Franklin Square/Elmont Herald 10-20-2022

Joseph Romeo is honored

Kevin Dougherty’s return aids revival of vital program

By KEPHERD DaNiEl kdaniel@liherald.com

After community members welcomed back Kevin Dough erty to his post as principal of Elmont High School, many were excited to see the contin uation of one of the school’s most beloved programs — The Men of Elmont.

The Men of Elmont, a mentoring program that Dougherty created at the high school in 2016, teaches core leadership values through

weekly mentorship meetings and participates in communi ty service. The group also hosts guest speakers, attends different field trips and visits colleges and museums.

The mentor group initially aimed to help boys who were getting into trouble at school, and Dougherty’s goal was to give the students a space to have real discussions around topics they were interested in and get them on the right track.

Dougherty had been placed

on an unexplained leave of absence right before the start of the school year, in what administration officials described as a “sabbatical.”

The move sparked protests among parents and students, who demanded answers about his sudden removal. Dough erty, who has served as princi pal for seven years, was rein stated to his position effective Oct. 11.

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OBITUARY

Elmont mourns loss of educator Mecklembourg-Guibert dies at 68

By KEPHERD DaNiEl kdaniel@liherald.com

Longtime Elmont educator Elsy Mecklembourg-Guibert — whose election to the Elmont School Board made her Nassau County’s first Haitian-American elected official — died on Oct. 3. She was 68 years old.

MecklembourgGuibert was diag nosed about a year and a half ago with a rare degenerative disease called Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, which kills one in a million peo ple per year and for which there is no treatment or cure.

After the onset of symptoms, the life expectancy is about a year, and she died about a year and four months after her diagnosis.

The longtime Elmont resi dent was born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, on Nov. 7, 1953, and was an active member of the Elmont community. MecklembourgGuibert was one of three select ed for a Grace LeGendre Foun dation Fellowship and was an Elmont school board trustee

from 2005 to 2008. She also found ed her nonprofit organization, EMG Health Communications, in 1997.

Mecklembourg-Guibert had three boys: Youri Guibert, 39, Mao Guibert, 32, and Giscard Guibert, who died from a brain aneurysm in 1998 at the age of 17. Her late husband, Alfred Guibert, passed away in 2002 at the age of 49.

MecklembourgGuibert earned a bachelor’s degree in public health from Queens College in 1977and a master’s degree in public health from Colum bia University in 1990. She completed her doctor ate in education from Columbia University in 2018.

She worked as a professor of biological health for St. Francis College in Brooklyn up until her diagnosis. According to her fam ily, she loved gardening, which was her passion. She would run political fundraisers at her home for local politicians, pri marily Nassau County Legisla

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Kevin Dougherty’s emotional return brought a sense of relief to Elmont and the return of the Men of Elmont Program.

Elsy mecklembourgguibert

Educator’s life inspired and motivated many

tor Carrié Solages and Thomas Alfano.

“Dr. Elsy Mecklembourg-Guibert was a trailblazer who motivated so many people, including myself, to pursue public service and become advocates for our communities,” Solages said. “She inspired all of us by dedicating her life to helping others and by promoting health and cancer awareness through her non-profit, EMG Health Communications. She will be greatly missed, and I extend my condolences to her family and friends at this difficult time.”

Mecklembourg-Guibert loved to participate in dif ferent programs to help the community, especially helping those less fortunate to give them access to proper health care. Her EMG organization hosted sev eral events per year, including one that centered on early prevention for breast cancer awareness month every October.

In March of every year, in honor of women’s histo ry month, she would hold an event to honor different women, especially women living in Haiti and other parts of the world. She would single out those who had gone through cancer and helped create change in Haiti.

Mecklembourg-Guibert remained very involved in her home country as well as the Elmont community and was an active member of the Elmont library, where she held several community events.

In 1997 she launched the first video documentary on HIV/AIDS prevention, specifically for the HaitianAmerican population worldwide. The documentary, entitled “Mon Ami Ari” (My Friend Ari), sought to sensitize the community, especially young adults, to make informed decisions concerning their behavior to prevent sexually transmitted diseases.

Throughout her life, Mecklembourg-Guibert collab orated with Aubrey Phillips, a well-known activist within the Elmont community. Phillips served with her on the Elmont school board.

“We traveled together concerning school board business, but the thing that stuck in my mind is she was the one that made me incredibly aware of breast cancer awareness,” Phillips said.

Mecklembourg-Guibert was honored as a recipient of the 2003 Gay Clark Stoddard Memorial Award, given to health-care professionals who have made outstand ing contributions to breast health care in their com munity.

“We truly appreciated each other’s friendship and guidance, and mentorship without reciprocity,” Phil lips said.

“One of Elsy’s greatest contributions to my life and hers is in Youri and Mao,” Phillips added. “Elsy and I would exchange the trials that our children simultane ously were putting us through. We both recognize the journey of being a parent and she was a fantastic par ent.”

Mecklembourg-Guibert was honored by various organizations with awards but her biggest accomplish ment was earning her doctorate.

“That was her proudest moment,” said her son, Youri. “She was a woman of character and believed that one should hold onto their character and not just veer off to please other people.”

Her children will remember her most for her tenaci ty, her determination, and her willingness to never give up no matter what.

“I don’t think that she ever found that obstacle in life that she couldn’t or didn’t believe that she will overcome,” Phillips said.

Courtesy Youri Guibert MeckleMbourg-guibert Made an enormous impact in her community and was the Elmont Herald’s Person of the Year in 2003.

Joseph Romeo honored for civic involvement

By KEPHERD DANIEL kdaniel@liherald.com

Joseph Romeo was recently honored with the Distin guished Service Award for his work in the Franklin Square community.

The Associazione Culturale Italiana di New York, a nonprofit Italian American organization that works to keep the Italian culture alive and well within various com munities in the state, bestowed him with the award on Sept. 10 at Russo’s on the Bay in Howard Beach, Queens.

Romeo was given the annual award for his involvement in the community and for representing its Italian heritage, through volunteerism and giving back to others in Frank lin Square.

The Associazione Culturale Italiana di New York also organizes events that revolve around Italian American traditions.

“The whole purpose of me is always giving back,” Romeo said upon receiving his award. “Always be a hand that reaches out, be a smile for those who have no reason to smile, the likes of those who live in darkness, and suc cess has nothing to do with what you gain or accomplish for yourself. It’s what you do for others.”

Romeo, a broker at John Savoreti Realty in Franklin Square and co-president of the Morton Civic Association, is on the board of directors of the Franklin Square Cham ber of Commerce.

In addition, Romeo is a coach for the Franklin Square Raiders Soccer Club and the Franklin Square Little League. The Morton Civic Association is a non-profit orga nization that has been around since 1951 in the Franklin Square and West Hempstead communities. Romeo’s responsibilities in the civic association include negotia tions of annual oil contracts for members through Petro, community reinvestment, and building relationships with

local businesses.

Franklin Square Chamber of Commerce President Lisa Dellipizzi praised Romeo for his accomplishments.

“He juggles a lot of things,” Dellipizzi said. “He’s a good board member of the chamber and he always gets involved.”

Romeo was born to two local Italian immigrants, who settled in New Hyde Park. He has a Bachelor of Science Degree in business administration and was also awarded a certificate for excellence in marketing. As soon as he moved to Franklin Square 11 years ago, at the age of 27, he got involved with the Morton Civic Association. A co-pres ident of the civic association for 11 years, Romeo said he wants to get more people involved in the group.

“A lot of the people that keep organizations like the Morton civic together are older, and I feel like there’s a lit tle bit of a generational gap where we’re losing ties,” Romeo said. “We need more volunteering, we need more giving back and we need to keep these going.”

Domenico Ciaccio, a co-president of the civic associa

tion along with Romeo, spoke about why he earned the award.

“If you know Joe, you know that he goes above and beyond for anyone and everyone in his life and the com munities he serves,” Ciaccio said. “I have the pleasure of serving as a co-president with him in the Morton civic and he wears his heart on his sleeve. He’s a good guy all around. He has two little boys, and he takes time away from his family to ensure that the Morton civic can orga nize events. He makes sure that the community is always represented with events and good gestures.”

Romeo said he thinks the Morton Civic Association could become more technologically savvy in a way that will not only help collect dues but also draw new members.

“A lot of people who come to Morton civic events aren’t all Morton civic members,” he said. “It’s a community, and we represent about 786 homes.”

The civic group has more to look forward to this year, planning to bring back the annual Christmas tree lighting on Dec. 10.

Writing contest deadline extended, Nov. 9

The American Association of Uni versity Women North Shore Branch, Central Nassau County Rotary Club, and the Franklin Square and Elmont public libraries are sponsoring a writing contest entitled “Democracy & Me” to encourage young, local stu dents to better understand American democracy.

