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A champion for community issues

Two years since acid attack, still no justice

By ANA BoRRUTo aborruto@liherald.com

Two years ago this month, Nafiah Ikram’s life changed forever when acid was viciously thrown in her face outside of her Elmont home.

Though she still faces physical and mental challenges, Ikram continues to tell her story in hopes that authorities will one day catch her attacker — and to help prevent an assault like this from happening to others.

“It’s very hard to live with, but I’m trying to make the best out of every single day,” Ikram said. “A lot of my freedoms have been taken away from me.”

The assault on Ikram took place on March 17, 2021, at around 8:15 p.m. in her Arlington Avenue driveway, when she and her mom returned home after shopping. Once her mother was inside the house, an unidentified man approached Ikram from behind and threw acid in her face, officials said.

The attacker was described as 6 feet 2 and wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and gloves. He drove away in a 2013 to 2015 red Nissan Altima with fog lights, according to the Nassau County Police Department.

Just days after the two-year anniversary of the attack, Ikram

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Belmont Park community advisory board process halted

By ANA BoRRUTo aborruto@liherald.com

The New York Racing Association’s proposed modernization plan for the Belmont Park racetrack looked as if it had the potential to being approved as the April 1 state budget deadline approached.

Gov. Kathy Hochul recently unveiled her $227 billion budget proposal for fiscal year 2024, in which she pledged support for the racetrack’s multi-year, $455 million renovation project. According to NYRA President David O’Rourke, Hochul’s support demonstrated her understanding of the important role

horse racing plays in New York’s economy.

Uncertainty remained, however, over the creation of a local advisory board and the installation of its members. “There has been obviously a substantial delay,” said Patrick McKenna, a spokesman for NYRA. “We hope to have all of these appointments made as quickly as possible.”

In 2019, Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages and former State Sen. Anna Kaplan led the passage of a bill in the State Legislature creating an advisory board for the park in order to give voice to the communities directly impacted by NYRA’s operations, including Elmont,

Floral Park, South Floral Park and neighboring Queens. The legislation was signed by former Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

Solages said after the bill passed that the responsibility for appointing 15 advisory board members fell to elected officials of communities in Nassau County, Queens, the Town of Hempstead and NYRA. The county executive would choose five designees, four of whom must be Elmont residents. The Hempstead town supervisor would choose two more Elmont residents, NYRA would appoint three members, the Village of Floral Park would appoint two, one would be appointed by the

village of South Floral Park, and two more would be chosen by Queens Community Board 13.

At the time, then County Executive Laura Curran made her choices, Solages said. But after Bruce Blakeman replaced Curran and the coronavirus pandemic began, the appointment process was halted, and none of Curran’s choices were made offi-

cial.

Solages said that although that was disappointing, there is still an opportunity to make the advisory committee a reality. And McKenna said that although the legislation does not require a local committee, NYRA strongly supported the creation of one.

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Courtesy Elmont Union Free School District

Clara H. Carlson School recently celebrated P.S. I Love You Day. Story, more photos, Page 3.

Isought the advice of a prominent real estate attorney regarding a specific project. At the conclusion of my presentation, he instantly asked whether I had checked out the enterprise for … termites.

Laughing, I replied that the project hadn’t yet reached that stage of development, and that, in any event, it involved no wooden structure or wooden components of any kind.

Laughing back at me, he patiently explained that he hadn’t been referring to “termites” as in “social insects very destructive to wooden structures,” but rather “human termites” who are “anti-social insects very destructive to just about everything!”

He wanted me to check (and protect) the proposal from insidious human termites who, through indifference, hostility, jealousy, laziness or self-interest eat at (and into) a project from within in order to undermine and subvert its success.

“Bug termites will eat your wood if they can; human termites will rot your ‘would’ so you can’t.”

Recognizing that he correctly identified the most direct obstacle to our (and every) undertaking, I thanked him and asked if I could share with my Herald readers the following additional bits of wisdom I noticed he preserved beneath his desk’s glass top: The cowards says “maybe” when he really means “no.”

The very selfish try to transform the unthought of by them into the undoable by others.

For some, questions are tools of obstruction.

The fool (and the wicked) are too enmeshed in their question to ever hear an answer.

comes to others, doesn’t so easily “let it so be” when it comes to himself.

Helps is always appreciated; rescue is eventually resented.

Everyone can keep a secret; it’s just a question of how long.

If you can’t (or won’t) stand by me, at least sit down and let me pass.

It’s easier to come up with a thousand silly questions, than one meaningful answer.

Ron Goldman

You’ll never pin the bad guy down with “will you” or “can you,” but his refusal to answer “would you if you could” at least reveals him to be the bad guy he is!

to leave.

Don’t bite the hand that wakes you.

Your back is the coward’s only target.

Better to permanently reside with respect than to be a guest of honor.

Entertain me with something clever; show me something novel, but teach me something new.

He’s not heavy when he’s your brother, but even the heavy brother should be carried.

In fee, in favors, in love — it’s better to take too little than ask too much.

A “political” cashier is someone who promises you change.

If at first you don’t succeed, you might want to check who’s sabotaging effort.

… and his favorite as it applies to “termites:”

Those who flaunty their fancy luggage, often have plenty of baggage.

He who says “so be it” when it

Don’t let a hedgehog manage your hedge fund.

Good guests know when to arrive, what to bring, what to say and when

Which cam first the chicken or the egg matters little to one who only cares to crack the egg and eat the chicken.

©Ron Goldman 2023

Elementary schools unite for districtwide musical

The Franklin Square Union Free School District came together to bring the community a “tale as old as time.”

Over 70 students and staff from the district’s three elementary schools — John Street School, Polk Street School and Washington Street School — performed the first annual districtwide production of the Disney classic “Beauty and the Beast Jr.” from March 16 to March 19.

Plaza Theatrical Productions — a local theater company who frequently puts on shows at Elmont Memorial Library — helped out by providing direction, choreography, stage management and music.

According to the school district, all four of the performances were sold out.

–Ana Borruto

Teaching others to be kind on P.S. I Love You Day

The purpose of P.S. I Love You Day is to promote being kind to others, minimizing bullying and encourage mental health awarness.

Clara H. Carlson School recently joined the island-wide initiative and celebrated P.S. I Love You Day. All students and staff wore purple to commemorate the day, which happens on the second Friday of every February.

The event was organized by the school’s social-emotional learning team and social-emotional learning committee.

School psychologists, administrators, teachers, school counselors and social workers brainstormed activities together for the kids.

The day kicked off the school’s “Kindness Week” festivities with crafts such as purple Friendship Chains made by the kindergarden, first and second grade students and the Kindness Grams written by the third and fourth graders. Those in fifth and sixth grade shared a song that makes them happy in a Lift You Up song activity.

Courtesy Franklin Square Union Free School District

Several dozen StudentS from John Street, Polk Street and Washington Street schools had a fun time singing songs such as ‘Be Our Guest’ and “Beauty and the Beast.”

Photos courtesy Elmont Union Free School District Clara H. CarlSon School students recently celebrated P.S. I Love You Day, which kicked off the school’s “Kindness Week” on Feb. 13.

StudentS diSplayed Handmade purple hearts with written positive messages.

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Three unidentifed men rob an Elmont gas station

Nassau County Police reported they are still searching for three unidentified men who robbed a Bolla Shell gas station in Elmont on March 26.

The three individuals entered the gas station at 2115 Liden Boulevard sometime after midnight and threatened to shoot the employees at the front register if they didn’t open the cash registers— even though no firearm was in sight, police said.

Fearing for their lives, the employees obeyed and the three men stole an unknown amount of money from multiple registers and a small safe. They fled the scene and drove off in a white Kia four-door Sedan down 240th Street.

None of the employees were injured

and the investigation is ongoing.

All three men were described as 5-foot7 inches in height with a thin build. One wore a dark colored Marmot bubble jacket with a hood, dark pants, dark sneakers and a black face mask.

Another man wore a gray hooded sweatshirt, dark pants, black winter boots with a white trim and a black face mask. The third had on a black hooded sweatshirt, black pants, white gloves, white sneakers and a black face mask.

If anyone has information regarding the robbery, contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS or call 911. All caller will be anonymous.

— Ana Borruto

News brief

Call to provide mental health aid for mothers

Following the release of a CDC report that showed a sharp increase in maternal mortality in 2021, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is calling for the full implementation of the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline. The hotline provides free, 24/7 support to women and their families during and after pregnancy Gillibrand is pushing to expand public awareness of the hotline so that it can reach more women in need.

“I worked to establish the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline so that women experiencing a maternal mental health condition have somewhere to turn for free, confidential care any time of day or night,” Gillibrand said in a release.

Recent reports by the CDC have shown disturbing increases in maternal mortality rates, particularly for women of color. Maternal deaths rose by 40 percent between 2020 and 2021, and the

maternal death rate for black women was more than twice the national average. The leading cause of these deaths was maternal mental health conditions, including substance use disorder, suicide, depression, and birth-related PTSD, but 75 percent of women with these conditions go untreated.

Counselors are available by text and phone in English and Spanish and have access to interpreter services that can support 60 other languages. The counselors are licensed or certified and are trained to provide culturally appropriate and trauma-informed support. Counselors are also able to provide referrals to local medical providers. To date, the hotline has helped more than 10,000 women with an average response time of less than 1 minute.

The hotline can be reached at 1-833943-5746 (1-833-9-HELP4MOMS).

Herald file

The Nassau CouNTy Police Department are investigating a gas station robbery that occurred on March 26. The men who robbed the establishment have not been found yet.

Laura Ryder serves Hempstead Town Board

Fills D’Esposito’s 4th councilmanic district seat after being vacant for months

By BEN FIEBERT bfiebert@liherald.com

Village of Lynbrook Trustee Laura Ryder was unanimously appointed by the Hempstead Town Board on March 14 as councilwoman for the 4th Councilmanic District seat vacated by former Councilman Anthony D’Esposito

Ryder’s appointment came four months after D’Esposito was elected to Congress. Her work as trustee in Lynbrook hasn’t gone unnoticed by community members. She worked with the board to increase humanitarian efforts in Lynbrook and she vows to continue that work as councilwoman.

“We are proud to welcome Laura Ryder as the newest member of the Hempstead town board,” Supervisor Don Clavin said. “Laura is someone who cares deeply about her community and has worked with local municipalities, chambers of commerce, developers, and civic organizations to make our neighborhood a better place. We on the Town Board believe Laura Ryder is the perfect person for the job and I am confident that residents of the 4th Councilmanic District will agree.”

“I thank Supervisor Don Clavin and the Hempstead Town Board for putting their faith and confidence in me and I look forward to working together to keep

our town a great place in which to live, work, and raise a family,” Ryder said in a release.

After being elected to the Lynbrook Village Board in March 2021, Ryder helped manage village finances and dayto-day operations amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mayor Alan Beach, who worked alongside Ryder for the last two years, gave his thoughts about Ryder the new councilwoman.

“Supervisor Don Clavin and the Town Board, you have selected a passionate community advocate and talented professional,” Beach said in a Facebook post. “Laura has been an asset to Lynbrook for many years and we look forward to her serving Lynbrook and our neighboring communities in this new capacity.”

Ryder is the founder and chairperson of the Lynbrook Cares Committee. The committee hosts a group of volunteers who help elderly residents and people with disabilities by shoveling their snow, landscaping their lawn, and other tasks. Ryder also volunteers with the Lynbrook Community Chest, which provides financial assistance to village residents.

Ryder was named Nassau Citizens United 2018 Finest Influential Woman of the Year, Lynbrook 2014 Woman of the Year, and Lynbrook 2018 Humanitarian of the Year. Some of the humanitarian organizations she serves include the Lynbrook 9/11 Memorial Committee, Christopher’s Hemophilia Benefit Committee, Lynbrook Beautification Committee, and Vice President of the Malverne School District Special Education Parent Teacher Association.

“I think she would be a great councilwoman and a great addition to the Town council,” Lynbrook resident Robert Grogan said.

“She is a lifetime resident of Lynbrook and the town and been involved in serving the community throughout her life. Just the kind of person we need in politics in today’s day and age when it seems that there are too many extremists in these kind of positions now.”

Her volunteer work and humanitarian efforts is why she is beloved in Lynbrook and in neighboring communities. She worked with her village board colleagues to create additional housing, worked to bring several new businesses to the vil-

lage, and helped to ensure neighborhood police, fire, and emergency personnel have the tools they need.

After working with the Lynbrook Chamber of Commerce to attract new businesses to the village, the chamber extended its congratulations to Ryder in a Facebook post. “The Lynbrook Chamber of Commerce congratulates Laura Ryder as she becomes the Town of Hempstead Councilwoman. We are so proud to call her our friend. Best wishes to you, Laura!”

As Ryder fills D’Esposito’s seat, she wanted to share her gratitude for him and the work he’s done as councilman. “Congressman Anthony D’Esposito is one of the greatest public servants to ever represent the 4th Councilmanic District,” she said in a release. “I want to thank him for everything he has done for our community. I vow to continue his legacy of hard work and caring in serving the residents of America’s largest township.”

D’Esposito returned the compliment.

“Laura is a good friend and she comes from a great family,” D’Esposito said. “She’s done a great job being a trustee in the village of Lynbrook. She is super involved. She is going to work hard and I have her back 100 percent. I look forward to working with her and I know that she will continue the great representation of the 4th Councilmanic District.”

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Members could meet shortly after budget vote

NYRA has already named its appointees to the board, McKenna said, adding that all of the other authorities had submitted their nominations, except for Hempstead Town Supervisor Don Clavin.

Clavin had not responded to requests for comment by press time.

Once the appointments are finalized, McKenna said, NYRA should be able to hold its first meeting with the Belmont Park Advisory Board next month.

“We have held dozens of meetings with community members, with elected officials and community groups for more than a year to communicate our vision for a new Belmont Park,” he said. “That’s why this project enjoys such wide support from local elected officials, Long Islanders in general, Governor Hochul — and now both houses of the Legislature support this transformational economic development opportunity for Long Island.”

PaTrick mckenna NYRA

NYRA has proposed demolishing Belmont Park, rebuilding it from scratch and transforming the racetrack into a winterized facility complete with a new club

house and grandstand — all at no cost to taxpayers. The association plans to borrow the money from the state and pay it back over 30 years through state-backed bonds.

But some advocacy groups, such as Reinvent Albany, say they believe the plan is unrealistic, given the horse racing industry’s history of financial struggles.

State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli expressed his concerns about the use of state debt for economic development projects in his fiscal year 2023-24 Executive Budget report. In the document, he stated that he believed NYRA’s proposal for Belmont Park deserves “further scrutiny.”

Elizabeth Marcello, a senior research analyst for Reinvent Albany, focuses on serving as a watchdog of economic development at the state level. Citing an Albany Times Union special report on the horse racing industry, Marcello said that the state had provided roughly $2.9 billion in subsidies for racing since 2008.

It is concerning, she added, that the industry “can’t survive without taxpayer dollars.”

“The reality is that the industry is failing,” Marcello said. “And there’s no reason why taxpayer dollars should be propping up this outdated industry.”

In spite of the opposition to the project, Solages and McKenna agreed that describing horse racing as a dying industry is a “mischaracterization.”

“Horse racing is not dying,” Solages said. “When I go to Belmont, I see people

enjoying the experience. I also see younger fans. With every industry, you’ve got to modernize it.”

McKenna added that the new Belmont Park would be a reflection of the sport’s evolution. “We are confident,” he said, “that a revitalized and reimagined facility will remind so many sports fans about what a special experience it is to be at Belmont Park.”

MULTIMEDIA SALES EXECUTIVES

Courtesy NYRA/Herald File

The BelmonT Park redevelopment plan would completely modernize the 118-year-old horse racing facility in Elmont. Gov. Kathy Hochul pledged her support for the racetrack’s $455 million, multi-year renovation project.

There has been obviously a substantial delay. We hope to have all of these appointments made as quickly as possible.

spokesman

What’s the matter with you? Why can’t you snap out of it? Why are you so negative, depressed, and worried? Why can’t you just enjoy life? You have much to be grateful for. Yet you’re complaining once again about whatever!

Yes, people can be hard on you. And expect you to change — just like that. Snap out of it. Don’t feel the way you feel. But they don’t understand. Do they think you like feeling this way? Do they think you want to be miserable? Sure, it’d be great if you could snap out of it. But your emotions, moods and inner workings don’t operate that way!

People believe you should be able to change your mood. So, how can you respond when others are fed up with your bad mood, and you’re fed up with them telling you what to do?

First, know that you can’t just snap out of it. Don’t blame yourself. It’s how emotions are experienced. But, and this is a big but, because you can’t do everything to make it all go away, doesn’t mean you can’t do anything to influence your feelings.

So, whether your bad mood is depression, anxiety, panic, anger, shame, guilt, loneliness or “I’m just not good or smart enough” syndrome, there are ways to make yourself feel better — at least for

the moment. Here are three ideas that just might help you.

Distract Yourself

Keep focusing on what’s frightening, depressing, or wrong and your mood will not change. Guaranteed. So try distracting yourself by doing something enjoyable that doesn’t require much effort or energy. What kinds of things could you do? Here are three suggestions:

■ Listen to music that warms your heart or gets you moving.

■ Watch a light-hearted movie or TV show.

■ Do an enjoyable, easy task that’ll reward you with a sense of accomplishment.

Talk yourself down

Zoom in on everything that’s wrong and you’ll be sucked into a negative vortex. When others tell you to think positively, you want to tell them to buzz off. They have no appreciation for all you’ve been going through. But you appreciate

how tough it’s been. And you can talk yourself down from your bad mood by speaking to yourself kindly and gently. Talking to yourself is not a sign of insanity. But what would you say? Here are three suggestions:

■ I love you. Yes, that’s you you’re talking to. And whatever we need to deal with, we can do it together.

■ It’s been tough. Hence, the only thing I ask of you today is to take one little step in the right direction.

■ Despite the tough times, I truly am grateful for…” (fill in the blank).

Move Your Body

You’ve heard about those studies that say that exercise improves mood. But who wants to exercise when you’re in a miserable mood? So, scratch that idea. Simply remind yourself that it’s good for you to move your body. What movement can you do when you’re feeling miserable? Here are three suggestions:

■ Stretch. Yes, it feels good when you

stretch those aching, tight muscles.

■ Walk. Get some fresh air. If the weather isn’t cooperating, walk around your living space. Keep those body parts moving even when you’re sitting or lying down,

■ Oh, and did I mention stretching? Not just a simple stretch but a stretching marathon. Stretch each arm as far out as you can. Hold your arm tight for 10 seconds, then dramatically release. Then stretch each leg out the same way. Now it’s time for your shoulder stretch and your neck stretch.

There, aren’t you feeling better already? And you didn’t have to snap out of it; you just needed to do what you can do to move your mind and body in a different direction – at least for the moment!

