East Meadow Herald 05-18-2023

Borrelli’s debuts in Long Beach

Mentoring the next generation

Nassau attorneys offer young students their guidance

By MALLORY WILsOn mwilson@liherald.com

“All students, no matter who they are, can always use someone to talk to,” said Samantha Kahn, a social worker at Woodland Middle School in East Meadow. “Some extra support.”

Kahn and other social workers from 11 Nassau County schools choose the students in grades six through eight who will take part in the Nassau County Bar Association Student Mentor Program. For 26 years, the Bar Association has mentored students in the late-elementary and middle school levels at Woodland and Clarke middle schools in

East Meadow; Great Neck North and South middle schools; Schultz Middle School in Hempstead; Jackson Main and Barack Obama elementary schools in Hempstead; Jericho Middle School; Turtle Hook Middle School in Uniondale; Grand Avenue Elementary School in Uniondale; and Westbury Middle School.

Twice a month, each participating attorney heads to a school in the morning and chats with a student for roughly 30 minutes. The goal is to establish a rapport between mentor and student, to motivate the student to set positive goals and work toward them.

East Meadow budget passes

Board President Baroukh is out; Carl and Ricco-Simeone elected

By MALLORY WILsOn mwilson@liherald.com

The results are in, and voters have said yes to the East Meadow School District’s budget for the 2023-24 academic year. But they’ve said no to board president Alisa Baroukh, who lost her seat to newcomers Jessica Ricco-Simeone and David Carl, who have been chosen at-large to serve on the education board as trustees.

“Tonight was definitely nerve-racking waiting for the results to come in,” Ricco-Simeone said as final votes were coming in at the Salisbury Center. “The entire process was something where I learned a lot about myself. I knew what I was running for. I believed in myself. I stayed true to myself my entire campaign.”

The 34-year-old — a lifelong Salisbury resident — received the most votes of the five candidates with 2,165. Carl, 40, came in

second with 1,845 votes. Baroukh received 1,792 votes, while Shaun Weissman and Phil Servider trailed with 1,633 and 376, respectively.

Ricco-Simeone has been an educator in the Westbury School District for more than a decade. Throughout her campaign, she said she would promote the success of every student, and provide the compassion and experience necessary to support our teachers and parents.

Ricco-Simeone says she understands the importance of collaboration between students, parents, teachers and community groups.

“I’m very proud of what I did,” RiccoSimeone said. “I’m very glad that people decided to vote for the teacher that’s here for education. Who is pro-students, proteacher. And I can’t wait to do the job.”

Carl, 40, is the bureau chief for the deputy county attorney, Continued on page 2

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The much-loved family-owned Borrelli’s Pizzeria has made its way south. Frank Borrelli, right, and his nephew Stephen Carbanaro have opened Borrelli’s Taproom on Beech Street in Long Beach’s West End. Story, more photos, Page 3.

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Budget preserves all existing district programs

focused on social services. Throughout his campaign, he said that he would bring improved management, financial accountability and transparency to the board. He was also vocal about re-establishing the once strong board-community partnership.

“I’m just very happy, and I’m very happy that the district is going to see a new day,” Carl said. “I wish the best to everybody who ran, and I thank everyone for participating and being active voters.”

Also getting approved was the East Meadow school district budget, topping out at nearly $238 million. That’s 4 percent more than last year, but is triggering a tax levy increase of less than 3 percent. Out of 4,058 votes cast, only 1,310 said “no.”

Under this budget, both the present and the future are in mind, officials said. The budget accounts for inflation, rising health insurance premiums, among other things. There’s room for more teachers if needed on the elementary level and the secondary level.

This wiggle room helps within a district that is growing, with nearly 100 new students coming to the district every year.

The 2023-24 budget maintains class sizes within district guidelines, provides continuing professional staff development, and continues implementation of technology initiatives. It allows for capital programs for health

and safety concerns, and provides for a sports field maintenance program and new equipment.

The budget maintains the current instructional and co-curricular programs in kindergarten through 12th grade. It also allows for the continued integration of the co-teaching program in the elementary level that was introduced to the district.

ICT classrooms consist of a general education teacher and a special education teacher providing instruction together to students who have learning disabilities and those who don’t.

Capital improvements are set for all district buildings, including the Salisbury Center in some capacity.

Barnum Woods will have maintenance done. Bowling Green Elementary School will get a new basketball

court and tarmac, along with new flags. At Meadowbrook Elementary School, two full-size classrooms will be divided into four small-group instructional spaces. Parkway Elementary School will get an extended parking lot. McVey Elementary School will have six renovated bathrooms and repaired classroom doors.

Woodland Middle School will get upgraded auditorium lighting and ceiling tiles. Clarke Middle School will have new auditorium lighting installed, along with additional classrooms, and renovations to the technology wood shop rooms.

Clarke High School will have alterations done to the library, repaired gym bleachers, and upgraded auditorium lighting. East Meadow High School will get new curbing and renovated gym locker rooms.

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The 2023-24 budgeT for the East Meadow School District has passed. Board members, administrators, board candidates and residents gathered at the Salisbury Center to see the results as they came in.

I wish the best to everybody who ran, and I thank everyone for participating and being active voters.

Carl school board trustee-elect

Pizza from East Meadow to Long Beach

Borrelli’s Pizzeria opens a taproom on the West End combining well-loved food with beer

By MALLORY WILSON mwilson@liherald.com

The well-known and well-loved East Meadow staple, Borrelli’s Pizzeria, has taken its pizza and traveled down the Meadowbrook Parkway to open Borrelli’s Taproom in Long Beach.

Located on Beech Street in Long Beach’s West End, Borrelli’s Taproom features wood fired pizza and craft beer. Taking the reins of the new location is Stephen Carbanaro, nephew of owner Frank Borrelli.

“The opportunity came up for us for that location which was formerly the Beach House which has been there for years and they were looking to get away from some of the crowds that they had and bring in some good food,” Borrelli said. “It was just a great opportunity for that area and we’re trying to mix the young and the old and combine it.”

The new location opened May 1 with a comedy show and a selection of beer. This past weekend, they fired the brick oven up and started serving pizzas.

Most taprooms focus heavily on alcoholic drinks, especially beer. But for Borrelli, there was no way they were doing this without adding their pizza to the menu.

“We’re going to offer a great product and people will come back,” Borrelli said. “We’re not going to be a typical tourist spot that just pushes out the food and people just come because it’s on the water — we want to put top quality food and appetizers.”

The brick oven pizza will be the staple. They’re adding the restaurant’s famous baked clams and white clam sauce and according to Carbanaro, they’re going to incorporate the two onto a specialty pizza.

“One pizza that should do really well (in Long Beach) is going to be the clam pizza,” Carbanaro said. “So fresh clams, garlic, parsley, olive oil, lemon — like a baked clam on a pizza.”

Carbanaro, 34, has been involved with Borrelli’s in East Meadow since he was a teen. It was one of his first jobs, and he remembers his time as the drink boy yelling out drinks and sodas as servers needed them.

“I kind of just fell in love with the pizza making process and watching it cook and bake in the wood fired oven,” he said. “It was great to get feedback from all of my friends and family, so I decided it would be cool to offer it to private parties and events.”

For the past couple years, he’s operated his own business, Carbanaro Pizza Company that uses a portable brick oven to make pizza at different locations. He also helped Borrelli’s get one as well that goes to fairs and festivals.

He’s had other jobs before the pizza company — he even worked in the beer industry brewing beers — but he never thought he’d be running an actual restaurant.

“I always said I didn’t want to get involved in that because I know how hard the restaurant and food industry is,” Carbanaro said. “But at the same time it’s also pretty fun and rewarding.”

Both Borrelli and Carbanaro said that they wanted to create a great beer selection and are looking forward to having the staple beers along with a selection of beers from local breweries.

“(Carbanaro) is taking all of his experience and we’re bringing our pizza and introducing brick oven pizza and craft beers to Long Beach,” Borrelli said. “We’re keeping it in the family and we want to become a staple there in Long Beach.”

Borrelli and Carbanaro said it is important to ingrain themselves in the Long Beach community. Borrelli has long been involved in the East Meadow community, hosting many Kiwanis events and participating in numerous fundraisers, but he hopes Long Beach welcomes them with open arms.

“We are all about it,” Leah Tozer, the co-chair of the Long Beach Chamber of Commerce, said. “Anything that’s going to be great for Long Beach and bring people

here is wonderful. I love that they’re in East Meadow and they’re coming here and it’s going to bring people back and forth.”

Borrelli and Carbanaro hope the taproom becomes a beloved year-round spot where they can continue their comedy shows and bring in other live entertainment.

“The Long Beach community seems like it’s very tight and everybody knows each other,” Carbanaro said. “If we do right by everybody here, it will help us help the community.”

Additional reporting by Brendan Carpenter

FRANk BORReLLI OF Borreli’s Pizzeria in East Meadow has decided to bring in his pizza to Long Beach in the form of a taproom.

The TApROOM cOMBINeS Borrelli’s well-loved pizza with several different beer brands.

BORReLLI’S NepheW, STepheN Carbanaro will be taking the reigns.

Brendan Carpenter/Herald photos

The TApROOM IS located on the corner of Beech Street in Long Beach’s West End.

Attorneys chat with 6th- through 8th-graders

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Alan Hodish, an East Meadow resident and a personal injury, criminal law and education law attorney, is the man behind the idea. He taught for 20 years at Jackson Main and Ludlum Elementary School, which is now Barack Obama.

After he transitioned to being an attorney, he reached out to the association to see if it would be open to starting a mentor program.

“It has nothing to do with math, science, the subjects,” said Hodish. “It’s just connecting with an adult —non-judgmentally —and the conversation can be about anything they want.”

