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DECEMBER 28, 2023 - JANUARY 3, 2024

Vol. 24 No. 1

HERALD PERSON oF THE YEAR Christine Waters

Christine Waters, a champion for equity and inclusion By Jordan Vallone

A dedicated educator for decades in East Meadow and a tireless promoter of diversity, equity and inclusion in schools, Christine Waters has left an often indelible impression on students and colleagues alike in the East Meadow Union Free School District, and beyond. The vice president of Equity 4 LI Youth, an East Meadowbased organization that tackles issues across Long Island, and the education chair of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored people in New York state, Waters has proven that she is an effective leader who does everything in her power to make sure all students have opportunities to learn. t is inspiring For her efforts in advocating for to see that students and ensuring a brighter, more she advocates equitable future for all, the Herald is proud to name her its 2023 Person of for all children the Year. — and that’s the Waters was born and raised in Brooklyn, and attended the all-girls way it should Bishop McDonnel Memorial High be. School, which closed in 1973. Because Waters was a junior at the time, she Dafny IrIzarry graduated from high school a year early, Youth chair, at age 16, and continued her studies at Equity 4 LI Youth Brooklyn College. She earned a degree in elementary education in 1978, and later received a master’s from Stony Brook University, writing her dissertation on the significance of Rosa Parks in the civil rights movement. Waters began teaching elementary school in Brooklyn, and moved to Long Island with her husband, Alfred. They raised two children, Steven and Michele, in Freeport. Steven is now a music educator, and Michele has a career in biomedical engineering. Commuting to Brooklyn was a challenge with two young children, Waters said, so she began searching for jobs closer to home. She recalled the day she got a call asking her if she wanted to apply for a position in East Meadow. She had broken a finger while teaching and was home recovering, feeling burned out in her job in the city. “I said a prayer,” she recounted. “I said, ‘Heavenly Father, I think you’re trying to tell me that I shouldn’t be doing all of this commuting and that you’re sending me someplace else. I don’t

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know where it is, but I’m ready. And I literally put my head on the pillow, and the phone rang. Someone, one of my friends, said, ‘Would like you to interview in East Meadow?’ And I said, ‘Where’s that?’” Waters would soon get to know East Meadow. She was hired as a kindergarten teacher at Barnum Woods School in 1993 — one of just three teachers of color in the district at the time — and later taught first grade for the rest of her career before she retired in 2017. In her local branch of the NAACP, Waters served as the education chair beginning in 2008, she said. Tackling issues in education that she believed were important, like vision screenings for students at an earlier age, she became involved in the state’s NAACP conference. At the state level, she has held the title of education chair since 2019. As a teacher, her dedication to children was always of utmost importance. “I had really great people on my team that worked with me,” Waters said. “Of course, over the years there were microaggressions that happened. But I pretty much focused on making learning fun for the kids and working with the parents, to have

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Christine Waters, a former longtime educator in the East Meadow Union Free School District, is committed to ensuring that students in East Meadow and across Long Island receive a fair and equitable education. Waters, center above, with Soh Young-Lee; Patrick Pizzo; Barbara Powell, president of the NAACP in Hempstead, and Alvin McDaniel.

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the children become successful.” And in her retirement, her approach to education has not changed. Waters got involved with Equity 4 LI Youth in the summer of 2020. The organization, led by its president, founding member Dr. Patrick Pizzo, the assistant superintendent for business and finance in East Meadow schools, is committed to empowering underserved youth. Dr. Jacqueline Harris, an Equity 4 LI Youth board member who retired from the South Huntington School District five years ago, said she considers Waters a good friend. “I found out through Equity and working with her on the NAACP Education Committee how brilliant she is, how committed she is, the phenomenal network she has,” Harris said, “and how much she loves East Meadow, with the work that she was able to do with the kids from that community.” Harris said that Waters’ involvement with the state’s NAACP has been tremendously helpful for those committed to furthering educational opportunities on Long Island. “She always has a finger on the pulse of the next thing that’s happening — not just locally or regionally, but nationally,” Harris said. “She shares the information in such

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Waters, third from left, with students and community members at a 2018 event, was a teacher at Barnum Woods School from 1993 to 2017. At the time she was hired, she was one of just three teachers of color in the East Meadow school district. Waters is the Herald’s 2023 Person of the Year.

a meaningful and effective way. It just encourages everyone to get involved where they can, to get up to speed with whatever is happening in our field. She’s always, always sharing high-quality information.” Dafny Irizarry, an English as a New Language teacher, the president of the Long Island Latino Teachers Association and the youth committee chair of Equity 4 LI Youth, said that even though Waters is retired, she remains fully committed to education. “I was really impressed by her level

of commitment to continue advancing issues in the field,” Irizarry said. “And her work, to me, is very inspirational, because that’s what I look forward to doing. “You can see her genuine passion for helping students and helping families and seeking justice,” Irizarry added. “It’s inspiring to see that she advocates for all children — and that’s the way it should be. They’re all our children, regardless of where they come from. At the end of the day, they are our children, and we should be looking out for them.”

Pizzo said that Waters humbly credits her endeavors to the people around her. “There’s been times with Christine that I say to her, you’re a role model, you know,” he said. “And she goes, no, no, it’s not about me. And I’m like, some people need to have leaders —people need to have people who inspire them. And that’s what (she’s) doing.” April Francis, the director of diversity, equity and inclusion at Eastern Suffolk BOCES, said that Waters has a way of mobilizing people and encouraging courageous conversations. “When she speaks, she owns the room,” Francis said. “She makes you want to act by the words that she shares. She knows the issues and she’s passionate about the work. She shows you that she’s not going to stop until there’s change.” Francis compared Waters to Rosa Parks — who inspired Waters early in her own career. “We know Rosa Parks for that one event,” Francis said, referring to Parks’ refusal to give up her seat to a white bus rider in Montgomery, Alabama, on Dec. 1, 1955. “But people don’t know her from the many other events that she did in her life. She was a very quiet leader who elevated others. For me, that’s why when I think of Christine, I think of Rosa Parks.”

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What’s neWs in and out of the classroom

East Meadow students thank faculty members Fourteen East Meadow High School faculty members were honored for their impact on students and the school community during the school’s Breakfast of Champions ceremony on Dec. 15. Earlier this year, the high school’s administrators asked students to nominate a faculty member that had a significant impact on them. The students that wrote these essay nominations were from all grades with very diverse backgrounds. Through the speeches that were made during the ceremony, it was apparent that these faculty members had a profound impact on these students. Family members of both the students and faculty members were invited to this special event. The ceremony served as a testament to the educators filled with a lot of emotion. The high school said it was proud to celebrate the faculty members that were honored at the ceremony and for being a part of the East Meadow High School community.

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Students wrote essay nominations to honor faculty members within East Meadow High School.

East Meadow High School celebrated faculty members for their impact on students and the school community at the school’s Breakfast of Champions ceremony on Dec. 15.

