Long Beach Herald 05-09-2024

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City celebrates 100 years of bats and balls

By ANGElINA ZINGARIEllo

azingariello@liherald.com

The Long Beach community came together to celebrate Baseball Day last Saturday, an annual tradition organized by the high school baseball program.

From clinics for both Little League and softball players to reunions of Long Beach High School team alumni and competitive games, the event was a testament to the legacy of baseball in the city.

The high school fielded its first squad 100 years ago this season.

L.B. spending plan proposes 1.04 percent tax increase

By BRENDAN CARPENTER bcarpenter@liherald.com

Throughout their campaign for City Council last fall, Brendan Finn, Chris Fiumara and Mike Reinhart made it clear to Long Beach residents that they were going to work to prevent taxes from increasing.

That turns out to be easier said than done.

Long Beach’s 219-page proposed budget for fiscal year 2024-25, which was released on the city’s website late last month and presented at Tuesday night’s council meeting by Comptroller Inna Reznik and City Manager Dan Creighton,

includes a homestead tax increase of just over 1 percent, and a non-homestead tax of roughly 2 percent.

“Property tax increase for homestead residents is 1.04 percent, or approximately $53, on average,” Creighton said. “We have been challenged by the City Council to reduce this further to zero, and we’re still working on making that a reality. So we’re not done; we’re still making some changes.”

Reznik said the budget’s projected increase in revenue is driven by an increase of more than $900,000 in property taxes resulting from new development and construction in the

city, such as the Superblock, as well as an increase in sales and use tax revenue and investment income. The spending plan also has a one-time, $2.4 million reimbursement from the state for past expenses that the city will not be able to count on in future budgets.

The spending plan totals just under $105 million, an increase of about $2.7 million over the current budget. Reznik said that the city had little wiggle room when putting it together.

“When you have a budget that’s comprised of categories of expenses where you have no control, you have to figure out how to control whatever little

portion of that budget you have control over,” she said. “There are major categories in a budget. For example, payroll is almost 37 percent of the budget, about $38.5 million.”

In his budget message, Creighton said that the primary factors are increases in collectively bargained salaries, costs related to health insur-

“It’s 100 years, which is a really special sort of event,” the team’s current head coach, Jason Zizza, said. “We wanted to recognize that, and intertwined with that 100-year celebration, we had an alumni celebration. . . . We got it out on social media, and we sent email blasts, and we ContinueD on page 19 ContinueD on page 5

ance, state Local Retirement System payments and the city’s property and liability insurance costs. Long Beach, he added, needs to absorb a $2 million increase in Police Department expenses that arose from the Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association receiving its first new contract in over 20 years.

Bob Arkow/Herald

Baseball Day is held annually, to celebrate baseball, and the value of giving back to others.

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Gathering for Holocaust Memorial Day

Temple Emanu-El of Long Beach holds Yom HaShoah observance

By ANGELINA ZINGARIELLO azingariello@liherald.com

Temple Emanu-El hosted a solemn yet important service to mark Holocaust Memorial Day, also known as Yom HaShoah, on Monday.

Led by Rabbi Jack Zanerhaft, the service brought together members of the local community to remember the atrocities of the Holocaust and honor the lives lost.

The service commenced with a prayer followed by a powerful recounting of a survivor’s story, vividly illustrating the horrors experienced by individuals during the Holocaust.

Attendees listened intently as Zanerhaft told the story of a Holocaust survivor, detailing her harrowing journey from a young girl walking to school to her capture and time in the concentration camp, to her eventual liberation and resettlement in the United States. Zanerhaft then revealed the story belonged to none other than his own mother.

“When she was liberated, her first thought she said was that I’ll never have children,” Zanerhaft said. “‘My body is wrecked, I was sick, I was weak, malnutrition, disease, that body struggled and never thought I would have a child.’ But, she came to the land of opportunity, the land of the free in New York and she gave birth to my older sister. This is the story of my mother. She had another child, my other sister, and then I was the third child, one more little sister. I remember full well the first day I noticed on her forearm: 66776. Those numbers not only were branded on her arm, but scarred into my memory.”

A key aspect of the service was the lighting of candles, each one symbolizing a different aspect of remembrance and resilience. As Zanerhaft explained, the candles represented various groups targeted during the Holocaust, including children, individuals with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, political prisoners and those who risked their lives to save others or, as referred to by the Jewish community, the Righteous Among the Nations.

Throughout the service, Zanerhaft stressed the importance of never forgetting the atrocities of the Holocaust and remaining vigilant against all forms of hatred and discrimination.

He urged attendees to actively confront bigotry and injustice, echoing the sentiments of survivors who courageously shared their stories to ensure that future generations remember and learn from the past.

“Holocaust survivors, like my mother and my father, would often say, don’t be lulled into complacency,” Zanerhaft said. “They became American citizens as soon as they were able to. They love this country like patriots. It gave them freedom and a family, an opportunity. They loved America more than anyone I can think of. But they said, don’t be afraid to think that it could not happen

Reverend Susan Bock, of St. James Jerusalem Episcopal Church, joined in the remembrance with her fellow community members.

here.”

The evening ended with a prayer for the souls of the victims, followed by a solemn exit from the sanctuary in silence.

The event served as a poignant reminder of the enduring legacy of the Holocaust and the collective responsibility to uphold the values of tolerance, compassion and justice in the community.

Through remembrance and reflection, the Long Beach community honored the memory of the millions who perished and reaffirmed their commitment to combating hatred wherever it may arise.

Justine Stefanelli/Herald photos

Rabbi Jack Zanerhaft led the remembrance Monday, paying tribute.

Community member Connie DiBenedetto also lit a candle for Holocaust Remembrance Day.

Councilman Roy Lester lit a candle, alongside Cantor Lisa Klinger-Kantor.

HERALD SchoolS

April was a busy month for L.B.’s students

Long Beach High School students had a busy April, marked by two notable events.

Students engaged in the College and Career Fair on April 17, exploring diverse post-graduation avenues ranging from colleges to military service and trade opportunities.

Representatives were present to provide guidance and information, assisting students as they charted their future paths.

Adding to the excitement, the Long Beach High School Select Choir had a memorable performance at Carnegie Hall in New York City on April 15.

Participating in the New York Concert Festival Winners’ Recital, the choir captivated the audience with renditions of pieces by esteemed composers such as W.A. Mozart and Benjamin Britten.

Their stellar performance earned them the Best Modern Music Performance Award. Guided by the expertise of Dr. Michael Capobianco, the choir members, including Samuel Adler, Isabella Alley, Leah Clutter, and others, showcased their talent and dedication, leaving a lasting impression on the Carnegie Hall stage.

–Angelina Zingariello

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Asset Protection Trust should be used to protect the asset.

While the deed with a life estate will be less costly to the client, in most cases it offers significant disadvantages when compared to the trust. First, if the home is sold prior to the death of the Medicaid recipient, the life estate value of the home will be required to be paid towards their care. If the house is rented, the net rents are payable to the nursing facility since they belong to the life tenant. Finally, the client loses a significant portion of their capital gains tax exclusion for the sale of their primary residence as they will only be entitled to a pro rata share based on the value of the life estate to the home as a whole.

All of the foregoing may lead to a situation where the family finds they must maintain a vacant home for many years. Conversely, a properly drafted MAPT preserves the full capital gains tax exclusion on the sale of the

primary residence and the home may be sold by the trust without obligation to make payment of any of the principal towards the client’s care, assuming we have passed the look-back period for facility care of five years.

It should be noted here that both the life estate and the MAPT will preserve the steppedup basis in the property provided it is sold after the death of the parent who was the owner or grantor. Upon the death of the parent, the basis for calculating the capital gains tax is stepped up from what the parent paid, plus any improvements, to what it was worth on the parent’s date of death. This effectively eliminates payment of capital gains taxes on the sale of appreciated property, such as the home, after the parent dies.

There are instances where the life estate deed makes sense however. When the asset is a country house or a beach house that is intended to stay in the family for the next generation, then the life estate deed works perfectly well and may effect a significant savings to the family seeking to protect the asset.

Courtesy Long Beach Public Schools

The Long Beach High School Select Choir performed at Carnegie Hall in New York City in the New York Concert Festival Winners’ Recital on April 15.

City spending plan totals nearly $105M

As well, non-Police Department full-time payroll expenses are projected to increase by approximately $500,000.

The increases are projected to be offset by a combination of savings and increased revenues. The city will save almost $2 million as a result of reduced debt service payments, reflecting recently improved bond ratings.

