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East Meadow musician drops new ‘glam pop’ duction from Hofstra University, and a master’s in business administration from Long Music has always been a Island University, which at the part of Stephanie Lombardo’s time was still known as C.W. life, and her journey in the Post. “Closer” is a collaborative music world has evolved over the past decade, leading up to piece that she took on with the the release of her song “Clos- electronic dance music artist known as Korvez. Back in 2010, er” last month. she’d never written The East Meadow music or thought native started learnabout pursuing anying to play piano thing original. around the age of 3, “I always wanted and that she began to write music, but I performing in local n e ve r t h o u g h t I shows for live audicould start, or I’d ences at the age of have writer’s block 14, with her first the whole time,” she perfor mance ever said. “But in 2010, I taking place at Eisenhower Park’s StEphANIE loMBARDo was just around a lot of new and Harry Chapin Thei n s p i r i n g m u s i c, atre. “I’ve been pursuing music and I started writing my own ever since,” she said. “I went to stuff and my own material.” The first song she wrote, school for film production and business, so not music. Howev- “Get Out of Bed” was released er, music has always been a d e c a d e a g o. L o m b a r d o there. It’s like my second described it as a ballad and love song. career.” “It took me, like, a year to Lombardo, now 34, graduated from East Meadow High finish it,” she recounted. “I put School in 2006 and attended the pen down, and then I picked Nassau Community College, it up a few months later and where she studied media. She finished it.” When she decided to record l at e r e a r n e d a b a ch e l o r ’s degree in film studies and proContinued on page 4

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at a student rally for israel last week, east Meadow’s Sofie glassman encouraged her peers in the crowd to find their voice and help foster change amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle east and the rise of antisemitism across the globe.

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Jewish teenagers from high schools and colleges came together at a rally in Merrick last week, in solidarity and support for Israel amid its ongoing war against Hamas. In the weeks following the Oct. 7 attack in which Hamas entered Israel and killed more than 1,000 people, taking hundreds captive, Jews have been affected by a steady increase in antisemitism around the world. Students, in particular, have witnessed and been affected by hate in schools. Just a few weeks ago, swastikas were found in an East Meadow High School classroom — an incident that joins countless others on Long Island.

At the Nov. 22 rally, organized by Jodi TurkGoldberg and Stephanie Arnell, in collaboration with the Chabad Center for Jewish Life, dozens of teenagers from a number of communities gathered at the intersection of Broadcast Plaza and Merrick Avenue, near the Merrick Long Island Rail Road station. Rabbis, leaders in the Jewish community and elected officials joined the students, and several speakers took the stage to pledge their unwavering support for Israel. “The reason why you’re gathered right here today is because many of us feel surrounded by the darkness in our schools, our colleges and on the streets,” Rabbi Shimon Kramer, director of the Chabad Center, said. “Your Continued on page 10

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BOCES students and staff thank veterans During its annual ceremony to honor veterans, students and staff at Nassau BOCES Barry Tech saluted agency veterans as well as local veterans. The ceremony included a roll call of honor announcing the veterans on hand, a flag folding ceremony by the Barry Tech SkillsUSA officers, and veterans who spoke about what the day means to them. They were all thanked for their service. A vital regional resource, Nassau BOCES offers state-of-the-art programs for learners of all ages and abilities as well as cost-effective services for school districts and municipalities. They

empower students to achieve their maximum potential in alternative, artistic, outdoor, special education, virtual, and career and technical environments. They offer adult education and a variety of programs that are vital to improving the Long Island regional economy. In addition, Nassau BOCES’ technology services form the backbone of many school districts’ infrastructure. As the county’s educational leader in implementing the state’s reform efforts, they are helping to shape the future of education. To learn more, visit NassauBOCES.org. –Ben Fiebert

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Star Wars Reads Day is fun for all at the E.M. library It’s not everyday Star Wars makes it’s way to East Meadow — but earlier this month, neighbors got to experience the epic galactic tales during Star Wars Reads Day at the East Meadow Public Library. The Cradle of Aviation joined in the fun with their portable Star Lab and other programs for the event including The Amateur Observers Society making comets. Participants in the fun-packed event were as young as 8-weeks-old. Star Wars Storytime, table crafts, and scavenger hunts were all part of the fun and games of Star Wars Reads Day. Many dressed up in costume for the event and Star Wars Characters popped by, courtesy of the Saber Guild: Temple of Endor. — Rachele Terranova

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Star Wars characters landed at the East Meadow Public Library fro Star Wars Reads Day earlier this month. Kids learned how to use the forc, thanks to the help of teachers from the Saber Guild: Temple of Endor.

The Star Wars Reads event welcomed those of all ages. Beckett McGee, 8 weeks, with sister Juliet, 5.

Guiseerat Kaur, 6, had her hand painted with a Yoda character by Star Wars character Ashoka.

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the song, with the help of a friend who had a home recording studio, she also decided to produce a music video, and put it on YouTube. “I got, like, over 10,000 hits pretty quickly, and got some radio airplay as well,” Lombardo said. “And I was, like, OK — I should definitely continue with this. I started writing more and more material, more songs, more dance stuff.” Lombardo labeled her genre as “glam pop.” “I like to describe it as rock ’n’ roll and a little bit of pop-dance,” she said, “but all glam, you know, it has like a flair for glam the whole time.” Lombardo works as a full-time a video producer, and said her music endeavors throughout the years have allowed her to live a corporate life and a rock-and-roll life. Her new song, “Closer,” she said, took some time to make. At Nassau Community’s College’s radio station, WHPC 90.3 FM, Lombardo hosts a show on the weekends called Party MC. Her work at the station has helped introduce her to a lot of new songs and artists throughout the years, including her “Closer” collaborator, Korvez. “Years ago, there was a mix tape that was sent to me, and it was by him,” she said. “He had different artists on there, and I recognized one of the singers because I had worked with her before,

