Long Beach Herald 04-20-2023

Residents still question Empire Wind 2

By BReNdAN CARPeNteR bcarpenter@liherald.com

MLK chair: ‘All of this is ours’

Supporters decry city’s bid to share King Center

By JAMeS BeRNSteIN jbernstein@liherald.com

A plan Long Beach proposed two weeks ago to invite a new vendor or vendors to use the iconic MLK Center in the city’s largely Black North Park section — a move that could force out the current personnel and programs — was met this week by vehement opposition from the center’s supporters and leaders. Its attorney called the move a “land grab.”

The city has complained that the Martin Luther King Center, at 615 Riverside Blvd., which dates back to 1968, has not paid rent in more than 20 years, is not serving the needs of the community as it once did and that its programs have diminished. But center officials counter that it has not had a lease since 1995, that it continues to offer robust programming for young people and seniors, and that requests to meet with city officials have

gone unanswered.

At a City Council meeting on Tuesday night, MLK Center supporters rose to express their enthusiasm for the center, and condemned any move to invite nonprofits to share space in the building. The city is in the midst of a court dispute with the center over nonpayment of rent.

“I’m not sure why there is an RFP,” one center supporter, Tisizele Scott, told the council, Continued on page 2

For the third consecutive Long Beach City Council meeting, residents Tuesday night demanded that the city formally oppose plans by the Norwegian energy company Equinor to build a wind farm off the South Shore, saying they feared the environmental and health hazards of the electrical wiring needed to power the turbines, which would be routed underground through Long Beach.

Council members insisted that they have virtually no authority to block the project, Empire Wind 2, which is now being evaluated by the state Public Service Commission. Wind power also has strong support from Gov. Kathy Hochul and President Biden. The council has approved a home rule message saying it can raise objections to laying the cables beneath the city, but the state can seize the property through eminent domain.

Speaker after speaker condemned Empire Wind 2, with

some saying that congressional and other officials in New Jersey are taking strong stands against a similar project in that state. One speaker peppered council members with questions about their positions on the project. Those who responded said they favored moving away from the use of fossil fuels, but expressed concerns about the cables and their impact on public health.

Council President John Bendo said he had been in talks with Equinor and state officials, and acknowledged that the company had done an “abysmal job” of communicating with the public about the project.

“Being a nuclear engineer, I’m no stranger to projects that are controversial with people,” Bendo said. “So, during my conversation with Equinor, which I would say was a rather cordial but forceful conversation, I effectively told them I thought they were doing an absolutely abysmal job of informing the public on this project.”

Bendo claimed that the company had responded by saying that Continued on page 4

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referring to a request for proposal the city issued to organizations that might be interested in using the building. “It seems you want to take over the MLK Center. The MLK is a staple in our community. You say it’s not living up to the expectations of what you expect. But it’s not right for you guys to be dictating who should be in the building. I don’t know why you came up with this.”

Andrea Gauta, the center’s acting executive director, asked the city to withdraw its suit over the unpaid rent. She also asked that the city stop “spreading false information” about the center — that its hours of operation have been curtailed and its programs are now limited. MLK official passed out information sheets listing the center’ programs and hours to the attendees.

“The next time, I would like you to speak facts,” Gauta said, to cheers from the audience.

At the outset of the meeting, Police Commissioner Ron Walsh, the acting city manager, whose name appeared on the RFP, labeled as “false” speculation that the city wanted to tear down the center and build condominiums.

The city, Walsh said, wanted to “ensure that the center is providing services to the city. We want the center to be what it always was. People have to bid to do business with the government.” He added, “Things seem to have slowed down a little

bit” at the center.

The rent dispute is nearing a conclusion, though both sides continue to trade charges that the other is being unfair.

On Monday night, about 200 people gathered in the center’s gymnasium to call for an end to the city’s RFP, which invited youth, recreation and other nonprofits to occupy parts of the center. In the RFP, Walsh referred to the building as the North Park Community Center. At the meeting, Walsh said the city did not intend to remove the words “Martin Luther King” from the building, but “North Park” might be added.

Those who objected to the RFP said that the building has always been known as the MLK Center, and that any other description might mean the elimination of the name of the civil rights icon.

displayed what he said was a deed to prove that. He claimed the city had “profited” from the presence of the center over the decades, and that until recently, the city had not asked for rent money.

“You can’t all of a sudden, after all these years, say, ‘You us back rent,’” Brewington said. As a joke, meeting attendees passed a hat, and some placed dollar bills in it.

As the meeting ended, many of those in attendance broke up into committees, determined to raise funds to fight the RFP and to publicize what they see as the center’s plight.

MLK Center attorney

The city and the center have clashed in the past, but the latest flash point came when the RFP became public, and was the subject of an online story in the Herald a week ago.

breakfast programs, a “food rescue” program on weekends, classes for seniors, teen nights on Fridays and career guidance and counseling.

She said there was no need for the city to move some programs from its recreation department to the MLK Center.

City officials, citing the ongoing litigation over rent, have been relatively quiet about the RFP. But last week, council member Roy Lester said in a statement, “There was a time when healthcare, childcare, senior programs and so much more were offered at the facility. While the organization is certainly operating some worthwhile programs, it is falling short of past performance and the potential of the facility. This needs to change.”

Fred Brewington, one of Long Island’s best-known civil rights attorneys, who is representing the center, said the city was engaging in “revisionist history,” to cheers from the crowd.

“This is a land grab,” Brewington said. “There needs to be an enormous amount of pressure on City Hall to let them know we will push back.”

Brewington labeled as “a lie” contentions that the city offered to allow the center to buy the building for $1. He said the building belonged to the organization, and

“All of this is ours,” Cedric Coad, the chairman of the center’s board of directors, said.

On Monday night, Gauta pushed back hard against claims by some in Long Beach that the center is open only a few hours a day, and offers little to the community. It is open early and remains open late, she said, to allow high school kids to play basketball “to keep them off the street.”

Gauta added that the center offers academic enrichment programs, arts and crafts, mental health classes, baking courses, swim lessons courtesy of Skudin Swim,

James Hodge, a former MLK board chairman and now a candidate for a seat on the City Council, described as “incredible” any attempt to change to name of the facility to the North Park Community Center. The city RFP does not call for such a change.

The crowd on Monday included some original MLK Center board members. One of them, Denna Cruse, said, “I think it’s a shame they’re doing this stuff.”

Lucy Centeno, 69, who grew up in Long Beach, came in a wheelchair. “I am called a right-fighter,” she said. “I am called a big mouth. I am going to stay a right-fighter. But I want to say, this is a safe place. The kids are not drinking here. They’re not drugging here. This is a survival place.”

This is a land grab.

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Anti-gun rally takes to Long Beach streets

By BreNDaN CarPeNTer bcarpenter@liherald.com

Community members, leaders and religious groups came together Tuesday to recognize the ongoing gun violence throughout the North Park Community. Nearly 40 people met outside Christian Light Missionary Baptist Church before marching around the community.

The rally kicked off at about 5 p.m. and was in direct response to the most recent homicide that happened in the area on April 7.

“There was a murder on Good Friday,” said North Park Civic Association President Runnie Myles. “We don’t have them often. But even if they’re once every 10 years, that’s one too many. We’re a small community and there is no justification for the extinction of a life at all in the City of Long Beach.”

Nassau County Police said that after a brief struggle that night, 33-year-old Shawn Usher was shot and killed. Police said Usher had been shot “numerous times.” Officers did not say what had caused the shooting. He was found at Sycamore Court at the Channel Park homes.

Usher was taken to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

“We want peace, we want it to stop,” Myles said. “We need more anti-gun violence in the United States as a whole. We live in one of the most beautiful suburbs in America, one of the most desirable places to live the planet, and it’s just unconscionable the level of violence we have.”

The rally began at Christian Light Missionary Baptist Church, with community leader James Hodge out in front and continued to Channel Park Housing, where the most recent shooting occurred. They marched through the streets in the North Park Area, and around the train station. Some of the streets were closed off to accompany the rally for safety. It ended

with local speakers and a prayer at the Evangel Revival Community Church.

“This is a great opportunity for the community of Long Beach to stand together against gun violence,” said Delores Miller, one of the coordinators and president of the Nassau County Unified Council of Clergy. “The members of the North Park community are hurting and we ask our brothers and sisters to join us as we stand to end the hate, end the drugs, and end the hurt.”

Myles said that, especially with the political climate the way that it is, change can be tough. To him, though, it’s not a political issue, it’s a domestic issue. “We all know that domestic issues are the most dangerous issues that our law enforcement has to face because there’s personal investment.”

After the rally, many went off to the city council meeting at 7 p.m. to speak up about the recent news and conflicts between the city and the Martin Luther King Center.

CoMMuNiTy leaDer JaMes Hodge led an Anti-Gun Violence march through the North Park area Tuesday afternoon.

Nearly 40 MarChers took to the streets to walk against guns and urge for safety after a community member was shot and killed April 7.

Christopher Griffith/Herald photos

Delores Miller was one of the speakers Tuesday afternoon, speaking of the importance of gun safety.

‘We want peace, we want it to stop’

The faMily of Shawn Usher, a 33-year-old resident who was shot and killed April 7, marched in the rally and stopped at the candlelight vigil for him.

City claims project is in hands of state PSC

it would “do better.” He has also reached out to Hochul’s office in an effort to persuade her to put more pressure on Equinor to be more transparent about its plans.

Bendo had “spoken to people in the governor’s office several times now,” he said, “and (I) have basically beaten up on them as well about the same thing, demanding that they come down on Equinor and tell them they better start doing a better job of informing our residents about the project. … They claimed they were going to help, and I’m going to hold them to that.”

Equinor has given presentations about Empire Wind 2 in Long Beach and surrounding communities, including Island Park, starting last year. The presentations have included question-and-answer sessions.

The wind turbines would be located 15 to 30 miles offshore, and would, according to the company, generate enough electricity to power up to 700,000 homes when the project comes online, perhaps as early as 2027. The cables routed beneath Long Beach would extend 3.3 miles to a substation in Island Park, which in turn would connect with the E.F. Barrett Power Station.

The city has hired a team of consultants to study and evaluate the project.

Resident Brendan Finn and others asked why the electric cables could not run through the inlets on the barrier island to the Barrett plant.

“With regards to the routes, that’s up to

the company,” Police Commissioner Ron Walsh, the acting city manager, responded. “The route is not up to us.”

“The government is pushing this down our throats,” Finn said.

“Does the state want this? Yes,” Bendo responded. “The state has a very aggressive plan for wind farms. This is the direction they want to go, to wean themselves off fossil fuel. New York is looking to greener sources.”

Another resident, Tim Kamer, complained that Equinor is a foreign company that wants to expand in the United States. “Everyone will be at the mercy of foreign companies,” he said.

Kamer also expressed concern about the project’s potential negative impact on marine life, and asked when Long Beach officials became aware of the project, and when they began educating residents about it.

Bendo said the project was “a state project. Any news we got was from news sources. We had no briefings.”

John McNally, a spokesman for the city said, “There have been no less than 27 posts (about the project) on our website.”

Attendee Irene Price, who said that her daughter died of breast cancer, added that she worried about the health impacts of the project. “I’m for clean energy, but not at the risk of our health,” she said. “As our elected council, serve and protect us. Please make the right decision. Don’t sell us out.”

