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the new Long Beach City Council — from left, John Bendo, Chris Fiumara, Brendan Finn, Mike Reinhart and Roy Lester.

New council sworn in, holds first meeting

By BRENDAN CARPENTER bcarpenter@liherald.com

People across the world celebrate New Year’s Eve with parties, friends, food and drinks — and many sleep in the next day to recover.

In Long Beach, however, community members and elected officials woke up on Monday, put on nice clothes and filled the City Council chamber on the sixth floor of City Hall at noon to watch the swearing-in of newly elected council members.

Brendan Finn, Chris Fiumara and Mike Reinhart were victorious in their campaigns for t h e co u n c i l i n N ove m b e r, defeating Democrats James Hodge, Tina Posterli and Liz

Treston. Outgoing council member Karen McInnis did not seek re-election.

Finn, Fiumara and Reinhart had to wait nearly two months to get started, before being sworn in and holding their first council “meeting.”

“I’d like to acknowledge and thank our outgoing council members, Karen McInnis, Liz Treston and Tina Posterli, for their public service these past years,” said Jim Moriarty, chairman of the Long Beach Republican Committee, who led the ceremony. “Today is a momentous day, the induction of three outstanding new council members. Just eight months ago, these three new councilmen were strangers not only to me, but to each other, and had

never given a thought to running for public office. But their common goal of making Long Beach a better place for all residents is what brought us here today.”

Finn moved to Long Beach with his family in 1961, when he was 3, from Manhattan. He attended Long Beach Catholic Regional School, and went on to earn a master’s degree in history from Queens College. He taught as an adjunct professor at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, and worked as a private investigator as well as with the New York City Police Department, taking guns off the streets of the city.

Finn, who became the unofficial face of the challengers’ Continued on page 10

new council president Brendan Finn slammed the gavel to conclude the new member inductions on Monday.

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Mount Sinai earns rating in maternity care Mount Sinai South Nassau has awarded this prestigious recognition. earned the “High Performing” rating in Our maternity team is dedicated to our maternity care for the second consecu- patients and to the communities we tive year, according to the 2024 U.S. serve.”

A record-breaking 680 hospitals News & World Report’s “Best Hospitals for Maternity Care.” The Oceanside hos- nationwide, offering labor and delivery pital is the nearest hospital for Long services, submitted detailed data for consideration in the ratings. The U.S. Beach residents.

News methodology relies on The recognition highobjective measures such as lights the hospital’s commitC-section rates, newbor n ment to excellence in varicomplication rates, excluous aspects of maternity sive breastfeeding rates, care, including a reduced early elective delivery rates, C-section delivery rate, low and vaginal bir th after rates of early elective delivC-section rates. ery, and decreased risks for “The rating is a direct unexpected newborn comresult of our team’s commitplications. ment to meeting the needs In addition to achieving of mothers who decide to the highest rating, Mount deliver at Mount Sinai Sinai South Nassau stands Dr. ADhi ShArmA South Nassau,” said Alan out for its dedication to rou- president Garely, MD, Chair of Obstettine birthing-friendly pracr i c s a n d G y n e c o l o g y. t i c e s, t r a n s p a r e n cy o n racial/ethnic disparities, and a high “Through teamwork and collaboration, each mother and newborn receive the rate of exclusive infant breastfeeding.

“This latest U.S. News rating con- compassionate care and services that firms what Mount Sinai South Nassau they deserve from the very beginning to mothers and their families already the day they are discharged home, I am know: Mount Sinai South Nassau pro- extraordinarily proud of our team.”

Beyond the U.S. News rating, Mount vides the safest and most advanced high-quality mater nity care on the Sinai South Nassau is recognized as a South Shore,” said Mount Sinai South “Baby Friendly” hospital by the World Nassau’s President, Dr. Adhi Sharma. Health Organization and holds a spot “We are delighted to be the only hospital among the “Best Regional Hospitals” in in Nassau and Suffolk counties to be the New York metro area. In the 2023-24

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our maternity team is dedicated to our patients.

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Mount Sinai South Nassau has earned the “High Performing” rating in maternity care for the second consecutive year.

“Best Hospitals” list, the hospital received nine “High Performing” badges across various specialties.

In 2023, Mount Sinai South Nassau welcomed over 2,008 newborns through the Women’s and Children’s Services’ Mother-Baby Unit. The unit has private rooms with hotel-like accommodations,

spacious labor and delivery rooms, and a Level Two Neonatal Intensive Care Unit with six beds for specialized care.

The hospital is committed to providing care and ensuring a positive experience for all families.

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Metzger is newest AIP board member

LONG BEACH HERALD — January 4, 2024

ative effort extends to a diverse group of participants, including merchants, schools, libraries, organizations, city Sammi Metzger has been elected to government, and those who harbor a the Executive Board of Artists in Part- deep appreciation for the arts.

As the director of Arts in The Plaza, nership, bringing her decade-long coma weekly art market that takes place mitment to a new level.

“It is an honor and a privilege to be every Saturday from Memorial Day elected to the Executive Board,” she weekend through Halloween, Metzger said. “I am zealous in my support of the has played a pivotal role in the organization of events alongside AIP. arts, and I enthusiastically As a passionate local, she not welcome this new avenue to only finds joy in attending cultivate opportunities for the organization’s numerous g rowth and happiness events but also in volunteerthrough music and the arts.” ing for them.

AIP has stood as a non“Our newly elected Board profit cultural arts organizamember is Long Beach’s tion in Long Beach for 23 own, Ms. Sammi Metzger years. It is dedicated to creatwho you will recognize as the ing connections between litManager of Arts in The erary, visual, and performing Plaza, Long Beach’s weekly artists and the local commuSAmmI mEtZGER arts festival where art and nity. live music and the spirit of In July 2000, the beginLong Beach is celebrated ning of the organization emerged as Long Beach residents gath- every Saturday from May through Octoered at the Public Library to envision ber,” Johanna Mathieson, Executive the future of the local arts scene. Over Director of AIP said. “Sammi also 65 participants shared project ideas, proudly serves as a seventh-grade Math igniting the formation of a grassroots Teacher at the Long Beach Middle organization dedicated to bringing these School Teacher and is the proud mom of creative endeavors to life. AIP was offi- daughter Luna Bessa.”

Metzger emphasizes the inevitability cially incorporated in Oct. 2000 and of encountering AIP for anyone achieved 501c3 status by the summer of involved in the Long Beach arts commu2003.

Its mission is to enrich the cultural nity.

“Artists in Partnership creates opporlandscape by encouraging, endorsing, and nurturing creative initiatives. The tunities for artists and the community organization goes beyond mere support, to unite in the celebration of the arts,” it offers artists opportunities to present she said.

As we look ahead to the organizaand showcase their work. This collabor-

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By ANGELINA ZINGARIELLO

azingariello@liherald.com

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Metzger was instrumental in starting Arts in the Plaza. tion’s plans for the upcoming year, Metzger hinted at an exciting mix of both well-loved and new events, urging supporters to anticipate a blend of the familiar and some fresh experiences.

“2024 is going to be amazing,” she said. “Stay tuned for AIP favorites plus

some newly inspired events.”

With Metzger now part of the Executive Board, the Long Beach community can anticipate a wave of fresh initiatives and continued dedication to celebrating the arts.

SCHOOLS briefS

Courtesy Long Beach Public Schools

Hempstead Town Supervisor Don Clavin, left, helps Kevin Bozek of Rockville Centre to properly dispose of household pollutants in a safe environmental friendly way.

L.B. Language Honor Society gets larger The Long Beach High School World Language Honor Society inducted 40 new members at its annual induction ceremony in what is now last year, on Dec. 14.

The new members each hold a grade point average of 90 or better in their World Language and an average of 85 or better overall. These students also dem-

onstrate a commitment to community service activities as well as a devotion to their respective study of French, Italian, and Spanish languages and cultures.

During the ceremony, under the direction of Ms. Sun Shin, there was a musical performance by members of the Long Beach High School Chamber Orchestra.

Courtesy Long Beach Public Schools

The boy’s varsity basketball team defeated John Adams to win the Bethpage Holiday Tournament.

L.B. boys’ basketball earns the victory The Long Beach High School Varsity Boys Basketball won the Bethpage Holiday Tour nament with a hard fought victory against a talented John Adams team 60-58.

