Issuu

_________________ FREEPORT _________________

HERALD $1.00

rhoads-Schuster Q&A

School board honored

Freeport reminds its citizens: Vote!

Page 3

Page 4

Page 6

Vol. 86 No. 44

october 28 - NoVeMber 3, 2021

Happy kids crowd Freeport Fall Festival by reiNe bethANy Rbethany@liherald.com

Maureen Lennon/Herald

A locAl FArMerS market offered an enticing display of their products at the Freeport Fall Festival.

Even though the skies had been cloudy all day, families filled the big parking lot and plaza outside Operation SPLASH on the Nautical Mile, deter mined to enjoy their annual Fall Festival and let Covid-19 drop into the past for the afternoon of Oct. 24. Inflated dragons rubbed elbows with a blue lion, a fairy clothed in shout-it-aloud pink, and an enor mous doughnut sporting bright frosting and rainbow sprinkles.

Tents covering tables with treats and literature from organizations like Fidelis Care and far mers markets spanned one side of the parking lot. The U.S. Army livened the air with rap and hip-hop. Cars belonging to individuals and businesses sat with their trunks open, decorated for the occasion, with their owners smiling while dropping Hershey’s kisses, Skittles and Jolly Ranchers into brown p ap e r s a ck s, H a l l owe e n themed ba gs and plastic pumpkins. Deborah Newton, co-leader Continued on page 7

Distressing questions arise in Freeport death case by reiNe bethANy rbethany@liherald.com

For the family of Stephen Schier, the sudden, brutal event that led to his death on May 23 has been made doubly painful because there was virtually no news coverage afterward, and because they want the person responsible held to account. Schier, 71, had gone to the Health Mart at 29 Atlantic Ave. to pick up shaving cream in the late morning of May 22. He was preparing for a Schier family gathering that afternoon — their first since before the pandemic. Several hours later, Freeport police called Larry Schier, Ste-

phen’s brother, with the news that Stephen had been struck by a car and rushed to a nearby hospital. Police had found Larry’s number in Stephen’s phone. “The minute we got to the hospital, before I even got to see my brother,” Larry Schier said, “there were two police officers who told me, ‘This was an accident. It was not criminal. It’s a civil case.” Too stunned to answer, Larry was led to the hospital bed where Stephen lay, unresponsive. Though sickened by Stephen’s injuries, Larry had the presence of mind to take photos. “My brother was in a coma,” Larry said. “He died the follow-

t’s like he was a mosquito. His life does not matter. lArry Schier Victim’s brother

ing day [May 23]. I have photos that -— the attorney we hired said he has never seen anything so horrible.” At that point, Larry knew few details about the accident. Doctors did tell him that Stephen had been run over twice. To ensure that the cause of death

was properly attributed, Larry ordered an autopsy. “It’s against Judaism,” Larry said, “but I didn’t want it said that he died of a heart attack or something. No organic failure was determined, so he died because of what this driver did.” Re fl e x ive ly, wh i l e t h e y arranged for Stephen’s interment and a memorial service,

Larry and his other family members watched for mention of the accident in the news. But there was nothing. And no one from the press called to ask. The Freeport police would not comment because, though they took the initial accident report, the incident was under active investigation by the Nassau Continued on page 21

Diving after that grounder leave you grounded? We’ve Got Specialists For That SM

Long Island’s premier orthopedic group, Orlin & Cohen’s team of top-ranked specialists has the experience, compassion and expertise to help you feel better, faster. Nearly 80 network orthopedists, featuring some of the nation’s leading fellowship-trained specialists in sports medicine, knee, shoulder, hip, joint replacement, foot and ankle, spine and hand In-house MRI and digital X-ray, and pain management, physical and occupational therapy The resources of the only orthopedic practice that spans from Staten Island to Southampton Comprehensive safety protocols

We’re here to tackle all your orthopedic needs 7 days a week.

Immediate appointments available. Most insurance accepted. 516.536.2800 | 631.706.2800 | orlincohen.com

•

Rockville Centre Lynbrook Merrick Garden City Bellmore Massapequa Woodbury Melville Bohemia Smithtown Port Jefferson Riverhead Southampton Port Jefferson Station Kew Gardens Staten Island

•

OC902_RM_General_PrintAd_Herald_FullPage_4C_10.25x12.75_Baseball.indd 1

•

1134543

October 28, 2021 — FREEPORT HERALD

10/12/21 1:58 PM

ELECtIoN 2021

By ANDREW GARCIA agarcia@liherald.com

Nassau County Legislator Steve Rhoads faces a new challenger, Bellmore resident Jake Schuster, in the 19th District. The district includes Wantagh, Seaford, Bellmore, Merrick and Freeport. The Herald asked the candidates a series of questions to get their stance on the issues.

Herald: What would you do at the legislative level to improve the livelihood for the younger population on Long Island and ensure that they keep a residence here? Rhoads: Working with Civic Associations

and Chambers of Commerce, we can find opportunities for transit-oriented development. The Village of Farmingdale provides an example in the transformation of its Main Street corridor to include apartment style housing geared towards young professionals in proximity to the LIRR with restaurants, a grocery store, dry cleaners, etc., within walking distance. This provides an opportunity for young people to transition to independent living while they save to enter the housing market. Job creation is another important goal. Both the pandemic and the continued erosion of public safety in NYC, has provided Long Island with an opportunity to entice companies providing high-tech, good paying jobs, to make the move. Working with our Nassau County IDA, we should be encouraging business development and providing opportunities for our young people to find sustainable jobs locally without having to move out of state. Unfortunately, the decision by the County Executive to utilize nearly $100 million CARES act funding to pay for County salaries rather than provide relief to businesses and residents impacted by the pandemic, puts us at a competitive disadvantage as nearly 1 in 6 small businesses already in Nassau County closed permanently during the pandemic. Nassau should also work with New York State to create a first-time home buyer tax credit for Nassau residents to help put home ownership in reach for our Kids. Better leadership and a comprehensive strategy for business development, job creation and housing opportunities will stem the tide of Nassau’s “brain drain”.

Schuster: We need the younger popula-

tion to be more involved in our businesses, local government, and other. The younger generation is the future of our county and our district, and we need to reflect that. On the legislative level, we need to provide greater leadership opportunities for these young adults so that the decisions of the future are being made by those who will truly feel the impact of those decisions. We need their voices, opinions, and demands to be heard in every aspect of our community.

Herald: If elected/re-elected, how would you work to resolve the housing crisis in

Steve Rhoads Incumbent

Jake Schuster Challenger

Age: 52

Age: 26

Hometown: Wantagh

Hometown: Bellmore

Party Affiliation: Republican

Party Affiliation: Democrat

Political experience: From 2006 until 2015, he served on the Open Space and Parks Advisory Committee to the Nassau County Planning Commission, becoming its secretary in 2009. In 2015, Steve was elected in a special election to represent the 19th Legislative District in the Nassau County Legislature. Rhoads is also a volunteer firefighter with the Wantagh Fire Department and is an ex-captain of Engine Co. No. 5.

Political experience: After receiving a bachelor’s in business administration at Hofstra University, Schuster attended College of Law at the University of Tulsa in Tulsa, Okla., where he received his law degree. In 2017, he volunteered for Bellmorite Jeff Gold’s campaign for the same seat, and then worked for State Sen. John Brooks as a legislative aide.

this district? Rhoads: We must address the overall

issue of assessment and taxes. While government cannot regulate the local housing market, we do have an obligation to make government spend less and make the process that determines your share of taxes as fair, accurate and transparent as possible. Often, it is not the price of a house, but the property and school tax burden on top of the mortgage, that makes home ownership unaffordable. I’ve joined my Republican colleagues in proposing a property tax cut of $120 million and fee cuts in excess of $100 million to help lessen the burden on residents and businesses Laura Curran’s error-riddled reassessment has made a bad situation worse, shifting the tax burden to middle-class communities and away from higher-end properties on the north shore. In the 19th Legislative District, nearly 70% of homeowners saw school and property tax increases as a direct result of the County Executive’s botched reassessment. We have local homeowners seeing school and property tax increases of 20, 30, 40 – even as much as 200 percent, while multi-million-dollar homes are paying no taxes at all. Over 200,000 valuation errors were uncovered during the reassessment and County taxpayers have paid nearly $50

million in refunds in the past year alone due to additional errors that have since been discovered. Even worse, this is just Year 2 of the Curran phase-in, with 3 more years of increases to go. This reassessment must be scrapped, and a full, accurate and transparent reassessment must be conducted.

Schuster: There are more than enough

resources to convert empty land and empty/abandoned buildings into affordable housing for those in need of it. By working with County and State leadership, we can demand greater funding and absolutely re-allocate funds from many different over-funded programs to better provide for those who are living outside of their means by necessity.

Herald: How do you plan to bring more businesses and revenue to the area postCovid? Rhoads: There’s an opportunity to attract businesses concerned about safety and looking to move to more affordable spaces to Nassau County and we should be using the tools at our disposal to take advantage of that. Enticing high-tech, sustainable jobs to Nassau expands opportunities for our workforce and increases economic activity for the local companies that service those new businesses. Further, we

need to avoid the mistakes made by the County Executive in her use of CARES act funding, with the new Federal funding through ARPA. Nassau is slated to receive over $350 million in funds over the next two years. A portion of these funds must be used for job retraining for individuals that lost careers due to the pandemic and to support local businesses who are still struggling to recover from gover nment-mandated shut downs. Empty storefronts are the result of the Administration’s failure to do so with the first round of Federal stimulus and we must act swiftly to reverse that trend. Further, we must correct the Curran Administration’s mismanagement of the Department of Consumer Affairs. 800 businesses are waiting for new licenses and a staggering 5,000 renewal applications are pending. These businesses – and the families supported by them - have lost tens if not hundreds of thousands of dollars in potential business while waiting nearly a year for permits that other municipalities process in weeks. That equates to hundreds of millions of dollars in economic activity lost to the detriment of County taxpayers. That is simply unacceptable.

Schuster: There are so many things that

our district can improve upon to drive new business into the area, but the most clear answer to me on how we can at least take an initial step in generating greater revenue would be the regulated and taxed sale of marijuana within our district. Many elected officials have stated that they will opt-out of such sales — this makes absolutely no sense. Whether we open up shop or not, it is legal and it will find its way into our district. The question now becomes whether we want the revenue generated from such sales, or do we want to hand this opportunity over to other districts or counties.

FREEPORT HERALD — October 28, 2021

Rhoads and Schuster compete for L.D. 19

What’s neWs in and out of the classroom

Fri. nite Oct 29 and Sat. Oct 30

Herald SCHOOlS

This week’s Torah portion: Chayei Sarah

Shabbos Mevarchim

Long Island

Candle Lighting 5:37 pm Shabbat Ends 6:45 pm Five Towns times from the Whilte Shul, Far Rockaway

New York’s Trusted Jewish Newspaper • Honest Reporting, Torah-True For free delivery to your synagogue or store, email Publisher@TheJewishStar.com

1146301

The JewishStar .com

RECRUITING A GREAT TEAM IS REALLY SIMPLE.

Courtesy Freeport School District

StuDEntS frOm thE Caroline G. Atkinson school performed the Ciranda, a type of dance and song from the Brazilian state of Pernambuco, which students have been learning about in their classes to show their appreciation to the board of education.

Freeport Board of Education recognized for service

WE HIRE THE BEST

A Growing Multi Media Company Based in Garden City Is Hiring: • Receptionist • Human Resource Director • Reporter/Editor • Sales • Multi Media Coordinator • Drivers • Pressman/Press Helper To join our team, please email your resume to careers@liherald.com or Call 516-569-4000 Ext #235 1150217

October 28, 2021 — FREEPORT HERALD

_________________

Freeport _________________

HERALD HOW TO REACH US

Our offices are located at 2 Endo Blvd. Garden City, NY 11530 and are open from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

MAIN PHONE: (516) 569-4000 ■ WEB SITE: freeport.liherald.com ■ E-MAIl: Letters and other submissions: freeporteditor@liherald.com

On Oct. 20, during the Freeport School District Board of Education meeting, the cafeteria at Caroline G. Atkinson School was filled with district administrators, staff, students, parents and community residents, who gathered to thank and recognize the Board of Education for the work they do on behalf of the school district and community. Oct. 18-22 has been designated School Board Recognition Week by the New York State School Boards Association as part of their annual recognition program for school boards across New York State. “Tonight is a very special night when we acknowledge and convey our gratitude to our board of education for the crucial role they play in our school district, our county and our state,” Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kishore Kuncham said. “Thank you for the exceptional leadership you provide in the areas of academics, financial management and other critical areas, while always doing what you believe is in the best interest of our students.” To add to the festivities, the district’s kindergarten students from Columbus Avenue School presented a memorable

video tribute titled “Gracias,” where students acknowledged each board member and thanked them for the work they do on behalf of the school district. Students in Kerri Albarano’s class from Caroline G. Atkinson School brought the audience to their feet as they thanked the board by presenting a rousing student-led performance based on Ciranda, a type of dance and song from the Brazilian state of Pernambuco, which students have been learning about in their classes. Following their performance, all those in attendance were invited to join in the dance as a sign of community togetherness. Representatives from several organizations including the Freeport Administrators Association, Freeport Teachers Association, Freeport Teacher Assistants and Teacher Aids Association, Freeport Education Foundation Staff Association, and the Cafeteria and Secular Staff Association, each thanked the board for their services and presented donations in their honor to the Freeport Education Foundation and the district’s Dollars for Scholars Scholarship Program.

Have a great school story? Call our editors today 516-569-4000 or email rbethany@liherald.com

■ EDITORIAl DEPARTMENT: Ext. 206 E-mail: freeporteditor@liherald.com Fax: (516) 569-4942 ■ SUBSCRIPTIONS: Press ”7” E-mail: circ@liherald.com Fax: (516) 569-4942

Infections October 12-18

■ ClASSIFIED ADVERTISING: Ext. 286 E-mail: ereynolds@liherald.com Fax: (516) 622-7460

■ DISPlAY ADVERTISING: Ext. 249 E-mail: sales@liherald.com Fax: (516) 569-4643 Freeport Herald, USPS 307320 is published weekly, every Thursday, by Richner Communications, Inc., 2 Endo Blvd. Garden City, NY 11530. Periodicals Postage is paid at Garden City, NY and additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Freeport Herald, 2 Endo Blvd. Garden City, NY 11530. Subscriptions by qualified request in zip code 11520, $50 for 1 year within Nassau County or $60 for 1 year out of Nassau County. © 2021 Richner Communications, Inc. All rights reserved.

COmmunIty uPDAtE

Infections as of October 18 6,898

FREEPORT HERALD — October 28, 2021

Leading edge cardiology care combined with compassion. After many years of proudly serving our community, Jeffrey Bernstein, MD is now part of Northwell Health Physician Partners. Northwell Health Physician Partners Cardiology at Mineola 210 Mineola Boulevard Mineola, NY 11501 Call for an appointment: (516) 416-7200

Over 480 convenient locations. Most insurance accepted. Learn more at Northwell.edu/PhysicianPartners.

1149949

The board-certified cardiologists of Northwell Health are dedicated to providing high quality compassionate care. Using the latest research and technology, we coordinate care plans for each patient’s needs, with a focus on wellness.

October 28, 2021 — FREEPORT HERALD

events and activities

Friday, October 29 Anime Netflix Party Join us, 6-6:45 p.m., if you like anime, or come if you’ve never watched it and would like to start. We will watch anime and chat over Netflix. To sign up and get the link, call the Freeport Memorial Library Youth Services Dept. (516) 379-3274, or email youthservices@ freeportlibrary.info.

Bell Sylvester Recital Series Live music is back at the library! Join us in person, 7-8 p.m., for the opening of our Friday night Arts Concert Series with the QueensSound Ensemble. The chamber trio includes soprano Linda Teixeira, violinist Laura Giannini and pianist Helena Kim. This live program is also available through Zoom on the library’s website. Contact Tanisha Mitchell (516) 379-3274 or tmitchell@ freeportlibrary.info.

Vote on Nov. 2!

tanno@freeportlibrary.info.

Meet the author of “Long Island Dirt” From 7-8 p.m., Allison Manfra McGovern will discuss her forthcoming book, “Long Island Dirt: Recovering Our Buried Past through Historical Archaeologies.” She has researched the “forgotten and silenced” past of Native American villages, slave and free Black communities, working-class neighborhoods, and planned communities on Long Island. Contact (516) 379-3274 or mcantanno@freeportlibrary.info.

The county, town, and judicial races are coming down to the wire! Early voting will be available through Sunday, Oct. 31, at the Freeport Recreation Center, 130 E. Merrick Rd. On Tuesday, Nov. 2, residents must vote at their assigned polling location.

Thursday, Nov. 4 Heart and Health Mobile Unit From 10 a.m.- 2 p.m., come to a Health and Wellness Event at the library. Patients must bring insurance card and photo ID. Copay and deductible will apply as per the patient’s medical insurance plan. Call (516) 3793274 or email ask@freeportlibrary.info to get the link and make an appointment.

Early Voting Residents can opt to vote early today, 6 a.m. - 6 p.m., at the Freeport Recreation Center. Courtesy of the Village of Freeport

Saturday, Oct. 30 Take a Tour of Southern Italy! All week, 9 a.m. - 9 p.m., go to the Freeport library website and click on the link in the Calendar of Events to enjoy your virtual trip to Southern Italy! Explore the shores of the Tyrrhenian Sea, Naples, Sorrento, the Amalfi coast, and the island of Capri and then travel even farther south to Sicily. Contact Maryellen Cantanno, (516) 379-3274 or mcantanno@freeportlibrary.info.

Early Voting Residents can opt to vote early today at the Freeport Recreation Center, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 31

Monday, Nov. 1 Reykjavik: An Icelandic adventure This virtual tour is available on the Freeport Memorial Library website during November. Visit Iceland’s capital and nearby areas! There are majestic falls, geothermal pools, black sand beaches, shooting geysers, several UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and spectacular volcanoes. With such a diverse and compelling landscape, it’s no surprise Iceland has been the backdrop of TV shows and movies, including Game of Thrones and Star Wars. To get the link, contact the ASK Department at (516) 379-3274 or ask@freeportlibrary.info.

Creepy Crawly Storytime

Early Voting At the Freeport Recreation Center, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., residents may vote.

l l l l l

From 4:15-4:45 p.m., we will read stories about all sorts of bugs, from bees and butterflies to ladybugs and more.

For grades K to 5. This program will take place at the Freeport library. Preregistration is required. Call (516) 379-3274 or email youthservices@ freeportlibrary.info.

Learn Ecuadorian cooking! From 6:30-8 p.m., learn how to make a very simple and tasty dish of green plantain tortillas stuffed with cheese, perfect for any time of day. You will need: A pot, pan, and a food processor and the following ingredients: 3 green plantains, salt, cheese (mozzarella or queso fresco/white) shredded or cubed, oil or butter and your favorite salsa. Green onions and garlic powder are optional. Contact Maryellen Cantanno at (516) 379-3274, or mcantanno@freeportlibrary.info.

Toastmasters Club The purpose of the 7-8:45 p.m. meeting is public speaking and leadership education. Contact Marilyn Pignata-

ro, (516) 379-3274, ext. 226 or mpignataro@freeportlibrary.info.

Tuesday, Nov. 2 Voting Day Polls are open 6 a.m.- 9 p.m. Voters must go to their assigned polling locations.

Wednesday, Nov. 3 Current Events in Perspective From 1-2 p.m. on Zoom through the library, Professor D’Innocenzo-Libresco offers his insightful perspective on the people and events that shape our world today. Audience participation is encouraged. This program is made possible by a donation from the Hildegarde D. Becher Foundation, Inc., in memory of the late Alan Berg. Contact Maryellen Cantanno, (516) 379-3274 or mcan-

Meditation for adults This 1-2 p.m. program will introduce participants to a variety of meditation techniques. Contact the ASK Department, (516) 379-3274 or ask@freeportlibrary.info.