The schools usually reach out to the Bar Association and say they want to participate. The association then recruits lawyers in the school’s area to be involved in the program. Hodish said that roughly 90 attorneys, judges and other people from the association are involved.

Between eight and 15 students participate in the program, depending on the school district. The school’s guidance counselors or social workers are responsible for choosing which students would be best served by the program.

“The program has definitely been successful for our students,” Kahn said. “On Fridays before the weekend it’s nice to just get everyone in the right mindset after a long week, and having a trusted adult for these students to talk to is always great.”

The mentor program is growing, with Grand Avenue becoming the most recent addition last year.

Josh Brookstein, a partner with Sahn Ward Braff Koblenz PLLC, has been a part of the mentor program for roughly eight years. He now is the coordinator for the Uniondale schools mentor program.

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“It’s such an amazing program, and youngsters are just so amazing,” Brookstein said. “You’re just there to be a consistent positive role model and to share your story.”

For Ted Rosenthal, an attorney from East Meadow, participating in this program was one of the best things he could have done.

“You sit down, you talk to people, and you don’t even know you’re having an effect,” Rosenthal said. “You don’t even know the background of these children, and I don’t look at my job as prying, it’s just to have a conversation that gives them an opportunity to talk freely, no judgment, just conversation.”

Rosenthal recalled running into someone two months ago in a parking lot. The person asked him if he was Ted Rosenthal, and explained that he had been his mentor years back.

“You really don’t know if you’re having an effect,” Rosenthal said. “But I like to think if he recognized me, that sitting and talking to him for a little bit and giving him my time was worth it.”

The culmination of the program is a big luncheon, taking place this year on

Twice a monTh, attorneys go to different schools in Nassau County to serve as mentors to students.

May 25. All of the mentees from the schools meet at Domus, an area within the association’s headquarters in Mineola that has conference rooms and a fine restaurant.

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This group from Woodland Middle School, in East Meadow, took part in the program for the 25th year. Guidance counselors and social workers work with the Bar Assocation to figure out which students would benefit the most from the program.

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Clarke adds to conference streak

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It’s been another banner season for Clarke’s baseball program.

With their 38th all-time conference championship in tow, the Rams entered this week’s Nassau Class A playoffs as the No. 4 seed and with county title aspirations after reaching the finals last spring.

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a tWo-tiMe all-CoUnty selection and likely well on her way to a third, Reyer recently became the first player in Baldwin softball history to record 100 career stolen bases and is looking to lead the Bruins to a conference title.

Dating back to last spring she has swiped 65 consecutive bags without getting caught. The star defensive center fielder and leadoff hitter batted .700 last season. “She’s the ultimate leadoff hitter,” coach Tom Llewellyn said.

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The race for the Conference A4 crown came down to the finale and Clarke outlasted Wantagh, 12-6, May 10 after tying the series opener and dropping the middle game. Senior catcher JJ Palumbo returned to action following a brief absence and went 3-for-4 with four RBIs to lead the way as the Rams secured their seventh straight conference title and 24th in the past 27 seasons.

Junior Jared Sarrantonio earned the win in relief with three strong innings. Senior southpaw Matt Cardozo, who recently returned from injury, got the save.

“We jumped on them early and built a nice lead,” coach Tom Abruscato said after Clarke concluded the conference slate with a 14-2-2 mark. “Our kids have battled all year,” he added. “We really haven’t been healthy, but now we finally are heading into the playoffs so we’re hoping to make another run.”

The Rams have reached the county finals 11 of the past 22 years and are 1-2 in their past three appearances with a title in 2019. Only Division, defending county and Long Island champion Calhoun and 2021 county champion South Side are seeded ahead of Clarke in the 16-team, doubleelimination playoff tournament.

“We’re in a difficult mini bracket with Plainedge, Mepham and Carey,” Abruscato said.

The opening game of the Wantagh series ended in a 5-5 deadlock after darkness prevailed following nine innings. Tim Hennig hit a grand slam for the Warriors, who got 13 strikeouts from Jake Tate but the Rams kept plugging away.

Junior Giancarlo Rengifo (.382 batting average) tied the game at 5 with a two-out hit in the seventh inning. Senior George Neofitidis struck out 10 batters and allowed two hits in 6 2/3 scoreless innings

of relief.

Junior Nick Berasti and senior Zaim Deljanin have led a deep pitching staff as the No. 1 and 2, respectively. Berasti (4-1 on the mound with a .340 average) features a fastball in the mid-80s, a knuckle-curve and changeup. “He’s shown flashes of greatness,” Abruscato said. Deljanin (5-1) has been consistent all season, the coach noted, and also makes life miserable for his counterparts with a .448 average, three homers and 23 RBIs.

Neofitidis, Sarrantonio, Cardozo, freshman James Beckworth and senior Josh Deluccia comprise the rest of the staff.

“We have so many quality arms,” Abruscato said. “We can go with quick hooks in the playoffs if we need to.”

Berasti (shortstop), Deljanin (second base) and Beckworth lead the infield defense up the middle, while senior Tom Roche (.357 average) and junior Liam Fonal (center) control the outfield.

The Rams won their first nine conference games, sweeping Lynbrook, North Shore and Plainedge out of the gate. After going 1-1-1 against Island Trees, an exciting series with Mineola saw Clarke sweep the Mustangs but only by a run differential of plus-5.

Paul Grassini/Herald photo senior ZiaM deljanin went 5-1 on the mound during the regular season and also raked at the plate with 23 RBIs.

members shed light on antisemitism

By MALLORY WILSON & HERNESTO GALDAMEZ of the East Meadow Herald

“A girl told me I wasn’t allowed to play with her because I was Jewish,” Sofie Glassman, an East Meadow High School sophomore, said.

She and others shared their experienc es with antisemitism at a public forum on May 12. The forum was held by the Nas sau County Legislative Task Force to con demn threats of antisemitism across Long Island.

“Being here and sharing what has happened is a very important step,” said Avi Posnick, executive director of StandWithUs Northeast & New England, an international nonprofit Israel education organization.

Made up of six legislators, three from each political party, plus five members of the public and a representative from Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman’s office, the task force was assembled by Blakeman to combat antisemitism in 2021. Rabbi Eli Weinstock of the Jewish Center of Atlantic Beach chairs the task force.

According to the Anti-Defamation League, in 2022, New York had 580 antisemitic incidents, a record high since 1979 and the highest in the country.

Half of the 580 recorded incidents occurred in public spaces, 84 at Jewish institutions, 78 at private residences, 53 at non-Jewish K-12 institutions and 43 at business establishments.

Forty-two of them happened in Nassau County.

The list of threats has included flyers in Rockville Centre, Oceanside, Long Beach and Huntington promoting hate of Jewish people in heavily Jewish communities; students experiencing anti-Semitic bullying in their schools; and swastikas discovered in buildings and parks.

“Antisemitism is something that I have experienced since the age of five on the school playground,” Glassman said. “More recently, since the beginning of high school, antisemitism has been something that I’ve faced almost daily.”

She said that she has seen swastikas etched into a few of the stalls in the restrooms at school. In the cafeteria, she has heard students make antisemitic comments and has overheard loud videos con-

“School is a place that I am supposed to feel safe in and feel supported by the administration,” Glassman said.

Lisa Shubin, an East Meadow resident and member of the elected executive committee and Board of Trustees of Temple B’nai Torah, a reformed congregation in Wantagh, was there in place of her rabbi, Daniel Bar-Nahum. She shared remarks on his behalf, including how he has helped people who have experienced antisemitism in Wantagh, Seaford or East Meadow.

“I’ve worked to be a resource for principals and teachers, and to be a support for my young congregants who don’t understand why this aid exists, and their parents who moved to these neighborhoods with the expectation that their kids will be able to live free from fear of being hated for being Jews,” Shubin said for Bar-Nahum. “Notwithstanding the above, I’ve never had to juggle as many issues of antisemitism at once as I am currently.”

Bar-Nahum wrote that he has heard of antisemitic incidents in Island Trees, Levittown and East Meadow.

“Words and actions that for decades were understood by our society to be beyond the pale of appropriateness, have now been given allowance and at the highest levels,” Shubin read. “As society evolves, so too does antisemitism.”

Many community members who attended the forum were unaware that the task force existed. The task force vowed to promote itself more in the next two to three weeks with more public forums scheduled at later dates.

“We’re in a terrible time,” said Patrick Pizzo, an East Meadow resident, who is also an administrator in the school district and a member of the task force. “But people need to stand up and not be quiet and wait for somebody else to speak up.”

SOfIE GLASSMAN, AN East Meadow High School sophomore, spoke about her experiences with antisemitism at a public forum held by the Nassau County Legislative

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EMHS bassoonist performs at statewide conference

The East Meadow School District commends East Meadow High School junior and bassoonist Benjamin Krieger on his performance with the All-Eastern Concert Band, which was held at the Eastman Theatre, in Rochester, on April 15.

Krieger performed at the 2023 NAfME Eastern Division Conference hosted by the New York State School Music Association.

“East Meadow High School is so proud of Benjamin and all that he has accomplished this year,” Stephen Engle, East Meadow High School’s chairman of music, said. “Ben is an exceptional young man who pursues musical excellence with the utmost diligence. Performing with the All-Eastern Concert Band in the Eastman Theatre is such a tremendous honor and an experience that he will remember forever.

Congratulations to this most deserving student.”

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The easT Meadow School District commends Krieger on his performance with the All-Eastern Concert Band at the Eastman Theatre in Rochester.

easT Meadow high School junior and bassoonist Benjamin Krieger performed at the 2023 NAfME Eastern Division Conference hosted by the New York State School Music Association on April 15 in Rochester.

