Long Beach Herald 05-04-2023

Ron McHenry paints the V.P.

Harris portrait was for convention of National Action Network

By JAMes BeRnsTeIn jbernstein@liherald.com

Had it not been for the predictably nightmarish Long Island traffic, Long Beach artist Ron McHenry would have been standing side by side with Vice President Kamala Harris, along with a portrait he had painted of her, when Harris visited New York City on April 14.

Honored for helping others

Long Beach High School junior Shane Schack received a State Senate Youth Leadership Recognition Award this week. He has been volunteering since elementary and middle school, helping fellow students who have special needs.

Opinions are mixed at council’s first hearing on budget proposal

By BRendAn CARPenTeR bcarpenter@liherald.com

The city held the first of two public hearings on the proposed 2023-24 budget Tuesday night, at which a crowd of community members took advantage of the opportunity to voice their complaints, or concerns.

The proposed spending plan includes a tax rate of 12.74 percent — the highest in several years, and more than double the current 5 percent. The city plans to spend a total of $102.9 million, up from this year’s $95.5 million. The budget was released late last month.

“I say to the city that this is an urgency,” said council meeting regular James Hodge, who sported a “L.B. Cleanup” shirt, “and like the shirt and the organization that I wear, we look for City Council members that help clean up and help us with taxes.”

The proposed double-digit tax rate is mostly attributable to the city’s $75 million settlement with the developer Sinclair Haberman, who filed suit after the construction of a building he proposed was blocked. In 2015, the State Supreme Court in Mineola granted Haberman a motion for a default judgment, in a case that has been wend-

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But McHenry got tied up on the Long Island Expressway on his way to Manhattan for the annual convention of the Rev. Al Sharpton’s National Action Network at the Times Square Hotel. There Harris spoke about the gun violence that is roiling America — and that touched Long Beach on Easter Sunday, when a 33-year-old father of two was gunned down in the Channel Park homes.

He regrets having missed the chance to meet the vice president. “I got caught in a long line of traffic,” McHenry said.

And as a result, Harris did not get to see the portrait, which depicts Harris with a sober expression, fit for a serious occasion. There is a slight smile on her face, but the overall impression, McHenry said, is one of apprehension.

ROn McHenRY artist

McHenry received a call from Sharpton’s organization three days before Harris was to appear, and he was asked to do a portrait of her. He said last week that he had never had to complete a project that quickly.

“She is reflecting on all of the gun violence in America,” the 36-year-old artist said.

In her speech at the National Action Network convention, Harris noted that the country had observed the 55th anniversary of the assassination of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., who was shot on April 4, 1968, as he stood on a balcony at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee, where he had gone to support a strike by sanitation workers.

Harris said the country faced “many important fights” — among them, “the fight for our children. And all the people to Continued on page 10

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she is reflecting on all of the gun violence in America.

Long Beach Baseball Day takes the feld

By BRENDAN CARPENTER bcarpenter@liherald.com

Long Beach High School baseball has been taking the field for quite some time. As a matter of fact, Sunday celebrated just how long they’ve been around — 100 seasons.

The school’s varsity team gathered at the recreation center fields for “Long Beach Baseball Day,” along with Long Beach baseball alumni, to acknowledge their history. There were speeches from the alumni, Head Coach Jason Zizza and Andy Hayes, the president of the Long Beach/Lido Beach Little League.

The day was surely about the past and current teams, but it was about the future teams as well. When that morning’s Little League parade finished up at the rec center, the varsity team held a clinic, teaching the fundamentals of the game to the younger kids. Coaches were there, but the players led the charge.

“It’s all player driven,” head coach Jason Zizza said of the clinic. “The Long Beach High School varsity baseball players are the coaches at the clinic. We feel that it’s a great way for the team to connect with the community and show our faces and have that peer mentoring going. Our players really enjoy working with younger kids.”

Throughout the clinic, the team was raising money — not for themselves, but for the Nassau/Suffolk Autism Society. There were raffle tickets for baskets with gifts including beach needs, food and treats, apparel and gift cards. The grand prize was four tickets to a Yankees game in August.

In all, the team raised $2,170 for the organization.

“We wanted to raise money for a really special charity during our Long Beach baseball day because we always like to do something great for charity,” Zizza said. “This year we chose a grassroots organization, that help children with autism and their families, whether that be edi-

cation or anything else. And, 100 percent of all of their donations and everything that they do goes directly to helping families in Nassau and Suffolk County.”

During the clinic, there were several stations set up for the players. There were throwing, catching, fielding and hitting stations. Shortly after the clinic began, though, some rain began falling, which hindered it a bit.

“I think the weather might have hindered the amount of people that showed up a little bit, but there was still a really a really good turnout,” assistant coach Eric Krywe said. “After we got to the fields, after the speeches, we got the kids started and it was like they were shot out of a cannon. They were so excited.”

After the clinic, the team was treated to pizza and a 100th anniversary cake inside the rec center’s hockey rink facility. Even though there was some rain, “they still had great camaraderie and it was a good team building activity,” Krywe said.

“As a parent in the community with my own two Little Leaguers, I get to see the full gamut,” Krywe said. “It’s just so rewarding to see the connection for the community. My sons and all these little league kids look up to high school kids like they’re big leaguers. It’s great to see that connection from Little League all the way through the high school level and as a parent, and as a coach, I see it while wearing two separate hats.”

Bob Arkow/Herald LoNg BEACh high School’s varsity baseball team at their clinic Sunday.

Rolling the dice for local businesses

Chamber’s inaugural event saw a sold out venue

By Brendan CarPenter bcarpenter@liherald.com

Casino gambling isn’t coming to Long Beach like it is to Uniondale, but the city’s Chamber of Commerce last Saturday hosted a form of sport, using “play” money in a first for the barrier island, at the rooftop of the Allegria Hotel.

“This is, without a doubt, the best spot in all of Long Beach,” chamber member Brian Berkery said of the Allegria. “When we thought to put this together, I said there is only one choice — the Allegria Hotel.”

Over 100 people made their way upstairs where the room was filled with food, drinks, games, prizes and a DJ supplying music throughout the night.

“We’re sold out,” Berkery said during the event. “It’s something different. Nobody else in Long Beach is doing this. Normally it would just be food and music and some drinks, but we added the casino to it, which makes it that much more exciting.”

There was a handful of casino games for those looking for a little bit of a thrill. Of course, the gambling was not with actual money, but “play” money.

There was poker, Texas Hold’em, roulette tables, money wheels, craps and blackjack. “Even if you think you can’t keep up, the dealers here actually slow down and show you what they’re doing and they teach you,” Berkery said.

All of the dealers and workers were professional casino game dealers.

Casino-goers were given $500 in “chips,” which everyone used to bet on the games they played. If someone were to lose all their chips, they could have bought more. It was all deemed a donation, so it goes right back to the chamber to help businesses.

At the end of the night, you cash in your chips for tickets to win prizes. There were a few options, such as gift baskets that can be entered for, a 50/50 raffle where half of the money benefits the chamber and the Long Beach Lions Club, and other raffles for memorabilia and experiences, such as a trip to a vineyard.

Prizes also included signed movie posters, sports photos and memorabilia, such as jerseys, a television and much more.

During the day, from 1 to 5 p.m. and before the casino night kicked off, there was a vendor fair of Long Beach vendors at the hotel as well. In the hotel’s mezzanine, there were about 20 Long Beach vendors, much like the city’s arts and crafts fairs.

“Today was all about community,” said Kelly Palfi, the event organizer. “We had a community, Long Beach-only vendor fair downstairs. We had a very, very nice Long Beach community turnout to support the chamber and a major hotel venue.”

all oF the tables were filled with eager players at the chamber of commerce’s casino night Saturday.

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moodS were light and happy all throughout the night at the rooftop of the Allegria Hotel, with nonstop games.

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ing its way through the courts for 15 years.

“The way the budget is structured, the amount that has to be paid to Haberman from this point forward will be in the budget for the entire time it has to be paid off,” Council President John Bendo said. “There will not have to be any additional Haberman money added to the budget.” This means that taxes will not increase again next year because of the settlement.

Haberman originally sued the city for $130 million, but over the years the suit grew to $150 million, and Bendo said that interest had been accumulating at $1.1 million a month. With the settlement, the city must now pay Haberman $5 million per year — a financial obligation that has been nicknamed the “Haberman levy.” If the city had not succeeded in winnowing down the settlement, next year’s tax rate would have been 26 percent, according to Bendo.

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In a statement last week, the city referred to the so-called “homestead” tax rate, which is paid by homeowners: “The property tax revenue increase is proposed at 12.39% for Homestead, or approximately $574 per the average valued home. The Haberman payment constitutes 83.4% of the Homestead Tax Rate increase. Without Haberman, our increase would be 2.06% or approximately $108 per household. The impact to correct the financial crisis is unfortunate and acknowledged.”

“You had said the levy for the homestead would be $574,” attendee Ron Paganini said. “The above-average houses are going to be close to $1,200, though. I just wanted to clarify that it’s a sliding scale for everybody. It’s not good.”

The non-homestead, or commercial, tax rate, will be just under 44 percent next year, compared with the current rate of 38.4 percent.

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Another notable budgetary item was overtime pay for city firefighters, which is up slightly in the spending proposal, to $1.2 million from $1.19 million this year. Overtime has been a hot topic of conversation in recent months.

“I understand the standard practice there, to call in sick and have another buddy come in and do overtime, and they rotate that process,” Resident Christina Kramer said. “Is there a lot of oversight, and can we lower the firefighters’ overtime?”

Police Commissioner Ron Walsh, the acting city manager, said the city was “keenly aware” of the overtime issue. “We fully hear every complaint,” he said. “We are aggressively going after trying to come up with a resolution for that, and I agree with you” that no firefighters should be paid hundreds of thousands of dollars in overtime. Last year, professional firefighter Sam Pinto was paid roughly $375,000 in base pay and overtime.

The city claims that its financial position has improved, and that it had been removed from the state comptroller’s list of the state’s most fiscally stressed municipalities.

The next public hearing on the budget is set for May 16, and a work session was scheduled for Thursday, after the Herald went to press.

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Brendan Carpenter/Herald CITY COMPTROllER INNA Reznick gave a budget presentation at Tuesday night’s meeting, highlighting key points in the spending plan.

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spotlight athlete

Calhoun holds off Long Beach

By toNY Bellissimo tbellissimo@liherald.com

The Nassau County boys’ lacrosse postseason is still nearly three weeks away, but Calhoun and Long Beach brought playoff-like intensity, quality play and more than its share of muscle to a Conference B matchup April 26.

