Long Beach Herald 11-10-2022

By KYlE CHIN kchin@liherald.com

Anthony D’Esposito says he’s going to Washington. But as the clock struck midnight, turning Election Day into Wednesday, his Democratic opponent, Laura Gil len, wasn’t quite ready to con cede the 4th Congressional Dis trict race.

“We’re going to wait until every vote is counted,” Gillen told supporters in Freeport late Tuesday night. “It’s an extreme ly close race. There’s still a lot of ballots out there.”

As Gillen spoke, however, unofficial election returns from Nassau County showed D’Esposito leading her by 8,000 votes, with 87 percent of pre cincts reporting. A half-hour later, the county elections board completed the counting, increas ing D’Esposito’s lead to 10,000 votes. It was 51.9 percent for D’Eposito out of the more than 266,000 votes counted, compared with Gillen’s 48.1 percent.

D’Esposito, a former New York City police detective from

Island Park, appeared to have eked out a victory, and in the pro cess flipped a seat from Demo cratic to Republican control.

“I want to thank each and every one of you in this room,” D’Esposito told supporters in Baldwin. “You’ve worked hard

and you’ve knocked on doors. You’ve made the phone calls. You’ve dug into your pockets to get us across this finish line. We took a seat that’s been in Demo cratic hands for 25 years.”

Gillen conceded the next day,

City ponders its options if Gayden leaves

By JAMES BERNSTEIN jbernstein@liherald.com

The president of the Long Beach City Council has appoint ed a committee to study a possi ble replacement for City Manag er Donna Gayden — who is cred ited with revitalizing the city’s once woeful finances — if she decides to leave when her contract expires the end of 2023.

Council President Karen McInnis announced the com mittee’s formation, and named John Bendo, Roy Lester and Tina Posterli to it, at the end of the council’s Nov. 1 meeting.

Later last week, McInnis wrote in an email statement to the Herald that “With CM Donna Gayden’s contract expiring in a little over a year (12/31/2023) it is necessary for the council to ensure continuity in the role, whether that be a contract exten sion for CM Gayden, or the recruitment of a new City Man ager.

“The Council is just doing its job as any professional board

would,” the statement concluded.

John McNally, a spokesman for the city, said the administra tion would have no comment.

Gayden, who was hired in February 2020, and signed a new contract last November extend ing through the end of 2023, has not said she would leave the city manager’s job. Her contract has a base salary of $203,000, a $13,000 increase over her beginning salary.

Gayden has been described several times as an itinerant manager who would remain in the job only until Long Beach’s financial problems were solved. A municipal finance expert, she previously worked in the Midwest.

City Council member Roy Lester said that he assumed Gayden would leave when her contract is up.

“It’s her time,” Lester said. “She wants to move on. We will be OK. Change is always neces sary.”

Lester said he believed the city would hire a search firm to look for a successor. “That

Brown claim victories

buoying D’Esposito’s supporters.

“We ran a campaign to be proud (of) in a challenging political environment,” Gil len said. “Together, we motivated thou sands of Long Islanders to make their voices heard. To stand up for commonsense leadership. And to vig orously defend fundamental rights from assault.”

Late Wednesday, Republi can Lee Zeldin conceded the race to Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul.

D’Esposito will succeed Kathleen Rice in represent ing most of southern Nassau County at the federal level, the first Republican to do so since Daniel Frisa lost reelection to Carolyn McCar thy in 1996. McCarthy served nine terms before retiring in 2015, and Rice has represented the district ever since.

Gillen had hoped to keep the streak of Democratic women representing the dis trict alive. D’Esposito’s win was one of several benefiting Republicans across the area.

Also claiming victory were Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick, who easily defeat ed her Democratic opponent in the race for State Senate, Kenneth Moore, by more than 13,000 votes.

“It’s amazing that we were able to get

our message out that our state is on the wrong direction,” Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick told supporters. “It is not taking care of us. It is putting criminal first instead of law-abiding, hard-working citizens.”

And Assemblyman Ari Brown barely broke a sweat against his Democratic challenger, Michael Delury, beating him with more than 61 percent of the vote.

“We’re here to save Amer ica for our children and our grandchildren,” Brown told the Herald after his victory. “That’s it. We’re all doing our part.”

Throughout his congres sional campaign, D’Esposito stressed the importance of a limited, fiscally responsible government. He said numer ous times that he would cut wasteful spending in Wash ington, and that a small-government approach would help tame inflation.

The campaign trail was not free of jabs back and forth. Democratic campaign lit erature portrayed D’Esposito as an extremist on issues like abortion and guns, claiming he might support a nation wide ban on abortion and allow weapons on New York streets.

D’Esposito denied to the Herald that he would ever support a national abortion ban, but he did attack New York laws that he claimed allow free access to late-term

abortion. On guns, he asserted that the focus of government should not be writ ing new laws, but cracking down on ille gally possessed weapons.

Republicans, meanwhile, linked Gillen to a number of national issues on which they portrayed Democrats as weak. Mail ers from the New York Republican State Committee declared that President Biden and Gillen were raising taxes, responsible for the recent national rise in crime, and

allowed fentanyl to flood into Nassau County.

Gillen countered by citing her record as town supervisor, during which time she claimed to have cut taxes. Gillen has also insisted that a tough-on-guns approach can help to curb crime.

While Rice endorsed Gillen, D’Esposito boasted of his own support from a long list of law enforcement groups and police unions.

Michael Delury

ForMer Town oF Hempstead Supervisor Laura Gillen conceded the race in the fourth congressional district late Wednesday.

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School spirit on display at L.B. schools

tWo youngsters at West electuary school ear the school’s multicolored tyedyed East school tee-shirts.

Blue shirted students from and a teacher from Lindell elementary school show off their apparel on “Spirit Day” last week.

a large group of Lindell students try to compete with youngsters at West school to determine who has more school spirit.

Two of Long Beach’s ele mentary schools –Lindell and West –last week celebrated “Spirit Day,” an annual event in which children wear school apparel to represent their indi vidual school. It’s a happy day for the kids who seem proud to boast that they are enrolled in an elementary school in they take pride. The Lindell school has about 400 student and West has about 350.

The school dis trict said in a state ment that, students were celebrating the importance of mak ing responsible deci sions as they partic ipated in a celebra tion of Red Ribbon Week.” The Red Rib bon program is the nation’s largest and oldest drug aware ness program.

Photos courtesy Long Beach public schools

West school youngsters sport a variety of colored school tee shorts exhibiting their school spirit.

North Park flooding issue

By JAMES BERNSTEIN jbernstein@liherald.com

The New York State chapter of the NAACP has weighed in on a seven-yearold dispute that has blocked construc tion of bulkheads in Long Beach’s most ly Black and elderly North Park section. The area is prone to severe flooding.

Long Beach MTA officials have been arguing over a number of issues regard ing construction of the bulkheads, which would help prevent flooding.

In a letter Nov. 3 to New York’s two U.S. senators, Long Beach officials and MTA executives, Tracey Edwards, the regional director for the civil-rights organization, said that the NAACP’s Environmental Justice Committee had been contacted by North Park residents regarding the bulkheads, part of the city’s North Shore Critical Infrastruc ture Project.

“These residents have expressed their concerns regarding the continued delays of infrastructure improvements, insuffi cient cooperation between MTA-LIRR and the City of Long Beach, New York agencies, and the lack of communica tion and transparency to the North Park residents” Edwards wrote

“It is our understanding that North Park is an under-served and dispropor tionately burdened community,” she

continued. “The only community of color in Long Beach, New York, remains the most vulnerable. At the same time, significant improvements, upgrades, have been completed and are maintained in all other areas within Long Beach.

“It is also our understanding that

funding that will help the infrastructure that supports North Park has already been allocated by the state and federal government and is being held by the City of Long Beach,” Edwards wrote.

John McNally, a spokesman for the city, said funds have been allocated but

spending is pending the resolution of the dispute. The MTA, which operates the LIRR, wanted the city to pay a large sum toward insurance for MTA workers while the bulkheads are completed. Long Beach Corporation Council Rich Barrios has said that issue has been resolved, although he did not release any figures.

Barrios has said at several recent city council meetings that negotiations with the MTA on other unspecified issues is continuing and that he hopes to announce a settlement soon.

McNally rejected the assertion that all other areas of the city have been upgraded except the North Park. He said that a drainage improvement proj ect has recently been completed.

Edwards said the NAACP is request ing a meeting with Long Beach officials and North Park residents “to under stand the facts, get a detailed accounting of the issues, determine if there is a plan and who owns it with timelines.”

McNally said he has as yet been unable to reach NAACP officials.

In a phone interview, Edward said, “The North Park community feels they are being ignored. They have reached out and have not made any progress.”

Crystal Lake, a North Park communi ty leader who has pushed aggressively for the bulkheads, said “It’s a shame what we’re going through.”

Herald file photo

A STREET IN the North Park section after a severe rainstorm left the streets flooded and stalled traffic.

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Jones, Price pace Long Beach

By toNY BellissiMo tbellissimo@liherald.com

Seniors Jewel Jones and Ryan Price led Long Beach cross-country in the Nas sau Class I championships Oct. 29 at Beth page State Park, earning All-County hon ors in the process.

NoRMaN BRoWN Malverne Senior Football

BRoWN Was a key factor in Malverne’s 34-7 victory over Mineola last Friday night in a Conference IV first-round play off game. He rushed for 204 yards and found the end zone three times as the Mules punched their ticket to the semi finals at Hofstra University where they will face defending county champion North Shore. Brown had touchdown runs of 62, 1 and 74 yards against Mineola, which entered the postseason riding a six-game win streak.

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First Round scores

CoNFeReNCe i

Farmingdale 35, Port Washington 0

Massapequa 21, Oceanside 16

Syosset 21, Hempstead 20 Baldwin 20, Freeport 8

CoNFeReNCe ii

Garden City 56, Calhoun 7

Mepham 14, MacArthur 7

Long Beach 27, New Hyde Park 14

South Side 27, Elmont 21

CoNFeReNCe iii

Plainedge 45, Roosevelt 21

Wantagh 28, Lynbrook 7

Bethpage 48, Floral Park 14 Carey 26, Manhasset 18

CoNFeReNCe iV

North Shore 51, Clarke 14

Seaford 21. Cold Spring Harbor 14

West Hempstead 27, Island Trees 13

Malverne 34, Mineola 7

Jones placed sixth in the girls’ race in 20 minutes, 10.87 seconds, marking her third straight All-County season. Price finished 15th with a time of 17 minutes, 36.01 seconds and helped Marines to an eighth-place finish in the 15-school field. Both set personal bests on the Bethpage 5k course and were back at it last Satur day at the state qualifier, falling a little short of the cut for the state meet.

“Jewel had a wonderful season and an incredible cross-country career at Long Beach,” coach Greg Milone said. “She was upset about not making the state meet, but that’s her competitive nature. One race doesn’t take the shine off her career and she still has the winter and spring track seasons to look forward to.”

Jones, who last winter as a junior cap tured the county championship in the 1000-meter distance (3:17.7), is aspiring to compete at the college level. She finished the state qualifier in 20:47, which placed her 14th among 100 runners. “She’s a physically strong athlete and has the men tal toughness that it takes,” Milone said. “She was three-time All-County and improved her standing each time.”

