The college application process can be daunting, but the Elmont Memorial Library and the Franklin Square Library are helping students and their families to make the process less stressful.
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When students in Alana Smith’s third-grade class arrive every morning at the John Street School in Franklin Square, they are greeted by Milo — a robot that teaches social cues and emotions, and soon will teach academic disciplines as well.
Milo the robot, created by RoboKind, cost the Franklin Square School District $25,000, which includes teacher training. Milo will first be used in Smith’s class, but can be borrowed by various classes that have a use for the robot. The school is the first on Long Island to use a robot of its
kind.
“We did a lot of training to bring him here,” Pamela Taylor, the district’s director of pupil personnel services, said.
District administrators first heard about Milo while attending a conference earlier this year, and during the summer, decided to bring the robot in, making it a quick turnaround to introduce the robot to the classroom.
Milo will initially be used in intensive support classes, as part of a program for third-graders, who have the greatest need for help learning social cues and how to deal with their emotions.
According to RoboKind’s website, “Autistic
Students can start the process earlier and take a breather senior year by sending applications as early as October or November.
An early start can give students a leg up when applying, as colleges look for personal connections with applicants. Individualized applications that include personal experiences help students find the right collegiate match, said Ron Feuchs, founder of Stand Out for College.
Feuchs, alongside Stand Out for College partner Jackie Tepper, will speak at two virtual sessions hosted through the Franklin Square Library. The first will be held on Sept. 27 at 7
p.m. The second will be held on Oct. 17 at 7 p.m. Families can register beforehand online. Usually between 100 and 250 families join the virtual sessions hosted by Stand Out for College.
“It becomes more efficient for families to absorb the information in a way that’s most convenient and comfortable for them,” he said.
For families unable to attend the virtual sessions, the Elmont library will hold an in-person session with Debra Gershow Lindell, a former school counselor, on Oct. 4 at 4:30 p.m. Registration has a maximum of 20 families, but Cara Howfield, head of young adult services at the Elmont library, said that the library will try to accommodate everyone.
The informational sessions will address the latest trends in college applications, letters of
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The Kiwanis Club of Franklin Square hosted its first-ever carnival last weekend.
Residents were welcome to take a ride on familiar favorites like the zipper, a fun house and the carousel during the carnival. Attendees had a variety of carnival games to test their skills at over the weekend. Staple snacks such as zeppoles, fried oreos and hot pretzels were available for purchase during the event.
Vendors sold handcrafted items such as bracelets that people could parse through to choose from. The family friendly event welcomed many from Thursday through Sunday.
Gregg Cajuste, liutenant governor of the Kiwanis Club, said the event was an opportunity for the organization to give back to the community.
The event took months to prepare and was hosted on Holzheimer Street in Franklin Square.
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Five educators in the Franklin Square school district were recognized for achieving tenure this year.
Educators recognized were Special Education Teacher Gregg Steinberg, Second Grade Teacher Jacqueline Occhino-Welsh, Special Education Teacher Michelle Rocco-Ciliotta, Reading Teacher Lauren Falkenhainer, and Special Education Teacher Gabriella Constantino.
An initial celebration to recognize their achievements was postponed from earlier in the summer because of wildfire smoke that wafted down to Long Island from Canada.
“Tenure is not merely a right of passage,” said Jared Bloom, superintendent
In grade school we are taught there are fve senses – sight, hearing, taste, touch and smell. Our sixth sense, intuition, gets short shrift resulting in many never learning its value or how to use it. Ralph Waldo Emerson, in his renowned essay entitled “Self-Reliance”, wrote “we denote this primary wisdom as intuition, whilst all later teachings are tuitions”. Each one of us receives these “intuitions” on a regular basis, but only the fortunate few learn how to use them to increase their well-being.
Here are what some thought leaders have said about this powerful human asset:
“You must train your intuition — you must trust the small voice inside you which tells you exactly what to say, what to decide.”
– Ingrid Berman
“Intuition is a very powerful thing, more powerful that intellect.”
– Steve Jobs
“I’ve trusted the still, small voice of intuition my entire life. And the only time I’ve made mistakes is when I didn’t listen.”
– Oprah Winfrey
“The more you trust your intuition, the more empowered you become, the stronger you become, and the happier you become.”
– Gisele Bundchen
“The intuitive mind is a sacred gift and the rational mind is a faithful servant. We have created a society that honors the servant and has forgotten the gift. I believe in intuition and inspiration. At times I feel certain I am right while not knowing the reason.”
– Albert Einstein
“Women observe subconsciously a thousand little details without knowing they are doing so. Their subconscious mind adds these little things together — and they call the result intuition.”
–
Agatha ChristieTo learn more about intuitive thinking, try “Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking” by Malcolm Gladwell, or “Gut Feelings: The Intelligence of The Unconscious” by Gerd Gigerenzer.
of the Franklin Square school district. Bloom said to achieve this distinction, teachers undergo rigorous training, face consistent evaluations throughout the academic year, fulfill the mandated continuing teaching and education hours, and typically complete a minimum of four years in a district unless they have been credited for prior service.
“Individuals being recognized tonight are not only passionate about teaching and learning, but are also problem solvers,” Bloom said. “Lifelong learners. Deeply committed to their students and actively involved in our school community.”
— Nicole WagnerOn Sept. 9, two unidentified men stole from the Walgreens on Hempstead Turnpike in Elmont around 9 p.m.
On Sept. 10, Anthony Brevner of Saint Albans, 56, was arrested for shoplifting at the Marshalls on Hempstead Turn-
pike in Elmont at 10:20 a.m.
On Sept. 12, a unidentified man stole from the Walgreens on Franklin Avenue in Franklin Square at 9 p.m.
On Sept. 12, an unidentified man stole from the Home Depot on Hempstead Turnpike in Elmont.
People named in Crime Watch items as having been arrested and charged with violations or crimes are only suspected of committing those acts of which they are accused. They are all presumed to be innocent of those charges until and unless found guilty in a court of law.
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The Franklin Square school district board of education, principals and assistant principals and recently tenured educators celebrated the achievement last Wednesday.
recommendation, how to stand out, community service opportunities, college essay information, financial aid and beyond. Families will also be able to ask questions during the sessions about the process.
Stand Out for College, a college counseling company, opened in 2015 and helped approximately 200 families through the application process including 25 families from Long Island. Feuchs and Tepper help students craft personalized community service projects so that they’re well-equipped to stand out.
“The projects that we help our students create are just really meaningful and important to them in ways that they’re able to give back and to grow from the experience,” Feuchs said.
When students craft essays authentic to their passions, it can make a difference in their college application. Community service projects can help students draw upon their experience when coming up with an essay topic.
Essays allow students to show insight and self-reflection, Feuchs said. It can be hard to delve deep when students enter senior year, so starting the process earlier can give applicants a leg up.
“Colleges want to get a sense of the student, of their authentic self,” Feuchs said. “And the best way to be able to do that is to be able to relate experiences that a student has done, where they’ve
been able to help others.”
Students can also find community service opportunities through their local libraries.
At the Elmont library, students can gain community service time through the youth advisory board, which is comprised of usually 10-12 students that
meets monthly to discuss ideas for the teens section of the library.
Students can find additional community service opportunities through teen services at the Franklin Square Library or through young adult services at the Elmont library.
While Stand Out for College can help
families on an individualized basis for an hourly fee its library presentations are free.
For students who want an extra set of eyes to look at their college essays, the Elmont library will offer free sessions with Librarian Ellen Bayer. The sessions will be held at 5 p.m. on Oct. 10, Oct. 17, Oct. 24, Dec. 5, Dec. 12 and Dec. 19.
Feuchs and Tepper hope to help students put their best foot forward during the college admissions process. Beyond the nitty gritty of college essays, letters of recommendation, and community service, Feuchs encouraged students to visit the colleges they apply to early in their high school career to find the right fit.
“Colleges have different personalities, and we feel it’s really important for students to visit colleges to find the one that will be a good fit for them,” Feuchs said.
So much in the world of college admissions has changed since the Covid-19 pandemic, with an increased amount of applications sent out since 2020.Feuchs hopes to give students piece of mind when they submit their applications.
“It’s become more challenging and students don’t have control over that,” he said. “What they do have control over is their time, and how they approach the process.”
Hewlett Senior Soccer
A FIFTH-YEAR performer on the varsity pitch, Iannico enters the 2023 campaign in search of a third consecutive All-County award as she looks to help lead the Bulldogs into the playoffs. She started on the right foot, scoring twice Sept. 5 as Hewlett defeated Valley Stream North. Her second goal of the game was the 30th of her high school career. She had 12 goals as a sophomore and followed up with 13 tallies last season.
Thursday, Sept. 21
Boys Soccer: East Meadow at Uniondale 5 p.m.
Boys Soccer: Oceanside at Freeport 5 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 22
Girls Soccer: MacArthur at Massapequa 5 p.m.
