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A show for the extra-sensitive Quieter version of ‘Peter Pan’ on tap for L.B. Theatre Guild linaro, who directed the show. “We handed out fidget spinners and earplugs, and had volunThe Long Beach Theatre teers assist them.” The show drew an audience Guild has been staging theatrical performances since 1972. of about 75, and the children Over the years it has produced responded positively. So there more than 100 musicals, plays will be another sensory-friendly performance of the compaand murder mysteries. ny’s new producL a s t ye a r t h e tion this month. organization added The guild will presanother genre to its ent “Peter Pan” in repertoire: a sensothe Lindell Elemenry-friendly perfortary School auditomance, intended rium beginning on primarily for chilOct. 28, and the secdren with sensory ond of four perforprocessing issues. mances, on Oct. 29, When the brain at 2 p.m., will be struggles to mansensory-friendly. a g e i n fo r m at i o n And this time, not from the senses, NANCy GAllINARo just children, but such as light and Director adults with sensory sound — a condiissues, have been tion often associated with autism — children may invited as well. A number of group homes be overwhelmed by the nonstop external stimuli of a live per- across Long Island are expected to bring adults with sensory formance. The guild held its first senso- sensitivities to the show. As a result, Gallinaro expects the ry-friendly perfor mance, of “T he Wizard of Oz,” last attendance to be at least double November, with the stage light- that of last year’s special “Oz” ing dimmed and the sound performance. “We will have a full range of dialed down. “Last year, the performance ages, from school-aged children was predominantly for school- to adults,” she said. “These are aged children,” said Nancy GalContinued on page 7
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Homecoming, under the lights Long Beach wide receiver and linebacker Nico Kanganis gave it his all along with his teammates, but the Marines fell to New Hyde Park last Friday. Story, more photos, Page 3.
Equinor still on residents’ minds Long Beach City Hall hosts more public forums By ANGElINA ZINGARIEllo azingariello@liherald.com
Equinor, wind turbines and electrical lines cutting underneath city streets. It’s been on the minds of many in Long Beach over recent months, joining the thoughts of those on both sides of the fence from surrounding communities for more than a year. The $3 billion Empire Wind project from Equinor has caused a number of people living and working near the proposed project to share their opinions very openly — and some of the more prominent have been negative. Those thoughts were brought to the floor at Long Beach City Hall last week as part of public forums led by administrative law judges Ashley
Moreno and Tara Kersey. But so were more details of the project itself, like those shared by Peter Hilerio, a state public service department trial staffer, who detailed the wind energy project, and how it relates to a state process specifically targeting electric projects involving lines of at least 125 kilovolts that span at least one mile, or those of at least 100 kilovolts that stretch more than 10 miles. Empire Wind involves the installation of two 345-kilovolt underwater cables stretching nearly eight miles from wind turbines placed in the coastal waters. Onshore, two additional cables — each nearly two miles long — will connect to a station in Island Park. The project also introduces a new connection, Continued on page 5
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Crime watCh robbery A pedestrian reported on Oct. 15, two subjects pushed her to the ground and stole her suitcase at the Long Island Rail Road station in Rockville Centre.
missing Person A resident of Princeton Road reported on Oct. 11, his 70-year-old brother was missing from the residence. The missing person was located just after 4 p.m. in Long Beach and transported to the hospital for a medical evaluation.
LarCeny A customer of Key Food reported on Oct. 10, someone stole her wallet from her pocketbook while shopping in the store. A resident of Berkshire Road reported on Oct. 13, someone stole her vehicle from her driveway and parked it on Hewitt Road. The keys were left inside the vehicle and the doors were unlocked at the time of the theft.
A resident of Overlook Lane reported on Oct. 13, someone stole his vehicle form his driveway. The keys were left inside the vehicle and the doors were unlocked at the time of the theft. An employee of Enterprise Renta-Car reported on Oct. 13 someone stole a vehicle registration plate from a vehicle while parked in his parking lot. A resident of Berkshire Road reported on Oct. 13, someone stole property from her vehicle. A resident of Nottingham Road reported on Oct. 14 that four subject attempted to steal his vehicle. A resident of Andover Road reported on Oct. 14 that someone attempted to steal property from his vehicle. A resident of Hayward Lane reported on Oct. 15 that someone stole her vehicle from her driveway. The keys were left inside the vehicle and the doors were unlocked at the time of the theft.
Crime brief CriminaL misChief A motorist reported on Oct. 9, someone damaged the window on his vehicle while parked on Lincoln Avenue.
UnUsUaL inCident An employee of Concierge Choice Physicians reported on Oct. 10, someone cashed a fraudulent check using the business’ bank account. A resident of Meehan Lane reported on Oct. 11 someone fraudulently used his EBT card. A resident of Maine Avenue reported on Oct. 12 someone fraudulently used her EBT card.
Leaving the sCene of an aCCident A motorist reported on Oct. 12, her vehicle was struck by a car that left the scene on Lakeview Avenue. A motorist reported on Oct. 13, his vehicle was struck by a car that left the scene on Hempstead Avenue.
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.
Drug Bust in Island Park early this month Three people were arrested early morning on October 6, in Island Park for the sale of various narcotics. Police conducted a court-ordered search warrant at 17 Island Parkway and uncovered a considerable amount of illegal substances including Cocaine, crack cocaine, Heroin, Fentanyl, Methadone, and packaging materials, along with over $200 in US currency from the location. Police arrested Robert Stockdale, 38, Christine Lyons, 40, and Joseph Zimatore, 58, after discovering several violations at their residence. The three individuals, who lived at the property, were arrested without incident. Town of Hempstead Building Inspectors were present at the scene and boarded up the residence. A subsequent investigation revealed Stockdale and Zimatore possessed and sold quantities of crack cocaine and fentanyl in the last two months in Island Park and Long Beach. Stockdale and Zimatore were arraigned on October 7 at the First District Court, in Hempstead. Lyons was released on an Appearance Ticket returnable to First District Court and will return to First District Court at a later date.
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The Long Beach Marines took the field Friday for their homecoming game against New Hyde Park.
Long Beach football under the lights Long Beach High School celebrated their homecoming under the Friday night lights at Veterans Field on Oct. 13. Prior to the game, students and family attended the annual homecoming carnival, sponsored by the Student Government Organizations in the middle school parking lot. At the carnival, attendees had the opportunity to interact with club members and participate in games and fun activities while showing their Long Beach pride. Later that evening, fans filled the bleachers of Veterans Field showcasing their school spirit by sporting blue and white, as they cheered on the Marines in the much-anticipated football game against the New Hyde Park Gladiators. Before the game, senior
cheerleaders and football players were escorted by family and friends to the field to celebrate their last high school homecoming game. Long Beach fans kept their spirits high as they were accompanied by the Pep Band in the bleachers, and the cheerleaders on the track, cheering on the Marines. The halftime performances from the high school’s Colorguard, Pep Band and cheerleaders, had attendees up on their feet, dancing, and cheering on the student performances. Afterwards, the Long Beach youth football players raced across the field in their annual Bulldog Dash and Nanichi Arroyo-Hill and Jacqueline Freitag were crowned homecoming king and queen. –Brendan Carpenter
Long Beach cheerleaders got the crowd cheering by showcasing their skills. Marines celebrating a nice play during the game.
Students celebrated homecoming in style — with pies in their faces.
Community members join to support Israel By SUSANNA CIURLEO correspondent
The conflict involving Israel and Palestine has been at the forefront of everyone’s news feed. Members of the Long Beach community, community leaders and local officials gathered at Temple Emanu-El in Long Beach Oct. 11 for a rally to support Israel. “We want to send a loud and clear message,” Rabbi Jack Zanerhaft said, “that here in the greater Long Beach area, we feel your pain and support you in every way that we can. It’s also important to me to demonstrate how different segments of our local community can stand together, shoulder to shoulder, with the Jewish world.” Attendees and speakers included State Senators Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick and Kevin Thomas, Long Beach Police Commissioner and Acting City Manager Ron Walsh and faith leaders from all different religious denominations. Zanerhaft also read a message sent by Senator Chuck Schumer, apologizing for not being able to attend in person but “in the face of this slaughter of so many innocent civilians, I share with you a message of resolute solidarity and purpose.” “How impressive to be standing in front of a community that is united the way Long Beach is,” said Walsh. “Regardless of our differences, at our
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Hundreds of community members came out to Temple Emanu-El to show support for Israel. core we are all human beings, with shared experiences of love and loss, in the pursuit of a better future. While we grieve together, we must all contrive to work together, so that we can coexist side by side, allowing each other to be free. In the face of adversity, our shared humanity can be a source of strength and resilience for us all.”