Mike Main ear ned tour nament MVP honors and Blake Salice-Mitchell and Cameron Graham were named to the All Tournament team.

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Rockville Centre Police assisted the MTA on Dec. 28, when a pedestrian was struck by a train at the Long Island Rail Road station. He was transported to a nearby hospital for a medical evaluation. The MTA Police Department is conducting the investigation.

A resident of Sunrise Highway reported on Dec. 29 that a former employee was banging on her apartment door and verbally threatening her, placing her in fear for her safety.

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A resident of Old Mill Court reported on Dec. 26, someone withdrew money from her bank account in Roosevelt and Lynbrook without her authorization.

A cyclist reported on Dec. 26, someone stole his bicycle from the LIRR station in Rockville Centre.

A customer of Storage Post reported on Dec. 29, someone stole property from her storage unit.

A resident of Vernon Avenue reported on Dec. 30, someone stole property from his unlocked motor vehicle.

A resident of Cleveland Avenue reported on Dec. 31, someone attempted to steal property from her motor vehicle.

Fire Rockville Centre Police and Fire Department units responded on Dec. 27, to reports of an underground fire in a manhole on Park Place. The Electric Department also responded and corrected the situation.

UnUsUaL inCident

A resident of Arlington Road reported on Dec. 29 that someone altered and cashed a check from his bank account.

arrest Keith Lennon, 34, of 109th Drive in Jamaica, Queens, was arrested on Dec. 27 and has been charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle with a suspended registration and vehicle and traffic law violations following an investigation on Oxford Road.

Paul Mateo, 62, of Carleton Place in Baldwin was arrested on Jan. 1, and has been charged with Driving While Intoxicated following an investigation on Lakeview Avenue.

People named in Crime Watch items as having been arrested and charged with violations or crimes are only suspected of committing those acts of which they are accused. They are all presumed to be innocent of those charges until and unless found guilty in a court of law.

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Atlantic Beach man faces antisemitism accusations Hamas “also kidnapped Arabs … and killed a woman who had 10 children.”

The exchange ultimately ended with A video circulating on multiple digi- DeCandia walking away, saying, “Have a tal platforms over the past few days good day.” One of the women replies appears to show Atlantic Beach resident with, ”Have a good day, Shabbat shaMichael DeCandia confronting two lom,” followed by a few words in Hebrew. women posting flyers in the village Then, after what appears to be DeCanreminding of those being held captive by dia giving the women the middle finger Hamas in the Middle East. and another vulgar gesture, the woman Considered a terrorist group by the yells, “Disgusting! Disgusting!”

United States and the European Union, Mordos later said she filed a police Hamas attacked Israel on Oct. 7, killing report. She only wants an apology.

1,200 people, according to DeCandia told the Herald Israeli officials, and kidnaphe was defending his properping roughly 200 people. ty after the women put up Since then, several hostages three hostage flyers on trees have been released while othin front of his house that he ers have died. The hostages took down. are a mix of people from Isra“We don’t live in dreck,” e l a n d o t h e r c o u n t r i e s, DeCandia said. “We pay a lot including the United States. of taxes to live here. The Audrey Mordos, one of the posters are uncomfortable to two women who appear in see. I don’t want things on my the nearly 90-second video, property.” says she sent the video to MichaEl DecaNDia While he admits he “did people she knows, with one get a little upset,” DeCandia of them submitting it to Stop Antisemi- added there are people supporting him, tism — a group that describes itself as a and called the video “a horrible mess.” “non-partisan U.S.-based organization Mordos has posted hostage flyers fighting and exposing antisemitism.” since a week after the Hamas attack.

Stop Antisemitism posted the video Although Atlantic Beach does have on its profile through the former Twitter an ordinance prohibiting the posting of social media platform now known as X. such signs, Mordos says she informed “We’re for Israel. You’re bringing village officials about her efforts, and awareness to nobody,” DeCandia told the has not received a negative reaction. women in the video. “This is a Jewish “I don’t do this in the middle of the community. We know.” night,” Mordos said. “I do this during “So, what’s wrong with putting up the day.” kidnap posters?” asked one of the “This is an emotionally charged situwomen, who did not wish to be ation. Bringing awareness to the hostagidentified.“So, why do you come to peo- es is a good thing. But I’m not getting ple’s homes and vandalize with signs of involved physically.” hate?” he reportedly asked.

In a statement, Atlantic Beach village DeCandia later told the Herald the officials said they were saddened by homes where the women were posting at what they saw in the video, and the time of the video had residents who denounce any acts of antisemitism. were Palestinian and Arab.

“The behavior displayed in Atlantic “They don’t want to see signs of Beach goes against all of our beliefs and hate,” he told the women in the video, values,” according to the statement. “We adding they should “go to your own stand behind Israel, and pray for the safe homes and put the (expletive) signs up.” return of all of the hostages. We wish During the exchange captured on the for a happy and healthy new year, and video, the women repeatedly stated that peace on Earth.”

By JEFF BESSEN

jbessen@liherald.com

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HERALD SPORTS SPOTLIGHT ATHLETE

Long Beach wrestlers eye big prize

By TONY BELLISSIMO tbellissimo@liherald.com

BRIANNA AMENTA Oceanside Senior Basketball DESPITE LOSING ALMOST an entire season of her high school basketball career due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Amenta is approaching the 1,000-point plateau. A two-time All-County selection looking to lead the Sailors back to the playoffs, Amenta’s 20-point performance in a setback at Freeport Dec. 21 brought her to 875 career points. She averaged 15.7 points over Oceanside’s first nine games to rank among Nassau’s top 10 scoring leaders.

GAMES TO WATCH Thursday, Jan. 4

Led by eight All-County winners and a pair of Nassau Division 1 champions, Long Beach finished runner-up to Wantagh in both the dual meet playoffs and county tournament last winter.

Now with five of their best on the mat back in the fold, the Marines are aiming for a county title in what coach Ray Adams believes on paper has no clearcut favorite.

“There really isn’t one team heads and shoulders above the rest in my opinion,” Adams said. “We should be right in the mix. The kids have been working hard all offseason. Our top guys need to perform up to expectations and the nextlevel kids need to take steps forward.

That’s usually what it takes to win it all.”

Two-time county champion and onetime state champ Dunia Sibomana is the face of Long Beach’s program and brought a career record of 69-9 into his sophomore campaign. He’s ranked No. 1 in Nassau at 108 pounds. “He’s on track

to be one of the program’s all-time best,” Adams said. “His technique and strength are on point. We’ve been working a lot on match strategy with him.

His goal is to reclaim the top step on the podium in the state.”

Ethan Andreula will look to carry over momentum from last February when he became the first-ever seventhgrader to capture a Nassau D1 crown.

He finished one win away from All-State status as well at 99 pounds. “Like Dunia, Ethan had a great offseason competing in high-level tournaments all over the country,” Adams explained. “He just keeps getting better.”

Senior Greg Milone is knocking on the county championship door, Adams said, with a pair of All-County seasons already under his belt. He’ll compete at 152 or 160 by the time the home stretch hits in late January. “Greg wants to go out with a county title and go upstate,” Adams said. “He’s definitely highly ranked and in the conversation.”

Junior Gregory Walpole and sophomore Brody Franklin both placed third

in the county last season. Franklin was a state qualifier at 110 and like Walpole will compete at 116 or 124. “Brody is tough and puts as much work in as anyone,” Adams said. “Gregory is one of the most exciting guys to watch on our team. He’s explosive and has all the tools.”

Senior Tyler Colclough (190) has county tournament victories on his resume and will look to be a force in the dual meet lineup and reach the AllCounty podium. The same goes for junior Liam Hastings at 215, senior Charles Rosenthal at 285 and freshman Casey Powers at 101. Powers, in his first varsity tournament, won the Battle at the Beach Dec. 2.

Some others being counted on to help the Marines make a push for the crown are seniors Maceo Eramo (131), Liam Perialis (160), Matan Greenfeld (170) and Rafael Almonte (285), junior Ari Kaye (145) and sophomores Matthew Diamond (138) and Jordan Andreula (145.)

The latter won the Battle at the Beach’s JV event.

Boys/Girls Bowling: Lawrence at Hewlett .................. 4 p.m.

Boys Basketball: Mineola at Lynbrook ...................... 5 p.m.