Jones also finished in under 20 min utes on the 5K course at Eisenhower Park, where a few meets have been held each season since Covid. She and fourth-year runner Keira Hult depart, but Milone is hoping the numbers on the girls’ side can increase starting next fall following a recent dropoff. Freshman Caelin Feehan earned All-Conference honors and showed tremendous upside, Milone said, and carries a great work ethic.

The boys’ roster went 20-deep this fall, led by Price, who also plans to pursue running in college. He finished the state qualifier in 18:18, good enough for a solid 34th overall. “Ryan is another dedicated kid who runs 12 months a year,” Milone said. “He’s a great captain and runner.

He really progressed over four years in the program and became more and more confident.”

Each of Long Beach’s five scorers in the county meet set personal bests at Bethpage. Sophomore Juan Guzman, who ran varsity last fall as well, placed 44th in Class 1 in 18:49.43 and is really starting to click, Milone said. The coach’s son, junior Gregory Milone, made considerable prog ress as a first-year competitor and fin ished 49th in 19:00.95. Sophomore John Spolidora placed 51st in 19:07.44, and

junior Maceo Eramo placed 64th in 19:44.

“As a coach, you want to see everyone improve as the season unfolds so for all of the kids to PR at the county meet, that’s all I could ask,” Milone said.

The Marines also had junior Christian Faccilonga, sophomore Henry Donahue, junior Thomas Morelli, junior Dean Parenti and senior Alejandro GomezRosales round out their top 10 at the coun ty meet.

During the regular season, the boys’ team finished a respectable 7-6.

Eric Dunetz/Herald seNioRs JeWel JoNes, left, and Ryan Price set the pace for Long Beach crosscountry this fall and earned All-County honors.

Police crack down on unsafe cars on the road

By MALLORY WILSON mwilson@liherald.com

The last thing any driver wants is an obstructed view out of their car windows. But it’s the same for the Nassau County Police Department as well — except it’s not looking out, but instead looking in.

The department has launched Opera tion Safe Streets, targeting illegal license plates — those that are obstructed or defaced — along with improperly tinted windows and passengers not wearing seat belts.

The initiative continues through the end of the year, and includes both educa tion and enforcement. But it’s not just about safety, according to Nassau police commissioner Patrick Ryder — these vio lations typically lead to other criminal activity.

Safe Streets uses officers from a num ber of police units targeting drivers who are misusing their license plates or have tinted windows that don’t allow officers to see inside. Many will be singled out through various checkpoints set up around the county.

“We know that distracted driving is still the number one cause for accidents and death on our roads,” Ryder told reporters during a news conference last week in Eisenhower Park. “But there is a criminal element that is out there defraud ing and taking advantage of the system, committing crimes by using different

types of plates.”

This initiative comes at a time where more people are out and about preparing for the holidays.

“As we are approaching the time of year when people are going out there spending money, they’re shopping. They have gifts. There will be a lot of cars on the road,” Nassau County executive Bruce Blakeman said. “We are going to fight as hard as we can to make sure that all of our communities are safe. That our residen tial communities are safe. That our busi

ness districts are safe.”

Paper license plates are a much bigger problem than many might realize, Ryder said. Although typically given to a new car buyer at the dealership before they can get their more permanent plates from the state, there are those who try to copy the plates, change the expiration date, and then sell them online.

“So, until our officers stop that car, we don’t know it’s a fake plate,” Ryder said. “In the meantime, they’re running red lights. They’re going through (license

plate readers) after they’ve committed crimes, and we can’t detect it because it doesn’t come back to the right vehicle.”

Nassau police made more than 1,000 arrests last year for fraudulent license plates, more than triple from 2020. Traffic tickets are on the rise, too. There were 73,000 summonses written in 2021. So far this year, that number is already at 123,000.

“I think that we should be concentrat ing on all the people who are going around with out-of-state plates, with stolen license plates, with tinted windows that make everybody feel unsafe — especially our police officers,” Blakeman said. “And I really want to crack down because when we’ve done this in the past, we’ve been able to confiscate a lot of illegal license plates, we’ve gotten illegal weapons and con trolled substances that we’ve confiscated.”

Nassau police also say they’ve taken nearly 800 guns off the road in the past two years.

“Those car stops are vital,” Ryder said, when it comes to “doing the investigation, asking the right questions when they interview the driver, and allowing us to get into that car.”

The commissioner also mentioned cracking down on uninspected an unregis tered vehicles, which he added “90 percent of the time, they are also uninsured.”

Depending on the violation, a warning or a summons could be issued, and fines may be increased during the Operation Safe Streets initiative.

Mallory Wilson/Herald

NASSAu COuNtY pOLICe ran a safety checkpoint on Merrick Avenue near Eisenhower Park last week as part of its new Operation Safe Streets program. The initiative aims to crack down on illegal license plates, tinted windows, and expired registrations.

Top businesspeople make a difference

Nassau Council of Chamber of Commerce honors annual slate

By MICHAEL HINMAN mhinman@liherald.com

Want to really get involved with the community? That’s easy — join your local cham ber of commerce.

“Chambers,” said Fran Camarano Jr. “We get involved in a nonprofit organiza tion, support our communities and busi nesses. Why do we do this? Well, we’re part of the community, right?’

Camarano is quite active in the East Meadow Chamber of Commerce. But at the Crest Hollow Country Club in Wood bury on Oct. 28, Camarano was filling a different role — president of the Nassau Council of Chambers of Commerce. The group — which represents more than 40 chambers from across the county — gath ered once again to honor its businessper sons of the year.

Those winners included Manny Alva rez, president of Kolstein’s in Baldwin, who continues to open the world of stringed instruments to so many musi cians. And Sharon Davis-Edwards, found er and chief executive of S.J. Edwards Inc., in Merrick, who has provided finan cial and employee benefits services to businesses for more than 30 years. And Iyna Bort Caruso, who leads Sweet Lime Ink Content Studio, bringing her Emmy Award-winning writing and content cre ation work to Rockville Centre and beyond.

But it’s more than simply running a business, Camarano said. True success comes with being active in the communi ty. Like Nicole Eliopoulos. She fulfilled her dream to run her own State Farm Insurance Agency in Valley Stream, yet she still finds time to not only raise four children with her husband, but stay active in their lives — from their school PTAs, to even coaching some of their sport teams.

“The idea of grassroots efforts from the ground up being the best way to sup port communities — and businesses sup porting their communities — is the way to go,” Camarano said. “But the truth is, the commitment we make is not just to the chamber. What you want to do to sup port the businesses is to support each other.”

Other winners include Lauren Maslov, the third-generation owner of Pietro’s restaurant in East Meadow. Dale Davids, a home solar dealer — and Afghanistan vet eran — in Elmont. Patricia McColley, a program manager for the community and population health team at Northwell Health out of Franklin Square. And Jorge Martinez, vice president of the J&A Group — which provides commercial maintenance out of Freeport.

Then there’s Luis Lopez, an immigrant from El Salvador who now runs Morgan Delicatessen in Glen Cove with his wife. Steve Adler, who came out of retirement to take on marketing and sales for Servpro of Garden City and Hempstead. And Christine Sweeney, branch manager and director for Webster Bank Levittown Banking Center.

Leah tozer Long Beach Chamber of Commerce

Leah Tozer describes herself as “everyone’s Realtor,” and has been a consistent top producer on Long Island for some 17 years.

She has experience working just about every type of property and real estate transaction, according to the Nassau Council of Chambers of Commerce.

She’s not only been recognized by the National Association of Professional Women, but Tozer also might be recognized by many for her many appearances on HGTV’s “Island Life.”

She was the first woman to be elected co-chair of the Long Beach Chamber of Commerce, and spends a lot of time promoting an island lifestyle with her husband James, and their kids.

Leah Tozer might be known for her appearances on HGTV’s “Island Life,” but she remains one of Long Beach’s top real estate practitioners. Mike Govinda has helped companies grow their IT and health care services through his company, Arista Careers, while David Silva spends his day as a financial advisor for Janney, but then goes home and does everything from coach youth basketball, to helping shape young minds.

Denise Sclafani Daniels continues her

family’s successful jewelry business in Lynbrook, while Dr. Evelyn Heredia has changed lives as the owner of Phoenix Family Chiropractic in Malverne. Victo ria Van De Ven runs her own State Farm Insurance Agency in Seaford, while Margo Cargill focuses on corporate and government strategy through her Union dale-based Titanium Linx Consulting, and Rosemarie DeMaio makes Wantagh smile as chief custom cookie designer at Mama’s Custom Cookies.

And businesses were winners as well — like Stellina Ristorante, run by

renowned

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“Nassau County is back, and we’re open for business,” County Executive Bruce Blakeman told the crowd at Crest Hollow. “Nassau County is committed to partnering with each and every one of the chambers so that every community can thrive, and every downtown business dis trict can do well with no community left behind.”

To learn more about the Nassau Coun cil of Chambers of Commerce, visit NCChambers.org.

chef Fabrizio Facchini and the Milana family in Oyster Bay.

HuNdrEds gAtHErEd At Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury Oct. 28 to honor the Nassau Council of Chambers of Commerce Businesspersons of the Year.

CAMArANo Jr., president of the Nassau Council, says community service starts with the local chamber of commerce. And he practices what he preaches as a longtime leader of the East Meadow Chamber of Commerce.

Tim Baker/Herald photos

By BRENDAN CARPENTER bcarpenter@liherald.com

One of Long Beach’s oldest homesbuilt for the city’s founder, William H. Reynolds - may soon be taken down and converted into two other, pri vately-owned homes.

The Villa Clara, which is also known as Cobble Villa, at 657 Laurelton Blvd on the corner of West Bay Drive, was built in 1912 and is a his torically landmarked house. The house has been long owned by the Steele family, since Clara and Dan Steele purchased it, and is now filled with architectural, his toric and artistic treasure.

On September 22, a case was brought by a Garden City-based attorney, David A. Smith on behalf of the Steele’s granddaughter, Kris tina Ryan, to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a variance to knock down the house and replace it with two houses. The Steele’s two sons, Charles and Robert, currently live in the house.

The Zoning Board did not return sev eral calls seeking comment.

Francis McQuade, a Long Beach law yer, said he understood there is a reverse mortgage on the house, which is a finan cial agreement in which a homeowner relinquishes equity in their home in exchange for regular payments, typical ly to supplement retirement income. He said he “knew they were in a rough spot” and he and a handful of other concerned residents went to the zoning board meeting.

“We spoke up and said, ‘vote down the variance,’” McQuade said. “We want to keep the Villa Clara going and not have two separate houses.”

The granddaughter of the Steele’s, Kristina Ryan, was granted the right to support the property for the benefit of Charles and Robert, according Smith. He said if she did so, then she would be entitled to receive title to the property after both pass away or move out. Ryan says she has the means to pay off the reverse mortgage so the zoning board is waiting to see if that is possible.

While the outcome of the situation is unclear, , residents hope to see the house

remain the Villa Clara.

“This would be a terrible loss for the history of Long Beach,” said Karen Adamo, the president of the historical

society.

“Senator Reynolds built the Villa Clara as a model for a planned Long Beach community. It is a true, nationally landmarked Long Beach treasure.”

