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Village rings in new year with ‘Evening of Excellence’ By BEN FIEBERT

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Lynbrook Chamber of Commerce honorees, from left, Benedict Tieniber, Educator of the Year; Chris Anderson, owner of Crown Ford; Chris Kelly, former chief of the Lynbrook Fire Department; and Lt. Anthony Falsitta, of the Lynbrook Police Department.

The Lynbrook Chamber of Commerce kicked off the new year in style last week, hosting its annual gala and honoring four community members who have made significant contributions to the village. The event, dubbed An Evening of Excellence, attracted a crowd of about 120 to the Coral House in Baldwin, including members of the Lynbrook fire and police departments and school district educators. The evening featured dinner and dancing along with the induction of chamber board members. “At this event, we honored people that have given back to the community,” Michela Argento, the chamber’s executive vice president, said. ConTinuED on PAgE 10

Snow or (mostly) no snow, Lynbrook adapts to a volatile climate By NIColE FoRMISANo nformisano@liherald.com

As weather patterns become increasingly unpredictable, how can small villages roll with the punches? For Lynbrook, all it takes is a little help from neighbors. Laura Ryder, town councilwoman, founded the Lynbrook Cares Committee during her time as a villa g e tr ustee.

Together, the committee’s volunteers help dozens of local veterans and seniors with home maintenance, especially during snow events. Though those events have been few and far between in recent years, the Lynbrook Cares Committee remains at the ready. “They’re ready to go,” Ryder said. “Everything is in place should we get a substantial snowstorm.” BAL, OCE, LB

Trustee Michael Habert has taken over the snow-related aspects of the operation coordinating a team of active volunteers, and has recruited four men with snow blowers to the ranks. To him, the Lynbrook Cares Committee represents the core of Lynbrook’s character. “That’s the village I grew up in,” Habert said. “If you had an elderly person and it snowed, January 25, 2024

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you shoveled.” T he committee, though, hasn’t had to shovel driveways and sidewalks in quite some time. Last week’s snowfall of a couple inches marked an end to a record 700-day streak of no snowfall for Long Island. The last time Lynbrook went two years without snowfall, Village Administrator John Giordano said, was 1999 to 2000.

It sometimes makes budgeting tricky — he and the other village representatives have had to field the winters as they come. “It’s one of the most volatile accounts,” Giordano said of the budget for snow resources. “Most of our accounts are predictable.” “The last 5 years have been the most volatile,” he added. ConTinuED on PAgE 7

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Gaffney is this month’s Hometown Hero At the Jan. 16 East Rockaway Board of Education meeting, the board recognized Theresa Gaffney as the January 2024 Hometown Hero Award honoree. Gaffney is a mom, community activist, and tireless public servant who has dedicated her life to enhancing the lives of others. She currently serves the community as an EMT with the East Rockaway Fire Department as well as Secretary of Grant Avenue Hose Co. #1 and as the Village Clerk/Treasurer of the Incorporated Village. She is also a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of American Legion Post 958, Ladies Auxiliary for the Knights of Columbus, East Rockaway Kiwanis Club, and Director of the Kiwanis Pediatric Trauma Center Foundation. In the past, she has served as Deputy Mayor of the Village of East Rockaway, president of the Village Foundation of East Rockaway, and president of the East Rockaway Library Board. As Deputy Mayor, Gaffney used her role to offer invaluable opportunities to students in the East Rockaway Jr./Sr. High School, including those in the Life Skills and Achievement class, by facilitating visits to Village Hall and the local Senior Center. Notably, Gaffney, herself a survivor of the 9/11 attacks, is responsible for the community’s 9/11 Memorial “Gateway to American Heroes” at Memorial Park. In her work as past President of the East Rockaway Village Foundation, she helped procure the steel girders from the rubble of the World Trade Center that stand tall at the entrance to the community’s 9/11 tribute to our fallen heroes. In recognition of her extraordinary character, selfless dedication to public service, and positive contributions to the East Rockaway community, the Board of Education was proud to bestow the Hometown Hero honor on Gaffney. — Ben Fiebert

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From left, East Rockaway Board of Education trustee Dineen Cilluffo, trustee Joseph Kilgus, Hometown Hero Award honoree Theresa Gaffney, president Dominick Vulpis, and Vice President Peter McNally at the East Rockaway Board of Education meeting on Jan. 16.

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‘Walk the dinosaur’ at prehistoric event By DANIEL OFFNER doffner@liherald.com

The Center for Science, Teaching and Learning was filled with excitement and wonder over the holiday break, as families from all across Long Island came out seeking an engaging and educational escape at the annual Dinosaur Carnival. Its delightful fusion of entertainment and amazement, nestled within the picturesque Tanglewood Preserve — an 11-acre park and nature center — served as the perfect backdrop for this exploration through time. Visitors of all ages and sizes took the opportunity to experience the world of these prehistoric marvels up close and personal, standing face-to-face with these towering behemoths that helped bring the Mesozoic era to life. The awe-inspiring exhibit offered families a one-of-a-kind opportunity to bear witness to the grandeur of these extinct creatures through captivating life-sized animatronics that not only showcased the sheer scale of these ancient beings, but provided insight into their evolution and existence over time. Beyond the exhibit, the six-day event offered a trove of dinosaur-themed activities for the youngsters, including games, face-paiting, balloon animals and much more. In addition to the dinosaur-centric attractions, the CSTL provided visitors with opportunities to broaden their understanding of the animal kingdom. The live animals exhibit provided children with intimate encounters with a diverse number of creatures, many of which living in our own ecosystem right here on Long Island, including reptiles, bunnies, goats, owls, emus and more. Families marveled at the diversity of life surrounding us, helping foster a new appreciation for the wonder of the natural world. The CSTL is a not-for-profit organization operated by a highly qualified staff

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David Vessey shows Joey Valasiadis, 2, a blue-tongued skink as his parents Joe and Lydia Valasiadis look on. comprised of scientists, certified teachers, for mer school administrators, skilled artists and craftsman, dedicated to incorporating STEM learning in a hands-on, experiential way. The annual Dinosaur Carnival left an indelible mark, sparking curiosity and fostering a passion for lear ning by seamlessly combining entertainment and a newfound appreciation for dinosaurs, nature, and our ecosystem. For those interested in experiencing the exhibit first-hand, the CSTL remains open as a year-round destination, inviting everyone to discover the wonders of science and the environment. To learn more about upcoming events and other educational opportunities, visit CSTL.org. — Daniel Offner

Albert Andrew, 5, and Miles Andrew, 3, are not quite sure if this is a real dinosaur. Parents Simon and Sabina Andrew are with them. Posing with the Parasaurolophus are Edwin Campos, left, Jordy Jovel, 8, Teresa Campos, 6, Hazel Jovel and Jostin Campos, 11.

Zoe Walcott, 15, paints a dinosaur tattoo on the hand of Vincenzo Aiosa, 2, held by his mom Tanya Aiosa.

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In a bold move to confront the historical stains of slavery and institutional racism that have been baked into the very fabric of everyday life, New York is now set to become the third state behind California and Illinois to establish a statewide task force dedicated to determining how the how the state can go about paying reparations as a means to address the enduring legacy of racial injustice. Late last month, Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a bill that empowers this commission to study not only the history of slavery, which has been outlawed in New York since 1827, but also its long lasting impacts, studying how this level of racism has spilled over into different areas of life such as housing discrimination, environmental racism, biased policing, the war on drugs, income inequality, and the mass incarceration of Black New Yorkers statewide. “In acknowledging New York’s history, we confront the high cost of racial injustices,” said Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages, who was a lead sponsor of the bill. “By Gov. Hochul signing into effect the Reparations & Remedies Commission, New York State will empower communities to actively participate in shaping the essential path forward toward unity and healing. Reparations lay the groundwork for a future where all New Yorkers can

thrive and prosper.” The legislation creates a commission of nine members “who are especially qualified to serve by virtue of their expertise, education, training, or lived experience,” that will examine slavery “and its lingering negative effects on people currently living in the State of New York,” according to the governor. “In New York, we like to think we’re on the right side of this. Slavery was a product of the South, the Confederacy,” Hochul continued, “it is hard to embrace the fact that our state also flourished from that slavery. It’s not a beautiful story, but indeed it is the truth.” Before the American Revolution, there were more enslaved Africans in New York City than in any other except Charleston, South Carolina. At the time, the population of enslaved Africans accounted for 20 percent of New York’s population, according to the governor’s office. “We are continuing our efforts to right the wrongs of the past by acknowledging the painful legacy of slavery in New York,” Hochul said, “this commission acknowledges the horrific injustice of slavery and will be tasked with examining the legacy of slavery, subsequent discrimination against people of African descent, and the impact these forces continue to have in the present day.” Justin Brown, a community activist who was formerly vice president of the Uniondale school board in 2019 and was a

candidate in the 2021 Nassau County Clerk race, said he commends Hochul for her stance. “I think that when we have leaders and people that are advocating on behalf of a group of individuals who we have not had the representation and have been mainly advocating for themselves, it is always a great thing to see.” Brown says this is a great first step and is hopeful that the commission will come back with a good plan, but also acknowledges that this task force is not going to erase racism entirely, adding more needs to be done down the road to ensure equity is achieved. “It’s an everlasting question, ‘how can we right those wrongs,’” Brown said, “even today we still face racism in everyday life, whether people realize it or not, there are everyday obstacles that have been put in place for us to ensure that we are not able to get ahead in certain areas. We have to look at those kinds of things and take steps to ensure we eliminate these obstacles for future generations.” Back in May 2023, the task force examining reparations in California released its final report with more than 115 recommendations on how the state should compensate those harmed by slavery and its “historical atrocities.” Recommendations in that report, comprising of more than 1,000 pages, includes a formal apology on behalf of the state of California to the descendants of enslaved people and provides recommendations for

reforms surrounding health care, housing, education and criminal justice, among other areas, and outlined payments that could reach over $1.2 million per person. The work of Illinois’s reparations commission is still ongoing, with public meetings scheduled for this year. In the meantime, New York’s commission is to submit its findings and recommendations in one year after its first meeting date. There are currently no further details on whether New York will plan to distribute these reparations, if approved by the commission, in cash or another form of currency such as housing. But not everyone is thrilled about the possibility of the state using public funds to repay the descendants of enslaved people. A 2021 Pew Research survey showed 77 percent of Black Americans support reparations, as opposed to only 18 percent of white Americans. State Senate Republican Leader, Rob Ortt, said in a statement that he believes New York’s recommendations will be “unrealistic,” come at an “astronomical cost” to all New Yorkers, and further divide people in a country already ripped in half, calling the task force a “costly and divisive commission.” Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman did not respond to any request for comment by press time.

