Long Beach Herald 12-21-2023

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Beautifying Park Avenue’s plain planters raphers Liz Degen, Jennifer Elizabeth, Susan Epstein, Scott Ferrone, Kevin McPartland and Artists in Partnership is one Mathieson.

The planters are massive — of Long Beach’s premier arts organizations. The group holds each the size of a backyard hot fundraisers, concerts and crafts tub — and it wouldn’t have f e s t iv a l s , p r o m o t i n g a r t been inexpensive to have them professionally decorated. So the through community events.

A lot of what the organiza- partnership reached out to PSEG for help. tion does is in the Each year, PSEG spotlight. What it’s offers “outdoor up to now, though, commerce and isn’t as high-profile beautification” — unless you know grants for chamwhat you’re lookbers of commerce, ing for in its curcivic associations rent beautification and nonprofits project. across Long Island.

“We reached out RoNDA gAlE The grants, which to a couple of local range up to $10,000, photographers that xANThos are intended to foswe’ve used in the Artist ter economic viapast for our popbility and vibrancy ups and the fence and support local that we covered on Long Beach Road,” Johanna businesses while increasing Mathieson, AIP’s director, said. economic growth in downtown “The idea was to have the plant- areas.

Groups can apply for a numers done on Park Avenue.”

S i x p l a n t e r s o n P a rk , ber of grants, including one for between Edwards and River- outdoor dining and commerce, side boulevards — outside the which includes heaters, tables, Stop & Shop complex — have chairs, benches, umbrellas, garbeen painted as part of the bage receptacles, barricades, beautification project. The art- safety equipment, outdoor work on each was inspired by lighting, speaker systems and pictures taken by local photogContinued on page 10

By BRENDAN CARPENTER

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Photos courtesy City of Long Beach

And next month they’ll get the bill Families around Long Beach have been going all-out with their displays of holiday lights. The city posts a map online for people to drive around and see them all. The houses shown are at 105 E. Chester St. and 30 W. Beech St.

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E-ZPass is now running at the A.B. Bridge

By PARKER SCHUG pschug@liherald.com

The Atlantic Beach Bridge E-ZPass system is “up and running, full force,” according to Samuel Nahmias, chairman of the Nassau County Bridge Authority’s board.

As of Dec. 13, E-ZPass is being accepted in all toll lanes, as opposed to the previous, cash-only system, convenience is the keyword, Nahmias said.

In 362 days from initial planning, the E-ZPass installation was complete, an electronic toll collection system allowing prepayments and discounted rates, used in 18 states across the country, according to NY.gov.

Raymond Webb, executive director of NCBA, said the previous system was insufficient. In the first day of operation with the E-ZPass system, the bridge saw a 50 percent drop in cash being used.

“The customers are satisfied, we’re getting a log of claps and two thumbs up,” Webb said.

Nahmias said the new system will also allow the NCBA to monitor traffic patterns.

Atlantic Beach, as well as Lido Beach, Long Beach and Point Lookout residents can register their vehicles with E-ZPass through the bridge authority site NCBAABB.com or at the bridge authority at 160 Beach 2nd Street in Lawrence allowing them a $2.50 rate when crossing the bridge or $162.50 annually for unlimited access.

Nassau County residents can register their vehicle for $199 annually and non-Nassau residents can register for $349 annually. Non-Atlantic Beach, Lido Beach, Long Beach and Point Lookout residents will be billed $3 by using their E-ZPass to cross, or $4 cash.

Nahmias said the toll increase was due to the need for necessary updates. He added that under the previ-

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The E-ZPass system has changed the long time cash-only tollbooths at the Atlantic Beach Bridge. New rates and registration procedures come as a result. ous board, many capital improvement projects were deferred in order to keep tolls at a certain level, but now are more costly due to inflation. Cutting staff to 19 from 29, Nahmias added, will also generate cost savings.

Atlantic Beach resident, Barry Ringelheim said he still has questions.

“I’m willing to accept the higher fare, but for some reason, there are people who would like to know where the money’s going and why the increase,” he said. “Is EZ-Pass accepting money from this, did the bridge pay from it or did EZ-Pass pay for it if they’re going to be the ones collecting money?”

Beth Garnett, also an Atlantic Beach resident, does not drive but uses Uber to go to medical appointments and is penalized by the toll increase, she said, being that she cannot register a vehicle under the system.

“I don’t want to pay $8 to come and go from my

house,” Garnett said. “It’s grossly excessive, it’s controlling people’s lives to such an extent it’s absurd.”

Nassau County Legislator Carrié Solages supports the change, he said.

“I had trouble with the fact that it was a cash toll and the fact that there could be the opportunity of misappropriation of funds,” he said.

The NCBA holds an official grand opening of the new system at the administration building at 11 a.m. on Dec. 20.

“We just want to acknowledge everyone’s hard work and perseverance, we want to mark it as a milestone in Atlantic Beach history, it should make everyone’s lives a lot easier,” Webb said.

Have an opinion on EZ-Pass at the Atlantic Beach Bridge? Send letter to jbessen@liherald.com.

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‘Swifties’ drawn to barrier island home

By KEPHERD DANIEL kdaniel@liherald.com

Professional magician and illusionist Eric Wilzig has made dozens of “Swifties” and others suddenly appear in front of his Oceanside home this holiday season by creating a unique music and light show — all to raise money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

Wilzig’s free show, at 160 E. Lexington Ave., features more than 20,000 lights synchronized to the music of pop sensation Taylor Swift, as well as holiday song favorites. The show includes several moving light beams, live music, to which visitors can dance, and free hot chocolate.

Clips of the “Taylor Swift Holiday Valley Stream residents Hannah, Sienna, Light Show Experience” have gone Michele and Jon Wallach came to enjoy the viral on social media, and even sounds of Taylor Swift.

Swift’s NFL star boyfriend, Travis music. He joined Facebook groups and Kelce, makes an appearance as a diswatched thousands of hours of YouTube play in the show.

The holiday display also incorporates videos to learn how to create dazzling several elements of Hanukkah, includ- light displays.

Wilzig displayed his magical talents ing a more than 5-foot-tall menorah equipped with over 300 lights, and cut- on season four of “America’s Got Talouts of dreidels illuminated with over ent” in 2009 and works as a resident 400 lights. ‘Swifties’ were recently also magician for Madison Square Garden, drawn to Long Beach’s West End, where perfor ming at Knicks and Rangers The Ugly Duckling decorated with Swift- games and special events.

“I loved performing on stage and thethemed decorations and food.

“We want the show to be appropriate ater and lights sending spot machines for everybody,” Wilzig said. “Anybody and special effects,” Wilzig said. “I knew can come and get in the holiday spirit when I got my own home one day, I wantand enjoy fun, fun lights, no matter what ed to create some sort of holiday light show. Part of my background is loving to you celebrate.”

Wilzig spent thousands of hours make people smile and happy, and building props and organizing lights at between that and my passion for lights, his Oceanside home, and tens of thou- that’s what this came to be.”

With a lot more lights, sparklers and sands of dollars to create the music and smoke machines, the show has been fun light show.

The show was a labor of love for Wil- for Wilzig to put on and involves extenzig, spreading holiday cheer while rais- sive planning.

Wilzig, who moved to Ocean-side five ing money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. The show is free but dona- years ago, has made a name for himself tions are accepted as Wilzig expressed in the community with his shows. He hopes of surpassing the $6,000 his holi- has entertained visitors on Halloween day house display raised last year — for the past three years, during which he minus the Taylor Swift experience. As and his wife, Eliana, performed a free of press time, Wilzig has raised $5,000 so magic show outside their home, also raising money for the Leukemia & Lymfar this holiday season.

Wilzig was originally inspired to orga- phoma Society.

