Sarah Lavin, above left, and former City Council member Tina Posterli at the Surfrider Foundation Canal Cleanup last Saturday. Charlotte Weiss, right, one of the young volunteers, with some of the trash gathered during the initiative.
The Long Beach Board of Ethics has five members, who are appointed by the City Council. They serve as volunteers, meeting once a month and offering ethics opinions, reviewing financial disclosure forms and investigating ethics complaints.
WCity Manager Dan Creighton announced a change to the board at the April 16 council meeting, replacing Felicia Smith Solomon, a community member, with the assistant to the county assessor, John McQuade, also of Long Beach. The decision met with some disapproval from Councilman Roy Lester as well as residents who were in attendance.
nominated, who I know quite well. I’ve known him since he was a little kid, and (he) is a very fine individual, but (he) was the city manager’s running mate in the election prior to this one, when the city manager ran, and I don’t think, in my personal opinion, that political people should be on the ethics board.”
e’re looking for ethical, moral people to make decisions.
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Creighton and McQuade ran together for City Council in 2021. Six candidates vied for three open seats, with John Bendo, Lester and Tina Posterli, all Democrats, winning them. Creighton, McQuade and former Councilman Mike DeLury ran on the Republican side. Bendo and Lester are still members of the council.
Nonetheless, McQuade was sworn in, and assumed his responsibilities immediately.
“Now we’re faced with a kind of situation that, in my personal opinion, I don’t think is proper,” Lester said, “and that is the individual who is
“I get pushback on ‘what’s a political person?’ but if somebody ran and they were the running mate of the city manager, I think that’s more than political,” Lester added. “And considering there’s so many other boards to go on, I think it’s not really a great choice,
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The Empire State Local News Coalition—more than 200 local newspapers strong—is grateful to the State of New York for including a first-in-the-nation tax credit to support local journalism in the FY'25 state budget.
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A handful of city officials and volunteers participated in the S.T.O.P. Program on April 21. The Town of Hempstead partnered with the City of Long Beach for the event.
Over 900 residents came to safely dispose of hazardous materials found in their homes. The disposed materials included batteries, light bulbs, paint cans, propane tanks, fertilizer, antifreeze, and more.
The S.T.O.P. Program, which stands for Stop Throwing out Pollutants, collects these harmful household products and disposes of them in an environmentally safe manner in order to keep them from contaminating our waterways, groundwater and drinking water.
For more information on additional Town of Hempstead S.T.O.P. drop-off dates and locations, visit LongBeachNY. gov/stop.
In a display of community spirit and remembrance, the Long Beach Girl Scout Troop 2178 continues to uphold the tradition of their “Poppy Power Project,” aiming to honor veterans and active military personnel while supporting veteran causes.
In addition to this, the month of May will now be declared “Poppy Month” in the City of Long Beach. The city announced the dedication before the main agenda began at the April 16 City Council meeting.
“We urge all of our citizens to wear the poppy to show gratitude to the men and women of this country who risked their lives in defense of the freedom we enjoy as American citizens,” City Manager Daniel Creighton said. “Please consider generously supporting it and show your support for VFW and auxiliary and never forget those who served on our behalf. Thank you to the volunteers of the VFW for all the great work that they do daily.”
Originating in 2019, Troop 2178 launched the “Poppy Power Project” with a mission to grow an appreciation for the sacrifices made by those in service and draw attention to the challenges they face.
Inspired by the World War I poem, “In Flanders Field,” the troop wanted to create a tangible symbol of gratitude. According to the American Legion, after World War I, the poppy flourished in Europe, with scientists attributing the growth to soils in France and Belgium becoming enriched with lime from the rubble left by the war.
The red poppy, which began to grow, came to symbolize the blood shed during battle following the publication of the wartime poem. The poem was written by Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae while serving on the front lines.
On September 27, 1920, the poppy became the official flower of The American Legion family to memorialize the soldiers who fought and died during the war. In 1924, the distribution of poppies became a national program of The American Legion.
“A three-foot metal poppy will be ‘planted’ with a personalized tag for each veteran or active military person which will be on view on the grassy median across from the VFW Post on Park Avenue before and after the holiday,” said Jackie Ervolina, president of VFW Post 1384. This initiative, now in its fifth year, has become a
beloved tradition for the troop, with the original sixthgrade founders now leading the project as high schoolers.
To ensure the continuation of this meaningful endeavor, the VFW Post 1384 has proudly adopted the “Poppy Power Project,” rallying the community to participate in honoring veterans and active military personnel.
Anyone can participate by making a $20 donation, which sponsors the creation of a personalized poppy bearing the name of a military hero.
“All proceeds from the fundraiser go directly to supporting veteran causes,” Ervolina said. “It’s not just about honoring our veterans; it’s about actively supporting them and the challenges they face.”
Order forms and more information regarding the poppies can be made by contacting Mjevfwa@gmail. com. Options include cash, checks, or money orders, with forms and payments to be mailed to Poppy Power Project at 82 Pennsylvania Ave.
In planting a poppy, residents can honor individual heroes while contributing to a collective effort to uplift
assist those who have served our nation.
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Residents of Strathmore Lane, Brower Avenue and Raymond Street reported on April 17 that someone stole the catalytic converter from their vehicles.
A motorist reported on April 12 a male and female kicked and struck her vehicle causing damage to her passenger side mirror.
A DPW employee reported on April 15 that three light poles were damaged and knocked over at Tighe Field.
A resident of Buckminster Road reported on April 19 someone threw a rock through the front window of her home causing it to break.
A resident of Fonda Road reported on April 13 his vehicle was entered by an unknown male, who fled in a black BMW eastbound on Fonda Road.
Parents or grandparents of a disabled child should leave assets in a Special Needs Trust, to avoid the child being disqualified from government benefits, such as SSI and Medicaid. These trusts, however, offer traps for the unwary. Since payments to the child will generally reduce their SSI payments dollar for dollar, trustees of such trusts should be advised to make payments directly to the providers of goods and services. Preserving SSI benefits is crucial since eligibility for SSI determines eligibility for Medicaid.
In other words, if SSI is lost the recipient also loses their Medicaid benefits. In addition, any benefits previously paid by Medicaid may be recovered. As such, one also has to be mindful of bequests from well-meaning grandparents. Similarly, if a sibling dies without a will, a share of their estate may go to the special needs brother or sister by law. The Special Needs Trust must be carefully drafted so that it only allows payments for any benefits over and above what the government provides.
There are two kinds of Special Needs Trusts – first party and third party. The first party trust is set up by a parent, grandparent, legal guardian or court using the child’s own money, either through earnings, an inheritance that was left directly to them or, perhaps, a personal injury award. Recent changes in the law allow the special needs child to establish their own first party Special Needs Trust if they are legally competent to engage in contractual matters. These first party trusts require a “payback” provision, meaning that on the death of the child beneficiary, the trust must pay back the state for any government benefits received.
A third party trust is usually set up by a parent or grandparent, using their own money. Here, no “payback” provision is required because it was not the child’s own money that funded the trust and the parent or grandparent had no obligation to leave any assets to the child. On the death of the child beneficiary, the balance of the trust is paid out to named beneficiaries.
A pedestrian was struck by a grey four door Honda Civic on April 13, which was driven by a female who fled the scene without filing a report. The pedestrian was transported to Mount Sinai South Nassau for treatment.
A motorist reported on April 15 her vehicle was struck by another vehicle which fled the scene while traveling northbound on Peninsula Boulevard.
A NICE Bus employee reported on April 15 his bus was struck by an unknown white vehicle, which reversed and fled the scene.
An employee of Senior Care reported on April 15 that her ambulance was hit on the passenger side door with an object causing damage while getting on the entrance ramp of the Southern State Parkway.
A DPW employee reported on April 15 spotting graffiti in the new bathroom at the Recreation Center soccer field.
Hinmer Carranza-Moreno, 30, of Beach 22nd Street in Far Rockaway, Queens, was arrested on April 11. He was charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and other vehicle and traffic law offenses following an investigation on Sunrise Highway.
Marquis Whitmore, 38, of Duryea Place in Lynbrook was arrested on April 11. He was charged with unauthorized use of a vehicle following a police investigation.
