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A summer of possibilities at the library

DEViN lUgo, 11, made his Broadway debut this month as a member of the dance ensemble for ‘The Music Man.’

The children’s room is filled with books of many genres that all kids can enjoy. Younger chilAfter two summers of adjust- dren receive a sticker book to ing to safety protocols amid the track their progress, and older coronavirus pandemic, the East children get a lanyard and colMeadow Public Library is turn- lect reading badges over the ing a page toward in-person and summer. online programs to entertain All that is needed to particiand educate peopate is a library ple of all ages. card. The kickoff The Summer event on Thurspeople can learn Reading Program day was scheduled more about the has always been at to featured a perlibrary and its the core of the for mance by summer programs library’s summer entertainer the plans. This year’s Magic of Amore. at eastmeadow.info theme is “Oceans There are sigor by visiting the of Possibilities,” nificant changes east Meadow with story times, to the library shows, crafts and since its renovapublic Library with live sea creatures. tion began in 2017. any questions. Children up to Reopening last fifth grade can September, it has participate. It is a been called a free-form system, encouraging pleasant and welcoming place kids to choose their own books for community members. and find a passion for reading. “I like how bright everything While schools have specific cur- is now,” parent and East Meadow riculums and book selections to resident Beethoven Bong said. fulfill their educational missions “Before when we went, it was and agendas, the library wants really dark and it felt like an old to push a love of reading. library. Now it feels like an open “Whatever a child wants to space that is inviting.” read, great,” Library Director The new garden, maker Carol Probeyahn said. “They space, community auditorium, should read according to their and other additions have allowed interests.” Continued on page 11

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Dancing his way to Broadway Devin Lugo makes his debut in ‘The Music Man’ By MAlloRY WilSoN mwilson@liherald.com

The curtain went up on Devin Lugo as the 11-year-old dancer from Woodland Middle School made his Broadway debut in “The Music Man.” Lugo is a member of the dance ensemble for the show that plays in the Winter Garden Theatre. The rising star seventhgrader said that as he started to get better at dancing, he knew that Broadway would be

a dream of his. For his fifthgrade yearbook quote, he wrote that his life aspiration was to be a dancer on Broadway. That dream came true June 21. He’ll be in the show through December. Dancing since he was 4 at Alexa’s Dance Academy in East Meadow, this is Devin’s first big role aside from his years of dance competitions. He takes classes in tap, jazz, hip-hop, ballet and contemporary dance, and said he doesn’t really have a favorite.

“I was inspired by my cousin because my cousin was always dancing,” Devin said of his 17-year-old cousin Jada Zurita. “When I was little, I looked up to her, so then I wanted to dance.” He danced six days a week before landing this role. Devin said that he didn’t even know what the audition video that he recorded was for. “My mom didn’t tell me what I was signing up for,” he Continued on page 10

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W.T. Clarke HigH School graduates tossed their caps in the air after their graduation ceremony on June 26.

Hats off: East Meadow celebrates class of ‘22 On a bright and warm Sunday, the fields of East Meadow and W.T. Clarke High Schools were packed with friends and family celebrating the graduating class of 2022. Students in blue and maroon, for their respective high schools, waited excitedly for their name to be called so they could walk across the stage. June 26 will be the day East Meadow students remember as the day they became alumni. Classes heard from their administrators, valedictorians and salutatorians—Brendan Wanatick and Jennifer Chan for EMHS and Nicholas Espinosa and Katherene Qi for Clarke. Wanatick reminded his classmates that they are in control of their lives. “However, hopefully, we’ll still retain the values that we established here in East Meadow. No values may be more

important than that of goodness and morality,” he said. “Not every question will have an answer, but the key is to ask,” Chan said to her peers. “Question everything and don’t be afraid to be wrong.” Espinosa urged his classmates to get involved in something that they found interesting. “To my fellow classmates, as we enter adulthood, we cannot sit idly,” Espinosa said to his peers. “Remember that the large-scale issues that we see on the news are not the only problems that need to be solved. I urge you to find a cause about which you are most passionate.” “You are brilliant and unique, so don’t let anyone tell you otherwise,” Qi said at the graduation. “You cannot let anyone tell you how to live your life. Live to be what you want.”

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easT MeadoW HigH School graduates donned their blue and gold for their ceremony on June 26. Friends and FaMily showed their excitement by throwing confetti in the air. Clarke valediCTorian niCHolas Espinosa gave his speech. Katrina O’Brien/Herald

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Hochul banks on finding jobs across New York state There are more than 15,000 jobs — a record amount — posted on the state labor department’s seasonal job bank in a variety of industries from amusement parks to farms and restaurants and summer camps across every region. The free state resource allows businesses to list employment opportunities, and job seekers can look at part-time and seasonal jobs by location, company, job title and by searching through keywords. Guides for young people looking for work are available online to help them navigate what they need before filling out job applications. Divided by age groups — between 14 and 17, as well as 18 and 24 — the guides include information on obtaining working papers, the proper identification required, and even resume preparation. “With such an active job market, there is a wide variety of options to explore across the state,” Gov. Kathy Hochul said, in a release. “I encourage all job seekers to use the many resources the New York State Department of Labor offers to guide them to a job they love.” Part-time work is a vital component to help the state’s economy recover from the Covid pandemic, according to labor department commissioner Robert Reardon. It provides a boost to job seekers, such as helping them return to a previous career that might not have full-time posi-

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KATHY HOCHUl tions available. It also allows those same job seekers to try a new career or a different position, or even learn new skills while working. Such work also offers flexible schedules to accommodate child or elder care needs, and provides support and job networking opportunities. “In this tight job market, we’re looking to make it as easy as possible for businesses with full-time, part-time or seasonal openings to connect with New Yorkers looking for work,” Reardon said, in the release. For the job bank, go to SeasonalWorks. labor.ny.gov. For the guides, go to DOL.ny.gov/youthages-14-17 or DOL.ny.gov/youth-ages-18-24. –Jeffrey Bessen

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NICHOlAS ESPINOSA, CENTER, was awarded 2,500 dollars as a finalist in the 67th annual National Merit Scholarship Program.

Clarke High School senior joins ‘elite group’ of students Nicholas Espinosa, a senior at W.T. Clarke High School in the East Meadow School District, was awarded 2,500 dollars as a finalist in the 67th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. Espinosa, W.T. Clarke’s valedictorian was one of only 2,500 scholars in the nation to earn a National Merit scholarship. All winners of Merit Scholarship awards are chosen from the finalist group based on their abilities, skills and accomplishments — without regard to gender, race, ethnic origin or religious preference. “Nicholas is in an elite group of high achieving students,” W.T. Clarke High School Principal Timothy Voels said . “He

is humble, kindhearted and a young man of incredible integrity.” National Merit Scholarship Corporation, a nonprofit organization that operates without government assistance, was established in 1955 specifically to conduct the annual National Merit Scholarship Program. Scholarships are underwritten by NMSC with its own funds and by approximately 400 business organizations and higher education institutions that share NMSC’s goals of honoring the nation’s scholastic champions and encouraging the pursuit of academic excellence.