The Swift-themed holiday show runs nize the fundraiser after his cousin, woodmere resident Alex Goldblatt, was daily from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. until Dec. 26, diagnosed with Lymphoma 10 years ago. with Wilzig serving free hot chocolate His cousin is now a grateful survivor, from coffee urns.

“We give out free hot chocolates,” he and Wilzig chooses to continue helping the cause through his passion for bring- said. “I pay for everything you see. We ing smiles. Last year, Wilzig created his raise money, but we also spread awarefirst holiday display on a smaller scale ness.

“Obviously, the show costs a lot of and decided to put together the Taylor Swift light show after receiving feedback. money (to put on), and donations help a “It’s been a much, much bigger turn- lot for the charity, but it’s more about out,” he said of this year’s display. “Last kids coming,” he added. “Their parents year, after the end of the season, I asked will give them a $5-bill to drop in the people on my Instagram what music box. One 21-year-old girl drove from they wanted to see and overwhelmingly Farmingdale to see the show, and she it was Taylor Swift. I’m a fan and I also told me she had leukemia.”

Using more than 200 extension cords listen to the people, so we decided to branch out and make it a Taylor Swift and control boards to make everything run smoothly, Wilzig has spent many live show.”

During the pandemic, Wilzig got into hours in preparing the music and light the hobby of mixing pixel lights with show. But, for him, the goal is to spread

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Rockville Centre children Tommy Orsillo 7, Nolan Conlisk 4, Nick Orsillo 9, Sammy Orsillo 7, Melanie Conlisk 7 enjoyed the spectacular light display.

Residents from all over Long Island have stopped by to visit the ‘Taylor Swift Holiday Light Show Experience’

happiness to as many people as possible and raise as much money for charity as possible.

“I don’t ask if anyone wants to donate to me,” he said. “I don’t want any sponsors. This is all for myself and my heart for the community, Long Island, the holi-

days, and to spread awareness for the charity. Hearing the stories of people, especially with people that are going through cancer or have recovered from cancer, you don’t think a light show means anything for those going through cancer, but it really does.”

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Pop star-themed holiday show of music and lights raises thousands for leukemia

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‘Tis the season of giving, celebrations and self care

cannot tell a lie. ‘Tis the magical season when my inner child rises to the surface, taking charge of my emotions as my heart becomes fully engaged in the Christmas holiday spirit! A most festive time of year when we all too often find ourselves connecting to the tender holiday memories of our youth.

As for the child within, I find myself going back to Christmas Eve, a time when generations of family would gather around our grandparents table as we enjoyed The Feast of the Seven Fishes, a traditional Italian meal followed by delicious desserts, which always included homemade Struffoli.

An enchanting family gathering that filled the evening air with such excitement knowing that it will soon be Christmas Day! The day when family would once again come together to honor the true religious meaning of this holiday.

To be celebrated with the most precious, timeless gift of all, the sharing of generational love, which at one point in time included 5 generations of family!

Yes, December holidays hold both a religious and cultural meaning around the world as well. Holidays, which include Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa.

As we engage in the holiday season, it is important to remember that it is very common to feel added stress — stress that can worsen symptoms relating to depression, anxiety, or a substance use disorder. However, there are ways to help address stress and improve your mental health.

Practice recharging your body and mind

Recognizing your feelings is the first step to addressing and nurturing them

It is important to schedule time for yourself and activities that pamper and recharge your body and mind. This may include reading a good book, working out, spending time in nature, and practicing stress management skills, such as deep breathing, meditation, and mindfulness.

Holidays can bring up a range of emotions for people. Sometimes you can even experience seemingly onna isacano Develop a plan if you are contradictory emotions all at once. Try your best to rown feeling stressed, sad, or acknowledge and accept lonely your emotions rather than This plan may include place judgment on them. It’s calling a friend or family member, going okay to feel happy; it’s okay to feel sad; for a walk, engaging in an activity that it’s even okay to feel both happy and brings joy, or watching a favorite movie. sad. Give yourself compassion and Having a plan in place can help ensure allow yourself to sit with whatever the difficult moments are more manageyou’re feeling. able.

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Connection and supporting others

For many people, holidays lead to a massive disruption in your day-to-day

Connection is essential to our mental health especially during this time of

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Fortunately, Seligman teaches that optimism can be learned and that such learning is invaluable. “Pessimists get depressed much more readily than optimists, they underachieve in their jobs, in the classroom and on the sports field, and their relationships are rockier.”

We learn that optimists are less vulnerable to disease because they (1) have healthier lifestyles (2) act on medical advice readily (3) are more likely to watch their weight (4) don’t smoke (5) exercise (6) sleep better, and (7) have more friends and more love in their life.

Perhaps the bottom line to all of this is the simple prescription that to change your life you have to change your thinking. Today we have the knowledge and the resources to allow each one of us to markedly improve our lives and well-being.

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Commit to growth The holiday season is also a common time for self-reflection, making this a good time for self-exploration as you acknowledge the year behind you and the fresh year ahead.

On a personal note The true spirit of Christmas isn’t just a season, it’s a feeling that lies within our hearts and why the greatest gift of all is the sharing of kindness and love, be it with ourselves or others. Gifts of humanity that can be shared all throughout the year. Wishing everyone a safe and blessed holiday season!

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year when feelings of grief and loss can amplify and why checking in on those who may be alone or struggling during the holiday season is so important.

Helping to support others be it a family member, friend or neighbor will not only give joy to others, but it can improve your own happiness and wellbeing as well.

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After showing the amazing effects of positive emotion on (1) children’s development, (2) the flourishing of businesses, and (3) on morale and performance in the military, Seligman concludes that “the entire thrust of this book is that optimal performance is tied to good wellbeing; the higher the positive morale, the better the performance.”

Post-traumatic growth is also analyzed beginning with “the ancient wisdom that personal transformation is characterized by renewed appreciation of being alive, enhanced personal strength, acting on new possibilities, improved relationships and spiritual deepening, all of which follow tragedy.” The paradox of trauma is that loss and gain both happen, grief and gratitude both happen, vulnerability and strength both happen.

Another ancient wisdom revealed is that emotional consequences do not arise from the adversity, but from your beliefs about the adversity. Seligman finds that optimists bounce back quickly from setbacks, thinking “It’s going

routine. But maintaining healthy habits like going to therapy, getting enough sleep, staying hydrated, eating well and exercising are critical to keeping your mental health and well-being on track.

The importance of self-care during the holiday season

The City of Long Beach’s Department of Public Works is announced that the new, temporary, dog park is officially open.

The temporary dog park located at Park Place, immediately east of Posh Pets Rescue shelter. It will be open from dawn until dusk each day.

The new space was constructed to provide dog owners a place to exercise and socialize their pets while the former park is closed to facilitate construction of a bulkhead along the Bayfront and for consolidation of the sewage treat________________

ment plant.

The Flood Protection Project will see the construction of approximately 2,500 linear feet of steel bulkhead along the bayfront. The Long Beach portion of the larger Bay Park Conveyance Project is underway as well. The treated water will be conveyed by the construction of a two-mile-long force main from the water reclamation facility to an existing aqueduct underneath Sunrise Highway, rehabilitation of a seven-mile stretch of the aqueduct and construction of a nearly two-mile-long force main.

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CHRISTMAS MESSAGE

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12. New Annual Decals: Passenger Vehicles registered outside Allegria offering rooms for those who confines of Nassau County: $175.00 need $349.00 13. Transfer Fee: $25.00 may stay$40.00 for one The Allegria Hotel, at 80 W. Broadway, — at the hotel. Families or two nights. is spreading the holiday cheer the year.