©2023

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

Linda Sapadin

Guest Column

Long Island’s Premier Business Women honored More than 400 celebrate female leadership at RichnerLive event

By ANA BORRUTO aborruto@liherald.com

Acentury ago, it was unheard of for a woman to hold a leadership role, not to mention to work in or run her own company. Whether it was fighting for the right to vote, equality in the workplace, access to equal education and fair representation, it is important to recognize the female trailblazers of the past and present.

The 60 dynamic women honored at Herald RichnerLive’s fourth annual Premier Business Women of Long Island Awards Gala are living proof of breaking the glass ceiling.

More than 400 attended the gala on March 22 at The Heritage Club in Bethpage — A night of connection and celebration of each other’s successes.

“When my mother Edith Richner founded our company with my father nearly 60 years ago, she was almost always the only woman at the table,” said Stuart Richner, chief executive of Richner Communications. “If she were here tonight, I have no doubt that she would be in disbelief and extremely proud of the dozens of Long Island women business leaders gathered here this evening.”

Hosted by News 12 Long Island reporter Antoinette Biordi, the awards dinner recognized women in accounting, media, human resources, not-for-profits, education, and government, among other industries, for their achievements in their respective fields.

All proceeds from the night were donated to Girls Inc. Long Island — a nonprofit committed to creating safe and supportive girl-positive spaces. Their program cultivates environments where all girl-identified, gender-fluid and non-binary young people are seen and heard.

Terri Alessi-Miceli, president and chief executive of The Hauppauge Industrial Association of Long Island, said events such as the Premier Business Women gala are necessary because they lift women up from all different industries.

“There is a path — you can do whatever you want in life,” Alessi-Miceli said. “We’ve made a lot of strides in women’s equality, but we have a ways to go.”

Erika Conti, partner with Sahn Ward Braff Koblenz, brought along her two young daughters in hopes they would feel inspired by the many innovative women who surrounded them. As a lawyer who specializes in matrimonial, family and corporate law, Conti was honored for her consistent involvement in public service.

“A leader is someone who mentors the younger generation,” she said. “I always say work hard, but also we are so used to having so much instant gratification — take a breath, get a sense of what’s going on, and don’t feel compelled to jump to an answer.”

Dana Arschin Kraslow forged her own career path in journalism just by sticking to what she is passionate about. The Jericho native is a two-time Emmy Awardwinning journalist who previously

worked for Fox 5 and News 12.

She is the granddaughter of a Holocaust survivor, and has spent the past decade interviewing other survivors and telling their stories.

“I created a role for myself — that’s how my dream job came to fruition,” Kraslow said. “My advice for a journalist — or for anyone in any industry — figure out what you want, dream it up, create it, and go after it, because you can do anything you want.”

Michelle Somers, head of marketing for PSEG Long Island, is a former president of the PSEG Long Island Women’s Network, where she empowered female employees by working on their personal and professional growth.

Somers is a strong believer of “women helping women,” and said a leader should be supportive of their employees — especially through any difficulties.

“I think it’s important as a leader is to understand the challenges the people who report to you are facing, and being able to mitigate those challenges,” Somers said. “To clear those obstacles so they can grow, run and get there.”

The major sponsors of this event were

Easy Tax Credits and Tenantbase. Gold sponsors included Age of New Beginnings, Anthony’s Live Events, Beach Club Estate, Beth Donner Design, New Collossal Entertainment, PBI Payroll HCM Workforce Technology, Waldner’s Business Environment, and Windows on the Lake.

Supporting sponsors include: Adelphi University, Davidoff Hutcher and Citron, Discover Long Island, Dr. Gail Correale of Long Island Vision Care, Forest Hills Financial Group, Girl Scouts of Suffolk County, Glen Cove Hospital-Northwell Health, Grassi Advisors and Accountants, Innovation Weight Loss and Healthy Market, Jaspan Schlesinger and Narandran, Lockton Cos., Modern Gen X Women, Nassau Community College, New York Institute of Technology, PSEG Long Island, The Smilist, Theralympich Speech, Vertigo Media Group and Dolce Bella.

To view additional pictures from the evening, visit tinyurl.com/PremierWomen2023.

Tim Baker/Herald photos

IT wAs A packed house at RichnerLive’s fourth annual Premier Business Women of Long Island Awards Gala last week with winners that included Carol Williams, Miss Long Island Lianne Webb, Miss Long Island Teen Natalia Suaza, and Ellen Pellegrino.

MARIA P CONzATTI, acting president for Nassau Community College, at top left, stands on stage with friends, family and colleagues as she received her Premier Business Women award.

JUlIA wexleR, BUsINess development director at Bristal Assisted Living, top right, was among those honored for her work.

MIss lONg IslANd Lianne Webb and Miss Teen Long Island Natalia Suaza win pageants and Premier Business Women awards.

Meet the 2023 Premier Business Women Awards winners

Accounting

Gabrielle Addamo, tax manager

Grassi Advisors and Accountants

Jacquelyn Diiorio, audit supervisor

Grassi Advisors and Accountants

Lisa Epstein, senior manager

PKF O’Conner Davies

Diane Giordano, tax partner Marcum LLP

Valerie K. Giacinto, chief financial officer

PBI Payroll/HCM Workforce Technology

Miriam Hubbard, Northeast sales manager

PBI Payroll/HCM Workforce Technology

Advertising, Marketing & Public Relations

Sandra Brennan, CEO & founder Senior Living Renaissance LLC

Valentina Janek, founder Long Island Breakfast Club & Show

Jesika Kalika, marketing communications & business development consultant

Lisa Mirabile, president & founder Vertigo Media Group

Banking & Finance

Andie Perlmutter, COO, associate general agent

Forest Hills Financial Group

Davi Tserpelis, SVP business banking manager City National Bank

Education

Maria P. Conzatti, acting president Nassau Community College

Barbara J. Holahan, vice president financial affairs, CFO & treasurer New York Institute of Technology

MaryAnne Hyland, dean of Robert B. Willumstad School of Business Adelphi University

Maurie McInnis, president Stony Brook University

Energy & Electric

Jennifer Hayen, communications director Long Island Power Authority

Michelle D. Somers, marketing hed PSEG Long Island

Entrepreneur

Beth Donner, president

Beth Donner Design

Josephine Fitzpatrick, nutrition & weight loss specialist

Innovation Weight Loss & Healthy Market

Maureen Tara Nelson, CEO MTN Matchmaking

Government

Lisa M. Black, chief deputy county executive Office of the Suffolk County Executive

Health Care & Wellness

Melanie Basile, chief growth officer

The Smilist

Dr. Michelle A. Chester, senior director operations

occupational health services Northwell Health

Dr. Gail Correale, optometrist

Long Island Vision Care

Theresa Dillman, associate executive director & chief nursing officer

Glen Cove Hospital, Northwell Health System

Dr. Odette R. Hall, chief medical examiner

Suffolk County Office of the Medical Examiner

Nitza Kahalon Hasis, clinical director

New Horizon Counseling Center–Valley Stream

Stephanie Montano, CEO & co-owner

Theralympic Speech

Christiana Neophytou, CEO & co-owner

Theralympic Speech

Rebecca Sanin, president & CEO

Health & Welfare Council of Long Island

Julie Wexler, business development director

The Bristal Assisted Living

Human Resources

Elizabeth Marie Saitta, executive director

SHRM Long Island Chapter

Insurance

Catia Alati, vice president Lockton Cos.

Legal

Paula Parrino, chief administrative officer & vice president of operations

Nationwide Court Services

Stephanie A. Clark, attorney

Law Offices of Stephanie A. Clark

Erika L. Conti, partner

Sahn Ward Braff Koblenz PLLC

Deanna M. Eble, partner

Russo Law Group P.C

Laurel R. Kretzing, partner

Jaspan Schlesinger Narendran LLP

Karen J. Tenenbaum, founder Tenenbaum Law PC

Dina L. Vepsia, partner

Cullen and Dykman

Nicole L. Weingartner, state government affairs director

Davidoff Hutcher & Citron LLP

Media

Dana Arschin Kraslow, journalist, Holocaust storyteller

The Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County

Mimi Bishop, co-founder

Modern Gen X Woman

Jackie Ghedine, co-founder

Modern Gen X Woman

Pei-Sze Cheng, journalist

NBC 4 New York’s investigative unit, the I-Team

Music

Yeou-Cheng Ma, executive director

The Children’s Orchestra Society

Not-For-Profit

Terri Alessi-Miceli, president & CEO

HIA-LI

Antoinette Biondi, A four-time Emmy-winning reporter, was the woman in charge of ensuring each and every Premier Business Women Awards winner was honored last week.

Elizabeth Einhart, executive director & vice president

The Theresa Foundation

Theresa Sanders, president & CEO

Urban League of Long Island

Tammy Severino, president & CEO

Girl Scouts of Suffolk County

Stacey I. Sikes, vice president of government affairs & communications

Long Island Association

Tourism

Kristen Reynolds, president & CEO

Discover Long Island

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Barbara Epstein is in a league of her own

By ANA BORRUTO aborruto@liherald.com

When it comes to speaking on issues surrounding local government, Barbara Epstein is not afraid to step up to the podium, speak her mind, and keep elected officials in check.

As co-president of the East Nassau League of Women Voters — member for more than 50 years — Epstein has worked on a number of campaigns centered around voting rights, voter registration, campaign finance reform, town and county redistricting, transportation, management of natural resources, and an issue near and dear to her heart: affordable housing.

For Epstein, this passion for local government started in 1970 when the Wantagh resident joined, of all things, a local bowling league. At the time, she was home mostly with her young children, but one of her bowling friends told her about the League of Women Voters, and urged her to come to a local meeting.

Being married to a history teacher and a social studies teacher herself at one point, the topic of government naturally came up in conversation in Epstein’s household. She decided to attend a few meetings, and “just got hooked.”

“My husband was instrumental because he encouraged me to get involved and to do things like this,” Epstein said. “It was important to be able to have the support of my family.”

The League of Women Voters is a grassroots, nonpartisan multi-issue political organization founded in the 1920s, shortly after women were granted the right to vote.

Since its inception more than a century ago, the league’s mission has remained the same: To encourage informed and active participation in government, work to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influence public policy through education and advocacy.

The East Nassau League chapter stretches from Freeport through Massapequa on Nassau County’s South Shore. It includes Wantagh, Seaford, Levittown and East Meadow, as well as communities in the Town of Oyster Bay.

Not long after Epstein joined the East Nassau League of Women Voters, she was elected the branch’s president, serving two terms. She is now a part of the group’s management team.

One of her many league responsibilities is talking to community groups, including schools, where they can help students complete their voter registration.

Through the League, she is also involved with Vote411. org — a platform that allows users to learn about the candidates on their ballot during election season, just by shar-

HistoRy MontH WOMEN’S

ing their home address. Epstein is incredibly vocal when it comes to participation in local elections, and is currently focused on expanding early voting in New York.

Parent and teacher association groups in Nassau County frequently turn to Epstein and other league members to moderate school board elections.

When it comes to affordable housing, Epstein has been a strong advocate for lowering the costs of buying or renting a home, and works to shine a light on housing inequality present on Long Island.

Epstein has witnessed significant governmental changes, but it really depends on the issue. In some areas, there is still work to do.

For example, Epstein and her fellow managers have encouraged league members to contact legislators in Albany and urge them to pass a bill on campaign finance — which would lead to more opportunities for individuals to run for public office without the overwhelming cost outof-pocket to do so.

More recently, Epstein stood in front of the members of the Hempstead Town Board to protest the proposed redistricting maps, which have since passed.

Epstein continues to attend town meetings, write letters to elected officials, speak on matters impacting Long Island — and she is not planning to slow down any time soon.

“If you have a passion about something, go for it. Get involved,” Epstein said. “You can start small and continue to grow. It’s important you get confidence in what you can do.”

Joe Abate/Herald file

BARBARA EpsTEiN, cO-pREsidENT of the East Nassau League of Women Voters, is known to step up to the microphone often to make her voice heard.

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Hofstra baseball seeks a CAA repeat

By ANDREW COEN sports@liherald.com

After making history in 2022, Hofstra baseball is aiming for an encore this spring.

Despite being picked to finish last in the nine-team Colonial Athletic Association last spring, Hofstra reached the NCAA Tournament for the first time in program history after capturing the conference title with four straight wins in the double-elimination tournament on Memorial Day weekend.

“There is motivation to get back there,” said second-year Hofstra head coach Frank Catalanotto, who had a 14-year Major League Baseball career from 1997 to 2010 with the Detroit Tigers, Texas Rangers, Toronto Blue Jays, Milwaukee Brewers and New York Mets. “All you have to do is get into the CAA Tournament and anything can happen.”

Hofstra found itself in an early hole this season trying to qualify for the sixteam CAA playoffs after dropping four of its first five conference games and were

staring at a 1-5 start before rallying for a 4-3 win against William & Mary on March 19 after trailing 3-0. The Pride entered the week at 3-6 in the CAA after winning one of three at CAA newcomer North Carolina A&T.

In between the William & Mary and NC A&T matchups, Hofstra split two nonleague games at then 24th-ranked West Virginia. The Pride’s 4-2 win over the Mountaineers on March 21 marked the program’s first victory over a top 25 opponent since defeating 14th-ranked Miami 5-0 in 2011.

“We have started to play better,” Catalanotto said. “We have a confident team that believes we are better than we have shown.”

Wantagh native Anthony D’Onofrio has been a big catalyst behind Hofstra’s recent turnaround with a pinch hit tworun double in the bottom of seventh inning that tied the game in the William & Mary comeback. D’Onofrio, a graduate student center fielder, hit a leadoff homer in last year’s CAA finals clinching win.

“Having his presence in the lineup and around the team has been great,” said Catalanotto of D’Onofrio, who was a threetime All-New York State selection at Wantagh. “He is a hard-nosed baseball player.”

The Pride lineup features four starters batting above .300 in Dylan Palmer, Will Kennedy, Brian Morrell, Santino Ross, Kevin Bruggeman and Ryan Morash. Junior catcher Matt Pelcher, a Merick native and graduate of Florida’s ING Academy, is getting increased playing time this season and registered a hit in the March 19 William & Mary comeback win.

The Hofstra pitching staff features plenty of experience led by graduate student Brad Camarda, a reigning FirstTeam All-CAA selection who was 8-2 with 76 strikeouts last year. The Dix Hills native tossed seven strong innings in Hofstra’s 5-3 victory in the series finale with NC A&T.

The Pride pitching staff also includes junior Danny Kelleher, a former standout baseball and soccer goalie at South Side High School in Rockville Centre. Kelleher has shown potential at times, recording

four scoreless innings out of the bullpen in an 11-4 win against Manhattan on March 16.

“He’s had some good games and some not so good games,” said Catalanotto of the 6-foot-4 Kelleher. “He’s the type of player who you kind of know early on where he is going to be on or off.”

Hofstra entered late March in ninth place in the CAA standings, but still has 21 remaining league games to right the ship and earn one of the six available confer-

ence playoff spots. The double elimination CAA Tournament is scheduled for May 24-27 in Mount Pleasant, S.C.

Hofstra is next in action this weekend at home for a Battle of Long Island threegame series against CAA newcomer Stony Brook beginning Friday at 2 p.m. The Pride will also host conference games on April 14-16 against Towson, April 28-30 versus North Carolina-Wilmington before concluding its regular season schedule with Elon with a doubleheader on May 20.

Photos courtesy Hofstra Athletics Communications GRAD stuDENt BRAD Camarda is a reigning First-Team All-CAA pitcher who went 8-2 with 76 strikeouts last year.

BRiAN MORREll is one of the keys to the Pride’s lineup and is off to a strong start.

Franklin Square Civic discusses safety

Executive directors and officers of the Franklin Square Civic Association invited Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder, 5th Precinct Problem Oriented Police (POP) Unit Sargent Ryan Surillo and Officer Victoria Ojeda to talk about the the impact of school safety, bail reform, drugs and drug addication on the Franklin Square community and the police. The POP Unit also informed attendees of recent crime statistics they have reported in the area

Other special guests included a representative from Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman’s office, a representative from Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages’ office and Legislator John Giuffre.

Elder Abuse

According to the National Institute on Aging, about one in ten adults over age sixty are abused, neglected or exploited. That is a staggering number. The major forms of abuse are:

• Physical abuse happens when someone causes bodily harm by hitting, pushing or slapping. This may also include restraining an older adult against their will, such as locking them in a room.

• Emotional abuse includes a caregiver saying hurtful words, yelling, threatening, repeatedly ignoring the older adult or keeping that person from seeing close friends and relatives.

• Neglect occurs when the caregiver does not respond to the older adult’s needs. This may include physical, emotional and social needs or withholding food, medications or access to health care.

• Abandonment is leaving an older adult who needs help alone without planning for their care.

• Financial abuse occurs when money or belongings are stolen from an older adult. It can include forging checks, taking someone else’s

retirement or Social Security benefits, using a person’s credit cards and bank accounts without their permission, changing names on a will or trust, bank account, life insurance policy or title to a house without permission.

• Financial neglect occurs when an older adult’s financial responsibilities such as paying rent or a mortgage, medical expenses or insurance, utility bills or property taxes are ignored, and the person’s bills are not paid.

• Financial exploitation is the misuse, mismanagement or exploitation of property, belongings or assets. This includes using an older adult’s assets without consent, under false pretenses or through intimidation and/or manipulation.

If you see signs of abuse, try talking with the older adult to find out what’s going on. Many seniors are either too ashamed or fearful of retribution from the abuser if they report the mistreatment. If you see something, say something — report what you see to your county’s adult protective services and they will investigate.

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Nafiah Ikram perseveres by raising awareness

stood in front of her home to address news reporters. She and her parents all sported the color red — which, at first, Ikram said wasn’t planned, but she believed it sent a message to her attacker that they are not afraid.

Ikram said her therapist suggested she wear red as a way to ease her fear of red cars, similar to the one her attacker drove away in. The young woman also reflected on the moment she came home from the hospital and saw remnants of the acid stained on her driveway.

Although her parents urged her to look away, Ikram said she had to see it in order to process what had happened.

“Ever since then, I’ve always had that drive, and even before when I was younger, to kind of just get over my fears,” Ikram said. “I’m trying to do the reverse psychology thing to try to get myself used to it.”

In the first year after the attack, Ikram said she went through several reconstructive surgeries to her eye, nose and esophagus. The next step is to have a procedure done to her nose to help her breathe better, she said.

She has lost nearly all her eyesight and it is unclear how much, if any, can be

regained. Ikram described her vision as if she is looking underwater. Another corrective surgery to her eye could take place in the future as well, she said.

Ikram also receives therapy to manage her post-traumatic stress disorder and anxiety as she lives in the aftermath of the incident.

