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Child care centers fight for support said Janna Rodriguez, 32, owner of the Innovative Daycare Corp., a home-based child-care firm in When the coronavirus pan- Freeport. “This is a real crisis. demic shut down businesses and . . . These are actual living, hapschools in March 2020, a new pening issues that families are phrase passed into common use: dealing with. And the issues essential worker. The ter m aren’t just affecting families; referred particularly they’re affecting the to employees whose providers that are jobs were essential providing the serto societal function vice.” and could not be T he pandemic accomplished showed how hard it remotely, like those could be to accomin health care, food plish the work that production and saniessential workers do tation. But when if they have young employees in these children. s e c t o r s we n t t o “During the first work, what hap- u.s. DeparTmeNT part of the pandempened to their young said Clariona oF The Treasury ic,” children? Griffith, who owns The Herald interSafe Child Early viewed three child-care provid- Learning Center in Hempstead, ers, two of whom have their “the essential worker parents businesses in Freeport and one didn’t have to pay for child care. of whom sits on the board of the It was free because the governChild Care Council of Nassau ment provided waivers. But the Inc. Their words showed why waivers expired, so everybody’s they thought the argument for back to paying for child care.” government funding of early Griffith, who is a Hempstead child care is compelling. Village trustee and sits on the “I feel like the reason child board of the Child Care Council care became a topic of conversa- of Nassau, said child care avertion was because the pandemic ages $310 to $360 per week, per proved that — where are all child. High-earning parents can these children going to go now?” Continued on page 12

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a youNGsTer puT one up during the 2019 Elks Hoop Shoot National Finals. The national contest was canceled in 2021 because of Covid-19 shutdowns.

Elks Hoop Shoot returns

Makes a comeback after 2021 cancellation By reiNe BeThaNy rbethany@liherald.com

Children who remember the excitement of the Elks National Hoop Shoot Free Throw Contest should waste no time getting to the Freeport Recreation Center on Saturday to participate once again. The event, for 8- to 13-yearolds, has the potential to take winning free-throw shooters as far as Chicago for the national competition in April.

The exhilaration of the contest is intensified not only because this is its 50th anniversary year, but also because it last happened two years ago. “We’re calling it ‘Bouncing Back’ 2021-2022,” said John Nuzzi Sr., “because we didn’t have it last year.” The 20202021 Hoop Shoot was canceled by Covid-19. Nuzzi is the Elks Lodge No. 1 Hoop Shoot director. Elks Lodge No. 1 serves the South Shore district of Long Island,

so children of eligible age from Valley Stream to the western edge of Merrick can sign up. They don’t have to worry about being chosen for a team, because they compete as individuals representing Lodge No. 1. Every child in each of the three age categories can throw a total of 25 free shots. The winning girl and boy from each age category will go on to the district level on Continued on page 9

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Town of Hempstead officials began their new term Jan. 4 at Town Hall. During the nearly two-hour inauguration, Supervisor Don Clavin, Town Clerk Kate Murray, Senior Councilwoman Dorothy Goosby, and Councilmen Anthony D’Esposito and Dennis Dunne were sworn in following their re-election this past November. After the invocation by Rabbi Mordechai Kamentzky of Yeshiva of South Shore in Hewlett, Clavin was sworn in first by Nassau County Republican Committee Chairman Joseph Cairo. Months into Clavin’s first term as supervisor, the coronavirus pandemic erupted and took a toll on Hempstead. Clavin secured tens of millions of dollars in federal CARES Act funds that went to the community, including millions for hospitals, schools, food banks, villages, fire departments and community organizations. The Town Board also rolled out the first mobile vaccination unit in New York state, which has provided nearly 10,000 vaccine and booster shots to residents to help fight the coronavirus pandemic. Clavin thanked many of the government officials in attendance for the help that they have given him during his time in local government. “Today is really about just saying thank you,” he said. “We work together and for the betterment of all the residents, from the town’s finances to bond upgrades to services through the pandemic. And it’s not just that it’s the men and women that I work within the town. We do it together because we’re one big team in the Town of Hempstead.” Murray, who was sworn in next, led creation of online accessible parking permits, posted one-stop passport shop events and established outdoor service trailers where residents can continue to access clerk’s office programs. Murray became the first elected official in New York to conduct weddings using online video conferencing. In October, she reached a milestone when she performed her 500th wedding ceremony. After reflections were offered by the Rev. Dr.Calvin Butts of Abyssinian Baptist Church, Attorney General Letitia James swore in Goosby, who is the firstever African-American woman on the Town Board, now entering her 22nd year representing the 1st District. During her last term, Goosby assisted in supplying free PPE kits for businesses and churches, secured personal air filters for residents at risk, aided in launching the outdoor dining initiative to help residents stay open during the pandemic and sponsored food pantries that donated more than a million meals to residents in need. Goosby discussed her tenure in government and the plans that she has for her district moving forward. “I’m going into my 22nd year, as I was elected seeking representation from my community via a historical lawsuit,” Goosby said. “I’ve been sworn in on my plaza and

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SuperviSor don Clavin gave a speech following his inauguration. that’s progress,” she noted. The Town Hall plaza was recently named for her. “My colleagues are of a different party,” she continued, “but it didn’t matter to them that I’m a Democrat and they aren’t. I’ve worked with wonderful people, and I respect them and they respect me. We made a lot of progress in this town.” D’Esposito was then sworn in by State Assemblyman Edward Ra. D’Esposito, a retired New York Police Department detective, has taught his Narcan training program to town employees, community groups and residents throughout Hempstead. And he has helped expand the Narcan training program, with the town recently announcing distribution of 10,000 Narcan kits in Hempstead. D’Esposito reflected on the town’s accomplishments in recent years. “The last four years we’ve delivered budgets to save taxpayers money, holding the line or lowering taxes,” he said. “We’ve been lauded by Wall Street, earning outlook upticks and credit upgrades. We expanded programs and invested in our parks, beaches and marinas. Just this year, we’ve invested $75 million in our roads. While other municipalities were unable to collect garbage and recycle at the height of the pandemic, our sanitation crews stepped up and kept the town moving.” Dunne, who served with the U.S. Marines during the Vietnam War, remains a leader among local American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars organizations, and has been pivotal in crafting legislation to create a permanent property-tax exemption for Cold War era veterans, providing a tax reduction for eligible recipients. He has also sponsored several pieces of legislation to restict vaping and vape products.

hempStead town CounCilman Anthony D’esposito was sworn into office on Jan. 4. town ClerK Kate Murray being sworn in. Senior CounCilwoman dorothy Goosby was sworn into office by State Attorney General Lettita James.

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Freeport Schools and Freeport Library closures For the week of Monday, Jan. 3, through Sunday, Jan. 9, both the Freeport School District and the Freeport Memorial Library went to remote service.

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The Freeport school district has kept its students home during school days Jan. 3-7, making the first week of the new year seem all too much like the beginning of 2021. The announcement was posted as a message on the school website from Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kishore Kuncham. “Governor Hochul has warned of a surge in COVID cases for January,” Kuncham’s announcement stated in part. “In an abundance of caution, due to the increase of positivity rates on Long Island along with the potential of staffing impact, Freeport Public Schools will be moving to remote instruction for the week of Monday, January 3 through Friday, January 7, 2022 for all students.” The infection rate among both students and staff throughout the Freeport school district has been low. The district remained fully open until the winter holiday break, and expected to return to classes in person on Jan. 3. However, increased positive test rates and rising hospitalizations in Nassau County indicate a potential Covid-19 surge. According to the state website, Coronavirus.Health.NY.gov, the test positivity rate in Nassau County on Dec. 29 was 24% (6,861 positive tests out of a total 28,597 tests). The 7-day positivity rate for Nassau County (Dec. 22-29) was 18.5%, one of the highest in New York State. Though all teaching in the Freeport district has been remote, Covid tests for district students, families, and staff were still offered at Caroline G. Atkinson School, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., Monday, Jan. 3, and Thursday, Jan. 5, and will continue to be offered on that schedule each week, whether the students are lear ning remotely or not. Those eligible can sign up via the link on the school website. Grab n Go meals will also be available for pickup at Freeport High School, 9 a.m. - 12 noon, Jan. 3-7, and will be available in the future if the decisions is made to continue remote learning. The decision whether to continue

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Grab n Go meals were available for pickup from Freeport High School, 9 a.m. to 12 noon, Monday through Friday the week starting Monday, Jan. 3. The decision whether to remain closed after this week is pending. remote instruction starting Jan. 10 will be communicated on the school website, freeportschools.org, toward the end of the week of Jan. 3-7. The district is working on getting testing kits from New York State that can be distributed to staff and families.