Mother’s Day vendor fair offers gifts for all

More than 50 vendors set up shop in Eisenhower Park on May 13 and 14 to showcase their goods at the Mother’s day Art, Craft and Gift Vendor Fair. From homemade clothes, to homemade candles, there was plenty to discover just in time for Mother’s Day.

Shoppers perused from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on both days. The weather was perfect to be outdoors. Some of the products included handmade flowers, candles, different types of clothes and bedsheets, keychains, desserts, honey and other trinkets.

Cameron williams, Top above, and Michelle Rudoff of Valley Stream shopped at the market.

hao Trong, above, pitched the virtues of the book Zhuan Falun: The Life-Changing book to Anastasia Yevoli, 17, and Lisa Yevoli of Elmont.

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Wantagh’s Temple B’Nai Torah takes a bow

After two successful weekends, ‘The Music Man’ closes, actors reflect on the show

By MICHAEL MALASZCZYK mmalaszczyk@liherald.com

You could say it’s come full circle at Temple B’Nai Torah, as its production of “The Music Man” closed after a successful run for the past two weekends.

It’s definitely full circle for assistant director Samantha Epstein.

“I personally started acting when I was five years old,” Epstein said. “It was at this same production company — at my temple. And funny enough, my first show was bad. I then continued to do every single show. Up until my senior year of high school, every year we have done a musical at the temple.”

Temple B’Nai Torah, located in Wantagh, merged in 2018 with Temple Emmanu-El, which was in East Meadow. Both have a rich history of community theater, with Temple B’Nai Torah starting productions in 1971, and Temple Emmanu-El started productions in 1988.

The temple’s production of “The Music Man” — one of the first smalltime productions since the curtain closed on the most recent Broadway run — began rehearsals in January, and counts 43 cast members.

“My favorite scene takes place in front of the curtain while Harold shares dialogue with Eulalie Shinn and the Pick-alittle Ladies,” Jeff Minkowsky, who plays the Music Man himself, Harold Hill, said. “It is such a fun scene and the Pick-a-little ladies are so animated that it gives me great energy to keep going for the show.”

Minkowsky, 43, has been doing theater for four years — all with Temple B’Nai Torah.

“There’s nothing like the bonds that you form with your show family,” Jodi Luce, 49, who plays Marian Paroo, said. “Some of my closest friends are those I’ve made through doing shows with the T.B.T. players. There are times when we laugh almost until we have tears in our eyes. Most of the cast has joined with their families, and my family is no exception. This year I’m the only one on stage, but my husband and two children are helping backstage. It really is one big family, one that I’m incredibly grateful for.”

Both Luce and Alisa Baroukh spent many years performing with Temple Emmanu-El before the merge with B’Nai Torah. Baroukh, who plays Eulalie Machecknie Shinn, mentioned that her favorite scene is Eulalie’s ballet.

“We have so much fun being silly and hapless,” Baroukh said. “Rehearsals are always fun. We really do enjoy being together and collaborating to make the show come alive.”

One of its younger cast members, Lila Minkowsky, 12, who plays Amaryllis, recalled a funny story of being late to rehearsal.

“I tried climbing the stage quickly, but I slipped,” Lila said. “I didn’t get hurt but J.J. Scotch — who plays Mayor Shinn — was definitely picking on me since no one else saw me.”

Assistant director Samantha Epstein, in addition to her own lifelong experience with community theater, can claim an acting pedigree through her father, Steven Epstein, the director.

“I have been doing theater for 36

years,” Steven Epstein said. “I tried it out with some of my friends in college and law school and quickly learned how much I enjoyed the theater. I participated in a few local shows and then joined my temple’s production of The Music Man

in 2006 with my two daughters who were 5 and 9 at the time. We quickly grew a tight bond with the cast members and the temple show became a very special part of my family. I first directed a production of 12 Angry Men in 1991 and have directed over ten shows since then.”

Temple B’Nai Torah has officially dedicated this production to Max Shrier, a longtime member of the temple’s theater program who died at age 92 this past year. He had been involved in productions for more than 30 years.

Tim Baker/Herald photos

THE fuLL CAST and crew of Temple B’Nai Torah’s 2023 production of ‘The Music Man,’ had two successful weekends of well-attended performances. The production was dedicated to Max Shrier, a long-time member of the temple’s theater program.

JEff MInKowSKY, LEfT, as the Music Man himself, Harold Hill, alongside Jake Tumbarello, who plays Tommy Djilas.

DEBorAH SCHLESIngEr, CEnTEr, as Alma Hix in Temple B’Nai Torah’s production of ‘The Music Man.’

ELIJAH BArouKH, CEnTEr, as Winthrop Paroo in Temple B’Nai Torah’s production of ‘The Music Man.’

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Las Vegas Sands pursuing development of multi-billion-dollar resort on Long Island

earlier this year, Las Vegas Sands, the world’s most valuable integrated resort company, announced its intention to pursue the development of a multibillion-dollar flagship hospitality, entertainment and casino project on Long Island.

The move came after the recent release of the New York State Gaming Commission’s Request for Application for three downstate New York gaming licenses.

What has happened

The company has entered into agreements to purchase the long-term lease of the site currently home to the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. These transactions would grant the company control of up to 80 acres in Nassau County.

In April, Nassau County, came to terms on a lease agreement with Las Vegas Sands, which would give the Sands control over the land where it plans to spend $4 billion on a resort.

“Our company’s track record of driving significant economic benefits to the communities in which we operate and the meaningful relationships and partnerships we have created in each of those communities gives us a unique perspective on what it takes to develop transformative tourism destinations that positively impact the local community. Based on that experience, we strongly believe Long Island can be home to one of the region’s great entertainment and hospitality developments” said Robert G. Goldstein, the company’s chairman and chief executive officer.

About the resort

The resort would include outdoor community spaces, luxury hotel rooms and a

world-class live performance venue honoring the long legacy of live music at the Nassau Coliseum.

The resort property would also feature celebrity chef restaurants, experiential events and venues and flexible meeting and conference space including ballrooms. Other amenities would include high-quality casino gaming, which is planned to represent less than ten percent of the project’s total square footage, a luxurious day spa, swimming pool and health club, and a variety of other entertainment programming.

The outreach plan

Building upon years of community outreach at the site by RXR Realty, Sands is working with local Long Island communities to co-create a development plan and bid that ensures that the new integrated entertainment and hospitality resort maximizes economic opportunity, helps to build stronger communities, and protects the quality of life for all Long Islanders.

Thousands of jobs

The project would also provide thousands of quality union jobs in both construction and operations. Through the company’s well-established and industry-leading environmental sustainability program, Sands ECO360, the Long Island development would also utilize cutting-edge sustainable building and operating practices.

The company will seek guidance from Long Island’s environmental leaders on its ambition to achieve LEED certification and its goal of being the “greenest” building on Long Island.

Sands is also committed to creating a development that is uniquely Long Island through investments in existing community and cultural projects and organizations and partnerships with local celebrities and sports teams. The project would also honor the site’s legacy as a veteran memorial and pay tribute to Long Island’s beloved community of military service members – past and present.

“This project will truly be transformational for our community. It will create so many jobs and the career opportunities it will provide will change the lives for so many in such positive ways.”

“We’re welcoming The Sands resort with open arms. We firmly believe they will actively work with local small businesses and just be great neighbors in our community. The chamber is thrilled they’ll be coming to Long Island.”

The Sands — since the very start of this project — has proven that they are committed to creating a unique and innovative development that will serve our community well. We're excited to work with them.

Mariano Ugalde, Uniondale Chamber President

who we are:

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

Jim Skinner, East Meadow Chamber President

Candace Aguirre Holley, Small Business Owner, Hempstead

Key features of the Long Island resort

A 5-star hotel containing at least 500 rooms and amenities, including a 24-hour reception, a concierge, valet parking, and suites;

A high-end luxurious day spa, swimming pool and health club.

Celebrity-chef restaurants including concepts from Rao’s, Jean-Georges and estiatorio Milos. A Celebration of Local Dining with Poll Restaurants, whose current Long Island offerings include Bryant & Cooper Steakhouse, Majors Steakhouse, Cipollini Trattoria & Bar, Toku Modern Asian, Bar Frites Restaurant and Hendrick’s Tavern.

A world-class live performance venue will honor the long legacy of live events at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum.

Outdoor community spaces, experiential events and venues.

Ballrooms and flexible meeting and conference spaces to accommodate corporate retreats and special events.

High-quality casino gaming will represent less than 10% of the project’s total square footage.

Local businesses will have new opportunities through a robust procurement program, which has already launched, providing information and internal Sands contacts to hundreds of local business owners.

Thousands of union jobs during construction and thousands more long-term career opportunities for Long Island residents.

Robust workforce training programs and college degree programs with Nassau Community College and Long Island University in hospitality including: hotel and casino management, security and surveillance, meetings and banquets, entertainment, and food and beverage.

Implement diversity and inclusion strategies to foster an environment of collaboration and economic equity.

Fulfill supply chain needs from local businesses, including MWBE’s, as well as veteran and disabled entrepreneurs to ensure all Long Islanders have opportunity to participate in the project’s success.

Honor the service and sacrifice of all Long Islanders who served in the United States Armed Forces with a minimum $1 million investment in a new Veterans Memorial.

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Sands plans to deliver a carefully curated collection of food and beverage venues that augment the local landscape and lift the entire Long Island area with an influx of global tourists looking for a variety of experiences – from on-property offerings to regional flavor. Integral to the company’s plans is a five-star concierge program that will funnel visitors to local restaurants, bars and attractions.