EAST MEADoW FIRE DEPARTMENT

EMFD: Heating system safety this winter ■ Never store flammables in any room that has your heating system.

The East Meadow Fire Department has already responded to heating system emergencies that have resulted in oil burner fires and carbon monoxide exposure this season. The department is offering some steps that residents can take in order to ensure the safety of homes and those living in them. Heating equipment is the leading cause of a home fire deaths in the U.S., and half of all heating equipment fires occur during December, January and February. The department urges that residents:

■ Remember to turn portable heaters off when leaving the room or going to bed. ■ Always use the right kind of fuel, specified by the manufacturer, for fuel burning space heaters. ■ Make sure the fireplace has a sturdy screen to stop sparks from reaching the carpet or other combustibles.

■ Keep anything that can burn at least five feet away from heating equipment.

■ Ensure fireplace ashes are completely cool before disposal in a metal container and keep that container away from your home, porch, or any other combustible structure.

■ Never leave a space heater on unattended.

■ Know the capacity of your electrical outlets.

■ Have a five-foot “kid-free zone” around open fires and space heaters.

■ Have a working smoke and carbon monoxide detector on each level of your home and test each at least once a month.

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■ Finish any exposed wood ceiling above your heating

Over half of all heating equipment fires occur between December and February.

■ Never use your oven to heat your home.

ment, water heaters or central heating equipment according to the local codes and manufacturer’s instructions.

■ Have a qualified professional install s t at i o n a r y s p a c e h e at i n g e q u i p -

■ Check all wiring and cords for dam-

age and loose connections. ■ Have your heating equipment and chimneys cleaned and inspected every year by a qualified professional.

In the event of an emergency, the fire department can be reached at (516) 5420576. –John J. O’Brien Sr.

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A glance back at journalism

ne approach I always find to be eerily effective to fully understand something is finding the source of whatever it was. I have done this for school assignments, house chores, really practically anything. For today, I have decided to discover the beginnings of journalism. In order to do this, we first have to take a look at early America. At that time, printed newspapers were the sole way to know the happenings of your community. However, the cost for newspapers posed a problem for the average colonist. Newspaper subscriptions were expensive at the time and on top of that people did not care to concern themselves alya with more than working their lands. Nobody had the time or money to dedicate to sitting down and reading a newspaper. After 1750, the situation changed dramatically. The British were continuing their mandates on American colonists and people were fed up with being controlled. The perspectives of colonists were changing and it became a time where politics were highly relevant to their daily lives. Many newspapers sprang up across the colonies; each expressing different political stances. This went on until 1840, where almost three papers were printed per person. Unfortunately, over the course of the next century and a half, the use of newspapers went back to being irrelevant instead of gradually increasing in production.

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Meeting the Grinch and elected officials The Sitrola and Horton families of East Meadow met Town Councilman Chris Carini, Town Clerk Kate Murray and State Sen. Steve Rhoads at the Bellmore Fire Department headquarters.

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So, what does all this history have to do with the journalism we all know and love today? The simple answer is that it’s all connected. The historical beginnings and where we started show the growth and positive improvement to where we are now. In today’s time, everything “tech” is on the rise and, in turn, anything physical is dying out. One prime example would be paper. Students no longer take notes on paper and newspapers are all available online. So, why maintain the production and distribution of a physical newspaper? The answer is obvious. We must keep some true part of our past and follow it through to our future. Picture this; an old grandpa ippman moseying on to his kitchen table to sit down with a steaming cup of coffee (or tea) and a newspaper. This image does not fit if you replace the newspaper with an iPhone. It just doesn’t work. Why strain your eyes on a small screen and get a headache, when you could be reading from a true newspaper and getting that distinct ink grime on your hands. It is a special kind of tangible experience we are losing. So, the lesson of the day from your fellow teenager is don’t lose it. By looking at the past, or in other words, finding the root, I’m sure you will find elements that are worth fighting for. Talya Lippman is a student contributor for the Bellmore, Merrick and East Meadow Heralds.

“Every day may not be good, but there is something good in every day.” — Alice Morse Earle “If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude.” — Maya Angelou “Mind is a flexible mirror, adjust it, to see a better world.” — Amit Ray “Things turn out best for the people who make the best of the way things turn out.” — John Wooden “Optimism is a happiness magnet. If you stay positive, good things and good people will be drawn to you.” — Mary Lou Retton “In every difficult situation is potential value. Believe this, then begin looking for it.” — Norman Vincent Peale “The positive thinker sees the invisible, feels the intangible, and achieves the impossible.” — Winston Churchill “You’ll never find a rainbow if you’re looking down.” — Charlie Chaplin

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CHRISTMAS MESSAGE

o the People of God of the Diocese of Rockville Centre: Merry Christmas to you and your families! In recent years at Christmas, I have meditated on the relationship between the Nativity of the Prince of Peace and the Parable of the Good Samaritan. I have been especially inspired by Pope Francis’ analysis of the Parable of the Good Samaritan in the second chapter of his 2020 encyclical, Fratelli Tutti. It is powerful and provocative, and I would recommend it for your mental prayer. The short phrase in the Christmas Gospel narrative in the second chapter of the Gospel of Luke reads: “She wrapped him in swaddling clothes and laid him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.” “No room for them in the inn.” No Good Samaritan stepped up to help the Holy Family. They were ignored and treated perfunctorily and impatiently. Some passed them by. Some pretended not to notice their plight.

both the Nativity in Luke 2 and the Remember too that in the Parable Parable of the Good Samaritan in of the Good Samaritan an “inn” is also mentioned. Luke 10 reads: “But a Luke 10 is not by accident. In a sense, the phrase “there was Good Samaritan while traveling no room at the inn” in the Nativity came near him, and when he saw foreshadows and conhim, he was moved with nects with the phrase in pity. He went to him and the Parable of the Good bandaged his wounds, Samaritan describing the having poured oil and callous indifference of wine on them. Then he both the priest and the put him on his own aniLevite toward the woundmal, brought him to an ed man on the side of the inn and took care of road: “ He passed by on him.” the other side.” The inn that the Holy As Pope Francis says Family approaches on in Fratelli Tutti: “Each the way to Bethlehem is a ishop day we have to decide sign of rejection and whether to be Good indifference. ohn arres Samaritans or indifferThe inn in the Parable ent bystanders.” of the Good Samaritan is Our Lady, St. Joseph a sign of the Good Samaritan’s compassion and commit- and the unborn Christ Child experiment to go the extra mile and to make enced the reality of people who decided to be indifferent bystanders. sure that the wounded man is taken The Christmas Gospel narrative care of until he is completely healed. from Luke 2 poses a question, which Contemporary literary criticism is posed again later in the Parable of might very well emphasize that the the Good Samaritan in Luke 10. Will use of “inn” by the Gospel writer in

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Thoughts this Christmas season

Super speedcubing. Angelo Dungca, 12, got his start with speedcubing in fourthgrade. From there, two workshops were created to teach other kids how to speed cube.