As a nurse, Ikram’s mother, Sherina Mohamed, said she is her daughter’s “rock” and must remain strong for her.

“God moves mountains and does wonders, and we believe that she will heal,” Mohamed said. “We are not only protecting my daughter, but we are trying to protect other human beings from going through this torture that we are going through.”

In spite of her struggles, Ikram said she tries to celebrate her triumphs as she moves forward in life. She has continued her studies at Hofstra Uni versity and has participated in a few speaking engagements, both locally and outside of New York.

USA’s first-ever Women’s Day Panel in Washington D.C., where she discussed the importance of self-love and embracing one’s inner beauty.

first,” Ikram said. “It doesn’t matter at the

end of the day what I look like right now because as long as I’m able to still see the beauty within me, that’s all that matters.”

With the help of the FBI, Nassau County police officials recently announced they have increased the reward to $50,000 to anyone who comes forward with information that could lead to a conviction of this

Legislator Carrié Solages organized the

news conference outside of the Ikram family’s home to plead with community members to keep this case alive.

“We are asking the person who is responsible for this heinous act — please do the right thing and turn yourself in,” Solages said. “Someone knows something, and what is done in the darkness always comes to light. Help (Nafiah) get justice — help the Elmont community get justice.”

Ana Borruto/Herald

After two yeArs, the unidentified man who threw acid in Nafiah Ikram’s face has yet to be found. Ikram, left, her mother, Sherina Mohamed, and County Legislator Carrié Solages, urged the public to keep the case alive and to come forward with any information they have.

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STEPPING OUT

Kindertransport

, glorious spring

Taking in the fi rst signs of the season

See Diane Samuels’ gripping drama, presented by Nassau Community College Theater and Dance Department, based on the experiences of children who were allowed to leave Nazi Germany for England in 1938-39 and separated from their families. It tells of the hardships faced by 9-year-old Eva, sent on a Kindertransport and taken in by a British family. It also focuses on the assimilated and Eva’s alienation from her actual mother, Holocaust survivor, and the discovery by Faith, Eva’s daughter, of her mother’s unspoken past. It takes place simultaneously in 1939 and in 1974 England, when Faith, preparing to leave home, finds old letters and photos in the attic that reveal a secret her mother kept hidden since she was a teenager.

STEPPING OUT

By Karen Bloom

Winter’s dreary doldrums are well behind us now. Spring beckons with the first burst of blooms. And there’s no place better to welcome the season than at the alwaysglorious Old Westbury Gardens, which reopens to visitors on Saturday, April 1.

Creative advocacy

The renowned Gardens is ready to delight everyone with its glorious gardens and a busy schedule of programs and activities. The first signs of the season have made their presence known.

“April is so exciting, with so many flowers ready to appear,” says horticulture director Maura Brush.“Every type, size and signs of blooms are so cherished.”

Friday, March 31, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, April 2 p.m. Nassau Community College’s Mainstage Theatre, Garden City. $10; NCC students free with valid ID; $8 alumni, seniors 60-plus, students and NCC employees. For tickets/ information, visit NCC.edu or call (516) 572-7676.

Pat McGann

She urges visitors not to miss out on the late-April to early-June period, noting that the landscape is everchanging and continuously bursting with color.

By Karen Bloom

“Every week there’s a rollout,” she says. From the cascades of cherry blossoms, the delicate fritillaria, daffodils, cheerful viola to, of course, tulips. Also shrubbery and trees — it’s all carefully planned out by Brush and her team.

miss with week by have a

• Opening weekend, April 1-2

Among the many not-to-be-missed spots is the woodland walk. “It’s particularly nice to to walk through the lake trail to the woodland walk,” Brush says. And, certainly the primrose path and walled garden stand out as favorites.

• 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury

• Saturday and Sunday, noon-4 p.m.; Tuesday through Friday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

• For more information and program/event schedule, visit OldWestburyGardens.org, or call (516) 333-0048

• Emily Lowe Hall Gallery, South Campus, Hempstead. For information and to RSVP, call (516) 463-5672, or visit Hofstra.edu/museum

“The primrose path is just loaded with blooms,” she enthuses. “It’s so stunning.”

Paula Poundstone

“We have a really well-curated display of bulbs that you’ll not see elsewhere,” she says. “I’m very excited. So much time and care has been put into curating these bulbs. We utilize them in such a way that the combinations are so interesting. The Walled Garden is particularly exciting.”

“When We All Stand,” Hofstra University Museum of Art’s new exhibition, examines the collective power of the arts in society.

Curated by Alexandra Giordano — the museum’s assistant director of exhibition and collection — the exhibit underscores artists’ civic responsibility and influence.

much time and care has been put into curating these bulbs. the other

“It highlights the vital role that artists have in activating democratic values that promise equality and freedom, encouraging civic engagement, and cultivating unity,” Giordano says. “Artists often lead the charge and expose truths that may otherwise be ignored. The artists in this exhibition take a stand and call out injustices through their art and activism on issues such as immigration, gender, reproductive rights, mass incarceration, voting rights, racial bias, gun violence, and promises unfulfilled. They all combine the making of art with public service that has a grassroots approach in the hope of mobilizing their communities and the nation to ignite movement, create awareness, and inspire others to stand with them.”

This exhibit, which runs through July 28, is in conjunction with Hofstra’s 13th presidential conference on the Barack Obama presidency coming up in April.

“We were interested in the idea that the artist has a civic responsibility,” says museum director Karen Albert. “The initial idea for this exhibition was inspired by an Obama Administration White House briefing that took place on May 12, 2009, where more than 60 artists and creative organizers met with administration officials to discuss the collective power of the arts to build community, create change, and chart

Early spring’s brisk weather sets the stage stroll through the many trails on Old Westbury Gardens’s 200 acres. You’ll be able to see the last of the wildflowers and tulips getting ready to open, among other harbingers of the season. The cherry blossoms will soon be visible, along with fruit trees, among other trees and shrubs — all starting to bloom in an array of delicate colors.

It’s what Brush describes as “very nots and other spring ephemerals, along with its namesake — the showy, early blooming primrose. In fact, the considered

namesake — the showy, early blooming primrose. In fact, the primrose is considered the shining star of early spring gardens.

Along with the colorful blooms, the Gardens’ extensive schedule of programming springs forth. Opening weekend begins with the always-popular Story Book Stroll, on April 1, for the youngest visitors (ages 3-5) and a performance by Suzuki on the Island piano students, one of Long Island’s premier music programs for kids 4-18, on April 2.

Pat McGann is quickly rising as one of the sharpest stand-ups on the comedy scene. A relative latecomer to comedy, he began doing standup at 31 after realizing he was not very good at selling packaging. He hustled his way to become the house emcee at Zanies Chicago, where he distinguished himself as especially adept at working the crowd. A husband and father of three young children, McGann’s appeal stems from his quick wit and relatable take on family life and marriage. In 2017, McGann began touring as the opening act for Sebastian Maniscalco, moving with him from clubs to theater, to arenas, including four soldout shows at Madison Square Garden. McGann’s relatively short, but impressive resume, includes Montreal’s famed Just For Laughs Festival, Gilda’s LaughFest, The Great American Comedy Festival, and more. McGann still calls Chicago home.

Looking ahead, the Gardens’ beloved Dog Friendly Weekend, with its Spring Dog Festival, returns April 14-15. Pooches and their pet parents always enjoy exploring the grounds (leashed of course) and meeting up with fellow fourlegged visitors.

Looking ahead, the Gardens’ beloved Dog Friendly Weekend, with its Spring Dog Festival, returns April 14-15.

Saturday, Feb. 11, 8 p.m. $40, $35, $30, $25. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. (800) 745-3000 or Ticketmaster.com or ParamountNY.com.

The nimble, witty comedian visits the Landmark stage. Paula Poundstone is known for her smart, observational humor and a spontaneous wit that has become the stuff of legend. Appearing on stage with a stool, a microphone, and a can of Diet Pepsi, Poundstone’s material keeps her audience thoroughly entertained throughout this fast-paced evening of standup. Among her many pursuits, Poundstone was the first female comic, in its then 73rd year, to perform at the White House Correspondents dinner. She is recognized in innumerable lists, documentaries and literary compendiums noting influential standup comedians of our time. Her ability to interact with her audience members has been hailed for years, and there’s no slowing Poundstone down as she continues to rip riotous laughter for all who witness her talent.

Saturday, April 15, 8 p.m. $60, $53, $43. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. (516) 767-6444 or LandmarkOnMainStreet.org.

Can art change the world? It’s a question that’s been at the focus of our collective culture for centuries. Now as society navigates the complexities of modern life, art as a path for social change is at the forefront of artistic expression.

Photos courtesy Old Westbury Gardens Old Westbury Gardens is ready to burst forth in a brilliant display of color.

THE SCENE

March 30

Supermarket Game Night

Join Elmont Memorial PTSA in support of the Class of 2023 at Supermarket Game Night fundraiser, Friday, March 31 6:30 p.m., in the Elmont Memorial High School cafeteria. $15 per person, includes one bingo card set and a sweet treat. Proceeds benefit senior class scholarships. Bring your own markers or purchase one at the door, at 555 Ridge Road.

Kickboxing Fundraiser

Breastfeeding Support Group

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

Hometown Heroes

Limon Dance Company

The acclaimed modern dance ensemble appears on the Tilles Center stage, Friday, April 14, 8 p.m. Timeless, dramatic and nuanced, the great Limón Company has been at the vanguard of American modern dance since its inception and is considered one of the greatest dance companies of all time. The late choreographer and dancer José Limón is credited with creating one of the world’s most important and enduring dance legacies. The program includes new repertoire, Limón works, and beloved modern dance classics, performed with indescribable magic felt all the way to the last row of the theater. LIU Post campus, 720 Northern Boulevard, Brookville. Tickets are $66, $46, $36; available at TillesCenter.org or (516) 299-3100.

April 14

CKO Kickboxing in Franklin Square welcomes participants of all fitness levels to join its “Kickboxing Marathon,” Saturday, April 1, starting at 9:30 a.m. Participants will go through 26 three and a half minute rounds with a halfminute between each round. Individuals must pledge to raise at least $300 each to benefit JAR of Hope and their Duchenne muscular dystrophy research, at 893 Hempstead Turnpike. 40 spots available. Call (516) 884-8757 to participate or email jennifer@ ckofranklinsquare.com.

The Franklin Square Civic Association is running its 2023 Hometown Hero Banner Program this spring. The banners will be displayed from Memorial Day through Veterans Day at the VFW Post 2718 on Lincoln Road or at Rath Park in Franklin Square. Applircation deadline has been extended to Saturday, April 15. For additional information call Adrienne McKenna at (516) 592-3405 or email hometownheroes@fsqcivic. org.

March 30

Easter Eggstravaganza

On exhibit

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

Bring the family to Molloy University for some seasonal fun, Saturday, April 1, 10 a.m.-noon. Enjoy an Easter Egg hunt, photos with the Easter Bunny, games, crafts and giveaways, candy, and more. $5 per child; proceeds benefit Cohen Children’s Medical Center. Public Square Lobby, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre.

Night at the Races

Rescuing Families Inc. brings back its 2nd annual Night at the Races adult-only event, Friday, March 31. The Kentucky Derby themed evening is held at VFW Post 2718, 68 Lincoln Road, Franklin Square. With cash prizes, raffle baskets, wheel of prizes and a Kentucky Derby Hat contest. $40, includes pasta dinner, dessert, coffee, tea, soda, beer and wine. Purchase tickets at RescuingFamilies.org.

Having an event?

On stage

Mo Willems’ popular character

The Pigeon comes alive on the Long Island Children’s Museum stage, Friday, March 31, 10:15 a.m. and noon. Pigeon is eager to try anything, with the audience part of the action. $9 with museum admission ($7 members), $12 theater only. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 224-5800 or LICM.org.

Franklin Square Museum

The Franklin Square Historical Society hosts its monthly open house, Sunday, April 2, 2 to 4 p.m., at 861 Naple Ave. in Franklin Square.

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

‘Forever Plaid’

Plaza Theatrical springs forward with “Forever Plaid,” an affectionate musical homage to the close harmony guy groups that reached the height of their popularity during the ‘50s, Friday, March 31, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, April 1, 2:30 and 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, April 2, 2:30 p.m. The show features such hits as “Three Coins in a Fountain,” “Heart and Soul,” “Catch a Falling Star,” and “Love is A Many Splendored Thing.” It’s performed at Plaza’s stage at the Elmont Library Theatre, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. $49, $45 seniors. Elmont. For tickets, call (516) 599-6870 or visit PlazaTheatrical.com.

Family theater

Everyone’s favorite cat comes to mischievous life in this theatrical adaptation of the Dr. Seuss classic, presented by Plaza Theatrical Productions, Saturday, April 1, 11 a.m. See what goes on during that rainy day when two siblings are home alone with their pet fish while their parents are out of town, and the tall cat wearing a hat appears. Tickets are $15. Visit the Plaza stage at Elmont Public Library Theater, 700 Hempstead Turnpike, Elmont. For information/tickets, go to PlazaTheatrical.com or call (516) 599-6870.

Chef Patrick was influenced as a young man by his Grandmother 's kitchen, and that's where he saw that cooking can feed peoples souls.

Patrick attended and excelled at the culinary schools he attended. His first stop was at Sullivan College. His journey started at the Garden City Hotel, in the La Cote d' dining room with master Chef Patrick Pino, who shaped his philosophy of cooking. Patrick then headed to New York City to expand his culinary repertoire at the Ritz Carlton Hotel. That's where he met Three Star Michelin Chef Gunther Serger Chef Serger instilled in him the elegance of simplicity, artistry of balance and the appreciation of the ingredients.

Patrick moved south to Atlanta and worked with renowned chef and author Marcella Hazan who instilled the purity and quality of the products that they used. A short stint with Chef Emeril Lagasse exposed Patrick to southern flares and flavors as well.

Patrick felt he had found his culinary voice and headed home to Long Island. That's when he found local farms and fishermen that worked with sustainable practices. Over the years Patrick has instilled balance in the blends of ingredients in his cuisine, still striving for the fulfillment of his culinary soul. Craft Kitchen & Taphouse are so excited to have Chef Patrick heading to the Lynbrook team. His weekly specials are a "must try" and he will be changing the seasonal menu this May, making it a great Spring or Summer destination whether you dine inside or out at Craft.

44 Stauderman Ave. Lynbrook (516) 341-0547

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REFEREE’S NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU

THE BANK OF NEW YORK

MELLON F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS CWABS INC., ASSETBACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-BC3, Plaintiff - against - COLIN WINTERS A/K/A COLIN PETERS, et al Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on April 25, 2019.

I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 “Rain or Shine” on the 28th day of April, 2023 at 2:00 PM. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being at Elmont, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York.

Premises known as 245 Stone Street, Elmont, (Town of Hempstead) New York 11003.

(Section: 32, Block: 461, Lot: 41)

Approximate amount of lien $979,111.91 plus interest and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale.

Index No. 3507/08.

Anthony C. Ciaccio, Esq., Referee.

Davidson Fink LLP

Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 400 Meridian Centre Blvd, Ste 200 Rochester, NY 14618 Tel. 585/760-8218

Dated: February 22, 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. 138258

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT. NASSAU COUNTY. L&L ASSOCIATES HOLDING CORP., Pltf. vs. LAWRENCE G. THORNE, et al, Defts. Index #607487/2022.

Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered February 16, 2023, I will sell at public auction on the north side steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on May 1, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. prem. k/a Section 32, Block 675, Lot 38. Sold subject to terms and conditions

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of filed judgment and terms of sale. Foreclosure auction will be held “rain or shine.” If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the sale.

SHRENKEL, Referee. LEVY & LEVY, Attys. for Pltf., 12 Tulip Dr., Great Neck, NY. #100205 138296

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE BOARD OF APPEALS

Pursuant to New York State Town Law Article 16, New York State Public Officers Law Article 7, and the Town of Hempstead Building Zone Ordinance, NOTICE is hereby given that the BOARD OF APPEALS of the Town of Hempstead will hold a public hearing in the Old Town Hall, 350 Front Street, Room 230, Second Floor, Hempstead, New York on 4/5/23 at 9:30 A.M. to consider the following applications and appeals:

THE FOLLOWING CASES WILL BE CALLED STARTING AT 9:30 A.M.

230/23. ELMONT - Andrea F. Tobias, Renewal of grant to maintain 6’ high solid PVC fence forward of dwelling which may substantially obstruct line of sight., W/s Jacob St., 240’ N/o Estelle Ave., a/k/a 178 Jacob St. N.C.P.C. Local determination.

233/23. ELMONTMeacham 190 LLC, Variance, lot area, construct 2-family dwelling., W/s Meacham Ave., 165’ N/o Herald Ave., a/k/a 190 Meacham Ave. N.C.P.C. Local determination.

234/23. ELMONT - Jean Metellus, Variances, front yard average setback, rear yard, construct 2nd floor addition attached to dwelling., E/s Savoy Ave., 108.52’ S/o Blackstone St., a/k/a 110 Savoy Ave. N.C.P.C. Local determination.

237/23. ELMONT - Susan M. Williams, Mother/ Daughter Res.(2nd kitchen)., E/s Gotham Ave., 480.14’ N/o Murray Hill St., a/k/a 154 Gotham Ave. N.C.P.C. Local determination.

ALL PAPERS PERTAINING TO THE ABOVE HEARING ARE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AT THE BOARD OF APPEALS, TOWN HALL, 1 WASHINGTON STREET, HEMPSTEAD, NY 11550. This notice is only for new cases in Elmont within Town of Hempstead jurisdiction. There are additional cases in different hamlets, towns and villages on the Board of Appeals calendar. The full calendar is available at https://hempsteadny. gov/509/Board-of-Appeals

The internet address of the

website streaming for this meeting is https://hempsteadny. gov/576/Live-StreamingVideo

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

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LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER

NOTICE, that the regularly scheduled meeting for Wednesday April 12, 2023 for the Elmont Fire District of the town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, New York will be changed to Wednesday April 19th, 2023 at 7:00PM on that day at 100 School Road, Elmont, New York 11003. This notification is being given to the news media pursuant to the provisions of Section 94 of the Public Officers Law of the State of New York.

DATED: March 23, 2023

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS OF THE ELMONT FIRE

DISTRICT ATTEST: FRANCES ANDINO DISTRICT SECRETARY

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING, BUDGET VOTE AND ELECTION OF THE FRANKLIN SQUARE UFSD

NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a Public Hearing of the qualified voters of the Franklin Square UFSD, Town of Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, will be held in the Washington Street School, in said district on May 2, 2023, at 8:00 p.m., prevailing time, for the transaction of business as authorized by the Education Law, including the following items:

1. To present to the voters a detailed statement of the amount of money which will be required for the 2023-2024 fiscal year.