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East Meadow Boy Scout honored by Rhoads On June 18, Legislator Rhoads honored Thomas Prestigiacomo of East Meadow for achieving the Eagle Scout Court of Honor Award, the most prestigious Boy Scouts award. This honor represents Prestigiacomo’s dedicated service to the Long Island community and the years of hard work and sacrifice that he put in. Legislator Rhoads is proud to have honored Prestigiacomo and can’t wait to see all of the success that he will achieve in the future.

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events and activities

Friday, July 1

hower Park field 6. All movies begin at dusk. Bring some chairs or a blanket and relax and enjoy the show.

Seaside sunset Join Pinots Palette at 2557 Hempstead Tpk., in East Meadow to paint from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. This class is $45 per person. To register visit https://www.pinotspalette.com/eastmeadow/events.

Virtual chair yoga Originally introduced to the fitness world as a modified version of Hatha yoga for individuals with health implications and for those of a certain age. Improving flexibility, relieving cramps and stiffness, and creating a happy mental state are a few benefits that chair yoga can provide for us. Join the East Meadow Public Library virtually for this event at 4 p.m. Register at www.eastmeadow.info.

Public skate There will be a public skate at Northwell Health Ice Center in East Meadow from 7 to 9 p.m.

Saturday, July 2

Fairy Gardens - Grades 6-12 Add some magic to your home by making a beautiful fairy garden in the young adult room at 7 p.m. Visit eastmeadow.info to register.

Summer harvest wagon Join Pinots Palette at 2557 Hempstead Tpk., in East Meadow to paint from 1 to 3 p.m. This class is $45 per person. To register visit https:// www.pinotspalette.com/eastmeadow/ events. Herald file photo

Music at Borrelli’s SOBeez with be playing at Borrelli’s at 1580 Hempstead Tpk., in East Meadow from 6:30 to 9 p.m.

Paris rendezvous aglow Join Pinots Palette at 2557 Hempstead Tpk., in East Meadow to paint in blacklight from 9 to 11 p.m. This class is $45 per person. To register visit https://www.pinotspalette.com/ eastmeadow/events.

Sunday, July 3 Sunday divine liturgy The Divine Liturgy is celebrated every Sunday at 9:30 a.m. at Holy Trinity Orthodox Church at 369 Green Ave., in East Meadow.

Tuesday, July 5 Tai Chi Join the East Meadow Public Library for virutal Tai Chi at 11 a.m. Through the generosity of Man Cheng, there will be a weekly half hour class in Tai Chi.

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Fireworks at Eisenhower Enjoy fireworks by Grucci at Eisenhower Park 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. in field 6 Lakeside Theatre. The Captain Jack Band, a tribute to the music of Billy Joel, will be playing. Admission is free; bring chairs to enjoy the show. To register visit https://eastmeadow. info/.

Kiwanis meeting Join the East Meadow Kiwanis at Borrelli’s at 1580 Hempstead Tpk., in East Meadow at 7:15 p.m. The agenda includes scholarship awards for local high school seniors. New membes always welcome. For more info contact club President jennifer Reinhardt at (516) 351-9891.

Decorate Your Own Flip FlopsGrades 6-12 Decorate a colorful pair of flip flops to wear all summer long in the young adult room at 7 p.m. Visit eastmeadow.info to register.

Wednesday, July 6 Game day Join the East Meadow Public Library for game day starting at 12 p.m. There will be tables set up in the makers space downstairs.

Easy exercise Join the East Meadow Public Library for virtual easy exercise at 10 a.m. Mirea will lead this class. The Zoom link will be sent the morning of the class. To register visit https://eastmeadow.info/.

Senior summer concerts The Bobby Doo Wop band will be playing at Eisenhower Park field 1 at noon. Bring chairs and jam out.

123 Andres Andrés and Christina are the Latin Grammy-winning music duo 123 Andrés. Their catchy songs and lively concerts get the whole family dancing and learning, in Spanish and English and American Sign Language. Watch online or in-person at 4 p.m. in the community room. Visit eastmeadow. info to register.

Thursday, July 7 Chess club Chess club meets from 1 to 4 p.m. every Thursday at the East Meadow Public Library in the conference room in the lower level.

Free movie night Enjoy “Paw Patrol: The Movie” at Eisen-

Sons of the American Legion will be having a fishing trop on August 7. Visit the Nassau County website to check out movies in other neighborhoods. The Empire State Fair is at the Nassau Coliseum until July 10. Check out the signing’s at Lucky’s Sports Cards and Memorabilia. Check the Eisenhower Park website for guidelines on how to plan your family picnic.

Step into the role of a game developer and design your own game from the initial concept to a finished prototype, including materials such as cardboard trays, marbles, LED lights and your own graphics in this fun STEAM program in the children’s story hour room at 7 p.m. Visit eastmeadow.info to register.

HAVInG An EVEnT? Items on the Community Update pages 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 mwilson@liherald.com

OBITUARIES Karen Michele Clanton, fondly called “Ms. Kay,” died on June 2, 2022. She was 58. Claton was born in East Meadow to Willie Mae and the late William H. Hosendove. She was the oldest of three children. She met and married Robert Clanton of Florida and they had one son, Kevin Michael Clanton. Karen graduated from Freeport High School in 1980 and shortly afterwards she began her career in the United States Navy. She served her country for 20 years before retiring. Her duty stations included San Diego, Sigonella, Italy, Guam, Great Lakes, Illinois and the Washington Navy Yard in Washington. She continued to work for the Navy as a contractor in numerous roles and positions for Delta Resources, a commercial company, and VTG Group, an engineering consultant company in Virginia, where she added more friends to her circle. She was known as being the person people went to when they needed anything. She was an avid bowler, and bowled with several teams with her competitive spirit. She would plan outings with friends and family, card and board games, and sports activities. She was a die-hard New York Giants and Golden State Warriors fan. She was a self-proclaimed foodie, and was always looking for the next spot to gather the girls or family to try out the cuisine. She also absolutely loved attending karaoke events produced by friends through their company. She was all about family, friendship and fellowship, and taking care of the people in her circle. Clanton completed her Associates Degree, and Bachelor of Science in Business Management, from Southeastern University in Florida, and went on to complete a Master of Art in Organizational Management from the University of Phoenix. A fabulous host, and truly a social butterfly, she was always ready to bring others together, listening to music, playing spades, bid whist, poker, etc. One of her