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DARRIAN JACKSON Uniondale Senior Basketball A FIVE-YEAR VARSITY player for the Knights, Jackson is in the midst of an All-County type of campaign after earning Honorable Mention AllCounty last winter while leading them to the playoffs. Heading into this week’s action, Jackson ranked among the top five scorers in Nassau, averaging better than 20 points per game, helping lead Uniondale to an impressive 12-2 record. She’s aslo third in the county in three-pointers made with 40.

GAMES TO WATCH Thursday, Jan. 25 Girls Basketball: Academy Charter at Freeport.......... 7 p.m. Wrestling: Hewlett at Long Beach.............................. 7 p.m. Wrestling: East Meadow at Calhoun ......................... 7 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 26 Boys Basketball: Baldwin at Farmingdale ................. 5 p.m. Boys Basketball: Lo. Valley at West Hempstead ........ 5 p.m. Girls Basketball: Mineola at Wantagh ....................... 5 p.m. Girls Basketball: Lynbrook at V.S. North .................... 5 p.m. Girls Basketball: Malverne at North Shore ................ 5 p.m. Boys Basketball: V.S North at Lynbrook................6:45 p.m. Boys Basketball: Lawrence at Seaford ...................... 7 p.m. Girls Basketball: Uniondale at Baldwin ..................... 7 p.m. Girls Basketball: Island Trees at Clarke...................... 7 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 27 Boys Basketball: New Hyde Park at Elmont ............10 a.m. Girls Basketball: Mepham at V.S. Central ................10 a.m. Boys Basketball: Uniondale at Hempstead .............12 p.m. Boys Basketball: V.S. Central at Mepham................12 p.m. Boys Basketball: East Meadow at MacArthur..........12 p.m. Girls Basketball: Herricks at Long Beach ................12 p.m. Girls Basketball: Calhoun at Sewanhaka ................12 p.m. Boys Basketball: C.S. Harbor at East Rockaway ......12 p.m. Boys Basketball: Freeport at Massapequa ............... 1 p.m.

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The Lynbrook boys’ basketball team is still hoping to play meaningful games when the calendar flips to February. Lynbrook entered the midterm break on a three-game losing streak following a 89-35 defeat at Floral Park last Saturday to fall to 3-5 in Conference A6 (4-11 overall) and needs to win three of its final four games to qualify for the playoffs. The schedule, unfortunately, isn’t easy as those contests are against teams in the top half of the standings, including firstplace Valley Stream North this Friday. A cloud of uncertainty hovered over the program after an offseason coaching change and a roster that underwent a major overhaul following a 13-win campaign. But despite all of the turnover, the Owls still find themselves in contention down the stretch. “I would say we definitely showed at the beginning of the season our youth and inexperience,” first-year head coach Brian Donaldson said prior to the Floral Park game. “As the season has gone on, we have definitely grown as a group. We’re still in the playoff hunt, which is something that I thought we could definitely do this year with such a young group.” Lynbrook’s season was energized after a dramatic 63-61 win over Plainedge on Jan. 11, giving the team consecutive victories for the first time this season. The Owls led 24-8 after the first quarter on the strength of five 3-pointers but were outscored a combined 29-23 in the next two stanzas before pulling it out on junior Michael Werzinger’s basket with 1.7 seconds remaining. “In that final possession, Tim [Mingo] executed the play perfectly to drive to the basket,” Donaldson said. “The guy who was guarding Mike came to help, [Tim] kicked it out to Mike, Mike read his defender, pumped-faked [and] took the jumper for the game winner.” Unfortunately for the Owls, the celebration was short lived as they lost by 29 to Wantagh on Jan. 13 before a 54-39 setback at Valley Stream South four days later despite leading 23-20 at halftime.

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Lynbrook’s Jake Prince, center, ripped down a rebound in traffic during the Owls’ defeat at Valley Stream South Jan. 17. The offense is averaging just over 48 points a game and while there is plenty of talent and depth, the leading scorer is Mingo at just under 10 a contest. He has a team-leading seven double-digit scoring games this season, including 18 in a win over Mineola on Jan. 4. “Tim has had a very good season,” Donaldson said. “We’ve tasked him to be our guy as the lone senior who is getting consistent minutes and he has stepped up to the challenge.”

Junior James O’Donovan (8.3 ppg) has had five double-digit point games and his season high of 15 helped Lynbrook top Great Neck South in the opener on Nov. 29. Werzinger (7.5) owns the only 20-point game an Owl has had this season with 23 in the Mineola victory. Junior Ismar Purisic (6.2) has been a solid option off the bench of late and sophomores Jake Prince, Jaime Pereira, Cooper Cordes and Devin Byrne have shown plenty of potential on the court.

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village needed less than three percent of that budget. When the money for snow removal remains unused at the end of the fiscal year, it goes back into the budget to offset residents’ taxes. However, if kids are still looking for an opportunity to make snow angels — or, of course, have a day off from school — there is still hope. “For the snow lovers out there, it’s far too soon to write off this winter,” Dominic Rammuni, meteorologist at the National Weather Service, said. “We are just entering the climatologically snowiest period of the year where Islip averages nearly 9 inches in January and another 10 inches in February, so plenty of winter to get through.” There are “several opportunities on the horizon that could finally put an end to our nearly snowless stretch,” Rammuni reported.. He said that the jet stream has been positioned in a way that has been bringing storm after storm into the area. Now, all that is needed is some cold air from Canada to enter the country. “I think odds are better than

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The village formulates the next year’s budget every March, forcing it to blindly predict what kind of resources they’ll need for the winter to come. Their general rule of thumb, Giordano said, is to budget conservatively and hope for a mild winter, and make sure there are appropriate funds in the contingency budget in case of an emergency. The village only used that contingency once in the past decade. The current village budget for snow removal is $33,000, but officials mitigated costs due to the complete lack of snow since February 2022. The village hasn’t purchased sand or salt in the past two years — the inventory they purchased before then is still keeping them going. A sizeable chunk of the village’s money doesn’t go to those resources like salt, sand or snow plows, but rather to the people who deploy them. Lynbrook has a staff of 48 that remain on standby to plow the 40 miles of highway the village is responsible for, and has put aside nearly double the snow removal budget to pay for those workers’ potential overtime. But last year, the

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Cricket fans get first look at new stadium Eisenhower Park to host world’s third-largest sporting event By JORDAN VALLONE jvallone@liherald.com

It’s the world’s third most-watched sporting event behind only the FIFA World Cup and the Tour de France. And come June, portions of the beloved T20 Cricket World Cup tournament will be played right here in Eisenhower Park. Nassau County announced plans to bring the International Cricket Council tournament to Long Island last fall after plans to build a temporary stadium in the Bronx fell through. And now — less than six months before the games are set to start — officials have unveiled renderings for a temporary, modular stadium, expected to accommodate up to 35,000 fans. “When the International Cricket Committee reached out to us about six months ago, I’m going to be perfectly honest: I didn’t know very much about cricket,” County Executive Bruce Blakeman told reporters last week. “I had no idea just how popular it was.” Cricket is the second most popular sport in the world behind soccer, and was introduced in the United Kingdom during the 16th century. It has since grown in immense popularity in South Asia, Australia, New Zealand, Southern Africa and the West Indies — many parts of the globe that have been influenced by British imperialism over the centuries. The upcoming tournament will have games played not only in East Meadow, but also in Dallas as well as southern Florida. The rest of the tournament will be played in the West Indies. The ICC told Blakeman while 250 million people may tune in to watch the Super Bowl every year, the cricket audience is larger by about a billion people, while other estimates say viewership for cricket is actually a lot closer to 2.6 billion. The tournament is expected to bring international attention to Nassau, which will host a number of international dignitaries from the countries playing games at Eisenhower, like Pakistan, India, Canada and Bangladesh. It is also expected to generate a large amount of revenue for the county. “What an opportunity for Nassau County to showcase to over a billion people throughout the world our beautiful park — all our parks, our beaches,” Blakeman said. “We have everything here in Nassau County to showcase. We’re selling Nassau County as a destination.” One of the most highly anticipated games of the tournament — India versus Pakistan — will be played in Eisenhower Park, Blakeman said. The countries consistently field some of the best players in the sport. Harry Singh, the president and chief executive of Bolla Management Corp. — which operates a chain of convenience stores in the area — is serving as chair of the local host committee. “Eisenhower Park has hosted some amazing events in the past — I think ICC

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Nassau County officials and members of the local host committee for the T20 Cricket World Cup unveiled the renderings of a temporary cricket stadium intended to be built in Eisenhower Park, holding up to 35,000 fans. Games will be played in East Meadow between June 3 and June 12.

