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Supporting troops with food-filled baskets By MALLoRY WILSoN mwilson@liherald.com

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The store enlisted the help of local Boy Scouts, military families celebrate Easter this year. StEW LEoNARd’S, IN East Meadow, helped supermarket chain, is in the blue blazer. food. Leonard, the president and CEO of the and other organizations, to pack boxes with

Stew Leonard’s, in East Meadow, was on a mission to help military have families of those on active duty a better Easter this year. an Operation Easter Basket was up came store grocery the that effort have with to help military families special meal for the holiday. Local 362, volunteers — Boy Scout Troop 1315, members of Girl Scout Troop VetAmerican Legion Post 1082 and — erans of Foreign War Post 2736 pack gathered on April 7 to help y boxes, making it a true communit Continued on page 10

to hometown Author Laurie Lico Albanese returns It’s been more than a market Prynne? And if so, who was she? Albanese will discuss “Hesdecision for Albanese. She said And what would she tell us if she ter” on April 20, at 7 p.m., at the that doing research for her hismwilson@liherald.com could?” library. To register, visit Easttorical fiction books transports This is Albanese’s third hisfo. Meadow.in her back to being a student and Laurie Lico Albanese has torical novel, and her first one set In Hawthorne’s book, Prynne spending hours at the library memories of growing up in East in America after her other two ia after encyis the woman who must wear the Europe. Her first reading encycloped Meadow and spending time rest of her life as took place in the for get the information “A” letter Meadow in 2000, was con- clopedia to studying at the East having committed book, published of symbol a that she needed for an assignhisto ; she switched Public Library. . In Albanese’s reimagin- temporary adultery ment. author an liked 63, she Now, Albanese, torical fiction because ing, Isobel Gamble, a young Scot“I always think about when I of three novels and a memoir reading those types of books, and tish seamstress, comes to meet and the co-author of another that’s what was getting the best Hawthorne during the 1800s. The historical fiction story, is comreception. book dives into what it meant to novel, historical first ing back to the library to give Her , be American in the 19th century residents a taste of her most “The Miracles of Prato,” coand how women were targeted recent book. “Hester” is a reauthored with her friend Laura for being different. imagining of the creative inspiMorowitz and published in 2009, “This is Hester Prynne finally ration for Nathanie l Hawwas well-received, Albanese said. Albanese tells her own story,” thorne’s novel “The Scarlet LetSo she took that genre and ran questhe asks said. “This novel ter” and its protagonist, Hester with it. Hester real a there tion, was Prynne.

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Emma Vulpi and her big heart Inspiring 12-year-old donates $6,000 worth of toys this year By JoRDAN VAlloNE jvallone@liherald.com

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Emma Vulpi, right, with John Theissen of the John Theissen Children’s Foundation. She donated $6,000 worth of toys on Dec. 15, all part of an effort that began when she was 7.

Salisbury resident Emma Vulpi has once again shown that her heart is huge. For years, the 12-year-old girl has been using gift cards that she receives leading up to her Dec. 16 birthday to purchase toys and gifts for children in local hospitals. Her good deeds began when she was 7. During a car ride with her mother, Michele, in 2019, Emma decided what she wanted to do with the rest of the gift cards she received for her birthday. “She said, ‘Ma, I know what I want to do with my gift cards,’ like out of nowhere,” Michele said. “It was just weird because it was already January, and she hadn’t used any of them. She asked if we could use the gift cards to buy toys for sick kids in the hospital.” “She started crying,” Emma said of her mother’s reacConTinuED on pagE 2

Kiwanis K-Kids club, now at Barnum Woods School By RACHElE TERRANoVA rterranova@liherald.com

The Kiwanis is known for its dedication — and unwavering— service around the community and it’s never too early to instill that to the youth of the community. Barnum Woods Elementary School took the leap, and opened its first K-Kids chapter last week with 85 students installed into club the during an official K-Kids Club Charter and Installation Ceremony at the school. The students were joined by elected leaders and senior Kiwanis members, who proudly looked on.

This year, students at Barnum Woods Elementary School already took the step toward service to the community helping out a K-Kids food drive, which helped the greater-East Meadow Kiwanis feed 163 families this holiday season. After the New Year, the club will be collecting for Last Hope Animal Shelter, based in Wantagh. There will be a drive to collect items like blankets, towels, and food for rescue animals. The East Meadow Kiwanis chapter puts together holiday food baskets and provides student scholarships. The club does good deeds throughout the year to reach every corner of

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DoNNA GolDSTEIN East Meadow Kiwanis the community. The main Kiwanis club involves adults; however, there are several opportunities for children to get involved early on in their educational careers. Kiwanis K-Kids, for children between the ages of 6 and 12, have the opportunity to explore giving back to the community. As students move onto middle

school, they can continue to participate in community service through the Builders Club. The Key Club supports high school students learning the value of participating in community activities and Circle K International is made specifically for college students continuing their passion for service before being eligible to be

Kiwanis International members as adults. Finally, Aktion Club is an official Kiwanis sponsored service leadership program for adults who live with disabilities, with an interest in serving their communities. “The goal of K-Kids is to start to build leadership skills ConTinuED on pagE 5

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Emma Vulpi and her big heart Inspiring 12-year-old donates $6,000 worth of toys this year By JoRDAN VAlloNE jvallone@liherald.com

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Emma Vulpi, right, with John Theissen of the John Theissen Children’s Foundation. She donated $6,000 worth of toys on Dec. 15, all part of an effort that began when she was 7.

Kiwanis K-Kids club, now at Barnum Woods School The Kiwanis is known for its dedication — and unwavering— service around the community and it’s never too early to instill that to the youth of the community. Barnum Woods Elementary School took the leap, and opened its first K-Kids chapter last week with 85 students installed into club the during an official K-Kids Club Charter and Installation Ceremony at the school. The students were joined by elected leaders and senior Kiwanis members, who proudly looked on.

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tion. Emma’s choice to spread goodwill back in 2019 has only grown. The pre-teen hasn’t looked back, donating thousands of toys to children who need them most. She first brought her donations to NYU Winthrop Hospital in Mineola, where her aunt worked. The donations were distributed to kids in the hospital’s Child Life Program, which provides care for pediatric patients, as well as space for playtime and crafts. Last year, however, she decided to bring the toys to John Theissen Children’s Foundation in Wantagh, and this year, the organization was once again the recipient of Emma’s generosity. Theissen began collecting and distributing toys in 1992 to cheer up children in local hospitals. Four years prior to the start of his charitable efforts, Theissen, then 17, spent the holidays being treated for a brain tumor at Schneider Children’s Hospital in New Hyde Park. While in the hospital, Theissen met Tasha, 7, a cancer patient who had no family that would visit her. When Christmas arrived and all of the children had the opportunity to visit with Santa and receive a present, Tasha had no family members to go with her. Theissen’s mother, Roberta, offered to take her, but the girl was upset that John was unable to go with her, because he had just undergone major brain surgery. When Tasha met Santa later that day and was offered a stuffed teddy bear, she told Santa that she wanted to give the bear to her friend, John, to make him feel better. Since Theissen’s first drive, the nonprofit has collected more than a million toys, donating them to sick and underprivileged children in over 180 hospitals and childcare facilities. The children’s foundation

works year-round to help children in need in any capacity. Emma receives gift cards and donations all year long now, helping her to purchase the toys. This year, she was able to donate $6,000 worth of toys to the children’s foundation. “You’re incredible and amazing,” Theissen told Emma on Dec. 15, when she dropped the toys off at the nonprofit’s headquarters in Wantagh. “I’m honored that you help us out. You have your whole life ahead of you to do so much more.” Emma’s good deed wasn’t without a setback this year, however. Her dad, Patrick, was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, better known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, on Aug. 7. The disease is a terminal neurodegenerative condition that results in the progressive loss of motor neurons that control voluntary muscles. Michele said that in the four months since the diagnosis, his condition has rapidly deteriorated. He needs full-time care and use of a wheelchair. He also uses a BiPAP machine, a noninvasive ventilation therapy used to facilitate breathing, for a few hours during the day. The East Meadow and Salisbury communities have stepped up to do their part in helping the Vulpi family during this challenging time — and Emma was still committed to making sure she could donate toys. “Emma was like, ‘Mom, we’re still going to do this, right?’” Michele said. “I said, ‘Yes — we’ll still do it. Don’t worry, we got it.’ There’s a lot of kids on Long Island that still need our help.” Emma told the Herald that the values of the children’s foundation align with her own, which is why it was an easy choice for Theissen to receive the toys. When asked her feelings about giving back to others year after year, she simply said, “I love it.”

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emma Vulpi, of Salisbury, uses donations of gift cards and money that she receives all year long to collect hundreds of toys for charity.