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East Meadow Junior Softball

paRise aND the Jets have their sights set on the Nassau Class AA championship after finishing runners-up last spring. Parise was Honorable Mention

All-County as a sophomore pitcher in 2022 and appears to be peaking at the right time as East Meadow makes its push. Over a four-game stretch between April 15-22, she posted three shutouts and struck out at least 10 opponents three times, lowering her ERA to 0.91.

games to watch

thursday, may 4

Baseball: Hewlett at V.S. North 4:30 p.m.

Baseball: Floral Park at Carey 4:30 p.m.

Softball: Freeport at North Shore 4:30 p.m.

Baseball: Mineola at Clarke 4:45 p.m.

Baseball: East Meadow at Oceanside 5 p.m.

Baseball: MacArthur at Calhoun 5 p.m.

Baseball: Lawrence at Elmont 5 p.m.

Baseball: Roslyn at South Side 5 p.m.

Baseball: Sewanhaka at Kennedy 5 p.m.

Baseball: Wantagh at North Shore 5 p.m.

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

Girls Lacrosse: Lynbrook at Oceanside 5 p.m.

Friday, may 5

Boys Lacrosse: Carey at Malverne/East Rock 5 p.m.

Boys Lacrosse: Long Beach at Lynbrook 5 p.m.

Girls Lacrosse: Long Beach at South Side

Girls Lacrosse: Wantagh at Massapequa 5 p.m.

Softball: Oceanside at East Meadow

Softball: Malverne at V.S. Central

Softball: Wantagh at Herricks

Softball: Island Trees at Seaford

Softball: Roosevelt at V.S. South 5 p.m.

Softball: Calhoun at Clarke 5 p.m.

Flag Football: West Hempstead at Long Beach 7 p.m.

Senior Jake Lewis broke the last of four deadlocks midway through the third quarter as the Colts took the lead for good in a 9-7 home victory. Calhoun, which trailed only once, led by as many as three on several occasions in the second half on the way to its fourth win in five games while snapping the Marines’ four-game winning streak.

“It was a big one for both teams,” Calhoun coach Jim Femminella said. “We like to play fast and that really showed in the second half when we forced some key turnovers and made things happen in transition.”

Senior Jayden Finkelstein had two goals and two assists, senior A.J. Molinari added two goals and one assist, and junior goaltender Mark Restivo made 10 stops for Calhoun (7-2), which was coming off a loss to Garden City in a rematch of last year’s Nassau Class B final won by the Trojans.

“Last week’s loss to Garden City took away some of our mojo, but I liked the way we responded,” Femminella said. “Long Beach is a solid team. It was the fifth time in a row we’ve beaten them after they had beat us six in a row.”

Senior Jeff Conway had a hat trick and freshman goalie Aiden DeRupo made seven saves for the Marines, who split their first eight games.

“It was a fun game to be a part of,” Long Beach coach Jason Pearl said. “The kids followed the scouting report and played hard. I don’t think any one play made the difference. Just a few mistakes here and there that we know we can clean up. We’re playing better at the right time.”

After Calhoun senior Ryan Menghi opened the scoring, the Marines produced their lone lead of the afternoon thanks to goals from senior Jack Miller and Conway. The Colts answered with the next

pair and led 4-3 at halftime after trading goals in a close-to-the-vest second quarter, with eighth-grader Cian Donaghy tallying for Long Beach before senior Connor Faughnan notched the go-ahead score.

“They did a nice job possessing and slowing us down in the first half,” Femminella said. “We didn’t really change anything for the second half, we were just more aggressive and did a better job on groundballs.”

Conway’s second goal 5:45 into the second half pulled Long Beach even, but the Colts scored three straight (Lewis, Molinari, senior Peter Thomann) for a momentum-shifting 7-4 lead. The margin

was 8-6 entering the fourth where Calhoun’s effort in the defensive zone (Molinari and senior Matthew Baci) halted some crucial Marines’ possessions.

Like the second quarter, each team scored once in the fourth.

Thomann, Baci, Matthew Araneo and Xander Megias led Calhoun’s defense, while seniors Hayden Sofield and Jack Skarren, along with juniors Tom Cieleski and Timmy Monzon, did the same for Long Beach.

“We knew it would be back-and-forth,” Femminella said. “I thought both goalies played well and we were able to hold them off in the fourth quarter.”

Brian Ballweg/Herald photo loNg Beach’s FiNN Morris, left, worked against Calhoun’s Xander Megias during the Marines’ 9-7 defeat at the hands of the Colts April 26.

Lions Club raises money to sponsor dog

Pets go to people who lost sight and local veterans

The Lions Club is an international organization that is very active on Long Island, with chapters in many villages, towns and cities. In Long Beach, there are nearly 70 members of their own that constantly do charitable work.

The club holds all sorts of events and fundraisers throughout the year, with their most recent being at last Saturday’s Chamber of Commerce casino night at the Allegria Hotel.

“We sponsor dogs,” Lions Club President Allen Schwartz said at the event. “We sponsor either a guide dog for a sightless person or a service dog for a veteran. Tonight’s event goes towards a service dog for a veteran.”

Schwartz said the naming rights to sponsor a dog costs $6,000 and so far, they’ve sponsored over 30 dogs for whoever needs them. They have been raising money and sponsoring the dogs for about 25 years. They’ve been raising a lot more money the last decade.

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“The last 10 to 15 years, we really started raising a lot of money for the dogs,” Schwartz said. “But it started really going well the last couple of years.”

Along with the dogs, the club has raised money for many other groups and foundations. At their last event, which was at the end of last year, they raised money for the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation. The founda-

tion helps cover the cost of attending post-high school, undergraduate and career and technical education programs for the children of those in the military.

On July 18, the Lions Club will have another event — a discussion of the 1978 World Series between the New

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Lions CLub President Allen Schwartz, left, alongside other members at their table during the chamber’s casino night.

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Very best honored at Long Island Choice Awards

By NICOLE FORMISANO nformisano@liherald.com

They were met with whistles, cheers and applause. And then they received a beautiful plaque — all a part of winning a Herald Long Island Choice award.

More than 12,000 people cast 200,000 votes for hundreds of small businesses across Long Island, all to determine who would be honored at the main gala event April 18 at the Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury. The night was hosted by RichnerLive and sponsored by PSEG Long Island, and served as a way to celebrate small businesses for their vital role in supporting the Long Island community.

“We honor the businesses that make Long Island a great place to work, live and play,” said Stuart Richner, chief executive of Richner Communications, which operates RichnerLive. “Looking at the crowd tonight, I’m reminded of the critical role you and your businesses play in making our community so special.”

The 11 categories and 264 subcategories recognized businesses from cardiologists to pet groomers and everything in between. The competition itself was broken down into two voting rounds — a nominating round, and then the actual voting. The top three finalists were then honored at the awards gala, where firstplace winners were announced.

“It’s one thing to see the names on the voting,” said David Lyons, interim president and chief operation officer of PSEG, a Long Island Choice Awards presenting sponsor. “It’s another thing to see the faces of small business owners, your teams, and their families here together. Your faces are a powerful reminder that what we are celebrating here is more than great services and products. Small businesses are the backbone of our communities.”

The gala — also sponsored by TenantBase and Easy Tax Credits — kicked off with a cocktail hour that kept more than 600 guests coming back for more. Floral arrangements and an ice sculpture centerpiece adorned tables of fresh fruit, cheese, dip, and other hors d’oeuvres. Two open bars provided refreshment.

The Elegance String Quartet was a particular hit, with many guests stopping to record the musicians as they jammed to everything from Bruno Mars to Frankie Valli.

Hundreds of winners were announced over dinner by Miss New York 2022 Taryn Smith, with some businesses taking home multiple awards. Frank’s Steaks, for one, took home all five awards they were nominated for.

“It’s beyond exciting,” said Christopher Meyer, co-owner and general manager of the restaurant. “It’s a very humbling experience. It’s a token to how wonderful my staff is and how hard we work, and also our amazing clientele. And the friends and family that voted for us.”

Winning such an esteemed award is particularly impactful to newer small businesses. East Coast Hair Studio of

Oceanside only opened 18 months ago, and its team was full of anticipation — and cautious hopefulness — before the winners were announced.’

“We’re one of three of the best,” said Irene Castello, the receptionist at East Coast. “We’re a young organization to be in that position, and I think we’re going to get it.”

When their young studio was announced as the winner of the best hair

salon award, the table erupted in cheers.

“I feel very blessed,” said Marianna Lombardo, East Coast’s owner and chief executive. “I feel that we can accomplish anything.”

Danielle Barbaro, who took over The Art Studio in Rockville Centre with her husband Mark only a year ago, received the award for best art school. To her, the award was a sign she’s doing what she is meant to do.

“I’ve always wanted to have a studio, so essentially my dream came true,” Barbaro said. “To be the winner, oh man. It’s like this was supposed to happen. Serendipity.”

To some business owners, the most important part of taking home the award isn’t the plaque or the coveted title — it’s showing the young people of Long Island what is possible.

“I hope it’s a good role model to future girls,” said Shobie Lamba, owner and founder of LeSelfie. “It’s so exciting as a female, an entrepreneur, a mom. It’s such a great feeling.”

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be free of gun violence.” The vice president said that there had been 150 mass shootings in the first 104 days of the years.

“Gun violence is now the number one cause of death for children in our nation,” she said.

McHenry, a science teacher at Epic South High School in Ozone Park, Queens, and a minister at the Evangel Revival Community Church in Long Beach, is a noted artist in the city. Last summer, his work — focused primarily on figures from the civil rights era — was the first by a Black artist from the North Park section to be displayed in a solo show at the Long Beach Public Library.

In July, his portrait of Harris will be displayed at the African American Museum of Nassau County, in Hempstead. There are plans are for a celebration at the museum, to be attended by about 200 schoolchildren, McHenry said.

The portrait will also be displayed at the offices of the North Park Development Center, on Park Avenue, and later at the Roosevelt Public Library.

“I think his art is powerful,” Johanna Mathieson-Ellmer, executive director of Artists in Partnership in Long Beach, said. “It serves a purpose. It starts a con-

versation, and conversations are good.”

McHenry, who attends weekly sessions at National Action Network headquarters in Manhattan, where there are lectures on civil rights and politics in America, said that some progress has been made on gun violence, but not nearly enough.