Football: Baldwin at Westbury 5 p.m.
Boys Soccer: V.S. South at Hewlett 5:30 p.m.
Football: Farmingdale at Freeport 6 p.m.
Football: Hicksville at Oceanside 6 p.m.
Football: Uniondale at Syosset 6:30 p.m.
Football: Bethpage at V.S. North 7 p.m.
Football: Garden City at MacArthur 7 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 23
Boys Soccer: Wantagh at Calhoun 9 a.m.
Boys Soccer: Long Beach at Freeport 10 a.m.
Football: Lynbrook at Hewlett 2 p.m.
Football: Plainedge at Wantagh 2 p.m.
Football: Mineola at South Side 2 p.m.
Football: North Shore at V.S. South 2 p.m.
Football: West Hempstead at Malverne 2 p.m.
Football: Sewanhaka at Calhoun 2 p.m.
Football: Carey at Long Beach 2 p.m.
Football: East Meadow at Massapequa 2 p.m.
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By BRIAN KACHARABA sports@liherald.com
The Carey girls’ soccer team snapped a 10-year playoff drought with one of the best seasons in school history in 2022, ripping off 11 straight wins to start the campaign before dropping the final two, including a shutout loss to Long Beach in the first round. Many key players from that team are back, making this year even more intriguing.
The Seahawks split the first two games of this season, starting with a 5-0 win at Elmont on Sept. 12 before a tough 1-0 loss to upstart Roslyn two days later despite peppering 17 shots on goal and 15 saves from junior goalkeeper Vanessa DeCastro. But coach Chris Posillico believes the team will regain their form once his players are fully healthy and the weather stabilizes.
“The returning varsity team was at workouts all summer and they definitely seem a lot more focused” he said. “We had a tough one on Thursday against Roslyn, we lost 1-0, but they definitely seem a lot more focused this year, which is good.”
Passing and ball possession have been the keys to the Seahawks’ success in recent seasons and points could come from anybody on the roster. Six different players hit the scoresheet against Elmont, led by Isabella Mola’s two goals and assist. Fellow junior Christina Genovese added a goal and an assist and sophomore Ava Iori had two helpers.
“I think this team prides itself on just all playing well together,” Posillico said. “They kind of all spread it around. There’s nobody that’s going to jump out on the stat line because they just all contribute. It’s not one player that stands out. They all do their job.”
Mola has been one of the players trying to regain full health early in the season and her three-point day already leaves her one goal and one assist shy of her entire total from last year. She has formed a nice 1-2 punch with Genovese, whom Posillico said was “the best player on the field” the first two games.
“She’s great at the point of midfield,”
Posillico said of Mola. “She holds the ball up and allows the team to get up the field and then she makes those nice give-andgo passes. Her and Christina also play travel together. They play really well so when they’re on, they’re really in sync.”
Junior Antonietta Flaherty is the top returning scorer from last year (5-8-13) and also had a goal in the opener as did freshman Gabriella Perna, who is slotted at left outside midfielder with Flaherty shifting to the right. Junior Sara Mae Scavelli sets
Junior Christina Genovese is off to a strong start for the Seahawks, who last fall enjoyed an 11-game winning streak and reached the playoffs.
up the counterattack in the middle and Posillico said speedy freshman Amelia Kalamaras has the potential to be one of the best players on Long Island.
Junior captain Gabriella Jacob leads the defense at outside back with junior Kaitlyn Zitarosa and senior Krista DeVito manning the middle. Senior captain Alexandra DeCastro has just been cleared to play after knee surgery and Iori will see time at right back and striker.
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Grant Park, part of the Nassau County Park system since 1955, is located in the southwest part of the county, offering a complete recreational and sports complex on 35 acres in Hewlett, Long Island. Outdoor ice rinks available for public skating sessions from November to March.
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Bikram Yoga - Long Beach is more than just a yoga studio; they are a true community — one big extended family who greets you with open arms and lots of love. An open mind and a willingness to sweat are the only requirements. Just show up as you are. All of the instructors certifed by the Original Hot Yoga Association/Bikram and have undergone rigorous inperson training (350+ hours). Their yoga classes are suitable for beginners and advanced practitioners alike -- all bodies, all levels, all people welcome.
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Fit4Life Studios, Inc. (FFLS) is a full-service personal ftness studio in Nassau County. From private and semiprivate Pilates and Personal Training sessions, Yoga, Pilates Mat, Zumba, Step Aerobics, and Kickboxing classes. Their programs are customized to meet each person’s needs and ftness level and are accompanied by comprehensive nutritional guidelines to improve ftness performance or achieve weight loss.
The East Meadow Beth-El Jewish Center hosted the Herald’s Senior Health & Beyond Expo on Sept. 7, part of the company’s 2023 Expo series.
This community-favorite event featured more than 30 businesses and service providers sharing their expertise with Long Island residents. HearingLife conducted free hearing examinations, and HealthFirst provided music under a tent.
Amy Amato, executive director of corporate relations and events at Herald Community Newspapers and RichnerLive, expressed gratitude for what she described as a fantastic turnout and beautiful day. Attendees enjoyed panel discussions led by Lori Berger, the Heralds’ sales director, who cracked a few jokes.
Panelists included Katherine Reilly from CenterLight Health System, Christopher Demers of Aetna, Jill Wasser from the New York State Department of Public Service, and Pablo Rendon from Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care & Rehabilitation.
Guests received goody bags from Otsuka filled with event sections, keepsakes, and valuable take-home materials. Raffle prizes included tickets to “The Play that Goes Wrong,” gift certificates and Mary Kay gift baskets.
The Expo’s success was made possible by sponsors Gold and Gift Bag Sponsor Otsuka, as well as Silver Sponsors HearingLife, Atena, CenterLight Health System, Parker Jewish Health Care and Rehabilitation, Long Beach Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, and New York State Department of Public Service.
Both guests and vendors eagerly anticipate the next expo on Monday, Oct. 16, at The Mansion at Glen Cove, 200 Dosoris Lane, in Glen Cove. Register at RichnerLive.com/ seniorexpo.
–Alexa Anderwkavichchildren often have difficulty recognizing emotions and facial expressions relative to typically developing children.”
However, all children can benefit from learning better social and emotional skills so that they can better operate in the adult world, educators said.
“We’re looking to expand, because he’s appropriate for all learners,” Taylor said.
To start a lesson, Smith turns Milo on and asks how the students are feeling. They say, “Happy,” but accidentally click the angry face. So, Milo responds by saying, “Everyone gets angry sometimes,” and proceeds to teach the students techniques to calm down.
PamelaWhen the technique is to take a breath, Milo breathes with them. When the technique is to count to 10, Milo counts with them. Taking a break is another technique, which the students learn through a video of a human acting out the emotion and the technique.
This helps them become more confident in their own emotional skills.
Milo also comes with an online avatar that other classrooms can use to teach these skills. RoboKind also provides worksheets for each lesson, and Milo is intentionally slow, so that the students can learn with him.
“You have to slow it down,” Smith
said. “That’s what gets us calm.”
The robot can also dance, talk, interact with the students, recognize facial expressions, and follow a wide range of commands from the teacher’s iPad. Milo doesn’t store any visual data, so the robot can’t recognize the students. However, students can complete profiles in Milo’s online classroom, allowing teach-
milo the robot helps students in the John Street School learn social cues and teaches them how to work through their emotions.
ers to track their progress.
Milo’s eyes can open and close, the robot’s mouth, tongue and cheeks move, and Milo can raise and bend his arms, and walk.
“He’s definitely built for that kind of interaction,” Smith said. “We know the students are going to want to go over and see and touch and explore.”
We did a lot of training to bring him
Taylor Franklin Square School District’s director of pupil personnel services
The annual Ompahfest, which follows the Steuben Parade in Manhattan, is hosted at the Plattduetsche Park Restaurant and Biergarten.
For years, residents of Franklin Square and surrounding communities celebrate German-American culture with traditional oompah music, German food, beer, dancing, demonstrations, raffles, games and more. The festivity is a familyfriendly event that lasts all day long.
The event is the most highly anticipated festivity of the year at the Plattduetsche.
I“This year was no exception,” said Matt Buck, general manager of Plattduetsche Park Restaurant and Biergarten. “Beautiful weather, fantastic music, authentic food and great crowds made this one of our most successful Ompahfests ever.”
Matt Buck General manager of Plattduetsche Park Restaurant and BiergartenJohnny Koenig, die Spitzbaum and Bavarski all performed at the festival. Special guests from Germany also traveled to participate in the festival this year.
Folks were able to taste Bratwurst, leberkase, giant pretzels and more to keep their spirits up throughout the day.
“It’s a great way for us to celebrate the big kick off to Oktoberfest,” Buck said.
