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Sprucing up Franklin Square Civic association decorates community with American flags let. Civic association Treasurer Frank Culmone said that the committee’s goal was not to The Franklin revamp the downSquare Civic Assotown area, but rathciation’s Spruce Up er to decorate the the Square Commain thoroughfares mittee displayed 20 in the area, such as A m e r i c a n fl a g s Hempstead Tur nalong Hempstead pike. “To get that Tur npike in the done is a major leadup to the for t,” Culmone FRaNK CUlMoNe ef Fourth of July in added. an effort to make Treasurer, Franklin Without a train Franklin Square Square Civic station, Franklin more appealing. Association Square is at a disadThe association’s vanta g e when it president, Kathercomes to attract visiine Tarascio, announced the tors, Culmone explained. MemJuly 1 initiative in a statement. bers of the civic association The project was part of an asked themselves a question effort the Spruce Up the Square when launching this project. Committee started over a year “We said, ‘What can we do as a ago, with the aim of increasing civic group to make areas more the aesthetic appeal of the hamContinued on page 12
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one wrong move and . . . Kacen Barnes, left, Jayden Jankowski and Luca G. played a game of giant Jenga during Rescuing Families’ third annual Restoring Hope BBQ last Sunday. More photos in next week’s issue.
Nassau working to protect seniors from extreme heat By RoBeRt tRaveRso rtraverso@liherald.com
Franklin Square, Elmont and other areas of Nassau County are taking steps to protect elderly residents and other vulnerable populations from the dangers of extreme heat this summer. Extreme heat, defined as “Summertime temperatures that are substantially hotter and/or more humid than expected or typical for a specific region” by a report conducted by the New
York State Department of Health on the effect of high temperatures on vulnerable populations, is on the rise in the county. The report, titled “Heat and Health Profile Report: Nassau County,” found that summertime temperatures in New York state “Have been increasing for [the] past several decades and are predicted to continue to increase along with more frequent and intense [extreme heat events] over the next century.”
The report stresses that high temperatures and exposure to extreme heat can lead to adverse health effects in vulnerable populations such as young children, outdoor workers and socioeconomically disadvantaged people. The elderly are especially at risk, as the Environmental Protection Agency has found that since 1999, people 65 years and older have been several times more likely to die of heat-related cardiovascular disease than the
general population. “Direct impacts of extreme heat on health include heat-related illness (heat cramps, heat exhaustion, or heat stroke) and even death,” the state Depart-
ment Of Health report stated. “Exposure to extreme heat can also exacerbate pre-existing conditions like cardiovascular, respiratory and renal diseases.” Continued on page 12
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Students earn grants in water quality challenge By RoBeRt tRaveRso rtraverso@liherald.com
New Hyde Park Memorial High School submitted three winning proposals and were awarded $2,500 grants as part of the Long Island Water Quality Challenge, which challenged students to design solutions for preserving the crucial water resources of Long Island and reducing or eliminating nitrogen pollution. The Long Island Regional Planning Council and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation jointly organize the competition, which aims to promote learning in science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics. Teams of students between grades eight and 12 were tasked with creating proposals that would allow the New Hyde Park school to reduce nitrogen pollution that were based on two wellknown methods: low-input landscaping, which aims to limit the amount of nitrogen that seeps into groundwater, and storm water treatment programs. Three student proposals were declared winners of the challenge in May, and each team was awarded a $2,500 grant to help bring their plan to life during the next school year. From the school’s junior level, six students were awarded: Oishik Saha, Naman Maniar, Asmita Saha, Alan Pulinthanathu, Jash Mody and Tessa Lalson, all eighth graders, were recognized for their submission, titled “An Enhanced Stormwater Treatment System.” Eleven students from the school’s senior level were awarded as well: 10th graders Sahara John, Priya Per-
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“Go G.R.e.e.N.” was the title of the winning proposal submitted by New Hyde Park Memorial High School students Sahara John, Aditi Kaur, Isabella Prada, Priya Persaud and Christina Wilson won a grant for their project. saud, Aditi Kaur, Christina Wilson and Isabella Prada won for their “Go G.R.E.E.N” plan; and ninth graders Ashley Pulinthanathu, Aparna Shibu and Rubianne Simon and 11th graders Anitta Kottai, Sanjit Menon and Jeremiah Varghese won for “Project E.A.R.T.H.” The challenge, according to the Long Island Regional Plan-
ning Council’s website, “Helps students develop a greater understanding of how their classroom curriculum can be applied to protecting Long Island’s crucial water resources,” the pollution of which, according to an expert featured in a previous Herald story, is “getting worse.” Angela Stone, a teacher at
New Hyde Park Memorial High School who helped prepare students for the challenge, emphasized the importance of competitions such as the Long Island Water Quality Challenge in fostering student growth and providing students with an opportunity to solve problems affecting Long Islanders. “These types of challenges
are extremely important for students lear ning and growth because it gives them the opportunity to perform research and solve real world problems,” Stone said. “They behaved and worked as real scientists. They learned to speak to adults that work for our district, compile information/solutions already being used and utilize their science, math, and writing skills to formulate a novel solution to the problem.” Stone said that since handson instruction was reduced by the coronavirus pandemic, competitions like this are especially important for ensuring that students work together and continue to grow intellectually and interpersonally. “My favorite part of this experience as a teacher was how cohesively the students worked together under difficult circumstances. The Covid pandemic drove these amazing students out of their comfort level,” Stone said. “The ability for these students to work together for a common goal was an absolute pleasure to witness as an educator.” Stone added that the learning is not ever for New Hyde Park Memorial High School students who took part in the Long Island Water Quality Challenge. “I think the best part of the challenge will come in the second phase,” she said. “Behaving as true scientists, as winners of the grants, the students will be able to modify their proposals to meet the budget and see their plans come to fruition. They will have gone through all the steps a scientist would. It has been an amazing opportunity and given students real world experiences.”
the school’s 10th grade honorees, Anitta Kottai, Sanjit Menon, Ashley Pulinthanathu, Aparna Shibu, Rubianne Simon and Jeremiah Varghese, won a grant for their project, “Project E.A.R.T.H,” far left. oishik saha, NamaN Maniar and Asmita Saha, top row, and Alan Pulinthanathu, Jash Mody and Tessa Lalson, bottom row, were awarded for their proposal, “An Enhanced Stormwater Treatment System.”
