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East Meadow’s Parent Teacher Associations marked Founders Day on May 6, uniting representatives from each of the district’s schools, and honoring important guests. Central administrators Jason Supple, Kelly Nixon, Patrick Pizzo, Jenn Frisenda, Ken Rosner and Dave Spinnato, with Tracy Rudd of the PTA Council. Story, more photos, Page 8.
The East Meadow Board of Education has approved a $251.5 million budget for the 2024-25 school year, which represents a $13 million increase over the current budget.
The spending plan includes a 3.24 percent hike in the tax levy — the total amount in taxes that will be collected from district taxpayers.
The budget-to-budget increase differs from the amount that a taxpayer actually pays, according to Patrick Pizzo, the assistant superintendent for business and finance in East Meadow schools.
“What the taxpayer is actually paying is the levy increase,” he said. “The levy is the local
commitment towards the revenue side of the expense budget, and that’s 3.24 percent.”
Several factors contribute to how much district taxpayers actually shell out, including the different types of tax classes — such as if someone lives in a single-family home or a multi-family home, or a commercial property owner. Taxpayers usually end up paying about 70 percent of the levy, Pizzo said.
During the early stages of the budget planning process, the district was considering tapping into its capital reserves fund, which is not necessarily a great thing, Pizzo added.
“It would’ve been a tough year,” he said. “But we ended up with state aid, and we went up almost $3.9 million, so we’re not looking at hit-
The Nassau University Medical Center in East Meadow provided life-saving care to a deputy fire chief last week, after he was seriously burned in an accident at the Nassau County Fire Service Academy in Old Bethpage.
According to Michael Uttaro, the Nassau County Fire Marshal, around 10:30 a.m. on May 9, the deputy chief, who works as an instructor at the academy, was setting up an exercise called a “shipboard fire training.”
unteer Fire Department transported the injured instructor to NUMC, which has a 12,000-square foot burn center.
Aside from Stony Brook University Hospital in Suffolk County, NuHealth — the health care organization that oversees NUMC’s operations — offers the only other center on Long Island that can effectively treat serious burns. Additional burn units are in Brooklyn and Queens.
ny burn is very serious.
DR. GRAcE TiNG
Chief medical officer, Nassau University Medical Center
Firefighters learn how to extinguish a live fire on a prop of a boat or ship, Uttaro explained.
“As they were setting up to get ready for the live fire portion of that training, there was combustible liquids that were ignited, causing a flash fire,” Uttaro said. “The deputy chief instructor sustained serious burns.”
The fire was quickly extinguished, and the Plainview Vol-
“The Plainview fire department was quickly on the scene, which his part of their protocols, and transported him here to NUMC, which is our primary burn center here in Nassau County — and that’s why we’re happy he’s here,” Uttaro said. “He was here within just a couple of minutes. He was treated in the emergency room, he was evaluated, and he was quickly brought up to the burn center at NUMC for evaluation and further treatment.” Uttaro was asked at a news conference on May 9 if these sorts of incidents occur fre -
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quently at the training facility.
“Things happen like this from time to time — I couldn’t really comment on how often it happens,” he said. “But when you’re dealing with firefighter experiences, whether it is a live fire in a building or a house, or training, especially a live fire training, there’s always inherent dangers.”
Uttaro added the county and training facility have a slew of safety protocols in place, so that if incidents do occur, those on the scene are equipped to quickly deal with them.
“Sometime, the students may receive some type of a burn or a minor medical issue,” he added, “but is definitely not a common occurrence that occurs.”
alert and talking to people. His family and folks from the fire academy are here as well.”
The Nassau County Fire Service Academy is utilized by volunteer fire departments across the county. The property and facility are owned by the county, but it is operated by the Nassau County Vocational Education Extension Board, also known as VEEB. The instructor who sustained burns is an employee of VEEB.
Meg RyaN Acting chief executive officer,The instructor, who was not identified, sustained first, second and third degree burns to his hands, thighs, and torso, and is expected to survive, Chief Medical Officer Dr. Grace Ting said. He did not suffer smoke inhalation related injuries, so he did not need to be treated in the hospital’s hyperbaric chamber, which is an enclosed space filled with high-pressure oxygen.
“He’s in good spirits,” Uttaro told reporters last week. “He’s awake an
According to Ting, the instructor’s injuries can be treated with certain types of dressings that cover the wounds, as well as strict isolation of the wounds, to prevent infections. It is too early to tell if he will need a skin graft, she added.
“Any burn is very serious,” Ting said. “And from what I heard of the situation there, he’s very lucky that he’s with us.”
“Today is another prime example of how NUMC is prepared to handle situations that occur, like this that happened earlier today,” NUMC chief executive and president Meg Ryan said. “NUMC has a world class burn unit, and we have the only multichambered hyperbaric in Nassau County. Every day, and especially today, I’m extremely proud of our staff and their great work.”
nassau County f ire marshall michael uttaro spoke outside of the nassau university medical Center on thursday, after a deputy chief sustained serious burns at the nassau County f ire Service academy last week.
When serious injuries occur during fires, Uttaro said people immediately think the worst — but he said he knows the protocols in place at the fire academy are solid and helped save the instructor’s life. It is still unclear what caused the fire, he added, and it is under investigation by the Fire Marshal’s Office.
“The right things were in place, and the right things were happening,” he said. “There’s a silver lining to the story, that fact that his injuries weren’t more severe.”
Four candidates will vie for two seats on the East Meadow School District’s board of education next week. Polls are open on Tuesday, May 21 from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. at all district elementary schools. Registered voters should cast their ballot at the school they’re zoned for. Ahead of the election, the Herald asked the candidates about their goals and the issues facing the district.
HERALD: Why did you decide to run (or run again) for the Board of Education?
Eileen Napolitano (incumbent): I am running for re-election because I see the need to advocate for members of our community that feel unheard. My goal is to bring unity to our community. A sense of fairness to all and an open dialogue to communicate with community members and parents. I realize every student learns differently and I will support all avenues of educational opportunities including apprenticeship.
Dr. Razia Jayman-Aristide: In the last few months, the board of education really took the time to listen, hear me and sit down with me to try to come up with action plans for some concerns that I had raised. I was asked to put my name in the hat for this seat and I did not hesitate to say yes. I believe that I can help to look at the various stages of formative development that our children are in and review policies and procedures through that lens. Given my expertise in the field of medicine, experience as a medical educator, leadership roles in the business of healthcare and most of all, my role as a mother and community member, I can bring more voices to the table from our community members.
Nikole De Luca: Having been a member of this community for the last 11 years and a mother of three boys, ages 14 and 12, in the district, I have seen various concerns come to pass, such as the need for improved programs for special education and mental health and wellness. While the board has addressed some of the concerns of the district, I feel that there is room for improvement. Our district can do better for our children in a number of arenas. By running for the Board of Education, I feel that I can bring a fresh eye to the issues at hand.
Maria Talluto: Last year was eye-opening for the district. I want to see us keep our eyes opened. I don’t want us to feel embarrassed of our school district or appalled at policies or ideals pushed by the superintendent, administration or staff that is ultimately hired by the board. The hiring of key personnel is one of the most important responsibilities of the Board of Education. These are the individuals who determine what is being taught to our students and how it is being taught. My goal is to be one of the seven people who hire these pivotal employees.
H ERALD : What are the main goals and
Herald file photo
Voters will elect two board of education candidates next week at polling sites, located in the district’s elementary schools. Above, Bowling Green Elementary. Taxpayers should vote at the school they are zoned for.
issues you wish to address if you are elected?
Napolitano: Focusing on learning loss which many students are still experiencing, increasing avenues to communicate with our community and supporting mental health resources for our students who feel pressure both socially and academically. Our long-term goals should include keeping our students competitive and be mindful of our stakeholders by supporting a sound budget.
Jayman-Aristide: My main goal is to address the feedback I have heard from community members, relaying exactly what can be brought to the BOE, increased transparency, communication, policies and involvement with various organizations. We may not all agree on topics, but I think we can respectfully have discussions and come to a stage of compromise. Closed loop communication through consistent forums outside of the board of education meetings is something I would like to start. Educating community members on areas such as opt out, content taught in school, book ratings and budgets would be another goal of mine, so that everyone can make informed decisions that are data driven.
De Luca: As an educator and a parent, I feel there is room for improvement in a number of arenas. I would like to increase transparency between the Board of Ed., central administration, and the community, improve the security shortfalls in the district, improve how the mental health arena is managed at all levels, not just in the high school, and return the “A-school” back to our district.