HAVINg AN EVENT? Items on the Community Update pages are listed free of charge. The Herald welcomes listings of upcoming events, community meetings and items of public interest. All submissions should include date, time and location of the event, cost, and a contact name and phone number. Submissions can be emailed to rbethany@liherald.com

Issues of the Freeport-based Nassau Daily Review-Star can be found at FultonHistory.com. The Freeport Memorial Library website lists 223 Freeport authors. 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.

LIVE DISCOVER. Nassau CouNty Fire Marshall Matt Kerin explained how his accelerant detection canine, Leah, sniffed out places where gas or lighter fluid caused a fire to accelerate and spread.

Reine Bethany/Herald

Fun at the Freeport Festival continued from front page with Katherine Castellanos of Freeport Girl Scouts Troop 2453, said, “With today’s climate, and the way that things are so unsafe now, we wanted to provide a safe environment for everybody to have the kids come in — a safe environment where they’re not going to get hit by a car crossing the street, everybody lines it up, it’s friendly, it’s safe, the candy is safe, and so we just provide a safe environment for the children. We do it every year. This is our third time participating as a Girl Scout Troop, and we absolutely love it. They didn’t do it last year.” Sparkle On Stage, the well-known

children’s theater troupe, placed a figure of a skeletal dog and a brilliantly rainbowed Mexican doll in the hatchback of a van as if they were speaking to each other. A slime-green sign above the two heads advertised the Batwing Bar and Grille: Bug Burgers, Tentacle Tacos, Spaghetti and Eyeballs, and Spider-Leg Fries. The festival, sponsored by the Freeport Chamber of Commerce and the Village of Freeport, provides a relaxed occasion for residents of all ages to meet Mayor Robert Kennedy and other village officials, indulge in treats and watch demonstrations put on by the Freeport Fire Department.

LIVE YOUR

STORY.

Open House Sunday, November 7 Because innovation is in your DNA. Learn from renowned scientists in hands-on, research-driven programs that will prepare you for the next step in your career. molloy.edu

MOL1031_LYS_FallOHScience_Herald_5.04x12.75_HP_4C.indd 1

1149263

Maureen Lennon/Herald

Jumbo, the aNtique fire engine under the care of the Freeport Exempt Fireman’s Association, proved a popular photo backdrop for kids at the Fall Festival.

FREEPORT HERALD — October 28, 2021

LIVE TO

TO LEARN.

10/21/21 12:48 PM

Bringing local sports home every week

spotlight athlete

Herald sports Freeport nets another title By gaRRett D. URiBe sports@liherald.com

ChaRlie MCKee

Oceanside Senior Football iN the thiRD quarter of last Friday night’s victory over East Meadow, McKee etched his name into the Nassau County football record book when he became the all-time leader in passing yards. He entered the contest 159 yards shy of Lawrence 2013 graduate Joe Capobianco’s 8,013. McKee, the reigning Thorp Award winner as the county’s top player, threw for 1,459 yards and 16 touchdowns in a shortened junior campaign. He has 80 career touchdown passes to rank No. 2 all-time in Nassau behind Capobianco’s 100.

gaMes to watCh Friday, oct. 29

Football: Oceanside at Freeport ..................................... 6 p.m. Football: Bethpage at South Side................................... 6 p.m. Football: C.S. Harbor vs East Rockaway (at Hewlett) ...... 6 p.m. Football: Seaford at Island Trees................................6:30 p.m. Football: Hewlett at Mineola ........................................... 7 p.m. Football: V.S. South at Division........................................ 7 p.m.

saturday, oct. 30

Football: East Meadow at Uniondale ........................ 2 p.m. Football: Sewanhaka at Long Beach......................... 2 p.m. Football: Garden City at Elmont...................................... 2 p.m. Football: Calhoun at Mepham ........................................ 2 p.m. Football: MacArthur at New Hyde Park...................... 2 p.m. Football: Baldwin at Roslyn ....................................... 2 p.m. Football: V.S. Central at Carey ......................................... 2 p.m. Football: Lynbrook at V.S. North ...................................... 2 p.m.

Football: Wantagh at Floral Park ..................................... 2 p.m. Football: Roosevelt at Kennedy ...................................... 2 p.m. Football: Malverne at North Shore.................................. 2 p.m. Football: Carle Place at Lawrence................................... 2 p.m. Football: Oyster Bay at West Hempstead ........................ 2 p.m. Football: Locust Valley at Clarke ...................................... 2 p.m.

Only four years after going winless in Nassau Conference 3, the Freeport girls’ tennis team – in proto-dynastic fashion – has become unbeatable in Conference 4, extending its perfect record across two seasons to claim a second straight league title this fall. And the Red Devils could just be getting started. “We’re not the team now that we were a few years ago,” said fifth-year Freeport coach Jennifer Lawlor. “I remember thinking last season at tryouts, ‘Oh, my goodness, we’re going to have a good team. The new girls coming in, I couldn’t believe their skills. Those girls came in and we started gaining momentum.” Boosted by an infusion of freshman talent, Freeport finished 8-0 in spring, as newcomers Tatiana Arieta, Sara Boco, Amanda Abreu Bueno, and Delaney Sewer (all sophomores now) entered the lists as doubles players, while still-young veterans Maria Hernandez and Nia Hall (now third-year varsity juniors) led the Conference 4 champions at first and second singles, respectively. Adding sophomore tandem Naomi Belgrave and Clohie Clark at fourth doubles, and pairing ninth-grade newcomer Bryana Quiros with senior mainstay Yomara Ramirez Vasquez at third – with Arieta moving to third singles – Freeport’s spring crew, with modifications, hardly broke stride in returning to roll 14-0 this autumn. The entire squad, minus graduating Ramirez Vasquez, is slated to return next season – much to the delight of Lawlor, who was not at a loss in handing out praise up and down the Red Devils’ roster. Said Lawlor, running down Freeport’s singles lineup: “Maria’s an excellent first singles player. Lots of grit, very determined. She worked hard on coming to the net, and it worked out well. Nia has a quick serve, and she was able to place it and angle it better this season. She also whips the backhand, which keeps opponents on their toes. Tatiana’s incredible. It’s a tough transition from doubles to singles, to go from having someone out there with you to being all alone. She handled it well.” On the duos of McCarty and Bueno at

Eric Dunetz/Herald

tatiaNa aRieta, leFt, Nia Hall, center, and Maria Hernandez served as the singles players for Freeport, which enjoyed a tremendous season on the courts. first doubles for Freeport, and Sewer and Boco at second: “Deja and Amanda were our third-set wonders,” Lawlor said. “Always going three sets, but never giving up. They don’t let the mental game beat them, which is something you don’t see often. Delaney and Sarah are a very strong team. They’re both excellent net players, and they communicated very well.” On Freeport’s third doubles duo of Quiros and Vasquez, and the first-year fourth doubles team of Belgrave and Clark: “Even though Bryana was new, she

Your quarterback get sacked? We’ve Got Specialists For That (Even on Sunday) SM

OC933_WalkinClinic_Herald_10.25x2.5_Football.indd 1

and Yomara were a good partnership,” Lawlor said. “Bryana plays back well, and Yomara plays net. They really played well together. Naomi and Chlohie also worked well with each other, even though both were new to the game. Clhoie’s good at serve, Naomi’s good at net. A very spirited team.” Added Lawlor: “This is the kind of team that you don’t see often, the most athletic team I’ve ever had. These girls are very special. I’m excited to continue with them.”

Walk-in Sunday Sports Clinic: 1101 Stewart Ave., Garden City Sundays: 10am – 12pm

516.536.2800 | orlincohen.com

1149212

October 28, 2021 — FREEPORT HERALD

9/2/21 12:36 PM

FREEPORT HERALD — October 28, 2021

HERALD Covid-19 NURSES MEDICAL WORKERS THEIR FRONT-LINE STORIES IN THEIR OWN WORDS

MOUNT SINAI HEART CARE, WITHOUT THE COMMUTE. You can get quality heart care without going to Manhattan or the North Shore. Mount Sinai South Nassau is the only Long Island hospital associated with The Mount Sinai Hospital, which has a U.S. News Top 10 cardiac care department. Offerings include:

KAREN CLAIRE GLEASON DESETTO

LEVITTOWN ROCKVILLE CENTRE Chief Quality Officer, Director, Peri-Operative John's Episcopal & St. Emergency Services, Hospital Center Mercy Medical

always hada nurse a passion for patients their have been at Mercy Hospital and for almost families, andCovid-19 throughout I always 50 years, and wasmy trulycareer the worst crisis wanted toever helpexperienced. drive improvement forlike ourit that I have I remember patients and their Throughout the was yesterday. I wasfamilies. notified of the first Covidyears, aspatient I began my hospital, career, I and realized that as I positive in our they were knew I was providing our patients with great sending four family members who were exposed care, wanted toDepartment. lead at a higher level and to theIEmergency The staff were drive improvement across nervous as we prepared withthe theorganization, appropriate and that protective led me toequipment]. a role in administration. [personal And so the ... While crisis I might not at have direct one-on-one Covid-19 began Mercy Hospital. impact patients, I know thatDepartment I’m As thewith crisisour peaked, my Emergency making difference every day formoving our patients, staff werea working incredible hours, from the sick hospital at-large and They our community. one patient to another. were dealing with My career is everything I always patients who came in talking to andme. within hours had aonpassion for people andquestioned helping and were ventilators. They never work advocating for others, anddid I feel load assignments; they just whatthat theyworking had to in this administrative role to helps to just do. In the morning, we tried prayme together, strategically aligntothe hospital’s mission shift. and to give us strength face another grueling vision with quality and patient safety always at

- Life-saving angioplasty - Full catheterization lab - Nationally-accredited electrophysiology lab - Vascular lab for minimally invasive procedures Get virtual and in-person care, with strict COVID-19 screening and safety protocols in place. If you need heart care, don’t wait. Schedule your visit today at southnassau.org/heart

theWorking forefront. alongside these remarkable men and On awas personal four family woman truly anlevel, inspiration to memembers . . . I could diedthe in fear Aprilin2020, at the of it, andwhere it see their eyes, butheight they just went was were not an easy thing to go through. Other they needed most and they did what they do thantothat, God wetostayed safepatients. and best givethank the best care our sickest were able to commitment theis I would talkkeep dailyour with my daughter,towho community. also an ER nurse at another facility. We would runPPE numbers went downallasnurses the Nassau talkOur about and how amazing have County had the Federal been. WePolice talkedDepartment about the fear of bringing this Emergency and that disease homeManagement with us and tobuses, our families. Covid-19 relieved pressure anddaughter stress on us. With hit home the for me when my contracted people being [fewer] false the disease. Thehome fright there for mewere was unimaginable. alarms, and made itinathree littleweeks easier.and Thankfully, shethat recovered Operationally now,needed we aretosomewhat back returned to where she be, in the ED to normal.her Most people fiare vaccinated alongside co-workers ghting the battleinofthe a fire department with that the delta which is lifetime. I always knew nursesvariant, were amazing kind ofand a scary thing. Bottom line, do the people true front-line workers, butif itwe took right thing, everyone will be safe. Covid-19 to let the world know the same.

1132789 1132789

HERALD HOMETOWN HERO

LUZ ROSSY OTERODUARTE CALDERON

LUZ CAROL OTEROWRIGHT CALDERON

OCEANSIDE BALDWIN Family Specialist, Mount Licensed Practical Sinai Doctors Oceanside Nurse, Mount Sinai Family Medicine South Nasau

A T

the beginning thethe pandemic, het hospital, along of with Town my staff and I found most difficulty of Hempstead, created this navigating project, thepatient safety whiletothe protocols forto Covid were still Vaxmobile, bring vaccines different being developed. We hadCounty. to findWe a balance communities in Nassau are several between safe whilemealso LPNs, andkeeping of all ofeveryone them, they chose to be continuing to care for Hispanic all the patients; it was an interpreter for the community. really tough it feltyou likethat something was Every daybecause I can assure more than changing every day, but my incredible staff 50 to 60 percent of patients are Spanishrose to theMany challenge day towork keepinthe speaking. of theevery Hispanics practice running. restaurants and other places in which they The most to my practice cannot take aimportant day off tochange get a vaccine. I keep during thethem pandemic is telehealth It pestering to bring people. Forvisits. example, allowed us toup continue carewe for gave all ofhim our the a cook came to me, and patients who could nothim leave home. vaccine. When I asked if he knows anyone Forheoffi ce changes, safe measures else, brought me hismany whole kitchen, like 20 are men.still in place. There is more disinfecting before and after spacing Hispanics live patients, in fear; many livevisits in theout, and starting asthat wellVaxmobile as changeshave to the shadows, andearlier only in

BALDWIN NASSAU COUNTY Enfermera práctica con Pandemic Response licencia en Mount Sinai Coordinator/Charge Nurse, MountSouth Sinai Nassau South Nassau waiting proper social distancing. we beenroom able for to help many. Apart from being These changes willextra most-likely last after the a nurse, I lend an hand because many pandemic. don’t know how to use the telephone, they do professionals have notMedical know their telephonecollectively number, they do not stepped to the plate during this pandemic. know anyupEnglish, they do not know how to It's incredible to see how everyone came write. I love what I do. together noPuerto matterRico what, toand I cameand from 20continue years ago, move forward. remember that I did not speak People English.need I wastoterribly afraid, their primary care helped doctor me. is theI got number one and many people so frustrated resource when comes to Your primary that I even tookitclasses, didhealth. a thousand doctor healthplaces, history,doing and my things, knows workedyou, in ayour thousand has an in-depth understanding ofsame Covidway based bachelor’s and everything. In the on research thatextensive people helped mewithin when the I gotmedical here, so to community. pay back life, I help others. Primary care doctors are underutilized right now. I would encourage people to keep in contact with their doctors and get back on track with their health.

HERALD HOMETOWN HERO

l hospital, junto con el Town the of Hempstead, am in charge of coordinating Covid-19 crearon estefor projecto, el Vaximóvil, parabeing llevar swab team the employees that are vacunas for a diferentes comunidades en reasons. Nassau checked symptomatic or exposure variasthe LPN, y de todas ellas me ICounty. prepareSomos and adjust schedule as need escogieron mí para ser intérprete paraand la be, assistingaother nurses in swabbing, comunidad Hispana. coordinating registration for new and incoming Todos los dÍas, yo te puede asegurar, que patients. másWe delstarted 50-60 inpor ciento de year los pacientes son May of last after Covid de with los Hispanos fidersthabla hit us,Hispana. and we Muchos started off the pretrabajan en restaurantes y enfrom otrosswabbing lugares procedurals. It has escalated que no150 vanpatients a coger aunday díainlibre about anypara kind ponerse of una vacuna. lesitsigo molestando weather andYo then dipped because para Covidque traigan a personas. ejemplo, cocinero was being containedPor and people un were wearing se acercó y le dimos la vacuna. Cuando le proper personal protective equipment. pregunté que conoce a alguien In 2021, thesiCovid cases took amás, turnme for trajo the toda laand cocina, como 20doing hombres. better, so we were less swabbing in Los Hispanos con miedo, May and June. Inviven July, cases startedviven to escalate muchos bajos las sombras, sólo ensoese again because of the Delta yvariant, we were

Vaximóvil more hemospeople podidoagain. ayudar muchos. swabbing So,awe have Aparteswabbing de ser enfermera, yo doythey la mano been people whether haveextra been porque muchos noWe’re sabenback usarup el teléfono, vaccinated or not. to seeingno up saben número de ateléfono, no saben nada to 70 tosu80 patients day. de It’s Inglés, saben escribir. veryno disconcerting watching so many Me encanta lo que hago. de Puerto people being infected, but asYoa vine pandemic unit, Ricofeel hace 20 años, no hablaba Inglés.because Yo we good aboutywhat we’re doing tenía miedo terrible y mucha we areuncontrolling the cases thatgente mightme come ayudó. frustréfor tanto quewho hasta clases, into theMe hospital people arecogí having hice mil cosas, trabajé en mil lugares, cogiendo surgery. mi We’re bachillerato y todo. Deenvironment la misma manera controlling that to que a míthe medoctors, ayudaron cuandothellegué aquí,staff protect patients, hospital entonces para pagarle para atrás vida, yo and their families. Swabbing isn’t a la pleasant ayudo job, buta itlos is demás. a job that’s necessary. If you’re a nurse, it’s something you get used to.

HERALD HOMETOWN HERO

OCEANSIDE/ISLAND PARK HERALD — May 27, 2021

October 28, 2021 — FREEPORT HERALD

FREEPORT HERALD — October 28, 2021

October 28, 2021

LOCAL

Candidate profiles, ballot review and more inside!

ElECTioN 2021

October 28, 2021 — FREEPORT HERALD

Blakeman, Curran vie for county executive By JEFFREY BESSEN jbessen@liherald.com

Democratic incumbent Laura Curran is running for her second four-term as county executive. Her Republican opponent is Town of Hempstead Councilman Bruce Blakeman. The Herald asked the candidates three pertinent questions to get their take on the issues.

Herald: Nassau is one of three counties that pay the highest average property taxes in the state. What is your plan to help reduce the tax burden? Curran: As the hardworking families of

Nassau know, you can’t get far without a balanced budget. Before I took office, decades of wasteful corruption and reckless mismanagement plagued our county. I am proud that through dogged fiscal discipline, my administration has turned budget deficits into surpluses. Nassau families deserve to know their hard-ear ned money is being spent responsibly. That’s why I devoted my first term to cleaning up the mess others left behind and bringing real accountability to government: I delivered four balanced budgets and consecutive budget surpluses; secured Nassau’s first bond upgrade in over a decade; held the line on property taxes and proposed a responsible $70 million tax reduction for 2022, and a $150 million tax reduction over the next four years. As Nassau continues the economic recovery from Covid, I am also proud to say that we are in a position to give American Rescue Plan dollars back to the taxpayers. Our books are balanced, so I am giving $375 direct cash payments to more than 400,000 households. I have worked hard to earn the trust of Nassau taxpayers, and I will continue to pursue tax relief, like my tax cut, without sacrificing our future fiscal stability.

Blakeman: Laura Curran’s reassessment is crushing families and seniors with higher property taxes. School tax bills are arriving at home this October, and just like last year, property taxes will soar for an overwhelming majority of homeowners because of Curran’s reassessment. While your property taxes are going up, Laura Curran’s taxes went down [decreased by $255]. For the majority of homeowners, Curran’s tax hikes continue for three more years unless you stop her this Election Day. I believe it’s wrong for Laura Curran to increase county property taxes to the highest level ever in Nassau’s history while also generating millions in surplus funds. As county executive, I will end Curran’s reassessment and cut taxes. Government should never collect more than it needs to operate. My plan cuts property taxes by over $128 million – that’s $58 million more than Laura Curran is willing to give back – and I’ll pay for that tax

Bruce Blakeman

Laura Curran

Age: 66

Age: 53

Hometown: Atlantic Beach

Hometown: Baldwin

Professional Background: Attorney

Professional Background: Journalist, Herald Community Newspapers, New York Daily News and New York Post

Political experience: Town of Hempstead councilman; Nassau County legislator including serving as presiding officer; Port Authority commissioner

cut by returning Nassau County’s entire budget surplus to residents. I will continue to return budget surpluses each year while restricting new spending and reducing debt. It’s time to put government on a serious diet, and it’s time to really cut taxes.

Herald: The residential property assessment system still needs an overhaul. What would you do to make it beneficial for homeowners and the county? Curran: Nassau’s assessment system has been a mess for decades. Politician after politician kicked this can down the road, choosing what was politically convenient over what was right. I ran on a promise to finally address our broken assessment system, and I did just that. My administration took on a tough fight and had the political courage to implement a fair and accurate reassessment of the tax roll, which had been frozen for nearly a decade. The accuracy of my administration’s reassessment has been verified by Newsday, by the state and by independent experts. I have ensured residents have the opportunity to adapt to changes in assessment values by implementing my Taxpayer Protection Plan, which phases in any assessment correction over the next five years. I will also always protect residents’ right to grieve their property assessment. In my first term, I tackled the fiscal mismanagement that has plagued Nassau for decades, turning chronic deficits into surpluses. I took on reassessment when my predecessors lacked the political courage to do so. As a result, our assessment system is fairer and more accurate today than it has been in years.