The FreePorT MeMoriaL Library is closed to the public Jan.3-9. Curbside service and assistance by telephone are available.

Freeport Memorial Library

The Freeport Memorial Library building is closed to the public throughout the week of Monday, Jan. 3 through Sunday, Jan. 9. For curbside pickup of materials, call the library at 516-379-3274. For adult questions, email ASK@Freeportlibrary.info. For children’s questions, email youthservices@Freeportlibrary.info. Please note that all programs and outside meetings/support groups will be virtual or canceled. Please check the event calendar at www.freeportlibrary.info for up-to-date information. Library Director Lee Ann Moltzen said that the closures are Covid-related, causing the library to be short of staff as of Monday morning. “We apologize for the inconvenience,” Moltzen said in a message on the library’s web page, “and thank you for your cooperation. Stay safe.” Patrons should watch the library website for further announcements.

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Hundreds packed into the lobby of the Cradle of Aviation Museum in Garden City on Monday as new County Executive Bruce Blakeman, County Comptroller Elaine Phillips and County Clerk Maureen O’Connell took their oaths of office. In his first remarks after taking leadership over one of the country’s most populated counties, Blakeman made it clear that he would not abide by Governor Hochul’s mask mandate, which was implemented in early December amid a new wave of cases caused by the highly contagious Omicron variant. “Starting today, Nassau is normal ag ain,” Blakeman told a largely unmasked crowd. “We have seen the ravages of the Covid-19 pandemic, but we can no longer be afraid. Yes, we still have challenges, but they are manageable.” According to The New York Times’ online tracker, Nassau’s hospitalization rate had increased by 47 percent in the previous 14 days, with 58 deaths in that same period. The seven-day positivity rate climbed to 24 percent, as well. Blakeman said the county would continue to encourage and support free vaccinations and testing for residents. He said

this approach would account for the economic, social, and mental health consequences of lockdowns and mandates. “Nassau County is not in crisis,” Blakeman continued. “Our hospital admissions are rising by a manageable and predictable rate. Reason and common sense must supplant hysteria.” Blakeman promised to lobby Albany to keep students in class without masks. Blakeman also took aim at the previous administration’s approach to the tax reassessment system, describing it as “unfair” and “secretive,” alluding to the algorithm used by Laura Curran’s office. Blakeman pledged to provide transparency by investigating the previous system with Comptroller Phillips. “There is no reason why millionaires should pay zero taxes, and then homes that are identical in the same communities pay vastly different tax rates,” Blakeman said. “It’s broken and we will fix it.” Reducing taxes to retain young people and keep older adults comfortable would be another major focus of the new administration, Blakeman said. Blakeman closed by saying he and new District Attorney Anne Connelly would demand the repeal of the state’s bail reform bill.

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NOTE: The library is closed through Jan. 9. In-person events there may now be virtual or rescheduled. Check freeportlibrary.info for updates.

der, the Beatles, Michael Bublé, and Nancy Wilson, then this program is for you. Preregister by contacting Maryellen Cantanno, mcantanno@freeportlibrary.info or (516) 379-3274.

Monday, January 10 Coloring for adults

Friday, January 7 Winter story time From 4:15-5 p.m. at the Freeport Memorial Library, Jaclyn is scheduled to read “The Mitten,” by Jan Brett, to ages pre-K through first grade, then show how to draw and decorate their very own set of mittens. Contact Youth Services at (516) 379-3274 or youthservices@freeportlibrary.info to see if and how the in-person event was rescheduled to be virtual.

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Join the Hoop Shoot on Jan. 8 This photo of the 2019 Elks Lodge #1 Hoop Shoot event captures the excitement of its return on Jan. 8. Its venue this year is the Freeport Recreation Center. Contact John Nuzzi, (516) 8053701 or bigpapanuz@aol.com. building. Please be prepared to show proof of vaccination to your art instructor.

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From 6-6:45 p.m. at the library, for grades 5-12, test your knowledge in multiple subjects including music, movies, and more! This program will be taking place online. For the meeting link, call (516) 379-3274 or email youthservices@freeportlibrary.info.

From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the library parking lot, watch as your documents as well as your hard drive are shredded right in front of you so that you can see them being destroyed. Have peace of mind as your documents are shredded by a AAA-certified company. Contact Maryellen Cantanno, mcantanno@freeportlibrary.info or (516) 379-3274.

Saturday, Jan. 8 Thursday, March 13 LIACF arts classes The Long Island Arts Council at Freeport is offering art classes in different disciplines, for separate age groups, from Jan. 8 through Feb. 6. All classes, unless otherwise indicated, are held at the Freeport Recreation Center (130 E. Merrick Rd., Freeport, NY 11520). You must pre-register at https://www.liacfreeport.org/, and pay using the PayPal link on our website. If you have any questions, contact us at 516-2232522. The Rec Center Requires that you must wear a mask to enter the

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Saturday, Jan. 8 Elks Hoop Shoot The opening contest for the first stage of the 50th Elks National Hoops Shoot contest takes place on Saturday, Jan. 8, 9 a.m. – noon, at the Freeport Recreation Center, 130 E. Merrick Rd., Freeport. Please call John Nuzzi, the Elks Lodge #1 Hoop Shoot Director, at (516) 805-3741, or come early to register prior to the 9:00 start time. The child’s original birth certificate, with a copy of it, must be brought to the registration table.

Mulchfest at Baldwin Park From 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Baldwin Park, 3232 Grand Ave. in Baldwin, the Town of Hempstead invites residents to dispose of their Christmas trees and cardboard boxes. Each resident who drops off a Christmas tree will receive a bag of mulch in return. On Friday, Jan. , 9 a.m.-4 p.m., the town will

Sunday, January 9 Here’s to life! From 2:30-4 p.m. at the library, Ms. Patterson will take her audience along on “Here’s to life! A community concert driven for the soul.” She will engage her audience with genres such as standards, classic soul, contemporary, and songs in Italian, Spanish, and Freench. Her goal is to revive audience members’ memory of a bygone era and restore faith in the power of music for the soul. If you like Frank Sinatra Carole King, Stevie Won-

From 10:30-11:30 a.m., come to the library to benefit from the relaxing effect that coloring ahs on the adult mind. Coloring pages and pencils will be provided. Register online by emailing Christopher Bisonette at cbisonette@freeportlibrary.info, by phone at (516) 379-3274, or in person at the ASK Desk.

Start the New Year with meditation From 1-1:45 p.m. virtually through the library, join Arlene Samsel, who has been inspiring audiences to bring joy, peace, positivity and relaxation into daily life. Begin the New Year with a fresh start! This program is brought courtesy of Nassau Libraries Health Share. To register and get the link, contact the library’s ASK Department, (516) 379-3274, or ask@freeportlibrary.info.

Contact the library’s ASK Department, (516) 379-3274, or ask@freeportlibrary.info.

Get your closets organized! From 1-2 p.m. in person at the library, this program will provide you with some simple tips, tools, and tricks to get your closet space organized and put your mind at ease with the professional help of Carolann, a fashion and interior design consultant. To register, contact the library’s ASK Department, (516) 379-3274, or ask@freeportlibrary.info.

True Tales Tuesdays Join Mr. Kevin 4-4:30 p.m. to hear true facts and tales about outer space, dinosaurs, animals, and more. Mr. Kevin will be reading about a different topic each week. For students in grades K to 4. This program will take place at the library, so preregistration is required. Please call us at (516) 379-3274, email youthservices@freeportlibrary.info, or come into the Children’s Room to register.

Tuesday, January 11 Story time colors From 10-10:45 a.m., join Miss Rose for this colorful story time filled with songs and stories about colors. For ages 2 to 4 with an adult. This program will take place at the Library. Please call (516) 379-3274, email youthservices@freeportlibrary.info, or come into the Children’s Room to preregister.

HEAP: Home Energy Assistance Program From 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the Freeport Memorial Library,learn about this federally funded program designed to help low-income households meet the high cost of home heating. A representative from HEAP will be at the Library to explain the benefits, assess eligibility and help with filing an application.

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Issues of the Freeport-based Nassau Daily Review-Star can be found at FultonHistory.com. Hungerford & Clark Funeral Home is now owned by Carmine and Michael Carpinone. Black-owned Value Precision Inc. was featured on Economic Forum, WTHE-AM 1520, in 1992. Led by Chief Joe Shapira, Freeport has New York State’s largest all-volunteer fire department. Freeport residents drink naturally purified water drawn from Freeport’s own fresh-water aquifer.