Talluto: Transparency and security. I would like to incorporate opportunities for community members to witness how their board members are working for them. In order to develop increased stakeholder trust in our board of education and central administration, the community needs to watch and listen to these two groups engaged in discussions where actual problems are resolved. This transparency will allow the community to witness their meaningful partnership. I would like for the central administration and the board of education to hire an outside expert school security consultant that can stay ahead of danger and any threat. After the despicable display of hate this district witnessed, I want us ahead of it.
HERALD: Why do you feel you are qualified for the position you are running for?
Napolitano: I am deeply rooted in my community, and I have worked hard over the past 6 years to earn the community’s trust and confidence for another term.
Jayman-Aristide: Our educators are great at what they do. I believe bringing my healthcare, financial, leadership and education skills will provide a different lens for future progress in the board of education. I always come from a good place professionally and personally. We all say that it is “all about the children”, but I believe I have shown through grace and class that I really am all about the children. I took an oath as a physician to “do no harm” and I never confined that to only my professional career.
De Luca: I am a mother and community member. I have been a teacher for 20
Polls will open at 7 a.m. at the following elementary schools:
■ Barnum Woods
■ Bowling Green
■ George McVey
■ Meadowbrook
■ Parkway
Registed voters and taxpayers in the district will vote for two board of education candidates, and to either approve or disprove the proposed 2024-25 budget.
years with a bachelor’s and master’s Degree from Stony Brook University. Additionally, I am a member of a number of local, state, and national professional organizations that have given me many ways to identify and address pedagogical concerns. I hope to use my background to be able to have a seat at the table where policies are made.
Talluto: I am a taxpayer in East Meadow, a wife, and a teacher, but most of all, I am a mother. Each and all of these hats I wear make me qualified to be a member of the East Meadow Board of Education. I feel that my priorities and beliefs are aligned with the community members of East Meadow. My passion and determination will drive me to address the specific areas in need of improvement and to be an advocate for all the district stakeholders.
The Vardakis family of East Meadow met Town Clerk Kate Murray on March 22, as they applied for passports at Hempstead Town Hall. For more information on applying for passports, visit HemspteadNY.gov or call (516) 812-3046.
Each one of us experience countless injustices in the course of everyday living. Like other experiences, it is not the experience itself so much that counts, but how you process it. The Mayo Clinic addresses the health benefits of “forgiveness” which they define as “an intentional decision to let go of resentment and anger”. Letting go of grudges and bitterness can lead to:
• Healthier relationships
• Improved mental health
• Less anxiety, stress and hostility
• Fewer symptoms of depression
• Lower blood pressure
• A stronger immune system
• Improved heart health
• Improved self-esteem
• Better sleep
Everett Worthington, Profession Emeritus of Psychology, Virginia Commonwealth University, provides a free workbook at evworthington-forgiveness.com to aid those
for whom forgiveness may be difficult (most of us!), focusing on the REACH method.
Recall: Recall the hurt. Look at the incident in an objective way and don’t try to push aside your feelings.
Empathize: Empathize with the offender without excusing the action or invalidating your own feels. Maybe the person was having a bad day or was raised in dire circumstances.
Altruistic gift: Give the altruistic gift of forgiveness. Think about a time when you were rude or harsh, and recognize that everyone has shortcomings.
Commit: Make a decision to forgive. You can write a letter that you don’t send to help yourself make the commitment.
Hold: Hold on to forgiveness. Memories of the transgression or event won’t change. But how you react to those feelings will.
“Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burned”. Buddha
Young ballplayers met Hempstead Town Supervisor, Don Clavin, Town Clerk Kate Murray and Receiver of Taxes Jeanine Driscoll during the East Meadow Little League Opening Day Parade last month.
Courtesy Town of Hempstead
Courtesy Town of Hempstead
The East Meadow School District announced last week that five Woodland Middle School music students received scholarships toward summer music study from the Nassau Music Educators Association.
Mia Dhllon, Arianna Lopez and Divya Rampartap eared spots for band, and Angelo Dungca and Zio Seo earned sports for orchestra.
More than 230 students across Nassau County applied for summer music scholarships and approximately 50 students were selected.
Woodland’s students are appreciative of the opportunity to improve upon their performance skills during the summer, and will continue to elevate their own playing and musicianship in their ensembles in the future.
–Jordan ValloneWoodland Middle School music students Divya Rampartap, Arianna Lopez, Angelo Dungca, Mia Dhllon and Zion Seo received scholarships toward summer music study from the Nassau Music Educators Association. Also pictured is Woodland Middle School Chairperson of Music Jessica Shenker, far right.
LEILA PAZ
Carey Senior Lacrosse
A FOUR-YEAR STARTING midfielder, Paz has been front and center in the Seahawks’ resurgence this spring and reached a milestone May 2 in a hard-fought 12-11 defeat to Herricks. Paz netted all but two of Carey’s goals, giving her 50 on the season to go along with 11 assists. Her nine goals was a singlegame high, topping her previous mark of eight set April 4 against Jericho. She ranks in the Top 10 of Nassau County scorers.
Thursday, May 16
SOFTBALL: Nassau Class AAA quarterfinals at higher seed
SOFTBALL:
Nassau Class A quarterfinals at higher seed
BOYS LACROSSE: Nassau Class C quarterfinals at higher seed
FLAG FOOTBALL: Nassau Division 1 semis at higher seed
FLAG FOOTBALL: Nassau Division 2 semis at higher seed
Friday, May 17
BOYS LACROSSE: Nassau Class B quarterfinals at higher seed
GIRLS LACROSSE: Nassau Class A quarterfinals at higher seed
Saturday, May 18
GIRLS LACROSSE: Nassau Class C quarterfinals at higher seed
Monday, May 20 (at Long Beach Middle School)
FLAG FOOTBALL: Nassau Division 1 final 4:30 p.m.
FLAG FOOTBALL: Nassau Division 2 final 7 p.m.
Wednesday, May 22 (at Adelphi University)
GIRLS LACROSSE: Nassau Class B semis 6 & 8 p.m.
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To say this spring has been fun for Clarke’s girls’ lacrosse program would be a major understatement.
The Rams, under longtime coach Rick Aragona and first-year assistant Samantha Kidd, enjoyed a meteoric rise that saw them more than double their win total from the previous four seasons combined and fell just shy of a playoff berth.
“We were so close to playoffs,” Kidd said after the team’s 10th win of the season, 13-1, at Valley Stream District in last Saturday’s finale. “Both of our conference losses were by one goal and we led in both games. It was a bittersweet ending but everyone has a lot to be proud of.”
Clarke showed some improvement last season when it earned three wins and lost a handful of others narrowly following a winless 2022. Kidd, the former JV coach, was excited about the athleticism and chemistry the Rams showed early this spring and sensed big things could happen.
“Our athleticism was unmatched and we had balanced scoring and a deep bench,” said Kidd, a native of Canada and former goaltender at LIU. “Teams couldn’t focus on stopping one or two girls because every game we could count on five or more to score.”
Clarke had four seniors, including captains Daniella Sison and Sophia Papacostas.
Sison missed half of the season with a sprained ankle but when healthy was a vital piece at both ends of the field. Even in limited action she scored 12 goals, including five in her final high school game, and was clutch on draw control. “She got hurt in the opening game but was at every practice helping in any way she could before she was ready to return,” Kidd said.
Papacostas served as the quarterback of a defense that made considerable strides and featured a trio of freshmen — Julia Cardozo, Katerina Rivera and Savana Castro.
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part of a deep offensive attack for the Rams, who enjoyed a breakout season.
In goal, the Rams entered the campaign with three solid options. Junior returning starter Lauren Foley continued hold of the reigns and was sharp, totaling 82 saves while working almost every minute of every game she played. “Lauren was incredible all year,” Kidd noted. Foley missed two games but sophomore Rebekah McGrady stepped up along with senior Alicia Velasquez.
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Sophomore midfielders Madison DeLeon and Ava Ruperto played key defensive roles as well and sparked the transition game. DeLeon had 16 goals.
Sophomore middie Gianna Riccobonno popped in 22 goals and handled the
majority of draws. Classmate Erin Frank scored 14 and freshman Ayla Abate netted 15.
Junior Valentina Kesabian (teamleading 26 goals) and senior Ariana Dalipi (team-high 8 assists) led the attack along with freshman Mia Lucas (9 goals), sophomore Diana Velez (6 goals, 6 assists) and junior Karli Rubenstein.
Kidd said the Rams’ 5-4 come-frombehind win over Island Trees April 18 was a momentum and confidence builder. Abate had a hat trick and Foley made 11 stops.