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Karen Clanton, dead at 58

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Karen clanton, Known by her friends and family as ‘Ms. Kay’ died on June 2. favorite pastimes was traveling. She planned trips for her and others. Quick witted, she kept others in stitches. Her many enduring friendships and connections are a true testimony to those she leaves behind. In addition, Clanton is survived by her mother, Willie Mae Hosendove (James Lawson) of Freeport, her son, Kevin Clanton (Derick Young) of Capitol Heights, Maryland, her brother, James “Al’’ Lawson of Washington, DC, nieces and nephews, Alayshia Lawson, Tiana Knight, Malik Knight, Omari Knight, Anaiya Hosendove, Ainajha Hosendove and an abundance of great nieces and nephews. She is survived by the Shelton family of Nashville and her childhood friends, Darlene Smith and Valerie Nelson, close friends, Pam Leonard, Sharon Wardlaw, Arika Lane, Brenda Gordon and her longtime friend, confidant and companion, Leo Shelton. Her brother “Tiger’’ Hosendove preceded her in death in 2021. Please sign the Guestbook at www.legacy.com/washingtontimes

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Hundreds Attend Herald Senior Health Expo By ALEXA ANDERWKAVICH aanderwkavich@liherald.com Eager guests gathered at the Friedberg JCC in Oceanside to attend the Herald’s Senior Health & Beyond Expo, presented by Mount Sinai South Nassau and brought to you by United Healthcare, on Thursday, June 23. The Expo is a communityanticipated event, where long-time loved and trusted businesses and facilities — as well as up-and-coming companies — share their products and services with Long Islanders. “It’s so nice to be back to host this expo live, again, and to see the overwhelming turnout,” Executive Director of Corporate Relations & Events at Herald Community Newspapers and RichnerLIVE Amy Amato said, welcoming the crowd. More than 55 vendors lined the gym to share their expertise in health, Tim Baker/Herald photos insurance, lifestyle tips, estate planning, products, and more. Not only was there SENIORS ENJOY SENIORS A performance ENJOY A from the Ms. New York Senior America and The Seasoned Steppers, movement session from Premier an opportunity to improve health and Assist, and an hour-long panel discussion with a range of topics, hosted by comedian Howard Newman of Joksercise. habits, but also enjoy a day of shopping, Attendees received a goody bag — New York; Jill Wasser, utility consumer “The Senior Health & snacks, entertainment, and courtesy of Grandell Rehabilitation program specialist at NYS Department Beyond Expo was a great raffles. and Nursing Center and Oceanside of Public Service; and Dr. Esther event and it was so nice The Ms. New York Care Center — filled with coupons, Fogel from Comprehensive Audiology. to see people coming out Senior America Seasoned keepsakes, and information. The audience interacted and asked and engaging in senior Steppers showcased their The Expo, brought to you by questions between each speaker, while topics,” UnitedHealthcare tap dance talents and jovial UnitedHealthcare, was made possible Representative Krantz said. enjoying organic cotton candy from hearts in a wonderful thanks to presenting sponsor Mount Simply Sugar. “Medicare in particular is performance, sporting Sinai South Nassau; gold sponsors Dr. Fogel also offered free hearing always a complex subject bright sequenced uniforms Barry and Florence Friedberg JCC and screenings at the event; attendees matter and it was an and smiles — followed by Stefans Law Group; silver sponsors lined the hall patiently waiting for amazing experience to be a movement session led by AgeWell New York, Maple Pointe of able to provide information their appointment — one of the many Noa Semel from Premier Chelsea Senior Living, Comprehensive services offered at the expo. Others and answer questions at Assist in Cedarhurst Audiology, Cassena Care, Beach included senior I.D. cards from the the local community level; who got the audience’s Terrace Care Center, Syl-Lee Antiques; Town of Hempstead, health screenings, I always look forward blood pumping with some refreshment and snack sponsors Long tarot card readings from the Holistic to helping those in need stretching and dancing. Beach Assisted Living and Long Island Healing Goddess and a meet and greet of understanding their Comedian Howard Bagel Cafe of Oceanside; and get with LJ the Medium. different options.” Newman kicked-off moving sponsor Premier Assist. “The event was very well-attended, Guests also heard from MICHAEL KRANTZ the hour-long panel Guests and vendors are looking much better than I anticipated it being,” panelists Josh Herzig, EVP discussion with some UnitedHealthcare forward to future Senior Health panelist Herzig of Beach Terrace Care of business development at laughs, welcoming & Beyond Expos in the fall. In the Beach Terrace Care Center; Center — who spoke of the quality keynote speakers Michael meantime, keep an eye out for more of care at their nationally recognized Khurshid Ibrahimi, PT, Krantz, licensed sales expos, webinars and events from the 5-star facility at the discussion — said. from Long Beach Nursing representative from United Healthcare, Herald and RichnerLIVE at richnerlive. “We take great pride in providing the & Rehabilitation Center (Cassena Care); and Dr. Saima Rashid, primary care highest caliber of care to our residents.” com. Charles Reyes, RN, MSN from AgeWell physician at Mount Sinai South Nassau.

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PRESENTING SPONSOR MOUNT Sinai South Nassau team getting ready to share their medical knowledge and expertise at the expo.

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said. “She just asked if I approved of the video she was going to send in.” A video entry was needed before Devin could be considered for an audition. “Devin can get a little nervous so I told him there was nothing to be nervous about and I just kind of did it,” said his mother Jennifer Lugo. “I wasn’t sure what was going to come of it if anything, so I told him he had nothing to really worry about until there was something to say.” His first in-person audition was April 19, and then Devin got two callbacks, one on April 21 and the other on May 2. For the audition, Devin said, the teachers would show them a dance combo from the show and they would have to dance it back to them. “We would dance and then there would be a cut, and then we would dance another combo and there would be another cut, and then you would do singing and lines and then there would be another cut.” He was feeling excited and nervous about the audition, he said. “I just treated it like it was a normal dance rehearsal because I didn’t want to freak myself out over it,” Devin said. “I remembered that it was a big audition and I had to do my personal best, but I wouldn’t overthink it too much.” He found out that he got the part May 3 and he said that he immediately knew he got it when his mom started recording him with a camera. His Woodland classmates were excited for him, he said, after his teacher overheard him telling one of his friends about the role and made him tell the class, but he doesn’t like talking too much about his accomplishments because “I feel like I’m bragging,” he said.

