Long Beach Herald 04-04-2024

Donating to those in need

Members of the Long Beach Middle School’s Student Organization and their advisers, Walter Kramme and William Papetti, recently stopped in at the local Stop & Shop, right, to purchase needed items for the Long Beach Soup Kitchen. The money used to purchase the groceries was collected through the group’s fundraising efforts. After the grocery store visit, the students made a special delivery to the nonprofit and met soup kitchen Director Rob Blau, in red above, who gave them a tour.

School district budget talks continue

By ANGElINA ZINGARIEllo azingariello@liherald.com

Concerns about the Long Beach school district budget and a possible school closure continue to grow. As the May vote on the spending plan approaches, community members are becoming more involved.

At the March 26 Board of Education meeting, the topics of discussions included residents’ apprehensions about program changes, and the portion of the budget that will be directed to special education.

Wtwo new Integrated Co-Teaching classes at West Elementary. Due to uncertainty about foundation aid and interest earnings, the school board is taking a cautious approach to its financial planning.

e’ve been listening to what everyone’s been saying

DENNIS RyAN President, Board of Education

The district administration has proposed a spending plan totaling $155.7 million, roughly $4 million, or 2.7 percent, more than the current budget. Roughly $22 million will be earmarked for special education, an increase of about $1 million, or 5.26 percent. The added spending includes plans for another elementary-level special education class at Lido Elementary School, and the introduction of

A federal grant will provide funding for a new social worker. “We put that back in the proposed budget,” board President Dennis Ryan said, “because we’ve been listening to what everyone’s been saying — mostly from our special education educators, our school administrators — that we really need that social worker to remain and to be added to the budget, just because of the mental health needs that we have throughout the district.”

Residents and parents have expressed a mix of appreciation for and reservations about the district’s educational initiatives. While there is widespread gratitude for maintaining programs, board meeting attendees have raised concerns

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Photos courtesy Long Beach Public Schools

Teaming up to promote fire safety in L.B.

By BRENDAN CARPENTER bcarpenter@liherald.com

Long Beach City Council members, CSEA members and city officials will join volunteers from the American Red Cross on Saturday, April 13 with one goal in mind: safety.

Red Cross, visiting homes that need smoke alarms and helping to perform the installations of free smoke alarms for residents.

WThe volunteers will be installing free smoke alarms in Long Beach residents’ homes as part of the Red Cross Home Fire Campaign, which started at 10 years ago. The campaign is a national program, so any place in the country can call the Red Cross, and can request for our volunteers to come out and do an in-home fire safety education visit as well as installing free smoke alarms in their homes. The program usually targets a lot of high-risk neighborhoods.

“If you have a working smoke alarm, you reduce your risk of death and injury by 50 percent,” said Joe Spaccarelli, the campaign’s program director. “It truly is a lifesaving program. A lot of homes don’t have working smoke alarms, so there’s a lot of risk there for those families.”

It is an all-hands-on deck event. City Council members and volunteers will be working side by side with the American

“We know that smoke alarms save lives. By partnering with the Red Cross for this important event, we are helping Long Beach residents to stay safe and educating our community about home fire safety,” City Council President Brendan Finn said. “We are grateful for the opportunity to team up with the Red Cross on this free and potentially lifesaving program that we are thrilled to bring to Long Beach, making a meaningful impact on our residents.”

The program is free and starts at Long Beach City Hall, 1 W. Chester St., at 9 a.m. Residents can sign up for the free program by visiting SoundTheAlarm.org/li or by calling (877) 733-2767.

For anybody who calls about the program, the Red Cross will send a team of three people, a documenter, an educator and an installer. They’ll do an assessment, hang the new alarms and teach the residents about fire safety, having an escape plan, getting out in less than two minutes and having a meeting point. They’ll also teach them about the hush

button on the alarms, which many people don’t know about, according to Spaccarelli.

He said while people are cooking and their alarms are going off, a lot of people take it down, take the batteries out, forget about it and don’t put it back. So, as part of the program, they teach about the hush button that people can to silence the alarm, but will keep them active.

“There’s nothing more important than the health and safety of our residents,” City Manager Daniel Creighton said. “This free program is a chance to educate the community about home fire safety and make sure every resident who needs smoke detectors installed in their home can get them. We are thankful to our CSEA volunteers who always go above and beyond for our Long Beach residents.”

Courtesy Metro Creative

The City of Long Beach and the American Red Cross will be teaming up April 13 to install and learn about fire alarms and safety.

BRENDAN FiNN Council president

The Easter Bunny hopped over to Lido

Camp ANCHOR celebration was colorful, despite the rain

By BRENDAN CARPENTER bcarpenter@liherald.com

The rain wouldn’t let up, but everyone’s favorite six-foot-tall bunny hopped over to Camp ANCHOR in Lido Beach to deliver Easter Baskets to a group of children with special needs on March 28.

“The Easter Season is one of joy, and there are few events that bring more pleasure to the members of the Hempstead Town Board than watching the young people of the ANCHOR Program who embrace the love and excitement associated with an Easter Egg Hunt,” Town of Hempstead Supervisor Don Clavin said in a release. “I want to thank the people of Peter’s Clam Bar and Butch Yamali for sponsoring this event and bringing basketfuls of fun to some very special children.”

A special Easter Egg Hunt was also presented, with the Easter Bunny joining Clavin, Deputy Supervisor Dorothy Goosby, Councilmen Dennis Dunne, Tom Muscarella, and Chris Carini, Councilwomen Missy Miller and Laura Ryder, as well as Town Clerk Kate Murray and Receiver of Taxes Jeanine Driscoll. The Easter Egg Hunt and gift basket distribution was sponsored by Peter’s Clam Bar of Island Park and its president and owner, Butch Yamali.

“Being the mother of a child who has serious medical challenges, I take special pride in the fact that Hempstead Town offers this program and so many other activities to people with a range of challenges,” Miller said.

“It fills my heart with joy to help bring these Easter activities and the very spirit of the Easter season to the ANCHOR Program,” Carini added. During the hunt, children scrambled

to pick up brightly colored eggs, filled with candy and toys, which were scattered around the camp’s turf playing field. Additionally, each child had the chance sit with the bunny for a photo, and receive an Easter basket filled with gifts and goodies. The entire recreation room at ANCHOR was decorated for the holiday.

“There is nothing quite as rewarding as watching young people celebrating life,” Yamali said. “I am delighted that I could be a part of this program, and Peter’s Clam Bar is committed to giving back to the community to make this the best Easter ever for children with spe-

cial needs.”

“I am delighted to be part of the Easter Egg Hunt for a great group of young people,” said Dunne. “The Easter Bunny visit to the ANCHOR Program is an important part of the Easter experience for some very special young people, and I am proud that we are able to offer this fun-filled activity,” added Muscarella.

The ANCHOR Program is Hempstead Town’s life-enhancing program for children with special needs, including physical and mental challenges. The program answers the needs of children in areas such as socialization, recreation, and education. Both year-round

activities at the ANCHOR building in Lido Beach and the heralded summer camp are part of an enriching program for a large group of very special young people.

“The Easter season is one of new beginnings, and the Easter Egg Hunt for a group of special young people is the right way to celebrate this time of year,” Ryder said.

“Happy Easter to the children who are part of Camp ANCHOR and to all of the members of Hempstead Town’s beautiful and diverse family as we celebrate this joyous holiday,” concluded Clavin. “Thanks again to the people at Peter’s Clam Bar for putting together a ‘bunny-riffic’ holiday event.”

Photos courtesy Town of Hempstead

Children and their families made the trip over to Camp ANCHOR despite the rain.

The Easter Bunny and Supervisor Don Clavin took a trip to Camp ANCHOR on March 28 for a special Easter celebration.

Children raced around for the colorful eggs scattered around the center.

OBITUARY

Joseph (Tommy) O’Hara

Joseph (Tommy) O’Hara, 90, of Palm Beach, FL (formerly of Long Beach, NY), passed away on March 14, 2024. He was a devoted husband to Mary for 66 years and a pillar of strength to their children - Thomas (Joanne), James (Susan), and Christopher (Mary Ann). Tommy cherished his role as grandfather and greatgrandfather to many. He was deeply committed to his Catholic faith and family. Born in Pittstown, PA, he served in the U.S. Navy before a distinguished career in banking. Tommy's legacy is one of love, dedication, and integrity. Funeral services were held in Lantana, FL, with burial at Calverton National Cemetery, NY.

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Medical Aid in Dying (MAID)

According to the New York State Bar Association, “medical aid in dying is a medical practice that has been adopted in ten US jurisdictions (WA, MT, VT, CA, CO, D.C., HI, ME, NJ, NM) that allows a terminally ill, mentally capable adult with a prognosis of six months or less to live to request from their doctor a prescription for medication they can decide to self-ingest to die peacefully in their sleep.” New York’s MAID law will be considered by the legislature this year.

Protections in the proposed law include (1) a requirement that two physicians confirm the person is terminally ill with a prognosis of six months or less months to live, (2) the individual is informed of palliative care and hospice options, (3) there is a mandatory mental health evaluation if either physician has any concerns about the person’s mental capacity, (4) the request be in writing witnessed by two people, neither of whom stand to benefit from the person’s estate, and (5) anyone attempting to coerce a person will face criminal prosecution.

MAID is inextricably tied to hospice and palliative care, of which a core value is patient dignity and autonomy. New York ranks last in the country for hospice utilization due to health providers failing to provide information and counseling on these end of life options. Options will now be required to be discussed under a provision requiring “informed consent”.

Public and organizational support for MAID is widespread.

Gallup reports that 74% of US adults believe that doctors should be allowed to end the life of a patient with an incurable disease “by some painless means”. By a margin of 50% to 26% New York physicians support MAID.

Taking into account the sensibilities of those health professionals who oppose MAID (formerly known as “physician assisted suicide”) on moral or religious grounds, by allowing them to opt out without penalty, the proposed law will offer an end to needless end of life pain and suffering for countless New Yorkers.

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Ahmaya Moore, 23, of Kissena Boulevard in Flushing, Queens, was arrested on March 22. She has been charged with assault after an investigation on Meehan Lane.

John Cussen, 60, of E. Olive Street in Long Beach was arrested on March 29. He was charged with unauthorized use of a vehicle following an investigation at U-Haul.

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A motorist reported on March 29 someone damaged her vehicle while parked on Water Street.

An employee of a Merrick Road office building reported on March 30 finding graffiti on the exterior of the building.

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A motorist reported on March 24 someone stole his vehicle while it was parked in Municipal Parking Field No. 16.

A resident of North Centre Avenue reported on March 26 someone stole a package from his apartment building.

A customer of Chase Bank reported on March 28, someone withdrew money from her bank account without permission on four separate occasions at the Rockville Centre bank branch.

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A motorist reported on March 25, his vehicle was struck by another vehicle, which fled the scene while driving on Peninsula Boulevard.

Police units responded to a single-vehi-

cle traffic accident on March 29 involving a downed utility pole on Morris Avenue. The driver left the vehicle at the scene and fled prior to police arrival. Nassau County Police Department detectives are investigating.

A motorist reported on March 30, her vehicle was struck by another vehicle, which fled the scene while she was parked on Woodland Avenue.

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Rockville Centre Police transferred 14 lbs. of pharmaceutical from the drug take-back box to the Nassau County Police Department for destruction on March 20.

unauthorized uSe of a motor vehiCle

An employee of U-Haul reported on March 21 two individuals rented vehicles and did not return them.

unuSual inCident

A resident of Merrick Road reported on March 28 that someone fraudulently cashed a check that he wrote and mailed through the USPS.

A resident of South Village Avenue reported on March 28 that someone opened a cell phone account in his name without permission.

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The Rockville Centre Police Department’s Color Guard marched in the annual Rockville Centre St. Patrick’s Day parade on March 23.

Hofstra seeks repeat conference title

By ANDREW COEN sports@liherald.com

Hofstra’s softball team is seeking an encore from the program’s first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2018 last season with many new faces.

Led largely by five veteran fifth-year players, the Pride punched its NCAA Tournament ticket with a dramatic 5-4 walk-off conference title win in the bottom of the seventh inning against Towson after trailing by one entering the final frame. Hofstra was picked to finish third in the Coastal Athletic Association this season and coach Adrienne Clark is hoping her team is once again positioned for some postseason magic.

“Anytime you yield success it is motivating for the incoming class,” said Clark, who as a Hofstra player led the Pride to four straight CAA titles from 2002-05.