2. To discuss all the items hereinafter set forth to be voted upon by voting machine at the Budget Vote and Election to be held on Tuesday, May 16, 2023.

3. To transact such other business as may properly come before the meeting pursuant to Education Law of the State of New York and acts amendatory thereto.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a budget hearing of the qualified voters of the Franklin Square UFSD will be held by the Franklin Square Public Library at 19 Lincoln Road, Franklin

Square, New York in said district on Monday, May 8, 2023 at 7:00 p.m., prevailing time, for the purpose of presenting to the voters a detailed statement of the amount of money which will be required by the Franklin Square Public Library for the 2023-2024 fiscal year.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a copy of the statement of the amount of money which will be required to fund the School District’s budget for 2023-2024, exclusive of public moneys, may be obtained by any resident of the District beginning May 2, 2023, between the hours of 8 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., prevailing time, except Saturday, Sunday or holidays at the Office of the District Clerk, 760 Washington Street School, Franklin Square, New York, at the Franklin Square Public Library, and on the District’s internet website.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that said Budget Vote and Election will be held on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, in the John Street School, Polk Street School and Washington Street School, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., prevailing time, at which time the polls will be opened to vote by voting machine upon the following items:

1. To adopt the annual budget of the School District for the fiscal year 2023-2024 and to authorize the requisite portion thereof to be raised by taxation on the taxable property of the District.

2. To elect one (1) member of the Board of Education for a three year term commencing July 1, 2023, and expiring on June 30, 2026, to succeed William Leder, whose term expires on June 30, 2023.

3. To vote upon the Franklin Square Public Library Budget Appropriation for fiscal year 2023-2024 as submitted and to authorize the requisite portion thereof to be raised on the taxable property of the Franklin Square Union Free School District.

4. To elect one (1) member of the Board of Trustees of the Franklin Square Public Library for a five (5) year term commencing July 1, 2023 and expiring on June 30, 2028, to fill the position previously held by Carl Gerrato.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to Section 495 of the Real Property Tax Law, the School District is required to attach to its proposed budget an exemption report. Said exemption report, which will also become part of the final budget, will show how the total assessed value of the final assessment roll used in the budgetary process is exempt from taxation, list every type of exemption

granted by the statutory authority, and show the cumulative impact of each type of exemption, the cumulative amount expected to be received as payments in lieu of taxes (PILOT) and the cumulative impact of all exemptions granted. In addition, said exemption report shall be posted on any bulletin board maintained by the District for public notices and on any website maintained by the District.

AND FURTHER NOTICE

IS HEREBY GIVEN, that petitions nominating candidates for the office of member of the Board of Education shall be filed with the Clerk of said School District at her office in the District Administrative Office, 760 Washington Street, Franklin Square, New York, not later than April 17, 2023, between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., prevailing time. Each petition shall be directed to the Clerk of the District; must be signed by at least 25 qualified voters of the District; must state the name and residence of each signer, and, must state the name and residence of the candidate and shall describe the specific vacancy for which the candidate is nominated. Each vacancy upon the Board of Education to be filled shall be considered separate specific vacancies. A separate nominating petition is required to nominate a candidate to each separate specific office. The petition shall describe at least the length of the term of office and contain the name of the last incumbent. To nominate a candidate for the office of Trustee of the public Library Board, each petition must be signed by at least twenty-five (25) voters of the District. Vacancies on the Board of Trustees are not considered separate specific offices; candidates run at large. Nominating petitions shall not describe any specific vacancy upon the Board for which the candidate is nominated.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that personal registration of voters is required either pursuant to Section 2014 of the Education Law, or pursuant to Article 5 of the Election Law. If a voter has heretofore registered pursuant to Section 2014 of the Education Law and has voted at an annual or special district meeting within the last four (4) calendar years, he or she is eligible to vote at this election. If a voter is registered and eligible to vote under Article 5 of the Election Law, he or she is also eligible to vote at this election. All other persons who wish to vote must register.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, the voters may register with the Clerk of said School District at her office in the District Administration Office, 760 Washington Street,

Franklin Square, New York, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., when school is in session at any day prior to May 11, 2023 to add any additional names to the Register to be used at the aforesaid election, at which time any person will be entitled to have his or her name placed on such Register provided that at such meeting with the Clerk of said School District he or she is known or proven to the satisfaction of the Clerk of said School District to be then or thereafter entitled to vote at such election for which the Register is prepared. The Register so prepared pursuant to Section 2014 of the Education Law will be filed in the Office of the District Clerk, at her office in the District Administration Office, 760 Washington Street, Franklin Square, New York and will be open for inspection by any qualified voter of the District beginning on Thursday, May 11, 2023, except Sunday, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., prevailing time, on each weekday prior to the day set for the election, on Saturday by appointment, and at the polling place(s) on the day of the vote.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that military voters who are not currently registered may apply to register as a qualified voter of the school district. An application for registration as a military voter can be requested from the office of the District Clerk at her office in the District Administration Office, 760 Washington Street, Franklin Square, New York, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. when school is in session. The application is also available on the Franklin Square District website under “voter information.” The application for registration must be received in the office of the clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. on April 20, 2023. In the request for an application for registration, the military voter is permitted to designate his/her preference for receiving the application for registration by mail, facsimile transmission or electronic mail.

AND FURTHER NOTICE

IS HEREBY GIVEN, that military voters who are qualified voters of the district may submit an application for a military ballot during school business hours from the District Clerk at her office in the District Administration Office, 760 Washington Street, Franklin Square, New York. The application is also available on the Franklin Square District website under “voter information.”

Completed applications must be received by the District Clerk by 5:00 p.m. on April 20, 2023. In the request for an application for a military ballot, the military voter is permitted

to designate his/her preference for receiving the application for a military ballot, and the military ballot, by mail, facsimile transmission or electronic mail. All qualified military voters’ ballot application and military ballot must be returned by mail or in person. Ballots for military voters shall be distributed to qualified military voters no later than twenty five days before the election, April 21, 2023. Military ballots must be received by the District Clerk (1) before the close of the polls, on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, and must show a cancellation mark of the United States postal service or a foreign country’s postal service, or must show a dated endorsement of receipt by another agency of the United States Government; or (2) not later than 5:00 p.m. on the day of the election and be signed and dated by the military voter and one witness, with a date ascertained to be not later than the day before the election.

A list of persons to whom military ballots are issued will be available for inspection to qualified voters of the District in the Office of the District Clerk on and after Thursday, May 11, 2023, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., prevailing time, on each day prior to the day set for the annual election, except Sunday, on Saturday by appointment, and on May 16, 2023, the day set for the election. Any qualified voter then present in the polling place may object to the voting of the ballot upon appropriate grounds by making his or her challenge and the reasons therefore known to the Inspector of Election before the close of the polls.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that applications for absentee ballots will be obtainable during school business hours from the District Clerk. The application is also available on the Franklin Square School District website under “voter information.”

Completed applications must be received by the District Clerk no earlier than April 17, 2023 and at least seven (7) days before the election, May 9, 2023, if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or the day before the election, May 15, 2023, if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter. Absentee ballots must be received by the District Clerk not later than 5:00 p.m., prevailing time, on Tuesday, May 16, 2023.

A list of persons to whom absentee ballots are issued will be available for inspection to qualified voters of the District in the Office of the District Clerk on and after Thursday, May 11, 2023, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. prevailing time, on each day prior to the day set for the annual election, except

Sunday, on Saturday by appointment, and on May 16, 2023, the day set for the election. Any qualified voter then present in the polling place may object to the voting of the ballot upon appropriate grounds by making his or her challenge and the reasons therefore known to the Inspector of Election before the close of the polls.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to a rule adopted by the Board of Education in accordance with Section 2035 of the Education Law, any referenda or propositions to amend the budget, or otherwise to be submitted for voting at said election, must be filed with the Clerk of the Board of Education at the District Office, 760 Washington Street, Franklin Square, New York, in sufficient time to permit notice of the proposition to be included with the Notice of the Public Hearing, Budget Vote and Election required by Section 2004 of the Education Law or on or before April 17, 2023, at 3:30 p.m., prevailing time; must be typed or printed in the English language; must be directed to the Clerk of the School District; must be signed by at least 25 qualified voters of the District (representing 2% of the number of voters who voted in the previous annual election); and must legibly state the name of each signer. However, the School Board will not entertain any petition to place before the voters any proposition the purpose of which is not within the powers of the voters to determine, which is unlawful, or any proposition which fails to include a specific appropriation where the expenditure of monies is required by the proposition, or where other valid reason exists for excluding the proposition from the ballot.

Dated Franklin Square, New York March 30, 2023

By Order of the BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE Franklin Square UFSD Franklin Square, New York

Catherine Mione, District Clerk 138322

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LEGAL NOTICE

AVISO DE AUDIENCIA

PÚBLICA, VOTACIÓN DEL PRESUPUESTO Y ELECCIÓN DEL DISTRITO ESCOLAR FRANKLIN SQUARE UNION FREE, CONDADO DE NASSAU, NUEVA YORK

POR EL PRESENTE, SE NOTIFICA que una audiencia pública de los votantes calificados del Distrito Escolar Franklin Square Union Free, ciudad de Hempstead, condado de Nassau, Nueva York, se realizará en Washington Street School, en dicho distrito el 2 de mayo de 2023 a las 8:00 p. m., hora en vigor, para la resolución

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de los asuntos conforme a lo autorizado por la Ley de Educación, que incluye los siguientes puntos:

1. Presentar a los votantes una declaración detallada de la cantidad de dinero que se requerirá para el año fiscal 20232024.

2. Analizar todos los puntos que a continuación se establecen para que se voten mediante una máquina de votación en la votación anual de presupuesto y elección que se celebrará el martes 16 de mayo de 2023.

3. Resolver cualquier otro asunto que se presente en la reunión, de conformidad con la Ley de Educación del estado de Nueva York y las leyes que la enmiendan.

POR EL PRESENTE, TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que la Biblioteca Pública de Franklin Square realizará una audiencia sobre el presupuesto de los votantes calificados del Distrito Escolar Franklin Square Union Free, en 19 Lincoln Road, Franklin Square, Nueva York, en dicho distrito el lunes 8 de mayo de 2023 a las 7:00 p. m., hora en vigor, con el objetivo de presentar a los votantes una declaración detallada de la cantidad de dinero que requerirá la Biblioteca Pública de Franklin Square para el año fiscal 2023-2024.

POR EL PRESENTE, TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que cualquier residente del distrito puede obtener una copia de la declaración de la cantidad de dinero que se requerirá para financiar el presupuesto del distrito escolar para 2023-2024, sin incluir el dinero público, a partir del 2 de mayo de 2023, entre las 8:00 a. m. y las 4:00 p. m., hora en vigor, excepto los sábados, domingos o feriados, en la oficina de la Secretaría del Distrito, en 760 Washington Street School, Franklin Square, Nueva York, en la Biblioteca Pública de Franklin Square y en el sitio web del distrito.

POR EL PRESENTE, TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que dicha votación del presupuesto y elección se realizarán el martes 16 de mayo de 2023 en John Street School, Polk Street School y Washington Street School, entre las 8:00 a. m. y las 9:00 p. m., hora en vigor, horario en el cual se habilitarán las urnas para votar mediante una máquina de votación sobre los siguientes asuntos:

1. Adoptar el presupuesto anual del distrito escolar para el año fiscal 2023-2024 y autorizar que la parte requerida de este se recaude con impuestos sobre la propiedad sujeta a tributación del distrito.

2. Elegir un (1) miembro de la Junta de Educación para un período de tres años, desde el 1 de julio de 2023 hasta el 30 de junio de 2026, para suceder a William Leder, cuyo mandato finaliza el 30 de junio de 2023.

3. Votar sobre la asignación presupuestaria de la Biblioteca Pública de Franklin Square presentada para el año fiscal 20232024 y autorizar que la parte requerida de este se recaude sobre la propiedad sujeta a tributación del Distrito Escolar Franklin Square Union Free. 4. Elegir un (1) miembro de la Junta de Fideicomisarios de la Biblioteca Pública de Franklin Square para un período de cinco (5) años, desde el 1 de julio de 2023 hasta el 30 de junio de 2028, para ocupar el cargo antes ocupado por Carl Gerrato.

POR EL PRESENTE, TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que, de conformidad con la sección 495 de la Ley de Impuestos sobre Bienes Inmuebles, el distrito escolar debe adjuntar un informe de exenciones al presupuesto sugerido. Dicho informe de exención, que también formará parte del presupuesto final, mostrará la forma en que el valor estimado total del registro de evaluación final utilizado en el proceso presupuestario está exento de impuestos, enumerará todos los tipos de exención concedidos por la autoridad estatutaria y mostrará el impacto acumulativo de cada tipo de exención, el importe acumulativo que se espera recibir como pagos en lugar de impuestos (PILOT) y el impacto acumulativo de todas las exenciones concedidas. Además, dicho informe de exención se publicará en cualquier tablero de anuncios que tenga el distrito para avisos públicos y en cualquier sitio web administrado por el distrito.

POR EL PRESENTE, TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que las solicitudes para nominar candidatos para el cargo de miembro de la Junta de Educación se presentarán ante la secretaria de dicho distrito escolar en su oficina en la Oficina de Administración del Distrito, ubicada en 760 Washington Street, Franklin Square, Nueva York, antes del 17 de abril de 2023, de 9:00 a. m. a 5:00 p. m., hora en vigor. Cada solicitud se dirigirá a la Secretaría del Distrito y deberá estar firmada por al menos 25 votantes calificados del distrito; se deberá indicar el nombre y la residencia de cada firmante, así como también el nombre y la residencia del candidato, y se deberá describir la vacante específica para la que se nomina al candidato. Cada vacante para la Junta de Educación por cubrirse deberá considerarse una vacante específica y separada. Se necesita una solicitud de nominación por separado para nominar a un candidato para cada cargo específico. La solicitud describirá al menos la duración del cargo e incluirá el nombre del último titular. Para nominar a un candidato para el

cargo de fideicomisario de la Junta de la Biblioteca Pública, cada petición debe estar firmada por al menos veinticinco (25) votantes del distrito. Los puestos vacantes de la Junta de Fideicomisarios no se consideran cargos específicos ni independientes; los candidatos se presentan en general. Las solicitudes de nominación no deberán estipular ningún puesto vacante específico en la Junta para la cual esté nominado el candidato.

POR EL PRESENTE, TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que el registro personal de los votantes es obligatorio según la sección 2014 de la Ley de Educación o el artículo 5 de la Ley de Elecciones. Si un votante se ha registrado hasta ahora según la sección 2014 de la Ley de Educación y votó en una reunión de distrito anual o especial en los últimos cuatro (4) años calendario, es elegible para votar en esta elección. Si un votante está registrado y es elegible para votar en virtud del artículo 5 de la Ley de Elecciones, también es elegible para votar en esta elección. Todas las demás personas que deseen votar deben registrarse.

POR EL PRESENTE, TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que los votantes pueden registrarse con la secretaria de dicho distrito escolar en su oficina, en la Oficina de Administración del Distrito, ubicada en 760 Washington Street, Franklin Square, Nueva York, de 8:00 a. m. a 3:30 p. m. cuando la escuela esté en sesión en cualquier día anterior al 11 de mayo de 2023 para agregar cualquier nombre adicional al registro que se utilizará en la elección mencionada. Durante ese horario, toda persona tendrá derecho a que su nombre se incluya en el registro, siempre que en la reunión con la secretaria de dicho distrito escolar se sepa o se demuestre a satisfacción de la secretaria de dicho distrito escolar que esa persona tiene derecho a votar en la elección para la cual se prepara el registro. El registro preparado de conformidad con la sección 2014 de la Ley de Educación se presentará en la oficina de la secretaria del distrito, en la Oficina de Administración del Distrito, ubicada en 760 Washington Street, Franklin Square, Nueva York, y estará abierto para que cualquier votante calificado del distrito pueda inspeccionarlo a partir del jueves 11 de mayo de 2023, excepto los domingos, de 8:00 a. m. a 3:30 p. m., hora en vigor, todos los días de semana previos al día establecido para la elección, el sábado con cita previa y en los centros de votación el día de la votación.

POR EL PRESENTE, TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que los votantes militares que no estén registrados actualmente pueden

solicitar registrarse como votantes calificados del distrito escolar. Se puede pedir una solicitud de registro como votante militar a la oficina de la secretaria del distrito, en la Oficina de Administración del Distrito, ubicada en 760 Washington Street, Franklin Square, Nueva York, de 8:00 a. m. a 3:30 p. m., cuando la escuela esté en sesión. La solicitud también está disponible en el sitio web del Distrito de Franklin Square, en el apartado “Voter information” (Información para votantes). La solicitud de registro debe recibirse en la oficina de la secretaria antes de las 5:00 p. m. del 20 de abril de 2023. En el pedido de solicitud de registro, el votante militar puede designar de qué manera prefiere recibir la solicitud de registro: por correo, transmisión por fax o correo electrónico.

POR EL PRESENTE, TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que los votantes militares que sean votantes calificados del distrito pueden presentar una solicitud de boleta electoral militar a la oficina de la secretaria del distrito, en la Oficina de Administración del Distrito, ubicada en 760 Washington Street, Franklin Square, Nueva York, durante el horario escolar. La solicitud también está disponible en el sitio web del Distrito de Franklin Square, en el apartado “Voter information” (Información para votantes). Las solicitudes completas deben enviarse a la secretaria del distrito antes de las 5:00 p. m. del 20 de abril de 2023. En el pedido de solicitud de boleta electoral militar, el votante militar puede designar de qué manera prefiere recibir la solicitud de boleta electoral militar y la boleta electoral militar: por correo, transmisión por fax o correo electrónico. Las solicitudes de boleta electoral y las boletas electorales militares de los votantes militares calificados se deben entregar por correo o en persona. Las boletas electorales para los votantes militares se distribuirán a los votantes militares calificados veinticinco días antes de la elección, el 21 de abril de 2023. La secretaria del distrito debe recibir las boletas electorales militares (1) antes del cierre de la votación, el martes 16 de mayo de 2023, y deben tener una marca de cancelación del servicio postal de los Estados Unidos o el servicio postal de un país extranjero, o un endoso fechado de recepción por parte de otra agencia del gobierno de los Estados Unidos; o (2) a más tardar a las 5:00 p. m. del día de la elección debiendo estar firmados y fechados por el votante militar y un testigo, con una fecha que establezca que no son posteriores al día previo a

la elección.