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On the morning of June 22, Mount Sinai South Nassau hospital celebrated the groundbreaking for its J-Wing on its Oceanside campus. The wing will serve as the cornerstone of hospital’s $400 million capital expansion to increase health-care services. The $130 million, four-story, 100,000square-foot J-Wing is projected to open in 2023.
The chair man of Mount Sinai’s board of directors, Joe Fennessy, said the board re-evaluated old plans for the facility, updating the infrastructure to match the evolving trends in health care. “We began to re-imagine what this hospital should be, and we realized to best serve the needs of our community, we had to be something different,” Fennessy said. “And that’s an entity that really focuses on more advanced and tertiary type services.” The expansion wing will feature larger operating
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rooms that can fit the state-of-the-art equipment needed for advanced cardiac surgery. The ground floor of the J-Wing will expand the emergency department by 12,000 square feet. Combined with the renovations currently being done on the existing department, the improved ED is designed to serve 80,000 patients a year, which will more than double the current 36,000. One person who was excited to see the proposed expansion of the emergency department was Rockville Centre resident Larry Ferazani. In December 2019, the cardiac emergency team conducted life-saving surgery on Ferazani after tests in the emergency room revealed he had had a heart attack. “If I was not in this emergency room with this team of incredible folks, I would not be here today,” Ferazani said. “I do feel like an expecting father, and you’re all my cousins and family here today,” said Andrew Triolo, the vice president of design, development and construction. He outlined plans for a three-story parking structure and a utility plant to provide heating, cooling and emergency power for the hospital. An $89 million Federal Emergency Management Agency-funded project, the utility building will also provide storm resiliency.
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Join the Elmont Memorial Library between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. for a “Chalk the Walk” activity for all ages. The library will supply the chalk; you supply the creativity. The program will be held outdoors, and all mandated Center for Disease Control, New York state and library guidelines will be followed. Registration is required. Contact the Children’s Department at (516) 354-5280 ext. 207 or childrenservices@ elmontlibrary.org. (Rain date Friday, July 16.)
Friday, July 16 Tech Help with Librarian Selina Receive an hour of tech help with Librarian Selina at the Franklin Square Public Library at sessions held from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., and 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. on the Internet Floor of the library. Contact Selina at (516) 488-3444 or sferragamo@ franklinsquarepl.org. This event is limited to two patrons per Friday. Librarian Selina will email you to confirm the session.
Saturday, July 17 BBQ Adventures with David Tillery of RMD Food Adventure Join Elmont Memorial Library for a funfilled day of BBQ demonstrations and sampling at 12 p.m. in the library’s parking lot. Registration is required and only Elmont Library cardholders may attend due to limited space. Contact adult reference (516) 354-5280 ext. 223 or reference@elmontlibrary.org.
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A lecture on the Olympics The lecture, which can be attended both in person and virtually with the Elmont Memorial Library, is set to be held on Thursday, July 22 at 12:30 p.m.
Elmont Memorial Library. 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. Registration is required, and Zoom information will be emailed to you before the class. (Registration ends one hour before program begins.) Contact Adult Services at (516) 354-5280 ext. 223 or reference@elmontlibrary.org.
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Join licensed certified yoga instructor (TYR-200) and meditation coach Karen Taylor Bass for a virtual chair yoga session at 1 p.m. organized through the
Join the Franklin Square Public Library and Janice Imbrogno for a virtual program at 7 p.m. on how to learn how to use essential oils and other natural products.
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Are you confused about deciding on the safest sunblock, debating whether to use insect repellent or looking for ways to stay cool and comfortable this spring and summer? Are you concerned about dry, sun parched skin, damaged hair and above all, finding time for self-care? Safe and natural warm weather solutions using plant products and essential oils will be presented. Register online on the library’s website.
Tuesday, July 20 Dance Around the World Join Elmont Memorial Library at 3 p.m. for a virtual dance event. Step into the beat and let music from around the globe move you in this fun, no-partner, dance class on Zoom. From the comfort of your home, you’ll get a great workout as you
learn easy steps and rhythms to dances including Latin, African, Balkan, Middle Eastern and more. Discover the beauty of different cultures in this enjoyable, energizing class Wear shoes/sneakers that glide, bring a water bottle, two lightweight scarves (if available). Registration is required. Registration ends one hour before class begins. Link will be emailed to you before the program begins. Please join class 10 minutes before start time. Note: Participant accepts any potential injury associated with this class by proceeding through the link or entering using a meeting ID. Please consult with your physician before beginning this or any other exercise class. As with any exercise program, if at any point during the class you begin to feel faint, dizzy, or have physical discomfort, you should stop immediately and seek medical attention. Contact the adult reference at (516) 354-5280 ext. 223 or reference@
Join Elmont Memorial Library for an inperson lecture (with virtual access offered) at 12:30 p.m. in meeting room 2 with Evan Weine. The lead up to 2021 Olympics was unlike any other Olympics in history. The 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics was wiped out by the coronavirus pandemic and was the first Olympics canceled since the 1940 and 1944 Games because of World War II. The International Olympic Committee went to extraordinary measures to make sure “The Games Must Go On.” The 2021 Tokyo Games will be a political statement as well. Either science beats or loses to Covid-19. Political statements and the Olympics have gone on hand in hand since 1904. The Olympics is a global platform and people have seized that moment. Registration is for Elmont Library cardholders. Non-cardholder registration begins one week before if space is available. Masks and social distancing guidelines will be mandatory. Virtual registration is open to everyone. A link will be emailed before program begins. Contact the adult reference at (516) 354-5280 ext. 223 or reference@elmontlibrary.org.
HAvinG An EvEnT? Items on the Community Update pages 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 rtraverso@liherald.com
Bruce Arena, coach of the United States men’s national soccer team, is from Franklin Square. The Franklin Square Civic Association placed 20 American flags on Hempstead Turnpike. Elmont High School students presented research at this year’s L.I. Science Congress. The Community League of Garden City South plans to plant trees at Rath Park next spring. Send your letter to the editor to Nakeem Grant, at ngrant@liherald.com.
