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he school year might be winding down, but this is one of the most treacherous times of the year when it comes to stuof the dent attendance and focus. The advent winter nicer weather, plus the stress of intensive that combine to produce a sort of “spring fever” and hits kids of every age, making them restless when inattentive. This is also the time of year starting attendance numbers plummet as well, June. from April and worsening on through and With spring in full swing, many students of the families begin to think about the end the only school year. High school seniors aren’t “end-ofones who experience “senioritis” or the school the-school-year-blues.” Even elementary dial back students can begin to shut down and year. their efforts towards the end of the school the It’s important to help children finish responsiraise to is goal school year strong. The to work ble learners who don’t quit and are able hard despite distractions. how School administrators are well aware of kids the annual epidemic of spring fever impacts teachers in the classroom. Toward this end, savvy incenextra with motivated students their keep tives, including engaging projects. Many teachers also instigate periodic “brain breaks,” when everyone takes a five-minute in some break to get up and stretch, or engage many spontaneous, fun activity. Likewise, during schools schedule incentivizing activities and the last few weeks to keep kids interested motivated. of For parents, this can be a frustrating time child’s the year. You’re sympathetic about your keeping restlessness; but also concerned about for final grades up, especially when it’s time exams. The good news is, with a bit of extra atten-
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Stick to the routine be When it’s warm and light outside, it can it’s super more difficult to enforce bedtime, but to get a important to help your child continue school good night’s rest through the end of the and year. Stick to your child’s regular bedtime and atcontinue to make time for homework home reading. responsidevelop to child your Encourage that bility and perseverance by maintaining until the good learners do what they need to do summer job is done. Sunny days and a looming learnvacation can’t stop motivated and eager will ers! Maintaining your school-year schedule help reinforce these beliefs.
Reasonable and reachable goals motiGoals are a great way to keep students a school vated and on-task towards the end of Gear check or two small time year. Help your children select one After months of hard work and lots of end of the level] goals to accomplish before the spent in the classroom, many [elementary be challenging supplies. school year. The goals should some ideas students are left with less-than-ideal have but reachable. For younger students crayons and erasers have longer no Pencils a level in reading, do your include things like moving up having a been worn down to nubs. It’s hard to memorizing their multiplication facts, tools. etc. days, best work when you don’t have the right best certain number of positive behavior Support your children put forth their steps to take stock of Work with your kids to determine effort up through the last day, by taking and encourage pencil, to work towards their goals their school supplies. A freshly sharpened can practice at home. a glue stick or two, and a new box of crayons By creating a low-stress, supportive home child to make a world of difference. environment and encouraging your be can you off, slacking without keep studying Lead by example during to proactive in combating spring fever Kids learn by example, and are quick With your help, talking those last two months of school. adopt our attitude. If your child hears you of seeing just how you your child will have the satisfaction about how you wish it was summer, or the school year on is likely to how rewarding it is to finish summer can’t wait for school to be over, he/she top. And you’ll both be ready for the adopt that mindset. Avoid speaking negatively season. your of about school, homework, etc. in front put forth child. It will be harder for your child to as the don’t Above photo: It’s way too easy to let things slide from down his best effort if he thinks you don’t care, weather gets nicer and kids are feeling worn like school, etc. months of study already completed. We like to tell our kids that every assignment
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mean of raising funds, such as charging non-residents more to use the beach. The most emphatic voice of On Wednesday morning, he opposition to the Long Beach said he would vote against City Council’s proposal to raise increasing the cost of beach beach fees on Tuesday night passes. “Absolutely,” he said. “It’s came from one of its own mem- shocking. They can’t find one bers, Roy Lester. penny to cut anyDuring a twowhere. All I’ve been hour public hearing saying is, stop spendon the council’s plan ing so much money.” to increase beach The council fees in an effort to tabled a vote on the make up a shortfall proposed increases of about $1.1 miluntil a later meetlion, Lester said the ing, but no date was new proposed fees set. were too high, and Under the proposnoted that the devel- Roy lESTER al, the resident famioper Engel Burman, City Council ly plan — the most the fir m that is member widely used plan — building condominiwould jump nearly ums and apartments 27 percent from 2021, on the Superblock, has received to $115. The cost for non-resident credits and tax breaks. families would rise about 20 per“We’re talking about a 70 per- cent, to $225. The resident indicent increase [in beach fees] over vidual fee is proposed to remain two years, and we’re giving a at $70. The daily resident’s fee developer credits?” Lester said. would also hold at $12. He was cheered by some in the Council member John Bendo audience. Two years ago, a fami- proposed that the city charge ly resident beach pass cost $70; those who come to the beach this year the council is propos- after 4 p.m. a reduced fee of $6. ing an increase to $115. Lifeguards are on duty until 6 Lester called the proposed p.m., and most drownings occur increases “unbelievable,” and after they leave the beach. A dissaid the city should seek other Continued on page 4
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“Silver Strand,” the latest book about Long Beach, was written by a retired pediatrician and historian who uses historical fiction to weave a tale about the barrier island and some of its colorful characters — including the city’s real-life founder and developer, William Reynolds. The author, Dennis Carey, 73, has spent all of his summers in Long Beach, and was a lifeguard for six years beginning in 1966. He lives in a home that his family has owned since 1921. Otherwise, he spends time in another home in Huntington.
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Long Beach has been a favorite setting for several writers, perhaps because of its raucous past. The best-known work may be “Scoundrels by the Sea: The Sullied Past of Long Beach Politicians, Swindlers, Bootleggers — and Worse,” by Paul Jackson. That book explored the shady side of the city, and Reynolds’s role in its development. Carey said of his own book that it “celebrates Long Beach. Long Beach is actually a protagonist itself.” The book focuses on historical figures such as Oscar Wilde, and the history of the city is told through the eyes of the characters. A fictional survivor of the real-life 1837 shipwreck Continued on page 7
Seder marked by prayers for Ukranians There was a seder at Temple Emanu-El of Long Beach this past Saturday to celebrate the escape of the Jews from ancient Egypt. But the horrors of Russia’s attack on Ukraine was much on the minds of the approximately 120 people who attended. The evening began with the presentation of a Citation given by Dan Alter, special assistant to Bruce Blakeman, Nassau County Executive. Alter noted that this was a uniquely personal moment as he himself is the son of two Ukrainian immigrants. The traditional Passover dinner included various references to the theme of refugees, displaced persons, immigrants and asylum seekers, especially as it related to the war In Ukraine. After Cantor Lisa Kantor chanted the appropriate blessing for the ritual of dipping a green vegetable in saltwater, Rabbi Jack Zanerhaft, the temple’s spiritual leader, who led the proceedings commented on the symbolism. “Our classic explanation is that the saltwater reminds us of the tears the Israelites shed while they were enslaved, or the tears of joy that flowed when they were liberated, but tonight we think of the bodies of water in Ukraine that had bridges, destroyed by their own citizenry to prevent the onslaught of Russian tanks entering their towns,” Zanerhaft said. With the intersection of Passover and Easter the Temple decided to invite various Churches to join in this event. Among the clergy who were present with some of their congregants were Pastor TK Kennedy of Centerpoint Church, Reverend Susan Bock of St. James of Jerusalem Episcopal Church, and Mark Moses, spiritual leader of New Life Church of Christ. Zanerhaft said that Passover was mentioned 28 times in the New Testament and that Jesus’ Last Sup-
per was indeed a Passover Seder. Over $2,000 dollars was raised to be donated to the World Central Kitchen, a non-profit entity feeding Ukrainian refugees on the borders of Poland, Hungary and Romania.