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The Salisbury community rallied behind the Vulpi family — longtime community members — on Saturday. Made up of parents Michele and Patrick, and daughter, Emma Vulpi, the last few months have been challenging. On Aug. 7, Patrick, 48, was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive for m of Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, better known as ALS. The disease is a terminal neurodegenerative condition that results in the progressive loss of motor neurons that control voluntary muscles. Michele Vulpi said that in the four months since her husband’s diagnosis, his condition has rapidly deteriorated. He needs full-time care and full-time use of a wheelchair. He also uses a BiPAP machine, a non-invasive ventilation therapy used to facilitate breathing, for a few hours during the day. The ALS Association was able to help the family install a wheelchair ramp at their home, but this was just one hurdle to tackle, among many others. “We’ve been married 13 years, together for 16 years,” Michele told the Herald. “It’s heartbreaking.” Emma is a sixth-grade student at W.T. Clarke Middle School in the East Meadow School District. She’s known around the community for the massive toy drive that she’s been running since she was 7 — every year, she uses gift cards and donations that she receives leading up to her Dec. 16 to purchase toys for those in need. And on her birthday this year, the community did their part to give back, hosting a Breakfast with Santa at W.T. Clarke High School. The sole purpose was to raise money for the Vulpis, to help them tackle financial challenges at Patrick’s AlS progresses. Admission was $15 per person, but there was also raffles as well as a 50/50 drawing. Pancakes, bacon, sausage, juice, coffee and hot chocolate were on the menu with all food prepared by volunteers, and all money raised benefited the family. There were two seatings on Saturday, in order to accommodate as many people as possible. Alisa Lauer, a family friend of the Vulpis, helped organize the breakfast, and said she was hopeful proceeds from Saturday’s event would be beneficial. “Knowing Michele, and knowing what they’ve been through over the last couple of months,” Lauer said, “even those that have good medical insurance, there are just things that are not covered. And unfortunately those things tend to be the high price tag ones.” In addition to the breakfast, there is a GoFundMe set up that people can donate to. To learn more about the family’s story and to donate, visit GoFund.Me/c65bdf76. “I want to show Emma the good you put out comes back in some form or another and we have had so much good already and we can never thank everyone enough,” Michele wrote on the GoFundMe page. “We will be forever grateful for those who have stepped up in our time of need.”

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The Salisbury community held a charity Breakfast with Santa on Dec. 16, to raise money for the Vulpi family. Patrick, left, is battling a rare and aggressive former of ALS. Above, with his daughter, Emma, and wife, Michele.

Leah Lauer, 11, Cecelia Morgan, 11, Mia Moran, 12, Alexandra DeLucia, 11 and Cordelia Willis, 11, had a blast at the Breakfast with Santa. Nicky Diaz, 7, Patrick Diaz, 9 and Luke Come, 9, eagerly ate pancakes at the breakfast on Dec. 16.

Madison Williams, 5, and Melanie Williams, 2, take a photo with Santa.

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This holiday season, the East Meadow Fire Department is doing its part and sharing crucial information that can help keep families safe. According to National Fire Prevention Association statistics, from 2016 to 2021, fire departments responded to an average of 160 home fires per year that began from a Christmas tree. These fires cause an average of 2 deaths, and 12 million dollars in damage per year. U.S. fire departments respond to an estimated 790 home structure fires per year that begin with decorations, excluding fire trees. Oftentimes, electrical distribution and lighting equipment is involved in the reason why decorations catch on fire. Most trees that go up in flames are in the living room, and were started by lamps or bulbs — only 8 percent begin because of a candle. The fire department urges that residents take precautions to help keep their homes safe when there is a live tree in a house. A burning tree can rapidly fill a room with fire and deadly gasses. It is important to monitor the health of a tree, the department said. Trees should have needles that are green and hard and the trunk should be sticky to touch. If many needles are falling off, it has probably dried out, and is a fire hazard. _______________

It is recommended that trees are not left near sources of heat, including vents and fireplaces. If someone is smoking in the home, do not flick or drop cigarette ashes near a tree. When trees dry out, it is recommended that they are discarded. The department also said it is not safe to leave lights on a tree when someone is not home. Choosing safe decorations can also help keep a home safe, the EMFD said. Safe lighting will have an approval label from laboratories such as Underwriters Laboratory, and display a “UL” symbol. Most of today’s holiday lights are LED, and therefore use less electric and are cooler to touch, reducing the threat of a spark. Candle usage surges between December and January, and thus, the department reminds residents to use no-flame candles, if possible. If you are using a burning candle, never leave the frame unsupervised, in an unstable holder, or near something like a tree, that could easily ignite. The department said the best way to prevent an emergency is to make sure homes have working smoke alarms on every floor in the house. The EMFD’s emergency hotline is (516) 542-0576. –John J. O’Brien Sr.

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at an early age and a care about the community and community service,” said Melody Schiller, president elect of the East Meadow Kiwanis and faculty advisor of the Barnum Woods chapter. S t at e S e n at o r S t eve Rhoads was one of many in attendance to witness the inaugural installation, expressing his excitement for the students. “Best of luck to these young leaders as they charter a new path to service and leadership,” Rhoads wrote on his Facebook page. Kiwanis K-Kids is the largest service organization for elementary school students — with over 36,000 members and 1,200 clubs worldwide. The club at Bar- members of the east meadow Kiwanis joined elected leaders of the Kiwanis K-Kids club at Barnum num Woods welcomes stu- Woods School for its installation last week. dents between third- and fifth-grade to participate. Military Dinner, handing out flowers to school, community, and nation” and Kiwanis members and advisors of the In East Meadow schools, other ele- and helping seat those in attendance. mentary schools have K-Kids clubs, The K-Kids purpose statement is club said they’re looking forward to seewhich greatly contribute to initiatives “Working together in service, to school ing what the children will accomplish. “We have a large amount of K-Kids, that the Kiwanis takes part in every and community, to develop leadership year. In November, K-Kids helped out potential, foster and develop strong they’re all very wonderful,” said Kiwanthe Frank Saracino Memorial Senior & moral character, and encourage loyalty is secretary and advisor Donna Gold-

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Co-presidents austin Viola and nicholas Kofod led the ceremony to install 85 members into the club. stein. “I couldn’t be any more proud of them, they’re a great bunch. It’s amazing.” To learn more about the East Meadow Kiwanis, visit EastMeadowKiwanis. org. The organization meets Tuesday evenings at locations throughout the community. The first meeting of the New Year will take place on Jan. 2 at Borrelli’s Italian Restaurant, at 7:30 p.m.

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Hofstra women’s basketball is looking to build off last season’s late success that spurred the Pride to the conference quarterfinals as the No. 12 seed. The Pride struggled to a 4-14 league record before posting two wins in the Colonial Athletic Association (now known as the Coastal Athletic Association) tournament and giving four seed William & Mary a competitive game in a 76-64 season-ending defeat. Hofstra was picked 12th in the preseason CAA women’s basketball preseason poll and will try to prove the doubters wrong this winter. “I think our returners took it personal and feel they’ve got more to contribute than a 12th-place team,” said fifth-year Hofstra head coach Danielle Santos Atkinson. “It’s one thing to take it personally, but what is the action to go with that? And that’s been our focus.” The Pride were ultra focused last Saturday in a commanding 113-24 romp against Division III foe Farmingdale State, which set a program record for points scored and points allowed. Sophomore guard Emma Von Essen, a Rockville Centre native, tallied 29 points including nine 3-pointers. Santos Atkinson brings back several returners from last year’s 12-20 season led by graduate student guard Sorelle Ineza, who was second on the team scoring with 10 points per game. The Quebec native tallied 20 points in a narrow 63-60 loss at Sacred Heart in Fairfield, Conn. on Nov. 19. Von Essen has emerged as an offensive leader for the Pride after playing her way into a regular starter as a freshman. The former four-year standout at Long Island Lutheran, is the Pride’s leading scorer averaging 14.6 points per game and is displaying more aggressiveness on offense. “One of the areas where she wanted to improve was in the weight room and I think that’s definitely improved her game and helped with her accuracy and also helped her stamina,” said Santos Atkinson of Von Essen, who has hit 29 3-pointers so far this season. “She can score the ball in bunches.” Senior guard Ally Knights, an Australia native, provides additional experience in the backcourt with Essen after averaging 3.5 assists per game last season. Zyheima Swint,a 6-3 senior center, provides the Pride some size and experience inside after averaging eight points a game as a junior and was leading CAA in rebounding through mid-December. Senior 6-0 forward Brooke Anya has also shined on the glass and is the conference’s fourth-leading rebounder. The Pride have also been given a boost this season by the return of redshirt junior guard Selma Markisic,

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Head coach Danielle Santos Atkinson, left, will look to guide Hofstra to a strong showing in the Coastal Athletic Association after a quarterfinal run in last season’s tournament. who missed last season due to injury. Markisic, a Brooklyn native who starred at Xaverian High School, tallied 10 points in a 51-48 victory against Wagner on Nov. 12 and posted 20 in the Farmingdale State romp. “To be able to get another shooter and scorer added back to the team is huge for us,” said Santos Atkinson of Markisic. “She is still finding her way after being off for a whole year, but she’s going to be a great addition as we get here rolling into conference play.” Hofstra opens the CAA schedule on Jan. 5 with a home game against UNC-Wilmington at 7 p.m. followed two days later with a matinee at the Mack Sports Complex versus William & Mary for a 2 p.m. tipoff. The Pride will host Stony Brook for a Friday night Battle of Long Island matchup on Feb. 1 at 7 p.m. and will conclude its home schedule versus Monmouth on March 3 at 2 p.m. “We’re very versatile and I’m excited about what’s to come and what we’re going to be able to be able to do,” Santos Atkinson said. “We have to continue putting it together and getting better but we have the pieces to do it.”