actually. I loved the track and I’m, like, let me try and get in touch with this guy and just see what happens. “That’s usually my philosophy with most things that I approach in life,” Lombardo added. “Like, just see what happens and let me try it out, because if it gives you energy and you enjoy it, that’s what you should be doing.” Lombardo said she initially reached out to Korvez two years ago, and though it took some time to get things moving with their song, the completed piece is something she’s proud of. Korvez sent her an instrumental track and some ideas, and Lombardo wrote the lyrics. “That’s pretty much what happened with ‘Closer,’” she explained. “He gave me a theme of what he wanted and then I wrote some things, and then he wrote some lyrics and, and then I came up with the name ‘Closer,’ because it was kind of like a seductive dance (song). I ended up recording it in his home studio. I loved it — I believe in the tracks so much. And that’s when I said this has to have a music video to it.” Her background in video production has helped her tremendously in music, Lombardo said, especially with her music videos. “Professionally, I started as a video editor,” she said. “So editing is the last part of the production phase, and that’s where everything comes to life. When I’m thinking of a new project idea, I’m

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Several flutists in the East Meadow School District attended the Long Island Flute Club’s annual FluteFest at Walter G. O’Connell Copiague High School on Nov. 18. The event consisted of morning ensemble workshops, masterclasses and exhibits dedicated to fostering the next generation of flutists. Students from all over Long Island in grades 4-12 participated in the event, which culminated in a performance of flute ensemble works at each level. One of W.T. Clarke Middle School’s band directors, attended the festival as a co-chairperson and performed with the students. The district commends this year’s student participants, and looks forward to having its flutists participate once again next year.

On Nov. 18, several flutists in the East Meadow School District attended the Long Island Flute Club’s annual FluteFest at Walter G. O’Connell Copiague High School.

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mission is to light the candle for truth and for the Jewish people.” The student speakers at the rally included Sofie Glassman of East Meadow High School; Hailey Arnell of Wellington C. Mepham High School; Madison Lange of John F. Kennedy High School; Liam Schorr, a student at Columbia University; and Matthew Pfeffer, a student at Brandeis University. Ryan Kertzner, a student at the University of Pennsylvania, played a musical performance on guitar at the end of the rally. Glassman, a junior, said that throughout her high school career, antisemitism has been something that she’s endured. “When I decided to start speaking out about my experiences, it was liberating in a sense that people finally knew what I was going through,” she said. “Although at the time I thought speaking out was a personal choice, I quickly learned that it was it was not, with the rise of antisemitism since Oct. 7 increasing by over 400 percent — staying silent is not an option.” Glassman encouraged the crowd to help make the voices of Jewish people heard on social media. “You have the power to create change,” she said. “I am calling on you, the people of my generation, to be the voice for the Jewish people.” Arnell, founder of the Jewish Student Union chapter at Mepham, spoke about how it feels to be a Jewish teenager amid the Israel-Hamas war. “Jewish teens in the United States are thousands of miles away from Israel, yet we have found ourselves bombarded with antisemitic messages shared on social media platforms,” she said. “As teens, we should be focused on grades, SATs, and whether our school’s sports team will win our next games. Jewish teens are at times feeling anxious, isolated and helpless.” Just weeks earlier, on the 85th anniversary of Kristallnacht, an organized attack of the Jewish people and their businesses by the Nazi Party in Germany in 1938, Arnell said she had an opportunity to hear Holocaust survivor Sami Steigman speak. “He said only we have the power to choose how we respond to our circumstances,” she said. “In closing, I want to remind you of the words of Sami: ‘Don’t feed into the hate, and educate.’” Schorr said he’s enrolled in a dual degree program at Columbia University alongside the Jewish Theological Seminary. “I’m lucky to have the privilege to study the history of the Jewish people and learn Hebrew at one of the best institutions in the world for Jewish studies,” Schorr said. “However, it deeply pains me to witness the significant increase in prejudice and hate against the Jewish community.” Schorr referenced several antisemitic incidents that have occurred on Columbia’s campus since Oct. 7, citing controversial statements made by faculty and club leaders, and said many Jewish students feel the university has responded inadequately.

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Students from the Stella K. abraham High School for girls, a modern orthodox Jewish day school in Hewlett, proudly represented their institution in the crowd at a community rally in support of israel last week.

as elected officials like Congressman anthony d’esposito took the stage, crowd members raised signs with messages like ‘i stand with israel.’ “Columbia has a motto which translates to, ‘In thy light, we shall see light,’” Schorr said. “However, the recent events show a stark contrast between the university’s motto and the current reality on our campus. These incidents not only threaten the wellbeing and sense of security of Jewish students, but also challenge the fundamental values of the ideas that the Columbia motto embodies.” Rabbi Kramer said it is a large responsibility of the Jewish people to be the light in dark times, but it is one they must take on. “We are given a match,” he said. “We are given a candle to light up our surroundings. We must not duck in fear. We must speak the truth and light up our surroundings. The world will respect the Jews and respect their history, their heritage and their faith.”

madison Lange, a John f. Kennedy High School student, spoke about her recent travels to israel, and about why the war feels personal to Jews around the world.

Students joined elected officials on stage at the South Shore rally. many spoke about the rise in antisemitism, something that is plaguing high schools and colleges alike around the country.

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hat aroma of fresh-baked goodies wafting through the house is surely a signature of the season. Make merry with a cookie swap party, where guests bring cookies and enjoy some sweet tastes. Everyone can get in on the act and share their creations all around in your makeshift holiday workshop. Refresh those holiday favorites. Sure, chocolate chip and gingerbread cookies are classics, but ﬁnd inspiration in trying something new, such as a peppermint mocha chip version.