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“We hope that being ized2.from 24 to Dec. 26. will be discontinued end PassDe. Cards and Decals calendar year close by will alleviate of to that stress “No one should have to be alone for 3. The Authority may permit Toll-Free Passage for any persons or vehiclesmuch required and enable our guests to more fully enjoy Christmas,” said Geraldine Schmidt, direccross the Bridge on Official Business as it shall determine proper in its discretion. tor of sales with the hotel. “And for those the holiday.” procured online www.e-zpassny.com or atcomplimenselect Toatarrange for the hotel’s whoPlease can’tnote: makeE-ZPass it hometags forcan thebe holidays, retail locations around the state.

Information on theguest toll increase available on tary rooms,is relatives of the patients at we’ll help bring their homes to them.”

Authority’s website atofwww.ncbaabb.com To do so, families patients at local local hospitals can contact Geraldine Schmidt at(516) Sales@allegriahotel.com to hospitals are invited to spend Contact: Andrew FalcoChristmas andrew@nvbaabb.com 239 – 6900 ext. 114 Eve and Christmas night — free of charge reserve.

PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release: December 13, 2023

Nassau County Bridge Authority (NCBA) Launches E-ZPass at the Atlantic Beach Bridge Lawrence, N.Y. — The Nassau County Bridge Authority (NCBA) Board is pleased to announce that E-ZPass is now accepted at the Atlantic Beach Bridge in all toll lanes.

In December 2022 the NCBA Board of Commissioners determined and resolved that, in the best interest of its customers, and for efficiency and public safety, that a modern electronic tolling system be implemented at the Atlantic Beach Bridge.

NCBA Chairman Samuel Nahmias said, “one of my first and most important initiatives was to address the public outcry on the failing toll plaza”, Today, the Nassau County Bridge Authority makes history with the activation of E-ZPass. To those who said it would never happen, today you are proven wrong! The new E-ZPass tolling system will enable for a safer and more convenient commute. This new system enables the Authority to enter the modern era of tolling. I want to thank all of the hard work that our staff, Board, Vice Chairman, MTA and TRMI have gone through to make this day happen. Just 362 days ago we moved forward with the vote and today we make history”.

Raymond Webb, the Authority’s Executive Director, added, “launching the E-ZPass system at the Atlantic Beach Bridge provides our customers, and the communities that we serve, with a quality and safe customer experience”.

Deputy Manager Rosemarie Evola notes that “with the new system, Atlantic Beach Bridge customers will see an easier, streamlined trip over the bridge, saving time, and with improved customer service”.

The Revenue Markets Inc. (TRMI) of Accord New York was awarded the design and implementation project on December 15, 2022. TRMI worked cohesively with NCBA management and staff to deliver a state of art electronic toll collection system to best benefit NCBA customers.

The Nassau County Bridge Authority is a Public Benefit Corporation under New York State law. The Authority operates and maintains the Atlantic Beach Bridge.

The Atlantic Beach Bridge is a bascule bridge that connects the barrier island communities of Atlantic Beach, Long Beach, Lido Beach and Point Lookout with Long Island, The bridge opened for traffic in 1952. It is 1,173 feet long and has three lanes in each direction with eleven toll lanes on the toll plaza.

Contact: Raymond Webb (516) 239-6901

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Hofstra fueled for conference success

By ANDREW COEN

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Hofstra women’s basketball is looking to build off last season’s late success that spurred the Pride to the conference quarterfinals as the No. 12 seed.

The Pride struggled to a 4-14 league record before posting two wins in the Colonial Athletic Association (now known as the Coastal Athletic Association) tournament and giving four seed William & Mary a competitive game in a 76-64 season-ending defeat. Hofstra was picked 12th in the preseason CAA women’s basketball preseason poll and will try to prove the doubters wrong this winter.

“I think our returners took it personal and feel they’ve got more to contribute than a 12th-place team,” said fifth-year Hofstra head coach Danielle Santos Atkinson. “It’s one thing to take it personally, but what is the action to go with that? And that’s been our focus.”

The Pride were ultra focused last Saturday in a commanding 113-24 romp against Division III foe Farmingdale State, which set a program record for points scored and points allowed. Sophomore guard Emma Von Essen, a Rockville Centre native, tallied 29 points including nine 3-pointers.

Santos Atkinson brings back several returners from last year’s 12-20 season led by graduate student guard Sorelle Ineza, who was second on the team scoring with 10 points per game. The Quebec native tallied 20 points in a narrow 63-60 loss at Sacred Heart in Fairfield, Conn. on Nov. 19.

Von Essen has emerged as an offensive leader for the Pride after playing her way into a regular starter as a freshman. The former four-year standout at Long Island Lutheran, is the Pride’s leading scorer averaging 14.6 points per game and is displaying more aggressiveness on offense.

“One of the areas where she wanted to improve was in the weight room and I think that’s definitely improved her game and helped with her accuracy and also helped her stamina,” said Santos Atkinson of Von Essen, who has hit 29 3-pointers so far this season. “She can score the ball in bunches.”

Senior guard Ally Knights, an Australia native, provides additional experience in the backcourt with Essen after averaging 3.5 assists per game last season.

Zyheima Swint,a 6-3 senior center, provides the Pride some size and experience inside after averaging eight points a game as a junior and was leading CAA in rebounding through mid-December. Senior 6-0 forward Brooke Anya has also shined on the glass and is the conference’s fourth-leading rebounder.

The Pride have also been given a boost this season by the return of redshirt junior guard Selma Markisic,

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Head coach Danielle Santos Atkinson, left, will look to guide Hofstra to a strong showing in the Coastal Athletic Association after a quarterfinal run in last season’s tournament. who missed last season due to injury. Markisic, a Brooklyn native who starred at Xaverian High School, tallied 10 points in a 51-48 victory against Wagner on Nov. 12 and posted 20 in the Farmingdale State romp.

“To be able to get another shooter and scorer added back to the team is huge for us,” said Santos Atkinson of Markisic. “She is still finding her way after being off for a whole year, but she’s going to be a great addition as we get here rolling into conference play.”

Hofstra opens the CAA schedule on Jan. 5 with a home game against UNC-Wilmington at 7 p.m. followed two days later with a matinee at the Mack Sports Complex versus William & Mary for a 2 p.m. tipoff. The Pride will host Stony Brook for a Friday night Battle of Long Island matchup on Feb. 1 at 7 p.m. and will conclude its home schedule versus Monmouth on March 3 at 2 p.m.

“We’re very versatile and I’m excited about what’s to come and what we’re going to be able to be able to do,” Santos Atkinson said. “We have to continue putting it together and getting better but we have the pieces to do it.”

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They called it a “hidden tax” and even “highway robbery.” That’s how Long Island-based lawmakers described the impending congestion pricing system planned for New York City’s Financial District, and are calling on the governor to do away with it for good.

The area’s representatives in Albany gathered at the Long Island Rail Road station in Mineola last week to make those demands loud and clear to Gov. Kathy Hochul. Regular passenger vehicles could be hit with charges as much as $7.50 to enter Lower Manhattan, with commercial vehicles looking at daily tolls ranging between $15 and $36.

Funds collected would support efforts by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to continue maintaining and expanding its mass transit service — including the LIRR — while the agency maintains it could help push people from driving cars to simply taking the rails.

State Sen. Steve Rhoads doesn’t agree.

“What congestion pricing does is make it easier for the MTA to give them a license to steal from every resident, from every commuter,” he said.

Wantagh Chamber of Commerce president Cathy Powell says the pricing plan affecting vehicles coming in below 61st Street would especially impact businesses in her community that prefer to

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Long Island state senators and Assembly members gathered at the Long Island Rail Road train station in Mineola last week, calling on Gov. Kathy Hochul to end her support of congestion pricing planned for New York City’s Financial District. Hochul says the program would provide cleaner air, better transit, and less gridlock on New York City’s streets, while local electeds say it will create significant financial hardships for their constituents who need to drive into the city. deliver products directly to Manhattan clients, saving money on shipping. And it would only hurt businesses that are still recovering from the pandemic.