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The East Meadow School District’s PTA Council brought books, blankets, toys and more to the Nassau University Medical Center last week, delivering a little bit of holiday spirit to kids in need this holiday season. New and unwrapped donations of baby and children’s toys, books for teens and blankets were delivered by Tracy Rudd, president of the PTA Council and Donna Goldstein. The donations were given to staff members Michele Silvestri and Heather Spanfelner of the hospital’s therapeutic recreation services. All that was donated was to be distributed to children and teens of all ages. Rudd said the PTA Council — which involves every school within the East Meadow School District — has been holding this drive for around 10 years now. “It evolved from just a simple blanket and book collection to incorporating for all ages,” Rudd said, “with everything from rattles to cars and everything in between.” The drive is called the Books, Blankets and Toy Drive, because its meant to inspire warmth and comfort during the holidays. “A long time ago my son was in the hospital for an emergency surgery,” Rudd added, “and we got to pick a book, and then came the comfort of the blanket. So its sort of evolved, and its been continuous for the last 10 years under give presidents.”

Bins packed with donations were wheeled into the hospital. Each school in East Meadow, which includes five elementary schools, two middle schools and two high schools, has its own PTA as well as a SEPTA. Each of these units contributed to the drive this year. “We couldn’t do it without the support of our community,” Goldstein said. “We put it up on Facebook, and the Amazon list took off. A lot of people’s names, who I don’t even know, just sent stuff. They were very generous.” –Jordan Vallone

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The East Meadow School District’s PTA Council delivered toys, books, blankets and holiday cheer to the Nassau University Medical Center on Dec. 13. Heather Spanfelner and Michele Silvestri of the hospital’s therapeutic recreation services, joined Donna Goldstein and Tracy Rudd of the PTA Council.

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E.M. concludes Hanukkah celebrations The grand menorah outside the East Meadow Beth-El Jewish Center shone bright this Hanukkah as members of the synagogue gathered for the lighting each evening. During the eight-night holiday, the East Meadow Beth-El Jewish Center upheld their tradition of braving the cold to light the menorah — one night and one light at a time. Students form the Hebrew school sang songs as part of the ceremony on Dec. 13. Hanukkah took place from Dec. 12 through Dec. 19 this year, concluding the way that it started, with members of the temple gathered under the impressive menorah. –Rachele Terranova

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The menorah outside the Beth El Jewish Center shines bright each night of Hanukkah as members of the congregation gathered to witness the lighting each evening.

5th Graders light the sixth candle for the sixth night of Hanukkah at East Meadow Beth-El last week.

Rabbi Aaron Marsh was joined by Hebrew school students Sam Bank, 6, Sam Welt, 6, Eli Welt, 8 to light the menorah. The Jewish center had an official lighting on their grand menorah each night of the holiday.

Beth-El Hebrew school students and teachers gathered to light the menorah outside of the East Meadow Beth-El Jewish Center.

Dafna Leibel, Hebrew school teacher, lights the Shamash on the grand menorah that stands outside East Meadow Beth-El. Hanukkah took place from Dec. 12 through Dec. 19 this year.

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Electeds: Congestion pricing hurts Long Island By CHARLES SHAW cshaw@liherald.com

They called it a “hidden tax” and even “highway robbery.” That’s how Long Island-based lawmakers described the impending congestion pricing system planned for New York City’s Financial District, and are calling on the governor to do away with it for good. The area’s representatives in Albany gathered at the Long Island Rail Road station in Mineola last week to make those demands loud and clear to Gov. Kathy Hochul. Regular passenger vehicles could be hit with charges as much as $7.50 to enter Lower Manhattan, with commercial vehicles looking at daily tolls ranging between $15 and $36. Funds collected would support efforts by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to continue maintaining and expanding its mass transit service — including the LIRR — while the agency maintains it could help push people from driving cars to simply taking the rails. State Sen. Steve Rhoads doesn’t agree. “What congestion pricing does is make it easier for the MTA to give them a license to steal from every resident, from every commuter,” he said. Wantagh Chamber of Commerce president Cathy Powell says the pricing plan affecting vehicles coming in below 61st Street would especially impact businesses in her community that prefer to

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Long Island state senators and Assembly members gathered at the Long Island Rail Road train station in Mineola last week, calling on Gov. Kathy Hochul to end her support of congestion pricing planned for New York City’s Financial District. Hochul says the program would provide cleaner air, better transit, and less gridlock on New York City’s streets, while local electeds say it will create significant financial hardships for their constituents who need to drive into the city. deliver products directly to Manhattan clients, saving money on shipping. And it would only hurt businesses that are still recovering from the pandemic. Powell added workers such as first responders and tradesmen who commute to lower Manhattan would not be exempt from the congestion toll, although the MTA’s mobility review report indicated emergency, public works and other qualifying vehicles transporting people with disabilities would indeed be able to enter Manhattan

for free. Low-income drivers as well as those paying tunnel tolls receive a discount. “The billions of dollars the MTA already has should be used toward the governor’s goal of improving infrastructure,” Assemblyman Ed Ra said. “Encouraging the use of public transportation over private vehicles — without considering the notorious unreliability of the MTA — will only funnel congestion into another flawed system.” Yet, that system has vastly improved

over time, according to LIRR acting president Rob Free. That includes a new Manhattan terminal at Grand Central, a rebuilt concourse at Penn Station, a mainline third track, and a new station servicing the UBS Arena and horse racetrack at Elmont. “The vast majority of Long Islanders who go to Manhattan use mass transit and take advantage of all these capital investments,” Free said in a statement. They “don’t contribute to the extreme congestion that causes ambulances, police, fire and buses to be unable to move.” “It’s time for this madness to stop,” Rhoads said. It wasn’t just Albany lawmakers showing up over the weekend — U.S. Rep. Anthony D’Esposito was at the Mineola station as well, calling congestion pricing a burden for the working class. “Gov. Hochul’s misguided congestion pricing plan is nothing more than a new tax on already overtaxed New Yorkers,” he said. Hochul’s office did not respond to a request for comment. Powell says the congestion plan punishes commuters for not taking mass transit, and adds that the MTA should develop a better plan encouraging commuters to use buses, subways or trains. “It’s costly enough on Long Island,” Powell said. “The governor seems to think that we’re the Hamptons.”

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This is what Sands is all about. We believe in making meaningful contributions to the communities we operate in. Photo by Sands New York

Photo: Sands New York’s “Season of Sparkle” event took over Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum on Dec. 4. Performances included American Idol Contestant Christian Guardino, Uniondale High School Show Choir, and America’s Got Talent Contestant Sal “The Voice'' Valentinetti.

Sands New York’s “Season of Sparkle” welcomes over 2,000 Long Islanders for Christmas tree lighting and live performances

Robert Goldstein, Chairman and CEO of Las Vegas Sands

ands New York welcomed over 2,000 Long Islanders for a “Season of Sparkle” at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum on the evening of Monday, Dec. 4. The event featured the live lighting of a 60-foot Christmas Tree alongside a Hanukkah Menorah and a Kwanzaa Kinara to officially usher in the holiday season on Long Island. “Public events like this, with high-quality entertainment, are just one of the ways we engage our local communities—and when we open the Sands New York property, we look forward to hosting many more celebrations,” said Robert Goldstein, chairman and CEO of Las Vegas Sands. “We are extremely grateful to have so many of our new neighbors here to join in the fun, and we wish everyone a happy and healthy holiday!” The holiday extravaganza featured performances from America’s Got Talent Contestant Sal “The Voice” Valentinetti, American Idol Contestant Christian Guardino, Uniondale High School Show Choir, Emcee Carl and his Holiday Elves, and Cuban Entertainer Osmay Calvo with his 13 Piece Band. Children and families also enjoyed visits from Buddy the Elf, Princess Elsa, the Grinch, a live human Christmas Tree, and of course, Santa himself. “It’s great to see so much of the community turn out for this event,” said Mariano Ugalde, President of the Uniondale

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American Idol Contestant Christian Guardino.