Schedule of T20 Cricket World Cup at Eisenhower Park June 3 – Sri Lanka vs. South Africa June 5 – India vs. Ireland June 7 – Canada vs. Ireland June 8 – Netherlands vs. South Africa June 9 – India vs. Pakistan June 10 – South Africa vs. Bangladesh June 11 – Pakistan vs. Canada June 12 – United States vs. India Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman revealed more details about the cricket tournament scheduled to take place in Eisenhower Park. The T20 Cricket World Cup is expected to draw tens of thousands of fans when it comes to the county beginning June 3. should be proud they’re going to run their World Cup,” Singh said. “As an immigrant from India myself, I’m feeling super proud to be here today, standing in front of all of you … and making sure that we connect with the communities, that we connect with locals. “It’s going to be an amazing event to watch. We’re looking forward to working with each of our community members and board members of this awesome community to make this a special event for all of us.” Don Lockerbie, the T20 World Cup development director, said work has already begun to build the stadium. It’ll be constructed on the field directly across the road from The Lannin, and situated behind the park’s indoor swimming pools. Modular, temporary stadiums are not a new concept, he emphasized — golf and car racing events have utilized simi-

lar designs in past. The stadium will be complete by spring, Lockerbie added. “It is a temporary facility,” he said. “The ICC elected to do something large in the New York area. Working with Nassau County has been an absolute delight.” Populous — an architecture firm that designed Yankee Stadium, Citi Field and the UBS Arena, among others — will design the Eisenhower Park stadium, Lockerbie said. While he was mum on how much the stadium would cost, Lockerbie said the entire initiative will be “privately funded,” with the structure disassembled by the end of July. Blakeman noted concerns by some about safety and parking, but said the county is used to accommodating large events. Last summer, the park’s Harry Chapin Theatre was the venue for a Boyz II Men concert, which attracted 40,000

people. There will be a number of park-andride programs set up in nearby lots, including one at Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale. Security will be provided by the county’s law enforcement services, primarily through the Nassau County Police Department. “We are also working with other local agencies, and our federal partners will also be involved in the protection of everybody’s who at the stadium or on their way,” Blakeman said. “We will be ready for this major, major event, and it will have all the security measures that you would expect of an event like this, such as the Super Bowl.” Tickets are not yet available to the public, and when they are, all will be handled by the ICC. Those interested in attending or learning more about the tournament can visit NassauCountyNY.gov/cricket.

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This year’s honorees were Chris Anderson, of Crown Ford; Lt. Anthony Falsitta, of the Lynbrook Police Department; former Fire Chief Chris Kelly; and Benedict Tieniber, of Lynbrook High School, the chamber’s Educator of the Year. Argento noted that all four were active with the chamber as well as with local sports teams. “It’s great to have everybody in one room, working together, being together just to celebrate these people in the community that give so much of themselves to make Lynbrook a better place,” she said. Crowd Ford was honored as Business of the Year, while Falsitta was given the Lynbrook Police Award of the Year. Kelly was recognized for his work in the Fire Department, and Tieniber for his “outstanding achievements at Lynbrook High School,” Argento said. “Benedict Tieniber was nominated for this award because of all his accolades for what he’s done for the students, and he’s just been there for them,” Argento said. “He’s the coach of the middle school wrestling team, middle school baseball team, and his list just goes on and on.” A number of people posted on Facebook about Tieniber’s impact on the community. Jenny Lengyel wrote, “Great teacher, great guy. Gives 1000% to everything he does at Lynbrook High School. And he does a lot!” Tieniber is also a member of the Lynbrook Kiwanis Club and an adviser of the high school Key Club, some of whose members came to the gala to support him. “I can’t think of a more deserving recipient,” the Kiwanians posted on Facebook. “You are an incredible leader and seeing you guide the Lynbrook Key Club to their amazing successes and fund raising is truly incredible.” Mayor Alan Beach inducted new and returning chamber board members. They included Addison Drummond, of Westco Financial; Cory Hirsch, of CPA Realty; Denise Rogers, of Webster Bank; Eleanor Jobaggy, recording secretary of the chamber; Lloyd Cherin, of Cherin.com; Joe Carusone, of Vincent’s Pizza; Lori McGuinness, of Bristal Assisted Living;; Rhonda Glickman, vice president of sales at Richner Communications. Also, board members AnnMarie Lubrano, Harold Reese and Jeffrey Grenfield did not attend the event, but will be inducted into the 2024 board at a later date. Argento explained that the members of the chamber’s executive board — President Polly Talbott, Vice President Michela Argento and Treasurer Shirish Mohile — were not honored this year, because they were installed for twoyear terms last year. “The Lynbrook Chamber of Commerce plays a vital role in fostering growth and sustainability for the small businesses within the Incorporated Village of Lynbrook,” State Sen. Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick posted on Facebook. “I had the pleasure of attending their Evening of Excellence event, during which several outstanding community members were recognized for their unique contributions to Lynbrook and beyond.” “With the induction of the new board, we have a lot planned for 2024,” Argento said. “We have many events to come this year.” A lot of them, she added, have already been posted on LynbrookUSA.com. She highlighted a craft fair that is now in the planning stages, car shows starting in June, and Lunch and Learn seminars. The next event will be Beach’s State of Lynbrook speech, on Feb. 7, at the River Mill Tavern and Tables.

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Lynbrook mayor alan Beach inducting new members into the Chamber of Commerce at the organization’s gala at the Coral House in Baldwin on Jan. 18. educator of the Year Benedict tieniber is presented with the award by paul Lynch.

from left, michela argento and polly talbott, who were instrumental in putting together ‘an evening of excellence,’ with Sen. patricia Canzoneri-fitzapatrick.

Lynbrook Chamber of Commerce president polly talbott speaking at the event.

Honoree ex-Chief Chris Kelly of the Lynbrook fire department with his wife, allison.

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and share it with others The timeless values that create better prepared, more capable, and more confident young adults. An important part of your child’s program is the learning of values. This is often the most easily observable difference in a ‘Catholic school kid’. While the specific order and organization of when these values are taught might differ from school-to-school, the values and the discipline to live them are enduring qualities and are taught consistently across all Catholic elementary schools. The schedule below details how one of our schools creates a focus on two values in each in of the nine years of elementary and middle school. Kindergarten – Courtesy and Respect: Learning the importance of politeness and good manners in dealing with others, as well as the need to respect one another, and personal and public property. First Grade – Punctuality and Neatness: Being on time for school and with assignments and being neat in both school work and homework. Second Grade – Kindness and Generosity: Understanding the need to reach out and help one another and realizing the joy in giving more than is expected. Third Grade – Hard Work and

Choosing and committing to the right Catholic school for your child can be daunting. While visiting the open houses offered systemwide during Catholic Schools Week is an excellent way to discern Catholic school possibilities for your child, there are also many ways to research school options from the comfort of your home and at a time of your choosing. The 35 Catholic elementary schools on Long Island provide a strong, well-rounded education for students from nursery through eighth grade. You will find welcoming early childhood centers and rigorous middle school programs. As evidenced by the Morning Star Initiative’s four pillars, you will see that each school is robustly Catholic, academically excellent, safe and supportive, and here to stay. At the same time, each school has its own special charism that you can learn more about when you visit a school or speak to a school representative. Our administrators and faculty are looking forward to welcoming you and your family! Start with an open house During Catholic Schools Week each school will be hosting an open house, where families are welcome to visit, learn more about the school, and meet administrators and faculty. During each open house, information about the school’s academic, extended day, and extracurricular programs will be shared as well as how you can register your child. You can also learn more about the open houses by visiting lischools.org. Of course, you can always contact any of the

Catholic elementary schools to learn more. To get started, visit lischools.org. Here you can briefly learn about each school and then directly access each school’s website. You will also be able to make appointments for personal tours and request information online! You can also visit each school’s Facebook and Instagram social media pages to learn about the wonderful experiences available. Get to know the schools Once you’ve narrowed down your list of prospective schools, you are encouraged to reach out to each school directly. The principals are waiting for your call. They are happy to answer any questions you have. If you are unable to attend the open house or would like a more personalized tour, be sure to set one up with the school. This is a wonderful opportunity to get to know more about each school. Following your tour, please do not hesitate to follow up with each school with any additional questions you may have. If you are concerned about affordability, you are encouraged to apply for tuition assistance through the Tomorrow’s Hope Foundation. Since 2005, the Tomorrow’s Hope Foundation has provided over $27 million in tuition assistance to nearly 22,000 students from kindergarten through eighth grade. Visit thfny.com to learn more. Photo: The values instilled in a Catholic education will pay dividends throughout students’ lives.

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On a path to success Find their way through young adulthood The move from elementary school to middle school marks the beginning of a new set of expectations and a new world of opportunities. Challenging academic curriculum, inspired Catholic teachings, and an array of new afterschool activities give each student the intellectual, spiritual and social preparation needed for greater achievement in high school, college and beyond. A renewed focus on study skills and research skills begin to prepare students for the rigors of high school, and the programs and activities the students once participated in, they now lead. They mentor younger students, assume larger roles in liturgies, and lead activities ranging from science fairs to drama productions. From captaining sports teams to supervising community service work, middle school students learn to motivate and manage others. Maintaining academic superiority The middle school program continues the student’s challenging academic curriculum. Rigorous literature, math, computer, art, music and foreign language classes continue to engage all students, and qualifying students can enhance their studies with accelerated programs. Middle school students consistently score in the top percentages on national and state testing and most schools boast a 100 percent acceptance rate into prestigious Long Island Catholic high schools.

Putting their faith into practice The moral and spiritual lessons students have learned along the way guide them in charitable activities and community service. From stocking food banks to sharing with those less fortunate, Catholic school students put their faith into action by responding to others in a caring, respectful and helpful manner every day. Middle school students also play an important role in the school by mentoring others through participation in buddy programs and by modeling their faith for younger students. Giving back to the Parish community As students reach middle school they begin to assume more important roles in their faith community. Middle school students assist with the Parish ministries including Parish Outreach, they function as altar servers, and they participate in prayer groups. Seventh and eighth grade students mentor younger students, they lead the Student Government, staff the Safety Patrol, participate in the National Junior Honor Society and lead prayer services. It is in the middle school level that lifetime bridges between our students and the parish are created. A broader range of sports and activities In addition to continuing some of the interests students have been cultivating since Early Education in language, band and choir, middle

school students get to help their fellow students by supporting the school’s labs as a member of the Technology Club, they assist other students as Library/Media Club members, and the can participate in STEM Science Fairs and Math Bees. Aspiring journalists create and produce school newspapers or produce radio or TV broadcasts. The athletic types participate in CMSAA (Catholic Middle School Athletic Association) organized interscholastic sports programs. And there are new and more advanced extracurricular activities exclusively for middle school like the drama club that supports each year’s theatrical production and trips and retreats become more advanced and more frequent.

Becoming the young men and women who will shape the future Confident in their abilities, Catholic middle school students spread their wings and begin to soar. With values built on a rock-solid foundation and an exceptional education that has engaged each child’s unique abilities, students begin to blossom into young man and women of character.