Joan Glasner, a contest organizer and member of the AAUW North Shore Branch, said the creative writ ing contest began in 2016 and this is the organization’s fifth year after a two-year hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

In an original essay, poem, speech, or writing form of their choice, par ticipants ages 11 to 13 may choose from a variety of topics, such as why it is important for everyone to vote, what would happen if their rights were taken away or what they can do to help the country’s democracy.

Applications are available at the libraries. Franklin Square library is at 19 Lincoln Road In Franklin Square and Elmont is at 700 Hemp stead Turnpike in Elmont. Local schools are also providing forms to students as well.

The deadline for final entries is Nov. 9. Entries must be typed and no longer than 400 words. Upon submit ting an application, students receive

a complimentary book called “Civics: Democracy Rules,” which they can use in their research.

The American Association of University Women’s North Shore Branch will evaluate all entries and look for key elements such as origi nality, focus on the topic, and proper grammar. First, second, and thirdplace winners will be announced at an award ceremony on Dec. 14 at the Elmont Memorial Library Theater.

Glasner credited the New York State American Association of Uni versity Women for providing a grant for the contest, as well as the Central Nassau County Rotary Club for their financial contribution.

The Franklin Square library pro duced the flyers, promoted the event on social media, helped order the free books, and plans to offer assistance to kids with their writing if needed.

Jean Simpson, provisional direc tor of the Elmont library, said they are partnering with local school librarians to get the word out about the contest. She said she believes this contest may open doors to careers in government, politics, or humanitari an efforts for these students — where they can make real change.

–Kepherd Daniel

JosEPH RomEo wANts more people to join the Morton Civic Association to help the Franklin Square community.

Courtesy Joseph Romeo

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tHE wRItINg coNtEst aims to help children learn about American democracy.

The mentor program has impacted hundreds

placed on leave, Men of Elmont advisers Jon Johnson and Ray Ramos, both close colleagues of the principal, said they were banned from school premises.

Since Dougherty had to juggle many tasks as principal, he needed more adult mentors to be included in the program.

Ramos, who was an on-staff security guard, had done some men toring outside of the school.

Ramos, who is also a retired NYPD officer and detective, said he saw the positive impact the mentoring pro gram had on students, and thus volunteered to be a men tor for the program.

Having also served in the Army, Ramos helped the group adopt the core values of the U.S. Army — leader ship, duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity and personal courage — and aligned them with what these values mean to a high school student.

After Dougherty had a set group of students coming each week, in order to give the group an identity, he asked them to come up with a name.

“One of our biggest things is that we want to give the kids ownership,” Dough erty said. “We purposely always look to include student voices in what we’re doing.”

Thus The Men of Elmont name was officially born, and through the years, the group has added more mentors to the program, including school guidance counselor Mike Fleury, Kareem Agoro, Johnson, who is a parent in Elmont, and Pastor Curtis Thompson, who was a guest speaker for the group several times before becoming a mentor. “It’s like a brotherhood because of the connection we’ve formed with each other and the mentees” said Thompson.

The program’s focus is to help empow er young men of color to pursue educa tion and leadership positions.

“We want to dispel the myth that all young Black and brown men need to become basketball stars, star athletes,

musicians or performers as if like those are the only options,” Dougherty said. “We want to make sure that kids get the full exposure as young men of color in America. You can become whatever it is you want.”

Johnson has three chil dren who have graduated from Elmont High School, and he first got involved with The Men of Elmont when Dough erty came to the school as principal, when John son’s daugh ter was a junior at the high school.

“When I met Dougherty, we both had a vision of starting a mentor program at the school,” Johnson said. “He was laying out what the vision was, and he brought me into a meeting. I loved everything that was brought up, and things just started taking off.”

Since Dougherty’s sabbatical, some of the adult mentors that have served as pil lars for the program have yet to return, but expect to return now that Dougherty has been reinstated.

Johnson, who is president of the Elmont Cardinals youth sports club, said that although his children have graduat ed from Elmont, he believes he has a duty to help mentor the youth of tomor row.

“I’ve been mentoring for over 20 years and I’ve always been into trying to help our young men and young Black men move past the norms, and that’s what this program does,” Johnson said.

Many alumni come back and partici pate in weekly meetings regularly and help mentor the current group of kids.

Marc-Anthony Tuo, 22, who graduated from Elmont in 2018 and then graduated

from St. Johns University, is attending Rutgers University pursuing a doctorate in psychology. Tuo was part of the initial Men of Elmont group, which numbered around 10 students. He still attends Men of Elmont meetings to speak to the cur rent group either in person or virtually.

“Through (this) program, I learned other core values that have helped me navigate the different things in my life, whether it be school-related, socially, and even career-wise,” Tuo said.

Fenol Larock, 20, graduated in 2020, is attending Nassau Community College and plans to go to Howard University to pursue acting. Larock said he still appre ciates the mentorship he received from the Men of Elmont.

“Mentoring never stops,” Larock said. “These mentors still check up on me to this day to make sure I’m good... They show that they’re still there for you even after high school.”

The program, which is now open to all students, is still looking to recruit stu dents into the Men of Elmont and now has nearly 100 students involved in some capacity.

“All young men and young ladies need mentorship,” Dougherty said. “We don’t

want to turn kids away. I’m not going to give up on my son when he messes up, and I’m not going to give up on my stu dents.”

Tim Baker/Herald photos

The Men of Elmont Program, which Kevin Dougherty started, has been one of the most popular and impactful mentor programs in Elmont.

I ’m not going to give up on my son when he messes up, and I’m not going to give up on my students.

KevIn DougherTy Principal, Elmont High School

DougherTy reflecTeD afTer he returned to Elmont High from a school dis trict-imposed sabbatical.

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Webinar series explores health, wealth, self

By MALLORY WILSON mwilson@liherald.com

“Are you going deaf?”

As annoying as they might be, those four words could very well be signs of hearing loss. And it’s not a bad idea to get it checked out.

Protecting your hearing is exactly what those who tuned in to the recent AARP Long Island webinar series found out, thanks to the expertise of Dr. Lawrence Cardano and Dr. Esther Fogel.

“Out of all the health problems known to the United States, hearing loss is the third-most common health problem amongst adults,” Fogel told those attend ing the recent webinar from Herald Inside LI. That makes hearing loss “even more common than diabetes or some other health problems.”

Nearly 30 percent of adults older than 65 have some degree of hearing loss, the audiologist said, and as many as half of adults older than 75 have hearing loss to some degree.

The free webinar was part of the Octo ber series “Health+Wealth+Self,” which concludes Thursday, Oct. 20 with a focus on protecting older Americans from cyber crime.

Sponsored by AARP Long Island, Ber nard Macias — it’s associate state director — stressed the importance of AARP empowering people older than 50.

“We strengthen communities,” Macias

said. “We advocate for what matters most, with a special focus on health, security, financial stability and personal fulfillment. So, if you’re going to remember anything about AARP, remember we’re all about health, wealth and self.”

Fogel is from Comprehensive Audiolo gy in Lynbrook, while Cardano sees patients at the Hearing Center of Long Island in Valley Stream. Both say getting

your hearing checked out can improve your quality of life. And there are signs anyone can look for when it comes to hear ing loss. Like if people around you seem like they’re mumbling, or you find your self asking people to repeat themselves.

Other signs include struggling to under stand people talking in noisy locations, missing words or phrases on the tele phone, or even hearing ringing, buzzing,

hissing sounds in your ears.

“There are a lot of things that can con tribute to hearing loss and put you more at risk for hearing loss,” Cardano said. “Any thing that affects your health, overall, can affect your hearing.”

Common risks, Cardano mentioned, include high blood pressure, obesity, inac tivity, high cholesterol, smoking and diabe tes.

Hearing loss can have even larger impli cations, the doctors said — like dementia.

“In order for the brain to function prop erly, it needs to receive all the sensory input from our surroundings,” Fogel said. “So, when we’re not hearing all the sounds that we should, the brain is not receiving all the signals that it should be hearing. And that can lead to cognitive decline.”

Don’t panic if you think your hearing might be diminishing, however. There are steps you can take to protect your hearing, such as having your hearing tested, limit ing your exposure to loud noises, eating healthy, and exercising.

And, if you are diagnosed with hearing loss, Cardano stressed, treat it early.

“All the research is telling us that if you have any hearing loss — even a mild hear ing loss — the easiest way to preserve your hearing clarity is to have it treated and have properly fitted and maintained hear ing aids,” Cardano said.

Register for the final webinar in the series set for Thursday, Oct. 20 at 6 p.m., by visiting LIHerald.com/self.

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DRS. LAWReNce cARDANO and Esther Fogel from Comprehensive Audiology in Lynbrook, joined Herald Inside LI recently for October’s ‘Health+Wealth+Self’ webinar series with Bernard Macias, the associate state director for AARP Long Island, and Michael Hinman, executive editor of Herald Community Newspapers.

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Elmont ends slide at MacArthur

By toNY BellissiMo tbellissimo@liherald.com

MacArthur High School’s football field has been a house of horrors for Elmont in recent years, but last Friday night the Spartans played a dominant first half and held on for a 20-13 Conference II victory to exorcise some demons.