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Among those attending the event were City Manager Donna Gayden, City Council President Karen McInnis, City Council members John Bendo, Liz Treston and Police Commissioner Ron Walsh.
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The Long Beach City Council voted Tuesday night, 4 to 0 with one abstention, to approved a document aimed at settling a decades-long dispute with the developer Sinclair Haberman, who had filed a $130 million sut against the city after his attempt to build oceanfront condos was thwarted. Council member Roy Lester abstained, as he had done once before on an John bendo issue involving Member, Haberman. LesCity Council t e r, w h o w a s elected to the council in January, said he had “nothing to do” with negotiations with the developer. The settlement, hammered out between consultants for the city and attorneys for Haberman calls for the city to pay the developer $75 million. It also calls for the City Council to draft zoning legislation that would permit Haberman to construct the two 13 buildings with 266 apartments and a parking lot across the street on Shore Road. If the zoning is not done, the agreement calls for Haberman to receive another $25 million. City Council president Karen McInnis said, “This is a bitter sweet day for Long Beach.” Residents, she said will be happy that a settlement s in the process. But, she said, “Long Beach taxpayers will be sad-
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the Long beAch City Council voted Tuesday to appoved a Letter of Intent aimed at settling the Haberman suit. dled with this for years. It’s a cautionary tale for all of us. But we’re glad to be cleaning up this painful chapter.” Council member John Bendo said, “None of us are happy to be here tonight voting for this, but” referring to the decades the matter went unsettled. “This has to be fixed, and that’s what we’re doing tonight.” The council two weeks ago said it need-
ed an additional 60 days to consider the Letter of Intent between the city and Haberman. The Council voted in late December to agree to a tentative settlement of the Haberman matter. An agreement was to be completed in 90 days. Rich Berrios, the city’s corporation council, sat at the meeting that “The time has come and gone.” But added both par-
ties want to continue the talks. The agreement the city had reached called on the Long Beach city to make a payment to Haberman, of $75 million – a 50 percent reduction from a court judgment filed against Long Beach a year ago. City officials and representatives of two consulting firms hired by Long Beach to help negotiate with the developer.
Artists paint mural in Long Beach to add color The Long Beach Arts Council presented the latest addition to the City’s mural renderings - a gorgeous and vibrant new mural at Monarch Beverage, 505 Long Beach Blvd. and E. Market Street, in Long Beach. The overall theme features native plants and creatures in celebration of our wonderful habitat by the sea. The mural was designed by Brooklyn based artist Danielle Mastrion and painted by Kristy McCarthy with assistance from Cristopher Reyna Choque. The Huntington Arts Council, Inc., Artists In Partnership, Inc., City of Long Beach New York Police Department and City of Long Beach helped to make this project happen. This project was made possible by funding from the Statewide Community Re g rants Prog ram, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature and administered by Huntington Arts Council.
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continued from front page counted fee after 4 p.m. might encourage more people to come to the beach when guards are still on duty, Bendo reasoned, instead of waiting until after it closes. He defended the proposed increases. “We have to make tough decisions,” Bendo said. “The math is showing that the simple fact is, we are spending more to run the beach than we take in.” City comptroller Ina Resnick gave an overview of the beach fee situation, and said that bad weather and the continuing coronavirus pandemic were primarily responsible for a decline in Beach Park revenue last year. The city, Resnick said, is expecting to see an increase in beach pass sales this year, given the decline across Nassau County of cases of Covid19. “But we still need to raise fees to run the beach,” she said, adding that the cost of operating the beach is about $5 million a year. Residents appeared divided on the issue. Kathleen O’Leary, a long-time resident, said that not all families would be able to afford the fee increases, and she suggested raising fees for non-resident families. ________________
Jay Brick, who said he had never attended a public hearing, said he wanted the council to “look at the big picture.” He noted that traffic on Austin Boulevard, which leads to and from Long Beach, is often snarled. And, he said, the City Council is considering installing parking meters in the central business district. “Why would people come to Long Beach [if they have to] pay added beach fees and parking fees?” Brick said. Nat Epstein said that raising beach fees amounts to a tax, and that doing so “will chase away business” from the city. Ann Flomenhaft said the council should keep in mind higher food and gas prices when considering raising beach fees. She suggested approving the retail sale of marijuana in the city. The council has voted to opt out of a state program allowing such sales. Leah Tozer, co-chair of the Long Beach Chamber of Commerce, has said she didn’t have a problem with the proposed beach pass fees, and that she was “personally fine with the given numbers.” City Manager Donna Gayden said that residents’ comments would be taken into consideration before the council takes any action.
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But whereas he characterizes his approach to the on these shores. 20-year-old Churchill’s as "a restoration," Winston’s, established in 2015, has Vendittelli brought over an into a rustic Italian trattoria, been transformed electric pizza oven from complete with a tented Italy. Even in the old country, "giardino" out back. Vendittelli pizzaioli are turning from wood to electric door space, with its standing hopes that the outto minimize greenhouse heaters and hanging gases and this hammered heaters and fans, will carry copper him into the cool — if great job. The eight pies include Sud Forni does a not the cold — weather. Maurizio Vendittelli has been a Calabrese scribbling notes about his very own Italian restaurant crumbled sausage and Calabrese (with chilies), Mangia Bene and Churchill’s his time as a busser at Cafe for decades. From a polpettini (meatballs, mozzaDonatello in Plainview, are directly across the street as a server at Basil Leaf Cafe rella, ricotta) and the PLT in Locust Valley and (Speck, from The Breakfast Club and captain at Cafe Continental arugula, cherry tomatoes in Manhasset to his 10and Vendittelli spends most of year tenure as general manager lemon). his waking hours in this Neck and during his yearlong at Il Bacco in Little partnership in The little patch of South Park Breakfast Club in Rockville The rest of the fare splits Centre, he’s been jotting Avenue. His collaborator down ideas and asking himself the difference between what he would do if in Mangia Bene’s kitchen all the decisions were up the Italian food you find in to him. is executive chef John Di Italy, and the Italian food Lemme, who cooked at Mangia Bene ("Eat Well" you find on Long Island: in Italian), is the answer. Lupa and Del Posto in Manrice balls and baked clams, hattan and ran the kitchen Caesar salad and fried calaat Wonderful outdoor dining Cipollini in Manhasset. For mari, a pork chop stuffed the with last year or so, Di Lemme option, even during the Fontina and Speck and shrimp has winter. been an itinerant pasta maker, scampi on a bed or spinach sellThe food was excellent and ing his handiwork (nome what the menu calls "The and di macaroni: Parms," @etruscipasta) at Salumi the service was great. made with chicken or veal Bar in Massapequa. chop. Prices Now he is chained to his pasta-making are modest across the board: for starters, salads We will be back again... machine and pizzas, $12 to $16; for in Mangia Bene’s basement, pastas, $19 to $24 where he produces (about half that spaghetti, paccheri, garganelli, and again... casarecce and more. for half portions); All pasta there is made in house. for mains, $22 to by an eggy, creamless bucatini I was impressed The restaurant takes over carbonara the old Winston’s Kitchen and even $32. more by the strozzapreti bathed & Bar in Rockville Centre. Vendittelli took over both in a verdant pesto along with cubes of potato Winston’s and its sister pub, and lengths of green Churchill’s, in July. beans — a Genovese preparation one rarely sees
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Resume Assistance Lenora, a public library librarian, will be offering free resume assistance at the adult reference desk from 1 to 3 pm.