“The girls really cared about each other and worked so hard,” Kidd said.
ting the reserves.”
According to the district’s newsletter, “Steps to Learning,” which publishes a budget edition ahead of the vote, East Meadow was facing some challenges in preparing the proposed budget, including significant increases in transportation costs, attributed to market conditions and labor shortages, as well as steep increases in health insurance and retirement system contributions.
However, careful fiscal planning allowed the district to preserve all of its programs and services offered to students, as well as mental health and student support services that were originally funded through federal coronavirus pandemic-related grants.
In addition, the proposed spending plan will further support students in the district with special needs, as well as provide additional course offerings at the secondary level due to increased enrollment.
“Our special education (department) does a great job at identifying the needs of children, and those needs can be expensive,” Pizzo said. “A lot of those kids have different needs. We’re known for our special ed. programs, so people who have students that could benefit from the program that we have moved into town.”
Many different levels of special education services are available — everything from young students who may need remedial speech assistance, to high school students enrolled in the life-skills program.
“There’s many different levels, many different services,” Pizzo said, “and some of those services are just a little extra boost that a very small child may need as they’re going through their academic journey. Not every student who goes into special education stays in special education. It’s the least restrictive environment, where we always push kids towards a better
If approved, the budget will cover the cost of $1.6 million in capital improvement projects at George McVey, Meadowbrook and Parkway elementary schools, Woodland Middle School, W.T. Clarke Middle School and high school and East Meadow High School. Some of these include repairs of boilers, heating, ventilation and cooling systems, and alarms.
The district aims for transparency with its budget process, so taxpayers can see the full breakdown of where funds are being directed, and how much costs increase on a year-to-year basis, Pizzo said. Every budget presentation, which detail the increasing costs the district faces and capital improvement projects, can be found on the district’s website at EMUFSD.us. Each board of education meeting where the budget was explained can be viewed on the board’s YouTube page.
When it comes to school budgets, districts need to look beyond the immediate school year, Pizzo said, and see how the changes and funds that are implemented will affect the schools several years down the line.
“I think we are in a good place for this year,” Pizzo said. “I think we really set ourselves up for being in a good place two or three years down the road, because any budget you do, you don’t just look at the year you do it — you look at three, five years down the road.
“We’re going to do what we need to do this year, but it puts us in a position to really maintain things a couple years down the road, even with challenges that are ultimately going to arise,” he added.
Voting will take place on Tuesday, May 21, from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. at each elementary school. Taxpayers are asked to vote at the elementary school in which they are zoned.
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The East Meadow Parent Teacher Association Council and PTAs from the East Meadow school district community celebrated Founders Day on May 6. Founders Day commemorates the founding of the PTA and recognizes those who make the PTA and its activities possible.
The affair took place at Leonard’s Palazzo in Great Neck.
Representatives of each of East Meadow’s schools attended the event, along with the district’s central administration. Those who were honored were brought up to the podium to light a candle to signify all they do for the children in each school community, and in East Meadow and Salisbury in general.
Among the PTA’s honorees this year was Peter Cheswick and Fiori Iadevia.
Cheswick is a 1993 graduate of W.T. Clarke High School, and a dedicated father and husband, who’s long been devoted to the East Meadow school dis-
trict and community. He is also a former chief in the East Meadow Fire Department. Cheswick devotes his time to working towards a positive impact in the community, and he is always lending a hand to those in need.
Iadevia is also a lifelong resident of the Salisbury and East Meadow community. For the last 13 years, he’s worked for Covanta, an energy corporation based in Westbury, as a facility health and safety manager. Through his professional connections, and his personal connection to the community, Iadevia has been able to foster incredible opportunities for East Meadow’s schools and its children.
The PTA Council recognizes the good work of all of the school’s PTA’s throughout the years, knowing the focus is always on the community’s children.
–Jordan Vallone
Warmer days mean it’s time to get that ‘cue going
By Karen BloomSummertime is soon headed our way, when the grillin’ is easy. If you’re already reaching for the tongs, well then, it’s time to get in the grilling groove.
With Memorial Day weekend around the corner — or whether you just want to enjoy being outdoors with family and friends — forgo the oven and step outside.
Serving your gang the most mouth-watering grilled entrees with ease requires a little know-how and a few crowd-pleasing recipes. From versatile chicken to hearty ribs to tender seafood, it’s never been more fun to incorporate new flavors into grilled cuisine.
Find some inspiration with these recipes.
Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
Take a break from the burger and kick your grilling chops up a notch with new take on Buffalo chicken.
• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (if thick, cut horizontally into two even pieces)
• 1 bottle (12 ounces) Frank’s RedHot Buffalo Wings Sauce, divided
• 1/4 cup blue cheese or ranch dressing
• 4 hard rolls, split
• 1/4 cup blue cheese crumbles
• Lettuce leaves (optional)
• Tomato slices (optional)
• Red onion rings (optional)
Marinate chicken in 6 ounces Buffalo wings sauce for 30 minutes, or up to 3 hours.
Mix remainder of Buffalo wings sauce and dressing together. Keep refrigerated until ready to use.
Grill chicken 12 minutes, turning once, or until no longer pink in center. Place 2 tablespoons of mixed sauce on each roll half. Place chicken on top of roll half and top with 1 tablespoon blue cheese crumbles.
Add lettuce, tomato and onion rings, if desired. Top with second roll half. Repeat for remaining sandwiches.
As the temperatures rise, focus on flavor to take your backyard barbecue to a whole new level. Sweet and tangy, fall-off-the-bone ribs are sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
• 2 full racks spareribs, trimmed (about 6 pounds)
• 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 bottle (12 ounces) Frank’s RedHot Sweet Chili Sauce, divided
Heat grill to 250° F and prepare for indirect cooking. Spread ribs with ginger and garlic. Place ribs on rib rack or in foil pan. Cook on covered grill for 2 hours.
Spread 6 ounces sweet chili sauce evenly over ribs then cook another hour, until tender.
Baste ribs with remaining sweet chili sauce during last 15 minutes of cooking. If desired, at end of cooking time grill ribs over direct heat to char slightly.
Kabobs are a tasty, healthy way to enjoy many of your favorite fresh flavors in a single meal. The potential combinations of meat, vegetables and fruit on a kabob are nearly endless.
• 3/4 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-1/2 to 2-inch cubes
• 18 medium shrimp, shelled and deveined (1/2 to 3/4 pound)
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/2 cup prepared mango chutney, chopped if coarse
• 1/2 cup bottled teriyaki sauce
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 18 large bamboo or metal skewers (about 12 inches long)
• 1 medium yellow onion, cut into 1/2-inch wedges
• 1 medium red onion, cut into 1/2-inch wedges
• 2 firm, ripe mangos, peeled, pitted and cut into large cubes
• 1 large green bell pepper, halved, trimmed, seeded and cubed
• Nonstick cooking spray, as needed
Place chicken and shrimp in shallow glass pan or large re-sealable plastic bag. For marinade, combine oil, chutney, teriyaki sauce and vinegar in small bowl with lid. Pour half of marinade mixture over chicken and shrimp. Cover or seal and marinate in refrigerator at least 3 hours, preferably overnight. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade for basting.
If using bamboo skewers, soak in water at least l hour before using.
To prepare kabobs: Drain and discard marinade from meat. Thread chicken, yellow and red onion, mango, green pepper and shrimp alternately onto skewers. Be sure to keep enough room at one end of each skewer for a “handle.”
Coat grill grate with nonstick cooking spray. Place skewers over medium coals, and grill for 12 to 15 minutes or until meat is done and vegetables are tender. Brush often with reserved marinade and turn skewers until cooked through. If needed, use spatula to gently loosen skewers before turning as they may stick.
Arrange skewers on a platter and serve with Serve with dipping sauce of your choice. Makes 4 to 6 servings
Tilles Center continues its collaboration with Jazz at Lincoln Center, when the Future of Jazz orchestra visits the Tilles Center stage. This all-Ellington showcase features a hand-picked ensemble of some of the greatest young musicians in jazz meeting the challenges posed by one of jazz’s great composers, Duke Ellington. Led by music director Joe Block — a recent Juilliard graduate and Essentially Ellington composition winner — this 15-piece band will keep everyone swinging all evening long. Ellington’s music is so elegant, so dynamic, so intimately detailed, that it takes a group of musicians with a genuine collaborative spark to fully bring out its inner magic. And that is what you will experience at this concert. You’re guaranteed to enjoy its timeless genius when the next generation of jazz leaders bring their fresh energy to it.