Habrá disponible una lista de personas para las que se emitieron boletas electorales militares para que los votantes calificados del distrito puedan inspeccionar en la oficina de la secretaria del distrito a partir del jueves 11 de mayo de 2023, de 8:00 a. m. a 3:30 p. m., hora en vigor, los días anteriores al día establecido para la elección anual, excepto los domingos, los sábados con cita previa y el 16 de mayo de 2023, el día establecido para la elección. Cualquier votante calificado presente en ese momento en el centro de votación podrá objetar la votación de la boleta electoral por los motivos que considere oportunos, presentando su objeción y las razones de esta al inspector de la elección antes del cierre de las urnas.

POR MEDIO DEL PRESENTE, TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que las solicitudes de votos por ausencia se podrán obtener durante el horario escolar de la secretaria del distrito. La solicitud también está disponible en el sitio web del Distrito escolar de Franklin Square, en el apartado “Voter information” (Información para votantes). La secretaria del distrito debe recibir las solicitudes completas a partir del 17 de abril de 2023 y por lo menos siete (7) días antes de la elección, el 9 de mayo de 2023, si la boleta electoral debe enviarse por correo al votante, o hasta el día antes de la elección, el 15 de mayo de 2023, si la boleta electoral debe entregarse personalmente al votante. La secretaria del distrito debe recibir los votos por ausencia antes de las 5:00 p. m., hora en vigor, del martes 16 de mayo de 2023. Habrá disponible una lista de personas para las que se emitieron boletas electorales militares para que los votantes calificados del distrito puedan inspeccionar en la oficina de la secretaria del distrito a partir del jueves 11 de mayo de 2023, de 8:00 a. m. a 3:30 p. m., hora en vigor, los días anteriores al día establecido para la elección anual, excepto los domingos, los sábados con cita previa y el 16 de mayo de 2023, el día establecido para la elección. Cualquier votante calificado presente en ese momento en el centro de votación podrá objetar la votación de la boleta electoral por los motivos que considere oportunos, presentando su objeción y las razones de esta al inspector de la elección antes del cierre de las urnas.

POR EL PRESENTE, TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que, de conformidad con una regla adoptada por la Junta de Educación de acuerdo con la sección 2035 de la Ley de Educación, cualquier referéndum o propuesta para enmendar el presupuesto, o que de

otra manera se presente para la votación en dicha elección, se debe presentar ante la secretaria de la Junta de Educación en la Oficina del Distrito, 760 Washington Street, Franklin Square, Nueva York, con tiempo suficiente para permitir que el aviso de la propuesta se incluya con el aviso de audiencia pública, la votación del presupuesto y la elección, según lo dispuesto en la sección 2004 de la Ley de Educación, o antes del 17 de abril de 2023 a las 3:30 p. m., hora en vigor. Debe estar escrita a máquina o en letra de molde en inglés, debe dirigirse a la secretaria del distrito escolar, debe estar firmada por al menos 25 votantes calificados del distrito (representando el 2 % de la cantidad de votantes que votaron en la elección anual anterior) y debe indicar de manera legible el nombre de cada firmante. Sin embargo, la Junta Escolar no considerará ninguna solicitud de presentar ante los votantes una propuesta cuyo propósito no esté dentro de las facultades de los votantes para determinarlo, que sea ilegal, que no incluya una asignación específica en la que el gasto de dinero sea requerido por la propuesta o en la que exista otra razón válida para excluir la propuesta del voto. Con fecha de Franklin Square, Nueva York, 30 de marzo de 2023 Por orden de la JUNTA DE EDUCACIÓN DEL Distrito Escolar Franklin Square Union Free Franklin Square, Nueva York

Catherine Mione, secretaria del distrito 138324

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LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF ANNUAL ELECTION

ELMONT UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK

NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN, that pursuant to the Education Law of the State of New York, and pursuant to Resolution adopted by the Board of Education of the Elmont Union Free School District, Town of Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, on February 13, 2023 to vote on the school budget, and the vote on the library budget, and pursuant to Resolution duly adopted by the Board of Education of Central High School District No. 2 of the Town of Hempstead and North Hempstead, Nassau County, the vote on the school budget of said Central High School District will take place on MAY 16, 2023, in the seven (7) separate election districts as hereinafter in this notice stated and provided.

NOTICE IS HEREBY

FURTHER GIVEN that for the purpose of electing

TWO (2) members of the Board of Education of the Elmont Union Free School District; one (1) member for a term of THREE (3) YEARS to the seat now occupied by TIFFANY

CAPERS, whose term expires June 30, 2023; and one (1) member for a term of THREE (3) YEARS to the seat now occupied by ANTHONY S. MAFFEA, SR., whose term expires June 30, 2023.

WHEREAS, the term of office of members of the Board of Library Trustees is five (5) years, the voters of the district will also elect ONE member to the Library Board of Trustees; one (1) member for a term of FIVE (5) YEARS to the seat now occupied by GINA BURNETT, whose term expires on June 30, 2023. An election will be held on MAY 16, 2023, between the hours of 6:00 AM and 9:00 PM, voting to take place in the seven (7) separate election districts at the polling places hereinafter stated, and for the further purpose of voting upon the following propositions:

PROPOSITION NO. 1

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

BUDGET

RESOLVED that the amount of the estimated expenses for the school year 20232024, as presented in writing by the Board of Education of the Elmont Union Free School District, Town of Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, shall be raised by tax upon the taxable property of this school district after first deducting the estimated monies available from State Aid and other sources.

PROPOSITION NO. 3

LIBRARY BUDGET

RESOLVED, that Elmont Union Free School District of the Town of Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, appropriate the amount of estimated expenses for the school year 20232024, as presented in writing by the Board of Trustees of the Elmont Public Library, to be levied and collected annually as are other general taxes for the equipment, support and maintenance of the existing free public library including its existing branches.

No person will be entitled to vote at the annual election whose name does not appear on the register of the Elmont Union Free School District prepared for such annual election.

Otherwise, qualified residents may have their names placed upon such register at the office of the school within their election district on any day school is in session between the hours of 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM up to MAY 9, 2023.

In addition, the Board of Registration of each separate election district will meet at the Registration place herein above stated on TUESDAY, MAY 9, 2023 between the hours of 4:00 PM and 8:00 PM, at which time any person shall be

entitled to have his/her name placed upon such register, provided that upon such meeting of the Board of Registration he/ she is known or proved to the satisfaction of such Board of Registration to be then or thereafter entitled to vote at such election for which such register is prepared.

ABSENTEE BALLOTS:

Application for absentee ballots for voting on said Proposition may be applied for at the Office of the District Clerk. Such application must be received by the District Clerk, completed, at least seven (7) days before the election if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, by 5:00 PM on the day before the election if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter. A list of all persons to whom absentee ballots shall have been issued will be filed in the Office of the District Clerk and available for public inspection during regular business hours on each of the five (5) days (except Sunday) prior to the day of said vote and such list will also be posted on the day of the voting at the Office of the District Clerk, Elmont Road School. The register of the qualified voters of the said school district prepared at the last annual election and for any subsequent school district meetings or elections in said school district shall be used by said Board of Registration as the basis for the preparation of the register for this annual election.

Any person whose name appears on said register prepared at and for said district meetings and elections will not be required to register for said annual election to be held on MAY 16, 2023, between the hours of 6:00 AM and 9:00 PM.

In addition thereto, the register to be prepared for said annual election to be held on MAY 16, 2023 shall include all persons who shall have been previously registered for the 2018 annual election, and who have not moved since the 2018 annual election, or for any special or annual election or meeting held or conducted thereafter, and who shall have voted at said 2018 annual election, and all persons registered under the provisions of Section 5-102 of the Election Law and Section 2012 of the Education Law, provided such persons remain otherwise qualified as school district electors; and any such person whose name is so included will not be required to register for said annual election to be held on MAY 16, 2023.

All other persons desiring to be registered must appear personally before the Board of Registration of the election district in which they reside. The register will be filed on May 10, 2023, in the office of the District Clerk at the Elmont Road School and

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will be open for inspection by any qualified voter of the school district between the hours of 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM on each day thereafter, including the day of the annual election, except that on Saturday the hours shall be 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and the school will not open for the said inspection on Sunday.

Commencing May 17, 2023, otherwise qualified residents may have their names placed upon such register at the office of the school within their election district on any day school is in session between the hours of 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM, for the purpose of preparing a register for elections held subsequent to May 16, 2023.

MILITARY BALLOTS:

NOTICE IS FURTHER

GIVEN, that pursuant to Education Law Section 2018-d, any person serving in the military, including a spouse, parent, child or dependent accompanying or being with such voter, may register to vote in the upcoming school district election no later than 5:00 PM. on April 20, 2023. A military voter who is a qualified voter may obtain a registration form by contacting the District Clerk.

A military voter who is duly registered may apply for a military ballot by requesting an application from the District Clerk. Completed applications must be personally delivered or mailed to the District Clerk and received no later than 5:00 p.m. on April 20, 2023. Completed military ballots must be received by 5:00 p.m. on May 16, 2023. if signed and dated by the military voter and one witness thereto with a date which is not later than the day before the election, or not later than the close of polls on May 16, 2023 if postmarked or endorsed by an agency of the United States government.

A military voter may designate a preference to receive a military voter registration form, military ballot application or military ballot by mail, facsimile or electronic mail in the request for such registration, ballot application or ballot. Such designation will remain in effect until revoked or changed by the voter. If no preference is designated, the District will transmit the military voter registration by mail.

The boundaries of the seven (7) separate election districts and the voting places for each of said separate election districts as established by the Board of Education are as follows:

ELECTION DISTRICT 1 The place of registration and voting will be the STEWART MANOR SCHOOL, Stewart Manor, New York, with said Election District commencing at a point in the north line of School District No. 16 where the same adjoins

School District No. 22 at the intersection of Third Avenue (which point is approximately 50 feet south of the south line of the main line of the Long Island Railroad); running thence along the boundary line between School District No. 16 and School District No. 22 as it runs generally south, then generally east and again south crossing the Hempstead Branch of the Long Island Railroad; thence continuing east and south along such boundary line to Tulip Avenue; thence southerly along the Covert Avenue center line for about 100 feet and continuing southeasterly 100 feet south of and parallel to Tulip Avenue to the easterly boundary line of School District No. 16; thence continuing in a general northerly direction along the easterly boundary of School District No. 16 to the northeast corner of the School District; thence westerly along the northerly boundary line of School District No. 16 to the point or place of beginning. In addition the said Election District shall include the following: a point commencing at a point on the boundary line between school District No.16 and School District No. 22 at the intersection of the center line of Memphis Avenue and a line about 100 feet North of and parallel to Chelsea Street; thence continuing easterly along this line to it’s intersection with the extension of a line midway between and parallel to Fredrick Avenue and Arthur Avenue; thence proceeding north easterly along said line to the boundary between School District No.16 and School District No. 22; thence north westerly along the said boundary line and continuing north westerly along the said boundary line to the point and place of beginning.

ELECTION DISTRICT 2

The place of registration and voting will be the COVERT AVENUE SCHOOL, Elmont, New York, with said Election District commencing at a point midway between and parallel to Frederick Avenue and Arthur Avenue and proceeding south along this line to its intersection with the center line of Makofske Avenue; thence south in a straight line to the intersection of the center line of Hempstead Turnpike at a point midway between Emporia Avenue and Stone Street; thence continuing easterly along the Hempstead Turnpike center line to a point 100 feet west of Butler Boulevard; thence continuing southerly along a line 100 feet west of and parallel to Butler Boulevard to a line approximately 100 feet north of Omega Street; thence easterly along the said line 100 feet north of and parallel to Omega Street to a line

approximately 25 feet east of South Covert Avenue thence southerly along the said line 25 feet east of and parallel to South Covert Avenue to the intersection of an extension of the Elliott Street center line thence easterly along the Elliott Street center line to an intersection with the Sun Avenue center line; thence continuing along the Sun Avenue center line to an intersection with the Meacham Avenue center line; thence proceeding south along the Meacham Avenue center line midway between E Street and F Street; thence proceeding north easterly and continuing northerly along the District No. 16 boundary line to a point about 100 feet south of Tulip Avenue; thence proceeding in a northwesterly direction along a line about 100 feet south and parallel to Tulip Avenue to the center line of the District No. 16 western boundary where the center line of Covert Avenue and Tulip Avenue intersect; thence continuing on the boundary line, southeasterly, southerly and westerly on a line approximately 100 Feet south of Webster Street to a line midway between Fredrick Street and Arthur Street approximately 50 Feet south of the point or place of beginning.

ELECTION DISTRICT 3

The place of registration and voting will be the CLARA H. CARLSON SCHOOL, Elmont, New York, with said Election District commencing at a point midway between Emporia Avenue and Stone Street on the center line of Hempstead Turnpike; thence continuing easterly along the Hempstead Turnpike center line to a point approximately 100 feet west of Butler Boulevard; thence continuing southerly along the said line 100 feet west of and parallel to Butler Boulevard to a line approximately 100 feet north of Omega Street thence easterly along the said line 100 feet north of Omega Street to a line approximately 25 feet east of South Covert Avenue; thence southerly along the said line 25 feet east of and parallel to South Covert Avenue to the intersection of an extension of the Elliott Street center line; thence continuing easterly along the Elliott Street center line to an intersection with the Sun Avenue center line; thence continuing along the Sun Avenue center line to an intersection with the Meacham Avenue center line; thence proceeding south along the Meacham Avenue center line to a point midway between Collier Avenue and Star Avenue; thence proceeding westerly on a line midway between Collier Avenue and Star Avenue to the boundary of Beth David Cemetery ; to an extension of the easterly boundary of the Beth

David Cemetery; thence north westerly along the northerly boundary of the Beth David Cemetery; then, northerly along the boundary of the Beth David Cemetery to a point midway between Emporia Avenue and Stone Street; thence northerly along the midway line between Emporia Avenue and Stone Street to the point or place of beginning.

ELECTION DISTRICT 4

The place of registration and voting will be the ELMONT ROAD SCHOOL, ELMONT, New York, with said Election District commencing at a point in the boundary line between School District No. 16 and School District No. 22 at the intersection of the center line of Plainfield Avenue and a line approximately 100 feet north of and parallel to Chelsea Street; thence continuing easterly along this line to the intersection of Chelsea Street and Makofske Avenue thence south in a straight line to the northern boundary of Beth David Cemetery; thence westerly along the northern boundary of Beth David Cemetery to the center line of Elmont Road; thence northerly along the center line of Elmont Road to the intersection of Elmont Road and the Hempstead Turnpike; thence westerly along the center line of the Hempstead Turnpike to the intersection of the Hempstead Turnpike and Plainfield Avenue, thence northerly along the center line of Plainfield Avenue to the point or place of beginning.

ELECTION DISTRICT 5

The place of registration and voting will be the GOTHAM AVENUE SCHOOL, Elmont, New York, with said Election District commencing at a point on the westerly boundary line of District No. 16 at its intersection with the center line of Hempstead Turnpike; thence easterly along the center line of Hempstead Turnpike to its intersection with the Elmont Road center line; thence south along the center line of Elmont Road to the extension of a line forming the northerly boundary of Elmont Memorial High School ; thence westerly along said line to a point 25 feet west of Kirby Road north westerly to a point approximately 25 feet east of Rye Street northerly on a line parallel to Rye Street to a point approximately 25 feet north of Baylis Avenue to a point approximately 100 feet west of 4th Street; thence north to the southerly side of Hathaway Avenue west on a line formed by the southerly side of Hathaway Avenue to the north along the westerly boundary of School District No. 16 to the point and place of beginning.

ELECTION DISTRICT 6 The place of registration and voting will be the DUTCH BROADWAY SCHOOL,

Elmont, New York, with said Election District commencing at a point on the Linden Boulevard center line where it intersects the Elmont Road center line; thence proceeding southeasterly along the Linden Boulevard center line and continuing on a projection of this line along the Southern State Parkway to its intersection with the District No. 16 easterly boundary line; thence continuing in a northeasterly direction along the District No. 16 easterly boundary line, to the intersection of Meacham Avenue and F Street; thence northerly along a center line of Meacham Avenue to a point approximately 20 feet northerly of Star Avenue; thence westerly along said line to the eastern boundary line of the Beth David Cemetery; thence southerly along the east boundary line of Beth David Cemetery; thence westerly along the south boundary line of Beth David Cemetery to it’s intersection with the Elmont Road center line; thence continuing in a southwesterly direction along the Elmont Road center line to a line formed by the extension of the Northerly Boundary of Elmont Memorial High School ; thence westerly said line to a point 25 feet west of Kirby Road; thence north westerly to a point 25 north of Renfew Avenue; thence westerly on a line approximately 25 feet north and parallel to a point approximately 25 feet east of Rye Street northerly on a line parallel to Rye Street to a point approximately 25 feet north of Baylis Avenue to a point approximately 100 feet west of 4th Street; thence north to the southerly side of Hathaway Avenue continuing west on a line formed by the southerly side of Hathaway Avenue to the western boundary of School District No. 6 and then south along the western boundary of School District No. 16 to the center line of Dutch Broadway; thence last along the center line of Dutch Broadway to the intersection of Dutch Broadway and Elmont Road; thence south along the center line of Elmont Road to the point and place of beginning.

ELECTION DISTRICT 7

The place of registration and voting will be the ALDEN TERRACE SCHOOL, Valley Stream, New York, with said Election District commencing at a point in the westerly boundary of District No. 16 at its intersection with the center line of Dutch Broadway; thence southerly along the westerly boundary line of School District No. 16; to the intersection of Elmont Road and Sobro Avenue thence southeasterly along the center line of Sobro Avenue continuing southeasterly then northeasterly along the boundary of School District

No. 16 to the northerly side of the Southern State Parkway thence westerly along the Southern State Parkway to the center line of Linden Boulevard thence westerly along the center line of Linden Boulevard to the intersection of Linden Boulevard and Elmont Road thence northerly along the center line of Elmont Road to the intersection of Elmont Road and Dutch Broadway thence westerly along the center line of Dutch Broadway to the point or place of beginning.

Nominations for the office of members of the Board of Education and members of the Board of Trustees of the Public Library shall be made by petition, which petition shall name the specific seat the candidate seeks by naming the Board member who occupies the seat and whose term expires on June 30, 2023 and which petition shall be subscribed by not less than TWENTY (20) qualified voters of the school district, addressed to the District Clerk and filed with the District Clerk at her office no later than 5:00 PM on Monday, APRIL 17, 2023. Said petitions to run for a seat on the Board of Education and the Library Board will be available in the District Office @ 135 Elmont Road, on any day school is in session between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. and on Monday, April 17, 2023.

Copies of the written estimates of expenses for the school year 2023-2024 (proposed budgets) to be voted on, together with the text of any resolution which will be presented to the voters will be available on request to any qualified voter of the district on and after May 10, 2023 and may be obtained at each school building of the district between the hours of 9:00 AM and 3:30 PM on each school day on and after such date.