Lodge-level contest to be held at Rec Center

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Jan. 22, with the potential to continue to the regional level on Feb. 12, the state level on March 5 and the national contest on April 30. “There’s no cost for the children to register,” Nuzzi said. “If they advance to the state level, they’ll get reimbursement for mileage and a paid hotel room from the New York State Elks Association.” The state-level contest will take place upstate in Glens Falls. To reward the youngsters who come on Jan. 8, Nuzzi has prepared certificates for all participants, and certificates with medals for children who take first, second, and third place in their age categories. Boys and girls compete separately, and the age categories are 8 to 9, 10 to 11 and 12 to 13. Preparation for the contest has been ongoing for several months. “I have a full committee of 13 members and nonmembers that’ll be working to keep this going,” Nuzzi said. “The Elks that are participants that are part of my committee will all have referee shirts on Jan. 8. They’ll all have badges and logos on the shirts.” Those who may be nervous about the recent surge in Covid cases can be reassured that the Hoop Shoot adapts readily to Covid limitations. The children practice on their own time. Once they come to the Freeport Recreation Center on Jan. 8, every family cluster accompanying a contestant will be seated at least six feet away from every other cluster, and masks will be mandatory. Maintaining social distance between contestants will be easy because, again, each contestant will com-

pete individually, taking turns at the free throw line. “The three age classes come at separate times,” Nuzzi said, “to reduce the amount of people in the gym. Girls will be at one end of the gym, boys will be at the other end.” Amid preparations, the Jan. 8 event was nearly deep-sixed because the schools that might normally have hosted it closed down. “My first thing, right off the bat, is to thank all those that participate,” Nuzzi said, “and to thank the village, the mayor and the Rec Center administration for the venue, because a lot of the schools shut us out until spring.” Freeport Recreation Center Director Vicki Dinielli said she was glad the center could accommodate the Hoop Shoot, especially given Nuzzi’s decades of supporting Freeport through his firm on Atlantic Avenue, Royal Laundry Machinery Services. He also maintains membership in the Chamber of Commerce as well as many other organizations. “We were able to help him out and serve the young people of our community,” Dinielli said, “and that’s what the Freeport Recreation Center takes pride in doing, serving the community.” When parents come to the Rec Center on Saturday to sign their children up, they must bring their child’s original birth certificate, plus a copy of the certificate, Ages 8 to 9 will compete at 9 a.m., ages 10 to 11 at 10 a.m. and ages 12 to 13 at 11 a.m. Contestants should arrive early to register. For further information, contact Nuzzi at (516) 8053701 or email bigpapanuz@aol.com.

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Kennedy Sophomore Wrestling ON DEC. 11, Goldstein helped the Cougars to a 4th-place finish (out of 13 teams) in the 45th annual Sprig Gardner Tournament hosted by the Bellmore-Merrick District. He captured the 285-pound title with a 6-4 overtime decision against Lawrence’s Andres Valle. Goldstein, who is ranked third in Nassau in the weight class, also had a big semifinal win over Mepham’s Miguel Rivera in the two-day event on the way to earning Kennedy’s George Munnich Most Outstanding Wrestler award.

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Wrestling: Lynbrook at V.S. North...........................4:30 p.m. Girls Basketball: Lynbrook at V.S. South ..................... 5 p.m. Wrestling: Baldwin at East Meadow ........................... 6 p.m. Boys Basketball: Syosset at Freeport ......................... 7 p.m. Boys Basketball: Farmingdale at Oceanside .............. 7 p.m. Boys Basketball: Clarke at Wantagh ........................... 7 p.m.

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Wrestling: Calhoun Tournament.............................9:30 a.m. Girls Basketball: Sewanhaka at Elmont....................... 10 a.m. Girls Basketball: Hewlett at South Side......................... 12 p.m. Girls Basketball: MacArthur at Mepham...................... 12 p.m. Boys Basketball: South Side at Hewlett ...................... 12 p.m. Boys Basketball: North Shore at Lawrence ................... 12 p.m. Boys Basketball: G.N. South at Long Beach ................. 12 p.m. Boys Basketball: Elmont at Sewanhaka ........................12 p.m.

Boys Basketball: Seaford at Carey ..........................12 p.m. Boys Basketball: Roosevelt at Kennedy ......................... 2 p.m.

monday, jan. 10 Boys/Girls Bowling: Oceanside at Baldwin ..................... 4 p.m. Gymnastics: South Side at Long Beach .......................... 5 p.m. Girls Basketball: Hicksville at V.S. Central .................6:30 p.m. Girls Basketball: C.S. Harbor at West Hempstead.......... 7 p.m.

Boys Basketball: Carle Place at Malverne ................. 7 p.m.

After an abridged season due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Freeport wrestling is fueled to compete on the championship stage. The Red Devils bring back some experienced seniors who will be motivated to reach the podium at the Nassau County Championships in February after not getting a chance to compete for titles last winter. “They haven’t had a competitive inseason championship setting in two years and they are all fired up for it,” said second-year Freeport wrestling head coach Matt Cellan, who took over last season for Joe Chetti after he led the program for more than two decades. “They are really excited.” Senior Terry Ellis, who earned AllCounty as a sophomore with a fourth place finish at 126 pounds, is aiming for a stronger showing in his final high school season at 138. The versatile Ellis, who was voted by the coaches an All-County wrestler during his truncated junior campaign, is able to hit the mats at a higher weight if necessary. “He can wrestle anywhere from 132 up to 160,” Cellan said of Ellis. “It doesn’t matter how big the guy is, he is wrestling, he will go and wrestle probably their best guy.” Ellis’ versatility was on full display at the Ralph Jansson Holiday Tournament at Valley Stream North on Dec. 18 when he pinned Valley Stream Central’s Justin Sierra in the 145-pound bout 2:18 into the match. He also pinned Sewanhaka West’s Erik Burkett in a 152-pound battle Dec. 15. Seniors Justin Reinke (132), Angel Cazares (145 or 138), Daven Lewis (215) are also expected to be in the mix for All-County placements after working hard during the offseason. Fellow enior Kevin Larios is also making strides this season recording a pin of Seaford’s Karl Leudersdoff in the 189-pound consolation finals during the Ralph Jansson Holiday Tournament at Valley Stream North on Dec. 18. Cellan said some of his younger wrestlers are showing growth early in the season including junior Kesson Sorsor, who

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FREEpORt juNiOR KEssON Sorsor recorded a wild 12-10 victory over East Meadow’s Nicholas Spinato on Dec. 22. defeated East Meadow’s Nicholas Spinato at 172 pounds. Sophomore D’Angelo Gordon (160) and junior Martese Davenport (138), who both shined on the Freeport football team in the fall, are also making strides on the mat. Freeport is off to a 2-2 start in its dual meet schedule with convincing wins against Sewanhaka East and Sewanhaka West and losses to East Meadow and Wantagh, a county title contender. The Red Devils will tackle tough league competition on the road at Uniondale on Jan.

5 and Massapequa on Jan. 7 before hosting Syosset on Jan. 12 at 5:30 p.m. The Nassau County dual meet championships are scheduled for Jan. 22 at Clarke High School. The individual county championships are set for Feb. 12-13 at Nassau Community College in East Garden City. “The goals for this team are to see improvements throughout the season leading to the county tournament,” Cellan said. “We are capable of being a top 10 team in Nassau.”

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FREEPORT HERALD — January 6, 2022

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Town of HempsTead Parks Department Regional Supervisors Chris Maloney and Terence Murray encouraged town residents to attend the last day of Mulchfest at Baldwin Park on Grand Avenue from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Jan. 8.