Restaurant brands that have entered into agreements to explore dining concepts with Sands at the planned Long Island destination include:

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Cares Youth Empowerment Initiative

Sands New York sponsors Opening Day Parade for Uniondale Little League

Former New York State Governor David Paterson represented Sands New York as a corporate sponsor of the Little League Parade in Uniondale. He was joined by Art Shamsky of the World Series Winning NY Mets as they walked and talked with aspiring baseball players, coaches and parents. Good Luck to all the teams this season.

Las Vegas Sands brings in former New York Jet D’Brickashaw Ferguson to hand out awards and scholarships

Las Vegas Sands invited former New York Jet D’Brickashaw Ferguson to distribute scholarships and awards, and take photographs with the Uniondale Knights Youth Football players and mentors.

Sands Youth Empowerment Initiative hosts international soccer legends Carli Lloyd and David Beckham

Las Vegas Sands hosted inspiring and legendary soccer stars Carli Lloyd and David Beckham as they met with Long Island soccer clubs and over 400 students aged 9-12 at Mitchell Field in Uniondale to share an empowering experience focused on teamwork, sportsmanship and fitness. The event was part of Sands Cares and its Sands Youth Empowerment Initiative here in New York. The initiative reflects a tradition and history of dedication and commitment to communities where Sands properties are developed.

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By the Numbers

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STEPPING OUT

Galway to Broadway

Acclaimed singer/actor Ciarán Sheehan and his friends appear on the Tilles Center stage for an intimate musical journey, Beautiful, soaring Broadway favorites balanced with heart-tugging Irish melodies and humor are on full display with Dublin-born Sheehan, whose rich tenor voice and performances have been described as touching the soul. Sheehan made his Broadway debut as Babet, Marius in ‘Les Miserables,’and shortly thereafter in ‘The Phantom of the Opera.’ After a year of playing Raoul on Broadway, he moved into the coveted starring role of The Phantom, which he sang in more than 1,000 performances. His performances easily capture an audience, with the requisite charisma and magnetic stage presence. Don’t miss this lovely evening of Broadway, Irish music and mirth! This concert will lift your spirits and have you humming along to your favorite tunes.

By Karen Bloom

If the idea of longer, warmer days has you reaching for the tongs, you’re certainly not alone. Whether it’s a graduation party, a Memorial Day celebration, or simply to while away the hours with your gang, get outside and get your grilling game on.

From versatile chicken to meats, tender seafood, veggies, and even fruit, it’s never been more fun to incorporate new flavors into grilled cuisine. Find some inspiration with these recipes.

Skirt Steak with Roasted Corn Salad

• 1-1/2 pounds skirt steak, cut into 4-inch pieces

• 1/3 cup Tabasco Chipotle Pepper Sauce

• 1 tablespoon ground cumin

• 1 large garlic clove, crushed

In a large bowl, combine chipotle pepper sauce, cumin and garlic; add skirt steaks. Toss to mix well; cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes or overnight.

Preheat grill to high. Grill skirt steak about 5 minutes, or until of desired doneness, turning once. To serve, plate steak with corn salad.

Corn Salad:

• 4 ears corn on the cob, shucked

• 2 large tomatoes, chopped

• 1 small red onion, diced

• 1 ripe avocado, peeled, pitted and diced

• 2 tablespoons fresh chopped basil

• 2 tablespoons lime juice

• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

• 1 tablespoon Tabasco Chipotle Pepper Sauce

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

To prepare corn salad: Preheat grill to medium. Grill corn about 5 to 10 minutes, turning frequently, until tender-crisp. When cool enough to handle, cut corn from cob. In medium bowl, combine corn, tomatoes, red onion, avocado, basil, lime juice, olive oil, chipotle pepper sauce to taste, and salt; toss to mix well.

Chicken Skewers with Mango and Pineapple

• 3/4 cup ranch dressing

• 1 canned chipotle chile in adobo sauce, seeded and finely chopped

• 2 teaspoons adobo sauce (from can above)

• 1 tablespoon honey

Saturday, May 20, 8 p.m. $59. LIU Post campus, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville. TillesCenter.org, or (516) 299-3100.

• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1 pound chicken tenders, each cut into 3 equal pieces

• 1/2 pineapple, rind and core removed, cut into 1-inch chunks

• 1 large mango, peeled, cut into 1-inch chunks

• 1 small red onion, quartered and separated into layers

• Oil for grilling (about 2 tablespoons)

• 1/4 cup roughly chopped cilantro

• 1 lime, quartered

In medium bowl, combine dressing, chipotle chile, adobo sauce, honey, lime juice and salt for marinade. Stir well.

Assemble 4 skewers from ingredients in following order: onion, chicken, mango, chicken, pineapple, chicken, onion. Repeat twice more to complete skewer.

Lay skewers in shallow pan. Pour 1/4 cup marinade into small dish; set aside. Brush remaining marinade over skewers, coating all sides evenly. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate about an hour.

Set the grill to medium-high heat. When grill is quite hot, remove skewers from marinade (discard excess); brush lightly with oil. Lay oiled skewers on hot grates and grill until marked on all four sides and cooked through, 10 to 12 minutes total.

Arrange skewers on serving platter, drizzle with reserved 1/4 cup marinade, garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with lime wedges.

Spiced Sweet Potatoes

• 4 medium sweet potatoes (about 3 pounds), scrubbed well

• 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt

• 1 teaspoon ground cumin

• 1 teaspoon paprika

• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

• 1/2 teaspoon chipotle powder

• 2 tablespoons cider vinegar

• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Cover potatoes with cold salted water in a large pot, then bring to a boil. Simmer until slightly resistant when pierced with a sharp small knife, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain well. When cool, slice potatoes lengthwise. Mix together salt, spices and apple cider vinegar; add oil in a slow stream. Brush this mixture on sweet potatoes.

Grill potatoes on a lightly oiled grill rack over medium heat, until grill marks appear and potatoes are cooked through, about 15 minutes. Serve potatoes warm.

Niklas Sivelöv

Renowned Swedish pianistcomposer-teacher Niklas Sivelöv gives a rare New York-area recital. He has an extemsive repertoire that highlighs works by a number of contemporary Swedish composers along with the classics. He continously enchants audiences with his artistic temperament, impeccable technique, and spellbinding stage presence. Sivelöv describes himself as a bridge builder and part of a living tradition. He challenges both himself and that tradition by extending its cornerstones, for example by entering into unusual collaborations, such as with the jazz pianist Carsten Dahl. Sivelöv is one of the few classical pianists to master the art of improvisation. A sought-after soloist, his repertoire ranges from Bach, Beethoven and Schubert to Bartók, Prokofiev and Per Nørgård, in addition to his own compositions.

Sunday, May 21, 5 p.m. $25. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. (516) 767-6444, or LandmarkOnMainStreet.org.

Get fired up! Memorial Day weekend is fast approaching, and with it barbecue season is upon us.

Skirt Steak with Roasted Corn Salad

Chicken Skewers with Mango and Pineapple

Spiced Sweet Potatoes

It’s time for some sizzle

‘round the

THE SCENE

Niklas Sivelöv

Renowned Swedish pianistcomposer-teacher

Niklas Sivelöv visits the Landmark stage, Sunday, May 21, 5 p.m. This is a rare New York-area recital by Sivelöv, who enchants audiences with his artistic temperament, impeccable technique and spellbinding stage presence. He has a repertoire extending from Beethoven to Lutoslawski and Ligeti, also including works by a number of contemporary Swedish composers. Sivelöv describes himself as part of a living tradition. He challenges both himself and the tradition by building upon its cornerstones, for example entering into unusual collaborations, such as with the jazz pianist Carsten Dahl. He is one of the few classical pianists to master the art of improvisation. This program includes Beethoven, Bach and Skriabin, also compositions by Queens College professor Dr. Edward Smaldone. Smaldone offers commentary during the concert. $25. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. (516) 767-6444 or LandmarkOnMainStreet. org.

May 18

Breastfeeding Support Group

On exhibit

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

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

Art talk

Join Nassau County Museum Director Charles A. Riley II, for a Director’s Seminar, Tuesday, May 23, 4 p.m. He’ll discuss ‘Balthus and Neo-Classicism,” in a session that is keyed to Balthus, along with Derain and such figures as Nijinsky and Prokofiev, who were experimenting with the re-invention of classical forms and motifs, notably those of the Renaissance. A decadent in the manner of Wilde, an Old Master painter among the Cubists, Picasso considered him a great talent. Registration required. $40, $20 members. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. Visit NassauMuseum.org or call (516) 484-9337.

Through June

Whale of a Drink fundraiser

Support The Whaling Museum by participating in Sandbar restaurant’s Whale of a Drink, Whale of a Cause fundraising effort, now through June 21. Enjoy the Sandbar’s iconic cocktail, the Whalebone, and a portion of the purchase will be donated to the museum. A “mocktail” version is also available. To help promote the fundraiser, mixologist Dan Leopold will offer a mixology demonstration and Whalebone tasting at the Museum’s Whales & Ales event on June 3, 2:30-3 p.m. Funds will support the Whaling Museum’s community education programs during its 2023 summer season. 55 Main St, Cold Spring Harbor. For information, visit SandbarColdSpringHarbor.com.

Having an event?

June 13

Passion for Pride

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

East Meadow Community Day

The East Meadow Chamber of Commerce invites everyone to Community Day, Saturday, June 10, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Head down to Senator Speno Park for free fun entertainment, rides, giveways, food and more.

Items on The Scene page are listed free of charge. The Herald welcomes listings of upcoming events, community meetings and items of public interest. All submissions should include date, time and location of the event, cost, and a contact name and phone number. Submissions can be emailed to thescene@liherald.com.

Bingo at Beth-El

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

Temple B’Nai Torah Garden Party

On stage

June 10

Wantagh’s historic Temple B’Nai Torah is part of the cause to provide pantries and shelters with fresh produce, Mark your calendar and join in a garden party on June 10. 2900 Jerusalem Ave. For more information send an email to rfauci@gmail.com.