There are 21 kids in the ensemble but less than 10 around his age. He has three costumes and dances in roughly nine numbers out of around 20 scenes, he said. He dances in eight shows a week. Practicing for the show began May 24, which was when he left Woodland and continued with his education with tutoring. The rehearsals were daily except for Sunday and Monday, Jennifer said. “It was kind of nerve-racking, but I did it,” Devin said. Jennifer said that for right now they stay in hotels the night before his matinee shows and whenever he has two-show days, but they’re looking for housing in Manhattan. “It’s a lot and I still work,” said Jennifer, who’s a claims manager for a Manhattan collection company. “I have an amazing boss and an amazing office and an amazing team around me, and I physically am in the office maybe three days, if that,” she said. “I can work from wherever I am, but I tried to balance it all.” Jennifer said Devin’s brother Darius, 18, was a huge help in bringing Devin to and from the city for rehearsals. Devin’s favorite part of being in the show, he said, is coming up with handshakes for everyone. Out of 50 people, he’s gotten to about seven handshakes. “I’ll remember all 50 handshakes because I can remember all of my dance numbers,” he said. Jennifer said that she and her husband, Juan, are proud of where Devin is at his age. “I always knew we would get here. I just didn’t think we’d get here at 11,” she said. “Once he had debuted, you could see the joy in his face doing what he loves and that was enough. That’s why we do what we do.”

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The brighT and colorful children’s room, with a welcoming inflatable unicorn at the entrance. this summer are provided by Musical duo 123 Andrés and the band along with Brady Rymer and the Little Band that Could. A program that has turned into a yearly tradition at the library is Harry Potter’s birthday celebration on

Aug. 1, a day filled with fun and magical events. “We want people to come in and enjoy the festivities that we offer here,” Gordon said. “Come and learn something new.”

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for unique opportunities to learn and have fun. “The library isn’t just a place to take out books. It’s a meeting place,” comedian and host of Laughs at the Library Mark Brier said. Every month since September 2004, Brier has run an open mic at the library that is geared towards seniors. People join the free stand-up session both in-person and on Zoom as a way for people who usually do not go to comedy shows, to experience them. “If they don’t like the show, we give them double their money back,” Brier joked. “The greatest reward I have ever received was when someone came up to me after a show and said ‘my friend brought me here today and said I need to laugh. This was the first time I laughed since my husband died.’ We do a real service and it’s fun.” Patrons of the East Meadow Library can request material delivered to their door. Homebound individuals can now participate in many events the library offers. Young Adult section librarians Ilona Sayan and Mary Ellen Fosso began the service at the start of the pandemic and it is still available to those who need it. “It was lifesaving for me,” Sayan said. “It was a way to connect to all the seniors.” She added that it may have been her favorite work as a librarian. Since the pandemic began, the library staff provided virtual programming through Zoom. “We are reaching a whole new audience,” Probeyahn noted. “It was tricky at first. We had to cut reservations in half to maintain social distancing,” Kelly Gordon, a clerk at the Public Relations desk said. “Many people still have not realized that the library is open to the public again. Programs are filling up fast, Sayan said. “We really foster socialization and encourage kids to connect with others.” Multi-lingual musical programs offered at the library

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Protests erupt after Roe v. Wade falls By KARINA KOVAC kkovac@liherald.com

It started with a moment of silence. Then screams. And then it was a furious rage. That was the scene outside the Nassau County Courthouse in Mineola on Friday in the hours following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization that is widely seen as overturning the U.S. Constitutional protection given to abortion access in 1973’s Roe v. Wade decision. The 6-3 ruling found in favor of a 2018 Mississippi state law that banned most abortion procedures after the first 15 weeks of pregnancy. When it came to Roe v. Wade — and a 1992 ruling in Planned Parenthood v. Casey that reinforced that original decision — the court was more divided, with Chief Justice John Roberts joining the liberal minority. But that wasn’t enough to maintain the constitutionality of abortion access, losing 5-4. Friday’s courthouse protest was organized by Long Island Rapid Response I Dissent Rally, which got a head start on the decision thanks to an unprecedented leak of the majority opinion last month. Rally organizers believe some 36 states will now make abortion illegal. New York will not be one of those states, however. The state legislature has already codified Roe v. Wade, keeping its abortion access intact. However, other states are expected to remove such access, including in pregnancies resulting from sexual assault and incest in states like Arkansas, Texas and Missouri. Many states pre-empted the decision with so-called “trigger bans,” making abortion illegal there the moment the court removed its Constitutional protection. “Oppressing access to reproductive health is a racial justice issue,” Nia Adams of the Long Island Progressive Coalition, told the courthouse crowd on Friday. “To add further insult to injury, the facts remain that Black maternity mortality rate in this country is four times higher for Black women than for our white counterparts.” Ellen Meister is no stranger to such protests. Hailing from Jericho, she attended her first march in 1982 in Washington. “It’s been a long time and I’m tired, but I’m here because it’s important,” Meister said. “I’m long past the age where it’s going to matter to me, but I care about women’s rights and bodily autonomy.” She held up a sign with a bloodied coat hanger, symbolizing how society can’t go back to barbaric and unsafe methods of abortions. “I wanted to make a really dramatic statement because this is reality,” Meister said. “People are going to die.” But not everyone was disappointed in the decision. U.S. Rep. Lee Zeldin, who is seeking the Republican nomination for governor, called the court’s decision a “victory for life, for family, for the Constitution, and for federalism.” “Today is yet another reminder that New York clearly needs to do a much better job to promote, respect and defend

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life,” the congressman added. Northwell Health released a statement soon after the decision, saying it was disappointed by the court’s ruling. “This decision is a setback for women’s reproductive health. Our concern as the region’s largest health care provider is that this ruling will succeed in ending access to safe abortions and disproportionately cause harm to those who already have limited access to health care.” Jay is worried about that as well. They held a sign at the rally declaring “abortion is trans health care,” telling a reporter how the transgender community continues to be excluded from the conversation. “We’re not only women, even though women are very important to the conversation, obviously,” Jay said, “but I think it’s important to remember our marginalized communities that’re disproportionally affected by this.”

PROtesteRs ChANted ‘my body, my choice’ and ‘vote them out’ to cars driving along Franklin Avenue. NIA AdAms fROm Long Island Progressive Coalition, speaks to some 200 people who gathered outside the Nassau County Courthouse in Mineola in the hours following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision on abortion access.

