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Local runner sets fast pace in NYC Marathon at the Long Beach firm Peknic, Peknic and Schaefer, made his debut at the 26.2-mile distance in Sean Carr was a swimmer 2021, running in the Philadelgrowing up. He competed for phia Marathon. He finished, but Long Beach Aquatics, the local it didn’t go well. He was exhaustage-group program, and then ed by mile 21, had the “dry Kellenberg Memorial High heaves” at mile 22 and barely survived the last few miles. School, in Uniondale. “I was pretty much like a fish In 2015, Car r wanted to become a Long Beach lifeguard. out of water,” he recalled. “I didn’t really know The only problem? what to expect. I He was a horrible didn’t know what runner, and runmy body could hanning was a requiredle.” ment to pass the The week leading city’s lifeguard test. up to that first mar“I realized that if athon was difficult I really wanted to do as well. His father, this, I had to actual- SEAN CARR Chuck, who was ly lear n how to Long Beach resident planning to go to run,” Carr said. “I Philadelphia with started to spend my high school nights doing my him, was involved in a serious homework and then running a car accident. Sean wanted to little bit. Slowly but surely, I drop out, but his father, a marathoner himself, told him to stay started to really enjoy running.” He not only became a city in it. So Sean ran it for him. “I was angry, because it went lifeguard, working on the beach for six summers, but Carr has so bad and I knew that I could do thrived as a runner, competing better,” Carr said. “We went to a in four marathons — including, restaurant afterward, and I for the first time this month, the remember being on my phone, New York City Marathon, which looking to sign up for another he finished in the impressive marathon immediately.” He began training to do it time of just over 2 hours and 50 again. He didn’t have a coach, minutes. Now 25, Carr, a legal assistant Continued on page 5
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Crowning moment Long Beach avenged two regular-season defeats by beating Mepham in straight sets to capture the Nassau County Class AA girls’ volleyball title on Nov. 7 at SUNY-Old Westbury. Story, Page 6.
Long Beach Christmas Angels to host 24th Holiday Drive By ANGElINA ZINGARIEllo azingariello@liherald.com
With the holiday season underway, the Long Beach Christmas Angels are planning their 24th annual Holiday Fundraiser, which will spotlight upcoming charitable efforts in the city. For nearly two and a half decades, LBCA has been a pillar of support for families facing financial crises in Long Beach. Recognizing the stress that health challenges and other unexpected expenses bring, the organization is dedicated to helping residents who may not qualify for traditional aid. In the organization’s infancy, its co-founder and executive director, Johanna Sofield, explained, it collected toys at house parties. “We would host a party, and Santa would give small gifts to the children,” Sofield said. “In return, we requested guests donate toys we would then donate to established organizations for holiday
distribution. “After 9/11, our mission changed,” she added. “We realized we could positively impact families in a more substantial way, through inspiration discovered after a simple meeting on the street.” Noell Maerz was a Long Beach resident who worked at the World Trade Center. His wife, Jennifer, was eight and a half months pregnant with their first child in September 2001, but tragically, Noell, a bond broker, never made it home from work on Sept. 11. Friends organized a fundraiser for his wife and child, and Sofield, a friend of Jennifer’s, was listed as the contact on the flyers they had printed. A local woman stopped her while she was out for a walk, said she had seen a flyer, explained that she couldn’t make it to the fundraiser and asked Sofield if she could simply give the Maerzes $100. “From that simple gesture, I thought, if we asked people for money instead of toys, we Continued on page 7
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Lindell Elementary students took part in a Fall Festival, with lots of pumpkins.
Students throughout L.B. celebrate autumn Long Beach School District recently collected gently worn fall and winter clothes as part of a one-day “Beach Boutique” event that took place in the gymnasium of Long Beach Middle School. The concept of “Beach Boutique” was created through the efforts of a subcommittee of the district-wide Equity Committee to assist Long Beach students and family members in need of a clothing resource. The boutique invited members of the school community to give what you can and take what you need. Long Beach staff members and students volunteered their time to oversee the efforts of the boutique. Moving forward, the hope is to host annual fall and spring Beach Boutique events for Long Beach students in need. Any clothing items not distributed through the effort will be donated to school social workers and local nonprofit organizations. The next “Beach Boutique” event will take place on Nov. 18 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the West End Community Center, at 79 Maryland Ave. Lindell Elementary School students in Long Beach recently celebrated autumn at their annual Fall Festival held on Oct. 31. The inside and outside of the school was buzzing with activity. Parents were invited to themed activities and events that took place in individual classrooms throughout the day. Classes took turns visiting the PTA-sponsored pumpkin patch and pumpkin decorating stations set up behind the school, while other classes rotated around the gym participating in the Halloween themed activities that included “Float the Ghosts” and “Witches Hat Ring Toss.” The day ended with a pre-K, kindergarten and first grade costume parade around grounds of the school. Second graders at West Elementary School enjoyed celebrating Pumpkin Day on Oct. 31. Parents were invited to join their student as they rotated around “Pumpkin Center” tables set-up around the classroom. Some of the activities included measuring and weighing pumpkins and reading stories about how pumpkins grow. –Brendan Carpenter
Long Beach Middle School students and their families participated in a clothing boutique last week.
West School second graders also celebrated fall by decorating pumpkins.
Students decorated pumpkins with markers and their imaginations.
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A resident of Princeton Road reported on Nov. 8, someone fraudulently opened a bank account using his personal information.
A resident of Brower Avenue reported on Nov. 10 someone stole property from her unlocked vehicle while it was parked in the driveway.
A resident of DeMott Avenue reported on Nov. 10 someone stole his vehicle from his driveway. The vehicle was unlocked with the key inside at the time of the theft. The vehicle was located, unoccupied, a short time later in Roosevelt.
child they are getting less and delivering the paltry amount is left to the children who you wish to favor! In our view, it is sometimes better to leave an estranged child out altogether than to stir up all the issues surrounding an inheritance much smaller than equal. There are many valid reasons, however, to treat children differently. They may have alcohol or substance abuse issues, learning disabilities or special needs, they may be immature and irresponsible, poor at handling money or a “soft touch” and, finally, they may have a spouse that dominates them and you do not want to see that controlling spouse get your money. Sometimes parents leave more to the “needy” child, the old adage being that “the tongue always turns to the aching tooth”. If so, other children’s feelings may need to addressed. A letter to be opened after your death, explaining what you did and why, may go a long way towards soothing hurt feelings and avoiding misunderstandings.
A resident of Melton Drive East reported on Nov. 7, someone fraudulently opened a cell phone account using her personal information.
Two separate residents living on Maine Avenue reported on Nov. 8, someone had fraudulently used their EBT cards.
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Early on, we learned the phrase “there’s nothing so unequal as the equal treatment of unequals.” Who has children that are all the same? Some children have received significant help from parents during their lifetimes while others haven’t. Many parents choose the “forgiveness provision” to address this situation at death, to either “equalize” any gifts made to some children during lifetime with those who did not or, in the alternative, to “forgive” any loans made to children and then make a gift in like amount to each of the other children by inheritance, before the estate is divvied up in equal shares. Next up is the problem of children who are partially or wholly estranged. Many clients wish to leave them a token amount but there are pitfalls to consider. One who is left considerably less than their siblings will often be angry and upset. They may demand that their siblings disclose what they received and even to pony up their equal share. Not only that, but the burden of telling that estranged
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A resident of Banks Avenue reported on Nov. 10, someone stole a package that was delivered to his apartment.
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A motorist reported on Nov. 11, someone stole property from her unlocked vehicle while parked in the parking lot at Molloy University.
A resident of Hempstead Avenue reported on Nov. 7 someone fraudulently used his EBT card.
Lance Hortencio Costa, 22, of Oakfield Avenue in Wantagh was arrested on Nov. 12, and has been charged with disorderly conduct following an investigation on S. Park Avenue.
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A bicyclist reported on Nov. 11 someone stole his unlocked and unattended bicycle from in front of a business on N. Park Avenue.
A resident of Meehan Lane reported on Nov. 7 someone fraudulently used his EBT card.
Taras Lipatov, 42, of Lincoln Avenue in Rockville Centre was arrested on Nov. 11, and has been charged with aggravated driving while intoxicated and vehicle and traffic law violations following an investigation on N. Park Avenue.
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An employee of Nissan reported on Nov. 9 several individuals purchased five vehicles using the personally indentifying information of other individuals from May 2022 through May 2023. A Bank of America customer reported on Nov. 9 someone attempted to cash a fraudulent check using his bank account. An Old Mill Court resident reported on Nov. 10 someone fraudulently used her EBT card.