By Karina Kovac kkovac@liherald.com

The second annual Town of Hempstead Mulchfest is allowing environmentalists, gardeners and other townsfolk to chip in and recycle their Christmas trees in exchange for bags of mulch at Baldwin Park on Grand Avenue. Started by Supervisor Don Clavin last year, the program is run by the town’s parks department and the sanitation department, which this year is collecting plastic and cardboard recyclables at two exchanges. At the first one recently, the loud whirr of an industrial woodchipper could be heard every few minutes as residents pulled in with their seasonal trees on their car roofs for drop-off. Firs, spruces and pines were tossed efficiently by parks workers into the machine, which ground them up, giving off a fresh, sappy tree aroma. Parks Department Regional Supervisors Chris Maloney and Terence Murray reflected on their experience at Mulchfest last year by telling a story of one Levittown woman who called the town hotline after the event and requested mulch to plant her prize-winning tomatoes in the spring. “We brought over about 30 bags of recycled mulch [to her home], and she let it dry from January to the spring and sprinkled it throughout her garden,” Murray said. The woman was so thankful that she asked the workers to return over the summer so she could gift them some of her award-winning tomatoes. It was a wonderful “full-circle moment” for the workers, Murray said, noting they enjoyed the refreshing taste of the tomatoes in the heat working outside. Nutritionists agree that people who grow their own food at home can benefit in numerous ways. The food tends to be more nutritious and allows for a more diverse and healthier diet, as the food is

packed with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Gardening is also a rewarding way to stay active and be exposed to vitamin D from time in the sun, especially if Covid concerns keep you at home. Applying the mulch, which is free for any Hempstead resident to pick up at Baldwin Park (follow the signs), can be a cost-saving way to beautify and prepare upcoming gardens for planting, said Murray, who is involved in tree plantings at Baldwin Park. “We have beautiful soil” for growing on Long Island, he added, recalling the days, 60 and 70 years ago, when potato farms occupied much of Nassau County. Maloney agreed how “there is nothing better than putting back into the community” and how full-circle the “whole cycle” of planting and giving back can be. Last year, an estimated 130 trees were turned into mulch and returned to the public. So far this year, about 75 trees have been ground up, with one more day, Jan. 8 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., when town residents can trade in their trees for mulch. Maloney showed enthusiasm about putting the “as-natural-as-natural-gets” chips back into Baldwin Park for local residents to enjoy. “Last year’s success has inspired us to bring Mulchfest back to the Town of Hempstead for a fun and environmentally friendly way to repurpose Christmas trees . . . ” Supervisor Clavin said. “The Town of Hempstead proudly stands for greener and environmentally friendly programs.” In addition to Mulchfest, the Town of Hempstead hosts S.T.O.P. (Stop Throwing Out Pollutants) and E-Cycle (electronic recycling) events throughout the year to help promote the safe disposal of materials that could be hazardous to the environment and the waste stream. The full 2022 S.T.O.P. and E-Cycle schedule will be announced on the town website, hempsteadny.gov, soon.

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The pandemic exposed need for child care continued from front page afford the expense or keep one parent at home until the children reach school age, but moderate-income and low-income families struggle. “If you’re only making $10 to $15 an hour,” said Griffith, “it doesn’t add up. Parents are in a predicament where they have to go back to work, but they can’t afford child care. So it becomes a great struggle for a lot JaNNa of our parents.” Griffith said rodriguez that parents who Innovative Daycare obtain a governCorp. ment subsidy to help pay for child care may face a tough dilemma if they get promoted at work. “Let’s say now you make $2 more per hour,” said Griffith, “Now you make too much money to qualify for the government subsidy, but you have three little kids. You’re going to say to yourself, the only way to keep my child care is if I stay at my same salary. So you can never move

hese are actual, living, happening issues that families are dealing with.

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Naheed KhaN, right, the director of Ready Set Grow Learning Academy, co-owned by Chelisa Harris, left, presented experienced-based reasons for more government support of child care providers. The business is in the Freeport Armory building. up. You’re trapped.” At Innovative Daycare, Rodriguez does what not many providers will do; she accepts subsidy payments. “My mission is to support low-income families,” Rodriguez said, “to support

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children of color, marginalized groups of people that really don’t have access to resources, who really need the support and to have their children in an environment that helps them flourish and grow.” Griffith said the provisions for universal pre-K in President Joe Biden’s “Build Back Better” plan would boost the availability of workers because, if care for ages 3 and 4 were paid by taxes, parents could afford to return to work. Rodriguez’s point — that many essential workers needing child care are people in marginalized groups — speaks to the readiness of higher-income people to accept essential services from those workers, but then balk at contributing tax dollars to help pay for their children’s daily care. The end result is that, while parents struggle to pay child-care costs, day-care employers struggle to pay their employees enough to retain their services. Naheed Khan, 61, is the director of Ready Set Grow Learning Academy, which recently opened in the Freeport Armory building on Babylon Turnpike. Khan has more than 21 years of experience in child care. “Most day-care employers don’t offer any insurance, no health benefits,” said Khan, “because it’s way too expensive for them. They’re not paying employees for holidays, and also if employees want a week off for vacation after a couple of years, they are not fully paid. As soon as they find something better, they leave us.” Griffin, Rodriguez and Khan all pointed out that child-care providers can’t take breaks during the year the way school districts do. Also, if Covid problems force schools to shut down, the teachers still get paid. Not so in child care. “We actually had our first Covid case in two years about two weeks ago,” Rodriguez said. “It was from a school ager” — a child who is in school during the day and comes to Innovative Daycare for afterschool hours. “We quarantined for one week, and I lost $3,000 that week because

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JaNNa rodriguez, owNer of the Innovative Daycare Corp. in Freeport, top, discussed the reasons for the U.S. government to support child-care providers in a recent Zoom interview. ClarioNa griffith, a Hempstead Village trustee and owner of Safe Child Early Learning Center in Hempstead, above, is a board member of the Child Care Council of Nassau Inc. the Department of Social Services would not pay me.” In other words, Rodriguez’s reward for taking on parents who pay partly with subsidy money was that, when she had to quarantine according to government mandate, the government would not pay the subsidies for the lost week. “A lot of day cares have closed because of Covid,” Griffith said. “My business went back five years. If we’re told to close down again for Covid, we’re done.” On Sept. 14 last year, the U.S. Department of the Treasury under Secretary Janet Yellen released a report titled, “The Economics of Child Care Supply in the United States.” It summarized the argument for government investment in child care by saying, “While our existing system leads to chronic underinvestment in our children and hinders many parents’ ability to contribute to our nation’s economy and make a solid living, a well-funded child-care sector will help us all achieve more of our economic potential.”

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Janna Rodriguez, owner and operator of The Innovative Daycare Corp. on Centre Street in Freeport, helped the children in her care to collect about 250 cans of nonperishable food, which she then donated to five area charities. Ballers Club Kickz, an online business selling in-the-mode sneakers and accessories, partnered with Innovative Daycare for the collection. Rodriguez herself ferried the bags and boxes to St. Mary of the Isle Catholic Church in Long Beach, Terena William Glory House Inc. in Hempstead, and three locations in Freeport: Long Island Cares, EOC-Nassau, and Our Holy Redeemer R.C. Church.

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To accompany the donations, the school-aged children who come to Innovative Daycare after school made a brief video of holiday greetings. “We teach the children at our facility about the importance of helping within our communities,” Rodriguez said. “In collaboration with Ballers Club Kickz, we were able to donate to five locations on Long Island and would like this to become a tradition.” Rodriguez also helped the children of her daycare create a thank-you video to the Freeport Fire Department for a big Christmas toy donation that gave the children a happy unwrapping fest before the holiday break.

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Nassau County Legislator Debra Mulé (D – Freeport) and Nassau County Legislator Kevan M. Abrahams (D – Freeport) are partnering with the Nassau County Assessment Review Commission (ARC) to host free virtual community tax grievance workshops to inform residents about how to challenge their property taxes online. Residents who would like to participate in these virtual tax grievance work-

shops should visit https://www.nassaucountyny.gov/LD5 for workshops on Jan. 18 and 25, or https://www.nassaucountyny.gov/LD1 for workshops on Jan. 27 and Feb. 17. For additional information, please contact Legislator Mulé’s office at 516-571-6205 or via email at Dmule@nassaucountyny.gov. You may also contact Legislator Abrahams’ office at 516-5712455 or via email at kabrahams@nassaucountyny.gov.