WDan Creighton City manager

“The city’s general fund balance right now is the highest it’s probably been in 15 years,” Councilman John Bendo said. “There was a lot of work put into getting that fund balance to where it is today, and some tough decisions had to be made, some ugly decisions. But they needed to be made to get the city back to where it needed to be and where it is today.”

Bendo also credited the city’s upgrades in its Moody’s credit ratings over the past few years for the relatively low tax increase. The city’s bonds were downgraded to just above junk status in 2019, but the ratings have been improving since then, to the current rating of A3.

“We’re going to get more interest from that fund balance this year than this city has had in years,” Bendo said. “Any money we borrow for capital projects, we’re going to pay lower interest rates on because, over the last few years, we got this city three Moody ratings upgrades. Three in a little over a two-

year period, which is unheard of in the financial world.”

Creighton said the budget proposal was made “very cautiously and conservatively.”

“Dan, Inna and their team have worked tirelessly to get the proposed budget down to a 1.04 percent increase,” Finn, the council president, said. “If it stood, it would be the lowest increase in recent memo-

ry, but we promised a zero percent increase, and we’re going to deliver on that promise. Working with our partners in the (Civil Service Employees Association), I am absolutely confident we’ll get there.”

The next budget hearing will take place at the next council meeting, on May 21. If it is finalized by then, it will be put to a vote. If not, it will be voted on at a special meeting on May 28.

City manager dan Creighton and Comptroller inna reznik presented the proposal at tuesday’s council meeting.

CAITLIN HAGGERTY

South Side Senior Lacrosse

AN ALL-COUNTY award winner in 2023 and AllLong Island games MVP, Haggerty reached a milestone April 27 in the Cyclones’ 16-5 victory over Calhoun. She scored five goals, including the 100th of her high school career. On the season, the University of Vermont-bound attack has scored 28 goals and assisted on 27 others as South Side split its first 12 games. She also plays a key role on draw controls and ranks amont the team leaders with 25.

GAMES TO WATCH

Thursday, May 9

Girls Lacrosse: Freeport at Baldwin 4:30 p.m.

Flag Fooball: Herricks at V.S. Ditrict 5 p.m.

Flag Football: Bellmore-Merrick at Westbury 5

Baseball: Sewanhaka at Malverne 5

Softball: V.S. North at Garden City 5 p.m.

Boys Lacrosse: V.S.District at Uniondale 5 p.m.

Girls Lacrosse: Lynbrook at Plainedge 5 p.m.

Girls Lacrosse: Oyster Bay at East Meadow 5 p.m.

Girls Lacrosse: Hicksville at Kennedy 5 p.m.

Flag Football: Long Beach at Port Washington 7 p.m.

Flag Football: Division at Lynbrook 7 p.m.

Friday, May 10

Softball: Sewanhaka at V.S. North 4:30 p.m.

Flag Football: MacArthur at Plainview 5 p.m.

Girls Lacrosse: North Shore at Seaford 5 p.m.

Girls Lacrosse: Carey at Malv/East Rock 5 p.m.

Softball: Plainview at Calhoun 5 p.m.

Softball: New Hyde Park at South Side 5:30 p.m.

Boys Lacrosse: Long Beach at Port Washington 7 p.m.

Saturday, May 11

Girls Lacrosse: Lynbrook at Wantagh 10 a.m.

Softball: Clarke at East Meadow 12 p.m.

Nominate a “Spotlight Athlete”

High School athletes to be featured on the Herald sports page must compete in a spring sport and have earned an AllConference award or higher last season. Please send the following information: Name, School, Grade, Sport and accomplishments to Sports@liherald.com.

Historic season for Long Beach

By TONY BELLISSIMO tbellissimo@liherald.com

A pair of losses to MacArthur by a total of three runs pretty much took upstart Long Beach out of contention for the Nassau Conference AA-1 baseball title, but the Marines hit the reset button and are poised to produce their best record in 30 years.

The Marines improved to 8-4-1 in AA-1 with two games remaining as senior Christian Parisa led the way to victory Monday in the opener of their three-game series at Great Neck South. Parisa earned his fourth win on the mound and lowered his ERA to an astounding 0.75 as Long Beach won its 12th overall, 12-0, and maintained its hold on second place.

“We’ve had a tremendous season and we’re looking at the 6, 5 or maybe 4 seed in the playoffs,” Long Beach coach Jason Zizza said. “We’ve been to the playoffs nine times since I’m coaching here and all nine we were a lower seed on the road. Now we’ll be hosting our first playoff game since 1994.”

The Marines, who won nine games in 2023, entered last year’s playoffs on a high note with five victories in their last six conference games. This spring could be the same scenario if they can complete a sweep of Great Neck South.

All of Long Beach’s key returnees have delivered, Zizza said.

Parisa is a pitcher/shortstop with a 4-1 record with 41 strikeouts and a .333 batting average with 14 runs scored and 10 driven in. He was All-Conference last spring.

“He’s had an insane year,” Zizza said. “He’s allowed three runs all year and those were all against MacArthur. He should be in the conversation for the Diamond Award.”

Parisa’s battery mate, senior Dan Defonte, is hitting to the tune of .386 with 16 RBIs and 13 runs scored. The third-year starter’s arm also deters opposing baserunners to think twice before attempting to steal. “There’s only seven steal attempts against him,” Zizza said.

Junior Matty Hayes is No. 2 in the starting pitching rotation and sporting a 1.98 ERA. He plays shortstop when Parisa pitches and is getting it done with the bat as well, hitting .333 with 11 RBIs.

The third spot in the rotation has been shared by senior Donald Commisso and junior Jack Passman.

Senior Troy DFrancesco patrols center field and is raking at the dish with a team-best .523 average. He’s leading off and has 23 hits and 15 runs. He’s flanked by seniors Mike Rossi in left and Alonzo Espinet in right.

Junior Patrick Henry has taken over at the hot corner after primarily serving as designated hitter. He’s hitting .438

and has scored 16 runs to lead the team.

Senior second baseman Hunter Stadtman is hitting .333 and acts as a second leadoff in the No. 9 spot. Stadtman, Parisa, Henry and junior Steven Misrok are all lefty bats.

Zizza said starting 8-0-1, including beating conference rival Mepham twice and tying the Pirates once, set the tone and gave the Marines even more confidence than they already had.

“We’ve believed in ourselves since workouts began in January,” Zizza said. “I don’t think we’ll be sneaking up on anyone in the playoffs. The word is out that we can hit, field and pitch. We’re excited to see how far we can go.”

Courtesy Jacqueline L. Freitag

Senior Christian Parisa and the Marines are in the midst of their best season on the diamond in 30 years and will host at least one playoff game.

Crime watCh

arrests

Salvatore Lomonico-Jones, 40, of Maspeth, Queens, was arrested on April 30. He was charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a vehicle and other vehicle and traffic law violations following an investigation on Sunrise Highway.

Jeremy Bronner, 29, of Seaman Avenue in Rockville Centre was arrested on May 2. He has been charged with criminal mischief following an investigation at his residence.

Car aCCident

Multiple vehicles were involved in a car accident along Merrick Road just before midnight on May 4. The incident took place after one car struck a storefront causing damage.

Criminal Contempt

An Oceanside resident reported on May 3, a person who she has an order of protection against followed her.

larCeny

The manager of a Sunrise Highway car dealership reported on May 2, the theft of auto parts by a former employee.

leaving the sCene

Police report on May 2, a motor vehicle struck a stop

sign at an intersection along Hempstead Avenue before fleeing. A witness provided the license plate number of the vehicle in question and the operator was located and issued a summons.

property damage

A Roosevelt resident reported on April 30 that the items inside her rented storage unit on Merrick Road were damaged.

A Valley Stream resident reported on May 4 that her rental vehicle was damaged while it was parked in a parking lot at a Merrick Road business.

UnUsUal inCident

A resident of Windermere Place reported on April 30, someone fraudulently cashed a check that had previously been reported as stolen.

A resident of Hempstead Avenue reported on May 3, someone fraudulently altered a check she had mailed.

A resident of Seaman Avenue reported on May 3, he accidentally sent money to the wrong number using the Zelle app.

village Code violation

Rockville Centre Police Department units assisted the Nassau County Fire Marshal on May 1, enforcing fire code violations at a residence on South Long Beach Road.

People named in Crime Watch items as having been arrested and charged with violations or crimes are only suspected of committing those acts of which they are accused. They are all presumed to be innocent of those charges until and unless found guilty in a court of law.

Crime brief

Queens Man arrested for siphoning cooking oil

A man from Jamaica, Queens was arrested in East Meadow last week, after he was found siphoning oil from a restaurant.

According to Nassau County Police Department detectives, Rabindra Singh, 47, committed multiple larcenies in Nassau County between Feb. 2 and May 2 of this year.