Chamber of Commerce. “We look forward to coming back to enjoy many more Sands New York events here in Nassau County!” Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, Legislator Thomas McKevitt, and Deputy Supervisor and Senior Councilwoman for the Town of Hempstead Dorothy Goosby were on site to help signal the lighting countdown as well. All attendees received a free food voucher to turn continued on page 2

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in at any of 10 different food trucks, with options ranging from poutine to lobster rolls, to waffles and zeppoles. The event also included holiday mini golf, festive 360 degree and holiday-themed photo opportunities, a live ice carving, face painting, and more. The two-day event was kicked off on Sunday, Dec. 3 with a Toysfor-Tots toy drive, in partnership with the United States Marine Corps Reserve. Throughout both days of the event, new, unwrapped toys were collected to donate to economically disadvantaged children on Long Island.

Sands named Corporation of the Year by Long Island Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

t its 35th Anniversary Gala & Awards, the Long Island Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (LIHCC) recognized Sands as its Corporation of the Year for its commitment, contributions and positive impact on the community. “Your dedication to bringing jobs and employment opportunities to our area will significantly improve the lives of many. Your tireless efforts have shown what can be achieved when passion, innovation and compassion come together for a common cause,” Chamber President Luis A. Vazquez’s letter to the organization stated. The LIHCC is a non-profit organization established in 1988 to serve the needs of the minority-owned small business community in Long Island. The organization serves both Nassau and Suffolk counties, making it the only bi-county Hispanic Chamber of Commerce in Long Island. Not only does the LIHCC organize an array of networking events and workshops that allow community members to connect and establish key contacts, but the organization also provides opportunities for other members, like Sands, to be honored for their work in the community and their professional achievements. "We were proud to have recognized Las Vegas Sands as our Corporation of the Year at the Gala this year. They have demonstrated an unwavering commitment to our community, and have shown themselves to be proactive listeners and compassionate partners through each step of this process,” Vazquez said. “We are especially grateful for their inclusion of and thoughtfulness toward our Hispanic business community. We are eager to continue our work together and we look forward to standing alongside the Sands New York team every step of the way.” The awards were held on Nov. 11 at the Hilton Long Island in Melville and honored numerous organizations and their achievements with an elegant and entertaining evening.

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Sands was awarded Corporation of the Year by the Long Island Chamber of Commerce at its annual gala on Nov. 11 at Hilton Long Island.

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Sands was awarded Corporation of the Year by the Long Island Chamber of Commerce at its annual gala on Nov. 11 at Hilton Long Island.

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Long Island Nets players Patrick Gardner, Terry Roberts and Kameron Hankerson surprised the 75 basketball clinic participants.

Sands Cares Youth Empowerment Initiative partners with Long Island Nets to host Holiday Hoops Experience at Nassau Coliseum Over the weekend of Thanksgiving, Sands New York and the Long Island Nets, NBA G League affiliate of the Brooklyn Nets, partnered to host a three-day “Holiday Hoops Experience” at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. The event was attended by 75 children from Long Island, as part of the Sands Cares Youth Empowerment Initiative. Participants were between the ages of 8-14 and from Hempstead, Uniondale, East Meadow, Garden City, and other New York metro area communities. Long Island Nets players Patrick Gardner, Terry Roberts, and Kameron Hankerson even surprised the participants with a visit during the Sunday clinic. Throughout the three-day event, the group of children was taught basketball

fundamentals by clinicians from The Long Island Nets Basketball Academy (LINBA). LINBA clinics are designed to build character while developing a strong fundamental understanding of the game, with children developing their basketball skills in shooting, ball handling and passing, in addition to learning sports safety techniques. Sands established the Sands Cares Youth Empowerment Initiative as part of its global priority on youth education and mentoring. Creating opportunities for today’s youth builds tomorrow’s leaders and supports the company’s overarching goal of helping sustain thriving communities that are great places to live, work and visit.

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Children between the ages of 8-14 from Hempstead, Uniondale, East Meadow, Garden City, and other New York metro area communities participated in the event.

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Held in conjunction with the Long Island Nets, the Holiday Hoops Experience gave kids a chance to play on the court at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum.

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Whether ﬂying in for electrifying dunks or being a leader on and off the court, Jet Rivers truly lives Girl power with Mia ‘Ice’ Castenada and Torch George, up to his name. heralded as the ‘Queen of the Crossover.’

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HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS Rivers says he’s amped for return to Long Island

Old Bethpage Village Restoration shimmers in its ‘Hallmark card’inspired setting during Candlelight Evenings, its popular annual seasonal spectacle. Flickering candles illuminate the historic homes that display their holiday finery while showcasing the village’s festive spirit.The Holiday Brass Quartet and fiddlers provide a musical accompaniment with Civil War-era Christmas songs. Stories of Christmases past and classic children’s holiday tales are retold each night, set against the backdrop of the grandly decorated Christmas tree, circa 1866. Also gather around a rousing bonfire at the village’s crossroads and enjoy hot mulled cider and refreshments. Thursday through Saturday, Dec. 21-23; Tuessday through Friday, Dec. 26-29, 5-9:30 p.m. $20, $15 ages 5-12 and seniors. 1303 Round Swamp Road, Old Bethpage. For information, contact (516) 572-8409, or visit OldBethpageVillageRestoration.org.

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Those quick-fingered hoops stars are back to close out the holiday season with their special brand of basketball. Expect plenty of action when the Harlem Globetrotters’ latest World Tour arrives at UBS Arena at Belmont Park on Jan. 1. International icons, the Globetrotters are considered “ambassadors” of the game, beloved the world over for their special brand of family entertainment that combines the skills and foundations of basketball with a uniquely theatrical flare. As basketball pioneers, they are credited with popularizing such well-known techniques as the slam dunk, the task break, the forward and point guard positions, the figure-eight weave, and four-point shooting line. Those who’ve seen their favorite NBA or collegiate players do a jump shot or a half-court hook shot — you’ve witnessed the creative moves made famous by the Globetrotters. Throughout the team’s nearly 100-year history, the Globetrotters have entertained more than 148 million fans • Jan. 1, 1 p.m. across 124 countries and territories — introducing many • Tickets range from $53 to to the game itself — and have continued to break down $161 for courtside seats; barriers, provide acts of goodwill and display a commitment available at UBSArena.com to the game that goes far beyond the court. or Ticketmaster.com • Options also include a Latif “Jet” Rivers remembers watching the Harlem Magic Pass and Celebrity Globetrotters and their signature tricks when he was a kid. Court Pass; available at “Now, I get to go out on the court and return the favor HarlemGlobetrotters.com for kids,” Rivers says, “and help them create memories that • UBS Arena, 2400 Hempstead they’ll never forget.” Turnpike, Elmont The 6-foot-1 guard from Elizabeth, New Jersey, went on to be a star at Wagner College, where he is still the career leader with the most wins over a four-year span. His signature moves include dribbling, and a “four-point shot” that he throws underhand, granny style, from the free throw line at the other end of the court. “I shoot it pretty consistently,” River says.“The crowd goes wild for it. I love electrifying the crowd.” While every stop on the tour is different, all have one thing in common — making sure to “interact with the fans and put on a good show that will leave them with fun and lasting memories.” “Every one (of our games) is special. You never know if it could be the first time somebody is seeing us play,” he says. “But this is particularly special because it’s taking place on New Year’s Day.” Rivers promises the team’s exhibition match against longtime rivals, the Washington Generals, will be a special experience for families to come together and celebrate. And those Generals are ready to take the Globetrotters on. The Washington Generals have united with a new optimism — dreaming the impossible dream — as they strive for their first

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Bulldog Mack, one of the team’s big men at 6-foot-7, with a young fan. win since 1971. With an all-new mindset, this revitalized Generals team will do whatever it takes to win. But can they beat the world’s winningest team with a determined attempt to outscore the Harlem Globetrotters? The Washington Generals have been training harder than ever, according to their staff, and will stop at nothing to win in this high-stakes battle of basketball. Will New Year’s Day will be the day the Generals finally take home a win? Come see for yourself. “We’re the best at what we do,” Rivers says. “We bring it every night. We are here to have a good time, bring out some good energy and have some laughs.” As a bonus, Spalding, the Globetrotters’ new official ball partner, will join the team at every destination, enhancing the game experience. Fans will have the opportunity to take home an official Harlem Globetrotters basketball or the newly designed Harlem Globetrotters Marble Series ball on game day. Check out the action as Rivers and other fan favorites — including forward Zeus McClurkin and guard Cheese Chisholm — dribble, spin and dunk their way up and down the court.