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Sean Carr finishes in well under 3 hours but he did have a lot of friends who had been running longer than he had. So he listened, and buckled down. His next chance was the Philadelphia Marathon again the following year, and it went much better. Then he ran the Boston Marathon this spring, finishing in the impressive time of 2 hours, 43 minutes, his personal best. His next challenge was New York. There are a couple of ways to qualify for the world’s largest marathon — by time, through a lottery or with a charity organization. Carr wanted to sign up for the lottery, but was too late. He had to find another way. He and his family are involved with Waterfront Warriors and Tunnel to Towers, the latter a nonprofit foundation that benefits first responders. The organization has charity slots for those who want to raise money by running the marathon, but they were full. Then, in August, someone dropped out. Carr immediately started emailing Tunnel to Towers to express his interest. In September he was told that he could do the run — provided, of course, that he raise money, too. There are two fundraising categories for Tunnel to Towers participants in the marathon, $3,500 or $5,000. Carr “impulsively” chose the larger goal. He had under two months to raise a lot of money. “People told me not to do that, and it was a bad idea,” he said, “but I did not care. I wanted to do New York that badly.” Carr likes to bake, particularly unusually large cookies. As an incentive to attract donations, he told people, “Hey, they’re really big. If you help out and donate, I’ll swing one your way.” Friends and family members began donating on his behalf, and he hit his goal. Next up was the marathon itself. He began training in July, but he didn’t get serious until late August, around
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Sean Carr, of Long Beach, was in fast company among those who finished this year’s new York City marathon. the time he began the fundraising. Along with logging lots of miles, he made some dietary changes, focusing on pasta, bread and other carbohydrates to stay energized. He ate non-red meat, like salmon, more often. The hard change was junk food. “I had to sacrifice cheat meals and fast food like Popeyes,” Carr recounted. “Halloween was also brutal this year, because there was so much candy lying around, but I couldn’t have any of it.” Race day, Nov. 5, it was unlike anything he had ever
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experienced. “It was like Christmas morning,” he said. “I was excited. I had trouble sleeping and kept my eye on the clock. All those months of training and the dietary changes I’ve made, everything worked up to that day and resulted in that moment.” The marathon course, through all five boroughs of the city, was the hardest he’s run, with bridges and turns and hills. But, he said, for the most part, he didn’t feel the effects. With all the adrenaline pumping through him and the cheering spectators, he was overcome with more happiness than aches. At least until the final three miles. “Around Mile 23, I took a step and felt it in my whole body,” he said. “I knew for a fact that I was dehydrated. I was waddling, and I was pretty sure I was limping for about 10 meters. And if I didn’t correct myself, I was probably going to end up in an emergency tent. But I just kept going.” He powered through, and finished 541st out of more than 51,000 runners, in a time that most marathoners only dream of: 2 hours, 50 minutes, 23 seconds. When he crossed the finish line in Central Park, he was so exhausted that what he’d just done didn’t even kick in. “I knew for a fact that I was going to finish or die trying,” he said. “It was really weird to finish, because you turn the corner in Central Park and it’s right there, like ‘oh, I guess this is it.’ When I crossed the finish line, I was so dead. They put a medal around me, and I was just so relieved it was over because it was so grueling. But about 10 minutes after that I came to my senses and realized what I just did.” Carr said he was “so blessed to have so many people in my life that reached out and willingly donated to help me and the charity. I’m so lucky to have these people in my life.” And what did he do after the marathon? He went to Popeyes.
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Long Beach celebrated its first county title since 2018 after sweeping Mepham in the Nassau Class AA final Nov. 7.
Long Beach solves Mepham to claim title By TONY BELLISSIMO tbellissimo@liherald.com
Falling twice to top-seeded Mepham during the regular season fueled the fire No. 2 Long Beach brought to the Nassau Class AA girls’ volleyball championship Nov. 7 at SUNY-Old Westbury. And everyone Marines coach Kerri Rehnback relied upon delivered in a big way but none more than seniors Franki Kelleher, Zoe Moller and Amy Littman and juniors Ivanka Priymak and Hayley Lipinski. Kelleher and Priymak had 12 kills apiece, Lipinski dished out 27 assists, Moller added 15 digs and Littman led the way from the service line as Long Beach turned the tide on the Pirates, rolling to a 25-16, 25-18, 25-20 victory for its first county title since 2018. “Everyone did their jobs perfectly tonight and it turned out the way we wanted,” Priymak said. “We trusted each other every point. We worked really hard to prepare for what they do and it paid off.” The Marines, who beat Hauppauge in the Long Island Class AA championship in four sets last Friday, were not only playing for each other but also their coach. “It’s coach Rehnback’s last season and it feels great to make it a memorable one for her,” said Lipinski, who along with Kelleher, Priymak and junior Franky DeCicco dominated at the net. “We wanted to get ahead early and winning the first
Franky DeCicco, left, and Ivanka Priymak helped the Marines dominate at the net in their county championship win. set — even the first point — was important to set the tone,” she added. Mepham, which took 6 of 9 sets against Long Beach during the regular season and knocked off Great Neck South and Elmont in the playoffs, was led by junior Sam Raikos, senior Sophia Green and
junior Abby Palmer. “It was a great season and I couldn’t be more proud of our team,” Pirates coach Tom Wildeman said. “We had an off night and sometimes you just have to tip your cap. We didn’t bring our passing game and everything fell like Dominoes. Long
Beach deserved it. They served strong and we didn’t block nearly as well as we did against Elmont.” Littman ignited the Marines in the opening set with four early service points and later had three consecutive aces. Priymak, who saved her best performance of the year for the biggest stage, Rehnback said, belted 4 kills in a set capped by a Kelleher ace. “It’s not like we came in here without confidence, but you could see it build after we won the first set,” Rehnback explained. “There’s always going to be momentum swings in a match. Mepham is a very good team and our girls did a great job of never letting their feet off the gas.” Long Beach, which defeated Carey and defending state champion Calhoun on the way to the finals, scored 12 of the first 15 points of the second set and was never in danger of relinquishing the lead. Junior Alyssa Cinquemani sparked Mepham in the third set and the teams split the first 14 points before the Marines began to pull away. DeCicco put away two clutch points at the net, Moller was dynamic on defense and Lipinski, the setter, kept finding Priymak and Kelleher. The championship point featured a remarkable dig by senior Hailey Cardiello and a kill by Littman. “I felt so blessed just to get to this point,” said Rehnback, who led the program to a state crown in 2018. “To win it is just incredible.”
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the Christmas angels will host their 24th annual fundraiser next month, and will honor several community members. 24 years has helped many people in this community.” The Holiday Fundraiser is open to the public. Tickets can be purchased at LBCANY.org. Those who are unable to attend but would like to donate can buy a grand prize raffle ticket on the website, for a chance to win $10,000. The organization is also actively seeking prize donations for the raffle table and silent auction. For event sponsorship, contact Johanna@lbchristmasangel.com.
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for struggling families. Sofield said she thinks often of all the people the Christmas Angels have helped, many of whom still attend or volunteer at the event. “Some tragedies are permanently life-altering, such as the devastating loss of a child or spouse,” she said, “but it’s the resilience and fortitude of the many brave people I’ve met along the way through LBCA that’s a constant reminder to me that our mission over the past
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would be able to help local families in a significant way,” Sofield said. “So, after 9/11, LBCA evolved from a house party with toys into a fundraiser for local families.” Over the years, the Christmas Angels, with the help of social workers from the Long Beach school district, have given over $2 million in assistance to needy families. Organizers hope that the Holiday Fundraiser, scheduled for Dec. 8 at the Bridgeview Yacht Club in Island Park, will be a night of fun and community spirit. The event honors individuals, groups and businesses with awards for their leadership, advocacy and community efforts. “Our volunteers help guide guests at the raffle and silent auction tables,” Sofield said. “Honorees are announced, and then the night is filled with dinner and dancing. A select few prizes are announced, along with the grand prize raffle winner before the dancing continues. Dinner is served buffet style throughout the night.” This year, John Vitale, owner of the yacht club and co-owner of Jordan Lobster Farms, also in Island Park, will receive the LBCA Angel Award. Core 95, a Long Beach-based workout studio, is set to receive the Community Wellness Award; the Barbara Mullaney real estate team will be recognized with the Team Impact Award; and Long Beach Police Officers Joseph Brand III, Kiernan Reinhard and Brian Vais will all be honored with the Civic Guardianship Award. The money the organization raises funds essential assistance like gift cards; enables the prevention of resident evictions through negotiation and covering overdue rent; and ensures ongoing mental health services
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Stefans helps women find financial security By PARKER SCHUG pschug@liherald.com
Donna Stefans is preparing women for a financially fruitful future. And last week, she took to Zoom to share some of that expertise as part of the Herald Inside LI roundtable series. Stefans — the founder and lead attorney at Stefans Law Group — says women should quiz themselves with a number of questions to help them assess where they are financially. Not just now, but in the future. But in this particular event, Stefans quizzed participants on how long they felt the typical women or man lived, how many women out in the workforce were saving for retirement, and what women’s income was like compared to men. She shared how the answers to these questions should prompt women to prepare for their own future. “Truly, knowledge is power,” Stefans said. “In order to start thinking about — if you haven’t already started thinking about — what to do with your own financial plan, what is a financial plan, and ‘what do I look like in my financial plan,’ you have to start from the beginning.” And no worries — Stefans reassured her audience they should not stress about their past planning, but rather, focus on the future. “The doubt and the fear are the parts that take us away from the path of getting to our place,” she said. “Just by being here today, it means you want to educate yourself, and build a great world for yourself.”