Friday, May 17, 8 p.m. Tickets are $42; available at TillesCenter.org or (516) 299-3100. LIU Post campus, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville.
See the inspirational documentary ‘Left Alone Rhapsody: The Musical Memoir of Pianist John Bayless,’ at a special concert screening. At 25, Leonard Bernstein protégé John Bayless made his Carnegie Hall debut performing ‘Rhapsody in Blue.’ At 54, a left-brain stroke immobilized his entire right side. The music stopped. John’s magical ‘first act’ disappeared. Award-winning independent filmmaker Stewart M. Schulman chronicles John’s rise from four-year-old Texas prodigy to international stardom, capturing his talent and his humanity, as he pushes himself to recover and reinvents himself as a storyteller-entertainer who plays only with his non-dominant left hand. What happens in a person’s brain that allows this kind of transcendence? The film provides some insight. It’s followed by a Q&A with Schulman and Bayless, along with a short concert.
Sunday May 19, 7 p.m. $40. Tickets available at LandmarkOnMainStreet. org or (516) 767-6444. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington.
This unique and entertaining music and multimedia event chronicles the extraordinary career of Simon & Garfunkel, on the Landmark stage, Friday, May 31, 8 p.m. The music speaks for itself, anchored by Rex Fowler, co-founder of the renowned folk/rock duo Aztec Two-Step, and his wife, Dodie Pettit, an original cast member of Broadway’s “The Phantom of The Opera.” Multi-instrumentalist Steven Roues, multi-horn player Joe Meo, and drummer/percussionist Peter Hohmeister round out the band.The show’s storyline was originally created by Pete Fornatale, the late great pioneer of progressive FM radio and author of Simon & Garfunkel’s Bookends biography. Now telling the stories, emceeing and directing the engaging and amusing multimedia show is Fornatale’s dear friend and protégé, Tony Traguardo, WCWP-FM radio host, noted rock music historian, podcaster and founding board member of the Long Island Music Hall of Fame. Nostalgia and laughter abound, and a sing a-long is always in the mix! $42, $37. $33. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. (516) 767-6444 or LandmarkOnMainStreet.org.
Families will enjoy another musical adventure, “Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!” ripped from the pages of Mo Willems’ beloved children’s books, on the Long Island Children’s Museum stage, Friday, May 17, 10:15 a.m. and noon; Saturday, May 18, 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.; Sunday, May 19, 2 p.m.; Tuesday through Thursday, May 21-23, 10:15 a.m. and noon. Back by popular demand after a sold-out 2023 run, see Pigeon, Bus Driver, and some zany passengers sing and dance their way to help Pigeon find his “thing” in this upbeat comedy based on Willems’ popular Pigeon books. Featuring a live band to bring Deborah Wicks La Puma’s jazzy score to life, audiences will thoroughly enjoy singing and flapping along with The Pigeon and friends. The audience is part of the action, in this innovative mix of songs, silliness and feathers. It’s an ideal way to introduce kids to theater and the humorous stories from Willems’ books. $10 with museum admission ($8 members), $14 theater only. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 224-5800 or LICM.org.
On exhibit Nassau County Museum of Art’s latest exhibition, “Urban Art Evolution,” is a comprehensive exhibit featuring a diverse range of compositions from the 1980s through the present by creators who were based in the rough and tumble downtown area of New York City known as Loisaida/LES (Lower East Side/East Village) and close surrounding neighborhoods.
Artists pushed the boundaries of what was considered “art” with a primary focus on street/graffiti art. The exhibit’s scope, guest curated by art collector/gallerist Christopher Pusey, offers an even broader view from other creative residents, who worked inside their studios but still contributed to the rich fabric of the downtown art scene from different vantage points and aesthetics.
Works include sculpture, paintings, photography, music, and ephemera from many noted and influential artists. On view through July 7. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.
See some birds with the South Shore Audubon Society. All are welcome to join members for the next in its series of bird walks, at the west end of Jones Beach State Park, Sunday, May 19, starting at 9 a.m. The group meets at the Jones Beach Coast Guard Station Parking Area. The entrance for the Coast Guard Station and West End Boat Basin is on Bay Drive going west.
Walk leaders, other birders and nature enthusiasts are happy to share their knowledge and experience with you. Bring binoculars. To register, text name and contact information to (516) 467-9498. No walk if rain. Text regarding questionable weather. For more information, visit SSAudubon.org.
Support the National MS Society at that annual walk at Jones Beach, Saturday, May 18 Everyone is welcome at Walk MS, with no registration fee or fundraising minimum. While there is no fee to participate, every dollar raised helps to lift up those living with MS and their supporters. Visit WalkMS. org and use the search bar to find the donation page, or call (855) 372-1331.
Converse, collaborate and create at Family Saturdays at Nassau County Museum of Art, Saturday, May 19, noon3 p.m. Get inspired by the art and objects in the galleries and then join educators at the Manes Center to explore and discover different materials to create your own original artwork.
Kids and adults connect while talking about and making art together. A new project is featured every week. $20 adult, $10 child. For ages 2-14. Registration required. 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. Visit NassauMuseum.org for to register or call (516) 4849337.
Enjoy Mah Jongg and canasta, Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m., at East Meadow Beth El Jewish Center. $5 contribution. No outside food allowed; assorted snacks and drinks provided. Bring games and cards. Lessons available. 1400 Prospect Ave. Call (516) 483 4205 forinfo.
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Long Island Children’s Museum welcomes families to experience its newest exhibit, Thomas & Friends: Explore the Rails!, opening Saturday, May 28. Participate in fun activities celebrate the arrival of this traveling exhibit, 1-3 p.m., during the drop-in programs. Step onto the Island of Sodor, where visitors can climb aboard a large model of Thomas the Tank Engine, race trains along a giant track, work together to sort and load cargo and maintain engine.
Kids engage in a variety of STEM challenges from simple sorting and shape identification to more complex engineering obstacles. As they test their abilities, the smiling faces of Thomas, Percy, Victor and others are there to offer encouragement and remind children how “really useful” they all are. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 2245800 or LICM.org.
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Long Island Kennel Club welcomes families and their four-legged companions to its spring show, Sunday, May 19, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at Planting Fields Arboretum. This year’s Long Island Kennel Club show follows the annual acclaimed Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show earlier in the week. Many canine contenders are expected to leave the Big Apple and then head east to compete at the annual spring dog shows (Friday through Sunday, May 17-19, all held at the same venue. The three days celebrate everything canine, from impeccable show dogs and trick-dog demonstrations to doggie dock diving and an agility obstacle course. Events and attractions make this festival a treat for anyone who loves dogs. Sunday also features a special demonstration by the NYPD Transit Bureau Canine Unit, at 11 a.m. Dogs must be leashed at all times. No prong collars, retractable leashes or head halters. $20 admission per car load includes all-day access. 1395 Planting Fields Road, Oyster Bay. Visit LongIslandDogsShows.com or call (516) 776-0923 for more information.
Sands Point Preserve’s reserve’s historic mansions and waterfront grounds are the backdrop for the latest edition of it’s unique chamber music series, “A Tour de France,” Sunday, May 19, 5 p.m.
Feast your ears with French composers, old and new, when the duoJalal ensemble-in-residence is joined by violinists Deborah Buck and Min-Young Kim, cellist Caroline Stinson and soprano Abigail Brodnick. With wine reception following. $56, $45 members. Sands Point Preserve, 127 Middle Neck Road. For tickets and information, visit SandsPointPreserveConservancy.org or call (516) 571-7901.
Visit La Novella, Tuesday, May 21, for a psychic dinner evening. Attendees receive a one-on-one private reading with a local psychic, with full dinner served. A cash bar is also available. 364 East Meadow Ave., East Meadow. For reservations, call (516) 794-6248.
For nearly a century, the men and women of the Nassau County Police Department have put themselves on the line, protecting the communities they love. But how exactly do they do it?
Some 2,400 students from 23 schools across the county found out last week, as they were all invited to an open house at the police department’s David S. Mack Center for Training and Intelligence in Garden City.
Students ranging from kindergarten to those about to graduate high school received an opportunity to interact with law enforcement officers and learn about police work. Detective Lt. Richard LeBrun emphasized that interaction between students and officers was central to what the police department was trying to achieve.
“It’s all about community engagement,” he said. “Interaction with the students, exchanging ideas, and answering their questions. That’s the big thing because there’s a lot of myths about police work, and we bring out the truth. They get it right from somebody who’s actually a police officer.”