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Friday, Jan. 5 Boys Basketball: Massapequa at Uniondale............. 5 p.m.

Wrestling: Baldwin at Long Beach........................6:30 p.m.

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Wrestling: Seaford at Clarke...................................... 7 p.m.

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Boys Basketball: South Side at Manhasset ............12 p.m.

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Girls Basketball: G.N. North at Sewanhaka .............12 p.m.

Girls Basketball: East Meadow at Mepham ............12 p.m.

Boys Basketball: Seaford at East Rockaway ......12:15 p.m.

Girls Basketball: Elmont at Carey ......................12:45 p.m.

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Senior Greg Milone, right, is one of five All-County returnees for the Marines, who have their sights set on the county title.

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GUEST COLUMN appy New Year! Yes, it is that time of year when we inspire to start anew, which often includes incorporating our new year resolutions! Personal self-care goals we start out with great enthusiasm and intention, yet all too often find ourselves slowly losing momentum in maintaining them as we become distracted with everyday life.

As such, I found myself pondering the origin relating to New Year resolutions and why we make them year after year, knowing they may not last.

The History of New Year’s Resolutions The ancient Babylonians are said to have been the first people to make New Year’s resolutions, some 4,000 years ago.

They were also the first to hold recorded celebrations in honor of the new year— though for them the year began not in January but in mid-March, when the crops were planted. During a massive 12-day religious festival known as Akitu, the Babylonians crowned a new king or reaffirmed their loyalty to the reigning king. They also made promises to the gods to pay their debts and return any objects they had borrowed. These promises could be considered the forerunners of our New Year’s resolutions. If the Babylonians kept to their word, their (pagan) gods would bestow favor on

them for the coming year. If not, they would fall out of the gods’ favor—a place no one wanted to be.

Despite the tradition’s religious roots, New Year’s resolutions today are a mostly secular practice.

Instead of making promises to the gods, most people make resolutions only to themselves, and focus purely on self-improvement (which may explain why such resolutions seem so hard to follow through on).

Re-establishing your priorities Whether your resolutions are oriented around personal well being, nurturing relationships, or establishing financial security, it reveals what is most important to you. Our time is our most precious resource. Determining how to use our time to enhance the aspects of our lives that are most important to us is essential to leading a purposeful life.

What is self-reflection and why is it important?

Why We Make Resolutions

Why do millions of peoSelf-reflection is the act ple resolve to change at the onna isacano of looking inward and beginning of every year? A examining our thoughts, rown series of studies into what feelings, and actions. It researchers have dubbed allows us to gain selfthe “fresh start effect” has awareness and a deeper looked at how temporal landmarks can understanding of who we are and what motivate inspirational behaviors. we want out of life. After all, the more The New Year feels like a new beginning, which is why so many people often reflective we are, the more effective we become. set lofty resolutions during these times.

While this practice can sometimes lead Celebrate each victory be they big or people to bite off more than they can small chew, going after resolutions can also Every day is a new challenge to live present great opportunities to overcome the way we intend to, according to our struggles with willpower, determinapassions and purpose. Remember, it tion, and ingenuity.

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takes less effort to stay the same than it does to change. Most goals require stepping outside of our comfort zone and that is why many people give up. Stepping out results in growth, achievement, and increased self-esteem.

On a personal note: As for myself, I no longer engage in “exercising” New Year resolutions as they never truly “work out” for me. However, I do try to focus on incorporating healthier choices that will benefit my well being and do so with the hope these self-care choices will grow stronger throughout the year. For as we know, personal growth is an ongoing journey and why it is important to keep moving forward “one day at a time” in authentically caring for ourselves without judgement or comparison - no matter what time of year it is! To embrace our own unique, personal “evolution” as we each cultivate our individual strengths, skills, and happiness in recognizing we are each our own greatest investment!

Donna Pisacano-Brown is a Point Lookout resident who has been a columnist featured in local newspapers since 1996.

She is a passionate advocate for drunken driving awareness, and shining a light on mental health topics.

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It’s a new era of ice hockey, and it’s coming to UBS Arena.

The Professional Women’s Hockey League makes its debut this month, kicking off 72 games played across eight different venues between the league’s “original six” franchise teams — Boston, Minnesota, Montreal, New York, Ottawa and Toronto.

And one of those venues happen to be the same place where fans also can find the New York Islanders in Belmont.

“We are extremely pleased to be welcoming the PWHL to UBS Arena during their inaugural season,” Kim Stone, the president of UBS Arena, said in a release. “I’m proud that women’s hockey is getting a beautiful new building to call its home for a number of games during this historical moment in women’s sports history.”

The New York roster boasts 26 of the top women hockey players from around the world. Chief among them is Alex Carpenter, a 29-year-old forward from North Reading, Massachusetts, who is arguably one of the most skilled in the game today. She won two Olympic silver medals for her performance with Team USA, and is a six-time International Ice Hockey Federation Women’s world champion.

Abby Roque played for Team USA

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The UBS Arena at Belmont Park will serve as the home turf for the Professional Women’s Hockey League’s New York team for at least four games during its inaugural season. alongside Carpenter, and will now join her on the roster in New York. The 26-year-old hockey star from Michigan made history as the first indigenous hockey player to compete in the Olympics, and led the University of Michigan to a national championship in 2019.

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“Having the privilege to showcase our skills in front of dedicated fans, in a top-tier arena, represents an opportunity that impeccably aligns with the professional standards upheld by the PWHL,” Pascal Daoust, general manager of the PWHL New York franchise, said. “It promises to be a premier sports experience not only for our athletes, but also for our fans, allowing them to gather in g reater numbers and take immense pride in standing united behind our team.”

Four of the PWHL New York team’s 12 regular season home games will take place at UBS Arena, and at least five of the remaining home games are scheduled to take place at the Total Mortgage Arena in Connecticut.

The schedule was constructed to ensure all six teams will play head-tohead a minimum of four times throughout the regular season, including twice at home and twice on the road. It also includes a pause in February for the PWHL 3-on-3 Showcase at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto during the NHL AllStar event, and a break in April for the IIHF Women’s World Championship.

Playoffs begin the week of May 6.

Single-game tickets range between $17 and $47, and are available through Ticketmaster.com. Season ticket membership and half-season plans are also available online via NewYork.ThePWHL.com.

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campaign last fall, was sworn in first, by Moriarty.

“You only get one chance to make it happen in this life, and it’s so much more than trying to survive,” Finn said afterward. “We’re going to thrive in this city.

We’re going to really have a great, great time in the city. It’s going to be great.”

Finn said that Long Beach has four gems — the beach, the bay, the boardwalk and the people. “The fourth gem is the people of Long Beach,” he said.

“That’s the gem that we need to polish, we need to sustain, we need to protect, and if we can protect the fourth gem — the people — and help them and work with them, we’re going to make the other three gems even more beautiful. I think that’s what Long Beach is about.”

Fiumara has lived in Long Beach for about 25 years, but spent many childhood summers before he moved here on the city’s beaches. He is the president of the West End Restaurant and Business Association of Long Beach, and the founder and owner of the West End bar and restaurant Jetty.

Fiumara was sworn in by City Court Judge Corey Klein.

“I think today should be more about celebrating the future,” Fiumara said. “We all ChrIs FIumara remember Long Beach as we New City knew it. I think we can all look Council member right now and say what we remember is going to be the future. That’s our promise to everybody here. Everybody is going to have a voice and an open door to our administration.”

Reinhart grew up in Queens, but spent lots of time in Long Beach, playing in beach volleyball leagues and tournaments. He eventually decided he wanted to live here, and moved to the city 25 years ago. He graduated from SUNY Cortland, and is a former marketing executive in the fashion industry.

Reinhart was sworn in by City Court Judge William Miller.

“Brendan, Chris and I became a team very early on,” Reinhart said. “Brendan, Chris and I won as a team, and we’re taking office as a team, but now the team is bigger. We have two more members. We look forward to working and achieving our goals with Councilman (John) Bendo and Councilman (Roy) Lester. Every decision that is made by the City Council will take an account of how it affects the Long Beach residents, and that’s what we want to do.”

After the three new members’ swearing-in, the council held the briefest of meeting to elect a new vice president and president. Fiumara was unanimously voted in as vice president. Finn was elected president, with all members saying ‘yes’ except Lester, who abstained.