Stefans highlighted the importance of knowledge in household and marriage finances. “I see it very often in the widow world,” she said. “Unfortunately, a husband dies, and the husband is the one that’s been in charge of the financial assets. And, now, the wife is sitting there without her husband, and doesn’t have any idea how to manage these assets.” And then there is the “sandwich generation,” responsible for financially supporting their elderly parents and as well as their own children all while paying attention to all factors impacting personal finances before finally finding the time and energy to turn to planning. Stefans also shared the benefits of credit along with resources for credit security. “You want to make sure your credit stays clean if you have it, and that you have a good score,” she said. “Less debt out there that you’re not using would be good, and paying your credit cards on time. Even if you carry balances — which I’m not suggesting you do — but if you have balances, just pay on time, and it will help you with your credit.” A major talking point of the event was enlisting the help of a financial planner, another hat Stefans wears. That includes making sure you have lined up a will, health care proxy, durable power of attorney, guardianship provisions, and a trust to ensure individual stability in case of illness. “The biggest secret about this,” Stefans said, “is time, practice and setting goals.” To learn more about upcoming events, visit RichnerLive.com.
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Donna Stefans shared her expertise during an Herald Inside LI webinar hosted by RichnerLive and Herald Community Newspapers. The topic from the founder of Stefans Law Group? Empower Women & Wealth: Building Financial Security.
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City of Long Beach, schools honor veterans
LONG BEACH HERALD — November 16, 2023
The City of Long Beach celebrated Veteran’s Day Saturday with its annual gathering in City Hall. Veterans and community members alike came together to show support and gratitude for those who have, and are currently, serving. Over 100 community members crowded City Hall’s meeting room on the sixth floor to show support. Long Beach Middle School seventh grade students also took part, placing 50 flags in front of the Long Beach Public Schools District Offices to honor veterans for Veteran’s Day. The flags were placed on the side of Lido Boulevard, so all driving past could see. Students were excited to place the flags and show their recognition and support.
Veterans were saluted and thanked for their service Saturday at City Hall, as they are each year.
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Appreciating the sacrifices made by vets By NICOLE FORMISANO nformisano@liherald.com
Veterans spend years of their lives serving their communities and the country — how can we follow their example? More than 100 people who gathered in the auditorium of Malverne High School on Sunday pondered that question as, one by one, 23 veterans from Long Island were honored with citations and applause. The event, organized by State Sen. Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick, recognized the contributions made by local heroes that too often go unsung. Some honorees were in their 40s; others were senior citizens who were escorted to the podium. Still others had died years ago, and family members accepted their certificates on their behalf. “We need to stop and remember those veterans who have given so much to our country,” Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick said. “It’s important so we can learn their stories, learn about their sacrifice, and learn about how they have given so much to serve our country.” Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick herself is from a family of veterans. Her grandfather saw combat in World War I. Her father was on active duty during the Korean War. The ceremony, she said, gave her a new level of appreciation for her family’s service. The crowd manifested pride in the veterans in their lives — spouses beamed tearfully when their husband’s or wife’s name was called; adult children stood to take pictures of their parent being recognized; toddlers in American flag sweaters giggled and entertained delighted families. And the attendees’ pride wasn’t limited to the loved ones they came to celebrate. Every honoree was greeted with enthusiastic applause. There was a shared understanding that each one had served and sacrificed. Malverne Mayor Tim Sullivan and other elected officials expressed their gratitude to the local heroes. “The unbelievable experiences, both in and out of service to our country, both abroad and locally, really touched my heart,” Sullivan said. “The small ceremony here today is the least that we can do for you.” He implored the attendees to get involved in local American Legion or Veterans of Foreign Wars posts, to raise money for service dogs, to participate in local food drives — to serve, in one way or another, and be proud of it. “Fly your flag with pride,” Sullivan said. “Because you can serve the people that we are honoring today, in honor of their service to us.”
Michael A. Valente
Michael Anthony Valente, Medal of Honor recipient and longtime resident of the City of Long Beach. died Jan. 10, 1976 at the age of 80. In every aspect of his life, he exemplified the very finest. He was a beloved husband and proud father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was also an exemplary Ameri-
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State Sen. Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick honored 23 veterans on Sunday. The honorees all had different backgrounds, but shared a dedication to service and sacrifice. can citizen, heroic soldier, and friend to all Long Beach residents. Born in St. Apollinare, Italy, Michael immigrated to America in 1913 through Ellis Island in search of a better life. He had only been in the country three years when he entered Company D of the New York National Guard, a decision that would lead him to the trenches of World War I France. On September 29, 1918, his unit was suffering heavy casualties in its assault against the Hindenburg Line. Infuriated by the losses, he decided to volunteer to go forward and assault the enemy machine gun nest that was pinning them down, and he became the first soldier to break through the “unbreakable” Hindenburg Line. For his heroism, he was cited for the Congressional Medal of Honor, which was presented to him by President Herbert Hoover in 1929. He was the only ItalianAmerican to receive it in World War I. Once he settled in Long Beach, he became a fixture who led the Memorial Day Parade. He served on the Draft Board during World War II, was a realtor and building contractor, and was City Marshall of the city that he loved. He was a humble, quiet man who never seized upon his fame to advance his condition in life, which surely garnered him the admiration of the community. All these years after his death, he is remembered by his friends from Long Beach. In 1993, the Sons of Italy in America lodge was named after him, as was a senior housing building operated by the City several years earlier. A few years ago, September 29 was designated Michael Valente Day in the City of Long Beach by the Long Beach City Council; in 2011, the County of Nassau renamed the main bridge that connects Long Beach to the mainland as the Michael Valente Memorial Long Beach Bridge.
Dr. Allan Mirkin
Dr. Alan Mirkin’s life is marked by
dedication, service, and a passion for improving the lives of others through his expertise in optometry. He was born and raised in Rockaway Beach. After a stint at Brooklyn College in his youth, Mirkin answered the call of duty and selflessly enlisted in the Navy during World War Il. During his service, he held various crucial positions, serving as both a discharge officer and a signals officer on a Landing Ship Transport stationed in the Pacific. His time in the service instilled in him a sense of duty and responsibility that would remain with him throughout his life. After an honorable discharge from the Navy, Mirkin enrolled in the prestigious Pacific College of Optometry, where he honed his skills and earned the title of a licensed Doctor of Optometry. He then took up a civilian position with the Navy and oversaw the assembly and quality of optical range finding systems, which displayed his technical proficiency and his contributions to vital defense efforts. Mirkin married the love of his life, Jean Mirkin, and together they built a loving family that grew to include three children, seven grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. Their enduring bond was a testament to the strength of love and commitment. In the pursuit of providing superior eye care to his community, Mirkin established a successful optometric practice in Rockaway Park, New York. He played a pivotal role in shaping the careers of his family members. His wife, Jean, became one of the first licensed female opticians in New York, and their children, Bruce and Nancy, became licensed opticians themselves. Today, their practice is led by the second generation of family optometrists, Dr. Daniel Mirkin. As Mirkin’s journey continues, he cherishes the memories of over 70 years of marriage with Jean, who sadly
List of honorees Joseph Canzoneri, Malverne J.W. Cortés, Brooklyn Alfred F. DeGrace, Valley Stream John W. Donald, Lynbrook Matthew P. Frangos, Oceanside Mark H. Getman, Cedarhurst Stephen Gormley, Woodmere Howard Kalachman, Lynbrook Vincent “Jimmy” Lijoi, North Woodmere Chloe Mack, Brookhaven Luke A. Magliaro, Harbor Isle William P. Marinaccio, Lynbrook Joseph Mazzitelli, Five Towns Dr. Allan Mirkin, Long Beach Thomas Nasta, Malverne Michael O’Rourke, Woodmere Dominic Roggio, East Meadow Loeb Rubenstein, Woodmere Anthony Samuel, Lynbrook Frank E. Seipp, Rockville Centre David Smith, Forest Hills Michael A. Valente, Long Beach Dr. Phyllis Zagano, Lido Beach passed away earlier this year. Their love and commitment will forever inspire those around them. Mirkin’s life stands as a testament to the power of service, family, and the pursuit of excellence in all endeavors.
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Thankful for feasting and festivities By Karen Bloom The big feast is soon to arrive — and with it the spectacle and delights of theByfestive Karen Bloom season ahead. Before we settle in for that Thanksgiving gathering with family and friends, step out and explore some of the holiday-themed events nearby.