Library Board Meeting The Long Beach Public Library Board of Trustees typically meets on the third Monday of every month. Check the website for specific dates and times, www.longbeachlibrary.org.
Youth Family Book Group The public library will have a youth family book group session in the program room and on zoom from 4:30 to 5 pm.
Long Beach Soup Kitchen The Long Beach Soup Kitchen, 140 West Pine Street, is open 6 days a week 11:15 a.m. until 12:45 p.m. They offer Hot and Cold Meals TO GO. They offer a full pantry with canned goods and fresh produce. Mondays and Thursdays. All are welcome.
Thursday, April 28 Zoning Board Meeting The City of Long Beach Zoning Board will have a meeting on the sixth floor of City Hall starting at 7 pm.
Meet The City Manager City Manager Donna M. Gayden will be holding “Meet The City Manager” virtual chat sessions. These meetings are an opportunity for residents to engage in a one-to-one dialogue; ask questions, or express ideas on how to enhance the quality of life in our community. The virtual meetings will take place on Tuesdays from 2-4 p.m. Please call the City Manger’s Office to make an appointment at (516) 431-7202 or email citymanager@longbeachny.gov. Information on how to meet.
Friday, April 22
Free Job Training The Long Beach Adult Learning Center will be offering enrollment in their free job training in the first floor lobby of the public library from 10 am to 1 pm.
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Shredding and E:Cycling Day in Long Beach Te City of Long Beach will have its Shredding and E:Cycling Day Sunday, April 24 for residents to get rid of their unwanted electronics safely behind City Hall from 9 am to 1 pm. program room and on zoom 10 to 11 am.
graphic novel book club meeting in the program room from 4:30 to 5:15 pm.
Library Budget Presentation
Writers’ Circle
The public library director will havea presentation regarding the library’s proposed 2022-2023 budget.
The public library will have a writers’ circle meeting on zoom from 11 am to 1 pm.
Sunday, April 24
Tuesday, April 26
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Board of Education Meeting
The city will have a free shredding and eletronics recycling day in the lot behind city hall from 9 am to 1 pm.
The Long Beach Schools’ Board of Education will have a meeting in the West Elementary School gym starting at 7 pm.
Saturday, April 23
Monday, April 25
Low-Impact Cardio
Yoga for Health and Peace
Youth Graphic Novel Book Club
Earth Day Earth Day will be celebrated on Friday, April 22. The City of Long Beach will be having several events throughout the month to celebrate the Earth including S.T.O.P. programs, beach cleanups and more.
Learn American Sign Language Learn the basics of American Sign Language with those who are deaf or hard at hearing with instructors on zoom, on the public library website, from 11 am to 12:30 pm.
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The public library will have a lowimpact cardio class in the auditorium and on zoom from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm.
Afternoon Games The public library will have an afternoon games session in the auditorium from 1:30 to 4:30 pm.
Wednesday, Apr. 27 Coping with Covid-19 FEMA and the Office of Mental Health have partnered with NY Project Hope to offer a free, anonymous counseling session to anyone affected by Covid19 in the first floor lobby of the public library from 10 am to noon.
Ask the Tech Guy The public library “tech guy” will be available for people to ask any technology-related questions in the second floor lobby of the library from 2 to 3 pm.
city is in talks about parking meters in the center of town. city will celebrate its centennial this summer. city council will soon start considering a new budget for the next fiscal year. city will be discussing possible changes to beach fees. celebration of the city’s centennial will be this summer.
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continued from front page of the Mexico, which sank off the barrier island, sets off the long story of Long Beach’s transformation. About 10 years ago, Carey began writing his first novel. He wanted it to be historical fiction, but he also wanted elements of actual history, and some characters and a setting — Long Beach — that were real. Carey spoke about how the Long Island Rail Road built a hotel 1880 that became the Long Beach Hotel. It burned down in 1907. That same year, Reynolds, a state senator, visited the barrier island, saw just a few decrepit buildings and began developing. When the area became a village in 1914, Reynolds was its first president, and when it became a city in 1922, he was named the first mayor. “The book explores the creation of the city, the development of the West End, bootlegging in the 1920s and, of course, the boardwalk and surfing,” Carey said. Carey, said he got much of the historical information for the book from Roberta Fiore, of the Long Beach Historical and Preservation Society — who also co-wrote a book about the city, “Long Beach.” Carey’s book includes two maps, one from 1882 and the other from the 1920s, showing the changes in the city — including the consolidation into a single island what were once eight separate islets. Carey has been developing a website where people can learn more about him and his book, with descriptions of the real-life characters who appear in it. He and fellow historian Pat Gallagher are planning to conduct a tour called the “History of Long Beach Told Through Maps.” Their first presentation is at 2 p.m. this Sunday at the Historical Society, at 226 W. Penn St. Gallagher, who grew up in Long Beach, is a former
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Many MeMbers of a book club read “Silver Strand” recently. Seaford High School principal and is now a professor at Nassau Community College, said the presentation has two parts. The first part features maps showing the historical development of the city, and the second focuses on
how maps tell the story of the impact on the barrier island of Hurricane Sandy. Their presentation will also be a part of the city’s centennial celebration in June.
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Seaford Lacrosse Senior leggio RaNKs aMoNg Nassau County’s top 5 scorers heading into this week’s action and has helped the Vikings to an impressive 6-1 start. Through seven games, she has 23 goals and 21 assists for 44 points. On April 1, in Seaford’s wild 24-13 victory over Friends Academy, Leggio exploded for a 12-point day with 4 goals and 8 helpers. Headed to Adelphi University, the All-County attacker recorded 35 goals 28 assists last spring to lead the team to the Class C playoffs.
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Baseball: V.S. South at Malverne ............................. 10 a.m. Softall: Mepham at MacArthur ................................. 10 a.m. Softball: Sewanhaka at Freeport.............................. 10 a.m. Softball: Division at East Meadow............................ 10 a.m. Boys Lacrosse: Baldwin at Malverne/East Rock ...... 10 a.m. Baseball: Freeport at Oceanside.........................10:30 a.m. Baseball: Kennedy at Hewlett .................................. 11 a.m.
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Softball: Floral Park at Baldwin ................................ 10 a.m. Boys Lacrosse: Glen Cove at Mepham ..................... 11 a.m. Softball: Calhoun at Kennedy ...............................4:30 p.m. Boys Lacrosse: Elmont at Sewanhaka..................4:30 p.m. Softball: Clarke at Long Beach. .................................4:45 p.m. Softball: Elmont at West Hempstead.............................. 5 p.m. Boys Lacrosse: MacArthur at Long Beach ....................... 7 p.m.
saturday, april 23 Boys Lacrosse: Wheatley at Wantagh ............................ 10 a.m. Boys Lacrosse: Herricks at Carey .................................. 11 a.m. Girls Lacrosse: Kellenberg at Oceanside ....................... 11 a.m. Girls Lacrosse: East Meadow at Seaford ....................... 2 p.m.