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Charlie Price, who is also opposed to the development, said, “Do not allow this project to move forward,” and added, to applause, “The current route is a disaster.”

Bill Phillips asked council members for their opinions. “I am still looking into this,” council member Roy Lester said. “I do not want anything unsafe for this town.” Phillips asked Lester.

“What is most important to you?” Phillips asked him.

Lester said he felt it was important to stop global warming.

“We do need to transfer away from fossil fuels,” Bendo said, but he added that he was “concerned about the cable routing.”

Phillips noted that New Jersey legislators are fighting wind turbine projects there, and asked Long Beach officials to do the same here.

“I have called the governor’s office several times to beat up on them,” Bendo said.

“Empire Wind has held over 100 meetings with a wide range of elected officials, community members, organizations and local small businesses in the area, including many with the City of Long Beach,” Lauren Shane, the director of communications for Equinor, said in a statement. “We invite community members to join or two upcoming open houses — on May 3 in Island Park and June 8 in Long Beach. This will be a good opportunity to ask questions, sort through misinformation and learn facts about the project.”

North Park bulkhead updates

Late last month, iron gates were erected in Long Beach’s North Park section, signaling that work had finally begun on mitigating the flooding that regularly affects the area. Meeting attendees got an update on the city’s plans for the project.

Tom Schaefer, of D&B Engineers and Architects, in Woodbury, the product engineer, gave a half-hour-long presentation on what the company is calling the Critical Infrastructure Flood Protection Project. The work was initially approved by the Federal Emergency Management Agency in 2013, the year after Superstorm Sandy, and Schaefer and D&B got involved in 2014.

Schaefer shared the company’s key

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goals for the project. “Number one is, we want to fortify that short shoreline to protect against that chronic flooding and erosion that’s occurring,” he said. “It’s the only portion of Reynolds Channel that is currently unprotected.”

The second objective, Schaefer said, is to better manage stormwater runoff in the area. He explained that what’s happening now is that anytime the existing stormwater outfall on Riverside Boulevard is submerged by high tides, the collection system is not forcing that water out, because there’s not enough pressure.

“Number three,” Schaefer said, “all those utilities that are beneath Water Street, along Reynolds Channel, along the shoreline, have not been upgraded since most likely when they were originally installed. So, as part of the project, we’re going to upgrade all those utilities. We’re starting by the boat ramp by the dog park.”

Schaefer said he expected the bulkhead installation to start in July, and continue through August. The installation of a new pump station would begin in October, and be completed a year later.

In other news, Walsh and the City Council appointed Dennis Cohen Long Beach’s new corporation counsel. Cohen is a former Suffolk County attorney, deputy and chief deputy county executive and district court judge.

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Bob Arkow/Herald City CouNCil PresideNt John Bendo called out Equinor at Tuesday’s council meeting, saying it is doing an “abysmal job” of informing the public.

Open Houses

Wednesday, May 3

Bridgeview Yacht Club, Island Park

11 a.m. – 2 p.m., 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Thursday, June 8

Allegria Hotel, Long Beach

11 a.m. – 2 p.m., 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Please Join Us!

We are excited to welcome you to Equinor’s upcoming Empire Wind Open Houses. Join us at one or more of the events to meet one-on-one with project experts to learn more about offshore wind, and about the Empire Wind project.

The Empire Wind projects are being developed with a robust approach to community engagement to ensure public input is considered in project planning. These open houses will provide the community with an opportunity to ask questions, contribute ideas, and visit with project experts.

An activity table will be available for children attending with their parents or guardians. Spanish interpretation services will be available, and light refreshments will be served.

A link to a virtual version of the open houses will be provided at www.empirewind.com/community/communityevents/

For more information and to register to attend, scan the QR code. We look forward to seeing you there!

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Long Beach seeks better results

By TONY BELLISSIMO tbellissimo@liherald.com

With its full roster unavailable for the fifth time in seven games, Long Beach had a scrappy effort last Saturday fall just short of producing a victory at Carey as the Seahawks rallied for a 6-5 decision in Nassau Conference II softball.

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a LONg STIck midfielder who helped the Colts reach the Nassau Class B championship game last spring, Thomann leads Calhoun’s defensive effort and was Honorable Mention AllAmerican in 2022. The two-time AllCounty selection is headed to play at the University of North Carolina. “Peter is the heart and soul of the squad,” coach Jim Femminella said. “He has size, skill, speed and strength, and plays with an edge.”

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Thursday, april 20

Baseball: Island Trees at Wantagh 4:45 p.m.

Baseball: Oceanside at Baldwin 5 p.m.

Baseball: V.S. South at Malverne 5 p.m.

Baseball: Long Beach at Mepham 5 p.m.

Baseball: South Side at Sewanhaka 5 p.m.

Girls Flag Football: Roslyn at Bellmore-Merrick 5 p.m.

Girls Lacrosse: Hicksville at Freeport 5 p.m.

Softball: Kennedy at Oceanside 5 p.m.

Softball: Calhoun at East Meadow 5 p.m.

Boys Tennis: Wantagh at Oceanside 5 p.m.

Girls Flag Football: Valley Stream at MacArthur 7 p.m.

Friday, april 21

Girls Flag Football: Westbury at Freeport 4:30 p.m.

Baseball: Floral Park at Hewlett 5 p.m.

Baseball: V.S. Central at West Hempstead 5 p.m.

Boys Lacrosse: Garden City at Calhoun 5 p.m.

Boys Lacrosse: Baldwin at East Meadow 5 p.m.

Girls Lacrosse: Oceanside at Mepham 5 p.m.

Boys Lacrosse: Seaford at Carey 5 p.m.

Boys Lacrosse: Elmont at Clarke 5 p.m.

Boys Lacrosse: South Side at Wantagh 5 p.m.

Girls Lacrosse: Bethpage at Lynbrook 5 p.m.

Boys Tennis: Massapequa at South Side 5 p.m.

Junior center fielder Hailey Cardiello went 3-for-4 and upped her batting average on the season to a team-leading .381 for the Marines, who led by a run until Carey scored three times in the bottom of the fourth inning. Long Beach scored once in the seventh and had the tying run on base when the final out was recorded, dropping it to 1-6.

“Our pitchers are doing their jobs,” Long Beach coach Carmine Verde said of the tandem of senior Charli Quigley and freshman Bella Gray. “We need to be better defensively behind them and we also need to get some clutch hits.”

Quigley, a captain who last season earned Honorable Mention All-County as the starter at third base, is contributing in the circle for the first time and guards the hot corner when Gray does the throwing. Quigley (.300) is also one of Long Beach’s better hitters, Verde said, and occupies the No. 2 or 3 spot in the order. Gray was the JV starter last spring and plays second base when Quigley pitches.

“Charli and Bella both have three pitches they mix up pretty well,” Verde said. “We played our best defensive game of the season so far when Bella pitched against Plainedge, and we won.”

Gray and Quigley each had two hits and Cardiello, an All-Conference selection last season, scored twice in the 5-3 victory over Plainedge on March 29. The Marines have dropped five straight since and will try to get back in the win column this week with Bethpage, Island Trees and Wantagh on the docket.

Senior shortstop Gabby Gelish, a captain along with Quigley and senior outfielder Kayla Sarafin, who is dealing with an injury, has moved into the leadoff spot as Verde looks to spark the offense.

“Gabby has a good idea of the strike zone and came on strong at the plate late last

year,” Verde said.

Freshman catcher Jorjia Domingo is the clean-up hitter and tremendous defensively, the coach said. “She’s great at blocking pitches in the dirt and has a strong arm,” Verde said. Domingo was All-Conference as an eighth-grader and picking up where she left off, hitting .318 with four RBIs through seven games.

The rest of the infield features additional youth. Sophomore Andi Spiteri plays second base when Gray pitches and

has been picking up some hits in the lower part of the lineup. Another sophomore, Myla Sanchez, is flashing a nice glove at first base after getting a taste of varsity softball a year ago. Freshman Gianna Hidalgo gets the call at third base when Quigley pitches.

Junior Emmalee Egan is batting fifth and playing left field, while junior Franki Kelleher, a returning starter, and freshman Julia DiGiorgio are seeing work in right.

Justine Stefanelli/Herald photo SENIOr capTaIN aNd shortstop Gabby Gelish has been elevated to the top of the lineup for the Marines, who dropped six of their first seven.

Fashionable dress at L.B. Historical Society

Favorite decades were on display through clothing and msuic

The Long Beach Historical Society held their popular Fashion Tea event will be held on Sunday, April 16. Music, dress, food and laughs filled the society throughout the day.

Those in attendance came dressed in clothing and apparel from their favorite decades. The mix of colors and fabrics from throughout the years were on full display. Also, Carole Musumeci showcased her collection of fashions through the decades.

Orchestral music was played and

filled the rooms, with Alexandra Calabro and Chelsea Winter, from Elemental Quartet, playing classical tunes. The stringed instruments, which were violas, made the event feel event more classical.

Even Jeanne Browne, the co-president of the Long Beach Historical Society, dressed up and treating guests at their Fashion Tea event. She was dressed in an all green outfit and even a green top hot. She took part in the event and ensured all there were enjoying it.

Justine Stefanelli/Herald photos Jeanne Browne, co-president of the Long Beach Historical Society, dressed up and treating guests at their Fashion Tea event.

alexandra calaBro and Chelsea Winter, from Elemental Quartet, playing classical tunes at the Historical Society.

There’s nothing kids look forward to more than vacation, especially summer vacation. But summer can also be a prime time for the “summer slide” when students forget the reading and math skills they learned during the school year, according to the National Center for Family Literacy (NCFL).

Kids not exposed to ongoing summer learning, such as reading and solving math problems, can lose anywhere from one to three months of what they learned in the previous grade. When that happens, children start the next year playing catch up. If they suffer the slide continually in the early years, it creates a potentially life-long problem. We already know that children who are not reading proficiently by third grade tend to stay behind in future grades, and that they are four times less likely to graduate from high school.

The summer slide is especially devastating to children from low-income families. Summers without academic practice contribute to the big achievement gap that exists between disadvantaged kids (who qualify for free or reduced lunch) and their more advantaged peers.

That learning gap forces teachers to play catch-up when school starts again in the fall.

“Parents can play critical roles in ensuring children maintain their academic skills in reading and other subjects over the summer,” the NCFL emphasizes .”The key is to associate learning with fun activities.”

The good news is, there are many rewarding, enriching educational experiences for families to halt the summer slide. Reading is the single most impactful activity for children in the summer. A summer reading program helps maintain and advance reading and language comprehension from one grade to the next grade. Make it a family effort with siblings, parents and relatives devoting regular time to reading and reading aloud to young children.

Encourage Bright Spots

Parents and students often associate the summer with remedial classes. But encouraging your children’s interests and strengths is a great way to associate fun with learning. Try enrolling them in classes or camps that focus on their strengths and let them develop lifelong hobbies that are fun and good for them.

Be creative: A quick search online should yield a lot of great suggestions for creative, fun learning activities both online and off. For example, the nonprofit website Wonderopolis. org encourages children and parents to explore the things they wonder about with daily content, like “Why Do You Get Ice Cream Headaches?” or “How Can You Be a Human Compass?”