Terrific turtles

Bring the kids to Long Island Children’s Museum to learn fascinating facts about turtles and meet the museum’s special “resident” Franklin the box turtle, Saturday, May 20, 12-2 p.m. Also make a turtle friend to take home at the drop-in program. Suitable for ages 3+ Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 224-5800 or LICM.org.

Back by popular demand, families will enjoy a musical adventure, ripped from the pages of Mo Willems’ beloved children’s books, on the Long Island Children’s Museum stage, Friday, May 19, 10:15 a.m. and noon; Sunday, May 21, 2 p.m.; Wednesday and Thursday, May 24-25, 10:15 a.m. and noon. Elephant and Piggie storm the stage in a rollicking musical romp filled with plenty of pachydermal peril and swiney suspense perfect for young audiences. Together with nutty backup singers, The Squirrelles, the comedic duo even gets the audience involved in the action. $9 with museum admission ($7 members), $12 theater only. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 224-5800 or LICM.org.

Westbury House Tour

For many years visitors to Westbury House at Old Westbury Gardens asked what was beyond the first floor corridor. Now beyond the door and discover “secrets of the service wing,” during a 60-minute guided tour, Friday, May 19, noon-1 p.m.; Monday, May 22, noon-1 p.m.; Wednesday, May 24, noon-1 p.m. and 1:30-2 p.m. Be introduced to the intensive labor required to create the lifestyle experienced by the Phipps family and their guests; tour the many rooms that were “behind the scenes” to create the formal dining experiences of early 20th century. Go along the corridors to the butler’s pantry and silver cleaning room then descend the 17 steps to the kitchen, scullery, and wine storage rooms located on the ground floor. Reservations required. 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. For information contact (516) 333-0048 or visit OldWestburyGardens.org.

Music

Scott Jackson Wiley, in his final appearance as Music Director and Conductor of the South Shore Symphony, leads the orchestra of over 100 musicians and singers in a performance of one of the most spectacular symphonies ever written. Everyone is invited to join us for this special event.

New furry faces welcomed to Levy Park

By JORDAN VALLONE jvallone@liherald.com

Frequent visitors of the Norman J. Levy Park and Preserve know that of the many activities it offers the Town of Hempstead, perhaps the greatest thing to see as you enter the sprawling preserve is its tribe of Nigerian Dwarf Goats.

The preserve, named after former State Sen. Norman J. Levy, who was a staunch environmentalist, features miles of trails and panoramic views, piers for fishing, a kayak launch — and much more. About 20 years ago, the town introduced the park’s newest inhabitants — goats, who would serve as natural weed control, as well as a friendly face at the base of the park’s entrance.

Alongside members of the town board, Town Supervisor Don Clavin announced at news conference on Monday the addition of several new animals, introducing Socks and Boots — the facility’s newest sheep — and goats Clay, Priscilla, Mia, Sweetie and Latte.

“If you’ve never been here, you don’t know what you’re missing,” Clavin said of Levy Park. “This is a really unique facility, and at one time, this is where people would bring their garbage — it’d be dropped off, and it was just a giant eyesore.

“Almost two decades ago, the Town of Hempstead transformed this into a beautiful preserve, and residents by the thousands come every single week where they can take a walk in a beautiful nature trail.”

Making history come alive!

Want to keep your gray matter active? Looking for fascinating facts, not dull ones, like which year a war began? Look no further than learning the origin of old expressions. Here are picturesque phrases that originated centuries ago in early England that we still use:

Piss Poor: When urine was used for tanning animal skins, families used to pee in a pot that they then sold to a tannery. If this is what you had to do to survive, you were “piss poor.” Even poorer than you, however, were those who “didn’t have a pot to piss in.”

i t’s Raining Cat and Dogs: Many houses had thatched roofs without wood support. Small animals would discover that the roof was a warm place to live. With heavy rain, the straw became slippery. Cats and dogs (as well as mice and bugs) would soon fall off the roof.

the ground and tie it to a bell. The person who had “the graveyard shift” would listen for the bell. The person was either “saved by the bell” or was considered “a dead ringer.”

Isn’t history fascinating? Aren’t you glad you didn’t live way back then? Isn’t it strange that some phrases stick around even when countries, cultures, and technologies change?

Person to Person

Now, let’s look at a few words whose origins are familiar to you if you grew up before the digital age. If you’re in that age category, it’s time for you to provide a few explanations to the younger generation. Here’s why:

■ Kids don’t know what you’re talking about when you tell them they “sound like a broken record.”

■ They don’t understand why you ask them to “hang up” the phone or “dial” a number.

The furry friends were walked out of their pens and placed in a small gated area prior to the start of the conference, where park goers could stop by, meet them, and pet them with the town board.

“The residents down here, they love this place,” Clavin said. “They love coming down here. They love everything about it, and they bring their kids and they have a great time. That’s what this is about.”

The park is open every day during the spring and summer, from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Clavin said it’s a special place, that was heavily utilized during the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic.

“This was one of the most visited facilities in all of the Town of Hempstead,” he recounted. “Residents would come here by the thousands almost daily to escape the pandemic, and take a nature walk and enjoy themselves.

“We’ve had Nigerian goats for a while, and people love them — they’ve adopted them,” he added. “The goats and the sheep have a job here, they’re going to help cultivate the area. They’re going to be put in areas where there’s been excess growth, and they’re going to earn it.”

Clavin said after your first visit to the preserve, you’ll always want to come back.

“And now you know you’ll get to see our expanded family and have a great time,” he said. “This town board sees the environment as a plus — this town board works together for the betterment of all residents, and I’m fortunate to have people that embrace it.”

Bring home the Bacon: What a special occasion it was when people could obtain pork! To show off, they’d hang up their slab of meat. It was a sign of comparative wealth to be able to “bring home the bacon.” People would then invite guests to sit around the fire and “chew the fat.”

holding a Wake: Centuries ago, lead cups were used for drinking whiskey. Lead and alcohol, wow what a combination. It could knock out drinkers for days! When their bodies were found along the road, no one was sure whether they were dead or alive. So they were laid out on the kitchen table for a few days. The family would come round to discover if they’d wake up.

s aved by the Bell: In some areas of old England, they ran out of places to bury people; hence they’d reuse a grave. When old coffins were opened, some had scratch marks on the inside! What a shock to realize that they’d been burying people alive. To prevent this, they’d tie a string on the body’s wrist, snake it up through

■ Tell them to “roll” up the window in the car, and watch them roll their eyes.

■ “Clockwise” makes no sense to them if their clocks are digital.

■ And though they may use “cc” on their e-mails, it’s likely they have no idea what those letters stand for. Tell them it’s “carbon copy,” then explain to them what that was!

Yes, dear pre-digital readers, it’s up to you to bring the younger generation up to speed. Teach them the origin of these phrases and take pride in the culture of your youth.

©2023

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

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Francine Goldstein walks for an AIDS cure

Francine Goldstein, and her husband Lenny, have long been advocates for the AIDS Walk, raising $845,000 for AIDS research.

Over 30 years ago, a close friend of the couple was diagnosed with AIDS, after giving birth to her daughter. The only organization at the time that was willing to offer assistance was the Gay Men’s Health Crisis, and it supported her by providing legal services, caregivers, support group services and helped her obtain medication at a substantial discount. Their friend died 2 ½ years later, and

Goldstein continues to do what she can.

“Contrary to popular belief, the epidemic is not over,” Goldstein wrote in a release. “Each year, thousands of people in New York City are newly infected. Newer drugs have extended the life expectancy of those affected by HIV/AIDS leading to a host of new concerns. Many long term survivors are dealing with isolation and require special help to meet their needs.”

Goldstein is walking May 21, and donations can be made on GMHC.AIDSWalkNY.org/Francine Goldstein.

Jordan Vallone/Herald

MEMBERs Of thE Hempstead town board introduced five new goats and two new sheep to Norman J. Levy Park on May 8. They’ll join the existing Nigerian Dwarf Goat population, that has lived at the park for almost 20 years.

You’ll get to see our expanded family and have a great time.

DON CLAViN Town supervisor

Linda Sapadin

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT

COUNTY OF NASSAU, WILMINGTON SAVINGS

FUND SOCIETY, FSB

D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST

NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR WINSTED FUNDING FINANCE TRUST 2016-6, Plaintiff, vs. KONSTANTINOS

THOMAS, LIZA IRIZARRYTHOMAS, ET AL., Defendant (s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale

duly entered on January 22, 2018 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Nassau County Supreme Court, on the North Steps, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, New York on May 31, 2023 at 2:00 P.M., premises known as 55 BARBARA DRIVE, EAST MEADOW, NY 11554. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section: 0045, Block: 00236-00, Lot: 00009. Approximate amount of judgment is $424,161.41 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 009730/2014.

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Mortgagee’s attorney, or the Referee.

MALACHY P. LYONS, JR., Esq., Referee Roach & Lin, P.C., 6851 Jericho Turnpike, Suite 185, Syosset, New York 11791, Attorneys for Plaintiff 139100

LEGAL NOTICE

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK

COUNTY OF NASSAU

UMB BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY AS LEGAL TITLE TRUSTEE FOR LVS TITLE TRUST XIII, Plaintiff, v.

ANY UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, DISTRIBUTEES OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST OF THE LATE JOHN MARKERT, ET AL, Defendant. NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

THAT

In pursuance of a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the Office of the County Clerk of Nassau County on January 06, 2023, I, Scott H. Siller, Esq. the Referee named in said Judgment, will sell in one parcel at public auction on May 30, 2023 at The North Side Steps of the Nassau

County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501, County of Nassau, State of New York, at 2:00 PM the premises described as follows:

1903 Chester Drive East Meadow, NY 11554 SBL No: Section: 50 Block: 456 Lot: 11 ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND situate in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York.