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Each year. the Church throughout the United States takes the 0ppol1unity to celebrate the gilt of Catholic Education during Catholic Schools Week which begins today and concludes on February 3. 2024. As Bishop of the Diocese of Rockville Centre. I want to express how incredibly proud I am of our Catholic Schools in the ways that they evangelize our young Catholics here on Long Island. In his Apostolic Exhortation. The Joy u(lhe Cu.\pel. Pope Francis says.“Catholic schools. which always strive to join their work of education with the explicit proclamation of the Gospel, are a most valuable resource for the evangelization of culture” (§ 134). This mission-driven approach to Catholic Education is especially fitting as the Church in the United States participates in a national Eucharistic Revival, because the mission of the national Eucharistic Revival is embedded into the mission of Catholic Education. Assisting students to know and love Jesus through the trans formative power of the Mass, and equipping them to evangelize their families and communities. is an extraordinarily beautiful and achievable goal that our Catholic Schools strive to achieve each day. As schools throughout the Diocese celebrate Catholic Schools Week 2024 with Masses, open houses, and other various activities, we give thanks to the Lord for those who make these events and Catholic Education as a whole possible. To the dedicated and faithful administrators, teachers, and staff members: thank you for working tirelessly every day to advance the Church’s evangelizing mission by your love for Christ and by helping his children to know the presence and power of his love in their lives. To the many parents and guardians who generously offer so much time to assist your pastors and principals in advancing the mission of Catholic Education in your parish and regional schools: your love for Christ and his Church is inspiring. and I am so grateful for your Good Samaritan charity, dedication, and perseverance. In addition. I want to express my gratitude to the Morning Star Initiative and the Department of Education staffwho collaborate and work together to provide every student in our Catholic Schools with an education that is robustly Catholic, academically excellent, safe and supportive. and sustainable. St. John Bosco, a patron saint of school children, understood the essential mission of Catholic Education in the world. He once said,“’If we want to have a good society, we must concentrate all our forces on the Christian education of the young.” Because of the fantastic work being accomplished in our Catholic Schools, I think we can have great hope in the future of society here on Long Island: a future that is ti lied with young Catholics who are on fire for Jesus Christ and his Church! Through the intercession of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, the patron saint of Catholic Education, Saint John Bosco, and Mary, Star of Evangelization, may the Lord continue to bless the Morning Star Initiative. the Department of Education. our Catholic Schools, and all those involved in Catholic Education on Long Island, especially our students!

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Democrats on the south shore of Long Island are preparing for the June primaries with five candidates seeking contest against U.S. Rep. Anthony D’Esposito in New York’s Fourth Congressional District. Laura Gillen, a former Hempstead Town Supervisor and Rockville Centre-based attorney, who lost to D’Esposito by a less than four percent margin in the 2022 midterm elections, is feeling confident about the primaries and has already started to meet with community leaders about the race. “We are not taking anything for granted and will be out working for every vote, in both the primary and the general election,” Sarah Carlson, the campaign manager for Laura Gillen, said. “Laura has a strong record as supervisor of fighting corruption, protecting the environment, and working to lower costs for Long Island families. Laura will be campaigning around the district highlighting her past work and how she’ll work in Congress on the issues that matter most.”

Carlson said that Gillen’s team is laying the ground work to build a strong campaign, with the main objective of flipping the seat from red to blue and making sure that people come out to vote in the June primary. Based on a district-wide survey of 464 Democratic primary voters, conducted by Public Policy Polling in October 2023, Gillen is favored 43 percent higher than her opponents. New York state Sen. Kevin Thomas, a Levittown native who represents the sixth district on Long Island, announced his intentions back in July. Since then, his campaign spokesperson said, they have hit the ground running. “In our first fundraising quarter we outraised our primary opponent,” Alexa Kennedy, campaign manager for Kevin Thomas, said. “With our proven track record of delivering for the NY-4 and winning tough races in this district, we are confident and committed to winning this race and better serving Long Island.” Thomas will be putting it all on the line for the opportunity to run ag ainst D’Esposito in November, leaving a vacancy in the sixth Senate district, which

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Her world is tastier than ever. Danielle Sepsy, aka the Queen of Scones, bakes her way into 2024 with aplomb. The chef-entrepreneur was on quite a ride in 2023. She catapulted to fame, following her appearance on Dan Levy’s “The Big Brunch” on Max. All eight episodes were devoured by folks who quickly discovered the dynamic, bubbly Sepsy. The cooking competition, created by Levy (of “Schitt’s Creek” fame), highlighted the stories of 10 chefs and their impact on their local communities as they competed to win a $300,000 prize. Like many, Sepsy was familiar with Levy from “Schitt’s Creek.” As Sepsy tells it, “He created his next project because he was passionate about food and telling people’s stories who didn’t have a chance to tell their stories. They needed to be heard. He posted he was looking for chefs, and people urged me to apply.” Sespy, who certainly has the competitive chops, had applied to other reality cooking shows — including Food Network’s “The Next Food Network Star” — over the years, but hadn’t yet made the cut. “I always came close but didn’t get it,” she relates. “I think this happened for a reason. The second I read about it, I felt ‘this is me.’ It felt different, very well-intentioned. Super-positive. “There’s a risk in any reality show that you’re portrayed as something you’re not. I emailed the casting company before even submitting an application. They must have looked at my Instagram right away, wrote me back immediatley, and wanted to have an interview the next day.” What followed was a four-month whirlwind of cooking tests, background checks, even psych evaluations. Plus Sepsy still had her growing bakery business, The Hungry Gnome, based in Long Island City, to run. Shes the founder and creative genius behind her innovative wholesale bakery and catering company. Growing up in the kitchen with her Italian grandmother, Sepsy’s love of cooking began at a young age. “An amazing baker, my grandmother spent all her time creating recipes,” she says. “She saw this was something I was passionate about, and spent her time with me cooking. She was my inspiration.” As a 13-year-old, she started a home business selling her delicious scones to friends, neighbors and local cafes. She had found her calling. That passion led her to begin her career in hospitality. She spent 10 years managing fine dining restaurants in some of New York City’s elite luxury hotels, after graduating from Penn State University’s School of Hospitality Management. Her resume includes The Peninsula, and the iconic Plaza and Waldorf Astoria hotels. Yet, she longed to return to baking. As she explains, the coronavirus pandemic actually presented her with that opportunity. “I had lost my job unexpectedly,” she said. “This was the push that I needed. I knew it wasn’t a sure thing, but this was a sign. Overnight, I started to email coffee shops. I started bringing them samples. And, within a week, I ended up signing one of the biggest coffee shop chains in New York City, which had over 20 stores, and I was in business.” The pandemic happened simultaneously. “It actually helped me because all my customers that had just signed with me said we’re going to be closing for a while. And it was perfect for me, because it allowed me to get myself ready. I hired people who lost their jobs due to Covid. I found

a commercial kitchen. I started expanding my menu of baked goods, which initially was scones and banana bread, and then it became muffins and cookies. I started developing my recipes and working with my new team. By that July, I was in business and started doing wholesale.” More than three years later, the Hungry Gnome sells to 150 stores wholesale and ships direct to consumer through her website. “It’s grown tremendously,” Danielle says, proudly. “I went from me and two other employees in the kitchen to 22 and counting.” Her explosive success has led her to recently move to a larger bakery space in Long Island City. “I spent 10 months building from scratch,” Sepsy says. “Our own space tailored to our needs, with new equipment, more square footage so that means we can hire more people and expand further.” Meanwhile the Queen of Scones marvels at how it’s all happened in a relatively short few years — transformed by what she describes as the “life- changing experience” of “The Big Brunch.” “It was a challenging journey as far as self-confidence,” she said. “I started out feeling insecure. Even though I do savory cooking, too, I’m really a baker by trade, and everyone around me had a lot of fine dining background. I felt like Betty Crocker in this sea of Jacques Pepins. I began to realize challenge after challenge I had a place there. Everyone loved my food.” She began to thrive, reaching the finals. “Although I didn’t win, I very much feel like a winner as corny as that sounds,” she says. “It impacted life tremendously.” Sepsy’s social media presence certainly benefited at that point. “I was the only chef (on the show) you could purchase from,” she said. “I had started my website, so I had products available to be shipped direct to your door. Once people started watching, online sales grew 5,000 percent. I started getting recognized on the street, and was seen as a ‘real chef.’ It gave me this boost of confidence and motivated me.” Since then, Sepsy has been a frequent media presence, appearing on “Good Morning America” and “Anderson Cooper Live,” among others, dispensing what she describes as “food talk” and culinary tidbits. “I’ve become a baking guru and correspondent as far as food goes,” Sepsy says. “It’s a dream come true.” As far as those famous scones, if you haven’t yet had the opportunity to sample, you may find the recipe in her upcoming cookbook — her first — due out next year. It’s among the many new projects underway for Sepsy and her “gnomies.” Or, visit her website at TheHungryGnome.com. Her baked goods are now also available at newly opened Pantano’s on Seventh Street in Garden City. The whirlwind continues for Sepsy. “My life has completely changed in the past year,” she says. “It’s hard to sometimes realize in the midst of constantly moving and reaching for what’s next. When I stop to look back on the course of one year, it’s been tremendous. I’m so grateful.”

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra The renowned Royal Philharmonic Orchestra visits Long Island on its 2024 tour, with soloist Isata Kanneh-Mason. The orchestra’s new music director Vasily Petrenko conducts, on the Tilles Center stage. As a respected cultural ambassador, the RSO enjoys a busy schedule of international touring, performing in the world’s great concert halls and prestigious international festivals. They are recognized as being the United Kingdom’s most in-demand orchestra, and count passion, versatility and uncompromising artistic standards as hallmarks, and are celebrated as one the world’s most open-minded, forward-thinking and accessible symphony orchestras. In great demand internationally as a soloist and chamber musician, Kanneh-Mason was an ECHO Rising Star in 2021-22, performing in many of Europe’s finest halls and is also the recipient of the coveted Leonard Bernstein Award and an Opus Klassik award for best young artist. Friday, Jan. 26, 8 p.m. Tickets are start at $4. LIU Post campus, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville. TillesCenter.org or (516) 299-3100.