Political experience: Baldwin Board of Education and Nassau County legislator 2014 to 2017

Blakeman: Laura Curran placed a huge

financial burden on the backs of families and seniors, with an overwhelming majority of homeowners facing soaring school taxes in 2021 as a result of her reassessment. Errors in Curran’s assessment roll also resulted in multi-millionaires having their property tax bill erased. Mansions received tax bills for zero dollars in property taxes. While the reassessment was supposed to create equity, it did not. Neighboring homes built by the same developer pay dif ferent tax amounts regardless of being exactly the same. It’s clear that we need to scrap Curran’s reassessment plan entirely and start fresh. As county executive, I will ter minate Laura Curran’s reassessment. Her phased-in tax hikes for the next three years will be immediately ter minated by my administration. Instead, I will hire qualified professionals to run the Assessment Department and create a new, fair system while also cutting property taxes by over $120 million.

Herald: The Covid-19 pandemic remains an overarching problem. What would you do to help ensure that residents are healthy life can to return to “normal?” Curran: I worked around the clock with communities and health officials during the toughest days of the pandemic to keep residents healthy and informed. I visited small businesses constantly to keep a finger on the pulse of our local economy. I advocated for safe re-openings when it made sense to support our long-term economic health. We were open and transparent

throughout the pandemic, pursuing an approach centered around education, outreach and accessibility. It is this approach that has earned us the ranking of highest vaccinated county in the state and second highest vaccinated among large counties nationally. Our 93.6 percent adult-vaccination-rate has allowed for a robust recovery — but we’re not done. As we recover, the county is reaching out to small business owners to get $10,000 in individual grants to those that need them. County mobile vaccination teams are visiting businesses directly and providing vaccinations to staff. Paramedics are taking vaccines to the homebound. We will provide $100 million in American Rescue Plan funds to some 400,000 households as $375 direct cash payments, which will help families buy school supplies, cover utility bills and stimulate our local economy as we continue to come back stronger.

Blakeman: Covid-19 will be around for

years to come, and we can never return to the days of a closed economy. We must adapt by fully reopening government to serve the people and welcome those in need of services. We must continue to offer free testing, vaccines and booster shots to people who want them. Schools must never close again. Big box stores should never be allowed to stay open while small businesses are shuttered. Restaurants should be allowed to keep outdoor dining and continue their indoor operations. As county executive, I’ll keep my pledge to do these things while also ensuring we have a transparent reporting process related to Covid cases.

ELECTiOn 2021

Brian Cronin Party: Democratic Age: 40 Professional experience: Corporate attorney, business litigator Political career: Secondtime candidate On the issues: Brian Cronin said the Nassau County comptroller’s office must lean into the “new normal” and embrace modernization, saying that the office still uses technology from the middle of the 20th century and is thus overdue for an upgrade. In doing so, it would allow the office to adapt more effectively not only to the “new normal” but also to any hurdles to come.

Nassau has become a “hub of diversity,” he said. As comptroller, he would “represent the entire county” and strive to have voices from every community heard. Many new businesses in Nassau are minority-owned, he said, and he would work to ensure that county contracts were evenly distributed among business owners. The comptroller, he said, is the “taxpayers’ watchdog responsible for fighting waste and fraud,” adding that the office will take on “increasing importance given

the uncertainty of the postCovid economy.” He would recruit “highlevel professionals from the private sector to join our team so that we have the skilled team required to address these unprecedented times,” adding, “Taxpayers must have confidence that this team is not politicized. Like most taxpayers, I am sick and tired of divisive politics. This is why I have committed to hiring a moderate Republican as my top deputy. Such bipartisanship has become far too rare in today’s politics.”

Elaine Phillips Party: Republican Age: 61 Professional experience: Financial adviser, vice president of mortgage finance and institutional sales Political career: Formerly state senator, 7th District, mayor of Village of Flower Hill On the issues: As Nassau County comptroller, Elaine Phillips said she would play a crucial role in “objectively identifying those governmental agencies whose performance is lagging and making recommendations to address deficiencies.” An example of a lack of adequate management and adaption has been seen within the Department of

Consumer Affairs, she said. The county administration, she said, should “follow the Town of Hempstead’s successful practice of issuing permits and licenses off campus through the use of mobile trailers. Strict safeguards have been employed to meet the needs of taxpayers.” While in the private sector at Goldman Sachs, she said, she oversaw the diversity efforts, and while she was a New York state senator, she sponsored multiple educational and outreach

forums on diversity. As Nassau comptroller, she said she would work to ensure diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace, and educate and promote solutions to ensure equal rights for all. At the same time, she would undertake performance audits of all county departments to ascertain whether they are meeting diversity, equity and inclusion metrics. As comptroller, she said, she would serve as the “taxpayer’s watchdog.” “Taxes and spending need to be controlled in Nassau County,” she said. “I have the background and expertise to implement audits to weed out waste, abuse and fraud, saving taxpayers money. Further, I will audit the recent property tax reassessment to determine the extent to which mistakes [were] made.”

SUPERViSOR Don Clavin Incumbent

Party: Republican Age: 52 Hometown: Garden City Career: Elected official, attorney Political experience: Hempstead town supervisor (2019 to present); receiver of taxes (2001-2019) On the issues: Don Clavin said tax relief is at the top of his priorities, and that after freezing taxes in 2021, he intended to cut them in 2022. He has also dedicated $75 million to road repaving and infrastructure upgrades and $10 million on parks improvements. Additionally, he said, he

hoped to continue to slash unnecessary spending after trimming $1 million from the supervisor’s staff budget upon taking office, while also eliminating “take-home cars” for top managers, and driving his own personal car. He added that he is proud of the town’s fiscal strength under his administration, which has been recognized with credit rating upgrades from two top Wall Street credit agencies — Moody’s and Standard & Poors. Clavin said he was pleased to have recently ntro-

duced the “pothole patrol,” an effort to expedite roadway repairs using state-of-the-art pothole repair vehicles and promoting a hotline for residents to report potholes in their neighborhoods. He said that under his leadership, the town has worked to ramp up efforts to improve town infrastructure, which he called critical for the safety and quality of life of residents, while still freezing town taxes for 2021 and cutting them in 2022. Clavin said he has sought and will continue to seek to assist small businesses as they reopen. Using federal CARES Act funds, the town distributed money and personal protective equipment kits to small businesses and residents during the pandemic. Clavin also said he instituted an Economic Advisory Council to help strategize and make decisions.

Jason Abelove Challenger

Party: Democratic Age: 51 Hometown: Oceanside Career: Discrimination attorney since 1994 Political experience: Firsttime candidate On the issues: Jason Abelove said his top priorities are to lower taxes and bring equity to the delivery of town services. He added that he believes the town has wasted money on “high salary patronage jobs, bloated budgets, expensive mailers and inflated no-bid contracts.” Abelove said his goal is

to cut excessive spending to improve infrastructure in the town based upon areas of most need. He said he also wants to use federal CARES money and the Boost Nassau initiative to provide direct support to small businesses, and to promote job fairs and lower taxes to make business thrive in the town. He said he would streamline permitting, promote job fairs and lower taxes to make business thrive in the town. Abelove said if he were

elected, Hempstead would distribute the federal relief money. Abelove said he believes that the town’s primary responsibility is local infrastructure, and roads need to be adequately cared for. He added that, if elected, he would place resources on infrastructure based upon need. Abelove said he would slash $5 million that is spent annually on town mailings and would end the waste, putting taxpayer’s priorities over those of politicians, and running the town with an eye toward service rather than re-election would save residents millions of dollars.

FREEPORT HERALD — October 28, 2021

COMPTROLLER

eleCtiOn 2021

October 28, 2021 — FREEPORT HERALD

Donnelly, Kaminsky slug it out for D.A. good mentors are important components of attractive and positive choices for young people. I plan to explore the use of asset forfeiture funds to further programs of this type.

By Jim Bernstein jbernstein@liherald.com

The contest for Nassau County district attorney has been the most bitterly fought off all races this election season, with State Sen. Todd Kaminsky, the Democrat, and Anne Donnelly, the Republican, trading a slew of bighting accusations against each other, mostly centering on who is most responsible for setting prisoners free on the street to commit other crimes. The accusations stem from Donnelly’s attempts to paint Kaminsky as the legislator who wrote the state’s Bail Reform Law, which gives and prohibits judges’ discretion to assign bail in many felony and certain non-felony cases. Kaminsky voted for the bill, but did not write it. Although the State Le gislature amended the law in April 2020 to include a greater number of crimes for which bail could be assigned, the issue continues to dominate the campaign, and the ads continue to run on local TV stations. Donnelly points to her 30 years of working as a prosecutor in the Nassau D.A.’s of fice, heading dif ferent bureaus. Kaminsky notes that he served as a prosecutor in the U.S. attorney’s office in Manhattan.

Herald: nassau County has a growing immigrant population that often does not trust law enforcement. How would you improve that relationship? Kaminsky: As district attorney, my office will have information available in every language, as well as community liaisons who do outreach in every part of Nassau County. And let me be clear: I will have a zero tolerance for hate crimes as district attorney. Hate crimes against the immigrant population have risen at troubling rates recently, and the trend must be addressed aggressively. It doesn’ t matter if you’ re Jewish, LGBTQ, Asian, Black or Muslim: You deserve to feel safe walking down the streets of your neighborhood. As district attorney, I will take a tough and aggressive approach to hold racists and other hate-mongers accountable in our community by instituting a zero-tolerance policy. I am proud to have the support of law enforcement, including the New York State Troopers and local Police Benevolent Association. They know my record. They know I will fight to protect all Long Islanders. Rebuilding trust doesn’t just mean the prosecutor’s office has to have a better relationship with communities—it also means trust in government and institutions overall has to improve by prosecuting corruption. Corruption has infested every level of government here in Nassau County. As a federal prosecutor, I worked on the highest-level corruption cases, successfully prosecuting both Democrats and Republicans who violated the public trust. Corruption will have no place to

Herald: Our jails are often overcrowded and riddled with Covid-19 cases. What would you recommend to ease these conditions? Kaminsky: The best way to address over-

Anne Donnelly

Todd Kaminsky

Party: Republican

Party: Democrat

Age: 56

Age: 43

Hometown: Garden City

Hometown: Long Beach

Professional Background: Worked in the district attorney’s office for more than three decades and serves as the deputy chief of the Organize Crime and Rackets Bureau. Spent time as the acting chief in the Public Corruption Bureau, senior trial assistant in the Rackets Bureau and as deputy chief of the Economic Crimes Bureau. She earned her law degree from Fordham University in 1989.

Professional Background: Member of New York State Senate representing the 9th district, based on South Shore since 2016. He previously worked as an assistant district attorney in the Queens County District Attorney’s Office before joining the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York as an assistant U.S. attorney. Kaminsky was elected to the State Assembly, serving in that body from 2014 to 2016. He earned his law degree from New York University.

hide when I am district attorney.

Donnelly: I am committed to serving all residents of Nassau County in a fair and respectful manner. Part of that commitment consists of helping to ensure that people who have emigrated from other countries into the United States are welcomed into the communities in which they have chosen to settle. Outreach programs that feature governmental liaisons who speak the primary languages of members of our diverse community should be at the top of the priority list. Educational initiatives and literature in various languages are also needed to welcome residents and build trust. I am prepared to play a leadership role in this area. Herald: Gangs are growing in nassau and suffolk. Aside from prosecuting those apprehended, what else can the district attorney’s office do to stem the violence? Kaminsky: As a federal prosecutor, I successfully took down gang leaders and the gun and drug traffickers who supplied them, cleaning up our streets and keeping dangerous weapons out of criminals’ hands. Gang violence is a serious threat to our communities, and

combating them will be a top priority of my office. Some of the worst gangs are international in scope and go beyond our state and even our country’s borders. This means that having strong partnerships with federal law enforcement agencies is critical. As someone who worked as a federal prosecutor, I will coordinate with our federal partners closely to root out gang violence. Importantly, when it comes to gangs, we also cannot keep treating the symptoms—we must treat the underlying disease. We must establish trust in communities with gang violence and work with local organizations to identify bad actors and offer alternatives to crime. My office will be constantly working with schools and after-school programs to educate young people about the dangers of gangs, and investing in these programs so our young people are learning, partaking in constructive activities and do not choose to walk the path that gangs offer them.

Donnelly: Collaborating with schools, as well as municipal governments and non-for-profits, we can provide more opportunities for enrichment and socialization programs as viable alternatives to gangs. Safe activities and

crowding, deliver swift justice for victims and lower crime is to fully fund our court system. There are federal funds available through the Department of Justice to help—and I will push the state to add more dollars to ensure justice is served. I will also make sure that programs with proven track records to turn around criminal behavior — especially for substance abuse — are funded to keep Nassau safe and to reduce the recidivism that floods our courts with cases.

Donnelly: The Nassau County jail is not

overcrowded, and I am intimately aware of this fact, having served as the district attorney’s liaison to the correctional center until recently. Indeed, the inmate population is at its lowest level in the past 25 years. What’s more, the facility did an excellent job in containing and treating Covid. Unfortunately, the “cashless bail” law that was co-authored by my opponent has greatly limited the ability of judges to make incarceration decisions for individuals based upon the pertinent facts in each case.

eleCtioN 2021

Maureen O’Connell

Justin Brown

worked with military veterans This is not an actual ballot, but a to protect them from data INSTRUCTIONS composite of several sample ballots so through the Parabreaches votar un candidato cuyoyears. nombre no está en la papeleta, marque el òvalo a la izquierda del ‘writeas to reflect all the districts within the in’ yShe escriba nombre otra marca, o escritura fuera de los espacios saidelshe hasclaramente also founden la casilla. Cualquier Challenger communities covered by your edition proporcionados puede anular toda la papeleta. Usted tiene el derecho a una papeleta de of the Herald. Complete reporting on ways to get para the votar, community reemplazo. comete un error o quiere cambiarParty: su voto,Democratic llame la Junta De Elecciones al (516) 571-1245 candidates running in districts covered involvedSiby extending office parahours, instrucciones cómo obtener papeleta. El número de opciones está listado para by the Herald – as well as the full text of creatingsobre outreach pro- una nueva 30 Si lo haces, su voto en esa elección no sera cada elección. No marque mas candidatos de loAge: permitidos. our endorsements in each race – may grams and educating concontado. be found at LIHerald.com under the Hometown: East Williston Hometown: Baldwin stituents on what the clerk’s osal, mark the oval to the left of your choice. If you make a mistake, or Instrucciones para la votación de preguntas y propuestas Para votar sobre una pregunta o sobre una Elections ’20 tab. office provides. the Board ofCareer: ElectionsCounty at (516)clerk, 571-2411 for instructions on how to propuesta, marque el óvalo a la izquierda de su preferencia. Si comete unadminerror o quiere cambiar su voto, former Career: Health-care For election results after the polls close llame la Junta De Elecciones al (516) 571-1245 para instrucciones sobre cómo obtener una nueva papeleta. nurse istrator Tuesday night, go to LIHerald.com have worked to process menting a modern system Political experience: NasPolitical experience: Served that his office would have more than a million backsau County clerk, on the Uniondale Board of logged records and implefull control over online. Hempstead 2006-present; New York EducationCouncil for the past three County District Court mented an electronic filing Brown said heCounty would also Legislator Judge County Family Legislator District state assemblywoman, Hempstead Hempstead years Member process that converts paperCourt ensure that the clerk’s office District 19 Comptroller Judge Attorney 1998-2005; District 2 Supervisor District 1 County Clerk Town Clerk District 1 trustee and land for records couldforengage the comfor one) (Vote one)to a digital (Voteforfor one) (Vote for one) (Vote for one) (Vote for one) (Vote one) with(Vote for one) (Vote for one) (Vote for one) (Vote deputy mayor, Village of East mat to ensure they remain munities by providing more del Legislador del On the issues: Juez de la Corte Legislador safe for thedel future,Juez and she education and collaborating Condado Controlador del Secretario de la Corte de Distrito Fiscal delWilliston, 1991-98 JustinConcejal Brown said he has Secretario Condado Distrito 19 Condado Familia Distrito 1 about Municipal Condado Distrito 2 Distrito Supervisorlong beenDistrito said she hoped to de continue with key stakeholders in all1 passionate (Vote and porbeing uno) an (Vote (Vote por uno) (Vote por uno) (Vote por uno) (Vote por helping (Vote porOn uno) porresidents uno) (Vote por uno) (Vote por uno) uno) people por to serve of all ages towns to uno) create a (Vote dialogue the issues: Democratic Democratic Democratic Democratic Democratic Democratic Democratic Democratic Democratic Democratic in the community by helping so that residents can take Maureen O’Connell said advocate for residents. He Common Sense Common Sense Common Sense them to learn about the benfull advantage of the county her goal is to continue to intends to make the office 22 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 22 11 efits of the clerk’s office. clerk’s resources and beneexpand on the many steps more innovative with techO’Connell fits. taken to improve theE.office nology so thatDorothy residentsL. Jacob I. Todd D. Justin R. and her staff Darlene D. Vincent T. Jason L. Olena Kevan M. Ryan also implementedHarris since she wasCronin first elected in have could receiveGoosby documents Schuster Kaminsky Brown Muscarella Abelove Nicks Abrahams Republican Republican Republican Republican Republican Republican Republican Republican securityRepublican measures to protectRepublican 2005, and to ensure that it and enjoy greater accessibilTax Revolt Tax Revolt Tax Revolt Tax Revolt Tax Revolt residents from scams and operates effectively and effiity without having to visit the 22 10 12 14 15 16 17 22 11 13 identity theft, and have ciently. She and her staff office in person and imple-

INSTRUCTIONS name is not printed on the ballot, mark the oval to the left of ‘write-in’ ying within the box. Any mark or writing outside the spaces provided for Incumbent ot. You have a right to a replacement ballot. If you make a mistake or want oard of Elections (516) 571-2411 for instructions on how to obtain a Party:at Republican oices is listed for each contest. Do not mark the ballot for more candidates Age: 70 vote in that contest will not count. Instructions for Voting on Questions and

Anne T. Donnelly

Elaine R. Phillips

Maureen C. O'Connell

Darlene D. Harris

Vincent T. Muscarella

Donald X. Clavin, Jr.

James Lamarre

Kate Murray

Elton E. McCabe, Jr.

Steven D. Rhoads

Anne T. Donnelly

Elaine R. Phillips

Maureen C. O'Connell

Darlene D. Harris

Vincent T. Muscarella

Donald X. Clavin, Jr.

James Lamarre

Kate Murray

Elton E. McCabe, Jr.

