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‘The heart of a volunteer’ F.S. Civic Association’s annual ceremony honors local heroes Emergency Medical Services Week. “We hoped that this [event] would honor and thank Gathered between Rath all of those who have brought Park’s monument honoring us to the other side, or what we veterans from Franklin Square hope is the other side [of] the and Sept. 11 memorial stones, pandemic,” she said. front-line workers and first Fire Chief Dominick Labiresponders who anca and First answered the call Assistant Chief of duty during the Joe Geratto, as coronavirus panwell as five Nasdemic were honsau County police ored at a ceremoof ficers, were ny hosted by the honored on Franklin Square behalf of the Fire Civic Association Department and on May 22. the NCPD. David Representatives Seligman, execuDoMINICk of Northwell tive director of Health, the Frank- laBIaNCa Long Island Jewl i n S q u a re a n d Chief, Franklin Square ish Valley Stream Munson Fire hospital, and and Munson Fire Department and Michelle Rosetti, the Nassau Coun- Department the hospital’s ty Police Departdirector of ment were recogpatient experience, were recognized and presented with com- nized by Northwell Health. memorative pins designed by “Without you, we would FSCA Vice President Jonathan have been lost,” Tarascio told Israel. Association President the health care workers and Katherine Tarascio said that first responders. the pins were meant to convey FSCA members agreed that a message to each recipient: honoring those who serve the “You are a hero of this pan- community is key to the demic.” group’s mission. Treasurer Tarascio noted that May 16-22 marked the 46th annual Continued on page 4

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Remembering the fallen Franklin Square and Elmont held their annual Memorial Day parades on Monday to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Elmont Post 1033 Treasurer Sharon Earley-Davis, above, spoke about veterans pledging themselves anew to service. Below, VFW 2718 veterans in Franklin Square concluded the parade at Rath Park.

Courtesy Bill Youngfert

here’s no greater feeling than helping your neighbor.

Search for acid attack suspect continues As 21-year-old Elmont resident Nafiah Ikram continues the struggle to regain her health after being attacked with acid in her own driveway, Nassau County Legislator Carrié Solages, a Democrat from Lawrence, is urging officials to again increase the reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of her attacker. In a letter to County Executive Laura Curran on May 24, Solages thanked her, Nassau County Police Department Commissioner Patrick Ryder and Crime Stoppers officials for previously doubling the reward to $20,000. However, he echoes the f amily’s belief that further increasing Carrié SolageS t h e r e w a r d could aid efforts County legislator to bring her attacker to justice and restore some of the peace of mind that has been torn away from her family. Ikram was assaulted at 8:15 p.m. on March 17. According to NCPD officials, Ikram was walking on the driveway of her Arlington Avenue residence when

he family believes that someone in the community has information on this attack.

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aCTiviSTS from long Island Peaceful Protest rallied in April to support Nafiah Ikram, the 21-year-old Elmont resident who was the victim of an acid attack outside her home. was approached from behind by an unknown male. The suspect was carrying a white colored cup containing a dark colored substance, which he then threw at the victim’s face. The suspect, who is described as approximately 6 feet, 2 inches, skinny build, wearing a black colored sweatshirt with a hood and wearing gloves, and ran away eastbound on Arlington Avenue. As the Herald reported in April, Ikram sustained severe burns to her face, eyes, chest, arms and lungs and was hospital-

ized for several weeks. She has lost nearly all her eyesight and it is unclear how much, if any, can be regained. Despite the grisly nature of the crime, however, the incident went largely unnoticed until April 20, when celebrity cooking show host Padma Lakshmi, a friend of the Ikram family, made a plea on social media for help. A neighbor had set up a GoFundMe page to help defray Nafiah’s medical expenses. “The family believes that someone in the community has information on this

attack, and that the Crime Stoppers reward should be further increased to ensure that information is received,” Solages wrote to Curran on May 24. “Therefore, Nafiah Fatima’s family and I respectfully request that the Crime Stoppers reward be increased for any information regarding the March 17 assault.” Nafiah is a Hofstra University student and a 2018 Sewanhaka High School graduate, Courtesy Legislator Solages’ office; compiled by Nakeem Grant

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Local businesses face crossroads on requiring masks

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By RoBeRt tRaveRso rtraverso@liherald.com

Before the coronavirus pandemic, Andrew Sapienza, owner of Sapienza Bake Shop in Elmont urged his employees to follow one key rule: get customers to smile. “I would love for my customers and employees to have the mask off,” Sapienza said, referring to maskwearing amid the pandemic. “It’s a big thing for us here. The only rule in my store is to get a smile; we haven’t done that in a year.” Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on May 17 that New York state’s mask mandate, which has required for more than a year that businesses ensure customers wear masks inside their stores, would be partially lifted on May 19. This allowance is for fully vaccinated New Yorkers and with exceptions in certain locations. New York state has adopted the Center for Disease Control’s recent recommendation that fully vaccinated individuals no longer need to wear a mask — unless required by law or by a business. Under the new CDC guidelines adopted by Cuomo, businesses on Long Island can decide whether customers must continue to wear masks inside their stores. Franklin Square and Elmont businesses continue to err on the side of caution. Sapienza, 40, said that his personal concern about the pandemic led him to implement strict safety measures at Sapienza Bake Shop for his employees and customers. During the pandemic, just two customers at a time have been allowed inside his shop, a policy that remains in place despite the lifting of the mask mandate. Sapienza said that the bake shop’s size, a “tight space” of about 20 sq. feet, as well as the tendency for the coronavirus to spread in crowded areas, led him to adopt this policy. Jann BRooks Sapienza said he is considerFranklin Square ing lifting safety measures, including taking down the plexiglass barriers that separate customers and workers behind the counter at the shop now that the mask mandate has been lifted and a large share of Nassau County residents are vaccinated. “I’m looking forward to taking the masks off,” Sapienza said, adding that his shop would continue to require customers to wear masks inside the store for the foreseeable future. The shop’s mask-wearing policy has largely been well received by customers, Sapienza said. “We’ve honestly been extremely lucky; we haven’t had a problem.” Sapienza said that customers who enter his store without a mask and are told that they are required to wear one typically go back to their car and return with a mask. He noted that the shop provides free masks for those who do not have one upon entering the store. “I’m not going to make you show me a vaccine card,” Sapienza said. “I’m not going to make you show me a Covid test either. Just put the mask on.” Sapienza said that once the infection rate in Nassau County decreases drastically, he would consider allowing customers to go maskless in his shop. “If it’s safe to take the masks off in the store, then I’ll take the masks off in the store,” he said. “For me, the safe bet is you’re only in here for a few minutes, keep your mask on.” Like Sapienza, Rose Ann Rohrssen, the owner of NY Bone Broths and La Gustosa Ravioli in Franklin Square, is uncomfortable with asking customers to show proof of a Covid-19 vaccination or test. “I don’t think we need to go around producing ID to show people,” she said. Customers are not required to wear a mask in either of Rohrssen’s stores. “If they come in without one, that is their option . . . we’re fine with that,” she said.

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andRew sapIenza, the owner of Sapienza Bake Shop in Elmont, above, said he implemented strict safety measures during the coronavirus pandemic.

would rather take the precaution and just continue to wear a mask

La Gustosa RavIoLI employee Nick Vangi, the brother of owner Rose Ann Rohrssen, prepared to greet customers in Franklin Square.