Police were patrolling areas of interested involved in recent cooking oil larcenies, when they observed Singh allegedly committing a larceny of cooking oil at Frantoni’s Pizzeria on Hempstead Turnpike in East Meadow. Singh was using a power pump and blue hose to siphon oil from a metal container into a storage container inside of his van. He was place under arrest at the scene without further incident.

After his arrest, Singh was charged with fifteen additional incidents of larceny of cooking oil and one attempt which caused property damage.

Singh is charged with 14 counts of petit larceny, two counts of grand larceny, criminal mischief, and possession of burglar tools. He was arraigned on Friday, May 3 at the First District Court in Hempstead.

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LONG BEACH HERALD — May 9, 2024

First senior health expo of 2024 a hit

By Alexa Anderwkavich

The Rockville Centre Recreation Center welcomed eager attendees for the Herald’s Senior Health & Beyond Expo, produced by RichnerLive, on April 25. It was the first in a series of expos for 2024.

The expo brings together diverse businesses and innovative services to share their products and refined knowledge with attendees.

“This event is highly regarded within our community, receiving positive feedback from both attendees and vendors,” said Amy Amato, executive director of Herald Community Media and RichnerLive. “It offers valuable opportunities for companies and guests to learn, engage and access essential screenings, benefitting everyone involved.”

More than 50 vendors filled the gymnasium, offering insights into health, wellness and personal care. They provided guidance on enhancing lifestyle through new products and programs, as well as advice on senior living arrangements, financial security, and more.

Guests received hearing screenings from Mid Island Audiology, as well as health screenings from Mount Sinai South Nassau, which included free vaccines, blood pressure testing, body mass index and diabetes risk management screenings.

Before noon, guests sat down for a panel discussion to hear experts discuss myriad topics, including consumer assistance programs and preparing for summer, as well as PACE — Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly — advanced-care directives, and Medicaid managed long-term care.

Guests also experienced a segment from Mae Caime, chief executive of aMAEzing Midlife & Beyond, called “Mindset, Movement and Magic” — which got the crowd stretching and in motion.

“The expo was fun, the Herald team is amazing,” Caime said. “The energy is great, and I love the spirit.”

Attendees received a goody bag courtesy of Grandell Rehabilitation and Nursing Center and Beach Terrace Care Center filled with the specialevent section, keepsakes and vital takehome information.

At the end, the first 150 attendees also received a free to-go lunch courtesy of Pantano’s, while everyone was eligible for the raffles.

The expo was made possible thanks to Silver Sponsors New York Department of Public Service, Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation, Centerlight Healthcare PACE and Long Beach Nursing & Rehabilitation Center (Cassena Care).

Guests and vendors are looking forward to the next expo happening Thursday, June 27 between 10 a.m. and noon at Congregation Ohav Sholom, 145 S. Merrick Ave., in Merrick.

Visit JuneExpo.eventbrite.com to register, or RichnerLive.com for more details.

Tim Baker/Herald photos

The crowd enjoys the Mindset, Movement & Magic segment from Mae Caime, chief executive of aMAEzing Midlife & Beyond.

Silver sponsor Centerlight Healthcare PACE’s exhibitor table.

Silver sponsor, New York Department of Public Service, Jill Wasser, center, and her team.

One of the expo’s gift bag sponsors, Gandell Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, at their table.

Silver sponsor Long Beach Nursing and Rehabilitation Center (Cassena Care).

The Parker Jewish team participated in a panel discussion.

Boces students help Diller family, others

Barry Tech students celebrate a year of philanthropy

During their 2024 Service-Learning Fair, the students of Barry Tech High School, run by Nassau Boces, presented their contributions to the community. The entire student body participated in the fair, which is the culmination of a year of community service.

We are extremely proud of the connections and outstanding services our students have made within the community.

Frequently referred to as “learning by doing,” service learning refers to the use of hands-on, community-based projects to supplement traditional curricula. Students participate in service activities that relate to and enrich their understanding of their chosen courses of study.

This year their service projects included “Jump Rope 4 Heart,” a fundraiser by Health Services cluster students for the American Heart Association, and a blood drive organized by Medical Assisting students for the New York Blood Center that collected 112

and Law Enforcement

Welding students created and raffled off a custommade fire pit to raise money for Barry Tech student scholarships, and Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement students held a fundraiser to benefit the family of former NYPD officer Jonathan Diller.

“We are extremely proud of the connections and

the community,” said Dr. William Poll, the Barry Tech acting principal. “The annual fair is a wonderful way for students to highlight their successes to classmates, parents, our administration and the community. Volunteering and being involved in community service help foster the sense of personal and social responsi-

Courtesy Nassau Boces

Criminal Justice

students held a fundraiser to benefit the family of NYPD officer Jonathan Diller who was killed in the line of duty. Diller grew up in Franklin Square.

William Poll

Holocaust survivor speaks to students

Long Beach resident Hedy Page leaves them with lessons in empathy, acceptance

By KEPHERD DANIEL kdaniel@liherald.com

Hedy Page, a Holocaust survivor, visited Oceanside High School on May 1, providing students with a rare opportunity to come face-to-face with living history.

Page, 94, of Long Beach, shared her journey with students while imparting them with lessons of empathy, acceptance and human connection.

Born in Vienna, Austria in 1929, Page fled the Nazi regime with her family in 1938, and after seeking out several embassies, the family found refuge in Panama the same year Austria was annexed by Nazi Germany.

Page gave a candid presentation, reflecting on the prevalence of prejudice and division within society, drawing from her own upbringing in Panama where she witnessed racial divides among friends and conveyed the importance of seeing beyond superficial differences.

“Because I grew up in Panama, where my friends were black and white and Chinese and I realized that even in our own groups, we divide people into acceptable and not acceptable,” Page said. “If you were very black, the lighter Black people did not accept you. It’s within us. We create judgment.”

Page shared personal anecdotes, such as her memories of a teacher who instilled joy in learning through creative assignments, and her current passion for painting and storytelling. She encouraged students to express themselves creatively and to appreciate the kindness and humanity in others.

Reflecting on her experience and sharing her perspectives, Page expressed hope for the future, particularly in the diverse and inclusive environment of the school.

“I have hope for the future,” she said. “The mixture, first of all — to walk in and you see every person isn’t just one color. There are many parts. Each one is a mixture.”

Despite the upheaval, Page’s passion for art

Holocaust survivor and Long Beach resident Hedy Page shared her story and lessons of compassion with Oceanside students

remained steadfast. She journeyed to Chicago in 1947 to study at the American Academy of Art College and at The Art Institute of Chicago, which is where she met her late husband, Eric Pagremanski. They adopted the surname Page upon becoming American citizens, but she retained her distinctive signature of H. Pagremanski in all her artwork.

Page continued her artistic pursuits, studying at the Art Students League of New York under renowned artist Isaac Soyer. She became deeply involved in the art community, offering lessons, lecturing to groups and volunteering in local jails. She has volunteered to teach inmates how to draw at the Nassau County Correctional Center in East Meadow and Sing Sing Cor-

rectional Facility in Ossining, where she learned lessons in compassion.

“I was taught how to counsel,” she said. “Counseling is an amazing thing. First of all, if you judge, you’re not going to do it, because it’s very difficult to sit next to somebody who you know has to kill people. But you can if you find out what their background is. Among all the things I loved, was counseling at Sing Sing.”

Her work garnered recognition and acclaim, earning a place in numerous private and public collections both in the United States and abroad. Page, who has lived in Long Beach for more than 30 years, has painted more than 80 scenes of New York City landscapes. Each person in her paintings is a real native of the area, and she said they all have their own stories. At Oceanside High School, she shared her most recent painting of the Long Beach Boardwalk.

“Eric, my husband, had said to me, ‘Let’s do a painting that shows who we are,’” she said. “When history is going to speak about our time, they’re going to speak of slavery, they’re going to speak of hate. They’re going to speak of hate groups. They’re going to speak about the Holocaust. But they’re never going to speak about us — people who care for others, people who do not judge anything, people who give kindness. Eric said, ‘Let’s identify the people who are kind. Let’s do a painting of them.’”

Her exhibitions have been featured at esteemed venues, including the Museum of the City of New York, the Tenement Museum and the landmark Bowery Savings Bank Building.

Page reiterated her commitment to advocating for the elimination of hate and shared her favorite part of speaking at public schools.

“That I could speak of abolishing and getting rid of hate,” Page said, “because that’s the only thing that matters at the moment. There is so much stupidity and people picking hate, when there is so much else. There is so much else.”

Photos courtesy Oceanside School District

Hedy Page encouraged Oceanside students to express ideas through artwork, just as Page has throughout her life.

last week.