Visitors will be immersed in an array of light displays, lanterns, and interactive Can art change the world? It’s a question WHEN art installations that make up LuminoCity’s Wonder ••Garvies Preserve Native that’s been at the focus of our collective Saturday and Sunday, noon-4 Journey. Among the American Festival, Nov. 18p.m.; Tuesday through Friday, 19, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. highlights? See multiple culture for centuries. Now as society 11 a.m.-4 p.m.5-12 and seniors • $10, $5 ages illuminating sculptures • Emily Lowe Hall Gallery, Barry Drive, Glen Cove in Jocelyn’s Garden navigates the complexities of modern life, •• 50 South Campus, Hempstead. For information, contact and Chiaozza’s Forest, For information and to RSVP, (516) 571-8010, or designed by internationally art as a path for social change is at the GarviesPointMuseum.com call (516) 463-5672, or visit renowned artists Jocelyn ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Hofstra.edu/museum forefront of artistic expression. Tsaih and Chiaozza. • LuminoCity at Eisenhower “Lantern festivals have Park, now through Jan.7 long been a tradition in • Enter at Field 4, “When We All Stand,” Hofstra University Museum of Art’s new exhibition, examines Asian culture, especially East Meadow the collective power of the arts in society. • Tickets available at during the holidays,” Luminocityfestival.com Curated by Alexandra Giordano — the museum’s assistant director of exhibition and producer Amber Cao says. collection — the exhibit underscores artists’ civic responsibility and influence. “We want to recreate that tradition and share it with “It highlights the vital role that artists have in activating democratic values that everyone. We’re excited to translate our tradition into promise equality and freedom, encouraging civic engagement, and cultivating unity,” an unforgettable holiday experience.” Giordano says. “Artists often lead the charge and expose truths that may otherwise creating be Point Museum ignored. The artists in this exhibition take a stand and Courtesy call outGarvies injustices through their artLaster lights, music, and even a smoke machine add to the experience — what Cao describes as a “magical Garvies Point Museum’s annual Native American festival is a seasonal tradition. and activism on issues such as immigration, gender, reproductive rights, mass incarceration, space.” The beloved story “Alice in Wonderland” adds voting rights, racial bias, gun violence, and promises unfulfilled. They all combine thea making A Native American celebration wondrous component to the light display. Visitors of arthistory, with public that has a grassroots approach in the hope of mobilizing their Early on in our nation’s Nativeservice Americans handed down time-honored practices encounter iconic scenes from the Wonderland Tea Party, involved in rejoicing over nature’s bounty at harvest time — even thoughcreate it certainly wasn’tand inspire others communities and the nation to ignite movement, awareness, to butterfly seat, and a life-sized Queen’s Castle to the Thanksgiving as we know it. Yet, was plenty of feasting and festivities as these early stand withthere them.” where adults and kids can slide down the Queen of Americans gathered to commemorate before July settling in in forconjunction the approaching Heart’s massive slide. This exhibit, their whichharvest runs through 28, is with Hofstra’s winter. Cao and her team also partnered with Long 13th presidential conference on the Barack Obama presidency coming up in April. An annual holiday event — a popular long-standing tradition — honors the spirit and “We were interested in the idea that the artist has a civic responsibility,” says Island Children’s Museum for what’s defined as an traditions of Long Island’s early residents at Garvies Point Museum and Preserve, timed to museum Karen Albert.Nov. “The initialgives idea for this exhibition was inspired by “underwater experience” that showcases displays of coincide with Thanksgiving. Thisdirector weekend’s festival, 18-19, visitors a deep dive into underwater sea creatures designed by local children. an Americans Obama Administration White House— briefi ng indoors that took place the lifestyle of those early through varied activities both and out.on May 12, 2009, “We seek out community collaborations that offer whereinmore 60 artists and creative organizers met using with administration officials our to visitors unique opportunities to showcase their Everyone can participate tool than and pottery-making, and spear-throwing the atlatl the collective power the pottery arts to build community, change, and chartcreativity as they learn about cultural traditions,” says (a spear-throwing tool).discuss Also experience natural clayofand making. Primitivecreate fire building (without matches!) andasome on-site campfirerecovery cookinginare other activities pathway for national theamong areas of social justice, always civic participation and Erika Floreska, museum president. enjoyed by all who takeactivism.” part. The collaboration between LuminoCity and LICM Visitors can sample some nativeother foodsrecent and learn about process ofthe creating includes a concurrent exhibit at LICM detailing the To authentic that end, unlike exhibits thatthe showcased museum’s “dugout” canoes. In addition, see collection, an authentic reproduction a wigwam, always aartists favorite permanent Giordano reachedofout to contemporary who loaned process of turning 2D drawings into the illuminated with kids and parents. lanterns on display and exploring the art of lantern the museum their selected works. Some 36 pieces are on view — representing Families can also learn about the process of creating “dugout” canoes, along with corn making. all(at media — from Emma Amos, Molly Crabapple andofthe Equal Long Justice Initiative, grinding and storytelling 11 a.m., 1 and 3 p.m.) with Chief Redfeather eastern “We’re excited that thousands of families will be ForAlso Freedoms, Miguel Luciano, Michelefrom Pred,the Hank Willis Thomas, andand Sophia Island’s Montaukett tribe. check out displays of artifacts museum collection, able to see our visitors’ ideas realized as 3D lanterns Victor. the authentic reproduction of a wigwam, always a favorite with kids and parents. during the festival,” Floreska says. “Thepermanent way our climate is now, this exhibit could not Island’s be moreNative timely than While there, the museum’s exhibits — which showcase Long Light sculptures in the Mystical Jellyfish Forest, American culture and archaeology, as well as the geology of Long Island and New York state at this moment,” Albert adds. Ship and Dolphin Lagoon, Giant Whale Tail, Imaginary — are also worth visiting, as are thethe preserve’s nature trails. The newest the Among highlights, she points to the seriesexhibit, of prints“Art fromofthe Sea Creature and Fiddler Crab were designed by Zuni Fetish,” is a must-see, according to museum director Veronica children who participated in a hands-on workshop at collective For Freedoms. Their four large scale Natale. photos are based on “These small, hand-carved figurines made of inspired varying stone types, and eachD. the museum. Their 2D artwork was submitted for an Normananimal Rockwell’s 1943 are oil paintings by President Franklin animal has its own meaning,” she says. “They are adorable in-person.” opportunity to be brought to life in 3D. Roosevelt’s 1941 State of the Union address that outlined what he Winners range from 5 to 11 years old. considered the essential LuminoCity lights up Eisenhower Park four democratic values freedom of speech, freedom of worship, freedom from want, and freedom from fear. For Courtesy LuminoCity The enchanting holiday extravaganza that first arrived here last year returns to Long Island, has interpreted theseseason, iconic works for our era. Monday, 4:30 Photos above: Eisenhower Park sparkles throughout the illuminating EisenhowerFreedoms Park throughout the holiday Thursday through holiday season with the arrival of LuminoCity. “It’s the same composition,” Albert says. “From 1940s America, to 9:30 p.m. these (works) show what America is today, our diversity and what we look like now.” As always the museum offers additional
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The Bacon Brothers
That ‘Footloose’ feeling comes alive when Kevin Bacon takes to the stage, as one-half of the Bacon Brothers, at their long-awaited Long lsland appearance rescheduled from last June. Bound by blood and a mutual love of American roots music, Michael and Kevin Bacon have spent the past quarter-century in a creative whirl, funneling their shared DNA into a genre-bending sound. They call that sound ‘Forosoco’ — a blend of folk, rock, soul and country influences, delivered by two songwriters who Pat McGann were born to collaborate. It’s taken the siblings across world —is from Patthe McGann quickly rising as shows in Japan, to at of performances the sharpest stand-ups on th American landmarks like Carnegie comedy scene. A relative lateco Hall and the Grand Ole Opry.he The to comedy, began doing sta Bacon Brothers turn a new page with he was up at 31 after realizing their 11th release, ‘Erato,’ five packaging. very goodwhose at selling songs showcase He thehustled duo’s dynamic his way to become contrasts: quiet moments and big house emcee at Zanies Chicago payoffs, organic where instrumentation and he distinguished himself electronic textures, self-penned especially adeptsongs, at working the and high-profile crowd. collaborations A husband and father o three young children, McGann Saturday, Nov. 18, 8 p.m. $45-$80; appeal stems from his quick wi available at TheSpaceAtWestbury. relatable take on family life com. The Space,and 250 Post Ave. and marriage. In 2017, McGan Westbury. began touring as the opening a for Sebastian Maniscalco, movi with him from clubs to theater, to arenas, including four soldout shows at Madison Square Garden. McGann’s relatively sh but impressive resume, include Montreal’s famed Just For Laug Festival, Gilda’s LaughFest, The Great American Comedy Festiv and more. McGann still calls Chicago home.