Steven D. Rhoads

Conservative

Write-in

Conservative

Working Families

Kate Ryan E. Cronin Murray

Conservative

Hempstead toWN Clerk Working Families

Justin R. Brown

Incumbent

Party: Republican Age: 59 Hometown: Levittown On the issues: Kate Murray has been the rest of the town in March Write-in Write-in active in the Town of Hemp- Write-in of this year. She advocated stead politics since first for keeping the clerk’s office holding the position of town open during the pandemic clerk in 2002. After serving a by creating safe ways for the lengthy tenure as town office to continue to serve supervisor from 2003 the community. An advocate through 2016, she was refor catering to all residents, elected for the role of clerk Murray supports multilingual in 2019. outreach and said she Having faced the chalbelieves the clerk’s office lenges created by Covid-19, must represent people of all Murray has worked to modnationalities. ernize the office by launchIf re-elected, Murray ing a paperless Long Island would be a part of the Rail Road parking pass sysimplementation process of tem in Oceanside last June, the Town of Hempstead’s which became available to new website, which will have

Working Families

Conservative

Working Families

Oneka Nicks

a translation component so it available in numerous lanthe site can be seen in the JacobNicks I. would Olena Kevan M.guages. Lastly, Schuster Nicks Abrahamslike to oversee language preferred by the the creation Common Sense Challenger user. of a 311 system for resiA firm believer in provid- 15 dents who prefer to speak Party: Democrat ing tax relief, Murray mainon the phone about certain tained that she worked with Jason L. services or issues. She feels Age: 29 the town supervisor to craft Abelove that this, as well as online a tax-freeze budget in 2021, meetings discussing how the Hometown: Uniondale and would work toward a office works, would effectivetax-cut budget in 2022. ly modernize the office. On the issues: First-time candidate and said she believes the office Write-in Write-in Write-in Write-in Write-in challenger Oneka Nicks is a Write-in would benefit from a meetUniondale Library trustee, a ing management system, 1st Lieutenant in the Unionand she would like to see dale fire Department and a the removal of equipment, foundation relations and such as typewriters, to credonor communications man- ate a fully electronic and ager for Planned Parenthood. digitized office. If elected, Nicks envisions Nicks would also like to a modernized clerk’s office ensure that documents for with a Freedom of Informaresidents are available in tion Law cue system that multiple languages and to could best monitor when make sure that everyone the requests came in, the deadcommunity is informed on line to answer and the progthe services offered by the ress that has been made clerk’s office. She believes retrieving the requested doc- outreach is key, as is moduments. Additionally, Nicks ernizing the website to make

BER 2nd

F THE HERALD COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS

940316

S YOUR BUSINESS, VOTE IS OUR BUSINESS

PULL OUT

FREEPORT HERALD — October 28, 2021

Nassau CouNty Clerk CTIon’21

ELECTIon’21

SAMPLE ELECTION BALLOT

OFFICIAL BALLOT FOR GENERAL ELECTION November 2, 2021 NASSAU COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS

INSTRUCTIONS To vote for a candidate whose name is not printed on the ballot, mark the oval to the left of ‘write-in’ and print the name clearly, staying within the box. Any mark or writing outside the spaces provided for voting may void the entire ballot. You have a right to a replacement ballot. If you make a mistake or want to change your vote, call the Board of Elections at (516) 571-2411 for instructions on how to obtain a new ballot. The number of choices is listed for each contest. Do not mark the ballot for more candidates than allowed. If you do, your vote in that contest will not count. Instructions for Voting on Questions and Proposals To vote on a question or proposal, mark the oval to the left of your choice. If you make a mistake, or want to change your vote, call the Board of Elections at (516) 571-2411 for instructions on how to obtain a new ballot.

Freeport

Justice of the Supreme Court (Vote for up to eight)

County Executive (Vote for one)

District Attorney (Vote for one)

County Comptroller (Vote for one)

Juez de la Corte Suprema (Vote hasta por ocho)

Ejecutivo del Condado (Vote por uno)

Fiscal del Distrito (Vote por uno)

Controlador del Secretario del Condado Condado (Vote por uno) (Vote por uno)

Oﬃce

Democratic

Democratic A

Republican B

Conservative C

Democratic 3

Democratic 4

Democratic 5

Democratic

County Clerk (Vote for one)

INSTRUCTIONS Para votar un candidato cuyo nombre no está en la papeleta, marque el òvalo a la izquierda del ‘writein’ y escriba el nombre claramente en la casilla. Cualquier otra marca, o escritura fuera de los espacios proporcionados para votar, puede anular toda la papeleta. Usted tiene el derecho a una papeleta de reemplazo. Si comete un error o quiere cambiar su voto, llame la Junta De Elecciones al (516) 571-1245 para instrucciones sobre cómo obtener una nueva papeleta. El número de opciones está listado para cada elección. No marque mas candidatos de lo permitidos. Si lo haces, su voto en esa elección no sera contado. Instrucciones para la votación de preguntas y propuestas Para votar sobre una pregunta o sobre una propuesta, marque el óvalo a la izquierda de su preferencia. Si comete un error o quiere cambiar su voto, llame la Junta De Elecciones al (516) 571-1245 para instrucciones sobre cómo obtener una nueva papeleta.

District Court Judge Family Court Judge District 2 (Vote for one) (Vote for one) Juez de la Corte Juez de la Corte de Distrito de Familia Distrito 2 (Vote por uno) (Vote por uno) Democratic

Hempstead Supervisor (Vote for one)

Hempstead Council Member District 1 (Vote for one)

Hempstead Town Clerk (Vote for one)

Supervisor (Vote por uno)

Concejal Distrito 1 (Vote por uno)

Secretario Municipal (Vote por uno)

Democratic Common Sense 12

Democratic

This is not an actual ballot, but a composite of several sample ballots so as to reflect all the districts within the communities covered by your edition of the Herald. Complete reporting on candidates running in districts covered by the Herald – as well as the full text of our endorsements in each race – may be found at LIHerald.com under the Elections ’20 tab. For election results after the polls close Tuesday night, go to LIHerald.com

County Legislator District 1 (Vote for one) Legislador del Condado Distrito 1 (Vote por uno)

County Legislator District 19 (Vote for one) Legislador del Condado Distrito 19 (Vote por uno) Democratic

Democratic Common Sense 17

Democratic 22

Democratic Common Sense 11

Elizabeth FoxMcDonough

Laura Curran

Todd D. Kaminsky

Ryan E. Cronin

Justin R. Brown

Darlene D. Harris

Vincent T. Muscarella

Jason L. Abelove

Dorothy L. Goosby

Olena Nicks

Kevan M. Abrahams

Jacob I. Schuster

Timothy S. Driscoll

Susan B. Heckman

Vito M. DeStefano

Christopher Modelewski

Conrad D. Singer

Danielle M. Peterson

Eileen Daly Sapraicone

Elizabeth FoxMcDonough

Bruce A. Blakeman

Anne T. Donnelly

Elaine R. Phillips

Maureen C. O'Connell

Darlene D. Harris

Vincent T. Muscarella

Donald X. Clavin, Jr.

James Lamarre

Kate Murray

Elton E. McCabe, Jr.

Steven D. Rhoads

Republican

Republican Tax Revolt

Republican

Republican Tax Revolt

Republican

Republican Tax Revolt

Republican

Republican Tax Revolt

Republican

Republican Tax Revolt

Timothy S. Driscoll

Susan B. Heckman

Vito M. DeStefano

Christopher Modelewski

Conrad D. Singer

Danielle M. Peterson

Eileen Daly Sapraicone

Danielle M. Peterson

Eileen Daly Sapraicone

Elizabeth FoxMcDonough

Bruce A. Blakeman

Anne T. Donnelly

Elaine R. Phillips

Maureen C. O'Connell

Darlene D. Harris

Vincent T. Muscarella

Donald X. Clavin, Jr.

James Lamarre

Kate Murray

Elton E. McCabe, Jr.

Steven D. Rhoads

Ryan E. Cronin

Justin R. Brown

Olena Nicks

Kevan M. Abrahams

Jacob I. Schuster

Conservative

Timothy S. Driscoll

Susan B. Heckman

Conservative

Vito M. DeStefano

Conservative

Christopher Modelewski

Conservative

Conrad D. Singer

Conservative

Working Families D

Common Sense

Common Sense E

Conservative

Working Families

Conservative

Working Families

Conservative

Common Sense

Laura Curran

Jason L. Abelove

Conservative

Working Families

Conservative

Working Families

Conservative

Working Families

Write-in Write-in

Write-in

HOW YOU VOTE IS YOUR BUSINESS, REMINDING YOU TO VOTE IS OUR BUSINESS

PULL OUT

SAMPLE ELECTION BALLOT COURTESY OF THE HERALD COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS

940316

NOVEMBER 2nd

PULL OUT

ELECtIon 2021

ELEC

October 28, 2021 — FREEPORT HERALD

SAMPLE ELECTION BALLOT

County LEGISLAtuRE DIStRICt 1

Kevan Abrahams Incumbent

Party: Democratic Age: 47

Professional experience: Legislative Assistant, Office of U.S. Rep. Floyd Flake, 1996-98

tive protocols for schools, allocate funds for tax relief Education: Baruch College; and support for front-line B.A., Political Science, workers and deal with relucQueens College tance to vaccinate. AbrahaFamily: Married, with two ms said he would continue children helping to set up accessible Oﬃce vaccination sites in neighborhoods, partnering with On the issues: clergy and local civic leaders Since February 2020, Democratic to combat misinformation Covid-19 has forced its way Democratic about the vaccines, and to the top of Nassau Coun-1 2 reduce other barriers such Democratic ty’s priority list. Kevan Abraas fears hams has been part of Timothy S. of revealing SusanimmiB. gration status to get the vacbipartisan efforts toAequip Driscoll Heckman Republican Republican cines. county staff and residents Police reform occupied with personal protective 1 2 Abrahams’s attention before equipment, develop protecRepublican B

Conservative C

Timothy S. Driscoll

Susan B. Heckman

the pandemic, he said. He police force are of primary Elton OFFICIAL BALLOT concern to McCabe. If electarranged meetings of local McCabe Jr. vote for for better a candidate whose clergy with residents and press FOR GENERAL ELECTIONed, he would To and print the name clearly, stay Challenger county police in 2019. Since cultural and ethnic issues November 2, 2021 training in thevoting may void the entire ballo the pandemic, Abrahams police acadeto change your Party: Republican NASSAU COUNTY my, which would increase vote, call the Bo has used virtual meeting new ballot. The number of cho technology to continue conofficers BOARD OF ELECTIONS respect among Age: 55 than allowed. If you do, your v necting law enforcement toward neighborhoods Proposals of Professional experience: with residents. Abrahams did color, and foster calmer rela- or propo To vote on a question Engineering, including not vote for Proposed Local tions betweenwant lawtoenforcechange your vote, call Freeport inspection engineer for the Law 2021, which would have ment and residents. He does obtain a new ballot. Town of Hempstead given police the right to sue not believe that lack of eduweekly testing from unvaccicitizens for hate crimes cation or capacity on police nated workers would afford Education: Engineering against police and first academy exams would adequate protection against degree from Southern Illinois responders, but supports account for the low percentthe spread of Covid-19, and University County D increased police transparenin the would give people time to be age of officers of color Executive A of the Supreme Court cy and accountability,Justice and(Vote Nassau County Police Family: Married convinced of the necessity of for up to eight) (Vote for one) ( taking steps to increase vaccination through the con- Department and would act police diversity. to ensure equality Ejecutivo of oppor- del stant dissemination of conOn the issues: F Condado D Juez de la CorteElton Suprema Infrastructure upgrades tunity for officer training. vincing data. Also, parental McCabe strongly (Vote por uno) ( (Vote hastafeels porthat ocho) have continued under AbraInfrastructure concerns concerns about the potential vaccination Democratic Democratic Democratic Democratic Democratic hams inDemocratic the 1st District, Democraticagainst Covid-19 McCabe because wealthier effect of the vaccine on chilfor all eligidespite the pressures of4 the districts tend to get more dren should be7 respected, ble county residents should 8 3 5 6 9 pandemic, he said. Abrahaattention. not demeaned, given the be a goal, but he does not Elizabeth Eileen msVito disagreed reality with threatening jobDanielle FoxM. with the sudChristopher agreeConrad D. M.of breakthrough Daly infecLaura denDeStefano removal of certain countions and the newness of the McDonough Modelewski loss should Singeremployees Peterson Sapraicone Curran Republican Republican Republican Republican Republican ty fees from the budget, but Republicandecline theRepublican vaccines. vaccine. He Tax Revolt would have helped plan their Diversity, equity, and believes that requiring mask3 8 7 4 5 6 9 inclusion within the county eventual end. ing and weekly or twiceElizabeth Eileen Vito M. FoxDanielle M. Daly Christopher Conrad D. Bruce A. DeStefano McDonough Peterson Sapraicone Modelewski Singer Blakeman

Conservative Conservative Conservative Includes East Meadow, Freeport, Hempstead, Uniondale,Conservative Roosevelt, South Hempstead.

Conservative

Susan B. Heckman

Timothy S. Driscoll

Vito M. DeStefano

Christopher Modelewski

Conrad D. Singer

Conservative

Danielle M. Peterson

Eileen Daly Sapraicone

Elizabeth FoxMcDonough

Bruce A. Blakeman

County LEGISLAtuRE DIStRICt 19 Working Families

Steve Common Rhoads Sense Incumbent

Party: Republican Age: 52Write-in Professional/political Write-in experience: From 2006 until 2015, he served on the Open Space and Parks Advisory Committee to the Nassau County Planning Commission, becoming its secretary in 2009. In 2015, he was elected in a special election to represent the 19th Legislative District in the Nassau County Legislature. Rhoads is also a volunteer firefighter with the Wantagh Fire Department and is an ex-captain of Engine Company No. 5. On the issues: On improving the lives of Long Island’s younger popu-

Write-in

lation to ensure they keep a residency here, Steve Rhoads pointed to opportunities for transit-oriented development. In Farmingdale, for instance, its Main Street corridor now includes apartment-style housing aimed at young professionals who commute on the Long Island Rail Road. Restaurants, a grocery store, dry cleaners and more are all within walking distance. Rhoads also proposed working with the county Industrial Development Agency to encourage busi-

ness development, which he said could have been done with the nearly $100 million in federal CARES Act funding that went toward county salaries. He added that Nassau should also work with New York state to create a firsttime homebuyer tax credit Write-in Write-in for Nassau residents to help put home ownership in reach of young people. Rhoads has been critical of the county-wide property reassessment carried out by Executive Laura Curran’s administration. He called it “error-riddled” and the cause of a shift of the tax burden further onto middle-class homeowners. In the 19th District, he noted, nearly 70 percent of homeowners saw school and property tax increases are a result of the reassessment.

Common Sense

Jake Schuster Challenger

Party: Democrat Age: 26 Professional/political Write-in Write-in experience: After receiving a bachelor’s in business administration at Hofstra University, Schuster attended the College of Law at the University of Tulsa in Tulsa, Okla., where he received his law degree. In 2017, he volunteered for Bellmorite Jeff Gold’s campaign for the same seat, and then worked for State Sen. John Brooks as a legislative aide.

Write-in

Schuster wants to encourage younger residents to have an increased involvement in government operations, giving them opportunities to have their voices heard. He would also create leadership opportunities for young adults for sustained investment. On housing, Schuster wants to convert plots of empty land and abandoned buildings into affordable housing for those who need it. By working with county and state officials, Schuster said the county could

demand greater funding 9 also assistance. Funds could be reallocated from overLaura funded programs, he said, to Curran provide for those who are living outside their means. Schuster also strongly supports marijuana legalization within the district. Write-in Write-in Through taxation, he believes legalization could bring in much-needed revenue for the county and local governments. He opposes opting out of the sale of marijuana in the district. While he has not served in an elected political position, Schuster is comfortable in a political environment, he said.

HOW YOU VOTE IS REMINDING YOU TO V On the issues: As a young resident making his first foray into politics, Jake Schuster is very aware of the issues affecting Long Island’s youth, he said.

NOVEMB

Includes Bellmore, Freeport, North Bellmore, North Merrick, North Wantagh, Seaford, South Bellmore, South Merrick, Wantagh.

PULL OUT

SAMPLE ELECTION BALLOT COURTESY OF

ELECTIoN 2021

3rd District Court Judge Lisa Saltzman

David I. Levine

William Hohauser

Running on the Democratic, Republican and Conservative party lines in the general election

Democratic, Republican, Conservative

Democratic, Republican,

Age: 55

Lives in: Great Neck

Lives in: Roslyn Heights

Education: Bachelor’s from New York University, 1988; law degree from Yeshiva University in 1991

Education: Gaduated from SUNY Binghamton in 1987 and earned his law degree from New York Law School in 1990.

Legal career: Upon graduation, Saltzman began working as a trial attorney at the Legal Aid Society, where she stayed until 1997. She has worked as a supervising attorney with Queens Defenders since 1997, and an attorney at law in her private practice since 2010. Saltzman is also an adjunct professor of law at Seton Hall University, a position she has held since 2010.

Conservative Age: 62

PHoTo NoT AVAILABLE

Legal career: Judge Levine was appointed by the County Executive Laura Curran to the Nassau County District Court this past March. Levine previously served as the associate justice for the Village of Manorhaven from November 2019 to March 2021. Levine was also a member of the Town of North Hempstead Board of Zoning and Appeals from January 2012 to March 2021. Prior to ascending to the District Court bench, he maintained a private practice in Mineola from 1997 to March 2021 and was an assistant district attorney in Queens from 1990 to 1997.

Lives in: xxxx Education: Earned bachelor’s degree from SUNY Binghamton in 1981 and his law degree from Columbia Law School in 1984.

PHoTo NoT AVAILABLE

Legal career: Hohauser served as counsel and the executive director for Morgan Stanley Smith Barney from 1987 to 2015. While there, his areas of practice included securities, corporate, employment, RICO and real estate law as well as Uniform Commercial Code and tort claims.

Family Court Judge Candidate

2nd District Court Judge

Darlene D. Harris

Vincent T. Muscarella

Age: 55 Hometown: Uniondale Education: University of Pennsylvania; Hofstra University Legal career: District Court judge since January 2015, practiced law in family court for 13 years, former Nassau County legislator.

Vincent T. Muscarella, a Republican, is running unopposed for the 2nd District Court. He was elected to the first session of the Nassau County Legislature on Nov. 5, 1995. He represents the 8th Legislative District, which encompasses Franklin Square, Floral Park, Bellerose, Bellerose Terrace, West Hempstead and portions of Elmont, New Hyde Park and Stewart Manor. Muscarella was born in Nassau County in 1954 and is a lifelong resident of the county. After completing his undergraduate studies at Bowdoin College in Maine, he attended St. John’s Law School and received his J.D. in 1979. Muscarella is a partner in the law firm of Muscarella and Tomasone and a member of the Nassau County, New York State, and Florida Bar Associations. He is admitted to practice in the Federal District Courts for the Eastern and Southern Districts.

FREEPORT HERALD — October 28, 2021

2021 JUDICIAL CANDIDATES

ElECTIOn 2021

October 28, 2021 — FREEPORT HERALD

STATE SUPREME COURT JUSTICE Danielle Peterson

Elizabeth Fox McDonough

Party: Republican Age: 46 Education: Peterson earned her bachelor’s from the University of Delaware in 1997 and a J.D. from Hofstra University on 2000. Legal career: Peterson began her legal career as an attorney in a private practice in 2001. In 2010, she became the principal law clerk to the Hon. Anthony L. Parga of the Nassau County Supreme Court and was elected justice in 2015.

Joseph Girardi

Eileen Daly-Sapraicone

Party: Democratic, Republican and Conservative Age: 59

Party: Democratic, Republican and Conservative Age: 62

Party: Democratic, Republican and Conservative Age: 57

Education: Earned bachelor’s from St. John’s University in 1984 and J.D. St. John’s University in 1987.

Education: Graduated with Highest Honors from SUNY Oneonta in 1981 with a dual major of U.S. history and political science. Graduated from Georgetown Law Center in 1984 and was a Criminal Justice Clinic participant.

Education: Bachelor’s from St. John’s University in 1991; law degree from City University of New York Law School in 1995.

Legal career: From 1987 to 1997, served as an assistant district attorney in Queens. From 1997 to 2001, served as the principal law clerk to Justice Arthur Cooperman in the Criminal Term of the Queens County Supreme Court.

Susan B. Heckman

Legal career: From 1984 to 1988, served as an assistant district attorney in Queens. From 1988 to 2015, he was an attorney in private practice specializing in criminal cases.

Legal career: Daly-Sapraicone began her legal career in 1995 as an assistant district attorney Queens, where she worked for six years. DalySapraicone served as a special counsel in the special commissioner of investigation for the New York City School District.