Get The Led Out rocks out with their tribute to what many consider rock ‘n roll’s greatest band, in ‘A Celebration of the Mighty Zep.’ From the bombastic and epic, to the folky and mystical, GTLO has captured the essence of the recorded music of Led Zeppelin and brought it to the concert stage. The six veteran musicians who make up the Philadelphia-based group delivers Zeppelin live with the all passion and fury these bluessoaked, groove-driven rock anthems deserve. GTLO re-creates songs, in all their depth and glory, with the studio overdubs that Zeppelin themselves never performed. When you hear three guitars on the album, GTLO delivers three guitarists on stage. No wigs or fake English accents, GTLO brings what the audience wants — a high energy Zeppelin concert with honest, heart-thumping intensity with a strong focus on the pivotal early years. Friday and Saturday, Dec. 29-30, 8 p.m. $75. $45, $30. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at Ticketmaster.com, or ParamountNY.com.

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‘Cold Beer on a Friday Night’ Shake off those winter doldrums with Jimmy Kenny and the Pirate Beach Band. It may seem like we’ve got much too long to wait til those beach days arrive again, but Jimmy Kenny and his band come to the rescue, on the Paramount stage, Friday, Jan. 5, 8 p.m. Join in their “Ultimate Beach Party Tribute” to Kenny Chesney, Jimmy Buffett and Zac Brown Band. Parrotheads, No Shoes Nation and the Zamily: it’s 5 o’clock somewhere so let’s ‘raise ‘em up and sing along. The Long Island based band — guided by Paul C. Cuthbert (aka Jimmy Kenny) on lead vocals/acoustic guitar, with Linn DeMilta (aka Lovely Linn), lead and backing vocals, Luis Rio, lead guitar/backing vocals, Frank Stainkamp, keyboard/backing vocals, Dan Prine, bass, and drummer Mike Vecchione, have been celebrating the beach country sounds of Buffett, Chesney and Zac Brown Band for some 12 year, spreading their vibe up and down the Northeast coast. Everyone has a great time grooving to their lively l mix of their popular sing-along hits and feel good, easy living flair. If you like your toes in the sand, wasting away with a margarita or a cold beer on a Friday night, then you’ll surely have a great time with the Jimmy Kenny Band. $35. $25, $20, $15. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at Ticketmaster. com or ParamountNY.com.

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, Friday and Saturday, dec. 29-30, 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. 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.

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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Dec. Let’s Skate ‘New Year’s Laughin’ Eve’ Chuckle your way through the final hours of 2023, when comedian-producer Paul Anthony brings his Long Island Comedy Festival to the Adelphi University Performing Arts Center stage, Sunday, Dec. 31, 6 and 8 p.m. The lineup includes national headliner Rich Walker, voted Long Island’s Favorite Comedian two years in a row; Rob Falcone, who’s appeared at venues nationwide and also in “Law and Order,” “Blue Bloods,” and “The Sopranos,” among other shows; Scott Baker, half of the improv comic duo of Baker & Mark: The Quickest Thinkers in Comedy; wih headliner Vinnie Mark, the other half of the Baker & Mark duo. Also expect a surprise guest comedian. Tickets are $55 and $65 with discounts available to seniors, students, alumni and employees. Adelphi University Performing Arts Center, 1 South Ave., Garden City. (516) 877-4000 or Adelphi.edu/pac.

‘Scrooge!’ Miserly Ebenezer Scrooge undergoes a profound experience of redemption in Sunrise Theatre Company’s production of “Scrooge!,” Saturday, Dec. 23 11 a.m. Follow along with Scrooge as he learns the true spirit of Christmas in this holiday musical tradition based on Charles Dickens beloved tale. All tickets $15. Visit the Sunrise stage at The Showplace at Bellmore Movies, 222 Pettit Ave., Bellmore. For information/tickets, SunriseTheatreLI.com or call (516) 218-2782.

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Long Island Children’s Museum welcomes back its popular “Noon” Year’s Eve family party, Sunday, Dec. 31, noon-4 p.m. This year’s theme, “Let Your Light Shine in 2024”, is inspired by the lighthouse symbol in the Museum’s logo and continues LICM’s celebration of 30 years of community impact. The day’s celebration starts and ends with Times Square-style ball drops (noon and 4 p.m.). In between the opening and closing ball drops, families will make themed crafts and enjoy a DJ-led dance party. All activities are drop-in and run through 3:45 p.m. Advance ticket purchase recommended. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 224-5800 or LICM.org.

Bingo at Beth-El Get your game on, Mondays, at a bingo game at East Meadow BethEl 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.

Community blood drive Kiwanis meeting Donate blood and save a life. Participate in the community blood drive at East Meadow High School, Wednesday, Dec. 27 , 1-7 p.m. 101 Carman Ave. For more information, visit EastMeadowKiwanis.org.

Bargain hunting Shop ‘til you drop. Visit One Dollar Street Market , Thursday, Dec. 28, to score some incredible bargains on goods and food. 1984 Marion Drive, East Meadow. Visit EventBrite.com and search ‘East Meadow’ for more information.

Kiwanis of East Meadow holods its first meeting of the New Year on Jan. 2, at Borrelli’s Italian Restaurant, 7:30 p.m. 1580 Hempstead Turnpike. For more information, contact the club’s president, Joe Parisi, at (516) 4578426.

Idea journals Students in grades 6-12 can start the New Year ready for success at East Meadow Public Library’s Idea Journals workshop, Tuesday, Jan. 2, at 7 p.m. Participants will create a personalized journal. 1886 Front St. Visit EastMeadow.info for more.

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Get ready to enjoy all the thrills of the snowy season, while staying warm and cozy as Long Island Children’s Museum’s popular “Snowflake Sock Skating rink returns, now through Jan. 7. Slip on “sock skates” and take a spin on the indoor rink, made from a high-tech synthetic polymer surface that lets kids slide around without blades. Kids can stretch, twirl and glide. As visitors step off the “ice” they can jump into winter dramatic play in Snowflake Village. Become a baker in the holiday sweet shop, step inside a giant snowman and serve up some hot cocoa, take a turn in the rink “ticket booth” and “warm up” around a rink side “fire pit.” Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 224-5800 or LICM.org.

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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 Place a notice by phone at 516-569-4000 x232 or email: legalnotices@liherald.com

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 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 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 10th day of January, 2024 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: October 25, 2023 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 issued by the Supreme Court of this County in addition to the conditions set forth in the Terms of Sale. 143516 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: TITOSTRAVEL, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New

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LEGAL NOTICE CASE NO.21527 RESOLUTION NO.1380-2023 Adopted: December 5, 2023 Councilmember Miller offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING AND SETTING ASIDE CERTAIN PARKING SPACES FOR MOTOR VEHICLES FOR THE SOLE USE OF HOLDERS OF SPECIAL PARKING PERMITS ISSUED BY THE COUNTY OF NASSAU TO PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED PERSONS AND THE REPEAL OF CERTAIN OTHER LOCATIONS, WHICH WERE PREVIOUSLY, SET ASIDE AS PARKING SPACES FOR PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED PERSONS. WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 1357-2023, adopted November 21st, 2023, a public hearing was duly held on the 5th day of December, 2023, at the Town Meeting Pavilion, Hempstead Town Hall, 1 Washington Street, Hempstead, New York, on the proposed establishment and setting aside of certain parking spaces for motor vehicles for the sole use of holders of special parking permits issued by the County of Nassau to physically handicapped persons, in accordance with Section 202-48 of the Code of the Town of Hempstead, all as set forth in said resolution; and WHEREAS, after due consideration, this Town Board finds it to be in the public interest to establish and set aside certain parking spaces for motor vehicles for the sole use of holders of special parking permits issued by the County of Nassau to physically handicapped persons; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that in accordance with Section 202-48 of the Code of the Town of Hempstead, the following parking spaces be and the same hereby is set aside for the sole use of holders of special parking permits issued by the County of Nassau to physically handicapped persons: (NR) CEDARHURST MADISON AVENUE - east side, starting at a point 60 feet south of the south curbline of Mott Avenue, for distance of 20 feet. (TH-487/23) EAST MEADOW