Steve Figueroa, 35, of Linden Street in Massapequa Park was arrested on April 12. He was charged with aggravated driving while intoxicated and other vehicle and traffic law offense after an investigation on DeMott Avenue.
A resident of Lenox Road reported on April 12, someone fraudulently used her personal information to open a small business loan in her name without her permission.
A resident of Greystone Road reported on April 16, she was the victim of a bank wire transfer scam.
A resident of Maple Avenue reported on April 16, a home depot credit card account was opened using his personal information.
A resident of Park Avenue reported on April 17, someone altered and cashed checks from her bank account.
A resident of Marlborough Court reported on April 17, someone altered and cashed check from his bank account.
A resident of Hendrickson Avenue reported on April 20, a Discover home loan was opened up using her personal information.
People named in Crime Watch items as having been arrested and charged with violations or crimes are only suspected of committing those acts of which they are accused. They are all presumed to be innocent of those charges until and unless found guilty in a court of law.
Long Beach Public Schools has been honored for the 14th consecutive year with the Best Communities for Music Education Award from the National Association of Music Merchants Foundation.
This award designation recognizes that Long Beach music educators, administrators, students and parents have demonstrated outstanding achievement and commitment to providing access to music education and to instilling an appreciation of music as part of the district’s philosophy of offering a well-rounded education for national recognition.
More than 1,600 students participate in the district’s 36 bands, orchestras and choral ensembles. Long Beach High School presents students with further musical experiences such as guitar and IB Music courses, as well as the Tri-M Music Honor Society.
The BCME title indicates that Long Beach is leading the way with learning opportunities as outlined in the federal education leg-
islation, Every Student Succeeds Act, which recommends music and the arts as important elements of well-rounded education for all children.
“We are incredibly proud to again be recognized with this recognition by NAMM,” said Director of Media, Visual and Performing Arts Julia Lang-Shapiro. “This is a true testament to our talented students, devoted music educators and our supportive administration.” Lang-Shapiro said the honor represents the district’s outstanding achievement in efforts to provide music access and education to all students.
The NAMM Foundation is a nonprofit organization supported in part by the National Association of Music Merchants. It advances active participation in music making across the lifespan by supporting scientific research, philanthropic giving and public service programs.
–Brendan Carpenter
South Side Junior Lacrosse
AN ALL-AMERICAN HONORABLE MENTION in 2023 and team MVP after scoring 44 goals and assisting on 16 others, Rathjen reached a milestone earlier this month in the Cyclones’ 14-11 victory at North Shore. She had six goals and one assist in the April 11 win, including the 100th point of her career. She has 26 goals thus far this spring to rank among the leaders in Nassau County and is a University of North Carolina commit.
Thursday, April 25
Softball: Freeport at Elmont 10 a.m.
Boys Lacrosse: Baldwin at Freeport 10 a.m.
Girls Lacrosse: Kennedy at Baldwin 10 a.m.
Girls Lacrosse: Calhoun at Lynbrook 10 a.m.
Softball: Uniondale at Hewlett 10 a.m.
Boys Lacrosse: North Shore at Kennedy 11 a.m.
Boys Lacrosse: Carey at Mepham 1 p.m.
Baseball: West Hemp at East Rockaway 4:30 p.m.
Baseball: Oyster Bay at V.S. North 5 p.m.
Baseball: Long Beach at MacArthur 5 p.m.
Boys Lacrosse: Plainview at V.S. District 5 p.m.
Friday, April 26
Softball: V.S. South at Hewlett 10 a.m.
Softball: Clarke at Wantagh 10 a.m.
Softball: East Meadow at Mepham 10 a.m.
Softball: Oceanside at Syosset 10 a.m.
Girls Lacrosse: Clarke at Carey 10 a.m.
Baseball: Baldwin at Oceanside 5 p.m.
Saturday, April 27
Girls Lacrosse: Calhoun at South Side 9 a.m.
Boys Lacrosse: Hewlett at North Shore 12:30 p.m.
Boys Lacrosse: Seaford at Massapequa 1 p.m.
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After a 5-4 overtime loss to Carey March 27 and a 9-8 loss to Roslyn April 9, both games which Long Beach boys’ lacrosse coach Jason Pearl considered winnable, the team went back to the drawing board before it began the toughest part of its schedule.
To start, the technical aspects of the game were at the top of the to-do list for Pearl: things like clearing the ball successfully as well as sharpening decisionmaking skills on the offense for maximizing chances of scoring.
“We needed to kind of stretch things out and expand them; the spacing wasn’t right, getting too cluttered and pushed down,” Pearl explained. “We’re now playing a little wider and making good decisions on offense and good, high-percentage shots on offense. We had to go back and reiterate how important it is to have good shot selection and place the ball in good places around the net.”
But the Marines (7-2 overall, 5-2 in conference play) also encountered a unique problem: fragmentation within their own team.
“I noticed that the defense wasn’t communicating properly so we had to clean that up,” Pearl said. “We started playing individually and not playing as a team, so I had to get to the drawing board there [and explain] that guys, we’re a unit, not individuals, so that was a big point of emphasis.”
It was a unique problem, one that Pearl had never seen from his team, but it was quickly remedied, as proven by Long Beach’s 8-4 win over Oceanside.
“Against Oceanside we had a really good showing, we played as a unit and showed the hard we’ve been putting in at practice carrying over to a game,” he explained. “We were successful in the game and we saw the success and I’m hoping that we could just keep building upon that moving forward and we don’t go backward.”
The first unit that jumped out to him, once everything above was addressed, was the defense. “The whole
defensive unit stood out to me, they all played as a unit,” Pearl said. “Nico Kanganis and Brian Cash really did a nice job, Timmy Monzon, Tom Cieleski, [and] Wyatt Katzen.”
Pearl was also proud of the in-goal unit, sophomore Aiden Derupo, calling him “on-point” with a lot of key saves and multiple clears, an improvement from just a few games back in the season.
“We had a couple [of] throw-aways but not like it was, so they were making the right decisions with the ball, now we just got to execute the plays,” he said.
At the end of the day, Long Beach is winning games, which in coach’s own words is good, but now it’s a matter of demanding high-quality lacrosse.
Senior Luke Hartman leads the Marines with 37 points (23 goals, 14 assists), followed by senior Maverick Chernoff (16, 13), freshman Cian Donaghy (15 goals), and sophomore Charlie Conway (8 goals, 10 assists.)
“It’s a really slippery slope there because you’re winning games, so people think it’s good, but I notice that we weren’t playing right, which was upsetting,” Pearl reasoned. “I was getting frustrated in the fact that yeah, the guys are getting Ws here but when we play against teams that are our level or higher, we’re going to have issues, and we did, we lost two games because of it.”
So with all this, Pearl said there’s a new motto going around: “Build upon what we did [and] stay focused.”
A sector of special education services for young children has been severely underfunded for 25 years, according to some lawmakers — but that could soon change.
Nassau County officials propose giving those early childhood intervention service providers a raise, potentially elevating compensation from $40 per halfhour to $50.
The increase will affect providers who officer critical preschool services — like speech, occupational and physical therapy — to children between 3 and 5 with special needs as they get ready for kindergarten.
“We have many people who require services here,” County Executive Bruce Blakeman said of contractual preschool special education services. “It provides preschool services to children throughout Nassau County.”
Joined at a recent news conference with Republican county leaders like Michael Giangregorio, Samantha Goetz and Mazi Pilip, as well as dozens of educators and parents of children with special needs, Blakeman described the county’s compensation for such providers as “below the average.”
Giangregorio brought this issue to light, the county executive said. He’s long been an advocate for children and adults with special needs, and says the county has had a hard time retaining therapists because compensation simply was not competitive to what was being offered in surrounding regions.
“We checked with our budget office and we made a determination that we could increase” the compensation, Blakeman said.
Giangregorio, who’s district represents parts of
Nassau County intends to raise compensation for special educational preschool service providers — the first of its kind in 25 years. Legislator Michael Giangregorio, a longtime advocate for the autism community, leads the effort.
Merrick, Bellmore, Wantagh and Seaford, said he was honored to stand with Blakeman for this “monumental decision that reflects our unwavering commitment to early childhood education.” Especially as a father of someone with autism.