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Vulpi donates hundreds of toys. Eleven-yearold Emma Vulpi donated hundreds of toys to John Theissen, of the John Theissen Children’s Foundation, in Wantagh.

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Victory for East Meadow. Sophmore Will Casseus came off the bench to score 7 points in the Jets’ roller-coaster victory at Herricks.

Ferro takes over at EMPL. William Ferro took over as director for the East Meadow Public Library. He has over 30 years of experience in the library system.

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Pets for seniors. Senior residents of the A. Holly Patterson Extended Care Facility, in Uniondale, received new furry friends on Jan. 13. The animatronic pets make lifelike sounds and movements, and are meant to bring companionship. Dr. Javida Rizvon spoke of the benefits these pets will bring the seniors.

Young writers of East Meadow awarded. W.T. Clarke High School students Cassandra Cascone, left, and Samantha Leonard were named winners in the 2022 Young Writers short story contest, Twisted Tales.

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East Meadow artist rediscovers passion for art. Theodora Zavala rediscovered her passion for art in her 50s. Now at 73, she spends her days painting. Zavala’s art was displayed at the East Meadow Library through the month of February.

Bowler brings home second. East Meadow High School sophomore bowler Amanda Morris competed in Nassau’s All County individual championships on Feb. 11. She took home second place. She finished the 2022-23 bowling season with a 210.4 average, the highest average for youth female bowlers in Nassau County.

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De-stressing with COPE. Sixth-graders Esther Roy, far left, Olivia Biju and Delila Stevens measure salt to make lavenderscented playdough for their COPE mini-club.

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President’s day at Barnum Woods. Brad Shafran, an autograph dealer specializing in presidential items, visited Barnum Woods Elementary School on Feb. 16 in honor of Presidents Day. He showed the fifth-grade students autographs and taught them fun presidential facts.

Rhoads gets to work. Steve Rhoads, the newly elected senator representing the fifth district, wasted no time getting to work in Albany. EMFD helps local veteran. On Feb. 9, EMFD volunteers from left, Aidan Finneran, Omar Benthami, and Connor and Kasey Cheswick went to a veteran’s house to fix his fence and flags.

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Beloved East Meadow Rabbi retires. Nat Androphy sat on the lap of his zaydie — his grandfather Rabbi Ronald Androphy — at the rabbi’s retirement gala in March. Androphy was the longtime spiritual leader of the East Meadow Beth-El Jewish Center.

Gearing up for interviews. For 15 years, the Chamber of Commerce has hosted the Millie Jones mock interviews to give East Meadow and Clarke High School students some real-world interviewing experience.

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American Sign Language Idol at EMHS. East Meadow High School hosted its first American Sign Language Idol on March 23. From left, Allie Schuval and Amanda Taveras from Commack High School were the runners-up for their performance.

First place for EMHS Jazz Ensemble. On March 1, the East Meadow High School Jazz Ensemble earned first-place honors for their performance at the 2023 MADD Battle of the High School Jazz Bands.

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Cheerleading team rocks Nationals. The Jets competed in the Universal Cheerleading Association National High School Cheerleading Championship at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando. They wound up placing in the top 25 in the Small Varsity Division I at Disney. Learning landforms. Second graders in Alyssa Buesing’s class at Meadowbrook Elementary School in East Meadow teamed up to create their own landform projects.

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Orchestra students shine. Five W.T. Clarke High School students from the orchestra program got the experience of a lifetime after being chosen to play with a professional theater troupe at the Tilles Center for Performing Arts in Brookville. Students, above, in black, from left, Ryan Giannitelli, Brayden Chan, Hailey He, Bernard Kim and Samantha Berrios, played in ‘Meeting Mozart’ alongside Emily Taylor, far left, and Conor Neylon.

Honing lacrosse skills at all ages. Boys in prekindergarten through eighth grade got a chance to hone their lacrosse skills April 12 to April 14 at East Meadow High School.

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Lake brings home victory to East Meadow. Senior Devin Lake had the gamewinning RBI and the save in the Jets’ 14-13 victory over Baldwin April 13.

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Team pride at little league parade. The Lady Rebels showed their pride as they made their way to the ball field for the Central Nassau Athletic Association annual little league parade and opening day ceremony on April 15.

East Meadow School district announces new superintendent. Kenneth Rosner announced at the April 19 Board of Education meeting that he would become superintendent of the East Meadow School District come September. He was previously the superintendent of the Elmont School District. Stew Leonard’s supports military families. Stew Leonard’s, in East Meadow, helped military families celebrate Easter this year. The store enlisted the help of local Boy Scouts, and other organizations, to pack boxes with food. Leonard, the president and CEO of the supermarket chain, is in the blue blazer.

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‘A Day at the Beach.' The AHRC Nassau East Meadow Art Gallery’s opened its exhibit, ‘A Day at the Beach.’ Davis Hernandez, right, helped make the 5-foot-tall papier-maché work of art, and Richard Infante painted beach scenes.

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Kids blast off with astronomer. Kids from East Meadow blasted off into space exploration at the East Meadow Public Library in May for its Moon, Mars and Beyond event. Tom Lynch, right, a self-described amateur astronomer and NASA Solar System Ambassador, showed Paul, 4, his picture on the moon.

Guitar studio jams out. Gabriel Rodriguez, 9, of East Meadow, played ‘Winning,’ by Santana, in the Lot More Guitar Studio Student Jam in May. Marc Viola, the studio’s owner, joined him on stage.

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Mentoring E.M students. For 26 years, the Bar Association has mentored students in the late-elementary and middle school levels. This group from Woodland Middle School, in East Meadow, took part in the program.

Marathoners hit the pavement. Some 2,000 runners hit the pavement as part of the Jovia Long Island Marathon that started and ended at the center of Eisenhower Park.

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EAST MEADOW HERALD — December 28, 2023 Pancake breakfast benefits Kamp Kiwanis. Every year, East Meadow Kiwanis hosts its annual pancake breakfast event to raise funds for the club. Money from the breakfast is used for Kiwanis scholarships and to send underprivileged children to Kamp Kiwanis.

Church volunteers gather for good. Volunteers from four churches gathered to make Hope Day happen in June. From left, Michael and Karen Muntzenberger, Lourdes Montes, and Belgica and Jenny Escobar — all from New Hope Church in Westbury — helped make sure guests got what they needed.

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Red, white and blue pride. The Sorrano family, 3-year-old Michael on his father, Jonathan’s, shoulders, and 7-year old-Olivia in front of her mother, Diane, were festively dressed for East Meadow’s Memorial Day parade.

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Rose Scully knows. Eight-year-old Rose Scully is the inspiration behind the character Rose in the book, ‘Rose Knows…All about Crystals,’ a book she helped create with her aunt, Amalia Stamatelatos.