Pursuant to Chapter 258 of the Laws of 2008, Section 495 was added to the Real Property Tax Law and requires the School District to attach to its proposed budget an exemption report. Said exemption report, which will also become part of the final budget, will show how the total assessed value of the final assessment roll used in the budgetary process is exempt from taxation, list every type of exemption granted by statutory authority, and show the cumulative impact of each type of exemption, the cumulative amount expected to be received as payments in lieu of taxes (PILOT) and the cumulative impact of all exemptions granted. In addition, said exemption report shall be posted on any bulletin board maintained by the District for public notices and on any website maintained by the District. The District Clerk shall attend on registration day and on Election Day

at each of the seven (7) separate election districts.

The Superintendent of Schools is authorized to arrange with the County Board of Elections for use of voting machines at such annual district election and counsel is authorized to have the candidate labels and the proposition labels printed for the voting machines.

By order of the Board of Education

DIANA L. DELAHANTY

Dated: 2/13/2023

District Clerk I, DIANA L. DELAHANTY, District Clerk of the Elmont Union Free School District of the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, hereby certify that the foregoing annexed extract from the minutes of a special meeting of the Board of Education of said School District duly called and held on February 13, 2023 has been compared by me with the original minutes as officially recorded in my office in the Minute Book of said Board of Education, and is a true, complete and correct copy thereof, and of the whole of said original minutes so far as the same relate to the subject matters referred to in said extract.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the corporate seal of said School District this 13th day of February 2023.

within said district, on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at 8:00 p.m. PLEASE TAKE

FURTHER NOTICE that at the Annual District Meeting to be held on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, a vote upon the propositions hereinafter set forth will be held at the times and places hereinafter set forth.

(a) Within the area of New Hyde Park-Garden City Park Union Free School District from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Michael J. Tully Park, 1801 Evergreen Avenue, New Hyde Park, NY.

(b) Within the area of Franklin Square Union Free School District, in the John Street School, Polk Street School and Washington Street School between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

(c) Within the area of Floral Park-Bellerose Union Free School District from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the John Lewis Childs and Floral Park-Bellerose Schools.

(d) Within the area of Elmont Union Free School District from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. at your designated polling place. For the purpose of voting upon the following:

DIANA

L. DELAHANTY DISTRICT CLERK

NOTICE OF PUBLIC

HEARING

ELMONT UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to the Education Law of the State of New York and pursuant to Resolution adopted by the Board of Education on February 13, 2023 a public hearing for the purpose of discussion of the proposed budget to be voted upon May 16, 2023 will be held on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at Clara H. Carlson School. By order of the Board of Education

Dated: 2/13/2023

DIANA L. DELAHANTY District Clerk 138328

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LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF BUDGET

HEARING, REGISTRATION AND ANNUAL DISTRICT

MEETING

SEWANHAKA CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT

ELMONT, FLORAL PARK, FRANKLIN SQUARE AND NEW HYDE PARK, IN THE COUNTY OF NASSAU, NEW YORK

NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to the Education Law, a public Budget Hearing of the Sewanhaka Central High School District of Elmont, Floral Park, Franklin Square and New Hyde Park in the County of Nassau, New York, will be held at Sewanhaka High School,

RESOLVED, that the proposed budget of expenditures of Sewanhaka Central High School District of Elmont, Floral Park, Franklin Square and New Hyde Park, in the County of Nassau, New York for the year 20232024 for the purpose shown in the statement of estimated expenditures adopted by the Board of Education, be and the same hereby is approved and the amount thereof shall be raised by a levy of a tax upon the taxable property within said Sewanhaka Central High School District, after first deducting the monies available from state aid and other sources as provided by law; and upon any other matter which might be properly brought before the Annual Meeting of the Sewanhaka Central High School District. The vote will be conducted in accordance with the Education Law and the rules previously adopted by the boards of education of this and the aforesaid Union Free School Districts (each hereinafter referred to individually as a “Component District” and collectively as the “Component Districts”).

The voting will be by ballot on voting machines as provided by the Education Law and the polls will remain open during the hours above stated for each Component District and as much longer as may be necessary to enable the voters then present to cast their ballots. A qualified voter shall vote within the election district of the Component District in which he/she resides.

The Sewanhaka Central High School District has

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been divided into thirteen election districts: one for New Hyde ParkGarden City Park; three for Franklin Square; two for Floral ParkBellerose and seven for Elmont, numbered 16-1; 16-2, 16-3, 16-4, 16-5, 166, 16-7. The second portion of this number indicates the election district within Elmont.

NOTICE IS FURTHER

GIVEN, Section 495 of the Real Property Tax Law requires the School District to attach to its proposed budget an exemption report. Said exemption report, which will also become part of the final budget, will show how the total assessed value of the final assessment roll used in the budgetary process is exempt from taxation, list every type of exemption granted by statutory authority, and show the cumulative impact of each type of exemption, the cumulative amount expected to be received as payments in lieu of taxes (PILOT) and the cumulative impact of all exemptions granted. In addition, said exemption report shall be posted on any bulletin board maintained by the District for public notices and on the District’s website.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that for the purpose of preparing a register of the qualified voters within each of the following school districts: New Hyde Park-Garden City Park Union Free School District, Franklin Square Union Free School District, Floral Park-Bellerose Union Free School District and Elmont Union Free School District (each hereinafter referred to individually as a “Component District” and collectively as the “Component Districts”), the Board of Registration of each of said Component Districts will meet as follows:

In New Hyde Park-Garden City Park Union Free School District, Wednesday, May 3, 2023, between the hours of 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. at Manor OaksWilliam R. Bowie School.

In Franklin Square Union Free School District, on Mondays through Fridays between 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., when school is in session, in the Office of the District Clerk at 760 Washington Street, Franklin Square New York prior to May 11, 2023.

In Floral Park-Bellerose Union Free School District, registration will take place on April 20, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., at the Floral Park-Bellerose School Administrative Office and on May 8, 2023 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at the Floral ParkBellerose School and John Lewis Childs School.

In Elmont Union Free School District, open registration in the office of the school within their election district on any school day, on or before Thursday, May 11, 2023, between the hours of 9:00

a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Last day to register to vote is Thursday, May 11, 2023 between the hours of 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.

A qualified voter must present himself or herself in person for registration in the Component District in which he or she resides and in Elmont and Floral Park-Bellerose Union Free School Districts within the election district of such Component Districts in which he or she resides and the board of registration shall place his or her name upon the register provided he or she is known or proven to be such qualified voter for the district meeting or election for which said register is prepared.

If a voter has heretofore registered pursuant to Section 2014 of the Education Law and has voted at any annual or special district meeting or election within the prior (4) calendar years, such voter is eligible to vote at this election. If the voter is registered and eligible to vote pursuant to Article 5 of the Election Law, such voter is also eligible to vote at this election. All other persons who wish to vote must register. Immediately upon the completion of each register, said registers will be filed in the respective office of the District Clerk of each Component District, and will be open for inspection at all reasonable times thereafter by any qualified voter of each respective Component District or of this school district as follows:

In New Hyde Park-Garden City Park Union Free School District, the register so prepared will be filed with the Clerk of the district and such Register will be open for inspection by any qualified voter of the District between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday in the Superintendent’s Office at the Manor-OaksWilliam R. Bowie School, on each of the five (5) days prior to and on the day of election, except Saturday and Sunday. In Franklin Square Union Free School District, in the Office of the District Clerk, beginning on Thursday, May 11, 2023, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., prevailing time, on Saturday by appointment only, on each day prior to the day set for the election, except Sunday, and at the polling place(s) on the day of the vote.

In Floral Park-Bellerose Union Free School District, each register, upon its completion, will be filed in the District Clerk’s office, and will be open for inspection from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on each of the five (5) days prior to the meeting or election for which it was prepared, except Saturday and Sunday by appointment only.

In Elmont Union Free School District, in the Office of the District Clerk

at the Elmont Road School beginning May 11, 2023, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on each day thereafter, including the day of the annual election, except that on Saturday the hours shall be 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and the school will not open for the said inspection on Sunday.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that applications for absentee ballots for said Annual District Meeting may be obtained at the office of the District Clerk of the Component District in which the voter resides as follows:

In New Hyde Park-Garden City Park Union Free School District, in the Office of the Superintendent of Schools, in the Manor Oaks-William R. Bowie School, 1950 Hillside Avenue, New Hyde Park, N.Y., on school days, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

The applications are also available on the New Hyde Park-Garden City Park District website.

In Franklin Square Union Free School District, will be obtainable during school business hours from the District Clerk. The application is also available on the Franklin Square District website under “voter information.”

In Floral Park-Bellerose Union Free School District, in the office of the District Clerk, 1 Poppy Place, Floral Park, N.Y., between the hours of 9:00 a.m. ad 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except holidays.

In Elmont Union Free School District, at the Office of the District Clerk, Elmont Road School, 135 Elmont Road, Elmont, N.Y.

Completed applications must be received by the District Clerk of each Component District in which the voter resides at least seven (7) days before the vote/election if the ballot is mailed to the voter, or the day before the vote/election if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter. No absentee ballot shall be canvassed unless it is received in the office of such District Clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. on May 16, 2023. A list of all persons to whom absentee ballots have been issued will be available in said office of the District Clerk of each Component District, on each of the five (5) days prior to the vote/ election during regular office hours. Any qualified voter present in the polling place may object to the voting of the ballot upon appropriate grounds by making their challenge and the reasons therefore known to the Inspector of Election before the close of the polls.

NOTICE IS FURTHER

GIVEN, that pursuant to Education Law Section 2018-d, any person serving in the military, including a spouse, parent, child or dependent accompanying or being with such voter, may register to vote in the upcoming school district

election no later than 5:00 p.m. on April 20, 2023. A military voter who is a qualified voter may obtain a registration form by contacting the District Clerk of the Component District in which the voter resides as follows:

In New Hyde Park-Garden City Park Union Free School District, in the Office of the Superintendent of Schools, in the Manor Oaks-William R. Bowie School, 1950 Hillside Avenue, New Hyde Park, N.Y, or on the New Hyde Park-Garden City Park District website. In Franklin Square Union Free School District, at the Office of the District Clerk at 760 Washington Street, Franklin Square, N.Y., or on the Franklin Square District website under “Voter Information.”

In Floral Park-Bellerose Union Free School District, at the Office of the District Clerk, 1 Poppy Place, Floral Park, N.Y., by telephone (516-434-2736), facsimile (516-434-2739), email (maltobelli@fpbsd. org), mail (One Poppy Place, Floral Park, NY 11001), or in person (during regular office hours or between the hours of 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.).

In Elmont Union Free School District, at the Office of the District Clerk, Elmont Road School, 135 Elmont Road, Elmont, N.Y.

A military voter who is duly registered may apply for a military ballot by requesting an application from the Component District Clerk. Completed applications must be personally delivered or mailed to the Component District Clerk and received no later than 5:00 p.m. on April 20, 2023. Completed military ballots must be received by 5:00 p.m. on May 16, 2023 if signed and dated by the military voter and one witness thereto with a date which is not later than the day before the election, or not later than the close of polls on May 16, 2023 if postmarked or endorsed by an agency of the United States government. A military voter may designate a preference to receive a military voter registration form, military ballot application or military ballot by mail, facsimile or electronic mail in the request for such registration, ballot application or ballot. Such designation will remain in effect until revoked or changed by the voter. If no preference is designated, the District will transmit the military voter registration by mail.

NOTICE IS FURTHER

GIVEN that copies of the estimated expenditures of the Sewanhaka Central High School District during the school year 2023-2024 shall be completed at least seven (7) days prior to the date of the public hearing and will be made available upon request to residents within the

district during the period of fourteen (14) days immediately preceding the Annual District Meeting at all of the high schools within the district, as well as the elementary schools of the component districts, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. on each other than a Saturday, Sunday or holiday. The boundaries of the seven (7) separate election districts and the voting places within the boundaries of the Elmont Union Free School District are as follows:

ELECTION DISTRICT 1. The place of registration and voting will be the STEWART MANOR SCHOOL, Stewart Manor, New York, with said Election District com5 mencing at a point in the north line of School District No. 16 where the same adjoins School District No. 22 at the intersection of Third Avenue (which point is approximately 50 feet south of the south line of the main line of the Long Island Railroad); running thence along the boundary line between School District No. 16 and School District No. 22 as it runs generally south, then generally east and again south crossing the Hempstead Branch of the Long Island Railroad; thence continuing East and south along such boundary line to Tulip Avenue; thence southerly along the Covert Avenue center line for about 100 feet and continuing southeasterly 100 feet south of and parallel to Tulip Avenue to the easterly boundary line of School District No. 16; thence continuing in a general northerly direction along the easterly boundary of School District No. 16 to the northeast corner of the School District; thence westerly along the northerly boundary line of School District No. 16 to the point or place of beginning. In addition the said Election District shall include the following: a point commencing at a point on the boundary line between School District No.16 and School District No. 22 at the intersection of the center line of Memphis Avenue and a line about 100 feet North of and parallel to Chelsea Street; thence continuing easterly along this line to its intersection with the extension of a line midway between and parallel to Fredrick Avenue and Arthur Avenue; thence proceeding north easterly along said line to the boundary between School District No.16 and School District No. 22; thence north westerly along the said boundary line and continuing north westerly along the said boundary line to the point and place of beginning.

ELECTION DISTRICT 2. The place of registration and voting will be the COVERT AVENUE SCHOOL, Elmont, New York, with said Election

District commencing at a point midway between and parallel to Frederick Avenue and Arthur Avenue and proceeding south along this line to its intersection with the center line of Makofske Avenue; thence south in a straight line to the intersection of the center line of Hempstead Turnpike at a point midway between Emporia Avenue and Stone Street; thence continuing easterly along the Hempstead Turnpike center line to a point 100 feet west of Butler Boulevard; thence continuing southerly along a line 100 feet west of and parallel to Butler Boulevard to a line approximately 100 feet north of Omega Street; thence easterly along the said line 100 feet north of and parallel to Omega Street to a line approximately 25 feet east of South Covert Avenue thence southerly along the said line 25 feet east of and parallel to South Covert Avenue to the intersection of an extension of the Elliott Street center line thence easterly along the Elliott Street center line to an intersection with the Sun Avenue center line; thence continuing along the Sun Avenue center line to an intersection with the Meacham Avenue center line; thence proceeding south along the Meacham Avenue center line midway between E Street and F Street; thence proceeding north easterly and continuing northerly along the District No. 16 boundary line to a point about 100 feet south of Tulip Avenue; thence proceeding in a northwesterly direction along a line about 100 feet south and parallel to Tulip Avenue to the center line of the District No. 16 western boundary where the center line of Covert Avenue and Tulip Avenue intersect; thence continuing on the boundary line, southeasterly, southerly and westerly on a line approximately 100 Feet south of Webster Street to a line midway between Fredrick Street and Arthur Street approximately 50 Feet south of the point or place of beginning.

ELECTION DISTRICT 3. The place of registration and voting will be the CLARA H. CARLSON SCHOOL, Elmont, New York, with said Election District commencing at a point midway between Emporia Avenue and Stone Street on the center line of Hempstead Turnpike; thence continuing easterly along the Hempstead Turnpike center line to a point approximately 100 feet west of Butler Boulevard; thence continuing southerly along the said line 100 feet west of and parallel to Butler Boulevard to a line approximately 100 feet north of Omega Street thence easterly along the said line 100 feet north

of Omega Street to a line approximately 25 feet east of South Covert Avenue; thence southerly along the said line 25 feet east of and parallel to South Covert Avenue to the intersection of an extension of the Elliott Street center line; thence continuing easterly along the Elliott Street center line to an intersection with the Sun Avenue center line; thence continuing along the Sun Avenue center line to an intersection with the Meacham Avenue center line; thence proceeding south along the Meacham Avenue center line to a point midway between Collier Avenue and Star Avenue; thence proceeding westerly on a line midway between Collier Avenue and Star Avenue to the boundary of Beth David Cemetery; to an extension of the easterly boundary of the Beth David Cemetery; thence north westerly along the northerly boundary of the Beth David Cemetery; then, northerly along the boundary of the Beth David Cemetery to a point midway between Emporia Avenue and Stone Street; thence northerly along the midway line between Emporia Avenue and Stone Street to the point or place of beginning.

ELECTION DISTRICT 4. The place of registration and voting will be the ELMONT ROAD SCHOOL, ELMONT, New York, with said Election District commencing at a point in the boundary line between School District No. 16 and School District No. 22 at the intersection of the center line of Plainfield Avenue and a line approximately 100 feet north of and parallel to Chelsea Street; thence continuing easterly along this line to the intersection of Chelsea Street and Makofske Avenue thence south in a straight line to the northern boundary of Beth David Cemetery; thence westerly along the northern boundary of Beth David Cemetery to the center line of Elmont Road; thence northerly along the center line of Elmont Road to the intersection of Elmont Road and the Hempstead Turnpike; thence westerly along the center line of the Hempstead Turnpike to the intersection of the Hempstead Turnpike and Plainfield Avenue, thence northerly along the center line of Plainfield Avenue to the point or place of beginning.

ELECTION DISTRICT 5. The place of registration and voting will be the GOTHAM AVENUE SCHOOL, Elmont, New York, with said Election District commencing at a point on the westerly boundary line of District No. 16 at its intersection with the center line of Hempstead Turnpike; thence easterly along the center line of Hempstead Turnpike to its intersection

with the Elmont Road center line; thence south along the center line of Elmont Road to the extension of a line forming the northerly boundary of Elmont Memorial High School; thence westerly along said line to a point 25 feet west of Kirby Road north westerly to a point approximately 25 feet east of Rye Street northerly on a line parallel to Rye Street to a point approximately 25 feet north of Baylis Avenue to a point approximately 100 feet west of 4th Street; thence north to the southerly side of Hathaway Avenue west on a line formed by the southerly side of Hathaway Avenue to the north along the westerly boundary of School District No. 16 to the point and place of beginning.

ELECTION DISTRICT 6. The place of registration and voting will be the DUTCH BROADWAY SCHOOL, Elmont, New York, with said Election District commencing at a point on the Linden Boulevard center line where it intersects the Elmont Road center line; thence proceeding southeasterly along the Linden Boulevard center line and continuing on a projection of this line along the Southern State Parkway to its intersection with the District No. 16 easterly boundary line; thence continuing in a northeasterly direction along the District No. 16 easterly boundary line, to the intersection of Meachem Avenue and F Street; thence northerly along a center line of Meacham Avenue to a point approximately 20 feet northerly of Star Avenue; thence westerly along said line to the eastern boundary line of the Beth David Cemetery; thence southerly along the east boundary line of Beth David Cemetery; thence westerly along the south boundary line of Beth David Cemetery to its intersection with the Elmont Road center line; thence continuing in a southwesterly direction along the Elmont Road center line to a line formed by the extension of the Northerly Boundary of Elmont Memorial High School; thence westerly said line to a point 25 feet west of Kirby Road; thence north westerly to a point 25 feet north of Renfew Avenue; thence westerly on a line approximately 25 feet north and parallel to a point approximately 25 feet east of Rye Street northerly on a line parallel to Rye Street to a point approximately 25 feet north of Baylis Avenue to a point approximately 100 feet west of 4th Street; thence north to the southerly side of Hathaway Avenue continuing west on a line formed by the southerly side of Hathaway Avenue to the western boundary of School District

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No. 6 and then south along the western boundary of School District No. 16 to the center line of Dutch Broadway; thence last along the center line of Dutch Broadway to the intersection of Dutch Broadway and Elmont Road; thence south along the center line of Elmont Road to the point and place of beginning.