Outgoing county exec. pushes gender inclusivity By Cristina arroyo rodriguez carroyo@liherald.com

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On her second-to-last day in office, Nassau County Executive Laura Curran issued an executive on Dec. 30 to create a nine-member Nassau County Adviso■ sex: biological status that is typiry Committee for Gender Inclusivity to cally categorized as male, female, or address gender identity discrimination intersex. in the county’s charter, administrative code and other regulations. The commit■ gender: attitudes, feelings and tee would report behaviors that a given culture assoto the county ciates with a person’s biological sex. executive. Bruce Blake■ gender identity: deeply felt, man, who inherent sense of being a boy, a man became county or male; a girl, a woman or female; executive Jan. 1, or an alternative gender. said he would not start the commit■ gender expression: presentation, tee, saying the including physical appearance and executive order was intended to behavior that communicates aspects Laura Curran play to the press. of gender or gender role. Instead of creating the com–American Psychological Association mittee, “this administration will respect the [LGBQT] community by placing important stakeholders on the Human Rights Committee,” Blakeman said, cit- this vulnerable population.” ing the 15-member human rights comIndeed, the policy was the first in mission chaired by Bobby Kalotee. Nassau’s history to protect in EEO poliCurran’s executive order came three cy a class of “sex” against gender-idenyears after she enacted an Equal tity discrimination in the workplace. Employment Opportunity Commission The policy also protects employees who policy that upgraded sexual harassment report harassment and/or discriminaprevention measures, including having tion from retaliation and provides intera separate complaint form active training to educate all for sexual harassment and employees in identifying prompt investigations into and reporting instances of discrimination or harassdiscrimination and/or sexument allegations. al harassment. “We are working to eradiKilmicky, however, also cate all forms of discriminanoted that, despite these poltion in the workplace and to icies, transgender workers ensure equal employment may still face discriminaopportunity for all members tion. of our team,” Curran said “Across our nation, memduring a 2019 news briefing. bers of the transgender “This new policy will do community continue to more to protect the civil endure elevated levels of rights of our employees poverty, housing discriminathan has ever been done tion, workplace bias and a arnoLd W. before.” risk of suicide and mental The chief executive of druCker health challenges. They are t h e L G B T N e t wo rk i n Legislator the victims of fatal violence Hauppauge, Dr. David Kilmwith infuriating frequency,” icky, praised Curran’s work Legislator Arnold Drucker, in making the county safer and more a Democrat, said. inclusive throughout her tenure as He then added that Blakeman has county executive. “This long-overdue publicly expressed his commitment to policy change for Nassau’s transgender helping all Nassau residents, so Drucker people and families sends a clear mes- asserted, “Following through on the forsage that all county employees are enti- mation of this committee would put the tled to work in an environment that is power of action behind his words and safe and free from harassment and dis- bring us one step closer to fulfilling the crimination,” he said at the news brief- promise of ‘liberty and justice for all.’” ing. In October, Curran also signed into Jay Kaplan, the LGBTQ youth servic- law a bill that created a 15-member dises manager at the Bellmore-based Pride abilities advisory council, comprising for Youth, echoed the sentiment, saying, members with disabilities and people “This policy is the first in Nassau Coun- representing organizations that serve ty’s history to explicitly protect trans- and advocate for those with disabilities, gender people, and it is hopefully the tasked with providing recommendafirst of many policies that will be intro- tions to the county executive and legisduced to end discrimination against lature.

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LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Incorporated Village of Freeport NOTICE OF TAX LIEN SALE FOR UNPAID 2021 VILLAGE TAXES

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT, pursuant to the provisions of Section 1452 of the REAL PROPERTY TAX LAW, PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that I, Ismaela M. Hernandez, the undersigned Treasurer and Collector of Taxes of the Incorporated Village of Freeport, County of Nassau and State of New York, will sell at public auction, in the manner provided by law on the 28th day of January, 2022 at 10 o’clock in the forenoon at the Municipal Building of 46 North Ocean Avenue, 2nd floor, Conference Room, in said Village of Freeport, so much of each of the following parcels of real estate upon which Village Taxes remain unpaid, as will be sufficient to discharge the tax fees, interest, and charges which may be due thereon respectively at the time of such sale, and shall continue the same from day to day until the sale shall be completed. The purchaser or purchasers at such tax Lien sale will be required to pay the amount of their respective bids to the undersigned Village Treasurer, within ten days after the sale, and upon such payment shall receive a written certificate of sale describing the real estate purchases and the sum paid therefore. The following is a list of the parcels of real estate to be sold, together, with a statement of the amount of the tax fees, interest, and charges thereon to December 23, 2021. Freeport, New York 11520 Dated: 12/23/2021 Ismaela M. Hernandez Village Treasurer & Tax Collector PARCEL ID CUSTOMER NAME BAL DUE 36 329 157 WILLIAMS HENRY M III 5,559.31 36 330 112 WARD COLIN M & JOSEPHINE 7,206.99 36 520 1 BASTEIN MIREILLE P 2,440.37 36 521 15 CHANNER DAWN A 6,836.92 36 526 14 GRANT KAREN V 6,751.82 36 536 122 LAWRENCE TYRONE & BRENDA 3,706.60 36 537 8 BLAKE JANET 5,535.81 36 M 20 DARIO CHARLES 6,725.51 54 053 278 GITTENS ALWIN & RUTH 2,675.16 54 055 177 LORNA G PROP INC 5,014.51 54 055 1 WATSON DENTON 2,670.62 54 057 216 CARERI EDWARD V 5,795.83 54 061 173 L & P PROPERTIES INC 6,111.88 54 061 176 MASON LOVELLE ANDRE 11.91 54 062 14 COOKE, RYAN 2,467.10 54 063 23 MCG HOME IMPROVEMENT CORP 2,453.81 54 067 16 MICHAEL A. AYERS 5,316.67 54 067 18 69 PENNSYLVANIA LLC 2,196.37 54 068 211 PEARSALL AVENUE LLC 1,098.29 54 069 211 BRENNER HELAINE 426.81 54 069 3 RESHARD JAMES JR 5,526.02 54 069 14 ADD/ADHD HOUSING GROUP IN 579.98 54 070 250 VESSIO FRANK 1,631.98 54 070 30 LAMB GARY & KATHLEEN 4,096.06 54 072 213 PENA LEONIDO 2,356.95 54 072 14 BUESTAN GROUP LLC 5,553.20 54 078 169 67 CENTRE STREET CORP 1,613.49 54 082 19 PAYAMPS MIGUEL 8,247.21 54 087 218 SANDHU PENNY K 3,739.06 54 087 223 JAGNOW, BARBARA & ILONA 8,119.00 54 088 2 ROSADO LOURDES 1,379.26 54 091 221 CONNOR JOSEPH N 2,025.59 54 092 517 FREEPORT MED REALTY LLC 7,791.95 54 095 924 VARELA JACQUELINE 3,803.02 54 197 121 NEW ISLAND DEVELOPMENT 5,634.47 54 198 177 MESSAM WAINWRIGHT 4,314.00 54 199 388 BORZYM PEARL 3,819.27 54 200 464 SANCHEZ PORFIRIO 2,395.64 54 201 118 WBR REAL ESTATE OF FREEPO 5,016.91 54 202 9 FLANAGAN JOSEPH ETAL 4,698.95 54 206 786 LENT VIRGINIA 74.14 54 206 91 MALDONADO MARIA 2,483.43 54 207 819 MEACHEM APRIL 7,394.14 54 207 4 RAMIREZ ANA M 4,945.06 54 300 219 WORRELL JAMES W & BRIDGET 4,832.63 54 302 33 WANDEEP LLC 2,560.56 54 302 36 DENGEL JANE H 2,285.63 54 303 18 MICHLOW RONALD & SUSAN 4,899.39 54 304 92 SUNRAMA INC 5,553.93 54 307 241 GAFFNEY RICHARD P & 2,289.64 54 308 168 ALTAMIRANO JAVIER 5,547.27 54 308 47 302 LOCUST AVENUE LLC 5,847.45 54 309 287 MHP 1 LLC 5,745.84 54 310 108 BOUCHEREAU JEAN & ANNE M 3,425.28 54 311 140 MANU HOLDINGS LLC 12,199.61 54 313 122 GENERATOR HOUSES LLC 2,383.86 54 313 127 FINNERTY ELIZABETH 4,295.35 54 315 446 U 13 COBBS LINDA 1,508.48 54 315 23 ESTATE OF DAVID SCHWARTZ 1,166.68 54 315 98 NASSAU UNIFORM SVC, INC 22,948.10 54 317 182 CORDOVA HAAS 5,558.68 54 318 102 LOMBARDO C & TOMEO G 3,379.62 54 318 211 NOUVINI DAVID 537.46 54 319 107 LUCANT PROPERTIES LLC 3,296.99 54 319 51 L&L ASSOCIATES HOLDING 6,121.09 54 319 82 KITZEN IRA 3,512.00