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CoMMitteD to plaY D-1 soccer at Providence College, Kolb is considered the frontrunner to earn a second Conference Player of the Year award in three seasons. The soon-to-be four-time All-County forward/midfielder has the Marines on the verge of the A3 title with a record of 10-1. She leads all of Nassau County in goals this fall with 24, including at least one in all 11 games, and has more than 50 in her career.

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Class A first round at higher seed 2:30 p.m. tuesday, oct. 25

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Class AA quarterfinals at higher seed 2:30 p.m. thursday, oct. 27 Class B championship at Plainedge 7:30 p.m. Friday, oct. 28

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“We lost five in a row on this field and four of those were very close, including a playoff game,” Elmont head coach Jay Hegi said. “We couldn’t have played better in the first half, but we had chances to build a bigger lead and it almost came back to haunt us. Credit to MacArthur. Those kids didn’t give up and we were dragging and cramping towards the end.”

MacArthur (2-4) used its patented ground attack to get back in the game fol lowing a momentum-turning interception by junior Frank Hespe late in the third quarter. The Generals were marching for the potential game-winning score in the final minute before stalling just inside the red zone.

“That turnover is exactly what we need ed and gave us a chance to win,” said MacArthur head coach Bobby Fehren bach, who was planning on a 2-point con version try if it got within a point. “We started the season with little experience and we’re battling every week,” he added.

“The goal is to be one of the last eight standing when the playoffs get here and go from there.”

The Spartans (3-3) scored all three of their touchdowns within the first 10 min utes and didn’t allow a first down to the Generals until the opening possession of the second half. Senior Kamani Lewis, moved to quarterback just a week earlier, had passing and rushing touchdowns as Elmont put together consecutive wins for the first time.

“I’ve never played quarterback before, but I practice throwing a lot during the summer,” said Lewis, a track star who began the season as a receiver but swapped positions with fellow senior Jus tus Nathaniel, who caught a 67-yard touch down pass 1:38 into the game to open the scoring. “We’re a different offense now and just getting started,” Lewis added.

Karen Millindorf/Herald elMoNt’s isaiah Davis tried to avoid the grip of MacArthur’s Keidyn Chang during Friday night’s 20-13 victory.

On the third snap of Elmont’s second possession, Lewis turned a broken play into an electrifying 72-yard touchdown run and a 12-0 lead. He rolled out of the pocket looking to pass but after not finding an open receiver, tucked the ball and took off. He made a sharp cut around midfield and was gone.

“We’re a much more dangerous offense the past two weeks,” said Hegi, who will look to earn his 100th coaching victory this Saturday when the Spartans visit Herricks for a 2 p.m. kickoff. “Kimani can really throw the ball and Justus is a dynamic receiver,” he added. “We also have two

quality backs who are both juniors.”

Running backs on both sides had impressive games. Elmont’s Nicholi Noble had a 6-yard touchdown run while sharing the workload with Isaiah Davis. MacArthur, with its offensive line back to full strength following injuries to a pair of starters, got a 14-yard touchdown run from senior Joey Forchelli in the third quarter and an 18-yard score from senior Rocco Hogan with 5:47 remaining in the fourth.

“We’ve lost some heartbreakers on this field,” Hegi said. “I was nervous dur ing that last drive.”

Final stretch of LIRR’s $2.5B ‘third track’ done

By JUAN LASSO jlasso@liherald.com

It’s finally completed. The Long Island Rail Road line connecting New York City with Nassau County’s governmental seat and other points east now has a third track. And that could mean not only more trains along a nearly 10-stretch between Floral Park and Hicksville, but added ben efits to neighboring lines and traffic.

The Third Track Project, completed Oct. 3, is the latest addition to the LIRR’s rail network, giving the Metropolitan Transportation Authority the ability to carry more trains on the track, as well as better flexibility moving trains in both directions during peak hours.

For commuters, this could mean fewer service disruptions and delays along the busy line that connects to Ronkonkoma, Huntington, Port Jefferson, Hempstead and Oyster Bay, meaning potentially fewer riders on those lines passengers might choose as alternatives. For those choosing to drive, it eliminates grade-crossing at seven different intersections, meaning fewer delays whenever trains roll through.

Gov. Kathy Hochul celebrated the com pletion of the third rail alongside MTA executives at a garage next to the LIRR’s Westbury station.

“The completion of the historic third track project connects commuters with a more resilient and flexible railroad with frequent service, modern stations, ADA

accessibility, and more travel opportuni ties for Long Islanders and visitors,” said Hochul of the $2.5 billion construction project that finished $100 million under budget.

The project kicked off in 2019 after decades of battles over how such a track would be constructed. Many living around the affected areas — along with the local officials who represented them — bristled at the idea of having the new set of rails potentially cut through private property.

The current design began in 2016 under the backing of Hochul’s predecessor, Andrew Cuomo. This time, the plan didn’t involve taking residential property while adding other infrastructural perks includ ing landscape improvement, retaining walls, parking garages, improvements to rail bridges, and the removal of eight street-level grade crossings.

The plan also refurbished stations in Mineola, New Hyde Park, Carle Place, Merillon Avenue and Westbury.

The project was carried out in three phases with the first leg of track through New Hyde Park and Merillon Avenue fin ishing last August. The second stretch of track to Mineola completed weeks later, with the last section crossing the finish line at Hicksville.

There is still, however, minor station work left to complete.

Catherine Rinaldi, LIRR’s interim pres ident, says the rail system expansion couldn’t come at a better time as the new

Manhattan East Side terminal Grand Cen tral Madison — a heavyweight project in itself — comes into operation in the com ing weeks.

“When combined with the new termi nal at Grand Central Madison and the newly renovated LIRR concourse at Penn Station, LIRR customers will have more frequent service, upgraded stations with a host of modern amenities, and easier reverse peak trips,” Rinaldi said.

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GOv. KAthy hOchUL joined Metropolitan Transportation Authority chief executive Janno Lieber to announce the completion of the Long Island Rail Road’s 9.8-mile piece of track stretching from Floral Park to Hicksville that is expected to allow more trains, and ease congestion.

The third track’s ability will allow the two-way flow of trains on the mainline during the railroad’s busiest hours.

This, MTA chief executive Janno Lieber said, will be “a huge boon for Long Island businesses, since it will increase access to the region’s talent pool by enabling not only a 40 percent overall increase in LIRR service, but a huge uptick in reverse peak train frequency.

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South Shore Symphony celebrates an expressive 40 years

By Karen Bloom

rom their roots in the Five Towns back in 1983, the Rockville Centrebased South Shore Symphony has grown and flourished as a regional orchestra that commands attention. For much of that time — since 1991 — principal cellist Wayne Lipton, the orchestra’s president, has been instrumental in guiding the many phases of its

growth.

“We started to really blossom, added more musicians, when the Rockville Centre Guild for the Arts took us under their umbrella” in 1991, Lipton recalls. And he and his group have never looked back. The orchestra — which performed at South Side Middle School until its move to the then newly-opened Madison Theatre on the Molloy University campus in 2011 — soon become known for their fascinating, challenging repertoire.

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• Saturday, Nov. 12, 7 p.m.

• Madison Theatre, Molloy University campus, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre

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“We put everything into it,” Lipton says. “We attracted more musicians and a larger audience. Soon soloists were added into the mix of the all-volunteer orchestra. We kept adding new things.”

conductor Scott Jackson Wiley.

“Wiley is extraordinary,” Lipton says. “He’s done a wonderful job teaching us and moving us forward. His dedication and commitment to the highest musical standards has led us to deliver consistently powerful and moving performances of some of the greatest symphonic works. It takes a special person to commit to an orchestra for that span, and he’s truly deserving of recognition.”

As he will be on Nov. 12, when the orchestra celebrates their beloved conductor’s 25th season with a special concert in his honor. Fen Hsin returns as featured soloist to perform Brahms Violin Concerto. The program also includes ‘Brahms Variations on a Theme” by Haydn and Brahms Symphony No. 4.

Pink Talking Fish

The fusion supergroup has enthralled audience with their special blend of Pink Floyd, Talking Heads and Phish since their inception some 10 years ago. What began as a lark for the four jam band musicians has turned into something much more. The band — with Eric Gould on bass, Richard James on keyboards, Zack Burwick on drums, and Cal Kehoe on guitar — has garnered a major following for their inventive combination of tunes from the namesake bands that inspired PTF. Although the music from each act is different, PTF has discovered that fusing the material together creates what the band describes as an ‘amazing story.’

Friday, Oct. 21, 8 p.m. $44. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. (516) 767-6444, or LandmarkOnMainStreet.org.

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That included collaborating with the local dance company, Leggz Ltd. Dance, performing outdoors each summer in Rockville Centre, and concerts at St. Agnes Cathedral.

The real turning point occurred with the construction of the Madison Theatre.

“We were ecstatic to be offered a real home,” Lipton enthuses.

“We were ecstatic to be offered a real home,” Lipton enthuses.