After scoring 20 runs through its first six baseball games against Conference A1 rivals, Long Beach’s bats came alive Monday afternoon to back the pitching of senior Connor Nooney to produce a much-needed 13-4 home victory over Great Neck South. Nooney struck out nine over five innings of work and Aiden Cardo (three hits, three RBIs), Alonzo Espinet, Cian Cantwell and Troy DeFrancesco combined for nine singles as the Marines improved to 2-5. It was the second straight victory for Nooney, one of only four seniors on the roster. “We have high expectations for a young team,” Long Beach coach Jason Zizza said. “Defensive mistakes cost us a few games and I expected the offense to take a little while to come along because of the youth and brutal weather. “If we continue to play the way we played today, we believe we can compete with anyone and make some noise in the playoffs,” he added. “We hope to make the playoff picture interesting in the second half of the season.” Only the top four teams in the seventeam conference will qualify for the postseason. With MacArthur and Garden City off to dominant starts, and both Great Neck North and Great Neck South scuffling, it appears only two spots will be up for grabs between Long Beach, Mepham and New Hyde Park. The Marines, who graduated a dozen seniors from last year’s four-win team, took one of three games against New Hyde Park last week and have yet to face Mepham. One of last spring’s victories saw Long Beach rally from eight runs down to beat Mepham. One of this year’s defeats was a blown 8-0 lead against MacArthur. “We’ve already turned the page on the MacArthur loss and it’s out of our system,” Zizza said. “I’m proud of how hard our team works and I love the way we compete every game. We can never be counted out.” Nooney has started the first game of
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seNioR coNNoR NooNeY headlines Long Beach’s pitching staff and has picked up wins in back-to-back starts. each series and relies on his accuracy, velocity and variety to get the job done. “Connor always battles every time he takes the mound,” Zizza said. Junior Jake Scafa is a hard-throwing lefty who has finished off every series. He threw 25 innings last season and also serves as the leadoff batter and plays center field and first base. He’s hitting .400 through seven games. Junior Jack Wachs, who plays shortstop twice a week, starts on the bump in the middle game of each series. He
showed a strong sign of getting into a groove at the plate with a four RBI game against MacArthur. Senior Pete DiGiorgio and sophomore Dan Defonte are both handling catching duties. DiGiorgio provides strong leadership as well, Zizza noted. Up from JV, Cardo (second base) and junior Dylan Cantwell (third base) have solidified the infield defense. Cantwell is a key bat in the heart of the order along with Espinet. “We need to get the bats going consistently,” Zizza said.
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A woman with a varied career and a story Judy Goss is an author, a businesswoman, and a television host By MICHAEL SMOLLINS msmollins@liherald.com
During her illustrious career, Judy Goss has traveled the world modeling, hosting television shows, and becoming a published author. But last March, she took on a new role: host of RichnerLive’s Premier Business Women of Long Island. And it reminded her a lot of her company, What Women Want, which was originally based on women’s stories. “So when I get into a room filled with hundreds of women who not only have stories, but have broken glass ceilings and paved the way for minority women, young women and really anyone who’s out there,” she said, “it just lifts me to levels that I can’t even describe.” The host of AWE cable channel’s “Behind the Gates” is a regular contributor to NBC and Fox as well. Goss also leads a show featuring her home decor line on QVC, which broadcasts from her Merrick house. She founded What Women Want in 2010, a networking company with some 60 chapters nationwide. Initially geared specifically toward women, What Women Want recently incorporated men, and will soon change its name to Wealth and Wisdom. At the height of the coronavirus pandemic in 2020, the networking company switched to an all-online model, where experts gather virtually to discuss topics such as cybersecurity, book writing and law, among other things. “It follows the traditional model of networking, but according to subject matter now,” Goss said. “It’s about getting together, meeting new people, and forming connections.”
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TELEvISION HOST, AuTHOr and businesswoman Judy Goss hosted RichnerLive’s Premier Business Women of Long Island event last March. The company also donates money to charities close to the local chapters in each state. That includes Dress for Success, a global not-for-profit that empowers women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire, and the devel-
opment tools to help women thrive in work and in life.” In “Behind the Gates,” Goss gives viewers an upclose and personal look inside various mansions. In addition to her duties for AWE, in early 2020, Goss began hosting shows for QVC and drove from her home to studios in West Chester, Pennsylvania, three to four times each week. After the pandemic hit, QVC helped Goss build a studio in her home, and began streaming from there. She continues to host the show, and says she is in talks with several networks to write and produce a new program highlighting women in the future. Goss is from Olney, Maryland, which she describes as a small town, moving to Manhattan in 1989 after graduating from the University of Maryland. She went on to become a high fashion model, traveling the world. It was while living in New York that Goss met Bruce Levitt, who co-owns Mur-Lee’s clothing store in Lynbrook, started by his father and uncle in 1946. They eventually moved to Long Island and raised twins, who are now seniors at Calhoun High School. Levitt himself won a Herald Long Island Choice Award earlier this month, chosen by Herald readers and local business customers, while Goss was recognized at the Premier Business Women of Long Island a few weeks earlier that she also hosted. Hosting the awards meant a great deal to her. “I thought it was really well-done,” Goss said. “I’ve produced events for What Women Want with over 200 women attending for a three-day conference, and I was just so impressed with the way things were done. “Things flowed seamlessly, and the quality of women was superb.”
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The via CruCiS is an annual event that takes place on Good Friday during Holy Week. On Good Friday, a procession of mourners marched through Long Beach’s streets, headed by a man shouldering a giant wooden cross. There was “blood” on his white gown. But it was simply a reenactment of the final steps toward Jesus’ death, called a Via Crucis, or Way of the Cross. Such events take place annually in cities and villages across the country on Good Friday, as worshipers want to remember what Christ suffered as he marched to his death.
In Long Beach, the parish of St. Mary’s presented the Via Crucis. The Latino Community of St. Mary’s planned the event, that started at 11 am and lasted for about three hours. This year, as in many past, the Latino Community of Saint Mary’s\planned the traditional Good Friday event, which was open to the entire community. The Via Crucis is the signature events of the Christian Lenten season, shared by many Christians of Long Beach.
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Several hundred people participated in Long Beach’a Via Crucis, organized by St. Mary’s Latino Community.
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AARP, USPS keep seniors a step ahead of scammers can be scammed — by mail, by phone, by email — and some can sound quite convincing. When the kids grow up and move out, Like charity scams. The trick? Don’t not only is there more space at home for succumb to pressure to pull out your older couples, but they may have a little credit card. more money in their bank “There are some that are accounts as well. legitimate businesses,” HarAnd it’s that attractive ris said. “But instead of givfinancial background that ing over the phone — because could make even the most you don’t know who you’re savvy of older residents susspeaking with — ask them to ceptible to a number of mail mail you the information.” and phone scams. And then there’s the nowThat’s exactly the message infamous “g randparent” Bernard Macias, associate scam. state director of AARP Long “A grandparent receives a Island, wants to share as part phone call or email from Bernard Macias of a series of Herald Inside their grandchild,” Marcus LI webinars hosted by Richsaid. “They say, ‘I’m in trounerLive. ble. I’m in Cancun. I had a “They will gain the most beer on the street, and I was (financially) from these arrested, and now I need to folks,” Macias shared during be bailed out.’” a recent webinar. “They own Such calls usually happen a home and they have good late at night or early in the credit. So financially, they morning, he added, and that have a lot more at stake.” the scammer posing as the The first two installments grandchild warns their vicof the webinars — which can tim not to tell their parents or be watched at tinyurl.com/ they’ll get in “trouble.” Donna Harris HeraldInsideLI — also feaThe best way to combat tured Donna Harris, Michael that scam? Call their parents. Del Giudice and Joseph Marcus from the Ask for their grandchild’s whereabouts. U.S. Postal Inspection Service. A third “Just call and ask, ‘Where’s Johnny?’ one is scheduled for Thursday, April 28 at Is he in Cancun?’” Marcus said. “They’ll noon. There are a variety of ways people say, ‘No, he’s in his room.’ It’s a scam.”