Beach passes to go on sale this Saturday

Community members can choose either physical or electronic option for admission

By BRENDAN CARPENTER bcarpenter@liherald.com

It’s almost time to bring your towels, beach chairs and umbrellas down to the sand, Long Beach.

Beach passes for the 2024 season go on sale Saturday, meaning summer is one step closer to being officially underway. The passes will be sold only at the gazebo at the Rec Canter to start. Community members will again have the option to purchase and use physical or electronic passes.

The option for electronic beach passes was introduced in 2021. The city decided to partner with Roslyn Heightsbased US eDirect to develop and execute the digital beach passes that year. They acted as the front-end for the purchasing, with the passes then being used through the Yodel mobile app. US eDirect has since been bought out by Tyler Technologies and Yodel has taken over the contract itself.

The use of the electronic option compared to the typical physical option was discussed at the April 2 City Council meeting. Joe Brand, the city’s beach park supervisor, said, in regard to electronic seasonal passes, 125 individual resident and 100 non-resident passes were sold, 672 resident family and 250 non-resident family, 352 non-resident

seniors and 112 military.

“It sounds like most people are still opting for the plastic, that get the seasonal ones,” Council member John Bendo said. “So it’s helping with the dailies.”

Parks Commissioner Joe Brand said, with the electronic passes, the city can track which beach entrances people are using. He said most daily passes are scanned at the beaches in the center of Long Beach, meaning by the train station where people come from out of

town for a day.

Regardless of which method of beach pass someone buys, the prices are the same. Resident individual passes cost $85, family are $115, and senior and child cost $30. Non-resident individual cost $170, family are $230, and senior and child are $60. For daily passes, resident cost $12 and non-resident cost $15. The only difference is a 25-cent surcharge for electronic dailies and $1 for seasonal.

Council President Brendan Finn said

he would like for the city to eventually scan all passes, not just the dailies. “Perhaps we can get to a point where we scan even the local passes,” Finn said, “so that everything has either a barcode or a QR code so we can keep track of it and how many people go on the beach every day.”

Finn said he hopes to have that implemented next summer.

Saying he hopes the city can track where and when people go on the beach, Finn said, “I think that’s something that’s important so that Long Beach can make some money off this great resource that we have and make it a positive thing, rather than something that we’re fighting to keep our heads above water.”

In an effort to make up a shortfall in beach fees of more than $1 million in 2021, the Long Beach City Council raised the fees, including those in the most widely used category, the resident family plan. It was the second straight year fees had been raised, after a number of years in which they remained unchanged.

“Our problem is, we don’t need to charge more money,” Finn said,” we need to collect more money. We need to make sure that everybody has a pass, rather than keep upping the price so nobody buys them.”

Tim Baker/Herald Beach passes go on sale Saturday, bringing Long Beach closer to the summer season.

STEPPING OUT

Cherish mom on her day

By Karen Bloom

“Behind all your stories is always your mother’s story, because hers is where yours begins.”

– Mitch Albom

Mom — and all those special ladies in our lives — surely deserve a special day. The cards, her favorite treats, a colorful bouquet, are certainly welcome. Best yet, surround her with flowers and spring’s glorious blossoms. Old Westbury Gardens is an enchanting locale to do so on Mother’s Day. Stroll the 200 glorious acres of wooded walks and those amazing gardens with their display of vibrant spring color. Explore Westbury House, the estate’s grand Charles II-style mansion, filled with art and furnishings. Pack some lunch for a delightful picnic among spring’s many blooms, or enjoy a bite at the Café in the Woods.

The iconic site’s 65th anniversary season rolls along with all sorts of activities ahead. But, for now, mom will surely enjoy savoring some moments among spring’s colors and scents. Perhaps more so than at any time of the year, Mother’s Day — for most people — is all about the flowers when visiting this grand estate.

“We’re nearing peak season now,” says Old Westbury Gardens president Maura Brush. “As the season goes along, the highlight is the formal gardens. Starting in May is when you really see people spending more time in the Walled Garden and up around Westbury House where the wisteria blooms.”

The array of blooms bursting forth extends throughout the landscape.

“The display in the Walled Garden is really high-impact now,” Brush enthuses. “There’s plenty to take in there.”

Brush is especially fond of the tree peonies. These blooms can be eight inches across 40 blossoms in size.

“The tree peonies are just not to be missed,” she says. “They are stunning, looking like crushed tissue. The texture and color are outstanding.”

Yet, of course, the tulips remain a favorite. Seeing the tulips here by the many hundreds — in the Walled Garden and Thatched Cottage Garden

• Sunday, May 12, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

• 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury

• For more information and program/events schedule, visit OldWestburyGardens. org or call (516) 333-0048

and elsewhere in myriad varieties in a rainbow of colors — is described by Brush as breathtaking. Much care is put into creatively designing the colorful tulip arrangements, for dramatic appeal.

“We spend so much time curating our bulb display,” Bush says. “You can go anywhere and see a row of tulips. We’re always excited about our display as it’s unlike what you’ll see elsewhere.”

Also, visitors might want to consider checking out the refurbished Westbury House, the former home of financier John S. Phipps, his wife, Margarita Grace Phipps, and their four children. Guided tours are available throughout the day (no registration required), at 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. A garden highlights tour is also offered at 2 p.m., meeting at West Porch Beech next to Westbury House.

“I don’t think Westbury House has looked better since I’ve been here,” Brush says. “We’ve had volunteers working all winter long on cleaning and polishing. It feels like there’s a lot of new life. We’ve got some wonderful new people working up in our archives, so it’s been really fun seeing photos of what the house looked like when the family was here, and putting together some of those pieces of the puzzle that we haven’t had before.”

Gleaming and restored back to its days when it was a family home, Westbury House is surely a sight to behold among the blooming gardens. As always — as an added treat, while supplies last — every adult woman receives a complimentary lavender plant. Be sure to stop by the plant shop to get yours.

Dance Theatre of Harlem

The acclaimed dance company visits Long Island on its 2024 tour, appearing on the Tilles Center stage. With a storied history, the first Black classical ballet company — co-founded by dance icon and international superstar Arthur Mitchell — has toured the world and engaged communities. The 18-member, multi-ethnic company performs a forward-thinking repertoire that includes treasured classics, neoclassical works by George Balanchine, and resident choreographer Robert Garland, as well as innovative contemporary works that use the language of ballet to celebrate Black culture. The dynamic program includes Balanchine’s ‘Pas de Dix,’ with music by Alexander Glazuno; ‘Take Me With You,’ with choreography by Robert Bondara, featuring Radiohead music; ‘Return,’ choreographed by Robert Garland, with James Brown and Aretha Franklin tunes.

Friday, May 10, 8 p.m. Tickets start at $64; available at TillesCenter.org or (516) 299-3100. LIU Post campus, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville.

Big Bad

Voodoo Daddy

Contemporary swing revival band Big Bad Voodoo Daddy visits the Paramount ready to cut loose. This April marked the 31st anniversary of their emarkable arrival onto the music scene. Since their formation in the early ‘90s in Ventura, California, the band has toured virtually nonstop and has produced a sizable catalog of recorded music, with sales of more than 2 million albums to date. Early on, during their legendary residency at the Derby nightclub in Los Angeles, they reminded the world — in the midst of the grunge era, no less — that it was still cool to swing. The band, co-founded by singer Scotty Morris and drummer Kurt Sodergren, was at the forefront of the swing revival of that time, blending a vibrant fusion of the classic American sounds of jazz, swing and dixieland, with the energy and spirit of contemporary culture.

Thursday, May 16, 8 p.m. $59.50, $49.50, $39.50, $29.50. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. (800) 745-3000 or Ticketmaster.com or ParamountNY.com.

Photos courtesy Old Westbury Gardensi Old Westbury Gardens is filled with many delights as spring continues to unfold, including the magnificent tree peony and tulips galore.

THE Your Neighborhood

Internationally

Ellington Tilles Center continues its collaboration with Jazz at Lincoln Center, when the Future of Jazz orchestra visits the Tilles Center stage, Friday, May 16, 8 p.m. This all- Ellington showcases features a hand-picked ensemble of some of the greatest young musicians in jazz meeting the challenges posed by one of jazz’s great composers, Duke Ellington. Led by music director Joe Block, a recent Juilliard graduate and Essentially Ellington composition winner, this 15-piece band will keep everyone swinging all night long. The band includes some of best young jazz musicians on the scene today, who love this music as much as audiences.