Visions of sugarplums await holiday revelers. Leggz Ltd. Dance presents its annual full-length production of Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker. This 29th edition of the holiday treat, helmed by longtime artistic director Joan Hope MacNaughton, features Violeta Angelova as the Sugar Plum Fairy — who’s appeared with the Vienna State Opera, Ballet Bulgaria, and Suzanne Farrell Ballet — with Bolshoi Ballet’s Peter Borchneko as the Cavalier. Also the Bolshoi’s Anastasia Fedorova as the Snow Queen, along with dancers from Suzanne Farrell Ballet, Martha Graham Dance Company, and Twyla Tharp, among other acclaimed ballet companies. It’s rounded out with 40 young dancers from the metropolitan area. The South Shore Symphony, under the baton of music director Adam Glaser, brilliantly brings the glorious Tchaikovsky score to life. Friday, Dec. 1, 7 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 2, 5 p.m.; and Sunday, Dec. 3, 3 p.m. $30-$55. Madison Theatre, Molloy University, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre.Tickets available at MadisonTheatreNY.org or (516) 323-4444.

Peppermint Mocha Chip Cookies • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened • 3 cups semi-sweet chocolate morsels, divided • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar • 3 teaspoons instant coffee • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract • 1 teaspoon peppermint extract • 3 large eggs • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose ﬂour • 2 teaspoons baking powder • 12 soft peppermint candies, crushed Preheat oven to 375° F. Grease or line baking sheet with parchment paper. Melt butter and 1 cup chocolate morsels in medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly, until smooth. Transfer chocolate mixture into a large mixer bowl; add sugar and beat until combined. Add coffee granules, vanilla extract and peppermint extract; beat just until combined. Beat in eggs. Add ﬂour and baking powder, mixing until all is incorporated. Fold in remaining 2 cups chocolate morsels. Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheet, spacing 2 inches apart, using a medium-sized cookie scoop. Sprinkle each cookie with a little of the crushed peppermint candies. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until cookies are set. Allow to cool for about 2 minutes on baking sheet, and then remove to a wire rack to cool completely. Makes 36 cookies.

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Peanut Butter Blossoms • 48 Hershey’s Kisses, unwrapped • 1/2 cup shortening • 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter • 1/3 cup granulated sugar • 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar • 1 egg • 2 tablespoons milk • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour • 1 teaspoon baking soda • 1/2 teaspoon salt • Granulated sugar Preheat oven to 375° F. Using an electric mixer, beat shortening and peanut butter together until creamy. Add 1/3 cup granulated sugar and brown sugar, beating until fluffy. Add egg, milk and vanilla; beat well. In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking soda and salt; gradually beating dry ingredients into wet mixture until dough forms. Using your hands, shape dough into 1-inch balls. Roll shaped balls in granulated sugar; turning completely to coat. Place sugared balls of dough onto a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper for easy clean-up. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until cookies turn a very pale brown. Immediately remove sheet from oven and press a Hershey’s Kisses candy into the center of each cookie. Carefully remove cookies from cookie sheet to wire rack and allow to cool completely. Store airtight. Makes approximately 4 dozen cookies.

Snowballs • 1/2 cups (3 sticks) butter, softened • 3/4 cup powdered sugar • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 3 cups all-purpose flour • 1 2/3 cups (10-oz. pkg.) Nestle Holiday Morsels • 1/2 cup finely chopped nuts • Powdered sugar Preheat oven to 375° F. Beat butter, sugar, vanilla extract and salt in large mixer bowl until creamy. Gradually beat in flour; stir in morsels and nuts. Shape level tablespoons of dough into 1 1/4-inch balls. Place on ungreased baking sheets. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until cookies are set and lightly browned. Remove from oven. Sift powdered sugar over hot cookies on baking sheets. Cool on baking sheets for 10 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely. Sprinkle with additional powdered sugar, if desired. Store in airtight container.

Parsons Dance brings its innovative performance to the Tilles Center stage. As one of the world’s premier contemporary dance companies, this talented troupe showcases a dynamic fusion of styles. Through endless creativity and self-expression, striking choreography and powerful music guided by founder and artistic director David Parsons, the dancers perform pieces from the vast and varied repertory of more than 75 works Parsons created. This program includes the dance ‘The Road,’ with music by Cat Stevens, commissioned by Tilles Center. In addition to Parsons’ work, established choreographers like Trey McIntyre and Monica Bill Barnes are invited to re-stage works from the American canon. Heralded by The New York Times as ‘one of the great movers of modern dance,’ Parsons has received many accolades throughout his 30-year career, combining his choreographic gifts and talent for training highly skilled dancers with a real passion for the art form. Friday, Dec. 1, 8 p.m. Tilles Center, LIU Post campus, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville. Tickets start at $34.50; available at TillesCenter.org, or (516) 299-3100.

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Celebrating 38 years of music making, Cherish the Ladies continues to delight audiences with its beautiful vocals, captivating arrangements and stunning step dancing. Delight in the holiday season with music that embodies the beauty of the season, Celtic style, when the supergroup performs on the Landmark stage, Sunday, dec. 10, at 7 p.m. “It is simply impossible to imagine an audience that wouldn’t enjoy what they do,” says the Boston Globe speaking of the long-running, Grammy nominated, Irish-American band formed in New York City in 1985 to celebrate the rise of extraordinary women in a male-dominated Irish music scene. The past decades have included world tours, concerts at the White House and the Olympics and numerous critically acclaimed albums including their Emmy Award-winning special, “An Irish Homecoming,” which was broadcast on PBS. Under the leadership of All-Ireland flute and whistle champion Joanie Madden, named by The Irish Voice Newspaper as one of the Top 25 most influential Irish Americans of the past quarter century, Cherish the Ladies create an evening that includes a spectacular blend of virtuoso instrumental talents, beautiful vocals, captivating arrangements and stunning step dancing. Their continued success as one of the top Celtic groups in the world is due to the ensemble’s ability to take the best of Irish traditional music and dance and put it forth in an immensely entertaining show. $47, $41, $37. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. (516) 767-6444 or LandmarkOnMainStreet.org.