Flag day brings American pride to Barnum Woods. Students, staff and parents at Barnum Woods Elementary School donned red, white and blue on June 14 for the school’s much loved annual Flag Day celebration on the front lawn. There was no shortage of festively dressed kids in Denise DeMarco’s kindergarten class. Learning from veterans. Twenty local veterans visited East Meadow High School and shared their experiences with the students.

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Clarke reaches county championship series. Olivia Wasner crushed a grand slam for the Rams in a 12-5 defeat to MacArthur in Game 3 of the Nassau Class A championship series May 30.

East Meadow knocks off Baldwin. Vincenza Morgillo, left, had two goals and two assists as the Jets flew past Baldwin, 9-2, in a Nassau Class A playoff matchup May 16.

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Clarke’s Soriano captures county title. Clarke senior Justin Soriano, top, captured the Nassau wrestling Division 1 title at 172 pounds on Feb. 12.

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Jets soar to first-ever title. East Meadow, the No. 8 seed, took out No. 1 Uniondale, No. 4 Baldwin and No. 2 and defending champ Plainview to capture its first-ever boys’ soccer county crown.

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Fireworks are big hit at ‘Celebrate America’ event. The annual TD Bank ‘Celebrate America’ fireworks and concert event took place in Eisenhower Park, and the lawn of the Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre was a sea of red, white and blue. The colorful bombs were created by Fireworks by Grucci.

Meadowbrook teacher to arts ambassador. Meadowbrook Elementary School teacher Shayna D’auteuil, front, had the opportunity to participate in the arts ambassador program.

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PACE unites cultures. At the Progressive American Community Empowerment organization’s July 4 celebration, attendees embraced South Asian culture and different ways to celebrate the holiday. Syed Bukhari, Ejaz Ul Hasan, Saeed Hassan, PACE chairman and Azra Dar were joined by a funny guest, Suzanna Tomy, dressed up as a clown.

Farm stand open for business. Kids from the 4-H Entrepreneur Program from the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Nassau sold the produce that has been grown at the East Meadow Farm at their farm stand.

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Schools out for seniors. East Meadow High School seniors celebrated their completion of high school at their graduation ceremony. Troop 362 lends a hand. Boy Scout Troop 362 from East Meadow came out to help the Freedom Food Drive, a collaboration between Senator Steve Rhoads and Island Harvest on July 1.

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EAST MEADOW HERALD — December 28, 2023 Library welcomes the Little Band That Could. Brady Rymer and the Little Band That Could brought audience members to their feet, singing and dancing along on Aug. 9 at the East Meadow Public Library.

Birthday Wishes keeps giving. Amanda Skoros and her family started collecting for Birthday Wishes, a nonprofit organization that helps homeless children celebrate birthdays, roughly 10 years ago. After getting the East Meadow community involved, she gets items dropped on her front steps all the time.

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Mark Torres live from EMPL. Mark Torres, host of ‘It Came From The Radio’ started his radio show as a way to propel himself into the comics industry. He now hosts the show at the East Meadow Public Library on Wednesdays.

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Extended School Year learns from NCPD. The Nassau County Police Department held a fun, interactive presentation for students in the East Meadow School District’s Extended School Year program on Aug. 3. Students got a hands on experience with some of the department’s equipment.

Step dancing into Irish American Night. Dancers from the Donny Golden School of Champion Irish Step Dancers took to the stage at Irish American Night on Aug. 21. County celebrates Bangladeshi heritage. At Bangladeshi American Night on Aug. 11 in Eisenhower Park, there were several performances as well as a fashion show that kept attendees entertained.

End of Summer celebrations. The Holy Trinity Orthodox Church in East Meadow held an End of Summer Fest on Sept. 2, drawing in crowds of parishioners to enjoy the fun-filled day. At the summer festival, Denise Kraus, Kathy Koshansky, the Rev. Martin Kraus, and Mark Soyvydra.

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Back to class. Across East Meadow and Salisbury, students in the East Meadow School District headed back to class. Riley Walsh, entering third grade at McVey Elementary School, couldn’t contain her excitement.

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Students recognized for soaring achievements. East Meadow High School students Amy Munoz, second from left, and Samantha Muggeo, second from right, were named as National Hispanic Recognition Program Scholars.

Pack-a-backpack, give back. The Kiwanis Club of East Meadow hosted its fourth annual packa-backpack fundraiser, collecting school supplies for students in need. Club members dropped off donations at the Salisbury School.

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22 years later, still remembered. The East Meadow Fire Department commemorated the 22nd anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks at a ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park.

Eisenhower Park hosts hundreds of Veterans. Nassau County hosted the Veterans Picnic Resource Fair in Eisenhower Park on Sept. 14. Veterans, active service members and family members learned about all that was available to them from dozens of vendors.

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EAST MEADOW HERALD — December 28, 2023 Fun and Safety with EMFD. Kids and members of the East Meadow Fire Department had the opportunity to visit with Smokey Bear and a firehouse dalmation mascot during the annual Fire Prevention Open House in October.

Ending Alzheimers, one step at a time. The sun was shining in Eisenhower Park on Oct. 1 for Nassau’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s, hosted by the Alzheimer’s Association Long Island Chapter. The walk raised an incredible $288,000. The walk, hosted by the Alzheimer’s Association, took place at Eisenhower Park, uniting families impacted by the disease.

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Rain doesn’t stop victory for the Jets. Two of Nassau Conference I’s premier ground attacks were on display throughout another rainy Saturday in October that wiped out many homecoming plans countywide.

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‘Pink Out’ for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. W.T. Clarke High School’s field hockey team held a ‘Pink Out’ event on Oct. 5. Students wore T-shirts that read “Pink Out” in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Pink beads, bracelets and other merchandise were sold during the game.

Historic opening of ‘Dream Court’. Nancy Lieberman, Julius ‘Dr. J’ Erving and Bruce Blakeman cut the ribbon during a ceremony unveiling a new ‘Dream Court’ in Eisenhower Park, made possible by the Nancy Lieberman Charities. Rhoads recognizes domestic violence awareness. State Sen. Steve Rhoads, center, brought a panel focusing on domestic violence awareness, to the East Meadow library, with partners in government. Rhoads, with Jennifer Rowland, of the Safe Center Li and Paul Ehrlich.

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Islanders host street clinic. In Eisenhower Park on Sunday at the Northwell Health Ice Center on Merrick Avenue, the New York Islanders held a ‘Try Street Hockey’ clinic, for young players of all skill levels. The event was free, and served as a way to introduce kids to hockey on pavement instead of ice.

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Thousands gather in support. People flocked to Eisenhower Park for the United Jewish Appeal – Federation New York’s Long Island Stands with Israel rally, to express emotions over the events transpiring in the Middle East.