Brendan Carpenter/Herald ThE VillA ClARA, one of Long Beach’s oldest estates, may have to be split into two separate houses.

By AlexA AnderwkAvich

On Thursday, Nov. 3, law firm Vish nick McGovern Milizio LLP and The NYBB Group held a free live webinar fea turing Joseph G. Milizio, managing part ner at Vishnick, McGovern and Milizio and Anthony Citrolo, founder of NYBB Group — a premium service merger and acquisition business sales firm — with Herald Inside LI host Michael Hinman, executive editor at Herald Community Newspapers.

“No one likes to think too much about the future, especially about their busi ness,” Hinman said. “But in the next hour we will find out why planning ahead is crucial!”

Citrolo’s clients include privately held companies and family owned businesses and is CPA and a Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA). Vishnick McGovern Milizio LLP has been named Best Law Firms in America by US News and World Report for 2022 and 2023.

Hinman jumped right into their exper tise with a few questions, starting with the basics: when is the best time to start planning?

“The best time to start planning is the moment a client walks into my office and says I have a concept I would like to start a new business,” Milizio said.

He explained that if you plan from the

very start, then you will have a headstart on yourself as you have planned ahead and set the guidelines for the business to thrive efficiently.

Determining the value of your busi ness is an important part of the planning and succession process. There are also a number of steps that a business owner

can do to increase the value of their com pany.

Citrolo went on to define “value accel eration” and how it plays into the process of exit planning.

“If you are really planning your busi ness properly and want to make sure your business has a value of x and you’re willing to do whatever it takes to make that happen,” Citrolo said. “You can do things to essentially grow that business and accelerate the value.”

For example when you need manage ment and hire a team that increases your value, as well as spreading the customer base and even customer contracts which increase value because the customer has staying power. This plus a number of HR and legal issues that need to be dealt with all in time, increase the value of your business.

“Your business is evaluated by value drivers which either increase or decrease the value and you can see what you can do to enhance the value,” Citrolo said.

The webinar included vital informa tion for business owners that could make a difference in the future. Making sure you are building your business efficient ly can be done when you have the proper tools and guidance. If you missed out on this informative webinar, visit the Her ald Inside LI YouTube Channel at www. youtube.com.

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Pictured executive editor of Herald Community Newspapers, Michael Hinman (top left), Joseph G. Milizio, managing partner at Vishnick, McGovern and Milizio (top right), and Anthony Citrolo, founder of NYBB Group (bottom middle) on Zoom Thursday Nov. 3.

Pondering the options if city manager moves on

doesn’t preclude we won’t hire an insid er,” he said. “This just gives us a wider choice.”

Posterli said last week that the commit tee had yet to meet.

Gayden is credited with leading a turnaround in Long Beach’s financial situa tion.

Last May, the city received a favorable report from its outside auditing firm. That good news was attributable in large part to the settlement, after three decades, of a $151 million lawsuit by the developer Sinclair Haberman, who took Long Beach to court after city officials failed to sup port his building plans before the Zoning Board of Appeals.

The city has agreed to pay Haberman $75 million, and allow him to build two 13½-story residential buildings on Shore Road. Council members hailed the agree ment as a victory, saying that paying out $151 million would have further damaged Long Beach’s credit rating and finances.

Gayden was hired after the city raised taxes over 8 percent in both 2018 and 2019. In 2020, the state comptroller’s office issued a blistering report on the city’s finances, and a payout scandal was inves tigated by the Nassau County district

City of Long Beach City Manager Donna Gayden’s contract expires at the end of 2023, and a commit tee plans to meet to decide what course to take if she does not renew it.

attorney’s office, and resulted in severe criticism of the former city manager, Jack Schnirman. The city has also filed suit against at least a dozen former employees it said wrongly collected sepa ration money. Some of those sued have filed countersuits against the city. The cases are pending.

Marines advance to semis

Veterans

Courtesy

Courtesy Long Beach Public Schools

Field was loud and proud last Friday night when the LBHS varsity foot ball team defeated New Hyde Park 27-14 in the quarterfinals of the Nassau County Championships. The team advanced to the Big Four semifinals this Friday night at Hofstra University.

Residents concerned over gas-like smell in city’s air

Something smells in Long Beach.

But fortunately, it’s not gas, but the odor from offshore dredging.

The offshore dredg ing has been going on for quite some time. Recently, the dredging may have brought up the gas-like smell that has stayed in the air for the past few days, though it hasn’t been completely confirmed yet. Concerned resi dent have since been calling the fire depart ment about the smell.

“For the last two or three days we’ve received phone calls from concerned citi zens about a gas smell,” Fire Commis sioner Joseph Miller said. “People call based on the smell, which is the right thing to do.”

The department and National Grid both ran numerous monitors and tests for the air, just to ensure that the smell was in fact not gas. After the tests, they con firmed there was no gas.

Firefighters were sent out to investi gate some of the calls, with some being outside and some being inside of houses

or apartments. When the smell was inside the apartment, it was usually because a window was open so the smell would trav el inside. “It’s been a lot of calls but every thing has been handled and everyone is safe,” Miller said.

City Spokesman John McNally said that the relatively high humidity in the city Friday and Saturday kept the smell low for a short time. “When the humidity dissipated, the smell just went up into the air,” he said.

–Brendan Carpenter

Courtesy Equinor

The offshore dredging has caused an apparent gas-like smell throughout the city.

STEPPING OUT

with The

Rascals

Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Famers are always in style

By Mary Malloy

ock legends The Rascals are back on stage for the first time in four years. Their Time Peace Tour 2022 rolls on — with a stop at NYCB Theatre at Westbury on Nov. 13 — featuring two of the group’s legendary original members: Felix Cavaliere and Gene Cornish.

The group (formerly The Young Rascals) is best known for their string of smash hits during the mid-to-late 1960s, including “Groovin,” “Good Lovin’,” “A Beautiful Morning” and “People Got to Be Free.” (The tour is named after their 1968 Greatest Hits album.)

WHERE WHEN

• Sunday, Nov. 13, 7:30 p.m.

• NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury

• For tickets, visit TheTheatreAtWestbury.com, LiveNation.com, or call (516) 247-5200

The Rascals were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1997.

“It’s been a while since I’ve been in New York because of Covid, but I travel here a lot to see friends and family,” says Cavaliere, the group’s keyboardist, vocalist and songwriter. “We’ve been in the area doing some private shows. Westbury is one of the last few places with a theater in the round. I’m happy that our music appeals to more than one generation. It’s a real treat seeing the some of the younger faces out there in the audience.”

Trained as a classical pianist at a young age — and fully intending to go into the medical field — Cavaliere formed a band called The Escorts during his college years at Syracuse University. That led him to play with Joey Dee & The Starliters (“The Peppermint Twist”) where he met Cornish and Eddie Brigati. The threesome eventually left to form The Young Rascals with jazz drummer Dino Danelli.

After a few months doing the New York club scene, Cavaliere and his bandmates caught the attention of promoter/manager Sid Bernstein with their high-energy set at Long Island’s elite club, The Barge on Shinnecock Bay in East Quogue. They soon signed a contract with Atlantic Records.

After topping the charts with hit after hit — and selling more than 30 million records worldwide — The Young Rascals disbanded in 1972, and the members went on to have successful solo careers. Cavaliere now calls Nashville, Tennessee, home, where he is collaborating and prolifically writing new material.

“This (tour) gives us another chance to play together,” Cornish adds, “and do it for the fans.”

A treat: Special guests Vanilla Fudge

Vanilla Fudge, best known for their extended heavy rock arrangements including “You Keep Me Hangin’ On” and “Season of the Witch,” join The Rascals as special musical guests.

Vanilla Fudge has been cited as “one of the few American links between psychedelia and what soon became heavy metal.” The group is also known to have influenced other major bands such as The Nice, Deep Purple, Yes, Styx and Led Zeppelin.

“We’re excited to come back to Westbury,” says the band’s award-winning drummer, vocalist and songwriter Carmine Appice, who now resides in Florida. “It’s one of my favorite venues. We’ll include a lot of our popular hits, and I’ll probably do a drum solo. The Rascals were like our mentors, and we’ve been friends for many years.”

The band is currently touring with three of its four original members: Appice, Mark Stein, Vince Martell, and Pete Bremy (who took over for Tim Bogert, who retired in 2009 and died 2021.)

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Rascals greatest hits.

Bottom photo: Original Rascals Gene Cornish, left, and Felix Cavaliere first met in the mid ‘60s playing with Joey Dee & The Starliters.

‘Fiddler on the Roof’ Bartlett Sher and the team behind ‘South Pacific,’ ‘The King and I’ and 2017 Tony-winning Best Play ‘Oslo,’ bring a fresh and authentic vision to this beloved theatrical masterpiece. Featuring a talented cast, lavish orchestra, and stunning movement and dance from Israeli choreographer Hofesh Shechter, based on the original staging by Jerome Robbins, this production is an uplifting celebration that raises its cup to joy — to love — to life. Rich with musical hits everyone knows and loves, including ‘Tradition,’ ‘Sunrise, Sunset’ and ‘To Life (L’Chaim!),’ this heartwarming story never goes out of style.

Friday, Nov. 11, 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, 2 and 8 p.m. $89, $69, $59, $49. Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, C.W. Post Campus, Route 25A, Brookville. (516) 299-3100 or TillesCenter.org.

Toubab Krewe

Some music defies categorization. Such is the case with Toubab Krewe, the vibrant North Carolinabased instrumental powerhouse that lustily swirls together rock, African traditions, jam sensibilities, international folk strains and more. This is a band that actively draws inspiration from whatever source floats into their purview, something they’ve exhibited in their half decade of heavy gigging — including regular appearances at major U.S. festivals like Bonnaroo, High Sierra, Rothbury and Wakarusa — and abroad at such legendary gatherings as Festival In The Desert in Mali. Their globe-hopping propensity has made them an emerging headliner at their hometown’s famous Orange Peel, and a familiar face at similar venues nationwide. Whether on their own or collaborating with luminaries like the Last Poets’ Umar Bin Hassan or Uncle Earl’s Rayna Gellert, Toubab Krewe has already earned the attention and respect of a broad musical community.

Saturday, Nov. 12, 8 p.m. $38, $33, $28. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. (516) 767-6444 or LandmarkOnMainStreet.org.

photo: Felix Cavaliere is ready to wow the NYCB Theatre at Westbury audience with The

Vanilla Fudge, special guest, is known for their extended rock versions of contemporary hit songs. Pictured from left are Carmine Appice (drums), Mark Stein (keyboard), Vinny Martell (guitar), and Pete Bremy (bass).

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Nov. 11

Break for Art

Kids and parents/caregivers are invited to join Nassau County Museum of Art staff to create and innovate during “Break for Art,” Friday, Nov. 11, 11 a.m.12:30 p.m. or 1-2:30 p.m. Find inspiration in the art on view and in the sculpture garden. Later explore the outdoors and Sculpture Garden with the nuseum’s Fall Scavenger Hunt as your guide to discovery and adventure. $10, $5 members free. Registration required. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.

Veterans Day Commemoration

Oh Baby!