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Senator Fitzpatrick recently traveled to Israel, saying it was a “life-changing experience.” “It has made this horrific event all that more personal for me,” she said. “As your senator, I am deeply committed to supporting Israel and the Jewish community during this very difficult and trying time.” Faith leaders who also expressed words of suppor t included Rev. Susan Bock of St. James of Jerusalem Episcopal Church and Pastor TK Kennedy from CenterPoint Church. Bishop Mark Moses of New Life Church of Christ reminded the audience that “only love will conquer hate, Herald file photo so as we stand together in Jewish Rabbi Jack Zanerhaft, the spiritual leader of solidarity, as we continue to pray for the peace and dignity of Israel, the temple, led the peaceful gathering. let us show love to one another.” bigger picture, that “it’s about the Jews “Thank you to the Jewish community for standing with us in the in Israel, but it’s also about any group past,” Bishop Isaac Melton of Christian that is targeted, anyone who is the other, Light Baptist Church said, “and we are anyone who has been a victim of disnow standing with you.” crimination. And so we understand that Rabbi Zanerhaft said that he hopes it’s really not just about us, it’s about all all attendees of this rally will also see a peace-loving people.” ________________
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Once again, residents offer their opinions extending another two miles, to the Hampton Road station in Oceanside. Cables carrying a lower voltage are planned to link the Hampton Road station to an existing transmission line beneath Lawson Boulevard in Oceanside. “The route of the cable does not make sense,” Long Beach resident Charles Price told the hearing. “That is unless the developer, Equinor, is looking to minimize their costs by selecting the cheapest route for the cable with no regard to the Long Beach citizens and the impacted communities. “By selecting this current route through a highly populated area on a barrier island, with water mains, gas lines, sewer lines, sharing the subsurface under the roadway, with potential sinkholes. Equinor has made the decision to maximize the impact of the project on the citizens of Long Beach and our community.” The state review process, Hilerio explained, is designed to minimize impacts. “Environmental impacts include forest clearing and impact to streams, wetlands and habitats,” he said. “Quality of life impacts include construction disturbance, traffic and dust. Also operating effects such as electromagnetic frequency, noise and visual impairments.” This oversight and evaluation are largely conducted by the Public Service Commission, which bases its decisions on
the project’s necessity, environmental considerations, and its fit with local regulations. Empire Wind is expected to produce more than 3.3 gigawatts of clean energy, enough to power more than 2 million homes, according to Teddy Muhlfelder, an Equinor vice president, who also presented last week. One of the larger concerns he said he’s heard about is exposure to electromagnetic fields, or EMF. Even at their peak, EMF levels, Muhlfelder said, will fall significantly below the safety thresholds recognized both in New York and internationally. The safety limit for EMF levels in the state is 200 milligauss, Muhlfelder said. “If you stand directly on top of the cable, these directly in the middle of the road when these cables are laid,” that person would experience less than a third of those levels, he explained. “When we talk about near the sidewalks, this comes down to 9.8” milligauss. Another Long Beach resident, Christina Kramer, said she received a letter claiming Equinor wanted to install highvoltage cables, and then bring that energy over to Island Park and jump it up even higher — producing dangerous EMF radiation. “This is feet from my doorstep,” Kramer said. “I literally walk down my stairs and 10 feet to my car, and that is exactly where they wanted” to bury the cable. “I’m happy for Equinor because they say
Community members shared their thoughts on the equinor project at public forums last week at City Hall.
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that New York allows 200 milligauss of EMF in the environment. But New York also allows yellow dye, smoking, alcohol, bioengineered food, and vaping in our state.” Empire Wind’s federal lease for the project began in 2017, with wildlife and marine surveys starting shortly after. Federal permitting was initiated in 2020, while state permitting began in 2022. The federal permit process is expected to conclude next year, with the state permit for Empire Wind One wrapping up about the same time. Empire Wind Two’s
permitting process will likely finalize in 2025. Equinor spokeswoman Lauren Shane made it clear there is still more chances for neighbors to share their thoughts, with several more hearings and steps as part of the state review process. “This is still early,” she said. “There’s a chance to hear their feedback. That’s why we’re here today, to give the opportunity for people to express concern for us for things to be considered further. “Nothing is finalized yet. There’s still this time for us to talk with people.”
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ROBERT DERWIN East Meadow Senior Soccer/Football SERVING AS A dual threat this fall on both the soccer pitch and football field, Derwin’s footwork has been an integral part of the Jets’ success. He ranks among Nassau County’s leading soccer goal scorers with 14, including a hat trick in a 6-3 victory over Hicksville Oct. 11 that moved East Meadow closer to a playoff spot. Derwin is also getting the job done on the gridiron for the 5-1 Jets, booming kickoffs into the end zone and drilling extra points.
GAMES TO WATCH Thursday, Oct. 19 Girls Volleyball: MacArthur at East Meadow .............. 5 p.m. Girls Volleyball: Uniondale at V.S. Central .................. 5 p.m. Girls Volleyball: Carey at Oceanside .......................... 5 p.m. Boys Soccer: Uniondale at Baldwin .......................... 5 p.m. Girls Soccer: Lynbrook at Seaford........................6:30 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 20 Football: East Meadow at Westbury .......................... 5 p.m. Football: South Side at Plainedge........................6:30 p.m. Football: Hewlett at Bethpage ................................... 7 p.m. Football: Seaford at Malverne ................................... 6 p.m. Football: Wantagh at Glen Cove ................................ 7 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 21 Football: Kennedy at Clarke ...................................... 2 p.m. Football: Elmont at Garden City ................................ 2 p.m. Football: Freeport at Uniondale................................. 2 p.m. Football: Mepham at MacArthur ............................... 2 p.m. Football: Division at Lynbrook ................................... 2 p.m. Football: Long Beach at Roslyn................................. 2 p.m. Football: Oceanside at Syosset ................................. 2 p.m. Football: Mineola at V.S. North .................................. 2 p.m. Football: Hicksville at V.S. Central.............................. 2 p.m. Football: East Rockaway at V.S. South....................... 2 p.m. Football: Carle Place at West Hempstead ............6:30 p.m.
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In its homecoming game last Friday night, the Long Beach football team had everything prepared, from a pregame carnival to a halftime show. What the Marines didn’t anticipate, though, was New Hyde Park quarterback Aidan Garvey running up and down Veterans Field, handing them a 33-14 Nassau Conference II loss at the Middle School. “You’re hoping he slows down, and he didn’t,” Long Beach head coach Scott Martin said of Garvey. “You’re hoping their line s l ow s d ow n , a n d t h e y didn’t. That’s the way it is when you play a team like that. He definitely had our number.” Garvey evaded Long Justine Stefanelli/Herald Beach tacklers, picking up Quarterback Luke Hartman, right, had rushing and passing touchdowns but New Hyde Park 183 yards and five touchdowns on 26 carries for the defeated the Marines last Friday night, 33-14. Gladiators. over the middle for a score to close the 16 of 24 attempts to Monzon, Katzen, “He gets out, and he’s hard to tackle in the open field,” Mar- first quarter. Monzon finished as the Shaquille Johnson, Nico Kagnasis and tin said. “He’s a great player, he’s an game’s leading receiver, catching four Ryan Gallagher. Garvey secured an All-County player, and he’s their top passes for 52 yards. However, that was interception in the fourth quarter. the last of Long Beach’s offense. player.” Long Beach, which has victories over Garvey scored twice more in the sec- Jericho, Sewanhaka and Herricks, honHowever, Garvey’s night didn’t have ond quarter to put New Hyde Park ored 17 seniors, who likely played their the best of starts. He fumbled the snap on the game’s ahead for good. The Marines attempted last home game. first play from scrimmage, which Wyatt to cut the deficit before halftime, but an “We got to play football,” Martin Katzen recovered to give Long Beach inadvertent penalty flag stalled their said. “You’re upset, but at least take a excellent field position for its opening drive in the final seconds. deep breath and say, ‘I got to play the The second half featured more of the game that I love tonight.’ So try to keep drive. Quarterback Luke Hartman then led same as New Hyde Park’s defense a perspective that it’s not all bad.” the Marines deeper into opponent terri- clamped down, disrupting Hartman’s Hartman had three touchdown passtory, scoring a touchdown on a 6-yard timing within the pocket. es a week earlier to lead the Marines to “Our passing game didn’t go as well a 40-7 victory over Herricks. Monzon run. On the ensuing possession, Cody McLean gashed the Long Beach defense as it should’ve, but Luke still played had two interceptions to highlight a 34-6 with a run up the sideline, setting up really well,” Martin said. “We had win over Sewanhaka, while six Marines opportunities.” Garvey to run in for his first score of scored in a 48-13 win over Jericho. Hartman had two total touchdowns the night with a 12-yard run. Long Beach (3-3) will play at Roslyn Long Beach then took the edge when with 115 yards on the ground plus this Saturday at 2 p.m. then concludes Hartman found Timothy Monzon open another 105 through the air, completing the regular season Oct. 28 at Elmont.
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To further ease the stress on the senpeople that have sensory sensitivity, so sitive audience members, and to keep loud noises, or flashes, or anything them comfortable, they will be given you’re not expecting, could be disrup- sensory-friendly kits before the show that will include fidget spinners, eartive to them.” Happily, one star of the show will plugs and sensory cushions. Sensory re q u i re n o ch a n g e s : T i n ke r B e l l cushions are just what they sound like, intended to make the seats already speaks softly. more comfortable and allow There will be volunteers their occupants to move in the audience who can around more freely if they lead any attendees to a are in need of distraction. quiet room if they became “We have a number of overwhelmed or just need performances, but this pert o s e p a r at e t h e m s e l ve s for mance is specifically from the environment. geared for people with senGallinaro and the prosory issues,” said Phelaine duction team also work Phelaine isaacs Isaacs, one of the show’s extensively with the cast, Producer producers. “We’ re very which consists of 35 chilexcited about this. We know dren, teens and adults, the youngest of them 8 years old. They are that last year, the people who came told that because of the audience mem- enjoyed it, and we know that the people bers’ sensory challenges, they may call this year are also going to enjoy the out or make repetitive noises during performance.” The regular performances of “Peter the show. The cast is trained not to be thrown off by the distractions, and Pan” are scheduled for Oct. 28, at 7:30 p.m., Nov. 4, at 7:30, and Nov. 5, at 2 p.m. rather to perform through them. “This is really hard, because our All shows will be in the Lindell Elecast is generally really young,” Gallin- mentary auditorium, and tickets can be aro said. “However, so many children purchased on the guild’s website, are on the spectrum and are people LBTheatreGuild.org, or by calling (516) they know, so it’s not that strange. The 432-2600. Those interested in volunteering can thing that’s different is that, normally, email LBTheatreGuild@optonline.net. an audience is quieter.”