Despite not requiring customers to wear masks inside her stores, Rohrssen expressed concern about whether customers not wearing masks are fully vaccinated. “Our policy is to continue to approach our customers with a mask,” Rohrssen said. “I don’t necessarily agree with leaving it up to the public.” Rohrssen’s concern is driven by personal loss. One member of her family died from Covid-19 last year and other family members were infected with the virus, she said. Rohrssen said this made it even more important to take up the necessary precautions inside her stores. “I think people are still largely wearing their masks,” Rohrssen said. “But I’m going to be more comfortable approaching people with a mask right now, because we don’t know who’s been vaccinated and who hasn’t.” This concern has not changed Rohrssen’s view that the economy and society would be better off once the virus is contained and life can return to the pre-pandemic normal. “I don’t believe that people need to live like this forever,” Rohrssen said. Many are looking forward to no longer having to wear a mask inside local businesses, but uncertainty about whether maskless customers are actually vaccinated is a

concern for both businesses and customers alike inside crowded stores now that the mask mandate has ceased. “You hope people are going to be smart and be careful,” said Steve Oster, 61, of Franklin Square. “I think you should still wear it, vaccinated or not.” Oster, who is fully vaccinated, said he is unsure that the pandemic is winding down and urged others to wear a mask indoors. “I think it’s too soon to say the [pandemic] is over,” Oster said. Franklin Square resident Jann Brooks sympathized with individuals in favor of the mask mandate’s removal. “I understand why some people are tired of it . . . kind of living behind a mask,” Brooks said, “especially if it’s not needed if you’re fully vaccinated.” Brooks, who is halfway to full vaccination, said she is going to continue wearing a mask. She also said that her family and friends have continued to isolate themselves at the level that was recommended during the height of the pandemic last year. “If I’ve been doing it for a year, it’s not that hard,” Brooks said, adding that the coronavirus remains unpredictable. “I would rather take the precaution and just continue to wear a mask.”

F.S. Civic Association honors first responders continued from front Frank Culmone said that since the organization was formed in April 2016, it has launched numerous projects to beautify the community and to recognize those people. Much like the awards ceremony, the group’s Hometown Heroes Banner Program was inspired by this goal. The banners showcase photos of servicemen and women who are current or former Franklin Square residents. The banners, which can be seen at Rath Park and VFW Post 2718, include their name, branch of service and the era in which they served. “This program serves as tribute to those who have served or are currently serving in a branch of the military as a first responder, or, as of last year, a health care worker,” Tarascio said. Given the extraordinary nature of the pandemic, Tarascio said that it was important for the group to acknowledge all front-line workers. “Without the dedication, perseverance, adaptability and compassion of these frontline workers, we would have lost far more,” she said. “From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for all you have done for our community.” Tarascio credited Phil Malloy, a board member of the FSCA, for organizing the ceremony. An emergency responder himself, Malloy stressed that Franklin Square’s health care workers

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and police officers went “above and beyond” during the pandemic. Malloy, a lifelong resident of the hamlet and a former chief of the Fire Department, is among the many first responders who suffered long-term injuries from the debris at ground zero after the 9/11 attacks. As a result, he has been unable to work for over a year, because he has a greater risk of developing Covid-19 complications. “I think it’s nice to recognize the emergency responders that are just expected to do their job,” he said. “It’s very nice to see the community

appreciates the time and effort we put in,” Labianca said. “I grew up in this community and I went to school in this community; now my kids are in the school system in this community. I take a lot of pride — along with all of my volunteers — in protecting this community.” Labianca emphasized that those who serve the community volunteer because they care deeply about Franklin Square. “There’s no greater feeling than helping your neighbor,” he said. “The heart of a volunteer is as strong as you can get.”

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representatives of northwell Health, the Franklin Square and Munson Fire Department and the Nassau County Police Department were honored at the ceremony on May 22, above left. the hometown heroes Banner Program is part of the Franklin Square Civic Association’s mission to honor those who serve the community. franklin square and Munson Fire Department Chief Dominick LaBianca, below, was recognized at the ceremony.

Throughout the pandemic, healthcare workers, first responders, grocery and pharmacy personnel, and so many others, have been dedicated to supporting and assisting our community. They are true heroes who deserve our respect, praise and recognition. As many remain on the front lines in 2021, we invite you to nominate a Hometown Hero to be featured in Herald newspaper editions throughout the year.

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neighbors in the news Alden Terrace School fifth graders were tasked with creating a 3D model of an astronomical feature found in deep space. Through the use of common materials found at home, students crafted models of the life cycle of a star, a supernova, a black hole, the Big Bang theory, a nebula, exoplanets, a spiral galaxy, an asteroid belt and other planetary systems. This project helped the students better understand some of the wonders of the universe outside of our solar system while promoting creativity. Courtesy Senator Kaminsky’s office

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Elmont H.S. student-athletes awarded Elmont Memorial High School student-athletes Jonathan Maldonado and Jayden Rayford were recently honored for their excellence on the court and in the classroom. State Sen. Todd Kaminsky presented proclamations to both students, who play for the school’s varsity basketball team. The students were also congratulated by Elmont High Principal Kevin Dougherty and their head coach Ryan Straub. Courtesy Senator Kaminsky’s office; compiled by Nakeem Grant Courtesy Elmont School District

AldEn TErrAcE ScHool fifth-grader Nicholas Smellie-Ellis was one of several students to create an astronomical 3D project.

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flexibility and enhance an overall feeling of wellness. Registration ends one hour before class begins.

F.S. Civilian Patrol Meeting The Franklin Square Civilian Patrol virtual meeting will start at 7:30 p.m. Interested parties please email the secretary of the patrol, fscivilianpatrol@ gmail.com, to be added to the email list, or email the secretary the day before to get the link.

Wednesday, June 16 Online ProgramVincent Van Gogh-A Tragic Painter Join Louise Cella Caruso with the Franklin Square Library, and learn more about the Asylum Year of Vincent Van Gogh, at 2 p.m. On May 8, 1889, Vincent Van Gogh was admitted to a mental asylum near Saint-Remy-deProvence where he remained for a year. Upon release, two months later , he took his life. We will explore his most celebrated works of art, created during the Asylum year. This time period saw Van Gogh at his most raw and vulnerable-but it resulted in an intensly productive chapter of his short life.

Tai Chi with the Elmont Library Join the Elmont Library for an ancient Chinese system of exercises or movements performed in meditation, which promote relaxation and inner peace aim to address the body and mind as an interconnected system and are traditionally believed to have mental and physical health benefits to improve posture, balance, flexibility and strength. The class, which starts at 11 a.m., consists of easy breathing and movement exercises. Regular yoga practice can reduce stress, increase flexibility and enhance an overall feeling of wellness. Registration ends one hour before class begins.

Mask mandate is lifted

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Amid the pandemic, Sapienza Bake Shop in Elmont has only allowed two customers at a time in its store with the hope of limiting the spread of Covid-19.

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ADULT: Chair Yoga with Karen Taylor Bass Chair Yoga with Karen Taylor Bass starts at 1 p.m. with the Elmont Library. Licensed certified yoga instructor (TYR200) and meditation coach. Registration is required Zoom information will be emailed to you before the class. Registration ends one hour before program begins. Enjoy relaxing the body and opening the heart, mind and spirit. Experience classic asanas (postures), meditation, music and chanting in a safe supportive environment. This class is suitable for all levels and will help participants learn how to listen to their bodies with gentle stretching and breathing. A chair with no wheels is required.

ADULT TECH PROGRAM: Travel Apps with Todd Schlitt Join the Elmont Library to learn all about travel apps that will help you get our of the quarantine funk and enjoy the outdoors this summer, at 7 p.m.

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Tuesday, June 8 Baking Coach: Key Lime Pie Learn how to make these amazingly tart, but oh so sweet dessert with the Elmont Library. Register with your email to receive the recipe for this program which will be posted on the library’s Adult Services page at www.elmontlibrary.org on June 8. Registration to receive the recipe ends the day before program.

Wednesday, June 9 Online Program-Elder Law Join Annabel Bazante, Esq. from Annabel Bazante Law, PLLC for an informa-

tional program on elder law with the Franklin Square Library.

Thursday, June 10 Survival of the Film Musical (1980 to present) Traditional film musicals were in decline, so directors became more creative using different techniques. Clips to be discussed with the Franklin Square Library, at 7 p.m., are from “LaLa Land,” “Little Shop of Horrors,” “The Greatest Showman,” “Chicago,” and “Dreamgirls.”