“People are galvanizing around the idea of some type of gun reform,”

McHenry said. He noted that two young Black Tennessee legislators, Justin Jones and Justin Pearson, who were expelled from the Legislature after leading demonstrations calling for gun reform, had been returned to their seats.

But, he added, “It’s sad to say that the United States has never been safe. The founders thought there was a need to take up arms if the county felt threat-

ened. But there need to be stipulations as to what kind of guns people can have.”

Those should not, he said, include assault rifles.

Courtesy Ron McHenry A portrAit of Vice President Kamala Harris by Long Beach artist Ron McHenry. McHenry, At left above, with another portrait of his, of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., at a previous show.

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Denise Ford celebrates impending retirement

Party gathered at The Saloon in Long Beach’s West End

By BRENDAN CARPENTER bcarpenter@liherald.com

Denise Ford, who has served as a Nassau County legislator for 20 years, decided against running for reelection this fall. To celebrate her upcoming retirement, a healthy group gathered at The Saloon for a party last Tuesday.

The 72-year-old Ford was elected to the legislature in 2003 shortly after her husband, Harry, a 27-year veteran of the New York City Fire Department, was killed in a fire in Queens on Father’s Day in 2001. She’s an enrolled Democrat but caucuses with the Republicans. The announced she would not seek reelection in March.

Ford’s decision came after much thought and during a major redistricting process in the county. She was one of the legislature’s best-known members. Democrats and Republicans can be expected to wage a vigorous fight for her seat.

“I had been considering doing this for a while and I felt that this was the best time for me to go,” Ford said in a past interview. “I will miss representing my district because I really do love the people that I represent. But I think it’s time for somebody new to take over and be the guardian of legislative district four.”

Ford’s district includes Long Beach, Lido Beach, East Atlantic Beach, Point Lookout, Island Park and parts of East Rockaway, Woodmere, Oceanside, Lawrence and Cedarhurst. She said her main reason for not seeking reelection is to spend more time with her family.

“I’m getting older, with grandchildren, and there’s just some family situations that I want to focus on,” she previously said about her retirement decision. “I have served 20 years and I think that is an adequate time for somebody to be in an elected position. And so I just felt it

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ADDREssiNG attendees at her retirement party last week. She was joined by Michael

Brendan Finn, and Patrick Mullaney, who is running to replace her in the next election, and Chris Fiumara.

in my gut that this was it. This was the year to go.”

Ford also currently serves as the chair of the Public Safety Committee and the vice chair of the Government Services & Operations Committee. She is also a member of the Planning, Development and the Environment Committee, the Economic and Community Development and Labor Committee and the Minority Affairs Committee.

During her term in office, she has been honored for numerous achievements within her community.

The Long Beach Chamber of Commerce named her

Woman of the Year in recognition of her leadership, and by the Michael Valente Lodge. The Sisterhood of Temple Emanu-El also honored her as a “Woman of Valor”. Ford has been a resident of the Long Beach community for over 35 years. She stepped down as the president of the West End Neighbors Civic Association in 2003 when she was elected to the Legislature. She is currently a member of a variety of organizations such as the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians, Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW and Kiwanis.

Bob Arkow/Herald photos

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Relay For Life returns, seeking $$ for walkers

By KEPHERD DANIEL kdaniel@liherald.com

For the first time since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, the popular cancer awareness walk Relay For Life comes back to Hofstra University, looking to raise money — and ultimately defeat cancer — during an event on Saturday, May 6.

Beginning at 6 p.m., 20 teams have already registered to walk the intramural fields track at the 1000 Hempstead Turnpike campus. Teams and individuals celebrate cancer survivors through the walk, while also remembering and honoring those who lost their battle with cancer.

While this year’s Relay For Life is in-person, it’s not that events haven’t been happening in recent years. If they weren’t canceled, some events were conducted virtually.

“Luckily, we were able to maintain ourselves through some very generous donors,” Chelsea Whitney, senior development manager at the American Cancer Society, said. “We were able to bring all of our programs back — including Relay For Life — to cancer patients and their families. And to communities as a whole.”

Relay For Life has raised $6.8 billion across the country, invest more than $3 billion toward cancer research. It’s fundraising like that which has reduced cancer deaths by 3.5 million, according to the society.

Aside from attendees walking around the track, the relay will feature music, food, and a variety of activities including team fundraisers, carnival games like Pie a Professor in the Face and tug-of-war, as well as performances by Danceworks and Hofstra’s a cappella group.

“Hofstra University specifically is such a pillar of the Long Island community,” Whitney said. “Everyone’s connected in some way to this terrible disease. So, having this event at Hofstra gives the students an opportunity to come together as a community that’s already so strong.”

president for the American Cancer Society at her school — was not yet a student in 2019 when the last relay was held in-person. But she’s no stranger to the event.

“I think it’s really important that this is returning to Hofstra because it gives people a space,” Robbins said. “Especially people who had cancer affect their lives personally, just like me.”

The Syracuse native and mass media major lost a family friend, Emily Ponto, to ovarian cancer in 2018. Robbins’ family has had a long personal history with Relay For Life, with her mother Kelly sponsoring an event through her job at Lockheed Martin when Robbins was younger.

“It was pretty severe by the time they caught it,” Robbins said of her friend, Emily. “She ended up passing away that May. I have a lot of family members who have survived or passed away from cancer, and now I relay for her.

And in the past, I relayed for my family members, my grandma, and some of my cousins who have all survived cancer.”

After dark, relay participants will share an emotional moment during the luminaria ceremony. There, bags filled with lights will be decorated with the name of an individual who lost their battle with cancer. Or a survivor. Or someone who is currently battling cancer.

Each luminaria will be lit, and participants will take a silent lap around the track together.

“Usually, that is one of those times where a lot of people get very emotional,” Robbins said. “We are always there to support each other, and you can feel that connection with people.”

To learn more about this particular event, visit RelayForLife.org/HofstraNY.

Makenna Robbins — a Hofstra sophomore and chapter

Courtesy American Cancer Society

LumINARIEs wILL sHINE bright as Hofstra’s Relay For Life returns to campus on Saturday, May 6.

STEPPING OUT

Caissie Levy

Catch Broadway powerhouse Caissie Levy when she visits the Landmark stage for a night of song, stories and laughter before she embarks across the pond to star as Diana Goodman in ‘Next to Normal’ in the West End. Fresh off her powerful role in this season’s must-see production of ‘Leopoldstadt,’ this is a rare opportunity to spend an evening with Levy singing some of her favorite tunes. She created the role of Elsa in Disney’s Broadway production of ‘Frozen,’ and recreated the iconic role of Fantine in the Broadway revival of ‘Les Misérables.’ She also is known to Broadway audiences for originating the roles of Sheila in the Tony award-winning revival of ‘Hair,’ and Molly in ‘Ghost,’ among her many Broadway and off-Broadway credits. A thrilling and versatile performer, Levy finds time to delight audiences with her solo appearances across the United States, United Kingdom and Canada.

Long Island team’s season is under way

By Jeffrey Bessen

t is unknown if anyone will recite the movie line, ”you’re killing me, Smalls,” but former Major League Baseball player Daniel Murphy — a Mets playoff hero — said he is just looking for a sandlot to play in. The 2015 postseason record breaker is part of the 2023 Long Island Ducks, the team’s 23rd season.

STEPPING OUT

Creative advocacy

”The Ducks have been gracious enough to let me use it,” said Murphy, an infielder, referring to Fairfield Properties Ballpark in Central Islip, where the team plays. “You get the most of joy out of it when you find ways to unweight yourself.”

Long Island is one of 10 teams in the Minor League Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, an MLB partner. Murphy, who played second base for the Mets, hit seven home runs as New York marched to the 2015 World Series, and hit homers in six consecutive games in the National League playoffs.

Before the 122-game season got underway on May 2, the Ducks hosted its annual media day where owner Frank Boulton, president and general manager Michael Pfaff, manager Wally Backman, Murphy, pitcher Ian Clarkin and outfielder and hitting coach Lew Ford shared their expectations of the upcoming season with reporters.

Disappointed with how last season ended with a 64-68 record and in third place of the North Division, Backman said the ball club rededicated itself to winning.

By Karen Bloom

”We’ve gone back to kind of the way we had the team, maybe even better,” he said. “When you see our Opening Day roster, you’ll be shocked to see how many Major League players are on this roster.”

Murphy, Al Alburquerque, Adeiny Hechavarria, Ty Kelly and Ruben Tejada are the former Major Leaguers that aim to win Long Island’s fifth league championship. The 26-man roster is expected to be split evenly between pitchers and position players.

WHERE WHEN

in attendance last season, and has sold out an Atlantic League record of 699 games. However, Pfaff said the team is always looking to do things better.

Friday, May 5, 8 p.m. $61, $51, $41. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. Visit LandmarkOnMainStreet.org or call (516) 767-6444 for tickets.

• Fairfield Properties Ballpark 3 Courthouse Dr., Central Islip

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

“We set a lot of records in terms of attendance, did a lot of great things off the field,” he said. “We’re very proud of it. A lot of teams would have been pleased with the 2022 season. There were a few things in our operation that we knew we could improve upon.”

• For more information and schedule, go to LiDucks.com.

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

Being a partner with Major League Baseball translates into the Atlantic League being the laboratory where new rules are experimented with that are now in use at the higher level.

The team was not the only thing overhauled during the off-season as the ballpark received several upgrades. A new high-resolution scoreboard 30-foot high-by-36’-foot wide was installed nearly in the precise space of the previous scoreboard, but the new one has four times the resolution. To enhance the ballpark experience, more than 75 new speakers were also installed.

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

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

‘You’ll see the improvements around the ballpark,” Pfaff said, highlighting the video scoreboard. “We’re cheaper than the movies at this point. You’re talking $15 tickets. So it is sort of the last bastion of affordable entertainment.”

A new wrinkle for Long Island will be live-streaming audio and video of the games through Flo Sport’s at FloSports.tv. Selected Monday, Wednesday and Friday heard games will be broadcast on Hofstra University’s WRHU radio station at 88.7 FM.

Jeffrey Bessen/Herald photos

Pat McGann is quickly rising as one of the sharpest stand-ups on the comedy scene. A relative latecomer to comedy, he began doing standup at 31 after realizing he was not very good at selling packaging. He hustled his way to become the house emcee at Zanies Chicago, where he distinguished himself as especially adept at working the crowd. A husband and father of three young children, McGann’s appeal stems from his quick wit and relatable take on family life and marriage. In 2017, McGann began touring as the opening act for Sebastian Maniscalco, moving with him from clubs to theater, to arenas, including four soldout shows at Madison Square Garden. McGann’s relatively short, but impressive resume, includes Montreal’s famed Just For Laughs Festival, Gilda’s LaughFest, The Great American Comedy Festival, and more. McGann still calls Chicago home.