Mercy Hospital invites momsto-be to a community baby shower, Saturday, Nov. 19, noon-2 p.m. Meet with physicians, lactation specialist, mother/baby nurses, and other hospital personnel with raffles, giveaways for mom and baby(s), games and more. The free event takes place in Mercy’s employee cafeteria, lower level, 1000 North Village Avenue, Rockville Centre. For information visit CHSLI.org or call (516) 6263729.

YES: Close to the Edge Tour

The pioneering progressive rock band visits NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury, touring in celebration the 50th anniversary of their famed album, “Close To The Edge,” Saturday, Nov. 19, 8 p.m. With an ever growing fan base, YES continues to electrify audiences with daunting virtuosity, complex musical textures and powerful lead vocals. Experience an unforgettable evening of YES at its best, featuring its existential prog masterworks and instrumental pyrotechnics. For information/tickets, visit TheTheatreAtWestbury.com or LiveNation.com or call (516) 247-5200.

Nov. 19

The City of Long Beach and the Joint Veterans Organization will hold their annual Veterans Day Commemoration Ceremony on Friday, Nov. 11. This year’s ceremony will take place indoors on the sixth floor of City Hall starting at 10:30 a.m. The ceremony is the community’s way publicly show thanks the many veterans who have served our country. For more information, visit LongBeachNY.gov.

FAR Trio Live at Bright Eye Beer

The FAR Trio will be performing live music at Bright Eye Beer Co., at 50 W. Park Ave., on Friday, Nov. 18. The group will be playing a variety of soul, blues and funky arrangements starting at 6 pm. For more information, visit AllEvents.in or BrightEyeBeerCo.com.

Mount Sinai Vaxmobile flu/ Covid vaccines

The Mount Sinai South Nassau Vaxmobile, in partnership with the Town of Hempstead, expands outreach to seniors to provide no-cost flu and Covid-19 booster vaccines. The remaining schedule includes: Thursday, Nov. 10, Uniondale Hempstead Senior Center; Tuesday, Nov. 15, Bellmore Senior Center; Friday, Nov. 17, Uniondale Merrick Senior Center. The Vaxmobile offers the Pfizer-BioNTech bivalent vaccine to individuals 12 and older. Current CDC guidance says that it is safe to get both the Covid and flu vaccines together, even during the same visit to doctor or pharmacy. All vaccine recipients must show proof of age; ages six months to 17 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. For information, visit SouthNassau. org or Facebook @ MountSinaiSouthNassau. To schedule an appointment, go to SouthNassau.org/sn/ vaxmobile, call Mount Sinai South Nassau Community Education at (516) 377-5333 or emailvaxmobile@snch.org.

Christmas Tree Lighting

The City of Long Beach and city officials will celebrate the season with the annual Kennedy Plaza Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on Friday, Dec. 2. The time of the lighting is TBD. For more information, check back to LongBeachNY.gov.

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NY Citizen Preparedness Training Program

The Long Beach City Council, in conjunction with the governor’s office, hosts a NY Citizen Preparedness Training Program, Sunday, Nov. 13, starting at 2 p.m, at Long Beach Public Library, 111 W. Park Avenue. The program will train residents with the tools and resources to prepare for any type of disaster, respond accordingly and recover as quickly as possible. Each family that attends will receive an emergency preparedness kit. For more information, visit DHES.ny.gov.

Free concert at Long Beach Public Library

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Joe and The Traffic Jam perform some livley tunes at Long Beach Public Library, Saturday, Nov. 19 The show will begin in the second floor auditorium at 2 pm. There is no need for pre-registration. For more information, visit LongBeachPL.com.

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

‘Willy Wonka’

Everyone’s favorite candy man lights up the stage, in Plaza Theatrical’s familyfriendly production of “Willy Wonka,” Friday,Nov. 11, 11 a.m.; Saturday, Nov. 12, 11 a.m.; Sunday, Nov. 13, noon. This scrumdidilyumptious musical features the enchanting songs from the film starring Gene Wilder. Tickets are $16. Grab your golden ticket and visit the Plaza stage at The Showplace at Bellmore Movies, 222 Pettit Avenue, Bellmore. For information/tickets, go to PlazaTheatrical.com or call (516) 599-6870.

Let’s Skate

Celebrate the opening of Long Island Children’s Museum’s latest exhibit, “Snowflake Sock Skating,” featuring an indoor “skating rink,” Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 12-13, 1-3 p.m. Make a winter wonderland scene complete with a moving skater, at the drop-in session. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 224-5800 or LICM.org.

Class of ‘70 gives to first responder children

By KARINA KOVAC kkovac@liherald.com

In October, Maria Elefante, Oceanside High School 1970 reunion committee member and Oceanside resident, presented a check for $16,000 to First Responders Chil dren’s Foundation’s Founder and Chairman Al Kahn at Luis Alvarez Memorial Park. The funds will be allocated to the foundations Luis Alvarez Memorial Scholarship. Elefante and other alum raised the money over the sum mer at their 50th class reunion as a way to give back to the community

Elefante said the alumni wanted to commemorate the celebration of five decades out of high school by honor ing one of the best of the best in Oceanside. “We raised over $16,000 to honor one of Oceanside’s finest, Luis Alva rez. If you were lucky enough to know Luis, you know what a great man he was. Thanks to everyone from the OHS Class of 1970 who were able to donate and thanks to First Responders Children’s Foundation for enabling us to honor Luis’ memory in this special way.”

The Luis Alvarez Memorial Scholarship was created in 2019 as a way to honor the memory of Detective Alva rez who passed away from 9/11 related illnesses. He is known for his bravery while pleading before the United States Congress to replenish the Sept. 11th Victim Com pensation Fund. Priority for this scholarship award will be given to children of first responders who have died from or are suffering from 9/11 related illnesses.

This year’s recipient of the scholarship is Kacey Pupo, daughter of New York Police Department Lt. Christopher Pupo. Pupo passed away because of illnesses he contract ed from inhaling toxic materials as he participated in the rescue and recovery efforts at the World Trade Center site following the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.

“I started First Responders Children’s Foundation

after Sept. 11th when 800 children lost a first responder parent. 21 years later we are a national foundation that remains committed to helping the families of first responders, especially those who have died from or are suffering from 9/11 related illnesses,” said Kahn. “In 2019, we created the Luis Alvarez Memorial Scholarship to honor Luis’ memory, and it means the world to us to know that there are so many wonderful people here in the

Oceanside community willing to do the same. A very spe cial thank you to Mary Elefante and the Oceanside High School Class of 1970 for their generous donation towards this important cause.”

For over 20 years, Kahn’s foundation has created pro grams that address the needs of children and their fami lies struggling with the hardships that often accompany life with a first responder parent.

Courtesy First Responders Children’s Foundation FIRst RespONdeRs ChIldReN’s Foundation Founder and Chairman Al Kahn, Maria Elefante, Oceanside High School class of 1970 reunion committee member and Oceanside resident, First Responders Children’s Foundation Board member Matt McCauley, and Lainey Alvarez, widow of Detective Luis Alvarez at the park named in Detective Luis G. Alvarez’s name.

Andy Lockwood talks college costs

By AlexA AnderwkAvich

On Wednesday, Nov. 2, Lockwood Col lege Prep and Inside Herald LI presented an hour-long webinar for the community entitled “How to Cut College Costs by 52.2% or More” — produced by Richner LIVE — which aids college-parents on the rollercoaster ride of putting their children through upper education and its costs.

Host, Judy Goss, host of AWE’s luxury real estate show ‘Behind the Gates,’ former NBC and Fox contributor and QVC host, gave her opening remarks as a collegemom of twins, “My kids just graduated high school in June and started college; so I’ve been through all the ups and downs and the stress and the financial issues — all of the roller coaster moves that we had to get to college finally this year,” she said. “And I’m happy to say that I’m here with someone today that will make that process a lot easier and less complicated and that is Andy Lockwood.”

Andy Lockwood is a college admissions counselor along with his wife Pearl, as well as best-selling author of ‘How to Negotiate Your Crappy Financial Aid’ and ‘Merit Aid Offer’ as well as three other books in the works. Together, the duo are the master minds behind Lockwood College Prep which provides you with the tools you may need to get into your dream school, and for less.

The two have four children themselves. However Lockwood saw the need for better college advisors and prep from his own

experiences going through law school.

“I didn’t choose my career,” the top col lege advisor said. “It’s almost like it found me. I went to law school and ended with over a hundred thousand dollars of debt. Because of this horrible experience of high fees and debt, which is actually noth ing compared to today, I went into this career.”

Goss introduced Lockwood, who had just finished up a busy time of early appli cations and deadlines, and jumped right into questions which yielded helpful tips and vital information from Lockwood.

“If you have a younger kid, early deci sion and early action deadlines are some thing to look forward to.” owner of Lock wood College prep said and kicked off the webinar with a piece of advice. “Here’s a pro tip: get everything done over the sum mer. That is my first valuable tip tonight”

Having guidance during the intricate process of the application process can make all the difference. As parents send their oldest children to college for the first time, oftentimes they are both figuring out what to do as you go along and the reality is that many things have changed over the years and you might not know everything that is involved.

“If you feel overwhelmed, it’s not your fault.” Lockwood said regarding the com plicated financial formulas that are often hard to decipher, with pages upon pages of regulations. “The good news is that there are ways to level the playing field.”

Goss also asked questions such as get

ting into and what it takes to be accepted into a top college as well as the rundown on how financial aid and scholarships work.

“I thought you just fill out the FAFSA form and pay as much as you can,” Goss remarked towards the end of the webinar. “I’m happy to hear that there are actually ways you can strategize this.”

It was a highly informative session which ended with a live Q&A from the audience via chat. Followed by an end screen with information on how to book sessions with Lockwood College Prep.

“Our approach isn’t for everyone,” Lockwood said. “The child needs to be coachable and the parents need to be will ing to take advice.”

If you would like to find out more infor mation visit www.lockwoodcollegeprep. com, email vip@lockwoodcollegeprep. com or call (516) 882-5464. The Lockwoods go live on Tuesdays via Facebook at www. CollegeTalkTuesday.live

RichnerLIVE hosts a number of events including galas, webinars and expos. Be on the lookout for upcoming happenings at www.RichnerLIVE.com

Andy lockwood, owner of Lockwood College Prep (pictured), and host Judy Goss, lead an informative discussion for college parents on how they can cut costs, even if they think they don’t qualify.

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Public Notices

HEARING

BY THE BOARD OF APPEALS

Pursuant to New York State Town Law Article 16, New York State Public Officers Law Article 7, and the Town of Hempstead Building Zone Ordinance, NOTICE is hereby given that the BOARD OF APPEALS of the Town of Hempstead will hold a public hearing in the Town Meeting Pavilion, Town Hall Plaza, One Washington Street, Hempstead, New York on 11/16/22 at 9:30 A.M. to consider the following applications and appeals:

THE FOLLOWING CASES WILL BE CALLED STARTING AT 9:30 A.M. 739/22. POINT LOOKOUT - Roy Kleshefsky, Variances, lot area occupied, side yards aggregate, rear yard, construct 2-story addition, 2nd story addition & roofed over open porch all attached to dwelling., W/s Inwood Ave., 169.20’ S/o Bayview Dr., a/k/a 11 Inwood Ave. 744/22. POINT LOOKOUT - Robert MacDonald, Variances, height, lot area occupied, construct 2-car detached garage with roof over patio attached thereto., W/s Parkside Dr., 920’ S/o Lido Blvd., a/k/a 99 Parkside Dr. 745/22. - 746/22. POINT LOOKOUT - Jeffrey Thaler, Variances, lot area occupied, front yard setbacks on Mineola Ave. & Bayside Dr., construct 2nd story deck with stairs attached to dwelling; Maintain shed with less than required side yard setback., S/W cor. Mineola Ave. & Bayside Dr., a/k/a 1 Mineola Ave.

