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Partnership takes a stand against childhood hunger By MoHAMED FARGHAlY mfarghaly@liherald.com
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The collaborative efforts between Superintendent Kishore Kuncham of Freeport Public Schools and Randi Shubin Dresner, President and CEO of Island Harvest Food Bank are aimed at addressing childhood hunger and food insecurity.
In a powerful collaboration to combat food insecurity and childhood hunger, Island Harvest Food Bank, Freeport Public Schools, and No Kid Hungry New York joined forces to recognize the impact of their initiatives. The culmination of their efforts was celebrated at a ceremony held at the Archer Street School in Freeport on Nov. 30. Representatives and officials from Island Harvest, No Kid Hungry, and Freeport Public Schools attended the event, acknowledging the success of their joint endeavor and the significant strides made toward addressing local childhood hunger. Island Harvest Food Bank distributed fresh fruits and vegetables in July to 1,330 Freeport families at various school locations. The initiative received support from No Kid Hungry New York to enhance awareness of SNAP benefits and facilitate participation in the Freeport school community. COnTInuED On PagE 9
Green Army’s local crusade to clean up Freeport By MoHAMED FARGHAlY mfarghaly@liherald.com
A determined group of volunteers, wearing gloves and armed with garbage bags, converged on Freeport’s Brookside Preserve on Nov. 25 to improve t h e p a rk ’s e nv i ro n m e n t a l health, one piece of litter at a time. The Green Army, a community club, orchestrated the event, which drew an estimated dozen volunteers, including Nassau County Le gislator Debra Mulé and the Friends of Brookside Reserve. Mark Meyer, the founder of the Green Army, spearheaded
the cleanup. The club, which is committed to promoting green initiatives, has a history of organizing similar efforts not only in Freeport, but also in East Rockaway and Lindenhurst. The Brookside Preserve gathering was the Army’s third annual collaboration with Mulé. “An event like this offers a close connection to the earth and soil,” Meyer said, “and it serves as a community gathering, fostering interactions among neighbors.” Meyer sees the club as a force championing eco-friendly causes and combating plastic pollution. His goals include the
creation of cleaner parks and a reduction in plastic litter on the streets. Beyond his volunteer work, Meyer runs an e-commerce platform selling secondhand goods, driven by his focus on the excessive amount of single-use plastics in circulation. “I dream of a community organization that’s a force for good, supporting green initiatives and preserving nature’s forests,” Meyer said. “It’s been a pleasure working with people in the parks department and village officials. I believe we can preserve parks more effectively, and hope to see fewer plastics on the streets.”
The Green Army hopes to expand its influence across Long Island. Looking ahead, M e ye r s a i d h e h o p e d fo r increased funding and collaboration with other organizations, including the Boy Scouts and political figures, and more community engagement, at events like holiday parades. Recognizing the limitations of
volunteer efforts in addressing the proliferation of plastic waste, he envisions leveraging partnerships to make more of an impact. Once a symbol of convenience, single-use plastic has evolved into an environmental adversary. Its non-biodegradable nature ensures that it lasts COnTInuED On PagE 10
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hanukah, or the Festival of Rededication, celebrates the rededication of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem, after its defilement by the Syrian Greeks in 164 BCE. Although it is a late addition to the Jewish liturgical calendar, the eight-day festival of Chanukah has become a beloved and joyous holiday. It is also known as the “Festival of Lights” and usually takes place in December, at the time of year when the days are shortest in the northern hemisphere. Beginning in 167 BCE, the Jews of Judea rose up in revolt against the oppression of King Antiochus IV Epiphanes of the Seleucid Empire. The military leader of the first phase of the revolt was Judah the Maccabee, the eldest son of the priest Matityahu, also known as Mattathias. In the autumn of 164, Judah and his followers were able to capture
Chanukah is here the Temple in Jerusalem, which had been turned into a pagan shrine. They cleansed it and rededicated it to Israel’s god. This event was observed in an eight-day celebration, which was patterned on Sukkot, the autumn festival of huts. Much later rabbinic tradition ascribes the length of the festival to a miraculous small amount of oil that burned for eight days. Much of the activity of Chanukah takes place at home. Central to the holiday is the lighting of the Chanukiah or menorah, an eightbranched candelabrum, to which one candle is added on each night of the holiday until it is ablaze with light on the eighth night. In commemoration of the legendary cruse of oil, it is traditional to eat foods fried in oil. The most familiar Hanukkah foods are the European — Ashkenazi — potato pancakes, or latkes, and the Israeli favorite jelly donuts, or Sufganiyot.
The tradition developed in Europe to give small amounts of money, as well as nuts and raisins to children at this time. Under the influence of Christmas, which takes place around the same time of year, Chanukah has evolved into the central gift-giving holiday in the Jewish calendar in the Western world. Since Chanukah is not biblically ordained, the liturgy for the holiday is not well developed. It is actually a quite minor festival. However, it has become one of the most beloved of Jewish holidays. In an act of defiance against those in the past and in the present, who would root out Jewish practice, the observance of Chanukah has assumed a visible community aspect. Jews will often gather for communal celebrations and public candle lighting. At such celebrations, Chanukah songs are sung and traditional games such as dreidel are played.
Like Passover, Chanukah is a holiday that celebrates the liberation from oppression. It also provides a strong argument in favor of freedom of worship and religion. In spite of the human action that is commemorated, never far from the surface is the theology, that the liberation was possible only thanks to the miraculous support of the divine. The significance of the miracle is that it demonstrated that God’s presence still dwelt in the Holy Temple. This is what Chanukah represent: the closeness to God and the avoidance of Assimilation. May the Chanukah lights shine brightly upon the entire world, especially in the Middle East, and let us be filled with a world of brightness and peace! AMEN! We light the first candle on Thursday evening Dec. 7. Happy Chanukah! –Sam Waidenbaum
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Vibrant organic artwork by Robyn Cooper evokes nostalgia in viewers By ABIGAIL GRIECO Intern
The Long Island Art’s Council is honoring artist Robyn Cooper and her work in the Nov. to Dec. exhibit. As a group in Freeport that specializes in showcasing artists, The Long Island Art’s Council is a nonprofit organization that is committed to the idea that the power of the arts is to touch the mind and enrich the soul of the individual and community through advocacy and education. Executive Director Larry Dresner emphasized that the process is simple and painless for those applying. The display space is first promoted to LI artists, and once works are submitted, they are reviewed by the board to ensure appropriateness and quality. Each artist is provided a two month time slot in which works of their choice are put on display in the gallery. “All artists should be presented,” Dresner said. “So many artists all have different styles with all different points of view, and we try to present the arts or forms of art to the community at large.” Artist Robyn Cooper shared that being chosen by the Art’s Council was an honor. “As an artist, you almost always work in your studio, and to see the work outside of the studio in such a great space in the community is incredibly special and exciting,” Cooper said. Having received her bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts from Adelphi University and a subsequent Master’s in Fine Arts from the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Art, Cooper admits that she deems herself a “forever learner.” “Every new experience informs or teaches me something,” Cooper said. “I think that’s why I love teaching because I continue to learn from my students and grow, and then what I do in the studio I can bring into the classroom and vice versa. It’s just this beautiful kind of symbiotic relationship of learning.” In addition to currently teaching foundations at Adelphi University in the Department of Art and Art History, Cooper also hosts online classes for adults and teens under her 2022 Protege Art Studio. “I do classes and workshops where students are all ages and in those, I teach painting and drawing,” Cooper said. “The workshops range from all different mediums like drawing on the iPad to sketching and using pastel watercolors.” Though she teaches in a myriad of artistic means, Cooper’s preferred medium is paint, whether it’s acrylic, oil, or digital. Even from a young age, Cooper has been creative, whether it was in drawing, coloring, or crafting projects; however, what truly inspired and motivated her was her family. “My family always encouraged my art,” Cooper said. “It was always something that was celebrated, not put down.” When asked about what inspires her to produce such organic and vibrant art,
The Long Island Arts Council is honoring artist Robyn Cooper, known for her vibrant and organic block paintings, in their Nov. to Dec. exhibit, highlighting her deep-rooted relationship with art. Cooper attributed it to her familial support system. “My work is all about family, which one might not get when first looking at it,” Cooper said. “All my work starts from personal relationships, like my grandparents, my parents, or even growing up in a big family. There are direct correlations that I can sometimes pull because my work is just inspired by those people.” “Objects have meaning, and my family are the inspirational objects behind my artistic objects,” Cooper relayed. The notions of family and of childhood are what influenced Cooper’s choice of block paintings for her exhibit in the Art Alcove. “The Council gave me free reign to do and hang my work however I saw, which is awesome because that’s not always the case,” Cooper said. “So, when I was thinking of what paintings I wanted to display, I chose a series of block paintings, being like the foundation, the building blocks, this kind of nostalgia I have when it comes to my love for art.” Cooper expressed how essential this concept is even as an adult, since building as a child brings one back to their foundations in their profession, in Cooper’s case, her building blocks as a painter. “I chose the paintings in the show that were fun and colorful and would really brighten the room and catch the eye,” Cooper said. “These choices also reflect the work I’m making in the studio right now which consists of all these blocks, making them into totems and structures by having these deeper roots.” Drawing from the world around her provides Cooper with ever-changing and endless muses for her creations. When speaking of the art world in its entirety
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Included in the Alcove exhibit, ‘If You’re Happy and You Know It’ is just one of the numerous artworks by Cooper, showcasing her artistic diversity and contributions to the display. and the way it has transformed her into the woman she is today, Cooper emphasized the importance and the maintaining of hard work and determination. “I think the biggest advice that I can give is to always be the one that works the hardest,” Cooper said. “You don’t always have to be the best or the most talented, but you have to work the hardest.” From the display of her recent block paintings to her workshops and classes, Cooper has a deep-rooted relationship with art which allows her to express thoughts, ideas, and stories through her craft. “I love how [art] gives me another language to express what’s in my soul, and painting and making art gives me that language to express myself visually,” Cooper said. Similarly, Dresner expressed the importance of having Long Island artists and their work displayed in the Alcove.
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“The Council wants to foster the belief that the arts are necessary for the community,” Dresner said. Through almost five decades, the Council has done just that. For the past 22 years, it has hosted free concerts on the Nautical Mile; for about six to seven years, there has been a writing review for high school students throughout all of Nassau County; and the most recent 2023 tradition includes an author talk, where Long Island authors are invited to speak about their books and works. With next year being the 50th anniversary of the Art’s Council, many events, like the South Shore Arts Festival, are planned for this celebration in addition to the already-existing ones that are hosted annually. “We are always looking for volunteers and participants,” Dresner said. “We would love for people to get involved in different levels in the Art’s Council and Alcove.”
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Assemblyman Brian Curran, in partnership with Green Acres Mall, Freeport Housing Authority, and Mayor Robert Kennedy, delivered turkeys to Freeport residents.