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF COMPLETION OF ASSESSMENT ROLL VILLAGE OF FREEPORT TAKE NOTICE that the 2022/2023 Final Assessment Roll for the Village of Freeport, New York, for the Year 2022 has been completed and will be filed in the office of the Village Clerk and Assessor’s Office on Monday, January 3, 2022, where it will remain open to the public for fifteen (15) days after the date of this notice. Pamela Walsh Boening Village Clerk 129098 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of Freeport, by virtue of the authority invested by law, shall conduct a public hearing to be duly held on the 11th day of January 2022, at 4:30 P.M., to amend Chapter 128, entitled “Housing Standards.” FURTHER RESOLVED, that the foregoing notice of public hearing shall be entered in the minutes of the Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of Freeport, and published in the Freeport Leader and a printed copy thereof posted conspicuously in at least three (3) public places in the Incorporated Village of Freeport, Nassau County, New York. STATE OF NEW YORK, COUNTY OF NASSAU, VILLAGE OF FREEPORT, ss: I, PAMELA WALSH BOENING, Clerk of the Village of Freeport, Nassau County, New York, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of said notice duly authorized by the Board of Trustees of the said Village at a meeting of

the Said Board of Trustees, calling for a public hearing to be duly held in the Main Conference Room of the Municipal Building of the Village of Freeport, 46 N. Ocean Avenue, Freeport, New York on the 11th day of January 2022 at 4:30 P.M., and of the whole thereof, as entered upon the minutes of the proceedings of the said Board kept by me as Village Clerk. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Corporate Seal of said Village this 4th day of January 2022. Pamela Walsh Boening Village Clerk Dated:Freeport, New York January 4, 2022 129099 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that in accordance with provisions of the Village Law §4-412(3), a Public Hearing will be held by the Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of Freeport, New York, on the 10th day of January, 2022, at the Municipal Building, 46 North Ocean Avenue, Freeport, New York, at 7:15 P.M, in the evening of that date, to consider the proposed contract between the Incorporated Village of Freeport and the Freeport Volunteer Fire Department for the furnishing of fire protection within the Incorporated Village of Freeport for the Fiscal Year 2022-2023, for a fee of $151,000.00. At this hearing all persons interested will be given an opportunity to be heard. FURTHER RESOLVED, that the foregoing notice of public hearing shall be entered in the minutes of the Board of Trustees of

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the Incorporated Village of Freeport, and published in the Leader and a printed copy thereof posted conspicuously in at least three (3) public places in the Incorporated Village of Freeport, Nassau County, New York. STATE OF NEW YORK, COUNTY OF NASSAU, VILLAGE OF FREEPORT, ss: I, PAMELA WALSH BOENING, Village Clerk of the Village of Freeport, Nassau County, New York, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of said notice duly authorized by the Board of Trustees of the said Village at a meeting of the said Board of Trustees, calling for a public hearing to be duly held in the Conference Room of the Municipal Building of the Village of Freeport, New York, on the 10th day of January 2022, at 7:15 P.M., in the evening, and of the whole thereof, as entered upon the minutes of the proceedings of the said Board kept by me as Village Clerk. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Corporate Seal of said Village this 10th day of January, 2022. Pamela Walsh Boening, Village Clerk Dated: January 10, 2022 Freeport, New York 129100 LEGAL NOTICE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS PUBLIC HEARING - January 20, 2022 NOTICE IS HEREBY given that a Public Hearing with the Zoning Board of Appeals is scheduled for Thursday, January 20, 2022 at 6:00P.M. in the Incorporated Village of Freeport, Main Conference Room, 46 N. Ocean Avenue, Freeport,

New York on the appeals and applications of cases as they appear on the calendar; residential applications that do not extend their prior nonconforming status may be called first; public comment invited. It is anticipated that the Board will adjourn the legislative session and enter into Executive Session until 6:30P.M. INTERESTED PROPERTY OWNERS and other persons should appear at the above time and place to have questions answered and to voice opinions. All applications are nonconforming with zoning regulations herein specified for the districts in which they are located. Application #2021-20 131-135 Guy Lombardo Ave., Business AA Section 62/Block 75/Lot 31,32,33 - 135 Guy Lombardo LLC. Construct a new 5 story, 50,487 sq.ft. multiple dwelling. Variances: Village Ordinance §210-6A, §210-60 Building height, §210-48 Lot area, apartment density, §210-49C Open space, §210-49D Recreation space, §210-172A(2)(A) Parking required, §210-65 Plots abutting more restrictive districts. Application #2021-29 115-117 S. Main St., Business B - Section 62/Block 198/Lot 317 &322 - Ederi Hananya Construct a new 1 story, 925 sq. ft. rear addition. Variances: Village Ordinance §210-6A, §210-172A(12) Parking required, §210-88 Loading space required. BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Pamela Walsh Boening, Village Clerk 129097 Search for notices online at: www.newyorkpublicnotices.com

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Collins Griffith (b. March 29, 1945), of Freeport, died on Dec. 23 at age 76. A visitation for family and friends was held on Jan. 2 at Hungerford & Clark Funeral Home. A Funeral Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at Our Holy Redeemer R.C. Church on Jan. 3, followed by interment at Greenfield Cemetery.

Flavie Renous Charles (b. Jan. 6, 1943), of Baldwin, died on Dec. 31 at age 78. A visitation for family and friends will be held on Jan. 8 from 8:30-9:30 a.m. at Hungerford & Clark Funeral Home, 110 Pine Street, Freeport, followed by prayers and reflections beginning at 9:30 a.m., with burial to follow at Greenfield Cemetery. For those who cannot be physically present for the services, please join us via Zoom (Meeting ID 256 981 5156, Passcode FD6dfk).

Belkis Maria Almonte Belkis Maria Almonte (b. Aug. 22, 1959), of Freeport, died on Dec. 30 at age 62. A visitation for family and friends was held on Jan. 5 at Hungerford & Clark Funeral Home. A mass of Christian burial was celebrated on Jan. 6 at Our Holy Redeemer R.C. Church at 9:30am, with interment following at Greenfield Cemetery.

Juan C. Rodriguez Juan C. Rodriguez (b. Jan. 27, 1931), of Freeport, died on Dec. 31 at age 90. A visitation for family and friends was held on Jan. 6 at Hungerford & Clark Funeral Home. A Funeral Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Jan. 7 at Our Holy Redeemer R.C. Church, with interment following at Greenfield Cemetery.

Crime watCh Arrests ■ Freeport police officers responded to report of fraudulent activity at a car dealership in Freeport on Dec. 22. The complainant said the fraudulent activity occurred while processing paperwork for a vehicle purchase. The officers were able to contact the victim and determined that his identity was being used to purchase a vehicle without his permission. The suspect was arrested. ■ On Dec. 23, Freeport police officers conducted an investigation of an incident some days prior where a motorist had left the scene of an accident. The officers located the motorist, who was operating with a revoked license. The motorist was arrested as an aggravated unlicensed operator and for leaving the scene of an accident. ■ Freeport police officers were called to a gas station in Freeport on Dec. 26 for a physical altercation between customers. The suspect threw an object at another male and then prevented that male from calling for police assistance by taking his cell phone from his hand. The Freeport officer who responded then arrested the suspect.

Larceny ■ On Dec. 21, a Freeport resident reported to the Freeport police that money had been taken from her account. The resident had been issued a prepaid debit card from the NYS Dept. of Labor as part of the Covid-19 Excluded Workers Fund relief. The resident reported that a large transaction and withdrawals that she had not authorized were made using her card. A report for

grand larceny was taken by Freeport police and the unauthorized charges are being disputed. ■ A Freeport officer responded on Dec. 22 to a local business for a report of a larceny. The complainant reported that the suspect had removed store items and exited the store without purchasing items. ■ On Dec. 28, Freeport police officers responded to a residence for a report of identity theft. Officers spoke with the complainant, who told them that unauthorized transactions had been made on her savings account, and a fraudulent check issued from her account. Her banking institution was notified to dispute the transactions.

Lost property ■ On Dec. 25, a Freeport officer responded to a residence in Freeport for a report of lost property. The resident had lost his black leather wallet while riding a NICE bus to Freeport. The resident was able to cancel his cards before any unauthorized activity could be made.

Identity theft ■ On Dec. 28, Freeport police officers responded to a residence for a report of identity theft. Officers spoke with the complainant, who told them that unauthorized transactions had been made on her savings account, and a fraudulent check issued from her account. Her banking institution was notified to dispute the transactions.