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Giving back, one can at a time. The Kiwanis of East Meadow hosted its annual Thanksgiving food drive this past Saturday and Sunday, collecting perishable items for 127 families in need. Catherine Razzano, coordinator of the food drive, accepted a donation from Ron Maddaleno.

Another term for McKevitt. Tom McKevitt was re-elected to his fourth term in the Nassau County Legislature. The East Meadow resident is a familiar face in Nassau politics, and come January, he’ll serve the newly drawn 13th District, which now includes all of East Meadow, Salisbury, and part of North Levittown.

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Community pride and support. Students from the Stella K. Abraham High School for girls, a modern orthodox Jewish day school in Hewlett, proudly represented their institution in the crowd at a community rally in support of Israel in November.

A time for giving. Over 270 turkeys were handed out at the East Meadow Stew Leonard’s to feed those in need during the Thanksgiving season. 2023 marks the 44th year of Stew Leonard’s turkey brigade — a tradition that has been passed down through generations.

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Kiwanis installs new K-Kids. Members of the East Meadow Kiwanis joined elected leaders of the Kiwanis K-Kids club at Barnum Woods School for its installation.

Donating toys for a good cause. 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.

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Annual holiday display. East Meadow artist Cassandra Jones brought the spirit of the holidays to life once again to the Huntington Holiday Spectacular.

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Athletes honored. The East Meadow School District’s Board of Education recognized several student-athletes during their December meeting at the Salisbury School. With honors ranging from All-County and All-State, to conference championship teams, the district commended all its student-athletes from the fall season.

East Meadow lights up for the holidays. At two community tree lightings around the greater-East Meadow area, residents of East Meadow and Salisbury got into the holiday spirit. Madison Tockman and Ria Desai, both 9, from Salisbury, above. A legacy remembered. The Kiwanis Club of East Meadow honored the legacy of Frank Saracino during its annual holiday dinner for seniors and members of the military. Saracino started the event in 1978. Mike Leake, the event’s caterer and chair, joins Joan Saracino, Frank’s wife.

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

York, (SSNY) on 10/20/2023. NY Office location: Nassau County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of the process to:LEGAL ZOOM Purpose: To engage in any lawful act or activity. 143604

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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

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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

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Article 9 of the New York State Constitution, the provisions of the Town Law and Municipal Home Rule of the State of New York, both as amended, a public hearing will be held in the Town Meeting Pavilion, Hempstead Town Hall, 1 Washington Street, Hempstead, New York, on the 9th day of January, 2024, at 10:30 o’clock in the forenoon of that day to consider the enactment of a local law to amend Section 202-1 of the code of the Town of Hempstead to INCLUDE “PARKING OR STANDING PROHIBITIONS” at the following locations: EAST MEADOW

BARD LANE (TH 536/23) East Side NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting from the Apex of the south curbline of Gerald Avenue, south for a distance of 45 feet. OCEANSIDE BEDELL STEET (TH 521/23) South Side -NO STOPPING ANYTIME starting from the east curbline of Bedell Street, east fora distance of 52 feet. FOXDALE AVENUE (TH 521/23) East Side -NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting from the south curbline of Bedell Street,south for a distance of 40 feet. WANTAGH WILLOW STREET (TH 525/23) West Side -NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting at the south curbline of Merrick Road, south for a distance of 35 feet. WILLOW STREET (TH 525/23) West Side -NO STOPPING ANYTIME starting at a point 88 feet south of the south curbline of Merrick Road, south for a distance of 40 feet. WEST HEMPSTEAD NASSAU BOULEVARD (TH 539/23) West Side -NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting at the north curbline of Guildford Court, north for a distance of 52 feet. ALSO, to REPEAL from Section 202-1 “PARKING OR STANDING PROHIBITIONS” from the following locations: WANTAGH WILLOW STREET (TH 226/81) West Side -NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting at the south curbline of Merrick Road, south for a distance of 68 feet. (Adopted 2/23/82) WILLOW STREET (TH 226/81) West Side -NO STOPPING ANYTIME starting at a point 68 feet south of the south curbline of Merrick Road, south for a distance of 62 feet. (Adopted 3/23/82) WEST HEMPSTEAD NASSAU BOULEVARD (TH 370/22) West Side -NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting at the north curbline of Guildford Court, north for a distance of 40 feet. (Adopted 9/20/22) ALL PERSONS INTERESTED shall have an opportunity to be heard on said proposal at the time and place aforesaid. 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 144022

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NY Fresh Rx, a produce prescription program and collaborative project among Cornell Cooperative Extension of Nassau County, Harmony Healthcare Long Island, and Hofstra University, was recently awarded a Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture. “We were thrilled to be working with such stellar partners who each brought important expertise to the Courtesy Cornell Cooperative Extension table, which helped ensure A NY Fresh Rx program was recently made possible at the success of the program,” the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Nassau County, said Gregory Sandor, execuwhich operates a farm on Merrick Avenue. tive director of Cornell Cooperative Extension of dream. Produce Prescription Programs Nassau County. “NIFA made reaffirm that food and nutrition play an a tremendous investment in Nassau important role in sustaining health, preCounty. We are honored to have led this venting disease, and providing therapy effort to strengthen our local food sysfor those with conditions responsive to tem, reduce food insecurity, and improve changes in diet.” health equity.” NY Fresh Rx evaluated the impact of GusNIP projects helped foster understanding to improve the health and nutri- the program for increasing consumption tional status of participating households, of fruits and vegetables, reducing indifacilitated growth in underrepresented vidual and household food insecurity, communities and geographies, and and reducing health care use and associaggregated data to identify and improve ated costs. Cornell Cooperative Extenbest practices on a broad scale. sion puts knowledge to work in pursuit Here in Nassau County, NY Fresh Rx of economic vitality, ecological sustainserved 350 food-insecure individuals with ability, and social well-being. We bring a chronic disease diagnosis who received local experience and research-based soluhealth services at one of Harmony tions together, helping New York State Healthcare Long Island’s health centers. families and communities thrive in our “Research tells us that chronic diseasrapidly changing world. Cornell Cooperes like heart disease and type 2 diabetes ative Extension Nassau County is an can be successfully managed through employer and educator recognized for diet and exercise,” said Beth Labelson, valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, registered dietitian and nutrition educaand Individuals with Disabilities and tor for Cornell Cooperative Extension of provides equal program and employment Nassau County. “Being able to impleopportunities. To learn more about Corment a food is medicine program like NY nell Cooperative Extension of Nassau Fresh Rx is a Registered Dietitian’s County, visit CCENassau.org

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Article 9 of the New York State Constitution, the provisions of the Town Law and Municipal Home Rule of the State of New York, both as amended, a public hearing will be held in the Town Meeting Pavilion, Hempstead Town Hall, 1 Washington Street, Hempstead, New York, on the 9th day of January, 2024, at 10:30 o’clock in the forenoon of that day to consider the enactment of a local law to amend Chapter 202 of the code of the Town of Hempstead to