The feeling is mutual.

“The Madison Theatre is proud to partner with the South Shore Symphony,” says artistic director Angelo Fraboni. “We feature them in a variety of shows throughout the year. They’re always consistently excellent.”

“These are all pieces chosen by Scott as a statement of his classical background,” Wiley says. “It’s a strong classic repertoire. As an accessible Romantic composer with a big sound, Brahms is (a) tremendous showpiece for Ming. The Symphony is a tough one, a nice challenge for the orchestra, as is Variations on Hayden.”

Blazin’ pumpkins

While the orchestra may have “South Shore” in its name, Lipton is quick to point out that this is a group of dedicated, highly skilled musicians representative of all of Long Island.

Also theatre

This relationship has challenged and opened up new ventures for the orchestra. Its members now perform in opera and musical productions. Also Broadwaystyle revues, which include the University’s CAP21 theatre arts students. And, of course, Leggz Ltd Dance’s holiday confection “The Nutcracker,” among their many versatile performances.

“We’ve had an opportunity to play with some amazing people,” Lipton says, including Keith Emerson, Neil Sedaka and Jimmy Webb.

“It’s a very special group,” he says.

That “special group” has committed to a special season. One of “the most ambitious yet,” according to Wiley.

Fraboni

“Marriage

Collaboration with Fraboni has blossomed into highly-praised full productions of operatic standards such as “Carmen,” “Marriage of Figaro,” “La Bohème,” “Tosca” and “Madame Butterfly.” A sustained cooperation with musical director Michael Bower and the Cathedral of Saint Agnes has led to memorable performances of major choral works such as Mahler’s Second and Third Symphonies, Beethoven’s Choral Symphony and many others, as well as most of the major concertos for organ and orchestra.

“Tosca” cooperation with musical director Michael Bower and the Cathedral of Saint Agnes has led to memorable performances of major choral well and relationship

Of special note is the orchestra’s relationship with virtuoso violinist Ming Fen Hsin — the orchestra’s music director in the ‘90s — who connected the South Shore Symphony with music director and

“I hope everyone takes advantage of all that we’ve pulled together this season to entertain you.”

Courtesy South Shore Symphony

Above photos: Whether playing the classical repertoire or joining Molloy’s CAP21 theatre arts conservatory students and Broadway performers in a Salute to Broadway, most recently on Oct. 9.

The Great Jack O’ Lantern Blaze is back for a third year at Old Bethpage Village Restoration. The Halloween-themed event, which had its start in the Hudson Valley at Van Cortlandt Manor in Croton-onHudson, features more than 7,000 illuminated, individually hand-crafted jack o’ lanterns displayed throughout the restored village. The pumpkins are carved into elaborate sculptural displays that light up the night, creating an family-friendly experience all ages will enjoy. Visitors stroll the pumpkin trail, past 19th-century buildings, and through historic barns to find themselves immersed in a fall wonderland.

Now through Nov. 6. Tickets must be purchased in advance, none available on-site. Tickets start at $32 for adults; $24 ages 3-17. Children 2 and younger are free. Old Bethpage Village Restoration, 1303 Round Swamp Road, Old Bethpage. For tickets and information, visit PumpkinBlaze.org.

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Linda Eder

The versatile songstress-musical theater star brings her powerful voice to NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury, for her latest cabaret turn, Friday, Oct. 28, 8 p.m. A best-selling recording artist with 14 solo albums to her credit, Eder brings a diverse repertoire spanning Broadway, standards, pop, country, and jazz. When Eder performs live in concert, audiences are awed by the ease of her transitions between genres, effortlessly displaying the full range of her incredible vocal gifts. For information/tickets, visit TheTheatreAtWestbury.com or LiveNation.com or call (516) 247-5200.

Pinkalicious

Bring the family to see the popular musical based Victoria and Elizabeth Kann’s beloved book about the girl who can’t stop eating pink cupcakes, presented by Plaza Theatrical Productions, Saturday. Oct. 29, 11 a.m. Her pink indulgence lands her at the doctor’s office with Pinkititis, an affliction that turns her pink from head to toe. $15. The Show Place at the Bellmore Movies, 222 Pettit Ave., Bellmore. For tickets and information, call (516) 5996870 or PlazaTheatrical.com.

New York Islanders vs. New York Rangers

It’s going to be a big night when the New York Rangers play the New York Islanders, Wednesday, Oct. 26, at 7:30 p.m. at UBS Arena, 2400 Hempstead Turnpike, Elmont. For info, visit UBSArena.com.

Author talk

Meet journalist Joe Calderone, author of “Don’t Look Back,” a thriller that takes readers into the hearts and minds of a FDNY family who lost their son during 9/11, and set out on a mission to find out what really happened to him and the other 342 firefighters who perished, Wednesday, Oct. 26, 6-9 p.m. Hosted by Tony Cancellieri and Mike Sapralcone, at the Coral House, 70 Milburn Ave., Baldwin. For information, call (516) 672-3205.

On exhibit

Art has access to worlds beyond the one we know. Explore the next dimension as seen through eyes of artists throughout the centuries, at Nassau County Museum of Art’s current exhibition, “Other Worlds than This: The Supernatural in Art,” now through Nov. 6. The exhibit summons a celestial realm of demons, ghosts and extra-sensory phenomena as conjured by such Surrealists as Dalí, photographers who specialize in the occult, Old Masters including Goya, contemporary talents including Betye Saar, Luc Tuymans, Michaël Borremans and many others. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.

Nov. 16

Disney On Ice: Frozen & Encanto

Step inside the magical adventures of Disney’s Frozen and Encanto as they are brought to life on ice, Wednesday, through Sunday, Nov. 16-20, UBS Arena. See dazzling ice-skating and sing along to your favorite songs. Tickets start at $25. Visit DisneyOnIce.com for ticket info.

Harlem Chamber Players

Hear the ensemble perform, Saturday, Nov. 5, 4 p.m. at the Elmont Memorial Library, 700 Hempstead Turnpike. The ensemble includes violinists Ashley Horne and Claire Chan, William Frampton, viola, and cellist Wayne Smith.

Nov. 5

Franklin Square Civic Association Yard Sale

Halloween Bingo Costume Party

Join VFW Post 2718 in Franklin Square for a costume party fundraiser, with Halloween themed bingo for Rescuing Families charitable organization, Friday, Oct. 28; doors open at 6:30 p.m. and bingo begins at 7:30 p.m. With cocktails, food, drinks, dessert, a costume contest and prizes for the funniest, scariest and most creative costumes of the night. There will also be 40 different raffle baskets valued from $50 to $500, and five bingo games with cash prizes. Seating is limited. Tickets are $30 and are available online through Eventbrite.com.

FSCA’s Community Yard Sale is back again for 2022, Saturday Nov. 5, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m., at Rath Park parking lot. A great turnout is expected, with plenty of items for sale from over 50 vendors. Seller registration is now open and spots are going fast. For information and registration, visit FsqCivic.org/ fsca-community-yard-sale.

Nov. 1

Keith Urban: The Speed of Now World Tour

Acclaimed guitarist, and Grammin winning songwriter Keith brings his tour to to UBS Arena, Saturday, Oct. 22, 7 p.m., 2400 Hempstead Turnpike, Elmont. Tickets are available at Tickemaster.com.

Art talk

Join Nassau County Museum Director

Charles A.

Riley II, PhD, for a Director’s Seminar, Tuesday, Nov. 1, 4 p.m. He’ll discuss “The Persistence of Surrealism,” which highlights the drama and poetry of the Surrealist movement, along with masterworks of painting and sculpture. Participation is limited; registration required.

Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.

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Halloween Bingo Costume Party

Join VFW Post 2718 in Franklin Square for a costume party and Halloween themed bingo, Friday, Oct. 28, a fundraising event for Rescuing Families charitable organization. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and bingo begins at 7:30 p.m., at the VFW Post, 68 Lincoln Rd., Franklin Square. With cocktails, food, drinks, dessert, a costume contest and prizes for the funniest, scariest and most creative costumes. There will also be 40 different raffle baskets valued from $50 to $500, and five bingo games with cash prizes. Seating is limited. Tickets are $30; available at RescuingFamilies.org.

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LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE BOARD OF APPEALS

Pursuant to New York State Town Law Article 16, New York State Public Officers Law Article 7, and the Town of Hempstead Building Zone Ordinance, NOTICE is hereby given that the BOARD OF APPEALS of the Town of Hempstead will hold a public hearing in the Town Meeting Pavilion, Town Hall Plaza, One Washington Street, Hempstead, New York on 10/26/22 at 9:30 A.M. to consider the following applications and appeals:

THE FOLLOWING CASES WILL BE CALLED STARTING AT 9:30 A.M. 661/22. - 662/22.

FRANKLIN SQUAREMichelle Rodia Guarascia, Maintain outdoor kitchen higher & larger than permitted & exceeding horizontal maximum; Special exception to maintain 2nd accessory structure (fire pit); Special exception to maintain 3rd accessory structure (pavilion) higher & larger than permitted & exceeding horizontal maximum on both sides., S/s Jefferson St., 501’ S/o Jackson St., a/k/a 459 Jefferson St.