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Assemblyman Brian Curran announced that his Thanksgiving food drive for Sharon’s Pantry in Rockville Centre was a success. Donations were collected from all across the 21st Assembly District — which includes Baldwin, East Rockaway, Freeport, Hewlett, Lynbrook, Malverne, Oceanside, Rockville Centre, South Hempstead and West Hempstead — and donated to the food pantry. The Green Acres Mall in Valley Stream, in cooperation with Curran’s office, also donated turkeys this year. Sharon’s Pantry, named after Sharon Sheppard, the assistant director of the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center in RVC, focuses on helping end the
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Giblyn School students welcomes ALS patients In a much-anticipated annual event at Leo F. Giblyn School, fourth-grade students eagerly welcomed patients living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), marking a day that has become a cherished tradition within the Freeport School District. The patients, on their yearly visit, engaged with the students to impart valuable knowledge about ALS and ways in which the young learners can contribute to finding a cure. The heartfelt message conveyed by the ALS patients was one of optimism and hope for a cure. They encouraged the fourth graders to persevere, maintain a hopeful outlook, and always be ready to defy the odds. The visit served as an educational opportunity for the students to deepen their understanding of ALS and the ongoing efforts to combat the disease. This particular day holds a special place in the school calendar, creating excitement among students and staff alike. Additionally, the anticipation for another significant annual event in May builds, as participants in the Ride for Life are set to make a stop at the school, providing students with yet another opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations about ALS. –Mohamed Farghaly
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Kanter Freedom pushes for food donations Long Island Cares, says the food bank and services have been seeing the most people in need since the coronavirus pandemic. “Already, we know that there are 230,000 people on Long Island struggling to get food onto their table,” he said. “Now were looking at numbers closer to 300,000 and 325,000. And that includes 65,000 children.” A lot of that growth has come from the higher cost of food, Pachter added, with the average shopping basket being 35 to 40 percent more expensive than what it was even a couple years ago. Those looking to donate can drop food at:
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Enes Kanter Freedom wants to pay forward his positive experience of becoming an American citizen by feeding the hungry in Nassau County. And Emily Austin — an online personality and Hewlett Harbor resident — plans to do the same. The former New York Knicks player and Austin joined Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman recently to launch the annual food drive in collaboration with the Harry Chapin Food Bank from Long Island Cares. “We’re very happy to have all of us here today, talking about people who are struggling paycheck-to-paycheck, who might not have the ability to have hot meals and good meals during this holiday season,” Blakeman said. Austin and Kanter Freedom are ready to do their part, using their large social media platforms to make it happen. “I have a huge following now, especially with the social media and the apps and the kids out there, following me and idolizing me,” said Kanter Freedom, who moved to the United States as a teenager from Turkey, and became a citizen in 2021 “I think it’s important to put the right message out there. My one message for everybody is have some empa-
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Former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom, left, joined other local personalities like Emily Austin, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, Nassau County Legislator Mazi Melesa Pilip and Long Island Cares chief Paule Pachter calling on neighbors to donate to the Holiday Food Drive through Dec. 15. thy, have some sympathy. Don’t only look at your table. Think about other people — what they’re going through — and try to help people in-need.” Austin had a similar message to share. “It took me many years to actually understand that there are people in this world — let alone in Nassau County and
the state of New York — that don’t know when they’re going to eat next, or go to sleep hungry, or have children to feed and have to sacrifice from their own food,” she said. “With that, I do feel an obligation to sympathize, and understand that it’s our obligation to help those that need the help.” Paule Pachter, chief executive of
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Herald’s latest senior health expo is a hit By Alexa Anderwkavich The O’Connell Gardens in Oceanside hosted the Herald’s Health & Beyond Expo on Nov. 16 — the last expo this year. This community-favorite event featured more than 35 businesses and service providers sharing their expertise with Long Island residents. HearingLife conducted free hearing examinations. Mount Sinai South Nassau provided free blood pressure tests. And, thanks to Parker at your Door, Parker Jewish Institute Mobile Vaccination Station there was to provide free Covid-19 and flu vaccines. Attendees enjoyed snacks and coffee, as well as panel discussions led by Lori Berger, sales director for Herald Community Newspapers, who cracked a few jokes. Panelists included Lauren Block from Vishnick McGovern Milizio, Ana Arevalo from CenterLIght Health System, Jill Wasser from the state’s public service department, and Pablo Rendon from Parker Jewish Institute for Healthcare & Rehabilitation. Guests received goody bags filled with the expo’s special section, keepsakes, and valuable take-home materials. Raffle prizes included tickets to “The Play That Goes Wrong” as well as “Illuminate NY,” a half-dozen cookies from Chip City Oceanside, gift certificate for a dozen bagels from Cino’s Hot Bagels, and manicurepedicure — or just manicure — gift certificate from Ivy Nail & Spa. The first 175 guests received a packaged lunch thanks to Bagel Boss of Hewlett, complete with a wrap — choice of Caesar salad, veggie tuna and egg salad — coleslaw and a pickle. The expo’s success was made possible by Silver Sponsors: Long Beach Rehabilitation and Assisted Living (Cassena Care), Aetna, New York State Department of Public Services, Centerlight Healthcare, Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care & Rehabilitation, Silver Lining Homecare, and Vishnick McGovern Milizio, as well as the gift bag sponsor, Grandell Rehabilitation and Nursing Center Both guests and vendors eagerly anticipate the next expos to take place in 2024. Stay up to date with upcoming events, webinars and expos at RichnerLive.com. For more information about senior health expos — or to become a sponsor or vendor — contact Amanda Marte at (516) 569-4000, Ext. 219, or at amarte@ liherald.com.
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Island Harvest addresses undernourishment Randi Shubin Dresner, president and chief executive of Island Harvest, expressed gratitude for the support, emphasizing the importance of eliminating the stigma associated with seeking help for basic needs such as food. Island Harvest’s approach involves providing supplemental food support without requiring proof of hardship or immigration status, reaching children, veterans, and older adults through a network of 300 community-based agencies and direct programs. “Our mission at Island Harvest really is to end hunger on Long Island and programs like this one today is how we’re going to move closer to that kind of a goal,” Dresner said. “This is about highlighting partnerships and how three different organizations can work together and have a really big impact.” Island Harvest Food Bank is a leading human services organization on Long Island, dedicated to ending hunger and reducing food waste. “We are grateful to No Kid Hungry New York in helping us make sure that people are aware of SNAP benefits and offering the funds to help encourage people in the Freeport school community to apply,” Dresner said. “In addition to increasing awareness of available benefits and other assistance, we want to make sure that people understand that there is no shame in asking for help, especially when it comes to a basic human right such as having access to food.” Data from the U.S. Census Bureau notes that approximately 11.4 percent of Americans, or 37 million individuals, live in poverty, with 12 million of them being children. On Long Island, nearly 300,000 people, including one-third children, face food insecurity, highlighting the pressing need for initiatives like SNAP in Schools. Stephanie Wu Winters from No Kid Hungry New York acknowledged the challenges faced by New Yorkers in affording groceries. She emphasized SNAP as a crucial defense against child hunger and expressed pride in the partnership with Island Harvest to connect eligible families with this vital resource. “The high cost of food has made it very difficult for New Yorkers to afford groceries, even middle income families
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are struggling,” Winters said. “We know SNAP is one of the best lines of defense against child hunger and are proud to partner with Island Harvest to connect more eligible families with this critical resource, helping stretch their monthly food budget to ensure enough healthy food is available at home every single day.” Kishore Kuncham, Superintendent of Freeport Public Schools, affirmed their commitment to addressing childhood hunger and food insecurity. The collaboration between Island Harvest, No Kid Hungry New York, and Freeport Public Schools resulted in 85 SNAP applications submitted between July and November 2023, generating $244,876 in benefits with a local economic impact of $377,109. “We are deeply committed to addressing the crucial issue of childhood hunger and food insecurity in our school community,” Kuncham said. “Thanks to the invaluable partnership with Island Harvest and No Kid Hungry, New York, we are taking significant strides towards ensuring that no child in our schools goes hungry. Our joint efforts are a testament to the power of community partnership in making a tangible difference in the lives of our young learners and their families.” The program provides additional support by offering free breakfast and lunch to all students, as well as a backpack program for groceries over the weekend. Since its launch in July, over 1,350 fami-
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lies benefited from the initiative, receiving fresh produce regularly without any concerns about immigration status. “We take this absolutely very seriously here because we want to bring help support to our families, no family should go hungry in this in this era,” Kuncham said. “We have all the resources available, and we have to make sure we make it happen and when kids can go beyond hunger or even the adults. When your basic needs are met, then you can really be thinking about other things very clearly and that means you can succeed in life.” The event at Archer Street School
marked a significant milestone, highlighting the collective impact of the Island Harvest Food Bank, Freeport Public Schools, and No Kid Hungry New York in addressing the critical issue of childhood hunger. To learn more about No Kid Hungry and join the cause, visit NoKidHungry.org. “No one should be hungry in our country and certainly on Long Island,” Dresner said. “So, when Freeport schools and No Kid Hungry and Island Harvest can work together in a very focused way, we could really help a lot of families and move the needle on ending hunger here in our community.”
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island Harvest food Bank, freeport public Schools, and no Kid Hungry new York celebrated a successful collaboration to combat food insecurity and childhood hunger at a ceremony on nov. 30 at archer Street School.
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for hundreds of years, enlarging landfills, harming natural habitats and wildlife, and releasing harmful chemicals into the ecosystem. Mulé expressed her appreciation to Meyer’s group and the other volunteers. “With Thanksgiving and its spirit of gratitude at the forefront, we thought it would be a great time to host an event that gave everyone a chance to make a positive impact in the community,” she said. “I’m thankful for the Friends of Brookside Preserve, the Green Army, and everyone who rolled up their sleeves this weekend to beautify one of Freeport’s most cherished natural treasures.” Meyer noted the Army’s increased focus on regular cleanups to combat litter, and particularly trash entering the coastal river system. He explained that much of the debris comes from improperly disposed garbage that is carried by wind into stor m drains, ultimately reaching rivers and streams. He announced plans for an Earth Day event in 2024, scheduled for April 22 at the preserve, with the intention of attracting as many community members and elected leaders as possible for a large-scale cleanup. Meyer said he anticipated collaborating with Nassau County to secure resources including nets and other apparatus to collect the trash. Last month’s cleanup yielded substantial results. Meyer estimated that the volunteers collected 25 to 30 bags of refuse, including everything from car tires to a Barbie Power Wheels, weighing a combined 1,000 pounds or so. He emphasized the importance of community involvement in these initiatives, saying that they give residents a chance to connect with their neighbors, witness the impact of pollution firsthand, and recognize the urgency of moving away from single-use plastics.
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Volunteers gathered at the freeport Brookside preserve to collect litter in this annual event. Meyer underscored the need for collective efforts to address the environmental challenges posed by waste, and suggested that those who missed the event stay tuned for news about future cleanups. In the meantime, he advised community members to minimize the use of single-use plastics, and to recycle and carpool to reduce their environmental impact throughout the year. “I believe that I’ve found my purpose, and I’m willing to devote a significant portion of my life to preserving the environment,” Meyer said. “It doesn’t matter how we achieve it or which organization we’re associated with. I’m excited to witness the continuation of this mission.”
residents wearing gloves and armed with garbage bags transform Brookside preserve during the community-driven cleanup.
michael Staton, of freeport, came to the Brookside preserve to help make a difference.
Volunteers from the community joined forces with the green army in the annual cleanup effort.