The premises are sold subject to the provisions of the filed judgment, Index No. 007407/2016 in the amount of $466,074.15 plus interest and costs.

Foreclosure Auctions will be held Rain or Shine. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the foreclosure auction.

Richard S. Mullen Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP

Plaintiff’s Attorney 500 Bausch & Lomb Place Rochester, NY 14604 Tel.: 855-227-5072 139096

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., Plaintiff AGAINST JUDITE VALENTE PERCEVEJO, SUSAN V. RODRIGUES, ET AL.,

Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered November 4, 2019, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on May 25, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 100 FLORENCE COURT, EAST MEADOW, NY 11554. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at East Meadow, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 45, Block 472, Lot 21. Approximate amount of judgment $217,700.53 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #616571/2018. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 mitigation protocols and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure

Auctions will be held

“Rain or Shine”. Janine

Lynam, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221

18-007999 75567

139030

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. MESCHAC ABSOLU, AS SOLE HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF HUGUETTE JEANPIERRE, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on March 17, 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 on May 30, 2023 at 3:00 p.m., premises known as 327 Lenox Avenue, 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 34, Block 499 and Lots 117-120. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 607967/2018. 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.

Malachy Lyons, Jr., Esq., Referee Berkman, Henoch, Peterson, & Peddy, P.C., 100 Garden City Plaza, Garden City, NY 11530, Attorneys for Plaintiff

139098

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT.

NASSAU COUNTY. L & L ASSOCIATES HOLDING CORP., Pltf. vs. MICHAEL J. ORLANDO, et al, Defts. Index #610738/2021.

Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered Mar. 22, 2023, I will sell at public auction on the north front steps of Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on June 8, 2023 at 2:30 p.m. prem.

k/a Section 45, Block 519, Lot 10. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. Foreclosure auction will be held “rain or shine.” If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will

cancel the auction. BRIAN J. DAVIS, Referee. LEVY & LEVY, Attys. for Pltf., 12 Tulip Dr., Great Neck, NY. #100311

139291

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT

COUNTY OF NASSAU

Wilmington Trust Company as successor trustee for Citibank NA, as Trustee for Merrill Lynch Mortgage Investors Trust, Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-HE5, Plaintiff AGAINST The Estate of Brenda Williams a/k/a Brenda F. Williams, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered January 13, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on June 6, 2023 at 2:00PM, premises known as 369 Clarendon Road, Uniondale, NY 11553. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Uniondale, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, SECTION: 34, BLOCK: 491, LOT: 208 and 209. Approximate amount of judgment $750,300.90 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #005241/2014. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 Protocols located on the Office of Court Administration (OCA) website (https://ww2.nycourts.gov /Admin/oca.shtml) and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine”. For sale information, please contact XOME at www.Xome.com or call (844) 400-9633. Jeffrey S. Wasserman, Esq., Referee Frenkel Lambert Weiss Weisman & Gordon, LLP

53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706

01-070207-F00 75313

139177

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR MASTR ADJUSTABLE

RATE MORTGAGES

TRUST 2007-1 MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-1, Plaintiff, Against

KAREN JONES A/K/A

KAREN B. JONES A/K/A

KAREN B. LICHTENSTEIN, et al.

Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 03/24/2023, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501. This Auction will be held rain or shine on 6/12/2023 at 2:00 PM, premises known as 769 Van Buren Avenue, East Meadow, New York 11554, And Described As Follows:

ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in at East Meadow, Town Of Hempstead, County Of Nassau And State Of New York. Section 50 Block 436 Lot 4

The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $765,254.16 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 601311/2019

If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the then Court Appointed Referee will cancel the Foreclosure Auction.

Peter Kramer, Esq., Referee. (Phone #: (516) 510-4020) McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC, 10 Midland Avenue, Suite 205, Port Chester, NY 10573 Dated: 4/20/2023 File Number: 16-301208

LD 139462

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE BOARD OF APPEALS

Pursuant to New York State Town Law Article 16, New York State Public Officers Law Article 7, and the Town of Hempstead Building Zone

Ordinance, NOTICE is hereby given that the BOARD OF APPEALS of the Town of Hempstead will hold a public hearing in the Old Town Hall, 350 Front Street, Room 230, Second Floor, Hempstead, New York on 5/24/23 at 9:30 A.M. to consider the following applications and appeals:

THE FOLLOWING CASES WILL BE CALLED

STARTING AT 9:30 A.M. 322/23. - 324/23. NR WESTBURY - Chick-fil-A, Inc., Renewal of grants: Maintain double-faced illuminated, detached pylon sign, setback 10’ from Old Country Rd. & Maple St.; Maintain menu board sign (not permitted) in conjunction with drive-thru window; Maintain 2nd menu board sign (not permitted) in conjunction with drivethru window., S/W cor. Old Country Rd. & Pine St. running thru to Taylor Ave. & 2nd parking field on N/E cor. Pine St. & Taylor Ave., a/k/a 1530 Old Country Rd. 329/23. EAST MEADOWEdward Man, Special exception to maintain accessory structure (shed) higher & larger than permitted & exceeds horizontal maximum., N/s Bard La., 626.86’ E/o Rosalie Ct. W., a/k/a 1705 Bard La. 331/23. - 332/23.

LEVITTOWN - Kimberly Thorgersen, Variance, front yard setback, construct addition & 2nd story addition with cantilever both attached to dwelling; Maintain accessory structure (shed) higher than permitted & exceeding horizontal maximum., S/s Shepherd La., 413’ W/o Hamlet Rd., a/k/a 21 Shepherd La. ALL PAPERS PERTAINING TO THE ABOVE HEARING ARE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AT THE BOARD OF APPEALS, TOWN HALL, 1 WASHINGTON STREET, HEMPSTEAD, NY 11550. This notice is only for new cases in East Meadow, Levittown & Westbury within Town of Hempstead jurisdiction. There are additional cases in different hamlets, towns and villages on the Board of Appeals calendar. The full calendar is available at

https://hempsteadny.gov/ 509/Board-of-Appeals

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

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

139586

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

SEALED PROPOSAL WILL BE RECEIVED by the Division of Purchasing of the Town of Hempstead, 350 Front Street, Room 122, Hempstead, N.Y. 11550-4037 until 11:00

AM prevailing time Thursday, June 1, 2023 at which time the following Formal Bids and Contracts will be publicly opened, read and approved as soon thereafter as practicable

FB#21-2023

Labor And Material To Repair/Replace Parts For TOH Existing Dust Collector

FB#22-2023

*Furnish & Install 3”

Thick Foam Insulated Patio Roof and Two (2) Dry Wells

FB#23-2023

Complete Restoration Of Courtroom Benches

FB#24-2023

Purchase And Installation Of Two (2) AC units For DGS Printshop

YEARLY REQUIREMENTS FOR: *TOWN BOARD TO MAKE AWARD

Bid/RFP/RFQ packets may be picked up only between the hours of 9:00 A.M. to 4:15 P.M.

Bid/RFP/RFQ Packets may also be obtained via email request to Paul J. LoRaso paullor@hempsteadny.go

v Please include Firm name, address, contact person and contact telephone number. Also include Bid/Offer number that you are requesting. All Bids/Offers must be made on bidding sheets furnished by the Division of Purchasing of the Town of Hempstead and

subject to all specifications, terms and conditions stated therein.

The Division of Purchasing and or the Town Board reserves the right to reject any and all Bids/Proposals and to accept the Bid/Proposal(s) that is deemed most favorable to the interests of the Town

ATTENTION VETERANS:

You have certain rights under Section 162 of The New York State Finance Law in connection with public contracts for the purchase of commodities or provision of services.

Specifically, This law may authorize acceptance of a bid submitted by a “Qualified Veteran’s Workshop” provided that the bid shall not exceed the lowest responsible bid by greater than 15%. It is incumbent on you to submit all required documentation to the Town, demonstrating your qualification for treatment under that section. You should consult your attorney to determine your qualification for treatment under this provision.

Under local law 62.5 this law may authorize acceptance of a bid submitted by a local veteran-owned business that maintains a place of business in or sells supplies, materials or equipment manufactured in the County of Nassau and submit a bid not to exceed 7.5% more than the otherwise lowest responsible bidder, and also does not exceed the bid of the otherwise lowest responsible bidder who qualifies for the local (non-veteran) preference by more than 2.5%. Certification as to the enterprise is required to be by the NYS Office of General Services or US Department of Veterans Affairs.

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The award-winning Herald Community Newspapers group, covering Nassau County's North and South Shores with hard-hitting news stories and gracefully written features, seeks a motivated, energetic and creative editor/reporter to join our dynamic (and awesome) team!

This education and general assignment reporting position offers a unique experience to learn from some of the best in the business. Historically, reporters who have launched their careers with us have gone on to The New York Times, Newsweek, Newsday, the New York Daily News, New York Post, CNN, BBC, NBC News and The Daily Mail, among many others. We look for excellent writers who are eager to learn, enhance their skills, and become well-established and respected journalists in our industry.