Oktoberfest at Plattduetsche Park Restaurant and Biergarten will kick off with German music bands and dancing on weekends between, Oct. 5-14. The cost of admission is $5 for bands in the Biergarten.
t’s a great way for us to celebrate the big kick off to Oktoberfest.Keith Rossein/ Herald photos From the left, Felicia Borselio, Michelle Mattern, Sabine Doedee, Avery Uemperle, 11, Kristine Bogovic, Kristen Bogovic, 15, and Allison Bogovic, 18 celebrated Ompahfest. Trommlercorps Kirchborchen, a band that traveled to the United States from Germany, performed for festival goers. Amanda Ronan and Amy Ronan wore German outfits during the Ompahfest Sept. 17.
By NICOLE WAGNER nwagner@liherald.com
As renting, utilities, and grocery costs rise not just all across the country, but also here at home, Democrats inside the Nassau County Legislature are urging County Executive Bruce Blakeman to deliver tax relief ahead of the budget proposal deadline last week.
Republicans, however, say that tax relief has already come — by eliminating proposed tax increases under Democrats.
They’ve cited a number of proposed cost increases affecting many locally, like Liberty Utilities wanting to hike rates by nearly 35 percent. The county’s Rent Guidelines Board voting to increase rents by up to 2 percent, excluding only the Village of Hempstead. And ongoing rising food prices — which were up nearly 5 percent over last year, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
The Democrats wanted Blakeman to deliver $128 million of tax relief, stemming from a 2021 campaign pledge from Blakeman promising to deliver property tax cuts “by over $128 million in a single year.”
Blakeman did not respond to the Herald’s requests for comment.
A $70-million tax cut included in the 2022 county budget, passed during the administration of Blakeman’s Demo -
cratic predecessor, Laura Curran administration, received unanimous legislative support, the Democratic legislators said during a news conference last week.
“Now is the time — as good students, as elected leaders — to come together,” County Legislator Siela Bynoe said.
“The entire legislature and this administration: Provide a tax break.”
While tax cuts were delivered between 2018 and 2022, Democrats say last year’s budget passed under Blake -
man included no tax cut.
But that’s not true, Republicans said.
Richard Nicolello, the legislature’s GOP presiding officer, added his body eliminated tax increases planned under Curran between 2023 and 2025. He disputes the claim last year’s budget delivered no tax cuts, and said that relief came from cutting out a planned $35 million tax increase proposed by Democrats while Curran was still in office.
Even if that were the case, Democrats don’t feel that is enough.
“At a time when the costs for various commodities are increasing across the board,” Bynoe said, “this budget provides us with an opportunity to embrace the principles of good government and deliver relief to taxpayers in a meaningful and impactful way.”
Projections show that the county is on track to end fiscal 2023 with a significant surplus. Giving that surplus back to taxpayers — including a “modest portion” of county reserves — would make that relief possible, Democrats said.
Monthly reports from the county’s budget management office indicates that another $100 million could be added to various reserves this year.
Democrats credited Curran’s administration with providing a “fiscally solvent” government that “eased the burden” on Blakeman.
“Unfortunately, because of poor government policies, we have two Nassau counties,” County Legislator Carrié Solages said.
“One Nassau County for the very rich, headed by Bruce Blakeman. And then the Nassau County in which everyone else is there. As a result, his budget reflects that.”
Everyday residents of Nassau need this relief, Bynoe said.
“We need a cut,” said the Uniondale representative. “We need a reduction. And we need it now. Families are suffering, now. They need the help, now.”
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By MICHAEL HINMAN mhinman@liherald.com
It’s been 22 years since our world changed forever when our nation was attacked. But for so many like Susan Hutchins, it still feels like Sept. 11, 2001 — the day she lost her son, West Hempstead’s Kevin Nathaniel Colbert, in the South Tower of the World Trade Center.
“Kevin was an amazing brother, nephew, godson, cousin and friend,” Hutchins told the crowd that gathered at Eisenhower Park’s Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre for Nassau County’s 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony.
“Today is so unsettling. And, quite frankly, as emotionally painful as it was that day. Aug. 26 was my son’s 46th birthday. That last time I saw him, he was 25. In the blink of an eye, another day. Another week. Another month. Another year. It’s all passed. It’s 2023, and most people here are stuck in 2001.”
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman put together the ceremony and musical tribute, which moved forward despite the threat of thunderstorms last week — which didn’t arrive until the ceremony was over. While the primary focus was remembering each of the 349 people from Nassau County who died as a result of 9/11, Blakeman also wanted Monday’s ceremony to be inspirational.
To help, he brought in internationally renowned classical singer Christopher Macchio, to perform everything from “Ave Maria” to Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah.”
“Remember them,” Blakeman said of those who were lost, including his own nephew, Thomas Jurgens. “Remember and comfort their families. And know, today, we stand together as a united county, regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, political party. Today, we are one — just as America was on Sept. 12, 2001, when our nation came together to fight terrorism.”
While many of the names read, like Colbert, worked in the World Trade Center towers, many more were first responders from the New York City Fire Department and the New York Police Department among others, trying to rescue as many people as they could.
“Remember those who made the supreme sacrifice,” Blakeman said. “It was first responders running in to save people’s lives. And also the time to realize that innocent people just going to work that day, minding their own business, were murdered by terrorists. We will never forget them, and we will never, ever stop comforting those families who lost their loved ones on that day.”
Not far from the ceremony stands two stainless steel towers set inside a fountain remember all who were lost in the World Trade Center. Two steel girders recovered from the twin towers site were added to the monument in 2021.
A memorial wall there bears the names of those lost. And next to Eisenhower Park’s Veterans Memorial is a separate memorial site featuring a red granite monument honoring county firefighters who died from illnesses because of their attempts to rescue people in the days following the terrorist attacks.
“Don’t take anyone for granted,” Hutchins said. “I don’t know if we have one life, or many lives. I’m not even sure if there’s life after death. What I do know is all the time with family and friends is important before they are gone, and you are gone.”
Additional reporting by Rachele Terranova
Michael Hinman/Herald photos Members of the Nassau County Police Department remove their hats during one of several prayers shared during the Nassau County’s 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony and Musical Tribute at Eisenhower Park last week. Nassau County law enforcement Explorers salute while Christopher Macchio sings the national anthem. Members of the Nassau County Emerald Society Pipe & Drum Band march in front of County Executive Bruce Blakeman and other dignitaries like Nassau County legislator Rose Marie Walker, Nassau County comptroller Elaine Phillips and county legislator Laura Schaefer. The Nassau County Police Department Color Guard and the Nassau County Sheriff’s Department Honor Guard present the colors for the ‘Star-Spangled Banner.’Hofstra University Museum of Art’s many treasures are grand in scope and scale. It’s been a proud transformation for the museum, which began with a single gallery space, constructed in 1963. Decades later, it’s among the region’s leading arts institutions.
“Hofstra Museum is the only nationally accredited public facing (university) museum on Long Island,” says Alexandra Giordano, the museum’s new director.
Take a musical cross country trip with Martin Sexton, whose latest album Mix Tape of the Open Road blazing through all territories of style. Critics liken it to a charm bracelet of 12 gems all strung together with the golden thread of what Rolling Stone calls his ‘soul-marinated voice.’ Growing up in Syracuse, uninterested in the music of the day, Sexton fueled his dreams with the timeless sounds of classic rock ’n’ roll. As he discovered the dusty old vinyl left in the basement by one of his big brothers, his musical fire was lit. He has infiltrated many musical worlds, performing at concerts ranging from pop (collaborating with John Mayer) to the Jam scene to classic rock (collaborating with Peter Frampton); from the Newport Folk Fest to Bonnaroo to New Orleans Jazz Fest to Carnegie Hall. Still fiercely independent, he’s influenced a generation of contemporary artists.
The museum reaches into its vast collection once again to open its fall exhibit season with “New Perspectives: The Museum of Art at 60.” It’s a sampling of the more than 5,200 works of art in the permanent collection, which date from 1500 B.C.E. to the 21st century. Painting, prints, drawings, photographs and sculpture — with an emphasis on American and European art — are all here. African, Asian, Melanesian, and Central and South American artifacts add to the strength of the collection.
“We like to think of ourselves as a learning lab for the campus, as well as hub for community enrichment and education,” Giordano says. That educational component also serves as foundation for arts education for students from pre-K through high school.
It’s all in keeping with the museum’s mission to facilitate rich and varied cultural and artistic explorations in an atmosphere promoting an open exchange of ideas. That’s certainly what this exhibit is all about.
By Karen BloomTop: Benny Andrews’ Chasty, 1961, is a mixed media, oil and collage on canvas, represents a playful portrait. A gift to the museum by Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Tucker.
Bottom: Dong Kingman’s Harlem Girl, Harlem Girl, undated oil and collage on masonite, captures the spirit and resilience of an African American woman in an urban environment. A gift to the museum by Dr. Alfred Brotman.