Powell added workers such as first responders and tradesmen who commute to lower Manhattan would not be exempt from the congestion toll, although the MTA’s mobility review report indicated emergency, public works and other qualifying vehicles transporting people with disabilities would indeed be able to enter Manhattan

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“The billions of dollars the MTA already has should be used toward the governor’s goal of improving infrastructure,” Assemblyman Ed Ra said.

“Encouraging the use of public transportation over private vehicles — without considering the notorious unreliability of the MTA — will only funnel congestion into another flawed system.”

Yet, that system has vastly improved

over time, according to LIRR acting president Rob Free. That includes a new Manhattan terminal at Grand Central, a rebuilt concourse at Penn Station, a mainline third track, and a new station servicing the UBS Arena and horse racetrack at Elmont.

“The vast majority of Long Islanders who go to Manhattan use mass transit and take advantage of all these capital investments,” Free said in a statement.

They “don’t contribute to the extreme congestion that causes ambulances, police, fire and buses to be unable to move.”

“It’s time for this madness to stop,” Rhoads said.

It wasn’t just Albany lawmakers showing up over the weekend — U.S. Rep. Anthony D’Esposito was at the Mineola station as well, calling congestion pricing a burden for the working class.

“Gov. Hochul’s misguided congestion pricing plan is nothing more than a new tax on already overtaxed New Yorkers,” he said.

Hochul’s office did not respond to a request for comment.

Powell says the congestion plan punishes commuters for not taking mass transit, and adds that the MTA should develop a better plan encouraging commuters to use buses, subways or trains.

“It’s costly enough on Long Island,” Powell said. “The governor seems to think that we’re the Hamptons.”

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As Liz Treston, Tina Posterli, and Karen McInnis of the Long Beach City Council attended their final meeting as council members Dec. 19, they left behind a time on the council marked by navigating significant challenges, trying to make decisions for the community.

The council navigated a three-decade legal battle, reaching a tentative settlement with developer Sinclair Haberman, who had filed a $131 million lawsuit against the city.

The agreement paved the way for the construction of two 13-and-a-half-story apartment buildings — the city’s tallest. The settlement, with a reduced $75 million payment, averted potential costs exceeding $150 million.

“This is not an easy decision,” Posterli said in a council meeting held in December of 2021. “It’s an important step in taking an albatross off our backs.”

This resolution was celebrated by some, ended prolonged litigation, reduced growing interest payments, and showed an important move toward improving Long Beach’s finances.

Gov. Kathy Hochul’s recent veto of a bill for Equinor’s $3 billion offshore wind project reflected the council’s vocal stance against the proposal. Their July letter expressed support for renewable energy while opposing Equinor’s plan, resonating with the community’s concerns. Top of Form “We fully support the Governor’s renewable energy goals, including offshore wind, but this proposal and this company were wrong on just about every level,” Liz Treston said in an Oct. council meeting. “In case this veto doesn’t send a strong enough message to Equinor, I’ll take it a step further by calling on them to

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Karen McInnis attended her last council meeting. She has acted as a member and as president during her time. withdraw their proposal immediately.”

The proposal to invite new vendors to utilize the Martin Luther King Center generated intense community response and opposition. The council, while facing allegations of nonpayment of rent spanning over 20 years and asserting a decline in community service, initiated steps to invite nonprofits to share the space.

This move sparked community protests, with accusations of a “land grab” and concerns about potential

changes to the center’s name.

The council resolved a years-long litigation with former city firefighter Jay Gusler. The lawsuit, stemming from a 2016 agreement after Gusler’s workplace injury, was settled in May with a unanimous vote from the council.

As the Dec. 19 meeting progressed through the agenda, the floor was extended to the three council members, offering a moment of reflection on their time serving the community.

“In these two short years, I’ve worked hard for positive change alongside my fellow council members, and this city’s administration, we’ve tackled many challenges and celebrated successes together,” Posterli said. “I’m proud to have been part of the first women majority council in our city’s history, and of what I brought to the table here.”

Reflecting on her past four years, McInnis shared, “This administration has been more productive for over versus other councils for the past several decades.

And this council, while I’ve been on it for the past four years, will be more impactful for decades to come because of the tough decisions that we made. So it doesn’t say that you have to be in office long to really make an impact. You just have to do the job.”

Concluding the reflections, Treston expressed, “I find this moment bittersweet. Gratitude extends to my family and friends for putting things on hold, enabling me to dedicate myself entirely to the city. I am thankful to the residents of Long Beach for granting me this unique opportunity to serve the public in a distinctly meaningful way.”

The three extended their well wishes and congratulations to the incoming council members, Chris Fiumara, Brendan Finn, and Mike Reinhart, as they begin their new roles starting Jan. 1.

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signage. The grant that Artists in Partnership applied for is similar, but for beautification projects — planters, plants, landscaping materials, mulch, rocks, flags, gazebo construction or upgrading, winter seasonal décor and holiday lighting.

Mathieson and the group applied in late July, and asked for $5,000. They were awarded the grant at the end of September, and the project has been underway since.

Mathieson reached out to Ronda Gale Xanthos, a Long Beach artist and tattoo artist, to paint the planters. There were two complications, however: They are too big to move to a studio or a garage, and there has been no shortage of rain in the months since the grant was awarded. So, when weather permits, Xanthos has sat on the Park Avenue sidewalk and painted.

“The problem has been the cold weather,” Mathieson said.

“She has other commissions that she was working on, so I had to wait until she was johanna available. She was only availmaThieson able on weekends, and then we Director, Aritists in Partnership had seven weekends of rain in a row.”

Xanthos had already redone some of the other planters around the city. She painted about 10 for the West End Beautification Association, and then a few scattered around town. “Then I was asked to do the ones in front of Stop & Shop with Artists in Partnership,” she said.

“It was my idea to use the photographers in town, because they do such beautiful work,” Xanthos said.

“It’s a beautiful reference to work from, and I figured it would be great collaboration with artists in the city to pick certain photographers and paint their images on the planters. So I asked them, and they loved the idea.”

The images Xanthos chose include sunsets, surfers and waves, the beach, the boardwalk and, of course, one thanking PSEG. Each one has a combination of oranges, blues, reds and yellows.

“The very first one was a long process,” Xanthos said. “Then I got better and quicker at it. I use outdoor house paint, I use a primer and then I design, and I’m out there just sitting on cardboard, painting.”

Xanthos said she recently finished the last planter, and they are now all on colorful display on Park Avenue — one block west of where the city is planning its own beautification project, between Riverside and Long Beach boulevards. That project will include new trees, sidewalks, benches and lighting.

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Whether flying in for electrifying dunks or being a leader on and off the court, Jet Rivers truly lives Girl power with Mia ‘Ice’ Castenada and Torch George, up to his name. heralded as the ‘Queen of the Crossover.’

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Old Bethpage Village Restoration shimmers in its ‘Hallmark card’inspired setting during Candlelight Evenings, its popular annual seasonal spectacle. Flickering candles illuminate the historic homes that display their holiday finery while showcasing the village’s festive spirit.The Holiday Brass Quartet and fiddlers provide a musical accompaniment with Civil War-era Christmas songs. Stories of Christmases past and classic children’s holiday tales are retold each night, set against the backdrop of the grandly decorated Christmas tree, circa 1866.

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Those quick-fingered hoops stars are back to close out the holiday season with their special brand of basketball. Expect plenty of action when the Harlem Globetrotters’ latest World Tour arrives at UBS Arena at Belmont Park on Jan. 1.

International icons, the Globetrotters are considered “ambassadors” of the game, beloved the world over for their special brand of family entertainment that combines the skills and foundations of basketball with a uniquely theatrical flare.

As basketball pioneers, they are credited with popularizing such well-known techniques as the slam dunk, the task break, the forward and point guard positions, the figure-eight weave, and four-point shooting line.