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Dogwood tree dedication held at Garden City South Park
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The Community League of Garden City South planted and dedicated a dogwood tree on June 12 at Garden City South Park on Nassau Boulevard, part of the civic organization’s two-year-long campaign to add to the county’s gardens. Town Councilman Thomas Muscarella and former State Sen. Elaine Phillips attended the dedication ceremony, along with two commissioners of the Franklin Square and Munson Fire District, Dennis Lyons and Chris Mollish. Community league board members were also in attendance, including President Marge Kelly, Vice President Andrew Monteleon and more. The dedication of the tree, which was both purchased and planted by Garden City Gardener’s Market, is part of the organization’s larger campaign, which President Marge Kelly said has been “very successful.” Kelly said that the group asked members of the community to donate perennials (any plant that lives for two or more years and is likely to return in the spring), from their own gardens, which were then split and planted in the gardens of Garden City South Park. “We had a tremendous response and I am happy to say all the gardens are now beautiful and thriving,” Kelly said. Kelly said the organization kicked off the garden campaign last year and plans to
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BoaRd memBeRs of the Garden City Community League South were joined by Hempstead Town Councilman Thomas Muscarella at the dedication at Garden City South Park on June 12. expand it going forward. “We plan on expanding this campaign to include Rath Park in the spring of 2022,” Kelly said, referring to Franklin Square’s Rath Park. This campaign, Kelly said, is part of the Garden City Community League South’s larger mission: giving back to
the community. Andrew Monteleon, the Garden City Community League South’s vice president, spoke in a previous Herald story about how important strengthening community is to the group. “We just feel that these are the things that we should be recognizing,” he said. Kelly said that 90 percent of the
money raised by the civic organization is ultimately donated back to the community. “Our board members, my family, myself… we wear multiple hats and work in various ways and we hope to keep this community the way it is,” she added.
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Pre-K expansion coming to Franklin Square in September By RoBeRt tRaveRso rtraverso@liherald.com
Franklin Square schools will add 75 spots for full-day pre-K students during the upcoming school year due to $400,000 worth of funding in the state’s budget, pushed for by State Sen. Todd Kaminsky, allocated for expanded pre-K. The New York State Senate estimates that the 13 percent spike in state funding for pre-K expansion across Long Island will serve 5,200 new preschoolers. “Strengthening the school district is integral to ensuring that Franklin Square remains a wonderful place to live and raise a family,” said Kaminsky, who adding that his “top priority” is to ensure each student on Long Island has access to high-quality education. “They deserve nothing less,” he said. The prospect of expanding pre-K in Franklin Square and across Long Island is often met by a concern about the price tag – in the form of higher taxes – that comes along with a universal pre-K program. Kaminsky, however, views the expansion of pre-K in Franklin Square as an economic boon. “This historic investment I helped secure to bring expanded pre-K to Long Island — along with the more than $9.8 million I secured in total state funding for Franklin Square schools — will help lower the tax burden on Long Island families,” Kaminsky argues. “Importantly, the more money our
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state sen. todd Kaminsky pushed for funding in New York state’s budget for universal pre-K in Malverne, West Hempstead, and Franklin Square. community’s schools receive from Albany, the less local taxpayers are called upon to shoulder the financial burden.” Kaminsky also sees the expanded pre-K program as a solution to a problem that has affected working-class amid the
pandemic. “The Covid-19 pandemic brought serious challenges to many essential workers and their families, who had to choose between going to work and taking care of their children,” Kaminsky explained.
Universal pre-K is the answer to this problem, according to Kaminsky. “With expanded pre-K in place for Long Island families, that dilemma will be avoided. Parents will be able to go to work, knowing that their kids are being well-cared for while reaping the benefits of a quality education,” he said. Expanding pre-K will serve as an economic boost as Long Island reemerges from the coronavirus pandemic, according to Kaminsky. “Pre-K is key to fostering Long Island’s recovery from Covid-19,” Kaminsky said of the universal pre-K program. “The research is clear: early childhood education pays dividends down the line, setting our students up for success. By bringing pre-K to Franklin Square schools for the first time this fall, we can foster the growth of our children in and out of the classroom and prepare our students for the demands of the 21st century and beyond.” To Kaminsky, who has pushed for expanding pre-K in Malverne and West Hempstead, too, focusing on education is crucial to Long Island’s future. The universal pre-K program coming to Franklin Square is just one step in that direction. “An investment in our children’s education is an investment in our future. When we ensure our kids and teachers have the wherewithal they need to thrive, we are laying a solid foundation for decades to come,” Kaminsky said.
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Promoting a ‘sense of community’ in F.S. conTinued From FronT appealing to shop in?’” The answer, he added, was, “Do smalls things to make Franklin Square more attractive.” “It gives us a great sense of community and looks so nice,” said the group’s correspondence secretary, Adrienne McKenna. She added that the Spruce Up the Square Committee, which has met virtually during the coronavirus pandemic, hopes to expand the project, and is planning decoration projects for the fall and winter. The American flag project, however, has been in the works for years, and required collaboration with community partners ranging from local elected officials to utility companies like PSEG. State Assemblyman Ed Ra donated 10 American flags, matching a donation by the association. “He’s been very supportive on many levels . . .,” McKenna said of Ra. “Anytime we’ve ever asked for help, he’s helped us do what we want to do.” The civic association has heard from the community that the project should be
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The Franklin Square Civic Association displayed American flags along Hempstead Turnpike leading up to July Fourth. extended into the future. “Many people have commented on expansion . . . we would like to also,” McKenna said. Although the main goal of the project
was to enhance the visual appeal of the hamlet, Culmone, who led the effort, said it had a deeper meaning to him. “It’s important to me to show pride in Ameri-
ca,” he said. “I grew up in the ’50s and ’60s, with lots of parades and patriotism after World War II, but that dwindled in the late ’70s, ’80s and ’90s — but 9/11, as unfortunate as it is to say, resurrected that much-needed patriotism. “My feeling is that the American flag represents the efforts of our forefathers to get our country their freedom,” Culmone added, noting that many civic association members served in the military. “Through lots of wars since then, the flag has been an image, a representation of American pride and the efforts of our forefathers to get us where we are today.” In order to continue the flag project, and others in the future, the Spruce Up the Square Committee, and the association, need new members, McKenna said. “Please join the FSCA so we can continue working for our community — your support would be most appreciated,” reads the organization’s statement on the American flag project. To learn more about the group, go to https://fsqcivic.org/index. php/en/.