In-person lecture: Van Gogh, The Asylum Years with Louise Cella Caruso Explore Van Gogh’s most celebrated works created during his most raw and vulnerable time in an asylum where he remained for a year. The lecture at the

Elmont Library starts at 12:30 p.m. Registration is required. In-person registration for Elmont Library cardholders begins two weeks before the program. Non-cardholder registration begins one week before if space is available. All mandated CDC, NYS and library guidelines will be followed.

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The Herald will celebrate kindergarten through 12th grade educators in next week’s edition. The Elmont Phoenix was recently awarded by the Press Club of Long Island. The Town of Hempstead will host numerous concerts this summer. The 153rd running of the Belmont Stakes will take place on Saturday. Send your letter to the editor to Nakeem Grant, at ngrant@liherald.com.

Audit questions veterans’ tax exemptions 2019 audit recommendations ■ Obtain Social Security number and birth date with all future exemption applications. ■ Arrange for a one-time verification and update of all existing veterans’ exemptions. ■ Implement a one-time systemwide verification for all exemptions not recerspouse or in some cases a surviving family member in order to receive an exemption that ranges from 5 to 15 percent of the property assessment, barring some exceptions, according to Nassau County. The 2019 audit found that lack of quality control stems from placing the responsibility on the taxpayer to report disqualifying events that would remove the exemption, which by law does not require annual recertification. Under the current controls, if a veteran or dependent moves or dies and the home is then occupied by ineligible parties, the parcel could continue to receive exemptions for years. Among the findings of the 2019 review, the auditors identified 8,289 exemption applications that had no military service dates listed; 101 showed that service began prior to 1929, which would make the veter-

tified annually. ■ Provide adequate staff training to ensure proper exemption applications processing. ■ Periodically run Social Security numbers and birth dates against a death database.

ans 101 to 133 years old; and 20 said service started in 2020, which would be impossible for an exemption filed in 2016. The 2021 follow-up report also addressed other property assessment issues besides the veterans’ exemptions, such as the ADAPT system, personally owned clergy property and leadership accountability. Out of a total of 31 recommendations, 15 were implemented, 14 were in progress, and two were not implemented. The Department of Assessment agreed to verify all existing veterans’ exemption files in three stages, starting on May 1 and ending on Sept. 30 last year. The department mailed letters requesting supporting materials to the 8,289 applicants noted in the audit, and received 5,887 responses. Officials were then able to remove 100

exemptions. There has been no update since Aug. 6, however. Additionally, the department accessed death files to remove exemptions for deceased applicants on Jan. 14, 2020, but these files did not provide enough information to make any determinations. Even though department officials said they were reviewing veterans’ exemption files, they did not address a system-wide verification process for all exemptions not requiring annual recertification. The target date for implementing such a comprehensive system of Sept. 30, 2020, was not met. The auditors reiterated the importance of such system-wide verification, as it affects other troublesome exemptions and would address the problem at its root. The department did implement a request for staff training on exemption application processing. Officials provided special training to employees in 2019, a syllabus on the subject to all new staff and existing personnel, and operating procedures to auditors.w Some county residents are confused as to how veterans’ exemptions work. Baldwin resident Zoe Tague asked, “Don’t they have to show proof of service?” Meanwhile, other residents are concerned the county has not fixed the problem, including Maggie Conaty Eberhart, who said it’s “ridiculous if the county is not on top of it.”

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Nassau County taxpayers may still be footing an annual $22.8 million bill for ineligible residents claiming veterans’ property-tax exemptions, after the county Department of Assessment did not fully implement recommended measures that would remove exemptions that no longer qualify, according to a May 21 follow-up audit report. In 2019, a third-party audit found that from 2013 to 2018, more than 8,400 of the county’s veterans’ property tax exemption applications — or 18 percent of the total — were incorrect under the previous comptroller George Maragos, with “military service dates that were unrealistic, incomplete or inconsistent,” resulting in the removal of $774 million in taxable market value. The auditors recommended that the county update collected information, add fields to new applications, train staff, periodically assess death files and verify all — not just veterans’—exemptions not requiring annual recertification. Two years later, County Comptroller Jack Schnirman reports that “measurable progress” has been made, but the follow-up audit shows that the recommendations, except one, have not been fully implemented. Veterans’ exemption laws usually require the owner of a primary residence to be a veteran, a surviving un-remarried

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Top teachers going to the Head of the Class June 16 Only a few more weeks remain in a school year unlike any we’ve ever experienced. As teachers and students spend hours preparing for final exams and final days in remote and physical classrooms, administrators, parents and community members are dedicating an inordinate time readying for graduations and celebrations. And all of them have also been incredibly busy showing their support— to say nothing of their admiration and appreciation—for their favorite educators by submitting hundreds of nominations for the inaugural Herald Head of the Class Awards Presented by Bank of America. Long Island’s elite teachers have helped students navigate a world that continues to change every day. They have given support to their colleagues, partnering with them to discover new ways to reach and inspire students, lending an ear to listen or shoulder to lean on. They have made their schools and classrooms centers of learning and beacons of hope. They have also reached out into their communities and made contributions in immeasurable ways. In recognition of their invaluable impact, the Herald Head of the Class Awards event on June 16 will honor more than 30 outstanding kindergarten through 12th-grade educators, based on nominations that were submitted by students, teachers, families, administrators and community members. The honorees

uality education, from robust programming in K–12 schools to access to re-skilling and up-skilling, is crucial for the economic advancement of students.

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President, Bank of America Long Island come from public, private and charter schools throughout Nassau County. All nominations have now been reviewed and vetted by the 2021 Herald Head of the Class Advisory Committee, made up of multiple stakeholders across the Long Island education landscape, and one winner and 10 finalists will be announced in each of three categories—Top Elementary School Teacher, Top Middle School Teacher and Top High School Teacher— on the big night! Of course, you are all invited to register for free at HeadOfTheClassAwards. com and come join the fun as we open the envelopes and celebrate not only the winners, but also every teacher who makes a lasting positive impact. “Quality education, from robust pro-

gramming in K–12 schools to access to reskilling and up-skilling, is crucial for the economic advancement of students, especially those from low- and moderateincome backgrounds,” said Bank of America Long Island President Bob Isaksen. “Bank of America is committed to empowering educators and students with the skills, resources and experience necessary for success, and I am pleased to support the Long Island Herald in recognizing Long Island’s top educators with the inaugural Herald Head of the Class

Awards.” As part of the Herald Head of the Class Awards nomination process, people were asked to submit not just names but reasons why they believed their nominee deserves to be honored. Along with kind, patient, passionate, compassionate, going above and beyond—just some of the ways nominees have been described—the words and emotions are as inspiring as the subjects themselves “Whether it is responding to a quarantine, having your class split into cohorts or just wiping away tears from a young child’s face, the person needs to have nerves of steel,” said one nominator. Another submission noted how a teacher helped kids “discuss some really big ideas about diversity, equality, justice and inclusion in a way that’s appropriate and accessible for these young citizens of the world.” There were notes about teachers who “created activities which supported our community and helped bridge gaps” and “made the parents feel like they were a part of the class,” who “made my child feel special and safe” and “challenge students to grow every day.” “There are so many reasons to say thank you,” said another. “A great teacher makes more of difference than they’ll ever know.” To register for free, find out who won and join the celebration of Long Island’s top teachers on June 16, visit www.HeadOfTheClassAwards.com.