Those who’ve seen their favorite NBA or collegiate players do a jump shot or a half-court hook shot — you’ve witnessed the creative moves made famous by the Globetrotters.

Throughout the team’s nearly 100-year history, the Globetrotters have entertained more than 148 million fans • Jan. 1, 1 p.m. across 124 countries and territories — introducing many • Tickets range from $53 to to the game itself — and have continued to break down $161 for courtside seats; barriers, provide acts of goodwill and display a commitment available at UBSArena.com to the game that goes far beyond the court. or Ticketmaster.com • Options also include a Latif “Jet” Rivers remembers watching the Harlem Magic Pass and Celebrity Globetrotters and their signature tricks when he was a kid.

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Turnpike, Elmont The 6-foot-1 guard from Elizabeth, New Jersey, went on to be a star at Wagner College, where he is still the career leader with the most wins over a four-year span.

His signature moves include dribbling, and a “four-point shot” that he throws underhand, granny style, from the free throw line at the other end of the court.

“I shoot it pretty consistently,” River says.“The crowd goes wild for it. I love electrifying the crowd.”

While every stop on the tour is different, all have one thing in common — making sure to “interact with the fans and put on a good show that will leave them with fun and lasting memories.”

“Every one (of our games) is special. You never know if it could be the first time somebody is seeing us play,” he says. “But this is particularly special because it’s taking place on New Year’s Day.” Rivers promises the team’s exhibition match against longtime rivals, the Washington Generals, will be a special experience for families to come together and celebrate.

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With an all-new mindset, this revitalized Generals team will do whatever it takes to win. But can they beat the world’s winningest team with a determined attempt to outscore the Harlem Globetrotters?

The Washington Generals have been training harder than ever, according to their staff, and will stop at nothing to win in this high-stakes battle of basketball. Will New Year’s Day will be the day the Generals finally take home a win?

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“We’re the best at what we do,” Rivers says. “We bring it every night. We are here to have a good time, bring out some good energy and have some laughs.”

As a bonus, Spalding, the Globetrotters’ new official ball partner, will join the team at every destination, enhancing the game experience. Fans will have the opportunity to take home an official Harlem Globetrotters basketball or the newly designed Harlem Globetrotters Marble Series ball on game day.

Check out the action as Rivers and other fan favorites — including forward Zeus McClurkin and guard Cheese Chisholm — dribble, spin and dunk their way up and down the court.

Get The Led Out rocks out with their tribute to what many consider rock ‘n roll’s greatest band, in ‘A Celebration of the Mighty Zep.’ From the bombastic and epic, to the folky and mystical, GTLO has captured the essence of the recorded music of Led Zeppelin and brought it to the concert stage. The six veteran musicians who make up the Philadelphia-based group delivers Zeppelin live with the all passion and fury these bluessoaked, groove-driven rock anthems deserve. GTLO re-creates songs, in all their depth and glory, with the studio overdubs that Zeppelin themselves never performed. When you hear three guitars on the album, GTLO delivers three guitarists on stage. No wigs or fake English accents, GTLO brings what the audience wants — a high energy Zeppelin concert with honest, heart-thumping intensity with a strong focus on the pivotal early years.

Friday and Saturday, Dec. 29-30, 8 p.m. $75. $45, $30.

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Dec. Let’s Skate ‘New Year’s Laughin’ Eve’ Chuckle your way through the final hours of 2023, when comedian-producer Paul Anthony brings his Long Island Comedy Festival to the Adelphi University Performing Arts Center stage, Sunday, Dec. 31, 6 and 8 p.m. The lineup includes national headliner Rich Walker, voted Long Island’s Favorite Comedian two years in a row; Rob Falcone, who’s appeared at venues nationwide and also in “Law and Order,” “Blue Bloods,” and “The Sopranos,” among other shows; Scott Baker, half of the improv comic duo of Baker & Mark: The Quickest Thinkers in Comedy; wih headliner Vinnie Mark, the other half of the Baker & Mark duo. Also expect a surprise guest comedian.

Tickets are $55 and $65 with discounts available to seniors, students, alumni and employees. Adelphi University Performing Arts Center, 1 South Ave., Garden City. (516) 877-4000 or Adelphi.edu/pac.

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Miserly Ebenezer Scrooge undergoes a profound experience of redemption in Sunrise Theatre Company’s production of “Scrooge!,” Saturday, Dec. 23, 11 a.m. Follow along with Scrooge as he learns the true spirit of Christmas in this holiday musical tradition based on Charles Dickens beloved tale. All tickets $15. Visit the Sunrise stage at The Showplace at Bellmore Movies, 222 Pettit Ave., Bellmore.

For information/tickets, SunriseTheatreLI.com or call (516) 218-2782.

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Long Island Children’s Museum welcomes back its popular “Noon” Year’s Eve family party, Sunday, Dec. 31, noon-4 p.m. This year’s theme, “Let Your Light Shine in 2024”, is inspired by the lighthouse symbol in the Museum’s logo and continues LICM’s celebration of 30 years of community impact. The day’s celebration starts and ends with Times Square-style ball drops (noon and 4 p.m.). In between the opening and closing ball drops, families will make themed crafts and enjoy a DJ-led dance party. All activities are drop-in and run through 3:45 p.m. Advance ticket purchase recommended. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 224-5800 or LICM.org.

Taylor Swift experience Friday Film Calling all Swifties! The Ugly Duckling has a Taylor Swift takeover for the month of December. Artwork, décor, a photo booth and brand new menu have been dedicated to the singer. 906 W. Beech St. For more information, call (516) 208-3383.

Enjoy a movie on Long Beach Library’s big screen, Friday, Dec. 29, 1-3 p.m. See “The Princess Bride,” starring Cary Elwes and Robin Wright. Comedy/Adventure, 1987, rated PG. 111 W. Park Ave. For more information, visit LongBeachPL.com or call (516) 432-7201.

Board of Ethics Meeting The Long Beach Board of Ethics meets, Tuesday, Dec. 26, 5:30 p.m. Be informed about issues concerning the community, at the OEM Conference Room at City Hall. For more information, visit LongBeachNY.gov.

Art League Meeting Board of Education meeting Join the Long Beach Art League for Long Beach Board of Education meets, Tuesday, Jan. 9, at 7 p.m.

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Get ready to enjoy all the thrills of the snowy season, while staying warm and cozy as Long Island Children’s Museum’s popular “Snowflake Sock Skating rink returns, now through Jan. 7. Slip on “sock skates” and take a spin on the indoor rink, made from a high-tech synthetic polymer surface that lets kids slide around without blades. Kids can stretch, twirl and glide. As visitors step off the “ice” they can jump into winter dramatic play in Snowflake Village. Become a baker in the holiday sweet shop, step inside a giant snowman and serve up some hot cocoa, take a turn in the rink “ticket booth” and “warm up” around a rink side “fire pit.” Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 224-5800 or LICM.org.

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION, Plaintiff AGAINST SALVATORE ZANFADINO AS EXECUTOR AND TRUSTEE OF THE ESTATE OF DAVID EPSTEIN WHO WAS SURVIVING SPOUSE OF MARZENA EPSTEIN, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered July 5, 2018, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on January 16, 2024, at 2:00PM, premises known as 200 BLACKHEATH ROAD, LONG BEACH, NY 11561. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being near Long Beach, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 60, Block 3, Lot 124.

Approximate amount of judgment $785,560.42 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #004628/2016.

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”. Tara Madden, Esq, Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 16-001112 78059 143709

LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU BETHPAGE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, V. STEPHEN T. GOLEGO. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated April 10, 2023, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein BETHPAGE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION is the Plaintiff and STEPHEN T. GOLEGO is the Defendant.

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 January 16, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 139 WEST PENN STREET, LONG BEACH, NY 11561: Section 59, Block 74, Lot 157: 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 Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 612230/2017.