Diocese claims $200M ‘best,’ ‘final’ offer doffner@liherald.com
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Rockville Centre has made what it says is its “best and final proposal” toward a settlement with the more the 600 people who accused the church of child sexual abuse. In question is the Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection the diocese filed three years ago, with church officials saying they are willing to amend its reorganization plan to compensate those victims through a $200 million fund the church would set up. This particular offer isn’t new. In fact, it was made last February, entitling victims to a minimum cash payment of $100,000 for some lawsuits, while others would receive an immediate cash payment of $50,000. The proposed payout is the largest settlement offer made in any diocesan case to date, according to church spokesman, Sean Dolan — both on a total payout and per-claimant basis. “Further litigation will delay compensation for all survivors,” Dolan said, in a release. It also “may result in unfair compensation for many survivors, and could ultimately leave some survivors with no compensation at all. Instead of continuing to fund lawyers’ fees, this money is better spent compensating survivors.” The Diocese of Rockville Centre — the eighth largest in the nation — filed for bankruptcy in late 2020 after hundreds of lawsuits were filed against it following Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s approval of the Child Victims Act. Passed in 2019, the law significantly extended the statute of limitations on sexual abuse claims. Lawyers for the diocese and the victims met with Judge Martin Glenn ahead of the church filing its amended proposal last week. “From the committee’s perspective, the plan they
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The Diocese of Rockville Centre hopes to move forward on a settlement with the more than 600 people who have made claims of sexual abuse against the church. have filed is the same one that we have said ‘no’ to,” James Stang, the attorney representing the victims and other creditors, said. While the diocese has provided a lump sum of its total finances, Stang says church leaders would need to disclose finances on a parish-by-parish basis in order to get the support of his clients. In order for the plan to move forward, the church would need to get 75
percent of its creditors represented by Stang to approve it. Yet, rejecting the plan may lead to the dismissal of the bankruptcy case, church officials said, potentially forcing roughly 40 percent of victims to move their claims off the federal docket and back to state court. “The diocese has already made it clear that it is at the end of its resources,” Dolan said. “Contrary to assertions that additional funds are available to increase settlements, no independent Catholic organizations are being offered releases through the diocese’s proposed plan other than those that will participate in funding the settlement trusts.” Should the creditors represented by Stang continue to prolong or even dismiss the case, Dolan says it will ensure payments to victims will only go lower than the current settlement offer. “The diocese hopes that all parties — including survivors and their legal advisors —will vote in favor of the equitable and unprecedented offer in the plan,” Dolan said. “Survivors deserve compensation now, and the diocese’s charitable mission is more important than ever in these uncertain times. Both face a vulnerable and uncertain future if the plan is rejected.” Mary McKenna, the New York state representative for the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests, says her organization is “extremely disappointed” the Rockville Centre diocese has refused to budge from its settlement offer. “It’s a slap in the face to the victims,” McKenna said. The diocese “spent $100 million fighting the victims, and offered them $100,000 if they want to quickly take a deal. “It doesn’t make sense. These children were raped, and their lives were destroyed. The damage is lifelong.”
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Blakeman, Poser clash over Israel-Hamas comments
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They have been locked up in a court battle over a proposed casino in Uniondale, and now they are facing off in a more public setting. But this time, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman says he won’t be satisfied until Hofstra University president Susan Poser resigns. But the current debate is not over whether public meetings were properly noticed. Instead, Blakeman is fired up over statements Poser released following the Hamas terrorist attack on Israel in October intended to comfort Hofstra students — both Jewish and Palestinian — she says were directly affected by the Oct. 7 attack, and the war in Gaza that followed. She wrote that the university mourns the loss of life, and fears the continued tensions will move the Middle East “even farther from lasting peace.” But that went too far for Blakeman, who wrote a letter to Hofstra’s board of trustees demanding Poser’s resignation. He described her statements as misguided and “antithetical to good moral values and judgment that it puts into question her ability to lead Nassau County’s largest private university.” Hofstra’s board of trustees disagrees, telling Blakeman they stand by Poser, who like Blakeman, is also Jewish.
Poser has expressed opposition to the Under Poser’s leadership, the board said, Hofstra University has “remained an casino, and the university sued Nassau academic center of mutual respect and County in court over the initial lease agreement between Blakeman and the peace — even in these difficult times.” Las Vegas Sands, claiming It was a response Blakeimproper notice was given to man characterized as “disapthe public over the meetings pointing and disturbing,” He where the lease was told the Herald he hopes eduapproved. cators will approach the A judge ruled partially in topic of the Israel-Hamas Hofstra’s favor last month, conflict with balance, and which could force the county that he has nothing against to repeat the lease approval teaching “both sides” of an process, although an appelissue. At the same time, late judge later stayed that Blakeman believes educaruling pending appeal. tors who lean far left of the Blakeman told the Herald political spectrum push stuhis opinion on Poser’s comdents toward an “anti-Amerments over Israel have nothican” mindset. ing to do with her comments “They’re not being told on the casino. It’s Israel’s the truth, and we need to right to “destroy a terrorist make sure that we monitor organization,” the county all of our educational faciliexecutive said, adding he ties to make sure that our believes too many professors children are being taught a in schools across the counbalanced and fair history of try are “anti-American and what really is happening in BRuce BlAKeMAN antisemitic,” and are funded the world,” Blakeman said. Nassau County by foreign governments that Blakeman’s call for Pos- Executive are hostile to American er’s resignation comes durinterests. ing a major fight between While a number of local leaders — the county and Hofstra over a proposed $4 billion redevelopment of the Nassau both political and religious — have Coliseum in Uniondale — a project that backed Blakeman on his stance against includes a controversial casino — not far Poser, the county executive doesn’t have the support of Democratic Assemblyman from Hofstra’s campus.
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Charles Lavine, who serves as president of the New York chapter of the National Association of Jewish Legislators. Lavine described Poser’s comments as “every bit as condemnatory of Hamas as were the statements of other noteworthy leading university administrators.” He believes Blakeman’s attack is “manufactured” and intended as “revenge for Hofstra’s resistance to his plan to redevelop the Hub.” There is no need, Lavine said, for “politicians threatening universities to teach only the nar row views that they espouse.” Blakeman wrote to Lavine, saying the Assemblyman’s position is in-line with U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib and the informal group of far-left Democratic congressional members known as “The Squad.” “To suggest only MAGA Republicans unequivocally condemn Hamas is absurd,” Blakeman told Lavine, referring to supporters of former president Donald Trump. “I suspect you are aware that Sen. (Chuck) Schumer, Hillary Clinton and President Biden are not MAGA Republicans.” Hofstra officials told the Herald in an email they do not know where Blakeman’s belief about an anti-American mindset in classrooms come from, calling them unsubstantiated, claims that do not reflect the reality of what happens in classrooms at Hofstra.
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Laurie Berkner remains at the forefront of the kids music scene. And she’s ready to share some holiday cheer with her fans — as only she can. Everyone will have a jolly good time when Berkner visits Long Island to ring in the holidays, next Sunday, Dec. 17, Creative on The Paramount stage. advocacy
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“I’m so excited to be heading back to The Paramount,” Berkner enthuses. “I love playing there, and the energy in the room is always so high and will be filled with the joy of the season.” Her upcoming show is one of her first live performances of tunes from her newest holiday album ”Another Laurie Berkner Christmas.” She’ll sing “I Live Inside a Snowglobe (Shake It Up)” and other new songs, along with such classic favorites as “Deck the Halls” and “Holly Jolly Christmas.” The rest of the program features traditional and original holiday songs that fans know and love, including “Jingle Bells,” “Candy Cane Jane” and “The Dreidel Song.” Of, course, a Laurie Berkner concert always includes an array of her greatest hits, such as “We Are Bloom but instead, I started singing By Karen WHERE the Dinosaurs” and “Waiting for the Elevator,” and she’ll ‘Marco has a pig on his deliver. Plus, to commemorate the 25th anniversary of her head.’ Then all the kids Can art album, change the world? question WHEN “Buzz Buzz,” she’ll sing theIt’s title a track to that as grabbed toy animals and well that family favorite, “Pig on Her Head.” put them on their heads, ••Sunday, 11 a.m. that’s beenBerkner at the focusfamilies of our collective SaturdayDec. and17, Sunday, noon-4 has delighted for more than 25 and I started singing to all of • $20.50-$88.50, plus p.m.; Tuesday through Friday, years with her creative and catchy tunes. With 15 them.” applicable fees; available culture for albums centuries. Now society — and more on the as way — she proudly Berkner went on to 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at Ticketmaster.com or retains her title as the “Queen of Kindie Rock.” record the song, now a •ParamountNY.com Emily Lowe Hall Gallery, navigates the The complexities modern first recording artist of to perform in musiclife, concert staple. South Campus, Hempstead. • The Paramount, 370 New videos on Nick Jr., her original songs, music “It’s turned into this big, For information and to RSVP, York Ave., Huntington art as a path forbooks social change is at the videos, (along three original off-Broadway physical interactive element call (516) 463-5672, or visit are seemingly everywhere — including in my shows,” she adds. Hofstra.edu/museum forefront ofmusicals) artistic expression. NBCUniversal’s “Sprout House,” and the Laurie Not only are “animals on Berkner Band’s YouTube channel. heads,” but they’re also in everyone’s hearts. One dollar Being inspired kids made for an “easy” of each ticket sold will be donated to Little Shelter “When We All Stand,” Hofstra UniversitybyMuseum of Art’s new exhibition, examines transition her rock band days, according to Animal Rescue. the collective power of the arts in from society. Berkner, also a former preschool music teacher. Curated by Alexandra Giordano — the museum’s assistant director of exhibition and For families who can’t snag concert tickets, be She pivoted to her full-time career as a children’s sure to enjoy some holiday magic at home. Berkner’s collection — the exhibit underscores artists’ civic responsibility and influence. performer when she saw the impact her latest YouTube Christmas special features many of her “It highlights the vital role “kindie” that artistssongs havehad in activating not only democratic on kids, butvalues that holiday songs. She also releases a free show about once promise equality and freedom, encouraging civic engagement, and cultivating unity,”a month on TikTok, Facebook and Instagram. In the the parents, too. Giordano says. “Artists often lead the charge and expose thatofmay “I had this truths moment like,otherwise be new year, there may also be some new music to keep a ignored. The artists in this exhibition take a standthis andiscall outI injustices through theirlookout art what want to do for. with my life. That’s how “I’m always recording some new music,” Berkner and activism on issues such as immigration, gender, reproductive rights, mass incarceration, I want tolled. spend it.”all combine thehints. voting rights, racial bias, gun violence, and promises unfulfi They making Berkner still of art with public service that has a grassroots approach in the hope of mobilizing their A sequel for the musical “Interstellar Cinderella” — channels her rocker’sand inspire others one communities and the nation to ignite movement, create awareness, to of Berkner’s theatre projects — is in the works as passion to all she does. well. stand with them.” “I bring that rock sensibility to my Her goal remains strengthening those family This exhibit, which runs through Julyand 28, in is in Hofstra’s shows myconjunction songs,” shewith says. connections. 13th presidential conference on the Barack presidency coming up in April. She Obama encourages her audience “I think it’s hard when you’re parents — or even “We were interested in the ideato that theout artist hasher, a civic responsibility,” says rock with moving their kids — trying to get kids to do things,” she says. “It’s museum director Karen Albert. “The initial idea exhibition was inspired by not easy for them, especially if you are working, or have bodies, all for thethis while with plenty of an Obama Administration White Houselaughter. briefing that took place on May 12, 2009, more than one child.” She attributes heradministration success where more than 60 artists and creative organizers met with officials to She strives to make her 75-minute shows a time of to build listening to kids and being discuss the collective power of the arts to community, create change, and charttogetherness. reminded of what shecivic liked when “I want this to be a space where a whole family can a pathway for national recovery in the areas of social justice, participation and she was younger. come and parents can relax and enjoy the music while activism.” “’Pig on Her Head’ I wrote the kids feel totally engaged and want to be there,” To that end, unlike other recent exhibits thatI taught showcased the because music atmuseum’s day care. she said..”They leave with that happy positive memory permanent collection, Giordano reachedWhen out toI contemporary who loaned together.” walked in one artists day and the museum their selected works. Some 36 are onto view — one representing wepieces were about start, As always, Berkner instructs her fans (reminder all media — from Emma Amos, Molly Crabapple and the Equal kid, Marco, looked at Justice me andInitiative, really not needed) to “bring your dancing shoes and a thenHank put aWillis toy pig on hisand head. I stuffed animal for your head.” Get ready to join in the For Freedoms, Miguel Luciano, Michele Pred, Thomas, Sophia could have been a disciplinarian, holiday spirit and sing along. Victor. “The way our climate is now, this exhibit could not be more timely than at this moment,” Albert adds. Among the highlights, she points to the series of prints from the
The holiday spirit bursts forth with music that embodies the beauty of the season, Celtic style. Now in their 38th year, Cherish the Ladies continues to delight audiences, under the leadership of All-Ireland flute and whistle champion Joanie Madden — named by The Irish Voice as one of the Top 25 most influential Irish Americans of the past quarter-century. The decades have included world tours, concerts at the White House and the Olympics, and numerous critically acclaimed albums, including their Emmy award-winning special, ‘An Irish Homecoming,’ on PBS. Their spectacular blend of virtuoso instrumental talents, glorious vocals, captivating arrangements, and lively step dancing demonstrates their ability to take the best of Irish traditional music and dance, and put it forth in an immensely entertaining show.