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Molloy sends off 2020, 2021 graduates Car horns sounded and caps flew in the parking lot behind the Barbara H. Hagan School of Nursing and Health Sciences building at Molloy College as the school held its graduation ceremonies for the classes of 2020 and 2021 on May 18 and 19. Additionally, Rockville Centre Mayor Francis Murray received an honorary degree. At seven ceremonies over the course of two days, Molloy graduates and their family and friends watched large screens broadcasting commencement ceremonies taking place inside the Madison Theater from their vehicles. When it came time for students to receive their degrees, they lined up in the theater waiting to walk across the stage while wearing masks and socially distancing. Molloy College President James Lentini and the school’s administration worked to put together a ceremony that adhered to health protocols and gave the hard-working students their due in person. “I think it was great for the students to be able to come across the stage and be acknowledged,” Lentini said. Nursing school 2021 graduate Natania Jean-Gilles said she was excited to gather with her friends for the ceremony. “It’s a sigh of relief. I’m really glad to just be here right now,” she said, adding that the hardest part of remote learning was not seeing her friends every day. “Nursing was definitely tough to begin with, so then nursing online was very tough, trying to focus at home and not having clinicals,” 2021 nursing school graduate Kristin McCarty said, “but Molloy

made it worthwhile.” McCarty started her career as a nurse at St. Francis Hospital in Roslyn on May 24. Natalie Gayle, a clinical analyst and nurse practitioner at Stony Brook Medicine, received a post-master’s degree this year after obtaining her initial master’s degree from Molloy in 2017. She was ecstatic to share the moment with her fellow graduates. “We made it! This is so rewarding to be a part of this celebration,” she said. “It’s a phenomenal school and I highly recommend it.” Murray received an honorary Doctor of Law from Molloy. “It means so much to me,” he said. “It’s a college that goes back generations in my family. The mayor’s aunt, Sister Mary Louise Murray C.I.J., taught at the school as a nurse from the 1950s to the 1970s. Additionally, two of his five children worked for graduate degrees at Molloy. Murray boasts a strong working relationship with the school throughout his time as mayor since 2011. He worked with former Molloy President Drew Bogner to build the Rockville Centre Sports Complex. Bogner returned as the commencement speaker for the class of 2020 ceremony on May 19 to celebrate with the last class he oversaw in his over 20-year tenure at the school. The class of 2020 had a virtual ceremony last year. “It is not the same,” Bogner said of the virtual ceremony. With the class’s return, Bogner was able to see students he got to know and reconnect. “It reminds me what I really loved about being a college president,” he said, “and that was the students.”

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roCkville CenTre mayor Francis Murray received his honorary Doctor of Law from Molloy College.

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Ducks are quacking stronger than ever A fan-favorite Long Island team seeks fifth Atlantic League title By JEFFREY BESSEN jbessen@liherald.com

The minor league baseball Ducks run as one of Long Island’s most popular summer attractions was interrupted last year because of the coronavirus pandemic, but this year the flock is back and aims to quack louder and stronger. A “back to fun” theme begins with a four-game home series against the Lexington Legends to open the season (May 28 to 31); the Ducks seek their fifth Atlantic League of Professional Baseball championship. In 2019, Long Island set a franchise record with 86 wins and 15 players’ contracts sold. The Legends are one of three new teams in the league that is now a “professional partner” with Major League Baseball, not an independent league anymore. The Gastonia HoneyHunters, from North Carolina, and the West Virginia Power, in Charleston, are the other new teams. The league includes the High Point Rockers, also in North Carolina, the Lancaster Barnstormers and York Revolution, both in Pennsylvania, and the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs. “We have an awful lot to be proud of in our first 20 years, becoming the first team in Atlantic League history to reach eight million fans,” said team President and General Manager Michael Pfaff, who also noted the 2019 title and the team victory record. “It just set the bar higher. Our expectations have only grown. It’s been 600 days since we last played a ballgame here and we can’t wait to get going.” When heading to the game look for the signs that now read Fairfield Properties BallPark. Wally Backman, the former major leaguer who played for the Mets, returns as manager. Backman became a seer two years ago, when he told Ducks owner Frank Boulton that the team would win a championship that season. “We’re going to be good; we’re going to repeat,” Backman said, noting that the season had yet to get under way and the Ducks were already losing a fourth player to MLB. “We’ve got a lot of ex-major league guys on [the roster], and we expect to lose a lot of guys just like we did in ’19. We’ll fill those voids like we have in the past, but it’s going to be an exciting brand of baseball.” Returning players from the 2019 squad such as Daniel Fields and new ones like Opening Day pitcher Mike Bolsinger, a right hander, will bolster a squad Backman said has “quality pitching” and is speedier. More base stealing and hit-andrun plays will be part of the Ducks’ attack. “We’ll do both,” Backman said, “you’ve seen me manage before. I like to force the defense to make mistakes. We’ll run a little bit more than in the past.” The players are ready to take the field. “I had to decide if I wanted to play and had the same love of the game,” Bolsinger said. He last played in 2019 in Japan. “I still love the game and want to play.” Fields was on the field when the Ducks lost the 2018 title game to the Sugarland

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LoNg ISLaNd duckS manager Wally Backman answered a question at Media Day. To his left are Lew Ford, Daniel Fields and Mike Bolsinger.

Skeeters and there in 2019. “It was a pretty good feeling,” he said, and looks forward to another championship season. The Ducks will have a full slate of promotional nights and are abiding by the most up-to-date Covid protocols. For tickets and more information, go to www. liducks.com.

gRouNdS cREw mEmBERS got the field ready for batting practice on May 26. duckS hIttINg coach Lew Ford threw batting practice pitches on May 26. thE StadIum whERE the Long Island Ducks play has a new name.

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Dutch BroaDway School fifth graders Emmanuel Omoseyin and Michaela Aristilde stood in front of the Butterfly Wall, which was created as a sign of remembrance for those lost during the Holocaust.

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the Butterfly wall is now on display at Dutch Broadway School. StuDentS liSteneD to a virtual presentation by Debbie Coen, whose parents were Holocaust survivors.

Dutch Broadway School fifth graders recently completed a unit of study on the Holocaust. The students studied the events surrounding World War II while reading the novel, “Number the Stars” by Lois Lowry. They also conducted research and wrote about victims and survivors. In Robert Bambrick’s class, students read the poem “The Butterfly” by Pavel Friedman, an author who was killed during the Holocaust. Students then created butterflies with the names of those lost, and then displayed them in the hallway as a sign of remembrance. As a culminating activity, computer lab tech Mary Jane Havrylkoff scheduled two virtual field trips. On day one, students went on a virtual tour of the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County where they explored various exhibits. On day two, Debbie Coen, whose parents were Holocaust survivors, shared their experiences during the Holocaust. The presentation included segments of a video interview with her mother. At the conclusion of the presentation, students participated in a Q&A session. Courtesy Elmont School District; compiled by Nakeem Grant

Fertilizing your garden In the era of Covid-19, gardening has grown in popularity. Families embraced the bounty of a lush victory garden as they took in some fresh air and enjoyed a refreshing distraction in nature. A pristine, green lawn remains a point of pride for those spending a lot of time at home. Tending to the land or to roomy planters filled with plump veggies and aromatic herbs brings great happiness. Plus, according to the National Gardening Survey, most adults garden as a way to stay busy, keeping stress at bay. Avid gardeners will say that you don't need a survey for those facts. Gardening is a refreshing hobby, one that brings relaxation and personal fulfillment. You certainly don't want your garden to cause you stress. Weak plants, brown tips and dull leaves are frustrating developments after all of that digging and planting. After purchasing and planting hardy seedlings, taking great care in spacing and watering, it's important to keep them healthy through proper fertilization. Should You Make Your Own Fertilizer or Purchase Ready-Made? Making your own fertilizer can be a low-cost endeavor if you use grass clippings, coffee grounds, bananas and other organic materials you have on hand. When you begin composting, though, you may want to make some initial investments on a compost bin, pitchfork and compost additives. So, the cost will probably even out when you're comparing purchased and do-it-yourself fertilizers. Some bags of branded fertilizer can be on the pricy side, depending on where you get it. "After the initial layout of money for the compost bin and assorted tools, over time, we really were creating great fertilizer for free," says Deanna Kline, home gardener. How Do You Get Started? "While composting is not a difficult activity by any means, it does require a basic understanding of how and why organic materials break down," says green living blogger and author Sophie Uliano. "In order to decompose plant matter, microbes and beneficial bacteria, you need four key ingredients: carbon, nitrogen, water and air." "Carbon is released by what (are called) 'brown' materials," including dead leaves, dry twigs and thin cardboard such as toilet paper rolls, paper and lint. "Nitrogen is released by 'green' materials," such as damp grass clippings, vegetable and fruit waste from the kitchen, coffee grounds and other organic matter. Keep your compost bin or lidded buckets at 3 parts brown carbon to 1 part green nitrogen. Add water to moisten the pile when you add new organic matter, and regularly turn your pile to encourage worms, beetles, bacteria and other organisms to do the work for you. Is There An Easier Way? An easier way to learn composting is to