Family theater It’s a beautiful sunny summer day in the meadow. Leo Lionni’s beloved children’s books come to life, in “Frederick,” on the Long Island Children’s Museum stage, Monday through Friday, dec. 1, 10:15 a.m. and noon; Saturday, dec. 2, 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.; Sunday, dec. 3, 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.; also Tuesday through Thursday, dec. 5-7, 10:15 a.m. and noon. Mouse friends Nellie, Sunny, Baby, Ernest, and Frederick are playing their musical instruments and having fun singing, until a leaf falls from the sky — autumn is here! Winter will be coming soon. All the mice get to work gathering supplies for winter, except, where is Frederick? He is gathering supplies, too, in his own unique way. With toe-tapping Americana music inspired by bluegrass, gospel, and folk, Frederick is an engaging, energetic story about the power of the arts, community, and that no mouse gets left behind. $10 with museum admission ($8 members), $14 theater only. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 224-5800 or LICM.org.

Epilepsy Foundation Long Island hosts a holiday event for children with epilepsy and their families, Saturday, dec. 9, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. It’s open to children with epilepsy, their siblings and their parents. Pediatric neurologist Dr. Robin Varughese, with Cohen’s Children’s Medical Center, presents an educational lecture for parents. Kids can enjoy activities and meet others with epilepsy. Pizza and snacks will be served. The event is held at EPIC Long Island, 1500 Hempstead Turnpike, East Meadow. Preregistration is required. Contact Janet Romeo at (516) 739-7733, option 1, Ext. 145, or email jromeo@epicli.org.

Advent at Holy Trinity The season of Advent has begun. East Meadow Holy Trinity Orthodox Church invites all to join worshipers as the church prepares for Christmas, every Sunday through dec. 17, 9:30-11 a.m. 369 Green Ave. Contact (516) 483-3649 or visit HTOCEM.org.

Bingo at Beth-El Get your game on, Mondays, at a 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. For information, contact (516) 483-4205.

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Fun with art Families can enjoy an artsfilled day at Nassau County Museum of Art, with author and illustrator Tim Miller as he reads his newest book, “Izzy Paints,” Saturday, Dec. 9, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 1-2:30 p.m. The program includes an illustration demo and an immersive artmaking activity designed to activate imaginations and creativity. Miller is the author-illustrator of “Moo Moo in a Tutu,” “What’s Cooking, Moo Moo?,” and “Tiny Kitty, Big City.” He’s also illustrated numerous other books. $20, $10 children and members. Reservations required. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9338 or NassauMuseum.org.

Painting Class: Holly Bear Show off your creative side this holiday season by creating a beautiful work of art for the holiday season at Pinot’s Palette, Sunday, Dec. 3, 1-3 p.m. $46. 2557 Hempstead Turnpike, East Meadow. Register at PinotsPalette.com.

Plaza Theatricals invites everyone to celebrate the holidays in true Motown style, Sunday, Dec. 10, 4 p.m. Enjoy an afternoon of soulful tunes, joyful dancing and nostalgic vibes at an electrifying Motown holiday party. Get ready to groove, spread the festive cheer, and make unforgettable memories. Performance is at the Elmont Library Theatre, 700 Hempstead Turnpike, Elmont. $35, $30 seniors. Elmont. For tickets, visit PlazaTheatrical. com or call (516) 599-6870.

Rice Krispy Treats Snowmen Want to make a fun treat, that can also be used a decoration or fun, holiday centerpiece? East Meadow Public Library hosts a Rice Krispy Treats Snowmen workshop, Tuesday, Dec. 4, 7 p.m. $5 per kit. Include number of adults and children attending when registering. 1886 Front St. Register at EastMeadow.info or call (516) 794-2570.

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Santa at Stew’s Santa Claus will be at the East Meadow Stew Leonard’s, weekends, Dec. 2-3, 16-17. He’ll be stopping by the store from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays leading up to Christmas. Stop by the meet everyone’s favorite man in red! The store is located at 1925 Front Street, East Meadow. Visit StewLeonards.com for more.

Game time Join the JULIETS for Mahjongg and card games at Congregation Beth Tikvah, every Thursday, noon to 4 p.m. Masks optional, but proof of Covid vaccination is required for newcomers. $5 per person. 3710 Woodbine Ave., Wantagh. Email mahjonggCBT@yahoo.com or call (516) 785-2445.

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First Night and Tree Lighting Westbury House, decorated for the season, welcomes visitors to celebrate the season, Saturday, Dec. 2, 6:30-9 p.m. Take a self-guided tour through the illuminated and decorated period rooms with their enchanting floral decorations, have cookies and cider on the West Porch, and meet and take pictures with Santa. A Christmas-themed concert performed by the Bethel Concert Choir, at 7:30 p.m., is followed by an outdoor tree-lighting ceremony. Limited ticket availability; advance purchase required. $25, $18 ages 7-17. Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. For information contact (516) 333-0048 or visit OldWestburyGardens.org.

On exhibit Nassau County Museum of Art’s latest exhibition, “Our Gilded Age,” examines the appearances and the realities of an era that mirrors our own in many ways. Like the nation’s economy, American art and literature flourished during the Gilded Age. It was an exuberant age of excess with its own secret flaws, including widespread fraud. The art of John Singer Sargent, Childe Hassam, Louis Comfort Tiffany and others adorned palatial residences designed by Stanford White and Ogden Codman Jr., architect of the museum’s own quintessential Gilded Age mansion. Drawing heavily upon the local literary history of Long Island, including William Cullen Bryant, Mark Twain (who named the Gilded Age), Walt Whitman, Edith Wharton and others, the exhibition will include paintings, fashion, decorative arts including period silver and china, photographs, manuscripts, first editions and other historic memorabilia. The “Upstairs, Downstairs” approach to the life of a country house brings to life not only the storied conspicuous consumption for which the Gilded Age was infamous, but also the real lives of these many individuals who maintained the palatial estates where that lifestyle was enjoyed. On view through March 10. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.