Each day of the open house featured a variety of activities as well as various demonstrations and exhibits — from watching the SWAT team in action, to interacting with K-9 units, to interacting with exhibits from the arson and bomb
squad, emergency services unit and highway patrol bureau.
“It’s cool to be here this year,” said
Karen Barrins, a fifth-grade teacher from Newbridge Road School in North Bellmore. “The kids can see all the different
units where they could perhaps become involved in future careers with aviation, the K-9 unit, or the mounted unit.
“It’s important for them to know there are so many people that are willing to help them and that support them every day. If anything ever happens, we could always depend upon Nassau County police officers — but it gives them opportunities to think about their future. Being a police officer doesn’t just mean being in a car. There’s so many different things that they could do.”
Kyle Kelly, a forensics and special education teacher from Division Avenue High School in Levittown, brought his class to the open house for the first time. Many of his students are interested in forensic science.
“They have an opportunity to talk to people who have gone through the process before and see what different career opportunities there are within the police department,” Kelly said.
One of Kelly’s students, high school junior Justin Gesualdo, is interested in forensic psychology. The open house, he said was great to display the variety of different roles available in law enforcement.
“There are a lot more options than just being a cop, and there’s a lot of different things here,” Gesualdo said. “It’s definitely helping a lot of people out, so I think it’s a cool opportunity for us to get here and take the tour.”
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Achange in the New York State Gaming Commission’s process will delay application submissions for the three downstate gaming licenses to 2025. In a statement to local media, a spokesperson for Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman said, “In spite of delays and changing circumstances, we are fully committed to deal with Sands to bring a world-class hotel, entertainment center, casino and spa to Nassau County."
"Our commitment to being a dedicated neighbor is reflected in our work to meet the needs of the surrounding communities–whether that’s through workforce training and local business readiness, partnerships with Long Island’s educational institutions and nonprofits like the Family
and Childrens' Association, events for organizations like the LGBT Network and the Womens’ Diversity Network, or support of Uniondale’s community center and community land trust, and a variety of youth sports,” Tracey Edwards, Sands Senior Vice President and Corporate Social Responsibility Officer said.
“We are grateful for the extraordinary and diverse support we have received and remain committed to being a collaborative partner and excellent neighbor to the organizations and residents of Nassau County,” she added.
One year ago, the Nassau County Legislature approved Sands’ lease with near unanimous support. Las Vegas Sands is now preparing to repeat the process before the county to operate the county-
Joe Zino, General Manager of the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum said, “Over the past year, the Sands New York team played a critical role in making sure that our employees remained in place and that no jobs were lost despite outside challenges. We are grateful for our partnership with Sands and we look forward to seeing this deal completed and finalized - not only for our staff at the Nassau Coliseum, but for the whole of Nassau County.”
Sands is proposing an integrated resort development that would include four and five-star hotel rooms, a Canyon Ranch Spa and Wellness Center, outdoor
community spaces, and a worldclass live performance venue honoring the long legacy of live music at the 72-acre, county-owned Coliseum site. The resort also would feature celebrity chef restaurants, experiential events and venues, high-quality casino gaming and flexible meeting and convention space, with ballrooms.
Since announcing its intention to build in the area, Sands has partnered with the local community in numerous ways, from sponsoring local events, to hosting starstudded youth sports programs, to partnering with many of Nassau County’s leading educational institutions and nonprofits to meet the needs and aspirations of the local communities,
owned Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum property.
Sands joined in celebration with the friends and families of First Baptist Church in Westbury to honor Bishop Lionel Harvey’s 25 years as pastor. David Paterson, Former New York State Governor and Senior Vice President for Sands said, “Bishop Harvey is a long time friend, and one of the best, most authentic advocates for this community. He is a leader in every sense of the word. Sands is proud to stand beside him as he celebrates this milestone, and we wish him many more years of success.”
On April 17, Sands joined the LGBT Network as it celebrated 30 years of service to Long Island, creating safe spaces for LGBT people to live, learn, work, play, and pray. The event raised money to continue and expand services offered to Long Island’s LGBT community and their families. Dr. David Kilmnick, Founder and President, LGBT Network said, "We are deeply grateful for the continued support from our community, which has enabled us to reach this incredible milestone. As we celebrate 30 years of service, our commitment remains steadfast—to create a world where everyone can feel safe and affirmed in their identity. The funds raised tonight will help us expand our programs and continue our mission of advocacy, education, and support for the LGBT community on Long Island."
Sands Senior Vice President and Corporate Social Responsibility Officer Tracey Edwards was honored with the Sojourner Truth Award at the Central Nassau Club Annual Founders Day Celebration. Established in 1959 as part of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Club, Inc., the Central Nassau Club is committed to the betterment of the community and promoting leadership, entrepreneurship and technology development. Congratulations to Tracey and the other honorees including Angela Stanley, Joy Williams, LaShawn Lukes, Samantha Lawson, Adrian Goodwin and Brianna Vaughn.
Sands was a proud sponsor of The Women’s Diversity Network (WDN) Diversity Summit. More than 200 attendees gathered on Saturday, April 20th at Nassau Community College for a day of powerful workshops, diverse entertainment, cultural food, and networking. WDN connects and mobilizes women and gender-expansive people of different backgrounds to create positive change through unity and collective work.
Tracey Edwards, Senior Vice President and Corporate Social Responsibility Officer for Las Vegas Sands, was a featured speaker at the Uniondale Community Land Trust’s Housing Symposium. The symposium aimed to bridge the gap between the information regarding the resources available and the Uniondale residents looking to use these resources to own an affordable home in the area. Bringing together experts, homeowners, renters, and policymakers, panelists included Nassau County Legislator Siela Bynoe, Ian Wilder of the Long Island Housing Services, Michael Wigutow from Nassau and Suffolk Law Services, and Michelle Abreu from JP Morgan Chase.
Following her remarks, Edwards said "Congratulations to the Uniondale Land Trust for hosting this critical conversation with the community. Sands New York is proud to be a lead sponsor of this excellent event."
Tracey Edwards and the Sands New York team joined the HIA-LI PreTrade Show Networking Event. The Trade Show, scheduled for Thursday, May 23, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., will be held at the Suffolk Federal Credit Union Arena at Suffolk County Community College’s Grant Campus in Brentwood and will include two information sessions with Sands executives. Marking its second consecutive year as the Title Sponsor, Sands New York’s continued partnership underscores its commitment to fostering local business growth and economic development. Join us for an informative session and Q&A at the 36th Annual HIA-LI Trade Show and hear from top leadership on how to take advantage of new business opportunities. To register for the event or to learn more visit bit.ly/HIASNY2024
On April 24, 2024 Sands New York served as the event sponsor for the Long Island Federation of Labor-AFL-CIO's Annual Reception for the second year in a row. Honorees included U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, 1199 SEIU United Healthcare Workers East Vice President William Kee, and Long Island Contractors' Association Executive Director Marc Herbst, with a special guest appearance by United States Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer. This annual occasion celebrates the organized union movement, elected leaders, as well as community and industry partners on Long Island.
John Durso, President of the Long Island Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO said, "The Sands team has been true to their word, working collaboratively as a partner with the union movement on Long Island—and we look forward to making positive transformational change together with their integrated resort proposal as an economic center piece of Nassau County and all of Long Island."
The Sands New York team joined the Old Westbury College Foundation's 2024 Own Your Future Gala. The Gala celebrates the accomplishments of the institution, its students, faculty and staff, while bringing together business and industry leaders from across Long Island and New York City to celebrate dedicated community leaders. Proceeds from the event support the ongoing work of the premier institution, SUNY Old Westbury.
In celebration of Earth Day 2024, Sands marked the environmental milestones it has achieved toward protecting the planet in the areas where the company can have greatest impact: lowcarbon transition, water stewardship, waste reduction and incorporation of sustainable materials and resources.
A key highlight of the past year was receiving LEED Gold Certification for the company’s new corporate headquarters in Las Vegas. Powered by renewable electricity and a number of sustainable features, the corporate campus produces enough energy to power its usage throughout the workday. The campus includes 1,200 solar photovoltaic panels, 16 electric vehicle charging stations, a high albedo rooftop to reflect sunlight and reduce air conditioning load, and 100% LED light sources.
Last year, Sands also made significant progress on its 2021-2025 ambition to reduce emissions by 17.5% from a 2018 baseline by logging
a 50% emissions reduction in 2023 thanks to its focus on energy efficiency projects and renewable energy certificate purchases.