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Saturday, Sept. 23, 8 p.m. $49, $44, $39. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. (516) 767-6444 or LandmarkOnMainStreet.org.
New Perspectives is just that: a view of the museum’s collections through “new” eyes. Actually a showcase of 10 “mini exhibitions,” curated by what may seem unlikely individuals.
“We invited campus and community members to bring us a new perspective and point of view. It’s an interdisciplinary approach that involved alumni, students, staff, administrative leadership and others,” Giordano says. “We have created a place where art intersects with the community.”
• Now through Dec. 15
• Emily Lowe Gallery, behind Emily Lowe Hall, Hofstra University’s South Campus
• Saturday and Sunday, noon-4 p.m.; Tuesday through Friday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
• Information available at Hofstra.edu/museum, or call (516) 463-5672
• Emily Lowe Hall Gallery, South Campus, Hempstead. For information and to RSVP, call (516) 463-5672, or visit Hofstra.edu/museum
“The experience was truly remarkable as the artworks I chose resonated with my soul on a profound level. Each piece exuded a powerful feminine energy that both motivated and inspired me, leaving an indelible mark on my heart and reaffirming the importance of celebrating art and culture in our academic community.”
Among her selections: The Dowayo peoples’ Namji Fertility Doll and George Gach’s sculpture, Maternity.
“When We All Stand,” Hofstra University Museum of Art’s new exhibition, examines the collective power of the arts in society.
Curated by Alexandra Giordano — the museum’s assistant director of exhibition and collection — the exhibit underscores artists’ civic responsibility and influence.
These “guest curators” reviewed the collection database, examined works in collection storage, and then made their selections. Their entries, of course, vary in style and content, depending upon their interests and focus.
Other highlights include Benny Andrews’ collage “Chasty,” selected by Margarita Lopez, a recent alumna, and Dong Kingman’s “Harlem Girl,” another pick by Darling.
Pat McGann is quickly rising as one of the sharpest stand-ups on the comedy scene. A relative latecomer to comedy, he began doing standup at 31 after realizing he was not very good at selling packaging. He hustled his way to become the house emcee at Zanies Chicago, where he distinguished himself as especially adept at working the crowd. A husband and father of three young children, McGann’s appeal stems from his quick wit and relatable take on family life and marriage. In 2017, McGann began touring as the opening act for Sebastian Maniscalco, moving with him from clubs to theater, to arenas, including four soldout shows at Madison Square Garden. McGann’s relatively short, but impressive resume, includes Montreal’s famed Just For Laughs Festival, Gilda’s LaughFest, The Great American Comedy Festival, and more. McGann still calls Chicago home.
Assemblywoman Taylor Darling is among those invited to participate.
“I’m deeply honored to be a part of Hofstra Museum 60th
“It highlights the vital role that artists have in activating democratic values that promise equality and freedom, encouraging civic engagement, and cultivating unity,” Giordano says. “Artists often lead the charge and expose truths that may otherwise be ignored. The artists in this exhibition take a stand and call out injustices through their art and activism on issues such as immigration, gender, reproductive rights, mass incarceration, voting rights, racial bias, gun violence, and promises unfulfilled. They all combine the making of art with public service that has a grassroots approach in the hope of mobilizing their communities and the nation to ignite movement, create awareness, and inspire others to stand with them.”
This exhibit, which runs through July 28, is in conjunction with Hofstra’s 13th presidential conference on the Barack Obama presidency coming up in April.
“We were interested in the idea that the artist has a civic responsibility,” says
“Their use of materials, oil on canvas, really captures their subjects,” Giordano adds. “Both artists complement each other well.”
As always, public programming enhances the exhibit experience. Upcoming events include a conversation with the curators, Oct. 4, at 6 p.m. The guest curators will discuss their selections and experiences, offering insight into this collaborative exhibition. Attendees will hear how they viewed the collection from their individual outlooks. Light refreshments will be available.
‘Easy come, easy go’ Queen-mania rocks on with Killer Queen’s homage to Freddie Mercury and his bandmates. Formed in the United Kingdom in 1993, Killer Queen played their first public shows at London University where Queen itself had its first shows 21 years earlier. Fronted by Patrick Myers, critics have described Myers’ resemblance to Mercury as ‘spooky;’ his uncanny likeness was further proven when he recorded a No. 1 hit single singing as Freddie Mercury on Fat Boy Slim’s record ‘The Real Life.’ Their expert musicianship, extraordinary energy, and accurate portrayal of beloved band has rightfully earned them the title of Queen Royalty. Combined with Myers’ powerful three-anda-half octave tenor range, expert musicianship and dynamic stage presence, Killer Queen continues to captivate audiences the world over.
Saturday, Sept. 23, 8 p.m. $49.50, $39.50, $35, $24.50. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. (800) 745-3000 or Ticketmaster.com or ParamountNY. com.
Saturday, Feb. 11, 8 p.m. $40, $35, $30, $25. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. (800) 745-3000 or Ticketmaster.com or ParamountNY.com.
that’s been at the focus of our collective culture for centuries. Now as society navigates the complexities of modern life, art as a path for social change is at the forefront of artistic expression.
Indie icon and National Symphony Orchestra Artistic Advisor Ben Folds visits The Paramount, on the heels of his recently released What Matters Most, Monday, Oct. 2, 8 p.m. Folds says his frst full-length studio album in eight year is his most “true” to date. “There’s a lifetime of craft and experience all focused into this one record,” explains Folds.
“Sonically, lyrically, emotionally, I don’t think it’s an album I could have made at any other point in my career.” One of the major music infuencers of our generation, Folds’ body of genre-bending music includes a string of classic albums with Ben Folds Five and a glorious mix of collaborations and special projects. Folds is known for hits like “You Don’t Know Me”, “Way to Normal” and “Landed” but as lead singer of the famous Ben Folds Five he spent much of the ‘90s generating his success with the band. After releasing no less than six solo albums, Folds really is his own entity, with a huge number of hit songs under his belt, fans are loyal to his unique sound and continue to follow him into his 4th decade of music. Ben has worked with handfuls of notable artists through the years, both collaborating with and writing for, including Nick Hornby, Ymusic and William Shatner, including performing with some of the world’s great symphony orchestras. He has also managed to ft in writing music for hit flms, proving time and again that he’s a man of many talents. he takes success in his stride and continues to be the humble musician he was been for so many decades. A self-confessed enigma, he prefers to stay out of the limelight except when touring, but can easily claim credit for some of music’s most unlikely trends. $99.50 $79.50, $69.50, $59.50, $39.50. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. (800) 745-3000 or Ticketmaster.com or ParamountNY.com.
View the landmark exhibition “Modigliani and the Modern Portrait,” at Nassau County Museum of Art. Devoted to the way that Modigliani powerfully re-defned the art of portraiture, the show includes his masterworks along with paintings and drawings by his Parisian contemporaries (Picasso, van Dongen, Laurencin). Modigliani’s enduring infuence on artists even in our own time is shown in a selection of Contemporary paintings by such important fgures as David Hockney, Eric Fischl, Elizabeth Peyton and others. The exhibition is being curated by Dr. Kenneth Wayne, founder of The Modigliani Project, which authenticates paintings and drawings (two of the works in the show have been recently approved by the committee). Through Nov. 5. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.
IIn celebration of the 50th anniversary of Hip-Hop, Mayor Waylyn Hobbs Jr. and The Village of Hempstead host a free concert featuring Hip-Hop legends The Sugar Hill Gang, Rob Base, Hempstead native A+ and Keith Murray, Friday, Sept. 29, 6 p.m., at Denton Green. The concert in Hempstead, one of the bedrocks of early and current Hip-Hop, ncludes vendors, food and activities. Dressing in early Hip Hop-era attire encouraged. 99 James A. Garner Way, across from Village Hall, Hempstead.
Celebrate fall and all the colors of the season with the family at Long Island Children’s Museum, Saturday, Sept. 23, 12-2 p.m. Use your imagination to make animal art out of colorful leaf shapes, focusing on the seasonal shades of vibrant yellow, deep purple, and fery orange, at the dropin program. Suitable for ages 3 and up. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 224-5800 or LICM.org
Nassau County Museum of Art welcomes those interested in improving their art skills or those who simply want to explore their creativity to participate in one of their many stimulating classes. The fall schedule includes Watercolor Florals: Beginner to intermediate levels (adults and teens 16+), Thursdays, 9:30 a.m.-noon, Nov. 2-Dec. 14. $300, $270 members. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. For information and to register visit NassauMuseum.org or call (516) 484-9338.
Enjoy seasonal fun at Franklin Square Museum’s Annual Fall Festival, Saturday, Sept. 23, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. With raffles, food vendors, garage sale items, crafts and more for the community, hosted by Franklin Square Historical Society. 861 Naple Ave., Franklin Square. For more information, call (516) 775-7260.