RE-OPENING: 9:30 A.M. 294/17. LIDO BEACHShlomo Aslan, Variances, lot area occupied, side yard, side yards aggregate, rear yard, maintain 2-story dwelling with partial roof deck., E/s Blacksmith Rd., 609.37’ N/o Park Dr., a/k/a 340 Blackheath Rd.

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 and Lido Beach within Town of Hempstead jurisdiction. There are additional cases in different hamlets, towns and villages on the Board of Appeals calendar. The full calendar is available a t https://hempsteadny.gov/ 509/Board-of-Appeals The internet address of the website streaming for this meeting is https://hempsteadny.gov/ 524/Live-Streaming-Video Interested parties may appear at the above time and place. At the call of the Chairman, the Board

LEGAL NOTICE

DISTRITO DE BOMBEROS DE POINT LOOKOUT-LIDO AVISO DE ELECCIONES

TENGA EN CUENTA, que de conformidad con la ley, se celebrará a cabo una elección de los votantes calificados del Distrito de Bomberos de Point Lookout y Lido, en el pueblo de Hempstead, condado de Nassau, estado de Nueva York.

Las elecciones se llevarán a cabo el martes 13 de diciembre de 2022, entre las 4:00 p.m. y las 9:00 p.m., las mismas tienen el propósito de elegir a un residente del Distrito de Bomberos para desempeñarse como Comisionado del Distrito de Bomberos por un término de cinco (5) años, a partir del 1° de enero de 2023. Todos los residentes del Distrito de Bomberos de Point Lookout-Lido que estén debidamente registrados en la Junta Electoral del Condado de Nassau antes del 21 de noviembre de 2022 serán elegibles para participar en la votación.

La votación será por distrito electoral de la siguiente manera: Distrito Electoral N.o 1: todos los votantes calificados del distrito que residan al este del acceso al puente State Parkway Bridge votarán en la Sede del DISTRITO DE BOMBEROS DE POINT LOOKOUT-LIDO, 102 Lido Boulevard en Hewlett Avenue, Point Lookout, Nueva York.

Distrito Electoral N.o 2: todos los votantes calificados del distrito que residen al oeste del acceso al puente State Parkway Bridge votarán en el Cuartel del DISTRITO DE BOMBEROS DE POINT LOOKOUTLIDO, 211 Lido Boulevard en Regent Drive, Lido Beach, Nueva York.

ADEMÁS, TENGA EN CUENTA que los candidatos a Comisionado del Distrito de Bomberos deben presentar sus nombres ante la Secretaría del Distrito de Bomberos, Sede del Distrito de Bomberos, 102 Lido Boulevard (Lido Boulevard y Hewlett Avenue) Point Lookout, Nueva York, a más tardar a las 3 p.m. del 23 de noviembre de 2022, en un formulario de petición, suscrito por no menos de veinticinco (25) votantes calificados del DISTRITO DE BOMBEROS DE POINT LOOKOUT-LIDO. Todos los peticionarios deben incluir las firmas, los nombres y las direcciones impresas de cada firmante.

ADEMÁS, TENGA EN CUENTA que el Comité de Comisionados de Bomberos ha dispuesto el uso de boletas para votantes ausentes en esta elección. Las solicitudes para votantes ausentes para esta elección, de acuerdo con las disposiciones de la Sección 175-b de la Ley Municipal, están disponibles en la oficina de la Secretaría del Distrito de Bomberos de martes a viernes desde las 10 a.m. y las 3 p.m., o pueden ser descargadas en http://www.pllfd.org, y deben ser recibidas por el secretario del Distrito de Bomberos al menos siete (7) días antes de la elección si la boleta debe ser enviada por correo al votante, o el día anterior a la elección, si la boleta debe ser entregada personalmente al votante o a su representante. Se mantendrá una lista de votantes ausentes en la oficina de la Secretaría del Distrito de Bomberos donde estará disponible durante las horas regulares de oficina hasta la fecha de la elección.

Cualquier votante calificado puede, al examinar dicha lista, presentar una impugnación por escrito de las calificaciones como votante de cualquier persona cuyo nombre aparezca en dicha lista, indicando el motivo de dicha impugnación. Dicha objeción escrita será presentada por el secretario del distrito de bomberos a los inspectores electorales el día de las elecciones.

Dicha lista también se publicará en un lugar visible en el lugar de votación durante la elección, y cualquier votante calificado puede impugnar la aceptación de la boleta de votante ausente de cualquier persona que figure en dicha lista, haciendo constar su impugnación y el motivo de la misma a los inspectores antes del cierre de las urnas. Ningún voto de ausentes será escrutado a menos que haya sido recibido en la oficina de la Secretaría del Distrito de Bomberos a más tardar a las 5 p.m. del día de la elección.

ADEMÁS, TENGA EN CUENTA que las urnas permanecerán abiertas hasta las 9:00 p.m. y por el tiempo adicional que sea necesario para permitir que todos los votantes calificados presentes en ese momento emitan sus votos.

TERRI RYAN, Secretaria del Distrito Por orden del Comité de Comisionados de Bomberos DISTRITO DE BOMBEROS DE POINT LOOKOUT-LIDO Gregory Naham, Presidente 135402

LEGAL NOTICE LIDO AND POINT LOOKOUT FIRE DISTRICT ELECTION NOTICE

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Law, an election of the qualified voters of the Lido and Point Lookout Fire District, Town of Hempstead, Nassau County, State of New York, will be held on Tuesday, December 13, 2022, between the hours of 4:00 P.M. and 9:00 P.M., for the purpose of electing one resident of the Fire District to serve as Fire District Commissioner for a term of five (5) years, commencing January 1, 2023. All residents of the Lido and Point Lookout Fire District who are duly registered with the Nassau County Board of Elections by November 21, 2022 will be eligible to vote.

The voting will be by election District as follows:

Election District No. 1 –

All qualified voters of the District residing east of the State Parkway Bridge approach will vote at LIDO and POINT

LOOKOUT FIRE DISTRICT Headquarters, 102 Lido Boulevard at Hewlett Avenue, Point Lookout, New York.

Election District No. 2 –

All qualified voters of the District residing west of the State Parkway Bridge approach will vote at the Lido Fire House, of the LIDO and POINT

LOOKOUT FIRE DISTRICT, 211 Lido Boulevard at Regent Drive, Lido Beach, New York.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that candidates for Fire District Commissioner must file their names with the Fire District Secretary, Fire District Headquarters, 102 Lido Boulevard (Lido Boulevard and Hewlett Avenue) Point Lookout, New York, not later than 3 P.M. on November 23, 2022, in petition form, subscribed by not less than twenty-five (25) qualified voters of the LIDO AND POINT LOOKOUT FIRE DISTRICT.

All petitioners should include signatures, and the printed names and addresses of each signatory.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Board of Fire Commissioners has provided for the use of absentee ballots at this election. Applications for absentee ballots for this election, in accordance with the provisions of Section 175-b of the Town Law, are available at the office of the Fire District Secretary Tuesday through Friday between the hours of 10 A.M. and 3 P.M., or can be downloaded at http://www.pllfd.org, and must be received by the Fire District Secretary at least seven (7) days before election if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter or the day

before the election if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter or his or her agent. A list of absentee voters shall be kept in the office of the Fire District Secretary where it shall be available during regular office hours until the date of the election. Any qualified voter may, upon examination of such list, file a written challenge of the qualifications as a voter of any person whose name appears on such list, stating the reason for such challenge. Such written challenge shall be transmitted by the Fire District Secretary to the inspectors of election on election day. Such list shall also be posted in a conspicuous place at the voting site during the election, and any qualified voter may challenge the acceptance of the absentee voter’s ballot of any person on such list, by taking his or her challenge of the acceptance of the absentee voter’s ballot of any person on such list, by making his or her challenge and the reason therefor known to the election inspectors before the close of the polls. No absentee ballot shall be canvassed unless it has been received in the office of the Fire District Secretary not later than 5 P.M. on the day of the election.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the polls will remain open until 9:00 P.M. and for such additional time as is necessary to permit all qualified voters then present to cast their votes.

TERRI RYAN, District Secretary

By Order of the Board of Fire Commissioners LIDO and POINT LOOKOUT FIRE DISTRICT Gregory Naham, Chairman 135401

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 04/03/2019, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501. This Auction will be held rain or shine on 12/5/2022 at 2:30 PM, premises known as 159 E Chester St Long Beach, New York 11561 and described as follows; ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the City of Long Beach, County of Nassau and State of New York.

Section 0059 Block 00108 Lot 00065,00066,00067. The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $477,177.88 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 607220/2017. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the then Court Appointed Referee will cancel the Foreclosure Auction.

Jennifer B. Ettenger, Esq., Referee.

McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC, Suite 205, 10 Midland Ave, Port Chester, NY 10573 Dated: 10/21/2022 File Number: 560-2175 PCO 135182

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 022937/2009. Leland Lewis Greene, Esq.Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES. 135136

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT. NASSAU COUNTY. L&L ASSOCIATES HOLDING CORP., Pltf. vs. DEBBIE NARDOZZI, et al, Defts. Index #601487/2021.

Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered April 20, 2022, I will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on December 8, 2022 at 2:30 p.m. prem. k/a Section 59, Block 166, Lot(s) 11-13. Sold subject to terms and conditions of field judgment and terms of sale and the right of the United States of America to redeem within 120 days from the date of sale as provided by law.

and State of New York, Section 59, Block 184 and Lots 39 and 50.

Approximate amount of judgment is $436,090.40 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #602647/2018. Cash will not be accepted. 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 G. Kennedy, Esq., Referee

Knuckles, Komosinski & Manfro, LLP, 565 Taxter Road, Suite 590, Elmsford, NY 10523, Attorneys for Plaintiff 135180

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED ASSET INVESTMNT LOAN TRUST MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-BNC3 Plaintiff, Against LYDIA LAMOUTH, et al., Defendant(s)

LEGAL NOTICE

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORKCOUNTY OF NASSAU NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE, LLC, V. BETTY OSEI-MENSAH, ET AL.

NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated January 30, 2018, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE, LLC is the Plaintiff and BETTY OSEIMENSAH, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction RAIN OR SHINE at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on December 6, 2022 at 2:30PM, premises known as 31 BARNES ST, LONG BEACH, NY 11561: Section 59, Block 223, Lot 37 & 214:

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

Foreclosure auction will be held “rain or shine.” If property social distancing cannot be maintained of there are other health of safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the sale.