There were opinions from all sides following last week’s U.S. Supreme Court decision on abortion rights, including fromn local lawmakers. “The public health ramifications of this ruling will be enormous, especially for economically disadvantaged women who already struggle with access to health care,” Nassau County legislator Kevan Abrahams, a Democrat, said in a statement. “If we are to stop the backward slide that we are now witnessing in our nation, we must organize, mobilize and vote, because our freedom and personal liberty are at the top of the ballot.” Anthony D’Esposito, a Republican on the Hempstead town council, told his Twitter followers that he was “strongly opposed” by the decision of state Democrats to “enact the nation’s most extreme abortion law, legalizing late-term and partial-birth abortion, allowing abortions to be provided by non-doctors,” and removing criminal penalties for what he described as “assaults on pregnant women,” causing “unborn child death.” “Today’s decision by the U.S. Supreme Court neither upends that unpopular law, nor affects the ability of any woman in New York to have an abortion,” D’Esposito added. “Here’s the truth,” said Josh Lafazan, a Democrat on the Nassau County Legislature, who is running for Congress. “Anti-choice extremists have demonstrated for years that they are willing to stop at nothing to get what they want.” –Karina Kovac

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Lawmakers want fentanyl tests in Narcan kits Flanked by community leaders and recovery advocates on the front steps of the Theodore Roosevelt Executive & Legislative Building, county legislators unveiled proposed legislation recently intended to require the inclusion of fentanyl-detecting test strips in opioid overdose treatment kits distributed by Nassau County agencies. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency describes fentanyl as a synthetic opioid that is 50 to 100 times more potent than morphine. Consuming fentanyl-laced drugs — often unbeknownst to the user — has resulted in reported massive increases in overdose deaths among opioid abusers. Including fentanyl testing strips with these treatment kits — known by its brand name, Narcan — would serve as a low-cost way of potentially identifying tainted drugs and preventing accidental overdoses, county officials said. The strips would cost $1 each. “Fentanyl has dramatically raised the stakes of our ongoing battle to conquer the opioid drug addiction crisis,” Legislator Delia DeRiggi-Whitton said. “Distributing these strips will give residents another tool for preventing the devastation caused by fatal overdoses.” Using Narcan to help treat an opioid overdose has been life-saving, Legislator Debra Mulé said. “Pairing fentanyl detection testing strips with the Narcan kits we distribute is a common-sense way for Nassau County

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT NASSAU COUNTY ASTORIA FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff against JAMES J. ALIPERTI JR, et al Defendant(s) Attorney for Plaintiff(s) McMichael Taylor Gray, LLC, 7 Wells Street, Suite 205B, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered January 21, 2016, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on July 14, 2022 at 2:30 PM. Premises known as 424 Wellington Road, East Meadow, NY 11554. Sec 51 Block 274 Lot 24. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buidings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at East Meadow, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $500,125.24 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 001916/2011. The foreclosure sale will be conducted in accordance with 10th Judicial District’s Covid-19 Policies and foreclosure auction rules. The Referee shall enforce any rules in place regarding facial coverings and social distancing. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the Court Appointed Referee shall cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.” Robert F. Harper, Esq., Referee NYAL-2914 131959 To Place A Notice Call 516-569-4000 x232

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, AS TRUSTEE OF UPLAND MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST A, Plaintiff, vs. KAZIM ALGIN, ET AL., Defendant (s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on May 3, 2022 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Nassau County Supreme Court, North Side steps, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, New York on July 11, 2022 at 3:00 P.M., premises known as 2475 PUTNAM 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: 0050, Block: 00407-00, Lot: 00016. Approximate amount of judgment is $724,886.98 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 008781/2012. 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. JANE P. SHRENKEL, Esq., Referee Roach & Lin, P.C., 6851 Jericho Turnpike, Suite 185, Syosset, New York 11791, Attorneys for Plaintiff 131930 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION, Plaintiff AGAINST THEODOROS KOMIS AKA THEODOROS K. KOMIS, CONSTANTINO KOMIS AKA CONSTANTINOS KOMIS AKA DINO KOMIS, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered January 17, 2020, 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 July 13, 2022 at 2:30PM, premises known as 2490 INGLEWOOD STREET, EAST MEADOW, NY 11554. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 51, Block 47, Lot 107. Approximate amount of judgment $208,514.40 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #611287/2018. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accorda nce 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. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine”. Ellen Durst, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 19-000490 71517 131881 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, MTGLQ INVESTORS, LP, Plaintiff, vs. AMANDEEP SINGH, ALL THE HEIRS AT LAW, NEXT OF KIN, DISTRIBUTEE, DEVISEES,

GRANTEES, TRUSTEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, ASSIGNEES AND SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST OF ANY OF THE AFORESAID DEFENDANTS, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on November 26, 2019, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on July 25, 2022 at 2:30 p.m., premises known as 1389 Apple Lane, East Meadow, NY 11554. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 50, Block 482 and Lot 25. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 6507/2015. 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. Jeffrey Fox, Esq., Referee Berkman, Henoch, Peterson, & Peddy, P.C., 100 Garden City Plaza, Garden City, NY 11530, Attorneys for Plaintiff 132306

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU LYONS MORTGAGE SERVICES, INC., Plaintiff, Against GEORGE C. BERGLEITNER III, MARIANNE BERGLEITNER, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 05/30/2019, 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 on 7/25/2022 at 2:30 PM, premises known as 1486 Cleveland 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 at East Meadow, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Section 50 Block 522 Lot 28. The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $463,351.48 plus interest and costs. The Premises

will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 608897/2017 George P. Esernio, Esq., Referee. McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC, Suite 205, 10 Midland Ave, Port Chester, NY 10573 Dated: 4-14-2022. File Number: 17-302739 pco 132317

LEGAL NOTICE REFEREE’S NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE OF THE HOME EQUITY MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET-BACKED TRUST SERIES INABS 2005-C, HOME EQUITY MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES INABS 2005-C, Plaintiff against - THOMAS A. BOHM, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on April 17, 2018. 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 “Rain or Shine” on the 27th day of July, 2022 at 2:30 PM. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at East Meadow, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Premises known as 351 E Meadow Avenue, East Meadow, (Town of Hempstead) NY 11554. (Section: 50, Block: 420, Lot: 11) Approximate amount of lien $700,839.68 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale. Index No. 012937/09. Janine Lynam, Esq., Referee. Davidson Fink LLP Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 400 Meridian Centre Blvd, Ste 200 Rochester, NY 14618 Tel. 585/760-8218 For sale information, please visit Auction.com at www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832 Dated: April 25, 2022 During the COVID-19 health emergency, bidders are required to comply with all governmental health requirements in effect at the time of sale including but not limited to, wearing face coverings and maintaining social distancing (at least 6-feet apart) during the auction, while tendering deposit and at any subsequent closing. Bidders are also required to comply with the Foreclosure Auction Rules and COVID-19 Health Emergency Rules