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People with chronic medical conditions are at high risk for heat-related illnesses and should avoid exposure to high temperatures. Common symptoms of heat-related illnesses include headache, dizziness, fatigue, anxiety, nausea, vomiting and low pulse rate, as well as cold, pale and clammy skin, or hot, flushed dry skin, the report added, noting that July is consistently the hottest month of the year in New York. State Sen. Todd Kaminsky emphasized the real-world impact of rising temperatures on Nassau County residents. “The high temperatures and humidity that have been affecting our region is no small matter,” said Kaminsky, who chairs the Senate’s Environmental Conservation Committee and is also a member of the Health Committee, “and it’s extremely important that Nassau residents — especially our senior citizens — take extra care to stay cool. “Whether that’s at home or at cooling centers, the danger of heat-related illnesses is a very real concern as climate change continues to cause hotter summers,” Kaminsky added. “I encourage all residents to take the necessary steps to stay safe this summer.” Earlier this month, Nassau County opened three cooling centers to the public, and offered these tips for residents to protect themselves and others during extreme heat: ■ Check on relatives and friends, especially the elderly. ■ Increase time spent in an air-conditioned environment. ■ Drink fluids, especially water. Avoid beverages that contain alcohol. ■ Take cool baths. ■ Individuals especially at risk, such as the elderly or those with chronic illnesses, should refrain from physical activity, avoid being alone, keep their sleeping area well ventilated and avoid falling asleep in a hot room. ■ Eat light but nutritious foods. ■ Avoid the sun at the hottest times of the day. ■ Wear a hat and light, loose-fitting clothing. According to the Environmental Protection Agency,
a reporT conducTed by the state Department of Health mapped areas of extreme heat vulnerability across Nassau County. heat is the top weather-related killer in the U.S. despite the fact that most heat-related deaths can be prevented through outreach and intervention. Some 11,000 Americans have died from heat-related causes since 1979, according to the EPA’s analysis of death certificates. “With the temperature set to rise, the combination of heat and humidity can become unbearable and dangerous for many of our residents,” Nassau County Execu-
tive Laura Curran said. “I encourage all residents to take precautions and visit one of our cooling centers if they need relief from the heat.” The cooling center at the Elmont Senior Center is open to the public, and the addresses and contact information of other Nassau County cooling centers can be found at https://www.health.ny.gov/environmental/ weather/cooling/.
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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD LOCAL LAW NO. 42-2021 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, pursuant to Article 9 of the New York State Constitution, the provisions of the Town Law and the Municipal Home Rule Law of the State of New York, both as amended, a public hearing was duly called and held July 1, 2021, by the Town Board of the Town of Hempstead on the proposed adoption of Town of Hempstead Local Law No. 42-2021, and following the close of the hearing the Town Board duly adopted Town of Hempstead Local Law No. 42-2021, amending Section 202-1 of the Code of the Town of Hempstead, to include and repeal “PARKING OR STANDING PROHIBITIONS” at various locations. Dated: July 1, 2021 Hempstead, New York BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD DONALD X. CLAVIN, JR. Supervisor KATE MURRAY Town Clerk 126722 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD LOCAL LAW NO. 43-2021 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, pursuant to Article 9 of the New York State Constitution, the provisions of the Town Law and the Municipal Home Rule Law of the State of New York, both as amended, a public hearing was duly called and held July 1, 2021, by the Town Board of the Town of Hempstead on
the proposed adoption of Town of Hempstead Local Law No. 43-2021, and following the close of the hearing the Town Board duly adopted Town of Hempstead Local Law No. 43-2021, amending Section 197-5 of the Code of the Town of Hempstead, to include “ARTERIAL STOPS” at various locations. Dated: July 1, 2021 Hempstead, New York BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD DONALD X. CLAVIN, JR. Supervisor KATE MURRAY Town Clerk 126723
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LEGAL NOTICE CITATION SURROGATE’S COURT, NASSAU COUNTY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, By the Grace of God Free and Independent TO:Natalie Reich, Brenda Goldstein Shaw, Howard Langer, Jasper Surety, Adrienne Levin, Grassi & Co., New York State Attorney General, and any and all unknown persons whose names or parts of whose names and whose place or places of residence are unknown and cannot after diligent inquiry be ascertained, distributees, heirs-at-law and next-ofkin of the said Norma Ducker, deceased, and if any of the said distributees named specifically or as a class be dead, their legal representatives, their husbands or wives, if any, distributees and successors in interest whose names and/or places of residence and post office addresses are unknown and cannot after diligent inquiry be ascertained, A petition having been duly filed by Nassau County Public Administrator, who is domiciled at 240 Old Country Road, Mineola, New York 11501. YOU ARE HEREBY CITED TO SHOW CAUSE before the Surrogate’s Court, Nassau County, at 262 Old Country Road, Mineola, New York, on September 8, 2021, at 9:30 o’clock in the fore noon of that day, why the account of Nassau County Public Administrator, a summary of which has been served herewith, as Administrator of the estate of Norma Y. Ducker, should not be judicially settled. [X] Further relief sought (if any): 1.Releasing and discharging the Petitioner from all liability, responsibility and accountability as to all matters set forth in the account of proceedings;