Temptations and The Four Tops

13 BALDWIN HERALD — February 9, 2023

Two Motown legends join forces for one unforgettable performance. The Temptations and The Four Tops have cemented their places in music history as pioneers of the R&B genre and trailblazers for African-Americans in the entertainment industry. Hailed by Billboard as the Greatest R&B/ Hip-Hop Artists of All Time, The Temptations are renowned for their prolific career and contributions to the global music landscape. The five-time Grammy award winners topped Billboard’s Hot 100 chart 53 times, and scored four No. 1 hits, including, of course,’My Girl.’ The Four Tops rocketed to overnight fame in 1964 with their breakout hit ‘Baby I Need Your Loving.’ Relive all their classic tunes in a soulful evening with these musical superstars.

The Ducks continue their big draw status and led all MLB Partner Leagues

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

Top: Former Major Leaguer Daniel Murphy warms up before batting practice.

Bottom: Infielder Daniel Murphy fielding a ground ball at warm ups on April 22.

Saturday, Feb. 11, 8 p.m. $40, $35, $30, $25. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. (800) 745-3000 or Ticketmaster.com or ParamountNY.com.

Sunday, May 14, 7 p.m. NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury. TheTheatreAtWestbury.com or LiveNation.com or call (516) 247-5200.

Pat McGann

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

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THE SCENE

May 4

On exhibit

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

The Guess Who and Orleans

Art talk

City Council Meeting

May 19

The Tilles Center stage will be rocking, Friday, May 19, 8 p.m. Enjoy The Guess Who, is a group that’s long connected with the masses throughout a exultant hit parade including “These Eyes,” “Clap For the Wolfman,” “Hand Me Down World,” “No Time,” “Star Baby” and “Share the Land.” Add in fellow classics like their #1 rock anthem “American Woman” and “No Sugar Tonight,” and the Canadian-bred hitmakers are eternally etched within the very fabric of pop culture history. Together with pop-rockers Orleans, who are forever in our consciousness with “Still the One,” “Dance with Me” and “Love Takes Time,” their tunes still hold up today. LIU Post campus, 720 Northern Boulevard, Brookville. Tickets are $70, $60, $50, $40; available at TillesCenter.org or (516) 299-3100.

CULINARY PERFECTION IS COMING TO Sands New York

Where would you like to dine tonight? At one of New York’s trend-setting establishments like Rao’s, Jean-Georges, or estiatorio Milos? Or possibly the culinary creations of celebrity chefs like Lorena Garcia and Tetsuya Wakuda will be more to your palette’s delight. Whatever exceptional culinary experience you can imagine, you’ll fnd it at the Sands’ planned Long Island destination resort.

Combined with the local restaurant scene, the Sands New York culinary experience will transform Long Island to a must-experience dining destination. Plus, Sands New York’s fvestar concierge service will be directing visitors to local restaurants, bars and attractions, beneftting the entire region.

The Long Beach City Council meets, Thursday, May 16, at 7 p.m., on the sixth floor of City Hall, in Community Hall.1 W. Chester St. It will also be streamed on YouTube. For more information, visit LongBeachNY.gov.

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

Breastfeeding Support Group

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

May 6

Storybook Stroll

Bring the kids to Old Westbury Gardens for a storybook adventure, Saturday, May 6, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Stroll the gardens and listen to Jory John’s “The Bad Seed.” Later create a unique take home craft. For ages 3-5. Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. For information visit OldWestburyGardens.org or contact (516) 333-0048.

Memorial Day Parade

The Joint Veterans Organization and the City of Long Beach hosts the annual Memorial Day Parade, Monday, May 29. This year’s parade will commence on from Ohio Avenue and West Beech Street at 10 a.m. The parade will proceed to Park Avenue down New York Avenue and march to City Hall. If your organization is interested in marching please email, LBEvents@longbeachny. gov.

Passion for Pride

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

Having an event?

City Managers Race

Long Beach Department of Parks and Recreation holds the 46th Annual City Managers 10-Mile Race to Remember, Sunday, May 28. The race is dedicated to the memory of race founder Ralph Kaplan. Visit LongBeachNY.gov for more information and to register.

In concert

Rhett Miller, Old 97 frontman performs, Friday, May 5, at My Father’s Place supper club. The alt country-pop power pop singersongwriter is acclaimed for his compelling melodic tunes Doors open at 6 p.m., concert is at 8 p.m. The Metropolitan, 3 Pratt Blvd., Glen Cove. For tickets/ information, visit MyFathersPlace. com or call (516) 580-0887.

Taco Tuesday

The Cabana offers ts weekly taco Tuesday specials all day, Tuesday, May 9. Tacos available for $1, with a two-drink minimum, at 1034 W. Beech St. For more information, call (516) 889-1345 or visit TheCabanaLBNY.com.

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

On stage

Back by popular Back by popular demand, families will enjoy a musical adventure, ripped from the pages of Mo Willems’ beloved children’s books, on the Long Island Children’s Museum stage, Thursday and Friday, May 4-5, noon; Sunday, May 7, 2 p.m.; Wednesday through Friday, May 10-12, 10:15 a.m. and noon.Elephant and Piggie storm the stage in a rollicking musical romp filled with plenty of pachydermal peril and swiney suspense perfect for young audiences. Together with nutty backup singers, The Squirrelles, the comedic duo even gets the audience involved in the action. $9 with museum admission ($7 members), $12 theater only. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 224-5800 or LICM.org.

Cultural exploration

Bring the kids to Long Island Children’s Museum to celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month, Sunday, May 7, 11 a.m.-p.m. Kids will learn about Jewish contributions to American culture and make a chai necklace, at the drop-in program, suitable for ages 4 and up. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 224-5800 or LICM.org.

Jerry Herman tribute

A cast of Broadway and concert stars salute the life of the Broadway icon-lyricist-composer on Adelphi University Performing Arts Center stage, Saturday, May 13, 8 p.m. Hear tunes from “Hello, Dolly!,” “Mame,” “La Cage Aux Folles,” “Mack and Mabel,” and more. Tickets are $45, with discounts available to seniors, students, Adelphi alumni and employees. Adelphi University Performing Arts Center, 1 South Ave., Garden City. (516) 877-4000 or Adelphi.edu/pac.

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with Michael and Suzanne Ettinger Attorneys-at-Law

Contesting a Will

In order to contest a will, the objectant must have “standing”, meaning they would legally be entitled to a share or a greater share of the estate if the will was declared invalid. “Standing” alone, however, is insufficient. There must also be grounds for contesting as provided below.

1. Undue Influence: Independent caregivers and caregiver children who end up being named primary beneficiaries under the will are often scrutinized for having prevailed upon the decedent to leave them the lion’s share of the estate. The various means alleged may be physical or mental abuse, threats and isolation of the disabled person. Even noncaregivers who had influence over mom or dad may be challenged where they end up with more than their fair share. As with any court proceedings, proof of the claim will need to be made.

2. Improper Execution: The formalities for executing a will must be strictly observed. The formalities include that the witnesses believed the decedent was of sound mind,

memory and understanding. There must be two witnesses who signed in the presence of the testator and of each other. The testator must declare in front of the witnesses that they read the will, understood it, declare that it is their last will and testament and approve of the two witnesses to act as witnesses to the will.

3. Incapacity: Even if the witnesses testify they believed that the testator was capable to sign the will, a challenge may still be made that the person was not able to read the will due to a defect of sight or was unable to understand either the will, what property they owned or who their heirs were, due to mental incapacity. These latter claims will require medical proof.

Challengers should be wary of the “no contest clause”. This provides that any benefit the challenging party would have received under the will is forfeited if the challenge is unsuccessful. If the gift was substantial, even though not an equal share, the no-contest clause is a powerful disincentive to contest the will.

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Public Notices

LEGAL NOTICE

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

POR LA PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA que se llevará a cabo una audiencia pública sobre el presupuesto propuesto del distrito escolar el 9 de mayo de 2023 a las 7:30 p.m. en el Auditorio de la Escuela Secundaria de Long Beach, 322 Lagoon Drive West, Lido Beach, 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 fscal 2023-2024.

2. Para discutir todos los artículos que se establecen a continuación para ser votados por máquina de votación en la Votación y Elección del Presupuesto que se llevará a cabo el martes 16 de Mayo del 2023.

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

POR FAVOR TENGA EN CUENTA ADEMÁS que cualquier residente del distrito puede obtener una copia de la declaración de la cantidad de dinero requerida para el año siguiente para propósitos escolares (presupuesto escolar) sin incluir dinero público a partir del 2 de Mayo del 2023, entre las 8:00 a.m. 00 a. m. y 4:00 p. m., horario vigente, excepto los sábados, domingos o feriados en la Ofcina 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 fnes de la Biblioteca, sin incluir el dinero público, estará disponible en la Biblioteca Pública de Long Beach y en la ofcina del secretario del distrito de la Biblioteca para el año que comienza el 1 de Julio del 2023.

Y POR LA PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA

ADICIONALMENTE que dicha Votación del Presupuesto y Elección se llevarán a cabo el Martes 16 de Mayo del 2023 en los distritos electorales

escolares que se indican a continuación, entre las 7:00 a. m. y las 9:00 p.m. Se abrirán urnas para votar por máquina de votación en los siguientes artículos:

1. Para Adoptar el presupuesto anual del Distrito Escolar para el año fscal 2023-2024 y autorizar que la parte requerida del mismo se recaude mediante impuestos sobre la propiedad imponible del Distrito.

2. Para elegir dos (2) miembro de la Junta de Educación por un término de tres (3) años comenzando el 1 de Julio del 2023 y expirando el 30 de Junio del 2026, para llenar la posiciónes mantenida por Dennis Ryan and Maureen Vrona, cuyo término expira el 30 de Junio del 2023.