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Clavin’s getting hands dirty for your vote By MARK NOLAN mnolan@liherald.com
It may be the biggest town in America, but for Donald Clavin, running Hempstead comes down to oldschool values: getting your hands dirty. Whether it’s heading out in a snowstorm with the family dog, Brady, to help plow roads, or cleaning out storm drains before heavy rain, Clavin has made a reputation for not only leading, but also stepping in wherever needed. “I like doing that stuff,” Clavin told reporters during a recent Herald Roundtable session. “It’s fun and people laugh when they see me out there. But they get to know me.” Clavin has made a point of visiting every town department to meet with as many employees as possible. Often, he said, town workers are surprised to see the supervisor hobnobbing with them. “I went down to one building and someone was like, ‘We’ve never had a supervisor ever come here,’” Clavin said. “And I’m like, ‘OK, congratulations. Now you do. That translates to the employees feeling a little more at ease with me. People say they work for me, and I tell them, ‘You don’t work for me. We work together.’” Clavin was first elected supervisor in 2019, and was re-elected in 2021. The Republican served 18 years as the town’s receiver of taxes. Clavin’s top issues are taxes, housing and infrastructure. If re-elected, he intends to achieve his goals by continuing to work in a bipartisan manner with people throughout the town. And crossing the aisle is something Clavin said he takes seriously, praising his deputy supervisor, Dorothy Goosby — a Democrat — for helping guide him to a deeper understanding of what their constituents need.
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Hempstead Town Supervisor Don Clavin has credited his success on making himself accessible to the town staffers, and not being afraid to reach across the aisle to help accomplish common goals. “She’s my staunchest ally on the board,” Clavin said. “I’m a Republican and she’s a Democrat, but you know what? It’s resulted in a lot of harmony and a lot of success throughout every part of the town. I love Dorothy. She’s my buddy on the board.” Clavin said his ability to work collaboratively with people from different political parties has resulted in better services. Case in point>? The Heatherwood Apartment development in West Hempstead, expected to provide nearly 430 housing units. “We worked with the developer who worked with
the community,” Clavin said. “I’ve never been part of a hearing where there were dozens and dozens of residents who lived in an area and came to speak in support of it. That says to me that residents will embrace what’s going to fit in their community.” Clavin pointed to other such housing complexes in Baldwin and Valley Stream as evidence he successfully worked to provide housing for residents. Clavin’s tenure as supervisor has been marked by collaboration with different levels of government, which has resulted in more funding for storm remediation projects, upgraded roads, and improved parks facilities. That has come with the help of U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer and U.S. Rep. Anthony D’Esposito, who secured federal money for dredging projects, storm abatements, and helping to remove potential carcinogens in the water. “It’s a good one-two punch,” Clavin said of having Schumer and D’Esposito a phone call away. Clavin’s success as the supervisor comes from his dedication to working with people — whether they’re millionaire investors, elected officials, or neighbors. “We’ve maintained taxes while enhancing services,” Clavin said. “In my first four budgets, we’ve either frozen or cut taxes. And, at the same time, we’ve invested millions of dollars into our parks and roads, and that’s because we work together. “When residents look at D.C. or up in Albany, all they see is dysfunction. In the Town of Hempstead, we work together, and we are a bipartisan government.”
Nicks is all about helping the community By MARK NOLAN mnolan@liherald.com
Whether it’s volunteering for her fire department, library or school, Olena Nicks says she is one of the most civically active people in Nassau County. Now, the Uniondale resident hopes to take that can-do attitude all the way to the Hempstead town supervisor’s office. Nicks, a Democrat, is making her second run for town-wide office, after an unsuccessful campaign for clerk in 2021. “I’ve been pretty civically involved in the community almost all my life,” Nicks told reporters as part of a recent Herald Roundtable session. “We’re at a pivotal time in the Town of Hempstead, and we need a leader who is going to come in with common-sense ideas for all of the residents.” Nicks is a former captain of the Uniondale Fire Department, and currently serves on the Uniondale Public Library board of trustees. She also volunteers with multiple civic organizations. Because of her deep ties to the community and experience helping others, Nicks said one of her main ideas is for Hempstead to address housing needs for all. “’Affordable housing’ is like a dog whistle,” Nicks said. “People think it’s low-income, and that’s not what it means. What you can afford and what I can afford may be two different things. Right now, $4,000-a-month apartments are not affordable to most people.” Nicks is in favor of creating housing in the right communities, not simply dumping apartment complexes in every neighborhood, or neighborhoods already saturated with apartments. To that end, if elected, Nicks would create a community task force to identify proper locations for affordable housing apartments. “You need to bring in all of those stakeholders to the
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Olena Nicks says a lot of what the town does is a mystery to many people because information is available only in English. If elected Hempstead town supervisor, she plans to ensure better access. table to be able to flesh out the ideas,” Nicks said. “They know what’s best for their communities. We can’t just push housing on every single neighborhood. And we need to have stores on the bottom level and apartments above. “That will help build downtowns. People will feel comfortable shopping and working and living in the same place.” Nicks also said she would increase transparency and accessibility throughout the town. Hempstead, she added, must provide materials in multiple languages,
and improve its website. “Some residents are not able to get the information that they’re looking for,” Nicks said. “Our entrepreneurs and small business owners have a difficult time with permitting and funding. We need to publish our notices and mailings in other languages to ensure that we are reflective of our communities. We have Hispanic speakers and Haitian Creole speakers who own homes and don’t get the information in their language.” Similar to tax workshops offered throughout the town, Nicks wants to create seminars in multiple languages to better reach more people. She also wants to expand the town’s use of social media — and make it, too, available in multiple languages — to give people quick recaps of board meetings and important notices. She also favors having board meeting agenda and minutes posted online in more languages than just English. If elected, Nicks says she would work with county, state and federal officials and agencies to secure more funding for important infrastructure projects, especially since the county has experienced myriad failures recently — some of which are even being blamed for sinkholes that have opened up on some streets. “We’re here to deliver a service, and it doesn’t matter what party someone belongs to,” Nicks said. “If I get into the supervisor’s seat, I will work with all elected officials to get the federal and state dollars Hempstead desperately needs.” Ultimately, Nicks said her civic background is why Hempstead residents should vote for her. She is a neighbor who wants to help her neighbors. “Anyone who sits in this role needs to never lose sight of the civic aspect because that’s the people you serve,” Nicks said. “I’m always out interacting with people and business owners.”
Fun, love and laughter all at Mount Sinai
LONG BEACH HERALD — October 19, 2023
There was fun, love and laughter that not even a steady rain could put a damper on. The joy that was display at Mount Sinai South Nassau’s 2nd annual Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Reunion held recently at the hospital’s administrative campus in Hicksville. The children and their families enjoyed an afternoon filled with fun activities, food, sweet treats, and animals. The celebration included arts and crafts, a visit with Chase from Paw Patrol, a magic show amd live music. There was plenty of food and tasty sugary treats for everyone, including pizza from Pies-on Wheels, kids’ chicken meals and chicken wraps from Chickies, as well as donuts and ice cream from Giuseppi. When they weren’t eating, snacking and taking snap shots with Chase and Mount Sinai South Nassau staff, the families and children were decorating picture frames, pumpkins, and painted stained-glass leave suncatchers, while listening to live music. Some children served as magician assistants, giggling to the tricks and having fun while being amazed. In between the fun and food, families and children were thrilled by Steppin Out Ponies and Petting Zoo, feeding and petting the ponies, goats, sheep and baby alpacas: Stewie and Harvey, as well as rabbits and ducks. Mount Sinai South Nassau’s New
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The City of Long Beach’s Fall Festival has been a tradition for over two decades. You know it’s fall when it makes its return. This past Saturday and Sunday, the event once again turned Kennedy Plaza orange, yellow and brown despite the rainy weather. It’s essentially the same festival each year, but this year was the 25th anniversary of the Fall Festival. The highlights, as always, included a pumpkin patch filled with thousands of gourds. A pumpkin bounce house, a carousel, hayrides, fire engine rides and a children’s activity tent with fall-themed crafts will all return as well. While children enjoyed the games and goodies, their parents were able to enjoy some goodies of their own. Those 21 and older could have visited a food and wine tent and sample offerings from local restaurants. An array of food vendors were also on hand, offering international fare along Park Avenue. The costume parade, a popular, longstanding tradition, was originally scheduled to begin at noon on Saturday at the Recreation Center. Because of the rain, it was moved to Sunday. Prizes for the best costumes were awarded on the bandwagon at the plaza at the end of the parade. Live music and entertainment also brought the noise to the festival. There were seven performances over the course of two days, six focusing on music and one animal show. “There’s some people that we’ve used in the past that just sort of fit the bill for the Fall Festival,” McNally said. “Kerry Ann Troy really goes through and picks the entertainment for the days.” Troy is the city’s events coordinator. Nearly 30 vendors, known as the festival’s “vendor village,” offered fresh produce, breads and pies, as well as crafts. The food and wine tent is new, and gave a number of local restaurants the chance to offer samples from their menus. Each year, the city announces a number of sponsors of the festival. Last year, the Norway-based energy company Equinor was the headline sponsor, the largest of 20 sponsors. The choice proved controversial, given the vocal opposition around the city to Equinor’s proposed Empire Wind offshore wind-turbine project.
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Pumpkins are a sign of fall, and Long Beach does its best to bring that feel to the festival with its patch. At numerous open houses and meetings focusing on the project, city residents voiced their complaints. One, Christina Kramer, who led the first session in Atlantic Beach, echoed the concerns raised by residents of neighboring communities. “We’ve all purchased property here, raising our children here, because we love this peaceful environment,” Kramer said. “They’re going to be running three high-voltage cables right in front of my home.” The Long Beach City Council eventually united in opposition to Empire Wind as well, and in July it sent a letter to that effect to Gov. Kathy Hochul. The council wrote that its members were “fully in support of the necessary and urgently needed transition to renewable energy,” and were ready to engage with an “offshore wind developer that proposes a reasonable project.” Equinor was not a part of this year’s festivities.
Superheroes, mystical creatures and iconic characters crowd the annual costume parade, which was this past Sunday.