ELECTION DISTRICT 7. The place of registration and voting will be the ALDEN TERRACE SCHOOL, Valley Stream, New York, with said Election District commencing at a point in the westerly boundary of District No. 16 at its intersection with the center line of Dutch Broadway; thence southerly along the westerly boundary line of School District No. 16; to the intersection of Elmont Road and Sobro Avenue thence southeasterly along the center line of Sobro Avenue continuing southeasterly then northeasterly along the boundary of School District No. 16 to the northerly side of the Southern State Parkway thence westerly along the Southern State Parkway to the center line of Linden Boulevard thence westerly along the center line of Linden Boulevard to the intersection of Linden Boulevard and Elmont Road thence northerly along the center line of Elmont Road to the intersection of Elmont Road and Dutch Broadway thence westerly along the center line of Dutch Broadway to the point or place of beginning. The boundaries of the two (2) election districts located within the Floral ParkBellerose Union Free School District are as follows:

FIRST ELECTION DISTRICT.

From the easterly side of Tulip Avenue and Jericho Turnpike, east to Keene Avenue, following the boundaries of U.F.S.D. 22, Northeast to Hillside Avenue and Cherry Lane, the Southwest side of Cherry Lane, even numbers from 34 to 284, to Jericho Turnpike, then South between Sycamore and Lewis Avenues, including both sides of Sycamore Avenue. Boundary continues south of Long Island Railroad Main Line along Easterly side of Floral Park Village Playground and Discharge basin to Hempstead branch of Long Island Railroad. Easterly to School District line south on Westerly side of Covert Avenue to Tulip Avenue, both sides of Tulip Avenue, Northwesterly to Birch Street. Birch Street Southwest to Carnation Avenue, all even numbers 6 through 68 on the Westerly side of Birch, then Northwesterly on Carnation Avenue, then to Tulip to Jericho Turnpike. Generally, with a few exceptions, parents of children attending John Lewis Childs School will vote in the First Election District.

All voting and registration within this election district shall take place at the John Lewis Childs School, Elizabeth Street, Floral Park.

SECOND ELECTION

DISTRICT. From the Easterly corner of 225th Street and Jericho Turnpike, east along the Northern border of the school district to Tulip Avenue and Jericho Turnpike. All the even numbers on Jericho Turnpike. This takes in the area of Bellerose Terrace and Bellerose south of Jericho Turnpike, Southeast on Tulip Avenue, to Carnation Avenue, then generally Southeast on Carnation Avenue to Birch Street, all the even numbers on Carnation Avenue from 2 to 342, then Northeasterly on the East side of Birch to Tulip, numbers 1 through 69, then East South to Tulip Avenue to Landau Avenue, South on Landau Avenue along District Line to Webster Street, West on Webster Street, both sides of Webster Street along the southern boundary of District 22 to 225th Street, then north to Jericho Turnpike, to place of beginning. The areas east of Birch Street on Aspen, Oak, Cypress Streets, and Carnation Avenue are included in the second district; Aspen Street from 155 to 260, Oak Street from 126 to 237, Cypress Street from 93 to 222, Carnation Avenue from 348 to 480. Generally, with a few exceptions, parents of children attending Floral Park-Bellerose School will vote in the second election district.

All voting and registration within this election district shall take place at the Floral Park-Bellerose School, Larch Avenue, Floral Park.

The boundaries of the three (3) election districts located within the Franklin Square Union Free School District, are as follows:

FIRST ELECTION DISTRICT:

The place of registration and voting will be the John Street School Beginning at the point of intersection of the rear lot line of the properties fronting on the west side of Claflin Boulevard projected northerly to the center line of Hempstead Turnpike; thence easterly along said center line to the easterly boundary line of the school district; thence southerly and westerly along the said boundary line to the rear lot line of the properties fronting on the west side of Dogwood Avenue; thence northerly along said rear line to its intersection with the rear lot line of the properties fronting on the north side of Plato Street and the projection thereof easterly; thence westerly and along the said projection and the rear lot line of the properties fronting on the north side of Plato Street to the rear lot line of the properties fronting on

the east side of Jefferson Street; thence northerly along said rear lot line and along the center line of the brook and projection thereof northerly to the center line of Naple Avenue, thence easterly along said center line to the projection southerly and the rear lot line of the properties fronting on the westerly side of Claflin Boulevard; thence northerly along said projection and the said rear lot line to the point or place of beginning (excluding Jackson Street).

SECOND ELECTION

DISTRICT: The place of registration and voting will be the Polk Street School Beginning at the intersection of the westerly boundary line of the school district and the intersection of the center line of Hempstead Turnpike; thence easterly along said center line of Hempstead Turnpike to the intersection of the back lot line of Claflin Boulevard; thence southerly along the rear lot line of the properties fronting on the westerly side of Claflin Boulevard to the center line of Naple Avenue; thence westerly along the said center line to the center line of the brook; thence southerly along said center line and the rear lot line of the properties fronting on the easterly side of Jefferson Street including properties fronting on Jackson Street to the rear lot line of the properties fronting on the northerly side of Plato Street; thence easterly along said rear lot line and the projection thereof easterly to the rear lot line of the properties fronting on the west side of Dogwood Avenue; thence southerly along said rear lot line to the southerly boundary line of the school district; thence westerly and northerly along the said boundary line to the point or place of beginning.

THIRD ELECTION DISTRICT: The place of registration and voting will be the Washington Street School Beginning at the northwesterly corner of the school district (at Fernwood Terrace); thence easterly along said boundary line to the northeasterly corner of the school district; thence southerly along the easterly boundary line of the school district to the center line of Hempstead Turnpike; thence westerly along the said center line to the intersection of the westerly boundary line of the district; thence northerly along said line to the point of origin.

The place of registration in the New Hyde ParkGarden City Park Union Free School District will be at the Manor Oaks-William R. Bowie School, on May 3, 2023, from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Voting will be at Michael J. Tully Park, 1801 Evergreen

Avenue, New Hyde Park, NY, from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Only qualified voters who are registered to vote will be permitted to vote.

BY THE ORDER OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

Dated: March 21, 2023

Joanne Murnane District Clerk 138331

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING, ANNUAL DISTRICT ELECTION, AND BUDGET VOTE OF VALLEY STREAM UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT THIRTEEN, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU, STATE OF NEW YORK

TO BE HELD ON MAY 16, 2023

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Education of Valley Stream Union Free School District Thirteen shall hold a public hearing for the purpose of discussion of the proposed budget of expenditure of funds for the school year 2023-2024; that such public hearing will be held on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at 7:30 p.m.

NOTICE IS FURTHER

GIVEN that the vote by the qualified voters of Valley Stream Union Free School District Thirteen upon the following propositions and elections will be held on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at the polling places set forth herein, between the hours of 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Daylight Savings Time on said day.

PROPOSITION NO. 1

DISTRICT THIRTEEN BUDGET

The vote upon the appropriation of the necessary funds to meet the estimated expenditures of Valley Stream Union Free School District Thirteen for the school year 2023-2024 and authorizing the levy of taxes to meet the estimated expenditures of money during said school year will be held on May 16, 2023 as set forth herein. Copies of the proposed budget, together with the text of any resolution which will be submitted to the voters as well as copies of the estimated expenditures of Valley Stream Central High School District for the school year 2023-2024 may be obtained by any taxpayer of the School District at the Principal’s Office of each school building on each school day, during the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., during each of the 14 days preceding the voting day, except on Saturday, Sunday or holidays, and at such annual election.

Notice is further given that pursuant to Section 495 of the Real Property Tax Law, the District is required to attach to its proposed budget an exemption report. Said exemption report, which will also become part of the final budget, will show how the total assessed value on the

final assessment roll used in the budgetary process is exempt from taxation, list every type of exemption granted by the statutory authority, and show the cumulative impact of each type of exemption, the cumulative amount expected to be received as payments in lieu of taxes and the cumulative impact of all exemptions granted.

PROPOSITION NO. 2

CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT BUDGET

SHALL the proposed budget of expenditures of Valley Stream Central High School District, Nassau County, New York for the year 20232024 be approved and that the sum be raised through a levy upon the taxable property in the Valley Stream Central High School District, after first deducting the monies from state aid and other sources, as provided by law.

PROPOSITION NO. 3

CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL

DISTRICT VOTER

PROPOSITION 2023

SHALL the Board of Education hereby authorize the placement of the following voter proposition at the Annual Budget Vote and Election on May 16, 2023 and directs the District Clerk to place said proposition in the Annual Notice of said Vote and Election: SHALL the Board of Education be authorized to appropriate and expend the maximum amount of $6,750,000 as follows from fund balance for the purpose of completing capital improvements as follows:

Renovate hallway tiles at Memorial Junior High School, North and South Junior Senior High Schools; replacement of hallway lockers districtwide; cafeteria/kitchen/ serving line renovations at North, and South Junior Senior High School; clinic renovations at Central High School; and reconstruction of the storage garage at South High School. All the above to include labor, materials, equipment, apparatus, and incidental costs associated therewith.

PROPOSITION NO. 4

CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL

DISTRICT CAPITAL VOTER

PROPOSITION 2023

SHALL the Board of Education hereby authorize the placement of the following voter proposition at the Annual Budget Vote and Election on May 16, 2023 and directs the District Clerk to place said proposition in the Annual Notice of said Vote and Election: SHALL the Board of Education be authorized to appropriate and expend the maximum amount of $1,950,000 from the Capital Reserve Fund for the purpose of completing capital improvements as follows: Renovation of the cosmetology/barbering suite at Central High School and renovation of

two science classrooms at Memorial Junior High School.

ELECTION OF TRUSTEES

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER

NOTICE that for the purpose of electing two members of the Board of Education of the Valley Stream Union Free School District Thirteen, an election will be held on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at the same times and at the same polling places as set forth herein.

The following are the vacancies to be filled on the Board of Education:

a) The office of Gerardo Cavaliere, a member of the Board of Education, for a three-year term commencing July 1, 2023 and expiring June 30, 2026.

b) The office of Frank Chiachiere, a member of the Board of Education, for a three-year term commencing July 1, 2023 and expiring June 30, 2026.

c) The office of Patricia Farrell, a member of the Board of Education, for a three-year term commencing July 1, 2023 and expiring June 30, 2026.

NOMINATION PETITIONS

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that each vacancy is a separate, specific office and a separate petition is required to nominate a candidate to each separate office. Each petition must be directed to the Clerk of the District, must be signed by at least 33 qualified voters of the District, must state the residence of each signer, must state the name and residence of the candidate, and must describe the specific vacancy for which the candidate is nominated, including at least the length of the term of the office and the name of the last incumbent. Petitions nominating candidates for the office of the Board of Education must be filed with the Clerk of the District between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. except that on the thirtieth (30th) day preceding the date set for election of trustees, namely Monday, April 17, 2023, nominating petitions may be filed between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. The deadline for submitting petitions is 5:00 p.m. on Monday, April 17, 2023. No person shall be nominated for more than one separate office on the Board of Education. A nomination may be rejected by the Board of Education if the candidate is ineligible for office or declares his/her unwillingness to serve. In the event of the physical absence of the District Clerk from the District, nominating petitions are to be received and acted upon by the Acting District Clerk in the same manner as required of the District Clerk. Voting machines will be used for the tabulation of all votes upon propositions and the election of

Trustees. The meeting and the election will be conducted according to the Education Law and the rules previously adopted by the Board of Education.

REGISTRATION

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

THAT qualified voters may register at the James A. Dever School, Howell Road School, Wheeler Avenue School and Willow Road School any day up until Tuesday, May 9, 2023 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. except Saturday, Sunday, and school vacations and at such times that the school facilities are open.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Board of Registration of this School District shall meet on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. at the James A. Dever School, Howell Road School, Wheeler Avenue School and Willow Road School for the purpose of preparing a register of the qualified voters of this District for said annual District election, at which time any person shall be entitled to have his/her name placed upon such register provided that at such meeting of the Board of Registration, he/she is known, or proven to the satisfaction of the Board of Registration, to be then or thereafter entitled to vote at the annual District election for which such register is prepared.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the register shall include

(1) all qualified voters of the District who shall personally present themselves for registration; and (2) all previously qualified voters of the District who shall have been previously registered for any annual or special District meeting or election and who shall have voted at any annual or special District meeting or election held or conducted at any time within the four calendar years (2019-2022) prior to preparation of the said register; and (3) voters permanently registered with the Board of Elections of the County of Nassau. The register shall be filed in the office of the District Clerk at James A. Dever School, 585 N. Corona Avenue, Valley Stream, New York where it shall be open for inspection by any qualified voter between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. on each of the five days prior to the day set for the election, except Sunday, and between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon on Saturday, May 13, 2023; and at each polling place on election day.

ABSENTEE BALLOTS

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that applications for absentee ballots for the school district election may be applied for at the Office of the Clerk or downloaded from our website at www. valleystream13.com under Board of Education. A list

of all persons to whom absentee ballots shall have been issued will be available for inspection in the Office of the Clerk on each of the five days prior to the day of the election except Sunday.

AND FURTHER NOTICE

IS HEREBY GIVEN, that military voters who are not currently registered may apply to register as a qualified voter of the Valley Stream Union Free School District 13 by requesting and returning a registration application to the District Clerk in person, or by email to districtclerk@ valleystream13.com. The request for the registration application may include the military voter’s preference for receipt of the registration application by either mail or email. Military voter registration application forms must be received in the office of the District Clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. on April 20, 2023.

AND FURTHER NOTICE

IS HEREBY GIVEN, that military voters who are qualified voters of the Valley Stream Union Free School District 13, may request an application for a military ballot from the District Clerk and return such military ballot application to the District Clerk in person, or by email to districtclerk@ valleystream13.com. In order for a military voter to be issued a military ballot, a valid military ballot application must be received in the office of the District Clerk no later than 5:00 p.m., on April 20, 2023. Military ballot applications received in accordance with the foregoing will be processed in the same manner as a nonmilitary ballot application under Section 2018-a of the Education Law. The application for military ballot may include the military voter’s preference for receipt of the military ballot by mail or email. A military voter’s original military ballot application and military ballot must be returned by mail or in person to the office of the District Clerk at 585 N. Corona Avenue, Valley Stream, New York 11580.

AND FURTHER NOTICE

IS HEREBY GIVEN, that military ballots shall be canvassed if they are received by the District Clerk before the close of polls on May 16, 2023 showing a cancellation mark of the United States Postal Service or a foreign country’s postal service, or showing a dated endorsement of receipt by another agency of the United States Government; or received not later than 5:00 p.m. on May 16, 2023 and signed and dated by the military voter and one witness thereto, with a date which is ascertained to be not later than the day before the election.

ELECTION DISTRICTS

The boundaries of the four election districts are

A Vietnam veteran’s mission continues Learning to cope with his grief, all while wanting to see patriotism flourish

By MARK NOLAN mnolan@liherald.com

Carl Johnson carries with him the anguish of a single day almost 53 years ago.

You can hear the sorrow in his voice and see his eyes begin to well with tears as he purposefully tells how his three best friends — all as close as brothers — were killed in a battle in Vietnam on April 27, 1970.

Johnson, a 74-year-old Vietnam War Veteran who served in the U.S. Army, First Cavalry Division, talks about that day often even though it brings pain. He tells the story to remember his friends, cope with their deaths, and teach others what the Vietnam War was really like.

Now retired and on permanent disability with post-traumatic stress disorder and diabetes, Johnson lives in West Hempstead with his wife, Suzanne. He helped create a Vietnam War Memorial at Sewanhaka High School — where he graduated in 1967 — to honor nine veterans killed in Vietnam.

“You lived with death,” Johnson said. “I didn’t want to be there. The Vietnamese didn’t want us there. The people back home didn’t want us there. But you’re there. Why? Because the government said so.”

He pauses and looks straight ahead. “Did I want to go to war? No. But I did my duty and I’m proud of it.”

A soldier’s journey

When Johnson graduated high school, the Vietnam War had already become one of the main events in America. U.S. troop levels were approaching half a million.

A listless teenager, Johnson failed out of New York Institute of Technology within three semesters. He lost his deferment and entered the Army in June of 1969.

“At that time, when you went into the service, it was pretty well known that you were going to Vietnam,” Johnson said.

He completed basic training, was shipped to Vietnam and after completing two weeks of jungle training, assigned to a company of 100 men.

“Our job was to go out into the jungle and find the enemy and kill them before they killed us,” Johnson said.

Soon, he befriended three other soldiers who would become as close as brothers.

Best friends

Johnson became best friends with Richard “Richie” Forte from East Northport, Gary Sanceverino from the Bronx, and Larry Loncon from Louisiana. Richie talked about the four of them going to Jones Beach, and they wanted to go into New York City with Gary.

They all became close through shared combat experiences. Larry was the only one not from New York, but that didn’t matter.

“He liked hanging around with us,” Johnson said. “He thought we were tough

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New York guys.”

Johnson said there was one thing that made war tolerable — friendship.

“You got to know guys like a brother,” he said. “We were inseparable, until April 27, 1970 when the three of them got killed one day in battle.”

Tragedy in combat

Johnson was a field radio operator who communicated with superiors using a PRC-25 radio. On April 27, 1970 Johnson and the company of 100 soldiers was deep in the jungle in the Phuock Long region of Southeast Vietnam. Johnson had about half a year in the jungle and knew what to look for.

“I see some trees that were cut down. They were very fresh,” Johnson recalled. “You get over there and you become a very good hunter.”

The lieutenant ordered Johnson to radio the news to the captain. The company waited for 15 minutes, and then continued in the jungle.

A German shepherd they brought with them “alerted” meaning it smelled something. Johnson radioed the information to the captain, and the company waited, and then started marching.

“That’s when all hell breaks loose,” Johnson said.

During the attack, Richie and Gary were hit by a grenade. Larry, a medic, rushed to help. Johnson was on the other side of a hill and didn’t see the explosion.

“I was told that Larry was working on Richie,” Johnson said, “and he got hit and fell down on top of Richie.”

After the battle, when Johnson learned he lost three best friends in minutes, there was no time for mourning.