Hofstra got a big confidence boost it can go toe-to-toe with the nation’s best when it battled then 12th-ranked Missouri on March 26 at home and took the SEC power to extra innings before falling 2-1. The late afternoon game against Missouri, which is coached by former Hofstra coach Larissa Anderson, came immediately after the Tigers crushed Fordham 20-0 on the same field that afternoon.

“Having a top 25 team come here and have that game at home was really incredible,” said Clark, who played for Anderson when she was an assistant coach at Hofstra in the early 2000s. “It shows we are capable of beating anyone on any given day.”

Senior pitcher Julie Apsel showed why she’s the ace of the Pride staff in the Missouri gamer tossing a four-hitter over nine innings to an explosive lineup. She continued the momentum of the Missouri game with three wins during a CAA sweep North Carolina-Wilmington last weekend, where she surrendered just two runs.

Apsel is among a number of pitchers Clark can turn to in the bullpen including local high school products Marisa Ogden (Sewanhaka) and Anna Butler (Seaford.)

Junior Haley Venturini, a Rhode Island

native, has been working her way back from an injury suffered last season and Clark also expects her to play a key role in a deep rotation.

“They are different types of pitchers which is positive for us because we can put them in different situations to allow for success,” Clark said.

While Clark lost some key offensive talent from last year’s conference championship squad, the Pride returned reigning All-CAA First Team center fielder Chelsea Manto, who hit .301 with 27 stolen bases. The graduate student from Robbinsville, New Jersey is on pace for another big season with a .280 average and 12 stolen bases through the first 27 games.

Senior catcher Becca Vaillancourt has emerged as the Pride’s leading hitter so far with a..373 average with five home runs while also leading the pitching staff behind the plate. Olivia Malinowski and

Aliya Catanzarita have also been big producers at the plate early on this season displaying home run power at times.

Sophomore shortstop Allana Morse, a Mepham High School graduate, is another big focal point of the Hofstra offense after earning CAA All-Rookie Team honors as a freshman with 46 hits including a double in the NCAA Tournament against top-ranked Oklahoma. The North Bellmore native has also blossomed into a solid defensive player anchoring the middle infield.

“She has been so incredible at shortstop this year with some of the plays she has made,” said Clark of Morse. “The ball rarely gets by her in the infield.”

Freshman right fielder Lily Yepez, a former Mepham teammate of Morse, has

also emerged as a key bat in the lineup and was fifth on the team in batting to close the month of March. The North Bellmore native helped lead the Pirates to three county championships and two Long Island titles.

After hosting North Carolina A&T this weekend, the Pride return home to face Long Island rival Stony Brook in another crucial three-game CAA series from April 12-14. The final home conference games are slated for April 26-28 against Hampton.

The CAA Tournament is May 8-11 at UMC-Wilmington where the Pride will look to defend its crown. Hofstra entered the week tied for second in the CAA standings at 8-4 with 15 conference games remaining.

Courtesy Hofstra Athletics Communications Senior pitcher Julia Apsel limited powerhouse Missouri to four hits over nine innings March 26 and is the ace of Hofstra’s staff.

The Pride looks to repeat as conference champs this spring and return to the NCAA Tournament.

What’s neWs in and out of the classroom

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L.B. Middle School recognizes world cultures

Long Beach Middle School recently hosted its first World Language Culture Night with several languages showcased, including French, Hebrew, Italian, Jamaican and Spanish. As families entered, they pinned their family roots on a world map and viewed the student language displays.

Throughout the social hour, many brought a favorite dish and were excited to share their family recipe with the group. As families, faculty and students enjoyed dinner together, Long Beach

Several languages were showcased, including French, Hebrew and Italian.

Italian teacher Gina Scafidi delivered a speech about unity. The program’s social hour was filled with laughter, smiles, games, prizes and face painting.

After dinner, guests were invited to travel through the designated decorated hallway with their passport, visiting each “classroom country” to have their passports stamped. Each classroom country hosted a cultural activity, such as games, crafts and dancing.

–Brendan Carpenter

Photos courtesy Long Beach Public Schools Long Beach Middle School hosted its first World Language Culture Night, showcasing several cultures.

Honoring Long Island’s best businesswomen

By Danielle Schwab

It was a month of honoring women, but an evening of actually celebrating women as hundreds gathered once again for the Premier Business Women of Long Island Awards.

Hosted by RichnerLive and Herald Community Newspapers, the gala took place at the Heritage Club at Bethpage, 48 businesswomen were honored in more than a dozen different categories. Two special awards also were handed out for the Next Generation-Under 30, while the late Karen Tenenbaum was commemorated for her work founding Tenenbaum Law.

“This feels so much like a homecoming,” said Tifphani White-King, principal U.S. national tax practice leader of Mazars Group — and the event’s keynote speaker.

“I grew up here in Long Island, and there’s nothing like being celebrated and recognized and humbled by your hometown.”

The workplace, she added, “is really about women helping other women. Lifting each other up as we continue to climb the proverbial crystal staircase that Langston Hughes has talked about in his poetry.”

“I think that it’s great to have these awards to honor women who are working so hard and building these businesses,” said Liz Bentley, president of Liz Bentley Associates in Cold Spring Harbor. “As women leaders, we have to go first on things that may be difficult or scary, but we can do it and we’re good at it. It makes a difference.”

Aimee Kestenberg Elan, founder and designer for Affordable Luxury Group, was honored in the entrepreneur category. Now celebrating the company’s 10th anniversary, she reflected on the long path that got her here in the first place.

“I was the granddaughter of Holocaust survivors,” she said. “This is definitely an accomplishment for my family since we didn’t know if we were going to make it in general. Being here tonight is something special for me to show my children that women can do anything — which is a big reason I do what I do.”

The awards highlighted women from many different industries, like health care. That’s where Tameka Wallace, associate executive director of perioperative services at Glen Cove Hospital, shares her pride in being among the women leaders acknowledged.

“To be honored amongst all these amazing women — and for my hospital — it feels amazing,” she said.

Managing more than $18 million in revenue while overseeing more than 100 employees, Wallace admits she can’t do it alone.

“You do such hard work, it’s important to acknowledge both the people in and out of work,” she said. “My family is just as part of my success as I am a part of theirs.”

Jennifer Mock Donohue has been vice president of Disney Local Advertising for five years, overseeing local,

regional and political sales for the Disney ad sales team.

“I think it gets better and better for female executives, because now we have each other to lean on,” she said. “It’s so important to see — especially for future generations that you can do anything in this world.”

That’s something Seema Bhansali, vice president of employee experience

and inclusion for the Henry Schein health care company, also focuses on.

“I brought my 16-year-old daughter because I want her to see that women have their own space and can own themselves in a very specific way,” she said. “It can be hard for women to say, ‘Yeah, I’m good.’ I want her to see that (imposter syndrome) doesn’t have to be her reality.”

“You see more CEOs, COOs, CFOs … women in all areas of business now,” she said. “The ceiling is smashed. There’s nothing we can’t do.”

The dinner and award ceremony are reminders to the communities of Long Island about the women who are leading the way.

“It was a privilege to be in the same room with such a talented, driven and giving group of strong and fearless women,” said Amy Amato, executive director of RichnerLive.

The Premier Business Women of Long Island Awards gala gold sponsor was Glen Cove Hospital-Northwell Health. Silver sponsors were Mazars, Henry Schein, Certilman Balin, Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery and Dermatology, Valley Women in Business, and Capell Barnett Matalon & Schoenfeld.

Other sponsors included Liz Bentley Associates, National Grid Ventures, NHG Law Group, Jewish Community Relations Council of Long Island, and Jaspan Schlesinger Narendran LLP, Nassau

Angela Hayes, director of the customer experience group at Paraco Gas, shared an optimistic look at the future of women in the workforce.

Community College and Disney.

There were many cheers for the honorees of the Premier Business Women of Long Island Awards at the Heritage Club at Bethpage.

Victoria Spagnolo of NHG Law Group.

Tim Baker/Herald photos

Yvonne Cort of Capell Barnett Matalon & Schoenfeld, accepts her award from Herald Community Newspapers publisher Stuart Richner.

Lauren Monaghan of Certilman Balin Adler & Hyman.

Melissa Negrin-Wiener of Cona Elder Law.

Mindy Perlmutter of the Jewish Community Relations Council of Long Island.

Krista Bennett DeMaio of LI Beauty Scene.

Holden Leeds/Herald photos

Retha Fernandez of National Grid Ventures and, far right, Dr. Subrina Oliver of O-High Technologies.

Christina Jonathan of Jaspan Schlesinger and Narendran LLP.

Liz Bentley of Liz Bentley Associates.

Adrienne Greene of Valley Bank.

Ms. Long Island, Katherine Wang, left, and Ms. Long Island Teen, Alexis Ebanks.

Stuart Richner giving Larry Tenenbaum and his daughters an award in loving memory of their late wife and mother, Karen.

Maria Conzatti of Nassau Community College.

Stuart Richner, left, with keynote and honoree Tifphani White-King and her son.

Tim Baker/Herald photos Seema Bhansali of Henry Schein.

Jennifer Mock Donahue of Disney.

Gloria Webb of Valley Bank.

Hospital says goodbye to Eileen Mahler

Mount Sinai South Nassau nurse retires after 45 years of service

By KEPHERD DANIEL kdaniel@liherald.com

Mount Sinai South Nassau recently bid a fond farewell to longtime Oceanside resident Eileen Mahler, who recently retired after a 45-year career dedicated to nursing.

The retirement celebration for Mahler, organized by her hospital colleagues and administrators, was a surprise “clap-out” procession held at the hospital’s main entrance on March 22 at 2 p.m. The afternoon included a heartfelt tribute to Mahler’s decades of service, culminating in a chauffeured ride home in a BMW convertible, escorted by an Oceanside Fire Department fire engine.

“Thank you, Eileen, for your dedication and everything you’ve done to support the patient care services department,” Margaret Pfeiffer, the hospital’s vice president of patient care services, said. “You have been an instrumental part of our growth for over four decades. Thank you for your lifetime of dedication to Mount Sinai South Nassau, and your numerous contributions to the nursing profession. You will continue to inspire countless pieces for years to come.”

Mahler began her nursing career in 1979 at what was then known as South Nassau Communities Hospital, starting as a bedside nurse in the maternity unit. She commuted to work from Queens until she moved to Oceanside when she married her husband Bill in 1990. She rose through the ranks, eventually becoming the director of nursing education: professional development, practice and research in 2012.

Throughout her tenure, she was rewarded for her dedication to patient care and nursing excellence. She was the recipient of the Town of Hempstead’s Health Services Pathfinder Award in 2018, and was certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center in nursing professional development and as a nurse executive. While working as a nurse, Mahler earned her Ph.D.

“I was a clinical nurse at the beginning of my career and then moved into leadership, and in either of those, your focus is the patient, but as you move into leadership, and then moved into education, the focus was on our nurses,” she said. ”How can we help them learn and adjust to the stress of the profession and care for themselves as well?”

Reflecting on what inspired her to pursue nursing, Mahler recalled the early influence of her grandmother, who instilled in her a sense of compassion and service to others. That propelled Mahler into a career characterized by a deep commitment to caring for patients and supporting her fellow nurses.

“First and foremost, can we do the best outcomes for our patients and really give the best quality care?” she said.

Over the years, Mahler has wit -

nessed significant challenges in healthcare, from navigating through the HIV/ AIDS epidemic to responding to natural disasters like Superstorm Sandy. However, the Covid-19 pandemic posed one of the greatest tests for Mahler and her colleagues. Despite the unprecedented challenges, Mahler’s leadership and expertise proved invaluable in guiding the hospital through this crisis.

“That was something none of us had seen in our lifetime,” she said of the pandemic. “Before the vaccine came

out, how many patients just succumbed to the illness? It was frustrating. We had so many patients in the hospital, and I was in education at that time so it was really about trying to train nurses who came from other areas and settings, to care for many critical care patients.”

Mahler’s contributions to nursing education have been instrumental in earning Mount Sinai South Nassau the prestigious American Nurses Credentialing Center Nurse Magnet designa -

tion. The Magnet Recognition Program designates organizations worldwide where nursing leaders successfully align their nursing strategic goals to improve the organization’s patient outcomes.

Her commitment to excellence has not gone unnoticed, as evidenced by the numerous awards she has received, including the DAISY (Diseases Attacking the Immune System) Lifetime Achievement and Leadership awards.