BELLMORE ROAD - east side, starting at a point 481 feet north of a point opposite the north curbline of Falcon Street, north for distance of 33 feet. (TH-446/23) ELMONT BEDFORD AVENUE south side, starting at a point 163 feet west of the west curbline of Remson Street,for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-481/23) LINCOLN STREET, west side, starting at a point 155 feet south of the south curbline of Atherton Avenue, south for a distance of 18 feet. (TH-486/23) EMPORIA AVENUE - west side, starting at a point 300 feet south of the south curbline of Atherton Avenue, south for a distance of 22 feet. (TH-493/23) FREDERICK AVENUE east side, starting at a point 385 feet south of the south curbline of Chelsea Street, south for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-499/23) WARWICK ROAD - west side, starting at a point 260 feet north of the north curbline of Hathaway Avenue, north for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-510/23) GRAND STREET - west side, starting at a point 328 feet north of the north curbline of Bedford Avenue, north for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-516/23) MERRICK JULIAN LANE - north side, starting at a point opposite the east curbline of Joyce Lane, east for a distance of 16 feet. (TH-460/23) OCEANSIDE TILROSE AVENUE - north side, starting at a point 82 feet west of a point opposite the southwest curbline of Stevens Street, west for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-513/23) ROOSEVELT GRENADA AVENUE south side, starting at a point 43 feet east of the east curbline of Park Avenue, east for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-478/23) UNIONDALE WALNUT STREET - north side, starting at a point 35 feet west of west curbline Chester Street, west for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-507/23) (NR)WESTBURY SAINT PAUL STREET south side, starting at a point 96 feet east of the east curbline of Salisbury Park Drive, east for a distance of 22 feet. (TH-456/23) and on the repeal of the following locations previously set aside as parking spaces for physically handicapped persons: EAST ATLANTIC BEACH BROOKLINE AVENUE east side, starting at a point 313 feet north of the north curbline of Beach Street, north for a

distance of 20 feet. (TH-363/14 10/01/14)(TH-515/23) EAST MEADOW ROSE DRIVE - north side, starting at a point 170 feet west of the west curbline of Barbara Drive, west for 20 feet. (TH-520/16 - 2/07/17) (TH-472/23) NORTH BELLMORE WALTOFFER AVENUE north side, starting at a point 122 feet east of the east curbline of Leads Drive, east for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-137/13 - 8/06/13) (TH-484/23) OCEANSIDE KNIGHT STREET - east side, starting at a point 72 feet north of the north curbline of Waukena Avenue, north for a distance of 22 feet. (TH-200/19 - 7/02/19) (TH-491/23) ; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk shall enter this resolution in the minutes of the Town Board and shall publish a copy of this resolution once in a newspaper having a general circulation in the Town of Hempstead, and shall post a copy hereof on the signboard maintained by her, and file in her office affidavits of such publication and posting. The foregoing resolution was seconded by Councilmember Dunne and adopted upon roll call as follows: AYES: SEVEN (7) NOES: NONE (0) 143847 PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES… Printed in this publication can be found online. Search by publication name at: www.newyorkpublicnotices.com

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a resolution was duly adopted by the Board of Fire Commissioners of the WANTAGH FIRE DISTRICT, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, on the eleventh day of December, 2023 subject to permissive referendum as provided for by the General Municipal law. An extract of the resolution is as follows: The WANTAGH FIRE DISTRICT has by appropriate resolution established a certain capital reserve fund designated as the Capital Reserve Fund, established pursuant to Section 6(g) of the General Municipal Law, in an account for deposit of said Capital Reserve Fund entitled, “The Wantagh Fire District, Section 6(g) General Municipal Building and Grounds Capital Reserve Fund”; and; in which account are sufficient funds to accomplish the purposes herein after set forth, namely, the Station 2 HVAC Replacement Renovation Project, including labor, material, inspection and delivery, incidental expenses,

advertising, and attorney’s fees, in order to maintain the efficiency of the Wantagh Fire District in the discharge of their duties in preserving the lives and property of the residents of the community and the said project is deemed in the best interest of the residents of the Wantagh Fire District. The resolution further provides that there be transferred from the present Capital Reserve Fund entitled, “The Wantagh Fire District, Section 6(g) General Municipal Building and Grounds Capital Reserve Fund” of the Wantagh Fire District a sum not to exceed two-hundred ten thousand ($210,000) dollars and the District Treasurer is authorized to effect such transfer from time to time as necessary for the project. This resolution is subject to a permissive resolution and shall not take effect until thirty (30) days, as provided by the General Municipal Law. Dated: December 11th 2023 By order of The Board of Fire Commissioner Brendan J. Narell Superintendent 143848 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD LOCAL LAW NO. 85-2023 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, pursuant to Article 9 of the New York State Constitution, the provisions of the Town Law and the Municipal Home Rule Law of the State of New York, both as amended, a public hearing was duly called and held December 5th, 2023, by the Town Board of the Town of Hempstead on the proposed adoption of Town of Hempstead Local Law No. 85-2023, and following the close of the hearing the Town Board duly adopted Town of Hempstead Local Law No. 85-2023, amending Section 202-1 of the Code of the Town of Hempstead, to include and repeal “PARKING OR STANDING PROHIBITIONS” at various locations. Dated: December 5, 2023 Hempstead, New York BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD DONALD X. CLAVIN, JR. Supervisor KATE MURRAY Town Clerk 143841 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD LOCAL LAW NO. 87-2023 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, pursuant to Article 9 of the New York State Constitution, the provisions of the Town Law and the Municipal Home Rule Law of the State of New York, both as amended, a public hearing was duly called and held December 5th,

2023, by the Town Board of the Town of Hempstead on the proposed adoption of Town of Hempstead Local Law No. 87-2023, and following the close of the hearing the Town Board duly adopted Town of Hempstead Local Law No. 87-2023, amending Section 197-13 of the Code of the Town of Hempstead, to include and repeal “TRAFFIC REGULATIONS IN THE VICINITY OF SCHOOLS” at various locations. Dated: December 5, 2023 Hempstead, New York BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD DONALD X. CLAVIN, JR. Supervisor KATE MURRAY Town Clerk 143843 LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR C-BASS TRUST 2006-CB9, C-BASS MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-CB9, V. DONNA STRICKER, ET. AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated February 10, 2020, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein U.S. BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR C-BASS TRUST 2006-CB9, C-BASS MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-CB9 is the Plaintiff and DONNA STRICKER, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on January 23, 2024 at 2:30PM, premises known as 2413 MADISON DRIVE, EAST MEADOW, NY 11554: Section 0050, Block 00403-00, Lot 00021: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN EAST MEADOW, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 009020/2012. Anthony Francis Altimari, Esq. Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF

SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES. 143907 PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES… Printed in this publication can be found online. To search by publication name, go to: www.newyorkpublicnotices.com TO PLACE AN AD CALL 516-569-4000 x 232 To place a notice here call us at 516-569-4000 x232 or send an email to: legalnotices@liherald.com

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, DLJ MORTGAGE CAPITAL, INC., Plaintiff, vs. MARJORIE E. RODRIGUEZ A/K/A MARJORIE RODRIGUEZ, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on November 16, 2022 and an Order duly entered on May 22, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on January 23, 2024 at 2:30 p.m., premises known as 75 Merrick Avenue, East Meadow, NY 11554. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in East Meadow in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 50, Block 485 and Lot 9. Approximate amount of judgment is $709,047.25 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #008030/2016. 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. George P. Esernio, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No. 170938-1 143891 PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES… Printed in this publication can be found online. To search by publication name, go to: www.newyorkpublicnotices.com TO PLACE AN AD CALL 516-569-4000 x 232 PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES To place a notice here call us us at 516-569-4000 x232 or send an email to: legalnotices@liherald.com

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Q. We are trying to decide whether to use carpet, wood, vinyl or tile. We want the warmth and comfort of carpet in the bedrooms but, since Covid, are reluctant to have anything that isn’t easy to clean. Hard flooring is easier to clean but feels harder under the feet, especially when you’re barefoot. We’re leaning toward hardwood, but wonder whether we should be looking at vinyl, which is what our daughter just put in her home. She lives near the beach, and it’s easier to sweep the sand and keep clean. Part of our house has radiant heated floors. We also wonder if wood floors or vinyl will make a difference, because a plumber told us that hardwood and vinyl will block the heat. What can you tell us?