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Temple Beth Am sets up a powerful display Temple Beth Am of Merrick and Bellmore began showing a display of over 240 pairs of shoes to represent Israeli hostages held by Hamas in Gaza on Friday, Nov. 17. The display, formed in the Star of David, created a visual representation of the hostages kidnapped by Hamas on Oct. 7, marking the beginning of a war between the State of Israel and the terrorist organization that controls the Gaza strip in the Middle East. Each pair of shoes was accompanied by a piece of paper with the name and picture of the victim, and a candle. Nicole Miller, co-president of Temple Beth Am, told the Herald that each item was chosen to represent a part of Jewish life. The tree represents the tree of life, the shoes represent the horrors of the Holocaust and the candles represent the Jewish outlook of looking for the good and light in the world. Miller also said each pair of shoes would be donated when the display is dissembled. On Nov. 26, the temple posted on Facebook “We have to disassemble our Star of David display, but we still have a powerful reminder of the hostages take on Oct. 7.” Some of the posters with each face of a hostage are now marked with a green sticker, because in a deal between Israel and Hamas, a small fraction of those taken were released in phases

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The shoes are meant to represent the horrors of the Holocaust and the candles are meant to represent the Jewish outlook of looking for the good and light in the world. beginning on Nov. 23 “Thank you to all who donated shoes,” the post further said. “we asked for 240 pairs — we received hundreds

more. All shows have donated to a food pantry in Brooklyn and will be given to our less fortunate neighbors.” The remaining display can be found

in the front of Temple Beth Am, located at 2377 Merrick Ave, Merrick. –Mason Lauron

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE FOR FORMATION of a limited liability company (LLC). The name of the limited liability company is 142 MAIN 1H LLC. The date of filing of the articles of organization with the Department of State was September 28, 2023. The County in New York in which the office of the company is located is Nassau. The Secretary of State has been designated as agent of the company upon whom process may be served, and the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the company served upon him or her to The LLC, 652 Roxboro Court, East Meadow, New York 11554. The business purpose of the company is to engage in any and all business activities permitted under the laws of the State of New York. 143310

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE FOR FORMATION of a limited liability company (LLC). The name of the limited liability company is 130 POST 232 LLC. The date of filing of the articles of organization with the Department of State was September 28, 2023. The County in New York in which the office of the company is located is Nassau. The Secretary of State has been designated as agent of the company upon whom process may be served, and the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the company served upon him or her to The LLC, 652 Roxboro Court, East Meadow, New York 11554. The business purpose of the company is to engage in any and all business activities permitted under the laws of the State of New York 143306

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE FOR FORMATION of a limited liability company (LLC). The name of the limited liability company is 101 JACKSON 4K LLC. The date of filing of the articles of organization with the Department of State was September 28, 2023. The County in New York in which the office of the company is located is Nassau. The Secretary of State has been designated as agent of the company upon whom process may be served, and the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the company served upon him or her to The LLC, 652 Roxboro Court, East Meadow, New York 11554. The business purpose of the company is to engage in any and all business activities permitted under the laws of the State of New York. 143308

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LEGAL NOTICE TO THE TAXPAYERS OF THE EAST MEADOW FIRE DISTRICT: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a resolution was duly adopted by the Board of Fire Commissioners of the EAST MEADOW FIRE DISTRICT, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, on the 20th day of November, subject to permissive referendum as provided for by the General Municipal Law. An extract of the resolution is as follows: THE EAST MEADOW FIRE DISTRICT SHALL EXPEND A SUM NOT TO EXCEED ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND ($100,000.00) DOLLARS FROM THE SECTION 6(G) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW FIREMATIC EQUIPMENT CAPITAL RESERVE FUND FOR THE

PURCHASE OF MDT COMPUTERS AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT FOR DISTRICT VEHICLES AND RELATED EXPENSES. This resolution shall not take effect until thirty (30) days unless, in the meanwhile, a permissive referendum as provided by the General Municipal Law is required to be held. Dated: November 20, 2023 BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS EAST MEADOW FIRE DISTRICT TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD ATTEST: ERIC BECKER Secretary 143467

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE BOARD OF APPEALS Pursuant to New York State Town Law Article 16, New York State Public Officers Law Article 7, and the Town of Hempstead Building Zone Ordinance, NOTICE is hereby given that the BOARD OF APPEALS of the Town of Hempstead will hold a public hearing in the Old Town Hall, 350 Front Street, Room 230, Second Floor, Hempstead, New York on 12/06/23 at 9:30 A.M. to consider the following applications and appeals: --------------------------------THE FOLLOWING CASES WILL BE CALLED STARTING AT 9:30 A.M. 741/23. EAST MEADOW Carlos Cunha, Variances, lot area occupied, side yard, side yards aggregate, maintain cellar entrance, front portico & roof over, all attached to dwelling., N/s 7th Ave., 140’ W/o Stanley Rd., a/k/a 2493 7th Ave.

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The East Meadow School District celebrated Veterans Day during the board of education’s Nov. 15 board meeting at the Salisbury School. Several veterans from American Legion Post 1082 in East Meadow were in attendance as district leaders thanked them for their years of service. District administrators recognized the veterans with thank-you cards and gifts crafted by students in the district. Earlier this month, the American Legion helped out a food drive at the Green Turtle in East Meadow, collecting both turkeys and other food items for homeless veterans. The organization also stopped by Fulton Commons Care Center on Merrick Avenue to give their thanks to veterans who are homebound, and unable to attend outside events. “Our veterans are the backbone of

our community,” said Superintendent of Schools Kenneth Rosner. “We thank them for their service to our country and for their continued service to our community.” Additionally, East Meadow High School’s brass ensemble, under the direction of the school’s Chairperson of Music Stephen Engle, performed the Armed Forces Tribute as part of the celebration. “The East Meadow School District would like to honor our veterans for their patriotism, love of country and willingness to serve and sacrifice,” said Kelly Nixon, the district’s director of music and art. “The East Meadow school community is g rateful and thankful for your bravery, service and sacrifice.” –Rachele Terranova

The East Meadow School District honored veterans from American Legion Post 1082 during the board of education’s Nov. 15 board meeting at the Salisbury School.