Ellington’s music is so elegant, so dynamic, so intimately detailed that it takes a group of musicians with a genuine collaborative spark to fully bring out its inner magic, and that is what you will experience at this concert. The program explores decades of Duke’s music, including his earliest hits, Hollywood charts, swinging blues numbers, pieces inspired by his international travels, and portions of his later suites. It’s an eclectic repertoire and yet unmistakably Ellington through and through — always enjoyable upon first listen, but teeming with brilliant details that continue to reveal themselves over time. This vital music is at the core of Jazz at Lincoln Center, and you’re guaranteed to enjoy its timeless genius when the next generation of jazz leaders bring their fresh energy to it. Tickets are $42; available at TillesCenter.org or (516) 2993100. LIU Post campus, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville.

Family theater

Families will enjoy another musical adventure, “Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!” ripped from the pages of Mo Willems’ beloved children’s books, on the Long Island Children’s Museum stage, Friday, May 10, 10:15 a.m. and noon; Saturday, May 11, 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.; Tuesday through Friday, May 14-17, 10:15 a.m. and noon. Back by popular demand after a sold-out 2023 run, see Pigeon, Bus Driver, and some zany passengers sing and dance their way to helping The Pigeon find his “thing” in this upbeat, energetic comedy based on four of Mo Willems’ popular Pigeon books. Featuring a live band to bring Deborah Wicks La Puma’s jazzy score to life, audiences will thoroughly enjoy singing and flapping along with The Pigeon and friends. The audience is part of the action, in this innovative mix of songs, silliness and feathers. It’s an ideal way to introduce kids to theater and the humorous stories from Willems’ books. $10 with museum admission ($8 members), $14 theater only. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 224-5800 or LICM.org..

On exhibit Nassau County Museum of Art’s latest exhibition, “Urban Art Evolution,” is a comprehensive exhibit featuring a diverse range of compositions from the 1980s through the present by creators who were based in the rough and tumble downtown area of New York City known as Loisaida/LES (Lower East Side/East Village) and close surrounding neighborhoods.

Artists pushed the boundaries of what was considered “art” with a primary focus on street/graffiti art. The exhibit’s scope, guest curated by art collector/gallerist Christopher Pusey, offers an even broader view from other creative residents, who worked inside their studios but still contributed to the rich fabric of the downtown art scene from different vantage points and aesthetics.

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

Mail carriers ready to Stamp Out Hunger

Donating food this weekend is simple, says Randi Shubin Dresner.

“Just leave non-perishable food items in a bag next to your mailbox before the regularly scheduled mail deliver on Saturday, May 11,” she said. And your mail carrier “will do the rest to make sure it gets onto the tables of our Long Islander neighbors in need.”

Shubin Dresner should know. She’s the chief executive of Island Harvest, which provides much-needed food support to more than 300,000 people on Long Island who faces hunger — including 90,000 children.

This weekend’s event is part of the U.S. Postal Service’s annual Stamp Out Hunger food drive, done in collaboration with not only local charities like Island Harvest, but also the National Association of Letter Carriers.

After the food is delivered to Island Harvest, volunteers there sort and repackage the food for distribution to those in-need.

Non-perishable food items needed include canned goods, cereal, pasta, rice, boxed juices, and shelf-stable milk. It does not include anything in glass containers, as these are easy to break.

“Even if it’s a can of soup or a box of cereal, every donation — no matter the size — will help countless Long Islanders who may be struggling to put food on their tables,” Shubin Dresner said.

Island Harvest distributed 15 million

pounds of food in 2022, a jump of 42 percent over donations before the coronavirus pandemic.

“We are counting on the generosity of our neighbors who can spare a little extra to help make this year’s Stamp Out Hunger food drive one of the most successful,” Shubin Dresner added.

Mail carriers are also on the lookout for personal care items like toothpaste,

soap, shampoo, deodorant and disposable diapers. All of these donations go toward replenishing Island Harvest’s network of food pantries, soup kitchens, and other emergency feeding programs throughout Long Island.

Stamp Out Hunger generated 544,000 meals locally. Since its inception in 1993, the national program has collected nearly 1.8 billion pounds of food in all 50

What to donate

Here’s a sample of what you can leave by your mailbox on May 11:

■ canned beans/dried beans

■ peanut butter or other nut butter

■ canned fruit and vegetables

■ low-sodium soups

■ canned tuna/chicken

■ brown rice/instant brown rice

■ nuts/seeds/dried fruits

■ shelf-stable milk/milk substitutes

■ whole grain pasta

■ low-sodium canned pasta sauce

■ low-sodium canned tomatoes

■ olive or canola oil

■ toiletries and feminine products

■ laundry and dish detergent

■ paper towels and toilet paper

states, plus the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

All donations are tax-deductible since food collected benefits Island Harvest, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

To learn more, visit IslandHarvest.org.

–Melissa Berman

Courtesy National Association of Letter Carriers

9, 2024

Public Notices

Transporte, así como los costos preliminares y otros costos incidentales al mismo? (Debido a que los fondos que se gastarán en virtud del presente provienen de los Fondos de Reserva de Capital mencionados, la aprobación de esta propuesta no requerirá un gravamen fiscal sobre el patrimonio real de la propiedad del distrito.)”

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

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

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

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

TENGA EN CUENTA

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

DISTRITO ELECTORAL DE LA ESCUELA LINDELL

GIMNASIO ESCOLAR

LINDELL

601 LINDELL

BOULEVARD, CIUDAD DE LONG BEACH

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

DISTRITO ELECTORAL DE

LA ESCUELA EAST

GIMNASIO ESCOLAR

EAST 456 NEPTUNE

BOULEVARD, CIUDAD DE LONG BEACH

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

DISTRITO ELECTORAL DE LAS ESCUELAS LIDO/MS

VESTIBULO DEL AUDITORIO DEL COMPLEJO LIDO 239 LIDO BOULEVARD, LIDO BEACH, NEW YORK

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

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

POR FAVOR TENGA EN CUENTA ADEMÁS que las peticiones de nominación de candidatos para miembros de la Junta de Educación y miembro de la Junta de la Biblioteca están disponibles en la Secretaría de dicho Distrito Escolar en su oficina en el Edificio de Administración, 235 Lido Boulevard, Lido Beach, Nueva York, 11561. Las peticiones de nominación deben ser presentado ante el Secretario del Distrito Escolar a más tardar el 1 de mayo de 2024, entre las 9:00 a. m. y las 5:00 p. m., hora vigente. Las vacantes tanto en la Junta de Educación como en la Junta de la Biblioteca no se consideran cargos específicos separados; los candidatos corren en general. Las peticiones de nominación para el

fideicomisario de la Junta de Educación deben dirigirse al Secretario del Distrito, deben estar firmadas por al menos 100 votantes calificados del Distrito; debe indicar el nombre y la residencia de cada firmante; y debe indicar el nombre y la residencia del candidato. SE NOTIFICA ADEMÁS que las solicitudes de boletas de voto anticipado por correo y de voto en ausencia para las elecciones del distrito escolar deben completarse en un formulario prescrito por la junta electoral estatal y se pueden obtener visitando el sitio web del Departamento de Educación del Estado de Nueva York (http://www.counsel.nyse d.gov/common/counsel/fil es/absentee-ballotapplication-andinstructions-english.pdf; http://www.counsel.nysed .gov/common/counsel/file s/absentee-ballotapplication-andinstructions-spanish.pdf), o comunicándose con el Secretario del Distrito por correo electrónico a ldolan@lbeach.org o al 516-897-2108. El Secretario del Distrito debe recibir las solicitudes completas no antes del 22 de Abril del 2024 y al menos siete (7) días antes de la elección, el 14 de Mayo del 2024, si la boleta se enviará por correo al votante, o el día anterior a la elección, el 20 de Mayo del 2024, si la boleta se va a entregar personalmente al elector. El secretario del distrito debe recibir las boletas de voto en ausencia a más tardar a las 5:00 p. m., hora vigente, el Martes 21 de Mayo del 2024. Un listado de las personas a las que se les emitieron las boletas de voto anticipado por correo y de voto en ausencia estará disponible para su inspección por parte de los votantes calificados del Distrito en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito a partir del Jueves 16 de Mayo del 2024, entre las 8:00 a.m. y las 4:00 p. m., hora vigente, todos los días anteriores al día fijado para la elección anual, excepto el Domingo, y el 21 de Mayo del 2024, día fijado para la elección. Cualquier votante calificado que esté presente en el lugar de votación puede oponerse a la votación de la boleta por motivos apropiados, dando a conocer su impugnación y las razones por las cuales el Inspector de Elecciones antes del cierre de las urnas. No se puede impugnar una boleta de voto ausente basándose en que el votante debería haber solicitado una boleta de voto anticipado por correo.