Rick Springfield and Richard Marx Grammy winners Rick Springfield and Richard Marx have hit the road and leaving the electric guitars behind as they co-headline their acoustic tour. The ‘80s legends share the stage for ‘An Acoustic Evening,’ highlighting their many influential years of music-making. Over the past four decades, Springfield has created some of the finest power-pop hits of the ’80s and has sold 25 million albums and scored 17 U.S. Top 40 hits, including ‘Jessie’s Girl,’ ‘Don’t Talk to Strangers,’ ‘An Affair of the Heart,’ ‘I’ve Done Everything for You,’ ‘Love Somebody,’ and ‘Human Touch.’ Marx has sold more than 30 million albums worldwide, starting with his self-titled debut, which spawned many popular top singles, including ‘Hold on to the Nights’ and ‘Don’t Mean Nothing,’ earning him a Grammy nomination. Saturday, Jan. 28, 8 p.m. Tickets start at $49.50. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at Ticketmaster. com or ParamountNY.com.

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Grab your lunch and join Nassau County Museum of Art Docent Riva Ettus for her popular “Brown Bag Lecture” at the museum, Thursday, Feb. 15, 1 p.m. She’ll discuss the current exhibition, “Our Gilded Age.” Participants are invited to ask questions at the end of the in-depth program and also participate in a guided exhibition tour following the lecture. Registration required. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.

Winter Adult Painting Tap into your creative side at Lynbrook’s adult painting session, Monday, Feb. 5, from 9 a.m. to noon, in the Gries Park recreation room. 55 Wilbur St. Register at Lynbrook.RecDesk.com.

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It’s time to drag out that neon once again and give your hair its best ‘80s ‘do. Those crazy days are back — as only Jessie’s Girl can pull off, on the Paramount stage, Friday, Feb. 2, 8 p.m. The band of NYC’s top rock/pop musicians and singers gets everyone into that “Back To The Eighties” vibe with the latest edition of their popular concert experience. With a lineup including four pop-rock vocalists dressing and performing as 80s icons, backed by a dynamic band, this is the definitive 80s experience. Throw on top of that: a load of super-fun choreography, audience participation, props, costumes bubbles, and confetti — and you have a party that audiences don’t want to leave. Jessie’s Girl has mastered over-the-top renditions of the some of world’s most unforgettable songs, all while dressed up as the iconic characters of that decade. This is theater meets live music, covered in ‘80s glitz. $45, $37.50, $25. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. (800) 745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com or www.paramountny.com.

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Join your local librarians for a book discussion at the South Shore Craft Brewery, Thursday, Feb. 8, 7-8 p.m. The title for the February book is TBD and will be updated on the East Rockaway website. Bring your Lynbrook or East Rockaway library card for a discounted tab. 3505 Hampton Road, in Oceanside. Visit EastRockawayLibrary.org for more.

Employment Assistance The social ministry with Our Lady of Peach Church, located at 25 Fowler Ave. in Lynbrook, is offering help to those looking for employment ever Tuesday, from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., and Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. For more information or to make an appointment contact their offices at (516) 599-7448.

Defensive Driving Course Empire Safety Council offers another session at Lynbrook Library, Saturday, Feb. 17, 10:15 a.m.-4:15 p.m. Participation in this six-hour course gives you a reduction of insurance fees for three years and can reduce points. Registration is required. The fee for the class is $33 per person, and must be paid the day of the class by cash, check or money order payable to Empire Safety Council. Class size is limited. 56 Eldert St. Visit LynbrookLibrary. org or call (516) 599-8630 for more.

Talent Showcase Come out to Mr. Beery’s Village Pub for open mic night, Thursdays. 33 Main St., in East Rockaway. For more information visit MrBeerys. com.

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‘Parallel Perspectives’

View Molloy University Art Gallery’s current exhibition, a duo exhibit displaying artwork of noted Long Island artists Holly Gordon and Ward Hooper. Various complementary paintings and prints are on view. Upon meeting, it became obvious that both Gordon and Hooper were deeply inspired by Long Island’s fascinating environment and natural beauty. Together, they toured the island and captured the same places, each interpreting the scenes in front of them through their distinctive artistic styles. Their creations not only influence one another but also blend unique aesthetics in their collaborative artistic journey. Gordon and Hooper’s partnership yielded numerous accomplishments, one of which was the publication of their book “Parallel Perspectives: The Brush/Lens Collaboration.” Through Feb. 16. Kellenberg Gallery, 1000 age rsdays. Hempstead Ave., Rockville y. For Centre. Call (516) 323-3196 or email artgallery@molloy.edu erys. for more.

Mercy Hospital offers a peer to peer meeting for breastfeeding support and resources, facilitated by a certified breastfeeding counselor, every Thursday, 10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Bring your baby (from newborn to 1 year) to the informal group setting. All new moms are welcome, regardless of delivering hospital. Registration required. Call breastfeeding counselor, Gabriella Gennaro, at (516) 705-2434 to secure you and your baby’s spot. Mercy Hospital, St. Anne’s Building, 1000 North Village Ave., Rockville Centre. For information visit CHSLI.org.

Lynbrook Board of Education Meeting Keep up to date with the school district or voice your concerns at the monthly Board of Education meeting, Wednesday, Feb. 7, at 7:30 p.m., in the Lynbrook High School cafeteria. 9 Union Ave., Lynbrook.

Celebrate 75 years of the Hewlett-East Rockaway Jewish Centre, at the gala event, Saturday, March 2. The black tie-optional event is at 7pm. Register at tinyurl.com/ HERJCDiamondJubilee. Email ExecDire@herjc.org with any questions.

Veterans’ Thrift shop VFW Post 3350 in East Rockaway continues its veterans thrift shop at 164 Main St. The store’s schedule remains variable in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, but attempts to be open daily — including Sundays. For thrift shop information or hall rentals, call (516) 887-8170, or visit VFWPost3350.org.

NAMI support group National Alliance on Mental Illness for Queens/Nassau hosts a whole-family support group, second and fourth Tuesdays of every month, virtually, 7 p.m. For more information, contact dsills@namiqn.org.

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Hearth Health Screening Prepare for your healthiest year yet, because every beat matters. Mercy Hospital kicks off Heart Health Month, with screenings courtesy of St. Francis Hospital bus, Thursday, Feb. 8, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Learn about cholesterol, HDL, casual glucose, blood pressure and BMI. Also discuss healthy eating and nutrition with a dietician and participating in a food demonstration. Meet with a stroke coordinator and obtain additional available screenings. Registration encouraged. 1000 N. Village Ave., Rockville Centre. Visit chsli.org/mercy-hospital or call (516) 626-3729 for more information.

On exhibit Nassau County Museum of Art’s latest exhibition, “Our Gilded Age,” examines the appearances and the realities of an era that mirrors our own in many ways. Like the nation’s economy, American art and literature flourished during the Gilded Age. The art of John Singer Sargent, Childe Hassam, Louis Comfort Tiffany and others adorned palatial residences designed by Stanford White and Ogden Codman Jr., architect of the museum’s own quintessential Gilded Age mansion. Drawing heavily upon the local literary history of Long Island, including William Cullen Bryant, Mark Twain (who named the Gilded Age), Walt Whitman, Edith Wharton and others, the exhibition will include paintings, fashion, decorative arts including period silver and china, photographs, manuscripts, first editions and other historic memorabilia. The “Upstairs, Downstairs” approach to the life of a country house brings to life not only the storied conspicuous consumption for which the Gilded Age was infamous, but also the real lives of these many individuals who maintained the palatial estates where that lifestyle was enjoyed. On view through March 10. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.

Catch up with Kiwanis Lynbrook Kiwanis Club meets twice monthly. Meetings are held the first Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m., at Lynbrook Library, 56 Eldert St., and on the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at Savino’s Restaurant and Wine Bar, 88 Atlantic Ave. For more information, visit Facebook.com/KiwanisLynbrook.

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Orthopedic surgery — a branch of medicine focused on conditions involving the musculoskeletal system. You know, cartilage, tendons, muscles and connective tissues. It’s one of the broadest medical disciplines, and one the doctors with Northwell Health LIJ Valley Stream take very seriously. So much, the facility is the first hospital in America to receive all five orthopedic specialty certifications available from the Joint Commission. Three surgeons who helped lead the way — Dr. Giles Scuderi, Dr. James Germano and Dr. Alfred Faust — joined Herald Community newspapers executive editor Michael Hinman to discuss just what sets LIJ apart from other medical institutions when it comes to orthopedics. Certification in the specialties of advanced spine surgery, advanced total hip and knee replacement, total shoulder replacement, total ankle replacement and hip fracture care surgeries really is a big deal, said Scuderi, vice president of the orthopedic service line at Northwell. “It just brings to everyone’s attention the quality of the work that we do and what we’ve achieved,” he said. “And this is a major collaborative effort by all the staff. It’s not just the surgeons alone. It’s

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the nursing care, the physical therapists, and all our other ancillary services. It’s a major testament to all our team at the hospital.” Orthopedics has come a long way, even in recent years, especially when it comes to knees — a specialty of Germano. “Probably about 98 percent of my business is arthritis or some deformity around the hip or the knee,” said Germano, who chairs LIJ’s orthopedic surgery department. “It’s not uncommon for a patient to see two or three other surgeons who feel like they can’t take care of it. That’s when they send them to me. That’s kind of my enjoyment, thinking about the complex stuf f. Thinking outside of the box.” Germano described hip replacements as “probably one of the best, if not the best, surgery ever made. Even Medicare will admit to it.”