take an inexpensive, in-person composting course through your local adult education center or through a garden center that offers classes. Some classes are free. Community centers may offer the opportunity to volunteer your time in building and maintaining the compost pile on the center's property, and you will then get first dibs on taking a share of the compost. If you do wish to invest in all of the products and materials you will need to set up your own compost bin, take the time to first view YouTube tutorials and blogs. Your garden center will be an excellent free resource for finding the best online material, as their staff is invested in helping you become the best gardener you can be. Staffers will often watch tutorials on their own and are well-versed in the best online experts. There are also excellent books on green living and gardening, which will have standout material on how to make fertilizer and what to look for on fertilizer packages to help you troubleshoot and prevent your own gardening challenges. Home gardeners usually combine several points of expertise through books, online resources and in-person guidance to give their garden investments the best chance at turning out wonderfully. Gardening edibles, from vegetables to fruits to herbs, is a growing trend in this era when food supply is important, and people enjoy the idea of knowing where their food comes from and how it's grown. "Growing is an activity that we all can do together," says home gardener Ari Henry. "My little ones love playing in the dirt; my older kids love the science aspect of composting; and my husband just likes being able to pick a fresh, plump tomato or pepper off the vine. Plus, we're not paying for most of the food we grow, and we can share or donate extras. With good compost, we get a lot of extras." Above photo: Coffee grounds added to your compost pile boost nutritional elements in your fertilizer.

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It is getting to that time when the warm summer rays will beam down on the grill roasting some summer favorites; like hot dogs, burgers and sausages. But in order to keep the summer barbecues fun, and tasty, residents should practice some easy precautions. Nassau County Executive Laura Curran, Assistant Chief Fire Marshal Michael F. Uttaro, among other fire officers, gathered at the Nassau County Public Safety Center in Westbury, that houses the Fire Marshal’s Office, on Friday to encourage residents to practice fire safety this summer. “Fire marshals can personally attest to the fact that they’ve been responding to more fires this year than at the same time last year,” Curran said. “That’s why it’s so important to remind people as they get ready for summer, as capacities are loosening and vaccination rates are going up, to take a couple minutes to check your smoke alarm batteries.” Nassau County is also offering free smoke alarms to anyone who is unable to get one. All residents have to do is call the Fire Marshals Office at (516) 573-9900. The elderly can also receive assistance installing their smoke alarms. “It is important to point out that cooking is the number one cause of home fires in this country,” Curran said. “Grill fires can quickly and easily spread to the rest of your house and things around it, so never leave your grill unattended. Never use a grill on your balcony or inside your house. When your grill is in use, it should be kept in an open place, away from anything that might catch on fire.” Uttaro said the reason he wanted to discuss fire prevention with Nassau County residents is because of a number of house fires in Nassau County, including the fire accelerated by a propone tank in East Meadow on May 6 and the deadly fire in Garden City on the same day that claimed the lives of 18-year-old Molly Madigan and her

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AssistAnt Chief fire Marshal Michael F. Uttaro demonstrated how to put out a grill fire with baking soda. parents Joe and Gail. “That fire [in Garden City,] we can tell you was an accidental fire caused by smoking,” Uttaro said. “There were two smoke detectors found, none of which were found to be operating. Witness accounts and everything put together concluded that it was not functioning. If it had been functioning, perhaps we would have had a better outcome.” Smoke detectors have 10-year sealed batteries, Uttaro said, meaning that the batteries do not have to be changed any longer. The alarms are loud enough to rise house occupants from sleep so that they can leave the house on-time. Residents should also check the alarms a couple times a year to make sure they are functioning correctly. “Smoke detectors need to be in every bedroom, or any

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Section 202-48 of the Code of the Town of Hempstead entitled, “Handicapped Parking on Public Streets,” a public hearing will be held in the Town Meeting Pavilion. Hempstead Town Hall, 1 Washington Street, Hempstead, New York, on the 15th day of June, 2021, at 10:30 o’clock in the forenoon of that day, to consider the adoption of a resolution setting aside certain parking spaces for motor vehicles for the sole use of holders of special parking permits issued by the County of Nassau to physically handicapped persons at the following locations: EAST ATLANTIC BEACH MALONE AVENUE - west side, starting at a point 150 feet south of the south curbline of Bay Street, south for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-123/21) ELMONT RANDALL AVENUE - east side, starting at a point 115 feet north of the north curbline of Rosser Avenue, north for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-116/21) HEWLETT FULTON STREET - south side, starting at a point 19 feet opposite the northeast curbline of Nassau Street, west for 20 feet. (TH-132/21) INWOOD BAYVIEW COURT - north side, starting at a point 242 feet north of the north curbline of Bayview Avenue, following the curvature of the road, east for 13 feet. (TH-114/21) OCEANSIDE OCEANSIDE ROAD - west side, starting at a point 68 feet north of the north curbline of Davison Avenue, north for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-141/21) ROOSEVELT LEE STREET - north side, starting at a point 190 feet west of the west curbline of Nassau Road, west for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-137/21) UNIONDALE

LAWRENCE STREET - east side, starting at a point 784 feet south of the south curbline of Westbury Boulevard, south for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-124/21) VALLEY STREAM SHERBOURNE ROAD east side, starting at a point 151 feet south of the south curbline of Cley Road, south for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-115/21) ALL PERSONS INTERESTED shall have an opportunity to be heard in person in accordance with applicable social distancing regulations, or by written statement or real time telephonic communication, see instructions at www.hempsteadny.gov. Dated: May 25, 2021 Hempstead, New York BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD DONALD X. CLAVIN, JR Supervisor KATE MURRAY Town Clerk 126175

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Article 9 of the New York State Constitution, the provisions of the Town Law and Municipal Home Rule of the State of New York, both as amended, a public hearing will be held in the Town Meeting Pavilion, Hempstead Town Hall, 1 Washington Street, Hempstead, New York, on the 15th day of June, 2021, at 10:30 o’clock in the forenoon of that day to consider the enactment of a local law to amend Section 202-1 of the code of the Town of Hempstead to INCLUDE and REPEAL “PARKING OR STANDING PROHIBITIONS” at the following locations: BELLMORE N O R T H JERUSALEM ROAD (TH 138/21) South Side - NO STOPPING ANYTIME starting at a point 34 feet east of the east curbline of Hoover Street east for a distance of 64 feet. ELMONT ELMONT ROAD (TH 130/21) East Side - NO STOPPING ANYTIME starting at a point 233 feet north of the north curbline of Dutch Broadway north for a distance of 271 feet. NORTH BELLMORE NORTH JERUSALEM ROAD (TH 138/21) South Side - NO STOPPING ANYTIME - starting at a point 50 feet west of the west curbline of Hoover Street then west for a distance of 34 feet. OCEANSIDE COLUMBUS AVENUE (TH 131/21) East Side - NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - from the north curbline of Nassau Road north for 30 feet.