POR FAVOR TENGA EN CUENTA ADEMÁS que cualquier persona que no esté registrada bajo el

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

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

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

Y POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL de que los votantes militares que no están actualmente registrados pueden solicitar registrarse como votantes calificados del distrito escolar. Se puede solicitar una solicitud de registro como votante militar comunicándose con el secretario del distrito por teléfono (516) 897-2108, fax (516) 771-3944, correo electrónico ldolan@lbeach.org, correo a 235 Lido Boulevard, Lido Beach, NY, 11561, o en persona (durante el horario normal de oficina o entre las 8:15 a. m. y las 4:00 p. m.); la solicitud de registro debe recibirse en la oficina del secretario del distrito a más tardar a las 5:00 p. m. del 6 de Mayo del 2024. En la solicitud de registro, el votante militar puede designar su preferencia para recibir la solicitud de registro por correo,

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

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

Administrativo, 235 Lido Boulevard, Lido Beach, Nueva York 11561, con tiempo suficiente para permitir que el aviso de la propuesta se incluya con el Aviso de la Audiencia Pública, Votación del Presupuesto y Elección requerida por la Sección 2004 de la Ley de Educación o antes del 22 de Abril de 2024, a las 4:00 p. m., hora vigente; debe estar escrito a máquina o impreso en el idioma inglés; debe dirigirse al Secretario del Distrito Escolar; debe estar firmado por al menos 25 votantes calificados del Distrito; y debe indicar legiblemente el nombre de cada firmante. Sin embargo, la Junta Escolar no considerará ninguna petición para presentar a los votantes ninguna propuesta cuyo propósito no esté dentro de los poderes de los votantes para determinar, que sea ilegal, o cualquier propuesta que no incluya una asignación específica donde el gasto de la proposición requiere dinero, o cuando existe otra razón válida para excluir la proposición de la boleta. Fechado: Lido Beach, New York 26 de Marzo del 2024 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 145987

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Notice of formation of Katarzyna Kubiak, LCSW, PLLC. Arts of Org filed with Secy of State of NY (SSNY) on 3/18/2024. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy of process against LLC to: 37 Farrell Street, Long Beach, NY 11561. Purpose: any lawful act. 146108

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NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION (“FANNIE MAE”), Plaintiff, Against RAMJEET RAMJATTAN, SANIETTA MOHESS, ET AT Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 11/08/2017, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on 5/22/2024 at 2:30PM, premises known as 517 Laurelton Boulevard, Long Beach, New York 11561, And Described As Follows: ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the City Of Long Beach, County Of Nassau And State Of New York. Section 59 Block 44 Lot 137

The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $516,115.18 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 15199/12

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

Michael Alpert, Esq., Referee. MCCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC, 10 Midland Avenue, Suite 205, Port Chester, NY 10573

The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $477,177.88 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 607220/2017 If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the then Court Appointed Referee will cancel the Foreclosure Auction. This Auction will be held rain or shine.

Brian Davis, Esq., Referee. MCCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC, 10 Midland Avenue, Suite 205, Port Chester, NY 10573

Dated: 3/19/2024 File Number: 560-2175 CA 146375

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Notice of Formation of CRAB THUMB CREATIVE LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 04/03/2024. NY office location Nassau County. SSNY has been designated for service of process against the LLC, mailing process to 230 West Broadway Apt. 409, Long Beach, NY 11561 USA. Purpose of LLC: Any lawful purpose 146530

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Long Beach City School District

Notice to Bidders

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Dated: 3/8/2024 File Number: 560-6190 CA 146213 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED ASSET INVESTMENT LOAN TRUST MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-BNC3 Plaintiff, Against LYDIA LAMOUTH, ET AL Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 04/03/2019, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 on 5/28/2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 159 E Chester St., Long Beach, New York 11561, And Described As Follows: ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the City Of Long Beach, County Of Nassau And State Of New York. Section 59 Block 108 Lot 65, 66, And 67.

The Board of Education of the Long Beach City School District, Town of Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, 11561 in accordance with section #103 of Article 5A of the General Municipal Law, hereby invites submission of sealed bids for: Bid # 101-2024 Driver Instruction For delivery to schools as indicated. Bids will be received until 11:00am, Thursday May 23, 2024 at the office of the Board of Education, Administration Building, 235 Lido Blvd, Lido Beach NY 11561, at which time they will be publicly opened and read. Bid and copies of the general conditions may be obtained at the Board of Education address above or requested by email from Purchasing Agent Ellen Stewart estewart@lbeach.org or Executive Director of Technology & Innovation Dennis Pettas dpettas@lbeach.org . The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any, and all bids or to award bids on a total award or item by item basis, whichever, in the opinion of the Board of Education, will be in the best interest of the School District.

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Celebration features alumni, clinics, games

asked as many Long Beach baseball alumni to come back and join us on Saturday as possible.”

The day kicked off at noon with clinics for Little League players, divided into two age groups: T-ball and pitch drills for 6- to 9-year-olds and more advanced skills for those ages 10 to 12. Under the guidance of LBHS varsity baseball and softball players, aspiring athletes focused on improving their throwing, catching, batting skills.

“The Little Leaguers look up to our current baseball players as if they’re

big leaguers,” Zizza said. “They want to meet them, they want to know their names, they look at them kind of in awe — ‘This is something I can be one day.’ They’re so respectful and so genuine, and they know so much about the game. ‘They’re so nice and kind to me, and teaching me in a really like caring way.’”

The alumni celebration in the afternoon honored former LBHS players from the early 1960s to the present day, who reconnected with old teammates and took to the school field wearing their jerseys and sharing memories of

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COOPERATIVE BID # 1932-2024 for the 2024/2025 school year. Sealed bids will be received until 5/23/24 @ 12pm at the Business Office, Administration Bldg.,235 Lido Blvd., Lido Beach, NY 11561, at which time they will be publicly opened and read. Bids and copies of the general conditions may be obtained at the Board of Education, Administration Building, 235 Lido Blvd., Lido Beach, NY 11561, requested from the purchasing agent, Ellen Stewart 516.897.2101 or estewart@lbeach.org or contacting the facilities director, Donald Kramer at

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LEGAL NOTICE Long Beach City School District Notice to Bidders The Board of Education of the Long Beach City School District, Town of Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, 11561 in accordance with section #103 of Article 5A of the General Municipal Law, hereby invites submission of sealed bids for:

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Sealed bids will be received until 11:00am, Wednesday May 22, 2024 at the office of the Board of Education, Administration Building, 235 Lido Blvd, Lido Beach NY 11561, at which time they will be publicly opened and read. Bid and copies of the general conditions may be obtained at the Board of Education address above or requested by email from Director of Food Service Kyle Swan kswan@lbeach.org or Purchasing Agent Ellen Stewart

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their time on the diamond.

After the high school’s junior varsity team won in a rout over Mineola, 20-0, the varsity squad easily defeated Mineola’s varsity as well, 13-3.

In addition to the on-field activities, fundraising efforts benefited the Long Beach/Lido Beach Little League and the Pop.Earth Foundation, a nonprofit focused on offering health and wellness sessions to those of all abilities on Long Island. Raffle ticket sales and donations raised about $3,000, which will be split between the two organizations.

“Different companies donated baskets, there were a lot of gift cards, and beach days, and Yankee tickets, and Mets apparel, and signed baseballs and shirts, and just a lot of different things,” Zizza said. He added that about 20 families in the high school program donated baskets, with some giving more than one. Money was raised through raffle tickets, baskets and 50/50 ticket sales.

Local pop-up Zeebo’s Beast Feast made hamburgers for the day, with some of that money going to charity as well, and a Mister Softee ice cream truck donated some of its profits, too.

Zizza said there were “a lot of different perspectives and a lot of different ways to raise money, which is really special.”

He emphasized the significance of Baseball Day as a teachable opportunity for the high school players. He highlights the importance of helping others with his players, of building relationships in the community, and the role of the baseball program as a platform for doing good work, as well as fostering a sense of responsibility among the players as they transition into adulthood.

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Long Beach baseball players from the past and present celebrated a century of the sport.

a number of clinics were available, at which Long Beach High School varsity team members helped young players improve their skills.

Half of the money raised will go to the Long Beach/Lido Beach Little League, mainly for the purchase of defibrillators.

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A. Yours has been a recurring problem, because we live on an island and everywhere could be considered close to water, depending on how “close” is defined. Actually, there are flood zones in 100 percent of counties across the country, which leads to a lot of questions and confusion about how losses are calculated or predicted.