THERESA MCSWEENEY, Referee. LEVY & LEVY, Attys. for Pltf., 12 Tulip Dr., Great Neck, NY. #99885 135172

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION (“FANNIE MAE”), A CORPORATION ORGANIZED AND EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Plaintiff, vs. GEORGE ABT, Defendant(s).

Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on October 18, 2019, 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 on December 7, 2022 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 63 Kirkwood Street, 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

SUPREME COURT: NASSAU COUNTY. CIVIL PROCESS SERVICES, Pltf. vs. KATHLEEN O’LEARY, et al, Defts. Index #1903/2017. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered February 22, 2019, I will sell at public auction on the north side front steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on December 13, 2022 at 2:30 p.m., prem. k/a 350 East Market Street, Long Beach, NY 11561 a/k/a Section 59, Block 138, Lot 26, Group Lots 26-27. Approx. amt. of judgment is $6,012.11 plus costs and interest. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale and the right of the United States of America to redeem within 120 days from the date of sale as provided by law. Foreclosure auction will be held “rain or shine.” COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing, cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the auction.

JEFFREY W. HALBREICH, Referee, BRONSTER, LLP, Attys. for Pltf. 156 West 56th Street, Ste. 902, New York, NY. File No. 307668.006- #99810 135320 LEGAL

NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., Plaintiff AGAINST PHILIP LEVI, JOY LEVI, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered December 19, 2018, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on

will consider decisions on the foregoing and those on the Reserve Decision calendar and such other matters as may properly come before it 135352

Public Notices

December 13, 2022 at 2:30PM, premises known as 1767 BAY

BOULEVARD, ATLANTIC BEACH, NY 11509. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Atlantic Beach, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, SBL #: 58-65-5, 58-65-6, 58-65-7, 58-65-8, 58-65-53, 58-65-54, 58-65-55, 58-65-56, 58-65-61, 58-65-64. Approximate amount of judgment $1,596,469.73 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #006575/2009. The aforementione d auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 mitigation protocols and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine”. Jane Shrenkel, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 00-145324 73856 135237

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: CARPENTER INK LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York, (SSNY) on 01/06/2022. NY Office location: Nassau County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of the process to: 88 Troy Avenue East Atlantic Beach, New York 11561.

Purpose: To engage in any lawful act or activity. 135399

LEGAL NOTICE

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK INDEX NO. 606278/2022 COUNTY OF NASSAU

LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC Plaintiff, vs. DANIEL ANGEL, if living, and if she/he be dead, any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or general or specific lien upon the real property described in this action; such unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs

at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them, or either of them, and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors and assigns, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to plaintiff; PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; TOM KORNOBIS; RACHEL ALI, “JOHN DOE #3” through “JOHN DOE #12,” the last ten names being fictitious and unknown to plaintiff, the persons or parties intended being the tenants, occupants, persons or corporations, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the premises, described in the complaint, Defendants.

Plaintiff designates NASSAU as the place of trial situs of the real property

SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS

Mortgaged Premises: 345 EAST HUDSON STREET, LONG BEACH, NY 11561

Section: 59, Block: 136, Lot: 61 & 62

To the above named Defendants YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in the above entitled action and to serve a copy of your Answer on the plaintiff’s attorney within twenty (20) days of the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service, or within thirty (30) days after service of the same is complete where service is made in any manner other than by personal delivery within the State. The United States of America, if designated as a defendant in this action, may answer or appear within sixty (60) days of service. Your failure to appear or to answer will result in a judgment against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. In the event that a deficiency balance remains from the sale proceeds, a judgment may be entered against you.

NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT

THE OBJECT of the above caption action is to foreclose a Mortgage to secure the sum of $512,820.00 and interest, recorded on August 24, 2020, in Book VI-44480 at Page 513, of the Public Records of NASSAU County, New York., covering premises known as 345 EAST HUDSON

STREET, LONG BEACH, NY 11561.

The relief sought in the within action is a final judgment directing the sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the Mortgage described above.

NASSAU County is designated as the place of trial because the real property affected by this action is located in said county.

NOTICE

YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME

If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home.

Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property.

Sending a payment to the mortgage company will not stop the foreclosure action.

YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT.

Dated:August 31, 2022 ROBERTSON, ANSCHUTZ, SCHNEID, CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC Attorney for Plaintiff Eric S. Sheidlower, Esq. 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310 Westbury, NY 11590 516-280-7675 135296

legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them, or either of them, and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors and assigns, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to plaintiff; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, “JOHN DOE #1” through “JOHN DOE #12,” the last twelve names being fictitious and unknown to plaintiff, the persons or parties intended being the tenants, occupants, persons or corporations, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the premises, described in the complaint, Defendants.

Plaintiff designates NASSAU as the place of trial situs of the real property

SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS

Mortgaged Premises: 23 VINTON STREET LONG BEACH, NY 11561 Section: 59, Block: 225, Lot: 66 & 67

To the above named Defendants YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in the above entitled action and to serve a copy of your Answer on the plaintiff’s attorney within twenty (20) days of the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service, or within thirty (30) days after service of the same is complete where service is made in any manner other than by personal delivery within the State.

City wins platinum award from AAA Northeast

The City of Long Beach won the Platinum Award from the AAA Northeast’s Commu nity Traffic Safety Pro gram. The program recog nizes communities that make outstanding efforts to make the region’s roads safer for motorists, bicy clists and pedestrians.

The city and the police department were recog nized for their Downtown to the Boardwalk project in 2021. The project aimed at increasing accessibility to the central business dis trict. There were drainage improvements, pavement upgrades, reconstruction of bike lanes and new and clearly marked crosswalks.

lations to Lt. Corbett, commanding offi cer of the Long Beach Traf fic Division, and Construc tion Inspector Brooke Anderson of the Depart ment of Public Works. Without their work and col laboration, these improve ments would never materi alize.”

The city also participat ed in a wide variety of enforcement programs. The programs included Stop DWI, Click It or Ticket and seat belt enforcement check points, contributing to safer driving.

Ron Walsh Police commissioner

LEGAL NOTICE

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK INDEX NO. 609244/2022 COUNTY OF NASSAU

MORTGAGE ASSETS MANAGEMENT, LLC

Plaintiff, vs. KAREN S. ROBERTSON, if living, and if she/he be dead, any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or general or specific lien upon the real property described in this action; such unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees,

The United States of America, if designated as a defendant in this action, may answer or appear within sixty (60) days of service. Your failure to appear or to answer will result in a judgment against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. In the event that a deficiency balance remains from the sale proceeds, a judgment may be entered against you.

NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT

THE OBJECT of the above caption action is to foreclose a Mortgage to secure the sum of $675,000.00 and interest, recorded on April 20, 2011, in Liber M 35963 at Page 382, of the Public Records of NASSAU County, New York., covering premises known as 23 VINTON STREET, LONG BEACH, NY 11561. The relief sought in the within action is a final

“This award reflects the outstanding work that takes place when two city departments collaborate for the better ment of the community,” police com missioner Ron Walsh said. “Congratu

When Covid restrictions began to be lifted, many communities saw an increase in traffic and traf fic incidents. The city’s efforts helped make it safer for motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians in Long Beach.

–Brendan Carpenter

Public Notices

judgment directing the sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the Mortgage described above.

NASSAU County is designated as the place of trial because the real property affected by this action is located in said county.

NOTICE

YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME

If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for

further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property.

Sending a payment to the mortgage company will not stop the foreclosure action.

YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE

COURT. Dated:November 15, 2022 ROBERTSON, ANSCHUTZ, SCHNEID, CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC Attorney for Plaintiff Eric S. Sheidlower, Esq. 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310 Westbury, NY 11590 516-280-7675 135298

Courtesy AAA Northeast

The CiTy of Long Beach won the platinum award from the AAA Northeast’s traffic safety program, being recognized for numerous efforts.

This award reflects the outstanding work that takes place when two city departments collaborate for the betterment of the community.

EMPLOYMENT

Help Wanted ADMINISTRATIVE

Richner Communications - a rapidly growing multimedia company and publishers of the Herald newspaper grouphas several administrative job openings: Receptionist (F/T), Accounts Receivable/Billing Collections Clerk Multi-Media Coordinator (Hours Flexible)

Qualified candidates are fast learners with good organizational and people skills - entry level ok.

Role requires working knowledge of Microsoft Office and ability to learn custom software programs.

If you would like to join a communitydriven, fast-paced environment, please send your resume to: careers@liherald.com.

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BUSINESS ANALYSTS/

Help Wanted

CSC HOLDINGS, LLC seeks a Wireless Engineer to detect and analyze inconsistencies in internal mobile systems that affect customers and work to resolve the issues. Analyze the recurrence of similar reported incidents in order to identify patterns and the possibility of emergency situations that might affect the services of mobile subscribers. Provide first-level support in the resolution of assigned claims. Follow up with the specialized technical areas for coordination of solutions to opened cases and for complete and successful closing of such cases under a defined SLA. Position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related STEM field, and 3 years of experience working in customer care within the telecommunications industry. Experience must include a minimum of: 1 year of experience synthesizing data and developing mathematical models to resolve business problems; 1 year of experience working with mobile network architecture and platforms, including HLR, HSS, MME, PGW, PCRF, GGSN, OCS, OTA, and IMS; 1 year of experience with product implementation of 3G, 4G, LTE, voice and data services, SIM Cards, WIFI, WLC, TWAG, and provisioning systems; 1 year of experience monitoring and providing support for mobile network nodes related to customer service; 1 year of experience with Excel, GUI-based systems, Office Package, Linux/Unix, and SQL. Requirements of this position include demonstration of either full vaccination status against COVID-19 or company-provided weekly COVID-19 testing. Job Location: Bethpage, NY. To apply, submit resume online at https://www.alticeusacareers.com/ and search by job title or enter job requisition number 2022-35658.

Help Wanted

EDITOR/REPORTER

The award-winning Herald Community Newspapers group, covering Nassau County's North and South Shores with hard-hitting news stories and gracefully written features, seeks a motivated, energetic and creative editor/reporter to join our dynamic (and awesome) team! This education and general assignment reporting position offers a unique experience to learn from some of the best in the business. Historically, reporters who have launched their careers with us have gone on to The New York Times, Newsweek, Newsday, the New York Daily News, New York Post, CNN, BBC, NBC News and The Daily Mail, among many others. We look for excellent writers who are eager to learn, enhance their skills, and become well-established and respected journalists in our industry.

To apply: Send a brief summary in the form of a cover letter describing your career goals and what strengths you can bring to our newsroom, along with a resume and three writing samples to mhinman@riverdalepress.com

HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR

Richner Communications is looking for a hands-on Human Resources professional to oversee all HR functions on a strategic and tactical level. Exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and expanding Garden City, Long Island media company. This position has a flexible schedule, part-time job share would be considered.