2.Allowing the commissions of the Petitioner in the amount of $ 7,046.94 pursuant to SCPA 2307(1) and the reasonable and necessary expenses of the office in the amount of $ 1,511.73 pursuant to SCPA 1207(4); 3.Fixing and determining the attorney’s fees and disbursements of Mahon, Mahon, Kerins & O’Brien, LLC attorney for petitioner in the amount of $ 19,518.00, of which $ 4,518.00 has been paid and $ 15,000.00 is unpaid; 4.Fixing and determining the accounting fees of Grassi & Co, CPA’s, PC in the amount of $ 4,975.00, of which $ 1,975.00 has been paid and $ 3,000.00 is unpaid; 5.Releasing and discharging the surety; 6.And why each of you claiming to be a distributee of the decedent should not establish proof of your kinship; and why the balance of said funds should not be paid to said alleged distributees upon proof of kinship, or deposited with the New York State Comptroller on account for the unknown next of kin of Norma Y. Ducker, Decedent, should said alleged distributees default herein, or fail to establish proof of kinship; and 7.Granting such other and further relief as to the Court is just and proper. Dated, Attested, and Sealed, HON. Margaret C. Reilly, Surrogate June 15, 2021 Seal Debra Keller Leimbach, Chief Clerk Richard T. Kerins, Esq. Attorney Name Mahon, Mahon, Kerins & O’Brien, LLC Firm (516) 538-1111 Telephone 254 Nassau Boulevard South, Garden City South, New York 11530 Address Email (optional) NOTICE: THIS CITATION IS SERVED UPON YOU IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE COURT’S ORDER DIRECTING ALTERNATIVE SERVICE OF PROCESS. NO IN-PERSON APPEARANCES SHALL BE HELD ON THE RETURN DATE OF THE CITATION. IF YOU WISH TO APPEAR TO ANSWER OR OBJECT TO THIS PROCEEDING, YOU MAY DO SO IN WRITING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ANNEXED NOTICE TO CITED PARTIES. NOTE: 22 NYCRR 207.7(C): PROOF OF SERVICE SHALL BE FILED ON OR BEFORE THE SECOND DAY PRECEEDING THE RETURN DATE. 126452
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LEGAL NOTICE At a meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, held at the Town Meeting Pavilion,Hempstead Town Hall, 1 Washington Street, Village and Town of Hempstead, New York, on the 3rd day of August, 2021. P R E S E N T: Hon. Donald X. Clavin, Jr., Supervisor Dorothy L. Goosby Bruce A. Blakeman Anthony P. D’Esposito Dennis Dunne, Sr. Thomas E. Muscarella Christopher Carini, Council Members. ABSENT: Councilman Carini ------------------X IN THE MATTER - of THE INCREASE AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE FRANKLIN SQUARE PARK DISTRICT IN THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU, STATE OF NEW YORK ------------------X WHEREAS, the Commissioner of the Town of Hempstead Department of Parks and Recreation, as the Representative of the Franklin Square Park District, has proposed an Improvement Project for the Franklin Square Park District, and has requested that the Town Board hold a public hearing regarding said improvements; and WHEREAS, said Commissioner has submitted to the Town Board an estimate of cost relating to said improvements; and WHEREAS, the Town Board has determined, pursuant to Provisions of the State Environmental Quality Review Act and Article 8 Part 617.5(c)(1) and 617.5(c)(5) the N.Y.C.R.R. that such increase and improvement is considered to be a “Type II Action” and does not have a significant effect on the environment and does not require an environmental impact statement or any other determination under the State Environmental Quality Review Act; and WHEREAS, it is in the public interest that the Town Board of the Town of Hempstead consider the proposition herein set forth and to call a public hearing thereon; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDERED, that a public hearing be held by this Town Board at the Town Meeting Pavilion, Hempstead Town Hall, 1 Washington Street, Village and Town of Hempstead, New York, on the 3rd day of August 2021, at 10:30am o’clock in the forenoon of the day, on the increase and improvement of the Franklin Square Park District at an estimated maximum cost of
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State senator launches reading program To help maintain the reading skills learned by children during the past school year, State Sen. Todd Kaminsky, a Democrat who represents the Five Towns, implemented his annual literacy program to help foster independent learning. The program allows children of all ages to participate and gives them the opportunity to strengthen their reading skills. The theme for this year’s program is “Tails and Tales.” If students read three age-appropriate books and keep a journal during the summer, they are eligible to receive a certificate of achievement from Kaminsky. “Our summer reading program fosters an appreciation towards learning and
encourages children to invest time in their studies throughout the summer months,” Kaminsky said in a news release. “Studies show that children who read over the summer become stronger and more focused students in the years that follow, indicating that the knowledge gained from independent reading persists long throughout childhood. I’m excited to see what our kids will learn this summer as part of the summer reading program.” To register, go to kaminsky.nysenate. gov. For more information, call (516) 7668383. –Jeffrey Bessen
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$1,250,000.00 to be financed by the issuance of obligations of the Town of Hempstead. ALL persons desiring to be heard concerning the subject of the abovementioned hearing will be given an opportunity to be heard at the time and place aforesaid. Dated:Hempstead, New York July 5, 2021 ___________________
Donald X. Clavin, Jr., Supervisor ___________________ Dorothy L. Goosby ___________________ Bruce A. Blakeman ___________________ Anthony P. D’Esposito ___________________ Dennis Dunne, Sr. ___________________ Thomas E. Muscarella ___________________ Christopher Carini Members of the Town Board of the Town of Hempstead 126735 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 3rd day of August, 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: BALDWIN PARKWAY DRIVE - west side, starting at a point 1497 feet south of the south curbline of North End Drive, south for a distance of 24 feet due to large vehicle. (TH-161/21) CLYDE ROAD - south side, starting at a point 400 feet west of the west curbline of Circle Drive, east then west for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-174/21) ELMONT SURPRISE STREET - north side, starting at a point 175 feet east of the east curbline of Butler Boulevard, east for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-145/21) 238th STREET - west side, starting at a point 286 feet south of the south curbline of Linden Boulevard, south for a distance of 22 feet. (TH-177/21) UNIONDALE WINTER AVENUE - south side, starting at a point 45 feet west of the west
curbline of Nancy Court, west for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-162/21) WANTAGH McCLEAN AVENUE - west side, Starting at a point 358 feet south of the south curbline of Kinloch Road, south for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-149/21) and on the repeal of the following locations previously set aside as parking spaces for physically handicapped persons: ELMONT ESTELLE AVENUE - south side, starting at a point 43 feet west of the west curbline of Jacob Street, west for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-676/07 - 2/05/08) (TH-181/21) FRANKLIN SQUARE RINTIN STREET - east side, starting at a point 250 feet south of the south curbline of Fenworth Boulevard, south for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-339B/20) VALLEY STREAM FENWOOD DRIVE - east side, starting at a point 136 feet north of the north curbline of Shipley Avenue, north for a distance of 20 feet. (TH-515/19 - 1/21/20) (TH-150/21) ALL PERSONS INTERESTED shall have an opportunity to be heard in person in accordance with