INCLUDE “REGULATIONS AND RESTRICTIONS” to limit parking at the following location: OCEANSIDE FOXDALE AVENUE (TH 524/23) East Side Section 202-13 NO PARKING 7AM TO 2PM EXCEPT SATURDAY, SUNDAY AND HOLIDAYS - starting at a point 185 feet south of the south curbline of Bedell Street, south for a distance of 74 feet. ALSO, to REPEAL from Chapter 202 “REGULATIONS AND RESTRICTIONS” to limit parking from the following locations: LEVITTOWN JOHN STREET (TH 388/87)

West Side Section 202-23 NO PARKING 8AM TO 5PM EXCEPT SATURDAYS, SUNDAYS AND HOLIDAYS - starting at a point opposite the north curbline of Roxbury Lane, south for a distance of 72 feet. (Adopted 9/15/87) UNIONDALE ARMOND STREET (TH 130/67) East Side Section 201-12 NO PARKING 7PM TO 7AM starting at a point opposite the northwest intersection of Walter Street and Armond Street, north to its termination. (Adopted 5/9/67) RMOND STREET (TH 130/67) West Side -

NO PARKING 7PM TO 7AM - starting at a north curbline of Walter Street, north to its termination. (Adopted 5/9/67) ALL PERSONS INTERESTED shall have an opportunity to be heard on said proposal at the time and place aforesaid. 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 144021 To place a notice here call us at 516-569-4000 x232 or send an email to: legalnotices@liherald.com

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A. Front steps are part of what I refer to as the presentation to passersby of your home’s appearance, so if that is a concern to you, the steps should be a reflection of the rest of the architecture, compatible and presentable. There is no code limitation on the material being nonflammable, so you can use wood. I’m not a big fan of onte eeper front steps made of wood, unless the rest of the house is of the same material. Even though I know there are many reasons to build out of wood, such as more lightweight construction, utilizing smaller foundation piers instead of larger concrete spread footings, and because the construction costs less, consider appearance and durability. Wood is more difficult and costly to maintain. If you plan to use synthetic decking, a durable composite material, and polyvinyl or composite railings, again, consider cost and durability. The understructure, made of treated lumber, will never last as long as concrete, and the finish materials don’t take the abuse of moving washing machines, refrigerators and other large appliances in by way of your front door. The front door, by code, is required to be a minimum of three feet wide and is often the only door that is wide enough to get the large and heavy boxes into the house. I speak from experience when I say that delivery people aren’t always as careful as you’d want them to be, and the nosing on my concrete paver block is now chipped and in need of replacement because of the new refrigerator we received. I watched them bang the box onto the step as the container was lifted, and even though I gritted my teeth, there was nothing to be done. Imagine what your beautiful wood or composite wood will look like the first time someone makes that heavy front-door package delivery. Also, clearing snow and ice from the steps is going to pose problems if you use the edge of a shovel to scrape or chip the ice and snow. I know that people say that nobody uses their front door, and that’s a terrific choice, but not practical, since I can’t imagine that all the uninvited people, like the postal worker, the delivery person, random solicitors and occasional guests, will enter through the side or garage door. And keep in mind that if you use wood, the fasteners should be hidden, and not top-face-nailed or screwed. With over 200 types of fasteners for this specific purpose, don’t let anybody tell you this can’t be done. Good luck!

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ur world is seemingly dominated by the twists and turns of the nation’s largest corporations, where billions of dollars are constantly at play, and millions of jobs on the table. Because of that, it’s easy to overlook the businesses that aren’t trading on the New York Stock Exchange, or that may not have a lot to spend on marketing and branding — where the owner knows every employee, and every employee knows her. These are our small businesses — our mom-and-pop businesses. And while they might not be the Apples or the Disneys of the world, they remain vital to our communities, and our very lives. There are 90,000 businesses on Long Island, according to Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, and a vast majority of them employ fewer than 50 people. Many might not be household names beyond their immediate neighborhoods, but where they are known, they are important. Yet with each passing year, our society pulls further away from the small businesses that we so cherish and pushes further into the realm of the megacorporations. Not that there isn’t a place for the conglomerates — it’s just best that they don’t devour too much of our economic base. Small businesses account for 44 percent of U.S. economic activity, according

ates new economies where once there was nothing.” And that should be the definitive conclusion to this discussion, but sadly, it’s not. While it’s nearly impossible to find anyone who would consciously choose a large company over a hometown business, it still happens all the time. Many times, it’s because we simply don’t think about the impact of ordering something from Amazon, or ordering a pizza from a chain rather than a local pizzeria. More often than not, it comes down to cost — more often than not, it’s cheaper to head to Home Depot than to a local hardware store. Or to the 7-Eleven instead of the family-owned bodega on the corner. There is a place for the Home Depots and the 7-Elevens in our communities — but just not at the cost of local business. And it’s important to keep that in mind when we choose where we spend our money. One of the biggest spending periods of the year is coming up after Thanksgiving, and there will be so many businesses chasing after us, hoping to receive the dollars we’re looking to spend. But let’s make every effort we can to keep those dollar right here in our communities. “Shop Local” isn’t just a slogan — it’s key to keeping our communities thriving. And it ensures that our small businesses will never be overlooked.

Letters Does Congressman D’Esposito want to solve the border crisis? To the Editor: U.S. Rep. Anthony D’Esposito’s partisan column last week, “The Biden border crisis comes home to New York,” blaming President Biden, Gov. Kathy Hochul and New York City Mayor Eric Adams for the influx of migrants at our border, exemplifies the dysfunction of the House of Representatives. It’s up to Congress to work across the aisle and introduce laws that have a chance of passing. But the Republicans don’t really want sensible immigration laws, because they want to scare people into voting for them. Any fool can see that D’Esposito is intentionally introducing legislation that he knows will never be enacted just so he can say, “See, the Republicans are trying to keep you safe, while the Democrats want an open border.” Keep an eye out for a tax-paid mailer that will mention yet another bill that will never become law. D’Esposito conveniently failed to mention that he refused to support Biden’s comprehensive aid plan, which would not only give $14.3 billion in aid to Israel, but also direct $14 billion to boost the number of border agents, increase staffing for

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to a report from the federal Small Business Administration just ahead of the coronavirus pandemic, and their share of the nation’s gross domestic progress is slowly, but surely, shrinking. Between 1998 and 2014, the small business share of GDP dropped from 48 percent to 43.5. Small business GDP itself is growing — but just under 1.5 percent a year, as compared to the 2.5 percent of larger businesses. A lot of that shifting began after the 2008 recession, and continued as big-box stores grew dramatically, as did online retailers like Amazon. That’s a primary reason why organizations like the Nassau Council of Chambers of Commerce — which represents more than 50 chambers of commerce in the county, and more than 10,000 businesses — are so keen to promote “Shop Local.” Small businesses need us, and we need them. Small businesses provide more jobs and more opportunities to people in their communities, corporate recruiter Martin Rowinski wrote in Forbes magazine last year. “Successful small businesses put money back into their local community through paychecks and taxes, which can support the creation of new small businesses, and improve local public services,” Rowinski wrote. “No matter how small it starts — one, two, five, 10 employees — within that town, the city or the county, your small business cre-