“My son is now 23, so the last time he received (preK special education) services was quite a while ago, and there has not been a raise since he’s been in the
system,” Giangregorio said. “Back then, it was difficult to find providers. These people that come into your homes, or that work in agencies — they’re really doing God’s work. They’re helping to improve the lives of these individuals.”
The earlier a child receives services, Giangregorio said, the better the outcome.
“My child will be an adult longer than he’s a child,” the county legislator said. “The costs are always more when you’re an adult. For far too long, the wages of these early intervention educators and therapists have not reflected the true value of their work.”
Dr. Irina Gelman, the county’s health commissioner, explained her office has to go before the county’s health board to propose the raise.
“We are very grateful for this opportunity to bring this forward in front of our board,” she said. “We’re very hopeful they will adopt this new rate, which will be instrumental in providing services to our children, our families, and adequately reimburse our providers. These are rates for preschool related services that have not been raised since 1999 — so it’s long overdue.”
But Democrats in the county legislature say the need for raises has not been a secret. Siela Bynoe, for instance, says she has advocated for preschool special education funding for nearly a decade — especially so in the last few months.
“While I am glad that the county executive has heeded the advocacy of practitioners and the Democratic minority by taking this first step, much more must still be done to repair the damage caused by three decades of stagnation,” she said. “Moving forward, the county must raise awareness about the availability of these resources, and remain vigilant so that we can never again find ourselves paying the lowest rates in New York for these critical services.”
Gov. Kathy Hochul and the state legislature unveiled the final state budget over the weekend, which included a payroll tax credit for local news outlets, modeled on the Local Journalism Sustainability Act.
With the passage of this bill, New York is now the first state in the nation to incentivize hiring and retaining local journalists.
What’s being described as a game-changer for the local news industry comes just months after the launch of the Empire State Local News Coalition, an unprecedented, grassroots campaign powered by more than 200 community newspapers across the state.
“I’m elated that our first-in-the-nation Local Journalism Sustainability Act is passing in the state budget,” said state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal — the senate bill sponsor — in a release. “A thriving local news industry is vital to the health of our democracy, and it’s our responsibility to help ensure New Yorkers have access to independent and community-focused journalism. Our efforts will help ensure that our democracy will not die in darkness.”
The program — $30 million per year for three years — allows each eligible newspaper and broadcast business to receive a 50 percent refundable tax credit against the first $50,000 of an employee’s salary, up to a total of $300,000 per business.
The budget will allocate the first $4 million to incentivize print and broadcast businesses to hire new journalists. The remaining $26 million will be split evenly between businesses with fewer than 100 employees and those with more than 100 employees, ensuring that hyperlocal, independent news organizations have a fair shot at access to these funds.
After stalling for years, the Local Journalism Sus-
in the final state budget approved this past weekend by Gov. Kathy Hochul and lawmakers.
tainability Act catapulted into a top legislative priority this session following the early-2024 founding of the Empire State Local News Coalition and the coalition’s mobilization of support from hundreds of New York hometown papers, as well as a broad range of stake holders from around the country, including the Rebuild Local News Coalition, Microsoft, and El Diario. Orga nized labor including NYS AFL-CIO, CWA District 1, and national and local news guilds also played a criti
cal role in mobilizing support for this historic bill.
“The Empire State Local News Coalition is thrilled by the state budget’s inclusion of a payroll tax credit for local news outlets modeled on the Local Journalism Sustainability Act,” said Zachary Richner — founder of the Empire State Local News Coalition, and a director at Richner Communications, the parent organization of Herald Community Newspapers.
“New York is now the first state in the nation to incentivize hiring and retaining local journalists — a critical investment given that hundreds of New York’s newspapers have closed since 2004, leaving too many New York communities without access to vital local information.
“The objectivity of this credit shows that there is a fair way for public policy to support local news without jeopardizing journalistic integrity. This program is a model for other states across the U.S. to follow as communities across the country raise their voices to save local news.”
Richner said he was “incredibly proud” of the 200 newspapers that built an unprecedented grassroots movement in support of saving New York’s local news industry in a few short months. He also extended gratitude to Hoylman-Sigal, “whose tireless advocacy for this tax credit was instrumental in moving it through
Since launching in February, the coalition has quickly mobilized stakeholders across the state to rally
New York’s leadership on this issue could change the course of local journalism in the United States, organizers say. The budget’s inclusion of this tax credit comes at a watershed moment for the journalism industry: New York state has experienced hundreds of
and in order to do this, somebody else who volunteered for the board is being removed.”
Lester also said that he and his fellow council members had previously looked for candidates for the Board of Ethics, but it was recommended by the board last year to reduce the number of members due to that they didn’t have enough people applying for the positions. The board used to have eight seats, but it was reduced to five at the Feb. 6 council meeting. As well, the city charter once stipulated that at least one city official sit on the board, but that requirement was terminated at the same meeting. On April 24 last year, the city’s corporation counsel, Dennis Cohen, also joined the board, but does not vote.
mon was the board member who was chosen to be replaced. The questions arose after Creighton said that she did not choose to leave and, as far as he knew, she wanted to remain on the board.
“Why was Felicia removed?” community member Eileen Hession asked. “That’s what I’m questioning. You wanted an empty space? If she wanted to stay on, why was she removed? Was she unethical?”
I really hope I can make people proud on both sides.John McQuade Ethics Board appointee
“I assume that you’re saying, Roy, (that) if you run for a position in the city, then that precludes you from the ethics board, and I don’t see that,” Council President Brendan Finn said. “I think when we put people on the ethics board, we’re looking for ethical, moral people to make decisions. If they get put in a position where they have to, let’s say, make a decision about someone they ran with or someone that they’re associated with, they recuse themselves. Isn’t that how it works?”
Some attendees asked residents also thought of it the other way, questioning why Smith Solo-
Creighton said he felt it was time to add someone new, and that he felt McQuade was a “good fit for the ethics board” — and to make room for him, he had to remove someone. “I know I can’t take six — there’s five positions,” Creighton said. “I picked the five I thought were best.”
“When I was given an opportunity to interview for these boards, I took some time to mull over all of the different ones,” McQuade said. “When it came to the ethics board, it was actually a recommendation from my father, who obviously has encouraged me throughout my whole political career, and saw it as something that I can really be authentic with and really be passionate about. I’m not here to necessarily defend myself against you guys, but I just wanted to assure you, as well as all the constituents here and everyone who’s listening, that what I’m here to do is just do the right thing. I want to do it the best way I can, and I really hope I can make people proud on both sides.”
Students who have a passion for music have an opportunity to take their skills to the next level this summer at Boces’ Long Island High School for the Arts, or LIHSA for short. On top of that, students whose applications really impress may even get in for free.
“Our summer program works to give students who are not sure if they want to attend the LIHSA program, or who are interested in attending the program down the line, an overview of what it’s like to be here at LIHSA,” said Linday Rogan, the assistant principal of LIHSA. “It gives them a really nice overview of everything that we offer.”
The four-week program, called the Summer Arts Academy, is at LIHSA campus in Syosset. It’s open to students in grades 5 through 12 from anywhere in Nassau or Suffolk.
The Summer Arts Academy offers hands-on education in artistic fields that a student would be hard-pressed to find elsewhere. Students can learn how to construct sets, record and produce music using professional software and audio equipment, perform Broadway choreography, audition for a stage production and more.
“We’re the only performing arts high school on Long Island,” Rogan said. “We partner with industry professionals in our performing arts departments ranging from NYU and Verbatim Theatre Lab to Paul Taylor at the American Ballet Theatre; we are able to offer world class industry professionals that come to LIHSA to work in partnership with our faculty; our faculty members are also known industry professionals that are working in their field. And that really helps to give students the most state of the art education in their chosen art field.”
Even better, there are 15 full scholarships available for music students through funding from the Joel Foundation — yes, that Joel. When LIHSA was in danger of closing eight years ago, Billy Joel was actually the one who stepped in and donated millions to protect the only performing arts high school on Long Island.
Now his foundation is offering full $2,800 scholarships to 15 students who demonstrate high levels of skill and artistry, which is evaluated in students’ applications and audition videos. The scholarship is available to students from Nassau who are currently in grades 8-11, and have prior experience with music.