applicable social distancing regulations, or by real time telephonic communication, see instructions at www.hempsteadny.gov. Dated: July 1, 2021 Hempstead, New York BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD DONALD X. CLAVIN, JR Supervisor KATE MURRAY Town Clerk 126719
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LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that an Order granted by the Supreme Court, Nassau County, on he 22nd day of June 2021 bearing the index number 21/000360, a copy of which may be examined at the Office of the Nassau County Clerk located at 240 Old Country Road, Mineola, New York, grants me the right to assume the name f Roseanne Elizabeth Toro. My presen address is 1252 Arlington Ave Elmont NY 11003. The date of my birth is 6-1-1980; the place of birth is Mineola, New York; the present name is Rosanne Elizabeth Canalizo aka Rosanna Elizabeth Toro. 126706 To place a notice here call us at 516-569-4000 x232 or send an email to: legalnotices@liherald.com
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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD LOCAL LAW NO. 41-2021 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, pursuant to Article 9 of the New York State Constitution, the provisions of the Town Law and the Municipal Home Rule Law of the State of New York, both as amended, a public hearing was duly called and held July 1, 2021, by the Town Board of the Town of Hempstead on the proposed adoption of Town of Hempstead Local Law No. 41-2021, and following the close of the hearing the Town Board duly adopted Town of Hempstead Local Law No. 41-2021, amending Chapter 202 of the Code of the Town of Hempstead, to include and repeal “REGULATIONS & RESTRICTIONS” to limit parking at various locations. Dated: July 1, 2021 Hempstead, New York BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD DONALD X. CLAVIN, JR. upervisor KATE MURRAY Town Clerk 126721
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ntil recently, I had never thought deeply how radical my parents were when I was a child. I’m not sure they realized it at the time. In 1972, when I was 5, they put me on a big yellow school bus whose primary route wound through Gordon Heights, in Suffolk County, a nearly all-Black neighborhood that was developed by Louis Fife in the 1920s. I was one of a handful of white children on the route. Two years later, my younger brother joined me on the bus. Growing up in the tiny country SCoTT hamlet of Yaphank, a nearly BRINToN all-white community, I had no notion of the frighteningly seismic socio-political events that were breaking out across the country at the time, including an anti-desegregation movement that swept the nation, roiling cities from Boston to Los Angeles and too many points in between, including the Village of Malverne. “This place was a virtual war zone in the late 1960s and early ’70s, where you had people standing in picket lines ready to kill each other over issues of integration,” then Malverne Schools Superintendent James Hunderfund told the Herald in 2019. “There was a sense of separatism, and
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that was prevalent in other places, but it was rampant here.” In Boston alone, 40 anti-desegregation riots and protests broke out between 1974, the year I turned 7, and 1988, when I was a junior and senior in college. Much of the sound and fury was stirred by a group called Restore Our Alienated Rights, or ROAR, led by its chair, Louise Day Hicks, who claimed she was defending white neighborhoods by pushing back against court-ordered desegregation school busing plans. Yet my parents put me on that bus, appearing unworried, as if there were nothing out of the ordinary in this seemingly simple act of parenthood. All these years later, I’m happy and proud they did. It is why, in large part, I grew up to be an antiracist, one who works to eliminate racism in American society through words and actions. I came to this realization when I recently read Ibram X. Kendi’s immeasurably hopeful book, “How to Be an Antiracist” (One World, 2019). In this compact 238-page text, which is one part instruction manual on how to live a life free of racial prejudice and one part personal remembrance and reflection, Kendi, 38, a journalist and university professor, dissects, point by point, the many and varied forms of bigotry while laying out his vision for a socially
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just society in which all people, regardless of skin color, can achieve equality and happiness. “If we ignore the odds and fight to create an antiracist world, then we give humanity a chance to one day survive, a chance to live in communion, a chance to be forever free,” Kendi writes. It isn’t surprising that my parents put me on that bus. My father, the son of Christian missionaries, grew up in Africa, in the Congo. One of only a handful of white children in his village — the others were his siblings — he spoke Lunda, a Bantu language, before English. He was steeped in African art and culture and mysticism. As an adult, he was a music teacher and visual artist, and African sounds and design concepts played a central role in his work throughout his life. He spoke of Africa only in the fondest terms, regaling family and friends with often humorous stories of life in the jungle. My maternal grandfather was a drycleaner who set up shop in a Black neighborhood in Bellport, also in Suffolk, and I spent many afternoons behind his counter, playing hide-and-seek with my brother between the clothes racks. Grandpa, whose parents emigrated from Italy, greeted customers as though they were old friends, no matter their color. Kendi grew up in Queens, and he
bram X. Kendi’s immeasurably hopeful book made me think of my parents.
reserves some of his best writing for the chapters describing his childhood. You can see and feel the streets he describes with a certain melodic beat, like a rap. “We certainly weren’t imitating anything on the Ave — to the contrary,” he writes. “The wider culture was avidly imitating and appropriating from us; our music and fashion and language were transforming the so-called mainstream . . . Fresh baggy jeans sagging down. Fresh button-down shirts or designer sweatshirts in the winter under our bubble coats. Fresh T’s or sports jerseys in the summer above our baggy jean shorts. Dangling chains shining like our smiles. Piercings and tattoos and bold colors told the mainstream world just how little we wanted to imitate them.” In this beautiful book, we see a Black child come of age in a nation that is perpetually seeking to define him, cordon him off, suppress him, but we also see this child grow into a man who overcomes the odds, and who confronts not only the racism that is pervasive throughout our society, but within him — yes, he admits, a Black person can be a racist. Only by confronting racism in all its forms can we find peace. “How to Be an Antiracist” does just that. Scott Brinton is the Herald Community Newspapers’ executive editor and an adjunct professor at the Hofstra University Herbert School of Communication. Comments about this column? SBrinton@liherald.com.