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

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FULL-PART TIME BOOKKEEPER: Autostat Corporation is seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable/ Payable Bookkeeper, minimum 5 years experience working for small/ medium business in Manufacturing, Wholesaling, or Bookkeeping Fields. Must be Windows proficient, experienced with Quick Books, Bank Reconciliations, Comfortable Handling Phones, Speaking to customers, vendors. Hours Flexible- 3 days (M,W,F Pref.) 20 hours minimum per week. Full Time off Benefits include: all major holidays (8) plus 5 Sick Days. Vacation time accrues after one year. Liberal salary based on experience, Serious/ Qualified only need apply. Qualified Retirees welcome. Forward resume

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

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Database Administrators needed to conduct requirements gathering, feasibility study, design preparation and effort estimation for database architecture and data migration supporting Oracle,MS SQL, PostgreSQL, and MySQL server databases. Systems Administrators needed to conduct end-to-end administration of enterprise backup and recovery environments. Positions based in Hicksville, NY, but require travel and/or relocation to unanticipated locations throughout U.S. Email resume to sridhar@mahimasoft.com, Srivin Infosystems, Inc. dba Mahima Soft, 25 Newbridge Rd, Suite # 303, Hicksville, NY 11801. No walk-ins.

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A leak in a corner, and adding a half-bath

Q. We just moved into our first home on a hilly property, and now we see that the bottom of the wall in the corner of our walkout basement is wet. I opened the drywall, and the bottom wood is black, rotted, crumbling and soaking wet, too. While we’re fixing this problem, we want to add a half bathroom and take out the columns to make the family room open and larger. What should we do to stop the water in the corner of the basement, and what do we need to know about taking out the columns? The contractor says he can put in mi-lams, which I think are some kind of wood beam.

A. The water problem, the bathroom, and the changing of structure are three different issues that can be addressed at the same time but require more than a little knowhow. First, water getting in is caused by openings, and it was helpful that you included pictures with your question. On the outside of the basement, where the floor of the basement is actually about five inches above the ground, I notice a raised planting bed. The soil and fresh mulch hides an avoidable problem: The edge of the floor is now at or just under the height of the planting bed.

I am certain the artistic intentions did not take into account the fact that water seeks its own level, and most people don’t realize that when we get heavy rain like we’ve been experiencing lately, it can’t flow away as fast as it accumulates, meaning that you can have, temporarily, 2- to 4-inch-tall walls of moving water at a given location. You must lower the flowerbeds and slope the land away from the foundation so a pond of rain can’t work its way under the wall base plate — that rotted wood sill you now see.

After clearing back the mulch and soil, clean the exposed concrete and siding, cut out the wood sill plate as long as you temporarily support the wall. As far to each side as you can, remove the wood and bottom of the siding, then install a new wood sill over a polystyrene sill sealer on the concrete with a copper termite shield above the sill sealer. Then apply liquid roll-on waterproofing membrane so that it bridges the gap of the concrete and wood wall base.

The internet has contradicting details showing sill sealer foam incorrectly above the copper shield. Logically, the foam sealer fills rough concrete surface gaps. Copper sheet flashing, called the termite shield, goes over the foam.

The half-bath may require an ejector pump. You need a licensed plumber who knows what permit requirements must be met for your building permit. Never guess what beam is required. Without a professional applying load paths, material and people weight, snow and wind loads, guessing is going to cause extra cost, either from overbuilding or replacing the wrong choice beam. Be safe!

Ask

Monte Leeper

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The George Santos of then, now, and what might’ve been

He called us the “Herald Firing Squad.” That was fair, I guess. When Republican congressional candidate George Santos first visited our Garden City office last fall, there were nine reporters — including me — sitting around the conference table waiting for him.

This time, however, it was just three of us. A senior editor, Laura Lane. A senior reporter, Michael Malaszczyk. And me. We didn’t meet on Long Island. Instead, we traveled on May 5 to Queens, where now-U.S. Rep. George Santos works when he’s not in Washington. A few days later, he would face federal charges — charges he reportedly did not know about when he sat with us.

Unlike his office on Capitol Hill, there were no reporters waiting outside his door trying to ask questions. Instead, it was just the three of us, walking into a cramped space, past a sign on the door warning against using audio devices and video equipment. Staff members had to move around a bit just to seat us at a conference table outside the congressman’s office.

Santos arrived just moments after we did, wearing a fresh suit and a light blue tie, and carrying a small food pack from Starbucks that he called his breakfast. A lot had happened to him between that October afternoon he visited our offices, and this chilly Friday morning.

Reporters spent months asking Santos questions about his past. Where he worked. Where he went to school. What happened with his mother. Whether he was ever arrested. Whether he was truly “Jew-ish,” as he had previously claimed.

Law enforcement officials at all levels announced investigations into different aspects of Santos’s life. Even the Republican-controlled House Ethics Committee wanted a chance to weigh in.

But sitting there, across from George Santos, none of that seemed real. The congressman outlined what seemed very much like a busy schedule dealing with constituents, introducing bills, and even seeking a place in history that didn’t make him an easy target for latenight talk show hosts and banter for news outlets.

There’s his bill intended to cap state and local tax exemptions beginning at $50,000 instead of $10,000. Or the bill

intended to waive the early withdrawal penalty for certain types of distributions from a retirement plan.

And then there’s a bill Santos said I’d personally appreciate, because it would prohibit the United States from providing any sort of financial aid to countries that target members of the LGBTQ community.

“Some of them kill you just for liking someone of the same sex,” Santos said. “That’s not an American value, right? That’s not something we share.”

In fact, in his first four months on Capitol Hill, Santos has introduced nearly a dozen bills. An impressive slate that almost makes everything else happening around the congressman feel like background noise you can tune out. That is until you realize that he doesn’t have a single co-sponsor for any of these bills. Not one.

“Usually people work one bill at a time, and then go work the floor,” Santos said. “I’m too impatient to do it that way. So I just put the first set of ideas in the first quarter down, and now this quarter, I’m going to be doing less of bill introduction and more of working these bills.”

The congressman’s Republican colleagues have indeed stepped up to offer

initial support for these bills, Santos said. But he wouldn’t share who any of them were, because he feared “the firing squad” would “do follow-ups” — like reporters ought to do — putting those House members “under pressure.”

“And then they might buckle,” Santos said, “and then you’ll ruin my bill.”

It’s surprising, with the walls closing so tight around Santos, that he hasn’t buckled. He’s already looking toward reelection — at least before federal criminal charges, although that may not deter him now. And there are many who truly don’t believe he’ll survive his first term.

But then again, few expected he would still be donning his congressional lapel pin in May — six months after the original New York Times exposé that punched significant holes in Santos’ claims in the first place.

It’s hard not to be impressed with that perseverance. It’s a trait that is far less common in Congress than it should be, and something Santos apparently has in abundance.

Yet, the rocky road he has had to traverse was one of his own making. Which is unfortunate, because if he hadn’t built such a house of cards around himself, who knows what kind of good George Santos might have done in Washington?

Michael Hinman is executive editor of Herald Community Newspapers. Comments? mhinman@liherald.com.

Books are an exception to the lending rule

In “Hamlet,” Polonius said to Laertes, “Neither a borrower nor a lender be; For loan oft loses both itself and friend, and borrowing dulls the edge of husbandry.”

I have always thought books were an exception to the lending rule, since they offer an opportunity to share the immense joy of a great read, but I may have to turn the page on that.

and returned most of them. Once she “found” a book of mine in her house that she had borrowed two years before. See what I mean by wanting to believe her?

for how long.

ently.

A friend of mine who borrows books frequently and always returns them promptly suggests that I keep a list of my lending, so I can ask for a book back after a reasonable amount of time. That works when I remember to jot down the transaction, but more often it’s a casual deal and soon forgotten by both the borrower and me.

RANDI KREISS

Someone out there has a copy of my “Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead,” by Olga Tokarczuk. For a year I thought it was my friend Sharon, but she’s an upright sort of woman, and she swears she searched her house and does not possess, nor did she ever possess, my book. I would like to believe her. The novel is a mind-bending challenge, translated from the Polish. But it did land the Nobel Prize in literature, and I want it back.

The book is MIA, and Sharon has a history. She has borrowed other books,

I can’t quite go with Shakespeare on being neither a borrower nor a lender because sharing a much-loved book weaves a powerful connection. And it adds to my pleasure to know that someone I care about will be reading the same book without having to pay for it. There is a particular pleasure in having my friends or loved ones read the very pages I read, as if the laugh I laughed or the tear I shed might linger in the spaces between the words, also to be shared.

The experience has become even more precious in the days of e-books, when most of what we read is on our devices.

Years ago, I lent books out all over the place. I never even wrote my name inside the cover. Then I realized that my book collection was dwindling, and it was all my favorites that were gone and forgotten. I had no idea who had them or

That’s the other thing. I’m not a really responsible borrower, although I try very hard. I’m pretty good about books, because they’re so important in my life. But I’m terrible with, say, wrenches. I have a collection of wrenches in my basement that I borrowed over the years and never returned because I have no idea who they belong to. Somewhere out there I have friends to whom wrenches are very dear, aggravating their hearts out because they lent them out and haven’t gotten them back.

Still, a wrench is just a wrench. Sharing a book is like holding hands and jumping onto a fast-moving train, seeing the same words and feeling them differ-

On rare occasions I’ve borrowed a shawl or gown for an event. Most times, though, I don’t like to borrow clothing, because I’m bad with red sauce. I don’t borrow money (except when I forget my wallet), and I never borrow jewelry.

Perhaps we need to track our books with digital tags so we can find them when they go missing. Or perhaps I shouldn’t be a lender if I can’t deal with the occasional delinquent borrower. The funny thing is, I was hounding Sharon so much that she offered to buy me another copy of “Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead.” She doesn’t get it. I don’t want another one. I want that one, the one with the spaghetti sauce stains on Page 35 and the dog’s paw print on the back cover, the one I remember reading while lying on the beach. For me, the books I have read and loved have a life, memories of which linger in the mind and heart.

There may be a gazillion copies of “Drag Your Plow” out there, but there’s only one copy that shared my pillow and my comforter for three weeks last summer.

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

Sharing a book is like holding hands and jumping onto a fastmoving train.