Grab your lunch and join Nassau County Museum of Art Docent
Riva Ettus for her popular “Brown Bag Lecture,” now back on-site at Nassau County Museum of Art, Thursday, Oct. 19 , 1 p.m. Enjoy an in-depth presentation on the current exhibition “Modigliani and the Modern Portrait.” Participants are invited to ask questions at the end of the program and to join the 2 p.m. public tour of the exhibit. 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 4849337 or NassauMuseum.org.
Paint a pumpkin
Happy to see the leaves change color? Itching to pick a pumpkin? Paint one at Elmont Memorial Library, Monday, Sept. 25 , 4:30 p.m. Polka dot a pumpkin like artist Yayoi Kusama. 700 Hempstead Turnpike. Register at ElmontLibrary.org.
An inspired concert
Conductor-composer Steven Sametz directs The Princeton Singers in “Inspirations,” a program of diverse musical selections, Adelphi’s Performing Arts Center stage, Saturday, Sept. 30 , 4 p.m. They have captivated audiences and listeners for 40 years through their versatile musicianship. The ensemble is noted for their mastery of works from Bach to Schoenberg, with forays into unexplored and exciting realms such as Aboriginal and Native American ritual music, Igbe chanting, and ArabAndalusian muwashahat. Inspirations is a look at how contemporary composers take their inspiration from chant, carnival songs, and spirituals, including works by Josquin des Prez, Johann Sebastian Bach, Johannes Brahms, Steven Sametz, and Adelphi faculty member Sidney Boquire. $35. Adelphi University Performing Arts Center, 1 South Ave., Garden City. (516) 877-4000 or Adelphi.edu/pac.
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For many years visitors to Westbury House at Old Westbury Gardens asked what was beyond the first floor corridor. Now beyond the door and discover “secrets of the service wing,” during a 60-minute guided tour, Friday, Sept. 22 , noon-1 p.m.; Sunday, Sept. 24, 1:30-2:30 p.m. and 3:30-4:30 p.m.; Monday, Sept. 25, noon-1 p.m.; Wednesday and Thursday, Sept. 27-28, noon-1 p.m. Be introduced to the intensive labor required to create the lifestyle experienced by the Phipps family and their guests; tour the many rooms that were “behind the scenes” to create the formal dining experiences of early 20th century. Go along the corridors to the butler’s pantry and silver cleaning room then descend the 17 steps to the kitchen, scullery, and wine storage rooms located on the ground floor. Reservations required. 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. For information contact (516) 333-0048 or visit OldWestburyGardens.org.
Mercy Hospital offers a peer to peer meeting for breastfeeding support and resources, facilitated by a certified breastfeeding counselor, every Thursday, 10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Bring your baby (from newborn to 1 year) to the informal group setting. All new moms are welcome, regardless of delivering hospital. Registration required. Call breastfeeding counselor, Gabriella Gennaro, at (516) 705-2434 to secure you and your baby’s spot. Mercy Hospital, St. Anne’s Building, 1000 North Village Ave., Rockville Centre. For information visit CHSLI.org.
Want to learn how best to prepare for an emergency? Citizen Preparedness Corps holds a session at Elmont Memorial Library, Friday, Sept. 22, at 12:30 p.m. Discuss natural disasters, blackouts, active shooters, ice storms, earthquakes, hurricanes, and building collapse. Attendees will learn how to prepare, respond, and recover when these emergencies occur, including what to stash in your GO bag to survive up to 10 days. Open to all and no registration is required. 700 Hempstead Turnpike. For more information, visit ElmontLibrary.org.
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They don’t want new legislation — they’re simply want enforcement.
Last week, Mom’s Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, victims of gun violence and local gun control advocates gathered on the north lawn of the Nassau County Supreme court to rally for just that enforcement when it comes to the state’s “red flag” law.
The “red flag” law — or the “extreme risk protection order” law — was established in 2019 in an attempt to prevent guns from falling into the hands of someone posing a threat to themselves or others. It followed nationwide mass shootings, acts of domestic violence, and suicides by gun.
“These laws provide space and time between the guns and gun owners if they are thinking of harming themselves or somebody else,” said Jana Nesbitt Gale, deputy chapter lead and co-local group lead of Long Island Mom’s Demand Action organization. “It’s not about taking the gun away forever. It’s just about providing a temporary cooling off period for the safety of the person in question.”
Since the law’s fruition, Gov. Kathy Hochul has enhanced the legislation, requiring state police to file an red flag protection order when they deem it necessary, and by adding health care practitioners who have seen someone as a patient within six months to the list of those who can file for such orders. Hochul has pushed police training councils to create and teach policy and procedure on when a red flag protective order petition should be used.
Others eligible to file a protective order petition include district attorneys, school officials, and even those who might live with someone who might be intending harm.
According to Seth Koslow — a Democrat running against Joseph Baker for the Nassau County Legislature — 35 protective order petitions were issued in the county over the course of a recent year. During that same time, however, neighboring Suffolk County filed more than 1,500.
Many red flag protective order petitions in Suffolk came from 911 calls, Koslow added, where someone threatened to hurt themselves.
“We need more rigorous police use of the existing ‘red flag’ law,” Koslow said. “Taking this step will help (keep) our children safe from self-harm, and help us sleep better at night.”
Baker — who seeks to represent Freeport, Merrick and Bellmore, among other communities — is not believed to have publicly spoken out on his position of “red flag” laws.
Linda Beigel Schulman — mother of Scott Beigel, a teacher murdered in the 2014 Parkland, Florida high
Linda Beigel Schulman shares the story of her son, Scott, who lost his life to gun violence, at a Nassau rally advocating for improved enforcement of ‘red flag’ laws — intended to prevent weapons from falling into the hands of someone who poses a threat to themselves, or others.
school shooting — shared that if a “red flag” law had been in place in that state sooner, her son might be alive right now.
If Republican candidates believe mental health issues cause gun violence, she added, they should use the “red flag” law to its fullest extent.
“The proper enforcement of ‘red flag’ laws means people like me — like you, your family, your friends, your coworkers — will not have to endure what I do each day,” Beigel Schulman said. “You’ll never have to live with a scar that never heals. Pain that never goes away.”
Deanna Drury shared her family’s experience with suicide, losing her uncle to suicide by a gun, and nearly losing her mother.
“I’m grateful on her bad day,” Drury said, “she didn’t have access to a gun.”
“Removing access to firearms is the quickest and easiest intervention. We don’t have to live like this, and we don’t have to die like this.”
Quincy Velez, a Life Scout with Franklin Square Boy Scout Troop 485, wants to provide his community a place to pray for military veterans and people who died of Covid-19 illnesses.
Places of worship provide a safe haven to mourn the deaths of loved ones, but Velez wanted to create an outdoor space that people could pray in the Town of Hempstead.
“When church hours are closed and you need to pray for a loved one,” he said. “You need somewhere to sit and pray to God. So, I felt like that would be a best idea for the community.”
The space chosen for the prayer garden and sanctuary is located outside of Destiny Cathedral Church in Hempstead. It will include two plaques, one for veterans and one for people who died of a Covid-19 illness. People will be able to sit on a bench underneath a set of trees, walk a rock path from the bench to a flower garden, and view the two dedicated plaques.
“The veteran memorial is an honor for those who sacrifice and have given much of themselves for our great nation,” Velez said when speaking before veterans.
The veterans of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post District 10 expressed support for the prayer and similar projects when Velez spoke before them.
The Eagle Scout project will take place in the upcoming months and Velez will need a bit of help to put all of the pieces together. People can mail checks to Debra Troop 485, purchase items from the project Amazon wish list, purchase gift cards at Garden World in Franklin
Square, or even donate to a GoFundMe for the project.
“A lot of people have contributed to the project, and I just want to say thank you to each and every one of them,” Velez said.
Some items needed for the garden include figurines, solar lights, a bench, donations towards the plaques, various kinds of flowers and more.
More contributions to the project could go a long way before the prayer garden is set up. Residents can also offer to volunteer their time for the day of service, said Lynette Battle, Velez’s mother.
Peers, fellow boy scouts and family members have offered to help Velez so far with the endeavor.
The idea for the prayer garden came to Velez months ago with his mother. He thought of the idea back in January for his Eagle Scout service project and presented before the board in June. Destiny Cathedral Church is where the two worship, and Velez’s aunt is an assistant pastor at the house of worship.
Velez, now a 17-year-old senior at Elmont Memorial High School, has involved with the boy scouts since he became a cub scout nine years ago.
“I’ve been doing this for a while,” Velez said. “And the thing about boy scouts, is it’s a community. Once you’re a boy scout, it’s like everybody has your back. It’s a family in a type of way.”
Through the organization, he has learned leadership, responsibility, and maintaining the reputation of being a boy scout. This project is another step to achieve the Eagle Scout honor for Velez.