Timothy S. Driscoll

Vito DeStefano

Party: Democratic, Republican and Conservative Age: 41

Party: Democratic, Conservative, Republican Age: 54

Party: Democratic, Republican, Conservative Age: 54

Education: Earned bachelor’s in history and political science from Bucknell University in 2002; received law degree from Villanova University School of Law in 2005.

Education: Bachelor’s Hofstra University, 1988; law degree, Harvard Law School, 1991.

Education: Wagner College; Brooklyn Law School.

Legal career: After graduating from law school, Driscoll began a year-long clerkship with the Hon. Joseph M. McLaughlinof the U.S. Court of Appeals for the second circuit. Upon completion of his clerkship, he entered into private practice. Driscoll left the private sector in 1996 to join the Nassau district attorney’s office.

Legal career: Elected to the New York State Supreme Court in 2007 and is presiding in the Commercial Division and over the Tax Certiorari part of the court in Nassau County. He was a Nassau County District Court judge from 2004 through 2007. Was appointed to the New York State’s Advisory Committee on Judicial Ethics.

Legal career: From 2007 to 2010, served as a defense attorney for the Legal Aid Society of Suffolk County. Since 2012, Heckman has served as the principal law secretary to Suffolk Supreme Court Justice John B. Collins.

HEMPSTEAd COUnCIl dISTRICT 1 Dorothy Goosby Incumbent

Party: Democrat Age: 83 Professional experience: Licensed dietician nutritionist, journal author, chemistry teacher Political career: Town of Hempstead councilwoman, Association of Towns president, Hempstead Board of Education vice president, Marshall Elementary School PTA president On the issues: Dorothy Goosby said she voted to implement and supported the following measures during the coronavirus pandemic:

■ Mobile Covid-19 testing and vaccinations ■ More than $11 million in federal pandemic relief

funds to colleges and schools. ■ Over a million meals and six million for food banks. ■ More than $800,000 to local villages. ■ More than $400,000 to fire departments. ■ A small business personal protective equipment program.

career have been dedicated to diversity, equity and inclusion,” Goosby said. “I’m a living testament of DEI. Goosby v. the Town of Hempstead has been cited in over 150 cases nationwide as an instrument God divinely used and continues to use to let the world know that diversity, equity and inclusion are our reasonable service to humanity. “My focus is quality-of-life equity,” she said, “because the disparities in my district remain unbalanced and alarming. In terms of sewage equity, our sewage system is at the forefront of my list. The Village of Hempstead must be repaired, not just the sewers maintained by the government. In terms of water equity, the North and South shores must be treated fairly and equitably.”

James Lamarre Challenger

Party: Republican Age: 45

PHOTO nOT AVAIlABlE

Professional experience: Business owner Political career: None On the issues: Lamarre did not respond to the Herald. Editor’s note: James Lamarre could not be reached, despite many attempts.

■ An expedited process for outdoor dining permits. “My entire life and political

Includes Baldwin, Freeport, Hempstead, Lakeview, Lynbrook, Rockville Centre, Uniondale and West Hemsptead.

Family, friends speak out for Stephen Schier about the accident. Through Howes, the Herald contactCounty Police Department, out of Freeed Larry Schier. By that time, based on port jurisdiction. The NCPD would not comment because the investigation was legal advice, Larry approved only a brief obituary, for ongoing. Stephen which ran From where the i n t h e F re e p o r t Schiers stood, the Herald on June 3. person who had In early October, killed their brother L a rry Schier was wrapped in reached out to the protective obscurimedia. CBS News ty. on Channel 2 proFriends be gan duced a two-minute calling the Schiers, investigative piece asking why nothon Oct. 5. ing appeared in the The Herald has news. Through a since then interprivate Facebook viewed Larry Schigroup, Larry Schie r, L o i s H owe s, er discovered a witLaura Cardozo and ness who had the witness to the stepped out of the accident. The witHealth Mart door ness and her husjust behind Steband, both of phen and saw the Courtesy Family of Stephen Schier whom asked not to entire sequence of be named for this events. After speak- Stephen Schier died after being run article, explained ing with the wit- over twice by a vehicle in Freeport on what had happened ness, the Schiers May 22. on May 22. hired a lawyer. “He [Schier] was The Freeport Herald received no notification of the walking out [of Health Mart],” the witaccident until two Freeport citizens, ness said, “and I was a little ways Lois Howes and Laura Cardozo, emailed behind him looking at some flags that on May 27 and May 29 to ask why the were there. And I kept saying, should I Herald had not published any stories buy a flag, and then I looked up and I see

SOUTH SHORE SYMPHONY Scott Jackson Wiley, Music Director and Conductor

IN CONCERT 20th Century Orchestral Masterworks

7:30 PM October 30, 2021 Madison Theatre at Molloy College 1000 Hempstead Ave. Rockville Centre, NY

Hindemith- Mathis der Maler Copland- Music for Movies Milhaud - Le boeuf sur le toit

TICKET PRICES: Suggested Donation $20 CALL MOLLOY BOX OFFICE 516 323-4444 for free tickets madisontheatreny.org

You are required to follow the theatrePolicy for admissionYou must wear a mask while in the building and proof of vaccination for those who are over 12 years of age is required.

FREEPORT HERALD — October 28, 2021

continued from front page

Courtesy Nassau County Police Department

the naSSau county Police Department and the district attorney’s office are investigating Schier’s death. her backing up, hitting him, and I didn’t even realize at the time that she hit my car. Then she went over him again. Then she went fully over the embankment and trees and went this way [turned left] and wound up by the Chinese restaurant.” Health Mart sits at the western end of a large strip mall, facing east. In front of it is a single-aisle parking lot with a row of parking spaces on either side. The white SUV that hit Schier backed out of a spot on the south side, knocking him prone and rolling over him, curving toward its right until almost aligned in the aisle, its rear end striking the witnesse’s car, which was parked on the north side. The SUV then accelerated forward, running over Schier again. It tur ned left, crossed an embankment separating the Health Mart lot from a driveway leading out to Bedell Street, andturned left onto that driveway. It came to rest after another quick left into the driveway that leads to Atlantic Avenue. Only when the witness moved toward Schier’s prone body did she realize that her car had been knocked from the spot where she had parked into the next parking spot. The damage was later assessed by her insurance company at $28,000. On Oct. 5, the CBS broadcast aired Health Mart’s security footage of the accident, graying out the moments of impact to Schier’s body but showing the motion of the white SUV. What agonizes Schier’s family is that his life could be ended so horrifically without apparent consequence to the driver. At the accident scene, the witness and her husband said the driver did not seem to recognize that her car had rolled twice over a man who was

then taken away in an ambulance. The Schiers have not heard from the driver or her family since. “This was a man who grew up in Freeport,” Lois Howes said. “He was a member of B’nai Israel, as was his entire family, a valuable board member of the Long Island Arts Council at Freeport, a brother, uncle and retired schoolteacher with many friends.” “It’s like he was a mosquito; his life does not matter,” Larry said. “It’s not right,” said the witness, saying there should be a consequence — “something to be owned that you did something wrong. That’s what bothers me the most.” Peter Bongiorno of the Bongiorno Law Firm in Garden City is the attorney for the Schier family. “We are pursuing a civil case against the responsible parties,” Bongiorno told the Herald. “We are still investigating the matter extensively and thoroughly. My understanding is that the Nassau County District Attorney’s Office is also investigating the matter.” Brendan Brosh, spokesman for the D.A.’s office, responded to the Herald with this statement: “We have had many contacts with the Schier family and have expressed the heartfelt sympathy of this office for the tragic death of Stephen Schier. We cannot comment further because the crash is under active investigation, except to say that we regret the time it is taking to acquire all materials and close out leads.” Though Larry Schier believes the SUV driver should be held responsible for his brother’s death, he told the Herald that he does not want vengeance, only justice. “I have pity for her,” he said, “but she killed my brother.”

OBITUARIES Christine Stegemann

Harold Mossy

Christine Stegemann (b. 1966), died suddenly. on October 13. She was the beloved mother of Nicholas Trotta and Christina Gilliam, the cherished grandmother of Orion, Aires, and Apollo Trotta and Amelia Gilliam, and the dear sister of Anthony Campion. Her funeral took place on Oct. 20, and left immediately after for Breslau Cemetery in Lindenhurst.

Harold J. Mossy of Freeport (b. 1927) died on Oct. 20. He was a U.S. Army veteran and retired dispatcher for the MTA. He was also the beloved husband of Joanne, the loving father of Belinda (Mark) Cheatham, Kinberly (Jeffrey) Smith, the late Craig (Geri) Mossy, and the late Gregory Mossy, and the dear grandfather of 10 and great-grandfather of 6. The funeral service occurred Tuesday evening, Oct. 26, at Hungerford & Clark Funeral Home, with interment Oct. 27th 10:00 at Holy Rood Cemetery.

Gloria Cintorino Gloria Cintorino of Freeport (b. 1929) died on October 15. She was the beloved wife of the late Anthony, the loving mother of Sara Ann (Joe) Angelon, Patricia (Joe) Sellitto and Peter (Carol) Cintorino, and the adored grandmother of 7 and great-grandmother of 13. Her funeral Mass occurred on Oct. 20 at Our Holy Redeemer R.C. Church, Freeport. Cremation was private. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the American Cancer Society would be appreciated.

Peter J. Ruggiero Peter J. Ruggiero (b. 1950), a lifelong Freeporter, died on Oct. 19. He was a talented artist who loved the Woodcleft Canal. He was the beloved son of the late John and Marie Ruggiero, the great brother of Paul and the late John, and the loving uncle of Joseph. Cremation ervices were private. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Public Notices

LFRE1 1028

Adina Robinson Adina Robinson of Freeport (b. 1923) died on October 20, 2021 in her 97th year. She was the beloved wife of the late Steadman, loving mother of Linda Nalty, dear grandmother of Michelle (Wayne) Abrahams, and Michael Nalty, Jr., and the fond great-grandmother of Dwayn Abrahams and Darren Abrahams. A religious service occurred Oct. 26, with interment on Oct. 27 in Greenfield Cemetery.

Michael J. Sanford Michael J. Sanford (b. 1956) of Shelton, Connecticut (formerly of Merrick), died on October 22. He was retired from the Town of Hempstead Department of Sanitation. He was the loving companion for many years of Lynn Golden, and the beloved brother of Larry, Robert, Dave, Lillian McManus,Sue Guglielmo, and Walter. He was also the dear uncle to many nieces and nephews. Cremation was private.

NEwS BRIEf

Reine Bethany/Herald

LEGAL NOTICE UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE Statement of Ownership, Management, and Circulation 1. Publication Title: FREEPORT HERALD. 2. Publication No. 318500. 3. Filing Date: October 1, 2021 4. Issue Frequency: Weekly. 5. No. of Issues Published Annually 52. 6. Annual Subscription Price: $39 7. Complete Mailing Address of Known Office of Publication: 2 ENDO BLVD, GARDEN CITY, NY 11530 8. Complete Mailing Address of Headquarters or General Business Office of Publisher: 2 Endo Blvd., Garden City, Nassau County, NY 11530. 9 Full Names and Complete Mailing Addresses of Publisher, Editor, and Managing Editor. Publisher: Richner Communications, Inc., Stuart Richner, 2 ENDO BLVD, GARDEN CITY, NY 11530. Editor: REINEE BETHANY, 2 Endo Blvd., Garden City, Nassau County, NY 11530. Managing Editor: SCOTT BRINTON, 2 ENDO BLVD, GARDEN CITY, NY 11530. 10. Owner: Richner Communications, Inc., 2 Endo Blvd., Garden City, Nassau County, NY 11530; Clifford Richner, 2 Endo Blvd., Garden City, Nassau County, NY 11530; Stuart Richner, 2 Endo Blvd., Garden City, Nassau County, NY 11530. 11. Known Bondholders, Mortgagees, and Other Security Holders Owning or Holding 1 Percent or More

of Total Amount of Bonds, Mortgages, or Other Securities: None. 12 Not applicable. 13. Publication Title: FREEPORT LEADER. 14. Issue Date for Circulation Data Below: SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 15. Extent and Nature of Circulation: a. Total No. Copies: Average No. Copies Each Issue During Preceding 12 Months, 5900; Actual No. Copies of Single Issue Published Nearest to Filing Date, 6000. b. Paid Circulation (By Mail and Outside the Mail): (1) Mailed Outside-County Paid Subscriptions stated on Form 3541: Average No. Copies Each Issue During Preceding 12 Months, 77; Actual No. Copies of Single Issue Published Nearest to Filing Date, 81. (2) Mailed In-County Paid Subscriptions Stated on Form 3541: Average No. Copies Each Issue During Preceding 12 Months, 2672; Actual No. Copies of Single Issue Published Nearest to Filing Date, 2624. (3) Paid Distribution Outside the Mails including Sales Through Dealers and Carriers, Street Vendors, and Counter Sales, and Other Non-USPS Paid Distribution: Average No. Copies Each Issue During Preceding 12 Months, 566; Actual No. Copies of Single Issue Published Nearest to Filing Date, 711. (4) Paid Distribution by Other Classes of Mail Through the USPS: Average No. Copies Each Issue During Preceding 12 Months, 0; Actual No. Copies of Single Issue Pub-

lished Nearest to Filing Date, 0. c. Total Paid Distribution: Average No. Copies Each Issue During Preceding 12 Months, 3315; Actual No. Copies of Single Issue Published Nearest to Filing Date, 3416. d. Free or Nominal Rate Distribution( by Mail and Outside the Mail) : (1) Free or Nominal Rate OutsideCounty as Stated on Form 3541: Average No. Copies Each Issue During Preceding 12 Months, 1576; Actual No. Copies of Single Issue Published Nearest to Filing Date, 1503. (2)Free or Nominal In-County as Stated on Form 3541: Average No. Copies Each Issue During Preceding 12 Months, 221; Actual No. Copies of Single Issue Published Nearest to Filing Date, 0 (3) Free or Nominal Rate Copies Mailed at Other classes Mailed Through the USPS: Average No. Copies Each Issue During Preceding 12 Months, 0; Actual No. Copies of Single Issue Published Nearest to Filing Date, 0. (4) Free or Nominal Rate Distribution Outside the Mail: Average No. Copies Each Issue During Preceding 12 Months, 400; Actual No. Copies of Single Issue Published Nearest to Filing Date, 500. e. Total Free or Nominal Rate Distribution: Average No. Copies Each Issue During Preceding 12 Months, 2197; Actual No. Copies of Single Issue Published Nearest to Filing Date, 2003. f. Total Distribution: Average No. Copies Each Issue Dur-

ing Preceding 12 Months, 5512; Actual No. Copies of Single Issue Published Nearest to Filing Date, 5419. g. Copies Not Distributed: Average No. Copies Each Issue During Preceding 12 Months, 388; Actual No. Copies of Single Issue Published Nearest to Filing Date, 581 h. Total: Average No. Copies Each Issue During Preceding 12 Months, 5900; Actual No. Copies of Single Issue Published Nearest to Filing Date, 6000. i. Percent Paid and/or Requested Circulation: Average No. Copies Each Issue During Preceding 12 Months, 60.14%; Actual No. Copies of Single Issue Published Nearest to Filing Date, 63.04%. 16. This Statement of Ownership will be printed in the October 28, 2021 issue of this publication. 17. Signature and Title of Editor, Publisher, Business Manager, or Owner: Stuart Richner, Owner; Date: October 1, 2021I certify that all information furnished on this form is true and complete. I understand that anyone who furnishes false or misleading information on this form or who omits material information requested on the form or who omits material or information requested on the form may be subject to criminal sanctions (including fines and imprisonment) and/or civil sanctions (including civil penalties). 1150047 To Place A Notice Call 516-569-4000 x232

LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR MORTGAGE ASSETS MANAGEMENT SERIES I TRUST, V. CLIFFORD BLACKWELL, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE RUTH CHASE FISHER; ET. AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated January 31, 2020, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR MORTGAGE ASSETS MANAGEMENT SERIES I TRUST. is the Plaintiff and CLIFFORD BLACKWELL, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE RUTH CHASE

FISHER; ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Nassau County Supreme Court, North Side Steps, 100 Supreme Court Drive Mineola NY 11501, on November 8, 2021 at 2:30PM, premises known as 231 ELMWOOD AVENUE, ROOSEVELT, NY 11575: Section 55, Block 471, Lot 358: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT ROOSEVELT, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK, Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 002450/2017. Roger H. Hausch, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC 900 Merchants Concourse,

Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES. 127785

birth are July, 2021; the place of my birth is New Hyde Park, NY; my present name is Zaynab Shehryar Butt. 128153

LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that an order granted by the Supreme Court, Nassau County, on the 30th day of September, 2021, bearing Index Number 000645-21, a copy of which may be examined at the office of the clerk, located at 240 Old Country Road, Mineola, New York grants me the right to assume the name of Zaynab Shehryar. The city and state of my present address are Freeport, NY the month and year of my

To place a notice here call us at 516-569-4000 x232 or send an email to: legalnotices@liherald.com

LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that an order granted by the Supreme Court, Nassau County, on the 4th day of October, 2021 bearing Index Number 21-000647, a copy of which may be examined at the office of the clerk, located at 240 Old Country Road, Mineola, NY grants me the right to assume the name of Jo Ann Meli. The city and state of my present address are Freeport, NY; the month and year of my birth are August 1945; the place of my birth is New York City, New York; my present name is Joanann Meli. 128152

Homicide in Baldwin The Homicide Squad is investigating a homicide which occurred on Monday, October 25, 2021 at 1:59 p.m. in Baldwin. According to detectives, NCPD officers received a call for an auto accident in which someone had been injured. Upon arriving at the accident scene, the officers found a male victim, 23, on the sidewalk with an apparent gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene by a Nassau

www.liherald.com

October 28, 2021 — FREEPORT HERALD

County Police Medic. He was identified as Rafael DeLossantos, age 23, of Baldwin. The Investigation is ongoing. Detectives request anyone with information regarding this incident to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS. All callers will remain anonymous. The details of this incident were provided by Detective Lt. Fitzpatrick of the NCPD Homicide Squad.

Legal Notices are everyone’s business

READ THEM

Employment

CLASSIFIED

FREEPORT HERALD — October 28, 2021

HERALD

To pLACE your AD CALL 516-569-4000 - press 5

Fax your ad to: 516-622-7460 E-mail you ad to: ereynolds@liherald.com E-mail Finds Under $100 to: sales@liherald.com DEADLINE: Monday, 11:00 am for all classified ads.

Every effort is made to insure the accuracy of your ad. Please check your ad at the first insertion. Credit will be made only for the first insertion. Credit given for errors in ads is limited to the printed space involved. Publisher reserves right to reject, cancel or correctly classify and ad.

sociAl Worker

RECRUITING A GREAT TEAM IS REALLY SIMPLE.

PlAnt Biologist

A Growing Multi Media Company Based in Garden City Is Hiring:

Start a New Career in cultural resources Volunteers needed

to assist civic activist forming public/private non-profit Community Beautification organization to qualify for NY State Smart Growth Public Policy Act

securiTy aide f/T

Accepting resumes from experienced candidates. PArAlegAl

$21.00/hr. (2:00 pm to 10:00 pm) (law enforcement background required)

MA Public Policy; Parliamentarian, Forum Speaking on NYS Natural Resources CRR's

SubStitute PoSitionS: food service HelPer

Liberal Arts MSW; Garden Club Leadership, qualify for enrollment in NYS Federated Garden Clubs Chapter, Region II

Bus driver

MS, natural landscape planning; restoration and maintenance, intern manager

$14.18/hr.