For Mahler, retirement marks the end of an era, but it also represents the beginning of a new adventure. As she reflected on her 45-year career, Mahler expressed gratitude for the support of her colleagues, the trust of her patients, and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others.

In retirement, she plans to pursue her other passions, including traveling, teaching and playing the piano. She also is looking forward to spending more time with her husband, her son Billy, 31, stepdaughter Angela, 49, and her grandkids, Frank, 19, Anthony, 22, and Catherine, 26.

“It’s so new now,” she said. “I think I’ll miss the people I work with. They really are truly your second family, but I’m looking forward to spending more time with my family because over the years, they kind of didn’t have the benefit of me being around as much.

“I think that will be good to be able to do more things, see many friends, have dinner, have friends over, and it’ll be a little less hectic now that you don’t have to be up early the next day for your shift,” Mahler added.

Photos courtesy MSSN

Mount Sinai staff and administrators thanked Eileen Mahler for her decades of service. After 45 years at the hospital, she received a huge ovation.

Mahler waved a final goodbye to Mount Sinai South Nassau as she was driven off in a BMW convertible.

Spending plan will be put to a vote in May

about the lack of discussion of summer school and credit makeup opportunities.

Additionally, there are calls to reassess budget allocations for enrichment programs, and to ensure that social workers receive adequate training to address students’ mental health. Parents acknowledge the dedication of the special-education staff, but have complained about a lack of transparency in the budgeting process.

As well, the potential closure of East School continues to be a hot topic, with parents stressing the necessity of considering the broader impacts of the closure, beyond academic performance and space utilization. Under the proposed plan, East School administrators would move to the Lindell and Lido elementary schools, and two assistant principal positions could be eliminated.

Board trustees have said they recognize that the decision goes beyond tax savings and involves broader considerations, like Long Beach’s property values and student population trends, which could impact future state funding.

“The first two months that my daughter attended East (School), she walked to school sobbing,” one parent said at last week’s meeting. “She was only 4, and it was her first time leav-

ing home. My son similarly started his education, with the added bonus of Covid-19, masked, crying and filled with anxiety. My children both took their first big steps into the world in this building, as they began to navigate their new lives outside our home. The transformation between the children who first entered this building to the little people today is tremendous. They’re thriving and excelling in their academics and numbers. I want to thank the staff, who has my gratitude always for being my kids’ first teachers, and for starting them off with a positive association with education. That’s why I’m here to say I care, to take care of my family. I’m more than just a mother, I’m a homeowner, astounded by the lack of preparation, foresight and transparency when it comes to East School.”

The board plans to continue soliciting community feedback, and to form an advisory committee, before deciding on the future of the school.

Other concerns about the spending plan focused on the increasing cost of operational repairs, teacher salaries and program reinstatements. The board is set to continue budget deliberations through next month before the plan is put a public vote on May 21. The budget hearing is set for May 14. East School discussion will continue through June.

Herald file photo east elementary School’s future has been a frequent discussion at board meetings, with the possibility of closure lingering.

Torah Championships featuring L.B.’s own

Buckle up, Long Beach. Aleph Academy Jewish after-school enrichment announced that one of its very own 8-year-old students is gearing up for a Jeopardy-style showdown on the national stage. Ryan Glasser, a local third grade student, will be competing in the prestigious JewQ Torah Championship finals, a high-energy event that tests Hebrew school students’ knowledge of Judaism like never before.

Thousands of students from across the nation will be sharpening their pencils and racking their brains on all things Jewish. JewQ is taking the Hebrew school world by storm, and Aleph Academy is right in the thick of it.

“We want our students to be fired up about their Judaism,” Beila Goodman, director of Aleph Academy,” said. “That’s why Aleph Academy provides students with the exciting ‘Living Jewish’ textbook, packed with colorful visuals and engaging content. Plus, fun review games and awesome incentives keep the learning momentum going strong, even at home.”

After a fast paced, action packed, exciting regional championship here on Long Island that took place in Great Neck two months back, and included all of the JewQ contestants amongst Hebrew Schools from across the island, they are ready for the nationals.

The competition is fierce. Students from Los Angeles, California, to Paris, France are all vying for the coveted JewQ champion title. Qualifying rounds test their knowledge, but a big part of the learning happens at home. The motivation? Three challenging tests stand between them and glory. Top scorers snag epic prizes, an unforgettable trip, and the ultimate honor: competing in the live JewQ International Championship finals.

Picture this – our very own local champion takes center stage under the bright lights, buzzing in with

lightning-fast answers in a thrilling game show showdown. This is the culmination of all their hard work and dedication, a moment they’ll never forget.

“Judaism isn’t meant to stay in books, it’s meant to be lived,” Mushka Berger, Ryan’s teacher at Aleph Academy, said. This innovative program empowers kids to master the knowledge they need to connect with their faith in a meaningful way.

Does your child have what it takes to become a

JewQ champion? Visit CKids.org/JewQ or contact Beila Goodman at 516) 209-7265 to learn more and join the adventure.

Aleph Academy is an innovative after-school Jewish enrichment program, located right here in Long Beach. Our program is a trend setter in creative Jewish expression and education for children ages 4 and up.

Courtesy Chabad of the Beaches JewQ Aleph Academy Champions Brandon Elgudin, Beila Goodman, Ryan Glasser, Dean Kamenitz, Avery Goldfaden, Sara Bolinksy, Justin Richter and Matthew Richter.

Celebrating Long Beach’s arts and wellness

Artists in Partnership, Inc. and Majestic Healing LLC are collaborating for the Third annual Art of Wellness in Long Beach New York and the surrounding areas, starting April 11 to April 14. This is a community-wide wellness initiative offering networking, spiritual discussions, healing workshops, and empowerment of local businesses in support of wellness education.

We all know the City of Long Beach as the “go to” spot for summer, the third annual Art of Wellness event sets it apart as a springtime haven! Embrace wellness by connecting with new people, trying new experiences, exploring creative opportunities, and more.

“The Healing Arts integrate visualization, music and movement, and many other elements of the arts. “For AIP, The Art of Wellness was a natural extension to the programming that we’ve been providing to the community for over 20 years”, said Executive Director Johanna Mathieson.

Co-organizers Kimberly Angela Pierson and Mindi Dovberg express their mission to unite in love, spreading wellness education and healing globally. Bring someone special and join us at the kick-off fundraiser on Thursday, April 11 from 7 to 10 p.m. at seven. 777 Beech Street, Long Beach, NY.

Enjoy workshops, classes, spiritual talks and healing sessions across the barrier island all weekend. Friday Evening, 4/12/24 Art of Wellness Shopping Experience showcasing vendors with a healing vibe. Saturday afternoon, 4/13/24 join us for a networking party and wrap up the event on Sunday, 4/14/24 at The Healing Arts Studios, powered by Drop Desk 670 Long Beach Blvd., for the Art of Wellness Satsang with Swami Svatmananda and chanting with Flor Villazan and special guests.

For more information on how you can get involved and for times and schedules, visit Majestic-Healing. com.

Majestic Healing is a “wholistic” healing production company located in Long Beach, NY. Majestic Healing is the product of two Reiki Master Teachers/ Yoga teachers whose intention is to provide healing

resources to anyone open to receive. Providing a plethora of services, events and products including: reiki healings, attunements and moon circles, retreats, live music, art, healing collaborations, wellness education, and producing healing events for communities

–Brendan Carpenter

Co-organizers Kimberly Angela Pierson and Mindi Dovberg are looking forward to the upcoming event.

STEPPING OUT

Go all out

By Karen Bloom

s we eagerly welcome spring — and Earth Month — the moment has arrived to think about how you want your yard to serve your family, pets and wildlife.

Maybe you’re aiming to have the best yard on the block, want to install an outdoor “family room,” or expand your space for entertaining. Perhaps your kids or pets could use a better play space.

Spring and backyarding — the act of doing indoor activities such as dining, working, entertaining, even exercising, in our own backyards — surely go hand in hand.

“Knowing your backyarding personality type can help you be better prepared to craft a yard that is not only beautiful, but is also purposeful and specifically suited to how you backyard,” says Kris Kiser, president of the TurfMutt Foundation, which advocates for the care and use of green space.

The TurfMutt Foundation celebrates 15 years in 2024 teaching families how to save the planet one yard at a time.

“There really are no rules. Create an outdoor area that reflects your unique personality and style while supporting the things you like to do in your green space,” Kiser says. “Your yard isn’t just for aesthetics. It’s purposeful and contributes to our and the planet’s well-being. We encourage you to design your space that shows off your sense of style and supports what is important to your family.”

For most of us, that means filling our home environment with flowers. Plant summer bulbs and you’ll enjoy extra flowers in your garden next summer for months on end. Pick a nice spring day and turn planting into a fun outdoor activity — and get everyone involved.

Starting in early spring and all through summer, flower bulbs give you that lovely spring feeling. Even if March and April are often still cold and bleak, the first brave bulbs already start flowering. Imagine how fun it will be to cut some flowers from your own garden to put in a vase. In this way, you can enjoy spring inside as well.

Once the danger of night frost has passed, it is time to plant summer bulbs. If you don’t have enough garden space, no worries. Summer bulbs thrive planted in pots as well. With so many varieties available, you can you create the most colorful displays. You can enjoy these eye-catchers on your deck, patio or terrace for months.

Exuberant effect

All summer bulbs are suitable for planting in pots, by the way, They come in all kinds of shapes and colors. Five of the best-known include dahlia, Begonia, gladiolus, Calla and lily. They all have their own charm,

so it all depends on what you like. Low-growing summer bulbs are particularly suitable for pots, such as dahlias up to about 20 inches tall and tuberous begonias.

For an extra exuberant effect, mix several varieties of summer bulbs together. It is a smart choice if you want to extend the flowering period. Some flowers, such as dahlias and begonias, will actually continue to flower until the first frost.

Well-known or lesser known

Once the threat of night frost has passed, it is time to get started with summer bulbs.

The planting period runs until late May. You can choose popular dahlias, gladioli (Gladiolus), lilies (Lilium) or tuberous begonias. You could also go for lesser-known varieties, such as Crocosmia (previously known as Montbretia), variegated pineapple lily (Eucomis), Tigridia or Liatris.

Have you picked the perfect spot yet? Most summer bulbs need at least six hours of daily sun for rich flowering. So, check the packaging to see if your chosen bulbs prefer sun or (semi-)shade. Their demands on the soil are modest — it just needs to be sufficiently permeable to water.

Perfect match

Lower-growing varieties are best planted at the front of the border. Taller-growing ones thrive in a sheltered spot, against a wall or near a shrub, for example.

Group similar color hues together, or indeed, choose contrasting colors. Crocosmia, Dahlia and Liatris make a good team, as do lilies with gladioli and Canna lilies.

Summer bulbs are also a perfect match with perennials and shrubs.

Easy planting

Plant bulbs twice as deep as they are tall. Exceptions to this rule are dahlias and begonias, which should be planted less deep (with a few inches of soil above them).

Place bulbs in the soil with the growing point (“nose”) facing up. For begonias, the concave side is the top. Don’t worry if you’re not sure — once they sprout, they will grow upward on their own.

Fill the hole with soil and tamp it down lightly — water your bulbs.

In a pot, you can plant them a little closer together. Make sure there are holes in the bottom of the pot to allow excess water to drain away.

Put some shards or clay pellets at the bottom of the pot with potting soil on top. Next, follow the steps above. The bulbs will grow out on their own. They need watering only during long periods of drought.

Just a little more patience before you can enjoy the colorful results.

South Shore Symphony

The South Shore Symphony Orchestra welcomes spring as it continues director Adam Glaser’s inaugural season. The orchestra is joined by the Adea Horn Quartet, composed of Alyssa Cherson, David Stevens, Erik Beuttenmuller and Anthony Hayes. The evening’s fascinating repertoire includes Sergei Rachmaninoff’s Symphonic Dances, Op. 45, the most substantial work in the program. One of his most beloved works, it’s known for lush melodies and rich harmonies combined with dance rhythms, a sprinkle of jazz, and modern harmonic twists. Also of note, he wrote it on Long Island, in Huntington. The program also includes Lili Boulanger’s D’un Matin de Printemps, a brilliant work with hints of Maurice Ravel and Claude Debussy, and Robert Schumann’s Concertpiece for 4 Horns, Op. 86.

Saturday, April 6, 7:30 p.m. Madison Theatre, Molloy University, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. Tickets available at MadisonTheatreNY.org or (516) 323-4444.