If he hadn’t built such a house of cards, who knows what kind of good he might’ve done?

MICHAEL HINMAN

There is just no need for speed

it feels like so many drivers are in a constant rush these days, but that’s no excuse to ignore the posted speed limits.

Traffic safety laws exist so our children can walk to school safely. So that pedestrians and cyclists don’t have to take their lives in their hands. So other drivers make it to their destinations in one piece and unharmed.

Nothing is so important that it warrants putting others at risk. Traffic congestion, long lights, distractions, aggressive behavior, and acts of reciprocation — none of these are a valid excuse for causing an accident, or worse, taking the life of another person.

Speeding is an epidemic that impacts everyone. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in 2020, speeding was responsible for the deaths of 11,258 people across the country, some 29 percent of all traffic fatalities that year.

Yet on any given day in suburban communities like ours here on Long Island, people will hit the gas in order to whiz through traffic lights and intersections at 20 mph or more over the speed limit.

Police tend to enforce moving violations based on routine observations, tips

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Kremer’s way too soft on Biden

To the Editor:

Jerry Kremer and I are on opposite sides of the political aisle, but I enjoy reading his opinions. His most recent column, “Biden’s decision was an easy one” (May 4-10), however, was quite one-sided.

I do agree there have been accomplishments Biden should be very proud of. The infrastructure bill was great and well overdue! America needs to be a global leader in microchip production, and his efforts to get us there are needed, too.

The effort to control insulin pricing is another wonderful thing. Unfortunately, Kremer and his fellow Democrats neglect to point out that it’s only for seniors on Medicare. This isn’t helping the working class, or young kids whose families still struggle with those bills.

Now let’s talk about the obvious things Kremer ignored. Biden’s Afghanistan withdrawal — my goodness, could that have gone any worse? The chaos, loss of lives, loss of equipment and abandoning our allies was unconscionable. Don’t say that was Trump’s doing.

Decades-high inflation? The Biden administration told us it was transitory. Biden’s spending has helped inflation increase to its highest rate in over 40 years. That affects the working class every minute of the day.

We can’t forget the border crisis! Biden put

from neighbors, and patrolling known hot spots and problem areas with higher traffic accident numbers.

Directing patrols to certain roadways certainly has its benefits, but it also comes with challenges. On some major thruways where there is a lot of traffic, it’s not easy to check speeding. Many of these roadways are narrow, making it difficult for police to pull anyone over to the side of the road.

While the data indicates there has been an increase in the volume of motorists cutting through side streets and residential areas thanks to directions they get with GPS tracking systems like Waze, police understand that this is a major issue that they do not take lightly.

The most common requests from residents of busy streets are for speed bumps or stop signs, which aren’t always possible because of state law. Crosswalks and turn signals also can be problematic on thoroughfares too narrow to accommodate them.

Cameras have been shown to work in addressing speeders, but some question whether they are intended for safety, or as another way to raise money. In a matter of months at one point, Nassau County issued more than 400,000 traffic tickets,

raising $32 million from the fines alone.

One — albeit less favorable — solution could be for local police to implement a ticketing blitz. The fear of being issued a hefty moving violation would certainly make those wishing to turn local streets into their own personal racetracks think twice about it. And simply by seeing an increase in enforcement, drivers will react by slowing down.

Another alternative is to consider hiring traffic engineers. Since many roadways shift among local, county and state jurisdiction, having one person designated to address the flow of traffic through a community could be a real asset. It would also provide residents with an advocate when it comes to issues like long waits at traffic lights, and illegal turns that can also prompt people to rush.

At the end of the day, everyone needs to play a part in order to make our communities safer. Be aware of your speed. Slow down when you feel you’re going too fast. Stay alert, and always keep your cool at the wheel.

Let others drivers pass, and give them plenty of space. Take extra precautions when driving in inclement weather or at night. If a driver is following or harassing you, contact the police immediately.

Vice President Harris in charge, and that hasn’t worked out well. Border communities are overwhelmed.

Biden declared war on fossil fuels at the beginning of his administration. That’s fine — no one wants global warming. Unfortunately, there wasn’t a plan in place. Thanks to that, gas prices skyrocketed, and at one point were higher than they had ever been.

Finally, we all can see his cognitive decline. It’s downright scary. He has held fewer news conferences per year than any president since Ronald Reagan, and gave fewer interviews during his first two years in office than any president in even longer. It’s sad, and at times hard to watch.

It’s time to move on from Biden, from Trump, from Pelosi and McConnell and Max-

Something’s going wrong in Florida

there are so many things to write about these days, so many new headlines. But I can’t help writing about the state of Florida, because it seems more detached from America than any of the other 49 states.

I keep thinking it must be the water that’s making the state’s politicians go crazy, but I’m convinced that the issue is much bigger than H2O content. And the craziness doesn’t begin and end with Gov. Ron DeSantis, because he needs a state legislature to go along with his daily menu of new laws that make Florida look more and more like Russia.

The six-week ban on abortions is designed to help DeSantis win Republican primaries for the White House. I know DeSantis is married, but any clear-minded politico should know that the average woman has no idea that she is pregnant during the first six weeks. In addition, every poll taken by either the far right or the far left shows that the majority of Americans don’t want abortion banned.

It’s almost as if there are no television stations or other forms of media in Florida, because if there were, DeSantis would have learned that a bipartisan group of South Carolina women legislators were blocking a bill that would ban all abortions. In addition, many red states are being told by the courts that their bans are going too far. To show how crafty DeSantis thinks he is, he signed the abortion ban late on a Thursday night, apparently with the hope that the media wouldn’t find out about his latest political gambit.

Another issue is DeSantis’ battle with Disney World, which is the state’s second-largest tourist attraction, after the cruise industry. The theme park accounts for more than 20 million visitors a year and billions in tourism dollars. When you have such a good thing going, why would any sane governor start a fight that he is destined to lose?

DeSantis’ battle with Disney began when Disney spoke out against the governor’s fight with the LGBTQ community. The First Amendment protects free speech, and Disney is entitled to the same protections as any ordinary citizen.

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ine Waters. America needs new leadership, young blood to lead us going forward. Tell Joe it’s time to go home.

PAuL WAGneR Island Park

A month to focus on mental health

To the editor:

May is Mental Health Awareness

Month, a time set aside for reflection on mental illness and things that might be done to improve the lives of those afflicted.

It’s been said before: The brain is an incredibly complex organ — one we still know so little about. Just as things can go wrong with the thyroid gland or the pancreas or the liver, the human brain is periodically subject to any number of ailments.

The situation may be complicated by a variety of behavioral or social factors. The underlying reality, however, remains true: Things can go wrong with the human brain.

We can only be thankful that in 2023, much is known about how to treat such forms of illness. A broad range of effective prescription drugs is now available. Yes, there is a lot of money in it, but it is for this reason that the improvements continue. These medications are there to be helpful.

One of the first, and perhaps most

influential, was lithium carbonate, used to treat bipolar disorder — or, as it was then known, manic-depression. This was the very same clay found in the european springs where the suffering regularly went to “take the waters.”

The clay was packaged for easier use. This natural substance was no less effective in that form.

Certainly, all forms of psychiatric medication must be treated with the highest degree of respect. Increasing or decreasing the dosage amounts without the assistance of a trained professional is the highest form of recklessness.

Still, help does exist.

The case can also be made that our own human emotions carry a corresponding power to alter our own brain chemistry. Fits of anger, worry, blame or fear can alter the chemical makeup of the human brain. Here, too, however, psychiatry is making great advances. With hard work and commitment — and the assistance of a psychotherapist — it is possible to maintain a more hopeful and humorous outlook, day by day.

We don’t have all the answers. Still, many good men and women are working to improve our understanding of this most human form of affliction, and to find help for those in need. If the rest of us can set aside our unnecessary prejudices and open ourselves to the help already available, we can all come out ahead.

JOSH GReenFIeLD Bronx

Angered by Disney’s position, DeSantis has tried to strip it of its special tax district status, to stop Disney from having a say over the sprawling community that lives off of the entertainment empire’s success. Without Disney, hundreds of thousands of people would lack adequate fire, police or sanitation services.

To add to the craziness in Florida, the governor has announced that a whole series of textbooks will be banned from use in the state’s public schools, because of his and school parents’ objections to some of the content in those books. He has further ordered that a number of books have their language revised, because the words “are not truthful.” Mentions of the murder of George Floyd and the Black Lives Matter movement have been removed from one middle school textbook. Apparently, DeSantis believes that the Floyd tragedy was some sort of fake news.

If you’re not out of breath yet, here’s another scary fact of Florida life. Thousands of schoolteachers have left the state for other regions, out of fear of prosecution for accidently discussing some sub-

ject that the governor thinks is objectionable. It is estimated that Florida will need thousands of new teachers to make up for those losses, and it doesn’t look like those new teachers will be coming in the near future.

Recent opinion polls show former President Donald Trump with a wide lead over DeSantis early in the race for the Republican nomination for president. That lead isn’t a tribute to Trump, but rather a sign of growing dissatisfaction with DeSantis, which could leave the door open to any number of candidates, many of whom have yet to announce their availability.

Many Republicans are hungering for a fresh face to take on Trump next year. But the events in Florida over the past two years make it seem as if voting for DeSantis could be the equivalent of voting for Vladimir Putin. Somehow, the only people who haven’t caught on to DeSantis’ weaknesses are Florida residents. Maybe it is the water.

Jerry Kremer was an Assemblyman for 23 years, and chaired the Assembly’s Ways and Means Committee for 12 years. He now heads Empire Government Strategies, a business development and legislative strategy firm. Comments about this column? jkremer@liherald.com.

Framework by Tim Baker

It seems as if voting for Ron DeSantis could be like voting for Vladimir Putin.