SMITH STREET (TH 128/21) North Side - NO STOPPING ANYTIME from the east curbline of lower Lincoln Avenue east for a distance of 75 feet. ROOSEVELT PARK AVENUE (TH 154/21) East Side - NO STOPPING ANYTIME starting at a point 60 feet south of the south curbline East Clinton Avenue then south for a distance of 106 feet. ALSO, to REPEAL from Section 202-1 “PARKING OR STANDING PROHIBITIONS” from the following locations: ELMONT ELMONT ROAD (TH 432/92) East Side - NO STOPPING ANYTIME starting at a point 225 feet north of the north curbline of Dutch Broadway north for a distance of 247 feet. (Adopted 7/13/93) OCEANSIDE SMITH STREET (TH 247/09) North Side - NO STOPPING ANYTIME starting at a point 60 feet west of the west curbline of Long Beach Road west for a distance of 165 feet. (Adopted 8/4/09) SMITH STREET - North Side - NO PARKING BETWEEN SIGNS starting at the east curbline of lower Lincoln Avenue east for a distance of 270 feet. (Adopted 10/8/65) It may be viewed on the Hempstead website, at www.hempsteadny.gov ALL PERSONS INTERESTED shall have an opportunity to be heard in person in accordance with applicable social distancing regulations, or real time telephonic communication, see instructions at www.hempsteadny.gov Dated: May 25, 2021 Hempstead, New York BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD DONALD X. CLAVIN, JR. Supervisor KATE MURRAY Town Clerk 126163

ELMONT ROAD (TH 130/21) East Side - 15 MINUTE PARKING starting at a point 504 feet north of the north curbline of Dutch Broadway north for a distance of 50 feet. OCEANSIDE Section 202-13 COLUMBUS AVENUE (TH 131/21) East Side - NO PARKING 9 AM TO 5 PM MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY EXCEPT SATURDAYS, SUNDAYS AND HOLIDAYS - starting at a point 30 feet north of the north curbline of Nassau Road north for 44 feet. VERMONT AVENUE (TH 155/21) South Side - NO PARKING 8 AM TO 6 PM EXCEPT SATURDAYS, SUNDAYS AND HOLIDAYS - starting at a point 113 feet east of the east curbline of Lawson Boulevard east for a distance of 52 feet. ALSO, to REPEAL from Chapter 202 “REGULATIONS AND RESTRICTIONS” to limit parking from the following locations: ELMONT Section 202-19 ELMONT ROAD (TH 28/73) East Side - 30 MINUTE PARKING starting at a point 472 feet north of the north curbline of Dutch Broadway north for a distance of 65 feet. (Adopted 10/9/73) It may be viewed on the Hempstead website, at www.hempsteadny.gov ALL PERSONS INTERESTED shall have an opportunity to be heard in person in accordance with applicable social distancing regulations, or real time telephonic communication, see instructions at www.hempsteadny.gov Dated: May 25, 2021 Hempstead, New York BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD DONALD X. CLAVIN, JR. Supervisor KATE MURRAY Town Clerk 126157

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LEGAL NOTICE CASE NO. 21527 RESOLUTION NO. 529-2021 Adopted: May 25, 2021 Councilman Muscarella offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING AND SETTING ASIDE CERTAIN PARKING SPACES FOR MOTOR VEHICLES FOR THE SOLE USE OF HOLDERS OF SPECIAL PARKING PERMITS ISSUED BY THE COUNTY OF NASSAU TO PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED PERSONS AND THE REPEAL OF CERTAIN OTHER LOCATIONS, WHICH WERE PREVIOUSLY, SET ASIDE AS PARKING SPACES FOR PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED PERSONS. WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 518-2021,

Firefighters respond to Elmont building fire Nassau County police reported the details of a commercial building fire that occurred on May 27, at 9:45 p.m. in Elmont. Officers responded to a working building fire at 19 Hillsboro Ave. The source of the fire was a cabinet manufacturing company. The Elmont Fire Department, assisted by the Hempstead Fire Department, responded to the scene and extinguished the fire, which took about 30 minutes. No injuries were reported as the

Herald went to print last Friday and there were no occupants in the building at the time of the fire. Police said that fire was likely caused by building fumes in the spray booth. The Nassau County Fire Marshal was on scene and issued summonses for multiple violations at the business. Courtesy Nassau County Police Department; compiled by Nakeem Grant

crime watch F.S. resident arrested for robbery at Macy’s Nassau County police reported the arrest two men, one from Franklin Square, for a robbery that occurred on May 27, at 8:16 p.m. in East Garden City. According to police, two men while shopping at Macy’s, 630 Old Country Rd., attempted to steal $4,663 worth of merchandise. As the two men passed all points of purchase and approached the exit, they were met by the victim who was acting in his capacity as an Asset Protection Detective for Macy’s. One of the men, once confronted for his crime, punched the victim in the left side of the face causing substantial pain, swelling and bruising of the per-

son’s face. The defendants then attempted to escape, but they were caught by police officers before they were able to get away. William G. Erdogan, 30, of 41 Monroe St., Franklin Square, and Johnathan Calandra, 23, of 5 Superior St., Port Jefferson Station, were both arrested without further incident. Both were charged with two counts of robbery in the second degree, and grand larceny in the third degree. They were arraigned on May 28 in Mineola. Courtesy Nassau County Police Department; compiled by Nakeem Grant

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adopted May 4, 2021, a public hearing was duly held on the 25th day of May, 2021, at the Town Meeting Pavilion, Hempstead Town Hall, 1 Washington Street, Hempstead, New York, on the proposed establishment and setting aside of certain parking spaces for motor vehicles for the sole use of holders of special parking permits issued by the County of Nassau to physically handicapped persons, in accordance with Section 202-48 of the Code of the Town of Hempstead, all as set forth in said resolution; and WHEREAS, after due consideration, this Town Board finds it to be in the public interest to establish and set aside certain parking spaces for motor vehicles for the sole use of holders of special parking permits issued by the County of Nassau to physically handicapped persons; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that in accordance with Section 202-48 of the Code of the Town of Hempstead, the following parking spaces be and the same hereby is set aside for the sole use of holders of special parking permits issued by the County of Nassau to physically handicapped persons: ELMONT

HEATHCOTE ROAD - west side, starting at a point 336 feet north of the north curbline of Hathway Avenue, north for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-43/21) 237th STREET - starting at a point 246 feet of the south of the south curbline of 115th Road, south for a distance of 20 feet. TH-65/21) ALBANY STREET, east side, starting at a point 158 feet north of the north curbline of Utica Street, north for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-88/21) FRANKLIN SQUARE LINCOLN ROAD - west side, starting at a point 115 feet north of the north curbline of Roosevelt Street, north for a distance of 18 feet. (TH-109/21) GARDEN CITY SOUTH WHITEHALL ROAD SOUTH - west side, Starting at a point 317 feet north of the north curbline of Ardsley Boulevard, north for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-78/21) NORTH BELLMORE NORTH PIERCE AVENUE east side, starting at a point 237 feet south of the south curbline of Town House Circle, south for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-59/21) OCEANSIDE

CORNWELL PLACE - east side, starting at a point 42 feet north of the north curbline of Foxhurst Road, north for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-96/21) ROOSEVELT EAST PENNYWOOD AVENUE - south side, Starting at a point 295 feet west of the west curbline of Park Avenue, west for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-100/20) UNIONDALE MERILLON STREET - north side, starting at a point 151 feet east of the east curbline of Uniondale Avenue, east for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-107/21) BECK STREET - south side, starting at a point 62 feet west of the west curbline of Armond Street, west for a distance of 25 feet. (TH-98/21) and on the repeal of the following locations previously set aside as parking spaces for physically handicapped persons: ELMONT HOEFFNER AVENUE - east side, starting at a point 114 feet south of the south curbline of Pelham Street, south for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-768/06 - 8/07/07) (TH-85/21) FRANKLIN SQUARE COMMONWEALTH

STREET - east side, starting at a point 258 feet south of the south curbline of Hempstead Turnpike, south for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-649/14 - 3/10/15) (TH-2(B)/2021) UNIONDALE BECK STREET - south side, starting at a point 72 feet west of the west curbline of Armond Street, west for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-533/15 - 12/31/15) (TH-98/21) ; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk shall enter this resolution in the minutes of the Town Board and shall publish a copy of this resolution once in a newspaper having a general circulation in the Town of Hempstead, and shall post a copy hereof on the signboard maintained by her, and file in her office affidavits of such publication and posting. The foregoing resolution was seconded by Senior Councilwoman Goosby and adopted upon roll call as follows: AYES: SEVEN (7) NOES: NONE (0) 126193

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Early Childhood Center SUMMER CAMP Staff Needed In Lawrence The Gural JCC Early Childhood Center Camp Is Seeking Summer Staff Including Counselors, Assistant Counselors And Lifeguards. Qualified And Interested Staff Please Call 516-239-1354 Or E-mail Camp@GuralJCC.org.