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he exalted halls of academia and the grit of the football gridiron have never been more distant from one another than in recent weeks. The presidents of Harvard, the University of Pennsylvania and MIT, who testified before Congress, demonstrated a startling disconnect from everyday Americans, while a previously unknown Italian-American, the New York Giants’ third-string quarterback, who’s from a blue-collar family with working-class New Jersey neighborhood values, has engendered massive support not just peTer from football fans, but from King Americans who want to feel good about themselves and their country. The university presidents’ inability to answer the basic question of whether promoting antisemitism or advocating genocide against Jews would violate university regulations against harassment was indefensible. And it wasn’t

just their contorted First Amendment rationale that was so offensive to many Americans — it was their cavalier, entirely unemotional, almost robotic attitudes and delivery. I disagreed with their legal position. I do not believe that the First Amendment prevents a university from setting standards of conduct and enforcing them. The amendment protects individuals from governmental action taken against them for expression of views, no matter how offensive or vile, not universities setting rules of conduct. I can understand honest disagreement with my position. What I could not understand was the indifference these educators displayed. It were almost as if they were discussing an abstract hypothetical issue in a faculty lounge. There was no mention of the atrocities carried out by Hamas against innocent Israeli men, women and children on Oct. 7. The murders, rapes and mutilations. Average Americans, whether or not they are

Jewish, were horrified by this barbarity. Nor was there any mention of the Holocaust. Or of mankind’s commitment to “Never again.” It was almost as if combating antisemitism was no longer a fashionable academic cause. This would be in contrast to what these academics would have said and done if racist statements had been made or Ku Klux Klan pamphlets distributed on their campuses in the aftermath of George Floyd’s killing by Minneapolis police. Tommy DeVito was a college quarterback who wasn’t drafted by any NFL team. He signed on with the Giants as the third-string quarterback, which means he was the guy on the sidelines who carried the clipboard. He was unexpectedly called into action against the Jets when both quarterbacks ahead of him on the depth chart were injured. After being severely restricted by the coaching staff as to how many passes he could throw, DeVito was turned loose

hey couldn’t have been less inspiring. He couldn’t have been more so.

in late November and ran up a string of three clutch, upset victories. But as much as his performance on the field commanded attention, it was where he came from that was off the charts. He lives at home with his proud ItalianAmerican family just a few miles from MetLife Stadium. He’s a classic blue-collar guy with blue-collar friends. He eats chicken cutlets cooked by his mother. He’s nicknamed Tommy Cutlets. His agent dresses in black and wears a fedora, straight out of “Goodfellas.” There’s no pretense or showboating. DeVito is totally genuine. A 21st-century Rocky. I was a Giants fan, going back to the days of Charlie Conerly, Frank Gifford and Sam Huff, until I was turned off by the NFL going woke. Now, like so many others, I was drawn back in by the Tommy Cutlets phenomenon. No politics. No posturing. Just a blue-collar guy playing hard. A real-life guy with a real family and friends. So unlike the university presidents in their ivory towers. Peter King is a former congressman, and a former chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security. Comments? pking@ liherald.com.

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any of us have seen the congressional sound bites. MAGA superstar Elise Stefanik, of New York’s 21st District, made mincemeat out of Ivy League college Presidents Claudine Gay of Harvard, Liz Magill of the University of Pennsylvania, and Sally Kornbluth of MIT. While each denounced antisemitism during over three hours of testimony, when asked directly if hypothetical threats of genocide violated university codes of conduct, all three prevaricated, trying to explain that it depended on “context.” alan j. Following the singer hearing, U.S. Rep. Virginia Foxx, who chairs the House Education Committee, announced a congressional investigation into the three schools to examine their disciplinary policies and learning environments. A letter signed by 74 members of Congress demanded that the governing boards at Harvard, Penn and MIT remove the presidents. Magill was the first to fall, resigning as university president on Dec. 9. Scott L. Bok, the chair of Penn’s board of trustees, also resigned. The three presidents prepared for the hearing with a law firm, WilmerHale, that specializes in testimony before Con-

gress. That was clearly a mistake. While preparing for congressional testimony must include legal knowledge, it also requires political savvy and common sense, what my Eastern European Jewish grandparents call tseykhl, or street smarts, something lacking in the three presidents. All three have since apologized for their poor performance at the hearing, but face demands from alumni and donors that they resign or be fired. Magill, a lawyer, tried to explain to the committee that Penn’s code of conduct ensures “the right to freedom of thought and expression.” What she should have stressed was that the code also insists that students “exhibit responsible behavior regardless of time or place. Failure to do so may result in disciplinary action by the University.” Responsible behavior includes respecting the health and safety of others. This precludes acts or threats of physical violence against another person (including sexual violence) and disorderly conduct. So, yes, advocating genocide against a group of people, Jews or anyone else, is a threat of physical violence, and violates the code of conduct. According to the Harvard Student Handbook, “speech not specifically directed against individuals in a harassing way may be protected by traditional

safeguards of free speech, even though the comments may cause considerable discomfort or concern to others in the community,” a point Gray unsuccessfully tried to make at the hearing. Harvard “places special emphasis … upon certain values which are essential to its nature as an academic community. Among these are freedom of speech and academic freedom.” The handbook also makes clear that community members have a right to expect “freedom from personal force and violence,” which I assume means death threats. “Interference with any of these freedoms must be regarded as a serious violation of the personal rights upon which the community is based … It is implicit in the language of the Statement on Rights and Responsibilities that intense personal harassment of such a character as to amount to grave disrespect for the dignity of others be regarded as an unacceptable violation of the personal rights on which the University is based.” The MIT code of conduct states that the university “is committed to providing a living, working and learning environment that is free from harassment. Harassment is defined as unwelcome conduct of a verbal, nonverbal or physical nature that is sufficiently severe or pervasive to create a work or academic environment that a reasonable person

estifying before Congress requires what my grandparents called tseykhl.

would consider intimidating, hostile or abusive and that adversely affects an individual’s educational, work, or living environment.” I suspect this also includes, or should include, death threats and calls for genocide. During the congressional questioning, Stefanik demanded to know whether Harvard had rescinded the admission of students who chanted, “From the river to the sea!” a slogan identified with calls for a Palestinian state that would include territory that is now Israel. Stefanik was clearly unaware that extremist Israeli settlers in the West Bank have made a similar demand for the removal of Palestinians. Criticism of Israeli actions in Gaza following the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas has been heated on many American campuses, and in response, the House of Representatives passed a resolution equating anti-Zionism with antisemitism. Rep. Jerrold Nadler, a Democrat from New York City and the longest-serving Jewish member of the House, refused to vote for it. According to Nadler, “Under this resolution, those who love Israel deeply but criticize some of its policy approaches could be considered anti-Zionist. That could make every Democratic Jewish member of this body, because they all criticized the recent Israeli judicial reform package, de facto antisemites.” Dr. Alan Singer is a professor of teaching, learning and technology and the director of social studies education programs at Hofstra University.

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Are you making the same resolutions again?

s we prepare to welcome in 2024, we find ourselves in that annual position of thinking about what we accomplished in the past year, and setting some goals for the months ahead — many times, some pretty lofty ones. Maybe we simply want to make more time for our family. Cook more at home this year. Lose a few pounds. Hit the gym more often. It’s possible that we’re thinking about tucking the credit cards away except when it’s time to pay them off. Or we’re going to focus on finding that great next job that advances our career. Every resolution is made with the best of intentions. But even that can’t stop the inevitable. Fewer than 10 percent of the resolutions we make for the new year will be fulfilled, according to one study by U.S. News & World Report. And with that failure likely comes the fall of another resolution many of us might make: feeling a sense of accomplishment by succeeding at what we set our minds to. Why do we struggle so much to achieve our resolutions? Well, it might start with the fact that we’re making them at the start of the year, instead of doing it when we need to change something about ourselves. Remembering the time we stretched a paycheck because we spent too much money eating out is much better motivation to eat at home in