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From left are Christine Hodyl, Mount Sinai South Nassau’s Director of Breast Health Services; Amber Vitale, Nurse Manager of Mount Sinai South Nassau’s Inpatient Infusion Center, Erin O’Sullivan and Peg McDonald, Co-Presidents of Rockville Centre Breast Cancer Coalition; Karine Austin, Assistant Vice President of Mount Sinai South Nassau’s Oncology Services. Nassau. “It is our hope that cold-cap therapy will instill our patients with encouragement and an optimistic outlook during their treatment journey.” The hospital is committed to ensuring no patient is denied access to cold-cap therapy due to cost concerns. The Rockville Centre Breast Cancer Coalition has pledged $15,000 per year for the next
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reach for the coalition. “This donation will help ensure that eligible women needing chemotherapy for breast cancer have access to this important treatment.” In addition to the coalition’s pledge, the hospital has set aside a portion of the money raised by its annual golf outing to cover costs for these preventive services that may be denied by patients’ health insurance. “Breast cancer can be an emotionally devastating diagnosis and the cold-cap program helps give hope to women who are undergoing chemotherapy treatment,” said Anthony Cancellieri, CoChair of Mount Sinai South Nassau’s Board of Directors. “We don’t want to turn any woman away because of the cost, so donating some of the golf outing proceeds was an easy call to make. We are pleased to support this initiative.” The coalition’s pledge will help fund the leasing of two Dignicap systems as well as the silicone caps worn by the patients. “We are grateful for the coalition’s pledge and commitment to our patients and the communities we serve,” said Adhi Sharma, Mount Sinai South Nassau’s President. “We look forward to collaborating with the coalition on this essential service to ensure that it is available to all eligible patients, regardless of cost concerns.” –Kepherd Daniel
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alloween hijinks are everywhere. Families can partake of plenty to see and do as October winds down. Among the many choices, the annual Ghostly Gala at the Long Island Children’s Museum, on Oct. 21, is a popular spot for some not-sospooky — but still Halloween-ish — fun. It particularly appeals to younger families, of course. But everyone who participates — including moms, dads, grandparents — all get into the spirit of the moment. As Maureen Mangan, the museum’s director of communications, put it, “It’s a ‘fangtastic’ night filled with eerie surprises.” Expect all of that — and more. One of the museum’s most popular events, going on 20 years, returns year after year. By Karen Bloom WHERE “This is very much a tradition for our visitors,” Mangan says. Can art Trick-or-treating change the world? It’s a galleries question WHEN throughout the museum and a “monster-led” dance party are all part of the fun. ••Saturday, Oct.Sunday, 21, 6-9 noon-4 p.m. that’s been of our collective Saturday and “This isat onethe of ourfocus anchor events,” Mangan says. “We • $15, $13 members; theater p.m.; Tuesday through Friday, want families to be able to celebrate, to be able to be silly add-on tickets $4 with culture Now as society 11 a.m.-4Gala p.m.admission andfor have centuries. fun in a friendly, safe environment. The kids are Ghostly •($3 Emily Lowe Hall Gallery, very comfortable, and fully enjoy every moment.” members) navigates the complexities of modern life, • Advance South Campus, Hempstead. As does museum staffers. Notice the many fascinating purchase suggested ForLICM information andatto RSVP, at box office characters who approach guests? That the staff, dressed in art astheir a path for social change is at the (516) 224-5800, or online call (516) 463-5672, or visit finest Halloween attire. at LICM.org/ghostly23 Hofstra.edu/museum “The staff are as excited as our visitors to show off their forefront of artistic expression. • Long Island Children’s costumes and share in the moment,” Mangan says.“They Museum, Museum Row, take great pride in their costumes. They get together and Garden City “When Wetheir All Stand,” Hofstra University Museum of Art’s new exhibition, examines plan costumes. You’ll see them as Disney princesses, Marvel characters, whatever the collective power of the arts in society.is related to the cultural zeitgist, they’ll be a part of.” Curated by Alexandra Giordano — the museum’s assistant director of exhibition and That means you may even see some Barbies and this year. collection — the exhibit underscores artists’ civic responsibility andKens influence. Young guests — and their adult companions — eagerly flaunt their costumes, too. As “It highlights the vital role that artists have in activating democratic values that always, everyone is encouraged to come to the museum in their most creative and dazzling promise equality and freedom, encouraging civic engagement, and cultivating unity,” looks. And that they do. Giordano says.“We “Artists lead of thefamilies charge and expose up,” truthsMangan that maysays. otherwise be excited to have an see often hundreds all dressed “They’re ignored. The artists in this exhibition take a stand and call out injustices through their art opportunity to wear their costumes more than once” on Halloween night. and activism on issues as entering, immigration, gender, rights, bag massfor incarceration, First stopsuch upon visitors can reproductive decorate a goody use later on as everyone voting rights, racial through bias, gunthe violence, and collecting promises unfulfi lled. They Galleries all combine the making wanders museum their “treats.” feature activity stations of art withwhere publickids service hasthemed a grassroots in the hope of mobilizing their Frankenstein canthat make craftapproach projects like a glimmering ghost, funny necklace, a witchy wardrobe puppet. Also be prepared for some mysterious encounters communities and theand nation to ignite movement, create awareness, and inspire others to you enter the unknown in the “Outta This World Spooky Space,” where guests can stand withasthem.” explorewhich an imaginary planet. This exhibit, runs through July 28, is in conjunction with Hofstra’s Plusconference everyone enjoys off their dance moves Monster Mash Dance Floor. 13th presidential on the showing Barack Obama presidency comingon upthe in April. “We were interested in the idea that the artist has a civic responsibility,” says museum director Karen Albert. “The initial idea for this exhibition was inspired by an Obama Administration White House briefing that took place on May 12, 2009,
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The comedy trailblazer brings on the laughs when his ‘Perfectly Shattered Tour’ arrives at The Paramount. Dane Cook has maintained his reputation as one of today’s most prolific standup comedians, while simultaneously distinguishing himself as a charismatic and versatile actor in a variety of film and television projects. He’s known for his legendary stand-up comedy specials, unparalleled stage presence, and observational humor. Combining energetic physical comedy, clever wordplay, and trenchant observations about human behavior, Cook’s unique brand of stand-up and accessible guy-next-door attitude have galvanized audiences of all ages. He’s also acclaimed for his acting roles in movies such as ‘Good Luck, Chuck,’ ‘My Best Friend’s Girl,’ ‘Dan in Real Life,’ ‘Employee of the Month,’ and ‘Waiting...’
Pat McGann is quickly rising as one of the sharpest stand-ups on the comedy scene. A relative latecomer to comedy, he began doing standup at 31 after realizing he was not very good at selling packaging. He hustled his way to become the Chicks The Italian house emcee at Zanies Chicago, Hang out with the ‘The Italian Chicks’ where he distinguished himself as dynamic women when these three especially adept at working arrive at thethe Landmark stage with crowd. A husband andcomedy father revue. of their Maryann ‘Boom three young children, McGann’s Boom’ Maisano, Cara Amore and appeal stems from his quick wit make up this eclectic Gianna Messina and relatable taketrio onoffamily life multi-talented women who and marriage. In draw 2017,on McGann the foibles of their Italianbegan touring asAmerican the opening act in their show traditions for Sebastian Maniscalco, — a blendmoving of comedy, acting and with him from clubs toMaisano, theater, the show’s producer song. to arenas, including sold- has described their andfour headliner, Photos courtesy Long Island Children’s Museum performance out shows at Madison Square‘as part meatball, part Aimee Terzulli, museum vice president, welcomes guests in cannoli — ashort, passionate comedy with Garden. McGann’s relatively her Halloween finery. a little drama.’ but impressive resume, includesMore than simply a “Families have a great time with this,” Mangan out,’ this is a celebration Montreal’s famed‘girl’s Just night For Laughs says. “There’s lots of chatter and compliments going of food, family Festival, Gilda’s LaughFest, The and culture. Whether back and forth between everyone.” you’re Italian or not, they’ll have you Great American Comedy Festival, Over in the museum theater, Uncle Vlad’s Pumpkin roaring with laughter. You don’t want and more. McGann still calls Patch is a gathering spot for some spellbinding stories Chicago home. to miss this hilarious show — filled and songs. “Uncle Vlad,” (a 10-foot bat puppet) with an enthusiastic blend of comedy, is joined by his nephew Chad, and fellow friendly Saturday, Feb. 11,characters, 8 p.m. $40, $35, music and song parodies $30, $25. The Paramount, 370 you remember things creatures of the night — both the “invisible man” and that will make New York Ave., Huntington. (800) “visible man,” the Wolfman and Great Aunt Margarine, you paid your shrink to forget — or a witch who lives next door — featuring puppet745-3000 artists or Ticketmaster.com according to Maisano. ParamountNY.com. Kyle Mahoney, Sebastiano Ricci, Carrie Heffernan and Austin M. Costello. Sunday, Oct. 22, 3-5:30 p.m., Uncle Vlad needs help from his friends — and the $39, $29, $19. Jeanne Rimsky audience — as everyone tries to figure out who stole Theater at Landmark on Main this year’s candy. Street, 232 Main St., Port “Get your costume on,” Mangan says, “and be Washington. (917) 567-5842, or ready for plenty of fun.” LandmarkOnMainStreet.org.
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Three musical phenomenons. One idea inspired by love of the music. That’s Pink Talking Fish. The hybrid tribute fusion act takes the music from three iconic bands creating a remarkable musical jam. PTF brings their unique sound to the Landmark stage, Saturday, oct. 28, 8 p.m. Pink Floyd, The Talking Heads and Phish are all more than just bands to Eric Gould on bass, Richard James on keyboards, Zack Burwick on drums and Cal Kehoe on guitar. The three bands’ creations have artistically inspired people and their mind-blowing live performances have brought people together to form a special sense of community around the love for their favorite band. Although the music from each act is different, PTF has discovered that fusing the material together creates an amazing story. The epic emotion of Pink Floyd; the funky, danceable layerings of The Talking Heads; the styles, unique compositional structures and pure fun of Phish — to merge these three into one gives music lovers a special experience. Discovering connections is part of the fun: Pink Floyd’s “On The Run” seamlessly fitting in the middle of the composition of Phish’s “You Enjoy Myself”. Perfectly placing Phish’s “Sand” into the groove of The Talking Head’s “Slippery People,” along with segued collections from all three acts. These ideas are the spirit behind Pink Talking Fish. $45 and $40. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. (917) 567-5842 or LandmarkOnMainStreet.org.