“I’ve known Brendan Finn a long time, some 45 years, and have the utmost respect for him,” Lester said. “But on the other hand, I’ve been an elected official since 1997, with five terms (on the) school board and now City Council. I have never voted for a freshman to come in as president. Now, I can’t vote against him, because I have that much respect for him. So I’m going to have to abstain in this particular matter, but that in no way is a reflection on Brendan Finn. That’s a reflection on my personal beliefs.”

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think today should be more about celebrating the future.

New city manager named Long Beach resident Dan Creighton was elected the new permanent city manager during Tuesday’s first regularly scheduled council meeting. The three new members voted yes, with Lester abstaining. Bendo did not attend.

Police Commissioner Ron Walsh had served as act-

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City Court Judge William miller swore in mike reinhart.

republican Committee Chairman Jim moriarty administered the oath of office to Brendan finn.

City Court Judge Corey Klein swore in Chris fiumara.

ing city manager for the past 11 months.

Creighton ran for City Council in 2021, but was not elected. He previously served on the district Board of Education, and was a member of Community Board 5 in Queens. He also served as a commissioner of the Long Beach Zoning Board of Appeals.

Creighton’s appointment did not go unquestioned

by Lester as well as some residents.

“Unfortunately, I have not been able to interview him for this position or see his resume,” Lester said of Creighton. “To my knowledge, Dan has never had a political position or dealt with a municipality in the position we now want to place him in. This is not to say he’s not capable, but the procedure seems to be indicative of a pure partisan decision-making process.”

Finn explained that the new council members did not see any resumés until a month after the Nov. 7 election.

“It took a very long time to get nothing done,” Finn said. “You say Dan Creighton had never been a city manager. I had never been a city councilperson. We

don’t want an administrative state. We want regular citizens being elected to these positions so they can make decisions that are based on opinions and ideas and experiences of being a citizen.”

Resident Eileen Hession welcomed the three new council members, but said she was “disappointed” that they hired a permanent city manager in their first day on the job, without an extensive interviewing process.

“I have not seen Mr. Creighton at a council meeting since 2021, when he ran for the council and lost,” Hession said. “He lives in Westholme, but I’ve never seen him at a Westholme Civic meeting. In your campaign you promised transparency, which means an open and honest government. Have you already forgotten this promise?”

“We have gone 11 months and 28 days with an acting city manager,” Finn responded. “You made some good points, and I agree with some of them. It was imperative to try and do this right away. When we saw Dan’s resumé, we were very, very impressed. I think he’s ideally suited for this role. His energy has already come through in our speaking with him.”

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The lingering remnants from Tropical Storm Ophelia — which dumped intense rainfall on Nassau County late last September — left a number of businesses and homeowners to pick up the pieces.

Dozens of Long Island homes were drenched, basements and personal property swallowed up. Businesses like Valbrook Diner in Valley Stream lumbered back to life in the ensuing clean-up after losing thousands in food, lost work for employees, and a damaged roof.

But some measure of financial relief, announced last month, is now available.

The federal government is offering up to $500,000 in low-interest home repair loans through the Small Business Administration. Businesses could be eligible for much more to replace lost inventory and equipment.

The final deadline to apply is Feb. 2, at SBA.gov website.

Gov. Kathy Hochul described the federal relief program as one that is aimed at “helping to alleviate the impacts of the flooding to all areas of our state disaffected by extreme weather events.”

When faced with the dilemma of how to pay for costly repairs and reconstruction after a disaster, federal loans provide a financial buffer otherwise made unavailable by standard loan and credit

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Nassau County households and business owners who took damage from last year’s September flood have until Feb. 2 to apply for low-interest federal relief loans. programs.

The problem of hefty interest rates sometimes incurred when financing repairs with conventional credit cards, for example, can be largely avoided through SBA loans, argued SBA spokeswoman Sharon Gadbois. That, she adds, is the biggest boon for homeowners and businesses.

“The interest rate for homeowners and renters can be as low 2.5 percent compared with say, 20 percent on a credit card,” Gadbois said. “That’s a big difference. That’s thousands of dollars you would avoid having to pay up.”

The SBA also can offer an interestfree repayment window at the start of the loan — usually for 12 months — and

generally, borrowers have up to 30 years to pay it off.

“When people go through some kind of catastrophic event such as flooding or a tornado that disrupts their home or lifestyle at home, it’s almost like there’s a little mini tornado going on in their mind,” Gadbois said. “And, so, everything stops. The spending stops. They have to redistribute or reassess what’s going on.”

Often that “reassessing” comes in the form of tightening their spending bills, laying off staff, or rolling back their business expenses, she said. The SBA loans are intended to reduce or reverse this financial downturn by stabilizing people’s expectations of their financial future, and thus keep their budgets in order and their businesses afloat.

But other forces at play may make these loans more appealing over others.

Those already weighed down with repaying multiple credit cards or credit card loans may be less willing to take on more debt, no matter how generous the terms of repayment.

But Gadbois says it’s better to apply and have the option than to be shut out entirely.

“If you’re approved for the loan, you have up to 60 days to decide whether you want to take it or not,” she said. “Applying before the deadline is important because it preserves your options for you and your family.”

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Mickey is joined by his many friends on a heroic journey.

Fearless feats on ice

HEROISM UNFOLDS IN AN EPIC ADVENTURE

By Karen Bloom Move on from the holiday season with some Disney flair. The latest Disney on Ice extravaganza arrives at UBS Arena in Elmont to the continued delight of families who can’t ever get enough of their favorite Disney moments.

Audiences can relive some of the iconic characters and stories — classic and new — when “Find Your Hero” brings a lineup of some of Disney’s iconic personalities here for four days, opening Jan. 4.

This production showcases inspiring favorites from the Disney canon and their beloved tales, including those spunky royal sisters, Anna and Elsa, from the beloved mega-hit “Frozen.” Joining this spirited pair are the hilarious snowman Olaf, the forever enchanting Belle, passionate Ariel, spirited Rapunzel and the charming bandit Flynn, plucky Mirabel, the aspiring young musician Miguel, and the daring, fearless wayfarer Moana. Their courage and spunky grit to live their best lives are set forth in lively — albeit condensed — re-tellings of “The Little Mermaid,” “Beauty & the Beast,” “Tangled,” “Frozen,” “Moana” and “Encanto.” ` These unforgettable characters and their adventures are brought to life on ice in a captivating show that transports the audience to world where imaginations soar and in true Disney spirit “anything can happen if you just believe.”

Guided by Mickey and Minnie, with their crew, of course these stories are told through artful skating with dynamic sets and costumes, set to the soundtrack Disneyphiles know and love.

In keeping with longstanding Disney tradition, it’s a fast-paced spectacle, with rapidly changing segments. This medley of tales shares what it means to “find the hero in all of us,” in keeping with Mouse House lore, as we all are urged to follow our dreams.

That’s certainly the case for Tess Terpos, who’s delighted to step into the spotlight with the rest of the Disney skaters as part of the ensemble cast.

It’s a magical moment — each and every time.

“Skating with Disney On Ice is a dream come true for me,” she says. “It’s so special and the connection with our audiences is amazing.”

Ice skating has pretty much always been part of Terpos’ world. Since she was 6, in fact, growing up in Maryland. After years of steadfast devotion to her craft — countless hours of practice, grueling competitions and skating in various ice shows — the now 26-year-old Terpos realized her dream when she caught her break in 2021 with Feld Entertainment, producers of Disney On Ice. Fast forward to 2024 and Terpos is an established ensemble member with the tour.

“Disney on Ice is always special, and our audiences see that ‘magic’ come to life in truly personal way.”

In fact, ‘special’ is a word that keeps coming up as Terpos describes her life on the Disney circuit.

“I have found a home here,” the Towson University

grad says. “It’s a great place to be, surrounded all these special talented skaters and creative people who are as passionate as me.”

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“I loved ‘The Little Mermaid,’ Jasmine, all the princesses. I’d watch them over and over,” she adds.

The timeless appeal of the Disney legacy lends itself to an entertaining, inspiring production. The uplifting nature of these stories end strongly with an inspiring message about finding your inner hero and finding your dreams.

“We all have inner heroes in ourselves,” Terpos says.

“The Disney magic is all around us.”