Eisenstein leaving health commissioner post Larry Eisenstein, who has led the Nassau County’s public health department for more than a decade, is stepping down next month. The commissioner will “pursue opportunities in the private sector” beginning July 29, according to county officials. “Dr. Eisenstein has helped lead the county through some of the most tumultuous times in our history as we struggled to overcome the Covid-19 pandemic,” Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman said, in a release. “Serving multiple administrations, his professionalism, work ethic, knowledge and commitment to the residents of Nassau County is unmatched.” Eisenstein took some heat from Democrats in the county legislature earlier this year when he refused to insert himself into Blakeman’s conflict with Gov. Kathy Hochul over mask requirements in schools. Eisenstein told reporters at the time he was not as concerned about coronavirus spread because hospitals were not overwhelmed — a product of high vaccination rates in Nassau. “The pandemic put the important role the health commissioner plays in the county on full display for the public to see,” Blakeman said, announcing he would undergo a “nationwide search” to find Eisenstein’s replacement. “Finding the best and most qualified candidates is something I take very seri-

LARRY EISENSTEIN ously.” Before joining the county health department, Eisenstein was an infectious diseases doctor working out of what is now South Shore University Hospital in Bay Shore, as well as Good Samaritan Hospital in West Islip, according to an online bio. He also was a teaching attending physician at what is now NYU Langone Hospital-Long Island between 2007 and 2009 while maintaining an academic affiliation with SUNYStony Brook School of Medicine.

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU HSBC Bank USA, N.A., as Indenture Trustee for the registered Noteholders of Renaissance Home Equity Loan Trust 2007-1, Plaintiff AGAINST Griss Hansen; Kenneth Hansen; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated March 5, 2020 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on July 25, 2022 at 2:30PM, premises known as 1770 Nostrand Avenue, East Meadow, NY 11554. All that certain plot piece or

parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section 50 Block 245 Lots 93-94. Approximate amount of judgment $675,355.69 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 004056/2012. The auction will be conducted pursuant to the COVID-19 Policies Concerning Public Auctions of Foreclosed Property established by the Tenth Judicial District. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.” Jane P. Shrenkel, Esq., Referee LOGS Legal Group LLP f/k/a Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792 Dated: April 19, 2022 132296

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU Nationstar Mortgage LLC, Plaintiff AGAINST Nassau County Public Administrator, as Limited Administrator of the Estate of Deborah Votto; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated August 2, 2017 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on August 3, 2022 at 2:30PM, premises known as 2619 Falcon Street, East Meadow, NY 11554. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section 51 Block 18 Lot 72. Approximate amount of

judgment $365,152.19 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 000795/2015. The auction will be conducted pursuant to the COVID-19 Policies Concerning Public Auctions of Foreclosed Property established by the Tenth Judicial District. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.” Lawrence Farbman, Esq., Referee LOGS Legal Group LLP f/k/a Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792 Dated: May 2, 2022 132463

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Trump. But charging a former president with a crime could further divide an already bitterly divided country, and might inflame the relative handful of crazies who are ardent Trump supporters. As the hearings come to a close, the media will focus on the fate of the former president, but there are many other people who may wind up in handcuffs in a federal courtroom. The logical targets could be the large group of people who claimed to be presidential electors for Trump in Arizona, Georgia and Michigan, states that Biden won in the 2020 election. Their fake certificates were even sent to the National Archives. The next potential defendants could be former New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani and attorney John Eastman. Guliani and his team appeared in multiple courtrooms throughout the country, falsely arguing that the election had been stolen, but those arguments were hollow and failed in more than 60 cases. Eastman is alleged to have created the plot to overturn the counting of the ballots on Jan. 6, which he peddled to Trump on many occasions after the election. Eastman has since invoked the Fifth Amend-

ment more than 100 times. Are there others who could wind up wearing prison jumpsuits? During questioning at the fourth Jan. 6 committee hearing, the names of two Republican members of Congress surfaced. A staff member of Sen. Ron Johnson, of Wisconsin, and Rep. Andy Biggs, of Arizona, were alleged to have asked Vice President Mike Pence to accept a list of fake electors and reject legitimate electors. Both Johnson and Biggs could be charged with fraudulent efforts to overturn a legitimate election. They may be joined by at least six other House members, whose names will be made public in the coming weeks. Garland is wrestling with the right and wrong of charging a former president with federal crimes, along with the national implications of such a decision. But I would guess that if the tables were turned, and the election manipulation had been done by a former Democratic president, a Republican attorney general, such as William Barr, would please his client, the Republican president, by moving ahead with a criminal case. Is there another scenario that all of us may have overlooked?

ill Attorney General Garland charge a former president with federal crimes?

A federal grand jury has been impaneled in Fulton County, Georgia, and has heard testimony from Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, whom Trump asked to “find 11,780 votes,” which would make Trump the winner in Georgia. The request by Trump could be found to be a criminal attempt to change the results of the election, and subject him to criminal charges. No matter what your political leanings are, the Jan. 6 investigation has unveiled cold, hard facts about how Trump conducted himself in the days and weeks after his loss in November 2020. While the vast majority of Americans were going about their business, a small group of attorneys and elected officials were working around the clock to burn the Constitution and turn this country over to a president who refused to accept his defeat. In the end, there may not be jail terms for anyone but the rioters at the Capitol, but it is impossible to whitewash history, no matter how hard the Republicans try. Jerry Kremer was a state 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.

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illybee and Don are tying the knot. In an unintended romantic consequence of the pandemic, my husband and Lillybee, daughter of Sinbad el Amante Suave and Ivy of Chickadee Cotons, are making it official. After nearly three years of relative isolation, with no doggie play dates and no dog park, they are inseparable. Their path forward: together. As the third leg of this domestic canine cluster, I will speak now in protest or be comRAnDi pelled to forever KREiss hold my peace (an unlikely scenario). For starters, Lillybee’s pedigree is much finer than my husband’s. She came from a dam and sire raised by boutique breeders in Oregon and Arizona. Don is from Brooklyn. His parentage goes back to various anonymous Hungarian horse traders who sailed to America in steerage. Lillybee flew first class from Arizona. And she can trace her heritage back to great-grandparents Fozzie T. Bear of Amanda Sue