FREEPORT HERALD — December 7, 2023
Jingles all the way!
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Sunday, Dec. 10, p.m. $47, Pat7McGann is quickly rising as $41, $37. Jeanne Rimsky of the sharpest stand-ups on th Theater at Landmark MainA relative lateco comedyonscene. Street, 232 Main St., Port he began doing stan to comedy, Washington. (516) or up at767-6444 31 after realizing he was n LandmarkOnMainStreet.org. very good at selling packaging. He hustled his way to become t house emcee at Zanies Chicago where he distinguished himself especially adept at working the crowd. A husband and father o three young children, McGann’s appeal stems from his quick wit and relatable take on family life and marriage. In 2017, McGann began touring as the opening a for Sebastian Maniscalco, movin with him from clubs to theater, to arenas, including four soldout shows at Madison Square ‘A Celtic Christmas’ Garden. McGann’s relatively sho but impressive resume, includes The Madison Theatre also celebrates Montreal’s famed the season Celtic-style. Enjoy someJust For Laugh Festival, Gilda’s The ’Celtic Christmas’ when A Taste LaughFest, of Great American Ireland visits Molloy University onComedy Festiva and more. McGann still calls its U.S. tour. Immerse yourself in Chicago home. the magnificence of the traditional Celtic landscape, and let the magic Feb. 11, 8 p.m. $40, $ of Christmas in Saturday, Ireland transport $30, The Paramount, 370 you to a world full of$25. excitement New York Ave., Huntington. (80 and wonder, with energeticormusic 745-3000 Ticketmaster.com and dance that ParamountNY.com. embodies the festive season. Featuring a powerful mix of traditional tunes, heartfelt ballads and beloved carols, ‘Celtic Christmas’ combines dynamic rhythms and top Irish dancing talent for an evening of musical storytelling enhanced by Irish charm. Choreographed and produced by multiple national champion and star of Gaelforce Dance & Rhythms of Ireland, Brent Pace, and world champion/Lord of the Dance lead soloist Ceili Moore, this is a festive spectacular that leaves audiences wanting more. Yarn/Wire Now in its 18th year, Adelphi University’s ‘new music’ Sunday, Dec. 10, 6 p.m. Molloy welcomes Yarn/Wire. University, 1000series Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. For New York-based The intrepid tickets and information, visit piano-percussion quartet has MadisonTheatreNY.org, or call (516) forged a singular path with 323-4444. endlessly inventive collaboration commissions and performances that have made a significant contribution to the canon of
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The soulful pop singer-songwriter visits the Landmark stage on her first solo tour, Saturday, dec. 16, 8 p.m. Like so many of music’s most essential singer-songwriters, Emily King has a near-magical gift for digging into life’s deepest sorrows and uncovering unexpected beauty and illuminating truth. Since the arrival of her Grammy Awardnominated full-length debut album East Side Story, the New York City-bred artist has brought ever-evolving levels of depth and nuance to her songwriting, rooting each revelation in her mesmerizing blend of soul and R&B and forward-thinking pop. On her latest (fourth full length) album Special Occasion, King shares a real-time exploration of the endless dimensions of heartbreak — an inquiry informed by the end of her romantic relationship. King and longtime producer Jeremy Most (Grammy nominated producer and multi-instrumentalist) collaborated closely on every track for an intimate and infinitely enchanting look at the ways we love, grieve, and eventually stumble toward a greater sense of self-understanding. Her lush and polished vocals serve as the perfect vehicle for her carefully crafted compositions. With pop, rock and those R&B influences, King has quickly become a favorite among fellow musicians and fans alike. $48, $38, $33. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. (516) 767-6444 or LandmarkOnMainStreet.org.
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Family theater It’s a beautiful sunny summer day in the meadow. Leo Lionni’s beloved children’s books come to life, in “Frederick,” on the Long Island Children’s Museum stage, Friday, dec. 8, 10:15 a.m. and noon; Saturday, dec. 9, 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.; also Tuesday through Thursday, dec. 12-14, 10:15 a.m. and noon. Mouse friends Nellie, Sunny, Baby, Ernest, and Frederick are playing their musical instruments and having fun singing, until a leaf falls from the sky — autumn is here! Winter will be coming soon. All the mice get to work gathering supplies for winter, except, where is Frederick? He is gathering supplies, too, in his own unique way. With toe-tapping Americana music inspired by bluegrass, gospel, and folk, Frederick is an engaging, energetic story about the power of the arts, community, and that no mouse gets left behind. $10 with museum admission ($8 members), $14 theater only. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 224-5800 or LICM.org.
Nassau County Museum of Art’s latest exhibition, “Our Gilded Age,” examines the appearances and the realities of an era that mirrors our own in many ways. Like the nation’s economy, American art and literature flourished during the Gilded Age. It was an exuberant age of excess with its own secret flaws, including widespread fraud. The art of John Singer Sargent, Childe Hassam, Louis Comfort Tiffany and others adorned palatial residences designed by Stanford White and Ogden Codman Jr., architect of the museum’s own quintessential Gilded Age mansion. Drawing heavily upon the local literary history of Long Island, including William Cullen Bryant, Mark Twain (who named the Gilded Age), Walt Whitman, Edith Wharton and others, the exhibition will include paintings, fashion, decorative arts including period silver and china, photographs, manuscripts, first editions and other historic memorabilia. The “Upstairs, Downstairs” approach to the life of a country house brings to life not only the storied conspicuous consumption for which the Gilded Age was infamous, but also the real lives of these many individuals who maintained the palatial estates where that lifestyle was enjoyed. On view through March 10. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.
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Volunteer for SPLASH View seabirds nesting and shorebirds skimming through the air, up close, while helping preserve the waters on which they depend. Volunteer on an Operation SPLASH boat. The boats take volunteer crews from Guy Lombardo Marina, 898 Guy Lombardo Ave., once or twice a day, seven days a week, to clean the marine shores of Freeport. To participate, go to OperationSplash. com/boat-schedule/, click on the Freeport link, and find the contact information for the time slot you want. For further information, call (516) 378-4770.
Plaza Theatricals invites everyone to celebrate the holidays in true Motown style, Sunday, Dec. 10, 4 p.m. Enjoy an afternoon of soulful tunes, joyful dancing and nostalgic vibes at an electrifying Motown holiday party. Get ready to groove, spread the festive cheer, and make unforgettable memories. Performance is at the Elmont Library Theatre, 700 Hempstead Turnpike, Elmont. $35, $30 seniors. Elmont. For tickets, visit PlazaTheatrical.com or call (516) 599-6870.
Senior Support Circle Participate in the Senior Support Circle, presented by COMHPS, at Freeport Memorial Library, Friday, Dec 22 , at 10 a.m. Participate in a lively discussion on interesting topics, make new friends, and share your story Coffee and tea served. 144 W. Merrick Road. Register at FreeportLibrary.info or call (516) 379-3274.
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Let’s Skate Get ready to enjoy all the thrills of the snowy season, while staying warm and cozy as Long Island Children’s Museum’s popular “Snowflake Sock Skating rink returns, now through Jan. 7. Slip on “sock skates” and take a spin on the indoor rink, made from a high-tech synthetic polymer surface that lets kids slide around without blades. Kids can stretch, twirl and glide. As visitors step off the “ice” they can jump into winter dramatic play in Snowflake Village. Become a baker in the holiday sweet shop, step inside a giant snowman and serve up some hot cocoa, take a turn in the rink “ticket booth” and “warm up” around a rink side “fire pit.” Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 224-5800 or LICM.org.
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Holiday at Westbury House Old Westbury Gardens’ Westbury House offers a festive glimpse of early 20th century holiday merriment, before it closes for the winter, Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 9-10, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Also Dec. 16-17. The “Christmas at Westbury House” celebration reflects what the festive season was like during those opulent decades of the early 1900s when the Phipps family lived there. The period rooms in which John S. Phipps — the eldest son of Henry Phipps, Andrew Carnegie’s partner at Carnegie Steel — and his family resided are impeccably decorated with wreaths, mantelpiece drapes, plenty of greenery, and other horticultural arrangements. Take a self-guided tour through Westbury House and view specially decorated rooms for the holidays, have cookies and cider on the West Porch and meet and take photos with Santa while listening to ambient holiday music. The gardens will also be open, along with other special holiday events, including Holiday Flute Choir concert, Dec. 10, 2 p.m., and Girl Scouts Chorus, Dec. 16, 1 p.m. $15, $13 ages 62+ and students, $8 ages 7-17. Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. For information visit OldWestburyGardens.org or call (516) 333-0048.
Bird walk The South Shore Audubon Society welcomes all to join its members for another in its series of bird walks, at Mill Pond Park in Wantagh, Sunday, Dec. 10, starting at 9 a.m. Walk leaders, other birders and nature enthusiasts are happy to share their knowledge and experience with you. Bring binoculars. The group will meet at the gazebo in the Park on the north side of Merrick Road, 4 blocks west of Wantagh State Parkway. To register, text your name and contact information to (516) 467-9498. No walk if rain or snow. Text regarding questionable weather. For more information, visit SSAudubon.org.