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

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

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

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

TENGA EN CUENTA

ADEMÁS que, según la resolución de la Junta de Educación adoptada el 8 de Febrero del 2023, esta votación y elección se llevarán a cabo en los siguientes distritos

electorales escolares (la descripción precisa de los límites está archivada y puede ser inspeccionada en la Ofcina del Secretario del Distrito, Edifcio 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 fnal, mostrará cómo el valor catastral total de la nómina fnal 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 ofcina en el Edifcio de Administración, 235 Lido Boulevard, Lido Beach, Nueva York, 11561. Las peticiones de nominación deben ser presentado ante el Secretario del Distrito Escolar a más tardar el 26 de abril de 2023, 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 específcos separados; los candidatos corren en general. Las peticiones de nominación para el fdeicomisario de la Junta de Educación deben dirigirse al Secretario del Distrito, deben estar frmadas por al menos 100 votantes califcados del Distrito; debe indicar el nombre y la residencia de cada frmante; 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/fl es/absentee-ballotapplication-andinstructions-english.pdf; http://www.counsel.nysed .gov/common/counsel/fle s/absentee-ballotapplication-andinstructions-spanish.pdf), o comunicándose con el Secretario del Distrito por correo electrónico a ldolan@lbeach.org o al 516-897-2108. El Secretario del Distrito debe recibir las solicitudes completas no antes del 17 de Abril del 2023 y al menos siete (7) días antes de la elección, el 9 de Mayo del 2023, si la boleta se enviará por correo al votante, o el día anterior a la elección, el 15 de Mayo del 2023, si la boleta se va a entregar personalmente al elector. El secretario del distrito debe recibir las boletas de voto en ausencia a más tardar a las 5:00 p. m., hora vigente, el Martes 16 de Mayo del 2023. Un listado de las personas a las que se les emitieron las boletas de voto en ausencia estará disponible para su inspección por parte de los votantes califcados del Distrito en la Ofcina del Secretario del Distrito a partir del Jueves 11 de Mayo del 2023, entre las 8:00 a.m. y las 4:00 p. m.,

hora vigente, todos los días anteriores al día fjado para la elección anual, excepto el Domingo, y el 16 de Mayo del 2023, día fjado para la elección. Cualquier votante califcado que esté presente en el lugar de votación puede oponerse a la votación de la boleta por motivos apropiados, dando a conocer su impugnación y las razones por las cuales el Inspector de Elecciones antes del cierre de las urnas.

POR FAVOR TENGA EN CUENTA ADEMÁS que cualquier persona que no esté registrada bajo el registro personal permanente el 1 de Enero del 2018 o antes, o las listas de registro suplementarias proporcionadas por la Junta Electoral del Condado de Nassau, o que no haya votado en una elección del distrito escolar intermedio, debe presentarse o ella misma personalmente para registrarse para tener derecho a votar el 2 de Mayo del 2023 de 2:00 p. m. a 8:00 p. m.; en el vestíbulo del auditorio de la Escuela Media Long Beach, 239 Lido Boulevard, Lido Beach, Nueva York 11561.

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

POR FAVOR TENGA EN CUENTA ADEMÁS que solo aquellos votantes califcados 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 Ofcina del Secretario del Distrito y estará abierto a la inspección de cualquier votante califcado del distrito escolar de 8:00 a.m. a las 4:00 p. m. los días laborables del 2 de Mayo del 2023 al 16 de Mayo del 2023, y el Sábado 6 de Mayo del 2023, cuando estará disponible de 9 a.m. a las 12 del mediodía solo con cita previa.

Y POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL de que los votantes militares que no están actualmente registrados pueden solicitar registrarse como votantes califcados del distrito escolar. Se puede solicitar una solicitud de registro como votante

militar comunicándose con el secretario del distrito por teléfono (516) 897-2108, fax (516) 771-3944, correo electrónico ldolan@lbeach.org, correo a 235 Lido Boulevard, Lido Beach, NY, 11561, o en persona (durante el horario normal de ofcina o entre las 8:15 a. m. y las 4:00 p. m.); la solicitud de registro debe recibirse en la ofcina del secretario del distrito a más tardar a las 5:00 p. m. del 1 de Mayo del 2023. En la solicitud de registro, el votante militar puede designar su preferencia para recibir la solicitud de registro por correo, transmisión por fax o correo electrónico. Un votante militar que esté debidamente registrado puede solicitar una boleta militar solicitando un formulario de solicitud al Secretario del Distrito; para recibir una boleta militar, la solicitud de boleta militar debe recibirse a más tardar a las 5:00 p. m. del 2 de Mayo del 2023. En la solicitud de una boleta militar, el votante militar puede designar su preferencia para recibir la solicitud de boleta militar, y la boleta militar, por correo, transmisión por facsímil o correo electrónico. Todas las solicitudes de boletas de votantes militares califcados y boletas militares deben devolverse por correo o en persona. Las boletas para votantes militares se distribuirán a los votantes militares califcados a más tardar el 2 de Mayo del 2023. El Secretario del Distrito (1) debe recibir las boletas militares antes del cierre de las urnas, el Martes 16 de Mayo del 2023, y deben mostrar un marca de cancelación del servicio postal de los Estados Unidos o del servicio postal de un país extranjero, o debe mostrar un endoso de recibo fechado por otra agencia del Gobierno de los Estados Unidos; o (2) a más tardar a las 5:00 p. m. del día de la elección y estar frmado y fechado por el votante militar y un testigo, con una fecha que no sea posterior al día anterior a la elección. Una lista de las personas a las que se emiten las boletas militares estará disponible para su inspección por parte de los votantes califcados del Distrito en la Ofcina del Secretario del Distrito a partir del jueves 11 de mayo de 2023, entre las 8:00 a.m. y las 4:00 p. m., hora vigente, todos los días anteriores al día fjado para la elección anual, excepto el domingo, y el 16 de mayo de 2023, día fjado para la elección. Cualquier votante califcado 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 Ofcina del Distrito, Edifcio Administrativo, 235 Lido Boulevard, Lido Beach, Nueva York 11561, con tiempo sufciente para permitir que el aviso de la propuesta se incluya con el Aviso de la Audiencia Pública, Votación del Presupuesto y Elección requerida por la Sección 2004 de la Ley de Educación o antes del 17 de Abril de 2023, a las 4:00 p. m., hora vigente; debe estar escrito a máquina o impreso en el idioma inglés; debe dirigirse al Secretario del Distrito Escolar; debe estar frmado por al menos 25 votantes califcados del Distrito; y debe indicar legiblemente el nombre de cada frmante. 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 específca donde el gasto de la proposición requiere dinero, o cuando existe otra razón válida para excluir la proposición de la boleta.

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

Por Orden de la JUNTA DE EDUCACIÓN DEL DISTRITO ESCOLAR DE LA CIUDAD DE LONG BEACH Lido Beach, Nueva York Lori Dolan, Secretaria del Distrito 138458

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

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing on the proposed school district budget will be held on May 9, 2023 at 7:30 P.M. in the Long Beach Lido Elementary School Multipurpose Room, 239 Lido Boulevard, Lido Beach, New York, and can also be viewed remotely at tinyurl.com/proudtobeLB; for the transaction of business as authorized by the Education Law, including the following items:

1. To present to the voters a detailed statement of the amount of money which will be required for the 2023-2024 fscal year.

2. To discuss all the items hereinafter set forth to be voted upon by voting machine at the Budget Vote and Election to be held on Tuesday, May 16, 2023.

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 2, 2023, between the hours of 8:00AM and 4:00PM, prevailing time, except Saturday, Sunday or holidays at the Offce 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 offce for the year beginning July 1, 2023.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that said Budget Vote and Election will be held on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at the school election districts indicated below, between the hours of 7:00AM and 9:00PM, prevailing time, at which time the polls will be opened to vote by voting machine upon the following items:

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

2. To elect two members of the Board of Education

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for a three (3) year term commencing July 1, 2023, and expiring on June 30, 2026, to fll the positions held by Dennis Ryan and Maureen Vrona, whose terms expire on June 30, 2023.

3. To vote on the following proposition:

CAPITAL RESERVE FUND EXPENDITURE PROPOSITION

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

(Because the funds to be expended hereunder are from the referenced Capital Reserve Funds, approval of this proposition will not require a tax levy upon the real property of the district.)”

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

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

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER

NOTICE that, per resolution of the Board of Education adopted on February 8, 2022, this vote and election will be held at the following school election districts (the accurate description of the boundaries is on fle and may be inspected at the Offce 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 fnal budget, will show how the total assessed value of the fnal 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 offce in the Administration Building, 235 Lido Boulevard, Lido Beach, New York, 11561. Nominating petitions must be fled with the Clerk of the School District not later than April 26, 2023, between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., prevailing time. Vacancies on both the Board of Education and the Library Board are not considered separate, specifc offces; 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 qualifed 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/fl es/absentee-ballotapplication-andinstructions-english.pdf; http://www.counsel.nysed .gov/common/counsel/fle s/absentee-ballotapplication-andinstructions-spanish.pdf), or by contacting the District Clerk by email at ldolan@lbeach.org or 516-897-2108.

Completed applications must be received by the District Clerk no earlier than April 17, 2023 and at least seven (7) days before the election, May 9, 2023, if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or the day before the election, May 15, 2023, if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter. Absentee ballots must be received by the District Clerk not later than 5:00 p.m., prevailing time, on Tuesday, May 16, 2023.

A list of persons to whom absentee ballots are issued will be available for inspection to qualifed voters of the District in the Offce of the District Clerk on and after Thursday, May 11, 2023, between the hours of 8:00a.m. and 4:00p.m., prevailing time, on each day prior to the day set for the annual election, except Sunday, and on May 16, 2023, the day set for the election. Any qualifed 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, 2018, or supplemental registration lists furnished by the Nassau County Board of Elections, or has not voted at an intervening school district election, must present himself or herself personally for registration in order to be entitled to vote on May 2, 2023 from 2:00pm to 8:00pm; at Long Beach Middle School Auditorium Lobby, 239 Lido Boulevard, Lido Beach, New York 11561.