But the technical education isn’t the only reason to study the arts at LIHSA. “Training students to be the next generation of young artists is something that not only myself, but the entire faculty of Long Island High School for the Arts, is very passionate about,” Rogan said. “Beyond the career opportunities — students who study art are really good humans. They learn empathy, they learn strong communication skills, and they
learn to reflect on their own experiences. And all of that is really important.”
An education in the arts teaches young people communication, how to reflect, how to provide and accept feedback, and accountability to other artists on your team, Rogan said — skills that every young person needs to develop for their careers.
And what did we all do when the world shut down two years ago? We turned to art, Rogan said. We listened to music, we watched television, we read books. Art continues to be vital, and the benefits of an arts education cannot be understated.
“Art is something that preserves history,” Rogan said. “Art is something that can bring the most subtle things in life to light, and art is the way that we measure our humanity.”
The program runs from June 27 to July 26, on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.. Scholarships are awarded based on merit. Students who are interested may submit an audition video and application by May 10. For details on how to apply and audition, students can visit tinyurl.com/BOCESScholarship2024.
Enrico Fagone, the Long Island Concert Orchestra’s music director and conductor, was nominated for a 2023 Grammy award. He’s been defined by the classical music press as one of today’s most promising conductors at the international level.
Art connects us beyond divides.
That’s how Bernie Furshpan, marketing director and board member of the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center, puts it when discussing the Long Island Concert Orchestra’s upcoming Symphony of Hope Concert at Tilles Center.
While the music is, of course, at the heart of this benefit performance, the evening is so much more than a concert. The aim is to support two vital organizations: Long Island’s Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center, and the Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance.
“When it comes to art, I think people in general agree that it’s something very healing and it brings people together,” Furshpan says. “It’s a wonderful connector for people.”
Proceeds from the May 2 event benefit both organizations.
The concert includes special guests from the Israeli arts school, which is currently facing a funding crisis due to the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. Two students — one Israeli and one Palestinian — take part, sending a powerful message of unity through music. Michael Klinghoffer — Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance’s president — also participates, further emphasizing the importance of this benefit concert.
“This spectacular event is a golden opportunity for community members to support these organizations,” says David Winkler, the orchestra’s executive director and composer-in-residence. “By attending the concert, our community will not just enjoy an evening of incredible music, but will be helping JAMD and HMTC continue their essential work.”
With some 1,600 students, the Jerusalem Academy nurtures the next generation of musicians and dancers, Furshpan says. The school’s diverse student demographic — ranging from 4 years old to young adulthood — studies a cultural mixture of Middle Eastern music, European classics, baroque and jazz.
“Right now, everybody’s hurting,” Furshpan says. “So, we’re doing this as more than just beautiful music. It’s also something that’s special and philanthropic.”
During the first selection of the evening, the two participating students will perform together, accompanied by a recording of the Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance Orchestra.
“We have a hybrid experience,” Furshpan says. “On the big screen,
• Thursday, May 2, 8 p.m.
• Tickets start at $50; available at TillesCenter.org, or (516) 299-3100
• Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, LIU Post campus, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville
you’re going to see the Israeli orchestra, and the students are going to be sitting alongside that screen and playing together with them.” Klinghoffer also contributes as a keynote speaker.
Then, the 40-person Long Island Concert Orchestra — under the baton of music director and conductor Enrico Fagone — takes the spotlight. The orchestra’s repertoire includes the world debut of “Adriatica.” Winkler composed the piece to celebrate the oceanic connections between people. Its namesake is a node to the Adriatic Sea, which connects Eastern Italy to the Middle East.
“It has a multifaceted melodic personality to it — several different melodies, not just one,” Winkler says.“Over the course of the work, these melodies are joined together and ultimately, they produce the finale, which is extremely uplifting and powerful.”
The orchestra is joined by acclaimed pianist Alessandro Mazzamuto, in his Long Island Concert Orchestra debut. He’ll perform Robert Schumann’s Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 54.
“I believe that love of music and artistic expression is love for humanity,” Mazzamuto says. “As a concert pianist and teacher, my heart goes out to the students of Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance. And I wish to dedicate my performance and interpretation of Schumann’s emotional piano concerto to them.”
This evening is all about bringing the local and global community together — the very definition of the Long Island Concert Orchestra.
“Our mission is to provide the best possible performances of international repertoire,” Winkler says. “To bring world-class artists, worldclass musicians, as well as world premieres of international caliber.”
The orchestra leads the way in delivering visibility to a commitment to tolerance, respect and the arts.
“Music is what brings people together,” Furshpan says. “All forms of art bring people together. We truly believe that this (concert) is going to help the two organizations do some great work.
“At the same time, Symphony of Hope is really about the audience. They are the symphony of hope — the audience and the music in combination.”
Experience the magic of Chris Ruggiero’s new show,’Teenage Dreams and Magic Moments,’ when the dynamic vocalist visits the Landmark stage. Ruggiero is an old soul. Still in his 20s, the music that speaks to him is the music of the ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s, His approach to performing is more in line with that of a bygone era, bringing to the stage the panache of Frank Sinatra or Paul Anka, coupled with the energy of Jackie Wilson. Ruggiero first came to national attention when he performed in concert on a PBS coast-to-coast special, and was featured on ‘Good Morning America.’ Since then, he has traveled the country, delivering his unique brand of vintage rock ‘n’ roll, and sharing his passion for the classics. Ruggiero tells his story by breathing new life into the timeless music of the eras he loves, with a six-piece band and live brass.
Friday, April 26, 7:30 p.m. $59, $49, $39. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. (516) 7676444 or LandmarkOnMainStreet.org.
Tracy Morgan is touring with a bracing new show, and he’s funnier than he’s ever been. A name synonymous with laughter, he continues to be reckoned with in the world of stand-up and television. Morgan boasts an impressive career spanning decades. From his hilarious characters on ‘Saturday Night Live’ (think Astronaut Jones and Brian Fellows) to his unforgettable role on the award-winning ‘30 Rock,’ Morgan has consistently brought audiences to tears (of laughter, of course). Coming to fame as a stand-up, Morgan became a household name through his seven-season stint on Tina Fey’s ‘30 Rock,’ playing a thinly veiled version of himself named Tracy Jordan. On his current tour, Morgan continues his comeback following his life-threatening 2014 traffic accident on the New Jersey turnpike. Morgan is always welcome back up on the stage where he belongs.
Saturday, April 27, 8 p.m. $89.50, $79.50, $69.50, $59.50, $49.50. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. (800) 745-3000 or Ticketmaster.com, or ParamountNY. com.
May 4
Get a head start on beach season with Jimmy Kenny and the Pirate Beach Band. We’re all eager for summertime to arrive, meanwhile Jimmy Kenny and his band come to the rescue, back on the Paramount stage, Saturday, May 4, 8 p.m. Join in their “Ultimate Beach Party Tribute” to Kenny Chesney, Jimmy Buffett and Zac Brown Band. Parrotheads, No Shoes Nation and the Zamily: it’s 5 o’clock somewhere so let’s ‘raise ‘em up and sing along.
The Long Island based band — guided by Paul C. Cuthbert (aka Jimmy Kenny) on lead vocals/ acoustic guitar, with Linn DeMilta (aka Lovely Linn), lead and backing vocals, Luis Rio, lead guitar/ backing vocals, Frank Stainkamp, keyboard/backing vocals, Dan Prine, bass, and drummer Mike Vecchione, have been celebrating the beach country sounds of Buffett, Chesney and Zac Brown Band for over a decade, spreading their vibe up and down the Northeast. Everyone has a great time grooving to their lively mix of their popular sing-along hits and feel good, easy living flair. If you like your toes in the sand, wasting away with a margarita or a cold beer, then you’ll surely have a great time with the Jimmy Kenny Band. $35. $25, $20, $15. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at Ticketmaster.com or ParamountNY.com.
Families will enjoy another musical adventure, “Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!” ripped from the pages of Mo Willems’ beloved children’s books, on the Long Island Children’s Museum stage, Friday, April 26, 11:30 a.m.,2:15 p.m., 6:15 p.m.; Tuesday through Friday, April 30-May 3, 10:15 a.m. and noon. Back by popular demand after a sold-out 2023 run, see Pigeon, Bus Driver, and some zany passengers sing and dance their way to helping The Pigeon find his “thing” in this upbeat, energetic comedy based on four of Mo Willems’ popular Pigeon books. .