Toys for Tots returns to Freeport For the 26th year, Ed Friedman of the Freeport Fire Department is distributing boxes for Toys for Tots presents. If you are interested in donating or helping out, call Ed Friedman at (516) 659-6521.
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Families can enjoy an artsfilled day at Nassau County Museum of Art, with author and illustrator Tim Miller as he reads his newest book, “Izzy Paints,” Saturday, Dec. 9, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 1-2:30 p.m. The program includes an illustration demo and an immersive artmaking activity designed to activate imaginations and creativity. Miller is the author-illustrator of “Moo Moo in a Tutu,” “What’s Cooking, Moo Moo?,” and “Tiny Kitty, Big City.” He’s also illustrated numerous other books. $20, $10 children and members. Reservations required. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9338 or NassauMuseum.org.
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Long Island’s Top Chiefs inspire, innovate Inaugural event from RichnerLive, Herald Community Newspapers draws hundreds By Danielle Schwab Friends, family and colleagues gathered last week to honor the hard work and dedication of Long Island’s corporate and nonprofit leaders. There were more than 50 in all, representing nearly a dozen categories as part of the premiere Herald Top Chief Officers of Long Island awards gala at the Heritage Club at Bethpage. Leaders were recognized in groups that included accounting and banking, development and real estate, education, entertainment and hospitality, health care, human resources, manufacturing, not-for-profit, technology, tourism, transportation, utilities and unions. “When you take a look of the list of honorees, it’s pretty good company,” said Marc Perez, president of Bank of America Long Island. “I’m excited about it.” Those were the kinds of sentiments shared by Jack Khzouz, chief executive of NICE buses, who has been with that organization since its beginning in 2012. “Of course, I feel great about getting honored tonight,” Khzouz said, “but it’s more about the team, what the team does, and how we’re able to help each other get things done. We have 850 employees and provide services for 70,000 residents a day.” Among the accounting and banking honorees was Renu Dalessandro, the chief marketing officer of Jovia Financial Credit Union. “It’s such a great opportunity to highlight and showcase the neighbors of Long Island and the influence that they have on the community,” she said. “It speaks volumes. I wish my daughters were here tonight because these are the kind of things I want to instill in them — a great work ethic, great leadership, and being appreciated for the work that they do.” Another winner, Steven Bush, leads Apple Bank as its chair, president and chief executive — an institution that just celebrated its 160th anniversary. “It’s been a crazy year,” he said, “but we’ve come through just fine. I think it goes to our very loyal, longstanding depositor base.” David Lyons, the interim president and chief operating officer of PSEG Long Island, says it was great to be recognized among utilities. “I’m very proud of the people here,” he said, “as well as my own accomplishments.” For many of the companies honored, the Herald Top Chief Officers of Long Island is a chance to talk about exciting projects they have been working on. Ming Chiang, for example, is known for his leadership of Casual Home Worldwide. But made the trip out to Bethpage for another one of his companies, Biacomm — a zero-emissions industrial equipment startup. “We manufacture solar power generators,” he said. “We help with night construction, for fixing potholes and highways. The technology we have here uses a solar-powered alternative. We have a whole slew of other self-sustaining, high-tech products.” New technology is one of the keys to the foundation of Mount Sinai South Nassau’s success, according to its honored leader, Adhi Sharma. “We have so many excellent leaders on Long Island with such strong history that, to be included, is an honor,” he said. “As leaders, our role is to inspire, set goals and support our teams,” Michael Lessing, chief executive of Lessing’s Hospitality Group, told the honorees. “When teams are empowered, motivated and work together cohesively, they can push our organizations to new heights.” The dinner and award ceremony are reminders to the Long Island community about the people who support it. “Recognizing business leaders is not just about acknowledging the successes,” said Amy Amato, exec-
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It was truly a crowd last week honoring local leaders as part of the inaugural Herald Top Chief Officers of Long Island awards gala at the Heritage Club at Bethpage.
Mark Stempel, left, of Blue Island Homes receives his award from Herald Community Newspapers publisher Stuart Richner. utive director of RichnerLive, which hosted the event with Herald Community Newspapers. “It’s about celebrating the driving force behind our local economy, and the innovation that shapes our community’s future.” The Herald Top Chief Officers of Long Island was sponsored by Apple Bank, Lessing’s Hospitality Group, New York Cancer and Blood Specialists, Mount Sinai South Nassau, Biacomm, Douglas Elliman, and Prager Metis. Other sponsors included St. Joseph’s University, Jovia Financial Credit Union, Long Island Cares, PSEG Long Island, UBS Arena, PBI Payroll, New York Institute of Technology, The Guide Dog Foundation, American Vet Dogs, Hofstra University, Blue Island Homes, Nassau Inter-County Express, and Sands New York. To view the full list of honorees and photos, go to RichnerLive.com/chiefofficers.
Steven Bush of Apple Bank, gets his award from Stuart Richner.
Honoree Michael Lessing of Lessing’s Hospitality Group gives welcoming remarks.
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Zaki Hossain, left, joins James Lentini of Molloy University and Rahat Hossain, right, of Pintail Coffee, at the Herald Top Chief Officers of Long Island ceremony last week.
John Miller, left, of the Guide Dog Foundation takes a moment to say hello to Ming Chiang of Casual Home Worldwide and event gold sponsor Biacomm.
Antoinette Biordi was the host of this year’s Top Chief Officers of Long Island event at the Heritage Club.
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Marc Perez President of Bank of America Long Island.
Diane Walsh, left, and Marianna Mooney of Prager Metis CPAs.
Tom Bourgard, left, of Douglas Elliman, was one of the Top Chief Officers honorees.
Jack Khzouz, left, of NICE Bus, gets his award from Herald Community Newspapers publisher Stuart Richner.
Tracey Edwards of Sands New York, right, is handed her award by Richner.
David Lyons of PSEG Long Island.
Honoree Renu Dalessandro of Jovia Financial Credit Union.
For more photos from the Top Chief Officers of Long Island — and for a full list of sponsors — visit RichnerLive.com/chiefofficers
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MSSN board member Anthony Ponte dies at 65
Man arrested in connection with car fire
Anthony Ponte, age 65, died after a education to young men from economilong battle with brain cancer. The Atlan- cally disadvantaged situations. Ponte tic Beach resident was a long-time mem- also served as President of the La Salle ber of Mount Sinai South Nassau’s Military Academy Alumni Foundation and the Atlantic Beach Civic AssociaBoard of Directors. tion. Bor n in Bensonhurst, “Anthony loved Mount Brooklyn, the third-generaSinai South Nassau and dedition entrepreneur began his cated many volunteer hours career in the paper recycling to the hospital’s patients and industry and rose through the communities we serve,” the ranks of his company to said Anthony Cancellieri, cobecome vice president of chair of Mount Sinai South international sales and direcNassau’s advisory board. tor of their Florida opera“He was recognized as our tion. He was also a partner in golf honoree in 2019, and was Ponte Equities, Inc., a real a generous supporter and estate company with extensive holdings in New York Anthony D. Ponte advocate for our expansion campaigns. He will be City and elsewhere in the missed, but his dedication to the hospiUnited States. Ponte was elected to Mount Sinai tal will live on through Wendy and his South Nassau’s board of directors in entire family.” Ponte is survived by his wife, Wendy, 2019 and served on the hospital’s building committee. Ponte’s generous dona- his sons, Anthony (Cristina) and Vintions to the hospital supported the emer- cent, and his girlfriend Kelli. He has gency department expansion campaign two grandsons, Anthony Joseph and Lorenzo. and Ccapital expansion campaign. In lieu of flowers, donations to Despite his work schedule, he exhibited compassion and commitment Mount Sinai South Nassau would be through his volunteer work with the appreciated. Checks can be made payWounded Warrior Project and the De La able to Mount Sinai South Nassau and Salle School, which provides quality note donations in memory of Ponte.
Nassau County Police Department’s front door on fire. Upon arrival, officers arson bomb squad arrested John Court- with the Rockville Centre Police Departien, 57, of Florence Avenue in Freeport, ment conducted a thorough investigaon allegations connected with a car fire tion, and with the help of the Freeport that occurred early Tuesday Police Department, located morning in Rockville Centre. the suspect at the intersecAccording to detectives, a tion of Guy Lombardo Ave45-year-old female and a nue and Polk Street in Free56-year-old male were asleep port, who was placed under in the second-floor bedroom arrest at the scene. of a North Forest Avenue Authorities said no injuhome when they heard a ries were reported as a result loud noise. The two individuof the fires. als looked out the window to Courtien has subsequentsee that both of their vehily been charged with three cles, a 2018 Porsche and a John Courtien counts of arson and four 2014 Dodge, were engulfed in counts of reckless endangerflames. ment. He is scheduled to be Both victims exited the house to find arraigned at the First District Court in that an unknown person had set the Hempstead on Wednesday.