In a letter sent out to some of the community regard-
ing the project, Battle said the project is a labor of love. Velez hopes the garden will serve as a beacon of hope and place of remembrance for “those we honor and hold dear in our hearts.”
State Senator Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick’s new district office has a home in Valley Stream with a ceremonial office opening and ribbon cutting on East Merrick Road on August 30. Various village officials, Chambers of Commerce dignitaries, community leaders, business owners, and residents from every corner of the 9th Senate District, which encompasses Valley Stream, Malverne, Lynbrook, and several other communities, were in attendance.
“I am filled with gratitude for the relationships we are building together, as this is undoubtedly a collaborative effort,” said Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick, a Republican. “Please know my door is always open, and I look forward to continuing our work for the residents of Senate District 9, Long Island, and New York State.”
Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick’s first order of local business, finding a suitable location
for her homefield office, can now officially be checked off. Because of the redistricting of the state’s Senate map, the Rockville Centre office used by her Democrat predecessor Todd Kaminsky, who retired from public office, is now outside of the redrawn 9th Senate District boundaries. Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick previously served as deputy mayor and a trustee in Malverne. Her father, Joseph Canzoneri, is a former Malverne mayor. In her first months in public office, she has set a tone of bipartisanship and has hit the ground running on tackling local concerns, having recently stood shoulder-to-shoulder with Democratic and Republican leaders to call for new, full-time presidential leadership at the Long Island Rail Road, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s local transit arm.
–Juan LassoWe are approaching Yom Kippur (the Day of Atonement), the holiest day on the Jewish calendar. When we fast, pray, seek forgiveness from G-d and our fellows, and come closer to G-d. It is the peak of the High Holidays.
When we will all spend most of the day in the synagogue asking G-d for his forgiveness and praying to G-d for a year of peace, health, wealth, and happiness for ourselves, family, friends, and the entire world. I would like to wish you all happy and healthy New Year, a year of the final redemption with the imminent coming of Moshiach.
We would also like to invite all of you, your neighbors, friends, and families to join us at the Elmont Jewsh Center at 500 Elmont Road.
For “User Friendly Yom Kippur Services” on Sept. 24 at 6:50 p.m. for Kol Nidrei services. Sept. 25, morning services begin at 10 a.m., Yizkor at 1 p.m., followed by Shofar at 6:30 p.m. and break fast at 7:30 p.m.
All are welcome and invited to join us.
Rabbi Chaim blaChman
STATE OF NEW YORK SUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF NASSAU SPECIALIZED LOAN SERVICING LLC
Plaintiff, v. HERNANDO SANCHEZ, ET AL.
Defendants.
NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE
THAT
In pursuance of a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the Offce of the County Clerk of Nassau County on March 2, 2023, I, Joy S. Bunch, Esq. the Referee named in said Judgment, will sell in one parcel at public auction on October 3, 2023 at North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Ct. Dr., County of Nassau, State of New York, at 2:00 PM the premises described as follows:
41 Hoeffner Avenue Elmont, NY 11003 SBL No.: 32-356-69, 70, 71, 72, & 73 ALL that a certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York.
The premises are sold subject to the provisions of the fled judgment, Index No. 025657/2009 in the amount of $755,589.60 plus interest and costs.
The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the Court System’s COVID-19 mitigation protocols and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale.
Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP Attorneys for Plaintiff 500 Bausch & Lomb Place Rochester, NY 14604 Tel.: 855-227-5072 141563
Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered August 11, 2023, I will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on October 11, 2023 at 2:30 p.m. prem. k/a Section 32, Block 425, Lot 125. Sold subject to terms and conditions of fled judgment and terms of sale and the right of the United States of America to redeem within 120 days from the date of sale as provided by law.
BRIAN J. DAVIS, Referee. LEVY & LEVY, Attys. for Pltf., 12 Tulip Dr., Great Neck, NY. #100707 141732
LEGAL NOTICE
REFEREE’S NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR HSI ASSET SECURITIZATION CORPORATION TRUST
2006-WMC1, Plaintiffagainst - LOUISE THENOR, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on October 21, 2014. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 “Rain or Shine” on the 17th day of October, 2023 at 2:30 PM. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Village of Elmont, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York.
Premises known as 28 Monaco Avenue, Elmont, NY 11003.
(Section: 32, Block: 671, Lot: 0034) Approximate amount of lien $418,361.72 plus interest and costs.
and at any subsequent closing. Bidders are also required to comply with the Foreclosure Auction Rules and COVID-19 Health Emergency Rules issued by the Supreme Court of this County in addition to the conditions set forth in the Terms of Sale.
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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 October, 2023, 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 BERTHA DRIVE - east side, starting at a point 183 feet south of the south curbline of Cherrywood Drive, south for a distance of 20 feet.
(TH-387/23)
ELMONT
238th STREET - east side, starting at a point 52 feet north of the north curbline of 116th Road, north for a distance of 18 feet.
(TH-412/23)
LOUIS AVENUE - west side, starting at a point 89 feet north of the north curbline of Arcade Place, north for a distance of 14 feet.
(TH-417/23)
ADELE COURT - north side, starting at a point 45 feet west of the west curbline of Connie Lane, west for a distance of 20 feet.
STERLING ROAD - west side, starting at a point 158 feet north of the north curbline of 106th Avenue.
(TH-368/20 - 1/19/21)
(TH-388/23)
ALL PERSONS
INTERESTED shall have an opportunity to be heard on said proposal at the time and place aforesaid.
Dated: Hempstead, New York
September 19, 2023 BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD
DONALD X. CLAVIN, JR. Supervisor KATE MURRAY Town Clerk 141992
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF SALE
SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC
Plaintiff, Against CYNTHIA D. QUIGLEY
Defendant(s)
Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 07/28/2023, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, The North Front Steps of the Nassau County Courthouse, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY. This Auction will be held rain or shine on 10/23/2023 at 2:30 p.m., premises known as 42 King Street, Floral Park, New York 11001, And Described As
Follows:
Best wishes for a Happy and Healthy New Year.
Rabbi Chaim Blachman and Mrs. Blachman Elmont
Jewish CenterLEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT. NASSAU COUNTY. L&L ASSOCIATES HOLDING CORP., Pltf. vs. ARTHUR BEZMAN, if he be living, if he be dead, his respective heirs-at-law, next of kin, distributees, executors, administrators, trustees, devisees, legatees, assignees, lienors, creditors, and successors in interest, and generally all persons having or claiming under, by, or through ARTHUR BEZMAN, if he be dead, whether by purchase, inheritance, lien or otherwise, including any right, title or interest in and to the real property described in the complaint herein, all of who and whose names and places or residence are unknown to the plaintiff, et al, Defts. Index #607833/2022.
Premises will be sold subject to provisions of fled judgment and terms of sale.
Index No. 021619/2007.
George P. Esernio, Esq., Referee. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 420 Lexington Avenue, Suite 840 New York, NY 10170 Tel. 347/286-7409
For sale information, please visit Auction.com at www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832
Dated: August 7, 2023
During the COVID-19 health emergency, bidders are required to comply with all governmental health requirements in effect at the time of sale including but not limited to, wearing face coverings and maintaining social distancing (at least 6-feet apart) during the auction, while tendering deposit
(TH-425/23)
FRANKLIN SQUARE GRANGE STREET - west side, starting at a point 125 feet south of the south curbline of Hempstead Turnpike, south for a distance of 20 feet.
(TH-392/23)
CRAFT AVENUE - north side, starting at a point of 195 feet west of the west curbline of Hall Street, west for a distance of 22 feet.
(TH-426/23)
MERRICK
WYNSUM AVENUE - east side, starting at a point 287 feet north of the north curbline of Elliot Street, north for a distance of 20 feet.
(TH-422/23) and on the repeal of the following locations previously Set aside as parking spaces for physically handicapped persons: ELMONT
ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Floral Park, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Section 32 Block 06701 Lot 136 And 137.
The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $513,312.96 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 609250/2019
If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the Foreclosure Auction.
Harold F. Damm, Esq., Referee.
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Q. I read your column about the color of roofs after I put a white roof on my building because the roofing company said it was required. I still believe it was the right choice, but the building isn’t done, and I saw moisture forming on the metal roof deck, just below the new roof. What is causing this problem, and how do I prevent it from continuing? The building still isn’t done, and already this is concerning me that something was done wrong. What can you tell me about this?
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A. It’s true that your white roof was a great choice because of its reflectivity, and throughout the industry there’s a lot of good information about the results from choosing a white roof over a black one. Studies show that the reflectivity has a significant effect on keeping cooling costs lower, but that’s not the whole story. As I have written many times, buildings are systems, and nature never fails to be consistent, taking all factors into account. In areas of the world that have low humidity and high temperatures, the white color responds better as a system, because the condensation from humidity is kept in check by indoor to outdoor conditions being balanced by lack of moisture getting in from the outside, and indoor humidity being controlled by consistent removal of moisture by air conditioning. This is not to say that air conditioning is actually doing the job of removing moisture from the interior, but the key to your problem is humidity control, and your description gave clues as to your current problem.