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On exhibit View the landmark exhibition “Modigliani and the Modern Portrait,” at Nassau County Museum of Art. Devoted to the way that Modigliani powerfully re-defined the art of portraiture, the show includes his masterworks along with paintings and drawings by his Parisian contemporaries (Picasso, van Dongen, Laurencin). Modigliani’s enduring influence on artists even in our own time is shown in a selection of Contemporary paintings by such important figures as David Hockney, Eric Fischl, Elizabeth Peyton and others. The exhibition is being curated by Dr. Kenneth Wayne, founder of The Modigliani Project, which authenticates paintings and drawings (two of the works in the show have been recently approved by the committee). Through Nov. 5. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.
Obtain no-cost breast cancer screening at Mount Sinai South Nassau Center for Women’s Imaging, Sunday, oct. 29, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Screenings are open to insured and underinsured women. Limited spots are available and appointments are required. Bring any prior mammographic films and reports on disc. 440 Merrick Road, Oceanside. Call (516) 255-8220 to schedule (reference event when making appointment).
Bird walk The South Shore Audubon Society welcomes all to join its members for a bird walk, at the Massapequa Preserve, Sunday, oct. 22, starting at 9 a.m. Walk leaders, other birders and nature enthusiasts are happy to share their knowledge and experience with you. Bring binoculars. Meet at the east end of the northeast parking lot at the Massapequa LIRR station. To register, text your name and contact information to Joe Landesberg (516) 4679498. Also text regarding questionable weather conditions. For more information, visit SSAudubon.org.
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Veteran’s Day Commemoration The Joint Veterans Organization in cooperation with the City of Long Beach hosts the annual Veterans Day Commemoration Ceremony, Saturday, Nov. 11, 10:30 a.m., at City Hall. The Veterans Day Ceremony is the community’s way to publicly thank the many veterans who have bravely served our country. All are welcome to attend. For more information, visit LongBeachNY.gov.
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Mammography Van October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the best protection is early detection. Obtain screenings at the NuHealth/Nassau University Medical Center Mobile Mammography Van, which will be at City Hall, the Wednesday, Oct. 25, 8-10:30 a.m., co-sponsored by Nassau County Legislator Denise Ford and the City of Long. Appointments are required and will be scheduled on a first come, first served basis. For additional information and to make an appointment, call (516) 571-6204 or email DFord@ nassaucountyny.gov.
Hatha Yoga Class Stretch and balance yourself at the Long Beach Public Library’s Hatha yoga class, Wednesday, Oct. 25, 9-10 a.m. 111 W. Park Ave. Register at LongBeachLibrary.org.
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For many years visitors to Westbury House at Old Westbury Gardens asked what was beyond the first floor corridor. Now beyond the door and discover “secrets of the service wing,” during a 60-minute guided tour, Friday, Friday, Oct. 20, noon-1 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 22, 1:30-2:30 p.m. and 3-4 p.m.; Monday, Oct. 23, noon-1 p.m.; Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 26-27, noon-1 p.m. Be introduced to the intensive labor required to create the lifestyle experienced by the Phipps family and their guests; tour the many rooms that were “behind the scenes” to create the formal dining experiences of early 20th century. Go along the corridors to the butler’s pantry and silver cleaning room then descend the 17 steps to the kitchen, scullery, and wine storage rooms located on the ground floor. Reservations required. 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. For information contact (516) 333-0048 or visit OldWestburyGardens.org.
Spooky Fest is back A Halloween experience not to be missed, Spooky Fest is an outdoor adventure perfect for families who don’t want to be scared — or maybe just a little. Join in the fun at the Center for Science, Teaching and Learning, every Friday, Saturday and Sunday throughout October. Along the way in the updated and beautifully lit up, Enchanted Walk you will see dinosaurs, aliens and friendly witches, costumed characters and more. Get your fortune told, make a craft and danceg with the Halloween DJ, along with face painting and the new Amazing Glow tent. For those who want to get a little scared, venture into the Dino Woods. Be on the lookout for the Zombie Robotic Dinosaurs. 1450 Tanglewood Road, Rockville Centre. Visit CSTL.org for more information.
Masquerade Ball Benefit Gala Enjoy the spirit of the season at a Howloween Masquerade Gala benefiting Freeport-based Bobbi and the Strays animal rescue, Thursday Oct. 26, 7 p.m.-12 a.m., at Russo’s on the Bay. $125 ticket price includes four-course dinner, dancing, entertainment and raffles. All funds raised support sheltering and medical needs of the rescued dogs and cats. 162-45 Cross Bay Blvd., Howard Beach. For information, call (917) 213-9840 or (718) 845-0779.
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s I sit in my temple in Oceanside, thinking about what is happening in my country of Israel, I find myself in a state of disbelief and overwhelming sadness. In moments like this, it is hard to just be a rabbi. To those I’ve left in Israel, I am their father, son, uncle, friend and colleague. My thoughts are split between two countries. Hearing the horrific stories and seeing the aftermath of the Oct. 7 terrorist attacks, I grieve with my fellow Israelis. I have fought for my country and I have seen terrible things. However, never in my life have I seen such savage things done to innocent lives. With three of my sons fighting in the Israel Defense Forces, my fear is great. I am praying for their constant safety. I pray for my elderly mother, who sits in a bomb shelter, not knowing what will happen. Her mother, my grandmother, was a Holocaust survivor who escaped these very horrors over 70 years ago. Israel is a small country. Everyone knows someone who is directly affected. The future is unknown, and that uneasiness is frightening. I can’t get out of my head the many horrific stories I’ve heard. I think of those women, children and men who
lives taken from us so senselessly. I were terrified by what was going to hapthink about the parents robbed of their pen to them as the terrorists entered children, and the children robbed of their homes. I cannot fathom the cartheir innocence. My heart aches for the nage left behind by the barbaric terrorsurvivors, who will suffer for a lifetime ists. I am so angry for the lack of regard with the memories. The lifelong emothey had (and have) for human life. tional damage many Israelis Mothers and fathers begwill carry with them weighs ging for their children’s lives heavily on me. as well as their own. A little How can this still be hapboy crying in his mother’s pening today? How can felarms after witnessing his sislow humans be filled with so ter being killed and the termuch hate that they don’t rorists telling him she is in a hesitate to kill? How do peobetter place. A couple who ple kill so barbarically? saved their twins before When will the antisemitism being brutally murdered. stop? How many more centuThe husband who held off ries will it take for the light the terrorists in his house Rabbi Shai of peace to shine so no more while his wife and children belooSeSky lives are lost? escaped. I have only questions and The hundreds of youth at no answers. I ask these quesa music festival running for tions to God. Even so, there are no their lives, some burying themselves answers to give. among the dead as their only option to Even during this dark time, with so save themselves. The people burned much pain in my heart, I am reminded alive in their homes. And those who that we are a people of hatmadah — permanaged to stay alive taken hostage — babies, children, women, men and elder- severance. Torah is full of examples. How many times were the Israelites ly, some of them Holocaust survivors. enslaved, killed and exiled? And yet we The atrocities done to innocent people survived. Hatmadah is in the Jewish are unfathomable in modern times. nefesh — soul. I agonize over the many beautiful
We have survived for centuries because anchored in that perseverance is hope. There is a reason the Israeli national anthem is called “Hatikvah” — the Hope. As I keep up hope for a better tomorrow, I pray for those lives lost, the hostages, the wounded and all of their families. I pray for those fighting in the IDF, including my own beautiful sons. I pray for the state of Israel and all Jews everywhere to be granted shalom, peace from all hate in every comer of the world. Jeshayahu ‘Shai’ Beloosesky is the rabbi at Temple Avodah in Oceanside.
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Dozens of elected officials joined Jewish leaders in the singing of ‘Hatikvah,’ Israel’s national anthem.
There were no words to describe the feeling that resonated throughout the Merrick Jewish Centre on Monday evening. Hundreds gathered from South Shore synagogues in sadness, frustration and anger, over the events that transpired in Israel over the weekend. On Saturday, the Hamas, a Palestinian militant group that occupies the Gaza
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strip, and is considered terrorists by United States and European Union, carried out the beginnings of a brutal attack against Israel, killing nearly 1,000 Israelis, and taking hundreds captive. Israel launched a counterattack, and its prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, warned of “a long and difficult war” on Sunday. Palestinian authorities estimate that at least 560 people were killed in the retaliatory attacks. In Nassau County, which has a Jewish population of over 230,000 people — making up 17 percent of the county’s population, residents watched in horror, frightened for their friends and family in Israel. President Joe Biden on Monday said at least 11 Americans were killed, and it is likely that many more are among the hostages in Gaza. “We all wish that we were here tonight under better circumstances,” Rabbi Joshua Dorsch of the Merrick Jewish Centre said. “The Psalmist teaches us that God is close to the brokenhearted, and those who are crushed in spirits. And given everything that has transpired in the past few days, all of us are brokenhearted. We are crushed in spirit.” Dorsch was joined by rabbinic colleagues and cantors from Congregation Beth Ohr of Bellmore; Congregation Beth Tikvah in Wantagh; Congregation Ohav Shalom in Merrick; the East MeadowBeth El Jewish Center; the Oceanside Jewish Center; Temple Beth Am of Merrick and Bellmore; and Temple Emanu-El in Long Beach. Father Nikiforos Fakinos of Saint Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Merrick was also present, as were dozens of elected officials, who stood in solidarity with the Jewish people. “We don’t know what the future holds,” Dorsch said. “We are frightened for what is still to come. Many of us have friends and family in Israel. Some are safe for the time being, while others are not. We’ve all be affected directly, indirectly. Our hearts are hurting by what has transpired.” Dorsch said he’d received confirmation just before the start of the vigil that one of the hostages is a recent graduated of the Schechter School of Long Island, where his children attend school — as do many others from South Shore communities. “Tonight, we will be led together in song and prayer by clergy across denominations and faiths,” Dorsch said, “as we stand in solidarity with Israel.” Cantor Benjamin Warschawski of the Merrick Jewish Centre and Cantor Joshua Diamond of Congregation Beth Ohr, beautifully sang “A Prayer for the State of Israel,” among several others throughout the evening, moving attendees to tears. Rabbi Mickey Baum of Temple Beth Am said he was “boiling with anger” over the events that transpired in Israel. “This is not the first time Israel and the Jewish people have faced such challenges which they will overcome,” Baum said. “But God willing, this will be the last time.”