DEAR FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS, The Long Beach Soup Kitchen, located in Long Beach, New York has now been part of the community for 40 years. The kitchen began in 1983 and continues its basic mission to feed the food insecure residents of our barrier island and neighboring communities. The hard work of our dedicated volunteers enables us to open our doors daily Monday through Saturday to provide meals and a pantry. We serve all with dignity, compassion, and respect, without judgement. Our goal is to provide food and nourishment in a clean and safe environment. Our guest count continues to grow every day. We are committed to offering both a cold and hot meal each day as well as pantry items two times a week. We offer fresh fruits and vegetables, canned goods, toiletries and cooking staples. We remain steadfast in our goal to stay open, but our supplies are depleted weekly due to the larger volume of guests. Last year we served over 15,000 meals to go. As we mark our 40th anniversary we need your help to meet our goals and mission. It is vital that as a community you recognize and remember that the soup kitchen is here for all in need, regardless of their circumstances. Most of our operating expenses depend entirely on your generosity and donation. Please make a tax deductible donation to The Long Beach Soup Kitchen and mail it to: PO box 294 Long Beach, NY 11561. You can also visit our website www.longbeachsoupkitchen.org to make a donation and learn more about our mission and dedicated volunteers. With gratitude and appreciation, Rob Blau, President The Board of Directors, Volunteers and Guests The Long Beach Soup Kitchen 140 W. Pine Street, Long Beach NY 11561 1238814
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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU HSBC Bank USA, National Association, as Trustee, in trust for the registered holders of ACE Securities Corp., Home Equity Loan Trust, Series 2006-NC3, Asset Backed PassThrough Certificates, Plaintiff AGAINST Christopher Prescott; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered September 18, 2018 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on December 15, 2023 at 2:00PM, premises known as 205 New York Avenue, Westbury, NY 11590. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at New Cassel, in the Town of North Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section 11 Block 30 Lot 79 (Lot Groups 79 and 80). Approximate amount of judgment $708,798.90 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 003168/2014. The auction will be conducted pursuant to the COVID-19 Policies Concerning Public Auctions of Foreclosed Property established by the Tenth Judicial District. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.” Malachy Lyons, Jr., Esq., Referee LOGS Legal Group LLP f/k/a Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792 Dated: October 11, 2023 78204 143269
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, Plaintiff AGAINST Alvin Gerstein a/k/a Alvin F. Gerstein; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered March 20, 2018 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on December 15, 2023 at 3:00PM, premises known as 62 Hope Drive, Plainview, NY 11803. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Plainview, in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section 47 Block 16 Lot 8. Approximate
amount of judgment $534,412.91 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 16-008032. The auction will be conducted pursuant to the COVID-19 Policies Concerning Public Auctions of Foreclosed Property established by the Tenth Judicial District. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.” Tony D’Anzica, Esq., Referee LOGS Legal Group LLP f/k/a Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792 Dated: October 24, 2023 For sale information, please visit www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832 143339 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR GSAMP TRUST 2006FM2, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-FM2, Plaintiff, AGAINST RUBY DIXON, et al. Defendant(s) Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale duly entered on March 30, 2018. I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on December 14, 2023 at 3:00 PM premises known as 106 Willett Place, Roosevelt, NY 11575. Please take notice that this foreclosure auction shall be conducted in compliance with the Foreclosure Auction Rules for Nassau County and the COVID 19 Health Emergency Rules, including proper use of masks and social distancing. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Roosevelt, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Section 55, Block 472 and Lot 0123. Approximate amount of judgment $394,270.87 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment. Index #010651/2011. Harry George, Esq., Referee, Aldridge Pite, LLP Attorneys for Plaintiff - 40 Marcus Drive, Suite 200, Melville, NY 11747 143337
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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR VERUS SECURITIZATION TRUST 2020-NPL1, Plaintiff, vs. ROOSEPORT BUILDERS 18, INC., ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on May 12, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on January 4, 2024 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 201 Brookside Avenue a/k/a 201 North Brookside Avenue, Roosevelt, NY 11575. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 36, Block J and Lots 127 & 129. Approximate amount of judgment is $624,042.24 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #600413/2022. This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale. Malachy Patrick Lyons, Jr., Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No. 212064-2 143481 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS LEGAL TITLE TRUSTEE FOR TRUMAN 2016 SC6 TITLE TRUST, Plaintiff, vs. CURLINE J. BRETT, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on June 7, 2022, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on January 3, 2024 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 50 Mirin Avenue, Roosevelt, NY 11575. 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, Section 55, Block 454 and Lots 130-132. Approximate amount of judgment is $352,169.01 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 610032/2017. This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale. George Peter Esernio, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff Firm File No.: 190221-1 143479
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LEGAL NOTICE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS PUBLIC HEARING - December 21, 2023 NOTICE IS HEREBY given that a Public Hearing with the Zoning Board of Appeals is scheduled for Thursday, December 21, 2023 at 6:00P.M. in the Incorporated Village of Freeport, Main Conference Room, 46 N. Ocean Avenue, Freeport, New York on the appeals and applications of cases as they appear on the calendar; residential applications that do not extend their prior nonconforming status may be called first; public comment invited. It is anticipated that the Board will adjourn the legislative session and enter into Executive Session until 6:30P.M. INTERESTED PROPERTY OWNERS and other persons should appear at the above time and place to have questions answered and to voice opinions. All applications are nonconforming with zoning regulations herein specified for the districts in which they are located. Application #2023-29 300 Archer St., Residence A - Section 62/Block 129/Lot 15 - Walter Ellis Maintain cabana with chimney 18 x 20 sq. ft. Variances: Village Ordinance §210-6(A), §210-43C(2)Required yards. Application #2023-31 11 Mayfair Ct., Residence AA - Section 54/Block B/Lot 555 - Olga Weiss Proposed rear addition 1st and 2nd floor (1,505 sq. ft.) and finished cellar (613 sq. ft.) Variances:
Village Ordinance §210-6(A), §210-31(A)(B)1 & 2Building height; sky exposure plane, §210-35(A)(3)-Required yards. BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Pamela Walsh Boening, Village Clerk 143645 LEGAL NOTICE SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS-SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, COUNTY OF NASSAU - BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., Plaintiff, -against- DELORES WYNN AKA DOLORES WYNN, AS HEIR, DEVISEE, DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF JAMES HENRY WYNN; GLORIA ANN WEBB AKA GLORIA ANN WYNN, AS HEIR, DEVISEE, DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF JAMES HENRY WYNN; ANY AND ALL KNOWN OR UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES AND ALL OTHER PARTIES CLAIMING AN INTEREST BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST THE ESTATE OF JAMES HENRY WYNN, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ACTING ON BEHALF OF THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT;; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ACTING ON BEHALF OF DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY - INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE, Defendants Index No. 602385/2020 Plaintiff Designates Nassau County as the Place of Trial. The Basis of Venue is that the subject action is situated in Nassau County. To the above named Defendants-YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the complaint is not served with this Summons, to serve a notice of appearance, on the Plaintiff’s Attorney(s) within 20 days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after the service is complete if this Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York); and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. That this Supplemental Summons is being filed pursuant to an order of the court dated October 19, 2023. NOTICE-YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME - If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this
foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to the mortgage company will not stop the foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an order of the Honorable David P. Sullivan, J.S.C. Dated: October 19, 2023 Filed: October 20, 2023. The object of this action is to foreclose a mortgage and covering the premises known as 188 Woodside Avenue, Freeport, NY 11520. Dated: August 11, 2023 Filed: November 21, 2023 Greenspoon Marder LLP, Attorney for Plaintiff, By: Monica G. Christie, Esq., 590 Madison Avenue, Suite 1800, New York, NY 10022 P: (212) 524-5000 F: (212) 524-5050 No Service by fax) Service purposes only: Trade Centre South 100 W. Cypress Creek Road, Suite 700, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309 P: (888) 491-1120 F: (954) 343-6982 143660 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT. NASSAU COUNTY. L&L ASSOCIATES HOLDING CORP., Pltf. vs. ESTHER HENDRICKS, if she be living, if she be dead, her respective heirs-at-law, next of kin, distributees, executors, administrators, trustees, devisees, legatees, assignees, lienors, creditors, and successors in interest, and generally all persons having or claiming under, by, or through ESTHER HENDRICKS, if she be dead, whether by purchase, inheritance, lien or otherwise, including any right, title or interest in an to the real property described in the complaint herein, all of who and hose names and places of residence are unknown to the plaintiff, et al, Defts. Index #611468/2020. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered Sept. 27, 2023, I will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on January 11, 2024 at 2:30 p.m. premises k/a Section 55, Block 269, Lot 5. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale and the right of the United States of America to redeem within 120 days from the date of sale
as provided by law. BRIAN J. DAVIS, Referee. LEVY & LEVY, Attys. for Pltf., 12 Tulip Drive, Great Neck, NY. #100991 143656 LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF NEW YORK SUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, FOR RESIDENTIAL ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION, HOME EQUITY MORTGAGE ASSET-BACKED PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-EMX1, Plaintiff, v. JUAN APOLINARIO, YOLANDA VALENCIA A/K/A YOLANDA APOLINARIO, ET AL. Defendants. NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT In pursuance of a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the Office of the County Clerk of Nassau County on March 25, 2019, I, Jeffrey Fox, Esq., the Referee named in said Judgment, will sell in one parcel at public auction on January 8, 2024 at the North Side steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, New York, at 2:00 PM the premises described as follows: 209 Nassau Avenue Freeport, NY 11520 SBL No.: 62-164-382, 383, 384 & 385 All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being the Incorporated Village of Freeport, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. The premises are sold subject to the provisions of the filed judgment, Index No. 006348/2014 in the amount of $531,629.00 plus interest and costs. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the Court System’s COVID-19 mitigation protocols and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP Attorneys for Plaintiff 500 Bausch & Lomb Place Rochester, NY 14604 Tel.: 855-227-5072 143666 LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF NEW YORK SUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF NASSAU WELLS FARGO USA HOLDINGS, INC., Plaintiff, v. ERNESTINA DELVALLE, ET AL. Defendants. NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE
THAT In pursuance of a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the Office of the County Clerk of Nassau County on April 14, 2023, I, Jennifer Ettenger, Esq. the Referee named in said Judgment, will sell in one parcel at public auction on January 8, 2024 at the North Side steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, New York at 2:00 PM the premises described as follows: 20 Lillian Avenue Freeport, NY 11520 SBL #: 55-447-103 ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the incorporated Village of Freeport, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. The premises are sold subject to the provisions of the filed judgment, Index No. 602944/2018 in the amount of $348,050.12 plus interest and costs. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the Court System’s COVID-19 mitigation protocols and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP Attorneys for Plaintiff 500 Bausch & Lomb Place Rochester, NY 14604 Tel.: 855-227-5072 143670 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU SABR MORTGAGE LOAN 2008-1 REO SUBSIDIARY-1 LLC, Plaintiff, Against PATRICK BROADNAX AS ADMINISTRATOR AND HEIR OF THE ESTATE OF LORAINE RIZO, RAFAEL RIZO AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF LORAINE RIZO, RAFEL RIZO AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF LORAINE RIZO, TONY RIZO AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF LORAINE RIZO, ERIC RIZO AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF LORAINE RIZO, ET AL. Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 09/28/2023, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 on 1/11/2024 at 2:00 pm, premises known as 5 2nd Place, Roosevelt, New York 11575, And Described As Follows: ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and
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being at Roosevelt, Town Of Hempstead, County Of Nassau And State Of New York. Section 0055 Block 00450 Lot 00142 The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $379,163.30 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 006711/2016 If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the then Court Appointed Referee will cancel the Foreclosure Auction. This Auction will be held rain or shine. Tiffany D. Frigenti, Esq., Referee. MCCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC, Suite 205, 10 Midland Avenue, Port Chester, NY 10573 Dated: 10/25/23 File Number: 17-301421 SH 143668 To place a notice here call us at 516-569-4000 x232 or send an email to: legalnotices@liherald.com
LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, AS TRUSTEE OF UPLAND MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST A, Plaintiff -againstSONIA QUINTYNE-LOBO, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale dated October 19, 2023 and entered on October 20, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court “Rain or Shine” located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on January 8, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. premises situate, lying and being at Roosevelt, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, known and designated as and by Lot Number 22 in Block 547 on a certain map entitled “Map of Gusto Manor, situated at Roosevelt in the Town of Hempstead, Nassau County, N.Y, N.Y. Surveyed July 1953 by Baldwin and Cornelius Co. C.E. & S., Freeport N.Y.” and filed in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau on May 3, 1954, as Case No. 6134. SBL# 55-547-22 Said premises known as 36 GUSTO LANE, ROOSEVELT, NY Approximate amount of lien $1,089,942.96 plus interest & costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment and Terms of Sale. Index Number 616344/2019. JANE SHRENKEL, ESQ., Referee Kosterich & Skeete, LLC Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 707 Westchester Ave, Suite 302, White Plains, NY 10604 {* FREEPORT LEADER*} 143520