MFA Theatre Directing; planning, presenting membership special events

cleaner

HistoriAn

BFA Photography, story writer, maintain documentation

$14.00/hr. (days & evenings)

tyPist HS Commercial Diploma, AA credits;

Send Cover Letter & Resume to: Dr. Mara Bollettieri Deputy Superintendent 1260 Meadowbrook Road N. Merrick, NY 11566 (516) 992-1014

Help Wanted ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT FT

Cedarhurst Real Estate Management Office. Light Accounting, Computer Skills, Yardi Exp. Preferable, Excel/Word. Spanish Helpful. $35-$50K. 516-216-9139 Send Resume: harry@hhrmc.com

ADMINISTRATIVE CLERK FT:

Established Envelope Company. Excellent Phone/ MS Office/ Email/ Internet Skills. Handle Mail/ Filing. Email Resume To Bruce Deutsch At bruced@themercurycompanies.com

ADMITTED ATTORNEY NY NJ for small Valley Stream law firm. Forward resumes to: uma@hilsenrathlaw.com

COMPANION With Elderly

IMMEDIATE HIRE

P/T Shifts Available Flexible Hours

Double Pay-Holidays CALL AGENCY

516-328-7126

“Form Letters” to gov’t departments, and media releases

BookkeePer

HS Commercial Diploma, AA credits, full charge

CUSTOMER SERVICE ASSOCIATE Full or Part Time Richner Communications, a multi-media company based in Garden City, has an excellent opportunity for a customer service associate in our mailing and circulation department. Responsibilities include, computer input, data maintenance, customer service-phones and emails, and general office functions. Strong knowledge of Excel required. Knowledge of database maintenance and postal regulations a plus. Qualified candidates must be computer literate, dependable, organized, energetic, detail orientated and able to work well under deadlines. Please send Resume and Salary requirements to:

hr@liherald.com.

LYNEER STAFFING SOLUTIONS Hiring Mail Sorters, Data Entry $15.00, Forklifts $17.50, Mystery Shoppers Ages 21-25 $20.00. 860 Long Island Ave., Deer Park NY 11729 631-586-4699

MEDICAL SECRETARY/ ASSISTANT PT/ FT: Garden City. Responsible, Reliable. Good Salary. Computer/ Website Management/ Experience Helpful. Call 516-739-0333: Fax 516-739-0344

OFFICE HELP

Reliable, P/T, Mon - Fri Various Office Duties Computer, Phones Retirees Welcome Medical Office In Lawrence Call 516-371-2225 Email Resume ramh2167@aol.com

Resumes to:

Community Beautification PO Box 341, Hewlett NY 11557

North Merrick UFSD EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Teacher Assistants

NYS Certified Teacher Preferred BA or BS w/NYS TA Cert. Considered

*Some restrictions may apply.

P/T and Substitute Monitors Substitute Cleaners Candidates should address letter of interest and resume to:

Beth L. Friedman

REAL ESTATE SALESPERSONS WANTED

Open F/T & P/T Positions Experience Preferred Virtual Work Environment Make Money From Home Call For Confidential Interview 516-484-2999 3 Days/ Week Chiropractic Office In Valley Stream Will Train Call 516-791-6421

Why Not Print

Weekly Hours Vary. Occasional Overnight Stay. Use Of Company Car. Background Check And DMV Check. Call For Details. Barbara 516-705-4804

1-800-231-6152

Non-Benefit Rate

$500.00 for non CDL drivers. Will train qualified applicants

Receptionist/ Clerical

Deputy Superintendent Please apply online via OLAS

choose

$23.41/hr.

EDUcATIoNAl BUS TRANSpoRTATIoN 516.454.2300

F/T and P/T Special Education Aides

RICHNER Printing Services

STARTING SAlARIES Big Bus Van

Sign On Bonus $2,500.00 for CDL driver bus and van

P/T and Substitute LPN/RN Nurses

Call the USA Classified Network today!

NEW

Non-Benefit Rate

Permanent & Per Diem Appropriate NYS Certification Required

One phone call, one order, one heck of a good price to run your ad in any state, or across the country.

IVERS BUS DR TED WAN DoN’T MISS The Bus! $26.18/hr.

Substitute Teachers

PRIVATE DRIVER NEEDED

To join our team, please email your resume to careers@liherald.com or Call 516-569-4000 Ext #235

1149259

1149688

Opportunity for professional Career advancement. Retired professionals welcome.

1149010

EMPLOYMENT

• Receptionist • Human Resource Director • Reporter/Editor • Sales • Multi Media Coordinator • Drivers • Pressman/Press Helper

sociAl director

$19.50/hr. (must have proper 19A documentation)

EOE Minority Candidates Encouraged to Apply

WE HIRE THE BEST

1128595

ParaProfessionals, f/T

starting salary: $22,263 - $22,808 (commensurate with experience)

• Eco friendly facility • Environmentally safe soy based inks • Recycled paper • Help reduce the carbon footprint

Call Lou today at 516-569-4000 ext 223

1149903

Bellmore-Merrick cHsd

RECEPTIONIST PART TIME For Long Beach & Merrick Douglas Elliman Real Estate Off. Saturday & Sundays A MUST. Flexible For Both Locations. Call Carmela 516-432-3400.

SECRETARY/ RECEPTIONIST Needed For Church Office P/T, 20 Hours. Detail Oriented, Strong Organizational Skills Computer Proficient, Good Communication/ Phone Skills A Must, Light Errands Submit Resume To: salcwh@optonline.net

SEWING MACHINE OPERATOR And WELDER: Experienced. PT/ FT. Awning Company 516-239-8090; tgawnings@aol.com Please Send Resume

Tax Preparer and Secretary Positions Available

FREEPORT TAX SERVICE INC. Located Sunrise Hwy, Bellmore Hours Are Flexible And Position Requires 20-30 Hours Per Week During Tax Season Possible Future Opportunities Contact Matt At 516-868-9696 TOW TRUCK DRIVERS: FT/PT. Days, Evenings, Weekends. Experienced Only Apply. Call Sacha or Mike 718-291-2992

HERALD

Employment HERALDHomes To place an ad call 516-569-4000 press 5 Help Wanted WAITER/ WAITRESS WANTED FT or PT. Bellmore/ Wantagh Area. Call or Text Vincent at 516-325-6468

• To place an ad call 516-569-4000 press 5

Garden City

HOME Of tHE WEEK

Call the USA Classified Network today!

Health Care/Opportunities

WE HAVE THE HELP YOU NEED!!!

To place an ad call 516-569-4000 press 5

One phone call, one order, one heck of a good price to run your ad in any state, or across the country.

Beautiful Expanded Split

elcome home to this warm and inviting expanded 5-bedroom, 3-bath Split on a mid-block in the Northeast section of Garden City. Main floor offers a spacious living room, dining room and eat-in kitchen. Upper level has primary bedroom suite, 2 additional spacious bedrooms and full bath. Lower levels feature a great room extension with cathedral ceilings, gas burning fireplace and sliders to backyard and patio, along with 2 additional spacious bedrooms, full bath and loft area. Basement has recreation room/gym, office and storage. There is a separate entrance basement for storage, etc. This home is located in the Garden City school district. It is close to transportation, LIRR, park, restaurants and shops. MLS# 3352537. $998,000.

1-800-231-6152

HHA's, LPN's, Nurse's Aides Childcare. Housekeeping Day Workers No Fee To Employers

Evon's Svces: 516-505-5510

HERALD

Homes Ronnie Gerber 516-238-4299

1149873

To place an ad call 516-569-4000 press 5

OPEN HOUSES 10/31/21 WOODMERE

4 Clubside Dr, BA, Renovated 3 BR, 3.5 Bth Townhouse in Cedar Glen. Updtd Gran/Wood EIK & Bths. HW Flrs. Fin Lower Level. Att Gar., Community Pool, Tennis. Near All. SD#14 ................. REDUCED! $649,000 22 Clubside Dr, BA, NEW! Move Right Into This Renovated 3 BR, Updated 3.5 Bth Townhouse in Cedar Glen with Open Layout. Updtd Gran/Wood EIK with Island Opening into FDR & Spacious Living Room. Sliding Doors to Priv Deck Lower Level Family Room. Att Gar. Community Pool & Tennis. Near All ............................................................................................ $729,000

Scott Wallace, CBR Real Estate Salesperson Gold Circle of Excellence 516.248.6655 cell: 516.521.4065 scottwallace@danielgale.com scottwallace.danielgale.com

HEWLETT BAY PARK

40 Heron Dr,BA, 10,000 Sq Ft Waterfront Property on an Acre of Parklike Grounds Tucked away in Cul de Sac. 5 BR, 5.5 Bth Contemporary. Soaring Ceilings. IGP, Hot Tub. 285' Vinyl Bulkhead Raised & Redone Dock. 3 Car Garage .............................................................. REDUCED $3,499,000

HEWLETT

1534 Broadway #103, BA, BRAND NEW GUT RENOVATION! Spacious 2 BR, 2 Bth Condo in Luxurious Jonathan Hall. LR/DR Opens Into Large Gran/Wood EIK w/ Island & Stainless Steel Appl. Laundry Rm, Pantry. Mstr Ste Boasts New Bath & Huge Walk in Closet. Terrace Facing into Courtyard. Doorman Bldg with Elevator. Indoor Garage Pkg, Storage ............. $850,000 395 Serena Rd, BA, 5 BR, 2 Bth Col on O/S Property. Updtd EIKs. 3 BR Main Level, 2 Upstairs with OSE. SD#14. Possible M/D with Proper Permits. Near All .......................................................... REDUCED! $749,000 1610 Hilary Ct, BA, Beautifully Gut Reno 4600 Sq Ft Colonial, 5 BR, 3.5 Bth, Full FBsmt, 2 Car Att Gar. SD#20. Tax Grievance Filed .......................................................................... REDUCED! $1,225,000

CEDARHURST

Apartments Wanted FRANKLIN SQUARE ONLY

Quiet 2 BR Apt. Wanted North of Hempstead Tpke. Call 516-488-5746

Rentals Available

Apartments For Rent CEDARHURST NO FEE Pr ivate Entrance, Modern 1BR, 2BR, 3BR, CAC, W/D, Storage, Wall To Wall Carpeting, Indoor Parking Space. Starting At $1450 For O n e B e d r o o m W h e n Ava i l a bl e. (516)860-6889/ (516)852-5135/ (516)582-9978

WATERFRONT LAND for sale! Great Opportunity to Build Dream Home. Permits Required. SD#15................................................................ $399,000

“Going Above & Beyond to find your Dream Home”

Rhonda Healy

57 Earle Ave., Lynbrook, NY, 11563 Units 1 & 2 | 3 Beds | 1.5 Bath

EAST ROCKAWAY LOVELY STUDIO Separate Entrance, Use Of Backyard, Parking. Suitable One/ No Smoking/ Pets. $1,200 Includes All. 516-695-7476

Karen Elefante Licensed RE Salesperson karen.elefante@compass.com 100 Merrick Road, 430W Rockville Centre, NY 11570 M: 516.398.5055 O: 516.703.3378

1150052

VALLEY STREAM

74 Gibson Blvd #1B, 1-3, FIRST TIME ON MARKET! Lovely 1 Bedroom Coop on First Floor. LR, DR, Kitchen, Bath. HW Flrs. Convenient to LIRR & Shops. SD#24 ...............................................................................$199,000 155 Gibson Blvd, BA, Rental of 3 BR, 1.5 Bth Apt on Main Floor of 2 Fam House. Updtd Kitchen & Baths. Large FBsmt, Family Rm, Laundry Rm, Half Bth, OSE. Use of Backyard. Driveway Pkg. Near LIRR & Shops. SD#14 ...................................................................................................$3,500

Karen Elefante is a real estate agent affiliated with Compass. Compass is a licensed real estate broker and abides by equal housing opportunity laws.

M: (516) 236-7269

I’m here to “educate” OneKey Multiple Listing Service

Where Dreams Come Home

Open Houses

JANET OTIS

Serving the community 40+ years, as a Realtor and a Teacher

516-710-0039

jotis0513@gmail.com “Very Communicative... Excellent all throughout and continued even after closing...” —RD, RVC

1150013

Verdeschi & Walsh Realty 1025 W. Beech St. | Long Beach, NY

1150007

Real Estate Salesperson, abR, SRS E: Rhonda.Healy.VW@gmail.com

516-764-2601 55 Merrick Avenue, Merrick NY 11566

John Lawlor, CBR, SFR

REAL ESTATE

NYS Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker

Michele Librett-Lawlor, CBR, SFR NYS Licensed Real Estate Salesperson

BestLiHomes.com • 516-418-3333 Situations Wanted ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Looking For Work Part Time Starting Mid-November. Experienced. Rockville Centre Vicinity. Jacqueline 516-536-6994

Rent Your Apartment through the Herald and PrimeTime Classified section. Call us for our great *specials. 516-5694000, press 5 for Classified Dept. *(private party only)

1145105

October 28, 2021 — FREEPORT HERALD

Open Houses HEWLETT BA 395 Serena NEW EXCLUSIVE! 5 BR, 2 Bth Col on O/S Property. Updtd EIKs. 3 BR Main Level, 2 Upstairs with OSE. SD#14. Possible M/D with Proper Permits.Near All..$749,000 Ronnie Gerber, Douglas Elliman 516-238-429

Open Houses HEWLETT BAY PARK BA,, 40 Heron Dr, REDUCED!!10,000 Sq Ft Waterfront Proper ty on an Acre of Parklike Grounds Tucked away in Cul de Sac. 5 BR, 5.5 Bth Contemporary. Soaring Ceilings. IG Pool, Hot Tub. 285' Vinyl Bulkhead Raised & Redone. Dock.3 Car Garage...$3,499,000 R o n n i e G e r b e r, D o u g l a s E l l i m a n 516-238-4299

VALLEY STREAM 10/31, 1-3,, 74 Gibson 1B, FIRST TIME ON MARKET! Lovely 1 Bedroom Coop on First Floor. LR, DR, Kitchen & Bath. HW Flrs. Convenient to LIRR & Shops. SD#24...$199,000 Ronnie Gerber 516-238-4299

VALLEY STREAM RENTAL 155 Gibson Blvd, 3 BR, 1.5 Bth Apt on Main Floor of 2 Fam House. Updtd Kitchen & Baths. Large Fin Bsmt with Family Rm, Laundry Rm & Half Bth, OSE. Use of Backyard. Driveway Pkg.Near LIRR & Shops. SD#14...$3,500 Per Month Ronnie Gerber, Douglas Elliman 516-238-429

WOODMERE BA, 4 CLUBSIDE Dr, Renovated 3 BR,3.5 Bth Townhouse in Cedar Glen. Updtd Gran/Wood EIK & Bths. HW Flrs. Fin Lower Level. Att Gar.Commun i t y P o o l & Te n n i s . N e a r A l l . SD#14...$649,000, Ronnie Gerber, Douglas Elliman 516-238-4299

LYNBROOK: 3-1/2 Rooms, Separate Entrance, New Appliances/ Rugs. Near All. $1750 Includes All. No Fee. 516-593-1689 or 516-887-1126

MERCHANDISE MART Antiques/Collectibles We Buy Antiques, Fine Art & Jewelry Same Day Service, Free In-Home Evaluations, 40 Year Family Business. Licensed and Bonded, Immediate Cash Paid. SYL-LEE ANTIQUES www.syl-leeantiques.com 516-671-6464

FINDS UNDER $100 Finds Under $100 BOYS FALL CLOTHES: Sizes 3-5. New with tags. $7 each. Merrick. Text for pics 917-420-5814 BROTHER ALL IN one Laser printer: MFC9320CW, Includes: Manuals, CD. Was $328 now $75 516-546-4205 DUAL STAINLESS STEEL sink with Moen faucet and bathroom sink with faucet, All $99. 516-378-0250 GIRLS FALL CLOTHES: Sizes 5, 6. New w i t h t a g s . $ 8 e a c h . Tex t fo r p i c s 917-420-5814

Market Place •

To place an ad call 516-569-4000 press 5

tree removal tree pruning stump grinding lot clearing call today for a free estimate 1147905

Nassau & suffolk

greenleaftreenY@gmail.com www.greenleaftreeremovalnY.com

SERVICES:

fully licensed & insured

INSTALLATIONS • REPAIRS/ SERVICES PROFESSIONAL DESIGN • SPRING START-UP & WINTER CLOSING SERVICE CONTRACTS • ATHLETICS FIELDS

When You Buy From Us, You Get

1149046

mention this ad and get $25 off Sunday, August 02, 2020 11:07:23 AM

FREE 5 Year Guarantee!

Rain Sensor, Spring Start up, Fall Winterize, Valve Containment System, Dura Manifold System For Easy On/Off Service, Backflow Test, Extra Wiring For Future Use, Hose Bib.

ORDER NOW & WE WILL UPGRADE YOUR HEAD CONNECTION WITH BLAZING SADDLES & SWING JOINTS! 1142403

516-255-9595

Safe Roof and Exterior Cleaning, Gutter Cleaning, Repairs, Installations

516.431.0799

1145846

aboveallgutters.com

1112911

FAST • RELIABLE • REASONABLE RATES www.CountyIrrigation.Com LICENSED & INSURED LIC. # H351118000

& lANdSCApINg • Tree Removal • Stumps • Fertilization • Planting • Land Clearing • Topping

COMPLETE RENOVATIONS “No Job Too Small!” Get the Best for Less!

Licensed • Insured

FREE ESTIMATES

1147787

HANDYMAN SERVICE

Wanted dead or alive

Lic# H206773000

Office: 516-546-4971 Cell: 516-852-5415

Kitchens • Bathrooms • Painting Roofing • Sheetrocking • Plumbing Electrical • Concrete • Powerwashing Carpentry • Basements • Baby-Proofing Ikea Furn. Assembly • Computer Repairs

RYAN 516-695-4527 917-697-3647

1146641

FRANCISCO’S TREE SERVICE

Over 15 Years Experience

A. When things go bump in the night you cannot always run to your mummy. It seems we humans have always had a fascination with death, and our minds create endless possible scenarios. The first two things I was taught in architecture school were that we need to always be concerned about water and movement. How water onte eeper affects our lives as a gas, liquid or solid is fascinating and maybe a little spooky. The center of a tree trunk now exposed, sanded and coated becomes reactive to humidity we cannot easily see as it causes the wood to re-swell. The fibers in wood were once a set of feeding tubes drawing water from the roots to the leaves before someone came along and cut the tree down, stripped, sliced and kiln-dried it. Nature is super and natural, so it’s no wonder that it seems supernatural for wood to want to regain its former capability and creak and moan as it delightfully regains its former life. Some things can’t be explained easily, like why someone doesn’t check to see that a door is hung correctly, to be plum in the horizontal and vertical, so that the slightest breeze or pressure change makes it seem to move on its own. When heated or cooled, water moves through a metal pipe (more so than through a plastic pipe), expanding it or contracting. If the pipe hangers holding it in the floor structure or the holes it snakes through are only the size of the pipe, the materials push and pull against each other, making banging and tapping sound or squealing sounds in some cases. I’ve often explained that homes are in many ways just like other living things, possessing nervous systems with electric wiring, a skeleton, a skin and the ability to breathe in and out. Even though your home may have “good bones,” it still gets creaky and expands and contracts with the heat and cool cycles of being hit with the hot sun and cool winds. Every day your home lifts itself out of the ground, expands outward toward the sun and then, as you lie in bed in the darkness, you hear the materials all move past each other as they contract, settling in for the night, just like you. Just remember, if you don’t pay your exorcism bill when it comes due, you run the risk of being repossessed.

Ask The Architect

tel: 631-cut-tree 631-288-8733

OWA_STREAMLINE_BW_Bold

Q. Our home seemed very normal when we first moved in, but little by little, things began to happen that we couldn’t explain. Doors would open and close, floors creaked with nobody in the room, a particular wall only “sweats” one day a year, and we keep hearing a low moaning sound followed by tapping coming from our den. We’ve had a handyman come and try to assess some of the door stakes and things, but is any of what I described normal, or could some of it truly be a sign of something unexplainable?