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Free in-person shredding event AARP Long Island and Herald Community Newspapers host a free on-site shredding event for sensitive personal and financial documents on Saturday, April 30, between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., at 2 Endo Blvd in Garden City. Register at LIHerald.com/shred. But how do these scammers even know who Johnny is? That could be our own fault, Marcus said. We tend to overshare about our personal lives and family on social media platforms like Facebook. It’s the perfect place for someone to gather all the information they need about family, locations, and even their interests. While a scammer might temporarily hijack an identity to scam someone, actual identify theft remains a serious problem. “Identify theft is the compromise of what I like to call your financial DNA,” Harris said. “This includes your name, your date of birth, Social Security number, account numbers, passwords — anything that can be used to assume your identity without your authorization.”
One of the most common ways identity theft happens, Del Giudice said, is through scam calls. “Today, I probably got around five scam calls,” he said during the first webinar April 7. “There’s always somebody trying to offer me a great deal on car insurance or solar heating or whatever. If you start talking to them, they’ll ask you for your home address, date of birth and Social Security number.” If someone believes they are an identity theft victim, it’s important to place a fraud alert on their credit report, Del Giudice said. That same credit report — which is available free each year — also is a great way to identify if a scammer is using their name to open accounts and lines of credit. If something is found, file a report with the police and the Federal Trade Commission, Del Giudice said. Organize personal information and continue to monitor credit reports and bills. The AARP webinar series will conclude Thursday, April 28 at noon, focusing on romance scams. Then, on Saturday, April 30, AARP Long Island and Herald Community Newspapers will host an in-person shredding event between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., at the newspaper group’s Garden City headquarters at 2 Endo Blvd. To register for the free shredding event, visit LIHerald.com/shred. To register for the final webinar, visit LIHerald. com/romance.
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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE BOARD OF APPEALS 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 Town Meeting Pavilion, Town Hall Plaza, One Washington Street, Hempstead, New York on 4/27/22 at 2:00 P.M. to consider the following applications and appeals: --------------------------------THE FOLLOWING CASES WILL BE CALLED STARTING AT 2:00 P.M. 332/22. POINT LOOKOUT - 70 Lido Blvd. II, LLC, Waive off-street parking; maintain roof over with rear yard variance., N/W cor. Lido Blvd., & Garden City Ave., a/k/a 70 Lido Blvd. (S.E.Q.R. determination not made) N.C.P.C. Local determination. TO BE ADJOURNED DEFECTIVE NOTICE. 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 Point Lookout 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/ 883/Hearing---04272022 The internet address of the website streaming for this meeting is https://hempsteadny.gov/ 524/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. 130793 Search for notices online at: www.newyorkpublicnotices.com
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 10, 2022 at 7:30 P.M. in the Long Beach High School Auditorium, 322 Lagoon Drive West, Lido Beach, New York, and can also be viewed remotely at https://www.youtube.com /channel/UCzst8qfrB66Ur 7JrZHfodyw/videos; 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 2022-2023 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 17, 2022. 3. To transact such other business as may properly come before the meeting pursuant to Education Law of the State of New York and acts amendatory thereto. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER 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 3, 2022, 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, 2022. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that said Budget Vote and Election will be held on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 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 2022-2023 and to authorize the requisite portion thereof to be raised by taxation on the taxable property of the District. 2. To elect one (1) member of the Board of Education for a three (3) year term commencing July 1, 2022, and expiring on June 30, 2025, to fill the position held by Anne Conway, whose term expires on June 30, 2022. 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 $1,499,074.26, representing monies from the Long Range Building and Capital Improvement Fund for the following purposes: replace part of the existing steam heating system with hot water at the Lido/Middle School Complex; and a sum not to exceed
$5,570,823.74 representing monies from the 2018 Capital Improvement Fund for the following purposes : at the Lido/Middle School Complex, replace the remaining existing steam heating system with hot water and partial air conditioning, replace boiler #2 and boiler #3 with new hot water boilers, and replace plaster ceilings containing asbestos material in five classrooms, and at the NIKE Site, replace sidewalks and gravel turnaround; as well as preliminary and other costs incidental thereto? (Because the funds to be expended hereunder are from the referenced Capital Reserve Funds, approval of this proposition will not require a tax levy upon the real property of the district.)” 4. To adopt the annual budget of the Long Beach Public Library for the 2022-2023 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, 2022 and ending June 30, 2027. 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 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 exemption report. Said exemption report, which will also become part of the final budget, will show how the total assessed value of the final assessment roll used in the budgetary process is exempt from taxation, list every type of exemption granted by the statutory authority, and show the cumulative impact of each type of exemption, the cumulative amount expected to be received as payments in lieu of taxes (PILOT) and the cumulative impact of all exemptions granted. In addition, said exemption report shall be posted on any bulletin board maintained by the District for public notices and on any website maintained by the District. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that petitions nominating candidates for Board of Education 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 27, 2022, 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 18, 2022 and at least seven (7) days before the election, May 10, 2022, if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or the day before the election, May 16, 2022, 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 17, 2022. 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 12, 2022, 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 17, 2022, 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. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that any person who is not registered under permanent personal registration on or before January 1, 2017, 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 3, 2022 from 2:00pm to 8:00pm; at Long Beach Middle School Auditorium Lobby, 239 Lido Boulevard, Lido Beach, New York 11561. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that any person who has moved from one school election district in the Long Beach City School District to another, and who has not registered in the new school election district, and who is still registered in the district from which he or she moved, may vote in the election district in which he or she registered. Such people must advise, at the time of voting, the election inspectors of his/her new address to correct such registration. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that only those qualified voters whose names appear on the registers prepared for said school district election will be entitled to vote on Election Day. The register