The company’s waste management strategies also yielded substantial results with Sands properties preventing, rescuing or diverting 23% of food waste in 2023. Additionally, the company diverted 52% of construction waste and 20% of operational waste from landfill.
In the area of water stewardship, Sands decreased potable water consumption by 12% from its 2019 baseline in 2023. The company also continued its focus on transitioning to sustainable materials where possible, and as of 2023, 61% of the Sands-branded water bottles used at resorts incorporated sustainable solutions. In addition, 98% of the paper hygiene products sourced globally were sustainable.
“We are firmly committed to protecting the
planet through coordinated strategies around conserving resources, incorporating efficiencies and transitioning to sustainable alternatives in our priority focus areas,” Katarina Tesarova, senior vice president and chief sustainability officer, said. “Earth Day 2024 is a day in which we can celebrate our achievements through the midpoint of our 2021-2025 environmental, social and governance reporting cycle, and pledge to continue driving toward the targets we have set to reduce our impact around the world.”
Sands’ environmental initiatives are led by the global Sands ECO360 program, which spearheads the company’s efforts in sustainable building development, resort operations, and meetings and events. To learn more about Sands’ environmental priorities and performance, read the latest ESG Report: https://www.sands.com/resources/reports/.
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 21 de mayo de 2024 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, 2024-2025, 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, 2024-2025, 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 21 de mayo de 2024 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 21 de mayo de 2024, 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 2024 hasta el 30 de junio de 2027.
(b) Un miembro de la Junta de la Biblioteca para un período completo de cinco (5) años, desde el 1 de julio de 2024 hasta el 30 de junio de 2029, para reemplazar a Janet Barsky, 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 ochenta y cinco (85) 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 ochenta y cinco (85) 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 22 de abril de 2024.
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.
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 21 de mayo de 2024, 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 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 2024 (es decir, 2020-2023). 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 25 de abril hasta el 13 de mayo de 2024 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 Salisbury School, 718 The Plain Road, Westbury, Nueva York. El registro vespertino se realizará el miércoles 8 de mayo de 2024, en el vestíbulo principal del Salisbury School 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 6 de mayo de 2024, 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 8 de mayo de 2024 a las 7:00 p. m. en el Salisbury School, 718 The Plain Road, Westbury, Nueva York. El 13 de mayo de 2024 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
2024/2025 se encuentra disponible para los residentes del Distrito, si lo solicitan, a partir del 7 de may de 2024 en la oficina de la secretaría del Distrito en el Salisbury School, 718 The Plain Road, Westbury, Nueva York. El presupuesto para la biblioteca propuesto para 2024/2025 se encuentra disponible para cualquier residente, si lo solicita, a partir del 7 de mayo de 2024 en el sitio web de la biblioteca.
ASIMISMO, SE NOTIFICA que cualquier residente del distrito puede conseguir las copias del presupuesto escolar propuesto para 2024/2025 y el presupuesto para la biblioteca propuesto para 2024/2025, 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 2024/2025 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 2024/2025 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 2024/2025 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 o por el correo temprano se puede realizar en la oficina de la secretaría del Distrito, Salisbury School, 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 o por el correo temprano, 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 o por el correo temprano antes de las 5:00 p. m. del 21 de mayo de 2024. Habrá una lista disponible de las personas para las que se emitieron las boletas electorales por ausencia o por el correo temprano 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
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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 26 de abril de 2024. 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: 20 DE MARZO DE 2024POR 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 145970
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 21, 2024, 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 2024-2025 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 2024-2025 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 21, 2024, 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 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 21, 2024, 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, 2024, and expiring on June 30, 2027.
(b) one member of the Library Board for a full term of five (5) years, commencing July 1, 2024 to succeed Janet Barsky, incumbent, whose term of office expires on June 30, 2024.
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 eighty-five (85) qualified voters of the District, said number constituting 2% of the total number of voters who voted at the Annual Meeting of May 16, 2023, 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 eighty-five (85) 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, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. and not later than 5:00 p.m. on April 22, 2024.
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:
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 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:
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 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 21, 2024. 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 2024 (i.e., 2020-2023).
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 25 through May 13, 2024 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 Salisbury School, 718 The Plain Road, Westbury, New York. Evening registration will be held on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, in the main corridor of the Salisbury School 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 6, 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 8, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. at The Salisbury School, 718 The Plain Road, Westbury, NY. There will be a Public Hearing on the proposed Library Budget on May 13, 2024, at 7:30 p.m.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the proposed 2024/2025 school budget is available upon request to district residents commencing May 7, 2024, at the office of the District Clerk at the Salisbury School, 718 The Plain Road, Westbury, N.Y. The proposed 2024/2025 library budget is available upon request by any resident commencing May 7, 2024, on the library website.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that copies of the proposed 2024/2025 school budget and of the proposed 2024/2025 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 2024/2025 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
Salisbury School
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 2024/2025 school budget and of the proposed 2024/2025 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 2024/2025 library budget will also be available on the East Meadow Public Library website. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that an application for an absentee or early mail ballot may be made at the Office of the District Clerk, Salisbury School, 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 or early mail 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
and early mail ballots must be received by the District Clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. on May 21, 2024. A list of all persons to whom absentee and early mail 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 26, 2024. 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 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 20, 2024 BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION EAST MEADOW UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD COUNTY OF NASSAU, NEW YORK
Judy E. Kandel District Clerk 145968
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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT. NASSAU COUNTY. L&L ASSOCIATES HOLDING CORP., Pltf. vs. MICHAEL J. ORLANDO, et al, Defts. Index #610738/2021. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered March 22, 2023, I will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on May 28, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. premises k/a Section 45, Block 519, Lot 10. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. BRIAN J. DAVIS, Referee. LEVY & LEVY, Attys. for Pltf., 12 Tulip Dr., Great Neck, NY. #101347 146337
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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 June 12, 2024 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 146621
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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 5/22/2024 at 9:30 A.M. & 2:00 P.M. to consider the following applications and appeals:
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Who we are, what we’re about, and what we stand for is based on memory. Thus, when we experience problems with our memory, it’ll probably feel frightening. If we can’t recall someone’s name, if we can’t locate our keys, if we don’t remember what we were talking about, we may think, “Uh, oh, I’m losing it. Is dementia setting in? Could I have a brain tumor? Is it high anxiety or just too much on my plate? What’s happening?”
There’s no easy answer to those questions. Memory failures are complicated and varied. When a kid claims that he forgot his homework, we tend to blame it on apathy or inattention. Yet, when older adults forget to do something, we tend to think it’s something more ominous. Though it’s certainly possible that forgetting may be a sign of brain cells deteriorating, most likely it’s simply a sign of how the brain works.
an objective scientific journal. It’s much more like a subjective diary you rewrite to fit how you’re thinking at this moment in time. If you believe what you remember is precisely how it was, think again. Study after study indicates that people of all ages have strong biases that distort their memories. What you remember is probably only an approximation of what actually occurred.
Here are some common problems with memory that happen to everyone.
Tip of the Tongue Phenomenon
I know his name, I know it, I know it, I can’t believe I don’t remember it. It begins with an S. Is it Sam, Scott, or maybe Stan? I know where I know him from, I know where he lives, I know his kids, but I can’t remember his damn name. Of course, ten minutes later, his name pops into your head. This is a memory retrieval problem that occurs more frequently as we age. It’s hard to catch the name because it’s encoded in the brain in a different place from where you’re looking. It’s like a misplaced file. The more you keep searching in the place you think it should be, the more frustrated you become. Let it go, and the answer will come to you!
When a couples in love, they remember everything terrific about their partner. Yet when they’re in the lawyer’s office, they remember only the miserable things about their soon-to-be ex. No matter your age, memory is not
Many arguments occur because of memory misattributions. An example:
I told you I’ll be unable to join you on Saturday. No, you never said that.
I distinctly remember telling you that.
No, you didn’t. You never listen to me. You don’t know what you’re talking about.
Is this a problem of one or both parties lying, being inattentive, or having a memory lapse? We don’t always know. It’s often true, however, that you remember something you thought you did or planned to do but didn’t do. Or you’ve told a different person, not the person you thought you told. Or you told them you were going away last weekend, not this weekend. Do these memory problems seem familiar? If so, welcome to the club. Memory frequently tricks us. We remember things we want to forget, forget things we want to remember, and change bits and pieces of what we do remember.