Featuring a live band to bring Deborah Wicks La Puma’s jazzy score to life, audiences will thoroughly enjoy singing and flapping along with The Pigeon and friends. The audience is part of the action, in this innovative mix of songs, silliness and feathers. It’s an ideal way to introduce kids to theater and the humorous stories from Willems’ books. $10 with museum admission ($8 members), $14 theater only. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 224-5800 or LICM.org.
Nassau County Museum of Art’s latest exhibition, “Urban Art Evolution,” is a comprehensive exhibit featuring a diverse range of compositions from the 1980s through the present by creators who were based in the rough and tumble downtown area of New York City known as Loisaida/LES (Lower East Side/East Village) and close surrounding neighborhoods. Artists pushed the boundaries of what was considered “art” with a primary focus on street/graffiti art. The exhibit’s scope, guest curated by art collector/gallerist Christopher Pusey, offers an even broader view from other creative residents, who worked inside their studios but still contributed to the rich fabric of the downtown art scene from different vantage points and aesthetics.
Works include sculpture, paintings, photography, music, and ephemera from many noted and influential artists. On view through July 7. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.
Enjoy an engaging afternoon of beautiful music, Sunday, April 28, 5 p.m. Tim Carl, Music Director of St. Dominic, Oyster Bay, presents a program of operatic arias and piano selections with soprano Jennifer Russo and pianist Tim Carl. A meet-andgreet reception is included. $75, $70 members of Friends of Seminary. Reservations are required. The concert takes place at Retreat and Conference Center of the Seminary of Immaculate Conception, 440 West Neck Road, Huntington. Reserve at ICSeminary.edu/events or call (63) 423-0483 ext. 102.
Join curator, art collector and gallerist Christopher Pusey for a tour of “Urban Art Evolution,” Nassau County Museum of Art’s current exhibition, Sunday, May 5, 3 p.m. Pusey, the exhibit’s guest curator, began art-making as a child and went on to pursue a career working in art galleries, and as an art dealer, in New York City.
His particular interest in the art from this time and genre began with his first job at a Soho gallery in SoHo during the 80s, which had a division specializing in some of the East Village artists featured in this show. Free with admission. 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. Visit NassauMuseum. org or call (516) 484-9337 for information.
Long Beach Department of Parks and Recreation holds the 47th Annual City Managers 10-Mile Race to Long Beach Porchfest
On stage
Plaza Theatrical’s season continues with “Lady Supreme: A Diana Ross Experience,” Saturday, May 4, 7:30 p.m. Deanna Carroll, accompanied by top notch singers and musicians, covers the hits of the Supremes to Diana’s solo sensations in this spectacular tribute to the Supreme Diva. She performs all of Diana’s biggest hits, with spot-on vocals, including “Endless Love,” “Someday We’ll Be Together,” “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough,” “Touch Me in The Morning,” and so many more. Get in the groove at Plaza’s stage at the Elmont Library Theatre. 700
Bring the kids to Old Westbury Gardens for a storybook adventure, Saturday, May 4, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Stroll the gardens and listen to Antoine Ó Flatharta’s modern tale, “Hurry and the Monarch.”
Later create a unique take home craft. For ages 3-5.
Storybook Strolls start at the Beech Tree (next to Westbury House), and end at the Thatched Cottage. Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. For information, visit OldWestburyGardens.org or contact (516) 333-0048.
Converse, collaborate and create at Family Saturdays at Nassau County Museum of Art, Saturday, May 11, noon3 p.m. Get inspired by the art and objects in the galleries and then join educators at the Manes Center to explore and discover different materials to create your own original artwork.
Kids and adults connect while talking about and making art together. A new project is featured every week. $20 adult, $10 child. For ages 2-14. Registration required. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. Visit NassauMuseum.org for to register or call (516) 484-9337.
Do you have questions about your computer or laptop? Want to learn more about Zoom, streaming movies, or downloading ebooks to your device?
Join Long Beach Library’s Tech Guy, every Wednesday, 2-3 p.m., to get answers to your pressing tech questions. 111 W. Park Ave. For information, visit LongBeachPL. org.
Mercy Hospital hosts this free event for expecting moms-to-be, Saturday, May 11, noon to 2 p.m., in the lower level cafeteria. With raffles, giveaways for mom and baby, and meet and greets with physicians, lactation specialists, mother/baby nurses, games and more. For moms only. 1000 N. Village Ave. Email Elizabeth.Schwind@chsli.org to register. For more information, visit CHSLI.org/ mercy-hospital or call (516) 626-3729.
Do you play Mah Jongg and want to meet other community members who play? Join in the game, at Long Beach Library, Wednesdays at 11 a.m. in the auditorium. Practice your skills and have fun while you do it. Bring your own Mah Jongg tiles. 111 W. Park Ave. For more information, visit LongBeachPL.com or call (516) 432-7201.
Now entering its fourth summer, Beach Baseball Camp has already been named one of the top sports camps by the Long Island Choice Awards. During the first two weeks in July, young sports enthusiasts are taught the correct skills and fundamentals of baseball. This ensures that safe and proper habits are formed early on, and will last a lifetime.
Campers can attend for one week or two. Groups are small and ageappropriate — grades 3 to 5, and grades 6 to 8. Boys play baseball, and for girls, softball is available. Camp days, which run from 9am to 2pm, start with warming up, stretching and throwing. Skill drills are rotated — hitting, pitching, running, throwing, fielding, catching — along with instructional games, scrimmages and competitions. Guest speakers are brought in to
address the importance of the positive mental approach to baseball. The goal is to share the love of baseball and to have fun. Campers bring their own equipment. Lunch takes place in an air-conditioned building.
Founder of Beach Baseball Camp is Eric Krywe, a teacher at Long Beach High School for over two decades. He played college baseball, and has coached at middle and high school levels. His wife, Vanessa, runs the administration aspect of the camp, making this is a family business. Their two sons, ages 11 and 12, share their passion for baseball and are active in the Little League. All coaches and instructors are highly experienced,
have specialties, and are collegiate level or pro athletes.
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Hitting Coach, Blake Malizia, was honored “Coach of the Year” in 2022. Infield Coach, Steve Scafa, played in in the D1 College World Series with St. John’s University, and was drafted by the NY Yankees as a second baseman. Hudson Georges, Running Instructor, ran college track and coached in High School for 23 years. Catching Coach, Justin Rodriquez, played college baseball, his team reaching Regional Championship. Pitching Coaches, Christopher Bory and Andrew Lavelle, both played college baseball and more. Shannon Horgan, Running Instructor, played soccer on
the U-19 Women’s US National Team, and the U-30 World Cup Qualifying Championship team. The camp’s Athletic Trainer, Davis Tobia, has worked in physical therapy, and as a trainer for the Jr. NBA basketball tournament and Empire State games.
Days at Beach Baseball Camp, which is situated at the Long Beach High School baseball facility, take place in all weather. Should it rain, they play inside. Campers are required to bring both cleats and sneakers. Their website —BeachBaseballCamp.com — features complete staff profiles, videos, registration forms, prices and even Early Bird discounts.
Beach Baseball Camp
Located at the Long Beach High School Baseball Facility (516) 548-1001 BeachBaseballCamp.com
As I began researching the topic of “stress,” I quickly discovered an overwhelming amount of information relating to how stress impacts our brain, body, genetics, and life. As such, I wish to share this guest column as an introduction to stress, its impact and how we can better manage stress.
What is stress?
Stress is a natural psychological and physiological response that becomes activated when feeling threatened or under overwhelming pressure, exceeding our ability to cope.
Understanding the stress response:
When we are stressed or facing a perceived threat, a tiny region at the brain’s base, called the hypothalamus, sets off an alarm system in the body, releasing a hormone called adrenaline,
tion can affect our body, our mood, our relationships, and our self-esteem. Experiencing long-term stress or severe stress can lead to feeling physical, mental, and emotional exhaustion, often called “burnout”. Broadly, there are four types of stress which are: acute stress, episodic acute stress, chronic stress and post-traumatic stress.