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That’s because the procedure not only helps people with their pain, but it also helps patients get back to their normal lives. Even patients who first walked into Germano’s office 15 years ago are very different patients today, he said. And something many exploring this type of surgery may not even realize: 95 percent of Germano’s patients go home within the first 24 hours of surgery. Faust doesn’t typically handle knees or hips. Instead, he’s LIJ’s spine surgery chief, focused primarily on the lumbar spine — also known as the lower back — as well as the neck. “The spinal column is usually what gets diseased or worn,” Faust said. “Nerves get pinched. The spinal column gets compressed. Patients come in with numbness and tingling.” But in those cases, the problem typically is related to the musculoskeletal

system, and not the nerves. A lot of Faust’s time in the operating room is spent on surgical disk replacement. It’s a surgery less likely to sacrifice movement than a spinal fusion, which surgically joins two or more vertebrae. Still,a spinal fusion sometimes can’t be avoided. Faust says he typically only performs spinal fusion when “mobility has already been completely lost.” That way he doesn’t have to risk patients losing further mobility. As much as these doctors have already learned over their lifetime and long careers, there is still more than can absorb — and impart. Faust, for example, recently took part in a lecture series with two other spinal surgeons. “We’ll continue to do things of that sort,” he said, but still prefers to sit patients in a conference room and “just answer questions as they come.” “These patient facing lectures we give are really meant to welcome people in,” Faust said. “I don’t know that anyone’s really making themselves available the way we are to invite people in to learn more.” Learn more about LIJ’s orthopedics program by visiting ValleyStream.Nothwell.edu. To learn more about upcoming Herald Inside LI webinars — or to watch the LIJ orthopedic surgeons — email heraldinsideli@liherald.com.

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., Plaintiff, vs. LORI SCLAFANI AKA LORI SCALAFANI, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale After Inquest and Appointment of Referee duly entered on January 27, 2020 and an Order Appointing Successor Referee duly entered on July 5, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on February 6, 2024 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 7 East Blvd, East Rockaway, NY 11518. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 42, Block 25 and Lots 26-28. Approximate amount of judgment is $512,589.45 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #602724/2019. Cash will not be accepted. This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale. Scott H. Siller, Esq., Referee Knuckles, Komosinski & Manfro, LLP, 565 Taxter Road, Suite 590, Elmsford, NY 10523, Attorneys for Plaintiff 144112 PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES… Printed in this publication can be found online. To search by publication name, go to: www.newyorkpublicnotices.com TO PLACE AN AD CALL 516-569-4000 x 232 Search for notices online at: www.newyorkpublicnotices.com

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED ASSET MORTGAGE INVESTMENTS II INC., BEAR STEARNS ALT-A TRUST, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-4, Plaintiff, Against SAMUEL L. MARQUES, ET AL. Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 05/02/2023, 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 2/5/2024 at 2:00 pm, premises known as 138 Atlantic Avenue, Lynbrook, New York 11563, 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 Incorporated Village Of Lynbrook, Town Of North Hempstead, County Of Nassau And State Of New York. Section 38 Block 499 Lot 44 The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $515,227.69 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 610304/2017 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. Peter Kramer, Esq., Referee. MCCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC, 10 Midland Avenue, Suite 205, Port Chester, NY 10573 Dated: 11/10/23 File Number: 18-302132 SH 144110 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A CHAMPION MORTGAGE COMPANY, Plaintiff AGAINST SUSAN ROSINO INDIVIDUALLY AND AS SURVIVING SPOUSE OF ALBERT ROSINO, JR., ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered September 23, 2016, 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 February 6, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 48 WASHINGTON AVENUE, LYNBROOK, NY 11563. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Lynbrook, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 38, Block 85, Lot 116, 117. Approximate amount of judgment $309,111.06 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index

#008332/2015. 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”. Jane Shrenkel, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 15-003177 78682 143940

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR MFRA TRUST 2015-1, Plaintiff, vs. ENRIQUE CASTILLO, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on December 7, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on February 20, 2024 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 123 Denton Avenue, Lynbrook, NY 11563. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Lynbrook, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 38, Block 468 and Lot 166. Approximate amount of judgment is $940,818.95 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 615561/2022. This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale. Malachy Lyons, Jr., Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No.: 180148-2 144333 To place a notice here call us at 516-569-4000 x232 or send an email to: legalnotices@liherald.com

LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE OF NASSAU COUNTY TREASURER’S SALE OF TAX LIENS ON REAL ESTATE Notice is hereby given that commencing on February 20th, 2024, will sell at public on-line auction the tax liens on certain real estate, unless the owner, mortgagee, occupant of or any other party in interest in such real estate shall have paid to the County Treasurer by February 15th, 2024 the total amount of such unpaid taxes or assessments with the interest, penalties and other expenses and charges against the property. Such tax liens will be sold at the lowest rate of interest, not exceeding 10 percent per six-month period, for which any person or persons shall offer to take the total amount of such unpaid taxes as defined in Section 5-37.0 of the Nassau County Administrative Code. Effective with the February 2019 lien sale Ordinance No. 175-2015 requires a $175.00 per day registration fee for each person who intends to bid at the tax lien sale. Ordinance No. 175-2015 also requires that upon the issuance of the Lien Certificate there is due from the lien buyer a Tax Certificate Issue Fee of $20.00 per lien purchased. Pursuant to the provisions of the Nassau County Administrative Code at the discretion of the Nassau County Treasurer the auction will be conducted online. Further information concerning the procedures for the auction is available at the website of the Nassau County Treasurer at: https://www.nassaucount y n y. g o v / 5 2 6 / C o u n t y Treasurer Should the Treasurer determine that an inperson auction shall be held, same will commence on the 20th day of February 2024 at the Office of The County Treasurer 1 West Street, Mineola or at some other location to be determined by the Treasurer. A list of all real estate in Nassau County on which tax liens are to be sold is available at the website of the Nassau County Treasurer at: https://www.nassaucount yny.gov/527/Annual-TaxLien-Sale A list of local properties upon which tax liens are to be sold will be advertised in this publication on or before February 07th, 2024. Nassau County does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to or access to, or treatment or employment in, its services, programs, or activities. Upon request, accommodations such as those required by the Americans with

Dorbin and Polacsek are Village newlyweds Hempstead Town Clerk Kate Murray, left, officiated the wedding of Lynbrook residents Adrian Dobrin and Monika Polacsek, joined by their son, on Nov. 29 at Hempstead Town Hall.

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Disabilities Act (ADA) will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to participate in all services, programs, activities and public hearings and events conducted by the Treasurer’s Office. Upon request, information can be made available in Braille, large print, audiotape or other alternative formats. For additional information, please call (516) 571-2090 ext. 1-3715. Dated: January 24, 2024 THE NASSAU COUNTY TREASURER Mineola, NewYork ___________________ TERMS OF SALE Such tax liens shall be sold subject to any and all superior tax liens of sovereignties and other municipalities and to all claims of record which the County may have thereon and subject to the provisions of the Federal and State Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Acts. However, such tax liens shall have priority over the County’s Differential Interest Lien, representing the excess, if any, of the interest and penalty borne at the maximum rate over the interest and penalty borne at the rate at which the lien is purchased. The Purchaser acknowledges that the tax lien(s) sold pursuant to these Terms of Sale may be subject to pending bankruptcy proceedings and/or may become subject to such proceedings which may be commenced during the period in which a tax lien is held by a successful bidder or the assignee of same, which may modify a Purchaser’s rights with respect to the lien(s) and the property securing same. Such bankruptcy proceedings shall not

affect the validity of the tax lien. In addition to being subject to pending bankruptcy proceedings and/or the Federal and State Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Acts, said purchaser’s right of foreclosure may be affected by the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery and Enforcement Act(FIRREA),12 U.S.C. ss 1811 et.seq., with regard to real property under Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation(FDIC) receivership. The County Treasurer reserves the right, without further notice and at any time, to withdraw from sale any of the parcels of land or premises herein listed. The Nassau County Treasurer reserves the right to intervene in any bankruptcy case/litigation where the property affected by the tax liens sold by the Treasurer is part of the bankruptcy estate. However, it is the sole responsibility of all tax lien purchasers to protect their legal interests in any bankruptcy case affecting their purchased tax lien, including but not limited to the filing of a proof of claim on their behalf, covering their investment in said tax lien. The Nassau County Treasurer and Nassau County and its agencies, assumes no responsibility for any legal representation of any tax lien purchaser in any legal proceeding including but not limited to a bankruptcy case where the purchased tax lien is at risk. The rate of interest and penalty at which any person purchases the tax lien shall be established by his bid. Each purchaser, immediately after the sale thereof, shall pay to the County

Treasurer ten per cent of the amount for which the tax liens have been sold and the remaining ninety per cent within thirty days after such sale. If the purchaser at the tax sale shall fail to pay the remaining ninety per cent within ten days after he has been notified by the County Treasurer that the certificates of sale are ready for delivery, then all amounts deposited with the County Treasurer including but not limited to the ten per cent theretofore paid by him shall, without further notice or demand, be irrevocably forfeited by the purchaser and shall be retained by the County Treasurer as liquidated damages and the agreement to purchase shall be of no further effect. Time is of the essence in this sale. This sale is held pursuant to the Nassau County Administrative Code and interested parties are referred to such Code for additional information as to terms of the sale, rights of purchasers, maximum rates of interest and other legal incidents of the sale. Furthermore, as to the bidding, 1. The bidder(s) agree that they will not work with any other bidder(s) to increase, maintain or stabilize interest rates or collaborate with any other bidder(s) to gain an unfair competitive advantage in the random number generator in the event of a tie bid(s) on a tax certificate. Bidder(s) further agree not to employ any bidding strategy designed to create an unfair competitive advantage in the tiebreaking process in the upcoming tax sale nor work with any other bidder(s) to engage in any bidding strategy that will

result in a rotational award of tax certificates. 2. The tax certificate(s) the Bidder will bid upon, and the interest rate(s) bid, will be arrived at independently and without direct or indirect consultation, communication or agreement with any other bidder and that the tax certificate(s) the Bidder will bid upon, and the interest rate(s) to be bid, have not been disclosed, directly or indirectly, to any other bidder, and will not be disclosed, directly or indirectly, to any other bidder prior to the close of bidding. No attempt has been made or will be made to, directly or indirectly, induce any other bidder to refrain from bidding on any tax certificate, to submit complementary bids, or to submit bids at specific interest rates. 3. The bids to be placed by the Bidder will be made in good faith and not pursuant to any direct or indirect, agreement or discussion with, or inducement from, any other bidder to submit a complementary or other noncompetitive bid. 4. If it is determined that the bidder(s) have violated any of these bid requirements then their bid shall be voided and if they were the successful bidder the lien and any deposits made in connection with said bid shall be forfeited. Dated: January 24, 2024 THE NASSAU COUNTY TREASURER Mineola, New York 144440