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Long Island Ballet Theatre’s ‘The Nutcracker’ The holiday treat returns to Long Island. Audiences will once again be transported by the Sugar Plum Fairy to The Land of Sweets in this familyfriendly classic, set to the music of Tchaikovsky, on the Landmark stage, Saturday, Nov. 25, noon and 4 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 26, 2 p.m. Long Island Ballet Theatre’s production parkles with beautiful costumes, dazzling sets and a talented cast that features adult professionals as well as aspiring young student dancers. Designed to appeal to younger kids as well as older children and adults, this “Nutcracker” is both narrated and abridged, so you can enjoy the story of Clara, her magical nutcracker and her enchanting winter adventure as a family. Throughout its history, the LIBT has welcomed acclaimed dancers from both the New York Ballet and the American Ballet Theatre for their special seasonal extravaganza, as the first production of the holiday season on Long Island. Follow Clara as she embarks on a journey filled with brave soldiers, dancing snowflakes and excitement. All tickets $35. Purchase tickets at LandmarkOnMainStreet. org or call (855) 222-2TIX (2849). Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington.
Enjoy an evening of learning and playing historic games at Old Westbury Gardens’ Westbury House, Friday, Nov. 17, 7-9 p.m. The Long Island Tabletop Gaming Expo takes visitors on journey through 5000 years of board game history, from its roots in ancient times to more familiar examples from the time of the Phipps family. A brief lecture on the history of board games, includes a presentation of each of the featured games. These historic games are fully playable, and you can try them out yourself. Featured games include: Senet, The Royal Game of Ur, Three Man’s Morris, Six Man’s Morris, Nine Man’s Morris, Twelve Man’s Morris, Mancala, Go, Chess, The Royal and Most Pleasant Game of The Goose, Backgammon. The Landlords Game (transition to the modern Monopoly). Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. For information contact (516) 333-0048 or visit OldWestburyGardens.org.
Nassau County Museum of Art welcomes those interested in improving their art skills or those who simply want to explore their creativity to participate in one of their many stimulating classes. The fall schedule includes Figure Drawing with Live Model (adults and teens 16+), Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., through dec. 14. Attend one day or for entire series. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. For information and to register visit NassauMuseum.org or call (516) 484-9338.
City Council Meeting Long Beach City Council meets, Wednesday, Nov. 21, 7 p.m., on the 6th floor of City Hall. The public can watch the live meeting on the city’s YouTube channel.
Hatha Yoga Class Stretch and balance yourself at the Long Beach Public Library’s Hatha yoga class, Wednesday, Nov. 22, 9-10 a.m. 111 W. Park Ave. Register at LongBeachLibrary.org.
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See “The Last Waltz,” on Long Beach Public Library’s big screen, Sunday, Nov. 19, 2 p.m. Considered the greatest concert movie of all time, Martin Scorsese’s documentary reinvented the way live music is captured on film. This farewell performance of The Band at San Francisco’s Winterland Ballroom on Thanksgiving, 1976 features a host of other generationdefining artists, including Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, Van Morrison, the Staple Singers, Muddy Waters, and Neil Young. A Thanksgiving tradition, rock n’ roll style. 111 W. Park Ave. For information, visit LongBeachPL.org.
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Bird walk The South Shore Audubon Society welcomes all to join its members for another in its series of bird walks, at Point Lookout Town Park and Lido Preserve, Sunday, Nov. 26, starting at 9 a.m. Walk leaders, other birders and nature enthusiasts are happy to share their knowledge and experience with you. Bring binoculars. Exit from the Meadowbrook at Loop Parkway toward Point Lookout, ending west of Point Lookout at Lido Boulevard. Continue straight across into Point Lookout Park. Park in the southeast corner, closest to the private homes. To register, text name and contact information to (516 ) 467-9498. No walk if it rains. Text regarding questionable weather. For more information, visit SSAudubon.org.
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Long Island Children’s Museum is gearing up to hit another milestone birthday and invites families to celebrate, Sunday, Nov. 19, noon to 4 p.m. Join in the fun at this special party. Make some quintessential ‘90s sand art, create a party hat, send a wish with a bubble wand, decorate (and eat) a tasty mini cupcake and leave a birthday message at the hands-on collaborative installation. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 224-5800 or LICM.org.
Taco Tuesday The Cabana offers its weekly specials all day long, Tuesday, Nov. 21. $1, with a two-drink minimum, at 1034 W. Beech St. For more call (516) 889-1345 or visit TheCabanaLBNY.com.
Westbury House, decorated for the season, welcomes visitors to celebrate the season, Saturday, Dec. 2, 6:30-9 p.m. Take a self-guided tour through the illuminated and decorated period rooms with their enchanting floral decorations, have cookies and cider on the West Porch, and meet and take pictures with Santa. A Christmas-themed concert performed by the Bethel Concert Choir, at 7:30 p.m., is followed by an outdoor tree-lighting ceremony. Limited ticket availability; advance purchase required. $25, $18 ages 7-17. Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. For information contact (516) 333-0048 or visit OldWestburyGardens.org.
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The 18th Annual City Council Turkey Trot is coming up, Sunday, Nov. 19. Dayof-race registration and t-shirt pick up is 6:30-8 a.m., at Long Beach Catholic Regional School Gymnasium. The one-mile children’s race begins at 8:30 a.m.; the 10K race begins at 9 a.m. 735 West Broadway. Visit LongBeachNY.gov for more details.
Celebrate the holiday season at the annual Kennedy Plaza Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony, on Friday, Dec. 1. For more information, visit LongBeachNY.gov.
City Council Meeting Long Beach City Council meets, Tuesday, Nov. 21, at 7 p.m., on the 6th floor of City Hall. The public can watch the live meeting on the city’s YouTube channel.
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Long Beach Martin Luther King Inc. hosts a Speakeasy Giving Fundraiser, Friday, Nov.17, at 7 p.m., at Seven. The fundraiser honors Sean Monaghan, Beth Skudin and Cliff Skudin. All proceeds will go to the Long Beach Martin Luther King Inc. After School Enrichment Program and the development of their computer lab. 777 W. Beech St. For sponsorship and ticket information, visit LBMLK.org/speakeasy-givingfundraiser.
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Another way to safety: Just text 911 By RACHELE TERRANOVA rterranova@liherald.com
It’s supposed to always be available in an emergency. But up until now, there was really only one way to call 911, and that was by calling 911. But not anymore. Calling 911 is still available, but in those times of emergency — especially in a very precarious, and potentially dangerous situation — there is now another option in Nassau County: Text-to-911. Officials with the Nassau County Police Department’s communications bureau officially rolled out the new program earlier this month, where instead of calling 911, those who need help immediately can also text 911, too. It’s actually been around since September, and even though the rollout wasn’t public, police and other emergency services already have responded to more than 100 text emergencies. But still, even with this new option, Nassau County Police Department commissioner Patrick Ryder stressed this should be used only when necessary. “We want everyone to understand that (the) Text-to-911 program is not to replace the 911 call,” Ryder told reporters during a recent news conference sharing the program. “Iif you have that ability to call, call 911. Always call 911.” Nassau’s Text-to-911 program has joined those already in operation in
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Nassau County Police Department commissioner Patrick Ryder officially introduced the Text-to-911 program last week, which will allow those reporting an emergency to text for help if they are not able to call. Suffolk County and New York City. The service is intended for those with a hearing or speech disability, if someone cannot speak because of an injury or medical condition, if someone is in a threatening situation— such as a domestic or active shooter situation —
or if there is simply poor mobile phone reception. The commissioner emphasized the speed of response is dependent on someone’s phone service. But still, there is no significant delay caused by texting 911 as opposed to calling.
To access the service, simply put “911” as the recipient of the text message, and in the body of the text, detail your emergency. During the news conference, Ryder had a member of his communications bureau team demonstrate exactly how his department receives and responds to a texted 911 message. “Our communications operators are the best in the country,” Ryder said. “They’re trained. They’re very dedicated to the service. They know how to handle a victim. They’ve done it over and over and over. “We give them a lot of credit. This is just another tool to help the victim, and extra tool to get help.” The Nassau County Legislature last fall earmarked more than $100,000 to Intergraph Corp., to implement the Text-to-911 interface. At the time, Robert Saccente Jr. — an American Sign Language specialist for the Mill Neck Manor School for the Deaf — said such a system was long overdue. “There was no way for me, as a deaf person, to call 911” during an emergency when someone collapsed in front of Saccente during a defensive driving class and needed immediate help. “Fortunately, there were other people that were taking the class that were able to call for me. Here I am, the first person in the room. CPR certified. And I wasn’t able to make a call for him.”
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Say ‘ruff’ for Nassau County’s Barkfest Harry Potter gear, or as Woody from ‘Toy Story,” the creativity of owners was unmatched. In the end, Bastian, a terrier, who was dressed up as Bob Barker, the longtime host of CBS’s The Price Is Right, was named winner. For more on the work of Nassau County’s SPCA, and upcoming events, visit NassauCountySPCA.org or call (516)576-2921. –Jordan Vallone
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Dog Bastian, with his owners Lee Kessler and Joelle Andres, was dressed up like Bob Barker, the longtime host of CBS’s The Price Is Right, was named winner at Nassau County’s Barkfest.