What is “chronic” stress?
Chronic stress is both psychological and physiological. Causes of chronic stress could include poverty, a dysfunctional marriage, family or a deeply dissatisfying job. Chronic stress slowly drains a person’s psychological resources and damages their brains and
■ Genetics. The genes that control the stress response keep most people at a fairly steady emotional level, only sometimes priming the body for fight or flight. More active or less active stress responses may stem from slight differences in these genes.
■ Life experiences. Strong stress reactions sometimes can be traced back to traumatic events. People who were traumatized as children tend to be especially at risk of experiencing high stress. Chronic and extreme stress in early life, often referred to as early adversity, childhood trauma, or early life stress, has been associated with a wide range of adverse effects on development.
■ Listening to soft music.
■ Fostering healthy friendships and hobbies.
■ To include healthy humor in your life as “laughter” is good medicine and can help lessen your stress and make you happier, improving your selfesteem. However, if you are worried that your level of chronic stress is overwhelming, it is important to seek professional counseling or talk to your healthcare provider.
On a personal note: We humans are not meant to live in a constant state of stress be it emotional, physical, financial, environmental, or social, and why it is important to acknowledge the significance of managing our life stresses, especially in today’s world. To ponder the acronym, I created for myself: “STRESS” – “Signal, To, Replenish, Extra, Self-care, Self-Love.”
Why we each react to life stressors
Chronic stress does not affect all people equally. Our reaction to a potentially stressful event is different from everyone else’s. How we react to our life stressors is affected by such factors as:
Learning to react to stress in healthy ways:
Stress management tips include eating a healthy diet and getting regular exercise.
■ Practicing meditation, yoga, deep breathing exercises, and massage.
Donna Pisacano-Brown is a Point Lookout resident who has been a columnist featured in local newspapers since 1996. She is a passionate advocate for drunken driving awareness, and shining a light on mental health topics.
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NOTICE OF FORMATION of POWER SCRUB IT OF NY LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 1/16/2024. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to the LLC c/o Michael Mangione, 1625 Hannington Avenue, Wantagh, NY 11793.
Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 145740
Office location: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy of process against LLC to: 37 Farrell Street, Long Beach, NY 11561. Purpose: any lawful act. 146108
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York State Public Officers Law Article 7, and the Town of Hempstead Building Zone Ordinance, NOTICE is hereby given that the BOARD OF APPEALS of the Town of Hempstead will hold a public hearing in the Old Town Hall, 350 Front Street, Room 230, Second Floor, Hempstead, New York on 05/01/2024 at 9:30 A.M. & 2:00 P.M. to consider the following applications and appeals:
509/Board-of-Appeals
The internet address of the website streaming for this meeting is https://hempsteadny.gov/ 576/Live-Streaming-Video Interested parties may appear at the above time and place. At the call of the Chairman, the Board will consider decisions on the foregoing and those on the Reserve Decision calendar and such other matters as may properly come before it. 146298
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU
TOWD POINT MORTGAGE TRUST 2018-3, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE, Plaintiff, Against ELISTER MCCRAY, CRAIG SCOTT THOMAS A/K/A CRAIG THOMAS, ET AL.
Defendant(s)
Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 06/05/2023, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 on 5/6/2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 51 East Market Street, Long Beach, NY 11561, And Described As Follows:
ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the City Of Long Beach, County Of Nassau And State Of New York. Section 59 Block 94 Lot 73, 74, and 75. The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $469,217.53 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 609677/2021
Peter Kramer, Esq., Referee.
If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the then Court Appointed Referee will cancel the Foreclosure Auction. This Auction will be held rain or shine.
SHELDON MAY & ASSOCIATES Attorneys at Law, 255 Merrick Road, Rockville Centre, NY 11570
Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 11/08/2017, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on 5/22/2024 at 2:30PM, premises known as 517 Laurelton Boulevard, Long Beach, New York 11561, And Described As Follows: ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the City Of Long Beach, County Of Nassau And State Of New York. Section 59 Block 44 Lot 137
The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $516,115.18 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 15199/12 If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the then Court Appointed Referee will cancel the Foreclosure Auction. This Auction will be held rain or shine.
Michael Alpert, Esq., Referee. MCCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC, 10 Midland Avenue, Suite 205, Port Chester, NY 10573
THE FOLLOWING CASES WILL BE CALLED STARTING AT 9:30 A.M. 277/24. POINT LOOKOUT - Audrey Binkhorst, Variances, lot area occupied, rear yard, maintain wood deck extension attached to dwelling., E/s Mineola Ave., 120’ N/o Beech St., a/k/a 88Mineola Ave. 279/24. LIDO
BEACHTimothy & Sheila Flaherty, Immediate Family Res. (2nd Kitchen)., N/s Eva Dr., 343.91’ E/o Greenway Rd., a/k/a 133 Eva Dr.
THE FOLLOWING CASES WILL BE CALLED STARTING AT 2:00 P.M. 280/24. - 281/24. LIDO
BEACH - Steven Diamond, Variances, front yard setbacks on Fairway Rd. & Lido Blvd., lot area occupied, maintain wood decks attached to dwelling; Maintain 6’ high fence forward of dwelling on Lido Blvd. & Fairway Ct. which may substantially obstruct line of sight & in clear sight triangle; Install 8’ high self-latching gate., S/W cor. Fairway Rd. & Lido Blvd., a/k/a 161 Fairway Rd. 284/24. - 286/24. LIDO
BEACH - Diane Enright, Variance, lot area occupied, maintain 2nd story deck with stairs attached to dwelling; Special exception to maintain shed higher & larger than permitted, exceeding horizontal maximum & with lot area occupied variance; Maintain 4’ high fence forward of the dwelling which may substantially obstruct line of sight., S/s Reynolds Dr., 305.4’ W/o Regent Dr. running thru to Lido Blvd., a/k/a 31 Reynolds Dr.
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 & Lido Beach within Town of Hempstead jurisdiction. There are additional cases in different hamlets, towns and villages on the Board of Appeals calendar. The full calendar is available at https://hempsteadny.gov/
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF SALE
SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU
U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED ASSET INVESTMENT LOAN TRUST MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-BNC3
Plaintiff, Against LYDIA LAMOUTH, ET AL
Defendant(s)
Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 04/03/2019, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 on 5/28/2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 159 E Chester St., Long Beach, New York 11561, And Described As Follows:
ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the City Of Long Beach, County Of Nassau And State Of New York. Section 59 Block 108 Lot 65, 66, And 67. The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $477,177.88 plus interest and costs. The Premises
Community members were thrilled to get the special deliveries from city officials and Rabbi Eli Goodman.
The hand-delivered packages included new boxes of Matzah for those who celebrate.
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CQ. I want to buy an attached home, and the houses around the condos have been raised. Our community got a lot of water during a big flood, so I’m told, since I didn’t live there at the time. I’m wondering, if I move into this condo, which I have to decide about right away, what can I do to protect it from flooding? It doesn’t look like the owners association wants to do anything. What can I do to this unit to be flood-proof?
A. The flooding you’re referring to could have been from any number of high tide and storm episodes, but I’m pretty sure you’re talking about Superstorm Sandy or Tropical Storm Irene. In both events, many of us witnessed the water levels and understood the impact of a high tide, and what high winds can produce.
There are things you can do, such as checking to see what level the building is, by going on the Federal Emergency Management Website, MSC. FEMA.gov. Look for the icon for flood maps and type in the building address. You’ll see a very detailed satellite image of the water lines that were recorded specifically at the crest of the highest water episode in recent years.
Look for your building. The streets should be labeled, but if not, look for identifiable shapes of buildings, street curves, main roads or even railroads to figure out the building location. Next, look for the letters and numbers for the different colored areas. If your potential building is in the area marked with an X, this is a good sign. It means the particular outlined area was not subject to the flooding. If it has an ae and a number, such as 8, 9, etc., with the letters, that indicates that zone got flooded, and your floor is required to be at least 2 feet higher than that designation.