will be filed in the District Clerk’s Office and open to inspection by any qualified voter of the school district from 8:00a.m. to 4:00p.m. on weekdays from May 3, 2022 to May 17, 2022, and Saturday May 7, 2022, when it will be available from 9 A.M. to 12 Noon by appointment only. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that military voters who are not currently registered may apply to register as a qualified voter of the school district. An application for registration as a military voter can be requested by contacting the District Clerk by telephone (516) 897-2108, facsimile (516)771-3944, email ldolan@lbeach.org, mail to 235 Lido Boulevard, Lido Beach, NY, 11561, or in person (during regular office hours or between the hours of 8:15 AM to 4:00 PM); the application for registration must be received in the office of the District Clerk no later than 5:00 pm on May 2, 2022. 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. A military voter who is duly registered may apply 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 2, 2022. 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 application and military ballot must be returned by mail or in person. Ballots for military voters shall be distributed to qualified military voters no later than May 3, 2022. Military ballots must be received by the District Clerk (1) before the close of the polls, on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, 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 12, 2022, 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 17, 2022, 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 18, 2022, at 4:00p.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 8, 2022 By Order of the BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE LONG BEACH CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT Lido Beach, New York Lori Dolan, District Clerk 130407 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 10 de mayo de 2022 a las 7:30 p.m. en el Auditorio de la Escuela Secundaria de Long Beach, 322 Lagoon Drive West, Lido Beach, Nueva York, y también se puede ver de forma remota en https://www.youtube.com /channel/UCzst8qfrB66Ur 7JrZHfodyw/videos por la transacción de negocios según lo autorizado por la Ley de Educación, incluyendo los siguientes artículos: 1. Para presentar a los votantes una declaración detallada del monto de dinero, el cual será requerido para el año fiscal 2022-2023. 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 17 de Mayo del 2022. 3. Para tramitar cualquier otro asunto que pueda p r e s e n t a r s e 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 3 de Mayo del 2022, 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 2022. Y POR LA PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA ADICIONALMENTE que dicha Votación del Presupuesto y Elección se llevarán a cabo el Martes 17 de Mayo del 2022 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 2022-2023 y autorizar que la parte requerida del mismo se recaude mediante
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impuestos sobre la propiedad imponible del Distrito. 2. Para elegir un (1) miembro de la Junta de Educación por un término de tres (3) años comenzando el 1 de Julio del 2022 y expirando el 30 de Junio del 2025, para llenar la posición mantenida por Anne Conway, cuyo término expira el 30 de Junio del 2022. 3. Para votar en la siguiente propuesta: PROPUESTA DE GASTOS DE FONDOS DEL CAPITAL DE RESERVA “SE DEBE AUTORIZAR A LA JUNTA DE EDUCACIÓN a apropiar y gastar: una suma que no exceda los $1,499,074.26, representando dinero del Fondo de Mejoras de Capital y Construcción a Largo Plazo para los siguientes propósitos: reemplazar parte del sistema de calefacción de vapor existente con agua caliente en el Complejo de las Escuelas Lido / Media; y una suma que no exceda los $5,570,823.74 que representan dinero del Fondo de Mejoras de Capital del 2018 para los siguientes propósitos: en el Complejo de las Escuelas Lido/Media, reemplazar el sistema de calefacción de vapor restante con agua caliente y aire acondicionado parcial, reemplazar la caldera #2 y la caldera # 3 con nuevas calderas de agua caliente y reemplazar los techos de yeso que contienen material de asbesto en cinco salones de clases, y en el sitio de NIKE, reemplazar las aceras y la gravilla; así como costos preliminares y otros costos incidentales a los mismos? (Debido a que los fondos que se gastarán en virtud del presente provienen de los Fondos de reserva de capital mencionados, la aprobación de esta propuesta no requerirá un gravamen fiscal sobre los bienes inmuebles del distrito).” 4. Para adoptar el presupuesto anual de la Biblioteca Pública Long Beach para el año escolar 2022-2023 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 2022 y terminando el 30n de Junio del 2027. TENGA EN CUENTA ADEMÁS que, según la resolución de la Junta de Educación adoptada el 8 de Febrero del 2022, esta votación y elección se llevarán a cabo en los siguientes distritos electorales escolares (la descripción precisa de los
límites está archivada y puede ser inspeccionada en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito, Edificio Administrativo, 235 Lido Boulevard, Lido Beach, Nueva York 11561: DISTRITO ELECTORAL DE LA ESCUELA LINDELL GIMNASIO ESCOLAR LINDELL 601 LINDELL BOULEVARD, CIUDAD DE LONG BEACH Este distrito electoral abarca el territorio delimitado al oeste por una línea paralela y sesenta (60) pies al oeste de Malone Avenue, al norte por Reynolds Channel, al este por la línea central de Long Beach Boulevard y al sur por el Océano Atlántico. DISTRITO ELECTORAL DE LA ESCUELA EAST GIMNASIO ESCOLAR EAST 456 NEPTUNE BOULEVARD, CIUDAD DE LONG BEACH Este distrito electoral abarca el territorio delimitado al oeste por la línea central de Long Beach Boulevard, al norte por Reynolds Channel, al este hasta la línea límite este de la ciudad de Long Beach y al sur por el Océano Atlántico. DISTRITO ELECTORAL DE LAS ESCUELAS LIDO/MS 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 27 de abril de 2022, entre las 9:00 a. m. y las 5:00 p. m., hora vigente. Las vacantes tanto en la Junta de Educación como en la Junta de la Biblioteca no se consideran cargos específicos separados; los candidatos corren en general. Las peticiones de nominación para el fideicomisario de la Junta de Educación deben dirigirse al Secretario del Distrito, deben estar firmadas por al menos 100 votantes calificados del Distrito; debe indicar el nombre y la residencia de cada firmante; y debe indicar el nombre y la residencia del candidato. SE NOTIFICA ADEMÁS que las solicitudes de 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 18 de Abril del 2022 y al menos siete (7) días antes de la elección, el 10 de Mayo del 2022, si la boleta se enviará por correo al votante, o el día anterior a la elección, el 16 de Mayo del 2022, 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 17 de Mayo del 2022. 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 12 de Mayo del 2022, 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 17 de Mayo del 2022, 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 2017 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 3 de Mayo del 2022 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 3 de Mayo del 2022 al 17 de Mayo del 2022, y el Sábado 7 de Mayo del 2022, 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
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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 12 de mayo de 2022, 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 17 de mayo de 2022, 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 18 de Abril de 2022, 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 1 de Abril del 2022 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 130409
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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT. NASSAU COUNTY. U.S. ROF III LEGAL TITLE TRUST 2015-1, BY U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS LEGAL TITLE TRUSTEE, Pltf. vs. KEVIN CAGGIANO, et al, Defts. Index #10594/13. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered Feb. 13, 2018, I will sell at public auction on May 16, 2022 at 2:30 p.m. on the North Side Steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY prem. k/a 7 Biarritz Street, Long Beach, NY 11561 a/k/a Section 60, Block 20, Lot 9, 10, 108, 109, 110. Said property beginning at a point on the Easterly side of Biarritz Street, distant 145.18 ft. Southerly from the corner formed by the intersection of the Southerly side of Lido Boulevard (Park Street) and the Easterly side of Biarritz Street, being a plot 65 ft. x 100 ft. Approx. amt. of judgment is $1,203,855.29 plus costs and interest. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. Foreclosure auction will be held “Rain or Shine.” 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. HARRY GEORGE, Referee. HILL WALLACK LLP, Attys. for Pltf., 25 W. 39th Street, 8th Floor, New York, NY. File No. 20292-1039 - #99167 130711 LEGAL NOTICE ALEX CIRILLO LLC Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 12/7/21. Office: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC: 110 Vermont Ave, Oceanside, NY 11572. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. 130584
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16 Prospect Ave, BA, 6 BR, 3.5 Bth Colonial on O/S Property in SD#15 (Tree Streets). LR/Fpl, FDR, Den & Large Kosher Kit. 2 Car Det Gar ....................REDUCED $1,499,000 238 Mosher Ave, BA, 4 BR, 3 Bth Colonial with Fin Bsmt. LR/Fpl, FDR, Sun Room & EIK. Main Flr Bedroom. 2 Car Det Gar. Endless Possibilities! Convenient to LIRR, Shops, Trans & Houses of Worship. SD#14 .................................. $799,000
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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?
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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 betonte eeper ter 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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ong Island is a geographic wonder. Technically, it stretches from Montauk Point into Brooklyn, but Nassau and Suffolk counties are the key parts of the island. In those two counties there are over 100 villages and 11 towns. While all of these jurisdictions are supported by property taxes, they have many needs that their residents cannot afford to pay for. One of the biggest headaches for these aging communities is downtown blight, which hurts existing businesses and JERRY chases away new ones. KREMER New York state has been extremely generous with the assistance it provides to all levels of government, and thanks to some progressive thinking, the state created the Downtown Revitalization Initiative. This year the state will provide roughly $400 million to help local governments deal with empty storefronts and abandoned properties. Under this program, communities compete for $10 million grants to help transform downtown neighborhoods into vibrant centers of activity.