“It’s just, ‘Move it up, move out,’” John-

son said. “I mean, here I just lost three brothers, and it’s like, you’re a GI. You just keep going. And that was that.

“You don’t mourn because you’re supposed to be this tough guy who just takes it and forgets about it. But you never forget about it.”

Homecoming, and a new mission

There was no reception when Johnson arrived at JFK Airport after his tour. He walked through the airport and got into a car driven by a friend. He asked if they could drive around Long Island for a while.

Johnson returned to ‘normal’ life. He graduated college while working days, met his wife, and raised a family. His grandson, Connor Gentile, graduated from Division High School in 2022 and is studying at West Point.

Johnson said he has been in therapy for 20 years. He has been active in several veterans’ organizations, and he speaks frequently about his experiences to remember his friends, and hopefully teach younger generations what sacrifice for country means.

Johnson said he hopes the divisiveness engulfing America today can be resolved.

“What I find most disheartening is that younger people aren’t taught to appreciate America, to appreciate and honor the flag,” he said.

Johnson was raised in the Floral Park Covenant Church, and he said faith and prayer helped him in Vietnam and when he got home. He thinks about his friends who died in combat on April 27, 1970 every day.

“I will take that day and those memories to the grave,” he said. “And I hope to meet my friends again.”

Courtesy Carl Johnson

Mark Nolan/Herald CARL JOHNsON wiTH medals he received for his service during the Vietnam War.

JOHNsON CLeANiNg His M-16 rifle in Vietnam.

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Too much secondfloor overhang?

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A. What you heard may or may not be true, but unless someone with the ability and training to calculate the load distribution and confirm it with building codes can check it, you’ll probably never know if you could have saved the structure or not. The unwritten rule, compared with the code standard, is typically that repetitive floor joists shouldn’t span more than 2 feet beyond a support beam. If calculations show that the bending moment, fiber stress and moment of inertia are within a safe range, however, then the existing structure may be able to be saved. It gets more complicated, though, because most decks have inadequate spread footings for the weight distribution underground, especially because people assume, incorrectly, that sandy soil is very stable. They also generally have little understanding of what freezing conditions can do to the entire structure. In other words, most decks are built based on many assumptions, but aren’t considered as big an issue if they move, since cracking and uplift generally aren’t a noticeable concern. It really doesn’t matter if a design professional is working on a big building or something as simple as a deck, because the ability to cause deadly problems and mistakes is still the same. It’s understandable that people want to save money by not hiring an architect or engineer for something seemingly so simple, but you may want to consider that most municipalities require plans prepared under the direction and review of a licensed professional, and not guessed at by someone with power tools who builds. Many people learn the hard way, especially when they go to legalize a deck long after it has been built and used for years, that the way it was built won’t pass and get a permit without expensive changes.

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The priceless community tradition that is baseball

Baseball is back. Spring training is over. Opening Day is here. In a world of chaos and danger, baseball, to me, is the one constant, my trusted safety zone.

It’s always been this way — from my days growing up in Queens and rooting for the Brooklyn Dodgers, to watching my son Sean playing Little League ball in Seaford, and then my grandson Jack playing Little League in Wantagh, and travel ball in Massapequa and all over Long Island — even out of state.

Watching the boys play on local fields was as exciting — sometimes more so — as watching the Dodgers at Ebbets Field or the Mets at the Polo Grounds, Shea Stadium or CitiField. Contrary to the “Bad News Bears” images of screaming coaches and hysterical parents, the tone and attitude of youth baseball were always enthusiastic and uplifting.

My wife, Rosemary, and I enjoyed going

to our son’s and grandson’s games and being with the parents, family members and friends of the other players. There was a genuine spirit of camaraderie and community involvement. (Even Rosemary, who has no interest in baseball and wouldn’t go to a major league game if I paid her, never missed an inning of Sean’s or Jack’s games.) As someone who grew up in Sunnyside, Queens, which didn’t have a blade of grass where kids could play, I was always impressed by the first-class athletic facilities available for youth sports on Long Island, particularly in the Town of Hempstead.

I realize that baseball has to compete with football, basketball, soccer and hockey for attention, and I don’t begrudge those sports. But baseball will always rank highest with me. It requires great skills. Hitting against a pitcher throwing blazing fastballs and sharp-breaking curveballs, and having to make a split-second decision on whether the pitch is in the strike zone and whether or not to swing, is as difficult to do as anything in any sport. There’s also the strategy that baseball requires, such

as matching certain pitchers against certain batters in certain situations, and whether to bunt, hit-and-run or go for the long ball.

Baseball’s more thoughtful pace and the anticipation of what will happen next creates tension and excitement among players and fans. The game also encourages generational interest. My fondest childhood memories are of my father taking my brother, Kevin, and me to Dodgers games at Ebbets Field. Sean and I still enjoy going to Mets games at CitiField, where we get absorbed in the game we’re watching and reminisce about games and players from years gone by. Similarly, Jack, who went to many Mets games with me, including spring training games in Florida, and now lives in North Carolina, constantly texts me about how the Mets are doing and how it looks for the upcoming season. And it doesn’t have to be major league baseball. The three of us always enjoyed watching the Long Island Ducks, in Central Islip, and the Brooklyn Cyclones, in Coney Island.

During my years in elective office as

town councilman, Nassau County comptroller and congressman, it was always a highlight to take part in Little League parades and Opening Day ceremonies. Those events were always very well attended and festive.

One concern I have now is the decline we are seeing in Little League membership, as so many kids opt for travel baseball, which is much more expensive and has less community focus than Little League ball. If this trend continues, kids whose families can’t afford travel ball, or aren’t at that level of talent, could miss the opportunity that my son and grandson, and so many other Long Island kids, have had of playing competitive baseball with kids in their own community on local fields, with their family and friends cheering them on.

But because baseball has survived, and succeeded, and provided so much enjoyment and great memories for so many generations of kids for so many years, I’m hopeful that it will overcome this challenge and emerge stronger and more popular than ever, and remain America’s national pastime. Play ball!

Peter King is a former congressman, and a former chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security.

It’s a go for the voyage of a lifetime

After two years of intense preparation and government-enforced security protocol, I am free to announce that I may be part of the NASA crew that will travel to Mars on an 80-day expedition set for spring 2026. What an extraordinary turnabout for an ordinary citizen, especially after the years of constraint and lockdown.

RANDI KREISS

I say “may” because at any time, the NASA leaders are free to rearrange the team. Something could happen in my own life to sideline me and preclude my participation.

What attracted my attention to this opportunity was NASA’s interest in studying the effects of life on Mars on older people, and whether there may be a survival advantage among the over-75 set. For this voyage they were seeking two healthy older individuals (among a crew of 10) who could tolerate the rigors of the voyage and the projected time on the ground on Mars of five to seven days.

I first read about the project five years ago, and, considering the requirements and my modest qualifications, I applied to the program with much trepidation and little hope of being selected. After all, by

the time the spaceship launches, I’ll be older than most astronauts — but, then again, younger than many people who take on extreme challenges.

As a novice astronomer, I have always longed to slip beyond gravity and find out more about the mysterious frontier beyond our planet. I could never imagine that the opportunity would come my way at this time in my life. But, lucky for me, NASA was specifically looking for civilian participants with no space flight expertise.

The initial qualifications were surprisingly relaxed. Candidates had to be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. The standard age requirement of 30 to 55 was suspended for two members of this mission because of the interest in studying older people.

A master’s degree and two years of teaching experience in any field were required, and I had to pass a basic test in computer and biological science as well as the NASA physical. The tests, of course, were modified for the over-70 candidates.

As a finalist, I traveled to the Johnson Space Center in Texas last spring, where I underwent a medical evaluation and psychological and psychiatric screening to determine my suitability for what will be

a physically and mentally demanding mission.

NASA paid for all the exams and travel expenses.

Fortunately, I don’t have any of the food allergies or gastrointestinal disorders that would have eliminated me from consideration. I was even given samples of the spaceflight diet to try at home to test my tolerance.

According to NASA, “Candidates on specific medications are automatically disqualified. For example, blood pressure medications, blood thinners, seizure medications, daily allergy medications, diabetic insulin, sleeping aids, ADHD/ADD medications, antidepressants, anxiety medications. Food supplements are not permitted during the mission.”

Of course, I had to provide proof of full Covid vaccination, and was required to wear a mask on the JSC campus.

Crew applications were evaluated in the order received for qualified applicants until all available spots were filled. I was notified of my acceptance six months ago. Recently we were informed that we could go public with the information.

The sobering disclaimer is: “Risks of participating in this protocol may include minor discomfort and low-level radiation

exposure from X-rays during medical exams, and physical injury or a highly unlikely chance of death.”

Other preparations for the 2026 mission have been under way for some time. As we speak, participants have been living in artificially created Mars conditions in the desert outside Elko, Nevada. They have been there for eight months, with two months to go to test astronauts’ reactions to a simulated Mars environment, including altered gravity, time, and extreme atmospheric conditions. There are three septuagenarians at the Elko test site.

The trip from Earth to Mars will depend on the relative alignments of the planets. For my prospective mission, most of the trip will be travel time, in the capsule, with up to seven days on land. A new, faster rocket has been developed for the 2026 voyage. Consideration has been given to onboard features that would facilitate participation by an older crewmember.

If you are thinking of space exploration yourself, be advised that the application process for this mission to Mars is closed.

Imagine. The Heralds may be able to boast about its own columnist reporting from space.

Yes, imagine, because there’s no way this is happening. Happy April Fools’ Day, my friends.

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

I had to pass a NASA physical, which was modified for over-70 candidates.

Rosemary King hasn’t missed an inning of her son’s or grandson’s games.

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Your snoring could be the death of you

loud snoring is annoying, especially to those who lie awake next to snorers, unable to sleep because of the noise. But the situation may be even worse for the person doing the snoring, because it can be an indication of obstructive sleep apnea, which can cause all kinds of serious medical problems.

Left untreated, sleep apnea can lead to heart attacks, strokes, high blood pressure, weight gain, fatigue, memory issues and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, and significantly increase the risk of certain types of cancers.

National Library of Medicine researchers estimate that some 26 percent of Americans between ages 30 and 70 have obstructive sleep apnea, which occurs when the throat muscles relax and block the flow of air into the lungs during sleep, in turn cutting off the flow of oxygen to the brain, sometimes for as long as two minutes. And the American Medical Association estimates that roughly 30 million people in the United States suffer from sleep apnea — with a smaller number of them, roughly 6 million, actually getting a diagnosis.

The condition can lead to death, as it likely did for actress Carrie Fisher and U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia.

Snoring loudly and feeling tired after a night’s sleep are indicators of the disorder. So are difficulty staying asleep, waking up with a dry mouth, suffering from

letters

Here’s to local journalism

To the Editor:

The editorial in last week’s Herald, “Tell Albany it’s time to support local journalism,” made sense. Most communities are down to one local daily or weekly newspaper. Newspapers have to deal with increasing costs for newsprint, delivery and distribution, along with reduced advertising revenue and competition from the internet and other information sources.

Daily newspapers concentrate on international, Washington, Albany, business and sports stories. They have few reporters covering local, neighborhood news. Weekly newspapers fill the void for coverage of community news.

I’m grateful to have the opportunity to express my views via a letter to the editor, along with those of others who may have different opinions on the issues of the day.

Albany needs to join us in supporting weekly community newspapers. Readers, patronize advertisers. They provide the revenue to help keep newspapers in business. Let’s hope there continues to be room for everyone, including the Herald.

LARRY PENNER

morning headaches, feeling overly sleepy during the day, and irritability.

Fortunately, sleep apnea’s effects can be lessened by lifestyle changes, including eating healthy and losing weight. And it can be treated with the use of a CPAP machine — which helps maintain the correct pressure for breathing in order to prevent airway blockage — which most insurance companies cover.

The problem is that many people don’t know whether they have sleep apnea, and are unsure how to find out.

Making an appointment with a sleep disorder specialist — often a pulmonologist, an otolaryngologist or neurologist — is the first step. The doctor will probably recommend a sleep study, which, again, is usually covered by health insurance.

And now it is easier than ever to be tested for sleep apnea. Up until recently, sleep studies were conducted only in labs, where a patient had to spend the night. Though many experts still recommend a lab test, today the test can be also done in your home, using a small monitoring device that looks a lot like an Apple watch. It records your breathing, vital signs and brain activity as you sleep, and the data will indicate patterns, including the different stages of sleep and how often you wake up, and determine why your sleep is disrupted.

Hundreds of pages of information from the study will be analyzed, and after the doctor reviews the results, recommenda-

tions will be made that, more often than not, will include using a CPAP machine.

Small and unobtrusive, the machine can be placed on a bedside table. It provides steady air pressure through a mask worn by the user to the trachea, or windpipe, keeping it open to allow for unobstructed airflow. This will often stop its user from snoring.

The National Institutes of Health have found that men younger than 50 are two to three times more likely to have sleep apnea than women. But after women turn 50, they, too, often develop the disorder. If you suspect that you may have it — if you sleep uncomfortably or if your sleep is regularly interrupted — it’s imperative that you find out for sure.

A recent study by the Johns Hopkins Sleep Disorders Center examined how sleep apnea patients’ metabolism is affected during the night when they neglect to use their CPAP machines. Researchers found the apnea caused a spike in blood sugar, heart rate, blood pressure and stress hormones.

The results were compared to what might happen if someone were asked to speak before a crowd. “It’s very similar to that type of a stress response,” Dr. Jonathan Jun, a pulmonary and sleep medicine specialist at the center, said. “I would liken sleep apnea to something like that happening on a nightly basis.

“CPAP is the first-line treatment,” Jun added, “and it’s very effective.”

Valuing our women leaders doesn’t end in March

the increasing number of women in positions of leadership has been vital to changing our national narrative about what is fair and equitable. I have known great female leaders throughout my career, from New York City schools to those in many prominent organizations here on Long Island. These women leaders have brought about powerful change.

Women have been marginalized historically, but their participation in our society makes for a stronger union. During Women’s History Month, we have recognized the contributions of our female leaders and the challenges to gender equity that remain. Those challenges are faced by women of all backgrounds, affecting our nation in many ways that are not always effectively conveyed or fully understood.

In the New York City Department of Education in the 1990s, a group of women banded together in what became known as the Offeree Movement, battling employment inequity among custodial workers in the city’s schools. The fight

wasn’t easy, and it took many years, but they were on the right side of history and ultimately prevailed. They not only became part of the fabric of the profession, but became leaders among their new colleagues. We thank them for the path they forged.

Currently there are many talented women working for the NAACP, the Long Island Latino Teachers Association, the Long Island Black Educators Association and the Cedarmore Corporation, advocating for an equitable path forward. They will succeed. Please learn about these groups and participate in their great work. Their success is our success, as the world they are creating will be beneficial to all members of our society.

Join these organizations if you believe we are stronger together, or if you believe in gender equity, or if you believe in the rights of all people — or join them if you would like to be in the presence of great people doing transformative things for other people. These groups are about fairly addressing the needs of all members of our society, even when confronted by those who don’t share their values. Their collective good is stronger than the fringe bad.

The Cedarmore Corporation, in Free-

Letters

Are students really passing their classes?

To the Editor:

Re Mark Nolan’s op-ed essay, “The shell game we like to call graduation rates,” in the March 9-15 issue: I was a social worker in the New York City education department for more than 30 years. Nolan’s article about how schools inflate their graduation rates is on target. Administrators want their schools to look good, securing their own positions. Parents want their children to have a reasonable chance of being accepted by colleges.

But Nolan’s piece missed one thing that I learned from my colleagues over the years. A teacher may pass any student without being questioned, but if that teacher believes that a student merits a failing grade, he or she must submit a supporting document detailing why that failure is justified. In New York City, a class may well have 30 or more students. Teachers generally teach five classes a day. That’s at least 150 students per day. It’s reasonable to assume that many students may not have done whatever was needed to pass their classes, for whatever reasons.

If you’re a teacher who must justify a failure but not a passing grade, isn’t it just easier and less time-consuming to simply pass students rather than waste

your time with additional paperwork? This is another way for students to get closer to graduation.

PAM SINgER Malverne

Let’s get buildings off fossil fuels

To the Editor:

Climate change poses a devastating threat to Long Island, with our region among the most at risk in the nation. Anyone who lived through Superstorm Sandy and Tropical Storm Isaias got a taste of the destruction to come if we do not take urgent action.

The good news: there are policies that could save lives and money, such as the All-Electric Building Act, in the State Legislature, which would ban fracked gas and other fossil fuels in new buildings. Allelectric new buildings are affordable, reliable, and necessary to meet New York’s climate goals. We are in a code red situation, and it is essential that Long Island legislators support this important bill.

As a member of Food & Water Watch, as well as a devoted grandfather, I urge our leaders to support this common-sense measure to move New York off fossil fuels.

JOSEPH M.

West Hempstead

port, has been a powerful advocate for women and especially a guiding light for young women. On March 18 the organization hosted “Lifting as We Climb, I Am My Sister’s Keeper,” a benefit that honored several outstanding women leaders from Long Island: Angela Yee, an award-winning media personality, who was presented with the Cynthia Perkins Roberts Memorial Award; Leema Thomas, deputy editor of Newsday (the Voices of Inspiration Award); Susan Poser, president of Hofstra University (the Trailblazer Award); Amy Flores, vice president and community manager of JPMorgan Chase (Voices of Inspiration); Christine Layne-Waters, conference education chair of the New York State NAACP (Voices of Inspiration); and Marie E. Saint-Cyr, an artist and entrepreneur (Millennial Moment Honoree).

This month, the Heralds have published a number of stories on local female leaders. We should celebrate them and their accomplishments. But as I read about these leaders, a different thought occurred to me: Besides just listening and admiring, let’s follow their lead. What I took away from these stories was that these women are forging a new path for-

ward, beyond their individual accomplishments. They are having a positive effect on those of all genders, because they are leading the way to a better tomorrow for us all.

These women did not seek recognition, and several of them, actually, wanted to decline that recognition to focus on their advocacy for equity, their view being that the work is more important than the acknowledgments. But recognition of our women leaders is vital, because their inspiration has a multiplying effect, as others are moved to join them. I hope they will continue to accept the honors they have earned and richly deserve, so we all may learn about the admirable work they are doing.

Let’s celebrate their victories, join in their efforts and share their vision for the future as they promote a principled way forward. I am optimistic about the future, despite the current political turmoil, because we will be a stronger country moving forward if we are united in respecting the views of all constituencies. Women from all backgrounds are key to this better tomorrow.

Patrick M. Pizzo II, Ed.D., is the assistant superintendent for business and finance in the East Meadow School District, the president of Equity 4 LI Youth and the Education Committee chair for the Hempstead branch of the NAACP.

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their success is our success, because the world they are creating will benefit everyone.

patrick m. pizzo ii