Rain: A tribute to The Beatles

The dynamic band takes everyone back to a time when all you needed was love, and a little help from your friends in its lively celebration of the iconic ‘Abbey Road’ album. Rain is renowned for delivering a note-for-note theatrical event that critics and audiences proclaim as the next best thing to seeing the Beatles live. Together longer than the Fab Four, Rain has mastered every song, gesture and nuance of the legendary foursome, resulting in a show that thoroughly captures the essential essence of Beatlemania. Their performance transports you back to the iconic era of Sgt. Pepper and the Magical Mystery Tour, along with all your favorite hits. From energetic classics to reflective favorites, the band delivers an unforgettable performance that appeals to fans, old and new. With vibrant costumes and psychedelic visuals, Rain creates a stunning concert full of nostalgia and good vibes. Join the band on an extraordinary journey that captivates hearts and inspires all generations.

Friday, March 29, 8 p.m. Tickets start Wednesday, April 10, 8 p.m. Tickets start at $45. Flagstar at Wesbury Music Fair, 960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury. Tickets available at LiveNation.com.

Flower bulbs provide happiness for weeks on end, even before the height of the season. Photos courtesy iBulb

THE Your Neighborhood

The Wallflowers

Grab your leather jackets, and get ready to rock! The Wallflowers have hit the road and bringing their epic sound to the Paramount stage, Thursday, April 17, at 8 p.m. The line-up consists of Steve Mackey on bass, Stanton Adcock on lead guitar, Lynn Williams on drums, and founder Jakob Dylan on lead vocals and guitar. Expect to hear fan favorites, including the Billboard 100 charter “Sleepwalker.” Formed in 1989 by Dylan and guitarist Tobi Miller, over the last two decades the band has seen many changes. 1992 saw the release of their debut album, followed in 1994 by their best-known and highest-selling album, Bringing Down The Horse, which featured Grammy award-winning track ‘One Headlight’. The Wallflowers went on to release three more albums before going on a hiatus. 2012 was the year the band reunited and released their sixth album “Glad All Over.” Nearly a decade later, The Wallflowers released their seventh album, “Exit Wounds,” which hit number three on the Billboard’s Top Album Sales chart — making it the highest charting album for the band yet! For the past 30 years, this Dylan-led act has stood as one of rock’s most dynamic and purposeful bands — a unit dedicated to and continually honing a sound that meshes timeless songwriting and storytelling with a hard-hitting and decidedly modern musical attack. That signature style has been present through the decades, baked into the grooves of smash hits like 1996’s “Bringing Down the Horse” as well as more recent and exploratory fare like “Glad All Over.” While it’s been nine long years since we’ve heard from the group with whom he first made his mark, The Wallflowers are silent no more. And Jakob Dylan always knew they’d return, claiming The Wallflowers is much of his life’s work. $75, $45, $35, $25. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at Ticketmaster.com or ParamountNY.com.

‘Listen to the Music’

Join L.I. Cabaret Theatre for their latest performance, Saturday, April 6, 2 p.m., at the Elmont Library Theatre. In this spirited show music is on the menu as the cast travels back to different years in the past to find clues and knowledge to save the Melody Diner from demolition. A cast of 35 keeps the action moving along, with a live band. The singers and dancers performs current hits, oldies and also tunes from the Broadway stage. Free admission. Elmont Memorial Library Theater, 700 Hempstead Turnpike, Elmont. (516) 3545280 or LICabaret@aol.com.

Shredding and E-Cycling Day

The City of Long Beach holds a free Shredding and Electronics Recycling day, Sunday, April 14, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., in the lot behind City Hall. Cars should line up via Centre Street for both shredding and e-cycling. The event is for Long Beach residents with proof of residency. 1 West Chester St.. For questions or more information, call (516) 705-7414.

On exhibit

Nassau County Museum of Art’s latest exhibition, “Urban Art Evolution,” is a comprehensive exhibit featuring a diverse range of compositions from the 1980s through the present by creators who were based in the rough and tumble downtown area of New York City known as Loisaida/LES (Lower East Side/East Village) and close surrounding neighborhoods. Artists pushed the boundaries of what was considered “art” with a primary focus on street/graffiti art. The exhibit’s scope, guest curated by art collector/gallerist Christopher Pusey, offers an even broader view from other creative residents, who worked inside their studios but still contributed to the rich fabric of the downtown art scene from different vantage points and aesthetics.

Works include sculpture, paintings, photography, music, and ephemera from many noted and influential artists. On view through July 7. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.

S.T.O.P. Program Collection

The City of Long Beach, in cooperation with the Town of Hempstead, holds it Stop Throwing Out Pollutants Hazardous Waste Collection Program (S.T.O.P.) behind City Hall, Sunday, April 21, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. It provides provides residents with a safe, environmentally sound method of disposal of the many hazardous materials found in the average home.

By disposing of toxins as antifreeze, drain cleaners, and pesticides on any of the scheduled S.T.O.P. collection days, you can make a significant contribution to the protection of Long Island’s precious groundwater supply and the preservation of bays and estuaries. For more information, visit LongBeachNY.gov/stop.

Surfrider Canal Cleanup

The Surfrider Foundation holds their 10th annual Canal Area Clean-up, Saturday, April 20 , at noon. Meet at the corner of Heron and East Chester Streets. Bring your own board if you want to collect trash in the canals, or just hit the neighborhood streets to collect debris before it ends up in our waterways. For more information, email Chair@ centralli.surfrider.org.

Art explorations

Converse, collaborate and create at Family Saturdays at Nassau County Museum of Art, Saturday, April 13, noon3 p.m. Get inspired by the art and objects in the galleries and then join educators at the Manes Center to explore and discover different materials to create your own original artwork.

Kids and adults connect while talking about and making art together. A new project is featured every week. $20 adult, $10 child. For ages 2-14. Registration required. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. Visit NassauMuseum. org for to register or call (516) 484-9337.

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.

Having an event?

April 14

On stage

Plaza Theatrical continues its season with “Til Death Do Us Part…

You First,” directed by Chazz Palminteri, Sunday, April 14, 2:30 p.m. Peter Fogel wrote and perfroms his hilarious autobiographical tale. An eternal bachelor, Fogel has major commitment issues as the love of his life has just broken up with him on Valentine’s Day. He senses his own mortality and after much soul searching, he decides to revisit the scene of all his romantic disasters.

Fogel’s signature wit, along with riotous relatable characters, takes us on a whirlwind comedic journey of searching for his soul mate and the meaning of a real commitment. Fogel laments: “The longest relationship I’ve had in my entire life…is with T-Mobile!” $40, $35 seniors. See it at Plaza’s stage at the Elmont Library Theatre. 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. For tickets, call (516) 599-6870 or visit PlazaTheatrical.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.

Schumann Rachmaninoff Boulanger

Concerto for 4 horns Symphonic Dances D’un matin du printemps

Join us for a concert that will include the French Horn artistry of the Adea Quartet performing Schumann’s Concerto

Rachmaninoff wrote “Symphonic Dances” a stunning orchestral work in 1940 while living in Huntington, Long Island.

Lili Boulanger completed this last orchestral work in 1920 in the mode of the French Impressionist composers.

Celebrate Holi

Long Island Children’s Museum invites families to celebrate Holi, the Festival of Colors, Sunday, April 14, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Originating in India, this Hindu festival marks the end of winter and the arrival of the colorful spring season. During this joyous celebration, families eat sweets, dance to traditional folk music and throw colorful powder made from flowers called gulal. Crafts, color throwing and dancing will be part of this vibrant event. Welcome spring’s arrival with Holi. Participants are encouraged to wear clothes that they won’t mind getting messy. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 224-5800 or LICM.org.

Country Jukebox

The North Shore Symphony Orchestra is joined by Broadway and New York cabaret stars for “Country Jukebox: Kenny, Dolly & Friends,” Saturday, April 6, 8 p.m., on Adelphi’s Performing Arts Center stage. Your toes will be tapping and your hands clapping during this evening of country classics from the 1950s to today’s hottest contemporary hits. The dynamic performers, with North Shore Symphony, salute such greats as Kenny Rogers, Dolly Parton, Tammy Wynette, George Jones, The Judds, Carrie Underwood and more. Tickets start at $45, with discounts available to seniors, students, Adelphi alumni and employees. Adelphi University Performing Arts Center, 1 South Ave., Garden City. (516) 877-4000 or Adelphi.edu/pac.

Art of Wellness

Artists in Partnership and Majestic Healing collaborate for the Third Annual “Art of Wellness” in Long Beach and the surrounding areas, Thursday through Sunday, April 11-14 The community-wide wellness initiative offers networking, spiritual discussions, healing workshops, and empowerment of local businesses in support of wellness education. Enjoy workshops, classes, spiritual talks and healing sessions across the barrier island all weekend. Bring someone special and join in the kick-off fundraiser on Thursday, April 11, 7-10 p.m., at Seven Restaurant. 777 W. Beech St. For more information, visit Majestic-Healing.com/wellness-workshops.

Baldwin Homemakers Annual Auction

All are welcome to join Baldwin Homemakers for their annual auction, Wednesday May 1, 7 p.m., at Baldwin Middle School. $5 admission includes 1 front table raffle ticket. With coffee, cake and door prize. Additional raffle tickets will be available for sale. 3211 Schreiber Place, Baldwin.

Public Notices

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU HSBC BANK USA, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF NOMURA HOME EQUITY LOAN, INC., ASSETBACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-HE3

Plaintiff, Against MARIS LYNCH, WALTER LYNCH, ET AL

Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 12/03/2019, 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 4/25/2024 at 2:30PM, premises known as 107 Atlantic Avenue, Long Beach, New York 11561, And

Described As Follows:

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 195 Lot 21 & 45

The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $1,127,561.67 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 2119/2016

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.

Ronald J. Ferraro, Esq., Referee.

MCCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC, 10 Midland Avenue, Suite 205, Port Chester, NY 10573

Dated: 1/31/2024 File Number: 18-301507 CA 145602

LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR C-BASS MORTGAGE LOAN

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 615778/2019. Bruce W. Farquharson, 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. 145742

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF FORMATION of POWER SCRUB IT OF NY LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 1/16/2024. 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 any process to the LLC c/o Michael Mangione, 1625 Hannington Avenue, Wantagh, NY 11793. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 145740

LEGAL NOTICE

ASSESSOR’S NOTICE OF COMPLETION OF THE FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL

THE ASSESSOR OF THE COUNTY OF NASSAU

DEPARTMENT OF ASSESSMENT

NASSAU COUNTY OFFICE

BUILDING

240 OLD COUNTRY ROAD, FOURTH FLOOR MINEOLA, NY 11501 where the same will remain open for public inspection for fifteen days. Dated this 1st day of April 2024.

JOSEHA A. ADAMO Chief Deputy Assessor, Nassau County 145927

LEGAL NOTICE MEETING RESCHEDULED

The Lido and Point Lookout Fire District Board of Fire Commissioners meeting scheduled for Thursday, April 4, 2024 at 7:30 PM in the Commissioners’ Room at Headquarters, 102 Lido Blvd., Point Lookout, NY has been cancelled due to lack of a quorum.

The next meeting will be the regularly scheduled meeting, Thursday, April 18, 2024 at 7:30 PM Headquarters, 102 Lido Blvd., Point Lookout, NY.

TERRI RYAN, District Secretary

Dated: March 27, 2024

145999

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU

TOWD POINT MORTGAGE TRUST 2018-3, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE, Plaintiff, Against ELISTER MCCRAY, CRAIG SCOTT THOMAS A/K/A

CRAIG THOMAS, ET AL.

Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 06/05/2023, 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 5/6/2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 51 East Market Street, Long Beach, NY 11561, And Described As Follows:

SHELDON MAY &

ASSOCIATES Attorneys at Law, 255 Merrick Road, Rockville Centre, NY 11570

Dated: 2/20/24 File Number: 37935 SH 145874

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING, BUDGET VOTE AND ELECTION OF THE LONG BEACH CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing on the proposed school district budget will be held on May 14, 2024 at 7:00 P.M. in the Long Beach Lido Elementary School Multipurpose Room, 237 Lido Boulevard, Lido Beach, New York, and can also be viewed remotely at tinyurl.com/proudtobeLB; for the transaction of business as authorized by the Education Law, including the following items:

1. To present to the voters a detailed statement of the amount of money which will be required for the 2024-2025 fiscal year.

2. To discuss all the items hereinafter set forth to be voted upon by voting machine at the Budget Vote and Election to be held on Tuesday, May 21, 2024.