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 qualifed 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 fled in the District Clerk’s Offce and open to inspection by any qualifed voter of the school district from 8:00a.m. to 4:00p.m. on weekdays from May 2, 2023 to May 16, 2023, and Saturday May 6, 2023, when it will be available from 9 A.M. to 12 Noon by appointment only.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS

HEREBY GIVEN, that military voters who are not currently registered may apply to register as a qualifed 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 offce hours or between the hours of 8:15 AM to 4:00 PM); the application for registration must be received in the offce of the District Clerk no later than 5:00 pm on May 1, 2023. In the request for an application for registration, the military voter is permitted to designate his/her preference for receiving the application for registration by mail, facsimile transmission or electronic mail.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER

NOTICE that military voters who are qualifed voters of the district may submit an application for a military ballot by requesting an application form from the District Clerk; in order to receive a military ballot, the military ballot application must be received no later than 5:00 pm on May 1, 2023. In the request for an application for a military ballot, the military voter is permitted to designate his/her preference for receiving the application for a military ballot, and the military ballot, by mail, facsimile transmission or electronic mail. All qualifed military voters’ ballot applications and military ballots must be returned by mail or in person. Ballots for military voters shall be distributed to qualifed military voters no later than May 2, 2023. Military ballots must be received by the District Clerk (1) before the close of the polls, on Tuesday,

May 16, 2023, and must show a cancellation mark of the United States postal service or a foreign country’s postal service, or must show a dated endorsement of receipt by another agency of the United States Government; or (2) not later than 5:00 pm on the day of the election and be signed and dated by the military voter and one witness, with a date ascertained to be not later than the day before the election. A list of persons to whom military ballots are issued will be available for inspection to qualifed voters of the District in the Offce of the District Clerk on and after Thursday, May 11, 2023, between the hours of 8:00a.m. and 4:00p.m., prevailing time, on each day prior to the day set for the annual election, except Sunday, and on May 16, 2023, the day set for the election. Any qualifed 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 fled with the Clerk of the Board of Education at the District Offce, Administration Building, 235 Lido Boulevard, Lido Beach, New York 11561, in suffcient time to permit notice of the proposition to be included with the Notice of the Public Hearing, Budget Vote and Election required by Section 2004 of the Education Law or on or before April 17, 2023, at 4:00 p.m., prevailing time; must be typed or printed in the English language; must be directed to the Clerk of the School District; must be signed by at least 25 qualifed 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 specifc appropriation where the expenditure of monies is required by the proposition, or where other valid reason exists for excluding the proposition from the ballot.

Dated: Lido Beach, New York, March 21, 2023

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

Lido Beach, New York

Lori Dolan, District Clerk 138456

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

I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 “Rain or Shine” on the 16th day of May, 2023 at 2:00 PM. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the City of Long Beach, County of Nassau and State of New York.

SED # 28-03-00-01-0-001-044LIDO COMPLEX

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

Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 2/22/2023, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501. This Auction will be held rain or shine on 5/16/2023 at 2:00 PM, premises known as 61 Minnesota Avenue, Long Beach, NY 11561 and described as follows:

ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the City of Long Beach, County of Nassau and State of New York

Section 58 Block 99 Lot 49

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

If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the then Court Appointed Referee will cancel the Foreclosure Auction.

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

Dated: 3/13/2023 File

Number: DOOLAN LD 138796

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

(SBL#: 59-260-13)

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

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

Index No. 608466/2019.

Mark S. Ricciardi, Esq., Referee. Davidson Fink LLP

Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 400 Meridian Centre Blvd, Ste 200 Rochester, NY 14618

Tel. 585/760-8218

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

Dated: March 15, 2023

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

138697

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Public Notice is hereby given that separate sealed bids for 2022-2023

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT

Complete digital sets of the Contract documents may be obtained online (with a free user account) as a download for a nonrefundable fee of Forty Nine Dollars ($49.00) at the following website www.jagplanroom.com under ‘public projects’ beginning on MAY 18, 2023 Optionally, in lieu of digital copies, hard copies may be obtained directly from Island Digital Reprographics 200 Broadhollow Road Suite One Farmingdale New York 11735 (631-753-3000) upon a deposit of Fifty ($50.00) Dollars for each complete set. Checks for deposits shall be made payable to the LONG BEACH PUBLIC SCHOOL

All bid addenda will be transmitted to registered plan holders via email and will be available at the above referenced websites. Any bidder requiring documents to be shipped shall make arrangements with the printer and pay for all packaging and shipping costs. Plan holders who have obtained hard copies of the bid documents will need to make the determination if hard copies of the addenda are required for their use, and coordinate directly with the printer for hard copies of addenda to be issued. There will be no charge for registered plan holders to obtain hard copies of the bid addenda. The bid deposit shall be refunded to each Bidder only if the plans and specifcations are returned, in good condition, with no handwritten notations thereon within (45) calendar days after the bid opening date. All deposits shall be forfeited to the School District after the (45) days have elapsed.

ANY PERSON OR CORPORATION WHO FAILS TO SUBMIT A BID SHALL FORFEIT THEIR HARD COPY PLAN DEPOSIT IN ITS ENTIRETY.

LEGAL NOTICE

REFEREE’S NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU

CITIMORTGAGE, INC.,

Plaintiff - against -

MICHAEL D’ANTONI

A/K/A MICHAEL DANTONI

A/K/A MICHAEL E.

D’ANTONI A/K/A

MICHAEL EDWARD

D’ANTONI, et al Defendant(s).

PROGRAM project will be received until 11:00 AM prevailing time on JUNE 8, 2023 at the Administrative Offces at the LONG BEACH PUBLIC SCHOOLS located at 235 Lido Blvd Lido Beach, NY 11561 which time they will be received, opened, read aloud and will be made available to the public.

The work shall be as follows:

SINGLE PRIME TRADE

CONTRACT #1- GENERAL CONSTRUCTION

CONTRACT #2PLUMBING RECONSTRUCTION

CONTRACT #3-HVAC RECONSTRUCTION

CONTRACT#4ELECTRICAL RECONSTRUCTION

Each Bidder must deposit, with their sealed bid, security in an amount not less than 10% of the base bid and all Alternate Bids in the proper form subject to the conditions set forth in the Instructions to Bidders (Page 3). Attention of the Bidders is specifcally directed to the minimum wage rates to be paid under the contract, as well as to other provisions set forth in the bidding documents. Bidder will also be required to show, to the satisfaction of the LONG BEACH PUBLIC SCHOOL that they are carrying Workers’ Compensation Insurance as required by law and all other Insurance in amounts not less than that specifed under the General

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Conditions.

Performance Bonds

Labor/Material Bonds and Maintenance Bond, as called for in the General Conditions are a requirement of each contract.

The LONG BEACH PUBLIC SCHOOLS reserves the right to reject any or all bids submitted, to waive any informality or irregularity in any bid, and/ or to accept any bid in whole or in part and/ or to award or not award the contract, if in the opinion of the LONG BEACH PUBLIC SCHOOLS, the best interest of the SCHOOL DISTRICT will thereby be served. This invitation is an offer to receive bids for a contract.

The successful Bidder will be required to execute a formal contract in the form contained in the Contract Documents.

All bids received after the time stated in the Notice to Bidders will not be considered and will be returned unopened to the bidder. The bidder assumes the risk of any delay in the mail or in the handling of the mail by employees of the SCHOOL DISTRICT. Whether sent by mail or by means of personal delivery, the bidder assumes responsibility for having its bid deposited on time at the place specifed. Each Bidder shall agree to hold their bid price for (45) days after the formal bid opening.

Per Article 8, Section 220 of the New York State Labor Law, every contractor and subcontractor shall submit to the SCHOOL DISTRICT within (30) days after issuance of its frst payroll, and every (30) days thereafter, a transcript of the original payroll record, as provided by this article, subscribed and affrmed as true under penalties of perjury. The SCHOOL DISTRICT shall be required to receive and maintain such payroll records. The original payrolls or transcripts shall be preserved for (5) years from the completion of the work on the project.

BOARD OF EDUCATION

LONG BEACH PUBLIC SCHOOLS ADMINISTRATIVE

OFFICES

235 LIDO BOULEVARD

LIDO BEACH, NY 11561

LORI DOLAN

DISTRICT CLERK

139305

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE

OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE BOARD OF APPEALS

Pursuant to New York State Town Law Article 16, New York State Public Offcers 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 5/10/23 at 2:00 P.M. to consider the following applications and appeals:

THE FOLLOWING CASES WILL BE CALLED

STARTING AT 2:00 P.M.

RE-ADVERTISEMENT: 2:00pm

332/22. POINT LOOKOUT

- 70 Lido Blvd. II, LLC, Waive off-street parking; Maintain roof over with rear yard variance., Special exception for proposed outdoor dining for existing restaurant., N/W cor. Lido Blvd., & Garden City Ave., a/k/a 70 Lido Blvd., d/b/a The Point.

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/ 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.

139303

LEGAL NOTICE

ARMED SECURITY

GUARD: A nonproft organization in Lido Beach NY Seeks AN ARMED GUARD TO BE POSTED AT THE FACILITY DURING WEEKEND AND HOLIDAY HOURS OF OPERATION AND SPECIAL EVENTS. All interested frms will be required to sign for the proposal documents and provide primary contact, telephone, fax and email address.

Bids will be accepted until May 20, 2023 and work is to commence on around and between June 1, 2023 and December 31, 2023.

Selection criteria will be based on experience, references, and cost Specifcations and bid requirements can be obtained by contacting us at lbs@lidoshul.org

139313

LEGAL NOTICE

Ballistic Rated Door:

A nonproft organization in Lido Beach NY IS SEEKING BIDS FOR INSTALLATION OF one (1) interior ballistically rated (LVL 3) DOOR AND FRAME. All interested frms will be required to sign for the proposal documents and provide primary contact, telephone, fax and email address.

Bids will be accepted until May 15, 2023 and work is to commence on or around and between July 1, 2023 and completed by November 1, 2023

Selection criteria will be based on experience, references, and cost Specifcations and bid requirements can be obtained by contacting us at lbs@lidoshul.org

Emergency Action Plan, Incident Command and Active Shooter development and training:

A nonproft organization in Lido Beach NY Seeks training for its existing and new members of the security team in developing an emergency action plan to help with:Incident command and control, threat identifcation and response, lockdown protocols, active shooter drills, mass casualty medical response, communication with LE and First Responders, team tactics, communication and cohesiveness and familiarization with the recommended equipment necessary to carry out that mission

All interested frms will be required to sign for the proposal documents and provide primary contact, telephone, fax and email address.

Bids will be accepted until May 31, 2023 and work is to commence on around and between June 1, 2023 and December 31, 2023. Selection criteria will be based on experience, references, and cost Specifcations and bid requirements can be obtained by contacting us at lbs@lidoshul.org

139312

Pursuant to an Order Confrming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on March 16, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on June 8, 2023 at 2:30 p.m., premises known as 750 Lido Boulevard, Unit 85A, Lido Beach, NY 11516 a/k/a 750 Lido Boulevard, Unit 85A, Long Beach, NY 11516 a/k/a 750 Lido Boulevard, Unit 101, Lido Beach, NY 11516 a/k/a 750 Lido Boulevard, Unit 101, Long Beach, NY 11516. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being a part of the condominium near the City of Long Beach, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 60, Block 91 and Lot 4U together with an undivided 0.4106 percent interest in the Common Elements. Approximate amount of judgment is $316,559.88 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of fled Judgment Index #007591/2016. This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale.