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A. About 10 years ago, they started with the explanation that whole house plans were needed, because it was suspected that the house might have been used by a previous owner for more than one family, and the municipality wanted to see current conditions to compare with original plans to see if changes need to be put on record. Then it became onte eeper required that plans needed to be provided, because the house either wasn’t on record, if it was built before 1930, before records were kept, or the addition required a zoning variance because it might increase the allowable area of the home’s footprint on the lot. Any way you examine the issues, the architect you first interviewed was correct, but it wasn’t what you wanted to hear. Just to get the job, the second person, not even a qualified professional, gave you a low-ball figure and downplayed what was needed. It doesn’t surprise me to hear about your predicament, because this is a constant problem. The most difficult part is that your municipality is pretty capable of notifying you about what a great job they’re doing, but not really giving you alerts about the fact that you may want to check your house records to be sure that you won’t feel ambushed when you get a violation notice for your shed or fence. They could explain that you need to keep street corners clear of taller fences and foliage that can cause car accidents, or that your finished basement may someday delay your house sale while you scramble for a permit. The reason I started writing this column is because almost nobody else figured out that “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” and that people need to know how to avoid problems. Instead, neither the downward spiral of surprising people nor the equally worse problem of people avoiding the costly inevitable dilemma produces a better outcome. Good luck.

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he older you get, the more you think about the times when things were simple and pleasurable. That especially applies to my years in school, when my only cares were homework, lunch, recess and our next vacation. I fondly remember the milk and a graham cracker at 3 p.m., and field trips to the zoo or a museum. I thought about those heady days while watching the latest session of the House of Representatives. The JERRY boys and girls of KREMER the House were just out on what they call recess. Over the past 11 months they have worked so hard, and deserved a rest. They have funded the federal government until early January, and when they get back from their trips to Israel and the Ukraine, they will once again try to figure out how to further postpone any action on those challenges. Looking back on 2023, there are so many parallels between current Washington politics and my school days. In elementary school, we used to

bring home lots of things to show off to our proud parents. Sometimes it was a crayon drawing or a clay model. In middle school it was something we made in shop class. So what did the House bring home to the taxpayers? What bills did they pass? Was there any legislation that will improve your day-to-day quality of life? Did they come up with a plan to reduce the price of a dozen eggs? Did they call over to the Senate and say, “Let’s make a deal”? As a child, I met quite a few schoolyard bullies. Luckily, I always ran faster than they did. Two weeks ago, Tennessee Congressman Tom Burchett complained that former Speaker Kevin McCarthy elbowed him in the kidney. McCarthy told the press that there are a lot of tight spaces in the House corridors, and that he didn’t elbow anybody. As I got older, sometimes I’d run into some kid with a short fuse who was looking for a fight. Just before recess time in D.C., Sen. Markwayne Mullin asked Teamsters President Sean O’Brien if he wanted to mix it up at a committee hearing, and the chair, Bernie Sanders, had to defuse

the situation. In school, the biggest threat a teacher could make was that you’d be kept after class, or that classes wouldn’t end until certain projects were completed. In Washington, there is no scarier edict than one that members might have to work on Thanksgiving or some other holiday. After all, vacation plans have been finalized, or some educational trip to a far-off destination — sometimes a taxpayerfunded junket — would have to be canceled. The Republican House is in danger of losing its majority in next year’s election unless it can start acting like a cohesive body on issues that matter. The 30-member Freedom Caucus kicked McCarthy out of the speakership, and will only support the new speaker, Mike Johnson, so long as they get some of their wish list. The problem is, that wish list could cost them their majority next November. To show that McCarthy’s ouster was just a function of personal dislike, Johnson worked out a budget extension with Democratic votes. Recognizing that a government shutdown was imminent, the Freedom Caucus

here are so many parallels between Washington politics and my school days.

gave him a one-time pass. But going forward, the caucus could just as easily oust Johnson, so this small group of representatives can keep him on a short leash. And there are some members whom Johnson can’t muzzle forever. Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene, a consistent bomb thrower, led an effort to impeach Alejandro Mayorkas, the secretary of homeland security, but the move was shut down. She will keep coming back, even though her party doesn’t want the process to go forward without a case strong enough for a vote to pass. All my life, I’ve treated politics as an important cause that should be handled with the greatest dignity and respect for the Constitution. I have supported and practiced bipartisanship. The politics of Washington must not be demeaned by a bunch of boys and girls who act like they’re still in elementary school. We are entitled to what the Founding Fathers envisioned, and nothing less. 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.

In challenging times, we’re still thankful

hanksgiving is a uniquely American holiday, and in many ways, my favorite one of the year. It is the one day when, regardless of our background, ethnicity or religion, we pause to give thanks to whatever supreme being we worship to celebrate the many blessings we have in our lives, and give thanks for the opportunity to live in a nation that affords us freedom and the blessings of liberty. Cherished loved ones, good sTEVE health and happiRHoADs ness, successful careers — all of these are things for which we can, and should, be grateful. Reflecting on these blessings periodically is healthy, and makes the many challenges, stresses and pressures we all face in our daily lives a little bit easier to deal with. Collectively, as a community, that’s

just as important. Despite troubling times in the world and myriad challenges and issues facing us, there are many things our communities can be thankful for. While rising costs of everything from food to clothing to other daily necessities are making it harder for all of us to make ends meet, so many people of all ages still find it in their hearts to give back. Residents are organizing or taking part in food drives, clothing drives and other programs that lend a helping hand to local families in need. Whether it’s large organizations like Island Harvest providing food to over 300,000 hungry Long Islanders; others, like Carroll’s Kitchen, cooking and delivering meals to the homebound; your participation in a local Kiwanis drive to support a community cupboard; or even Plainview’s St. Pius X Youth Group, which runs a Families Feeding Families Food Drive, working with two churches in Bellmore and East