You and your children can also nominate your own “Wonder of the Day” on Wonderopolis. org by submitting your own curious question. You can even create your own video and include the link to it in your submission.

Let them run wild — in the library: Make a big deal out of frequent trips to the library where kids can pick out anything they want to read that is age-appropriate. Experts say reading four or five books over a summer will maintain reading skills, so long as the selections are challenging enough.

Plan learning adventures: Take excursions to museums, national parks, zoos or aquariums. Or try a hike that focuses on birds, plants or any special theme. Tie a book or educational program to the adventure (either before or after), so your child will connect real life to learning. Alternatively, you can expose a child to a new piece of music before a concert the whole family can enjoy.

Embrace Family Time

Enjoy excursions to museums, parks, local historical sites, the beach, etc. as a family. Challenge your child to think about what they learned from the experience by describing interesting details of what they learned or what they still want to know. Ask them questions

that stretch their thinking, such as “Why do you think that?” or “What would happen if…?”

Cook together and have the children reference the recipes and make shopping lists using their creativity and emerging writing skills, even if they are only able to draw pictures and “scribble”. Each one of these early steps prepares them for writing in school.

While at the grocery store, challenge your children to find items on the shelves by looking for the first letter in the title or a picture of the item. Ask children to guess how many pasta shells are in a box or ask them questions about what they notice – like the cold and warms parts of stores.

Whatever you do, make it fun and interactive. Your child will enjoy new adventures, especially if they are with the people they love most in this world their parents and families.

Photo: That break from the school year routine is great time to relax and let loose, but it’s still essential to keep kids’ minds working during when school’s not in session — and throughout the year.

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High school students recognized for art, photos

Long Beach High School student Delaney Gravina has been selected to exhibit her 3D ceramic art piece at the Heckscher Museum in Huntington as part of Long Island’s Best Young Artists Competition for 2023.

Long Island’s Best Young Artists Exhibit will be on display at the Heckscher Museum between April 29 and June 4. Also, after May 6, all artwork and pieces can be seen online.

Gravina’s piece is one of only 91 works of art on exhibit by high school students. There is work by students from 58 high schools across Long Island. This was the most competitive year to date with 553 total submissions from 77 schools across Nassau and Suffolk Counties.

Also, Long Beach High School senior Emma Rickert was recently honored by Women in the Arts and recognized as a Rising Star by Artists in Partnership with the City of Long Beach. She was recognized for her outstanding photography.

At the event, which took place at the Allegria Hotel last week, Rickert was presented with her award by photographer, and her mentor, Lisa Dawn Romano. Over the past two years, Rickert has been featured in 12 exhibitions including one solo show at the Long Beach Historical Society Museum.

The district wishes Rickert the best with her future work and photography.

If You Don’t Understand the Plan, You Don’t Have a Plan

So many people who come in to see us do not understand the estate plan they have or do not know what is in their current plan. Some of the reasons for this are (1) time has inevitably blurred their memories, (2) the plan may be written in legalese and was never properly explained to them, (3) they may have misconceptions and misunderstandings of what their plan is; and (4) their lawyer may have lacked the knowledge required to find the right solution for their family in the event of death and disability. To this we say, “if you don’t understand the plan, you don’t have a plan.”

Ettinger Law Firm developed a process, in use for over thirty years, to avoid these problems. First, we offer a free initial consultation to go over the pros and cons of having a will or a trust and the differences between revocable and irrevocable trusts. So many people have misconceptions about trusts based on what friends have said or what they have read on the internet. For example, many clients are afraid to create an irrevocable trust because they think they will lose control. We explain why that is incorrect and how you can still

change the trustee, change who you leave it to, take money out and even how you can revoke an irrevocable trust!

After the overview provided in the initial consultation, we give you a copy of our plain English book, “Elder Law Estate Planning”, and advise which chapters apply to your situation -maybe an hour or so of reading. We also invite you to watch the thirty minute estate planning video at trustlaw.com.

We arrange for you to come in about two weeks later for a second free consultation to have any remaining questions answered, draft an estate plan together with the new “knowledgeable” you and give you a written proposal. Once you accept, we arrange for the signing and completion of your estate plan two or three weeks later. From start to finish the process usually takes about eight weeks.

Finally, we call you in for a free review every three years to review your plan, refresh your recollection and update where necessary so your estate plan works when you need it.

News brief Students, Sweethearts and Heroes follow up

Long Beach Middle School students had a follow-up visit in late March with Sweethearts and Heroes, a student empowerment and empathy activation team that aims to prevent bullying and suicide while enhancing social and emotional wellness.

The presenters were Tom Murphy, director of St. Albans, Retired U.S. Army Sgt. Rick Yarosh, a HOPE expert and motivational speaker from New York who was burned severely while serving in Iraq and Pat Fish, an aspiring young leader who first saw Sweethearts and Heroes as a student in South Glens Falls.

During this visit, students had a chance to participate in a signature presentation that calls for HOPE, Empathy and Action referred to as Circle. Circle is built on the ancient ritual of communicating in a circle to build empathy. Through this program, everyone had the chance to share stories and practice listening. Also, there were various socialemotional skills practiced by all in Circle.

Courtesy Herricks Public Schools Long Beach high School senior Emma Rickert was recently honored and recognized by Artists in Partnership for her photography.

A sailing club for all the seasons

Quietly nestled away behind Peter’s Clam Bar on Empire Blvd. in Island Park is the Hempstead Bay Sailing Club. Sixty years old but with a crew of new and old blood, the sailing club is a tight-knit group of approximately 55 like-minded sailors and families that enjoy racing or relaxing on pristine South Shore waters.

The club, for veterans of the water or newbies looking to get their feet wet and learn a new skill of sailing are encouraged to reach out and join. Joining the fleet will allow access to a summer and fall filled with a full schedule of races and celebrations, especially the biggest annual Commissioning party held on the Memorial Day weekend.

The momentum continues through the winter doldrums with gatherings resembling family get together.

In addition, the two-story club house on the marina property features a bar, billiards table, table-top games, instructional materials and good old-fashioned camaraderie.

The planning board and members hail from Seaford to the Five Towns and down to Long Beach, but also as far away as New Hyde Park and Queens.

Look up Hempstead Bay Sailing Club to find their website or direct questions for membership to (516) 4329212.

The sailing club is quietly tucked away in Island Park behind Peter’s Clam Bar.

The club in many ways is like a family filled with constant events and hanging out at the clubhouse.

empsTead bay

Sailing Club is active in every season, featuring different events for different vessels.

–Karina Kovac

Courtesy Hempstead Bay Sailing Club

Karina Kovac/Herald

It was enough fentanyl to kill 2 million people

By ROKSANA AMID ramid@liherald.com

Three kilograms of pure fentanyl might not seem like a lot. But as a powerful synthetic opioid that is at least 50 times more potent than morphine — that much fentanyl can kill. A lot.

That’s likely why the Nassau County Police Department and county officials are calling the arrest of Juan Cruz, who they say was holding all three kilos, a “historic seizure of pure fentanyl.”

“This is a story about triumph and tragedy,” Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman said. Tragedy that young people are unwitting victims to peddled pills. Triumph in the form of stopping those pills from hitting the street.

The 50-year-old Cruz lives in the Bronx, but is said to be a citizen of the Dominican Republic. Police reportedly stopped him after Second Squad detectives received a tip that he was bringing the drug into the county last week, police commissioner Patrick Ryder said.

A single kilo of fentanyl has the potential to kill up to 500,000 people, according to the federal Drug Enforcement Administration. Three times that could kill the entire population of Nassau County, with

enough fentanyl left over to kill 100,000 more.

“Fentanyl is cheap,” Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly said. “It’s plentiful. And it’s coming into the county in droves.”

Cruz pleaded not guilty to felony counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance and criminal possession of a narcotic drug, as well as a traffic infraction for operating an unregistered vehicle. He is being held behind bars without bail.

Cruz was not known to Nassau detectives before his arrest Wednesday, Ryder said, but they now believe he is a “major dealer” operating in the county.

The drugs reportedly come from Mexico and South America — something Blakeman says supports his position of stopping immigration.

“It’s going to be a continuing problem unless we close our borders,” Blakeman said. “We have crime rings that are operating here from south of the border. They’re stealing cars. They are stealing catalytic converters. They’re doing organized burglaries. And of course, they are dealing in very, very, very dangerous drugs.”

Cruz reportedly made it harder for

police to identify him because he had burned his fingertips, they said, mutilating his fingerprints. Doing that was a way Cruz had hoped not to be deported again something officials last did in 2012. Because it’s an active investigation,

Donnelly said she was “extremely limited” on what she could comment on.

“What I will tell you is this,” she said. “Defendants like Juan Cruz are peddling this poison in our neighborhoods to our children.”

Roksana Amid/Herald NASSAu COuNty ExECutIvE Bruce Blakeman, far left, joined Nassau District Attorney Anne Donnelly, Nassau County Legislator Tom McKevitt, Nassau County Police Department commissioner Patrick Ryder, and county legislator Rose Walker to share news of what they described as a historic seizure of fentanyl.

Juan Cruz

STEPPING OUT

home of

As seen through the artists’ eyes

By Karen Bloom

Our spaces have taken on a new importance in recent years. “Home,” in all its variations, has inspired us — and renewed us. Heckscher Museum of Art explores the spaces we inhabit in its latest offering, “Raise the Roof: The Home in Art,” on view through March 2024.

Asbury Short Film Concert

The latest edition of the short film showcase has made its way back to Long Island. With a lineup of classic shorts from Asbury’s past combined with film festival winners currently on the circuit — and in many cases, featuring up-and-coming filmmakers — audiences can get a peek at these “smaller” films that don’t often get a big-screen showing. The eclectic mix of films offers a look at the best in short film comedy, drama and animation, highlighting emerging filmmakers along with seasoned directors. The fast-paced evening includes such stand-outs as ‘The Waiting Room,’ produced, directed and written by former Nassau County film commissioner Debra Markowitz. The multiple festival award-winning 12- minute dramatic comedy reunites a woman and her exhusband in heaven.

Friday, April 21, 7:30 p.m. $15. Madison Theatre, Molloy University, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. (516) 323-4444 or MadisonTheatreNY.org.

STEPPING OUT

Home.

personalities and the values of the people who lived there.

Creative advocacy

“It’s a life-size piece that takes up an entire wall,” Bennett says. “It makes you feel immediately at home. “Everyone responds to it. They recognize the scenes and tell us it reminds them of their own house.”

The exhibit — featuring more than 50 works — reflects the many meanings of home, as it delves into how artists creatively define life at home.

“This exhibit came out of the pandemic,” says Justyce Bennett, the museum’s curatorial assistant. “The idea of home really shifted. It became our office space, our leisure place, our everything. The same thing happened with artists, it became their studios. Over the past four years, we’ve deepened our understanding of what home looks like.”

From that shift in how we live, an exhibit evolved.

“The majority of the artworks on view were created before the pandemic, demonstrating the central role that our homes have always played in our lives and in art,” says curator Karli Wurzelbacher. “In light of the recent pandemic, home continues to evolve. And we connect to this artwork with new eyes.”