Responsibilities: Talent acquisition: Source, screen, and interview potential candidates and manage new employee onboarding Benefits administration: Liaise with brokers, providers and facilitate enrollment and updating of coverage. Manage annual open enrollment and employee benefits review. Administration of 401(k) plan. Employee relations: Provide day- today support and problem resolution in regards to employee concerns, questions and policy issues. Performance management: Coach, counsel and recommend disciplinary actions Compliance: Maintain indepth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risk and ensuring regulatory compliance Payroll: Process biweekly payroll through payroll vendor for population of 150 employees Requirements: Bachelor's degree, preferably in business or HR, or equivalent experience Minimum 5 years HR generalist experience Knowledge of Federal, State & Local regulations governing employment Experience with payroll processing Self-motivated, ability to prioritize and work well under pressure Customer-focused attitude, with high level of professionalism and discretion Excellent oral and written communication and quantitative skills Proficiency with Microsoft Office Qualified candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to: careers@liherald.com.

CIRCULATION ASSOCIATE

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PRESS-ROOM/WAREHOUSE HELP

Long Island Herald has IMMEDIATE openings for a FULL-TIME Pressroom/warehouse helper in Garden City. We are a busy print shop looking for a motivated and reliable individuals to assist in various duties in the shop. Forklift experience is a plus and heavy lifting is required. Hours vary, so flexibility is key.

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A Hidden Treasure

Health Care/Opportunities

This beautiful Garden Town Co-op apartment is located on the 2nd Floor. It is an updated beauty that has 2 bedrooms and 2 full baths. There is one full bath in the master bedroom and hardwood floors throughout the hallway, living room, dining room and kitchen. You will find beautiful crown molding in every room. Miraculously, there is a pull down ladder for good attic storage. The terrace overlooks the expanse of the development; nice view! The Co-op comes with 1 parking spot in garage and there is a washer/ dryer in the unit. The apartment is very close to the municipal lot for free unlimited parking which is a very big bonus. The Grounds are meticulously maintained.

Ronnie Gerber 516-238-4299

OPEN HOUSES SUNday, 11/13/22

HEWLETT

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Open Houses

Home Sales

A sampling of recent sales in the area

Baldwin $550,000

Kenneth Avenue. Colonial. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Finished basement. Large updated eat-in kitchen. Formal living room with custom gas fireplace. Formal dining room. Three season room with built-in bar. Large master bedroom with walk-in closet. Many updates, including built-ins throughout and ample storage.

Taxes: $11,431.40

Bellmore $445,000

Shore Road. Cape. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Eat-in kitchen with stainless steel appliances. Formal dining room. Family room with French doors leading to deck with water views. Many updates including cathedral/vaulted ceiling. Oversized grounds. Deeded beach rights.

Taxes: $14,139.02

East Meadow $550,000

Falcon Street. Expanded Cape. 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Finished basement with wet bar. Updated eat-in kitchen with pantry. Open floor plan. Den/family room. All large rooms. Convenient location near parkways, LIRR, shopping, dining.

Taxes: $12,165

Franklin Square $730,000

Lincoln Road. Split Level. 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. Partial finished basement. Updated eat-in kitchen with sliders to deck. Open layout. Formal dining room. Den/family room and home office. Master bedroom suite on its own floor. Central air conditioning. Convenient location near schools. Taxes: $11,795.32

Long Beach $715,000

W. Penn Street. Colonial. 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Partial finished basement. Oversized eat-in kitchen with granite countertops. Spacious living room. Home office. First floor master bedroom. Multi-deck backyard. Great location near boardwalk, beach, shopping, dining, LIRR, and more.

Taxes: $6,619

Lynbrook $575,000

Olive Place. Tudor. 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms. Partial finished basement with outside entrance. Updated eat-in kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. Living room with fireplace. Formal dining room. Central location near heart of village, pool, LIRR, shopping, dining, and more.

Taxes: $10,723

Malverne $625,000

West Avenue. Cape. 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms. Partial finished basement. Eat-in kitchen with granite countertops. Formal dining room. Den/family room. First floor master bedroom. Security system.

Taxes: $14,338.26

Merrick $945,000

Frankel Boulevard. Mediterranean-style Colonial. 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. Finished basement. Large gourmet eat-in kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. Living room with fireplace. Formal dining room with French doors to yard. Den/family room. Large ensuite master bedroom with huge walk-in closet and spa-like bathroom with his and hers sinks and Jacuzzi tub. Security system. Convenient location in walking distance to LIRR.

Taxes: $19,307

Source: The Multiple Listing Service of Long Island Inc,, a computerized network of real estate offices serving Nassau, Suffolk, Queens, and Brooklyn.

One more postSandy permit

Q. A building inspector noticed our air condition ing units while inspecting our deck, and said we need to file for a permit for it. He said it’s a simple permit, and an architect would know what to do. Our house was damaged by Hurricane Sandy. We have been through a lot, so we just want to get this last thing done. Can you explain what is needed?

A. After you started with permits for Sandy repair, which led to a per mit for your deck, then electrical and plumbing permits, I suspect you thought you were done, but noooo! This has been a common issue in your municipality. They require a design professional, and the average person imme diately sees dollar signs and gets nervous.

Ask The Architect

Monte Leeper

Your building inspector made it sound simple, and from an inspector’s point of view, at the end of the process, it is simple, but getting there is a little more complicated. While doing second floors and rear additions, one stum bling block to final sign-off includes things as minor as an air conditioning unit. The drawing of plans, retrieving the specification manual from the manu facturer to show energy use, sound output and safety testing make the task not so simple. Most people lose or throw away their manuals. Then, because you’re in a flood zone, you must have an elevation certifi cate and survey from a surveyor (another expense). So it really isn’t so simple.

Then there are the construction drawings for the raised A.C. units to be above potential floodwaters. I’ve seen many truly inventive ways to elevate the condenser unit, from stacked wooden crate towers to mini-deck platforms to concrete pedestals covered in decorative stone. We actually have to document the way they were constructed, which isn’t always so easy because the building code addresses only con ventional construction, not artistic sculptures that look like someone has set up an air conditioning altar. The construction, no matter what it’s made of, has to have conventional anchorage, some kind of realistic foundation that the architect or engineer has to state is strong enough to resist being carried away in a flood, and that won’t accelerate the flood waters to neighboring properties when water smacks up against it.

Another problem has been the progression of information, over time, about what design profes sionals have to note on the plans. Because the com munication, shared with the property owner, is on an internet portal, when the examiner sends back a message about “demonstrating compliance with Section X” of the building codes, the client is left to wonder whether their professional really knows what they’re doing, since they apparently can’t even draw an air conditioning unit. Belittling the profes sional has made many architects and engineers choose not to do these A.C. unit plans. It would be much more helpful if communications included spe cifics, like an information sheet on standardized required notes, an explanation like the one I just gave, and acceptable anchorage and design heights to simplify the process. Good luck!

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The Federal Aviation Administra tion has just closed the comment period for the flying public regard ing the size of airline passenger seats.

They were focused on the wrong seats. The FAA should have been looking at air plane loos. In-flight restrooms have become so small and cramped that they should be equipped with shoehorns.

far smaller economic penalty by giving up several seats in order to make room for the wider restrooms. Single-aisle aircraft that carried fewer passengers and flew shorter routes were exempted from the regulation.

means not being able to go while going overseas. The issue has not gone unno ticed. One cabin-design firm called AirGo has proposed a unique triangular-shaped airline lavatory. The company claims that it gives passengers who have reduced mobility the ability to wheel in and safely shift from wheelchair to toilet.

dations comfortable. They only wanted to hear about safety factors. “The FAA is not requesting comments regarding matters … such as how the dimensions of passen ger seats might relate to passenger com fort or convenience,” the agency stated. We can assume they believe the free mar ket will define “comfort.”

In 1986, Con gress passed legis lation requiring the Department of Transportation to create and enforce regulations ensur ing that people with disabilities were treated with out discrimination in a manner con sistent with the safe operation of aircraft and trains. A key part of that task was to make sure airliners had restrooms that were large enough to accommodate dis abled passengers.

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And now, in an era when jumbo jets like the 747 are being retired and smaller, more fuel-efficient, narrowbody jets are making a comeback, those restrooms can still be smaller than a phone booth. (Does anyone remember phone booths?) One airline industry survey reported that narrow-body lavatories are often as much as 10 inches narrower than they were a decade ago.

There was a significant caveat, howev er. The rules focused only on wide-body aircraft. There was an assumption that the larger the aircraft, the longer the flights, the more pressing the need for facilities. This sly “carve-out” in aircraft standards meant that airlines suffered a

The current generation of non-jumbos is so aerodynamically effi cient that they can fly the same long-dis tance routes as 747s. These narrow-body aircraft are capable of international flights of thousands of miles. In the pur suit of efficiency, even many cockpit crews have been reduced, from three to two. Everything is now designed to be far more cost-effective for airlines facing woes ranging from staff shortages to soar ing energy costs. That means using every inch of aircraft real estate. And that in turn has meant removing precious inches from the restrooms.

For those with special needs, this often

Refusing to accept the status quo, disabled passen gers filed suit several years ago, demanding that nar row-body aircraft be man dated to have restrooms they could access, and new federal rules will require at least one larger restroom per aircraft to accommodate them. The airlines aren’t happy, because in this era of Covid recovery, they claim the mandate has the potential to cost them billions of dollars in revenue as they remove seats to make room for the wider privy. In the meantime, fewer than 5 percent of U.S. commercial carriers’ narrow-body pas senger aircraft have restrooms large enough to be accessible to people who need to use wheelchairs on board, accord ing to Washington’s Government Accountability Office.

While the FAA requested public input on airline seats, the agency made it a point to say they’re not interested in whether you find current cabin accommo

An industry expert, Sebastien Weber, chief executive of Safran Aerosystems, told the Wall Street Journal several years ago, “On airplanes, it is all about how you use the real estate.” He should know. His California company builds toilets for air craft.

It is a now cliché to lament the longlost golden days of aviation, when men arrived planeside in suits and fedoras and women were dressed to the nines. Today it’s cargo shorts and muscle shirts, and passengers who wear jackets and ties are viewed with smirks as flight attendants remind us that there is an extra charge for barely edible snacks. So we shouldn’t be surprised that airline restrooms are shrinking, our seats and amenities are considered commodities, and we are left to wonder if there will be room to go when we have to go.

Ronald J. Rosenberg has been an attorney for 42 years, concentrating in commercial litigation and transactions, and real estate, municipal, zoning and land use law. He founded the Garden City law firm Rosen berg Calica & Birney in 1999.

Need a boost? Celebrate your micro-joys

Last week I wrote about the mid term elections, which may or may not be resolved by the time you read this. I acknowledged the stress many of us are feeling as democra cy-as-we-know-it seems to be faltering. I suggested taking a galactic approach, find ing comfort in our relative insignificance in the universe. After all, we are so small, and on the grand scales of time and space, politics is inconsequential.

■ Climate change is close to becoming irremediable.

■ A recession is looming.

■ Covid may surge this winter.

■ Former President Donald Trump may run again, or may be indict ed. Or he may run and be indicted.

had baked earlier in the week, toasted it, and found some raspberry preserves for a micro-boost.

I did not turn on the news.

Some days it is challenging to fine the joy, but there is no acceptable option.

Like everyone else I know, I do Wordle and Spelling Bee every day in The New York Times. It has become a ritual and a micro-obsession as well as a joy. I think it’s the fun of chalking up a small win and feeling the ping of success, even though it’s just a word game. Wins are hard to come by.

Maybe you have a card game or a board game that can pull your time and attention into focus for an hour or two.