If Your Plumbing STInkS

Call The WenkS! 516-889-3200

Oil to Gas Conversions • Hot Water Heaters Boilers • Radiant Heat • Whole House Water Filters All Plumbing & Heating Work • Lic. /Ins. FREE ESTIMATES • 24/7 Emergency Service Available wenkpipingandheating.com

Wenk

PIPING & HEATING CORP.

25 OFF Any Service Call For New Customers Exp. 12/16/21

tree service • free estimate

1148914

certified arBorist on staff

We Care More Than The REST For LESS Owner/Operated • residential/COmmerCial

516-216-2617

nass. LIC. # H2904450000 suff. LIC. # 54512-H

• Complete Bathrooms • Kitchen, Bath, Entire House Flooring • Fireplaces FrEE EstimatEs

Perrella marble & tile 516-239-6835 perrellamarble@gmail.com

1146843

• Tree removal • STump grinding • land Clearing • pruning • STorm prevenTion

1150056

HERE WE GO, IT’S FALL....REMEMBER US! NO JOB TOO BIG, NO TREE TOO SMALL!

© 2021 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.

FREEPORT HERALD — October 28, 2021

HERALD

This house sounds spooky

Finds Under $100

Sprinkler Syst./Irrig.Wells

WOOLRICH WOOL BIB hunting overalls, size XL, $99 516-546-4205

Electricians E-Z ELECTRIC SERVICES, INC. All Types Residential/Commercial Wiring, Generators, Telephone/Data, Home Entertainment, Service Upgrades, Pools, Spas. Services/Repairs. Violations Removed. Free Estimates Low Rates. 516-785-0646 Lic/Ins.

Handyman

1109488

A FRESH COAT FOR A FRESH START!

ALL HOUSEHOLD REPAIRS Interior and Exterior Services Painting, Plumbing, Carpentry, Electrical, Tile work, Pressure Washing, Flat Screen TV Installation Others Services Available Call 516 578 6980

CALL AURA PAINTING SPECIALIZING IN: • Interior/Exterior Painting • Kitchens Cabinets • Deck Renovations

• Bathrooms • Basements • Wall Paper Removal • Power Washing

HANDYMAN: All Kinds OF Interior Repairs. Baths, Kitchens, Tiles, Plumbing, Sheetrock, Painting, Carpentry. Licensed A n d I n s u r e d . E m e r g e n c y Wo r k . 516-810-0067 l handynyman.com

FREE ESTIMATES

LICENSED AND INSURED

516-297-1885

1140511

JOSPAINT1@GMAIL.COM AURAPAINTING.COM

home improvement speciaList no JoB too BiG or smaLL

raf industries corp. home improvement

516-867-2603

1147293

free estimates

Lic./Ins. Nassau - Lic #154401 • Long Beach - Lic #14401

ALFREDO’S CONSTRUCTION Specializing

BLACKTOP

BeSt priceS in town

Call For Fall Specials

senior Citizen Discounts

• ConCrete • BriCk Patios • stooPs • stuCCo • Belgium BloCks • sidewalks • drainage ProBlems • Cellar entranCe • waterProofing • driveway sealing demolition • dumPster serviCe • Powerwashing • handyman rePairs

516-424-3598 516-807-3852

Licensed & insured

1147875

Se Habla Español

the

Free estimates

HEATING OIL RELIABLE • 24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE FAMILY OWNED FOR OVER 65 YEARS

CALL NOW FOR LOWEST PRICE 1146358

CALL FOR MORE INFO No service in Long Beach

Home Improvement Corp. Free estImates • Licensed & Insured

Masonry • Steps • Driveways Water Proofing • Pointing • Siding Kitchen Remodeling • Roofing Basements • Windows • Sheetrock & More

1149955

CALL FOR FALL SPECIALS

631-532-5617 • Cell: 516-996-3036

LIC: #42194-H

www.tikalhomeimprovement.com

LIC: #H3711000000

Chimney King, Ent. Inc.

(516) 766-1666 (631) 225-2600

FREE • Chimneys Repaired, Rebuilt & Tuckpointing ESTIMATES • Stainless Steel Liners Installed Fully licensed and insured Nassau • Suffolk • NYC

*Power washing sPecialist*

1149824

Residential and Commercial - All Surfaces Call Anthony Romeo “The Local Guy” “Anthony & J Home Improvement, Inc.” Also specializes in ★ Deck Renovation ★ Driveways ★ Siding ★ Masonry ★ Fences ★ Roofing ★ Interior/Exterior Painting. (516) 678-6641 - Licensed & Insured

Free estimates...Best Price For High Quality service

Finds Under $100 GOLD WROUGHT IRON decorative pet/ toddler safety latch gates, 26.5'x42.5'h. 2 sets, All $99. 516-378-0250

ELIMINATE GUTTER CLEANING forever! LeafFilter, the most advanced debrisblocking gutter protection. Schedule a FREE LeafFilter estimate today. 15% off and 0% financing for those who qualify. PLUS Senior & Military Discounts. Call 1-877-763-2379 HANDY DANDY HOME IMPROVEMENTS *Kitchens/ Baths *Painting *Sheetrock *Taping/ Spackling *Installations Ceramic/ Vinyl Tile *Carpentry *Alterations *Repairs/ More. FREE ESTIMATES. Dan 516-342-0761 NEVER PAY FOR Covered Home Repairs Again! Complete Care Home Warranty COVERS ALL MAJOR SYSTEMS AND APPLIANCES. 30 DAY RISK FREE. $200.00 OFF + 2 FREE Months! 866-440-6501

W I R E M A N / C A B L E M A N F L AT T V S mounted, Phone, TVs&Computer wiring installed & serviced, camera &stereos , HDTV – Antennas- FREE TV www.davewireman.com Call Dave 516-433-WIRE (9473) 631-667-WIRE (9473) or Text 516-353-1118

Miscellaneous BEST SATELLITE TV with 2 Year Price Guarantee! $59.99/mo with 190 channels and 3 months free premium movie channels! Free next day installation! Call 888-508-5313 DISH TV $64.99 For 190 Channels + $14.95 High Speed Internet. Free Installation, Smart HD DVR Included, Free Voice Remote. Some restrictions apply. Promo Expires 1/21/22. 1-888-609-9405

1142494

Chimney Cleaning & Masonry Services Done By Firefighters That Care chimneykinginc.com

Home Improvement

THE GENERAC PWRcell, a solar plus battery storage system. SAVE money, reduce your reliance on the grid, prepare for power outages and power your home. Full installation services available. $0 Down Financing Option. Request a FREE, no obligation, quote today. Call 1-888-871-0194

HOME • COMMERCIAL

(516) 379-2727

HANDYMAN Repairs and Installations for the Household. Careful and Reliable and Vaccinated. Licensed and Insured. 30-Year Nassau County Resident. Friendly Frank Phone/Text 516-238-2112 eMail-Frankcav@optonline.net

Finds Under $100 MENS 21-SPEED TREK Ver ve Bike, Rear Carrier, Mirror, Good condition. $95. 516-551-7608 08 WINTER COVER FOR 15 ft. round pool, used 1 season $45 516-887-2656

Get DIRECTV! ONLY $69.99/month! 155 Channels & 1000s of Shows/Movies On Demand (w/SELECT All Included Package.) PLUS Stream on Up to FIVE Screens Simultaneously at No Additional Cost. Call DIRECTV 1-888-534-6918

Plumbing PLUMBER! PLUMBER! PLUMBER! FREE ESTIMATES! Heating, Repairs, Installations. $25 OFF New Customers. 24 Hour Emergency Response. 516-599-1011

Power Washing POWERWASHING ALL SURFACES: H o u s e s , Fe n c e s , C o n c r e t e / B r i ck , Decks/Sealing. . ANTHONY & J HOME IMPROVEMENT, INC. 516-678-6641

• Fall Drain Outs • Installations/Renovations • Service • Repairs

Certified Backflow Tester Free Estimates Licensed and Insured

Joe Barbato 516-826-7700

1143234

October 28, 2021 — FREEPORT HERALD

SERVICES

Tree Services FRANCISCO'S TREE SERVICE

AND LANDSCAPING: Tree Removal, Stumps, Fertilization, Planting, Land Clearing, Topping. Free Estimates. Lic# H206773000. Office 516-546-4971, Cell 516-852-5415

T&M GREENCARE TREE SERVICE *Tree Removal *Stump Grinding *Pruning *Roof Line Clearing. Residential and Commercial. "We Beat All Competitors' Rates." Lowest Rates. *Senior Discount. Free Estimates. *516-223-4525, 631-586-3800 www.tmgreencare.com

Education

Autos Wanted

COMPUTER & IT TRAINING PROGRAM! Train ONLINE to get the skills to become a Computer & Help Desk Professional now! Grants and Scholarships available for certain programs for qualified applicants. Call CTI for details! (844) 947-0192 (M-F 8am-6pm ET)

***AAA*** AUTO BUYERS $Highest$ Ca$h Paid$. All Years/ Conditions! WE VISIT YOU! Or Donate, Tax Deduct + Ca$h. DMV ID#1303199. Call LUKE 516VAN-CARS. 516-297-2277

TRAIN AT HOME TO DO MEDICAL BILLING! Become a Medical Office Professional online at CTI! Get Trained, Certified & ready to work in months! Call 855-543-6440. The Mission, Program Information and Tuition is located at CareerTechnical.edu/consumer-information. (M-F 8am-6pm ET)

DRIVE OUT BREAST Cancer: Donate a car today! The benefits of donating your car or boat: Fast Free Pickup - 24hr Response Tax Deduction - Easy To Do! Call 24/7: 855-905-4755

Health & Fitness

Junk Cars Wanted

VIAGRA & CIALIS! 60 pills for $99. 100 pills for $150. FREE shipping. Money back guaranteed! 1-855-579-8907 WE HAVE THE HELP YOU NEED HHA, LPN, Nurse's Aide, Childcare, Housekeeping & Day Workers. No Fees to Employers. Call Evons Ser vices 516-505-5510

AUTOMOBILE & MARINE

Answers

HIGHEST CA$H PAID All Cars Bought 24/7 FREE Pickup

Serving Nassau County 41 Years No Title, No Keys=No Problem ID Required. CALL US LAST!

Call us at 516-766-0000

to todAy’s puzzle

TREE REMOVAL: Tree Pruning, Stump Grinding, Lot Cleaning. FREE Estimate. Licensed/ Insured. Nassau/ Suffolk. 631-cut-tree (631-288-8733). greenleaftreeny@gmail.com

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Auctions AUCTION: WELDING SHOP. Saturday, 10/30, 10 a.m. 112 Prince St., Rocky Point, N.Y. 11778 (see AuctionZip ad #36141 for details and pictures). Call Gene, 631-379-0205.

HErald

Crossword Puzzle

Re-elect Town Supervisor Don Clavin Herald

fter slashing the Town of Hempstead supervisor’s budget in half, proposing tax freezes or tax cuts each year in office and spending tens of millions of dollars to repair town roads and parks, Don Clavin deserves to be re-elected to two more years as town supervisor. Clavin, of Garden City, ran an efficient office as the tax receiver for nearly two decades, and then admirably dealt with the issues Don that arose during the coronavirus pandemic in his first term as supervisor. Given all of his experience in town government, he is a better fit for the position than his opponent, Jason Abelove, a discrimination attorney from Oceanside who has no experience in elected office, but still offered many solid ideas. On his first day in office, Clavin cut the supervisor’s staff spending by half, saving taxpayers $1 million annually, and he has since dedicated $75 million to road repaving and infrastructure upgrades, as well as $10 million to parks improvements. In addition to road repairs, his administration introduced the “pothole patrol,” an effort to expedite repairs using state-of-the-art vehicles and promoting a

hotline for residents to report potholes. Clavin and the Town Board also acted quickly at the height of the pandemic, aiding seniors, small businesses and essential workers. He used millions of dollars in federal CARES Act funding to provide thousands of free Covid-19 tests for essential workers, personal protective equipment for businesses and meals for residents in need, including seniors. Clavin Though Abelove claimed that Clavin spent some of the money on raises and promotions for political insiders, Clavin offered a reasonable defense, explaining that every expenditure was approved by an advisory review panel and an impartial law firm, and the money was spent properly to help those in need and to safeguard residents. He added that he built a solid partnership with U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer in his first term, amid the pandemic, which we believe will come in handy down the road if Clavin is re-elected. To further aid local businesses dealing with the health crisis, Clavin and the board instituted the first outdoor dining initiative in the state in the spring of 2020, waiving permit fees

Endorsement

and expediting the process for restaurant owners. Clavin’s background in finance has proved critical. To help save money, he eliminated take-home cars for top managers, including himself, and the town has received credit-rating upgrades from Moody’s and Standard & Poor’s. Abelove offered many sound ideas, including trimming the $5 million per year the towns spends on mailers; instituting new guidelines and practices to make its animal shelter more efficient; focusing on road repairs across the town, not just in certain areas; adding a town diversity officer; and creating an office focusing on services for people with disabilities. Abelove also said that residents need more opportunities at town meetings and online to offer feedback on projects before they are approved. His line of work is a good indication of Abelove’s dedication to advocating for people. We urge him to run again in the future, perhaps at a more local level than supervisor. While both candidates are passionate, eager and approachable, we believe Don Clavin is the better choice given all he has done for the town and his leadership during the pandemic. We urge voters to re-elect him on Tuesday.

Re-elect Laura Curran Nassau County executive

ust over two years into Laura direct payment for residents to Curran’s first term as county use as they wish, but which Curexecutive, the world was roiled ran is encouraging people to by the coronavirus pandemic. spend locally to help support Its continuing impact on life might pandemic-ravaged businesses. have consumed lesser elected officials, Her Republican challenger, but not Curran. Hempstead Town Councilman The county executive, a Democrat, Bruce Blakeman, has been part took control and, following the factof the town’s battle against based advice of health officials, she Covid-19, which has included a worked to keep residents informed mobile vaccination unit and an through her Covid-related news briefarray of programs and services ings that took place in many commuthat have assisted residents nities across the county. through the pandemic, all paid Laura Curran In large part because of her outfor with federal dollars. We also standing pandemic response, the Hercommend Blakeman for his role ald enthusiastically endorses Curran for a secat the town level in easing restrictions for resond term as county executive. taurants to create outdoor dining spaces to help Through a phased-in reopening of businessthem survive the pandemic. es, houses of worship and schools, Curran and Financially, Curran has navigated the county her administration kept a keen eye on the infec- through the past two budgets, 2019 and 2020, tion numbers and aimed to ensure the health and has delivered balanced fiscal plans but has and safety of everyone in the county. When vac- not raised county taxes since being elected. The cinations were rolled out, Nassau officials from current budget battle is still playing out. Her Curran on down doubled down on the need to proposed $70 million tax cut appears sounder vaccinate. As of press time, the county had a 94 than the Republican plan for a $120 million cut percent vaccination rate for adults with at least that Blakeman has campaigned on. one dose — the highest in New York state. A recurring issue that vexes residents is the Curran used federal money to fund the Boost way homes are assessed across the county. Nassau program, which began last summer to Reassessment has long been thought of as the offer grants to businesses. Also, some 400,000 third rail of Nassau politics, but Curran county households will receive a one-time $375 showed courage in taking on an issue that

Herald Endorsement

made so many other elected leaders quiver. The reassessment process was imperfect, with thousands of mistakes. The system is, however, considerably more accurate now for hundreds of thousands of homes. Blakeman, for all his years in public office, which include two stints as a town councilman and his time in the County Legislature, where he served as presiding officer, was unable to offer concrete suggestions for fixing the reassessment. The best plan he offered was to take a look under the hood, so to speak, assemble a panel of experts and appoint a special master to investigate what was done and how it could be repaired. When running for the county’s highest office, a candidate needs to offer more than that. During the turmoil of the past couple of years, Curran, in partnership with Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder, kept a lid on crime in the county. The work was recognized nationally by U.S. News & World Report, which named Nassau the safest community in the country. We believe Curran’s outstanding work in protecting her constituents throughout her first term — particularly during the pandemic — coupled with her willingness and ability to take on critical issues like reassessment have earned her another four years. We urge voters to re-elect her next Tuesday.

FREEPORT HERALD — October 28, 2021

HerAld eNdOrSeMeNTS

28 Freeport

October 28, 2021 — FREEPORT HERALD

HERALD Established 1935 Incorporating the Freeport Leader

Reine Bethany Editor Michelle auclaiR Advertising Account Executive

HERALD COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS

Robert Richner Edith Richner Publishers, 1964-1987 ■ cliffORD RichneR StuaRt RichneR Publishers ■ ScOtt BRintOn Executive Edtitor JiM haRMOn

Copy Editor chRiStina Daly Photo Editor tOny BelliSSiMO Sports Editor KaRen BlOOM Calendar Editor ■ RhOnDa GlicKMan Vice President - Sales ellen ReynOlDS Classified Manager lORi BeRGeR Digital Sales Manager

■

JeffRey neGRin Creative Director cRaiG White Production Coordinator cRaiG caRDOne Art Director ■ Dianne RaMDaSS Circulation Director ■

heRalD cOMMunity neWSPaPeRS Baldwin Herald Bellmore Herald Life East Meadow Herald Franklin Square/Elmont Herald Freeport Leader Long Beach Herald Lynbrook/East Rockaway Herald Malverne/West Hempstead Herald Merrick Herald Life Nassau Herald Oceanside/Island Park Herald Oyster Bay Herald Guardian Rockaway Journal Rockville Centre Herald South Shore Record Valley Stream Herald Wantagh Herald Citizen Seaford Herald Citizen MeMBeR: Local Media Association New York Press Association Published by Richner communications, inc. 2 Endo Blvd. Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 569-4000

Herald eNdOrSeMeNTS

Elect Todd Kaminsky County district attorney

he most hard-fought, nastiest race in Nassau County this election season has been the contest for district attorney, pitting Democratic State Sen. Todd Kaminsky against Republican Anne Donnelly. Both have run scathing television ads, with Donnelly accusing Kaminsky of freeing prisoners under the state’s new bail-reform law, and Kaminsky accusing Donnelly of botching a murder trial leading to a mistrial. But the bad-mouthing began with the Republicans, who see the D.A.’s race as their best chance to capture a powerful seat in county government and were first to air the ads. Kaminsky is the better candidate. The State Legislature passed a bailreform measure in 2019, restricting the use of cash bail and pretrial detention in misdemeanor and nonviolent felony cases. It also gave judges discretion to assign bail in almost all violent felony cases and certain nonviolent cases, such as witness tampering. The law was amended in 2020, and Kaminsky voted for the amended law, which gives judges bail discretion in a greater number of cases. Donnelly’s ads accused Kaminsky of writing the bail-reform bill. Kaminsky voted for it, but was not its author. This issue was central to the campaign for D.A. That’s a shame, because

there are other issues that Rackets Bureau. Her demanded the attention of both service is admirable. candidates. Kaminsky, while Kaminsky, state having to defend himself senator since 2016, against the false allegations, did was assistant D.A. in bring up other matters, includthe Queens D.A.’s ing the need for stronger gun office before joining control legislation and a womthe U.S. attorney’s an’s right to choose in the growoffice for the Eastern ing debate over abortion. District of New York. Kaminsky has proven himHe prosecuted elected self an able state senator, parofficials who used taxticularly regarding the environpayer dollars to supTodd Kaminsky ment, an issue of great imporport their lifestyles. tance to his South Shore constitKaminsky promised uency. He is chairman of the to crack down on hate Senate Environmental Conservation crimes at a time when anti-Semitic and Committee, and authored the Climate racist acts are rising in New York. He Leadership and Community Protection also promised to root out corruption in Act, an aggressive climate-change proNassau, whether among Republicans gram that puts New York on the road or Democrats, and swore to improve to carbon neutrality and a green-enertrust in government at a time when gy economy. We believe Kaminsky’s that is sorely lacking. passion for issues demonstrates his Kaminsky has also vowed to work hunger to do good work through public harder with federal law-enforcement office, and his ability to work effective- officials to defeat the rise of gang violy as an elected leader. Kaminsky has lence in Nassau. But he said he wanted pledged to use the bully pulpit of the to go deeper, and work with communiD.A.’s office to take on big-picture lawties and schools dealing with such enforcement issues. He no doubt can. problems. Donnelly argues that she is the lawWe give Kaminsky, in view of his enforcement professional. She has background in both government and been a prosecutor in the county D.A.’s the U.S. attorney’s office, our wholeoffice for 32 years, and served as depuhearted support for Nassau district ty chief of the Organized Crime and attorney, and voters should, too.