Cotons and Yankee Doodle Dandelion of Windy Hills Cotons. Then there is the age disparity. Don is 76, and Lillybee is 35 in dog years. She weighs 13 pounds. He weighed that at birth. In the beginning we were the classic trio, older couple and new pup. Truthfully, we figured she would be our last pup, given the average human life span and the projected life span of a small dog. We hoped to pretty much finish up at the same time. Lillybee, like her cohorts, is a personality. She raises her nose in the air and tests the wind. She assesses which advantages she can push. She’s clever, that girl, and without ethics of any kind. I guess you could say she is purely transactional. Give her something and you get something. When my husband was working and I was at home doing the dog training, Lillybee learned to sit for a treat, lie down, come when called and go to her place on a mat in the corner of the kitchen while we ate our meals. She never “demand” barked, which is an obnoxious trait wherein a dog barks loudly and inces-

santly in your face for something — food or attention or a walk. Not acceptable! The idea is that after training for good behavior with tons of treats to sweeten the pot, the dog will adopt the good behavior even without a treat. It did not take long for us to realize that Lillybee does nothing for nothing. If you want her to sit and you aren’t prepared to offer her a sizable piece of dried sweet potato, you are barking up the wrong tree. Training her was exhausting. You could almost hear her thinking, “I don’t have to sit. But I’ll do it if you give me one of those compressed chicken weenies.” She was always an alpha dog, and she landed with us, a Triple A alpha couple. Still, her life in our home was rewarding and fun and fully inclusive of us as a trio. Then the pandemic hit, and we and she were completely isolated. Don and I spent many more hours at home. He retired. We didn’t travel much, and she had been accustomed to riding in airplanes zipped into a canvas bag under the seat. She was a get-up-and-go dog. At the beginning of the pandemic,

s the isolation deepened, the husband and the dog became inseparable.

there were rumors that dogs could carry the virus and advice not to let them into a sick room. We didn’t know how strict to be, so we just kept her inside with us, except for walks. There was a lot of togetherness; since we couldn’t see our grandkids, Lillybee was the main event. She began to “demand” bark. Don began to give her extra treats. Not just chicken weenies and dried sweet potato, but shreds of salmon at $18 a pound and the occasional peanut. I’m not saying he’s not a naturally lovable guy, but soon Lillybee would not leave his side. No going to her “place” during meals. He pulled out a chair for her at the table and she would gaze longingly into his eyes, clearly praying for him to drop a crumb. He started to think it was personal, not realizing that he’s only as good as his supply of dried liver. He decided to increase her stash of toys, even buying two stuffed duckies in case one of them got dirty. Then, I heard him call her “darling,” as in “Darling, want a belly rub?” That was when I realized this wasn’t just a fling. I heard they’re registered at Bloomingdales. Copyright 2022 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.

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hen in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the Powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature’s God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation. We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed. That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness. Prudence, indeed, will dictate that governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and accordingly all experience hath shown, that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable, than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed. But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security. Such has been the patient sufferance of these Colonies; and such is now the necessity which constrains them to alter their former Systems of Government. The history of the present King of Great Britain is a history of repeated injuries and usurpations, all having in direct object the establishment of an absolute Tyranny over these States. To prove this, let Facts be submitted to a candid world. e has refused his Assent to Laws, the most wholesome and necessary for the public good. He has forbidden his Governors to pass Laws of immediate and pressing importance, unless suspended in their operation till his Assent should be obtained; and when so suspended, he has utterly neglected to attend to them. He has refused to pass other Laws for the accommodation of large districts of people, unless those people would relinquish the right of Representation in the Legislature, a right inestimable to them and formidable to tyrants only. He has called together legislative bodies at

places unusual, uncomfortable, and distant from the depository of their Public Records, for the sole purpose of fatiguing them into compliance with his measures. He has dissolved Representative Houses repeatedly, for opposing with manly firmness of his invasions on the rights of the people. He has refused for a long time, after such dissolutions, to cause others to be elected, whereby the Legislative Powers, incapable of Annihilation, have returned to the People at large for their exercise; the State remaining in the mean time exposed to all the dangers of invasion from without, and convulsions within. He has endeavoured to prevent the population of these States; for that purpose obstructing the Laws of Naturalization of Foreigners; refusing to pass others to encourage their migrations hither, and raising the conditions of new Appropriations of Lands. He has obstructed the Administration of Justice by refusing his Assent to Laws for establishing Judiciary Powers. He has made Judges dependent on his Will alone, for the tenure of their offices, and the amount and payment of their salaries. He has erected a multitude of New Offices, and sent hither swarms of Officers to harass our people, and eat out their substance. He has kept among us, in times of peace, Standing Armies without the Consent of our legislature. He has affected to render the Military independent of and superior to the Civil Power. He has combined with others to subject us to a jurisdiction foreign to our constitution, and unacknowledged by our laws; giving his Assent to their acts of pretended legislation: For quartering large bodies of armed troops among us: For protecting them, by a mock Trial, from Punishment for any Murders which they should commit on the Inhabitants of these States: For cutting off our Trade with all parts of the world: For imposing taxes on us without our consent: For depriving us in many cases, of the benefits of Trial by Jury: For transporting us beyond Seas to be tried for pretended offences: For abolishing the free System of English Laws in a neighbouring Province, establishing therein an Arbitrary government, and enlarging its Boundaries so as to render it at once an example and fit instrument for introducing the same absolute rule into these Colonies: For taking away our Charters, abolishing our most valuable Laws, and altering fundamentally the forms of our Government: For suspending our own legislature, and declaring themselves invested with Power to legislate for us in all cases whatsoever. He has abdicated Government here, by declaring us out of his Protection and waging War against us. He has plundered our seas, ravaged our Coasts, burnt our towns, and destroyed the lives of our people.

He is at this time transporting large armies of foreign mercenaries to compleat the works of death, desolation and tyranny, already begun with circumstances of Cruelty & perfidy scarcely paralleled in the most barbarous ages, and totally unworthy of the Head of a civilized nation. He has constrained our fellow Citizens taken Captive on the high Seas to bear Arms against their Country, to become the executioners of their friends and Brethren, or to fall themselves by their Hands. He has excited domestic insurrections amongst us, and has endeavoured to bring on the inhabitants of our frontiers, the merciless Indian Savages, whose known rule of warfare, is an undistinguished destruction of all ages, sexes and conditions. In every stage of these Oppressions We have Petitioned for Redress in the most humble terms: Our repeated Petitions have been answered only by repeated injury. A prince, whose character is thus marked by every act which may define a Tyrant, is unfit to be the ruler of a free People. Nor have We been wanting in attention to our British brethren. We have warned them from time to time of attempts by their legislature to extend an unwarrantable jurisdiction over us. We have reminded them of the circumstances of our emigration and settlement here. We have appealed to their native justice and magnanimity, and we have conjured them by the ties of our common kindred to disavow these usurpations, which would inevitably interrupt our connections and correspondence. They too have been deaf to the voice of justice and of consanguinity. We must, therefore, acquiesce in the necessity, which denounces our Separation, and hold them, as we hold the rest of mankind, Enemies in War, in Peace Friends. e, therefore, the representatives of the United States of America, in General Congress, Assembled, appealing to the Supreme Judge of the world for the rectitude of our intentions, do, in the Name, and by Authority of the good People of these Colonies, solemnly publish and declare, That these United Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and Independent States; that they are absolved from all Allegiance to the British Crown, and that all political connection between them and the state of Great Britain, is and ought to be totally dissolved; and that as Free and Independent States, they have full Power to levy War, conclude Peace, contract Alliances, establish Commerce, and to do all other Acts and Things which Independent States may of right do. And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the Protection of Divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes and our Sacred Honor.