As with her fellow cast members, Terpos’ skating skills enhance the high level of athleticism that is the hallmark of these spectacles. Solos and fast-paced ensemble skating with high-flying jumps add to the appeal of the stories the audience knows so well.

“There are so many iconic moments,” she enthuses, especially “The Little Mermaid” segment, which is among her favorites. It’s very colorful with fun music and favorite characters.

“Actually it seems every character is a ‘favorite’ character. “And don’t forget, we ‘don’t talk about Bruno,’” Terpos reminds us.

The high-energy production brings these characters to life through the energetic skills of the skaters.

“We have a very talented cast,” Terpos says. “You’ll see pairs, singles, freestyle and tricks.”

As always, there’s plenty of singing, with the audiences up on their feet throughout the show. And, naturally, Belles, Cinderellas, Jasmines, Elsas, and now Mirabels, among many others are scattered throughout the arena.

“I even saw a Sebastian in the audience the other day,” Terpos adds. “It’s so much fun to see.”

And, of course, as anyone who knows Disney on Ice, the show is enthusiastically welcomed at every stop on the tour.

It’s big. It’s magical. It’s Disney. But it’s also something much more powerful than that.

Because when Terpos and her castmates take center stage at UBS Arena shortly — you can bet your ice skates on it — there will be more than one wide-eyed 6-year-old in the audience who will discover, for the first time in her heart, that dreams really do come true.

Shake off those winter doldrums with Jimmy Kenny and the Pirate Beach Band. It may seem like we’ve got way too long to wait ‘til those beach days return, but Jimmy Kenny and his band come to the rescue with theirr ‘Ultimate Beach Party Tribute’ to Kenny Chesney, Jimmy Buffett and Zac Brown Band. The Long Island-based band — guided by Paul C. Cuthbert (aka Jimmy Kenny) on lead vocals/acoustic guitar, with Linn DeMilta (aka Lovely Linn), lead and backing vocals, Luis Rio, lead guitar/ backing vocals, Frank Stainkamp, keyboard/backing vocals, Dan Prine, bass, and drummer Mike Vecchione — have been celebrating the beach country sounds for some 12 years, spreading their vibe up and down the Northeast coast.

Friday, Jan. 5, 8 p.m. $35. $25, $20, $15. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at Ticketmaster.com or ParamountNY.com.

Dancing with the Stars

Following last year’s fan-frenzy that led to a spectacular run of sold-out shows, ‘Dancing with the Stars’ is back on tour this to heat up this winter with a dazzling, sexy, high energy, new live production. See the ballroom brought to life in this new edition featuring everyone’s favorite ‘Dancing with the Stars’ pros.

Special guests join the DWTS cast this year to add to the fun. They’ll perform glittering new numbers as well as some of the unbelievable showstoppers featured in Season 32. The high-energy show puts the dancers in the spotlight, showcase their dynamic moves as seen during the series, along with some lively new twists. The tour delivers an unforgettable night of electrifying dance performances from worldrenowned dancers who topped the leaderboard.

Tuesday, Jan. 16, 8 p.m. $50-$100.

Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, LIU Post campus, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville. Tickets available at TillesCenter.org or (516) 299-3100.

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The South Shore Audubon Society welcomes all to join its members for another in its series of bird walks, at Hempstead Lake State Park, Sunday, Jan. 7, 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 The group will meet in parking lot #3, off Exit 18 of the Southern 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.

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The multi-faceted Pete Correale brings his “Authentic” tour to the Paramount stage, Saturday, Jan. 13, 7:30 p.m. You may know him from his numerous late night TV shows such as “The Tonight Show,” Letterman and Conan, his three television comedy specials, or as co-host of “The Pete and Sebastian Show,” a podcast with comedian and longtime friend Sebastian Maniscalco. One of the most wildly popular comedy podcasts on air today, it’s almost 10-years-old running with an ever growing fanbase and has featured guests the likes of Bill Burr, Jay Mohr, Bobby Lee, Yannis Pappas, and Billy Gardell. Correale’s tours also continue to grow exponentially as more and more people discover him and immediately fall in love with his accessible and extremely relatable point of view.

Aside from his podcast, Pete has been a staff writer on several TV shows, most recently “Kevin Can Wait” and Netflix’s “The Crew.” His love for entertainment started when he went off to college.

During his senior year, Correale took an acting class and knew immediately what he wanted to do — be in show business.

This burning desire has evolved to what we know it as today: a reflective comedic take on his life and the experiences he’s been through. With a conversational delivery and his trademark disarming regular guy attitude, Pete makes you feel like you’re listening to the funniest guy at a party as opposed to just another comedian on a stage. $49.50, $39.50, $34.50, $29.50. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at Ticketmaster.com or ParamountNY.com.

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Polar Bear Splash The Long Beach Polar Bears make their annual plunge on Sunday, Feb. 11, on the Laurelton Boulevard Beach, with proceeds benefiting Make-A-Wish. T-shirt sales begin at 10 a.m. Polar Bears gather at noon and go in the water at 1:30 p.m. For more information, visit LongBeachNY. gov.

Board of Education meeting Long Beach Board of Education meets, Tuesday, Jan. 9, at 7 p.m. Location TBD. For more information, visit LBeach.org.

On exhibit 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. 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.

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Jan. ‘Parallel Perspectives’ View Molloy University Art Gallery’s current exhibition, a duo exhibit displaying artwork of noted Long Island artists Holly Gordon and Ward Hooper. Various complementary paintings and prints are on view. Upon meeting, it became obvious that both Gordon and Hooper were deeply inspired

by Long Island’s fascinating environment and natural beauty.

Together, they toured the island and captured the same places, each interpreting the scenes in front of them through their distinctive artistic styles.

Their creations not only influence one another but also blend unique aesthetics in their collaborative artistic journey. Gordon and Hooper’s partnership yielded numerous accomplishments, one of which was the publication of their book “Parallel Perspectives: The Brush/Lens Collaboration.” Through Feb. 16. Kellenberg Gallery, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. Call (516) 323-3196 or email artgallery@molloy.edu for more.

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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.

Having an event?

The Martin Luther King Center hosts the annual MLK Commemorative March to celebrate Dr. King’s life and legacy, Monday, Jan. 15.

The March will step off from Laurelton Boulevard and West Park Avenue at 11:30 a.m. and end at the MLK Center.

There will be a ceremony at the Center following the march. All are welcome!

Friday Film Enjoy a movie on Long Beach Library’s big screen, Friday, Jan. 5, 1-3 p.m. See “Twelfth Night,” the 1996 romantic comedy film adaptation of William Shakespeare’s play, directed by Trevor Nunn and featuring an all-star cast.111 W. Park Ave. For more information, visit LongBeachPL.com or call (516) 432-7201.

Taco Tuesday The Cabana offers its weekly specials all day long, Tuesday Jan. 9. $1, with a two-drink minimum, at 1034 W. Beech St. For more call (516) 8891345 or visit TheCabanaLBNY. com.

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

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Family theater “Frozen Jr.” brings Elsa, Anna, and the magical land of Arendelle to life onstage, presented

by Sunrise Theatre Company, Sunday, Jan. 7, noon. The show features all of the memorable songs from Disney’s beloved animated film with all the wonderful characters, loaded with magic, adventure, humor and love. All tickets $15. See it on the Sunrise stage at The Showplace at Bellmore Movies, 222 Pettit Ave., Bellmore. For information/tickets, visit SunriseTheatreLI.com or call (516) 218-2782.

Breastfeeding Support Group Mercy Hospital offers a peer to peer meeting for breastfeeding support and resources, facilitated by a certified breastfeeding counselor, every Thursday, 10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Bring your baby (from newborn to 1 year) to the informal group setting. All new moms are welcome, regardless of delivering hospital. Registration required. Call breastfeeding counselor, Gabriella Gennaro, at (516) 705-2434 to secure you and your baby’s spot. Mercy Hospital, St. Anne’s Building, 1000 North Village Ave., Rockville Centre. For information visit CHSLI.org.

Ask the tech guy Do you have questions about your computer or laptop? Want to learn more about Zoom, streaming movies, or downloading ebooks to your device? Join Long Beach Library’s Tech Guy, every Wednesday, 2-3 p.m., to get answers to your pressing tech questions. 111 W. Park Ave. For information, visit LongBeachPL.org.