3. To transact such other business as may properly come before the meeting pursuant to Education Law of the State of New York and acts amendatory thereto.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER

1. To adopt the annual budget of the School District for the fiscal year 2024-2025 and to authorize the requisite portion thereof to be raised by taxation on the taxable property of the District.

2. To elect two members of the Board of Education for a three (3) year term commencing July 1, 2024, and expiring on June 30, 2027, to fill the positions held by Samuel Pinto and Alexis Pace, whose terms expire on June 30, 2024.

3. To vote on the following proposition: CAPITAL RESERVE FUND EXPENDITURE PROPOSITION

“SHALL THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE LONG BEACH CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT (the “School District”) be authorized to appropriate and expend: a sum not to exceed $1,358,610 representing monies from the 2018 Capital Improvement Fund for the following purposes: replace turf field, windows and interior doors at Long Beach Middle School; repair bulkhead and improve acoustics in gymnasium of Lindell Elementary School; and remove fuel oil tank at the Transportation Building, as well as preliminary and other costs incidental thereto? (Because the funds to be expended hereunder are from the referenced Capital Reserve Funds, approval of this proposition will not require a tax levy upon the real property of the district.)” 4. To vote on the following proposition:

(the accurate description of the boundaries is on file and may be inspected at the Office of the District Clerk, Administration Building, 235 Lido Boulevard, Lido Beach, New York 11561):

LINDELL SCHOOL ELECTION DISTRICT

LINDELL SCHOOL GYMNASIUM 601 LINDELL BOULEVARD, CITY OF LONG BEACH

This election district embraces the territory bounded on the West by a line parallel to and sixty (60) feet westerly from Malone Avenue, on the North by Reynolds Channel, on the East by the center line of Long Beach Boulevard and on the South by the Atlantic Ocean.

EAST SCHOOL ELECTION DISTRICT

EAST SCHOOL

GYMNASIUM 456 NEPTUNE BOULEVARD, CITY OF LONG BEACH

This election district embraces the territory bounded on the West by the center line of Long Beach Boulevard, on the North by Reynolds Channel, East to the easterly bounding line of the City of Long Beach, and on the South by the Atlantic Ocean.

LIDO/MS SCHOOL ELECTION DISTRICT

LIDO COMPLEX

AUDITORIUM LOBBY 239 LIDO BOULEVARD, LIDO BEACH, NEW YORK

trustees and Library Board trustee are available from the Clerk of said School District at her office in the Administration Building, 235 Lido Boulevard, Lido Beach, New York, 11561.

Nominating petitions must be filed with the Clerk of the School District not later than May 1, 2024, between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., prevailing time.

Vacancies on both the Board of Education and the Library Board are not considered separate, specific offices; candidates run at large.

Nominating petitions for Board of Education trustee must be directed to the District Clerk, must be signed by at least 100 qualified voters of the District; must state the name and residence of each signer; and must state the name and residence of the candidate.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER

Final Judgment

Foreclosure

Office of

County of

on December 6, 2023, wherein U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR C-BASS MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-CB4 is the Plaintiff and ELLEN M. DAYTON, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the CALENDAR CONTROL PART (CCP) COURTROOM OF THE SUPREME COURT, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on April 29, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 411 EAST HARRISON STREET, LONG BEACH, NY 11561; and the following tax map identification: 59-148-46 & 47. 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, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK

HEREBY GIVES NOTICE that he has completed the 2024/2025 final assessment roll, which will be used for the 2025 levy of Town and County Taxes in the Towns of Hempstead, North Hempstead and Oyster Bay, and the City of Glen Cove and the City of Long Beach, and for the 2024/2025 levy of school taxes in such Towns and in the City of Long Beach. A certified electronic copy of the roll was filed with the Department of Assessment on April 1, 2024. The electronic roll may be examined on public terminals located in the offices of:

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 94 Lot 73, 74, and 75.

The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $469,217.53 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale;

Index # 609677/2021

Peter Kramer, Esq., Referee. 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.

NOTICE that a copy of the statement of the amount of money required for the ensuing year for school purposes (school budget) exclusive of public monies may be obtained by any district resident beginning May 7, 2024, between the hours of 8:00AM and 4:00PM, prevailing time, except Saturday, Sunday or holidays at the Office of the District Clerk, 235 Lido Boulevard, Lido Beach, New York, at Long Beach Public Library, at 111 West Park Avenue, Long Beach, New York, and on the District’s internet website. A copy of the statement of the amount of money that will be required for the Library purposes exclusive of public money will be available at the Long Beach Public Library and the Library’s district clerk’s office for the year beginning July 1, 2024.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that said Budget Vote and Election will be held on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at the school election districts indicated below, between the hours of 7:00AM and 9:00PM, prevailing time, at which time the polls will be opened to vote by voting machine upon the following items:

TRANSFER TO CAPITAL RESERVE FUND PROPOSITION

5. “SHALL THE BOARD OF EDUCATION of the Long Beach City School District (the “School District) be authorized and directed to transfer the unexpended balance of $755,648 on deposit in the School District’s Capital Fund, the purposes of which have been fulfilled, to the 2018 Capital Improvement Fund which was previously established pursuant to Education Law Section 3651? (Because the funds to be transferred hereunder are from the referenced Capital Fund, approval of this proposition will not require a tax levy upon the real property of the district.)”

6. To elect one (1) trustee of the Long Beach Public Library for a five (5) year term commencing on July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2029.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER

NOTICE that, per resolution of the Board of Education adopted on February 8, 2022, this vote and election will be held at the following school election districts

This election district embraces the territory of the area known as Lido Beach, bounded on the West by a line commencing due east of the City of Long Beach, on the North by Reynolds Channel, on the East by the easterly boundary line of Point Lookout and on the South by the Atlantic Ocean.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to Section 495 of the Real Property Tax Law, the School District is required to attach to its proposed budget an exemption report. Said exemption report, which will also become part of the final budget, will show how the total assessed value of the final assessment roll used in the budgetary process is exempt from taxation, list every type of exemption granted by the statutory authority, and show the cumulative impact of each type of exemption, the cumulative amount expected to be received as payments in lieu of taxes (PILOT) and the cumulative impact of all exemptions granted. In addition, said exemption report shall be posted on any bulletin board maintained by the District for public notices and on any website maintained by the District.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that petitions nominating candidates for Board of Education

NOTICE that applications for early mail ballots and absentee ballots for the school district election are to be completed on a form prescribed by the state board of elections and may be obtained by visiting the New York State Education Department’s Website (http://www.counsel.nyse d.gov/common/counsel/fil es/absentee-ballotapplication-andinstructions-english.pdf; http://www.counsel.nysed .gov/common/counsel/file s/absentee-ballotapplication-andinstructions-spanish.pdf), or by contacting the District Clerk by email or phone at ldolan@lbeach.org or 516-897-2108.

Completed applications must be received by the District Clerk no earlier than April 22, 2024 and at least seven (7) days before the election, May 14, 2024, if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or the day before the election, May 20, 2024, if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter. Absentee ballots must be received by the District Clerk not later than 5:00 p.m., prevailing time, on Tuesday, May 21, 2024.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that any person who is not registered under permanent personal registration on or before January 1, 2018, or supplemental registration lists furnished by the Nassau County Board of Elections, or has not voted at an intervening school district election, must present himself or herself personally for registration in order to be entitled to vote on May 7, 2024 from 2:00pm to 8:00pm; at Long Beach Middle School Auditorium Lobby, 239 Lido Boulevard, Lido Beach, New York 11561.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that any person who has moved from one school election district in the Long Beach City School District to another, and who has not registered in the new school election district, and who is still registered in the district from which he or she moved, may vote in the election district in which he or she registered. Such people must advise, at the time of voting, the election inspectors of his/her new address to correct such registration.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that only those qualified voters whose names appear on the registers prepared for said school district election will be entitled to vote on Election Day. The register will be filed in the District Clerk’s Office and open to inspection by any qualified voter of the school district from 8:00a.m. to 4:00p.m. on weekdays from May 7, 2024 to May 21, 2024, and Saturday May 11, 2024, when it will be available from 9 A.M. to 12 noon by appointment only.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that military voters who are not currently registered may apply to register as a qualified voter of the school district. An application for registration as a military voter can be requested by contacting the District Clerk by telephone (516) 897-2108, facsimile (516) 771-3944, email ldolan@lbeach.org, mail to 235 Lido Boulevard, Lido Beach, NY, 11561, or in person (during regular office hours or between the hours of 8:15 AM to 4:00 PM); the application for registration must be received in the office of the District Clerk no later than 5:00 pm on May 6, 2024. In the request for an application for registration, the military voter is permitted to designate his/her preference for receiving the application for

A list of persons to whom early mail ballots and absentee ballots are issued will be available for inspection to qualified voters of the District in the Office of the District Clerk on and after Thursday, May 16, 2024, between the hours of 8:00a.m. and 4:00p.m., prevailing time, on each day prior to the day set for the annual election, except Sunday, and on May 21, 2024, the day set for the election. Any qualified voter then present in the polling place may object to the voting of the ballot upon appropriate grounds by making his or her challenge and the reasons therefore known to the Inspector of Election before the close of the polls. A challenge to an absentee ballot may not be made on the basis that the voter should have applied for an early mail ballot.

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registration by mail, facsimile transmission or electronic mail.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER

NOTICE that military voters who are qualified voters of the district may submit an application for a military ballot by requesting an application form from the District Clerk; in order to receive a military ballot, the military ballot application must be received no later than 5:00 pm on May 6, 2024. In the request for an application for a military ballot, the military voter is permitted to designate his/her preference for receiving the application for a military ballot, and the military ballot, by mail, facsimile transmission or electronic mail. All qualified military voters’ ballot applications and military ballots must be returned by mail or in person. Ballots for military voters shall be distributed to qualified military voters no later than May 7, 2024. Military ballots must be received by the District Clerk (1) before the close of the polls, on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, and must show a cancellation mark of the United States postal service or a foreign country’s postal service, or must show a dated endorsement of receipt by another agency of the United States Government; or (2) not later than 5:00 pm on the day of the election and be signed and dated by the military voter and one witness, with a date ascertained to be not later than the day before the election.

A list of persons to whom military ballots are issued will be available for inspection to qualified voters of the District in the Office of the District Clerk on and after Thursday, May 16, 2024, between the hours of 8:00a.m. and 4:00p.m., prevailing time, on each day prior to the day set for the annual election, except Sunday, and on May 21, 2024, the day set for the election. Any qualified voter then present in the polling place may object to the voting of the ballot upon appropriate grounds by making his or her challenge and the reasons therefore known to the Inspector of Election before the close of the polls.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to a rule adopted by the Board of Education in accordance with Section 2035 of the Education Law, any referenda or propositions to amend the budget, or otherwise to be submitted for voting at said election, must be filed with the Clerk of the Board of Education at the District Office, Administration Building, 235 Lido Boulevard, Lido Beach, New York 11561,

in sufficient time to permit notice of the proposition to be included with the Notice of the Public Hearing, Budget Vote and Election required by Section 2004 of the Education Law or on or before April 22, 2024, at 4:00 p.m., prevailing time; must be typed or printed in the English language; must be directed to the Clerk of the School District; must be signed by at least 25 qualified voters of the District; and must legibly state the name of each signer. However, the School Board will not entertain any petition to place before the voters any proposition the purpose of which is not within the powers of the voters to determine, which is unlawful, or any proposition which fails to include a specific appropriation where the expenditure of monies is required by the proposition, or where other valid reason exists for excluding the proposition from the ballot.

Dated: Lido Beach, New York, March 26, 2024

By Order of the BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE LONG BEACH CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Lido Beach, New York

Lori Dolan, District Clerk 145985

2. Para discutir todos los artículos que se establecen a continuación para ser votados por máquina de votación en la Votación y Elección del Presupuesto que se llevará a cabo el martes 21 de Mayo del 2024.

3. Para tramitar cualquier otro asunto que pueda presentarse adecuadamente ante la reunión de conformidad con la Ley de Educación del Estado de Nueva York y las leyes que la modifican.