Meadow to help provide everything struggling families need to make their own Thanksgiving dinners, the outpouring of kindness and compassion is heart-warming and inspiring. During a tumultuous and dangerous time in the wake of Hamas’ horrific, barbaric terrorist attack against Israel, good people are watching out for one another. They’re sending a loud, clear message that antisemitism — or any other kind of hate or violence against someone because of their religion — will not be tolerated in our community. That message can never be reinforced enough. Although New York’s bail reform laws, and irresponsible policies like Clean Slate — which seals the records of criminal defendants and prioritizes the rights of criminals over victims — continue to make it harder to keep our communities and families safe and for law enforcement officers to do their jobs, our dedicated police, correction officers, firefighters, EMS, and other

o many Long Islanders of all ages still find it in their hearts to give back.

first responders still go out every single day and do everything they can to help protect us. Look no further than the incident last summer in North Bellmore, in which an armed assailant in the middle of Jerusalem Avenue stopped traffic and brandished a gun at passing cars, to see the bravery, commitment and skill of our officers on full display. Their quick thinking helped prevent a tragedy, and they make that kind of effort on a daily basis. We should all be thankful for them. Finally, on a personal note, I’m thankful to you for giving me the opportunity to serve you in the State Senate. Earning the community’s trust and confidence to be your representative in Albany is one of the greatest honors I’ve ever had, and I cherish it dearly. I will continue working as hard as I can on your behalf. May this holiday season fill your hearts and homes with peace, joy and hope in the knowledge that light will eventually triumph over darkness. Steve Rhoads represents New York’s 5th Senate District.

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Staying safe: The county’s 13-second challenge

ow long is 13 seconds? If you ask Google, it’s long enough to run 100 meters. Send a text message. Make a paper airplane. Or even look up on Google what you can do in 13 seconds. In Nassau County, however, it’s also the amount of time — on average — between car crashes. If you stopped to think about that, you might have realized it took you longer than 13 seconds. It’s just not a lot of time. That’s what 39,128 car crashes look like, according to statistics compiled last year by the Institute for Traffic Safety Management & Research. A good portion of them were minor. But twice a day, there is a serious accident right here in our own backyard, and at least once a week, someone dies as a result. But 13 seconds is important, because it reminds us that traffic accidents aren’t rare, and they can happen to anybody at any time. We think about safety when it’s raining or snowing, or when it’s dark. But accidents also happen in good weather, in bright sunshine. That’s why vigilance is key. No matter how good a driver we think we are, 1 in 35 people In Nassau County can expect to be involved in a car accident at some point in any given year. And we’re just talking about crashes

that involve only cars. When you mix in pedestrians, bicycles and motorcycles, the numbers become even more troubling. Like the fact that 856 people were hit by vehicles in Nassau County last year. That’s more than two people every day. More than 95 percent of them were injured, and 22 died. More than 400 bicyclists were hit, according to the traffic safety institute, with 93 percent of them suffering injuries, and two people dying. And 328 motorcycles crashed in Nassau County last year, injuring more than 225 riders and killing 14. Believe it or not, despite the fact that so many people travel during the holiday season and the potential for heavy winter weather, this isn’t the time of year when most accidents happen. That’s actually in the summer, particularly around the Fourth of July. But becoming a statistic is becoming a statistic, no matter what time of year it is. And no one wants to remember their holiday as a statistic, or know someone who becomes one. The American Red Cross offers some great tips for safe driving — something every one of us should heed. Primarily to buckle up, slow down, and don’t drive impaired. But also to be well-rested and alert. That means giving your full atten-

tion to the road, and avoiding distractions like cellphones. Also, be sure to observe speed limits — driving too fast, or even too slow, can increase the chances of being in a collision. If you’re taking a long trip, make frequent stops. Rotate drivers if you can. But no matter what, if you’re too tired to drive, stop and get some rest. This might not be easy for all of us, but be respectful of other motorists, and follow the rules of the road. But don’t follow other cars too closely. If you plan to drink, designate someone to drive who isn’t drinking. Before you head out, clean your headlights, taillights, signal lights and windows to help you see — especially at night. And as dusk approaches, turn on your headlights. And anytime your windshield wipers are moving, your headlights should be on. If you have car trouble, pull off the road as far as possible. And always be alert about any cars moving near you — or where they could be moving near you. No matter how you look at it, 13 seconds isn’t a lot of time. Yet it’s long enough to stop a car dead in its tracks in Nassau County. This holiday season, don’t be a statistic. Stay safe on the roads.

Letters A letter writer proves that being Jewish doesn’t matter To the Editor: I’d like to express my thanks to reader Charles Holster for his eloquent, compassionate letter regarding the brazen, brutal, unprovoked attack on Israel by Hamas, and the surge of antisemitism in this country and elsewhere (“We cannot remain silent in the face of evil,” Nov. 16-22). He proves that one does not need to be Jewish to speak out against antisemitism or the unfortunate evil in this world. I am a Jewish American who was very frightened by the events of Oct. 7. I was born in this country, as were my parents. My grandparents came here from Russia in the early 1900s to escape the pogroms, which were sanctioned to kill anyone who was Jewish. They felt relieved to be in this country of freedom. They subsequently heard about what happened to the Jews years later in Nazi Germany and elsewhere in Europe. It was hard to believe, but once again, they felt relieved that they were in the USA, a country where Jews could be safe. Growing up in New York City, I didn’t feel the personal attacks of antisemitism until I visited Salt Lake City while on a teen trip. While I’d heard about antisemitism, it was worse face to face. Then came the horrors of Oct 7. The actions by