You find the level of the first floor and lowest floor by examining records at your local building department, if they have the updated record since around 2012, or you’ll need to get an elevation certificate made by hiring a land surveyor. Since time is not on your side and a surveyor has to go to the site and take heights to determine what to put in an official elevation certificate, you are left to ask neighbors questions, or take the risk, or move on.
Nothing seems to move as fast as a real estate decision, and quite often I’m asked questions for which the answers are what neither buyer nor seller really wants to hear. Details are critical for one of the most important investments you’ll ever make, one that controls your financial life, so if you don’t have the time, decide on what risk to take. You could flood-proof all of the first floor walls, but how can anyone be certain the neighbor’s walls are also flood-proofed? Good luck!
Many Nassau County residents have their roots in Queens or Brooklyn, having made the decision to migrate from crowded city neighborhoods to leafy, bucolic suburbia. My own experience is probably typical of many. Born in Manhattan, raised in Queens, I attended high school and college in Brooklyn, and moved to Seaford over 50 years ago, where Rosemary raised our family and where we still live.
While all has gone well over the years and I have no regrets about making the move, I do have lasting memories of the friendships I made and the values I learned from those city streets and neighborhoods. There’s a group of eight or nine guys from my high school days in Brooklyn that I still get together with regularly at the ValBrook Diner in Valley Stream.
My high school was Brooklyn Prep, near where Ebbets Field used to be and
within walking distance of St. John’s Place, where my father grew up, and where my grandparents were still living during those years. I spent a lot of time hanging out with Tom Dewey, who was in my high school class and lived across the street from my grandparents. Dewey and his neighborhood group all shared his trait of never having a good word to say to or about anyone. Tom, who would eventually move to Valley Stream, had a successful career as a teacher and track coach, and was actually elected to Fordham’s Hall of Fame, without ever breaking his vow of surliness.
Vrity detail when I was in Congress, and for some reason found it interesting to listen to the endless banter and mindless conversations she would hear whenever our group got together.
isiting, among other childhood haunts, the school where we played stickball.
Last week, Tom and I, along with his cousin Allen Ryan and Charlie Norton, decided to spend a day in the old neighborhood. (Ryan, now in Hicksville, had lived in the same apartment house as Dewey; Norton a few blocks away.) Ryan and Norton had distinguished careers with the NYPD, and Ryan was on the crime scene unit the night mob boss Paul Castellano was rubbed out.
Joining us on this visit to the past was Melissa Zimmerman, a retired Nassau detective, who was on my secu-
WAmong our stops was Tom’s a famed luncheonette on Washington Avenue that has been around for almost 90 years and, as Zimmerman pointed out, still typifies neighborhood cuisine and personality. Then there was a walk up and down both sides of St. John’s Place, as we looked at the classically structured apartment houses still standing strong more than 100 years after their construction. This neighborhood and block went through several decades of rough times, but beginning in the 1990s had come back stronger than ever. (Listening to Dewey and Ryan reminisce, so too were their memories of St. John’s Place coming back.)
Then we went over to the local public school where we had played stickball, and then drove to Carroll Street to see what was once Brooklyn Prep and is now Medgar Evers College. Dewey and I pointed to the third floor window from which we could see Ebbets Field
before that historic structure was torn down after our beloved Dodgers abandoned Brooklyn for the vacuous environs of Los Angeles.
We finished our memory tour at Farrell’s Bar in nearby Park Slope/Windsor Terrace, where we had a few beers (but not Zimmerman, who was driving) and enjoyed the company of the midafternoon customers. Farrell’s is a famed neighborhood gathering place being featured in a soon-to-be-released film documentary. It hasn’t changed even the slightest over the years.
This trip back to Brooklyn, and being with Tom, Allen and Charlie, was more than just nostalgic. It was a reminder of the days of neighborhood beliefs, of learning that life isn’t fair, that the world doesn’t owe anyone a living and that not everyone will get a trophy. What matters is not hugging one another or looking for praise or compliments, but being loyal and standing by friends no matter what — and being a proud patriot, loving America, respecting the police and military.
It was a great day. Thanks for the memories.
Peter King is a former congressman, and a former chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security. Comments? pking@ liherald.com.
It’s easy to tell this Kennedy from the others
e are six months away from Election Day. Despite the media efforts to stir up public interest in a former president and the current president, the public isn’t ready to get serious. November is a long time from now, and there will be many distractions ahead before the polls become accurate and the voters give the candidates real consideration.
There are three announced third-party candidates, but only Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is a serious contender, who at best is running as a spoiler.
I have been a student of Kennedy family history for many years. I had the good fortune to campaign for re-election to the State Assembly in 1968 with Sen. Robert F. Kennedy. He was a brilliant public servant with an illustrious record. He sat side by side with his older brother, President John F. Kennedy, during the Cuban missile crisis, and he helped the late president navigate historic legislation through Congress.
Robert Kennedy Jr. has never served
a day of his life in a serious government position and brings no relevant experience to his campaign. He claims that he has been exposed to the family’s various challenges, but that doesn’t constitute real on-the-job training. I am close to my son-in-law, who is a urological surgeon, but I don’t think that qualifies me to operate on any of our readers.
Kennedy is well known for his attacks on the use of vaccines on children. He is entitled to his First Amendment rights, but long before his rhetoric about the dangers of the Covid jab, he was asserting that drugs such as ivermectin, which is used to treat parasites, and the anti-malaria drug hydroxychloroquine were good treatment for children with the coronavirus. These two drugs were also being pushed by the Trump administration, with no proof of their effectiveness.
reference to this tragic character in history, but it hasn’t stopped him from making wild claims on a variety of subjects.
R FK Jr. has frequently used the word ‘holocaust’ in remarks about vaccines.
In a recent CNN interview, Kennedy claimed he had the support of “some of my siblings,” but he didn’t name any of them. Last October, Kennedy’s sisters Rory and Kerry Kennedy Townsend and his brother Joseph P. Kennedy II criticized his candidacy, stating that his decision to run as a third party candidate was “dangerous to our country.” They added, “Bobby might share the same name as our father, but he does not have the same values, vision or judgment. We denounce his candidacy as perilous to our country.”
the gentleness that spared his life, but in taming his act of violence, he should not have the opportunity to terrorize again.”
The real question behind Kennedy’s candidacy is how independent he really is. He told CNN that President Biden is “the greatest threat to democracy,” words often used by Democrats to describe former President Donald Trump’s candidacy. A key Kennedy staffer stated two weeks ago that “Bobby is running to stop President Biden.” Kennedy’s biggest contributor is Timothy Mellon, who happens to be Trump’s biggest donor.
Kennedy has frequently used the word “holocaust” in remarks about vaccines, which has attracted severe criticism. He has even invoked Anne Frank as an example of a vaccine victim, which has drawn sharp criticism even from his wife, actress Cheryl Hines. Kennedy was forced to apologize for his
The friction between the Kennedy family and Robert is nothing new. In 2021, Sirhan Sirhan, who was convicted of killing Kennedy’s father in 1968, was up for parole in California. Kennedy published an op-ed in the San Francisco Chronicle claiming that Sirhan was innocent of his father’s murder and should be set free from jail. Kennedy’s mother, Ethel, attacked his statement, saying, “Our family and our country suffered an unspeakable loss due to the inhumanity of one man. We believe in
It’s hard not to be cynical about Kennedy’s candidacy, especially because all he brings to the table is his father’s name. Before he chose attorney Nicole Shanahan as his running mate, he was considering New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Time will tell whether Kennedy was put up by Trump donors as a way to help him defeat Biden. We won’t know the true answers to the Kennedy campaign mystery until all the votes are counted.
Jerry Kremer was an Assemblyman for 23 years, and chaired the Assembly’s Ways and Means Committee for 12 years. He now heads Empire Government Strategies, a business development and legislative strategy firm. Comments about this column? jkremer@liherald.com.
tuesday, May 21 is an important day — not just for our local school districts, which are busy putting together their budgets for the upcoming academic year, but for the future of our communities as well.
That’s the day when we head to voting booths and cast ballots not only to express our opinions on how our districts are spending money, but also on the school board trustees who will manage it.
It’s a valuable opportunity to have your voice heard, because our local schools are just that — local and ours. Unlike any other government spending plans, school budgets aren’t final until the people tasked to fund them decide they’re final with their votes.