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There has been fierce competition for these funds, because many of our villages and towns have targeted areas where that money could create a whole new economic magnet. To date, municipalities including Amityville, Central Islip, Hicksville, Riverhead and Westbury have won state grants. The local leadership in those areas, with community input, will use the funds to create attractive businesses, apartments, office space and parking near Long Island Rail Road stations. Baldwin and the InwoodNorth Lawrence station area have won these grants, and have enlisted local input to make sure that the money is used properly. In both instances, the Town of Hempstead has approved zoning changes to pave the way for these communities to qualify for the grants. The Inwood-North Lawrence designated area received that zoning approval in May 2019. The Baldwin site has garnered the support of the Baldwin Chamber of Commerce and other business leaders, and a local developer has unveiled plans for residential apartments adjacent to the railroad station. Having spent over 50 years on Long Island, including my service in the State Legislature, I’m very familiar with both
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communities and their desperate need to eliminate blighted areas. I’ve heard all of the traditional arguments against new projects. Opponents will claim that new apartments will flood the schools with new children even when only one-bedroom apartments are planned. Others will claim that a proposed seven-story residential building in a county with 1.3 million residents will turn the local area into “the Rockaways.” Whether it’s to appease the objectors or just plain politics, the Town of Hempstead has scheduled a public hearing on April 26 to decide whether to impose a one-year moratorium on the Baldwin and InwoodNorth Lawrence projects, which would effectively kill them. Quashing these types of efforts sends two messages to the outside world. It tells young Long Island singles that there is no room for them to remain in Nassau County, and it tells New York state that the Town of Hempstead isn’t interested in these precious grants. If you can afford two extra gallons of gas, it’s worth traveling to Patchogue, where good leadership has resulted in the creation of a model community. Patchogue is being joined by Amityville,
light in the center of our towns and villages is bad for businesses old and new.
Central Islip, Riverhead, Ronkonkoma, Westbury and Wyandanch, which have qualified for or are using these grants. The Town of Oyster Bay is cooperating with New York state to advance its project in Hicksville, and would gladly take any extra money that the Town of Hempstead turns down. For the record, I have no connection to either the Baldwin or Inwood-North Lawrence project, and have not spoken to any consultants, lawyers or developers who are involved with them. I have spoken to four business leaders in the two communities who have expressed their frustration and anger over the town’s failure to keep its promises when there is a visible need in their own backyards. There must be some way the town and the interested parties can find a way to make these proposed downtown revitalization projects happen. Passing a moratorium is a death sentence for any community renaissance at a time when it is so badly needed. I hope that reasoning, and not politics, wins the day. Jerry Kremer was a state 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.
The holidays don’t dampen worldwide strife
ll we are saying is give peace a chance” —John Lennon, 1969 This week the three major religions of the world marked their holy days in calendric synchrony. Over the same few days, Muslims observed Ramadan, Jews celebrated Passover and Christians rejoiced at Easter services. There, in itself, is every reason to hope for peace on earth. Yet despite the rhyming and timing of religious holidays that brought together RAnDi hundreds of milKREiss lions of people in common and sacred rituals, the world is caught in a spasm of violence, conflict and grief. Eruptions of fighting, from Ukraine to Israel to Afghanistan to Myanmar to Yemen, to skirmishes throughout South America and Africa, to fractious divisions within our own country, all feel discordant with the homilies coming from the pulpits and the hope for peace on earth. At any moment, hot spots around the globe could ignite. See: Latvia, Taiwan, the South China Sea, the Persian Gulf,
Kashmir, Syria and the Korean Peninsula. There have been times of relative world peace going back to the Pax Romana, a 200-year-interval when Rome ruled the civilized world. History teaches us, however, that the nature of human beings pushes them to fight for what they need or want. Today, though, the weapons are more lethal, the outcomes of war are more catastrophic, and we humans seem less inspired by the calls to peace by leaders, religion, or the cautionary tales of history. We all know the exceptions, when people need to stand and fight; still, so much conflict ends only in lost lives and time and homeland. Read the headlines at press time. From the New York Times: “Russia has sent a series of warnings to the Biden administration, demanding that it halt shipment of weapons to Ukraine or risk unpredictable consequences. … “The messages came as Russia hit a missile factory near Kyiv and set a stage for a bloody battle to take control of eastern Ukraine. … The sinking of one of Russia’s most formidable warships, the Moskva, is a stunning blow for the country — whether the ship sank after an accidental fire, as Russia’s Defense Ministry
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maintains, or after being struck by missiles, as Ukraine has claimed.” From Al Jazeera: “Palestinians and Israelis have witnessed an increase in violence over the past month, with Palestinian attackers targeting Israeli cities and Israeli forces stepping up raids, shootings and arrests across the illegally occupied West Bank. “The recent surge marks the deadliest wave of violence since 2016. “Four attacks by Palestinians in four Israeli cities have taken place since March 22, killing 14 people, while Israel has increased its raids on Palestinian towns and villages, leading to daily clashes and arrests. Sixteen Palestinians have been killed in the same period, including those who committed the attacks in Israel. The two most recent attacks in Israel took place in Tel Aviv and Bnei Brak, and were carried out by Palestinians from the occupied West Bank.” From Haaretz: “Around 50,000 Muslims, half from the West Bank, arrived at the Al-Aqsa Mosque for noon prayers Friday after a six-hour clash at the site between Palestinians and Israeli police, the worst skirmishing in Jerusalem since
ut the synchrony of holy days begs us, for a moment, to think about peace.
the month of Ramadan began on April 1. At least 152 Palestinians and three Israeli police officers were injured in the clashes Friday.” In Serbia, during a soccer match last week, the crowd held up a giant banner critical of America, listing all the world conflicts where the United States has sent troops. The banner ended on a sarcastic tone, with the message, “All We Are Saying is Give Peace a Chance.” No one would argue that global peace is on the horizon. However, even as the war in Ukraine and the violence in Israel make headlines, the coincidence of the holidays begs us for a moment to think about peace. Just a moment to turn toward the light. Consider: “Our prime purpose in this life is to help others. And if you can’t help them, at least don’t hurt them.” — the Dalai Lama “If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other.” — Mother Teresa “‘Give Peace a Chance’ is an anti-war song written by John Lennon (originally credited to Lennon–McCartney) and recorded with the participation of a small group of friends in a performance with Yoko Ono in a hotel room in Montreal.” — Wikipedia Copyright 2022 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.