Searching the heavens for common ground
just booked a reservation to see the next full solar eclipse. Call me an optimist; I expect to be there. Save the date: April 8, 2024. You can see it in all its glorious totality from Mazatlán, Mexico, along a narrow diagonal path that enters the United States near San Antonio and moves across the country to Maine and Canada. I am embarrassed to say I missed the last big eclipse, in 2017, because I couldn’t find anyone who wanted to go to Nashville with me, where the viewing was expected to be RANDI superb. I mean, KREISS how shortsighted was that? I am in awe of astronomical phenomena, and that was possibly a once-in-a-lifetime experience. I didn’t go, even though I had a hotel booked. Failure of what? Energy? Determination? I did see a sliver of the eclipse from my home in Woodmere, along with my mail carrier, who was stopped in his tracks, looking skyward through a sun filter. Very meh experience, eclipse-wise.
The world has turned since then. When the pandemic began and we were all shut down and shut inside for long periods of time, I started looking upward and outward for comfort and inspiration. I set up my Celestron telescope and learned how to use it properly. One dark night, I saw the surface of the full moon, with craters and geographical features I hadn’t seen before. Last Dec. 21, I saw the convergence of Jupiter and Saturn and could distinguish the rings of Jupiter in the telescope. As the pandemic wore on and wore me down, I found a real freedom in the night sky, observing the constellations we all know. I watched the International Space Station fly by. I downloaded the NASA website so I could try to spot other space objects floating around overhead. One app visualized my own night sky at any given moment, based on my location as communicated through my phone. This may sound elementary to those well schooled in astronomy, but across the span of my educational experience, astronomy remains a black hole. I have a passion and interest to learn what I can, but I feel
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frustrated by how difficult the discipline is. I’m a word person, and astronomy is all about math and physics and chemistry. Still, I’m determined to learn what is within my reach. Speaking of black holes, I’ve read the simplest descriptions of the phenomenon over and over, and yet I don’t get it, or the concept of an expanding universe, or gravitational waves, or dying stars. So I let that go. I absorb what I can. I look at the night sky and know for certain that we are an infinitesimally small piece of the universe, and that other worlds and other beings are possible. I know that our daily gripes and strife and political conflicts are nothing in the cosmos. Whatever our thinking, our alliances and our behaviors, we have in common this minuscule life raft called Earth, and we don’t have it for long. Contemplating the galaxies that stretch for millions of light years in all directions makes me think we can do better with this transitory gift of life. End of lecture. I am comforted by gazing upward, and I wish the same for you. As part of my galactic journey, I just
missed the last big eclipse, but I’m planning to be looking up at the next one.
read “The Last Stargazers: The Enduring Story of Astronomy’s Vanishing Explorers,” by astronomer Emily Levesque. It was much more fun than Stephen Hawking’s “A Brief History of Time,” which was pretty much a black hole to me, not that I can visualize “a region of spacetime where gravity is so strong that nothing — [not even] light, can escape from it.” (Wikipedia) Levesque has traveled to every far-flung spot on earth to book “observation time” on the most advanced telescopes in the world, which are always perched on remote, dark-sky mountaintops. She shares her adventures at the observatories in Chile, where the lively tarantulas almost took the fun out of the moment. She talks about the freezing cold at the Mauna Loa observatory in Hawaii, and the time a colleague thought he had discovered a new planet that turned out to be energy coming from a nearby microwave where someone was heating soup. She evokes the gorgeousness of the heavens and the privilege of being among those who roam the stars. Read the book. It’s a great escape into a world most of us don’t know. Then think about the Great Eclipse of April 2024. Save the date. Copyright 2021 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.
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We’re in the thick of summer — safety first!
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ummer should be a time of joy, spent hanging out at the beach and barbecuing in the backyard. Too often, however, summer turns tragic when it needn’t. The American Red Cross offers the following guidelines to help you stay safe as the temperature climbs.
Know what to do in an emergency
During a heat wave
The American Red Cross first aid app offers emergency-response information in simple, easy-to-follow steps. Available for iPhone and Android devices, the free app gives you instant access to the information you need to handle the most common first aid emergencies. It also features videos, interactive quizzes and straightforward advice.
■ Never leave children or pets alone in enclosed vehicles.
Learn to swim
■ Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids, even if you don’t feel thirsty. Avoid drinks with caffeine or alcohol. ■ Avoid extreme temperature changes. ■ Wear loose-fitting, lightweight, lightcolored clothing. Avoid dark colors, because they absorb the sun’s rays. ■ Slow down, stay indoors and avoid strenuous exercise during the hottest part of the day, usually in the afternoon, between 2 and 5 p.m. ■ Postpone outdoor games and activities. ■ Use a buddy system when working in excessive heat. Take frequent breaks if you must work outdoors. ■ Check on family, friends and neighbors who don’t have air conditioning, who spend much of their time alone or who are more likely to be affected by the heat. ■ Check on your pets often to ensure that they aren’t suffering in the heat.
letters Yes, Audubon needs a name change To the Editor: Re Scott Brinton’s column “Audubon Society confronts its racist namesake — sort of ” (July 1-7): I salute Brinton for his thorough analysis and ounce of bravery coming through in the Herald’s opinion pages. I think that his suggestion to change the name of the Audubon Society is proportionate, timely and overdue. I have a feeling that he will face a great deal of opposition, name-calling and resentment from political bodies and individuals, but I am with him all the way. AMNoN TISHLER Bellmore
Getting back into the city To the Editor: I look forward every week to reading Randi
The best way to safely enjoy the water is to learn how to swim. Enroll your family in age-appropriate Red Cross water-orientation and learn-to-swim courses. Basic water safety rules are part of these classes. You’ll learn how to tell if a swimmer is in distress or drowning, and how and when to call for emergency help. You’ll also learn how to help someone in trouble in the water while keeping yourself safe. To find classes for you and your family, contact your local aquatic facility.