ALL PAPERS PERTAINING TO THE ABOVE HEARING ARE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AT THE BOARD OF APPEALS, TOWN HALL, 1 WASHINGTON STREET, HEMPSTEAD, NY 11550.

This notice is only for new cases in Franklin Square within Town of Hempstead jurisdiction.

There are additional cases in different hamlets, towns and villages on the Board of Appeals calendar. The full calendar is available at https://hempsteadny.gov/ 509/Board-of-Appeals

The internet address of the website streaming for this meeting is https://hempsteadny.gov/ 524/Live-Streaming-Video

Interested parties may appear at the above time and place. At the call of the Chairman, the Board will consider decisions on the foregoing and those on the Reserve Decision calendar and such other matters as may properly come before it. 134767

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT AS TRUSTEE FOR PRETIUM MORTGAGE ACQUISITION TRUST, Plaintiff, vs. ETHSON GEDEON, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on November 13, 2018 and an Order Appointing a Substitute Newspaper to Publish duly entered on July 26, 2022, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on November 21, 2022 at 2:30 p.m., premises known as 587 Meacham Avenue, Elmont, NY 11003. All that 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 and State of New York, Section 35, Block 536 and Lot 68. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #017452/2009. This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale.

Jane Shrenkel, Esq., Referee Berkman, Henoch, Peterson, & Peddy, P.C., 100 Garden City Plaza, Garden City, NY 11530, Attorneys for Plaintiff 134790

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT

COUNTY OF NASSAU, NRZ INVENTORY TRUST, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE, Plaintiff, vs. MELVIN SCOTT, ET AL., Defendant (s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on August 18, 2022 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Supreme Court “Rain or Shine”, 100 Supreme Court Drive Mineola, New York on November 22, 2022 at 2:30 P.M., premises known as 92 CARNEGIE AVENUE, ELMONT, NEW YORK 11003. All that 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 and State of New York, Section: 32, Block: 360, Lot: 67 THROUGH 71.

Approximate amount of judgment is $201,353.61 plus interest and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 613095/2018.

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The

Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Mortgagee’s attorney, or the Referee.

JOHN B. RIORDAN, Esq., Referee

Roach & Lin, P.C., 6851 Jericho Turnpike, Suite 185, Syosset, New York 11791, Attorneys for Plaintiff 134330

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LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT

COUNTY OF NASSAU

HSBC Bank USA, National Association as Indenture Trustee for FBR Securitization Trust 2005-3, Callable Mortgage-Backed Notes, 2005-3, Plaintiff

AGAINST Ilan Hazan; Paskal Hazan; et al., Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered October 4, 2019 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on November 22, 2022 at 2:30PM, premises known as 672 Anderson Avenue, Franklin Square, NY 11010-3202. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section 35 Block 576 Lot 2.

Approximate amount of judgment $683,761.03 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 600825/2018. The auction will be conducted pursuant to the COVID-19 Policies Concerning Public Auctions of Foreclosed Property established by the Tenth Judicial District.

Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.”

Michael Venditto, Esq., Referee

LOGS Legal Group LLP f/k/a Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792

Dated: September 15, 2022 134788

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., Plaintiff, AGAINST ANTHONY SCALFANI AKA ANTHONY SCALFANI JR., FRANK SIEBER AKA FRANK SIEBER JR., et al. Defendant(s) Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale duly entered on May 8, 2019.

I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on October 27, 2022 at 2:00 PM premises known as 19 Doherty Avenue, Elmont, NY 11003.

Please take notice that this foreclosure auction shall be conducted in compliance with the Foreclosure Auction Rules for Nassau County and the COVID 19 Health Emergency Rules, including proper use of masks and social distancing.

All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Elmont, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York.

Section 32, Block 514 and Lot 209.

Approximate amount of judgment $768,716.43 plus interest and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment. Index #006380/2014.

Jennifer B. Ettenger, Esq., Referee, Aldridge Pite, LLPAttorneys for Plaintiff - 40 Marcus Drive, Suite 200, Melville, NY 11747 134322

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COUNTY OF NASSAU, DITECH FINANCIAL LLC F/K/A GREEN TREE SERVICING LLC, Plaintiff, vs. WILIAN A. PORTILLO, ET AL., Defendant (s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on December 4, 2017, and an Order Appointing Substitute Referee entered August 19, 2022 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Nassau County Supreme Court, North Side steps, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, New York 11501 on November 2, 2022 at 3:30 P.M., premises known as 30 HARRIET AVENUE, HEMPSTEAD, NY 11550.

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 Hempstead, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section: 34, Block: 254, Lot: 360 & 361.

Approximate amount of judgment is $562,316.60 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 021801/2008.

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Mortgagee’s attorney, or the Referee.

Brian J. Davis, Esq., Referee Roach & Lin, P.C., 6851 Jericho Turnpike, Suite 185, Syosset, New York 11791, Attorneys for Plaintiff 134328

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NASSAU COUNTY U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO WACHOVIA BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR GSMPS 2004-1, Plaintiff against JOHN LESLIE, et al Defendant(s) Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Fein Such & Crane, LLP, 1400 Old Country Road, Suite 103N, Westbury, NY 11590.

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered June 18, 2019, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on November 3, 2022 at 2:30 PM.

Premises known as 138 Gotham Avenue, Elmont, NY 11003. Sec 32 Block 430 Lot 13, 14 and 15. All that certain lot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Elmont, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $596,887.35 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 018507/2007.

The foreclosure sale will be conducted in accordance with 10th Judicial District’s Covid-19 Policies and foreclosure auction rules.

The Referee shall enforce any rules in place regarding facial coverings and social distancing. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the Court Appointed Referee shall cancel the foreclosure auction.

Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.”

William Corbett, Esq., Referee XCHJN245 134342

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT: NASSAU COUNTY. DBW TL HOLDCO LLC, Pltf. vs. PETER A. PHAGOO, et al, Defts. Index #609038/2019. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered February 14, 2020 I will sell at public auction on the north side front steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on November 2, 2022 at 2:30 p.m., prem. k/a 178 Lincoln Street, Elmont, NY a/k/a District 16, Section 32, Block 477, Lot 54, Group Lot 54-55. Approx. amt. of judgment is $54,408.20 plus costs and interest. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. Foreclosure auction will be held “rain or shine.” COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing, cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the auction.

DALIA ZAZA, Referee, BRONSTER, LLP, Attys. for Pltf. 156 West 56th Street, Ste. 902, New York, NY. File No. 305409.449- #99801 134404

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LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD LOCAL LAW NO. 74-2022

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 October 3rd , 2022, by the Town Board of the Town of Hempstead on the proposed adoption of Town of Hempstead Local Law No. 74-2022, and following the close of the hearing the Town Board duly adopted Town of Hempstead Local Law No. 74-2022, amending Section 202-1 of the Code of the Town of Hempstead, to include and repeal “PARKING OR STANDING PROHIBITIONS” at various locations.

Dated: October 3, 2022 Hempstead, New York BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD DONALD X. CLAVIN, JR Supervisor KATE MURRAY Town Clerk 134774

LEGAL NOTICE CASE NO.21527 RESOLUTION NO.1099-2022

Adopted: October 3, 2022 Councilmember Muscarella offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING AND SETTING ASIDE CERTAIN PARKING SPACES FOR MOTOR VEHICLES FOR THE SOLE USE OF HOLDERS OF SPECIAL PARKING PERMITS ISSUED BY THE COUNTY OF NASSAU TO PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED PERSONS AND THE REPEAL OF CERTAIN OTHER LOCATIONS, WHICH WERE PREVIOUSLY, SET ASIDE AS PARKING SPACES FOR PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED PERSONS.

WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 1088-2022, adopted September 20th, 2022, a public hearing was duly held on the 3rd day of October, 2022, at the Town Meeting Pavilion, Hempstead Town Hall, 1 Washington Street, Hempstead, New York, on the proposed establishment and setting aside of certain parking spaces for motor vehicles for the sole use of holders of special parking permits issued by the County of Nassau to physically handicapped persons, in accordance with Section 202-48 of the Code of the Town of Hempstead, all as set forth in said resolution; and WHEREAS, after due consideration, this Town Board finds it to be in the public interest to establish and set aside certain parking spaces for motor vehicles for the sole use of holders of special parking permits issued by the County of Nassau to physically handicapped persons; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that in accordance with Section 202-48 of the Code of the Town of Hempstead, the following parking spaces be and the same hereby is set aside for the sole use of holders of special parking permits issued by the County of Nassau to physically handicapped persons:

BELLEROSE TERRACE 238th STREET - east side, starting at a point 308 feet south of the south curbline of Jamaica Avenue, south for a distance of 20 feet.