That said, I wouldn’t get too comfortable with the thought that you’re safe from the next flood or tornado. I’ve lived through both, having lost a side of our family home in a tornado that killed 43 people in Ohio and witnessed the flooding right here on Long Island. Even though flood maps show a high water line from the last storm, nobody really knows where the next flood will go.

I just saw, up close, the largest iceberg in our recent history, which floated next to our ship in Antarctica in January. The berg is 45 miles long and 35 miles wide, melting slowly, and is predicted to cause oceans to rise another 2 feet by 2050. So how do I respond to your dilemma? Each municipality has been given the right to make its own rules about percentages of change to dwellings, and yours wants you to lift to save lives and the majority of your home. Nobody is happy with this — not even the people who probably grow tired of enforcing the rules, since they end up as the messengers, to be “shot” by emotional homeowners unprepared for this economic ton of bricks.

I, as a professional, end up in the same situation with people whom I have to inform, usually in their living rooms or around the dining room table, about the rules. Some cooperate by flexibly tackling the most important objectives in phase one, the next group of items on their wish list later. The five-year rule is fairly new, and even though I believe it to be insensitive to real-world problems of aging and out-of-date homes, unless you get enough people to join you to overcome these rules, they remain in effect. But please don’t shoot the messenger(s). Good luck!

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We should have learned more than we have from history

Looking back at history, we often see what appear to have been clearly defined periods, eras or growths of movements. Some good or entertaining, like the Roaring Twenties and the Jazz Age. Some revolutionary, like the turbulent ’60s. Others absolutely evil, like the Winds of War, the growth of Nazism in the 1930s that led inevitably to the horrors of World War II and the Holocaust.

Our general impression is that people living during those times realized, or were in some way aware of, the uniqueness of the challenges and transformations going on around them. My reading of history, however, is that for the most part — whether it be everyday people, intellectuals or world leaders — there was little realization during those years that the world as they knew it was that much different from what had come before. Until it

was. Or that tragedy lay ahead. Until it was too late.

I remember when I was in college in the 1960s, doing research papers on events that occurred in the ’20s and ’30s and noting how different the contemporary accounts of those years and events were from the histories written decades later. In the ’20s there was the Manassa Mauler (Jack Dempsey), the Sultan of Swat (Babe Ruth) and the Four Horsemen of Notre Dame for boxing, baseball and college football aficionados. And for those who enjoyed the nightlife, there were the speakeasies, the Cotton Club, in Harlem, and the Charleston. But when you read the newspapers and periodicals from those years, there is little if any recognition of the uniqueness of the time as an era, like the “era of wonderful nonsense,” as the ’20s were later dubbed.

Dactually already was). While there would be increasing concern over the growing repression of Jews in Germany, that awareness was nothing like what it should have been. And Hitler’s annexation of the Sudetenland was met by British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain appeasing Hitler with hope of “peace in our time.”

emocrats are turning against Israel, and Republicans

are turning against Ukraine.

Similarly, in the 1930s, there was the media coverage of Hitler’s election in Germany, perhaps describing him as heavy-handed, but certainly nothing like the monster he would become (and

HAll this was ignored by too many America Firsters who chose to be isolationists. And then there was Pearl Harbor, the Axis of Evil and World War II.

The 1960s began with President John F. Kennedy and his New Frontier, hailing America’s greatness and pledging to “support any friend, oppose any foe,” before America slowly but inexorably edged throughout the second half of the decade into a maelstrom of outof-control campus demonstrations, flagburning, Woodstock, the Age of Aquarius and what grew into a permanent drug culture subset.

What will future historians say about today’s myriad crises and cultural challenges? Russia invading

Ukraine, and threatening the European order that has prevailed for almost eight decades. China dramatically expanding its military, threatening Taiwan and spreading its economic power and influence throughout the world. Israel being horrifically attacked by Iran’s proxy, Hamas, followed by thousands of pro-Hamas, antisemitic demonstrators marching in the streets of New York, occupying college campuses across the country and threatening Jewish students at those colleges.

America’s response to these challenges? More Democrats turning against Israel’s government. More Republicans becoming isolationist and turning against Ukraine. More American businesses increasing their dealings with China. College presidents negotiating with pro-Hamas, antisemitic students illegally taking over campuses. Are we blind? Has history taught us nothing, and are we forcing ourselves to relive the worst days of history? God help us all.

Peter King is a former congressman, and a former chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security. Comments? pking@ liherald.com.

The humble pen takes on the might sword

ere’s an anniversary no one wants to celebrate: The Columbine school shooting — April 20, 1999 — just passed its 25th anniversary. More than a dozen dead, 21 injured. A new era begins. Why, why, why bring up such a horrific event? Perhaps because it hasn’t stopped.

Even though I sit here in the comfort of my study, feeling perfectly safe, I can’t emotionally disentangle myself from the news, which is always, in one way or another, about the human need to kill itself — or rather, the human assumption that it’s divided from itself, and “the other,” whomever that other is, either needs to be killed or is, at best, expendable. For instance:

“The Senate has passed $95 billion in war aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, sending the legislation to President Joe Biden after months of delays and contentious debate over how involved the United States should be in foreign wars.”

So AP informs us, and immediately scenarios of screaming children,

bombed aid workers, home and hospitals reduced to rubble, flash before me. No, these are not abstract scenarios. Part of me and part of you lie trapped in that rubble, or stunned and grieving over the sudden loss of your whole family. And all we seem to do is continue funding the process that makes this happen, as though a larger understanding of our existence is not available — certainly not at the level of global politics.

What is power? Is it simply and sheerly us vs. them? Good vs. evil? Every war on Planet Earth is sold with this advertising slogan. Perhaps this is why I find myself thinking about the Columbine shootings — and all the mass shootings since then. Define an enemy, then kill it. This is what we learn in history class — but would-be mass shooters, caged in their own isolation, cross a line. They take this lesson personally. And there’s a world of possibility that welcomes them, oh so ironically. In this world, the sword is mightier than the pen (or anything else). Power means power over . . . something. So, if you’re a lost or wounded soul, imagining an enemy that needs to be destroyed is probably enormously tempting. If the world is going on with-

out you, maybe you should do something to stop it.

And the “world of possibility” — by which I mean far more than merely the “gun culture,” but the entirety of our culture of scripted violence, from global politics to the media to the entertainment industry — makes the loner’s imagined and insane solution, defining and killing an enemy, an actual possibility.

i n poems we can ask, where are we headed? What world comes next?

At the time of the Columbine shootings, I had begun writing poetry. This was in the wake of my wife’s death, in 1998, from pancreatic cancer. Poetry allowed me to deal with the shattered narrative of my life, and pretty soon I had expanded the terrain of my poetry beyond my personal grief to, well, life itself, including the horrific strangeness of the news.

And I happened to read, after Columbine, a news account of President Bill Clinton visiting the school and meeting with students in the gymnasium. And outside the school, gun-rights advocates held what they called a vigil, holding signs that declared “gun control kills kids” and “we will never give up our guns.”

What struck me about it the most was the idea that this was a “vigil,”

which implied something more than simply a protest — an expression of anger and disagreement. A vigil dug deeper, seemingly entering the soul. Guns were a source of power and power was the source of one’s humanity, so stripping away the right to own one had a deep, spiritual impact.

I wrote a poem in response to the vigil — I called it “Vigil” — attempting to address my feelings about the total scenario: the shooting itself, Americans’ deeply desired availability of guns, the impact of that availability on society’s lost souls.

I acknowledge that the sword is probably mightier than the poem, but a poem can ask questions that the sword can’t: Why? Where are we headed? What world comes next? Does armed defense — whether of home or country — ever go wrong, ever turn into poison?

All humans have a dark side. Is killing it in the other guy our only option? And what are the consequences of doing so?

Can power be with others, even those with whom we are in serious conflict, rather than simply over them? And if so, how can we begin reorganizing the world’s relationship with itself?

What’s stopping us?

Robert Koehler is an author and journalist syndicated by PeaceVoice.

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Cherishing moms who embody love, strength

at first glance, Elinor Sullivan was simply a proud suburban mother, raising her four children on the other side of the Great Depression.

Her husband was a state legislator. Her father was a vaudeville performer who originated the role of the Scarecrow in a stage production of “The Wizard of Oz.” But beyond that, you probably wouldn’t have looked twice at Elinor.

Except you should have. Because before she was a wife and a mom, she was Elinor Smith, the “Flying Flapper of Freeport,” who never met a plane she didn’t like or a dare she wouldn’t take. In fact, one taunt persuaded her to fly a Waco-10 under not one, but all four bridges that crossed the East River into Manhattan — a stunt that had never been done before, and was never repeated.