The exhibit includes what Bennett describes as “old favorites” with never-before-seen works. “This show combines the tried-and-true with new art — the classics and recent additions to our collections”

Raise the Roof debuts significant works by contemporary artists such as Courtney M. Leonard, Kenji Nakahashi and Stella Waitzkin. Never-beforeexhibited photographs by Larry Fink, prints by Robert Dash, along with works by Romare Bearden, Salvador Dali, Olafur Eliasson, Miriam Schapiro, and Esphyr Slobodkina are also featured.

“She also remembered the artwork her grandparents had in that house, so it represents art in art — in a really cool way.”

Englishtown Project

By Karen Bloom

Centerport-based Pat Ralph, an artist with a longtime connection to the museum as a trustee collections committee member, is represented with “The Visit Home.” Bennett describes the piece, which shows a man reclining in his childhood home, as”bright and dreamy.”

Also of note is Robert Carter’s mixed media painting “Mama Taught Me Piano and Much More.” It’s a powerful maternal work that pays tribute to the role of mothers.

Can art change the world? It’s a question that’s been at the focus of our collective culture for centuries. Now as society navigates the complexities of modern life, art as a path for social change is at the forefront of artistic expression.

“Robert also has a long history with the museum and this is only the second time it’s been on view,” Bennett says.

“We’re so happy to show his piece. It’s my personal favorite in the show.”

WHERE WHEN

• Now through March 2024

• Open Thursday through Sunday, noon-5 p.m.

• Saturday and Sunday, noon-4 p.m.; Tuesday through Friday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

• Emily Lowe Hall Gallery, South Campus, Hempstead. For information and to RSVP, call (516) 463-5672, or visit Hofstra.edu/museum

• $5 suggested admission non-members; members and children under 13 free

• Heckscher Museum of Art, 2 Prime Ave., Huntington (631) 380-3230, or Heckscher.org

“When We All Stand,” Hofstra University Museum of Art’s new exhibition, examines the collective power of the arts in society.

Curated by Alexandra Giordano — the museum’s assistant director of exhibition and collection — the exhibit underscores artists’ civic responsibility and influence.

Visitors are immediately drawn to the exhibit’s anchor, Becky Suss’s large-scale painting “Living Room,” a recent acquisition (actually six paintings) that is based on Suss’s memories of her grandparents’ house in Great Neck. The array of artwork and objects she depicts captures the

Englishtown Project visits the Landmark stage with their dynamic tribute to a classic unforgettable concert. This all-star jam band commemorates one special concert. The group — featuring members of New Riders of the Purple Sage, Zen Tricksters, and Max Creek, recreates the legendary Sept. 3, 1977, show in Englishtown, New Jersey, which was headlined by the Grateful Dead, who had just completed its legendary Spring/Summer 1977 tour featuring a batch of new material from ‘Terrapin Station.’ They were joined by the Dead family’s New Riders of the Purple Sage, and the good-time, southern rock Marshall Tucker Band. This tribute extravaganza includes healthy ‘doses’ of selections from each band’s sets that day in a relaxed, festival-style program.

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“It highlights the vital role that artists have in activating democratic values that promise equality and freedom, encouraging civic engagement, and cultivating unity,” Giordano says. “Artists often lead the charge and expose truths that may otherwise be ignored. The artists in this exhibition take a stand and call out injustices through their art and activism on issues such as immigration, gender, reproductive rights, mass incarceration, voting rights, racial bias, gun violence, and promises unfulfilled. They all combine the making

Saturday, April 22, 8 p.m. $35, $30. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. (516) 767-6444, or LandmarkOnMainStreet.org.

Courtesy Heckscher Museum of Art

• Top left: Becky Suss, Living Room from the Collection of Ninah and Michael Lynne.

Top right: Pat Ralph, The Visit Home, 1983.

Bottom right: Robert Carter, Mama Taught Me Piano and Much More, 2007.

It’s where the heart is, where our lives unfold — and where imagination takes flight.

THE SCENE

Itzhak Perlman

The reigning virtuoso of the violin makes his long-awaited return, appearing on the Tilles Center stage. Sunday, May 7, 4 p.m. Experience his impeccable musicianship as never before. The intimate performance gives Perlman fans a deeply personal glimpse into his boyhood in Tel Aviv and New York, and the earliest years of his long and celebrated career. Enjoy an afternoon of music and storytelling as Perlman presents rarely seen archival photos and videos and shares memories, stories, and musical selections that you won’t hear anywhere else. On stage and performing with Perlman for this unforgettable afternoon is his longtime collaborator, pianist Rohan DeSilva, who’s been a constant presence by his side over the years. Tickets are $150, $100, $75: available at TillesCenter. org or (516) 299-3100. LIU Post campus, 720 Northern Boulevard, Brookville.

April 20

On exhibit

Nassau County Museum of Art’s new exhibition, “Eye And Mind: The Shin Collection,” highlights the extraordinary collection masterworks assembled by 31-year-old connoisseur Hong Gyu Shin, an internationally recognized figure in the global art world. He shares his treasures, including works by Whistler, Lautrec, Boucher, Daumier, Delacroix, Klimt, Schiele, Balthus, Warhol, de Kooning, Gorky and many other important names from art history provocatively juxtaposed with the painting and sculpture of our own time from both Asia and the West. On view through July 9. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.

Spring Blood Drive

Help somebody out or even save a life by donating blood at the City of Long Beach’s blood drive

Thursday, April 27, 2-6:30 p.m. Come to the Magnolia Center, second floor, 650 Magnolia Blvd. Appointments preferred, but walk-ins will be permitted. To make an appointment, call (516) 478-5262.

Art talk

Join Nassau County Museum

Director Charles A. Riley II, for a Director’s Seminar, Tuesday, May 23, 4 p.m. He’ll discuss ‘Balthus and Neo-Classicism,” in a session that is keyed to Balthus, along with Derain and such figures as Nijinsky and Prokofiev, who were experimenting with the re-invention of classical forms and motifs, notably those of the Renaissance. A decadent in the manner of Wilde, an Old Master painter among the Cubists (Picasso considered him a great talent), Balthus also became associated with the fiction of Nabokov, a literary connection that will also be considered. Participation is limited; registration required. $40, $20 members. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. Visit NassauMuseum.org or call (516) 484-9337.

Breastfeeding Support Group

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

April 26

Long Beach Lions Club Meeting

Long Beach Lion’s Club holds their Open Member Meeting, Wednesday, April 26, 7 p.m. Guest speaker Judi Vining, Executive Directory of Long Beach Aware, addresses substance abuse prevention. Meeting is at VFW, 675 West Park Ave.

HELP WANTED

Surfrider Canal Cleanup

The Surfrider Foundation holds its 9th annual canal area cleanup, Saturday, April 22

Those interested should bring their own board if they want to collect trash in the canal.

Everyone is welcome to collect debris in the streets as well.

It will begin on the corner of Heron Street and East Chester Street at 9:30 a.m. For more information, email chair@ centralli.surfrider.org.

Passion for Pride

Support PFY, a division of Long Island Crisis Center, at a 30th Anniversary Benefit celebration, Tuesday, June 13, 6-10 p.m. With drag bingo and performances by Ivy Stalls and Syn; also special guest honoree actor-author-activist Maulik Pancholy. The event, honoring PFY’s 30 years serving Long Island/Queens’ LGBTQ+ communities, is at Westbury Manor, 1100 Jericho Turnpike, Westbury. For more information and tickets, go to tinyurl.com/ pfyevent2023.

Having an event?

Casino Night

Long Beach Chamber of Commerce hosts its first casino night on the rooftop of the Allegria Hotel, Saturday, April 29, 8 p.m. Games include blackjack, roulette, poker, craps and more. $100 per person in advance or $125 at the door. For more information or to buy tickets, visit TheLongBeachChamber.com.

Drug Take Back Day

Long Beach has once again partnered with the DEA and Long Beach AWARE for prescription drug take back day, Saturday, April 22, starting at 10 a.m. Drop off any potentially dangerous prescription medications outside City Hall throughout the day. For more information, visit LongBeachNY.gov/ drugtakeback.

Taco Tuesday

The Cabana offers ts weekly taco Tuesday specials all day, Tuesday, April 25. Tacos available for $1, with a two-drink minimum, at 1034 W. Beech St. For more information, call (516) 889-1345 or visit TheCabanaLBNY.com.

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

PRINTING PRESS OPERATOR

OVERNIGHT SHIFT

The Printing Press Operator will be responsible for operating all machinery in the printing of newspapers/other products in a safe and sound condition. Responsible for regular maintenance/upkeep of the presses, roller settings, and maintaining the quality of product being produced off the presses.

Key Responsibilities: Setup/operate web printing presses to produce high-quality printed materials with speed, accuracy, and within established waste parameters; Monitor/adjust 4-color ink flow, registration, and pressure settings during production to ensure consistent quality output; Troubleshoot/resolve printing issues and folder operations to minimize downtime and maximize production efficiency.

Requirements : Must have knowledge of printing techniques, understanding basic ink/water balance, press quality standards; Three (3) years of Press Operator experience is preferred; Demonstrated mechanical ability; Able to climb ladders to 2nd level of press repeatedly and work long hours on feet performing repetitive tasks.

Qualified candidates can send their resume to careers@liherald.com or call (516) 569.4000 x239

On stage

Back by popular demand, families will enjoy a musical adventure, ripped from the pages of Mo Willems’ beloved children’s books, on the Long Island Children’s Museum stage, Friday, April 21, 10:15 a.m. and noon; Sunday, April 23, 2 p.m.; Wednesday and Thursday, April 26-27, 10:15 a.m. and noon. Elephant and Piggie storm the stage in a rollicking musical romp filled with plenty of pachydermal peril and swiney suspense perfect for young audiences. Cautious Gerald and playful Piggie share a day where anything is possible in an imaginative exploration of of friendship. Together with nutty backup singers, The Squirrelles, the comedic duo even gets the audience involved in the action. $9 with museum admission ($7 members), $12 theater only. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 224-5800 or LICM.org.

Dancing into spring

Adelphi Department of Dance students present their semi-annual dance showcase on the Adelphi University Performing Arts Center stage, Wednesday through Friday, April 26-27, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, April 29, 2 and 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, April 30, 2 p.m. Dancers are working with guest artist Alberto “Tito” del Saz, artistic director of The Nikolais/Louis Foundation for Dance, to present “Four Brubeck Pieces,” featuring music from Dave Brubeck’s classic album “Time Out.” The performance also features choreography by dance faculty members Frank Augustyn, Orion Duckstein, Adelheid B. Strelick, and adjunct faculty Bivi Kimura. The show will be also livestreamed during the Saturday matinee and evening performances. Tickets are $30, with discounts available to seniors, students, Adelphi alumni and employees. Livestream access is $20. Adelphi University Performing Arts Center, 1 South Ave., Garden City. (516) 877-4000 or Adelphi.edu/pac.

April 26-27

D’Esposito introduces cops ‘bill of rights’

By KARINA KOVAC kkovac@liherald.com

He’s calling it the Law Enforcement Bill of Rights, a direct jab at what he calls the “defund the police” movement. And as a former cop himself, U.S. Rep. Anthony D’Esposito says his new legislation introduced on Capitol Hill last week is exactly what police departments need to move forward in a new world.