(TH-346/22)

(NR)ISLAND PARK

CALIFORNIA PLACE

SOUTH - south side, starting at a point 222 feet east of the east curbline of Austin Boulevard, east for a distance of 20 feet.

(TH-349(B)/22)

OCEANSIDE

WEIDNER AVENUE - east side, starting at a point 3 feet south of a point opposite the south curbline of Vaughn Street, south for a distance of 17 feet.

(TH-405/22)

UNIONDALE

CHESTER STREET - east side, starting at a point 72 feet north of the north curbline of Oakley Street, north for a distance of 20 feet.

(TH-423/22) and on the repeal of the following locations previously set aside a parking spaces for physically handicapped persons:

ELMONT

EMPORIA AVENUE - east side, starting at a point 213 feet north of the north curbline of Atherton Avenue, north for a distance of 20 feet.

(TH-78/04 - 4/29/04) (TH-410/22)

; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk shall enter this resolution in the minutes of the Town Board and shall publish a copy of this resolution once in a newspaper having a general circulation in the Town of Hempstead, and shall post a copy hereof on the signboard maintained by her, and file in her office affidavits of such publication and posting.

The foregoing resolution was seconded by Councilmember Goosby and adopted upon roll call as follows: AYES: SEVEN (7) NOES: NONE (0) 134778

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LEGAL NOTICE

TO THE TAXPAYERS of the Franklin Square & Munson Fire District, Town of Hempstead, Nassau County, New York:

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a resolution was adopted by the Board of Fire Commissioners, Franklin Square & Munson Fire District, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York at a regularly scheduled meeting thereof held on October 12, 2022, subject to Permissive Referendum as provided by Town Law. An abstract of the resolution is as follows: BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Franklin Square & Munson Fire District, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, shall expend monies for the purchase of a new Chief’s vehicle and related accessories in an amount not to exceed, onehundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00). Said funds to be expended from Equipment Reserve as authorized by Section 6-g of the General Municipal Law. This resolution shall take effect 30 days from the date hereof, unless within 30 days a valid petition, as provided for in the Town Law is filed with the Fire District Secretary requesting a Permissive Referendum.

BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS

Fall Fair fun at the park in Franklin Square

Franklin Square cele brated the autumn sea son with food and fun at the second annual Fall Fair. The Frank lin Square Chamber of Commerce spon sored the event on Oct. 15, at Rath Park as kids and adults enjoyed the day’s entertainment and local business owners introduced them selves to the commu nity.

— Kepherd Daniel

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FRANKLIN SQUARE & MUNSON FIRE DISTRICT

TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD

Attest: Kerry Santina District Secretary October 12, 2022 134785

LEGAL NOTICE TO THE TAXPAYERS of the Franklin Square & Munson Fire District, Town of Hempstead, Nassau County, New York:

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a resolution was adopted by the Board of Fire Commissioners, Franklin Square & Munson Fire District, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York at a special meeting thereof held on October 12, 2022 subject to Permissive Referendum as provided by Town Law. An abstract of the

resolution is as follows:

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Franklin Square & Munson Fire District, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, shall expend monies for the purchase of electronic extrication equipment and associated accessories in an amount not to exceed, seventy thousand dollars ($70,000.00). Said funds to be expended from Capital Reserve for Equipment Repair and Replacement as authorized by Section 6-g

of the General Municipal Law. This resolution shall take effect 30 days from the date hereof, unless within 30 days a valid petition, as provided for in the Town Law is filed with the Fire District Secretary requesting a Permissive Referendum.

BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS

FRANKLIN SQUARE & MUNSON FIRE DISTRICT

TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD

Attest: Kerry Santina District Secretary October 12, 2022 134787

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the FRanklin squaRe Chamber of Commerce sponsored the Fall Fair. From left were Joseph Ardito, board of directors, Patricia McColley, 2nd vice president, Santino Sarrica, treasurer, Lisa DellaPizzi, president and Adrienne Greene Chamber secretary all did their part. local business PRovided food including Lulu’s Bakery with Lula Tola, left, Luise Tola, Charalie Tola and Alexandra Cowen.

FRANKLIN

Photos by Jim Green/Herald Rath PaRk was rocking with entertainment at the second annual Fall Fair on Oct. 15.

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CSC Holdings, LLC seeks a Manager Process Engineering to lead and execute assigned initiatives impacting Altice USA enterprise processes and customer experiences (CX), focusing on designing, viewing and improving the interactions with our customers. Utilize Business Process Management (BPM), Project Management (PM), and Six Sigma sub-methodologies: DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control) and LEAN principles to evaluate the quality of relevant operational procedures, institute and document standard around business processes. Lead high visibility engagements with key business stakeholders, addressing complex interdepartmental challenges from inception to implementation with relevant controls and an after action review to measure business change impact. Communicate with technical experts, 3rd party vendors, and top-level executive leaders. Implement customer centric solutions, institute rigor and consistency around implementation, as well as drive success-based metrics KPIs including First Call Resolution (FCR), Repeat call and Repeat Service Visits, Average Handle Time (AHT) for assigned projects. Position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field, and 3 years of experience in customer experience (CX) roles. Experience must include a minimum of: 3 years of experience performing business analysis, identifying business requirements, designing and developing journey maps/process flows to enhance the customer experience; 3 years of experience working with business process re-engineering and process improvement tools and techniques; 3 years of experience with e-Business Process Management (BPM), Project Management (PM); 3 years of experience with internal audits to improve risk management, governance, and effectiveness of operations; and 3 years of experience with MS Project, Visio, Iserver, JIRA, Dbeaver, Adobe XD, Dreamweaver and Photoshop Requirements for this position include demonstration of either full vaccinations status against COVID-19 or company-provided weekly COVID-19 testing. Job location: Bethpage, NY. To apply, submit resume online at https://www.alticeusacareers.com/ and search by job title or enter job ID number 2022-35082.

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EDITOR/REPORTER

The award-winning Herald Community Newspapers group, covering Nassau County's North and South Shores with hard-hitting news stories and gracefully written features, seeks a motivated, energetic and creative editor/reporter to join our dynamic (and awesome) team! This education and general assignment reporting position offers a unique experience to learn from some of the best in the business. Historically, reporters who have launched their careers with us have gone on to The New York Times, Newsweek, Newsday, the New York Daily News, New York Post, CNN, BBC, NBC News and The Daily Mail, among many others. We look for excellent writers who are eager to learn, enhance their skills, and become well-established and respected journalists in our industry.

To apply: Send a brief summary in the form of a cover letter describing your career goals and what strengths you can bring to our newsroom, along with a resume and three writing samples to mhinman@riverdalepress.com

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Richner Communications is looking for a hands-on Human Resources professional to oversee all HR functions on a strategic and tactical level. Exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and expanding Garden City, Long Island media company. This position has a flexible schedule, part-time job share would be considered.

Responsibilities: Talent acquisition: Source, screen, and interview potential candidates and manage new employee onboarding Benefits administration: Liaise with brokers, providers and facilitate enrollment and updating of coverage. Manage annual open enrollment and employee benefits review. Administration of 401(k) plan. Employee relations: Provide day- today support and problem resolution in regards to employee concerns, questions and policy issues. Performance management: Coach, counsel and recommend disciplinary actions Compliance: Maintain indepth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risk and ensuring regulatory compliance Payroll: Process biweekly payroll through payroll vendor for population of 150 employees Requirements: Bachelor's degree, preferably in business or HR, or equivalent experience Minimum 5 years HR generalist experience Knowledge of Federal, State & Local regulations governing employment Experience with payroll processing Self-motivated, ability to prioritize and work well under pressure Customer-focused attitude, with high level of professionalism and discretion Excellent oral and written communication and quantitative skills Proficiency with Microsoft Office Qualified candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to: careers@liherald.com.

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PRESS-ROOM/WAREHOUSE HELP

Long Island Herald has IMMEDIATE openings for a FULL-TIME Pressroom/warehouse helper in Garden City. We are a busy print shop looking for a motivated and reliable individuals to assist in various duties in the shop. Forklift experience is a plus and heavy lifting is required. Hours vary, so flexibility is key.

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An architect fora sunroom?

Q. I’m buying a sunroom for my breakfast room on the back of my split-level house, about 8 feet off the ground. I’m being told by the contractor that I need an architect and sealed plans. Since it’s basically a kit of parts that will go on my existing deck, why do I need this? It seems like a lot of extra expense the sunroom people didn’t tell me about. If I already have a permit for the deck, it should be allowed, right? I haven’t bought the sunroom yet. I’m just trying to be sure I know the whole story before I do this, probably by spring, when the weather is better for construction. Any advice would be helpful.

A. Do things once, the best way. A deck isn’t hab itable, but a sunroom is, and a permit is required. Plans have to show struc tural support, energy and building code compliance. Rain, moisture and ice are your primary concerns.