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L.B. schools host surfing competition The Long Beach Athletic Department hosted what is believed as the first-ever school sponsored surfing competition in Nassau County. The Long Beach Fall Classic took place with four schools: students from Long Beach, Babylon, Chaminade and Kellenberg High Schools competed in both long and short board. Long Beach High School students Troy DeFrancesco and Kasey Brymer
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breast cancer forum is one of the most important and comprehensive programs the town offers to the community,” added Supervisor Don Clavin. “There is no telling how many lives have been saved through this program, and I thank Goosby for her service to America’s largest township.” According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, nearly 300,000 women — and some 3,000 men — will be diagnosed with breast cancer by the end of this year. Through early detection and new treatment methods, health experts can help save lives. The event will feature guest panelists, health vendors, food demonstrations, a mammography van provided by NuHealth and the Nassau University Medical Center, a raffle drawing and a Health and Wellness Men’s Zone. There will also be a segment focused on prostate and breast cancer in men. Hempstead Town Hall is at 1 Washington Street, Hempstead. For more information, call Goosby’s office at (516) 489-5000 ext. 4304.
placed first with Jacob Spalter placing second and Ava Abramson and Luke Hartman placing third in the competition. The Long Beach High School Surf team along with the other teams had over thirty students competing in this event which we plan on becoming an annual tradition. Coach Anthony Balsamo and Coach Andy Smith used all their efforts to make this competition a reality.
LEGAL NOTICE Divorce Notice of Legal Announcement Petitioner Adriene Ayana Kennedy vs. Respondent Imtiaz Mervyn Abdool In the district court located in Cumberland County, and in the State of North Carolina, The Said respondent, Imtiaz Mervyn Abdool whose residence is unknown, is hereby notified that said Adriene A. Kennedy, the petitioner, has filed her petition to said court,alleging that Imitiaz Abdool has been willfully separated and absent from with that said, Adriene A. Kennedy has said more than three years has passed, without justifiable cause and no children were born of this marriage: where therefore she prays that she may be divorced from said Imitiaz Abdool of a legal and loving union on April 1, 2001, in the county of Nassau, township of Hempstead, with a separation date on or about July 1, 2002. The petitioner then remains in North Carolina, County of Cumberland, with a contact address of temphouse2015@gmail.c om As it will be determined by the courts, Said cause will stand for hearing on or about November 16th,,2023. Signed: Adriene A. Kennedy, pro se in the matter. 142346 Search for notices online at: www.newyorkpublicnotices.com
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE BOARD OF APPEALS Pursuant to New York State Town Law Article 16, New York State Public Officers Law Article 7, and the Town of Hempstead Building Zone Ordinance, NOTICE is hereby given that the BOARD OF APPEALS of the Town of Hempstead will hold a public hearing in the Old Town Hall, 350 Front Street, Room 230, Second Floor, Hempstead, New York on 10/25/23 at 9:30 A.M. & 2:00 P.M. to consider the following applications and appeals: --------------------------------THE FOLLOWING CASES WILL BE CALLED STARTING AT 9:30 A.M.
647/23. - 648/23. POINT LOOKOUT Christa Sullivan, Variances, Lot area occupied, side yards aggregate, rear yard, construct addition, 2nd story additions & 2nd story wood deck all attached to dwelling; Variance, side yard, maintain a/c unit attached to dwelling., W/s Hewlett Ave., 620’ S/o Beech St., a/k/a 133 Hewlett Ave. THE FOLLOWING CASES WILL BE CALLED STARTING AT 2:00 P.M. 661/23. - 663/23. POINT LOOKOUT - Kevin M. Cahill, Variances, lot area occupied, side yards aggregate, rear yard, construct 2nd story addition over garage & 2-story addition connecting dwelling to garage; Variances, lot area occupied, side yard, side yards aggregate, rear yard, construct pergola attached to dwelling; Special exception to construct accessory structure (shed with shower) higher & larger than permitted & exceeding horizontal maximum with lot area occupied variance., E/s Glenwood Ave., 445’ N/o Beech St., a/k/a 74 Glenwood Ave. ALL PAPERS PERTAINING TO THE ABOVE HEARING ARE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AT THE BOARD OF APPEALS, TOWN HALL, 1 WASHINGTON STREET, HEMPSTEAD, NY 11550. This notice is only for new cases in Point Lookout within Town of Hempstead jurisdiction. There are additional cases in different hamlets, towns and villages on the Board of Appeals calendar. The full calendar is available at https://hempsteadny.gov/ 509/Board-of-Appeals The internet address of the website streaming for this meeting is https://hempsteadny.gov/ 576/Live-Streaming-Video Interested parties may appear at the above time and place. At the call of the Chairman, the Board will consider decisions on the foregoing and those on the Reserve Decision calendar and such other matters as may properly come before it. 142589
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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR RMTP TRUST, SERIES 2021 BKM-TT, Plaintiff, vs. MATTHEW N. LACOMBE, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on July 26, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on November 22, 2023 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 23 November Walk, Long Beach, NY 11561. 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 13 and Lot 17. Approximate amount of judgment is $423,410.56 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #609474/2022. This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale. John P. Clarke, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No. 221776-1 142654
LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU BARRAGE PROMOTERS, LLC, Plaintiff -against250 NEW YORK AVE LLC, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered herein and dated January 20, 2022, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on November 1, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. premises situate, lying and being in the City of Long Beach, County of Nassau and State of New York, bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at a point on the easterly side of New York Avenue 65 feet southerly from the corner formed by the said easterly side of New York Avenue and the southerly side of West Walnut Street; being a plot 55 feet by 86.54 feet by 55 feet by 85.14 feet. Section: 59 Block: 4 Lot: 213 All bidders must wear a face mask/shield at all times and social distancing must be observed by all bidders at all times. Bidders who do not comply with the face mask and/or the social distancing mandate will be removed from the auction. Said premises known as 250 NEW YORK AVENUE, LONG BEACH, NY Approximate amount of lien $237,257.39 plus interest & costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment and Terms of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Index Number 604206/2017. JARED ANDREW KASSCHAU, ESQ., Referee David A. Gallo & Associates LLP Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 47 Hillside Avenue, 2nd Floor, Manhasset, NY 11030 File# 9028.01 {* LONG BEACH*} 142120
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The Town of Hempstead will host a breast cancer education forum on Oct. 28.