Some may think voting isn’t necessary anymore because the property tax cap limits increases, and no local district wants to exceed its cap. But our voices are always necessary, because the budget isn’t just about how much money is raised for our schools, but how that money is spent. What programs will remain, what will go, and what new ones might begin — all of those decisions are in the hands of every one of us.
The May 21 vote isn’t just about spending, either. There are contested
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school board races in many districts. The people who win will make decisions that affect the entire community. The people who are elected will be the ones who keep the “local” in local decisionmaking.
But there’s one vital caveat: understanding what you’re voting on when you cast your ballot.
If you’re concerned about how much money your district plans to spend, find out what’s in the budget before you vote. you can typically find that information on the district’s website, or through the reporting here in the Herald.
However you vote, understand that your decision has an impact. We, as a collective society, should have a say in which direction our society takes, and that largely begins in schools.
In Rockville Centre, for example, annual school taxes are expected to jump $260 — a little over $20 per month. But those funds will be used to improve the district’s facilities, enhance cybersecurity, and create new classes in coding and robotics. The spending plan also avoids layoffs, introduces new sports teams, and appoints a new security director.
In Glen Cove, the district’s budget is focused on safety, intended to help parents send their children to school with-
Re U.S. Rep. Anthony D’Esposito’s op-ed, “Migrants get more government support than veterans,” last week: His party is in the majority, and he is a valuable and loyal member of his caucus. Unable to deliver a meaningful benefit to the voters of his district — our promised deduction for state and local taxes — D’Esposito decides to attack the Democrats for their migrant policies.
The Senate passed a bipartisan immigration bill, but the Republicans wouldn’t even bring it to the floor in the House. They spent their time impeaching Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, and what happened when that got to the Senate? We have serious problems with our current immigration system. We expect our elected representatives to work together to find an equitable solution, not to write misleading and incendiary articles to divert attention from their inability to pass any meaningful legislation that will actually benefit the voters in their districts.
In D’Esposito’s analysis, he described the assistance available to immigrants as greater than the assistance given to our disabled veterans. The problem isn’t that we’re giving immigrants too much; the problem is that we’re giving veterans too little. D’Esposito should stop trying to divert attention from his inability to pass legislation that will benefit the voters in his district and actually do something — anything.
DEnnIS BRADy Rockville Centreout worry. At the middle school, the public address system will be repaired for $1 million, as will the fire systems and clocks. And the spending plan will allow the district to hire more teachers, so students at the middle school can take more arts and language programs.
If a majority of voters reject a budget, the district must either hold a second vote — offering the same spending plan or a revised one — or adopt what is called a “contingency budget.” It’s also described as an “austerity budget,” and the tax levy issued with this spending plan can’t be larger than the previous year’s levy. The portion of the budget that is devoted to administrative costs cannot increase from the lower of either the previous year’s budget or the justdefeated budget. On top of that, any non-contingent expenditures must be removed from a contingency budget.
Whether you vote “yes” or “no” on school spending plans, it’s important to understand the implications. As the voting day nears, make sure you know where to go to cast your ballot. Contact your school district or visit its website. School district elections and the budget referenda are extraordinarily important. It’s your money. Take your responsibility seriously, and be an informed voter.
as we mark another Medicaid Awareness Month this April, we must reflect on the profound impact this program has had on the lives of millions of Americans. Signed into law in 1965 by President Lyndon B. Johnson, Medicaid has transformed access to health care for lowincome, disabled and elderly Americans.
Building on this progress, New York has long been a national leader in offering comprehensive health coverage to its residents, including roughly 7.5 million — more than a third of the state’s total population — in the Medicaid program. On Long Island alone, more than 765,000 people are enrolled. While Medicaid provides financial security and access to health care to
more New Yorkers than ever before, Republicans in Congress, including Rep. Anthony D’Esposito, are threatening Medicaid by pushing for devastating cuts to key federal programs.
Earlier in his tenure, D’Esposito claimed to support fully funding critical lifeline programs like Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid. He has gone back on this promise time and time again, however, including supporting a provision that would slash nearly all government funding by 30 percent.
tcially for children. The program covers more than 38 million children, and pays for 41 percent of all births nationwide. Additionally, 60 percent of children with disabilities receive their coverage from Medicaid.
he program decreases the uninsured rate and reduces the cost of uncovered care.
Long Island families are already grappling with financial hardships, including difficulties affording mortgages, utilities and groceries. Cutting funding to critical safety-net programs like Medicaid would directly harm hardworking families who are just trying to find health care for their loved ones and make ends meet.
The consequences of cutting Medicaid funding would be disastrous, espe-
service and infrastructure.
At the end of World War II, the LIRR began to decline, and there was a corresponding loss of revenue. The Pennsylvania Railroad began to reduce its financial support as well. The LIRR went into receivership in 1949, but in recognition of the role it played in the economy of Long Island and New York City, the state began providing financial assistance in the 1950s.
The “Line of the Dashing Dan” was officially chartered as the Metropolitan Commuter Transportation Authority on April 24, 1965, by the state. Up to that point, the LIRR had derived almost 100 percent of its funding for both capital and operating expenses from fares. The MCTA was created to purchase and operate the bankrupt LIRR.
In 1966, the state bought the railroad’s controlling stock from the Pennsylvania Rail Road and put it under the MCTA. The MCTA changed its name to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority in 1968, when it took over operations of the New York City Transit Authority.
With MTA subsidies, the LIRR modernized further and grew into the busiest commuter railroad in the United States. Over the past 50 years, several billion dollars in combined county, city, state and federal taxpayer-generated dollars have subsidized its capital and operating costs.
Riders must remember that fare hikes are required periodically if the MTA is to provide the services millions of New Yorkers use daily. They are inevitable due to inflation, along with increasing costs of labor, power, fuel, supplies, materials, routine safety, state
of good repair, replacement of worn-out rolling stock, upgrades to stations, yards and shops, along with system expansion projects necessary to run any transit system.
In the end, quality and frequency of service depend on secure revenue streams. We all have to contribute — be it at the fare box or tax revenue redistributed back to the MTA. There ain’t no such thing as a free lunch — or in this case, a free ride.
Larry Penner is a transportation advocate, historian and writer and a former director of the Federal Transit Administration Region
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Last week was National Work Zone Awareness Week. Each year at the start of the highway construction season, the state Department of Transportation participates in this national campaign to remind motorists about the importance of driving safely and responsibly in and around work zones.
At NYSDOT, safety is our top priority. We take every step possible to protect our highway workers by deploying the latest technology in crash attenuators, flashing yellow lights, signs, cones, bar-
The program also plays an important role in addressing the opioid epidemic, one of the most urgent public health crises facing Long Island. Thousands of Island residents have died of overdoses since the crisis began, and drug deaths hit a record 109,689 nationwide in 2022, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Long Islanders battling substance abuse disorders rely on Medicaid coverage for treatment and behavioral health services.
While President Biden and Democrats in Congress have championed reducing health care costs and improving access to care for the American people, Republicans like D’Esposito are actively working to roll back that prog-
ress.
Fully funding Medicaid is simply common sense: It has drastically decreased the uninsured rate, improved health outcomes and reduced the costs of uncompensated care. Having health insurance through Medicaid helps Americans stay healthy, go to work, care for their families and pay their bills. The program helps our communities, hospitals, schools and economy thrive.
But D’Esposito’s voting record shows that time and again, he is in line with MAGA extremists who are pushing for Medicaid cuts, going against the best interests and well-being of our Long Island communities.
Rep. D’Esposito, I urge you to listen to your constituents, who are calling on you to fully fund these vital programs. In the wealthiest nation on earth, no one should have to go into debt to cover the cost of their basic medical needs. If your MAGA Republican colleagues get their way, the most vulnerable New Yorkers will be left behind.
rels, reflective gear, etc.
The biggest risk to our highway workers is the motorist. By paying attention to your driving, you are saving a life! Please do your part to help our highway workers return home safely to their families each night. Put down your cellphone, move over for flashing lights, and slow down. There is someone’s life behind those work zone traffic control
devices.
And for those who choose to ignore the rules of the road, be forewarned: NYSDOT is working with the police on targeted enforcement and deploying automated speed-enforcement cameras in our work zones.
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