Snowflake Race The Long Beach Recreation 4-Mile Snowflake Race is held on Saturday, Feb. 3. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. at Long Beach Catholic Regional School in the Gymnasium. The race begins at 9:00 a.m. For more information, visit LongBeachNY.gov.

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One of the two men who allegedly stole a check worth nearly $8,000 and that was deposited into bank on Staten Island.

January 4, 2024 — LONG BEACH HERALD

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LEGAL NOTICE SUMMONS (Family Law) NOTICE TO RESPONDENT (Name): ROBERT E. CARLO Petitioner’s name is: KELLY ANN QUINN CASE NUMBER FL0001558 You have been sued.

Read the information below and on the next page You have 30 calendar days after this Summons and Petition are served on you to file a Response (form FL-120) at the court and have a copy served on the petitioner. A letter, phone call, or court appearance will not protect you.

If you do not file your Response on time, the court may make orders affecting your marriage or domestic partnership, your property, and custody of your children.

You may be ordered to pay support and attorney fees and costs.

For legal advice, contact a lawyer immediately. Get help finding a lawyer at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courts.ca.gov/selfh elp), at the California Legal Services website (www.lawhelpca.org), or by contacting your local county bar association.

NOTICE-RESTRAINING ORDERS ARE ON PAGE 2: These restraining orders are effective against both spouses or domestic partners until the petition is dismissed, a judgment is entered, or the court makes further orders.

They are enforceable anywhere in California by any law enforcement officer who has received or seen a copy of them.

FEE WAIVER: If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the clerk for a fee waiver form. The court may order you to pay back all or part of the fees and costs that the court waived for you or the other party.

1. The name and address of the court are: Nevada County Superior Court, Truckee Courthouse 10075 Levon Avenue, Truckee, CA 96161 2. The name, address, and telephone number of the petitioner’s attorney, or the petitioner without an attorney, are: Craig C. Weaver, Esq. MOBO Law, LLP 10280 Donner Pass Road, Truckee, CA 96161 Tel. (530) 214-8700 STANDARD FAMILY LAW RESTRAINING ORDERS Starting immediately, you and your spouse or domestic partner are restrained from: 1. removing the minor children of the parties from the state or applying for a new or replacement passport for those minor children without the prior written consent of the other party or an order of the court; 2. cashing, borrowing against, canceling, transferring,

disposing of, or changing the beneficiaries of any insurance or other coverage, including life, health, automobile, and disability, held for the benefit of the parties and their minor children; 3. transferring, encumbering, hypothecating, concealing, or in any way disposing of any property, real or personal, whether community, quasicommunity, or separate, without the written consent of the other party or an order of the court, except in the usual course of business or for the necessities of life; and 4. creating a nonprobate transfer or modifying a nonprobate transfer in a manner that affects the disposition of property subject to the transfer, without the written consent of the other party or an order of the court.

Before revocation of a nonprobate transfer can take effect or a right of survivorship to property can be eliminated, notice of the change must be filed and served on the other party.

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You must notify each other of any proposed extraordinary expenditures at least five business days prior to incurring these extraordinary expenditures and account to the court for all extraordinary expenditures made after these restraining orders are effective. However, you may use community property, quasicommunity property, or your own separate property to pay an attorney to help you or to pay court costs.

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NOTICEACCESS TO AFFORDABLE HEALTH INSURANCE: Do you or someone in your household need affordable health insurance. If so, you should apply for Covered California.

Covered California can help reduce the cost you pay towards high quality affordable health care. For more information, visit www.coveredca.com. Or call Covered California at 1-800-300-1506.

WARNING-IMPORTANT INFORMATION California law provides that, for purposes of division of property upon dissolution of a marriage or domestic partnership or upon legal separation, property acquired by the parties during marriage or domestic partnership in joint form is presumed to be community property.

If either party to this action should die before the jointly held community property is divided, the language in the deed that characterizes how title is held (i.e., joint tenancy, tenants in common, or community property) will be controlling, and not the community property presumption. You should

consult your attorney if you want the community property presumption to be written into the recorded title to the property.

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, vs. GLORIA MICHELL, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on September 29, 2008 and an Order duly entered on May 2, 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 February 6, 2024 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 26 East Market Street, Long Beach, NY 11561 a/k/a 26 Market Street, Long Beach, NY 11561.

All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the City of Long Beach, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 59, Block 96 and Lot 218.

Approximate amount of judgment is $647,819.24 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 023192/2007.

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.

Melissa Levin, Esq., Referee Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC, 10 Bank Street, Suite 700, White Plains, New York 10606, Attorneys for Plaintiff 144118 LEGAL NOTICE Formation of BLUE SPARTAN KYRIAKIDES 31-01 LLC filed with the Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/22/2023.

Office loc.: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

The address SSNY shall mail process to Christopher Kyriakides, 2121 Pacific Blvd., Atlantic Beach, NY 11509. Purpose: Any lawful activity.

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION, Plaintiff AGAINST SALVATORE ZANFADINO AS EXECUTOR AND TRUSTEE OF THE ESTATE OF DAVID EPSTEIN WHO WAS SURVIVING SPOUSE OF MARZENA EPSTEIN, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered July 5, 2018, 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 16, 2024, at 2:00PM, premises known as 200 BLACKHEATH ROAD, LONG BEACH, NY 11561. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being near Long Beach, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 60, Block 3, Lot 124.

Approximate amount of judgment $785,560.42 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #004628/2016.

The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County 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. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the foreclosure auction.

Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine”. Tara Madden, Esq, Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 16-001112 78059 143709

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LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU BETHPAGE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, V. STEPHEN T. GOLEGO. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated April 10, 2023, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein BETHPAGE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION is the Plaintiff and STEPHEN T. GOLEGO is the Defendant.

I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction RAIN OR SHINE at the NASSAU COUNTY

Courtesy NCPD

Two men allegedly stole an $8,000 check from A.B. bank Nassau police are looking for two men who allegedly stole a check for nearly $8,000 possibly from the Atlantic Beach Post Office after a man mailed the check on March 15 of 2023.

On July 26, the man, 69, was infor med that his check was not received, Nassau police said.

The next day, the man went to his bank and was told that the check was deposited by an unidentified person into a bank account on Staten Island. The subsequent police investigation found a video of an unidentified man taking the check from the bank, according to police. The investigation also uncovered that another unidentified man was also

associated with the bank account used to deposit the check.

Based on the video viewed by police, both men are described as 20- to 25-years old, are considered tall with slim builds and long hair. One man has a black goatee with a tattoo on his right hand. He was seen wearing a blue jacket, gray/ orange pants, a red shirt and white sneakers. Another man was seen wearing glasses and a black jacket and black sweatpants.

Police are asking anyone with information on this incident to call (516) 5736453. All calls are confidential.

–Jeffrey Bessen

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SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on January 16, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 139 WEST PENN STREET, LONG BEACH, NY 11561: Section 59, Block 74, Lot 157: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE CITY OF LONG BEACH, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 612230/2017.

Peter Kramer, 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. 143771

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. Bank Trust National Association, not in its individual capacity but solely as owner trustee for RCF 2 Acquisition Trust, Plaintiff AGAINST The Estate of Jorge U. Vega, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered November 15, 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 22, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known

as 42 E. Hudson Street, Long Beach, NY 11561.

All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the City of Long Beach, County of Nassau and State of New York, SECTION: 59, BLOCK: 94, LOT: 23, 24, 25.

Approximate amount of judgment $525,438.42 plus interest and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #616874/2018.

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.

Jane Pastor Shrenkel, Esq., Referee

Frenkel Lambert Weiss Weisman & Gordon, LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 01-044001-F00 78688 143823

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: 575KATMAT, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York, (SSNY) on 12/04/2023.

NY Office location: Nassau County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of the process to:116 Regent Dr Lido Beach, NY 11561 Purpose: To engage in any lawful act or activity.

143910 Place a notice by phone at 516-569-4000 x232 or email: legalnotices@liherald.com

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A. I was once called on to do the home of a dean of an architecture school. I told him I was flattered, and asked why, considering the fact that I wasn’t a graduate of his school, he chose me. He told me that he had started out with one of his former graduates and was completely dissatisfied with the results. The former student, he said, did onte eeper eventually become an architect, but lacked basic skills like engineering, math and the sensitivity to bring the dean’s ideas to fruition.