Peter Kramer, 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. 143771 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD LOCAL LAW NO. 86-2023 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, pursuant to Article 9 of the New York State Constitution, the provisions of the Town Law and the Municipal Home Rule Law of the State of New York, both as amended, a public hearing was duly called and held December 5th, 2023, by the Town Board of the Town of Hempstead on the proposed adoption of Town of Hempstead Local Law No. 86-2023, and following the close of the hearing the Town Board duly adopted Town of Hempstead Local Law No. 86-2023, amending Section 197-5 of the Code of the Town of Hempstead, to include “ARTERIAL STOPS” at various locations.

Dated: December 5, 2023

Hempstead, New York

BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD DONALD X. CLAVIN, JR. Supervisor KATE MURRAY Town Clerk 143842

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LEGAL NOTICE A nonprofit organization in Long Island is seeking sealed bids for sales and installation of security related enhancements.

The project includes: Component A: Installation of an alarm system at the facility Component B: Installation of a CCTV system (approx. 13 interior and exterior cameras) Component C: Installation of 8 impact-resistant doors at the facility.

Selection criteria will be based on knowledge of surveillance and security, adherence to projected work schedule, prior experience, and cost.

Specifications and bid requirements can be obtained by contacting us at office@bachlongbeach.co m.

All interested firms will be required to sign for the proposal documents and provide primary contact, telephone, fax and email address. Bids will be accepted until 5:00 PM on January 12, 2024 and work is to commence by: January 30, 2024.

143909 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD LOCAL LAW NO. 85-2023 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, pursuant to Article 9 of the New York State Constitution, the provisions of the Town Law and the Municipal Home Rule Law of the State of New York, both as amended, a public hearing was duly called and held December 5th, 2023, by the Town Board of the Town of Hempstead on the proposed adoption of Town of Hempstead Local Law No. 85-2023, and following the close of the hearing the Town Board duly adopted Town of Hempstead Local Law No. 85-2023, amending Section 202-1 of the Code of the Town of Hempstead, to include and repeal “PARKING OR STANDING PROHIBITIONS” at various locations.

Dated: December 5, 2023 Hempstead, New York

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD LOCAL LAW NO. 84-2023 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, pursuant to Article 9 of the New York State Constitution, the provisions of the Town Law and the Municipal Home Rule Law of the State of New York, both as amended, a public hearing was duly called and held December 5th, 2023 , by the Town Board of the Town of Hempstead on the proposed adoption of Town of Hempstead Local Law No. 84-2023, and following the close of the hearing the Town Board duly adopted Town of Hempstead Local Law No. 84-2023, amending Chapter 202 of the Code of the Town of Hempstead, to include and repeal “REGULATIONS & RESTRICTIONS” to limit parking at various locations.

Dated: December 5, 2023 Hempstead, New York

BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD DONALD X. CLAVIN, JR. Supervisor KATE MURRAY Town Clerk 143840

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. Bank Trust National Association, not in its individual capacity but solely as owner trustee for RCF 2 Acquisition Trust, Plaintiff AGAINST The Estate of Jorge U. Vega, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered November 15, 2023, 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 January 22, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 42 E. Hudson 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, County of Nassau and State of New York, SECTION: 59, BLOCK: 94, LOT: 23, 24, 25.

Approximate amount of judgment $525,438.42 plus interest and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #616874/2018.

The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 Protocols located on the Office of Court Administration (OCA) website (https://ww2.nycourts.gov /Admin/oca.shtml) and as such all persons must comply with social

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State Sen. Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick is teaming up with “Cell Phones for Soldiers” to help U.S. troops overseas connect with their families, and one spot in the Long Beach Public Library.

Donate a cellphone, help connect the troops State Sen. Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick is teaming up with “Cell Phones for Soldiers” to help U.S. troops overseas connect with their families.

Donated phones will be used to send prepaid international calling cards to the soldiers to make free calls.

SIM cards need to be removed before donating the phones.

Cell Phones for Soldiers, a nonprofit organization, recycles gently used cellphones and provides free calling cards to military service members and veterans.

For nearly 20 years, the group has supplied more than 400 million minutes to the soldiers and recycled over 25 million cellphones.

“Celebrating the holiday season with our loved ones is a privilege that our service members and their families frequently forgo in their dedication to protecting our nation,” Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick said in a news release.

“I am privileged to support Cell Phones for Soldiers in their endeavor to bridge the gap between our soldiers and

their loved ones during this holiday season and year round. Many families have unused phones in their homes, collecting dust, and contributing these devices to a soldier overseas could provide them with the opportunity to connect with their families back home.”

The following locations will have drop-off boxes available during normal business hours: ■ Henry Waldinger Memorial Library, 60 Verona Place, Valley Stream ■ Long Beach Public Library, 111 W Park Ave., Long Beach ■ Malverne Public Library, 61 Saint Thomas Place, Malverne ■ Peninsula Public Library, 280 Central Ave., Lawrence For more information about Cell Phones For Soldiers, go to CellPhonesforSoldiers.com.

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Jane Pastor Shrenkel, Esq., Referee Frenkel Lambert Weiss Weisman & Gordon, LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 01-044001-F00 78688 143823 PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES… Printed in this publication can be found online. To search by publication name, go to: www.newyorkpublicnotices.com TO PLACE AND AD CALL 516-569-4000 x 232

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: 575KATMAT, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York, (SSNY) on 12/04/2023.

NY Office location: Nassau County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of the process to:116 Regent Dr Lido Beach, NY 11561 Purpose: To engage in any lawful act or activity.

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Q. We are trying to decide whether to use carpet, wood, vinyl or tile. We want the warmth and comfort of carpet in the bedrooms but, since Covid, are reluctant to have anything that isn’t easy to clean. Hard flooring is easier to clean but feels harder under the feet, especially when you’re barefoot. We’re leaning toward hardwood, but wonder whether we should be looking at vinyl, which is what our daughter just put in her home. She lives near the beach, and it’s easier to sweep the sand and keep clean. Part of our house has radiant heated floors. We also wonder if wood floors or vinyl will make a difference, because a plumber told us that hardwood and vinyl will block the heat. What can you tell us?

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A. You may be floored by my answer. Any of the materials you mentioned will allow rooms to be warmed, and even though the choice of flooring may slow the transfer of heat slightly, the heat issue is a non-issue. What it comes down to is what makes you happy.

Each of those floor materials lasts and looks great. There is a trend onte eeper toward hard materials and away from carpet, which may be temporary once the fear of microbes has subsided. If you choose synthetic carpet, which most of the industry is leaning toward, and choose colors, thickness, short-cut pile and stronger weight for durability, you can be very happy walking barefoot, again, on cozy carpeted floors.

Cleaning is necessary for any choice. Even hard floors need cleaning. Hardwood floors are extremely durable and long-lasting. If you match your interior décor nicely, the flooring will look great for many years. Wood floors require refinishing, and are problematic in homes where either the material is not installed correctly or where humidity levels fluctuate enough to cause expansion and contraction. If the flooring is installed without perimeter spacing for the floor to expand into the hidden space under the wall base molding, you can experience rises in the individual planks, cupping in the boards or separation where the ends join.

Another choice you didn’t mention is composite flooring, which is real wood mounted to a stabilized backing. This allows for real wood to be installed without many of the movement problems I just mentioned.

Vinyl flooring is a less costly, still realistic-looking alternative that is very durable and easy to keep clean. Over 30 years ago I specified vinyl wood-look flooring for Lady Footlocker stores around the New York area, and even though I got some resistance, the floors were installed, and the last time I looked at a local store, the floor was still performing very well, even though the rest of the store has been renovated several times.

One other great alternative is wood-look ceramic planks, which radiate heat perfectly, last the longest and meet all of your needs, with a warm look. With an area rug, you get the best of both. Choose quality and maintain anything you select. Good luck!