There are just so many times we can hear these messages and maintain our equilibrium.

RANDI KREISS

How did that work for you? It worked for me for a while, along with deep breathing, and stepping up a self-care routine to battle the political blues. I stopped watching TV news. I turned off news notifications on my phone, and I chose not to read the new dystopian novel by Celeste Ng, which I am sure is fine and literary, but not for me, not right now.

This is the drumbeat we hear:

■ Facts don’t matter to many Americans.

■ Racism is on the rise.

■ Unqualified candidates enjoy wide spread support.

So this week I’m moving from the galactic view to the micro view, and urging all of us to find the tiny moments and joys that lift the spirit and give meaning to our lives. The bad stuff looms large and threatens to block out the sun, but the micro-joys are here, and there was never a greater need.

Just this morning, before sitting down to write, I took a walk. I took in the smell of the air and the ripple of leaves. I con tinued listening to Jon Meacham’s “Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power,” because it reminds me that democracy has always been fragile and precious.

I savored my coffee, a robust Cuban blend that tastes delicious and is a terrific eye-opener. I sliced a piece of cornbread I

I call my grandkids every few days. Sometimes they have time to talk and it’s a good moment. Sometimes they reach out to me with a video of themselves skate boarding or a good grade alert or a bit of gossip about their friends. It all counts in the plus column.

I started watching “White Lotus,” a new series on HBO Max. It’s funny — horribly, darkly funny. It may not work for you, but the charac ters, especially the teenagers, are so exag gerated (I hope) that it is a fine distraction.

I watched President Obama’s stump speech in Arizona — twice, because his intelligence and humor and passion for democracy are so heartening.

Another day, I called some old friends. We all do our best to keep in touch, but often, too much time goes by. So I called, and we chatted and had a laugh and con soled one another, and it was another micro-joy.

Part of caring for ourselves is finding like-minded friends to enjoy a common experience. A game, a lecture, a bike ride, a meal out — anything to break out of the device-driven isolation zone.

Memories count. One of my best micro-joys this week was looking through some old, and I mean old, photo albums. How dazzling were those family times, especially from this distance!

I rolled on the floor with Lillybee the dog.

We must find these joyful moments. We must do it with intention and focus and limited expectations. Want to share with me what micro-joys you have found to lift you up?

We do this to keep ourselves strong and renewed for whatever these strange times bring our way.

Copyright 2022 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.

I urge all of us to find the tiny moments that lift the spirit and give our lives meaning.

A irlines show little concern for the comfort of those with special needs.

Honor the men, women of the armed forces

there are just two federal holidays each year acknowledging — and thanking — the brave men and women of the U.S. armed forces for their service to our country. They have endured intensive training, harsh condi tions and treacherous battlefields on which they have fought for our freedom and protected us from foreign dictators and tyrannical empires overseas.

Memorial Day gives us a chance to remember those we lost. But Veterans Day — which we observe on Friday — honors those who are still with us.

Veterans Day traces its roots back more than 100 years, to the conclusion of World War I. Considered the deadliest and most violent conflict in history to that point, it resulted in nearly 40 million military and civilian casualties.

In the 11th hour of Nov. 11, 1918, a cease fire accord brought an end to four years of bloodshed. Armistice Day — as it is still known in other parts of the globe — was celebrated in honor of those who fought in the trenches on the Western Front.

Unfortunately, by the time it was acknowledged as an official U.S. holiday in 1938, the world was once again on the brink of a global conflict. World War II’s ferocity far exceeded that of its predeces sor, including millions of innocent lives lost in the Holocaust, and culminated with the first — and only — use of the atomic bomb during wartime on the Japanese cit ies of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

The very first Veterans Day is said to

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To the Editor:

I, for one, am glad that this election season is over. The vitriol, accusations and character assassination by both parties became unbearable. Common ground and common decency were in short supply. I am almost certain that political discourse in our country will continue to take the low road even after all the votes have been tallied.

One of the things I noticed was how the political ads that peppered the evening newscasts left out one crucial segment of our society. In the months leading up to the election, I never saw, or heard, a single ad, by either party, that mentioned the poor and margin alized. There were lots of ads aimed at those of us in the middle class. One could surmise from these ads that we

have taken place in Birmingham, Ala bama, in 1947, when World War II veteran Raymond Weeks organized a celebration to honor all those who served in the Atlan tic and Pacific theaters of the war. In 1954, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed a law proclaiming that Armistice Day would henceforth be known as Veterans Day.

Today the holiday celebrates all who have served. But despite government assis tance through the U.S. Department of Vet erans Affairs and programs like the GI Bill, many veterans continue to struggle to readjust to civilian life, facing the chal lenges of securing education, employ ment, food and housing.

While many returned home to celebra tions and commendations, Americans became more cynical during and after the war in Vietnam. More and more returning veterans were met with hatred and disgust or, at best, were simply ignored, which posed a new set of hurdles, with many suf fering from drug addiction, PTSD, suicidal urges and other mental health issues, as well as the lasting effects of exposure to Agent Orange.

Many of those problems remain preva lent among military personnel coming back from more recent conflicts, like those in Iraq and Afghanistan.

This is why Veterans Day is more important than it has ever been. And it necessitates more from us than simply thanking and helping a veteran, though any effort — no matter how small — is appreciated.

Volunteer at a VA hospital. You don’t have to have any medical expertise to help. You can even give a lift to those without the means to get around. Visit Volunteer. va.gov to learn more. Volunteer for the American Red Cross, which has been lend ing a hand to those returning from war since World War I.

Help veterans find work. Hire Heroes USA is a nonprofit organization assisting veterans, active-duty military and their spouses obtain employment with career counseling and advice. Go to HireHeroesU SA.org.

Send a letter, or help veterans write home. This is probably the simplest of all ways to show your support. Operation Gratitude — at OperationGratitude.com — delivers letters, cards and care packages to veterans and military personnel, letting them know they are appreciated. And Operation Write Home provides blank handmade greeting cards to active-duty service members to send messages back to their loved ones. Visit them at SandyAll nock.com/OperationWriteHome.

Give back at the grass-roots level. You can show your support for local veterans in your community by donating to, and volunteering for, the American Legion or Veterans of Foreign War post nearest you.

Veterans deserve our appreciation for protecting and ensuring our cherished way of life. They deserve our thanks not just one day a year, but every day— and on Friday we should be especially united in that gratitude.

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Our kids can’t do the math

when I was in high school in the Bronx in the 1960s, they didn’t let us use calculators on tests. They hadn’t invented them yet.

I actually learned math in middle school, when my friends and I calculated baseball batting averages and pitchers’ earned run averages. In those days, newspapers only published the stats for the league leaders, so we did the calcula tions for everyone else on the Yan kees and Mets.

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Today, when you watch a game on TV, all sorts of sta tistics that I never heard of as a kid are recalculated instantaneously.

Likewise, kids today have devices with unimaginable computational power and speed. They just punch in the num bers. As an aging dinosaur, I like to bal ance my checkbook without help to keep my mind sharp, but some days I don’t bother, and I let Excel work the numbers. I’ve used algebra and geometry for dif ferent projects, but I probably could have gotten by in life with very rudimentary math skills. I haven’t used trigonometry or calculus since I left high school.

So why do kids need to study math?

This is an important question, because the latest report from the National Assessment of Educational Progress shows that as a result of pandemic-relat ed school interruptions, fourth- and eight-graders’ math scores in standard ized tests fell in nearly every state and demograph ic group, and in some states they fell precipitously. Only 36 percent of fourth-grad ers and 26 percent of eighth-graders were rated proficient in math. In New York, the scores were sig nificantly worse for fourthgraders, with only 28 per cent of students rated pro ficient, and slightly better than the national average for eighth-graders. These were the lowest percentages for New York students since the federal testing started in 1998.

More vulnerable students dropped even further behind their peers. A sur vey included with the test found that only half of low-performing fourth-grad ers had regular access to computers dur ing the 2020-21 school year, and a third reported that they didn’t have a quiet place to do school work. Black and Lati no students, who already scored lower than white and Asian students on previ ous exams, experienced the sharpest Covid-related declines. The test results and survey hint that in the near future,

we may see a sharp increase in high school dropouts and a greater opportuni ty gap.

Reading scores also declined, but it’s easier for students to bounce back when it comes to reading performance. Math is sequential, so if students don’t learn the basics, they can’t perform increasingly complex operations. Dur ing the 2021-22 school year, the federal government provided over $120 billion, about $2,400 per student, to address the Covid decline, but federal funding for remediation expires in 2024, and a highly partisan Congress may not allocate the billions more dollars that are still needed.

But again, why do kids need to study math if technology can do the calcula tions for us?

In New York state, Mathematics Learning Standards stress that the goal is for students to be able to make sense of problems and persevere in solving them; to reason abstractly and quantita tively; to construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others; and to model with mathematics. Compu tational skills, also called numeracy, are important because to do these things, students have to be comfortable with numbers and be able to “read” math. But broader “thinking skills” that

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are over-taxed pawns of the wealthy, or in danger of losing our freedoms. I suppose all of these could be true to some extent. But by ignoring those who strug gle most in our society, we have shown the futility that many of us feel with our current political climate.

As a pastor, I am called to minister to those whom Jesus called “the least of his brothers and sisters.” This can be exhilarating, but at the same time frustrating, work. I am also treasurer of the Long Island Council of Churches, which maintains the Freeport Food Pantry. More than once in the past year, we have nearly had to shut our doors for a few days because of a lack of food — that’s the frustrating part. The exhilaration comes when I see hungry families leave the pantry with full shopping carts to sustain them for a few days. There shouldn’t be food pantries in a nation as wealthy as ours, but that’s the reality that we live with in this time. My other exhilaration is that I serve in a missionoriented church. We also support local Head Start pro grams and migrant farm workers and their families on the east end of Long Island. Yes, our efforts are only stopgap measures. But when our politicians have failed us, they are a necessity.

I never ask any of my congregants, or the folks who bring food to our food drives, if they are Democrat or Republican, conservative or liberal. I just give thanks to God that amid all the hostility of our current politi cal climate, there are folks who remember those who are often forgotten, or whom we might wish to forget.

THE REV. RON GARNER Pastor,

transfer to other areas of school and life are most important. Studying math, besides learning how to calculate, stu dents learn to think logically, how to identify and state a problem clearly, how to plan, how to decide on appropriate strategies to find solutions to a problem, and how to reach conclusions based on evidence — in this case, numbers. And math helps us keep score even when cal culators are unavailable. With math we measure money, time and distance. We use it when cooking, balancing a check book, determining whether a bill is cor rect or planning home improvements. Some people are probably better off when kids can’t do math. It’s easier to cheat them. You can pay them less and bill them more. They can’t understand why climate change and rising sea levels are such a threat, or why Republican claims that the 2020 election was stolen are ridiculous. That only makes it clear er that, if the problem persists, the lives of those kids, and our society as a whole, will be much worse off.

Dr. Alan Singer is a professor of teaching, learning and technology and the director of social studies education programs at Hofstra University. He is a former New York City high school social studies teach er and editor of Social Science Docket, a joint publication of the New York and New Jersey Councils for the Social Stud ies. Follow him on Twitter at Twitter. com/AlanJSinger1.

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