The Town of Hempstead will host its 21st annual Breast Cancer and Cancer Education Forum for women and men on Saturday, Oct. 28 at Hempstead Town Hall. Organized by Deputy Supervisor Dorothy Goosby, the event from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., will feature Geri Barish, executive director of the Hewlett House. The town — in collaboration with Barish — will present a free comprehensive seminar that features guest speakers, collaborative partners and information about breast cancer — one of the leading causes of cancer death in women in the United States. “It is estimated that 1 in 8 women in America will be diagnosed with breast cancer, but early detection can save lives,” Goosby said. “That is why education forums like this one are so important, and I encourage all residents to join us on Oct. 28 to learn about one of the leading causes of cancer death in women and the many health options available to them.” “Deputy Supervisor Dorothy Goosby is the longest-serving member of the Hempstead Town Board, and her annual
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CEDARHURST BA, 332B Peninsula Blvd, Move Right Into This Updated 3 Br, 2 . 5 B t h C o o p Tow n h o u s e. L R , D R , Gran/Wood Kit w/ Stainless Steel Appl. Trex Deck Off LR.Primary Ste Features Updtd Bth & WIC. Att Gar Plus 1 Pkg Spot incl in Maintenance. W/D in Unit.Pull Down Attic.SD#15. Convenient to Shops, Trans & Houses of Worship...$449,000 Ronnie Gerber, Douglas Elliman 516-238-4299
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HEWLETT BA, 1267 Peninsula Blvd,, NEW! 5 BR, 2 Bath Exp Cape inSD#14(Hewlett Woodmere)Living Room, FDR & Updtd Gran/Wood EIK w/ Vaulted Ceiling. 2 Main Flr BRs & Updtd Bth. Upper Level 3 BRs & Updtd Bth. 1.5 Car Det Gar Plus 4/5 Car Drivewy. Priv Yd w/ Deck.HW Flrs, Gas Ht. Near Shops, LIRR, Trans & Houses of Worship...$599,000 Ronnie Gerber, Douglas Elliman 516-238-4299 HEWLETT BA,1534 BROADWAY #205, BIG REDUCTION!! MOTIVATED SELLER!!Extra Large 2000 Sq Ft, 2 Bedroom(Originally 3 BR), 2 Bath Condo in Prestigious Jonathan Hall with Doorman & Elevator. Updtd Wood/Quartz Kit, LR & DR. Washer/Dryer in Unit. Underground Pkg. Loads of Closets. Terrace Faces Back. Easy Ranch Style Living...$579,000 R o n n i e G e r b e r, D o u g l a s E l l i m a n 516-238-4299 HEWLETT BAY PARK,. BA,, 190 Meadowview Ave Ever Dream of Living in A Castle? This 8000 Sq Ft Mansion is Full of Character. Amazing Architectural Details, Soaring Ceilings, Stained Glass Windows. 5 BR, 6.55 Bths. Sprawling 1.3 Acre Prop with IG Gunite Pool. SD#14.Near All. Must See This Unique Home!..REDUCED $2,700,000 Ronnie Gerber, Douglas elliman 516-238-4299 WOODMERE BA, 504 Saddle Ridge Rd.,Move Right Into This Renovated 4 BR, 2 Bth Split with Open Layout in Prime Location! Granite/Wood EIK Opens to Dining Room & Living Room. Lower Level Den. HW Flrs, Gas Heat, CAC. Oversized Property! SD#14.Near All!..$950,000 Ronnie Gerber, Douglas Elliman 516-238-4299
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Bellmore $715,00 S. Saint Marks Avenue. Split Level. 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms. Partial finished basement. Eat-in kitchen with granite countertops. Formal dining room. Den/family room and home office. Updates include skylight. Taxes: $15,204 Cedarhurst $960,000 West Broadway. Colonial. 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms. Finished basement with separate entrance and play area. Eat-in kitchen. Formal dining room. Den/family room. Bedrooms and two full bathrooms on second floor. Bonus third floor finished attic. Convenient location in heart of Cedarhurst. Taxes: $10,753.29 East Meadow $770,000 Apple Lane. Barnum Woods neighborhood. Ranch. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Finished basement. New gourmet eatin kitchen with all high-end finishes including Thermador double oven and Wolf stovetop. All spacious rooms. Taxes: $7,109.33 Elmont Robert Avenue. Duplex. 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. Finished basement. Eat-in kitchen with stainless steel appliances. L-shaped dining room. Updates include high-top lighting and brick pavers around house. Professional landscaping. Possible mother-daughter with proper permit. Taxes: $12,808.26 Lido Beach $980,000 W. Lagoon Drive. Hi Ranch. 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. Eatin kitchen. Open layout. Formal dining room. Den/family room and guest quarters. Security system. Taxes: $12,709 Merrick $725,000 Gormley Avenue. Expanded Cape. 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Finished basement. Eat-in kitchen with granite countertops. Den/family room and home office. First floor master bedroom. Security system. Taxes: $13,100.50 Oceanside $999,999 Harold Street. Colonial. 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. Finished basement. Eat-in kitchen with pantry. Formal dining room. Den/family room, home office and wet bar. First floor master bedroom. Updates include cathedral ceiling and skylight. Ample storage and security system. Taxes: $14,715.45 Rockville Centre $821,000 Voorhis Avenue. Colonial. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Eat-in kitchen with granite countertops. Formal dining room. Den/ family room and home office. Updates include cathedral ceiling. Security system and ample storage. Taxes: $15,463.57 Valley Stream $690,000 Jedwood Place. Expanded Cape. 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Partial finished basement. Eat-in kitchen with granite countertops. Formal dining room. First floor master bedroom. Deck with outdoor seating and movie theater system. Updates include tankless Navien water heater with Rheem backup unit. Taxes: $10,400
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Q. I’m buying a sunroom for my breakfast room on the back of my split-level house, about 8 feet off the ground. I’m being told by the contractor that I need an architect and sealed plans. Since it’s basically a kit of parts that will go on my existing deck, why do I need this? It seems like a lot of extra expense the sunroom people didn’t tell me about. If I already have a permit for the deck, it should be allowed, right? I haven’t bought the sunroom yet. I’m just trying to be sure I know the whole story before I do this, probably by spring, when the weather is better for construction. Any advice would be helpful.
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ew York City is home to many famous landmarks and attractions, such as Times Square, Wall Street and New York-style pizza. Yet what people associate with New York today is the migrant crisis, a growing and complex problem with statewide consequences. Since the spring of 2022, more than 116,100 migrants have flooded into the state. The lack of planning by Gov. Kathy Hochul and New York City Mayor Eric Adams has resulted in a severe humanitarED RA ian crisis and a strain on public resources. Our local communities are shouldering the burden of providing essential services such as health care, education and social services to migrants and their families, stretching their resources thin. This crisis isn’t just a federal issue; it affects every corner of our state. From Long Island to Buffalo, from the five boroughs to the North Country, its conse-
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quences are felt by our citizens, our communities and our local governments. The humanitarian challenges and security concerns stemming from the influx of migrants at our borders and throughout our state demand immediate and comprehensive attention. We must convene a special session of the State Legislature to address this crisis, and act now to protect the interests of our state and its residents. Protecting our communities and upholding the principles of compassion and humanitarianism are not mutually exclusive. Unfortunately, neither of these standards is currently being met. The Assembly’s Republican conference has been calling for these actions for several months, but has been met with silence. Even more troublesome, federal and state leaders continue to dance around the problem with backward approaches such as offering nearly a half-million Venezuelan migrants legal status and work permits. We don’t want immigrants sitting idly, but there
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must be a process in place to ensure that public safety and resources are maintained. Assembly Republicans proposed legislation that would do so, including adopting a resolution calling on the federal government to provide financial assistance to the state, and to reverse the Executive Order of 2017 that prohibits law enforcement from cooperating with Immigration and Customs Enforcement for the purpose of enforcing federal immigration law. It would also end New York’s status as an illegal immigration sanctuary, and require the state to register all migrants in order to assist with background checks and monitor refugees seeking asylum here. The 2023-24 state budget allocated $1 billion to New York City for migrant humanitarian assistance. However, this allocation lacks clear guidance or oversight regarding its specific utilization. It is crucial that leaders from across the state know where these funds are going. My bill, A.7508, a two-pronged effort to ensure transparency, would require the
t isn’t just a federal issue. It affects every corner of our state, from Long Island to Buffalo.
governor to submit a report to the Legislature every 30 days detailing how state and federal funds are being spent on humanitarian aid for migrants, and require the comptroller to audit those funds every 30 days. The need for this bill is evident, given recent revelations about DocGo, the private medical services company Adams partnered with to oversee activities at upstate hotels housing migrants. A state investigation into DocGo uncovered alarming problems, including the employment of at least 50 security guards — compensated at a staggering rate of $1,200 per day — working without proper licensing. Convening a special session in Albany to address the ongoing migrant crisis isn’t just a necessity, it is our moral and civic duty as elected representatives of the people. We must put aside political differences and work together to find practical solutions to this complex issue. By doing so, we can uphold the values of compassion, security and economic stability that define our great state. Ed Ra, who represents the 19th Assembly District, is the ranking Republican on the Assembly Ways & Means Committee.
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ry not to consume the horrific war news out of Israel with your family dinner. The Hamas terror attack on Israel last week demanded our full attention. Many of us sat pinned to the TV, as we did after 9/11. The parenting challenge of the moment, as if we needed another mountain to climb, is to limit our children’s access to TV and social media accounts of the war in the Middle East. As the RAnDi adults in the room, we must KREiss take charge of what we want our young children, and even our teenagers, to see and hear. For our own health and well-being, we need to limit our consumption of violent news reports and videos. There is a difference between educating ourselves and subsuming our daily lives to details of the horror unfolding nearly 6,000 miles away. The media are unlikely to exert restraint. So we must. Unfortunately, our kids have access to streaming video games in which the violence is vivid and shocking. The membrane between the gaming world
and the real-world videos coming out of Israel is thin and permeable. It can be overwhelming to developing minds. We need to talk to our children and grandchildren, and give them a sense of history and an education about the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East. We need to protect them from the sensational posts on the internet and help them understand how militant tribes and clans and communities can divide a country, overtaking our best instincts. Even here in America. Teenagers today, the survivors of a life-changing global pandemic, a generation of kids struggling with unprecedented levels of anxiety and depression, need our protection and censorship when it comes to what they see and hear. This has always been true, but we need to step up our supervision of online viewing, because we cannot trust news outlets to monitor themselves. The gathering war in the Middle East brings a new level of exposure to our kids, who know how to find videos and postings, some true, some fake, on their phones and other devices. While we limit their exposure to inappropriate news, as citizens we must keep ourselves informed and involved.
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The war will surely pull the U.S. into the conflict on many levels. I try to find responsible newspapers, reporters and opinion pages to keep me updated. How else to get a full account of a painful, complex and ongoing human tragedy? As a journalist, I feel proud of the foreign correspondents who raced into the war zone and began reporting what they saw and heard. Richard Engel, Clarissa Ward, Ali Velshi, Norah O’Donnell, Lester Holt, Trey Yingst and dozens of others rushed into the battle on the ground. Putting themselves in harm’s way every day, they allowed us back home to see real people, in real time, reacting to the Oct. 7 invasion. I especially appreciate the reportage that includes sources and eyewitness accounts to validate the information they broadcast. They are well informed and calm, even under fire. Inevitably, there will be casualties among the journalists as the war escalates. They bring us the stories, but the stories are not always appropriate for kids. We need to know the details, but our children don’t. Our homes must be safe, peaceful havens for them. I have had conversations with my
e need to protect our children from the war’s horrific words and images.
grandchildren, one of whom was in Israel in May, about the geography of Israel being its destiny, and the ancient tribal feuds that still fuel the hatred and violence that is evident today. TikTok and Facebook don’t do justice to this unfolding story; it requires a level of gravitas fully grounded in the long history of the region. Last night, eyewitness after eyewitness went on the air on CNN to tell the first-hand accounts of their wives or mothers or brothers being pulled from their homes. Young people spoke of friends being shot down in front of them at the desert music festival. MSNBC broadcast photographs including one of a baby shot dead in its bed on a kibbutz. These emerging details of murdered and kidnapped Israeli children tilt the moral universe. As the war accelerates, it will tilt further. My obligation as an American citizen is to stay informed. My choice as a Jew is to support Israel’s right to exist and thrive. My obligation is also to protect my grandchildren from the photos and videos of Hamas terrorist attacks on young kids just like them. They do not need to witness the shock and awe of war to know that raging violence is shocking and awful. Copyright 2023 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.