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Q. I’m confused about the whole process of doing work to my home. I want to add a room and deck at the back of my kitchen, plus a second floor at the front of my Cape Cod-style home. Do I interview contractors first, architects first, ask an interior designer, ask my building department? What should I do, in what order? A. The most important thing to understand when beginning the process is that each of the many people who will have input has a particular set of abilities, and approaches your project from his or her particular perspective. When you take the wrong advice from the wrong person, communication begins to fail, which is what you’re onte eeper trying to avoid. The contractor has a specific perspective, for example, which involves budgeting and getting the work constructed. Unfortunately, without training in codes that govern what can legally be done, they will still often advise the customers, and this can go awry, because they don’t have the responsibility to stand behind the advice they give. The same can be said for interior designers, whose perspective should be within their scope of expertise, which is interior selections and knowledge of finishes and furnishings. Where the interior designer oversteps is when they plan the shape and location of spaces without the knowledge and expertise to determine the multiple issues of engineering, whether it’s the structure or other types of building systems like electric, plumbing and mechanical (heating, ventilating or air conditioning). As an architect, I regularly struggle to work out problems when a contractor has altered something on a construction site or an interior designer has made a change that involves great cost to undo. Examples of this could fill a book, but here are a few common ones. As I write this, I am preparing a case to present to a zoning board because a contractor was told, quite specifically and in front of the owner, that a second-floor addition had to be a specific roof angle and the structure had to sit on top of the first-floor walls. The contractor altered the roof angle and raised the addition 10 inches above the top of the first-floor walls. He even told the owner that the inspector “would never notice.” He did. An interior designer advised a client that they could violate the laws of nature, building codes and zoning regulations when they recently took a copy of architectural plans and reconfigured them, telling the client that the architect didn’t have the artistic acumen or skill that the designer uniquely possessed. So a column ended up going in place of a sink, the roof structure had to be rebuilt, and there was no place to run the plumbing and air conditioning ductwork vertically. The cost for slender steel beams to accommodate the design decimated the budget as well. All of these people need to be consulted, as long as they stay in their lanes of expertise. Good luck!

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ith 2021 behind us, I’m trying hard to be optimistic about 2022. When you’ve lived past your 70s, you have the benefit of having seen multiple ups and downs in our country, and those experiences give you some insight into what might lie ahead. The coronavirus pandemic has taken a big toll on most of America. Our daily rhythms have been scrambled. We’ve been forced to work from home, and have patiently suffered through JERRY lockdowns and the loss of social KREMER interaction. But because we are such an innovative nation, by the end of 2022, it’s likely that we will have tamed this disease and possibly be better prepared for any new health challenge. Last year was a tough one for the business world. The lockdowns around the world and the constant flare-ups of Covid-19 caused shortages of critical products. Some manufacturers who have

ample inventory have taken advantage of the shortages and have raised their prices unnecessarily. Oil refineries with large inventories have joined the parade and jacked up the price of gasoline. Millions of small businesses have been forced to close, and in many cases they will never return. 2022 promises to be a better year for our long-suffering industries. Our strangled shipping ports are likely to catch up with the backlog of containers, and the uncontrolled buying of 2021 will slow down. By midyear, many members of the workforce who stayed home will finally find new job opportunities, or bargain their way into better-paying positions. I’m thinking optimistically about the challenges we face, except for one. Surveying the scene from Minnesota or Montauk, I am most pessimistic about the political world. I have served over 30 years in state and local government. I have seen bold new programs, and marveled at political stars in both the Democratic and Republican parties. For the most part, today’s crop of

elected officials is as different as night and day from my time in state government. Once upon a time, leaders in my political world were willing to sit down and discuss the needs of the people, and got things done with simple handshakes. The backroom meetings were about the next 10 years, not the next 10 minutes. Quite a few of today’s incumbents, especially those in Congress, are interested only in getting re-elected, and are willing to say and do whatever it takes to hold on to power. It doesn’t make you a socialist if you believe in child care tax credits, more day care, pre-K programs and relief for young people struggling with college debt. Pollsters will tell you how widely accepted these initiatives are. But a handful of entrenched politicians will tell you they aren’t worth the cost or are being abused. Those same ideologues will eagerly vote for tax cuts for the rich and the purchase of more military equipment, needed or not. The biggest threat of 2022 will be the ongoing attacks on our voting system. Republicans in more than a dozen states

’m thinking positively about the challenges we face this year, except for one.

have passed laws putting state legislatures in charge of their voting systems. Dedicated independent professional election workers are being supplanted by party hacks whose only job is to protect their political base. It’s possible that hundreds of actual winning Democratic candidates will be denied victories under these new systems. These machinations should be the target of a real 2022 Stop the Steal campaign. Do we have any political heroes left on the national stage? Some of the 10 Republican House members who voted to impeach former President Donald Trump have been willing to give up their seats in the name of protecting the nation. A few in that brave group are seeking re-election, and were willing to take the risk. These are just random thoughts about the new year from a mostly optimistic columnist. I am eternally hopeful that the better angels will prevail in 2022. 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 strategy firm. Comments about this column? JKremer@liherald.com.

Readers tell their Covid stories in 50 words, or more

n the Dec. 2-8 issue, I invited readers to say how they were getting through the coronavirus pandemic so far, noting that all eyes were on the Omicron variant, and that our stories would surely evolve. Thank you so much for sharing these snippets of your lives. * “Friendship got me through Covid. I would not have made it through this unexpected plot change in life without my peers. The sudden death of my dog put a wave of grief over me for months. My RANDI best friend KREISS brought light into my shadowy sadness.” — E.K. * “‘So far’ are the operative words. No crystal ball here but by late February [2020] you could see it coming. Was still shocked by the incompetent and misleading, politicized government response and the willing denial by so many that killed and threatened. Read ‘The Great Influenza,’ spent months on the terrace and stayed as isolated as we could. Got a puppy.” — T.G. * “During the early days, I would take long walks in the early morning to clear

my thoughts. As time went on, I would run into other walkers, with many of us stopping to say hello and ask if everything was OK. On Thanksgiving 2020, a group of us got together outside and set up our tables six feet apart. We couldn’t be with family, but were happy to have found new friends.” — Anonymous * “I was reminded of all the things I used to love about myself. I read more than I had in years. I had genuine conversations with my family, who, despite living in the same house for years, never were quite on the same page. Most important, I was aware of all I had taken for granted: I was finally satisfied with the life I had created for myself. I was reminded of the little girl who smiled and laughed and loved herself.” — R.G. * “I feel blessed just being here in Merrick with my mom, Rose, after losing my dad, Fred, to mantle cell lymphoma during the pandemic. As a resident of Australia, I had to secure a Travel Exemption from the Australian government to be allowed to board a flight to New York.” — L.H. * “I temporarily moved next door to my daughter and her family in July 2020.

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They were expecting a baby in August. I was there to help them out and they were there, providing precious moments at a time I would have been isolated and anxious.” — Anonymous * “We were three couples, close-by neighbors living in comfortable condos on the beach. We met every evening to talk, swim, have drinks and share extra supplies we were able to find. I painted every day. I have 42 completed paintings, three of which I sold. I let my hair grow out and am no longer a slave to my roots. My husband and I played board games.” — C.T. * “I not only ‘got through’ the pandemic, I rather enjoyed the peace and serenity afforded by the lockdown. My life revolved around a few people with whom I really love doing things. I enjoyed cooking, reading, card and game playing, long walks. I see a definite beauty in stepping off the world, albeit temporarily.” —A.C. * “At first I thought Covid would disappear quickly, but when I realized it was here to stay, I felt resentful. I’m 74, and I felt that a year and a half of my time was stolen from me while I locked myself inside. But I came to realize I was lucky. My family was healthy, and I didn’t have

read more than I had in years. I had genuine conversations with my family.’

to go off to work. I just had to stay alive!” — B.C. * “Minus side: masking, no city, travel, theater, movies, felt restriction of movement. Plus side: more quality time to spend with family and friends, read, needlepoint, dining al fresco, a slower pace and longer phone conversations, spending less but giving more.” — B.G. * “Morning: television and telephone to family, friends. Afternoon: taking walks with husband through Cedarhurst. Evening: paint and write in a journal. I have kept seven journals — and I have tossed out two with the most negative thoughts.” — L.M. * “Volunteering at the People Loving People Food Pantry in Oyster Bay was rewarding: It proved that during the most difficult times, people share with those less fortunate.” — K.G. * “Dealing with the pandemic is a slam dunk when you’re never alone. Lola and Mackenzie are my two small, hairy best friends. Never more than a few feet from wherever I am, they are great listeners. We rarely disagree, and they think I’m a brilliant conversationalist.” — Anonymous Copyright 2022 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.