If your building is brand new, and the concrete poured floors over the steel decking are recent, then your building is still trying to dry out. The concrete and other fresh materials are still holding some of the water that helped mix the materials. The same happens with houses that have new lumber that is still losing moisture from its fibers, for example. Your building needs to be aired out with dehumidification, and you should consult the mechanical engineer and mechanical contractor to coordinate getting the moisture out of the building in a methodical way. Just opening the windows won’t help, since humid outdoor conditions can replenish lost moisture in every absorbent material, from finishes to wallboard, concrete and fabric.
CE da RHURST
This is one of the most misunderstood parts of building systems. You’re very observant to have seen the moisture and caught it in time. Over the lifespan of the building, you would have observed deterioration, mold and distortion of many of the products installed to make the building come together. This is why many materials don’t last as long as they’re supposed to, and it’s the No. 1 reason for movement and separations, cracking and discoloration.
Condensation is a silent beast that ruins buildings very slowly and steadily. Fortunately, we have better equipment to control humidity than ever before. Your white roof was a smart decision.
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Every few months there is a respected opinion poll that asks how much credibility Congress has. Poll after poll finds that the public’s faith in Congress is at an all-time low, and sinking lower by the week. As a former state official, I follow the daily events in Washington, and the more I read, the more I’m convinced that it may be time to have a recall election to sweep out some of the crazies who are wielding too much power in Washington.
Regrettably, there is no recall process, so there is no way to make the 535 members of the House and Senate accountable to voters other than regular elections.
It is hard to recite in one column all of the missteps that our elected federal officials are committing, but I’ll give it a try. Let’s start with Sen. Tommy Tuberville, an Alabama Republican. Tuberville, whose claim to fame is that he was a successful college football
coach, is holding up over 300 military promotions, including the vacancy of the joint chiefs of staff, because he doesn’t like the military’s abortion policy. Every officer in the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines is affected by this holdup, but not one Republican senator has been able to get Coach Tommy to change his position.
The Senate is currently under the control of the Democratic Party, and New York’s Chuck Schumer is the majority leader. You’d think Schumer would try to force the Senate to act, but somehow the majority party refuses to try to break the logjam. It seems there’s a Senate rule that allows a member to stall a nomination, or a group of nominations, by placing a “hold” on them. This old-boy tradition is apparently too important to get the military promotions back on track.
Things aren’t much better in the case of Minority Leader Mitch McConnell. Sadly, last year Mc Connell suffered a bad fall at home, and since then he has been experiencing all kinds of problems that have affected his speech. He
has had two startling public incidents that have exposed his underlying issues. But McConnell has been encouraged to stay in the job, because both parties would rather have him as leader than anyone else. There are a few senators capable of taking over that job, but the party leaders prefer to have an ailing leader rather than some new minority boss.
The case of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is probably the saddest of any Washington story. It took 15 rounds of voting for McCarthy to be elected speaker, and he holds on to his job so long as he can satisfy the Freedom Caucus, a group of far-rightwing zealots who came to Washington to burn down the government. Every day, the caucus members flex their muscles and the speaker jumps to placate them. Under rules that he agreed to, any member of the Republican Conference can move for his ouster, which would force an immediate vote on a new speaker.
McCarthy’s weakness poses a special problem for three members of the Long Island congressional delegation. Repre-
sentatives Nick LaLota, Anthony D’Esposito and Andrew Garbarino are faced with the possibility of a government shutdown on Sept. 30, and their votes, along with those of a few other moderate members, could keep that from happening. The votes of most members of Congress are often ignored by many voters, but there is no way the trio can avoid the wrath of Long Islanders who lose postal or passport service or some other government function if the shutdown happens.
At the same time that the House majority is wrestling with the crazy Freedom Caucus, they will also have to eventually take a vote on impeaching President Biden. I may be a registered Democrat, but I feel free to state that most of my readers tell me this is a a do-nothing House that should be spending its time on things like inflation, border security, migrants and helping less fortunate people survive on modest paychecks.
Jerry Kremer was an Assemblyman for 23 years, and chaired the Assembly’s Ways and Means Committee for 12 years. He now heads Empire Government Strategies, a business development and legislative strategy firm. Comments about this column? jkremer@liherald.com.
i’ll be seeing you, just not every week.
In June, when I wrote, “Column writing through hell and high water,” I told readers I was taking a leave from writing for a few months to help my husband through a serious health issue. Many of you reached out, with kind words and encouragement. I wasn’t surprised. You’re good people.
My husband is doing well, but everything changes everything, and the time away from a weekly deadline made me realize that this is a good moment to take a step back and switch from writing weekly to writing once a month.
Now, I understand that for some of you this is excellent news. You can reduce your aggravation level and possibly lower your blood pressure. This summer, one of my favorite letters was from a reader who said that everything I wrote made her angry, but she would miss me. Well, Mary, I’m back.
As I go through my days, I think constantly of columns that need to be writ-
ten. What I’m happy to let go is the deadline that has been a boundary in my life, week in and week out, for 40 years. When we traveled, I either had to write two or three columns in advance or find Wi-Fi in the wilderness. I’m not complaining; I felt accountable to my readers.
As I wrote three months ago, this hasn’t just been a column; it has been a running memoir of our times. I wrote my heart out after 9/11, grieving with so many readers who lost loved ones in the towers. I scribbled my way through blackouts, epic blizzards, hurricanes and, for three years, the pandemic.
I wrote about how to sleep better and eat better and find friends and keep friends. Sometimes an idea landed on the page full blown, and sometimes it has been a struggle to compose a cogent piece. I spent my 750 words a week in wildly different ways, from warning folks off the road when my son got his license, to welcoming President Ronald Reagan to Congregation Ohr Torah, in North Woodmere, with a bust of his head in chopped liver, to sharing my grief for my darling girl, Zoe the dog, when she passed at 16. My work has been personal. I have written about my children’s lives, their
mitzvahs and their missteps. My breast cancer. My husband’s heart surgeries. I struggled for days trying to find just the right words to honor my parents when they died. In some ways the column has been a running story of all of our lives. After all, don’t we share the same hopes and dreams, worry about the threats to our Mother Earth and yearn for a safer world for our kids?
Many of my columns have suggested or reviewed books, the other love in my life. In return, many of you have pitched books my way that turned out to be thrilling and illuminating.
As politics got nasty and toxic in recent years, I jumped in, wanting to use my 750 words to rally support for our democracy, women’s rights, LGBTQ rights and laws that ensure equality for every community and every human being. I think these were words well spent, although at times the backlash has been fierce. That’s what opinion columns are for: to stir the pot, open the debate and disagree without getting too creepy. I love newspapering. Ink in my veins is how the expression goes. I will write my monthly column going forward with a renewed focus on our democracy. We
Randi is back, but beginning with this issue, she will appear in the Herald once per month.
have the votes to bring sane and serious people into office. Time to close the chapter on book banning in America. Translated, that means supporting equal justice for all as the former president and his cronies face the consequences of their transgressive, mean-spirited time in office.
Last week, David Ignatius, the respected columnist and longtime Biden friend, called for President Biden to withdraw his bid to run in 2024 because he’s too old. I agree; he is old. But there isn’t a qualified, experienced alternative who has the chops to run and win a national election.
Trump is old, too. He is also unfit in mind, body, temperament and demeanor. He has been criminally charged in four indictments. Biden has boosted our democracy and enhanced our reputation around the world. He has robust skills and a natural charm that can’t be learned or bought. His team is working well for America during a treacherous time in our history.
Run, Joe, run.
Copyright 2023 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.
RAnDi KREiss
i ’m happy to let go the deadline that has been a boundary in my life.
House Speaker
Kevin McCarthy is busy wrestling with the crazy Freedom Caucus.JERRY KREMER
although it’s late in the season, boating safety should remain at the forefront for everyone on the water.
Whether boating off the South Shore of Nassau County or the North Shore’s Long Island Sound, having a safe and fun day on the water is the goal. And that includes personal watercraft operators and their passengers.
But boating can quickly turn treacherous without proper precautions, and a commitment to safety.
Every year, more than a dozen people die in boating accidents in New York — with 28 dying last year alone, according to the state parks department. These incidents are not mere statistics — they represent lives disrupted and ecosystems harmed.
To safeguard against such tragedies and to preserve the waterways, boat
To the Editor:
operators and their passengers should be educated on fundamental seamanship and waterway rules, how to use their equipment properly, and basic first aid.
Knowing what navigational markings mean goes a long way in reducing hazardous situations such as running aground and passengers falling overboard. Equally crucial is the necessity for personal flotation devices. The majority of boating-related fatalities are caused by not wearing lifejackets. Twenty-one of the 28 people who died last year weren’t wearing them.