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early one in every eight women will develop breast cancer in their lifetimes. This year, according to the American Cancer Society, nearly 300,000 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in women in the United States alone, with another 56,000 cases of ductal carcinoma in situ — an affliction of milk ducts that turn malignant, which is said to be an early form of breast cancer. We promote awareness for this each year with a massive display of pink almost everywhere we turn. From pins that many wear on their lapels, to ribbons, to posters, to equipment worn by many of our sports icons, pink has become synonymous with our fight against breast cancer — the most common form of cancer in the world. Hundreds of millions of dollars are raised for breast cancer awareness and research each year, and we can view those efforts with a sense of accomplishment for all that’s achieved over the month-long campaign. Yet as October draws to a close, those pink ribbons are replaced by Halloween and then Thanksgiving decorations, as the holiday season approaches. We turn our attention from cancer to other things. But cancer doesn’t move on. In fact, some 50,000 people will be diagnosed with breast cancer between the beginning of November and the end of the year. That’s one woman every two minutes who will receive news that will change her life. These women simply can’t wait for October to roll around again for cancer to become society’s primary focus.
It’s not that cancer isn’t important to us all year-round. It’s just that all of us live busy lives, with so much that demands our attention. Still, there are ways to at least keep cancer in the conversation — and to continue giving even when the calendar page flips past October. The efforts of the American Cancer Society, for one, continue all year. Founded in 1946, the organization has invested more than $5 billion in research, including providing seed funding for 49 researchers whose work has won Nobel Prizes. One of the early researchers was Dr. Sidney Farber, who, in the cancer society’s first year, achieved remission of acute leukemia, successfully using chemotherapy for the first time. When we do give of ourselves, it’s hard to see where those dollars end up. But all we have to do is take a moment and think of a cancer survivor. Any cancer survivor. Before World War II, a cancer diagnosis was almost always a death sentence, or required highly invasive surgery that promised little hope of success. Now millions of people call themselves survivors, thanks to research and awareness that mean early diagnosis of cancer — and significantly increase the chances of success in treating it — that would not have happened if it weren’t for giving people like you. The American Cancer Society says that its programs have reduced the death rate from cancer by nearly a third. And 3 million more people got to return to living their lives after a cancer diagnosis between 1991 and 2017 because of those efforts — helping everyone, no matter what kind of cancer they’re fighting.
Please keep giving to charities like the American Cancer Society (Cancer.org), St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (StJude.org), the Livestrong Foundation (Livestrong.org), the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR.org), and the Cancer Research Institute (CancerResearch.org). Closer to home, we have: ■ The Children’s Leukemia Research Association (ChildrensLeukemia.org) in Garden City ■ The New York Cancer Foundation (NYCancerFoundation.org) in Port Jefferson ■ Cans 4 Cancer and Recycling 4 a Cure (Recycling4ACure.org) in Garden City ■ The Long Island League to Abolish Cancer (LILeagueToAbolishCancer.org) in Old Bethpage ■ The Rockville Centre Breast Cancer Coalition (RVCBCC.org) ■ Cure Cancer With Music (CureCancerWithMusic.org) in Freeport ■ Israel Children’s Cancer Foundation (IsraelCancer.org) in Lawrence ■ Hewlett House (Hewlett-House.org) in Hewlett And that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Giving life is not something we should focus on for just one month of the year. It should always be in the back of our minds, so we can continue making a difference. And continue until we finally defeat cancer once and for all.
letters What McCarthy did wasn’t grounds for removal To the Editor: Re Peter King’s column last week, “What happened in the House will damage Congress”: The American people will also be damaged, because, more and more, the majority of us want both parties to work together. Our self-serving representatives have their own agenda, and it isn’t what we want. Mr. King wrote that former Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s talents and abilities would be sorely missed. I watched the press conference that he held, and did not hear anything that warranted his removal. When working for the American people, and working across the aisle with Democrats, are grounds for dismissal, then the two-party system we are stuck with has outlived its usefulness. If we truly were to drain the swamp of our corrupt leadership in government, our nation’s aging sewer systems couldn’t handle the overflow. If there was ever a need for a third party, it is now. TONY GIAMETTA Oceanside
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unequivocally condemn the horrifying and despicable terrorist attacks launched by Hamas on innocent Israeli civilians on Oct. 7. I am overwhelmed with admiration for the bravery displayed by my cousins currently serving on reserve duty in Israel. And I am praying for the continued safety of my grandmother and aunts and uncles, who are sheltering in place. On a personal level, I am so grateful for your continued prayers for the safety of my extended family. As the proud JosHUA grandson of my late Grandfather LAFAZAn Boris, a Holocaust refugee, and as person of Jewish faith, I have struggled to articulate the depths of the devastation I am feeling. But as an elected official, I write with a responsibility to speak with absolute
clarity during this difficult time. Though the war is thousands of miles away, our work locally is so important at this moment. There are actions we need to take here in our county, including the following: ■ Continuing to work in partnership with the Nassau County Police Department to increase the frequency of patrols and the number of police guarding our houses of worship and neighborhoods; ■ Upholding the law I cosponsored to ban companies who support BDS (Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions) from earning government contracts;
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To the Editor: Re “Rallying for public power, but PSEG pushes back,” by Charles Shaw (Oct. 5-11): As the “Reimagine LIPA” campaign affirms, simply municipalizing the utility — making the Long Island Power Authority completely public — will save Long Island ratepayers money. In addition, other actions would further lower electricity rates as restructuring proceeds: Borrowing by the authority should be curtailed, and payments in lieu of taxes, and taxes themselves, should be sunsetted by the Legislature. There should be a legislative mandate to move LIPA toward obtaining a nonprofit power supply, no longer forced to pay a premium for purchasing from for-profit power suppliers like National Grid. In addition — and this can begin now — LIPA should act on behalf of its customers and take on the fossil fuel industry directly, by initiating a climate lawsuit against Exxon-Mobil, Shell, Chevron, BP and their trade organizations. Fossil fuel companies, like the tobacco companies, have known for over 50 years that their products were dangerous. They knew they were damaging the environment, causing global warming, and negatively affecting people’s health. This information was covered up, and propaganda denied fossil fuels’ negative impacts. The companies have deliberately spread messaging that denies the reality of human-induced climate change. The behavior of the industry amounts to consumer fraud.
The sheer barbarism of the Hamas attack is hard to fathom. It is gutwrenching and almost inconceivable to think that these terrorists kidnapped, raped and tortured women. They beheaded dozens of babies. They captured wheelchairbound senior citizens. And we continue to discover more Israeli deaths at the hands of unspeakable terror. As difficult as it is, we cannot look away. It’s right now, in this moment, that the world must stand united in its categorical belief that these crimes against humanity must lead to the final elimination of Hamas and its abominable reign of terror from this Earth. It is with a heavy heart that I recall conversations with my late Grandfather
s difficult as it is, we cannot look away. The world must stand united.
■ Ensuring that we, as a county, fully abide by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s working definition of anti-Semitism, which we adopted in 2021; ■ Working in tandem with Long Island
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nonprofits to fulfill supply drives and shipments of products to Israel for soldiers and citizens.
Boris, because he would remind me consistently to promise him I would always remember two very important words: Never. Again. Though he is no longer with us, I wish I could respond to him: “Never again” is right now. And so in his memory, I declare: To our friends of all different faiths and backgrounds who have spoken out to support Israel: We are grateful for your solidarity. To those institutions, nations and individuals who have chosen to equivocate in this moment: We will remember with disgust your silence. And to those terrorist, inhuman savages in Hamas who perpetrated these atrocities: We, the Jewish people, a people who have overcome adversity for thousands of years, will eradicate you from the face of the Earth. May God bless and protect Israel, and may God continue to bless the United States of America. Joshua Lafazan represents Nassau County’s 18th Legislative District.
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LIPA claimed over $70 million in “resiliency” spending in 2023, improving infrastructure to address climate change threats — e.g., elevating substations and re-engineering circuits to better handle outages. LIPA estimates that as of this year, it has spent more than $930 million on “stor m hardening,” to combat increasingly damaging impacts of severe and chaotic weather events linked to climate change, due largely to fossil fuels. LIPA and its ratepayers deserve redress and compensation from the fossil fuel industry for these costs. LIPA should join other plaintiffs around the nation and initiate a lawsuit to hold these companies accountable for the price we, the public, have had to pay. JIM BROWN Secretary, Green Party of Nassau County Island Park
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New Yorkers with spina bifida are left out To the Editor: I am writing both as a New Yorker and as someone who has lived with spina bifida for as long as I can remember. New York is a diverse, progressive state, celebrated for its commitment to equality and inclusivity. Yet it’s time we address a significant oversight: the omission of spina bifida from the official definition of developmental disabilities. Spina bifida is a neural tube defect that affects the spine and can lead to lifelong challenges. It impacts mobility, can cause severe health issues, and often
involves surg eries and therapies throughout one’s life. By recognizing the disorder as a developmental disability, New York can take a crucial step toward ensuring that those of us who live with it have access to the support and services we require. This change isn’t just about words on paper; it’s about acknowledging the unique hurdles we face daily. It’s about ending the isolation and ignorance that often shroud spina bifida. It’s about reducing the stigma and misconceptions that have held us back for far too long. By revising the definition of developmental disabilities to include the disorder,
New York can help foster understanding and empathy within our communities. It can also pave the way for increased funding and research, leading to better treatment options and improved outcomes for those living with spina bifida. New York has always been a trailblazer in the fight for civil rights and inclusivity. Let’s continue this legacy by adding spina bifida to the definition of developmental disabilities, demonstrating our commitment to supporting all of our residents, regardless of their abilities. KATHLEEN WATT Spina Bifida Association of New York State
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