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processing asylum cases and install new machines at the border that detect fentanyl. D’Esposito also failed to mention that 93 percent of fentanyl coming over our border is smuggled by U.S. citizens coming through legal entries. So if D’Esposito wants to find real solutions to the fentanyl LoNg BEAch

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epidemic, why wouldn’t he vote to pass Biden’s aid package, which would do just that? D’Esposito’s solution to New York City’s rising costs of sheltering migrants is to defund the effort. Please tell me how that makes sense. One of the major reasons why

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Opinion columns We publish three columns every week. Columns represent the views of the writers themselves, not of the Herald. Each writer works independently and chooses his or her own subjects. Among our regular contributors are former congressman Peter King, Herald Community Newspapers’ executive editor Michael Hinman, and the Nassau Herald’s former executive editor, Randi Kreiss. We also feature columns by prominent political figures, including former Assemblyman Jerry Kremer, who is now a consultant. And we regularly invite guest columnists to offer their views.

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At this dinner, true patriotism was on vivid display

All these good, hardworking people Tom and Tim Haskell were heroic totaling more than $235,000 have been ecently I attended the annual gathered to show their unfailing dedicaFDNY members, as was their brother, Patriot Award Dinner hosted by given to 112 Seaford High seniors who Ken, who survived that day, and has dedireflect the values of the graduates who the Seaford High School 9/11 tion and commitment to their community cated so much to the Memorial Committee and country more than two decades after died on 9/11. Honorary Patriot Awards Memorial Committee. This as its president. With Ken at the table were America’s darkest hour exemplify patrioevent, and other 9/11 programs in Seaford, have been presented to 59 people who selfhis mother, Maureen; his wife, Genene; lessly service the Seaford community. tism at its best. are administered by the Memorial Comtheir sons Kenny and Ryan; District students make mittee, which was created in the afterAs I left that night, I thought about how Ken’s sister, Dawn; and field trips to the 9/11 Memomath of the Sept. 11 attacks, with the comwonderful it would be if the spirit of selfTom’s widow, Barbara. rial at ground zero. mitment to “always remember.” less dedication and commitment that has endured clone the voiceNo of family a family member so This year’s dinner and protections herewas will be nothing t is a commonly held frustration of or the tech sector — one contains the Communities these Seaford residents stillthat demonstrate more than the Haskells. they can fake a hostage situation and held at Crest Hollow Counacrossthat Long Island short of catastrophic. could once again predominate ourwe must Long Island residents our govcutting-edge new companiesin that Somehow theirthe spirit in Woodbury . 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If we could uttered that government “must become Seeing so many neigh-AI to workIn a mix ofthe energy and of in its dedi- was together where we agree, bad actors who exploit exploring viability fact, weon asissues a county would be wise proactive rather thanranging reactive.” bors, friends and other explic- try respect. There was the enercation to preservfind common ground where we discreate and distribute making it a misdemeanor totowelcome pioneering tech companies As a lawmaker, I often hear this comfamiliar faces, I was gyoffense of people who have been the memory and do soinrespectfully it sexual images ofpleased women agree to clone someone’s specializing AI to solve, always some of the plaint when someoneing is describing a and reassured working two decades to and legacy of municthat remembering we areproblems. Americans. and children.by the numvoice orfor image using artifiworld’s mostthat pressing If there dilapidated pETER ber ofData young people whothe ensure that the memories day and its victims The terrorists attacked usfor on preven9/11 corroborates cial intelligence without are health care who firms using AI ipal building, a were there weren’t yet and legacy of that day are than Seaford. could destroyofusdisease, or break spirit. cause for who concern here. their consent. The bill I prodeteriorating tive not detection orour environmenKING born on Sept. 11,According 2001. I alsotogave special preserved, along withour respect In November Instead we emerged united.stormWe owe the aU.S. pose would affirm resi- for those sports field or a tal firms using AI more to enhance hello to my sister, Barbara, aof Seaford High diedright and their family members, who 2002, a commemoit detection to our nation, and all whoconservawere Department Homeland dents’ to privacy from poorly maintained who systems or those to bolster graduate who put so much were at the intelligence dinner, as they have been at so rative was thatwe dayshould , not to absolutely divide against Security , AIeffort toolsinto withmakmali- murdered artificial tools, road.plaza The major tion efforts, be ing the dinner acious success. commemorations over the years. constructed at the entrance to Seaford here many ourselves, but rather to do all we can to to intent have created and allocate new resources consequences aggressively courting those companies The student scholarship winners were thoseCounty sitting at my table were High School, dedicated to— the alumni who recapture the here. unity we had then, and 100,000 computer-generated toAmong the Nassau Police almost always set up shop very impressive,fake as were Honorary Steve Camppersonand members of lost their lives: New Yorkextra City Fire Depart- Monsignor forget that weunacceptable are still the greatest nudethe images of women neverHowever, Department to train construction it is that our Patriot Award recipients. Longtime Seathe family. Camp, ment Battalion Chief Tom Haskell, FDNY nation on earth. As the hundreds Seawithout their consent or nelHaskell and collaborate withnow the pastor costs for taxpayers government currently lacks anof adequate ford High officials Tom Condon and Ray offederal St. Patrick’s Parish in Huntington, was Firefighter Tim Haskell, — New York City ford residents proudly at the concluJosHUa knowledge. More troubling officials to enforce add to the understanding of AIsang and the tools that strong leadership priest at St. William the Abbot in Seaford Buckley, who played Police Officer John Perryaffordability , Robert Sliwak sion the Patriot Award Dinner, let usfrom all yet, an AI tool kit was utiright. crisis a that areofneeded to best protect residents LaFaZan roles into forming thetext Memorial Committee in September 2001. He officiated at funerand Michael Wittenstein.we are facing. proclaim, “God Bless America!”Prilized generate depicting the sexual proudly As new AI technology continues to its abuses. The Artificial Intelligence and have continued their efforts to this for victims of grow the attacks, and with his Each year on Sept. 11, more 1,000 exploitation of children. proliferate and in sophistication Butthan where reac- als vacy Act I am seeking to propose would day, spoke movingly , andfor then led everyone Peter and concern thatcan did compreso much people attend a memorialtive at the plaza — is compassion King isthe a former congressman, and It is long past time our government even beyond what humans government represent first step of many in thea anget emotional and spirited rendition of tohend, help not only laws the victims’ families, but last year, undaunted by a driving rain. former of thetoward House Committee on serious about protecting the privaneither nor lawmakers’ under- into becoming very dangerous relates to the right chair direction, a balance between America.” Seafordof community as well. have kept “God Since 2002, developments Patriot Award in scholarships Security. cy ofBless its citizenry . In my estimation, there Homeland standing this new landscape remarkable the world of the innovation and privacy. is no longer time left to wait. up — and we’re already beginning to see artificial intelligence. Experts are warnLet me be clear: This proposal is not ing that the consequences of government the consequences. Joshua Lafazan represents Nassau Counbirthed of hostility toward AI as a whole, Take the scammer who uses AI to falling too far behind in terms of rules ty’s 18th Legislative District.