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Nassau County’s Eisenhower Park came alive with dogs from accros Nassau, including Long Beach, and spirit on Oct. 29 for the annual “Barkfest.” As Long Island’s largest free pet costume contest and parade, pooches of all shapes, sizes and breeds came dressed up, for a chance to be named winner. The event took place at the Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre in Field 6 of the park, and despite the rain, there was still a good turnout of Nassau County residents, and of course, their dogs. The event was sponsored by the Nassau SPCA, Long Island’s K98.3 radio, and CSEA Nassau Local 830. From 1 to 3 p.m., dogs that stopped by were able to linger and meet other friendly faces, and their owners were able to help pets in need, by bringing a pet food donation for local organizations that were at the event with tents. Whether the pups were dressed up in
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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, vs. GLORIA MICHELL, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on September 29, 2008 and an Order duly entered on May 2, 2022, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on November 29, 2023 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 26 East Market Street, Long Beach, NY 11561 a/k/a 26 Market 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 and State of New York, Section 59, Block 96 and Lot 218. Approximate amount of judgment is $647,819.24 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 023192/2007. 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. Melissa Levin, Esq., Referee Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC, 10 Bank Street, Suite 700, White Plains, New York 10606, Attorneys for Plaintiff 142786
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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED ASSET INVESTMENT LOAN TRUST MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-BNC3, Plaintiff, Against LYDIA LAMOUTH, ET AL. Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 04/03/2019, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 on 12/5/2023 at 2:00 pm, premises known as 159 E Chester Street, Long Beach, New York 11561, And Described As Follows:
ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the City Of Long Beach, County Of Nassau And State Of New York. Section 59 Block 108 Lot 65, 66 and 67. The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $477,177.88 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 607220/2017 If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the then Court Appointed Referee will cancel the Foreclosure Auction. This Auction will be held rain or shine. Jennifer B. Ettenger, Esq., Referee. MCCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC, Suite 205, 10 Midland Ave, Port Chester, NY 10573 Dated: 10/17/23 File Number: 560-2175 SH 142992
LEGAL NOTICE Supplemental Summons and Notice of Object of Action Supreme Court Of The State Of New York County Of Nassau Action to Foreclose a Mortgage Index #: 005450/2015 Nationstar Mortgage LLC D/B/A Champion Mortgage Company Plaintiff, vs Robert Goner As Heir To The Estate Of Mildred Goner Aka Mildred Wolf, Unknown Heirs As Heir To The Estate Of Mildred Goner Aka Mildred Wolf Of Mildred Goner Aka Mildred Wolf If Living, And If He/She 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 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, Florence Risman, Nassau County Clerk, Park Avenue Extended Care Facility, People Of The State Of New York,
United States Of America Acting Through The IRS, New York State Department Of Taxation And Finance, Inwood Country Club, LVNV Funding LLC, Maidenbaum & Sternberg LLP FKA Rosenfeld & Maidenbaum LLP, United States Of America Acting Through The Secretary Of Housing And Urban Development, Mr. Francese, Andrew Schaeffer, Chris King, Mike King “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 Subject Property Described In The Complaint, Defendant(s). Mortgaged Premises: 47 Fulton Avenue Atlantic Beach, NY 11509 To the Above named Defendant: You are hereby summoned to answer the Complaint in this action, and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the Complaint is not served with this Supplemental Summons, to serve a notice of appearance, on the Plaintiff(s) attorney(s) within twenty days after the service of this Supplemental Summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after the service is complete if this Supplemental Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York). In case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. The Attorney for Plaintiff has an office for business in the County of Erie. Trial to be held in the County of Nassau. The basis of the venue designated above is the location of the Mortgaged Premises. TO Unknown Heirs of Mildred Goner AKA Mildred Wolf Defendants In this Action. The foregoing Supplemental Summons is served upon you by publication, pursuant to an order of HON. David P. Sullivan of the Supreme Court Of The State Of New York, dated the Thirteenth day of October, 2023 and filed with the Complaint in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, in the City of Mineola. The object of this action is to foreclose a mortgage upon the premises described below, dated April 20, 2009, executed by Mildred Goner AKA Mildred Wolf (who died on October 14, 2018, a resident of the county of Nassau, State of New York) to secure the sum of $497,272.50. The Mortgage was recorded in the Office of the Nassau County Clerk on January 1, 1900. The mortgage was
subsequently assigned to NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A CHAMPION MORTGAGE COMPANY by an assignment executed on May 11, 2015 and sent for recording in the Office of the Nassau County Clerk; The property in question is described as follows: 47 FULTON AVENUE, ATLANTIC BEACH, NY 11509 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 your mortgage company will not stop this 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: October 19, 2023 Gross Polowy LLC Attorney(s) For Plaintiff(s) 1775 Wehrle Drive, Suite 100 Williamsville, NY 14221 The law firm of Gross Polowy, LLC and the attorneys whom it employs are debt collectors who are attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained by them will be used for that purpose. 78346 142836
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT AS TRUSTEE FOR HILLDALE TRUST, Plaintiff AGAINST MARY MARKS, RON MARKS AKA RON EVAN MARKS, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered September 16, 2022, 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 December 4, 2023 at 2:00PM, premises known as 47 EAST BEECH STREET, LONG BEACH, NY 11561. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the City of Long Beach, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 59, Block
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99, Lot 61-64. Approximate amount of judgment $1,405,702.49 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #600924/2018. The aforementioned 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”. Fay Mattana, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 19-005692 78025 142828 PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES… Printed in this publication can be found online. To search by publication name, go to: www.newyorkpublicnotices.com
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION (“FANNIE MAE”), Plaintiff, Against RAMJEET RAMJATTAN, SANIETTA MOHESS, ET AL. Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 11/08/2017, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 on 12/13/2023 at 2:00 pm, premises known as 517 Laurelton Boulevard, Long Beach, New York 11561, And Described As Follows: ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in The City of Long Beach, County of Nassau and State of New York. Section 59 Block 44 Lot 137
The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $516,115.18 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 15199/2012 If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the then Court Appointed Referee will cancel the Foreclosure Auction. This Auction will be held rain or shine. Michael Alpert, Esq., Referee. MCCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC, Suite 205, 10 Midland Ave, Port Chester, NY 10573 Dated: 10/17/23 File Number: 560-6190 SH 143213 To place a notice here call us at 516-569-4000 x232 or send an email to: legalnotices@liherald.com
LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU NEW RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2017-6, V. ZACHARY LEVOKOVE A/K/A ZACHARY B. LEVOKOVE, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated May 11, 2023, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein NEW RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2017-6 is the Plaintiff and ZACHARY LEVOKOVE A/K/A ZACHARY B. LEVOKOVE, 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 13, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 1 SARATOGA STREET, LIDO BEACH, NY 11561: Section 60, Block 25, Lot 163: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE, OR PARCEL OF LAND WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN LIDO BEACH, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK
Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 612775/2018. John G. Kennedy, 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 ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES. 143216
If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Index Number 601835/2019. RALPH MADALENA, ESQ., Referee David A. Gallo & Associates LLP Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 47 Hillside Avenue, 2nd Floor, Manhasset, NY 11030 File# 7777.004 {* LONG BEACH*} 143280
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LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU. BONITA WEST LLC, Plaintiff -againstPATRICIA ZEOLI, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale dated July 19, 2023 and entered on July 26, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court “Rain or Shine” located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on December 14, 2023 at 2:30 p.m. premises situate, lying and being in the City of Long Beach, County of Nassau, State of New York, bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at a point on the easterly side of Wisconsin Street, distant 150.00 feet southerly from the corner formed by the intersection of the easterly side of Wisconsin Street with the southerly side of Beech Street; being a plot 60.00 feet by 30.00 feet by 60.00 feet by 30.00 feet. Section: 59 Block: 257 Lot: 6 Said premises known as 44 WISCONSIN STREET, LONG BEACH, NY Approximate amount of lien $3,076.15 plus interest & costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment and Terms of Sale. Index Number 608707/2022. RONALD J. FERRARO, ESQ., Referee Marc P. Gershman, Esq. Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 263 Mineola Boulevard, Mineola, NY 11501 {* LONG BEACH*} 143278
LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU CITIMORTGAGE, INC., Plaintiff -againstLORETTA KENNEDY, JAMES KENNEDY, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered herein and dated January 17, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court “Rain or Shine” located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on December 18, 2023 at 2:30 p.m. premises situate, lying and being in the City of Long Beach, County of Nassau and State of New York, known and designated as Home No. 8-A Tax Unit 107 together with a 1/18 undivided interest in the common elements. Section: 59 Block: 190 Lot: 255. All bidders must wear a face mask/shield at all times and social distancing must be observed by all bidders at all times. Bidders who do not comply with the face mask and/or the social distancing mandate will be removed from the auction. Said premises known as 659 SHORE ROAD, 8A RD, LONG BEACH, NY 11561 Approximate amount of lien $373,311.49 plus interest & costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment and Terms of Sale.