Ask The Architect

MoneyTo Lend

Joey Frankel

Licensed Real Estate Salesperson Douglas Elliman Real Estate 304 Merrick Road, Rockville Centre NY 11570 Direct: 212-360-8622 Mobile: 561-901-9232 Office: 516-669-3700 joeyfrankel@elliman.com

You need the whole story without the sales part. Just like any pur chase, issues you might not expect are still impor tant, like finding out what kind of oil to add to your snow blower before the engine seizes or that windows without factory tint ing can allow ultra-violet sunlight rays to fade your carpet. As an architect for a largely popular sun room manufacturer in the 1980s and ’90s, I experi enced many issues with their construction.

Pre-engineered panel systems are designed by the company, hopefully by engineers, and should come with plans, from the manufacturer, that can be sealed and signed by their in-house engineer. If not, plans may need to be drawn from scratch by an architect or engineer that you hire so those plans can be integrated with your house. Integrated means that the company generally just sells you a product and doesn’t necessarily give any indication of how to support the unit or how to attach the unit system to your house so that it won’t leak or move.

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This is the general failing of the system, since, as I experienced with most of the installations, the part I could detail was free of leaking or movement, but the units themselves leaked nearly every time. We could detail how the edges of the unit could be sealed and redundantly weather-stripped and flashed, but the frames around the glass and wall edges would unseal and leak. I even met with the corporate president/owner and identified the spe cific problems. Promises to correct leak issues were made but not kept, and eventually I gave up.

I looked at a two-year-old system while discuss ing other work for a home recently. The owner described the back-and-forth misery he and his family were experiencing with their sunroom and the company. Even 25 years after I gave up, the same company is still doing things the same way. You need a detail-oriented architect and installer, even if you think you don’t. The cost of doing things twice is much greater. Good luck.

© 2022 Monte Leeper

Readers are encouraged to send questions to yourhousedr@aol.com, with “Herald question” in the subject line, or to Herald Homes, 2 Endo Blvd., Garden City, NY 11530, Attn: Monte Leeper, architect.

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We bumped a meteor off course, so is the danger over?

one of the most popular movies about the apocalyptic notion of a giant meteor striking Earth and destroying civilization was “Deep Impact,” a 1998 disaster film in which a high school student and a scien tist discover that a huge rock from outer space is headed right toward our world.

A space crew is sent to destroy it with nuclear weapons, but succeeds only in blasting it in half, and winds up sacrificing their lives to destroy the larger half with their remaining bombs, saving Earth and its inhabitants.

JAMEs BERnsTEin

In the real world, of course, nothing so dramat ic has ever hap pened. But on Sept. 26, NASA successfully gave an asteroid a punch in the nose, knocking it off course. The asteroid posed no threat to Earth. NASA just wanted to test its capability to send an unmanned spacecraft, in a mission called DART, for Double Asteroid Redirection Test, to

make contact with a rock in space and set it off course.

Just in case the real thing ever hap pens, and we are faced with the possibility of extinction from beyond.

The asteroid Dimorphos was about 7 million miles from Earth. DART was launched last November, tasked with fly ing out to the asteroid, which has a diameter of about 560 feet, and crashing into it at about 14,000 miles per hour. The purpose of the test was to see if DART’s impact could push Dimor phos a bit off its orbit.

It worked. The test suc ceeded beyond NASA’s expectations.

“For the first time ever, humanity has changed the orbit of a plan etary body,” Lori Glaze, director of NASA’s Planetary Science Division, said in a statement after the test.

NASA administrator Bill Nelson added, “This mission shows that NASA is trying to be ready for whatever the uni verse throws at us. “NASA has proven we are serious as a defender of the planet.”

And there is no question the planet

needs defense. In December 2019, Con gress established the U.S. Space Force, the newest branch of the armed forces in 73 years. The members of Congress believed the defense of space was a national secu rity imperative, not only because of the possibility of hostile missile attacks, but also the chances of the planet being struck by a massive space boulder.

We now have the capabil ity to see deeper into space than ever before, with the launch in 2021 of the James Webb Space Telescope, which conducts infrared astronomy. The Webb is the largest optical telescope in space, and its high resolu tion and sensitivity give it the ability to see objects too old, distant or faint to be detected by the older Hubble Space Telescope, which was launched in 1990.

While NASA is to be congratulated for its success with DART, we here on Earth should not become complacent that all such dangers from space objects can be handled so easily. No one is talking about Armageddon from space, and the notion of a manned space vehicle smashing into

a meteor remains the stuff of Hollywood. But some experts are cautiously hopeful that NASA and the Space Force continue to seek ways of looking out for dangerous objects out there. The sooner they are seen, the better our chances of destroying them.

“We do now track a majority of the larger ones,” said Andy Parton, president of the Cradle of Aviation Museum in Gar den City. “We have the capability of using bigger space vehicles than DART” to do battle with meteors. “But we must also remember this was a small test, and just a test at that.”

No one should forget the 66-foot Chely abinsk meteor that exploded in the atmo sphere over the southern Ural region of Russia in 2013, causing a bright flash and a hot cloud of dust and gas. The meteor entered Earth’s atmosphere undetected because its radiant, or source direction, was close to the sun. The blast caused extensive ground damage, and about 1,000 people sought medical attention.

As Parton said, “Somebody should always be watching.”

James Bernstein is editor of the Long Beach Herald. Comments? Jbernstein@ liherald.com.

America’s mayhem is playing on the world stage

‘The whole world is watching. The whole world is watching.”

If you know American his tory, or you remember it, “The whole world is watching!” is the unforget table chant shouted by thousands of young Vietnam War protesters as they were tear-gassed and beaten with clubs by the Chicago police during the 1968 Demo cratic National Convention that August.

The weekend before the convention, some 2,000 young people gathered in Chi cago’s Grant Park to protest. By the time the convention began, the crowd had swelled to 10,000. The police came to break up the protest, and they were brutal.

ised a nation of voters freaked out by the demonstrations that he would impose law and order. He won. Six years later, about to be impeached, he resigned in disgrace. The North Vietnamese had driven Ameri ca out of their country.

Department of Justice and Congress try to hold Trump accountable for alleged crimes.

RAnDi KREiss

A quick recount: The stodgy Vice Presi dent Hubert Hum phrey was about to be named the Democrats’ presi dential candidate, to run against Republican Rich ard Nixon.

The back ground: President John F. Kennedy had been assassinated five years earlier. His younger brother, Bobby, running against Humphrey for the Democratic nomina tion, had been assassinated two months before the Chicago convention. The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. had been assassinated in April, four months earlier.

I was 21, and I remember the despair of losing the leaders who inspired us to find our best selves. They championed civil rights, opposed the Vietnam War, and then they were gone. Shot and killed.

The fallout: According to the Guardian newspaper, “After four days and nights of violence, 668 people had been arrested, 425 demon strators were treated at tem porary medical facilities, 200 were treated on the spot, 400 given first aid for tear gas exposure and 110 went to hospital. A total of 192 police officers were injured

“… Images of police fir ing teargas and beating demonstrators with their nightsticks played on network television news. It looked like an oppressive fascist state and offered a view of a nation appar ently tearing itself apart.”

The kids never stopped shouting, “The whole world is watching,” even as police tore into them. It has been said that the extensive media coverage of the violence, beamed into American homes, helped propel a reckoning over the savage police overreaction. It seems that reckoning is still playing out in our politics and in our communities, 54 years later.

In the ’68 presidential election, Nixon appealed to a “silent majority.” He prom

The echoes: Last week, as I watched the Jan. 6 commit tee hearing, I thought about how vital the media has been in investigating and reporting the alleged crimes committed by our 45th pres ident and his enablers. Without an intense commit ment by reporters at the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, we would not know what hap pened that day. This time the protesters carried the weapons, and erected a por table gallows. This time the protesters wanted to overthrow a righ teous election. These American citizens storming the Capitol were attacking the police.

The videos taken inside the Capitol’s hiding place during the insurrection reveal the chaos and the fright of the moment, with legally elected members of Congress fearing for their lives not far from a crowd gone berserk. As we go to press, we hear promises of further vio lence from Trump supporters who refuse to accept the peaceful transfer of power, the holy grail of our democracy. Various groups threaten ongoing disorder if the

The lines connecting 1968 and 2022 are unsettling. For me, the connection is my gut. It feels all wrong all over again. Kids were on the march then, demanding peace. Extremists today are threatening war. We lived then, and we live now, in a time of civil unrest.

After ’68, we edged into a relatively calmer passage of political life. But then along came Trump, who found common ground with a segment of angry and vio lent Americans. The new twist in the MAGA community, and from Trump him self, is the increasingly overt racism and antisemitism. What was never OK to say is slowly becoming OK in certain radical groups. The swastika and the Nazi salute are useful again, on the fringe.

In 1968 we were deeply hurt and disil lusioned by the successive assassinations of our leaders. We dreamt of peace and equality. As young idealists, we couldn’t bear that this was how our dreams would die.

Today, the dynamic is more toxic. The protesters are the ones with weapons. Their dream is absolute power. Their leader has debased the office of the presi dency and he just won’t go.

We are suspended in time, and the whole world is watching.