Hamas were bad enough, but the support the terrorists received in social media, even as they held on to hostages, made me feel unsafe in my own country. Nazi Germany didn’t start the Holocaust with its gas chambers. It started the war against the Jews (and other minorities) with words. People did not speak up enough

then, but fortunately, Mr. Holster and others have been speaking up lately in the press and at the rallies. Let us all remember that if we fail to speak up for others, there will be nobody left to speak up for us. PAM SINGER Malverne

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hat does it mean to be antisemitic? Can Jews do better in fighting against it? This is a complex issue, and a difficult one. It requires looking outside and inside our community. Eradicating hate is a group effort. Hillel would say, “If I am not for me, who will be for me? And when I am for myself alone, what am I? And if not now, then when?” Let’s begin in Germany, right before Hitler was appointed chancellor in 1933. People liked his charisma and his sHai direct way of Jews BeLooseskY speaking. even felt he was good for Germany’s growth economically. And yet, from the beginning, Hitler’s speeches showed signs of hate. Why did many Jews overlook those signs? Why did so many non-Jews who loved their Jewish neighbors dismiss those signs? Was it for personal gain, or simply a false sense of security? Of course, no one ever could have imagined the atrocities that occurred. The blame lies directly in the hands of Hitler and those who participated. What’s important, though, is that we understand how Hitler gained his power.

Jews are not to blame, but what would have happened if German Jews had taken the hate speech seriously? What if they had listened to the early warnings? We must be cognizant of why we, as Jews, tolerated the hate talk. Excused it. Defended it. And supported Hitler. We must be honest with ourselves. Are we still doing it today? And if so, why? I feel strongly that it’s important to sweat the small stuff. This means to take even the seemingly smallest of antisemitic comments seriously. We must learn to recognize hate speech. We must make sure we are represented, and never avoid taking a moment to educate. I’ve been asked if I feel the propaganda about Israel is rooted in antisemitism. It’s a great question, and one that doesn’t have a simple answer. Israel isn’t perfect. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has a lot to answer for when it comes to the terrorist attacks. The government failed our people. Regardless, I often wonder whether the manner in which Israel is represented around the world is anti-Israel, or actually anti-Jewish. Here is a great question I recently

ate comes from a place of fear and a lack of knowledge. It’s about ignorance.

Letters King calls out antisemitism To the Editor: Thanks to Peter King for his excellently written column, “How quickly the world seems ready to turn on Israel,” in the Nov. 9-15 issue. It directly addressed the double standard that has infiltrated segments of our country, and beyond, in judging Israel. The dramatic rise of antisemitism, which commenced even before Israel’s response to the heinous Oct. 7 attack, is appalling. This lifelong registered Democrat believes King’s presence in Congress is missed. STEvE WERBEL Merrick

Local businesses need to support local patrons, too To the Editor: The Herald rightfully is supportive of local businesses (Editorial, “Small businesses needs us, and we need them,” Nov. 9-15), and we all agree that these businesses are our country’s economic

heard: What is the difference between antisemitism and racism, transphobia, homophobia and all other forms of hate? Did you know the source of hate is the same no matter whom it is directed at? Hate comes from a place of fear and a lack of knowledge. It’s about (chosen) ignorance and not wanting to learn. It’s about superiority and control. It’s about power. And so I ask, why is hate speech allowed and tolerated in so many of our offices, schools, and most of all by our public figures, including our politicians? Why are we allowing it? What role do we play when we allow it? Early Shabbat morning on Oct. 7, Israelis experienced a side of antisemitism that we hadn’t seen for generations. Terrorists attacked Israeli citizens in their homes, and at a concert for young people. They killed more than 1,000 people in the most heinous, barbaric ways. They tortured parents in front of children, and children in front of parents. As Israelis begged for their lives, the terrorists laughed, thanked their god, and rejoiced as they kept murdering. This type of antisemitism is one of the most frightening. It’s calculated. It is without mercy or value to life. I am heartbroken by the rise of anti-

semitism I am seeing all over the United States. I’ve heard misinformation and a lack of knowledge of how a terrorist group functions and thinks. I’ve heard so little acknowledgement of what was done to the Israelis by Hamas and the justified retaliation. Instead, I’m hearing hatred toward Israel. We must understand that it can be hard to decipher whether the hatred toward Israel means also to all Jews. Even so, not recognizing the mass murders done to the Israelis by Hamas — and, instead, blaming Israel — is rooted in antisemitism. Let’s call it what it is. The Holocaust did not begin at the gas chambers. It started long before, with hate speech. We must be vigilant and proactive the very second hate is spoken. We must do a better job of uniting with others who are targeted — particularly now, as the pain of antisemitism is real. As our oppressors try to push us down, we have the power in numbers to lift one another up. This gives me hope. We stand on the shoulders of generations of Jews who did not give up for us to be here today. We owe it to them — and the next generation — to do our part, and to do a better job. We must continue to shine our light to illuminate the path toward healing. Jeshayahu “Shai” Beloosesky is the rabbi at Temple Avodah in Oceanside.

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lifeline. Since the pandemic, however, many, if not all, small businesses are now charging back to their customers the credit card fees they have been paying since the inception of the use of credit cards. We have all been hit hard by inflation, and all businesses have raised prices to counter the run-away inflation, and now have added credit card fees on top of rising prices. What is interesting, and what I feel is a slap in the face to us consumers trying to support our local businesses, is the amount the local businesses are charging, an average of 3.5 percent. In reality, as of September, average total credit card processing fees were 2.23 percent. So why are local merchants charging more than they’re being charged by the banks? Additionally, debit card fees are even less than credit card fees. I feel a lot of the local businesses are taking advantage of the current situation, since they have been paying these fees for decades. Local businesses need to rethink these charges, because the chain stores and chain restaurants aren’t charging these fees at all. Please give your loyal customers a break! LARRy DOOLEy Rockville Centre

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