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A. It’s understandable that, when you find that special house, you’re willing to overlook certain problems. This market is limited. People aren’t as eager to sell. I hear from retired friends, whose children and grandchildren live nearby, that anything they could downsize to is just as proportionally expensive, so why move? And it’s a hassle, in many onte eeper cases, to fix or improve homes, to legalize or safeguard them from longterm elements like flooding, high winds and global warming. You are enabled to avoid nearly everything by the people you hire to protect your interests and get you through the real estate closing process. As I previously wrote, anyone who steps up and advises you of problems is a gem, of precious importance to you. When your real estate agent is honestly telling you there may be problems or no permits, when your attorney notices the search only covers the outline of the building and not interior improvements, like a bathroom not recorded, or if the home inspector sees that the foundation doesn’t look correctly built, you alone have to choose to accept that there may be more to what they are telling you. If you still choose to move forward because you find yourself desperate to accept what little is out there to buy, at least prioritize and put real numbers to the future expenses for such things as paying for architectural plans, permit fees, repair fees, zoning variances, and possible fines. Another things to look for is whether the property survey is usable in the future, or whether you will have to pay, again, to get a new or more descriptive one. In my work as an architect, the survey is the first thing I ask for from a potential client, as a tool, a guide to how big the home can be, how much room the home can cover on the property, how close to front, rear and side property lines it can be. At least a few times a week I see surveys I cannot use, which people paid money for, that have no building dimensions or incomplete strings of dimensions or distances to property lines. Numbers are purposely left off, causing the survey user to take the responsibility away from the surveyor by filling in the missing blanks. This is a future mess, a costly setup for potential legal zoning problems that can easily have been avoided. Good luck! © 2023 Monte Leeper Readers are encouraged to send questions to yourhousedr@aol.com, with “Herald question” in the subject line, or to Herald Homes, 2 Endo Blvd., Garden City, NY 11530, Attn: Monte Leeper, architect.
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his column could have many titles. One might be, “Is there a Democratic Party in Nassau County?” Another could read, “Whatever Happened to the once proud Democratic machine in Long Beach?” No matter which title you like, the subject matter boils down to the fact that there is essentially no Democratic Party in Long Beach or Nassau County, and the Republicans are feasting on the bones of a moribund entity. There is no doubt that the GOP’s success on Election Day was JERRY attributable to the efforts of Joe KREMER Cairo, the county Republican Party chair. Cairo is a brilliant leader, and he works at his job 24 hours a day. Last week he scored a big victory in the Town of North Hempstead, where he spent an estimated $1.5 million to get Supervisor Jennifer DeSena and a few Town Board members re-elected. Jon Kaiman, the former supervisor, ran a credible campaign, but his efforts were no match for Cairo and the Republican apparatus. Available
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statistics show that the Republicans had a 35 percent turnout at the polls, while the Democrats had a turnout of roughly 25 percent. In the contests for the County Legislature, Democrats managed to keep their seats and prevented the Republicans from gaining a super-majority. There was a contest in Glen Cove between incumbent Mayor Pamela Panzenbeck, a Republican, and the former Republican county comptroller, George Maragos, who’s now a Democrat. In a city that changes mayors frequently, Maragos lost. Which brings us to the election for the control of the Long Beach City Council. In the past, even with Republicans scoring great successes in the county, the Long Beach Democratic Party would have been able to fend off any kind of political tidal wave. Instead, the Democrats wound up losing control of the council to three Republican challengers. If you’re interested in some local political history lesson, the last time Republicans controlled Long Beach City Hall was in 1970. How do I know that? Because I took over the Democratic Party leadership at the same time I was
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over the years, and the latest City Council election results proved that. Another example of the weakness of the Democratic Party is the fact that Long Beach is now represented by Republican Assemblyman Ari Brown, who lives in the Five Towns. From 1966 to 2016, Long Beach had three Democrats representing its interests in Albany. Yours truly and Harvey Weisenberg represented the city for nearly 50 years, followed by Todd Kaminsky. There is no doubt that Long Beach has undergone major demographic changes, with many new faces moving into the community. But according to the Nassau County Board of Elections, many of those new residents come from Democratic areas, and were accustomed to supporting Democratic candidates. I wish the newly elected Republican City Council members the best of luck, because my heart is still in Long Beach, after living there for 40 years. Their good fortune is in part due to the demise of a once great Democratic Party organization. Jerry Kremer was an Assemblyman for 23 years, and chaired the Assembly’s Ways and Means Committee for 12 years. He now heads Empire Government Strategies, a business development and legislative strategy firm. Comments about this column? jkremer@liherald.com.
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ey, I’m trying to strike a positive note here. We Americans have come of age in a nation that strived toward tolerance and equality, a country that has stood as an exemplar of democracy and excellence. We pulled together when times were tough. Then, in successive shock waves, a brutal three-year pandemic, rising political extremism and epidemic gun violence knocked us off kilter. We seem to have forgotten who we are. American competence, credibility and RAnDi prestige wobbled KREiss during the Trump presidency. How did we become this country that doesn’t know facts from fake, that raises a raging fraudster to the presidency and then exalts him as a cult figure? That’s the view from 30,000 feet. We are struggling with big, unprecedented political, social and humanitarian problems. I visualize a tug of war, east, west, north and south, with ropes pulling in all directions, drawing and quartering the country. Even here at sea level, post-pandemic
life is littered with smaller but devilish provocations that ruffle our daily lives. All the time I hear people saying that nothing works anymore, people aren’t willing to go to an office, businesses are shuttered because they can’t find employees, booking a flight means dealing with airlines that charge $25 to talk to a real person on a phone. Attempting to get a ticket, arrange a refund or use a credit card is often is exercise in frustration. The plumber sends a trainee; floods ensue. The gas pump doesn’t work. The movie theater is filthy. The pint of ice cream has shrunk. The Wi-Fi is down. The bank has no tellers. The supermarket forces me to ring up my items while the workers, who are about to be replaced, are forced to help me figure out the system. Teacher shortages plague public education. If you fall into the medical rabbit hole, you may find caring doctors and efficient offices, but too often the trend toward corporate medical care leaves patients coming and going through frustrating patient portals. The big pillars in our lives are standing on less stable ground than before the pandemic, and before Donald Trump, with newspapers, public schools, univer-
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sities, social media, medicine, Congress, the presidency, and the Supreme Court suffering identity crises. As we move forward, the critical question is, can we find threads of gold amid the dross? Is anything OK? I’m convinced that at ground level, not 30,000 feet, people are kinder to one another. We all know we’ve been through hell the past few years. But folks aren’t quitting on their friends and families. People are actively searching for more meaningful lives and richer relationships with loved ones. News stories shine a light on loneliness; our surgeon general writes about the life-giving effects of personal connections. People listen and reach out. In record time, our scientists created vaccines to fight the coronavirus. Amazon has transformed our shopping experience, mostly for the good. People are spending, and figuring out how to negotiate a changing economy. We are in the midst of an epic battle for our most cherished American values. At 30,000 feet, the cultish masses supporting Trump seem daunting, willfully embracing lies, slyly encouraging racism and antisemitism. On the ground, I’m looking at Ohio,
ut the big pillars in our lives are less stable than before the pandemic.
which just voted to support women’s reproductive rights. Candidates supporting inclusion and democracy had a good night on Election Day. I’m looking at the man in the White House, who, with a talented team, is keeping us rolling toward a sounder economy while supporting our unions, wrapping his arms around our allies in Israel and Ukraine and keeping a lid on little fires everywhere. Yes, Biden is old. But Trump is old, and he’s no Joe Biden. The president flew to Israel in its hour of need, embraced Benjamin Netanyahu, a friend in pain, flew home, flew to Maine after a mass shooting. Trump wouldn’t get out of his limo at Normandy because he didn’t want the rain to mess up his hair. Biden’s head and heart trump Trump. Also what works: The MacArthur Foundation announced a $500 million grant to support local newspapers. John Palfrey, the foundation’s president, said, “It’s hard to have a democracy when you don’t have good local news.” And there’s more: Election 2023 worked. Crazy lost traction and sanity prevailed. I still work, too, but my path is different, as is yours. Our footprints leave deeper grooves these days; we carry all that we’ve learned since Pandemic 2020 and the DJT presidency altered our reality. Copyright 2023 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.