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A. These days, with all the requirements for home energy savings, airtight homes and pressurized air testing, homes are much more likely to have impurities in the air. Homes used to be built with alkali-laden plaster, which mold couldn’t live on. People wore sweaters, because windows leaked cold air and homes were cooler. It seems that modonte eeper ern materials and methods actually brought on more sickness. The paper backing on gypsum wallboard provides an excellent place in a dark wall cavity for mold spores to live. Inert, sprayed-in foam does help, but most people are intimidated by the cost. Carpets gather dust and, when vacuumed, may release more impurities into the air. Cleaning hard-walled metal air ducts is a good idea after a couple of years of continuous use. If you only use the system in midsummer heat spells, the main reason to clean the ducts is because dust settles there and adheres to the sides of the air ducts. Spores and other mold prosper in the layers of dust, and can remain inactive until moisture is present, which is why, at certain times of the year, condensation from cold meeting warm air allows the mold to develop. You should be aware that some air conditioning companies make life easier for themselves by putting in flexible, soft, round duct, which comprises an inner lining of foil attached to a wire spiral frame covered with a thin layer of fiberglass insulation and a plastic sheeting cover. The system installation costs less if the installer passes on the savings to you, and is simpler to install. By simpler, I mean that duct tape is used instead of mechanical fastening with bends of metal and screws. Unfortunately, you can’t clean flex duct, since the devices used to clean duct apply pressure, with vacuum and scraping techniques that will destroy your flex duct and render your system useless. You should consider cleaning the main “trunks,” which are probably made of metal duct. Duct cleaning is the first step to better breathing in the home. Then, after cleaning, have a reliable mechanical contractor install a filter in your central air conditioning unit, so you have “in-line” filtration. Ask about the different types of filter systems, such as an electronic, static-type unit that catches dust like a magnet, and also how often the filter requires cleaning or replacement. Don’t just look for the lowest-priced unit, since the maintenance or replacement of the filter may be much more than the savings. With the electrostatic filter, you may be able to simply wash the filter and put it back. Once the filter is installed, you won’t require the portable type, and you should breathe easier, which is nothing to sneeze at.

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ast year was the hottest ever recorded on Earth, with accompanying climate disasters. More than 40 percent of the planet’s surface was at least 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 degrees Fahrenheit) warmer than in the late 19th century. Many scientists believe that a 1.5-degree increase over preindustrial levels is the point at which severe climate consequences begin. Parts of Canada and the northern United States already have average temperatures at least 2 degrees Celsius above the mark, and in parts ALAn j. of Europe the average temperasingER ture was 3 degrees warmer. Last August, the average surface temperature of the world’s oceans was a record high 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Hotter ocean temperatures destroy ecosystems for fish and create stronger tropical storms and hurricanes. In Canada, out-of-control forest fires burned through an area the size of North Dakota, and wildfires in northern Greece were the largest ever recorded in the European Union. Record-breaking rains left one-third of Pakistan underwater

s we leap, scoot, crawl or get dragged into 2024, the ceaseless message in our heads is that we need improvement. Apparently, our face, our furniture, our travel plans, our friendships, our dog food, our recipe for coq au vin are not quite right. We as human beings, struggling along in the most challenging times, are not quite enough. We’ve all been eating, sleeping, dressing ourselves and forming relationships for ages, yet those with the pens and platforms are telling us we are several inches off plumb, RAnDi not thin enough or bold enough or KREiss bright enough or present enough or chill enough. If we were, why would we be receiving dozens of self-help suggestions every day? Not since third grade, when Mrs. Heller wrote on the arithmetic column of my report card that “Randi needs improvement,” have I felt so under-remediated. Not since I got married and left my mother, the Great Influencer, behind have I felt

and 20 million people homeless. In Beijing, China, record-breaking rains flooded hundreds of roads and forced the cancellation of flights. Rural villages in northern China had to have food, water, and emergency supplies dropped in by helicopter. Last year was the fourth time in less than 20 years that the Amazon region of South America suffered from severe drought, which had never happened before. The United Nations estimates that almost onefourth of the world’s population was living in drought conditions in 2022 and 2023. Prolonged droughts would have been highly unlikely if not for climate change. Climate change means more extreme weather events, not just record heat. Last week, record cold gripped many parts of the U.S. It was so cold during the NFL playoff game between Kansas City and Miami that Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes’ helmet shattered. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, a climate change denier, warned Texans that they faced temperatures below freezing for “dozens of hours.” Voters in the Iowa caucuses traveled to local precincts in what the National Weather Service called “lifethreatening cold.” It was 10 below zero in Des Moines, and wind chills were as low as 35 below.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced a new climate change record that no one was looking forward to: There were 28 weatherrelated disasters in 2023 in which damage totaled more than $1 billion. The previous high was 22, set in 2020. Since 2017, more than 5,000 people have died in the United States as the result of $137 billion in weather-related disasters. In 2023, those events included destructive hail, flooding, cyclones, tornadoes, wildfires, drought, winter storms and heat waves, at a total cost of over $90 billion. The costliest event was a drought and heat wave in the South and Midwest that caused $14.5 billion in damage. The cost of last year’s weatherrelated disasters was almost double what Congress approved for climate resilience in the 2021 infrastructure bill. Louisiana, Massachusetts, Mississippi, New Hampshire and Texas recorded their warmest year ever in 2023, while Connecticut, Florida, Maine, Maryland, Vermont and Virginia had their secondwarmest. Louisiana had its eighth-driest year on record, while Maine had its fifthwettest. On June 20, the temperature in San Angelo, Texas, reached a high of 114 degrees, an all-time record there. In July,

round here, it will mean steep increases in the price of home insurance.

Phoenix had an average temperature of 102.8, the hottest month ever recorded in an American city. On July 16, the temperature in Death Valley, California, was 128 — and it was still 120 at midnight. On Aug. 24, the “feels-like” heat index in Chicago was 120. Locally, severe rainstorms and wind over the weekend of Jan. 6-7 and again on Jan. 9 caused flooding and erosion. Waves as high as 20 feet washed away parts of Long Island beaches. Climate change is rocking the home insurance industry, with price increases falling on homeowners. In California, climate-worsened wildfires led to an $8.5 billion increase in home insurance costs, and State Farm and Allstate stopped issuing new homeowner insurance policies. In Florida and Louisiana, homeowners in hurricane-prone areas have also been unable to purchase insurance. Since January 2022, homeowners in 31 states have had double-digit rate increases, and in six states those increases topped 20 percent. More than 25 percent of properties in New York City, including half of Brooklyn, and 80 percent of properties in Suffolk County, are considered at risk of flooding, and homeowners face steep insurance increases. Dr. Alan Singer is a professor of teaching, learning and technology and the director of social studies education programs at Hofstra University.

I love us just the way we are so naked and afraid in the world. The bombardment of criticism, both explicit and implied, comes from every corner of the media world — presented, slyly, as “help.” After all, why not learn to braid hair better, change your running stride, find a good therapist, get more years out of your carpet or erase those wrinkles? From newspapers to TV to the Internet, with all its social media threads, the constant offerings of how to be better tell me I am not enough as I am. So I am here to tell you, and myself, that I love us just the way we are. (There are some exceptions. For example, as I write this, Alaska Airlines has grounded its 737 Max 9 planes after a door panel blew out of one in flight. They can do better.) At the risk of adding to the chorus telling you how to improve, I would make the tiny suggestion that we jump off the wannabe train and think about what a good job we’re doing of being humans in an inhumane time. Thank you, but I do not want to count my steps every day and respond like Pavlov’s dog to reminders from my watch to

stand up and walk around every 20 minutes. While I curl up with a book and read through a drizzly afternoon, let my blood settle, that’s what I say. What are we doing to ourselves? We seem to have lost confidence in our basic competence and ability to negotiate our way through our days. I don’t need 12 more cooking hacks or YouTube videos on how to declutter. My clutter reminds me who I am. And I am not Marie Kondo. Parents are turning themselves inside out, stressing over their parenting skills. Folks, we do our best and we make mistakes, and we fail, and we would do it differently if we had the chance to do it all again, but most kids grow up fine, despite everything that goes sideways in everyone’s life. Someone gave me a book on how to do nothing. Just sit in place, no book or media or puppy or changing scenery — just sit and let the mind go where it will. In my case, the book was superfluous. Nothing? I can do that. Zillions of improvement articles focus on sleep. Dear friends, people have been sleeping for many years. Skip the medita-

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tion and the calming podcasts and the drugs and the weighted blankets. (See paragraph on how to do nothing.) Eventually you’ll sleep. Believe me, your car most likely will not get stolen, your house is clean enough, you don’t have to put your suitcases in the hotel bathtub, and you’re probably getting enough vitamins from your regular diet. True, the sun will burn out, but not for a while. Covid will persist, but we are most likely to survive. Our kids will do well enough in school and get into college, if that’s what they want, or land jobs that will support their lives. We have become so hard on ourselves because we’re absorbing all the voices telling us how to “improve” how we jog, how we smell, how we pack for trips and how we take care of our friends. I would change the message: How we are is fine. We’re doing the best we can. Time to put the wrinkle cream entrepreneurs and body influencers out of business. One message I received offered an article on how to die better. What chutzpah. We’re getting criticized even on our way out. Copyright 2024 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.