The Republican lawmaker surrounded himself with officials from the local Police Benevolent Association union at their Mineola headquarters to share details of H.R. 285, which has already attracted a dozen GOP cosponsors — including U.S. Rep. Andrew Garbarino.

The bill, if passed, is intended to give privileges and securities to officers not offered before, D’Esposito says, such as the right to self-defense against physical threats and legal recourse if a civilian attempts to assault them. The congressman hopes other lawmakers will follow suit on the state level to create similar bills.

“It condemns calls to defund, disband, dismantle or abolish any police agency,” D’Esposito said. “It encourages dialogue between law enforcement and their communities to improve public safety, and engage all of the society’s stakeholders. And lastly, it respects the rights of police officers to carry out their duties, to protect our communities with integrity, and have essential protections during investigations.”

D’Esposito quoted a statistic from the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund that found 224 law enforcement officers died in 2022. He also claimed many more are at risk of being hurt because of the “defund the police movement” in minority communities, where officers keep seeing “body bag after body bag removed.”

The most recent significant calls for police reform emerged following the death of George Floyd while being arrested by Minneapolis police officers in May

2020. One of the police officers was later found guilty of murder and manslaughter, and sentenced to more than 22 years in prison.

The number of officer fatalities in 2022 has remained slightly above levels in the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s save the early 2020s, which included a large number of deaths related to Covid-19.

Thomas Shevlin, president of the Nassau County PBA, said it’s time to “get back to common sense.” He also called on politicians from both sides of the political aisle to support the bill.

Brian Sullivan, the president of the Correction Officers Benevolent Association, said that for years he and other law enforcement and court officers have been sounding the alarm about the harm of bail reform, discovery reform, and the implications of the reforms endangering not only officers, but society. He said the issue shouldn’t be seen as law enforcement against liberals, and that what matters is helping the general public

who is suffering because of previous litigation.

“We have a very low headcount,” Sullivan told the crowd that gathered for the news conference about the population behind bars. “What does that tell you? You see it in that the proof is in the pudding, the criminals are in the streets. We need to mobilize the base of the citizenry to support their law enforcement and realize what’s going on behind the scenes here.”

Sullivan cited the “insanity” of bail reform by offering an example he saw in the news recently where a Bronx judge, Naita Semaj, let the accused killer of a teenaged boy go free on his own recognizance without bail.

“The judge in the Bronx, because of what’s going on in this state, disregarded the cries and the pleas of not only the prosecutors,” Sullivan said, “but of the boy’s mother to hold this guy in jail.”

The bill was officially introduced April 10, and was immediately referred to the House Judiciary Committee.

Karina Kovac/Herald

U.S. Rep. ANthONy D’Esposito introduces his Law Enforcement Bill of Rights legislation alongside local police and correction officer benevolent associations at the Police Benevolent Association headquarters in Mineola last week.

PRESENTED

Public Notices

LEGAL NOTICE

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK

INDEX NO. 603170/2020

COUNTY OF NASSAU

BANK OF NEW YORK

MELLON TRUST

COMPANY, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR MORTGAGE ASSETS MANAGEMENT SERIES I TRUST, Plaintiff, vs. EVANGELOS PSILAKIS

AKA ANGELO PSILAKIS, AS ADMINISTRATOR CTA, BENEFICIARY, HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE TO THE ESTATE OF VASILIOS PSILAKIS; KOSTANTINO PSILAKIS, AS BENEFICIARY, HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE TO THE ESTATE OF VASILIOS PSILAKIS; GEORGE PSILAKIS, AS BENEFICIARY, HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE TO THE ESTATE OF VASILIOS PSILAKIS; UNKNOWN

HEIRS AND DISTIBUTEES

TO THE ESTATE OF VASILIOS PSILAKIS, any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or general or specific lien upon the real property described in this action; such unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them, or either of them, and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors and assigns, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to plaintiff; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ACTING ON BEHALF OF THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; NEW YORK STATE

DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; CAVALRY SPV I LLC AAO

SYNCHRONY BANK/CLIMATE SELECT;

“JOHN DOE” (REFUSED

NAME) AS JOHN DOE #1;

“JOHN DOE” (REFUSED

NAME) AS JOHN DOE #2;

“JOHN DOE” (REFUSED

NAME) AS JOHN DOE #3;

“JOHN DOE” (REFUSED

NAME) AS JOHN DOE #4,

“JOHN DOE #5” through

“JOHN DOE #10” said names being fictitious and unknown to plaintiff, intended to be possible tenants or occupants of the premises, or corporations, persons, or other entities having or claiming a lien upon the

mortgaged premises, Defendants.

Plaintiff designates NASSAU as the place of trial situs of the real property

SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS

Mortgaged Premises: 534 W OLIVE STREET, LONG BEACH, NY 11561 Section: 59, Block: 26, Lot: 23-24

To the above named

Defendants

YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in the above entitled action and to serve a copy of your Answer on the plaintiff’s attorney within twenty (20) days of the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service, or within thirty (30) days after service of the same is complete where service is made in any manner other than by personal delivery within the State. The United States of America, if designated as a defendant in this action, may answer or appear within sixty (60) days of service. Your failure to appear or to answer will result in a judgment against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. In the event that a deficiency balance remains from the sale proceeds, a judgment may be entered against you.

NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT

THE OBJECT of the above caption action is to foreclose a Mortgage to secure the sum of $615,000.00 and interest, recorded on May 19, 2012, in Liber M00037252 at Page 883, of the Public Records of NASSAU County, New York., covering premises known as 534 W OLIVE STREET, LONG BEACH, NY 11561.

The relief sought in the within action is a final judgment directing the sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the Mortgage described above.

NASSAU County is designated as the place of trial because the real property affected by this action is located in said county.

NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME

If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home.

Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property.

Sending a payment to the mortgage company will

not stop the foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT.

Dated: March 20, 2023

ROBERTSON, ANSCHUTZ, SCHNEID, CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC Attorney for Plaintiff

Oluwatobi Adedokun, Esq. 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310 Westbury, NY 11590 516-280-7675

138454

ADMINISTERED BY UNKNOWN TRUSTEE OF THE DANIEL E. STEELE LIVING TRUST; ALEX STEELE AS JOHN DOE #1; JEMAVI “DOE” (REFUSED LAST NAME) AS JOHN DOE #2, DefendantsIndex No. 615051/2021

Plaintiff Designates Nassau County as the Place of Trial. The Basis of Venue is that the subject action is situated in Nassau County. To the above named Defendants-YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the complaint is not served with this Summons, to serve a notice of appearance, on the Plaintiff’s Attorney(s) within 20 days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after the service is complete if this Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York); and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. That this Supplemental Summons is being filed pursuant to an order of the court dated January 6, 2023.

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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:

comenzando el 1 de Julio del 2023 y expirando el 30 de Junio del 2026, para llenar la posiciónes mantenida por Dennis Ryan and Maureen Vrona, cuyo término expira el 30 de Junio del 2023.

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

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU

LEGAL NOTICE

SUPPLEMENTAL

SUMMONS-SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, COUNTY OF NASSAU - FINANCE OF AMERICA REVERSE LLC, Plaintiff, -against- MARIA PARKER AKA PREZIOSA MARIA PARKER, AS POTENTIAL BENEFICIARY OF THE DANIEL E. STEELE LIVING TRUST; CHARLES STEELE, AS POTENTIAL BENEFICIARY OF THE DANIEL E. STEELE LIVING TRUST; ROBERT STEELE, AS POTENTIAL BENEFICIARY OF THE DANIEL E. STEELE LIVING TRUST; ALEXANDER STEELE, AS POTENTIAL BENEFICIARY OF THE DANIEL E. STEELE LIVING TRUST;ISABELLE ELIZABETH STEELE AS POTENTIAL BENEFICIARY OF THE DANIEL E. STEELE LIVING TRUST; MARGHERITA CLARK AS POTENTIAL BENEFICIARY OF THE DANIEL E. STEELE LIVING TRUST; ERIC STEELE, HEIR TO DANIEL STEELE JR., DECEASED POTENTIAL BENEFICIARY OF THE DANIEL E. STEELE LIVING TRUST; DANIEL STEELE III, HEIR TO DANIEL STEELE JR., DECEASED POTENTIAL BENEFICIARY OF THE DANIEL E. STEELE LIVING TRUST; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ACTING ON BEHALF OF THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT;

UNKNOWN SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE OF THE DANIEL E. STEELE LIVING TRUST;

UNKNOWN BENEFICIARIES OF THAT CERTAIN TRUST

NOTICE-YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME - If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to the mortgage company will not stop the foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (FINANCE OF AMERICA REVERSE LLC) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an order of the Honorable David P. Sullivan, J.S.C. Dated: January 6, 2023 Filed: January 10, 2023. The object of this action is to foreclose a mortgage and covering the premises known as 657 Laurelton Blvd, Long Beach, NY 11561. Dated: November 15, 2022 Greenspoon Marder LLP, Attorney for Plaintiff, By: Angelo A. Regina, Esq., 590 Madison Avenue, Suite 1800, New York, NY 10022 P: (212) 524-5000

F: (212) 524-5050 No Service by fax) Service purposes only: Trade Centre South 100 W. Cypress Creek Road, Suite

BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., Plaintiff AGAINST PHILIP LEVI, JOY LEVI, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered December 19, 2018, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on May 2, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 1767 BAY BOULEVARD, ATLANTIC BEACH, NY 11509. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Atlantic Beach, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, DSBL#: 58-65-5, 58-65-6, 58-65-7, 58-65-8, 58-65-53, 58-65-54, 58-65-55, 58-65-56, 58-65-61, 58-65-64. Approximate amount of judgment $1,596,469.73 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #006575/2009. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 mitigation protocols and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine”. Jane Shrenkel, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 00-145324 75279

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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 9 de mayo de 2023 a las 7:30 p.m. en el Auditorio de la Escuela Secundaria de Long Beach, 322 Lagoon Drive West, Lido Beach,

1. Para presentar a los votantes una declaración detallada del monto de dinero, el cual será requerido para el año fiscal 2023-2024.

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 16 de Mayo del 2023.

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 2 de Mayo del 2023, 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 2023.

Y POR LA PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA ADICIONALMENTE que dicha Votación del Presupuesto y Elección se llevarán a cabo el Martes 16 de Mayo del 2023 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 2023-2024 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

3. Para votar en la siguiente propuesta: PROPUESTA DE GASTOS DE FONDOS DEL CAPITAL DE RESERVA “DEBIERA LA JUNTA DE EDUCACIÓN ser autorizada a apropiarse y a gastar: una suma que no exceda los $5,200,000.00, representando dineros del Fondo de Mejoras de Capital del 2018 para los siguientes propósitos: reubicar y reemplazar las tuberías de agua caliente de la calefacción a través de los espacios de acceso en los bajos de la Escuela Media Long Beach; instalar nuevos Univentiladores para aire fresco, calefacción y refrigeración para lugares incluidos en la Fase 2; remover y reemplazar cuatro unidades HVAC en la Escuela Secundaria Long Beach; y reemplazar la línea de desagüe de la cocina y la acera en el lado este de la Escuela Primaria Lindell, así como otros costos preliminares e incidentales para?