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Q. I was told by a contractor that the cost of construction has been increasing over the years due to many more requirements that, if we didn’t have them, would keep costs a lot lower. He said they make us put in a lot of extra metal to connect the wood wall studs and rafters, even in decks, and that it adds about $10,000 just for that. Plus he said that we have to use a lot more insulation than we used to, and the foam insulation, especially, really raises the price, up to $16,000 to $20,000 more. I know this is necessary, but are there alternatives to keep prices lower? We have plans we paid for, and now we may not even be able to build. What can you suggest?
A. The connectors for wood can be eliminated almost entirely if you build with metal wall studs, metal rafters and ceiling joists with metal screws. Metal to metal is strong. There are two reasons that people don’t build with metal more often, one being the ease of working with wood, because you can trim and adjust a wood cut to fit more easily, and not have to be so exact, and most people building residential construction don’t have the right tools or training to switch easily to metal.
You see, screws and nails are metal. Wood … is not. Because screws and nails don’t grab wood as well, the connections can pull apart more easily in high winds. Metal connectors brace wood connections with a lot of redundancy, making it harder for a home to pull apart in a high wind. Watch any news report this spring and summer, as homes rip apart from tornadoes, and you’ll see why insurance companies pushed for these regulations, to have better bracing of wall connections to roofs and floors. Metal actually would cost less if more people used the products.
The ease of putting down a metal track and fastening the top plate and wall studs is faster and lighter than working with lumber, but traditions die hard. Metal doesn’t burn easily, will not warp, twist or rot, and you don’t have to treat it with cancer-causing toxins to resist insect damage. Metal is generally stronger and more efficient to work with, and waste is minimal.
Other than that answer, I only know of certain connections utilizing long screws to avoid these connectors, and people in construction would need training to know where and when these types of long fasteners can be used. Even the metal braces widely used have multiple holes for nails, because every hole must have a nail filling it, yet I often see where some holes are not filled.
Insulation, just like metal, will come down in price as more is applied, but better insulation is one of the few products that pays for itself in energy savings. Higher insulation value was debated for years before becoming code. It’s a necessary reality that actually saves money in the long term. Good luck!
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Last week, we were treated (or subjected, in one instance) to two presidential events unfolding simultaneously in different places. As the day progressed, I understood that if we see and hear nothing else during the campaign, we will realize, as sentient beings and patriots, that only one man deserves the honor of serving as our president. Only one man is intellectually and temperamentally fit for the job.
RAnDI KREIss
The first image we saw on May 9 was President Biden speaking at a Holocaust remembrance at the Capitol, a sacred moment of tribute to the dead and a promise to the living to fight a robust resurgence of antisemitism. The flip screen, on the same day and time, was of former President Donald Trump in a New York City courtroom, where an adult entertainment star testified against him, offering lurid details of their alleged affair. The testimony was part of the ongoing trial of the ex-president for an alleged hush money cover-up.
As Peter Baker observed in The New York Times, we were whiplashed by the images of the candidates: Biden recalling taking his grandchildren to Dachau to bear witness to the horrors of Nazi death camps, and Trump listening to Stormy Daniels describe him “sitting on a hotel bed in his boxer shorts waiting for sex.”
Imagine if, on May 9, you had just dropped onto our planet from another world where the arc of the moral universe does indeed bend toward justice, and good guys win, and presidents are held to high ethical standards, and you had to decide that very day whom would get your vote.
ILong Island, where many of us never heard a hateful word or experienced any kind of ostracism related to our faith. Now the rise of extremism, fueled by lies pumped out by social media, has put Jewish Americans in the cross hairs, along with any other group seen as a threat to a MAGA America.
magine if you had just dropped onto our planet from another, more just, world.
On one hand, you see Biden, a seasoned leader, vowing to fight antisemitism in America, stating that anti-Jewish rhetoric demands “our continued vigilance . . . and outspokenness.” You see him in action on just this one day, addressing hate speech and violence toward Jews, which he said is “ferociously” surging.
You hear him say that Jews will always have a safe place in America, a notion that many Jewish people in my age group have never questioned. We grew up in welcoming communities on
You witness Biden communicating his full support for the Jewish people and for Israel, and for peaceful college protesters on both sides, while pushing back against some of Israel’s most aggressive war tactics in its battle against Hamas. You are seeing impossible political and humanitarian dilemmas, in which no one answer is good or easy, in which any comment is instantly parsed and shredded by multiple raging influencers, ordinary citizens and political opponents.
You see Biden, a determined leader who knows himself and knows justice when he sees it, and knows how to move through this minefield.
That same day, when you drop into our country, you also see the former president, also an old man. You see Trump on TV coming and going from a
courtroom where he is on trial for allegedly covering up an affair he had with a porn star so that his 2016 presidential campaign would not be affected.
Stay with me. You just landed here from a better place. You see the two men in action that day. You know nothing about their respective policies on the economy or the environment or foreign trade or inflation or immigration. You know nothing about Trump’s presidency, when he alienated our allies abroad and denied the coronavirus pandemic even as it killed a million Americans. You never heard the speeches in which he called migrants “animals,” or suggested injecting bleach for a deadly virus, or said there were good people on both sides when white Christian nationalists marched in Charlotte chanting, “Jews will not replace us!”
You have not witnessed, in the past few years, the complete erosion of women’s reproductive rights and the diminishment of our Supreme Court.
You are just here this one day, May 9. Listen to Biden’s Holocaust speech. Look at defendant Trump, contemptuous and contemptible, an abject failure as a human being, not to mention a world leader.
Who gets your vote?
Copyright 2024 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.
new York’s budget-making is a lot like taking one step forward and then one step backward: In the end, we haven’t gone anywhere.
We’ll starting with the silver lining — the final budget for fiscal year 2025 made significant restorations in areas such as education and infrastructure. Notable among these provisions is the reinstatement of Gov. Kathy Hochul’s proposed foundation aid cut to 56 Long Island school districts, increased penalties for stolen merchandise, safeguards for retail workers amid rising incidents of theft, and investments in infrastructure and clean-water initiatives to fortify communities across Long Island and the state. These measures will improve our local quality of life and lay the groundwork for long-term economic resilience. Assembly Republican proposals were
instrumental in shaping this year’s spending plan, including advocating against the governor’s original plan, which would have disproportionately impacted Long Island school districts; pushing for increased penalties for retail theft and squatting; fighting for increased investments in clean water, roads and bridges; and calling for increased tuition assistance for college students. The increase in the minimum TAP award to $1,000 and the increased income threshold mirror a bill I first introduced in 2021. These provisions will help alleviate the financial burdens of higher education for many middle-class families.
Governor
Hochul’s original plan would have hurt Long Island school districts.
New York’s affordability crisis extends beyond groceries and rent, hitting Long Island families particularly hard with the exorbitant cost of child care. Regrettably omitted from this year’s budget were enhancements to child care programs and additional tax credits aimed at providing further support to families statewide. I believe child care is essential, which is why I’ve
unveiled the Blueprint for Childcare, or ABC, Plan to alleviate this burden. With proposals such as increasing tax incentives for families and providers, expanding access to early-childhood education and ensuring fair support statewide, my goal is to save families more than $2,300 annually and enhance child care quality. By addressing regional cost factors and barriers, like those on Long Island, and investing in our children’s future, we can combat rising child poverty and ensure that every family has the opportunity to thrive.
However, we can’t get too busy patting ourselves on the back for these well-intentioned measures while the specter of a budget deficit looms ominously on the horizon. With a record-breaking spending plan of $237 billion, this wasn’t our first state budget to be passed weeks late and without a financial plan in place prior to passage — and it won’t be our last. While this year’s state tax receipts have exceeded projections, the multi-billiondollar deficit continues to be a concern
for future budgets. Without the important information a complete financial plan would provide, legislators were left in the dark regarding out-year spending projections and potential multi-billiondollar deficits.
The budget process persistently resembles a game of legislative WhacA-Mole, with key details emerging haphazardly, and only after the ink had dried on the final draft. Hochul’s laissez-faire attitude toward budgeting has led to reckless state investments, like $2.4 billion being earmarked for the migrant crisis in New York City, eyebrow-raising measures like Good Cause Eviction and the continuation of economic development programs that spend billions but have little return on their investment. It’s clear that the Empire State’s legislative plans are in dire need of a reality check. Transparency and public input, once pillars of democratic governance, continue to erode, leaving constituents in the dark about their financial commitments. We can do better.
Ed Ra represents the19th Assembly District, and is the ranking Republican on the Assembly Ways and Means Committee.
the looming possibility of natural disasters — such as hurricanes and other severe storms — poses a significant, and ongoing, threat to Long Island, and particularly for those living in more vulnerable coastal communities, like Long Beach and Freeport, which are most susceptible to damage caused by high winds and surging floodwaters.