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU Freedom Mortgage Corporation, Plaintiff AGAINST Wacey Benjamin, Oluwatoyin Huguley, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered June 8, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on January 9, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 14 Lenox Avenue, Freeport, NY 11520. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the City of Freeport, Nassau County, State of New York, SECTION: 55, BLOCK: 275, LOT: 28-29. Approximate amount of judgment $392,922.43 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #600283/2020. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 Protocols located on the Office of Court Administration (OCA) website (https://ww2.nycourts.gov /Admin/oca.shtml) and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. For sale information, call (800) 280-2832 please contact XOME at www.Xome.com or call (844) 400-9633. Heather D. Crosley, Esq, Referee Frenkel Lambert Weiss Weisman & Gordon, LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 01-093218-F00 78517 143537
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LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU MORTGAGE ASSETS MANAGEMENT, LLC, V. LINDA BROWER, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF RUTH BROWER, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated September 11, 2023, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein MORTGAGE ASSETS MANAGEMENT, LLC is the Plaintiff and LINDA BROWER, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF RUTH BROWER, 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
January 9, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 8 SAINT MARYS PLACE, FREEPORT, NY 11520: Section 62, Block 230, Lot 57: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE VILLAGE OF FREEPORT, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU, AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 613454/2021. Scott H. Siller, 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. 143648
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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT. NASSAU COUNTY. L&L ASSOCIATES HOLDING CORP., Pltf. vs. DIANA COLEMAN AND FLORA COLEMAN, if they be living, if they be dead, their respective heirs-atlaw, next of kin, distributees, executors, administrators, trustees, devisees, legatees, assignees, lienors, creditors, and successors in interest and generally all persons having or claiming under, by, or through DIANA COLEMAN AND FLORA COLEMAN, if they be dead, whether by purchase, inheritance, lien or otherwise, including any right, title or interest in and to the real property described in the complaint herein, all of who and whose names and places of residence are unknown to the plaintiff, et al, Defts. Index #612836/2021. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered Oct. 27, 2023, I will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on January 9, 2024 at 2:30 p.m. premises k/a Section 55, Block 421, Lot 205. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. MELISSA MOHAN, Referee. LEVY & LEVY, Attys. for Pltf., 12 Tulip Drive, Great Neck, NY. #100937 143654
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT NASSAU COUNTY U.S. BANK TRUST, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR LSF9 MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST, Plaintiff against DAVID CONTES, et al Defendant(s) Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Stern & Eisenberg, P.C., 20 Commerce Drive, Suite 230,Cranford, NJ 07016 and 1131 Route 55, Suite 1, Lagrangeville, NY 12540. Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered August 15, 2018, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on January 11, 2024 at 3:00 PM. Premises known as 22 Cary Place, Freeport, NY 11520. Sec 54. Block 320 Lot 110,111 & 112. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Freeport, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $261,029.38 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 609817/2017. For sale information, please visit www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832. During the COVID-19 health emergency, Bidders are required to comply with all governmental health requirements in effect at the time of the sale including but not limited to wearing face coverings and maintaining social distancing (at least 6-feet apart) during the auction, while tendering deposit and at any subsequent closing. Should a bidder fail to comply, the Referee may refuse to accept any bid, cancel the closing and hold the bidder in default. Bidders are also required to comply with the Foreclosure Auction Rules and COVID-19 Health Emergency Rules issued by the Supreme Court of this County in addition to the conditions set forth in the Terms of Sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the Court Appointed Referee shall cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.” Frank Santoro, Esq., Referee File # NY201800000454-1 143650
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Freeport Superintendent of Schools Kishore Kuncham (second from right), Board of Education President Maria Jordan-Awalom (fourth from right) and administrators welcomed Deputy Speaker of the New York State Assembly Phil Ramos to the Freeport High School Hispanic Heritage assembly.
Deputy Speaker of the New York State Assembly Phil Ramos, keynote speaker at Freeport High School’s annual Hispanic Heritage assembly, with members of the high school’s Culture Club.
Hosting vibrant Hispanic Heritage celebration The Performing Arts Center at Freeport High School buzzed with excitement as students, administrators, and staff gathered for the school’s muchanticipated annual Hispanic Heritage Assembly. The event, which showcased the rich tapestry of Hispanic cultures, commenced with enlightening remarks from Freeport High School Principal Gisselle Campbell-Ham and Assistant Principal Aaron Johnson, who emphasized the significance of Hispanic Heritage Month. The Freeport High School Culture Club took center stage, captivating the audience with a compelling slideshow that delved into the diverse traditions and histories of various Hispanic countries. Their engaging presentation shed light on the importance of celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month and fostering cultural appreciation. Adding a touch of distinction to this year’s celebration, Deputy Speaker of
the New York State Assembly, Phil Ramos, graced the event as the keynote speaker. Ramos shared insightful perspectives on the profound influence of Hispanic culture in America, encouraging students to take pride in their heritage. His empowering words resonated throughout the assembly, inspiring a sense of cultural pride and unity among the attendees. “We have to work together, help each other, network with each other, lift ourselves up and educate ourselves,” Ramos said. “Throughout history, that is the only thing that will help us. It is your education that will lead you to that success.” The assembly concluded with a performance from the high school band, A Touch of Brass, who performed the Latin song, “Señor Salsa,” by John Wasson. –Mohamed Farghaly
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he world of politics has never been an oasis of peace and harmony. By its very nature, democracy is a clash of ideas fueled by ambition. It is not an arena for the faint of heart. As a practitioner of politics and government for more than 50 years, I’m no stranger to political intrigue and combat. But until recently, there was a degree of respect for the other side and for the system itself. There were unwritten lines that were understood and not often crossed. Nassau County politics can be as tough as it gets, but once the pETER debate or the campaign was KinG over, we almost always left the fight in the arena, and make it personal. Jerry Kremer, for instance, a fellow Herald columnist, was a staunch and powerful Democrat on Long Island and in the state, but I don’t think there was ever a harsh word between us. And there were Democrats such as Mayor Ed Koch and Sen. Joe Lieberman that I worked closely with on issues such as homeland security and combating antisemitism. Of course, the classic example of adversaries fighting hard during the day and having a drink after hours
was the relationship between President Ronald Reagan and House Speaker Tip O’Neill. Today, that collegiality is almost nonexistent, even within the same party. Republicans who work with Democrats to find bipartisan solutions are labeled RINOS. Democrats who do the same are called sellouts, or worse. Kevin McCarthy forged a bipartisan agreement to keep the government open and was removed from he House speakership by his own party. A centrist Democrat like my friend Henry Cuellar, from Texas, who cooperates with Republicans on border security issues, faced a multi-million-dollar primary campaign in 2022, coordinated by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and “the Squad.” Trying to make sense of my life, I’m in the process of writing my memoirs, tentatively titled “The Road to God Knows Where,” and came to the chapter on my election to Congress in 1992. Going over my records of that campaign, I was reminded of how tough, hard-fought and close it was. My opponent was Steve Orlins, a millionaire businessman making his first run for office. I was in my third term as county comptroller. The county had a
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budget crisis, and Bill Clinton, heading the Democratic ticket, was running strong on Long Island. While I was better known than Orlins, that was a mixed blessing in a bad economy. Besides, Orlins had personal wealth that he used effectively against me, with a massive radio, television and direct-mail campaign. I won by just 3 percentage points. What stands out for me in retrospect, though, is that despite the fact that Orlins and I had serious policy differences across the board, there was no hostility between us during the entire campaign. The worst he said about me was that I was a prolife zealot who was responsible for the county’s fiscal woes, and my counter was that he was a liberal Manhattan millionaire who hadn’t voted in a number of elections, trying to buy a seat in Congress. Fair political comment on both sides. We had at least three televised debates without either of us raising our voice or pointing a finger. Similarly, last week I appeared with former Congressman Charlie Rangel on WABC-TV’s “At Issue” to discuss how, even though Charlie and I strongly disagreed on almost every major issue, we always worked together across the aisle on issues affecting New York, and had a
e haven’t had it since after 9/11. Instead, we and our leaders grow further apart.
strong friendship for many years. The fact that there was a Sunday show dedicated to showing that there was a time when two guys from the same state could actually get along and work together for their constituents indicates how far we’ve gone in the wrong direction. Then, two Sundays ago, Rosemary and I visited Bob Beckwith and his wife, Barbara, at their Baldwin home. Bob was the retired FDNY firefighter who stood with President Bush in the ruins of the World Trade Center on Sept. 14, 2001, in that inspiring moment when the president proclaimed, “The people who knocked these buildings down will hear all of us soon!” It may have been an accident of history that Bush chose Beckwith, but he couldn’t have picked anyone better — self-effacing, patriotic, dedicated. And as I spoke with Bob and thought back to those days and months after 9/11 when the American people were united, I realized that we haven’t had that sense of unity since. Instead, as crises loom larger, we and our leaders grow further apart. Let us do all we can to reverse this road toward perpetual division, and once again realize that we live in the world’s greatest nation and must work to preserve it that way. Peter King is a former congressman, and a former chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security. Comments? pking@ liherald.com.
A commitment to mental health in Freeport schools
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s the superintendent of Freeport Public Schools, I am keenly aware of the critical role mental health plays in the overall well-being of our students and staff. During the holiday season, when the hustle and bustle can often overshadow the need for self-care, it becomes imperative to emphasize the importance of mental health. Over a decade ago, we took a proactive step by introducing the SKY breathing program to promote a healthy body, mind and lifestyle among our students and KisHoRE staff. The SKY KUnCHAM program is an integral part of our holistic approach to mental health. Focused on mindfulness and controlled breathing techniques, it equips our students with invaluable tools to navigate the challenges of academic and personal life. This initiative reflects our commitment to addressing mental health as a proactive investment in the well-being of our
school community. Districtwide, we have also implemented a comprehensive upstream prevention social emotional curriculum known as Sources of Strength. This research-based program empowers students with skills that enhance their overall wellbeing. From help-seeking strategies to fostering resiliency, teaching healthy coping mechanisms, and instilling a sense of belonging, Sources of Strength equips our students with a robust emotional toolkit. Recognizing the need for practical outlets for stress relief, we have established Calming Spaces and Wellness Centers in our schools where students can engage in activities that help them regulate their emotions. By providing a safe and nurturing environment, we encourage healthy emotional expression, and equip our students with the ability to manage stress effectively. Our commitment to mental health extends beyond our schools through strategic partnerships with reputable health organizations. Collaborations
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with Harmony Health, Mount SinaiSouth Nassau, Northwell Health and South Shore Family Guidance bring vital mental health resources directly to our students and their families. These partnerships aren’t just about offering resources; they signify a commitment to cultivating a culture of care and eliminating barriers to accessing mental health support. One groundbreaking initiative with Northwell Health is the establishment of a district collaborative that provides our students and their families with unprecedented access to an offsite behavioral health center. Functioning like an urgent-care facility for mental health needs, the Northwell Health Behavioral Health Center ensures that mental health services are easily accessible to those in need. Located at 100 Merrick Road, Suite 102E, in Rockville Centre, it is open Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., and on Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Additionally, Freeport High School houses a health center staffed with a nurse practitioner, a clinical social
ur Sources of Strength program equips students with a robust emotional toolkit.
worker and a receptionist. With a onetime parental consent, students can access health services, including counseling, immunizations, physicals and vaccines. This on-site health center is a testament to our commitment to providing comprehensive support services tailored to the unique needs of our Freeport High School students. I strongly advocate a whole-child approach to education, recognizing that mental health is an integral component of overall health. Our multifaceted initiatives, partnerships and support systems underscore our commitment to fostering a school environment where every individual can thrive not just academically, but also emotionally. As we navigate the holiday season, let us remember that without mental health, there is no health. If anyone in our school community needs support, our building psychologists, social workers and guidance counselors are available to assist. Together we can continue to prioritize mental health, ensuring that our students and staff have the tools they need to flourish in all aspects of their lives. Kishore Kuncham is superintendent of Freeport Public Schools.