(Debido a que los fondos que se expedirán provienen del referido Fondo de Reserva del Capital, la aprobación de esta propuesta no requerirá un gravamen fiscal sobre los bienes inmuebles a la propiedad del distrito.)”

4. Para adoptar el presupuesto anual de la Biblioteca Pública Long Beach para el año escolar 2023-2024 y autorizar que la parte requerida del mismo sea recaudada mediante impuestos sobre la propiedad sujeta a impuestos del distrito escolar.

5. Para elegir un (1) Fideicomisario de la Biblioteca Pública Long Beach por un término de cinco (5) años comenzando el 1 de Julio del 2023 y terminando el 30n de Junio del 2028.

TENGA EN CUENTA ADEMÁS que, según la resolución de la Junta de Educación adoptada el 8 de Febrero del 2023, 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 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

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

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 26 de abril de 2023,

las 9:00 a. m. y las 5:00 p. m., hora vigente. Las vacantes tanto en la Junta de

Public Notices

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 papeletas 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 17 de Abril del 2023 y al menos siete (7) días antes de la elección, el 9 de Mayo del 2023, si la boleta se enviará por correo al votante, o el día anterior a la elección, el 15 de Mayo del 2023, 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 16 de Mayo del 2023. Un listado de las personas a las que se les emitieron las boletas 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 11 de Mayo del 2023, 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 16 de Mayo del 2023, 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.

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 2 de Mayo del 2023 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 2 de Mayo del 2023 al 16 de Mayo del 2023, y el Sábado 6 de Mayo del 2023, 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 1 de Mayo del 2023. 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 2 de Mayo del 2023. 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 2 de Mayo del 2023. El Secretario del Distrito (1) debe recibir las boletas militares antes del cierre de las urnas, el Martes 16 de Mayo del 2023, 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 11 de mayo de 2023, 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 16 de mayo de 2023, 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.

Y POR LA PRESENTE SE 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 17 de Abril de 2023, 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 otra razón válida para excluir la proposición de la boleta.

Fechado: Lido Beach, New York 21 de Marzo del 2023

Por Orden de la JUNTA DE EDUCACIÓN DEL DISTRITO ESCOLAR DE LA CIUDAD DE LONG BEACH Lido Beach, Nueva York

Lori Dolan, Secretaria del Distrito 138458

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.

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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 2, 2023, 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, 2023.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that said Budget Vote and Election will be held on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 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:

1. To adopt the annual budget of the School District for the fiscal year 2023-2024 and to authorize the requisite portion thereof to be raised by taxation on the taxable property of the District.

(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 adopt the annual budget of the Long Beach Public Library for the 2023-2024 school year and authorize the requisite portion thereof to be raised by taxation on the taxable property of the school district.

5. To elect one (1) trustee of the Long Beach Public Library for a five (5) year term commencing on July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2028.

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 (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

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.

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 9, 2023 at 7:30 P.M. in the Long Beach Lido Elementary School Multipurpose Room, 239 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 2023-2024 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 16, 2023.

2. To elect two members of the Board of Education for a three (3) year term commencing July 1, 2023, and expiring on June 30, 2026, to fill the positions held by Dennis Ryan and Maureen Vrona, whose terms expire on June 30, 2023.

3. To vote on the following proposition: CAPITAL RESERVE FUND EXPENDITURE PROPOSITION “SHALL THE BOARD OF EDUCATION be authorized to appropriate and expend: a sum not to exceed $5,200,000.00, representing monies from the 2018 Capital Improvement Fund for the following purposes: replace and relocate hot water heating pipes throughout the crawl spaces of Long Beach Middle School; install new Uni-ventilators for fresh air, heating and cooling for locations included in Phase 2; remove and replace four HVAC units at Long Beach High School; and replace the kitchen sewer line and the sidewalk on the east side of Lindell Elementary School as well as preliminary and other costs incidental thereto?

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

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

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that petitions nominating candidates for Board of Education 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 April 26, 2023, 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.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that applications for 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 at ldolan@lbeach.org or 516-897-2108. Completed applications must be received by the District Clerk no earlier than April 17, 2023 and at least seven (7) days before the election, May 9, 2023, if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or the day before the election, May 15, 2023, 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 16, 2023. A list of persons to whom 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 11, 2023, 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 16, 2023, 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.

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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 2, 2023 from 2:00pm to 8:00pm; at Long Beach Middle School Auditorium Lobby, 239 Lido Boulevard, Lido Beach, New York 11561.

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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.

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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 2, 2023 to May 16, 2023, and Saturday May 6, 2023, 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

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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 1, 2023. In the request for an application for registration, the military voter is permitted to designate his/her preference for receiving the application for 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 1, 2023. 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 2, 2023. Military ballots must be received by the District Clerk (1) before the close of the polls, on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, 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 11, 2023, 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 16, 2023, 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 17, 2023, 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 21, 2023

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

Lido Beach, New York

Lori Dolan, District Clerk 138456

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU ATIR, LLC, Plaintiff, Against JAMES DOOLAN, ANTOINETTE DOOLAN, et al.

Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 2/22/2023, 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. This Auction will be held rain or shine on 5/16/2023 at 2:00 PM, premises known as 61 Minnesota Avenue, Long Beach, NY 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 58 Block 99 Lot 49

The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $1,010,413.46 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 16817/2009 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.

Scott H Siller, Esq., Referee. Richland & Falkowski, PLLC, 28-07 Jackson Avenue, 5th Floor, LONG ISLAND CITY, NY 11101

Dated: 3/13/2023 File

Number: DOOLAN LD 138796

comply with all governmental health requirements in effect at the time of sale including but not limited to, wearing face coverings and maintaining social distancing (at least 6-feet apart) during the auction, while tendering deposit and at any subsequent closing. Bidders are also required to comply with the Foreclosure Auction Rules and COVID-19 Health Emergency Rules issued by the Supreme Court of this County in addition to the conditions set forth in the Terms of Sale.

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Losing the pep in your step?

Are there times that everything feels like a burden? You work too hard, worry too much, and have too much to do. You yearn for the kid you used to be. The kid who loved to run around, laughed easily, and who knew how to have fun.

When did you begin to view life as a “have-to” burden, requiring you to put one foot in front of the other to get moving? Has it been a long time or something relatively new? Sure, you can still paste a smile on your face and have a good laugh. Hence, your heaviness may be invisible to others but you know it’s there.

If you’re yearning to reconnect with the person you used to be, I’ve got some ideas for you!

■ Stop Thinking!

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE BOARD OF APPEALS

LEGAL NOTICE

REFEREE’S NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU CITIMORTGAGE, INC.,

Plaintiff - against -

MICHAEL D’ANTONI

A/K/A MICHAEL DANTONI

A/K/A MICHAEL E. D’ANTONI A/K/A MICHAEL EDWARD D’ANTONI, et al Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on May 26, 2022.

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 “Rain or Shine” on the 16th day of May, 2023 at 2:00 PM.

All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the City of Long Beach, County of Nassau and State of New York.

Premises known as 30 Delaware Avenue, Long Beach, (City of Long Beach) NY 11561.

(SBL#: 59-260-13)

Approximate amount of lien $292,309.67 plus interest and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale.

Index No. 608466/2019. Mark S. Ricciardi, Esq., Referee. Davidson Fink LLP

Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 400 Meridian Centre Blvd, Ste 200 Rochester, NY 14618 Tel. 585/760-8218

For sale information, please visit Auction.com at www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832

Dated: March 15, 2023

During the COVID-19 health emergency, bidders are required to

Pursuant to New York State Town Law Article 16, New York State Public Officers Law Article 7, and the Town of Hempstead Building Zone Ordinance, NOTICE is hereby given that the BOARD OF APPEALS of the Town of Hempstead will hold a public hearing in the Old Town Hall, 350 Front Street, Room 230, Second Floor, Hempstead, New York on 4/26/23 at 2:00 P.M. to consider the following applications and appeals:

THE FOLLOWING CASES WILL BE CALLED STARTING AT 2:00 P.M. 265/23. LIDO BEACHEisler Enderprises LLC, Variance, height, construct elevator & bulkhead attached to dwelling., N/W cor. Bath St. & Ocean Blvd., a/k/a 44 Bath St. ALL PAPERS PERTAINING TO THE ABOVE HEARING ARE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AT THE BOARD OF APPEALS, TOWN HALL, 1 WASHINGTON STREET, HEMPSTEAD, NY 11550. This notice is only for new cases in Lido Beach within Town of Hempstead jurisdiction. There are additional cases in different hamlets, towns and villages on the Board of Appeals calendar. The full calendar is available at https://hempsteadny.gov/ 509/Board-of-Appeals

The internet address of the website streaming for this meeting is https://hempsteadny.gov/ 576/Live-Streaming-Video Interested parties may appear at the above time and place. At the call of the Chairman, the Board will consider decisions on the foregoing and those on the Reserve Decision calendar and such other matters as may properly come before it.

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Are you kidding? What’s the matter with thinking? Nothing! The problem is that too often your thoughts turn into a tirade of self-reproach. “Why didn’t I?” “I should have,” “What’s the matter with me?” and more. So cut back on thinking unless there’s a decision or action you need to focus on right now.

■ Relax and Do Nothing

What??? There’s so much to do. Do you want me to fall behind and make everything worse? No, I don’t! So tend to what you truly need to do. Then make time to relax and do nothing except take a few deep breaths, listen to music, nap, or watch a great program – not the news!

■ Spend Time with the “Right” People

Who are the “right” people? It’s whoever makes your heart feel lighter. It could be a baby’s smile, a friend’s hug, or a psychologist’s reassurance. It’s not those who criticize you or nibble away at your good feelings.

■ No More “Never” Talk

When you’ve lost the pep in your step, it’s easy to fall into an absolutist position.

“I never do anything right,” “He never understands,” “I’ll never get over this.” This kind of talk is neither constructive nor true. So, replace “never” with something more accurate such as, “at times or “right now.”

■ Be Patient with Yourself

It’s easy to find fault and criticize yourself for who you are, what you’ve done, and how you look. Enough! The clock has run out on your cruel, callous self-assessment. From now on, be patient with yourself. You’re a work in progress. So begin by saying something kind to yourself. Right now, do it! And make sure you didn’t include a “yes, but” phrase, such as, “I like that I’m a caring person, but still I’m hard on myself.” See how a compliment can easily morph into a reproach. So stick to short, kind compliments, such as, “I like that I’m tech smart.” “I enjoy my sense of humor.” “I take pride in my cooking skills.”

Five good ideas

Put them into practice and watch the pep in your step return. As you develop a less extravagant menu of have-tos and an increasing menu of want-tos, you’ll begin to feel like the kid you used to be. The kid who knew how to have fun, who laughed a lot, and who had an infectious smile. Let that kid live on forever!

But what if you began life as a worried kid? Don’t worry; it’s not too late. You can still develop new skills and a talent for optimism, even at this late stage of the game!