Then I asked why the dean wasn’t designing his own home, especially being the figurehead of an architecture school, and supposedly well versed enough to have such a prestigious job. He told me he barely passed the licensing exams after his third try, and was actually a graduate in architectural history, even though he managed to get through an architecture school.

That really made me wonder, since I had worked with over 40 of his students at my firm over the years, but none who lasted, most going on to pursue related work, like construction management or as draftspersons in other firms. In other words, there are areas of the field that do not include being the “conductor of the orchestra” but consider that not everyone in the field eventually becomes an architect, but instead many play supporting rather than lead roles at a firm. Also consider that most leave school with little understanding that, like most fields, architecture is a business.

The art part is one facet that makes the presentation aspect seem romantic, and is probably most represented in films and TV shows, but really constitutes about 2 percent of the big picture. I chuckle when I see a TV show on which there are lots of models and pretty renderings of buildings, because the nuts and bolts are what makes the engine run, and the government reviews and approvals, at some point, dominates the process until we get to the act of making a building real, in the construction phase.

Math, at every part of the process, is important, whether it’s the engineering, the assembly of parts, the communication with all the members of the team or getting the building approved for construction. If your son would be satisfied being a team member and not a team leader, then he should pursue this career. Otherwise, good luck!

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ith the old year having ended and the New Year just beginning, I’m once again going through my routine of looking back on the previous year’s memories and trying to anticipate what the next one might hold.

On balance, 2023 was a good year for me. There were some twists and turns and bumps in the road, but overall I can’t complain.

For starters, in the very first week of the year, I crossed paths with Stuart Richner, the publisher of the Heralds, who offered me the opportunity pETER to write a column for the papers. I KinG was smart enough to accept, and it’s been a challenging and rewarding experience for me ever since.

A few months later, with no warning signs or symptoms and during a routine procedure, my gastroenterologist, Dr. Michael Barth, detected a tumor in my

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stomach, which turned out to be malignant. A few weeks after that, Dr. Matthew Weiss, a skilled surgeon at Long Island Jewish Hospital, removed the tumor, and there was no follow-up radiation or chemotherapy required. I was out of the hospital in days, and back at full speed in a few weeks.

Then, in June and September, I made two very positive visits to Capitol Hill, where I had the privilege of serving for 28 years. In June, the House Intelligence Committee asked me, along with several former members, including Frank LoBiondo, of New Jersey, and Jane Harman, of California, to testify about pressing terror threats, and then, in September, more than 40 of my former staff members held a reception for my wife, Rosemary, and I on the Speaker’s Balcony. Both events brought back very positive memories.

During that time, but especially in September and October, I worked close-

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ly with Nassau County Republican Party Chairman Joe Cairo and county Republicans to bring about the overwhelming victories we saw on Election Day. They resulted in part because of the series of misjudgments and poor policy decisions by Democratic leaders in New York and Washington — the most prominent being the inability to deal with outof-control illegal migration, which made its way to the western edge of Nassau County.

Entering 2024, I hope for continued good health for Rosemary and our family and friends — and a return to good health for our state and nation. The presidential race will be like no other, with the nation so divided and the problems so severe, with wars in Ukraine and Israel becoming more deadly by the day and threats from Iran and China showing no signs of lessening.

For progress to be made on any of these fronts in this new year, I strongly believe that the American people must

ith the nation so divided, the presidential race will be like no other.

find a way to put aside blind partisanship and forge a united front on issues on which there can be agreement and honest debate when consensus can’t be reached.

The most obvious need for concerted action is border security. New York City cannot continue to absorb 4,000 illegal migrants each week without bursting.

Similarly, the rise in antisemitism is truly frightening. Our political, religious and education leaders must speak with one voice in proclaiming that “Never Again” means Never Again!

Similarly, respect for law enforcement must be restored if we are to be safe in our homes and neighborhoods.

While victories cannot be guaranteed on all, or even most, fronts in 2024, real progress can be made if we remember that America is still the world’s greatest nation and we live up to our standards as Americans. If we do, this will indeed be a year we will all be proud to remember.

Peter King is a former congressman, and a former chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security. Comments? pking@ liherald.com.

Two legislators who are making a difference

he year just finished wasn’t a good one for politicians, or politics in general. We have two wars, an inept majority in the House of Representatives, an up-anddown economy and the prospect of having two candidates for president who are both highly unpopular. But rather than begin the new year on a down note, I would like to focus on two elected officials who have gained my greatest respect.

Most voters don’t talk about state legislators over dinner. Legislators don’t get JERRY much publicity, KREMER but quite a few of them work diligently throughout the year and deserve a pat on the back. Being a former state assemblyman, I can recognize the qualities make a good legislator.

Which is why I want to single out Democratic Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages and Republican Assemblyman Ed Ra. I had the good fortune recently to have lunch with Solages — who prefers

the nickname Mickey — and walked away impressed with her work and her dedication to lots of good causes. She is serving her fifth term representing a very diverse community stretching from Valley Stream to Bellerose. She is the first person of Haitian descent to be elected to the State Legislature, and her hard work on behalf of minorities has vaulted her into the position of chair of the state Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic & Asian Legislative Caucus.

Being the chair of this caucus isn’t an easy job. It is a very powerful group in Albany, and it only chooses true leaders to make it an effective force in a sometimes very divided legislative body. Solages keeps the group focused, and is very articulate on caucus issues. She holds the title of Assembly deputy majority leader, and in that role she is responsible for rounding up votes during floor debates.

I was very impressed with her dedication to finding affordable housing opportunities on Long Island. It’s no secret that our young people are leaving the Island, because it costs too much to live here, and they don’t want to live at

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home with their parents.

In the Assembly, Solages is a major voice speaking out about improving access to quality child care. Working mothers need a strong advocate to help get state funds, and she is at the forefront of that effort.

Having been the chair of the Assembly Ways and Means Committee, I have strong feelings about the role of the committee and its effectiveness. Assemblyman Ra holds the title of ranking member on Ways and Means, which makes him his party’s voice during deliberations on key bills. Over the course of the year, Ways and Means members have the chance to vote on as many as 5,000 bills, so being a committee member is a big deal.

Ra has proven to be an informed voice on a variety of issues, and he has become the suburban voice for his fellow Republican Assembly members.

One of his major interests has been education initiatives. He has fought for a more stringent teacher evaluation system, and has become a vocal supporter of special education programs of the kind offered by the Henry Viscardi

ighlighting the hard work of Michaelle Solages and Ed Ra.

School in Albertson. Ra has gotten more state funding for these efforts by getting the state to institute a fairer reimbursement system.

One of the assignments that he has handled with class is the job of assistant minority leader. The position requires him to be familiar with almost every bill slated for debate, and to make strong arguments pro or con. There’s no way that a floor leader can wing it when the arguments start flying. Ra has shown an encyclopedic knowledge of multiple issues.

It’s nice to have a chance to highlight the hard work of two very effective Long Island legislators. There are many others, but Mickey Solages and Ed Ra stand out in many ways. I wish I could also applaud our members of Congress, but they’re under constant pressure from the crazy Freedom Caucus to impeach President Biden. The current House has passed the fewest bills in memory, and Long Island needs a little more attention.

Jerry Kremer was an Assemblyman for 23 years, and chaired the Assembly’s Ways and Means Committee for 12 years.

He now heads Empire Government Strategies, a business development and legislative strategy firm. Comments about this column? jkremer@liherald.com.

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ongratulations — you’ve made it to another new year. When we make resolutions we know we can’t keep, and spend the next six months scribbling out “2023” and replacing it with “2024.”

Bill Vaughan, a longtime syndicated columnist for the Kansas City Star in the 1960s and ’70s, said it best: “An optimist stays up until midnight to see the new year in. A pessimist stays up to make sure the old year leaves.”

But as a reader of community news — which you are, of course, since you’re reading these words — you’re more likely to be an optimist than a pessimist. So it’s not about saying goodbye to what was, but instead, looking forward to what happens next.

That’s what your neighborhood newspaper is all about, and why you continue to look forward to it every week. But it’s more than just the local news. It’s your town square. It’s a place for you to share your stories. Cheer your achievements.

And even express concerns, typically coupled with solutions to make life better.

Your local newspaper is where you learn about those running for office who want to represent you in government.