With hurricane season set to begin June 1, it is vital for all of us — especially those in communities with the highest risk — to take proactive measures to prepare. Resilience requires a strategy for severe weather conditions that are often unpredictable. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, that means:
■ Developing an evacuation plan
■ Assembling disaster supplies — including food, water, batteries, chargers, a radio and cash
■ Getting an insurance checkup and documenting your possessions
■ Creating a communication plan with a hand-written list of contacts
■ Strengthening your home
From a government standpoint, preparedness often begins with comprehensive planning and investment in resilient infrastructure. Following the damage wrought by tropical storms Irene and Lee in 2011 and Sandy in 2012, many coastal protection measures have been put into effect, including seawalls and reinforced jetties and dunes.
For instance, after Sandy decimated the boardwalk in Long Beach, the structure was strengthened when it was rebuilt, and sturdier dunes were constructed as an added layer of protection.
Collaborative initiatives involving local governments, community organizations and emergency responders foster a culture of resilience, strengthening the collective ability to withstand and recover from disasters.
In addition, having a robust earlywarning system and evacuation plans in place can be essential in ensuring the safety of residents in the event of a major storm.
The disasters resulting from previous storms continue to serve as a glaring reminder, however, that even the best preparations may not be enough. It’s hard to forget the images of homes sub-
To the Editor:
For so many reasons, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority board’s April 30 enactment of a discount program for New York City monthly rail tickets that excludes residents of Nassau and Suffolk counties is extremely disappointing — especially amid the advent of congestion pricing and its likely fiscal impact on Nassau County households.
As a lifelong resident of Plainview and the representative of the Nassau County Legislature’s 16th District for the last eight years, I am keenly aware of the extent to which residents of my district rely on Long Island Rail Road train service to commute to and from work in the five boroughs every day. Moreover, as a policymaker, I am cognizant of the environmental benefits associated with increased mass transit use and the positive fiscal impact that greater ridership would generate for the MTA and our county. Considering those clear benefits for our region, Nassau and Suffolk’s exclusion from this incentive program makes little sense. Furthermore, it strikes me as a missed opportunity to extend a gesture of goodwill to Long Islanders in an atmosphere rife with palpable frustration about the implementation of congestion pricing. Imagine the frustration of commuters who live
merged, fallen trees damaging cars and blocking roadways, and long lines of vehicles at gas pumps.
So it never hurts to have additional plans of action. Remember to store some extra gas to provide power to emergency generators. Store backup batteries and chargers. Prepare to-go bags in an easyto-access location. Have your home, auto and flood insurance information at the ready, just in case.
In the aftermath of any natural disaster, swift and coordinated recovery efforts are crucial. Having timely access to emergency services, temporary shelters and essential supplies is paramount to ensure the well-being of our communities.
And, as a storm approaches, it is of the utmost importance to listen to authorities, familiarize yourself with all available evacuation routes, and stay tuned for updates.
And always take warnings seriously. These storms cannot only destroy, they can kill. Being prepared, knowing what to do when a storm is on its way, and putting a plan in motion when the time comes is essential to staying safe and secure.
in Elmont, minutes from the Queens border, when they discover that they will be paying more to ride the train to Manhattan than someone up the block in New York City simply because of an arbitrary line on a map dividing municipalities! State lawmakers now have a responsibility to address this glaring omission. As
stated in an April 30 news release announcing the five-boroughs incentive initiative, “the programs are funded by the Outer Borough Transportation Account, created in 2018 by the New York State Legislature to provide $50 million per year to improve transportation in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island in
“You’ve got to know when to hold ’em. Know when to fold ’em.”
Those lines, from Kenny Rogers’ iconic recording of “The Gambler,” contain a valuable lesson: Sometimes the right move is throwing your cards away. Chasing a bad bet because you’re stubborn, arrogant or simply in denial can leave you in serious trouble.
Regrettably, that seems to be a lesson that Albany’s leadership refuses to learn. Rather than admit that what they’ve done isn’t working — as evidenced by the fact that New York state has the highest population loss, the second-highest taxes and the second-worst business climate of any state in the county, according to Forbes magazine — Gov. Kathy Hochul
and the New York City politicians who control the State Legislature are doubling down on their bad bets in the new state budget. Even worse, it’s our money they’re gambling with.
Amid an escalating affordability crisis — and despite dire warnings from the state comptroller about needing to rein in state spending increases because of a catastrophic budget gap projected over the next few years — the recently adopted 2024-25 state budget spends a whopping $237 billion, the largest budget in New York’s history. That’s an alarming $8 billion increase over the current spending plan, and above the 2 percent tax cap. It’s also an increase of more than 30 percent over the last pre-Covid budget. Since the current leadership in the Legislature gained control in 2018, state spending has soared by a whopping $70 billion. Exorbitant spending of taxpayer dollars is only part of the problem. What
slegislators are spending those dollars on (and what they’re not) is the other part.
We’re paying over $2 billion to support illegal immigrants, but not providing more than $350 million in state funding owed to the Nassau County Medical Center — funding that Nassau’s only safety-net hospital desperately needs in order to remain operational.
pending in Albany has soared by a whopping $70 billion since 2018.
We’re spending billions more on initiatives that don’t positively advance the interests of the state of New York — all at the expense of hardworking taxpayers. We’re implementing more restrictive rights on property owners, pouring more money into the Metropolitan Transportation Authority without oversight, coddling criminals, tip-toeing around Tier 6 pension improvements, and changing access to the Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program for senior and disabled state residents, just to name a few.
association with congestion pricing.”
The MTA must now work with state officials to identify resources that can be swiftly applied to funding a comparable discount for Nassau and Suffolk commuters.
A strong and comprehensive commitment to mass transit will yield tremendous benefits for our future — but our entire region must be included to maximize those opportunities. It now behooves New York state to act, and correct the glaring and illogical inequities that currently exist.
ARNoLD W. DRuCKER Plainview
Arnold W. Drucker is the Nassau County Legislature’s deputy minority leader.
Liberty customers, tell Albany to stop the hidden taxes!
To the Editor:
For over two years, Liberty has been working hard to convince New York state to eliminate the Special Franchise Tax applied to utility water service so that we can remove that cost from our customers’ monthly bills. It represents a pass-through of the tax we are required to remit to the state government, and does not benefit Liberty in any way. And in many cases, it comprises a significant portion of your monthly water bill.
Your support of this initiative this spring has put us in a position to see real change, and eliminate the SFT from your monthly water bills as we work with officials in Albany this legislative session. While we have great momentum, we need our customers’ help to push this initiative past the finish line.
Stopthehiddentax.org provides details on the tax and the actions Liberty is taking to remove it from customers’ bills. o n the site, customers can click the Take Action button to let their local legislators know that they want the tax eliminated. Nearly 2,000 Liberty customers have already taken action through the site, which has resulted in more than 30,000 letters being sent to key decision makers in the state. This is great, but we still need more support.
Between 30 and 50 percent of our customers’ bills comprise taxes that provide no benefit to the water system itself. While they do help fund local taxing jurisdictions, it is our firm belief that it is inappropriate and unjust for these taxes to be collected through your water bill. To make matters worse, our customers are the only ones in Nassau County who pay this excessive tax.
The only advantage Liberty stands to gain in pursuing this legislative change is happier customers, and providing water rates that accurately reflect the true cost of providing highquality water service. That’s it. We have dedicated ourselves to improving the customer experience, and this
While the budget delivers a few wins for New Yorkers, like answering our calls to oppose cuts in school foundation aid, making minor fixes to Tier 6 pensions, and making robust investments in our Department of Environmental Conservation and infrastructure, it falls short when it comes to providing meaningful relief to struggling families and businesses, and misses countless opportunities to make transformational and fundamental changes to turn our state around and point it in the right direction. It includes no tax relief plan, no plan to address the enormous financial shortfalls, and no plan to improve the business climate. In short, it totally ignores three major problems we face.
As the song goes, “Every gambler knows that the secret to survivin’ is knowin’ what to throw away and knowin’ what to keep.” Albany’s leaders need to recognize that their policies are failing, and they’re making a bad bet. It’s time to throw away these cards before we go broke.
Steve Rhoads represents the 5th Senate District.
kind of rate relief will benefit all of our customers.
It takes only a couple of minutes to visit stopthehiddentax.org, click Take Action and fill in the information to have your voice heard. As a local Long Islander, I encourage you to take the time to tell your elected officials to
remove this onerous tax from your water bill during the 2024 legislative session. Working together, we can make a difference.