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here’s an invisible lifeline across Long Island that sustains us all — our aquifer system. These underground reservoirs — the source of every drop of water that flows from our taps — are the bedrock of Long Island’s clean water supply. Yet beneath the serene façade, a crisis is brewing. It’s a threat that could jeopardize our very survival. The Long Island aquifer system comprises four primary underground formations. From the shallow glacial aquifer to the untapped Lloyd aquifer, which together with the Magothy and Jameco form the aquifer system — commonly referred to as a singular aquifer — these layers face myriad threats. From contamination by cleaning products and paints, as well as pesticides and nitrogen. From fertilizer runoff and septic tanks. And from what could be one of the most destructive threats: saltwater intrusion, exacerbated by over-pumping to fill our seemingly endless need. The glacial and Magothy aquifers face increasing water demand. Nassau and Suffolk counties utilized nearly 415 million gallons of groundwater each day as of 2014, according to the Long Island Commission for Aquifer Protection — the equivalent of nearly 21,000 swimming pools. That was up more than 10 percent from just a decade earlier, and demand has grown even more since then. There are increasing concerns about the impact on streams, ponds and wetlands. Coastal areas may face challenges as the demand for water surpasses the limits of the shallow freshwater aquifer. Rapid development has exacerbated the
issue, reducing water replenishment into the aquifer. Impermeable surfaces and sanitary sewer systems prevent rainwater from sinking into the ground and divert water from its natural course, diminishing the aquifer’s ability to recharge. Moreover, pollution — including nitrogen, pathogens and toxins — poses a grave public health concern. Long Island’s drinking water is facing a worsening crisis. The Long Island aquifer is already believed to be the most contaminated in New York state. Urgent policy changes are needed to prevent irreversible damage. The federal government took significant steps to address issues like these across the country in the early 1980s, creating what has become known as the Superfund program with the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act. The Environmental Protection Agency was tasked with investigating and cleaning up sites of long-term pollution — more than 250 of them on Long Island. Most are former manufacturing facilities or processing plants that remain contaminated decades after their closure, creating what are known as contamination “plumes” underground. The U.S. Navy has pumped groundwater from two such sites since 2008, according to the state Department of Environmental Conservation, removing 10,000 pounds of contaminants from the water. And then, just last year, Northrop Grumman — which built military aircraft on Long Island from 1942 to 1996 — struck a $100 million deal with the state to remove solvent Grumman used to clean
Letters There’s new LIRR infrastructure, but what about the trains? To the Editor: There is nothing to celebrate about the opening of the new $600 million Penn Station entrance at Seventh Avenue and 32nd Street. Just like previous investments, including the $1.6 billion Moynihan Station, the $300 million West End Concourse, the $600 million entrance at Seventh and 33rd and the enlarged Main Concourse — totaling $3.1 billion — it does nothing to eliminate periodic cancellation and consolidation of Long Island Rail Road, NJ Transit and Amtrak trains utilizing the East River and Hudson River tunnels due to broken rails or signal, power or other malfunctions. These investments provide no improvement when it comes to reliability of service or additional platform and track capacity. Periodic overcrowding at the platform levels — which results in overcrowded trains with insufficient seating capacity — will continue. Some riders end up standing in the vestibules and aisles. The mad rush to board late-arriving trains for the trip home will continue. Amtrak’s initiation of East River tunnel rehabilitation
aircraft parts, which is part of the socalled Bethpage plume. There are several other examples of work to clean up these plumes, but even current efforts will mean that we won’t see significant results for decades. More must be done. While cleaning contamination must be left to the experts, helping to sustain the aquifer by reducing demand, and not adding more contaminants, is an effort every one of us can immediately contribute to. Water conservation at home, local STOP programs — short for Stop Throwing Out Pollutants — and promoting and prioritizing proper pollutant disposal and responsible medication disposal are crucial steps. More vigilant collection of the waste from vehicle maintenance, lest water-intensive lawn care, and the removal of impermeable surfaces — to allow rainwater to make its way to the aquifer before being lost as runoff — contribute to safeguarding our aquifer. Demanding that local lawmakers pass legislation reducing the future expanse of impermeable surfaces is vital. Our daily choices — from the disposal of pollutants to the maintenance of our vehicles — resonate in the health of the aquifer. If we want Long Island to continue to serve as our home in a sustainable future, we must rethink our attitude about water. It is not merely a commodity, but a lifeline that sustains our communities. The fate of Long Island’s aquifer hinges on our ability to embrace change, make informed choices, and collectively safeguard this hidden treasure beneath our feet.
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ike most people, I awoke on Oct. 7 to news of Hamas’ horrific attack on Israel. The barbarism displayed by the Hamas terrorists against Israeli civilians was enough to make anybody’s blood boil. The indiscriminate slaughter of innocent men, women and children in communities across the south of Israel was the biggest loss of Jewish life since the Holocaust. You would think that this modern-day pogrom, carried out by terrorists who seek the destruction of antHonY Israel and the of the D’esposito eradication Jewish people, would elicit a unified response from the international community. Alas, the scenes of horror in communities like Sderot, Ashkelon, kibbutz Be’eri and Re’im — where people were cut down in horrific fashion by Hamas fighters simply for being Jewish — drew mixed reactions from countries around the globe and even neighbors here at home.
Indeed, instead of mourning with Israelis and calling for the return of the hundreds of hostages kidnapped into the Gaza Strip, world leaders have condemned Israel for leading an “occupation,” and even gone so far as to actively side with Hamas. Sadly, other “leaders” who have warped views on this situation can be found closer to home, like U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib of Michigan, who proudly defended the use of virulently antisemitic chants at pro-Palestinian protests, most notably, “From the river to the sea!” which is a call for the destruction of Israel. We must condemn such antisemitic speech, whether it comes from faraway capitals or the halls of our own Congress, which is why I continue to advocate for the censorship of Tlaib and for the Biden administration to take a strong stand against nations that seek to undermine the United States’ greatest ally, Israel. Not only have we seen institutional antisemitism at work on the world stage, but it has even permeated the streets of our neighborhoods as well as the cam-
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e must condemn antisemitic speech, whether from far away or in Congress.
Letters starting next year will result in one of four tunnels being removed from service 24/7. If a train stalls in one of the three remaining tunnels, thousands of commuters will be late. To preserve existing service, some LIRR rush-hour trains will be canceled or combined. Until this work is over by the promised 2027 date, it is impossible to guarantee LIRR commuters safe and reliable on-time service, or seats, with a full schedule of trains to and from Penn Station. LARRY PeNNeR Great Neck Larry Penner is a transportation advocate, historian, writer and a former director of the Federal Transit Administration Region 2 New York Office of Operations and Program Management.
Whose side is AOC on? To the editor: Right after her insincere and unconvincing public rejection of antisemitism in late October, Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez could no longer hold herself back. After her ChatGPT-styled condemnation of antisemitism, an impassioned Ocasio-Cortez wrote on X that the American Israel Public Affairs Committee “endorsed scores of Jan 6th insurrectionists. They are no friend to American democracy. They are one of the more racist and bigoted PACs in Congress as well, who disproportionately target members of color. They are an extremist organiza-
puses of American colleges and universities. Just turning on the news puts the depth of hatred on full display, with Jewish students being subjected to hate and ridicule by pro-Palestinian protesters simply for wearing kippahs — a clear sign that these protesters’ real issue is with the existence of Jews, and not just the policies of the State of Israel. This antisemitic violence has turned deadly, with a 69-year-old Jewish, pro-Israel protester killed in cold blood in California on Nov. 5. We cannot allow this violence against Jews to become normalized, in Israel or the United States. Congress is taking action to combat antisemitism and to provide our Israeli allies with the tools they need to defend their very existence. On Nov. 2, the House of Representatives passed the Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act. This legislation, which I co-sponsored, provides Israel with over $14 billion in aid to help replenish its Iron Dome missile defense system, increase the amount of previously depleted munitions, and much more.
tion that destabilizes US democracy.” As someone who has repeatedly expressed deep concern for American democracy and called out those destabilizing it, seeing AOC scapegoat AIPAC in this way has shocked me to my core. And as someone who was shocked by the Jan. 6 insurrection, I have been closely following corporations and companies supporting election deniers. AOC singling out AIPAC before countless corporations, super-PACs, and other organizations supporting members of Congress who failed to certify our presidential election is breathtakingly antisemitic. Historically speaking, antisemitism starts by targeting one kind of Jew. Not all of us. Antisemitism begins with conspiracies about one segment of the Jewish people who are so powerful, so influential and so deceitful that they must be stopped. Whether it’s people on the far right blaming every grievance they have on George Soros; antisemites in the czar’s Russia villainizing the fictional elders of Zion; Soviet propaganda vilifying Jews as capitalists; or Nazis in Germany dehumanizing Jews as the ultimate socialists, antisemites pave the path to violence against Jews with scapegoating. Ocasio-Cortez, joined now by Rep. Cori Bush, attacking AIPAC with increased frequency, has all the trappings of antisemitism. There are any number of super PACs, corporations and organizations that are truly endangering our democracy, but AIPAC is not one of them. AOC could be drawing attention to the countless individuals and organizations that enabled the
The funding package also includes provisions to aid in the evacuation of American citizens from Israel, and to enhance security at the U.S. embassy there. On the domestic front, I also helped pass House Resolution 798, which formally condemns Hamas/Hezbollah sympathizers on college campuses. This resolution passed with bipartisan support, and I will continue working with colleagues from across the aisle to ensure that Jewish students at American colleges and universities are not forced to learn in unsafe environments. The Hamas attack on Israel, and the ensuing campaign against terrorism, have had profound impacts on the United States. The recent dramatic increase in antisemitic incidents across the country shows that hatred is on the rise, and demonstrates the need for communities around the country to unite and denounce such evil actions. Let’s all lend our voices to the campaign against hate, support our Jewish neighbors, promote the defense of our Israeli allies, and unite in condemnation of Hamas and its enablers, both at home and abroad. Never again will we let evil win. Anthony D’Esposito represents New York’s 4th Congressional District.
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Jan. 6 insurrection, but she is not doing that. At a time when the U.S. is seeing a dramatic increase in antisemitic attacks on Jews, Jews feel less safe in America than ever before. When they are being murdered and beaten on the streets of America, it is time for Ocasio-Cortez to stop scapegoating AIPAC. This Jewish
group is not responsible for the troubles of society. As MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow has recently pointed out, history shows that targeting Jews with such conspiratorial accusations is in and of itself a huge threat to democracy. RABBI eLCHANAN POUPkO Bronx
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