Herald Endorsement

Ryan Cronin is choice for county comptroller

n the race to fill Nassau County Comptroller Jack Schnirman’s post between Democrat Ryan Cronin and Republican Elaine Phillips, our choice to support Cronin boils down to his holistic plan to provide increased accountability across party lines and modernize the office of the comptroller. Keeping in mind the controversy swirling around the office with the current comptroller because Schnirman overpaid tens of thousands as Long Beach city manager, Cronin, 40, said one of his goals is to gain back the trust of his constituents. Indeed, Cronin, a Garden City resident, has a track record as a corporate attorney who has dealt with complex contract disputes and fraud claims, and of advocating for those who have been taken advantage of. Cronin defended more than a dozen victims of the Bernie Madoff Ponzi scheme and took on a global corporation to force the recall of a defective product that caused the injury and death of infants—watchdog-caliber experience. Cronin raised a blueprint for the

office’s priorities, both already had a political short- and long-term. As an career. As Flower Hill immediate concern was the mayor, she stabilized the vendor payment process, village’s finances and which is plagued by chroniincentivized green projcally delayed payments ects, attesting to her familthat lead to extra costs for iarity with local bureauall parties involved. He cracy and financial savvy. also wants to proactively However, it is her time as address Nassau’s antiquatthe 7th District senator ed technology, which will that has raised red flags not comply with coming regarding her leadership accounting standards withand partisanship. As head in the next three to five of the Ethics Committee, Ryan Cronin years. the body held few meetings, Cronin also prioritizes resulting in no material building a bipartisan office, already progress. pledging to appoint a Republican as his Phillips has strong professional top deputy. Aligned with his apolitical financial experience as a financial anaview of how the office should run, he lyst for Goldman Sachs and JP Morhas critiqued County Executive Laura gan. She juggled the competing needs Curran for not collaborating with the of her clients and her employers; howcounty Republicans on jettisoning ever, she did not provide specific new county fees and for perpetuating the ideas for the office of comptroller. structural gap between recurring Because of Cronin’s independence county revenues and expenses. from his party, his professional experiUnlike Cronin, who lost two State ence going after the big guys and his Senate races against Republican plan of action, the Herald supports incumbent Kemp Hannon, Phillips has Cronin. Vote for him on Election Day.

Herald Endorsement

Vote for Kevan Abrahams in 1st Legislative District

Herald

his experience to keep making etween Kevan Abrahams and progress. Elton McCabe Jr., the race in One of the most distressing L.D. 1 comes down to Abrahacoronavirus issues has been that ms’s experience with longof personal choice, particularly standing issues. when it comes to getting vaccinaBoth Abrahams and McCabe suptions. McCabe is convinced that port much greater diversity in the mandates harden resistance police force, while harboring no hostilagainst the shots, and that a betity for the police as an institution. ter strategy is to penetrate the Abrahams has direct experience with community with accurate data so both top police leadership and the people will seek vaccination on rank-and-file officers, an advantage their own. Abrahams has not when advocating for his constituents. Kevan Abrahams opposed mandates, but has For his part, McCabe, who has seen focused less on enforcement and biased and unbiased behavior by white more on removing barriers to police in his lifetime, has a strong vaccination. For 18 months he has addressed the sense of how to mediate between police and a anxieties of the undocumented as well as those wary community. Abrahams, however, has enerwho are suspicious of new government medical getically developed productive avenues of outprotocols. Abrahams has by far the greater reach in his district, and the county could use

Endorsement

number of connections to raise the percentage of the fully vaccinated in the 1st District from 50-plus percent to 70 percent. Both Abrahams and McCabe want infrastructure projects to get as much attention in the district as in wealthier, whiter communities. Despite the pandemic delays, Abrahams and his colleagues have redone Glacken Park in Freeport, facilitated many road-resurfacing projects along Jerusalem Avenue in Uniondale, pushed to upgrade Henry Street Park in Roosevelt and backed the Bay Park Conveyance. McCabe has advocated for infrastructure improvements in Uniondale, such as getting streetlights on a dark section of Front Street, but Abrahams is the one who has built a solid record of infrastructure achievement. The Herald encourages voters to support Abrahams next Tuesday.

Debra Mulé is the best choice in 5th L.D.

n the race between incumbent Debra Mulé and challenger Eric McEvoy, the choice to re-elect Mulé comes down to experience in the highly political arena that is the Nassau County Legislature. Mulé, a Democrat, is now finishing her second term, during which she has advocated for revitalization and green projects in Baldwin, Freeport, South Hempstead and parts of Rockville Centre, Merrick and Oceanside. She has an established track record of following through on projects, despite bureaucratic red tape, pandemic delays and political opposition, with unwavering persistence and creative problem-solving. If re-elected, Mulé said, she wants to finish the projects that she has either initiated or adopted during her tenure, which would not only improve the quality of life of residents

and the business economy, but also create environmental sustainability. Those projects include remediating the Oakwood Beach Club property in Baldwin, building on floodmitigation efforts on Long Beach Road in South Hempstead and following through on Debra Mulé the reconstruction of this crucial county thoroughfare. While Mulé has been effective at project management, she has been less so in addressing systemic issues within the government.

Herald Endorsement

For example, even though she has made an effort to employ a diverse staff, this has not translated to creating or advocating policies that address the lack of diversity in the county workforce overall. As a newcomer to politics but a veteran in community building through his basketball coaching and managerial experience at Verizon, McEvoy prefers a big-picture approach to politics. His platform prioritizes business support and public safety. The lack of specificity in his platform and lack of understanding of his potential role and jurisdiction in the Legislature, however, are disqualifying. Vote to return Debra Mulé to her seat in the 5th Legislative District.

In 19th District, Steve Rhoads deserves your vote

epublican Steve Rhoads has worked passionately for the residents of Nassau County’s 19th Legislative District over the past two years. In a term that became defined by a pandemic, the district was fortunate to have Rhoads in the seat. Known for having a constant presence in the community, Rhoads shifted to social media to keep followers up to date on the ever-changing reality of the health crisis. Recently he was critical of direct $375 payments to homeowners introduced by County Executive Laura Curran, saying that the amount and the timing were not adequately tied to need. While Rhoads ultimately voted for the payments, he said he believed they were too little, too late. He was also critical of the county’s use of federal CARES Act funding,

some of which went to county salaries and benefits. Perhaps his most vocal opposition has been to the countywide property reassessment. While it became — much to our disappointment — a partisan issue in the Legislature, Rhoads has spoken out about errors in the proSteve Rhoads cess. He acknowledges that a reassessment of county properties was necessary, but he points to the inequities in its results. In his district, 70 percent of homeowners saw their school and property tax increase,

Herald Endorsement

and he advises homeowners to grieve their taxes. Correcting the errors has cost the county nearly $50 million in refunds in the past year. Rhoads has also joined other Republican legislators in proposing a property tax cut of $120 million and fee cuts in excess of $100 million. His challenger, 26-year-old Jake Schuster, has mounted his first political campaign, and we encourage his continued involvement in the district. Schuster said he felt as if this was the first time he has had a voice in the political conversation. That voice can be just as loud from a strong advocate who is not in an elected seat. We strongly encourage residents of the 19th District to cast their votes for Rhoads on Tuesday.

FREEPORT HERALD — October 28, 2021

Herald eNdOrSeMeNTS

October 28, 2021 — FREEPORT HERALD

Herald eNdOrSeMeNTS

Dorothy Goosby only option in TOH 1st District

n the race between incumbent Dorothy Goosby and challenger James Lamarre, the choice to reelect Goosby comes almost as a default, because Lamarre has been a ghost throughout this race. Goosby has served for 20 years on the Town of Hempstead Council, advocating for communities of color such as Hempstead, Lakeview, Roosevelt and Uniondale, as well as portions of Baldwin, Freeport, Rockville Centre, East Garden City and West Hempstead. Although she is the only Democrat, person of color and woman on the council, she has worked collaboratively with the rest of its members to address revitalization, quality of life and, most recently, the

Endorsement

cal savvy that comes with her veteran status, Goosby is adept at perpetuating the status quo rather than challenging it. But the town and its leadership need an audit of its internal processes to address the lack of transparency and conflicts of interest and to streamline its bureaucracy. In other words, the town needs her to be a disrupter, an ideal position for the sole Democrat on the board, as residents currently wrestle with inequitable distribution of resources, lack of minority representation and a long history of nepotism and cronyism. Lamarre, 45, a Republican, was not available for comment, questions or interview. What we do know is that he is a West Hempstead resident, and the owner and president of County Cleaners Corporation, a commercial cleaning company. Vote for Dorothy Goosby in the 1st District.

Vote for Maureen O’Connell for county clerk

hough we found both candidates in the Nassau County clerk race to be strong, we see no reason to unseat Maureen O’Connell after all she has accomplished in the past 16 years. O’Connell, a registered nurse from East Williston and a Republican, was first elected clerk in 2005, and re-elected in 2009, 2013 and 2017 — for good reason. She has taken many steps in that time to improve the office and ensure that it operates effectively and efficiently. She and her staff have worked to process more than a million backlogged records, and implemented an electronic filing process that converts paper land records to a digital format to ensure they remain safe in the future. O’Connell and her staff also implemented security measures to protect residents from

business and health needs arising from the coronavirus pandemic. In her upcoming term, if reelected, Goosby said, she will prioritize renovating the town’s sewage system, which is in disrepair and outdated. She also has her sights on making water more affordable for residents, bearing in mind that there is the potential municipalization of New York American Water. Finally, she has expressed concern about charter schools diverting resources from public schools, which are already underfunded in the district. With the bureaucratic know-how and politi-

Herald

scams and identity theft, and have worked with military veterans to protect them from data breaches. She has extended office hours and created outreach programs to educate constituents about services the clerk’s office provides. Her opponent, Justin Brown, a Democrat from Baldwin, offered Maureen O’Connell many solid ideas for improving the office moving forward, and as a health care administrator for Sloan Kettering Memorial Cancer

Herald Endorsement

Center and a former Uniondale Board of Education trustee, he has shown proven leadership skills. Brown’s ideas include making the clerk’s office more technologically efficient, so residents can receive documents without having to appear in person; implementing a modern, user-friendly online system that the office would have full control over; and offering greater community outreach to residents and constituents to show them how to maximize the office’s services. Brown is just 30 years old, we believe there is a strong future in politics for him, and encourage him to seek elected office in years to come. For now, though, O’Connell has the county clerk’s office humming along, and has instituted a great deal of positive change there in the past 16 years. We encourage voters to re-elect her.

Give Hempstead Clerk Kate Murray another term

n the race for Town of Hempstead clerk, the Herald endorses incumbent Kate Murray. Murray, who served as clerk in 2002-03 before becoming the first female town supervisor — a position she held until 2016 — is fully qualified to remain in her current position, to which she was re-elected in 2019. Having taken office shortly before the coronavirus pandemic began, Murray, 59, of Levittown, quickly made changes to ensure that the clerk’s office would remain open and work efficiently. Many services were moved to outdoor sheds rented by the town, so residents and employees would feel comfortable with in-person interactions. Because the clerk’s office remained open, it served Hempstead residents throughout the pandemic. Murray even officiated at marriage ceremonies over Zoom, having been granted

Herald

permission to do so by the New York state. She also oversaw the implementation of a sticker-less parking pass system in June 2020. Starting with a pilot program in Oceanside, the system became available to the rest of the town in March of this year. The clerk’s office even made the process contactless: Residents can register their license plates online, and Public Safety officers check plates digitally to Kate ensure that vehicles are registered. About two-thirds of commuters have registered online for the program. Murray also put many applications online, and she has continued the Child Safety ID program and the Senior ID Program, which

collect information from residents that can be used in an emergency. Additionally, she started a Special Needs ID Program. Murray reassured the Herald that the clerk’s office is capable of serve all residents, regardless of language, with staff members who speak a number of languages. Next month the town will unveil a new website that will allow residents to switch to languages other than English. Murray Murray’s opponent, Oneka Nicks, is likable, and offered useful ideas — including one to add languages to the town website. She did not, however, give us reason to vote for her. We support Murray’s re-election on Tuesday.

Endorsement

opINIoNS

does he see this gift of a life to live? His story is his to write, but let me say what only a mother can get away with saying: He is a mensch, a loving family man, a loyal friend and a responsible earthling. These things I expect. What I could not have known when he was 6 pounds 9 ounces is that he is both a skilled, empathic lawyer and a dedicated fisherman. One is his profession, the other his passion. You’d have to ask his kids what they think about his parenting, but I expect, like most teens, they’d give him a B today and an A when they turn 50. You can see that I’m taking this landmark birthday seriously. I was such a kid when he was born. Twenty-four years old. He was due on Halloween, and all that day I rested on the couch in our apartment, waiting for some sign and getting only annoying trick-or-treaters banging on the door. Clearly it was too late for second thoughts, but I began wondering what I wanted kids for anyway. They would just grow up to become annoying goblins

beating at the door. We had a crazy dog in those days, a toy poodle named Lambchop, who quickly became known as the Chopper due to his appetite for domestic goods. That day, while waiting for Jason to be born, I rested on the couch and apparently dozed off for some time, because when I woke up, my pant leg was gone. The Chopper had been gnawing on my cuff (in his favorite flavor, polyester), found a thread and unraveled the entire leg. It was a sign, but not the one I was looking for. I thought Halloween would be my low point, but seven more days would pass before Jason’s birth. And every day I got bigger and more nervous. On Nov. 6, I ate a large corned beef sandwich for dinner and went to bed early. At 4 a.m. on Nov. 7, my water broke, and my husband and I went into Birth Alert. In a scene reminiscent of a sitcom, my husband leapt up, cracked his head on the headboard and nearly lost consciousness. We immediately called our best friends, who were on call to drive us

ow did the boy who tracked seagulls overhead instead of the soccer ball find his way?

FOR NASSAU RESIDENTS

Big Savings

Nassau County has approved a plan to use federal relief funds for direct payments of $375 to eligible households.

IRRIGATION IRRIGATION & & LANDSCAPING LANDSCAPING LIGHTING SPECIALISTS LIGHTING SPECIALISTS

Here’s what you need to know:

ANY NEW INSTALLATION ANY NEW INSTALLATION WITH THIS AD WITH THIS AD

If you receive the Enhanced STAR benefit for Seniors, Senior Citizens’ Property Tax Exemption or the Limited Income-Disability Exemption, you will automatically be mailed a $375 direct payment.

SERVING SERVING LONG LONG ISLAND ISLAND

FOR FOR OVER OVER 50 50 YEARS! YEARS! We can install a custom designed sprinkler

If your household earned $168,900 or less in 2020 collect your necessary documents and then follow the link or QR code below.

Ask Us About Our Landscape Lighting Specials!

There Is A Rainbow At The End Of Our Sprinkler Installation

We can install a custom designed sprinkler system for your home without any damage system for your home without any damage to your existing lawn and shrubs. to your existing lawn and shrubs.

If your household earned $168,901 or more but under $500,000 in 2020 follow the link or QR code below to learn if you qualify.

• • • • • • 1149666

Household Assistance Program (HAP) Information

If you need in-person help, call 516-571-1555 for an appointment.

FALL PRICING on LAWN SPRINKLER SYSTEMS…

RELIEF IS AVAILABLE

www.nassaucountyny.gov/HAPinfo

to the hospital, and told them we might need them within a few hours. They really appreciated that heads-up at 4 a.m. “Don’t worry,” I reassured my husband, “it will be many, many hours before the contractions start. Go back to sleep.” As he put his head back down on the pillow, I got a contraction. A big one. “Get up,” I said. “I think I just went to sleep,” he said. “But I’m getting another contraction, and it’s only two minutes later,” I said. “It’s not supposed to happen like this. We better get to the hospital.” Six minutes after we first called our friends, we called them back to pick us up. Then the friend who drove told me what he said was the hardest thing he ever had to tell anyone in his life: “I have to stop for gas.” He was on empty. It was a wild ride, but we got to Long Island Jewish Hospital at about 5:30 a.m. Forty minutes later, our son was born. We named him Jason Wyatt and he will be 50 years old next week. To us he’s still a kid, still evolving. But the early results are promising.

• New Installations

• New Installations New installations • Revamping of Existing Systems Revamping ofof Existing • Revamping Existing Systems Systems • Winterize & Summerize Winterize & Summerize • Winterize & Summerize • Rain Sensors Rain Sensors • Rain Sensors • Landscape Lighting Specialists Specialists Landscape Lighting • Landscape Lighting Specialists • Certified Backflow Testers Certified Backflow • Certified BackflowTesters Testers

THE MOST RECOGNIZABLE SERVICE THE MOST SERVICE VAN IN THERECOGNIZABLE SPRINKLER INDUSTRY... VAN IN THE SPRINKLER INDUSTRY... AND WE HAVE 25 ON THE ROAD EACH DAY TO SERVE YOU! AND WE HAVE 25 ON THE ROAD EACH DAY TO SERVE YOU!

w ww w w. w. L La aw wn nS Sp p rr ii n nk k ll e e rr ss .. cc o om m

516-486-7500 // 333 Baldwin Road Hempstead, NY 11550 516-486-7500 // 333 Baldwin Road Hempstead, NY 11550 NASSAU COUNTY NASSAU COUNTY LICENSE HI815700000 LICENSE HI815700000

SUFFOLK COUNTY SUFFOLK COUNTY LICENSE 1629-RP/3462-RE LICENSE 1629-RP/3462-RE

1145885

ow is my son, Jason, like a MacDonald’s quarter-pounder? They are both 50 years old this year. And, might I add, both awesome. Also 50 this year? Disney World, the Nasdaq, email, floppy disks, Sacha Baron Cohen, and Hamburger Helper. Right up alongside my shock at being the mom of a 50-year-old is my shock that e-mail is only 50 years old. How is that possible? The day Jason was born, I couldn’t email anyone or send a RANDI text or snap a KREISS photo on my iPhone. That gizmo wouldn’t be launched for 36 more years. When your child hits the half-century mark, attention must be paid. How did the little kid with mittens clipped to his jacket learn to drive a car, run a household, start a business? How did the boy who tracked seagulls overhead instead of the soccer ball find his way? What does it mean that he was born, and how

FREEPORT HERALD — October 28, 2021

Jason Kreiss at 50: Blessings on your head

October 28, 2021 — FREEPORT HERALD

*The Doral

Live your Best Life in the Best Place to Live Plainview voted the best place to live on Long Island by Money Magazine The Premier Condominium Collection at Country Pointe Plainview offers a distinctly unique living experience on Long Island. Remarkable single-level residences that cater to today’s modern lifestyle with carefree living and an array of amenities & services, including a 29,000-square-foot Clubhouse.

*The Doral Study

The tax bills for Nassau County schools have been released and the numbers are incredible for new construction! Call today to learn more about how you can start living your best life with lower taxes. Priced from $760,000 to over $1,000,000 S ales Galler y Open D a i l y 1 0 a m — 5 p m One Charles B Wan g B l vd . P l a i nv i ew, N Y 1 1 8 0 3

*The Essington Master Bedroom

BEECHWOODHOMES.

516.619.8135

*Prices, taxes and availability subject to change without notice. The complete terms are in offering plans available from the Sponsors File No. CD16-0218, CD16-0219, CD16-0342, CD16-0343, CD16-0348 and CD17-0106. *Actual onsite photos. Equal housing opportunity.

1150017

*The Cambridge Kitchen