Michael W. Alpert, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No. 202865-1 139214

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT. NASSAU COUNTY. L & L ASSOCIATES HOLDING CORP., Pltf. vs. CLIVE MALCOLM CAMPBELL, et al, Defts. Index #607507/2022. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered Mar. 22, 2023, I will sell at public auction on the north front steps of Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on June 6, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. prem. k/a Section 34, Block 269, Lots 155-158. Sold subject to terms and conditions of fled judgment and terms of sale and the right of the United States of America to redeem within 120 days from the date of sale as provided by law. Foreclosure auction will be held “rain or shine.” If proper social distancing

Long Beach schools get national recognition, again

The Long Beach School District has been honored for the 13th 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 wellrounded education for national recognition.

“We are incredibly proud to again be recognized with this recognition by NAMM,” said Director of Media, Visual & 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.

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 legislation, Every Student Succeeds Act, which recommends music and the arts as important elements of well-rounded education for all children.

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.

Public Notices

cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the auction.

MARK RICCIARDI, Referee. LEVY & LEVY, Attys. for Pltf., 12 Tulip Dr., Great Neck, NY. #100312 139293

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT: NASSAU COUNTY. FERNANDO CUNHA, Pltf. vs. ANNIE BEST, et al, Defts. Index #614985/2021. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered March 8, 2023, I will sell at public auction on the north side front steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive,

Mineola, NY on June 6, 2023 at 2:30 p.m., prem. k/a 260 West Hudson Street, Long Beach, NY a/k/a School District 28, Section 59, Block 56, Lot 15. Approx. amt. of judgment is $8,045.25 plus costs and interest.

Sold subject to terms and conditions of fled judgment and terms of sale. Foreclosure auction will be held “rain or shine.” COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed

at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing, cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the auction.

MARK RICCIARDI., Referee, BRONSTER, LLP, Attys. for Pltf. 156 West 56th Street, Ste. 703, New York, NY. File No. 307580.176- #100298 139295

–Brendan Carpenter

This is a true testament to our talented students, devoted music educators and our supportive administration.

JuLia Lang-shapiro arts director

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H ebrew Academy of Long Beach seeks educators to join our exceptional school faculty in fostering a culture of academic exploration and excellence and dedication to spiritual, intellectual, and personal growth of all students. We are currently looking for candidates in the following divisions:

Lev Chana Early Childhood:

Early Childhood Head Teachers

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HALB Elementary School:

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DRS Yeshiva High School for Boys:

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To learn more about our school community, please visit www.halb.org. We look forward to hearing from you! Please send resumes or inquiries to resumes@halb.org

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LIBRARY CIRCULATION CLERK P/T

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So what do we do about the housing crisis?

Q. Gov. Kathy Hochul’s attempt to force towns to allow more buildings or doubling up living units on properties may go down in flames. I have mixed feelings about it, since I wouldn’t want to see more congestion, but I know my grown kids can’t afford to buy a home near us, and the so-called “affordable” housing around us isn’t so affordable. What do you think is the solution?

A. In two recent columns, I addressed the intention of Governor Hochul to force municipalities to accept zoning changes in an attempt to develop more affordable housing and allow for doubling up on single-family properties with more living units, a method now available in California, where housing has become a crisis due to the high cost of real estate. As I previously stated, her proposal was not well received. It was rejected by most local communities.

Unfortunately, the problem will not go away, and a master plan is needed to incorporate how to address housing costs, traffic congestion, proximity of housing to commercial and industrial districts — it’s a long list. A county master plan, to make any difference, requires gathering information on what needs to be addressed.

For example, roadways are jammed, with no way to widen main thoroughfares or divert traffic. A future solution could be to place sensors in the pavement, coordinated with car technology to take over and control traffic speed so slow drivers can’t control everyone else’s speed, causing traffic jams. That combined with sensors in traffic lights would detect the number of cars and buses, and allow larger volumes of traffic to flow through intersections more efficiently. Since these systems are already used in California, Europe and Israel, their success is documented. Many larger cities with populations similar to our local area implemented planning solutions decades ago.

As I worked on my thesis for city planning in college 45 years ago, we were required to choose model cities to study. I chose Toronto and New York City. Both required traffic movement improvements to disperse massive volumes of traffic. They also developed housing zones coupled with large open spaces and a number of different sizes of residential buildings to create affordable housing.

Open space-to-building ratios are one of many problems with our local communities. For example, setting stores right on a sidewalk, with no on-site parking and homes directly behind them, was just an invitation to conflicts. Visible parking, wider roads, large-volume housing units with large surrounding open space, parking fields and single-family housing, separated and without their driveways backing directly onto busy boulevards, would have been a much better long-range solution.

It still can be, at a huge cost, because there has been no master plan or intention to implement change to solve conflicts. As long as local governments reject any attempt to solve these many problems and move us all forward, we will just have to live, and complain. These problems have solutions. Good luck!

Monte

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Biden’s decision was an easy one

To no one’s surprise, President Biden has announced that he will seek a second term. That announcement has stirred up oceans of talk about his ability to serve another four years, because he is 80 years old. Considering the fact that I’ve served in public life for over 30 years and have reached age 80, I feel comfortable expressing my views about his candidacy.

Biden’s decision to run for reelection was the result of many factors, which I understand and can easily explain. First of all, as difficult as the most important job in the world is, with its myriad headaches, it is impossible to just walk away from it. Is being president a boost to your ego? You bet it is. Having musicians play “Hail to the Chief” virtually every time you walk into a room has to be a pretty cool experience. Traveling on Air Force One is also hard to dismiss.

But putting ego aside, Biden has plenty of reasons to defy his biological clock and seek office again. Whether

you like him or not, he has had a highly successful four years, and working with both Democrats and Republicans, he has gotten a number of major pieces of legislation passed that will have a dramatic impact on the lives of all Americans.

His infrastructure bill is responsible for the planned reconstruction or replacement of approximately 3,800 bridges. Billions of dollars have been distributed to local governments to rebuild their aging highways. Thousands of public buildings that are in dangerous condition are being rebuilt with infrastructure funding.

America’s major shortage of microchips will be attacked thanks to a multibillion-dollar program to create American-manufactured chips. Think about the vehicle you drive, or your smartphone. Cars and phones need microchips, most of which come from Taiwan and China. Our country needs to make more of them, and the process to do that is happening thanks to the Biden administration.

Senior citizens have much to be thankful for due to Biden’s efforts. Ask any senior who needs insulin injections

what it cost them annually in 2021. Many will acknowledge that the cost of insulin has resulted in less food on the table. Biden pledged to reduce its price to $35 per month, a pledge he has kept.

Four years ago, the alliance of European nations was in total disarray. Many that were once our friends were disenchanted by our lack of communication, and our disrespect. Biden has brought the members of NATO together, and for the first time in many years, the organization is prepared to fight any attempt by Russia to expand its territory.

There is no doubt that Ukraine would be under total Russian control if not for Biden’s determination to protect it from becoming a Russian colony. Russian President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine wasn’t just an effort to take over another country. Russia would like to swallow up all of the previous parts of the former Soviet Union. A winning takeover of Ukraine was intended to be the first in a series of takeovers of country after country.

The 2023 version of the Republican Party is enough to encourage any Democratic incumbent to run again. Red

state after red state is passing laws to deprive women of their personal rights, and finding ways to deprive minorities and college students of their voting rights. The GOP has abandoned all of its founding principles, and has been captured by the Marjorie Taylor Greenes and other zealots.

Has Biden made America into Pleasantville? No, that hasn’t happened. To date, there has been no bipartisan solution to the border crises. The Democrats want a rational way to let migrants enter the country. Many Republicans want the border forever sealed so that no one, not even those fleeing anarchy and crime, can walk on American soil.

If the Republican Party had a roster of moderate and impressive candidates for the White House, Biden might have hesitated to seek a second term. But sadly, Republicans have no Ronald Reagan type waiting in the wings. Their alternatives will not make America great again.

So if I were Joe Biden, I’d go for it.

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.

Dispatch from a four-legged 5-year-old

Dear Kathi: I turned 5 years old this winter, and I promised that I’d drop you a note and tell you how my life is with the Kreiss family. Mother’s Day is appropriate: As the breeder who helped bring me into the world, you’re one of my cherished moms.

My birth mom is Mountain Ivy of Chilowee Cotons. My birth grandmother is Destiny’s Rogue Breeze. My human mom is Randi of Brooklyn, and my pedigree is better than hers.

Now, don’t expect one of those heartwarming Lassie stories or a brave-dog-fightsbear story of my life. Think of this more like a Jerry Springer-spaniel (may he rest in peace) sort of tale. I know you thought I was an easy-going puppy, but it was all an act. I’m an alpha all the way, babe.

The Kreisses are OK, as owners go.

Clearly Randi and Don (they don’t know I call them by their first names) wanted a replacement for their beloved Zoe, the long-lived pup who trotted over the Rainbow Bridge six months before I was born. I hate when that happens. I want to be wanted just for myself.

By the way, I resent that you sold me. I mean, it was a great price, and in dog dollars it was a killing, but I don’t like to think of myself as a commodity. And you could have been a little more thorough in interviewing the Kreisses. They do not — I repeat, do not — have the fenced-in yard they promised.

I don’t mind that you sent me away from Tucson, where I was born, but I just cannot get used to doing my business in the snow. The ice really freezes up the works, if you know what I mean. The Ms. is out there in wool pants, a down coat, hat and gloves. I’m out there in my birthday suit, and she wants me to hurry up. When I hear “hurry up!” know what I do? I take my sweet time, pretending that I found something great to sniff. Or

I raise my ears and stare just behind her, to give her the creeps. Oh, yeah. One thing I’m happy about is that there are no kids around to share the attention. When we walk past kids at the bus stop, I wag my tail like crazy and pretend to love the little dribblers. The Ms. eats it up. She always says the same thing to the moms and dads: “Oh, Lillybee loves children. Of course they can pet her.” Let me tell you, it takes a lot of self-control not to take a bite out of those fat little fingers.