POR FAVOR TENGA EN

CUENTA ADEMÁS que cualquier residente del distrito puede obtener una copia de la declaración de la cantidad de dinero requerida para el año siguiente para propósitos escolares (presupuesto escolar) sin incluir dinero público a partir del 7 de Mayo del 2024, entre las 8:00 a.m. 00 a. m. y 4:00 p. m., horario vigente, excepto los sábados, domingos o feriados en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito, 235 Lido Boulevard, Lido Beach, Nueva York, en la Biblioteca Pública de Long Beach, en 111 West Park Avenue, Long Beach, Nueva York , y en el sitio web de Internet del Distrito. Una copia de la declaración de la cantidad de dinero que se requerirá para los fines de la Biblioteca, sin incluir el dinero público, estará disponible en la Biblioteca Pública de Long Beach y en la oficina del secretario del distrito de la Biblioteca para el año que comienza el 1 de Julio del 2024.

Y POR LA PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA

Long Beach (el “Distrito Escolar”) a asignar y gastar: una suma que no exceda $1,360,610, que representa dinero del Fondo de Mejoras de Capital del 2018 para los siguientes propósitos: reemplazar campo de césped, ventanas y puertas interiores en la Escuela Media Long Beach; reparar el cielo falso y mejorar la acústica en el gimnasio de la Escuela Primaria Lindell; y retirar el tanque de gasolina en el Edificio de Transporte, así como los costos preliminares y otros costos incidentales al mismo? (Debido a que los fondos que se gastarán en virtud del presente provienen de los Fondos de Reserva de Capital mencionados, la aprobación de esta propuesta no requerirá un gravamen fiscal sobre el patrimonio real de la propiedad del distrito.)”

4. Para votar en la siguiente propuesta: PROPUESTA DE TRANSFERENCIA AL FONDO DE RESERVA DE CAPITAL

LA ESCUELA LINDELL

GIMNASIO ESCOLAR

LINDELL

601 LINDELL

BOULEVARD, CIUDAD DE LONG BEACH

Este distrito electoral abarca el territorio delimitado al oeste por una línea paralela y sesenta (60) pies al oeste de Malone Avenue, al norte por Reynolds Channel, al este por la línea central de Long Beach Boulevard y al sur por el Océano Atlántico.

DISTRITO ELECTORAL DE

LA ESCUELA EAST

GIMNASIO ESCOLAR

EAST

456 NEPTUNE

BOULEVARD, CIUDAD DE LONG BEACH

Este distrito electoral abarca el territorio delimitado al oeste por la línea central de Long Beach Boulevard, al norte por Reynolds Channel, al este hasta la línea límite este de la ciudad de Long Beach y al sur por el Océano Atlántico.

DISTRITO ELECTORAL DE LAS ESCUELAS LIDO/MS

LEGAL NOTICE

ANUNCIO DE AUDIENCIA PUBLICA, VOTACION DE PRESUPUESTO Y ELECCION DEL DISTRITO ESCOLAR DE LA CIUDAD DE LONG BEACH, CONDADO DE NASSAU, NUEVA YORK

POR LA PRESENTE SE

NOTIFICA que se llevará a cabo una audiencia pública sobre el presupuesto propuesto del distrito escolar el 14 de mayo de 2024 a las 7:00 p.m. en el Auditorio de la Escuela Secundaria de Long Beach, 237 Lido Boulevard, Lido Beach, Nueva York, y también se puede ver de forma remota en https://www.youtube.com /channel/UCzst8qfrB66Ur 7JrZHfodyw/videos por la transacción de negocios según lo autorizado por la Ley de Educación, incluyendo los siguientes artículos:

1. Para presentar a los votantes una declaración detallada del monto de dinero, el cual será requerido para el año fiscal 2024-2025.

ADICIONALMENTE que dicha Votación del Presupuesto y Elección se llevarán a cabo el Martes 21 de Mayo del 2024 en los distritos electorales escolares que se indican a continuación, entre las 7:00 a. m. y las 9:00 p.m.

Se abrirán urnas para votar por máquina de votación en los siguientes artículos:

1. Para Adoptar el presupuesto anual del Distrito Escolar para el año fiscal 2024-2025 y autorizar que la parte requerida del mismo se recaude mediante impuestos sobre la propiedad imponible del Distrito.

2. Para elegir dos (2) miembro de la Junta de Educación por un término de tres (3) años comenzando el 1 de Julio del 2024 y expirando el 30 de Junio del 2026, para llenar la posiciónes mantenida por Samuel Pinto and Alexis Pace, cuyo término expira el 30 de Junio del 2024.

3. Para votar en la siguiente propuesta: PROPUESTA DE GASTOS DE FONDOS DEL CAPITAL DE RESERVA “¿SE DEBE AUTORIZAR A LA JUNTA DE EDUCACIÓN del Distrito Escolar de la Ciudad de

“¿SE DEBE AUTORIZAR Y ORDENAR A LA JUNTA DE EDUCACIÓN del Distrito Escolar de la Ciudad de Long Beach (el “Distrito Escolar) a transferir el saldo no gastado de $755,648 en depósito en el Fondo de Capital del Distrito Escolar, cuyos propósitos se han cumplido, a ¿el Fondo de Mejoras de Capital de 2018 que se estableció previamente de conformidad con la Sección 3651 de la Ley de Educación? (Debido a que los fondos que se transferirán en virtud del presente provienen del Fondo de Capital mencionado, la aprobación de esta propuesta no requerirá un impuesto sobre los bienes inmuebles del distrito).”

5. Para adoptar el presupuesto anual de la Biblioteca Pública Long Beach para el año escolar 2024-2025 y autorizar que la parte requerida del mismo sea recaudada mediante impuestos sobre la propiedad sujeta a impuestos del distrito escolar.

6. Para elegir un (1) Fideicomisario de la Biblioteca Pública Long Beach por un término de cinco (5) años comenzando el 1 de Julio del 2024 y terminando el 30n de Junio del 2029.

TENGA EN CUENTA

ADEMÁS que, según la resolución de la Junta de Educación adoptada el 8 de Febrero del 2022, esta votación y elección se llevarán a cabo en los siguientes distritos electorales escolares (la descripción precisa de los límites está archivada y puede ser inspeccionada en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito, Edificio Administrativo, 235 Lido Boulevard, Lido Beach, Nueva York 11561:

DISTRITO ELECTORAL DE

VESTIBULO DEL AUDITORIO DEL COMPLEJO LIDO

239 LIDO BOULEVARD, LIDO BEACH, NEW YORK

Este distrito electoral abarca el territorio del área conocida como Lido Beach, delimitada al oeste por una línea que comienza al este de la ciudad de Long Beach, al norte por Reynolds Channel, al este por la línea fronteriza este de Point Lookout y al Sur con el Océano Atlántico.

Y POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL de que, de conformidad con la Sección 495 de la Ley del Impuesto sobre la Propiedad Inmueble, el Distrito Escolar debe adjuntar a su presupuesto propuesto un informe de exención. Dicho informe de exención, que también formará parte del presupuesto final, mostrará cómo el valor catastral total de la nómina final utilizada en el proceso presupuestario está exento de tributación, enumerará cada tipo de exención otorgada por la autoridad estatutaria y mostrará el impacto acumulado de cada tipo de exención, el monto acumulado que se espera recibir como pago en lugar de impuestos (PILOT) y el impacto acumulado de todas las exenciones otorgadas. Además, dicho informe de exención se publicará en cualquier tablón de anuncios mantenido por el Distrito para avisos públicos y en cualquier sitio web mantenido por el Distrito.

POR FAVOR TENGA EN CUENTA ADEMÁS que las peticiones de nominación de candidatos para miembros de la Junta de Educación y miembro de la Junta de la Biblioteca están disponibles en la Secretaría de dicho Distrito Escolar en su oficina en el Edificio de Administración, 235 Lido

Boulevard, Lido Beach, Nueva York, 11561. Las peticiones de nominación deben ser presentado ante el Secretario del Distrito Escolar a más tardar el 1 de mayo de 2024, entre las 9:00 a. m. y las 5:00 p. m., hora vigente. Las vacantes tanto en la Junta de Educación como en la Junta de la Biblioteca no se consideran cargos específicos separados; los candidatos corren en general. Las peticiones de nominación para el fideicomisario de la Junta de Educación deben dirigirse al Secretario del Distrito, deben estar firmadas por al menos 100 votantes calificados del Distrito; debe indicar el nombre y la residencia de cada firmante; y debe indicar el nombre y la residencia del candidato. SE NOTIFICA ADEMÁS que las solicitudes de boletas de voto anticipado por correo y de voto en ausencia para las elecciones del distrito escolar deben completarse en un formulario prescrito por la junta electoral estatal y se pueden obtener visitando el sitio web del Departamento de Educación del Estado de Nueva York (http://www.counsel.nyse d.gov/common/counsel/fil es/absentee-ballotapplication-andinstructions-english.pdf; http://www.counsel.nysed .gov/common/counsel/file s/absentee-ballotapplication-andinstructions-spanish.pdf), o comunicándose con el Secretario del Distrito por correo electrónico a ldolan@lbeach.org o al 516-897-2108. El Secretario del Distrito debe recibir las solicitudes completas no antes del 22 de Abril del 2024 y al menos siete (7) días antes de la elección, el 14 de Mayo del 2024, si la boleta se enviará por correo al votante, o el día anterior a la elección, el 20 de Mayo del 2024, si la boleta se va a entregar personalmente al elector. El secretario del distrito debe recibir las boletas de voto en ausencia a más tardar a las 5:00 p. m., hora vigente, el Martes 21 de Mayo del 2024. Un listado de las personas a las que se les emitieron las boletas de voto anticipado por correo y de voto en ausencia estará disponible para su inspección por parte de los votantes calificados del Distrito en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito a partir del Jueves 16 de Mayo del 2024, entre las 8:00 a.m. y las 4:00 p. m., hora vigente, todos los días anteriores al día fijado para la elección anual, excepto el Domingo, y el 21 de Mayo del 2024, día fijado para la elección. Cualquier votante calificado que esté presente en el lugar de votación puede oponerse

a la votación de la boleta por motivos apropiados, dando a conocer su impugnación y las razones por las cuales el Inspector de Elecciones antes del cierre de las urnas. No se puede impugnar una boleta de voto ausente basándose en que el votante debería haber solicitado una boleta de voto anticipado por correo.

POR FAVOR TENGA EN

CUENTA ADEMÁS que cualquier persona que no esté registrada bajo el registro personal permanente el 1 de Enero del 2018 o antes, o las listas de registro suplementarias proporcionadas por la Junta Electoral del Condado de Nassau, o que no haya votado en una elección del distrito escolar intermedio, debe presentarse o ella misma personalmente para registrarse para tener derecho a votar el 7 de Mayo del 2024 de 2:00 p. m. a 8:00 p. m.; en el vestíbulo del auditorio de la Escuela Media Long Beach, 239 Lido Boulevard, Lido Beach, Nueva York 11561.

POR FAVOR TENGA EN

CUENTA ADEMÁS que cualquier persona que se haya mudado de un distrito escolar electoral en el Distrito Escolar de la Ciudad de Long Beach a otro, y que no se haya registrado en el nuevo distrito escolar electoral, y que todavía esté registrado en el distrito de donde proviene movido, puede votar en el distrito electoral en el que se registró. Dichas personas deberán informar, al momento de votar, a los inspectores electorales de su nuevo domicilio para corregir dicha inscripción.

POR FAVOR TENGA EN

CUENTA ADEMÁS que solo aquellos votantes calificados cuyos nombres aparecen en los registros preparados para dicha elección del distrito escolar tendrán derecho a votar el Día de la Elección. El registro se archivará en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito y estará abierto a la inspección de cualquier votante calificado del distrito escolar de 8:00 a.m. a las 4:00 p. m. los días laborables del 7 de Mayo del 2024 al 21 de Mayo del 2024, y el Sábado 11 de Mayo del 2024, cuando estará disponible de 9 a.m. a las 12 del mediodía solo con cita previa.