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Rediscovering our unity won’t be easy To the Editor: Re Peter King’s column “Americans must rediscover our unity” in the Dec. 7-13 issue: Representative King’s call to do “all that we can to reverse this road toward perpetual division” is timely. First, we must realize that unity is not a thing to be “rediscovered,” like a stray sheep, but a thing to be constructed with plan, purpose and common effort. America’s mission to make a “more perfect union” is plainly an act of common, inclusive effort. Second, we must be mindful that unity, in America, has the flip side of compromise. Unity is derived from compromise, through forging majority support and fellowship. The return road to unity begins by denying support to those who mistake unity for conformity, a forced compliance. The candidate who labels electoral rivals as “enemy” or “vermin,” civil servants as an “evil” to be driven out foments disunity. Suggesting edits to our Constitution, an end to birthright citizenship, planning for internment camps and media censorship are attacks on unity. Denying the

the future than simply fulfilling some tradition of setting goals because we have to buy a new calendar. But that’s not the only reason we fail. Many of the goals we set are just not realistic. Instead of looking for a smaller goal along the way to a larger one, we just shoot straight for the top. Afterward, we scratch our heads, wondering why we didn’t manage to buy a new car, when we first needed to seek the promotion that would give us the necessary raise to buy one. We also fail to be specific about what our goals are. We say we simply want to live healthier, instead of defining exactly what that means. Even then, we may say “eat better” or “exercise more,” instead of “I’m going to cut out desserts,” or “I pledge to walk two miles every day.” At the same time, we fail to make a specific plan to achieve those goals. If we’re going to walk two miles every day, at what time of day? Where? If it’s raining, what’s our backup? Who can we ask to come walk with us and make sure we do it? In fact, that accountability is another variable many of us neglect when setting resolutions. It’s easy to make excuses to ourselves — but much more difficult to find excuses with our friends and family. Making sure someone is willing to call you out is a good way to increase your chances that you might actually

succeed in what you set out to do. And the worst obstacle of all to achieving our New Year’s goals? Pure impatience. We want to fit into that suit or that dress, and if it doesn’t happen by February, we simply conclude that it’s never going to happen. Meeting important goals take time, and achieving results is much more meaningful if we take the necessary time to get there. And think about recording each resolution somewhere other than your mind. Dr. Gail Matthews, a psychology professor at Dominican University in California, found that you are 42 percent more likely to achieve your goal if you write it down. But even with all this advice, there’s a good chance that come this time next year, you’ll be setting the same goals once again. And that’s OK, as long as you don’t give up because you didn’t achieve them before. Maybe think about a different approach, or whether the change you’re looking for is what you really want, or even need. “If you don’t like something, change it,” the poet and civil right activist Maya Angelou once said. “If you can’t change it, change your attitude.” A new year could very well mean a new you. But let’s all go into 2024 with our eyes wide open, and with a smart plan to achieve everything we set out to do.

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adly, Jews have had their own relationship with trauma. From the pogroms to the Holocaust, this trauma has left a long-lasting effect on the Jewish people. Studies like those reported by Psycom, an online mental health resource, have shown that “trauma can leave a chemical mark on a person’s genes, which can then be passed down to future generations. This mark doesn’t cause a genetic mutation but does alter the mechanism by shai which the gene is This beLoosesky expressed. alteration is not genetic, but epigenetic.” This means we each carry with us trauma we did not personally experience. Each of us exhibits behaviors that result not from just our own lives. What happens to groups of people who experience generations of trauma?

What happens when a new trauma is introduced? What about the effects of the Oct. 7 attack in Israel on the generations to come? What about the released hostages and their trauma? Today we understand that generational trauma can cause anxiety, depression, anger, irritability, substance abuse, feelings of distrust and alertness toward others. Recognizing these symptoms allows mental health providers to help treat and even begin altering the chemical mark on future generations. This makes it imperative to recognize them and provide proper mental health treatment. In regard to the horrors of Oct. 7 in Israel, the trauma is complicated. Because of technology, people were affected on many levels. There were those who experienced the horrors firsthand. Those on the phone with loved ones who were experiencing it in real time.

e each carry with us trauma we did not personally experience.

Letters results of an election, supporting violence against government, the press and fellow citizens is to deny democracy. Campaign promises of retribution are avowals of disunity, and claims to seek the office of dictator for a day have no place on our ballot. The current operation of the House exemplifies compromise-free governance, ideology supersedes the common good, demands become total, and Sen. Tommy Tuberville becomes a mini-autocrat. Our speaker derives all his principles from the Bible, a work that has no regard for constitutions, and supports miscreants like George Santos. The unity occasioned by the 9/11 attacks should be remade despite the current attacks on our institutions. Power must be denied to advocates of disunity. BRIAn KELLy Rockville Centre

Long Islanders must protect our water supply Dear Dr. Susan Poser: As Long Island’s population grows, so does the amount of pesticides and fertilizers being used. Water is central to Long Island. Unfortunately, the issue of water contamination is all too relevant to the people of new york. PFAS, the “forever chemical,” is

Those loved ones who had to witness it on Hamas videos, friends who had friends, Israelis, and fellow Jews all over the world. And the Hamas videos many of us saw. And then there are the hostages, with a different set of issues. Each will carry their own level of trauma. It’s important to recognize all of the levels, and not to dismiss our own sad feelings. My friends, please take care of yourselves, and never hesitate to seek a professional if needed. “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you”: Deuteronomy 31:6. The Jewish people are strong, courageous and resilient. We always prevail, even after the most horrible of atrocities. Today, however, we will triumph in a healthier manner than we’ve done in our past. We will acknowledge our men-

found in half of the tap water in the U.S. PFAS has been linked to a multitude of health problems, such as cancer and an overall weakened immune system. Grassroots Environmental Education states, “Recent reports of significant pollution, both in our aquifers and our surface waters, should be of concern to everyone living on the Island.” Steps need to be taken in order to transition to uncontaminated water, something that every person deserves to have. This might seem like a problem that is out of citizens’ hands, but there are small acts that individuals can do to limit the amount of chemicals being leached into the water. you can support regulations that ban high-nitrogen fertilizers and ensure that no chemical pesticides are used to maintain their lawns. If you’re in possession of a hazardous chemical, don’t pour it down the drain; instead, learn the proper way to dispose of it. Finally, trying to conserve water is also essential, because our source of clean drinking water is not infinite. Going about everyday life with care and intention will positively impact our environment. These actions will make a substantial difference in keeping the water everyone utilizes clean and chemical-free. GEnEvIEvE HAMMATT Grassroots Environmental Education Port Washington

tal health needs and provide the care they require. Only time will tell us how the survivors of Oct. 7 will fare. For now, they must come to terms with their own survival and the loss of loved ones and of friends. They will have to deal with how they survived — many having used dead family members and friends to hide under. Some hostages — particularly the children — may have formed friendships with their captors and have guilt for leaving. There are so many unimaginable emotions many of us will never understand. I am proud of my fellow Israelis in the health field for the work they’ve done, and for the long, hard road ahead. For now, I offer this: “God is close to the brokenhearted, and saves those who are crushed in spirit. For the righteous with heavy hearts may God ease their troubles”: Psalm 34:18-19. May all find sholom nefesh — peace of the soul. Jeshayahu ‘Shai’ Beloosesky is the rabbi at Temple Avodah in Oceanside.

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StEW LEoNARd’S, IN East Meadow, helped military families and other organizations, to pack celebrate Easter this year. The Tim store enlisted the help of local Baker/Herald boxes with food. Leonard, the president and CEO of the supermarket Boy Scouts, chain, is in the blue blazer.

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Stew Leonard’s, in East Meadow, was on a mission to help military families of those on active duty have a better Easter this year. Operation Easter Basket was an effort that the grocery store came up with to help military families have special meal for the holiday. Local volunteers — Boy Scout Troop 362, members of Girl Scout Troop 1315, American Legion Post 1082 and Veterans of Foreign War Post 2736 — gathered on April 7 to help pack boxes, making it a true community Continued on page 10

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Albanese will discuss “Hes- Prynne? And if so, who was she? ter” on April 20, at 7 p.m., at the And what It’s been more than a market was in elementary would she tell us if she library. To register, Laurie Lico Albanese decision for Albanese. visit East- could?” school, middle She said school, in has Meadow.info. high school, we always memories of growing that doing research up in East This is Albanese’s third for her his- had to In Hawthorne’s book, write reports — and historical fiction Meadow and spending Prynne torical novel, that books transports my time is the woman and her first one set reports, then, as it would who must wear the studying at the East her back to being a student be in America after her Meadow letter “A” and now, consisted other two spending for the rest of her life Public Library. of physically hours at as took place in Europe. a symbol of having Her first reading encyclopediathe library going to the library and Now, Albanese, 63, an committed book, published literally author adultery. In after ency- sitting in 2000, was con- clopedia Albanese’s reimaginon the floor with all of three novels and to get the information my temporary; she switched a memoir ing, Isobel different books,” she to his- that she needed Gamble, and the co-author of said. “I love for an assign- doing another tish seamstress, a young Scot- torical fiction because she that, and I kind of feel liked ment. historical fiction story, comes to meet reading like is com- Hawthorne those types of books, and that’s what I’m doing during the 1800s. The ing back to the library “I always think about when I that’s what was getting to give book dives when I the best into what it meant to residents a taste of Continued on page 2 reception. her most be American in the 19th century, recent book. “Hester” Her first historical is a re- and how women were targeted novel, imagining of the creative “The Miracles of Prato,” inspi- for being different. coration for Nathaniel authored with her friend Haw“This is Hester Prynne Laura thorne’s novel “The finally Morowitz and Scarlet Let- tells her published in 2009, own story,” Albanese ter” and its protagonist, was well-received, Albanese Hester said. “This novel asks the quessaid. Prynne. So she took that genre tion, was there a real and ran Hester with it. mwilson@liherald.com

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