It’s a pretty easy gig I have. In the beginning, the Mr. didn’t like me at all. He didn’t want me, he didn’t want to walk me, and he didn’t like the fact that I barked in his ear for no good reason for 15 minutes straight every night when he turned on the TV. But he just needed to be trained. I’ve trained him to throw my Frisbee every time I bring it to him. I could bring it to him a hundred times and he just keeps throwing it. And he thinks I eat out of his hand?

The Ms. started out strict, making me

sleep in a crate in the kitchen every night, and I pretended to love it. I kept quiet, kept my nose clean and, sure enough, within six months they were discussing the fact that I was bonding more with the crate than with them. Within eight months I was in bed with them.

I know this is a process of give and take, but I did hold my ground in several areas. I refused to be housebroken overnight. I saw no reason to relieve myself outside in the freezing cold when there were perfectly good area rugs in the nice warm dining room.

I will not sit on the floor when everyone else is on the couch, and I won’t eat unless the Ms. keeps me company. From time to time, I bring a small dead bird into the house and deposit it on someone’s bed. I’m a dog, after all, and I won’t let them disrespect my native culture.

I will definitely keep in touch, Kathi, but let’s keep this just between us. The Ms. thinks she’s the only one in the family who writes. And neither of them has any idea that I know how to use the computer.

Love, Lillybee

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

RANDI KREISS

When we walk past kids, I wag and pretend to love the little dribblers.

Whether you like him or not, he has had a highly successful four years.

JERRY KREMER

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A principal’s buyout is worth discussing

the Sewanhaka Central High School district has proposed a budget of nearly $245 million for the 2023-24 academic year, funding a number of projects beginning this fall, including the expansion of a real estate education program that could prepare students to take the state real estate licensing exam, and the restoration of Sewanhaka High School’s iconic clock tower.

But one thing you won’t find highlighted in that budget — at least not in the part presented to the public — is a payout of more than $400,000 to a beloved principal who disappeared on a sudden sabbatical last fall, only to later reveal that his absence will be permanent.

It’s the kind of omission that remains ever so common among a large number of elected bodies where transparency is paramount. And it’s the kind of unnecessary omission that can fuel distrust between leaders and constituents — just when trust is needed most, when school district residents go to the polls in a couple of weeks to give a school budget their blessing, or to cast a vote against it.

It’s hard to blame now-former Elmont Memorial High School principal Kevin Dougherty for collecting as much as he can for an employment separation it appears he didn’t volunteer for. But even in the shadow of a budget worth nearly a quarterbillion dollars, it could certainly be a real head-scratcher how the district justifies such a significant golden parachute, using taxpayer money — and why it felt that such a deal wasn’t fit for public consumption.

It wasn’t discussed at a school board

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meeting or made part of a budget presentation. We know about it only because a Newsday reporter filed a public-records request and then patiently waited for the school district to hand the documents over.

Now, the school board will say this was not trumpeted across the district because the dispute between Dougherty and the trustees could be classified as a personnel issue — and that’s fair. We know there was a dispute, because one was hinted at in the paperwork obtained through the records request. And the nature of that dispute could very well fall under “personnel.”

But the payout — one involving money every property owner pays into the Sewanhaka district’s coffers — is something that deserved a bit more scrutiny. Or, at the very least, a “for your information.”

Dougherty’s payout appears to consist of both his $200,000 salary and an equal amount in unpaid bonuses. It’s not clear what the bonuses represented, but accrued time off and other elements the board is contractually obligated to pay out were most likely a part of it.

In fact, while it’s a lot of money, an open discussion could have easily benefited the school board, explaining the financial particulars of the payout, why it was necessary, and the fact that $400,000 represents barely two-tenths of 1 percent of the district’s total budget.

The school board also could have boasted how well it manages money, with an example that while Superintendent James Grossane earns the district’s highest salary, at just over $275,000 a year, there are 115 other school administrators in the state

who make more than he does.

Yet that discussion never happened. It didn’t even come up. And if someone hadn’t dug deeper to find out what was going on, we wouldn’t be talking about it now.

Teachers are vital to the makeup of our society. It’s why we spend our entire childhood — and the early part of our adulthood — in front of them, learning everything we can about the world around us. And administrators like Dougherty are important, too, because they build and maintain the framework where education happens.

But if the school board is going to negotiate an exit that ultimately pays someone a full year’s salary, along with additional benefits that essentially doubles that salary, it deserves a discussion. A public discussion. It won’t be fun — not by a long shot. But it is necessary.

So the discussion is happening now. And at the moment, parents seem more upset about losing someone who they believe is a great principal than about how much he’s taking as he walks out the door. And that’s perfectly fine — sometimes it’s not about the money.

In the end, however, these are still taxpayer dollars. And taxpayers have a right to know how every dollar is being spent. While no one is asking the school board to publicize how each dollar is spent, when there’s a payout that’s outside the norm, it’s worth a discussion.

And we hope all government bodies — not just the Sewanhaka Central High School District — will remember that.

As you claim to be committed to serving and protecting your constituents and your brothers and sisters in law enforcement, I write to request that you act on that promise and write legislation that will ban military-style rifles and large-capacity magazines, institute universal background checks and red-flag laws and close the gun show loopholes.

From the writing of the Constitution until 2008, the Second Amendment was widely interpreted as providing for a state militia. The National Rifle Association successfully convinced Americans that the amendment gave individuals a right to bear arms. In 2008, in D.C. v. Heller, the ultra-conservative Supreme Court, for the first time in the country’s history, ruled that the Second Amendment “protects a personal right to keep and bear arms for lawful purposes, most notably for self-defense within the home.”

There have been 377 school shootings in the United States since Columbine, according to The Wash-

Seeking leadership, and equity, for a better tomorrow

Igrew up as a Reagan Republican, and I have some opinions on our current political paradigm. Reagan, whose flaws are perseverated over in our time, had some great traits that are applicable to our current environment. He had leadership and vision. He understood that we could be more than we were, and that America was created to be the greatest nation ever known by meeting the needs and desires of all of its people. True Republicans should follow his path, and people of other views should reconsider the intent of his policies.

My views on how to address society’s ills have evolved since my youth. I hope that would be true of any lifelong learner, but my core principles and goals are unchanged. Opportunity is the key to success, and the respect for liberty — for yourself and for your fellow members of society — is a sacred responsibility. That was Reagan’s vision through my 16-yearold eyes in the 1980s, and it’s a vision that is still applicable to those seeking equita-

ble opportunities for all.

Success is found in increasing economic growth, not in fighting over the distribution of a diminishing pool of resources. Collaboration in our country can spur a new generation of leadership for us, and for our ideas. Tearing one another down weakens us both nationally and internationally.

Remember, America is predominantly a collection of immigrants, including my ancestors, who fled static societies for new opportunities. We are still a collection of immigrants. Our combined skills and perspectives are a unique and powerful force.

I believe in equity, because it means giving people what they need to succeed, and most often, all they need is a fair chance. Each person’s path is different, and those differences should be respected. The most important ingredient for success will always be the will of the individual. The goal of equity is to remove, or mitigate, systemic barriers to enable people to reach their potential.

In education there is an accepted belief that we need to differentiate instruction. Differentiation of instruction is an acknowledgment that individu-

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ington Post. Other countries have people with mental health issues, yet this is a uniquely American problem. The next highest number of school shootings during this time period is Mexico, with eight. More than twice as many Americans own guns, per capita, than the nextranked country, which is Yemen.

Today it isn’t uncommon for someone to have lived through more than one school shooting within a few years. During the 10-year ban on assault weapons, school shootings decreased markedly. Since the ban was lifted, mass shootings have increased dramatically.

As someone who was disciplined by the NYPD for carelessly leaving your gun in a car that wound up in the hands of criminals, you must be aware that there are over 400,000 guns stolen every year. Thus the argument for responsible gun ownership applies specifically to you, and to the hundreds of thousands of Americans who allow their guns to fall into the wrong hands.

Over 48,000 people are killed by guns each year. Guns are the leading cause of death of children and teens in this country, more than car accidents, drug over-

doses or cancer.

President Biden passed the Bipartisan Safe Communities Act, which is the most significant gun legislation in decades. However, it is just a first step. We need congresspeople who believe that the lives of our children are more important than the absurd notion that a civilian should be able to own a weapon of war. And we cannot forget what happened in Uvalde, where 19 law enforcement officers waited outside a classroom for 50 minutes for fear of being outgunned by one AR-15. If you really wanted to ensure that police officers are safe, you’d end the sale of weapons of war to civilians.

You have the ability to end mass shootings in this country.

On behalf of Democrats and the vast majority of your constituents, we demand that you pass sensible gun legislation. Put an end to the uniquely American phenomenon that has parents and children in your district fearing for their lives.

CLAUDIA BORECkY President, Bellmore-Merrick Democratic Club

als have their own educational needs. Equity is similar to that concept, because each person has his or her own needs to meet their full potential. Equity is meeting each individual where they are and creating a path forward consistent with their abilities and ambition. Creating an environment where individual have the opportunity to succeed is a very Reaganlike initiative.

Equity 4 LI Youth is a forum for identifying opportunities, with volunteers helping young people see possible paths to success. We are not a governmental agency, and we have not raised any money — we are just people from all political perspectives trying to help. We do so by partnering with altruistic groups representing a wide array of causes, and providing resources to help promote equitable opportunities for anyone who is interested. Their race, religion, gender or politics don’t matter to us; all deserve a fair chance to reach their goals.

We are open to all points of view. Books written from any perspective must be respected, not feared. Canceling another person’s ability to experience lit-

erature based solely on one’s own political perspective indicates a fear that there is weakness in that perspective. Fear drives hate, and hate brings more fear.

We believe in reading and analyzing works from multiple perspectives, listening to all positions and engaging in factbased debate. Hearing and respecting a different point of view doesn’t mean you are capitulating to it. Reagan stressed self-reliance, not the destruction of other members of the American experiment in democracy. There is room in the shining city on the hill for people of all beliefs.

I like to study and evaluate all points of view. No single perspective has all the best ideas, or only bad ideas; there is always information to glean from listening to, and learning about, others. Even if all you learn is how to refine your argument, you’ve still gained knowledge and understanding of another’s position. And the experience forces you to critically evaluate your own views. All gain from a sharing of ideas.

Reagan wasn’t always right, but he wasn’t always wrong, either.

Patrick M. Pizzo II, Ed.D., is the assistant superintendent for business and finance in the East Meadow School District, the president of Equity 4 LI Youth and the Education Committee chair for the Hempstead branch of the NAACP.

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