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n the waning weeks of the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln realized that sooner rather than later, the tens of thousands of Union soldiers returning from the battlefield would be forced to fend for themselves. Many times, we reflect on the number of soldiers who died in the War Between the States — more than 655,000 from both sides — but overlook those who made it back home, in nowhere near the same physical shape. On the Union side alone, more than 280,000 were injured, many of whom would require some sort of medical care for the rest of their lives. Lincoln established what would become the National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, with the first facility opening in Augusta, Maine, in 1866. Another dozen would join it by the time the Veterans Bureau was established in 1921, and the number would grow to some 125 Veterans Administration hospitals following World War II. VA medical centers provide our heroes with high-quality medical care for the rest of their lives. It’s the least we can do for those willing to give so much for our country. Veterans on Long Island have been treated in Northport since the 1920s, and a full patient care facility opened in 1972, on 268 acres of land not far from the NassauSuffolk line. It currently serves more than
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letters With Blakeman, we return to Mangano era To the Editor: County Executive Bruce Blakeman inherited a government that was fiscally strong with a restored sense of public integrity. It is now his responsibility to preserve and build on this progress. Regrettably, there are troubling signs that the new administration is reverting to questionable practices that sent top county officials to prison, caused the indictment of a former county executive while he was still in office, and generally betrayed the public trust. Based on my experience during my decade as legislator, I am especially concerned about the lack of transparency, accountability and integrity shown during the Blakeman administration’s first three months. One example is the handling of the county’s proposed settlement with LIPA — something that directly impacts the residents of my district. Right now, the Island Park and North
50,000 former servicemen and women, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, with most hailing from the Suffolk side. Northport is one of 10 such facilities in the state, so, overall, there’s one for about every 2 million New Yorkers. But because of its location, the VA facility on Long Island serves an area with a population of 7.6 million. And if the VA follows through on a new recommendation, it would worsen the situation. Washington expects that the number of Long Island veterans who need the Northport center will drop by nearly a third before the decade is over. And despite millions of dollars in upgrades in recent years — including some significant funding allocated by U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi — Northport’s facility is significantly outdated, and it would cost more than $600 million to make still more needed upgrades. With all that in mind, the VA wants to shutter Northport, and shift services to neighboring civilian hospitals and other veterans facilities, primarily one across the New York City line, in St. Albans, Queens — nearly 50 miles from Northport. While that might be closer for some Nassau veterans, it would be a hardship for anyone not close to Queens. Suozzi has joined a chorus of lawmakers on both sides of the aisle in deriding
this plan, which calls for closing 17 VA hospitals nationwide. Although the agency plans to replace them with 30 new facilities, critics of the proposal say that not enough thought is being given to where those facilities would be located. Northport is a perfect example. The VA is justifying shuttering the facility based on a seven-year outlook, but it could take that many years just to get its new proposal off the ground, given the miles of bureaucratic red tape in Washington. Projections are needed for the next 30 years, not seven. And since the population of Long Island is growing, not shrinking, it’s safe to say there will be enough former servicemen and women among the millions living here to justify not only keeping the hospital in Northport, but giving it the upgrades it needs. Gen. Douglas MacArthur once famously declared that “no man is entitled to the blessings of freedom unless he be vigilant in its preservation.” The World War II leader meant that the tens of thousands of men and women at the ready to protect those freedoms needed to be supported in every way during — and after — their service. VA medical centers are the very cornerstone of that support, and the bar to justify removing even one can never be set too high.
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everal years ago, during my first day on the job as regional disaster officer for the American Red Cross in Central and South Texas, where I worked before joining the organization here in New York, a call came in that a plane had crashed into the IRS building in Austin, with hundreds of people inside. Having lived through the Sept. 11 attacks in Manhattan, I instinctively flashed back to the horror of that day. Then I took a deep breath and quickly began mobilizing a team JoSe to respond. my office Dominguez Though had only two staff members, I knew we’d be able to count on the many trained Red Cross volunteers in the area to jump into action to provide both physical comfort and emotional support to those affected. The same is true for all emergencies that the Red Cross responds to, including the roughly 350 home fires, floods and other disaster calls for help that the organization answers each year on Long Island, where I now work. No matter the
time of day or the severity of the crisis, our volunteers are always ready and willing to help wherever they’re needed — whether it’s down the street or, sometimes, across the country. Volunteers make up 90 percent of our workforce, and without them the Red Cross simply wouldn’t exist. This week, April 17-23, is National Volunteer Week, and it gives us an opportunity to thank these selfless people, who do everything from teaching emergency preparedness to supporting our military communities to installing free smoke alarms — in addition to responding to disasters. Often they put their own lives on hold to help others in need, and their work has been especially important during the coronavirus crisis of the past two years. They drop everything, often in the middle of the night, to provide comfort and compassion to our neighbors across Long Island after emergencies that occur nearly every day. Volunteers from Nassau and Suffolk counties also traveled far from home to help those impacted by tornadoes in Kentucky, wildfires out West and hurricanes on the Gulf Coast. Last June, I joined volunteers from all
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LeTTerS Shore school districts face an increase in school taxes of as much as 20 percent. However, the administration has failed to provide school officials with even the most basic information or advocate for their interests. We are especially concerned by how the Blakeman administration seems intent on undermining the reforms we worked so hard to implement after the widespread corruption of the Mangano years. Some of the people he has hired include a man whose involvement in a politically motivated arrest cost county taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars in settlements and legal fees; a man who was convicted in a bribery scheme to sell patient data from Nassau University Medical Center to personal injury lawyers; and even a man who stated that there is such a thing as “good racism” to chair the Nassau Health Care Corp., Board. What Blakeman has failed to address in his first three months in office is even more concerning. We are still waiting to hear his vision for protecting the environment, keeping toxic contaminants out of our drinking water, and guarding our communities from extreme weather caused by climate change. We have yet to hear a plan for reducing county fees or improving our assessment system, despite promises for immediate action. Despite promises to the Legislature
over the country, including some from Long Island, who deployed to Surfside, Fla., after the building collapse there. The main focus of our team members was the mental well-being of survivors and the families of those who didn’t make it out. Providing emotional support is an important part of the work that trained Red Cross volunteers do both at the scenes of disasters and afterward. There were so many sad stories in Surfside, and so much trauma. I was in awe of how resilient our mental-health volunteers were, and their ability to help people begin to cope with the shock and grief they were feeling. I’m always grateful for the vast skills of our volunteers, and National Volunteer Week is when we ask our neighbors to recognize the impact of selfless volunteers from the Long Island Red Cross as well as those who support their communities through all the other great local service organizations. We also use the week as a chance to reach out to people from all backgrounds and professions and invite them to join our team. The Red Cross has so many different activities and lines of services for people to get involved with based on their experi-
ence, their interests, or both. Becoming a volunteer takes time, commitment and a lot of flexibility, but I think most would agree that it’s worth it. As Red Cross volunteer Margaret Sukhram, a nurse practitioner from Suffolk County, puts it, “I feel richer every day for volunteering. I feel that I’m making a difference in people’s lives.” As a bonus, she has developed great friendships with some of the other volunteers she’s met. If you’re thinking about volunteering, my advice is to choose an organization whose mission resonates with you. And try to go in with open eyes, understanding that it won’t always be hugs and handshakes. Sometimes it will require lots of patience and hard work. But finding an organization that’s the right fit will make it worthwhile. This is my 16th year with the Red Cross, and I’m so proud to work alongside the many talented volunteers who make such a huge impact both here on Long Island and across the country. Thanks to all who turn compassion into action every day by delivering help and hope where it’s needed most. To learn more about becoming a Red Cross volunteer, go to redcross.org/VolunteerToday. Jose Dominguez is chief executive officer of American Red Cross on Long Island.
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and the people of Nassau County to work in a bipartisan, transparent manner, Blakeman is failing to do so. The minority caucus will always be ready to roll up our sleeves to make the county an even better place to live, work and raise a family. DeLIA DeRIGGI-WHITTON Nassau County Legislator, 11th District Glen Cove
Welcome to leaf blower season To the editor: Finally, spring starts to give some signs that it has arrived: the warmer weather, the chirping of the birds — except I really can’t hear the chirping because of the din and roar of the leaf blowers being used by the lawn service across the street. These blowers have become an extremely annoying fixture of our warmweather landscape. Be it morning, while we’re trying to savor a cup of coffee on the back deck, or at dinnertime, when we’d like to enjoy a barbecue in the yard, they can be heard droning on and on in the background, sometimes in the distance and sometimes so close you’d think we lived next to an airport. The quality of life in Nassau County has slowly changed over the years, given
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the increasing congestion, the high taxes and the soaring cost of home ownership. Can’t we at least try to preserve one of the simplest vestiges of suburban living — peace and quiet, and the ability to hear yourself think on a balmy day? While I would like to see these things totally banned, even limiting the times when
they can be used to midday hours would be a step in the right direction. What are your thoughts? I said, WHAT ARe YOUR THOUGHTS? Sorry I had to yell, but they’re working in my neighbor’s yard. SCOTT MASSONI North Bellmore
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