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Nassau should enforce state’s mask mandate

ruce Blakeman’s first public act as Nassau County executiveelect, in the second week of December, was one of rebellion. Gov. Kathy Hochul, a Democrat, had ordered mask use in indoor spaces where people gather to reduce the spread of the coronavirus. Blakeman, a Republican, said he would defy the order, refusing to enforce it once he took office Jan. 1. The governor had left enforcement to the counties. We understand Blakeman’s reluctance to reinstate a mask mandate. People have grown tired of obeying orders. Most of us just want our freedom back. We want our old pre-pandemic lives. We crave normalcy. Apologies for the blunt language, but the coronavirus doesn’t give a damn about our desire to return to the way things were before all hell broke loose. It is a virus. It has an innate need to replicate, and to replicate it requires host bodies. Nature has granted the virus a seemingly incalculable ability to mutate to avoid eradication. That is why we must do all in our power to eliminate the coronavirus — including wearing masks in public spaces. That is why the state mandate is necessary. Blakeman has said there is little scientific evidence to demonstrate that masking reduces transmission of the coronavirus. That is not true. He only need look to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Science Brief from Dec. 6, titled “Community Use of Masks to Control the Spread of SARS-CoV-2,” to find it.

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letters The gift of a kidney To the Editor: Re Randi Kreiss’s column “Kidney donor tells story of the gift she gave”: The donor sure augmented the meaning of giving of oneself. For her kidney she must have received a heart — not only one. This was a heartwarming story. She sure was courageous and generous. What a nice story for the season. May an extra-big star keep smiling on her. DIANA IHMANN Valley Stream

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The CDC cites numerous studies, conducted over the past two years in a variety of settings, demonstrating that mask wearing, when carried out properly, can reduce the transmission of Covid-19. According to the CDC, at least 10 studies have “confirmed the benefit of universal masking in community level analyses.” The agency, considered one of the world’s leading authorities on infectious diseases, further states, “Each analysis demonstrated that, following directives from organizational and political leadership for universal masking, new infections fell significantly.” Data from 200 countries, including the U.S., demonstrated reductions in the death rate as well. Furthermore, the CDC concludes, “increasing universal masking by 15 percent could prevent the need for lockdowns and reduce associated losses of up to $1 trillion, or about 5 percent of the gross domestic product.” If Blakeman is sincerely concerned about protecting the interests of Nassau businesses, as we firmly believe he is, then he will enforce the mask mandate to ensure that they stay open. No one — no one — wants the type of lockdowns that we are increasingly seeing in other countries. At some point soon, however, they could become inevitable if patients were to overwhelm our hospitals once again. The Omicron variant, clearly far more transmissible than previous strains, has spread like wildfire across the U.S. over the past month. As of press time Monday, Long Island’s daily positivity rate stood at nearly 25 percent — the

highest in the state, despite our high vaccination rate. Preliminary data indicate that Omicron, which is fueling this most recent surge, may be less virulent and less deadly than previous strains. Given the exponential growth of this new form of the virus, however, we are seeing hospitalization rates rising fast, which, once again, is straining our health care workers, who are already worn out by nearly two years of battling a relentless foe. At least one president of a major Nassau hospital has asked the public to consider staying home for two weeks to minimize spread. When Hochul enacted the indoor mask mandate on Dec. 10, it was supposed to last until Jan. 15. She recently extended it to Feb. 1. We urge Blakeman to consider enforcing it. The county mustn’t fine businesses that are earnest in their efforts to carry out the mandate — as many have been. Without enforcement for egregious violators, however, there willDirectors be thoseand who FYI - Dear Friends, disregard the law entirely, and therein lies the problem. To defeat this terrible, highly transmittable disease once we Chamber of Pleaseand joinfor the all, Freeport need a far greaterCommerce sense of along unitywith, andOwner Albert resolve than we have to Solutions date. As for a their Khanshown of Empire nation, we have always managedRibbon to sumGrand Reopening Cutting mon our better angels andwhich comewill togethCeremony be held at 393 er for a cause greater Souththan Main ourselves. Street Freeport, on Now we are facedWednesday with yet another crisis January 5th @ of epic proportions that 12:00 PMrequires us to think beyond ourselves and do what is best for the greater good. Mask up!

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he 2019 documentary “Biking Borders,” chronicling the ninemonth, 9,320-mile cycling adventure of two college friends, Max Jabs and Nono Konopka, from Berlin to Beijing, opens with the pair struggling to stay upright as they pedal down a snowcovered road in eastern Turkey shortly after Christmas 2018. These guys are just nuts, I thought. Immediately, I was hooked. I had to watch this travelogue — twice. Following its opening scene, the sCoTT film, recently released on NetBrinTon flix, cuts to Germany and thereafter follows the pair’s journey chronologically, starting in the summer of 2018 at the Brandenburg Gate and ending at China’s Tiananmen Square in the spring of 2019. Viewers quickly learn that their trek was far more than a sightseeing tour of Europe, the Middle East and Asia. It was s and Friends, fundraiser to build a school in Guatemala, which has the highest illiteracy rate in Central America — roughly 25 percent. Weofalso learn that the two, despite eport Chamber ith, Ownerattending Albert university in the biking capital the world, the Netherlands, had barely lutions foroftheir

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pedaled anywhere before their epic trek. Apparently, Jabs had ridden a little while in school, but Konopka not at all. In fact, the two undertook no special athletic training for their journey. According to a Forbes article on them, they figured they would get in shape on the way. As noted, these guys just seemed nuts — but in the best of ways. The two 20-somethings, both German, graduated together with degrees in international marketing from Fontys University of Applied Sciences in the Netherlands in 2018, and set out on their journey only months later, headed to some of the most remote, inhospitable, potentially dangerous places on the planet. Yet they were all smiles, veritable fonts of infectious positivity. Chalk it up to irrational exuberance or youthful naiveté, but they just went for it — and succeeded — continually promoting their trek via social media along the way to bolster donations for their cause. If you watch anything on Netflix this winter, be sure to catch this film. For starters, it just makes you feel good. With so much pain in the world these days, it reminds us that there is hope for humanity, that we are not all irredeemably greedy, self-centered creatures. We can, through the power of belief and teamwork, do enormous good for the world.

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transit strike that shut down New York City for days. It was the first of many municipal crises to face incoming Mayor John Lindsay, who ran on the Liberal and Republican Party lines, winning more than 1.1 million votes, or 45 percent, defeating Democrat/Civil Service Abe Beame, who had 41 percent, and Conservative Party National Review Editor William F. Buckley, who garnered 14 percent. Rush hour began at 4 a.m., and many people arrived home as late as midnight. The Long Island Rail Road added extra service. Both Penn Station and Grand Central Terminal were mobbed with thousands of new customers. Transit Workers Union President Michael Quill went to jail, suffered a heart attack and subsequently died. He did not live to see his successor win a record 15 percent wage hike. The subway fare was raised 33 percent, from 15 to 20 cents. LARRY PENNER Great Neck Penner is a transportation advocate, historian and writer who previously worked for the Federal Transit Administration Region 2 New York Office.

Jabs and Konopka started out hoping they might raise 50,000 euros (about $56,500) to build a one-room, cinder-block school in Guatemala. By the time they reached Iran, they had collected that sum and more. As of press time, the project had raised 288,700 euros (about $326,400), enough to construct five schools. Their new goal is a million euros — enough for 20 schools in Guatemala, Ghana and Laos. Jabs and Konopka partnered with the New York City-based nonprofit Pencils of Promise, which builds the schools. Adam Braun, 38, a Brown University graduate who worked on Wall Street, started the organization in 2008, prompted by a conversation he had had with a little boy on a street in India while in college. The boy was begging for money. What he wanted, though, was a pencil so he could write and learn. Braun gave him one. Later, feeling unfulfilled in high finance, Braun recalled that chance meeting and left behind his safe, well-appointed world for international nonprofit work, starting Pencils of Promise with $25. The organization has since raised $75 million for education in the developing world. I knew none of this before watching “Biking Borders.” When I learned the story behind the film and Pencils of Promise, I just had to donate to the cause,

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which can be done at bikingborders.com. The site is in German, but Google Chrome can translate it into English. Whether or not you donate, you should watch this documentary. The scenery is stunning, and on the road Jabs and Konopka encounter many kindhearted people who offer them aid when they need it most. And yes, things go awry from time to time, despite all their optimistic planning. Jabs and Konopka just embrace the people they meet, and people embrace them back. The two seem unafraid, no matter the circumstance, even in countries that are known to be hostile to westerners. In Iran they are met as something like heroes, with people waving to them, cheering for them and pouring food into their hands — and strangers welcoming them into their homes for a night’s rest and a rice-filled Persian meal. As an avid cyclist, I am at once envious of and fascinated by their trip. You needn’t love cycling, though, to enjoy this hour-and-a-half-long film. At its core, it’s really about our shared humanity, and these days, we can use all the humanity that we can muster. Scott Brinton is the Herald Community Newspapers’ executive editor and an adjunct professor at the Hofstra University Herbert School of Communication. Comments about this column? SBrinton@ liherald.com.

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