©2023

Linda Sapadin, Ph.D., psychologist, coach and author specializes in helping people improve their relationships, enhance their lives and overcome procrastination and fear. Contact her at DrSapadin@aol.com. Visit her website at www.PsychWisdom.com.

news brief

LIPA hearing set for Friday in Mineola

The Legislative Commission on the Future of the Long Island Power Authority will be holding a public hearing on Friday, April 21. The hearing will begin at 11 a.m. at the Nassau County Legislature located, 1550 Franklin Avenue, in Mineola. The commission was established in 2022 to develop and present to the legislature an action plan for implementing a true public power model for residents of Long Island and the Rockaways,

meaning that LIPA would directly provide electric service to the more than three million residents and thousands of businesses in its service area without contracting out that responsibility to an investor-owned, for-profit utility.

All hearings are open to the public to observe, and the public is also invited to testify. Those wishing to testify at the public hearing April 21 can register onsite.

Linda Sapadin

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Job Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Answering phones and greeting customers, assisting new customers by showing storage facility options and pricing, collecting payments from customers, contacting customers for late payments, applying payments and updating the customer files /data base and other general administrative responsibilities on an as needed basis. Hourly pay, plus eligible for Holiday Pay, PTO, Medical, Dental, 401k with company matching, plus other benefits. Qualified candidates should email their resume, cover letter and salary requirements. No phone calls please. Job Type: Full-time.

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Full Time/Part Time Richner Communications, publisher of Herald community newspapers has an excellent opportunity for a FT/PT Customer Service Clerk in our busy Circulation Department. Basic customer service and administrative responsibilities include: heavy computer work, answering phones, making phone calls, entering orders, faxing, filing, etc.

STRONG knowledge of EXCEL a must! Knowledge of DATABASE maintenance or postal regulations a big plus. Qualified Candidates must be computer literate, able to multitask, dependable, reliable, organized, energetic, detail oriented and able to work well under deadlines.

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The award-winning Herald Community Newspapers group, covering Nassau County's North and South Shores with hard-hitting news stories and gracefully written features, seeks a motivated, energetic and creative editor/reporter to join our dynamic (and awesome) team!

This education and general assignment reporting position offers a unique experience to learn from some of the best in the business. Historically, reporters who have launched their careers with us have gone on to The New York Times, Newsweek, Newsday, the New York Daily News, New York Post, CNN, BBC, NBC News and The Daily Mail, among many others. We look for excellent writers who are eager to learn, enhance their skills, and become well-established and respected journalists in our industry.

To apply: Send a brief summary in the form of a cover letter describing your career goals and what strengths you can bring to our newsroom, along with a resume and three writing samples to mhinman@liherald.com

Looking for an aggressive self starter who is great at making and maintaining relationships and loves to help businesses grow by marketing them on many different advertising platforms. You will source new sales opportunities through inbound lead follow-up and outbound cold calls. Must have the ability to understand customer needs and requirements and turn them in to positive advertising solutions. We are looking for a talented and competitive Inside Sales Representative that thrives in a quick sales cycle environment. We offer salary, commission, bonuses, health benefits, 401K and paid time off. Will consider part time. Please send cover letter and resume with salary requirements to ereynolds@liherald.com

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Richner Communications, One of the Fastest Growing Media, Event and Communications Companies on Long Island is Seeking a Sales/Marketing Candidate to Sell our Print Media Products and our Digital, Events, Sponsorships. Salary, Commission, Eligible for Health Benefits, 401k and Paid Time Off.

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PRESS-ROOM/WAREHOUSE HELP

Long Island Herald has IMMEDIATE openings for a FULL-TIME Pressroom/warehouse helper in Garden City. We are a busy print shop looking for a motivated and reliable individuals to assist in various duties in the shop. Forklift experience is a plus and heavy lifting is required. Hours vary, so flexibility is key. Email resumes or contact info to careers@liherald.com

Open Houses

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Are windowstriple-pane worth it?

Q. We’re planning to replace our old windows, and are doing research online to make sure we make the right decision. I saw that there’s an option for “triple pane” windows instead of double panes. It appears to be much more money, but the writer of one article says it’s well worth it. Are you familiar with triple panes, do we need permits to change our windows and is it worth the expense? We’ve lived in our current home for five years and plan to be here for the rest of our lives, hopefully a long time, while we raise our family. What do you think?

A. I could simply say that you get what you pay for, but I’m certain you need more of an explanation, since you’ve taken the time to investigate and educate yourself. In your investigation, I’m sure you saw engineering data, lots of comparative numbers and U-values, the rating acronym for glass unit values. The lower the U-value, the better the insulating value of the glass.

Because the majority of heat or cool transmission or loss of energy is through the windows, while the walls, floor and roof are more insulated, it’s most important to do something to prevent losing all that energy you’re paying to create. Whether it’s your air conditioning or your heat, the outside of your house, referred to simply as the “envelope,” is of critical importance to insulate, especially with ever-rising energy prices. While most building departments don’t require a permit for changing out the windows “in kind,” meaning in the same size and location, some will require a permit for any little thing, like sanding your floors or adding closets, and I’m not kidding, so it’s best to check their rules online, or call your local building department directly.

Another thing to be aware of is that changing windows can trigger fire safety escape rules, referred to as egress windows, and most up-anddown, or double-hung colonial windows don’t meet the requirement if you don’t have at least one window in every habitable room with a size of 5.7 square feet. The window must have a clear escape opening of 20 inches in width and a minimum height of clear opening of 24 inches. Remember that a large fire rescuer must be able to save you.

Triple pane is a great value, because you’re always losing costly energy, so the return on investment, especially if this is your long-term home, makes it well worth it. Windows lose the most energy at the edges, so the type of gasket joining the windows to the frame is critical. The most effective frames have insulation blocking, not just a thermal break in the frame. A thermal break is usually a thin gasket between the outside and inside frames. Adding insulation, instead of leaving open air spaces in the frame, saves more energy, so it’s important to look for.

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‘The Things They Carried,’ and the lessons they taught

I’m known as a surly crank. I’m blunt but honest, satirical yet sympathetic. I can be both acerbic and considerate.

In my 20s, I was called “curt and condescending” in an employee evaluation. My parents laughed. I wore it like a medal.

Time hasn’t tempered my temper.

So when Vietnam War veteran Carl Johnson of West Hempstead told me that an Army lieutenant — a “real schmuck” — was the reason why it has been hard for him, as a civilian, to go along to get along, I knew I had met a fellow crank.

Johnson said the lieutenant’s ineptitude resulted in the deaths of Johnson’s three best friends in combat one day in 1970. “That lieutenant really screwed me up mentally,” Johnson recalled, “with the ability to tell the difference immediately whether somebody was really sharp, and someone I wanted to work for, or not.”

On April 27, 1970, while Johnson was on jungle patrol, one of the soldiers near him was shot. Johnson was the

radio operator, and he asked the lieutenant for orders to radio the captain. “He’s frozen,” Johnson said of the lieutenant. “We’re laying on the ground and he can’t talk because he’s so shaken.”

When Johnson had time to reflect on the battle, he realized his platoon shouldn’t have been on point that day. But because the lieutenant was what the soldiers called “shake ’n bake” — a noncommissioned officer who wore his lieutenant bar visibly despite the danger of being identified by snipers — he put the platoon in danger.

“He was a jerk, to put it mildly,” Johnson said. “He’s the reason my three buddies got killed.”

When he came home, there were no parades or bands greeting him at the airport. Johnson earned a degree from Adelphi University, and shifted jobs over the years. “Sometimes I would get in trouble,” he said. “My wife says it’s hard for me to take orders.”

Johnson got married, raised children, and learned how to cope with his grief. He became active in veterans organizations, and continues to help his fellow veterans — even those he meets by chance. He has spent decades volunteering with veterans groups. He initiat-

ed and researched a Vietnam War Memorial at Sewanhaka High School in Floral Park, his alma mater, to honor nine of its graduates who were killed in Vietnam.

He talks about his war experience as a cathartic and therapeutic way of coping.

A few years ago, Johnson was asked by a Sewanhaka student to speak to her AP literature class. The class was reading the Vietnam War novel “The Things They Carried,” by Tim O’Brien — a book about the possessions soldiers kept with them and the emotions they grappled with.

Johnson agreed, of course, to help teach the students about the meaning of service to country.

Johnson prayed in Vietnam, and carried a Bible he passed on to his grandson, who is now enrolled in the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. He said the war made him a flag-waver. He tears up when he sees the flag.

As I sat in the dining room of the Johnsons’ home, I heard earnest concern in Carl’s voice as he talked about the country he defended with literal blood, sweat and tears. He spoke of fractured friendships because of his political beliefs. One friend got up and walked

away after Johnson made a political comment.

Carl and I talked about how the Pledge of Allegiance isn’t required in school, and how kids don’t salute the flag. We agreed on the meaning of the quote often attributed to Voltaire — “I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it” — even though we realized we aren’t cut from the same political cloth.

We agreed that the pervasive divisiveness in the country is dangerous, though we likely disagree on the causes of that divisiveness.

Carl and I share an inability to suffer fools and a love of country. We agreed that if there is a way to repair the deep divide between Americans, it begins with being able to find things that we have in common.

At a time when every comment is scrutinized through a political prism, it was refreshing to be able to have an honest and respectful conversation with someone with different views.

Carl defended my right to disagree with him. I do so with profound respect, and an inability to ever repay his debt of service.

Mark Nolan, the editor of the Lynbrook/ East Rockaway Herald and Malverne/ West Hempstead Heralds. He taught high school English for 11 years. Comments? mnolan@liherald.com.

Living the life between alone and lonely

Last week, a woman described as an “extreme athlete” emerged from a cave in Spain after 500 days in total isolation. A human being — in this case, Beatriz Flamini, a 50-year-old woman — had voluntarily descended into a 70-meter-deep cave when she was 48 and popped out a year and a half later.

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She had spoken to no one, had no showers, heard no other human voices (aside from auditory hallucinations), and spent her time reading, knitting and exercising. She said she lost track of time after two months. That was 16 months ago!

According to the BBC, she was monitored by researchers, but no one made contact.

What if everyone on earth had been wiped out by a virus or an asteroid while she was underground? But that’s a different movie, I guess.

Was this purely an endurance challenge, pushing the boundaries of experience to an extreme? Or did it also suit her on some level to disappear and be alone,

buried away from the world?

We’ve heard cave survival stories before. In 2010, 33 miners spent 69 days trapped underground before being rescued from a copper and gold mine in Chile. In 2018 the whole world witnessed the rescue of an entire team of teenage Thai soccer players trapped in a flooded mine. The thing is: These people all wanted to get out. Their entrapment was horrific. The Spanish spelunker shut the door on the world.

Some of us want to turn down the noise and enjoy being alone. But 500 days in a cave?

What would make a person choose this challenge? I can only recall the time my kids were 6 and 4, and they were both heaving with a nasty stomach virus and my husband was on a business trip and it was snowing and the dog came back from the groomer with fleas. No question, I would have dived into the cave thing. In a heartbeat I would have been underground, knitting sweet little nothings and reading books.

Sometimes I want to escape a large gathering where there’s just too much noise and chatter signifying nothing. But a cave? For 500 days? One hopes this extraordinary feat may yield good data. When it comes to isolation, I see people

divided into camps, determined most probably by genetics. My husband, for example, does not like being alone. As soon as he finds himself in a room with no possibility of immediate plans, he turns on the TV, cranks up the iPhone and flips open the computer, preferably all at once. Lots of noise. Chatter to the level of chaos.