Boating under the influence is a grave danger. Just as drinking and driving are a hazardous combination, alcohol and boating do not mix. Impaired judgment and slower reaction times increase the risk of accidents, accounting for 21 percent of the boating fatalities in New
York between 2005 and 2022, according to the parks department. If needed, designate a sober operator and bring along a non-drinking crew member.
Weather conditions can change rapidly on the water. Check the forecast before heading out, and be prepared for unexpected changes. Even experienced boaters can forget to do something as basic as checking the weather before casting off.
Navigational aids such as charts, radios and GPS devices are invaluable tools. Knowing your location and having the means to call for assistance are critical components of safe boating. Making safety a priority can help ensure that every voyage is a memorable and safe experience. There are a couple of good months of boating weather remaining. That’s plenty of time to make good habits routine.
Re U.S. Rep. Anthony D’Esposito’s column “Congestion pricing will fuel further flight from New York” (Sept. 7-13): Congressman Esposito has it all wrong by opposing New York City’s proposed congestion pricing plan, which would charge drivers $23 during peak hours to drive south of 60th Street in Manhattan.
He claims it would create a heavy cost burden on Long Island drivers heading to the city. If you drive into New York, however, you have to look at all the costs.
First, Long Island parkways and surface streets in the city are in a constant state of gridlock. It feels like rush hour from early morning until evening. Once you get to Manhattan, you slow to a crawl, with delivery trucks blocking you on nearly every block. Every day, 700,000 cars, taxis and trucks stream into Lower Manhattan. The average speed is 7.1 mph, and each of those vehicles spews carbon into our heavily polluted environment. MTA bus speeds have declined 28 percent since 2010.
If you have a 75-mile round trip commute and you expense that, according to the IRS, you could write off roughly $48. That’s what the feds see as the wear and tear of putting miles on your car, insurance, maintenance and depreciation. And what about the price of gas, which is spiking at over $4.25 a gallon? If you make a 75-mile round trip five days a week, and your car gets 20 miles per gallon, it will cost you $160 a week.
Once you get to Manhattan, there’s parking. If you can even find an open lot, it’s very costly, $50 to $75 a day in Lower Manhattan. Street parking is almost impossible, since Covid created hundreds of restaurant extensions onto the streets. Couple that with Citi Bike racks, and thousands of parking spots have vanished.
The time we spend in our cars getting into Manhattan is intolerable. I used to broadcast the financial news on the ABC radio networks from BusinessWeek in Midtown. My commute at 4 a.m. took about 35 minutes. That same commute during rush hour can take 90 to 120 minutes. Plus, if you’re going to Lower Manhattan via the L.I. “Distressway,” you’re paying $17 a day, or $85 a week, for the Midtown Tunnel.
Bottom line, if you add up the costs of commuting by car, you’re paying more than $100 a day with parking. And don’t forget about precious time consumed. New Yorkers lose 117 hours on average each year sitting in traffic, costing them nearly $2,000 in lost productivity and other costs. We have the longest commute times of any
city in the country. Wouldn’t you rather see your kids than taillights?
The stress and cost of driving pushed me onto the LIRR and the subways. It’s a relief not to worry about being late for an appointment or sitting in stop-and-go traffic. The LIRR now gets you to the East Side at Grand Central Terminal as well as Penn Station and Atlantic Terminal in Brooklyn.
I do agree with Congressman D’Esposito that the MTA is mismanaged. It should be deconstructed and rebuilt to make it cost-effective, and to rid us of unconscionable overtime and featherbedding. It’s another unfair surcharge on Long Islanders and New Yorkers.
According to traffic engineers, congestion pricing will reduce traffic and pollu-
on clear summer evenings, I sit on the lawn of William L. Buck Elementary School in Valley Stream — a five-minute walk from my house — with a telescope I was given four years ago at my bat mitzvah. From my small corner of the universe in Valley Stream, peering upward, I see constellations and planets. My eyes travel farther than any landbound human has ever gone, exploring the cosmos through my glass lens. In these moments, I know I love space visible in the night sky, and the science that can describe it.
This summer, I spent six weeks pursuing this passion for astrophysics with the Summer Science Program in New Mexico.
Thirty-four other student scientists and I started by shooting photos of the night sky, using the telescope at Tortugas
Mountain Observatory, near Las Cruces. Then, in flipbook-like fashion, the captured images showed a small speck of an asteroid hurtling through space. From three simple images, we derived coordinates and calculations that could predict the position of the space rock and track its journey around the solar system for the next 50 million years.
Nightly discussions in the observing center with my peers began with thoughts of confusion and questions about how to decipher the symbols and numbers that haunted our whiteboards, but by the close of the program, we found understanding. We spent our days poring over problems and collectively devising solutions to what at first seemed unsolvable. The program allowed us to gain firsthand experience in the work of astrophysicists. Like them, we collaborated and questioned and watched calculations that once existed only in textbooks come alive in the surrounding sky.
tion and persuade people to get back onto the trains. The new funding will hopefully close the MTA budget deficit and improve rail service.
Congestion pricing is now being used in advanced cities like Singapore, London, Milan and Stockholm. It makes those urban areas more livable, less congested and less polluted. Shouldn’t New yorkers make the choice to do the same? Or do we want to fall behind, pay more for commuting, inhale carcinogenic vehicle exhaust and be fatigued and stressed by the time we arrive at our Manhattan destination?
JIM PAyMAR Rockville CentreTo the Editor:
Congressman Anthony D’Esposito’s shortsighted attack on congestion pricing for drivers entering part of Manhattan misstates or omits key aspects of this much-needed plan.
Specific charges and exemptions from the tolls have yet to be determined. There is no factual basis for the congressman’s claim that “commuters would pay upward of $23 during peak hours.”
D’Esposito acknowledges that “increasing ridership on public transportation is a noble cause.” But this stance cannot be squared with his oppo-
sition to a plan designed to generate $1 billion a year to improve service on the region’s rail and bus lines. The congressman further implies that the MTA doesn’t deserve increased funding due to a “long history of mismanagement.” But he offers no evidence for this contention, and he ignores the impact of the pandemic, which cost the MTA nearly half its operating budget.
D’Esposito cites a “recent rash of violent crime” as a disincentive for drivers to use public transit. Incidents of major crime in the transit system actually decreased by nearly 9 percent in the first five months of 2023, according to the New york City Police Department. Plus, daily ridership is returning to prepandemic levels.
The congressman’s overall contention is that congestion pricing would serve as a tax that would spur an exodus from New york. But commuters could avoid this “tax” simply by choosing not to drive into one of the most congested areas in the country. And congestion pricing would in fact help make an iconic part of New york a more alluring place to work and play.
It’s important to note that driving a car, especially in a densely populated area, is not a benign activity. Pollutants emitted from tailpipes contribute to about 320 premature deaths each year, according to the New york City Health Department. An additional 225 people died as a result of vehicle crashes in the city in 2022. Driving likewise threatens our children by contributing greatly to climate change.
Congressman D’Esposito wishes to
Unlike a typical school day, our work was not accompanied by an unwelcome sense of stress. Instead I felt an exhilarating sense of opportunity, relishing the reality that a high school student like me could tap into the infinite world of space exploration.
As we made our discoveries in Las Cruces, the scientific community was making its own exploratory voyages. In just one summer, the James Webb Space Telescope continued peering further into the past with the infrared space images it produced; gravitational waves were collected using astronomical objects light-years away; and India landed a rover on the south side of the moon.
Working away in the New Mexico heat, I was inspired by the fact that these breakthroughs were applying the same fundamental scientific method we high school kids practiced daily. I felt connected to the greater scientific community, if only in a small way. The world was inno-
vating on a large scale, while our small class learned to develop the potential for our generation to follow in our greatest scientists’ footsteps.
Las Cruces was far from home. It didn’t have a pool or bike paths like the ones in Valley Stream’s Hendrickson Park — but across the mountain, 30 degrees above the horizon, we could see an asteroid moving across the sky through our 24-inch-diameter telescope. Though far from home, I felt comforted by the same sense of awe and passion I had experienced so many times while looking up at the night sky from my backyard.
I came home a few weeks ago, and have since gone back with my miniature telescope to Buck Elementary, to stare at the sky and think of how far civilization has come in understanding it, and how far we have traveled. And now I can appreciate the fact that whether I’m in Las Cruces or here in Valley Stream, I can explore it, too.
Ilana Greenberg is a Valley Stream resident and a junior at North Shore Hebrew Academy High School in Great Neck.
be seen as fighting for the interests of his constituents, even though only a minority of them would likely be affected by congestion pricing. Responsible representation, however, does not rein-
force unfounded fears, nor does it justify threats to public health.
i spent six weeks pursuing a passion for astrophysics in New Mexico.iLana GreenBerG