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images and new concepts. Do not let creativity end with your diploma. Your education has also fostered compassion. By this I mean not just sympathy, feeling sorry for others, and not just empathy, imagining yourself in someone else’s circumstances. I mean compassion, the ability to do something to help others, to make a difference in society. The fourth dimension of this education that you take with you is reflection, the ability and inclination to think deeply and carefully, to ask, “What can I learn from this experience?” or “Why did this happen?” or “What could I have done better or more of ?” To reflect is to consider what values mean the most to you. Surely, trust, integrity and commitment will be on your list. What about civic engagement and community service? During your time in college, we have witnessed the power of social justice movements. We have been reminded often of the importance of equal justice and just laws. We have witnessed the wisdom of science, we have celebrated the commitment of health care workers and we have become more aware of those vulnerable neighbors who serve in our cafeterias, restaurants, restrooms and hallways. They,

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too, deserve our respect and compassion. They have inspired us to ask, “What more can I do?” The pandemic has provoked opportunities to consider issues of fairness, equity and justice. Many learned for the first time that the diversity of backgrounds and viewpoints matters. They learned that multiple voices could contribute to more innovative solutions, and that character is more important than skin color. The shutdown and remote learning reinforced the need for self-reliance and resilience, and the fact that you can be alone without feeling lonely. You succeeded because you learned how to learn on your own as well as in groups, a lesson that should last a lifetime. So, graduates, on this day, remember that learning never stops, even if the grading system changes. Remember to listen before responding, to consider facts and alternatives before accepting someone’s explanation and to understand another’s point of view before reacting. We hope you will have the confidence to know that even if we couldn’t teach you everything, we aspired to help you learn anything. That is our mission and commitment. Congratulations! Dr. Robert A. Scott is president emeritus of Adelphi University and author of “How University Boards Work” (Johns Hopkins Press, 2018, Eric Hoffer awardee, 2019).

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rom 2021 is an act of faith. It is kids needing to shake off more than a year of lockdowns, shutdowns, sickness and isolation. It is a down payment on good times ahead after an avalanche of disappointments. It is teachers and parents and administrators wanting to make something good happen for the kids. Prom looks different from school district to district as everyone struggles to plan a safe evening. This was a different kind of challenge pre-CovRANDI id. The worst KREISS moment I remember from my prom was someone showing up drunk and getting sent home before the evening began. It isn’t hyperbole to say this year the stakes are life and death. So much red tape festoons prom 2021 that it’s almost not worth the effort. I said almost. One school has so many forms to fill out that students who have been writing reports and taking tests online all year may find this joyless bureaucratic process

just too much. But I get it, it’s necessary. There are forms for proof of a Covid test and forms for proof of vaccination. There are rules for wearing masks and for taking masks off. There are forms for a date who’s from a different school year, and if your date is from another school, good luck! You’ll need forms and photo I.D. and permission slips from everyone and his mother. One school basically didn’t want to talk about their prom. I’m not sure whether they’re hyper-security-minded or, as the folks who are responsible for our children’s safety during a pandemic, they’re just burned out. If we were in any way a normal country, vaccination would be universally accepted, and the kids could get the jab and then party on. But since we are now apparently America the Dysfunctional, we must work around a wildly infectious virus instead of neutralizing it. Districts are promming in different ways, from outdoor venues, to mini-proms to virtual proms. Some towns have moved proms to the park or closed off streets to create block party proms. In 1964, caught up in the drama of being 17, I probably thought I’d die if I

didn’t go to the prom. Now the threat is reversed. My husband, who graduated with me from Lawrence High School in 1964, says I wouldn’t go to the senior prom with him because I was dating someone else. I wish I could remember. I went to a few proms during my high school years, and they pretty much followed the program: girls in long gowns, corsages on wrists, boys in jackets, boasting boutonnieres. A couple of the proms were at clubs in Atlantic Beach. The go-to after-prom event in my crowd was building a bonfire on the beach and hanging out until dawn. Someone brought a guitar, and we had a hootenanny. Go ahead, laugh. We really did sit around and sing. I’m sure couples wandered off into the dunes occasionally, but who can say? The answer my friends, is still blowin’ in the wind. When my son went to his prom, the stakes had changed. We agonized over giving him permission to go out to the Hamptons afterward, and for some incomprehensible reason, we let him go. I mean, who ever let me become a parent? When my daughter was a senior, I wrote

probably thought I’d die if I didn’t go to the prom. Now the threat is reversed.

a column advertising for a suitable prom date. She was in on the joke, having already agreed to go with some dude who disappeared into the dustbin of one-night wonders. Last weekend, we traveled to our granddaughter’s graduation and prom out of town. It was seniors only, and “dates” were very optional. The best part was a small dinner our son hosted at home in her honor: intimate, joyful and a great relief after this year of wonder during which she lived through a global pandemic, and applied and got into college. The prom itself was a dinner at the school, and then there was an after party in the big city, which witnesses tell me was wet and wild with booze and vomit. My hunch is that in our own communities, the school proms will be just a small part of the actual partying that takes place, from at-home gatherings to outings to the city to who-knows-what-the-kidswill-think-of-now. Thank heaven for the parents, teachers and students who are working so hard to find joy in an anxious time. Good luck and God bless. Let the good times roll, and let everyone turn up at home after the ball, safe and sound. Copyright 2021 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.

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he Biden administration has rightly proposed a massive $1.7 trillion infrastructure bill, dubbed the American Jobs Plan, to repair and restore our crumbling airports, roads, bridges, tunnels and train trestles, and to fund projects ranging from increasing broadband connectivity in rural America to cleaning up polluted drinking-water supplies. The U.S. is the wealthiest nation on earth when measured by economic output, yet we rank 13th in the world in the quality of our infrastructure. That’s unacceptable. Republican senators are at least starting to talk about infrastructure improvement. Last week they proposed their own $928 billion plan, giving us a modicum of hope that a bill might eventually see the light of day. That’s a good thing. Congress and the president, however, must first fix the cap on deductions for state and local taxes that was implemented under former President Trump in the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. The act was anything but a tax cut for tens

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of thousands of already tax-burdened Long Islanders. The Island has among the highest property taxes in the country. We are known as a “high-tax region.” Before 2017, Long Islanders could at least deduct their state and local taxes, including their property taxes, on their federal income tax returns, annually saving them at least a couple of thousand dollars, if not more. It was only right. New York sends more in federal tax dollars to Washington than any other state in the nation, while receiving significantly less than most other states in federal aid. We deserved at least a minor tax break. Trump’s 2017 act, however, limited the SALT deduction to $10,000, effectively forcing many property owners to take the standard deduction of only $12,000 for single people and $24,000 for married couples, costing them tens of thousands in deductions and raising their federal income taxes by thousands. Biden proposes paying for his infrastructure bill by raising the corporate tax

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ast April and May, Gov. Andrew Cuomo described the coronavirus as a “fire spreading” across Long Island, with tens of thousands of Long Islanders infected with Covid-19 and hundreds dying of the disease. A year later, we are seeing a new, brighter reality. On May 20, Nassau County Executive Laura Curran announced the county had recorded zero — yes, zero — Covid-19 deaths over the previous

seven days. “This is a major milestone in our county’s recovery from a once-in-a-lifetime crisis, and I want to thank our residents for the hard work and sacrifice that got us to this point,” Curran said. “Our hearts remain with the loved ones of the precious lives we’ve lost to Covid-19.” Nassau’s progress in beating back the virus is driven by one key factor, the county executive said: 74 percent of adult resi-