Elinor once held the women’s solo flight endurance record of more than 26 hours, set a speed record of nearly 191 mph, and even topped an altitude record of more than 32,500 feet, taking off from Roosevelt Field. And she became the first woman ever pictured on a box of Wheaties cereal.

And Elinor gave all of that up for two decades — the prime years of her life — so she could focus all of her attention on being a mother. Yet today, mothers can have careers while raising their children, showing even more how

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D’Esposito gets veterans and migrants wrong

To the Editor:

extraordinary every one of them is.

As we approach Mother’s Day, it’s important to reflect on the remarkable influence and unwavering love mothers bring into our lives. From the moment we enter this world, mothers are our first nurturers, guides and champions. They are the silent heroes whose impact transcends time and circumstances, shaping us into the individuals we become.

Mothers possess a unique blend of strength and tenderness. They are the multitaskers extraordinaire, effortlessly juggling countless roles with grace. From pursuing careers to nurturing children — mothers do it all with unparalleled dedication. Their resilience in facing life’s challenges serves as an inspiration, demonstrating that with love and determination, any obstacle can be overcome.

What truly makes mothers extraordinary is their boundless capacity for love. A mother’s love is a force unlike any other — a source of comfort in times of distress. A beacon of hope in moments of despair.

It is a love that knows no bounds, selfless and unconditional. This love shapes our earliest memories, and echoes through the milestones of our lives — a constant reminder of unwavering support.

Mothers aren’t just caregivers, they are our first teachers, imparting lessons

U.S. Rep. Anthony D’Esposito is pitting New Yorkers against one another, and we see right through it.

In his recent op-ed, “Migrants get more government support than veterans” (April 18-24), D’Esposito baselessly argued that asylum seekers receive more social benefits than U.S. veterans.

His claim is completely inaccurate. There is no question that our country should expand services and safety nets for our veterans. But D’Esposito cherry-picks one measure of VA benefits, failing to mention government investment in pensions, health care, education and other critical services for veterans.

D’Esposito also falsely suggests that “many” migrant families are receiving preloaded debit cards for “a wide range of expenses,” failing to acknowledge that this New York City program is a limited pilot for just 500 families, to cover the cost of essentials like food and diapers. In fact, this is a fiscally sound effort that costs approximately $12.52 per person per day, saving taxpayers $600,000 per month and $7 million per year, while offering families more control over their budgets. If the program is successful in its implementation, we hope it will be expand-

that extend far beyond textbooks. They teach us compassion through their actions, resilience through their examples, and empathy through their understanding.

The wisdom passed down from our mothers is a treasure trove of lessons, guiding us through sunny days and stormy nights.

In celebrating mothers, we honor the unsung heroines whose sacrifices often go unnoticed. They prioritize our needs above their own, making countless sacrifices without seeking recognition. Whether it’s waking up early to pack lunches or staying up late to offer reassurance, they give of themselves tirelessly, embodying the essence of unconditional love.

On Sunday, let us celebrate the phenomenal women — like Elinor Smith, and our own mothers — who have shaped our lives in profound ways. Beyond the flowers and gifts lies a deeper appreciation for the incredible impact mothers have on our existence. And they don’t need to fly under bridges or break endurance records. In the tapestry of life, mothers are the golden threads that bind us together. Their presence is a gift that enriches our world in ways words cannot fully capture. As we celebrate Mother’s Day, let us cherish and honor these extraordinary women who personify love, strength and resilience.

cal lifeline programs like Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid, which veterans across the country rely on to cover

The blemish of college demonstrations

the numerous college demonstrations lately have given me a lot of mixed feelings. Having lived through the years when there were other demonstrations, I contrast how those incidents were handled with the present ones. In addition, I can’t help but feel some sadness about how our elected officials are reacting to these events.

In 1970, there were nationwide student protests that spurred mass walkouts from college and high school classrooms. The students were upset about the expansion of the Vietnam War in Cambodia. According to Wikipedia, the movement began on May 1, and increased dramatically after the killing of four students at Kent State University. At its height, over 4 million students participated. There was some violence, but overall the demonstrations were peaceful.

In their wake, public officials around the country held hearings and initiated investigations into student conduct, and issued numerous reports suggesting how universities should handle such demonstrations and emphasizing the need for better communication

between administration officials and students. This was the responsible way for elected officials to act, compared with how they act today.

Rather than trying to find a consensus on how university officials should react when students stage protests, Republicans have created a partisan divide with their conduct and their rhetoric. Shortly after students at Columbia University began their protest, House Speaker Mike Johnson rushed to the campus and held a news conference, surrounded by eight other Republican members of Congress. No attempt was made to convene a bipartisan group, even though the battle against antisemitism is not a partisan issue.

today’s college leadership is handicapped when handling outbursts.

education, such as President George Bush, Yale alumni, but few show respect for the campus life that launched their own careers.” Members of Congress such as New York’s own Elise Stefanik want to burnish their political images by beating up on college officials instead of pushing to reform how campus demonstrations should be handled.

protest participants are from campus to campus. Many have made demands that made no sense, and some have used antisemitic slurs even though they were Jewish. Too many of today’s college students seem to be totally unaware of the history of the tensions between Israel and its Arab neighbors.

The protest at Harvard University created the perfect opportunity for the dozens of Harvard alumni now serving in Congress to step forward in a united effort to offer guidance and support to the university. Jeremi Suri, a respected conservative writer, told CNN, “What we need are politicians who, despite their disagreements with liberal professors, are willing to stand up for the benefits they received from their own university education.”

Suri went on to say, “Many figures in the Republican Party have the same

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puts 18,000 veterans in his district at risk.

Pitting groups against one another does nothing to improve the lives of New Yorkers. It only perpetuates an usagainst-them narrative at a time when our country desperately needs collaboration and unity. If D’Esposito is serious about boosting the safety net for vulnerable New Yorkers, I’d be happy to work with him to give every New York family an equal chance at success.

MURAD AWAWDEH Staten Island

Murad Awawdeh is president and CEO of the New York Immigration Coalition.

Does

the

MTA’s congestion pricing plan have a fatal flaw?

To the Editor:

Even with congestion pricing scheduled to start on June 30, there is no way the Metropolitan Transportation Authority will be able to advertise, award and issue Notices to Proceed tor contractors for $15 billion worth of projects remain-

ing in the agency’s 2020-2024 Five Year Capital Plan before the end of the year. There are also billions of dollars in other ongoing capital projects whose work will be carried over into the MTA’s $51 billionplus 2025-2029 five-year plan.

There may not be enough resources to integrate the implementation of all of the congestion price-funded projects in the current five-year plan with those in the first and second years of the next five-year plan. The MTA lacks sufficient procurement, project managers, engineers, legal and force account employees, along with track outage availability, to proceed with all these projects in the same time frame.

Billions of dollars’ worth of capitalimprovement projects will be delayed. Costs will increase due to inflation and other factors as time goes by. The $51 billion-plus 2025-2029 Five Year Capital Plan is due to be released and adopted within seven months. It should include an integrated schedule for how the billions in carryover projects from the current fiveyear plan will proceed with billions more planned for the new program.

MTA board members, elected officials, New York City, state and federal funding agencies such as the Federal Transit Administration, along with commuters, taxpayers, transit advocacy

Aside from the partisan attempts to prove which party can better battle antisemitism, today’s college leadership is badly handicapped when it comes to handling campus outbursts. Typically, college presidents are chosen based on their academic achievements and their ability to raise money. There is often little or no discussion of whether they are capable of establishing lines of communications with their students.

Many university leaders, such as former Harvard President Claudine Gay, are paralyzed when campus conduct becomes a headache. There are many college presidents who need a crash course in today’s challenges, especially because colleges have become scapegoats for numerous Republican members of Congress and governors.

Another issue is the students at those colleges and universities. I’ve been amazed by how uninformed many

Last but by far not least are the governors and other officials responsible for controlling the upheaval. Some governors have worked with college officials to try to find nonviolent ways to handle the protests. Others, such as Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, sent state police to campuses to arrest protesting students, without any communication with campus officials.

In the months and years ahead, many people will write books about these demonstrations, but little will change. Publicity-minded government officials, anxious to show their law-andorder credentials, will continue to beat up on university officials along with the students. College administrators will continue to botch their responses, absent any seasoned outside help, and the current drama will no doubt be repeated again and again.

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.

groups and transit reporters need to see this critical information. It is the only way we can determine if the MTA is up to meeting the challenge.

Great Neck

Larry Penner is a transportation advocate, historian and writer who previously served as a director of the Federal Transit Administration Region 2 New York Office of Operations and Program Management.

Framework by Parker Schug

At the Gideon Putnam, site of the New York Press Association spring conference — Saratoga Springs

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