My hunch is that people who need people all the time and in big numbers often partner up with people who get easily overwhelmed by too much talk and socializing. I don’t know why. But caves are a unique challenge.

Fifteen years ago, we were on a driving trip in the Lascaux area of France. I persuaded my husband, who is awfully good-natured about these things, to join me on a tour of one of the caves that have prehistoric drawings. One problem was that the tour was in German, but I thought, how difficult can that be? Lots of German words are similar to English. I told my husband I thought I could translate.

We were a group of about 20 (18 Germans, two Americans). We descended 40 steps into a dark, narrow passage. I heard

the sound of the massive wooden doors slamming shut at the top of the stairs.

“I’m out of here,” I said to my husband.

“You can’t leave,” he said. “I can’t speak German.”

But I was on automatic pilot, in the grip of a panic attack. I ran up the stairs and banged on the door until someone opened the vault. My husband was stuck on the tour, and got to see the petroglyphs, but the spiel? Nein!

The cave woman in Spain said her experience was “excellent” as she stepped into the light. I want to hear more of her story, to know what it was like without having to do it myself.

Apparently, some of us just want to mix it up, go out to a bar, invite 20 people for dinner, and some of us want to turn down the noise and enjoy being alone.

But a cave for 500 days? Nein.

Much has been written about loneliness and isolation, and its effects on teenagers and older people locked down by the pandemic. Perhaps the significant factor is choice. What feels like loneliness to many is the peace of aloneness to others.

Thoreau had his cabin in the woods, and he said that nothing was as companionable as solitude.

Copyright 2023 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.

Carl Johnson prayed in Vietnam, and carried a Bible he passed on to his grandson.

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Lithium-ion batteries pose a real threat

Buyer beware. Many of today’s most popular electronics — including Tesla cars, e-scooters and smartphones — are powered by lithium-ion batteries, due to their ability to store large quantities of energy in a small space.

If used correctly, these products are harmless. Many are laboratory tested to be safe, and have functions that can detect when they have received enough juice to hold a charge.

It’s a modern marvel to use the internet from almost anywhere in the world using a portable device and the push of a button, or travel to work without the impact of harmful carbon emissions. But no product is without its faults. As more and more of us come to rely on these batteries for energy, the potential for fires — and in some instances, even explosions — increases.

The growing popularity of micromobility products like electric scooters and bikes has created some concern, particularly in New York City, where, in the past year, more than 200 fires were started by lithium-ion batteries, killing six people and injuring nearly 150 others. But the trend extends beyond the boroughs.

Last September, a woman died in Hempstead in a fire caused by a lithiumion battery. Another home burst into flames in Rockville Centre in January.

“It has absolutely been a problem here on Long Island,” James Hickman, Nassau County’s assistant chief fire marshal, said. “With lithium-ion batteries,

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Randi goes to Mars!

To the Editor:

What a cruel joke Randi Kreiss played on me (I cannot speak for others) as I read her op-ed, “It’s a go for the voyage of a lifetime” in the March 30-April 5 issue.

I was filled with glee as she announced that her chances of going to Mars were excellent. I was almost weightless as I read that she made it through psychological and psychiatric screenings at the space center last spring. I grabbed a table to hold myself down and read on.

Food allergies? Gastrointestinal disorders? I knew Randi would soar over those obstacles. Have you read any of her recipes?

I smiled as I read that she’d received permission to go public with the information about her trip to outer space. I wondered how many hundreds, or thousands, of Herald readers would have highly recommended that she be taken on this Mars mission. Or to the moon.

I thought of Randi putting together green salads as she discovered lichens on the Martian sur-

when they fail, they burn very quickly, and very hot . . . and will ignite nearby combustibles.”

The biggest concern about the batteries, according to fire officials, is the use of after-market batteries and chargers. They are typically not manufactured to the same safety standards as name-brand products.

In order to prevent such fires from occurring, Nassau County firefighters recommend purchasing batteries and chargers from reputable companies, and always following their safety instructions. If they need to be repaired, make sure they are returned to the manufacturer, and only use the battery designed for the device.

It is important not to store electronics near anything that could catch fire or help a fire spread. This includes leaving laptops or other electronic devices on a bed. Even under the best circumstances, these products will get warmer, because the heat from the battery doesn’t have a chance to dissipate. That’s why, in the event that something goes wrong, it’s safer to keep them away from household items that are easily combustible.

And with summer approaching, it is highly recommended not to store any electronics in direct sunlight. Not only can this damage a device and cause it to fail, but it can trigger a chemical reaction known as a “thermal runway,” where the temperature of the battery increases faster and faster until it catches fire.

Another safety tip is to make sure not to charge electronics near your front

door. This could cut off an entrance and exit in the event of an emergency.

Damaged lithium batteries are extremely volatile. They emit harmful gases that can speed up the spread of a fire, and in some cases even reignite one, making it challenging to extinguish.

“Sometimes we’re our own worst enemies,” Hickman said. “We have to charge everything these days.”

While the batteries themselves can be a fire hazard, plugging in too many devices at once — overloading the power supply — can exacerbate the danger. Surge protectors can be helpful in keeping this from happening, but they, too, can be ineffective if they’re off-brand or counterfeit. Plugging in certain electronics — particularly portable space heaters — is a leading cause of fires nationwide.

The National Fire Prevention Association recommends that you stop using a battery at the first sign of odor, change in color, overheating, change in shape, leaking or odd noises. If it is safe to do so, move the device away from anything that can catch fire and call 911.

To properly dispose of a lithium battery, do not put it in the trash. Take it to a battery recycling location, or contact community officials for proper e-waste disposal instructions. A number of retailers also accept these batteries for disposal, like select Home Depot, Walmart and Macy’s stores, according to state officials. Visit Call2Recycle.org/locator for more.

For more safety tips on lithium ion batteries, visit NFPA.org, or contact your local fire department.

Time to give the Five Towns some respect

Long Island is made up of hundreds of communities that proudly proclaim their famous past and any special historical facts that would attract new homeowners. The Five Towns has always stood out as an affluent and well-respected region in southwestern Nassau County. But its political status has been overlooked.

According to Wikipedia, the informal grouping of Cedarhurst, Hewlett, Inwood, Lawrence and Woodmere has been called the Five Towns since 1931. The name was born when Community Chest groups, organized for charitable giving, banded together to form the Five Towns Community Chest. Over the years, all manner of organizations have embraced the Five Towns designation. Many other local communities have, too, including Hewlett Bay Park, Hewlett Harbor, Hewlett Neck and Woodsburgh. Ask any residents of North Woodmere what geographic conglomerate they’re part of, and they’ll

claim the name Five Towns as well.

There is lots of fascinating history associated with the area. Many buildings there date their origins to the early 1920s, when developers built summer homes in Hewlett. Alexander Cartwright, a Woodsburgh resident, published the first rules of baseball in 1845 for the New York Knickerbockers. Mobster Arnold Rothstein opened a casino in Hewlett Harbor in 1916. Between 1937 and 1941, the Five Towns hosted the professional Negro league baseball teams the Black Yankees and the Brooklyn Royal Giants.

Some real estate brokers eager to associate themselves with the Five Towns named their enclave West Lawrence, as distinct from Far Rockaway. Over the past 20-plus years, a large number of Orthodox families have been attracted to the Five Towns, which has caused a major jump in real estate values. Anyone who has followed the history of the area can attest to the fact that “Back Lawrence,” as it was once called, has been home to many wealthy bankers and developers.

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face, and mixing them in white plastic trays filled with NASA-green pasty spacecraft foods as her fellow astronauts looked like they’d just bitten into lemons. Remember guys: In space, no one can hear you scream.

Other pleasurable visions came to mind, but they all crashed to earth when I read, “Happy April Fools’ Day.” Randi, you had me over the moon for you. I have to thank you for that.

JOHN SCHULTz Oceanside

Every vehicular mistake, caught on camera

To the Editor:

I thought now would be a good time to update you on the latest and greatest in regard to Nassau County’s ongoing venture into dystopia. A few years back, I was advocating against red-light and speed cameras. Let’s repeat upfront: Nobody is advocating for lawlessness. That’s why we have police officers. I said good luck regaining a right you’ve given up, so let’s fight for it.

The silence was deafening.

So what do you say we update where our local surveillance state is today? I do so hope you’re enjoying those $150 redlight tickets. The actual fine is $50, but ya

gotta love those added fees. It seems that in 2015 and 2016 (the only years I could find numbers for; I didn’t do a deep dive), Nassau pulled in, get ready for it, $82.2 million of our money. Were you then surprised to see that that time you didn’t make a complete stop on red before turning at 3 a.m. on a completely empty road got you another $150 bill? Fun stuff.

We’re getting our pockets picked for millions. But did you really think that was going to be the end of it once the powers that be saw the money they were raking in? You’re better off trying to take blood away from a vampire.

So, to update, have you checked out a school bus lately? That’s right, they now have cameras on the sides, and should you pass one with its stop signs deployed, wait by your mailbox for the $288 bill.

But wait, there’s more. Now there are proposals for not only speed cameras, but license plate-reading cameras on the Southern State Parkway as well. And you wonder why our children can’t move away from here fast enough?

Heck, the absolute least they could do would be to install countdowns clocks underneath every traffic light where there’s a camera, to give us half a chance of avoiding a ticket — and getting rearended!

I don’t want to be an I-told-you-so, but who are we kidding? I told you so.

FRED GEFEN Woodmere

census figures, the legislative district lines of the Five Towns have been redrawn, and elections for the Assembly, State Senate and Nassau County Legislature have been dramatically impacted. Once upon a time, the Five Towns was treated with the greatest respect by government mapmakers. Sadly, however, it has been carved into many pieces, and it no longer has the political clout that it once claimed.

power base. The Herald Community Newspapers, now read across Nassau County and beyond, were born in the Five Towns.

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I recall many political names that were connected to the Five Towns. Presiding Supervisor Palmer D. Farrington, along with U.S. Rep. Herbert Tenzer, Town Councilman Eugene Weisbein, State Sen. Karen Burstein and Assemblyman Eli Wager were among its prominent elected officials. In the mid-1960s, Barbara Boxer deserted the Five Towns for California and eventually became a U.S. senator.

From 1972 to 1989, I had the honor of representing the Five Towns in the State Assembly. I knocked on hundreds of doors as a candidate, and attended dozens of events sponsored by the Community Chest and other worthy charities. I viewed the Five Towns as an important

The reason for this walk down memory lane is to lodge an informal protest that no current local elected official has ever aggressively fought to keep the Five Towns as one political unit. The Assembly and Senate district lines, as well as the County Legislature, have been crafted with no respect for the historical identity of these very closely knit communities. This isn’t some form of snobbism; just a commentary on why people who want your vote don’t speak out at the time when new voting districts are created.

We should hope that in 2030, when the next federal census takes place, some dynamic local official will take up the cause of once again making the Five Towns into one united political region. Its great history deserves some extra respect.

Jerry Kremer was an Assemblyman for 23 years, and chaired the Assembly’s Ways and Means Committee for 12 years. He now heads Empire Government Strategies, a business development and legislative strategy firm. Comments about this column? jkremer@liherald.com.

Framework by Tim Baker

A momentary pose in Arthur J. Hendrickson Park — Valley Stream

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district lines have divided these closely knit communities.

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