The Declaration was signed first by John Hancock, president of the Continental Congress, and then by 55 others representing the 13 original states.

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oter fraud has been around since the creation of democracy, but that doesn’t make it right or mean we should allow it to continue or expand. Free and fair elections are the foundation of any free, self-governing country. Without them, you have nothing except the tyranny imposed by those who successfully manipulate the electoral process. The latest assault on our voting mechanisms has a long history. You could buy a vote with a round of drinks as practiced by the New York City DemoRONALD J. crats of Tammany of the 1880s. ROSENBERG Hall And voting from the grave? Louisiana’s governor of the 1930s, Huey Long, reportedly said, “When I die, I want to be buried in Louisiana, so I can stay active in politics.” Others have used a variety of frauds, including bribes, intimidation and poll taxes to redirect election outcomes. But in the 21st century, we are facing a far more insidious and systemic corruption of our balloting. Today, would-be electoral fraudsters want to entirely abolish the requirement of voting in person with identification, in favor of allowing voting

by mail or an absentee ballot merely for the asking. Requiring ID and other laws designed to ensure the integrity of elections do not suppress the vote, as President Biden and others have falsely asserted. Last month’s Georgia primary saw record turnout for early voting — nearly triple the level in 2018 level and 212 percent more than in 2020, a presidential election year. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a bill earlier this year that, dangerously, allows New Yorkers who are concerned about getting Covid to vote this year by absentee ballot. Some political pundits believe that, much like their clumsy and illegal gerrymander of election districts, this is one more instance of those on the left seeking to undermine the integrity of our elections so they can gain a political advantage at the expense of democracy. It’s not as if New York voters aren’t wise. They sent a loud and unequivocal message last November when they voted down a proposed constitutional amendment that would have allowed no-excuse absentee voting. As the political cycle heats up with a double-barreled primary calendar, it is important to understand that voting by mail and unlimited absentee voting is a

e are facing an insidious and systemic corruption of our balloting.

LEttERS Moved by tragedy to poetry To the Editor: My husband and I very much enjoy Randi Kreiss’s writing in the Herald. I am a 67-year-old semi-retired biomedical research immunologist who refuses to “retire.” I am no longer doing bench research, and am now involved in global health, community engagement — and creative writing. Some of my pieces have been featured in low-profile venues like medical school and community arts publications. Like so many others, I was devastated after the mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas. My emotions drove me to write this poem, which I entitled “Failure.” FRANCES SANTIAGO-SCHWARz, Bayville Failure Failure to protect the sacred nest Squashing laughter with a single burst Cries of joy no longer physical Now deep in the soul, inextinguishable Remembering loss of one so beautiful A single burst multiplied by many From a haunted soul on the devil’s journey Failure to validate loss of life To prevent strife

serious threat that undermines confidence in the integrity of the outcome. “Ballot harvesting” has become a thing: Paid operatives are sent door to door, offering to transport individuals’ mail-in ballots to the Board of Elections. One suspects that these concerned defenders of democracy may well check your party affiliation before deciding whether the next stop is the ballot box or the dumpster. In California, no less, the practice was recognized as being so egregious to democracy that after it was made legal in 2016, it was subject to serious restrictions. California “has since made it illegal to get paid per ballot collected,” The Washington Post reported, “and for employers to ask employees to bring their ballots into their workplace.” Another dimension to ballot harvesting that harms the integrity of absentee voting is the ability of the paid operative to make a last-minute argument about why you should vote one way or another. This kind of pressure is why our polling places have restrictions on how close candidates can campaign. If our democracy is to stand the test of time, the Covid-imposed ability to vote remotely needs to be curtailed and

restricted to those who legitimately cannot make it to the polling place on Election Day. It isn’t too much of an ask for a concerned and engaged citizenry to find the will and the means to physically make it to the ballot box one day a year. Those who argue that these options increase participation in our election process will have to make a far more cogent case, because the jury is still out on that claim. An analysis by the Connecticut Mirror suggested that absentee voting has not brought a significant spike in participation. The Public Policy Institute of California reported a similar finding. So one can legitimately ask, what is the real reason to expand absentee and remote voting, who is pushing that agenda, and why? As we reflect on the priceless gift of democracy, we should consider who should be given the unchallenged right to offer absentee ballots. The immediate and obvious answer would be our fellow Americans in uniform, who are defending the nation. Those patriots earn the right to an absentee ballot with their blood and valor. What’s the left’s excuse? Ronald J. Rosenberg has been an attorney for 42 years, concentrating in commercial litigation and transactions, and real estate, municipal, zoning and land use law. He founded the Garden City law firm Rosenberg Calica & Birney in 1999.

FRAmEWORk by Tim Baker

Promoting grief A task accomplished by the stroke of man Nestled pinnacle not giving a damn Deceptively powering pro-life Children suffering the plight Failure to secure what is possible Without agenda Withdrawing hate Loss of life, not by mistake Unforgivable denial of all that’s at stake

A queen? No, but more British TV! To the Editor: My wife and I enjoyed Randi Kreiss’s column “Is our democracy becoming a royal pain?” (June 16-22). I don’t think we Americans necessarily need a king or queen, but everyone would benefit from more British television! We began subscribing to streaming Acorn and BritBox several months ago, and we watch the same mysteries Randi mentioned, plus some others. We currently alter nate between “Vera,” “A Touch of Frost,” “Midsomer Murders,” “Inspector Morse” and “Foyle’s War.” “Foyle’s War” is particularly interesting, as it introduces the viewer to many aspects of wartime, home front

Enjoying the offerings at the car show — Valley Stream

Britain. We also devoured the whole “Shetland” series quickly — we traveled to Shetland and Fair Isle a few years ago, so the series was a must-watch for us. Again, thanks, Randi, for the thoughtful and humorous column. P.S.: I agree with you on Boris Johnson, but British food is really pretty good! JIM BROWN Island Park

CORRECtiON In last week’s story “Meet the valedictorians for East Meadow High and Clarke,” Clarke valedictorian Nicholas Espinosa’s elementary school was mistakenly named Meadowbrook Elementary School when he attended Bowling Green Elementary School. In graph 14 Espinosa was mistakenly referred to as a she instead of he.

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