Copyright 2022 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.

W e must also remember that this was a small test, and just a test at that.’

T he lines connecting 1968 and 2022 are unsettling. It feels all wrong all over again.

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Thank a crossing guard near you

they work outside in rain, sleet and snow, keeping our most precious commodity — our children — safe.

School crossing guards are unsung heroes. Underappreciated — and sometimes ignored by motorists — they put their lives on the line every day. And they are at constant risk of injury or even death caused by drivers who disregard them.

How does a crossing guard get hit? Maybe someone is late getting some where. Or they have others in the car dis tracting them. Or maybe they’re simply impatient. The reasons matter little when the outcome is devastating.

Most people would say they’ve never heard of a crossing guard getting hurt on the job. But that’s what happened two weeks ago in Glen Cove, when a guard, attempting to stop traffic to allow chil dren to cross a street near an elementary school, was hit by an SUV.

He remains in critical condition. And he’s not alone.

It’s difficult to find statistics on how many crossing guards are injured on the job each year, because most data focuses more on the children and pedestrians they protect. But one of the most common causes of injury, according to the New York State School Boards Association, is being hit by vehicles’ side mirrors. And those can be significant injuries.

Crossing guards have been killed — even on Long Island. One in Hempstead died in 2016 when he was hit by a truck.

And there were two separate incidents in California last year when crossing guards were struck by SUVs and died.

A child was hit, too, in one of the Cali fornia tragedies, but survived. In the other, the crossing guard pushed a group of children away from the pathway of an oncoming vehicle.

In February, a crossing guard in Mary land was struck by an SUV and killed after pushing a child out of the way.

All of these guards were nothing less than heroes. But why does this even hap pen? Are people on their cellphones, talk ing or texting? Are they changing the channel on their car radio? Arguing with another passenger? How are they so dis tracted that they fail to see a human being wearing reflective clothing in the middle of the street with an arm outstretched, directing them to stop?

It remains unclear why the 82-year-old Bayville driver hit the Glen Cove crossing guard on Oct. 6. He remained at the scene after the accident, and he had yet to be charged criminally this week, as police continued to investigate.

It isn’t hard to become a crossing guard. In Nassau County, anyone who’s at least 18 and doesn’t have a criminal record can apply. No experience is required. But as one police officer said, a crossing guard needs to be someone who likes children.

A city police department, like Glen Cove, handles the hiring. In the villages, it’s the purview of the Nassau County

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Now they’re booing Aaron Judge?

To the Editor:

Subject: on booing the Yankees’ Aaron Judge after his 62-home-run, MVP season. Yankees (and too many other sports) fans are rude, crude, cruel and ignorant fairweather friends, booing a player they pro fess to like, admire, respect and even “love” — as if he strikes out on purpose.

Players don’t make errors, drop passes, miss shots or throw interceptions on pur pose. Do these same “fans” boo their own Little Leaguers when they strike out?

Music lovers don’t boo the conductor if he drops his baton; nor do they boo the violinist if she drops her bow.

Grow up, fans, or stay home and boo to your hearts’ content in your own living rooms, where the objects of your unde served anger will not have to hear you.

RICHARD SIEGELMAN

Police Department.

In some parts of the country, school crossing guards receive health insurance, but not in Nassau County. Their working schedule is 90 minutes in the morning and again in the afternoon, when chil dren are on their way to, and then dis missed from, school. The unusual hours set this job apart from typical part-time work, and it’s hard to hold down another job at the same time.

Police say that while many guards are retirees, college students also take on the work. They take the job seriously, no mat ter their background.

Crossing guards obviously are impor tant — our schoolchildren need to be kept safe — and there is a shortage. Where they are needed but not available, police officers, or members of the auxiliary police, take their place.

Guards do more than help children safely cross the street. They remind driv ers of the presence of pedestrians, and just as important, they help children develop the skills to cross streets safely on their own in the future.

So the next time you see a school cross ing guard, give them a wave of gratitude — after you stop, without anger or impa tience, reminding yourself that you’ll get where you need to go eventually. That extra minute or two can save the lives of not only our children, but also the heroes standing in the middle of the street each weekday morning and afternoon, doing their utmost to keep those kids safe.

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Of course 2024 will be on this year’s ballot

In case you haven’t heard, there is an election on Nov. 8. Most elections are about the current candidates, who are seeking a variety of offices all over America. This one, however, will be the equivalent of two elections, because its results may determine whether the 2024 election will be the end of democracy as we know it. Some of you may think this is overdramat ic, but there are good reasons to view this one as a political twofer.

tions will decide whether democracy lives or dies in 2024. As of now, there are almost 300 Republican candidates nation wide who maintain that Joe Biden was never legitimately elected president. They believe the lie about the stolen 2020 elec tion, but there is much more happening that we should all worry about.

are planning to or have lost their jobs in primary contests, won by the election cra zies. If the deniers win in six of the key states, they will have the power to poten tially reverse the national election tally two years from now.

Republican Senate candidate in Arizona, scrubbed his website to remove mentions of a national abortion ban and references to Christian themes.

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Many of us New Yorkers are oblivious to what is taking place all over the country. One sage veteran of the partisan wars once told me that “America begins west of the Hudson River.” Nothing could be more accurate. Our local contests for Congress are dominated by such issues as abortion, inflation and crime, with scant mention of stolen elections and threats to the Con stitution, even though a few of the Repub lican candidates are election deniers or members of the Trump cult.

But if you lived in Michigan or Arizo na, you would understand why their elec

There are two positions in a state that have the power to throw out a public vote. One is governor, and the other is secretary of state. There are a number of Republicans running for governor who also deny Biden’s election. They have publicly stated that if elect ed they will “fix” the system by taking power away from local election boards. Doug Mastriano, the GOP candidate for governor of Pennsyl vania, has pledged flat out that if former President Donald Trump runs again and loses Pennsylvania, Mastriano will reverse the final results.

It is widely accepted that most of the incumbent secretaries of state around the country are independent and fair-minded. Not one of them has challenged the 2020 results, and they have staunchly defended their process from partisan attacks. But sadly, many of them have either retired,

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Vote ‘yes’ for clean water, clean air and green jobs

To the Editor:

For 20 years, the North Shore Land Alliance has worked to pro tect nearly 1,300 acres of natural areas. The primary reason we pro tect land is to safeguard drinking water. Long Island’s sole-source aquifer requires pervious surfaces (like fields and forests) for rain and snow to seep through the ground to recharge our drinking water source. But a study by the Rauch Foundation found that nearly 70 percent of Nassau Coun ty’s surface is impervious (pave ment and buildings). We need open space to protect our ground and surface water.

On Nov. 8, New York state vot ers will have an opportunity to vote on Proposition 1, the Clean Water, Clean Air, and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act. This

historic legislation would protect open space, safeguard clean drink ing water, and update our aging water and sewer infrastructure while supporting nearly 100,000 good jobs.

In our community, we have 8,000-plus acres of natural areas left to protect. With passage of the Bond Act, we would have access to critical funding to conserve land in perpetuity and maintain our quality of life. Plus, with the wors ening effects of climate change, protecting open spaces, replenish ing our aquifers, and restoring bays and harbors is more impor tant than ever.

I hope 2022 will be the year that we truly value our natural resources and take urgently need ed action to protect our environ ment. On Election Day, please flip your ballot and vote “yes” on Prop 1. Let’s act now to ensure a healthy future for those who come after us.

LISA OTT President and CEO North Shore Land Alliance

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Another factor that bodes ill for America is the quality of the roster of Republicans running for the U.S. Senate. It is hard to imagine that Georgia’s Her schel Walker could be sit ting in a body that once boasted the likes of Everett Dirksen, Lyndon Johnson and Pat Moynihan. Can you envision Sen. Mitch McCon nell walking over to Senator Walker and saying, “Her schel, how do you feel about nuclear disarmament?”

Walker’s race, in which he has his par ty’s full support, is about power, and not about electing qualified candidates.

The platforms of a number of Republi cans in key races around the country are scary. Many, such as Mastriano, pledge to restore “Christian values” to governing. He has used veiled antisemitic themes against Josh Shapiro, his opponent. U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert, a Colorado Republi can, states that the church should be run ning the government. Blake Masters, a

The use of crime as an issue by Repub licans around the country is more than just a statement about criminals. It is a return to the dominant theme of the 1988 presidential election, when the party ran an ad campaign featuring a photo of con victed murderer Willie Horton that helped Vice President George H.W. Bush defeat the Democratic nominee, Michael Dukakis, who was portrayed as soft on crime. And in many Republican cam paigns, there are frequent references to billionaire George Soros, a major Demo cratic contributor, his very name serving as antisemitic code words.

Some political observers say that the tone of the Republican campaigns is just what a normal campaign should be like. But if the candidates who promise to over turn election results win and remake the fabric of our nation, the 2024 election will have been decided two years in advance.

Jerry Kremer was a state 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 strat egy firm. Comments about this column?

JKremer@liherald.com.

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