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Redone IG Comm Pool. Gar Pkg. Near Shops, LIRR & Houses of Worship ......$359,000 1180 E. Broadway #2, BA, FIRST TIME ON MARKET! 2 BR, 2.5 Bth Townhouse Tucked away in Quiet Gables Community. Spacious LR, DR & Updtd EIK. King size Primary Ste w/Bth & Lots of Closets. Full Bsmt. Att Garage. Private Outdoor Space w/ Deck.

Convenient to LIRR, Shops & Houses of Worship. SD#14 ................................$659,000 1267 Peninsula Blvd, BA, 5 BR, 2 Bath Exp Cape in SD#14 (Hewlett Woodmere)Living Room, FDR & Updtd Gran/Wood EIK w/ Vaulted Ceiling. 2 Main Flr BRs & Updtd Bth. Upper Level 3 BRs & Updtd Bth. 1.5 Car Det Gar Plus 4/5 Car Drivewy. Priv Yd w/ Deck.

HW Flrs, Gas Ht. Near Shops, LIRR, Trans & Houses of Worship .....................$599,000

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he exalted halls of academia and the grit of the football gridiron have never been more distant from one another than in recent weeks. The presidents of Harvard, the University of Pennsylvania and MIT, who testified before Congress, demonstrated a startling disconnect from everyday Americans, while a previously unknown Italian-American, the New York Giants’ third-string quarterback, who’s from a blue-collar family with working-class New Jersey neighborhood values, has engendered massive support not just pETER from football fans, but from KinG Americans who want to feel good about themselves and their country.

The university presidents’ inability to answer the basic question of whether promoting antisemitism or advocating genocide against Jews would violate university regulations against harassment was indefensible. And it wasn’t

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just their contorted First Amendment rationale that was so offensive to many Americans — it was their cavalier, entirely unemotional, almost robotic attitudes and delivery.

I disagreed with their legal position.

I do not believe that the First Amendment prevents a university from setting standards of conduct and enforcing them. The amendment protects individuals from governmental action taken against them for expression of views, no matter how offensive or vile, not universities setting rules of conduct.

I can understand honest disagreement with my position. What I could not understand was the indifference these educators displayed. It were almost as if they were discussing an abstract hypothetical issue in a faculty lounge. There was no mention of the atrocities carried out

by Hamas against innocent Israeli men, women and children on Oct. 7. The murders, rapes and mutilations. Average Americans, whether or not they are

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Jewish, were horrified by this barbarity. Nor was there any mention of the Holocaust. Or of mankind’s commitment to “Never again.”

It was almost as if combating antisemitism was no longer a fashionable academic cause. This would be in contrast to what these academics would have said and done if racist statements had been made or Ku Klux Klan pamphlets distributed on their campuses in the aftermath of George Floyd’s killing by Minneapolis police.

Tommy DeVito was a college quarterback who wasn’t drafted by any NFL team. He signed on with the Giants as the third-string quarterback, which means he was the guy on the sidelines who carried the clipboard.

He was unexpectedly called into action against the Jets when both quarterbacks ahead of him on the depth chart were injured.

After being severely restricted by the coaching staff as to how many passes he could throw, DeVito was turned loose

hey couldn’t have been less inspiring.

He couldn’t have been more so.

in late November and ran up a string of three clutch, upset victories. But as much as his performance on the field commanded attention, it was where he came from that was off the charts. He lives at home with his proud ItalianAmerican family just a few miles from MetLife Stadium.

He’s a classic blue-collar guy with blue-collar friends. He eats chicken cutlets cooked by his mother. He’s nicknamed Tommy Cutlets. His agent dresses in black and wears a fedora, straight out of “Goodfellas.” There’s no pretense or showboating. DeVito is totally genuine. A 21st-century Rocky.

I was a Giants fan, going back to the days of Charlie Conerly, Frank Gifford and Sam Huff, until I was turned off by the NFL going woke. Now, like so many others, I was drawn back in by the Tommy Cutlets phenomenon. No politics. No posturing. Just a blue-collar guy playing hard. A real-life guy with a real family and friends. So unlike the university presidents in their ivory towers.

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

Congestion pricing isn’t really about congestion

pervasive feeling of disappointment swept Long Island two weeks ago, after the Metropolitan Transportation Authority board formally voted to roll out congestion pricing in New York City.

The policy creates new charges of $15 for passenger vehicles, $24 to $36 for trucks, and $7.50 for motorcycles to enter Manhattan below 60th Street.

You may wonder why 60th Street was chosen as the demarcation line for this new regressive tax. It’s clear that it was selected because it will capture all cars traveling through pATRiCiA Midtown TunCAnZonERi-FiTZpATRiCK the nel and over the 59th Street Bridge, the two most common routes into Manhattan for Long Islanders. Whether you’re a senior citizen on your way to a doctor’s appointment or a family driving in to shop or see a Broadway show, you’ll have to pay this regressive tax regardless of your tax bracket. Those who will bear this burden consistently are the business owners and employees who must drive to work because, for one reason or another, public transportation isn’t an option for them.

In my first year as a state senator, I

have watched taxes and fees pile up, with no relief from Albany. Instituting congestion pricing certainly compounds our collective concern that Albany Democrats believe that Long Island’s hardworking middle class should shoulder an unfair share of the MTA’s financial burden, even if the agency’s financial shortfall is created by its own mismanagement.

Many of us are grappling with economic challenges, and the migration trends of recent years speak volumes about the lack of relief for New Yorkers. Hundreds of thousands have relocate to states that offer lower taxes, fewer regulations and a better quality of life.

It’s obvious to Long Islanders that oneparty rule has gotten our state’s priorities backward, and it’s crucial for us to ask why Albany Democrats persist in pushing policies that benefit only a few while squeezing an already strained working class.

Congestion pricing is misnamed, because it’s not about reducing congestion in Manhattan. The MTA is counting on people to continue driving into the city — otherwise it would not have included the expected revenue in its budget. This is simply another fee to generate more income in order to solve the MTA’s financial problems.

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It was interesting to hear that the MTA is finally cracking down on fare evaders who aren’t paying tolls, so it won’t miss out on the newly imposed fees. Why wasn’t that done before the implementation of congestion pricing?

The MTA should have ensured that it was collecting revenue being lost by fake or illegally covered license plates before asking for a raise.

Although the many criminal justice reform policies from Albany Democrats have left rule followers vulnerable, toll and fare evaders seem to enjoy leniency. Why isn’t the MTA focusing on penalizing their indiscretions, rather than levying hefty charges on the rest of us?

This regressive taxation policy will continue to allow the MTA to pick our pockets while the real culprits walk away free. It’s an unjust system that we cannot allow to continue.

While law-abiding citizens are expected to foot the bill for the MTA’s mismanagement, there seems to be no consequence for its digging itself into a deeper financial hole. The Senate Republican conference called for a forensic audit of the MTA’s finances nearly a year ago, yet the request remains unanswered. In my own district, the Valley Stream Long Island Rail Road station remains in disrepair after

he MTA is counting on people to continue driving into Manhattan, for the revenue.

years of requests from village officials, and Floral Park continues to negotiate with the MTA for refusing to honor its agreement to install bushes and fencing related to the third rail project. If the agency has no funds for these simple projections, where is all the money going?

Our collective opposition to congestion pricing isn’t about resisting change, but rather about standing up for the well-being of our middle class. We must crack down on fare evasion and demand accountability for the MTA’s spending practices. It’s high time the needs of families, those with disabilities, the elderly, small businesses, and those who cannot rely on the subways are genuinely considered.

We are witnessing a shrinking middle class, and policies like congestion pricing only accelerate the exodus of our fellow New Yorkers. It’s time for the governor and Albany Democrats, who are in control, to champion policies that genuinely take into account the needs of all, and implement policies that promote fairness and ensure prosperity in our suburban communities. If the MTA board fails to become more transparent and accountable, and continues to refuse to evaluate the impact of its policies on law-abiding, middle-class people, there will come a point when there’s no one left to support its mismanagement.

Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick represents the 9th Senate District.

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Are you making the same resolutions again?

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s we prepare to welcome in 2024, we find ourselves in that annual position of thinking about what we accomplished in the past year, and setting some goals for the months ahead — many times, some pretty lofty ones.

Maybe we simply want to make more time for our family. Cook more at home this year. Lose a few pounds. Hit the gym more often.

It’s possible that we’re thinking about tucking the credit cards away except when it’s time to pay them off. Or we’re going to focus on finding that great next job that advances our career.

Every resolution is made with the best of intentions. But even that can’t stop the inevitable. Fewer than 10 percent of the resolutions we make for the new year will be fulfilled, according to one study by U.S. News & World Report.

And with that failure likely comes the fall of another resolution many of us might make: feeling a sense of accomplishment by succeeding at what we set our minds to.

Why do we struggle so much to achieve our resolutions? Well, it might start with the fact that we’re making them at the start of the year, instead of doing it when we need to change something about ourselves. Remembering the time we stretched a paycheck because we spent too much money eating out is much better motivation to eat at home in

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Rediscovering our unity won’t be easy To the Editor: Re Peter King’s column “Americans must rediscover our unity” in the Dec. 7-13 issue: Representative King’s call to do “all that we can to reverse this road toward perpetual division” is timely.

First, we must realize that unity is not a thing to be “rediscovered,” like a stray sheep, but a thing to be constructed with plan, purpose and common effort. America’s mission to make a “more perfect union” is plainly an act of common, inclusive effort.

Second, we must be mindful that unity, in America, has the flip side of compromise. Unity is derived from compromise, through forging majority support and fellowship. The return road to unity begins by denying support to those who mistake unity for conformity, a forced compliance.

The candidate who labels electoral rivals as “enemy” or “vermin,” civil servants as an “evil” to be driven out foments disunity. Suggesting edits to our Constitution, an end to birthright citizenship, planning for internment camps and

the future than simply fulfilling some tradition of setting goals because we have to buy a new calendar.

But that’s not the only reason we fail.

Many of the goals we set are just not realistic. Instead of looking for a smaller goal along the way to a larger one, we just shoot straight for the top. Afterward, we scratch our heads, wondering why we didn’t manage to buy a new car, when we first needed to seek the promotion that would give us the necessary raise to buy one.

We also fail to be specific about what our goals are. We say we simply want to live healthier, instead of defining exactly what that means. Even then, we may say “eat better” or “exercise more,” instead of “I’m going to cut out desserts,” or “I pledge to walk two miles every day.”

At the same time, we fail to make a specific plan to achieve those goals. If we’re going to walk two miles every day, at what time of day? Where? If it’s raining, what’s our backup? Who can we ask to come walk with us and make sure we do it?

In fact, that accountability is another variable many of us neglect when setting resolutions. It’s easy to make excuses to ourselves — but much more difficult to find excuses with our friends and family. Making sure someone is willing to call you out is a good way to increase your chances that you might actually

succeed in what you set out to do.

And the worst obstacle of all to achieving our New Year’s goals? Pure impatience. We want to fit into that suit or that dress, and if it doesn’t happen by February, we simply conclude that it’s never going to happen.

Meeting important goals take time, and achieving results is much more meaningful if we take the necessary time to get there.

And think about recording each resolution somewhere other than your mind.

Dr. Gail Matthews, a psychology professor at Dominican University in California, found that you are 42 percent more likely to achieve your goal if you write it down.

But even with all this advice, there’s a good chance that come this time next year, you’ll be setting the same goals once again. And that’s OK, as long as you don’t give up because you didn’t achieve them before. Maybe think about a different approach, or whether the change you’re looking for is what you really want, or even need.

“If you don’t like something, change it,” the poet and civil right activist Maya Angelou once said. “If you can’t change it, change your attitude.”

A new year could very well mean a new you. But let’s all go into 2024 with our eyes wide open, and with a smart plan to achieve everything we set out to do.

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adly, Jews have had their own relationship with trauma.

From the pogroms to the Holocaust, this trauma has left a long-lasting effect on the Jewish people.

Studies like those reported by Psycom, an online mental health resource, have shown that “trauma can leave a chemical mark on a person’s genes, which can then be passed down to future generations. This mark doesn’t cause a genetic mutation but does alter the mechanism by shai which the gene is This beLoosesky expressed. alteration is not genetic, but epigenetic.”

This means we each carry with us trauma we did not personally experience. Each of us exhibits behaviors that result not from just our own lives.

What happens to groups of people who experience generations of trauma?

What happens when a new trauma is introduced? What about the effects of the Oct. 7 attack in Israel on the generations to come? What about the released hostages and their trauma?

Today we understand that generational trauma can cause anxiety, depression, anger, irritability, substance abuse, feelings of distrust and alertness toward others. Recognizing these symptoms allows mental health providers to help treat and even begin altering the chemical mark on future generations. This makes it imperative to recognize them and provide proper mental health treatment.

In regard to the horrors of Oct. 7 in Israel, the trauma is complicated.

Because of technology, people were affected on many levels.

There were those who experienced the horrors firsthand. Those on the phone with loved ones who were experiencing it in real time.

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e each carry with us trauma we did not personally experience.

Letters media censorship are attacks on unity.

Denying the results of an election, supporting violence against government, the press and fellow citizens is to deny democracy. Campaign promises of retribution are avowals of disunity, and claims to seek the office of dictator for a day have no place on our ballot.

The current operation of the House exemplifies compromise-free governance, ideology supersedes the common good, demands become total, and Sen. Tommy Tuberville becomes a mini-autocrat. Our speaker derives all his principles from the Bible, a work that has no regard for constitutions, and supports miscreants like George Santos.

The unity occasioned by the 9/11 attacks should be remade despite the current attacks on our institutions.

Power must be denied to advocates of disunity.

BRIAn KELLy Rockville Centre

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Those loved ones who had to witness it on Hamas videos, friends who had friends, Israelis, and fellow Jews all over the world. And the Hamas videos many of us saw.

And then there are the hostages, with a different set of issues. Each will carry their own level of trauma.

It’s important to recognize all of the levels, and not to dismiss our own sad feelings.

My friends, please take care of yourselves, and never hesitate to seek a professional if needed.

“Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you”: Deuteronomy 31:6.

The Jewish people are strong, courageous and resilient. We always prevail, even after the most horrible of atrocities. Today, however, we will triumph in a healthier manner than we’ve done in our past. We will acknowledge our men-

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Going about everyday life with care and intention will positively impact our environment. These actions will make a substantial difference in keeping the water everyone utilizes clean and chemical-free.

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tal health needs and provide the care they require.

Only time will tell us how the survivors of Oct. 7 will fare. For now, they must come to terms with their own survival and the loss of loved ones and of friends. They will have to deal with how they survived — many having used dead family members and friends to hide under.

Some hostages — particularly the children — may have formed friendships with their captors and have guilt for leaving. There are so many unimaginable emotions many of us will never understand.

I am proud of my fellow Israelis in the health field for the work they’ve done, and for the long, hard road ahead.

For now, I offer this: “God is close to the brokenhearted, and saves those who are crushed in spirit. For the righteous with heavy hearts may God ease their troubles”: Psalm 34:18-19.

May all find sholom nefesh — peace of the soul.

Jeshayahu ‘Shai’ Beloosesky is the rabbi of Temple Avodah in Oceanside.

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Rep. Anthony D’Esposito recently hosted a telephone-only town hall for his constituents. A story that appeared in the Dec. 14-20 edition CorreCtion U.S. mischaracterized the format of this town hall.

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Understanding trauma from the horrors of Oct. 7

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