Y POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL de que los votantes militares que no están actualmente registrados pueden solicitar registrarse como votantes calificados del distrito escolar. Se puede solicitar una solicitud de registro como votante militar comunicándose con el secretario del distrito por teléfono (516) 897-2108, fax (516) 771-3944, correo electrónico

ldolan@lbeach.org, correo a 235 Lido Boulevard, Lido Beach, NY, 11561, o en persona (durante el horario normal de oficina o entre las 8:15 a. m. y las 4:00 p. m.); la solicitud de registro debe recibirse en la oficina del secretario del distrito a más tardar a las 5:00 p. m. del 6 de Mayo del 2024. En la solicitud de registro, el votante militar puede designar su preferencia para recibir la solicitud de registro por correo, transmisión por fax o correo electrónico. Un votante militar que esté debidamente registrado puede solicitar una boleta militar solicitando un formulario de solicitud al Secretario del Distrito; para recibir una boleta militar, la solicitud de boleta militar debe recibirse a más tardar a las 5:00 p. m. del 6 de Mayo del 2024. En la solicitud de una boleta militar, el votante militar puede designar su preferencia para recibir la solicitud de boleta militar, y la boleta militar, por correo, transmisión por facsímil o correo electrónico. Todas las solicitudes de boletas de votantes militares calificados y boletas militares deben devolverse por correo o en persona. Las boletas para votantes militares se distribuirán a los votantes militares calificados a más tardar el 7 de Mayo del 2024. El Secretario del Distrito (1) debe recibir las boletas militares antes del cierre de las urnas, el Martes 21 de Mayo del 2024, y deben mostrar un marca de cancelación del servicio postal de los Estados Unidos o del servicio postal de un país extranjero, o debe mostrar un endoso de recibo fechado por otra agencia del Gobierno de los Estados Unidos; o (2) a más tardar a las 5:00 p. m. del día de la elección y estar firmado y fechado por el votante militar y un testigo, con una fecha que no sea posterior al día anterior a la elección. Una lista de las personas a las que se emiten las boletas militares estará disponible para su inspección por parte de los votantes calificados del Distrito en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito a partir del jueves 16 de mayo de 2024, entre las 8:00 a.m. y las 4:00 p. m., hora vigente, todos los días anteriores al día fijado para la elección anual, excepto el domingo, y el 21 de mayo de 2024, día fijado para la elección. Cualquier votante calificado que esté presente en el lugar de votación puede oponerse a la votación de la boleta por motivos apropiados, dando a conocer su impugnación y las razones por las cuales el Inspector de Elecciones antes del cierre de las urnas.

Facing mental health, wellness challenges

Long Island conference returns to Brookside School

By JORDAN VALLONE jvallone@liherald.com

Over the last four years, the Brookside School in North Merrick has hosted the Long Island Youth Wellness Summit, sponsored by the New Jersey-based Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide.

TThe conference brings together hundreds of students and staff from Long Island high schools, including Long Beach, and through specialized training and programs, they learn about the skills today’s youth need to build a life of resiliency.

his generation is ready and wanting to talk about mental health, about suicide prevention

STAcy BRiEf Director, Long Island chapter

The conference was the brainchild of Stacy Brief, 26, of Bellmore, who is a 2016 graduate of Mepham High School, a licensed social worker and director of the society’s Long Island chapter.

Brief told the Herald that she went through a difficult period in high school, struggling with anxiety and depression.

Through a colleague of her father’s, Brief and her family were connected to the teen suicide prevention group, and began volunteering and working with the organization.

After seeing the success of wellness summits in New Jersey, she decided to bring one to Nassau County. She then discussed the idea with Mike Harrington, the superintendent of BellmoreMerrick Central High School District, who gave his full support. The first summit was hosted at the district’s headquarters, the Brookside School, in 2019.

This year’s summit, held on March 26, was “by far our biggest conference to date,” Brief said, drawing a 50 percent increase in school participation across the island, with more than 350 attendees

from 43 high schools in Nassau and Suffolk counties.

The event began with a resiliency panel, an open conversation and a question-and-answer session about experiences with suicidal thoughts or loss of a loved one to suicide. Student workshops included Artful Insights, an art therapy program by Susan Kappel, and staff workshops included The Ripple Effect by life coach Chelsea Connors, who led teachers through a presentation about self-care.

A resource fair was also featured, with more than 15 organizations from across Long Island selected to showcase their services. In addition, LeadU made a keynote presentation, where attendees learned about kindness, smart choices, respect and leadership through a highenergy and easy-to-understand discussion.

The growth of the wellness summit has been extraordinary, Brief said. Over

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NOTIFICA ADICIONALMENTE que, de conformidad con una regla adoptada por la Junta de Educación de conformidad con la Sección 2035 de la Ley de Educación, cualquier referéndum o proposición para enmendar el presupuesto, o que de otro modo se someta a votación en dicha elección, debe ser presentada ante el Secretario de la Junta de Educación en la Oficina del Distrito, Edificio Administrativo, 235 Lido

Boulevard, Lido Beach, Nueva York 11561, con tiempo suficiente para permitir que el aviso de la propuesta se incluya con el Aviso de la Audiencia Pública, Votación del Presupuesto y Elección requerida por la Sección 2004 de la Ley de Educación o antes del 22 de Abril de 2024, a las 4:00 p. m., hora vigente; debe estar escrito a máquina o impreso en el idioma inglés; debe dirigirse al Secretario del Distrito Escolar; debe estar firmado por al

menos 25 votantes calificados del Distrito; y debe indicar legiblemente el nombre de cada firmante. Sin embargo, la Junta Escolar no considerará ninguna petición para presentar a los votantes ninguna propuesta cuyo propósito no esté dentro de los poderes de los votantes para determinar, que sea ilegal, o cualquier propuesta que no incluya una asignación específica donde el gasto de la proposición requiere dinero, o cuando existe

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the last year, the teen suicide prevention group has been developing a Long Island chapter to address specific needs in the region.

“Our growth and presence on the island contributed to it, as well as just the culture that youth are really creating,” Brief said. “This generation is ready and wanting to talk about mental health, about suicide prevention. They want to have conversations that have been stigmatized for a very long time.”

“We focused more so on helping the staff learn how to care for themselves in order for them to care for their students,” she explained. “School staff members, I think, recognize that their roles more and more so extend beyond the lesson plans. They’re on the front lines when it comes to our youth, mental health and wellness.”

The wellness summit is mostly geared towards sophomores and juniors in high school — for specific reasons, Brief explained.

“We recommend sophomores and juniors because they’re able to return back to their school and continue implanting what they’ve learned,” she said. “With the freshman, in the past, we have found that it’s sometimes a sensitive topic.”

Brief added that students often leave the summit with the message and feeling that they’re important and valuable.

“But on top of that, they also are leaving with the physical materials, information and awareness of different support services that they have access to,” she said. “I really believe that we are effectively reducing the stigma through the summit.”

Staff, she added, leave the summit with the tools they need to be a trusted adult for students in their buildings.

“We’re addressing the most protective

factor against suicide,” she added. “They leave with a full toolkit of different prevention, intervention and social-emotional learning programs that our organization offers, that they can start bringing to their individual school communities.”

The Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide formed a Long Island Youth Wellness Council last year to help reach as many students as possible. The council focuses on continuing to teach about self-care and coping skills. Registration for the 2024-25 council opened during the youth wellness summit, inviting Nassau County high school students to apply.

If students are accepted, they will attend monthly meetings, potentially earn community service hours and collaborate with other wellness organizations such as the Northwell Health’s Cohen Children’s Medical Center.

“We lay the foundation of suicide prevention teaching and training during the Youth Wellness Summit, and the Youth Wellness Council provides us the opportunity to build upon these initial conversations with high school students of all ages across all of Nassau County,” said Theana Cheliotes, a social worker at Mepham, a summit workshop facilitator and wellness council co-leader. “We want to develop today’s youth into resilient individuals who understand themselves as whole beings and can recognize how to care for themselves, as well as guide them in becoming mental health leaders in their communities who can help keep their peers safe with the confidence to recognize warning signs and offer real, impactful help.”

For more information, visit SPTSUSA.org/youthcouncil.

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The Long Island Youth Wellness Summit recently returned to the Brookside School, where 350 participants from schools in Nassau and Suffolk counties took part in a daylong program that focused on mental health and wellness.

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What’s the best way to remove columns?

Q. We are changing a commercial building space for new tenants, and they want us to remove columns. We have an architect, but he suggested hiring a structural engineer for the structural changes. We interviewed three engineers at the building. Their proposals for what they would do to remove columns varied greatly. The cost did, too, and we are concerned that the cheapest way to go is using single cables to support some of the beams from side to side, so that the beams with no columns would only be supported by a single cable running side to side underneath. Since we’ve never seen this before, we’re wondering if you have, and whether we can trust this solution. The savings would be great, costing only one-third of the most expensive refitting with new, much bigger beams. What do you think?

A. It sounds like a creative solution.

Suspending cables sideways across the space to remove columns means having a complete understanding of the weakest points of the installation. Cables are actually very strong and lightweight. The Brooklyn Bridge is a cable structure, and the design was the focus of a lot of scrutiny and concern before it was even chosen to get people across from Brooklyn to Manhattan over a century ago.

With any structure, there needs to be a safety factor in the equations. Bridges are designed, generally, with a safety factor approaching 100 times the minimum requirement, which should make even the most skeptical person feel a little more confident making the crossing. But it isn’t the cables or beams that are of greatest concern when designing a structure. It’s the connections.

The next time you’re sitting in traffic, note the number and the size of the bolts connecting all the components of the bridge. Those bolts are analogous to a centipede’s legs. If the centipede lost a few of its many legs, it could still move from place to place. Structure should perform like the redundancy of a centipede. Each part spreads the load a given distance to the next component, just like the rafters in your home’s roof, as another example. If bridges had fewer bolts, they would need to be much larger, and there would be less safety.

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Trends come and go, and then come right back again

All I had to do was pick up a package that had been left at the wrong door.

I knocked. My neighbor let me in. Nothing felt out of the ordinary. But then it happened. It was like raindrops hitting a tin roof, but it wasn’t raining, and we weren’t under a tin roof.

I followed the sound, and set my sights on something that hasn’t been in front of my eyes for at least a couple decades. It was a typewriter. An electric one, to be exact. An Olympia Compact S — one of the last typewriter models offered by a storied German manufacturer that lost the battle with computers and word processors.

Finding a typewriter nowadays requires a trip to a museum. But there are still many out in circulation — you just have to know where to look.

So it wasn’t necessarily the typewriter that surprised me, but who was using it:

Fmy neighbor’s teenaged daughter.

“Oh, don’t mind her,” my neighbor said. “She’s always on that typewriter.”

“But … but, why?” I asked.

“The sounds it makes are relaxing. And it reminds her of her grandfather.”

The young woman was composing a poem using paper from the printer. The ink of each letter was quite uneven, showing not only the antiquity of the machine in front of her, but also how spoiled we’ve become with laser printers and high-resolution screens.

Fwhat you’re creating. It also creates a sense of permanence a computer or smartphone can’t. And it can’t be hacked.

Typewriters, of course, aren’t the only things making a comeback. Vinyl records and Polaroid cameras have already made returns. So have flip phones. And, believe it or not, even pocket pagers.

ixated on our devices, we’ll find ourselves longing for time away from all that.

I thought my neighbor’s daughter was unique in this love for typewriters, but apparently that’s not the case. Young people — especially in the so-called Gen Z — are rediscovering a number of relics from the past like typewriters, enjoying their simplicity, with maybe even a hint of nostalgia for a previous life, perhaps.

Exploring this new fondness for typewriters online has helped me discover some interesting feedback. There are no ads or messages popping up on the paper while you type, meaning you can focus on

All of these treasures should have been lost to time, but they weren’t. Yes, they had been replaced by something better and faster — but all of these artifacts were more than just tools. They helped define us in some way.

And that gives me real hope for other aspects of society that some might try to write off, like something near and dear to my own heart: newspapers. A few weeks back, a popular social media content creator named Kelsey Russell visited our newsroom. She has made a name for herself on TikTok by championing newspapers to her generation.

Can you pull up news on your phone or computer? Sure. But once you swipe it away, it’s gone. Newspapers, however,

can’t be swiped away. And they won’t be.

As we become more and more fixated on our electronic devices, we’re going to find ourselves longing for time away from all that. Without the distractions. Without the noise created by the intrusion of others. Without the glowing screen.

Books. Cameras using actual photographic paper. Phones that don’t do much more than call someone. Typewriters. And, yes, newspapers.

All of these will maintain places in our society, and that’s good. But please don’t call them antique. Many of us have indeed made many trips around the sun, but we don’t need the reminder.

And finally, you might think finding my young neighbor clickety-clacking away on a typewriter might inspire me to write these words on something similar. It certainly would be poetic in its own right.

But my MacBook Air is doing perfectly fine. I already lived through the times when typewriters were a necessary tool, not a novelty. Give me another decade or two before I’m ready to relive that, thank you very much.

Michael Hinman is executive editor of Herald Community Newspapers. Comments? execeditor@liherald.com.

Before Long Island, we were ‘t Lange Eylandt

or an area with as much history as Long Island, many of us tend to focus on the big events and names.

The Roosevelts. Washington’s spy ring. Billy Joel.