Water safety tips
A Red Cross water safety poll released in 2013 showed that nearly half of Americans said they had had an experience in which they were afraid they might drown, yet more than half planned to engage in activities that would put them at risk of drowning over the summer. Members of the Aquatic Sub-Council, part of the Red Cross Scientific Advisory Council, have developed the Circle of Drowning Prevention and Chain of Drowning Survival protocols to raise
awareness of the most important steps swimmers can take to reduce the number of preventable drownings. The Circle of Drowning Prevention shows the layers of protection that can help prevent potential drownings: ■ Pay close and constant attention to children you are supervising in or near water. ■ Fence in pools and spas with adequate barriers, including four-sided fencing. ■ Learn swimming and water-survival skills. ■ Make sure children, inexperienced swimmers and boaters wear U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jackets, and always swim in areas watched by lifeguards. The Chain of Drowning Survival illustrates the steps you should take when you spot someone in distress in the water: ■ Recognize the signs of a struggling swimmer, and shout for help. ■ Rescue and remove the person from the water without putting yourself in danger. ■ Call emergency medical services. ■ Begin rescue breathing or cardiopulmonary resuscitation if necessary, and use an automated external defibrillator, or AED, if available. ■ Transfer care to advanced life support if needed. For more, go to www.redcross.org.
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une was National Homeownership Month. For many, homeownership is a part of the American dream that is proving to be increasingly difficult to attain. Long Island home prices have hit historic highs for the second year in a row, reinforcing a 2019 report from New York state Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli that found that nearly 40 percent of Long Island homeowners could not afford their homes. Homeownership should not be a luxury few can afford. Long Island’s niCoLe JeAn skyrocketing prices and a CHristiAn home longstanding history of redlining and housing discrimination make homeownership even more challenging for Black people and other people of color. This nature of division was a deliberate choice, and is built into the foundation of Long Island. In 2019, Newsday’s “Long Island Divided” explored the stark segregation and injustices on the Island, noting that 90 percent of Black residents live in just 62 of its 291 communities. Long Island’s racist past did not happen in a vacuum. The state and federal governments had an equal role in instituting racist housing policies. The Federal Housing Administration was a significant player in ensuring that Black Americans stayed out of white suburbs. Communities across the country were developed with the help of the FHA on the condition
that homes would not be sold to AfricanAmericans. Levittown was one of these communities, and it remains nearly allwhite today. Strategic segregation across Long Island set a precedent for the housing bubbles that we see today. Affordable housing on Long Island is often segregated in its own “community” or “development,” becoming a cluster lacking the integration or diversity that is the strength of any suburban community. There is also a stigma attached to the term “affordable housing,” which have been code words to refer to people of non-white descent or of lesser economic means. Yet another difficulty of homeownership on Long Island is a lack of standardized funding from New York state that would ensure affordability. The affordable housing resources that do exist are parceled out in a nonstructured way to local municipalities and some wellknown nonprofits, both of which operate using a business model that favors “profit” or “project completion” over sustained affordability that diversifies communities. Not only is homeownership on Long Island prohibitively expensive, but communities of color are often not afforded the same resources that are allocated to predominantly white, affluent communities. Ideally, all Americans would have equitable access to affordable homes, good education systems and other resources that allow communities to thrive. It is obscene that this is not the standard or even the norm in the U.S., let alone here
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on Long Island, home to “America’s first suburb.” In a proclamation during National Homeownership Month, President Biden said the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development would “advance affordable and sustainable homeownership” throughout the country and break the deep-rooted barriers that have prevented so many people of color in the U.S. from becoming homeowners. These barriers, alongside the economic hardships created by the coronavirus pandemic, are keeping many from the opportunity of homeownership. The Uniondale Community Land Trust is working hard to provide this resource in its community. Instead of creating a separate neighborhood of affordable housing, in Uniondale the goal is to integrate affordable housing within the existing neighborhood. With 225 community land trusts across the country, this affordable housing model allows residents to renovate and sell homes at lower-than-market prices while retaining ownership of their land
ffordable housing’ have been code words to refer to people of nonwhite descent.
through 99-year ground leases. This model helps create permanent affordable housing and gives community members agency over how their towns can grow and thrive. U-CLT is working diligently to build a project pipeline to provide homeownership opportunities for families making 60 to 80 percent of the area median income. As of 2020, the AMI in Nassau County was $126,600. The goal is to help provide fair, equitable housing here. Having access to stable, quality, affordable housing helps people become part of diverse communities, find and keep jobs, lead healthier lives, and take better care of their children. There is no question that opportunities to own homes make a serious positive impact in people’s lives. Creating sustainable, affordable housing is an excellent way to ensure that all can become homeowners in their lifetimes. Homeownership does not need to be unattainable. Current homeowners should be able to afford their homes. Providing people and communities with the resources they need to flourish must be a priority everywhere. Nicole Jean Christian is executive director of Uniondale Community Land Trust. To learn more about its efforts, go to www.uclt.org or email info@u-clt.org.
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Letters Kreiss’s column in the Herald, and enjoyed none more than “Five-day tour of the Big Apple’s thrills and chills” (July 1-7), about her trip to Manhattan with her daughter and grandchild. I totally relate, having recently ventured back into Manhattan, most recently visiting the Metropolitan Museum of Art and MOMA. I hope Randi caught the Alice Neel exhibit at the Met. I was unfamiliar with Neel, but wow, what a creative and gifted artist — from her earlier work of Communist party leaders, to motherhood, to people of color, to the architecture of her beloved Harlem and so much more. And, of course, all the wonderful art at MOMA. Sadly, somehow we missed Van Gogh and Calder, but will definitely go back sometime soon. But I have tickets to immersive Van Gogh, which I’m really looking forward to. Living in Long Beach — and really, anyplace on the Island — it can at times seem, if you let it, like a chore to go into Manhattan, but once there, I quickly realize everything I love and have missed
about the city. There’s nothing quite like that energy, and it feels so great to see it coming back. I just love walking around, taking in the sights and sounds. The streets seem to be as busy as ever. And once theater reopens, I believe Manhattan will be back 100 percent. Thanks to Randi for her oh-so-relatable columns, putting into words much of what I’ve felt, thought and experienced during Covid. LORRAINe CIeRI Long Beach
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