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Like fire, AI is a tool that calls for controls
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ire — a human invention that ignited a different way of preparing food nearly 400,000 years ago — is a tool that very much remains in need of control, whether it’s the size of flames in a fire pit or the temperature setting on a kitchen stove. That same control is needed when handling the latest, fastest-moving new human tool: artificial intelligence. Known as AI, the computer-oriented system allows people to create words, visual perception, speech recognition, decisionmaking and translation at a speed that outpaces human thought. But like a motor vehicle that needs brakes to bring it to a safe stop, this emerging powerful force, which is revolutionizing industries, improving efficiency, and transforming the way we live and work, needs guardrails so it does not careen off the metaphorical road. If the past 20-plus years of the internet and social media have taught us anything, it is that as much fun as there is in cyberspace, with games and hilarious memes, and the way people can connect in minutes during emergencies or create civic engagement, there are uses such as deepfakes — when a video of a person has been digitally altered to appear different from the original — that are usually employed maliciously to spread false information. This calls for caution and standards. AI holds the potential to shape the future in remarkable ways — from autonomous vehicles to personalized
health care. The systems can analyze massive datasets, identify patterns, and make predictions with unprecedented accuracy. Yet this transformative technology also carries significant risks and ethical concerns. Being trained based on data created by humans, AI can respond just like humans — both the good and the bad. For example, an AI tool can just as easily stereotype and generate content that someone might deem racist. We need responsible oversight. The Biden administration issued an expansive executive order in October establishing standards for AI safety and security within the federal government in an effort to protect privacy, advance equity and civil rights, stand up for consumers and workers, and promote innovation and competition. It also aims for the federal government to act responsibly, and accelerate the hiring of AI professionals to train employees across agencies and departments. The Biden blueprint is not required by social media giants, but the Mark Zuckerbergs and Elon Musks of the world should take these guidelines to heart so as not to continue creating the chaos that has followed every digital advance. Silicon Valley needs to apply the experience and knowledge of the past 20 years of social media and technological advances to this newest tool. The global community needs to follow the White House’s lead to collaborate and create comprehensive regulations and
Letters Israel is doing what the U.S. did 80 years ago To the Editor: Peter King’s column brought tears to my eyes. The tears are from a Democrat, by the way. I’ve been screaming at the news reports, as well as to anyone who would listen, about how the United States ended and won World War II. Most people don’t have a clue about the fire bombings of Tokyo, which killed 100,000 innocents; Hamburg, 40,000 dead; Dresden, 25,000 dead; and Nuremberg. Not to mention the two atomic bombs, which killed an additional 150,000 men, women and children. These acts in the name of war were terrible acts against humanity, but necessary. Gen. Curtis LeMay, who ordered these fire bombings said, “I suppose if I had lost the war, I would have been tried as a war criminal.” The fact is that we see the United States as the good guys in World War II. The U.S. was seen wearing the white hats and riding the white horses and saving the world from Hitler. The difference in how the U.S. was seen then, and how Israel is seen now, is that the good guys from WWII wore a crucifix around their necks,
standards that address the challenges AI poses. Those standards should encompass privacy protection, employment impact assessments, algorithmic transparency, and the development of ethical guidelines for AI research and development. And we should focus on AI usage much closer to home — like in our schools, where we can teach AI skills while also developing curriculum that incorporates this new tool. And for local government, ensuring their hiring and procurement practices are not using biased AIs. Responsible oversight does not mean stifling innovation. It means ensuring that innovation is aligned with the best interests of society. It means promoting AI technologies that are safe, trustworthy and respectful of individual rights and freedoms. To achieve this, governments should establish regulatory bodies while encouraging industrial self-regulation. Regulators should invest in AI education and awareness campaigns, and foster a culture of ethical AI use. The AI community should also adopt a proactive stance, self-policing research and applications to ensure they adhere to these principles. Similar to harnessing the power of fire and aiming to ensure that this dangerous tool does not burn us, responsible AI oversight should include safeguards against its potential harms to help ensure that it is a force for good, and not hazardous to our overall welfare.
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t is a commonly held frustration of long Island residents that our governments seem to always be behind the curve, as opposed to ahead of it. Quite regularly we hear the phrase uttered that government “must become proactive rather than reactive.” as a lawmaker, I often hear this complaint when someone is describing a dilapidated municipal building, a deteriorating sports field or a poorly maintained road. The major consequences here — almost always extra construction costs for taxpayers JosHUa — add to the affordability crisis LaFaZan we are facing. But where reactive government is becoming very dangerous relates to the remarkable developments in the world of artificial intelligence. Experts are warning that the consequences of government falling too far behind in terms of rules
and protections here will be nothing short of catastrophic. Nassau county must heed this warning. That’s why I’m seeking to propose new legislation called the artificial Intelligence Privacy act. researchers are exploring the viability of making it a misdemeanor offense to clone someone’s voice or image using artificial intelligence without their consent. The bill I propose would affirm our residents’ right to privacy from artificial intelligence tools, and allocate new resources to the Nassau county Police Department to train personnel and collaborate with federal officials to enforce that right. as new aI technology continues to proliferate and grow in sophistication even beyond what humans can comprehend, neither laws nor lawmakers’ understanding of this new landscape have kept up — and we’re already beginning to see the consequences. Take the scammer who uses aI to
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hat’s why I’m seeking to propose the Artificial Intelligence Privacy Act.
Letters and now the Israelis wear a Jewish Star. Even when they try to defend themselves, antisemitism rears it ugly head. I believe the U.S. was right in what it did in WWII, and I believe that Israel is right in the way it is trying to defend itself today, 80 years later. I am extremely proud of my father, my three uncles, my wife’s father and her two uncles, who all fought Hitler in WWII. They were all heroes. MIcHaEl THoMaS Sea Cliff
We cannot remain silent in the face of evil To the Editor: I am not a Jew, but I am an american. I do not have family in Israel, but I have many friends and neighbors who are Jewish, and I cannot remain silent while the evil of antisemitism is not only raising its ugly head again, but is paraded on city streets around the world, including here in New York. I never thought I would see this happen in my lifetime. as a child, when I saw documentaries about the Holocaust, I was horrified and disgusted. The films and the stories were so shocking and disturbing that they were difficult to watch, but I did so in order to know what evil looks like. I wondered how it was possible for something so sick and depraved to have happened. If there was any consolation, it was the belief that Nazism had been defeated, and that because its lies and perverseness had been exposed, it could never again take
clone the voice of a family member so they can fake a hostage situation and extort a ransom. consider the cyberbully who uses aI to clone the image of an individual and create scenarios that never existed. or, most egregiously, take those bad actors who exploit aI to create and distribute explicit sexual images of women and children. Data corroborates the cause for concern here. according to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, aI tools with malicious intent have created 100,000 computer-generated fake nude images of women without their consent or knowledge. More troubling yet, an aI tool kit was utilized to generate text depicting the sexual exploitation of children. It is long past time for our government to get serious about protecting the privacy of its citizenry. In my estimation, there is no longer time left to wait. let me be clear: This proposal is not birthed of hostility toward aI as a whole,
hold. Furthermore, the Holocaust had occurred in a far-away country whose economy was in a dismal state, and the citizens had fallen under the spell of a skilled orator who promised prosperity in return for unquestioned obedience. I didn’t think such deception could ever happen again. But since the oct. 7 massacre in Israel, it has become apparent that the level of hatred toward Jews — not just toward the State of Israel — is more widespread in the United States than I could possibly have imagined, and this is profoundly disturbing. We must take a lesson from what happened in Germany under Hitler, or else history could be repeated. Before the pogroms and the death camps, Jews were depersonalized in books and speeches. They were blamed for the country’s economic problems, and their extermination was presented as the solution. anyone who spoke up on behalf of their Jewish neighbors was harassed and attacked. once public opposition was silenced, men and women of conscience could only help by hiding Jews or helping them escape the country. Based on what we’ve seen in the past few weeks, it is painfully apparent that the spirit of adolf Hitler is alive and well in the minds of many college professors, their students, and even some of our elected officials. only someone who is deluded, brainwashed or possessed can applaud the massacre of more than 1,000 innocent men, women and children and the taking of more than 200 civilians as hostages that took place on oct. 7. I firmly believe that those voicing such malevolence are far outnumbered by the decent people in our
or the tech sector — one that contains the cutting-edge new companies that we must attract to our region so that we can secure our tax base and stop long Island’s exodus of talented young professionals. In fact, we as a county would be wise to welcome pioneering tech companies specializing in aI to solve some of the world’s most pressing problems. If there are health care firms using aI for preventive detection of disease, or environmental firms using aI to enhance stormdetection systems or to bolster conservation efforts, we should absolutely be aggressively courting those companies to set up shop here. However, it is unacceptable that our government currently lacks an adequate understanding of aI and the tools that are needed to best protect residents from its abuses. The artificial Intelligence Privacy act I am seeking to propose would represent the first step of many in the right direction, toward a balance between innovation and privacy. Joshua Lafazan represents Nassau County’s 18th Legislative District.
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local communities, but we have a moral imperative not to remain silent. let’s prove that by turning out for the next pro-Israel rally, by wearing a blue patch (Israel’s flag is blue and white), or by putting a blue light outside our front door. I found information about upcoming rallies, and other ways to support Israel and our
Jewish neighbors, at jns.org and jta.org. There are many issues that divide us, but the right of an individual and his family to exist, free from violence and fear, transcends all others, and it should unite us. cHarlES HolSTEr Long Beach
CorreCtion Due to a production error, the Herald mistakenly switched the columns of election winners and their opponents on the
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