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t was a cold, overcast Tuesday, with temperatures below freezing, as students and teachers arrived at Newbridge Road Elementary School in North Bellmore. But the holiday break was still fresh in many minds, and many had renewed energy to get a good jump on their studies in 2024. But then, just before 11:30 a.m., the world of the 330 or so students was turned upside down. Heavily armed officers from the Nassau County Police Department swarmed the campus, which was immediately put in lockdown — no one allowed in or out. Someone had called 911, reporting a man with a gun and possible shots fired at the school. With safety in the forefront of their minds, police raced to the school and conducted an investigation. Fortunately, there was no shooter. But unfortunately, finding yourself fleeing for shelter, scared that your life may be in danger, can be traumatic in its own right. To the point that the FBI began formally tracking these so-called “swatting” incidents last summer. The Oxford dictionary defines “swatting” as a “prank call to emergency services in an attempt to bring about the dispatch of a large number of armed police officers to a particular address.” Many law enforcement agencies go as far as calling it criminal harassment. But swatting is really much more than that. It’s domestic terrorism, and the students and teachers at Newbridge Road Elementary are hardly alone when it comes to being victimized. There were 446 swatting incidents

reported at schools across the country during the 2022-23 academic year, according to the Educator’s School Safety Network, comprising 64 percent of all incidents reported at schools. Actual shooting were just 8 percent of that total, while all other calls made up the other 28 percent. That means that on a typical school day nationwide, at least two campuses are targeted by swatting. Last February, a string of schools in Michigan were hit with swatting attacks, pulling law enforcement resources away from where they were needed and creating chaos in educational institutions where none existed. Jessica Borelli, a clinical psychologist from the University of California-Irvine, told WLNS-TV, in Lansing, that the emotional impact of swatting — especially on children — can’t be ignored. “Everyone in this situation has strong reactions, but it sends a very important message to talk to your children,” Borelli said. “It tells them it’s OK to talk about these things. That there’s a space to talk about these things. And their parents are people they can talk to about these things.” For many of these students, this could be their first time ever directly dealing with police officers — and likely could plant seeds of fear when it comes to law enforcement, instead of seeing them as a force of protection. That’s why, just a few days after the swatting incident at Newbridge Road, NCPD Commissioner Patrick Ryder hosted an impromptu “Police Interac-

Letters Suozzi is not ‘the Squad’ To the Editor: Mazi Pilip’s recent campaign ads make a ridiculous claim that Tom Suozzi joined the far-left “Squad” during his time in Congress. Nothing could be further from the truth, as Tom was one of the most moderate members of Congress, serving as the vice chair of the Problems Solvers Caucus, a bipartisan group that seeks policy solutions by reaching a middle ground — the antithesis of everything the Squad stands for. In fact, he was one of the leading critics of the Squad in Congress, including by going on CNN immediately after Rep. Ilhan Omar’s noxious “Benjamins” comment, in which she claimed that Jewish money influenced her colleagues’ votes on Israel policy, to fiercely criticize her and stand against her antisemitic remarks. Suozzi responded by relating his own family’s story as Italian immigrants who were once treated as disloyal Americans, and reiterating that he supports Israel because it is good U.S. policy. Suozzi was one of the strongest allies of the U.S.-

tive Day” at the school. Students had a chance to become acquainted with the county police force, including the K-9 dogs as well as the horses from the mounted unit. A number of officers were there as well, in uniform, armed with smiles and support. The department had no obligation to do this — they were only doing their jobs. But it wasn’t something they did because they had to. Ryder and his team of those who serve and protect did this because they wanted to. And it was important to make sure everyone on campus knew the police are there to protect all of us from danger. It was good thinking — and no surprise when it comes to Ryder, who has made a career of putting people first. Stopping swatting may not be so easy. Some cities have put together databases to which people can add their address if they feel they could be targeted. And a number of states have passed anti-swatting laws — typically charging it as a felony if there are injuries. But no federal law exists, and many observers say there needs to be one, as well as more mental health resources made available, because tough laws on their own may not be enough to stop it. This can’t be a problem just left to the states. Swatting incidents have been on the rise since the early 2000s, and it’s expected to get worse before it gets better. If we don’t do something about it soon, what happened at Newbridge Road could very well become a common occurrence in our schools.

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n the aftermath of the Sept. 11 attacks, the world stood united in shock and grief. Americans came together to support one another in the face of an unprecedented tragedy. Yet even in those dark days, there were voices around the globe that cheered for the destruction of what they called the “great Satan.” Fast-forward to the present, over 100 days after the Oct. 7 terrorist attack in Israel, and a chilling similarity emerges. This time, however, the cheering for destruction and massacre is a chorus that reverberates through acaari demia and the Brown global community. Reflecting on the alarming rise of antisemitic sentiments, it’s simple to draw parallels between the aftermath of 9/11 and the present climate. But there is one massive difference: the hostility toward Jews hasn’t been a delayed reaction, but rather an instantaneous outpouring of hatred, echoing across educational institutions and the broader world. The question that looms large is, why the Jews? There are complex layers of historical prejudice and animosity that

have targeted the Jewish community for thousands of years. Jews and Israel are a smaller and easier target than Christianity and America, a simpler fight. But the Jewish people are one of history’s most successful and influential groups, contributing significantly to every facet of human life. This “success” often breeds jealousy, and this jealousy manifests as hatred. For Jews, there is a tendency to rationalize, make excuses, and view the hatred through rose-colored glasses and appeasement. I suggest that we as a people take a different approach — one of selfawareness. It’s time to stop rationalizing, stop the “bleeding heart” for those who look to destroy us. It’s time to stand up and push back against the rising tide of antisemitism, recognizing that the roots of this hatred run deep and must be combated by physical and economic strength, by pushing back twice as hard as it’s being spread. In the turbulent landscape of the Middle east, the tiny nation of Israel has consistently defied the odds, earning both fear and respect with a series of remarkable victories and daring feats. The aftermath of the 1967 Six-day War, the Yom kippur War in 1973, and

the miraculous rescue at entebbe in 1976 stand as testament to Israel’s, and the Jewish people’s, success when strength, might and resolve, not pontification, are employed. The Six-day War was a turning point in Israel’s history. Faced with the looming threat of annihilation by surrounding Arab nations, Israel pre-emptively struck with lightning speed and devastating precision. The Israeli defense Forces displayed unparalleled military prowess, swiftly overcoming the combined forces of egypt, Jordan and Syria. Over the course of just six days, Israel said to the world, “don’t mess with the Jewish people.” The world watched in awe as Israel transformed from a vulnerable nation to a formidable force. The fear emanating from the decisive victory in 1967 was twofold — a fear of Israel’s military might, and a fear of the strategic and tactical brilliance demonstrated by the IdF and the Jewish people. They had not only survived the Holocaust, but had become a force to be reckoned with. In 1973, the Yom kippur War posed another severe test. Faced with a surprise attack on the holiest day on the Jewish calendar, Israel once again demonstrated its resilience. The initial set-

t’s time to stand up and push back against the rising tide of antisemitism.

Letters Israel relationship during his time in office, co-sponsoring multiple pieces of legislation and consistently speaking out against Israel’s detractors, and traveling to Israel in a show of solidarity following the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas. What supporters of Israel need now are representatives looking to build a bipartisan consensus in favor of the U.S.-Israel relationship, something that Suozzi has done and will do again if he is elected on Feb. 13. Pilip’s charges reek of projection, because despite her remarkable personal story, she has failed to offer critical information during her campaign to explain to residents what type of representative she would be. She has declined opportunities to participate in numerous debates that would allow voters to assess her policy positions, refused to say who she voted for in the 2016 and 2020 elections, or how she came to support former Rep. George Santos, despite the red flags about his background and support for the Jan. 6 rioters that he expressed during the campaign, as he defrauded our district and is the very reason this special election is even occurring. I am supporting Tom Suozzi because of his strong, consistent and outspoken support of Israel, and because he has the experience needed to deliver on the issues most important to our community. PeTeR FISHkInd Great Neck

This Republican voter conducted his own research To the editor: For the past 12 months, constituents of new York’s 3rd Congressional district effectively had no representation in Congress, and Long Islanders have been the laughingstock of the entire nation. My friends outside new York still ask, “How did this happen?” and “did you vote for him?” referring to George Santos. My clients continue to ask, “How did no one not know his background?” “did the Republicans know?” On Feb. 13, the voters of the 3rd district have the opportunity for a do-over vote. As a Republican, and especially for this election, I couldn’t rely on my party again to vet the candidate, so I needed to do my own research. I examined both candidates’ stances on the issues, reviewed their track records, and assessed their political experience to determine who is best to serve the community. Here’s what I found. Right from the start, at the announcement of her candidacy, Mazi Melesa Pilip was ushered off the stage without taking any questions from the press. That bothered me. That should bother you, too. I continued my research and discovered more of the same. She was evading hard questions and frankly, not-so-hard questions. I also could not find any actual political

backs only fueled its determination to defend its existence. The IdF rallied and pushed back the invading forces, reclaiming lost territory and securing a hard-fought victory. Perhaps one of the most daring and celebrated episodes in Israel’s history occurred in 1976, with the Operation entebbe rescue mission. When an Air France plane was hijacked by Palestinian and German terrorists and diverted to entebbe, Uganda, Israel faced a critical moment, but Israeli commandos executed a lightning-fast rescue, saving over 100 hostages. The audacity and success of the mission sent shockwaves throughout the world, solidifying Israel’s reputation as a nation that would go to any lengths to protect its citizens. decades later, we as a people seem to have forgotten these lessons. We must reflect on these pivotal moments in Israel’s history, and recognize that the fear and respect this tiny nation has earned are rooted not just in military victories, but also in the spirit of a people who refuse to be defeated. The Jewish story is one of triumph against all odds, a beacon of resilience and determination in a world fraught with challenges. It is time we reignite and take back that respect. To quote Frank Sinatra, “Remember, never fight a Jew in the desert.” Ari Brown represents the 20th Assembly District.

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accomplishments for Pilip over the past two years. What skill does she have to be in Congress other than to vote along party lines? I wonder if my fellow Long Islanders understand this is a Congressional seat in Washington, d.C. This is not some on-the-job training-type position. In this election, I am supporting someone who I know can deliver — not just voting for Pilip because

she’s a Republican. I’m voting for someone with experience — a former mayor, county executive and, yes, a former Congressman. I urge all to do your own research — and vote for an effective leader with a proven track record. Without a doubt, that person is Tom Suozzi. Ben MARzOUk Great Neck

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