But an important — if overlooked — part of our history is the early Dutch settlement of the area.

Beneath Long Island’s modern landscape — with its bustling cities, quaint towns and scenic shores — lies a rich tapestry of history woven by the earliest European settlers. To comprehend the essence of Long Island — and, in many ways, all of New York today — we must understand its past, tracing back to the pivotal era of Dutch colonial settlement.

The roots of much Long Island’s identity — its culture, its governance, and even its place names — find their origins in the footsteps of Dutch explorers and settlers who arrived on its shores in the early 17th century.

The Dutch East India Company commissioned Henry Hudson to explore the uncharted waters of the New World in 1609. Hudson’s voyage led him to the shores of Long Island, where he navigated the waters of what is now known as

the Hudson River.

This encounter marked the dawn of Dutch interest in the region, culminating in the establishment of New Amsterdam on Manhattan Island.

However, it was not until the 1630s that the Dutch began to establish footholds on Long Island itself, with individual families acquiring land and laying the groundwork for settlements such as Southold and Southampton.

The significance of these early Dutch settlements cannot be overstated. They served as the foundation upon which Long Island’s communities were built, shaping its social, economic, and political landscape for centuries to come.

Tpopulation, which now numbers more than 2 million.

The Dutch presence on Long Island was not without its challenges. The region became a contested territory, with rival claims from both Dutch and English authorities, as well as conflicts with Indigenous tribes.

he story of the Dutch settlers is one of courage, perseverance, collaboration.

The Dutch settlers brought with them not only their language and customs, but also their expertise in agriculture, commerce and governance. Through their toil and perseverance, they transformed the untamed wilderness into thriving villages and towns, leaving an indelible mark on the island’s character.

It was also thanks to the Dutch that the first Jewish people arrived in what would become New York. Solomon Pietersen and Jacob Barsimson were the first Dutch Jews to come to America in 1654, followed later that year by 23 Jewish refugees fleeing Portuguese persecution in Brazil. These early settlers were the nucleus of what became New York state’s Jewish

The struggle for dominance played out in conflicts and negotiations, shaping the boundaries and allegiances of the burgeoning colonies, which still determine the borders between Nassau and Suffolk counties to this day.

Yet, despite these tensions, the Dutch settlers persevered, carving out a distinct identity for themselves within the diverse tapestry of early American society which lasted into the 1800s.

The legacy of the Dutch settlement on Long Island is evident in its place names, its architecture, and its cultural heritage. From the quaint villages of Astoria and Ravenswood, to the bustling streets of Queens Bridge Plaza, traces of Dutch influence are woven into the fabric of everyday life.

Long Island itself was named by the Dutch, who were the first to refer to the landmass as ‘t Lange Eylandt.

Nassau County was named after the royal house of Nassau — also known as the House of Orange — which continues to rule the Netherlands to this day.

Many of Long Island and New York’s prominent early families trace their genealogy to the early Dutch settlers of New Amsterdam and ‘t Lange Eylandt. The Roosevelts — originally spelled Rosenvelt — came to New Amsterdam between 1638 and 1649, and would build their fortune through their properties across Long Island and in upstate New York, while the Vanderbilts came to the area in 1650.

To truly understand Long Island’s past and present, it is essential to explore the rich history of its Dutch settlers. Their story is not just a chapter in the annals of American history, but a living testament to the enduring legacy of exploration, settlement and adaptation.

As we reflect on the journey of those early pioneers, we gain insight into the forces that have shaped Long Island into the vibrant and dynamic region it is today.

In commemorating the legacy of the Dutch settlement, we honor the resilience and ingenuity of those who laid the foundation for our communities. While not perfect people by any means, theirs is a story of courage, perseverance and collaboration, reminding us of the enduring power of diversity and cooperation in shaping the course of history.

As we look to the future, we need to draw inspiration from the past, embracing the spirit of discovery and exploration that defines the legacy of the Dutch settlement on Long Island.

Will Sheeline is a senior reporter covering Glen Cove, Glen Head, Oyster Bay and Sea Cliff.

Don’t wait for Earth Day to care about Earth

earth Day is April 22, just two and a half weeks away.

It’s a day that’s been around since 1970, yet it seems the condition of our planet since then has gotten worse rather than better.

Climate change has caused global temperatures to rise, resulting in more severe storms, wildfires and megadroughts. Places that are typically cold are becoming warmer, and places that are usually warm are becoming hotter.

What can regular people like us do to turn back the rising tide of global climate change? Becoming better caretakers of whatever small patch of the world we inhabit is a start.

Earth Day is just one day, but its significance should carry over into every day. And it’s all about sustainability and stewardship — which requires daily commitment, vigilance and action.

We can start by remembering the three R’s — reduce, reuse and recycle. That means buying products with minimal packaging, reusing items like bags to carry our groceries, and recycling everything from paper and plastic to glass and metal.

We can reduce energy consumption by turning off lights and appliances when we’re not using them, and when we are, ensuring that they’re energyefficient. We can conserve water by fixing leaks, taking shorter showers, and

Let’s test these old presidential candidates

To the Editor:

I think most of us wish the two leading candidates for president weren’t so old. You have to be at least 35 to serve as president, but there’s no restriction on the other end. You could be 117 and still be eligible to hear “Hail to the Chief” every time you walk into a public gathering.

I’m 86, and damn well know someone my age is too old to be in the Oval Office unless they’re just visiting. How about a constitutional amendment that sets down a series of challenges that must be met by anyone over 70 seeking to be commander in chief?

First there would be a dime test. A dime would be dropped on the floor at a busy deli, and the candidate would have to pick it up on the first try. The retrieval would have to be accomplished by bending over. Anyone getting down on their knees to get the dime would be automatically disqualified.

Then there would be a memory test. An examiner chosen by an independent panel would meet with each hopeful candidate, and early in the conversation three famous politi-

watering our lawns only in the early morning or the evening to reduce evaporation.

And, of course, we can find more efficient ways to get around. Do we continue using the same old practice of fueling vehicles with fossil fuels, or do we dive into diverse technologies? And do we really need to take a car when we can hop on a bus or train, or even ride a bike or walk?

It’s hard to believe we can make a difference on our own, but we can. Especially if we aren’t alone in making conservation a way of life. And we can make an even bigger difference by backing more environmentally friendly ways to produce energy, like wind turbines — whether on land or out in the ocean.

One example is the South Fork Wind project, some 35 miles off Montauk, which is expected to generate about 130 megawatts of renewable energy — enough to power an estimated 70,000 Long Island homes. Officials believe that it could eliminate up to 6 million tons of carbon emissions over the 25-year life of the project — the equivalent of taking 60,000 cars off the road.

It’s a start. But we have a ways to go to get all of the homes on Long Island — more than 1 million of them — powered this way.

To continue the march to a cleaner, greener planet, we need individual and

collective efforts on the local, national and global levels to continue expanding. If they don’t, we could see significant ocean rise in our lifetimes — literally bringing the sea into our backyards as early as the 2040s. The planet is getting warmer, polar ice is melting, and all that water has to go somewhere.

Since the first Earth Day 54 years ago, millions of people in nearly 200 countries have taken part in activities whose aim is to enhance the planet’s environment. The annual event has helped push legislation in many countries — including the United States — intended to reduce the human race’s collective carbon footprint, and help us find ways to live more sustainable lives.

But the work is far from finished. Our schools need to teach environmental literacy. The media — from newspapers and television to the hottest social media platforms — must circulate necessary, accurate information.

In April, as trees bud, flowers sprout and temperatures warm, it’s time to get outside and enjoy the greenery and sunshine. But as we take a hike or pedal along our local bike paths, or walk along our waterways or the shore, our thoughts should turn to advocacy and activism on behalf of the planet we inhabit. Because we shouldn’t fight to protect the Earth just on Earth Day, but every day.

A chance to serve the community and make a difference

Iappreciate the Herald for giving me the opportunity to introduce myself to its readers. As the new Nassau County legislator in the 4th District, I have the pleasure of representing the barrier island on the South Shore, from Point Lookout to Atlantic Beach, as well as Island Park, a good portion of Oceanside, and the Bay Park area of East Rockaway.

I also have the honor of succeeding Denise Ford, who for 20 years has been a tremendous advocate for this district, not to mention an extraordinary person. Like Denise, I don’t come from a political background, and my path to becoming an elected official was not the traditional one.

since. I met my wife, Barbara, in 1998, and we married in July 2001.

The following year, I received my associate’s degree from Nassau Community College, and took the entrance exam for the New York City Fire Department. Eighteen months later I joined the FDNY, and was assigned to Ladder 107 in Brooklyn. In the evenings I attended Queens College, and went on to open a home inspection business during my years as a firefighter.

any successful leader can possess — not just talking, but actively listening and understanding what someone is saying or trying to say. Something that I feel we need to work on together in our current society is better understanding one another and our different opinions.

w e may not always agree, but we should respect one another’s views. patrICk mULLaneY

In 2016 I transferred into Special Operations, and in 2020 I was promoted to lieutenant. I served as an officer in Engine Company 211 until March 2022, when I transferred back into Special Operations, where I am now, serving as an officer in Squad Company 288.

I attended Kellenberg Memorial High School in Uniondale, and shortly after graduation I enlisted in the Marine Corps. When I returned home, I moved to Long Beach, and have been here ever

So, how did I get here? I’ve always had an affinity for politics and sociology. I consider the two to be closely intertwined, and believe the main role of elected officials is to listen to their constituents. Communication is one of the most important fundamental skills that

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cal quotes would be used: “I am not a crook,” “Read my lips: no new taxes,” and “It depends on what the meaning of the word ‘is’ is.” At the end of this session, which would last a minimum of one hour, the candidate would be asked to recall the quotes. He or she would have to remember at least two of them to be eligible to run.

And third, the new constitutional amendment would require a cursive test. The candidate, in a room alone, would be required to write, in cursive, an essay of at least 700 words, explaining why he or she thought he or she would be a swell leader of America. The content of the essays would not be judged or graded. A judge appointed by the two major political parties would simply check to make sure the essays were indeed written in cursive. If you don’t know cursive, you belong in Hell, and not in the White House.

Think about all this, please. It’s time for a change.

LARRY McCOY Rockville Centre

Why are criminals out on the streets?

To the Editor:

This is directed to elected Democrats in New York: So how are your bail reform and your progressive

agenda going? Open your eyes: It isn’t working. Criminals are walking our streets because Democrats don’t want to lock up people who commit crimes. Why do Democrats think it’s OK for someone to walk into any store and steal everything off the shelves, or assault someone on the street? People walk our streets and continue to commit crimes, and thanks to the Democrats, are free to commit more crimes. Most if not all of those who are arrested are back on the street before a police officer can complete the paperwork.

Arresting and incarcerating criminals is not being racist. People today are generally afraid. A police officer is killed by a convicted felon with a gun who had 21 arrests but wasn’t in jail. Another subject, also carrying a gun, was arrested last year on gun charges, but thanks to Democrats’ bail reform was out on the street. Between them they had a total of more than 40 arrests, including violent felonies.

It surely seems that Democrats favor criminals over private citizens. We need new leadership in Albany to stop this. Albany Democrats have failed us, made us less safe, and people have died.

STEvE GROGAN Lynbrook

Steve Grogan is a retired federal agent and former Lynbrook village trustee.

I believe that everybody looks at life from a different perspective, through a different lens. That lens is formed by many different factors, including childhood upbringing, friends and experiences. Some of these are innate, while others are learned, and the list of influences is endless.

The point is, all these things help create the lens through which we view the world, and everyone’s lens, understandably, is different. Two people can look at the same issue and see different things, and both can be correct. One of my goals is to support my constituents as they look at the world through their different lenses, and to give us all the space to not always agree, but be able to respectfully acknowledge one another’s

perspectives, even when we don’t understand or agree with them. If we can listen with the intention of hearing and understanding rather than with the intention of responding, we may start to simplify many of our disagreements.

Since taking office in January, I have been actively involved in legislative matters and have also had the opportunity to travel throughout the district, meeting residents and business owners and attending a variety of events and activities. Those experiences further reinforced my awareness of just how great a place Nassau County is to live, work and raise our families.

I’ve also started hosting and scheduling events of my own, including property tax assessment grievance seminars, mammography van screenings and a program about Medicare, with others to follow.

I look forward to working with my fellow legislators over the next two years, and using my life experiences to make a positive difference by serving as a bridge that unifies our communities, to the benefit of all of my constituents.

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