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rarely accelerated new discoveries or the hen you meet chimps, U.S. Some 850 live in laboratories. About Randi is on a brief leave. advancement of human health.” you meet individual 250 chimps are in accredited zoos, 600 in enough support inprivate return.hands, The funding forThe report added, “The majority of our restaurantspersonalities. closed or cut hours is When a sanctuaries, and 250 in This column was originally York’s Alzheimer’s because they arebaby unable tolooks find at staff. We NIH-owned chimpanzees should be desigchimp suchNew as carnivals and low-endDisease zoos. Communipublished June 11-17, 2015. ty Assistance AlzCAP, areit’s at just record unemployment. Although nated for retirement and transferred to Chimpanzees areProgram, one of theor four great which you, likelow a human baby. We have a support groups, Biden brought inflation down lower than the federal sanctuary system.” apes,offers alongcare with consultations, gorillas, bonobos and responsibility to them.” educational programs any other prices at cussion at a dinner table this week, the We are the only develorangutans. But chimps are and other services, –Jane industrialized Goodall, animalnation, right activist has stagnant for years, while the numthe grocery stores will still be high as long reaction of my friends — all kind, welloped country in the world closer tobeen humans in their of they caregivers who asChimpanzee our farmersstories are unable find shots, workers. DNAber that continues to use chimthan are to any of need these services inviteto cheap informed people — was complete lack of panzees in invasive experigrow, especially since 2020. But of course, D’Esposito to mentheirhas apecontinued brethren. to They jokes and fails memoconcern for or interest in chimpanzees, ments. A number of counI have seen the have care-giving struggle firsttion that Hochul passed that will know how to use tools, ries of aJ. bill Fredd abused or otherwise. They trotted out the tries, including Australia, opposable and can My grandma has hand thumbs for five years. Muggs (a regular allow migrants to work in New York after old argument about it being OK to experithe European Union, Japan learn sign language. “The Today ment on animals so people can live better Alzheimer’s, andThey my mother is her caregiv30 days instead of a on 180-day wait. Her proand New Zealand, have passer. theMy “mirror” rec-balance caring for my Show”), butemployers, the lives. They said they just couldn’t care mothertest, must gram matches migrants with banned the use of all great ognizing themselves in doing the same for my true story these This about what happens to chimpanzees. They grandmother while filling 1,300 jobs on Long Islandofalone. apes in experiments. reflective glass, and they areshe does this while primates in mod-giving asked where I would draw the line. OK to autistic brother. And will get migrants out of shelters, What got me thinking self-aware; ern times both famiexperiment on dogs? Rats? Fruit flies? trying express to deal grief, with the other demands of them the ability to provide foristheir about the shameful legacy depression joy;not andalone play — there are many shamefulReal and solutions tragI do draw a line. No experimentation on her life.and She’s lies while they seek asylum. of abuse of chimpanzees jokesofonthese one another. ic. The continuing any higher-functioning animal that is sen“sandwich caregivers” with simito real problems. was the news in April of a decades, aniabuse of tient, but self-aware and capable of emotlarfor stories. It these is imperative that New York What D’Esposito should be chimpandoing is initi- Yet RANDI lawsuit filed by the Nonhumalssupport have been usednot foronly because it will mitizees in research, ing feelings and socialization. I can be OK them, ating a similar program on the federal KREISS man Rights Project seeking research in thefinancial, U.S., by the and Newthat. YorkBut no, with experimenting on mice and rats and gate their emotional and physical level. Other countries doajust status for two chimpanzees, National Institutes of Health anditby medistate fruit flies and other lower life forms. struggles, but also because will be less“personhood” of because then he won’t be lawsuit able toarguscare his Hercules and Leo, now being held at Stony cal schools and pharmaceutical ing the “personWe don’t have the moral right to experia financial burden for the compastate than nursvoters into thinking that criminal migrants Brook University. nies.ing This research hood” of chimps, demand focused ment on chimpanzees. The systematic torhome care. rests on the presumpare traveling 2,000 milesour from the border to tion that as higher we havewith the Alzheim-If the apes are freed, they will go to attention action. ture of chimps, once considered Taking carebeings, of someone Merrickand just so they can steal deodorant Chimp Haven, a sanctuary for retired and righter’s to subject other living creatures One to Chimpanzees share 95 to 98 percent of “research” and now discredited by the is extremely expensive. study from CVS. rehabilitated chimpanzees in Florida. painfound and suffering improve owncaregivers our DNA. They are native to Africa and NIH as inhumane and ineffectual, must that 47 to percent of our family CLAUDIA BORECkY According to a spokesman, NhRP is not health andcut longevity . their food, transportation they are endangered, with only 180,000 to stop. Please join me in supporting Jane have back on President, Bellmore Merrick Democratic Club seeking personhood for apes so they can The irony that in 2011, 300,000 remaining. Fifty years ago, there Goodall’s work to save and rehabilitate andawful health careisexpenses to the pay for a loved Merrick roam the streets. It is seeking only one National of Sciences concluded, were probably a million chimpanzees chimpanzees. Go to janegoodall.org, one’sAcademy care. Also, many caregivers struggle specific right: the right to one’s bodily “Most current biomedical research useas of depresroaming Africa. Deforestation, poaching where you can learn, donate or volunteer. with mental health issues, such freedom, the freedom not to be taken and chimpanzees is not necessary .” In addiand some people’s taste for bush meat sion, and often don’t have the financial kept involuntarily for any purpose. tion,resources a 2013 NIHtoreport confirmed, have depleted the population. Copyright 2023 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be take care of their own physical When I brought this subject up for dis“Research Nearly 2,000 chimpanzees live in the reached at randik3@aol.com. health.involving chimpanzees has New York can do better in supporting people who take on this vital role. Please To the Editor: join me in calling on our state senators and November is National Family Caregivers Assembly members to increase funding for Month. In New York, 546,000 family caregiv- AlzCAP. ers are providing care worth over $19 bilHELENA MILLER lion to their loved ones with dementia. Visiting Hallgrimskirkja, its country’s largest church — Reykjavik, Iceland Though these caregivers create significant Volunteer Advocate, Alzheimer’s Association Oyster Bay savings for the state, they are not getting

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