Where you learn about meetings happening in your neighborhood that you should be a part of. And where you learn how to be a part of the decision-making process.

And, of course, your local newspaper is about supporting local businesses, because they are the backbone of anything we build. They are a source of jobs, tax revenue, and everything we need to maintain happy homes, schools and workplaces.

The pages of the Herald are where we got to meet Rabbi Aaron Marsh, the new leader of East Meadow Beth-El Jewish Center. It’s where we learned about Alex Kremins of Long Beach, who literally gave the gift of life, by way of a bone marrow transplant, to a teenager in Washington state who has leukemia.

We celebrated 127 years of Jewish War Veterans, the nation’s longest-operating veterans organization, through its Rockville Centre-based chapter, and learned that it’s a group that only wants to grow.

And we said goodbye to Helen Dolan, the “quiet philanthropist” and the former owner of the Oyster Bay Guardian, which is now the Oyster Bay Herald.

In the pages of your local newspaper, you read local coverage of national and international events that you couldn’t find anywhere else. We’ve heard so much about the tragic terrorist attack in Israel on Oct. 6, but it was the Herald that detailed the long, empty table of plates and silverware set up by Young Israel of Woodmere to honor and remember the hostages taken by Hamas.

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Letters Schumer loves visiting every county. How about the U.S.-Mexico border?

To the Editor: In 2023, just like he has over the past 24 years, Sen. Chuck Schumer has taken pride in visiting all 62 counties in New York state. He just visited Hudson, in Columbia County, to complete his tour.

These annual visits provide him with a better understanding of the needs for residents of each county.

But when was the last time he visited our country’s southern border? He could view firsthand our ongoing invasion of illegal immigrants. When will he visit the Roosevelt Hotel in Manhattan, or Floyd Bennett Field in his home borough of Kings County, which are now migrant shelters?

The number of illegal migrants will likely exceed 2 million for the third year in a row in 2024.

Schumer could also learn from border agents about their fight to stem the smuggling of fentanyl, which is killing over 100,000 Americans every year. When will Schumer travel to El Paso, Texas, and observe this crisis firsthand? Perhaps that would convince him to stop holding up funding for the completion

sat down with Herald reporters not once, but twice — the second time just days before he was indicted by a federal grand jury.

There is no news like hyperlocal, community news — and nothing can impact your life more than learning about what’s happening in your own backyard.

It’s why local newspapers are vital, and why we hope you never want to live, work or go to school anywhere there isn’t one.

As we dive into the new year, we want to take a moment to consult with our most important source: you. How are we doing? What do you enjoy about our coverage? What could you do without? What are we missing? What would you like to find in these pages in 2024 and beyond?

Our executive editor, Michael Hinman, wants to talk with you. He grew up in a small town — much like the amazing communities here on Long Island — and wants to make sure you’re getting everything you expect from your local paper.

Take a moment, share your thoughts with him at execeditor@liherald.com, and he will respond directly.

And remember, we all love our communities and the people in them. That makes us optimists, not pessimists. We don’t need to tiptoe into 2024, but we can march in proudly. Because, as country music star Brad Paisley sings, “Tomorrow is the first blank page of a 365-page book. Write a good one.”

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any of us have seen the congressional sound bites.

MAGA superstar Elise Stefanik, of New York’s 21st District, made mincemeat out of Ivy League college Presidents Claudine Gay of Harvard, Liz Magill of the University of Pennsylvania, and Sally Kornbluth of MIT. While each denounced antisemitism during over three hours of testimony, when asked directly if hypothetical threats of genocide violated university codes of conduct, all three prevaricated, trying to explain that aLan j. it depended on “context.” singer Following the hearing, U.S. Rep. Virginia Foxx, who chairs the House Education Committee, announced a congressional investigation into the three schools to examine their disciplinary policies and learning environments. A letter signed by 74 members of Congress demanded that the governing boards at Harvard, Penn and MIT remove the presidents. Magill was the first to fall, resigning as university president on Dec. 9. Scott L. Bok, the chair of Penn’s board of trustees, also resigned.

The three presidents prepared for the hearing with a law firm, WilmerHale,

that specializes in testimony before Congress. That was clearly a mistake. While preparing for congressional testimony must include legal knowledge, it also requires political savvy and common sense, what my Eastern European Jewish grandparents call tseykhl, or street smarts, something lacking in the three presidents. All three have since apologized for their poor performance at the hearing, but face demands from alumni and donors that they resign or be fired.

Magill, a lawyer, tried to explain to the committee that Penn’s code of conduct ensures “the right to freedom of thought and expression.” What she should have stressed was that the code also insists that students “exhibit responsible behavior regardless of time or place. Failure to do so may result in disciplinary action by the University.”

Responsible behavior includes respecting the health and safety of others. This precludes acts or threats of physical violence against another person (including sexual violence) and disorderly conduct. So, yes, advocating genocide against a group of people, Jews or anyone else, is a threat of physical violence, and violates the code of conduct.

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estifying before Congress requires what my grandparents called tseykhl.

Letters of a border wall to protect our sovereignty as a nation.

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Lower the revenue projections for congestion pricing To the Editor: I recommend that congestion pricing legislation be amended to remove the projection of $1 billion in toll revenue. There should not be any minimum mandatory revenue amount, which would allow a much more affordable toll, instead of $15.

London collects much less revenue with its Congestion Charge, and requiring $1 billion in yearly revenue is arbitrary and regressive.

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We must take care of adolescents who become pregnant To the Editor: I ask you to support the adolescents in

ing way may be protected by traditional safeguards of free speech, even though the comments may cause considerable discomfort or concern to others in the community,” a point Gray unsuccessfully tried to make at the hearing. Harvard “places special emphasis … upon certain values which are essential to its nature as an academic community.

Among these are freedom of speech and academic freedom.”

The handbook also makes clear that community members have a right to expect “freedom from personal force and violence,” which I assume means death threats. “Interference with any of these freedoms must be regarded as a serious violation of the personal rights upon which the community is based … It is implicit in the language of the Statement on Rights and Responsibilities that intense personal harassment of such a character as to amount to grave disrespect for the dignity of others be regarded as an unacceptable violation of the personal rights on which the University is based.”

The MIT code of conduct states that the university “is committed to providing a living, working and learning environment that is free from harassment.

Harassment is defined as unwelcome conduct of a verbal, nonverbal or physical nature that is sufficiently severe or pervasive to create a work or academic

our communities. Nearly 350,000 American teenagers under age 18 become pregnant each year, and about 31 percent of those pregnancies end up being aborted.

The after-effect of these procedures is a significant amount of psychological damage among the patients.

These adolescents are left having to deal with not only society’s public shame, but also emotional distress and minimal support.

Many of them struggle with PTSD, heightened anxiety and depression. As a community, we have to bring comfort and support to these adolescents in need, and make help more accessible and accepted.

If the community doesn’t play its part in fixing such an issue, that leads to lasting emotional consequences. Consequences like self-harm or even suicide.

But it’s not too late to do something about it. Allow us to bring awareness to these struggles. Allow for resources to be easier to obtain for these kids. Or simply just show the community’s support through fundraisers, and raise money to help families struggling with this issue.

Dr. Alan Singer is a professor of teaching, learning and technology and the director of social studies education programs at Hofstra University.

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SARA FUENTES Freeport Sara Fuentes is a senior at Freeport High School.

environment that a reasonable person would consider intimidating, hostile or abusive and that adversely affects an individual’s educational, work, or living environment.” I suspect this also includes, or should include, death threats and calls for genocide.

During the congressional questioning, Stefanik demanded to know whether Harvard had rescinded the admission of students who chanted, “From the river to the sea!” a slogan identified with calls for a Palestinian state that would include territory that is now Israel. Stefanik was clearly unaware that extremist Israeli settlers in the West Bank have made a similar demand for the removal of Palestinians.

Criticism of Israeli actions in Gaza following the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas has been heated on many American campuses, and in response, the House of Representatives passed a resolution equating anti-Zionism with antisemitism. Rep. Jerrold Nadler, a Democrat from New York City and the longest-serving Jewish member of the House, refused to vote for it. According to Nadler, “Under this resolution, those who love Israel deeply but criticize some of its policy approaches could be considered anti-Zionist. That could make every Democratic Jewish member of this body, because they all criticized the recent Israeli judicial reform package, de facto antisemites.”

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