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rate. Limiting the SALT deduction, though, was a key component of Trump’s plan to reduce the corporate rate. If Biden doesn’t first fix the SALT deduction before moving ahead with infrastructure, then high-tax regions like Long Island will effectively pay more than their fair share of the infrastructure bill. An infrastructure bill would benefit all of America. Each of us should be expected to pay our share, and not more. According to the Rockefeller Institute of Government, total economic activity lost in New York because of the SALT cap ranges from $14.4 billion to $24.5 billion annually. That’s just plain wrong. U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi, a North Shore Democrat, and Rep. Andrew Garbarino, a South Shore Republican, are among those leading the charge to repeal the SALT cap as part of the House of Representatives’ recently formed SALT Caucus. Biden would be wise to listen carefully to caucus members, lest he risk losing the suburban support that helped catapult him to the White House.

letters Let’s end Covid-19 bias To the Editor: I applaud President Biden for signing the Covid-19 Hate Crimes Act into law — an important, timely and refreshingly bipartisan piece of legislation that will provide federal law enforcement agencies with robust tools to push back against the alarming increase in senseless bias and violence that the Asian American/Pacific Islander community has endured throughout the coronavirus pandemic. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer — who spoke recently on the front steps of the Nassau County Legislature about the importance of fighting this scourge — deserves our thanks for leading the Senate to a nearly unanimous vote in favor of the measure. Here in Nassau, we have an obligation and a responsibility to add to that tool kit so members of our local AAPI communities can once again regain the sense of security that they deserve. Last month, I filed a proposed local law that would

dents in the county had, as of last week, received at least one vaccine dose. Clearly, the vaccines are working. Clearly, anyone who has not been vaccinated should seriously consider getting a shot. Masks have been coming off. Businesses have been opening up. People are crowding their favorite restaurants. Hope for recovery is in the air. Let’s keep that progress going with a willingness to embrace sound science.

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year ago, communities were slowly reopening as the state began to lift restrictions imposed during the height of the devastating Covid-19 surge. From the start of the crisis, the Town of Hempstead remained keenly focused on delivering uninterrupted essential services to residents, supporting the safe reopening of the local economy, implementing an array of Covidsafe recreational and entertainment options for residents, and allocating millions of dollars in federal Don CARES Act funding to provide CLaVin direct relief, particularly to those reeling from the health and economic impacts of the pandemic. Indeed, along with my colleagues on the Hempstead Town Board — Senior Councilwoman Dorothy Goosby and Council Members Bruce Blakeman, Chris Carini, Anthony D’Esposito, Dennis Dunne Sr. and Tom Muscarella — we worked together to allocate millions of dollars in grants to address food insecurity through partnerships with Long Island Cares, Island Harvest, the Mary Brennan

INN and other food pantries to provide over a million meals to residents in need. We collaborated with Northwell Health and Mount Sinai South Nassau hospital in Oceanside to offer free Covid-19 PCR, antibody and rapid testing. Through CARES funding, we also provided millions of dollars in relief grants to front-line hospitals, villages, fire departments and schools; distributed thousands of personal protective equipment kits to small businesses and more to aid in the recovery; and sent assistance to the hardest-hit communities and the most vulnerable. Working with a bipartisan team of council members, we also provided taxpayers with relief by crafting and approving a 2021 tax-freeze town budget while preserving programs, services and jobs. We introduced the area’s first outdoor dining initiative to help restaurants recover from the state’s shutdowns, and coordinated drive-in-style graduations, parades, concerts and movie nights. Town Clerk Kate Murray conducted socially distant outdoor weddings and processed curbside marriage licenses. Our Building Department services moved online for the first time, and I joined Tax Receiver Jeanine Driscoll to institute the first drive-through and walk-up payment booths.

s many restrictions are lifted and life returns to normal, it will be a pivotal season.

Letters update the county’s Human Rights Law to specifically outlaw discrimination based on an actual or perceived relationship to the pandemic. This bill would empower victims of discrimination and the county attorney to sue for compensatory and punitive damages, attorney’s fees and other relief deemed appropriate by the courts. Individuals who violate the statute would face further penalties of $5,000 to $25,000 per incident, which would be payable to the aggrieved victims, as well as thousands of dollars in additional fines. I urge the members of the Legislature’s Republican majority to bring this measure to the floor so it can be debated and adopted unanimously. By doing so, we would send a clear message that we will aggressively defend the rights of all Nassau County residents to live lives free of fear, hatred and bigotry. ARNOLD W. DRUCKER Nassau County legislator Plainview

Let the masks come off on the LIRR To the Editor: The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently issued new guidance lifting mask-wearing requirements for those fully vaccinated against Covid-19,

As the calendar turned to 2021, we knew the coronavirus was not behind us, but our focus began to shift. While Covid19 testing options remained critical, especially during the virus’s holiday surge, we also knew that the introduction of vaccines would be a gamechanger. Applying federal CARES Act funds, we partnered with Mount Sinai South Nassau to introduce New York’s first mobile Covid-19 vaccination unit, the Vaxmobile, which was one of only two in the nation. Since then we have inoculated thousands of residents in communities across the township. What’s more, we recently announced the implementation of a homebound vaccination program, administering the shots to those unable to leave their homes, which makes Hempstead the first township to offer such a service through its own community paramedicine team. Additionally, we have utilized more than $22 million in federal funds to establish an Emergency Rental Assistance Program, operated through the Long Island Housing Partnership. This critical program has offered eligible residents financial assistance to pay down rent, utilities and home energy costs during the pandemic. The summer of 2021 will truly be a piv-

both indoors and outdoors. Transit agencies were instructed to keep the mandatory mask requirements in place until Sept. 13, however. Does this make sense for everyone who rides the Long Island Rail Road? A majority of Long Island residents are now fully vaccinated. We have the highest compliance rate in New York state. Many more who have not been vaccinated already have immunity from previous exposure to the virus. Since April, it has become easy to obtain a vaccine. In many locations, you can walk in without an appointment. Most people who want vaccines have gotten them. All sorts of gifts and incentives are now being offered to entice those who remain unvaccinated. We are well on our way toward meeting President Biden’s goal of fully vaccinating 200 million Americans by July Fourth. It’s time for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and the LIRR to ask the CDC to reconsider its most recent mask guidance for transit agencies. I propose that the LIRR begin lifting mask restrictions on all riders starting July 5. But first, the agency should conduct a survey of riders in June. Find out how many have been vaccinated or have immunity from a previous Covid-19 infection. Use the Quiet Car model. On July 5, designate the first car of every LIRR train as mask-optional, so long as riders provide proof that they have been vaccinated. Those in the first car would be required to

otal season. Many restrictions have been lifted, and life is returning to a better sense of normalcy. Fans have been packing the “Old Barn,” the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, for the Islanders’ thrilling playoff run, neighbors took part in Memorial Day weekend events to honor our fallen heroes, residents are flocking to our beautiful beaches, mariners are navigating our picturesque bays and waterways, kids are making their return to camps and sports activities, special occasions are being celebrated more frequently, and more families are unmasking and embracing once another once again. Pandemic or no pandemic, the Town of Hempstead is here for you. Whether or not you decide to travel, we have a thrilling summer planned right here at home in America’s largest township. Our exciting community concert series is bookended by an opening performance by the Commodores to celebrate Independence Day and a culminating performance by Big Shot on Labor Day weekend. Beaches, parks and preserves are open, with pools on deck later this month. We also offer an array of fun athletic, cultural and educational activities for people of all ages. Visit HempsteadNY.gov or follow us on Facebook to plan your summer staycation plans and to learn more about our programs and services. Don Clavin is the Town of Hempstead supervisor.

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show the conductor their vaccination cards. It’s now easy to determine seating capacity by car thanks to the LIRR’s investment in new communication technology for riders. This includes digital screens, station announcements and apps that detail realtime seat availability for approaching trains by commuters’ location. Over time, more cars could be designated mask-optional. Eventually we would reach the point where only one car would be reserved for those who still wanted to wear masks and only be around those who

also wore them. The CDC periodically updates and modifies mask requirements. Why should all LIRR riders have to wait until Sept. 13 for another round of new guidance? The LIRR has spent millions of dollars on daily cleaning and disinfecting, and operating state-ofthe-art air ventilation equipment. Lifting mask requirements might help the LIRR bring back thousands of riders who still don’t feel comfortable riding the trains. LARRY PENNER Great Neck

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