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Target date set to start work on apartments with excitement at the news, because village officials have been attempting to redevelop the Developers have set a target site for several years. He caudate of mid-April to begin work tioned, however, that there could on the $95 million, 201-unit tran- be some traffic issues associated sit-oriented apartment complex with the project’s construction. at the site of the for“I think we all mer Mang rove should be very Feather factory. happy that the projOn March 10, a ect is moving forstate review board ward,” Beach said. approved a variance “Even though it’s for the development going to be a wonderto be built by the ful project, it’s going Garden City-based to take time, so Breslin Realty. A everyone’s going to 278,014-square-foot have to be very development with 55 patient with the studio, 111 one-bedinconveniences that room and 35 two-bedwill take place, and room apartments is the village will be planned for the site, very responsive to wh i c h h a s b e e n the needs of village vacant since 2008. DAVID residents to make it Lynbrook officials ORWASHER as painless as possiapproved the project ble.”

Chief development last June, after develAccording to Lynopers hosted public officer, Breslin Realty b r o o k B u i l d i n g hearings. It is Department Superintended to be a tranintendent Brian sit-oriented development, geared Stanton, the state Department of for young professionals who State’s variance board had to commute to Manhattan because approve a change in the Fire of its proximity to the Long Department access point for the Island Rail Road station. project. Fire Department access Lynbrook Mayor Alan Beach roads, Stanton explained, are said he was “clicking his heels” CONTINUED ON PAGE 4

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Taking home the Silver Cup In their first Rock Rivalry competition since they were freshmen, the East Rockaway High School seniors earned the Silver Cup by finishing in first place at last Friday’s event. Lynbrook also held its Class Night last week. Stories, more photos, Page 3.

LHS appoints a new principal Matthew Sarosy to lead school starting in June

By JULIA SWERDIN lyn-ereditor@liherald.com

Lynbrook High School Assistant Principal Matthew Sarosy has been appointed to take over as principal in June after Joseph Rainis leaves the district.

The Board of Education will officially announce Sarosy’s appointment at its April 26 meeting.

“Mr. Sarosy has the experience, intelligence, character and ability to take on the role of principal at LHS,” Rainis said. “He’s an excellent communicator, he is balanced in his thinking, he

always puts the students first and he understands the long-standing culture of both the building and the community. I wish him the very best as he takes on his new role.”

Sarosy has been assistant principal at the high school since 2012, and will become the 10th principal in school history. Rainis has served in the role since 2006.

Although Sarosy grew up in Franklin Square, his ties to the Lynbrook community run deep. His mother is an LHS alumna, and he fondly recalled visiting his grandparents’ home in the village CONTINUED ON PAGE 14

e’re happy and proud to be a contributor to the revitalization of the walking downtown.

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When the 94th annual Class Night came to an end at Lynbrook High School last Friday, the juniors stood tall as the victors.

Class Night is one of LHS’s longest-held traditions and had been carried on in a modified, socially distanced fashion in 2020 and ‘21 in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. This year, however, it was back in its full glory on March 17 and 18, with an audience of more than 1,000 community members, who eagerly filled the gym to watch the competition.

“After two years of not having the full Class Night experience, that changes tonight,” LHS Assistant Principal Matthew Sarosy said before the evening’s events unfolded. “I can’t tell you how great it is to have this place packed again.”

The event comprises many competitions. All four grade levels perform an original skit with four dance numbers, props and elaborate handmade backdrops, and a three-dimensional display and banner to go along with their skit. A board of judges scores the skits, dances and artwork, and the tallies are combined with points from the homecoming banner and Sports Night competitions to determine the winner.

This year’s theme, chosen by the senior class, was “Board Games: It’s All About the Journey”. Emma Leighley, Jaden Harvin, Manaka Ogura, and Amelia Pollicino were elected by their peers as student chairs, and they were advised by John Cornicello and Eric Finder.

Pollicino said they chose the theme because they wanted to “do something different and new after Disney was a common theme in recent years.

The seniors performed a Monopoly-themed skit about the famous silver pieces learning an important lesson: the friends made along a journey are far more important than the prize at the end. Their set included several handmade Monopoly board squares named after streets in Lynbrook. In their dances, students posed as inmates from the jail, electricians from the electric company, bankers and tourists along the boardwalk. The seniors placed first for their banner, which depicted the monopo-

ly man surrounded by the pieces in a nighttime cityscape design.

The juniors’ skit, advised by Ben Tieniber and Mary Kirby and with student chairs Jaiden Moreno, Dylan Baltes, Gabi Geller and Sofia Yaker, was about a family man who realizes he’s trapped in the Game of Life when he loses his job for no apparent reason. After a failed attempt at confronting the authorities of his board-game universe, he embraces being in the game because he loves his family and all that matters is that they remain together.

“The energy and hard work that is put into class Night by each grade is unmatched,” said Moreno, who wrote the skit. “I’m so grateful to the entire junior class for how much effort and love they put into this year’s performance”.

The juniors placed first for scenery and costumes, dance, backboards and skit.

The sophomores were advised by Timothy Waldvogel and Brian Jacobs and chaired by Charlie Reis, Dea Pullatani, Alayna Matern, and Keira Colon. Reis said they chose Clue because its interesting characters enabled the actors to “make it come to life.” Their skit portrayed teenage girls at a slumber party who play Clue as they argue about their real-life mystery of who stole a missing earring. By the end, they find the earring and realize that pointing fingers at each other is not what friendship is about. In keeping with the mysterious nature of Clue, they ended their skit on a cliffhanger, choosing not to reveal who the murderer was in their game.

The freshmen skit was a Jumanji-themed jungle adventure, advised by Robyn Freiman and Karen Smith with chairs Peyton Leighley, Jack Ceglie, Miles Sokolskiy and Ana Juarez.

“We chose Jumanji because we could show an exciting adventure based on a board game,” Ceglie said. “I’m really proud of the work our grade put in in the end.

Rehearsals went really well, and the outcome was better than expected.”

In the skit, two friends get sucked into the board game while cleaning an attic. In the scary jungle, they had to join forces with two other stranded players to escape back to the real world, which they succeed in only due to

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SENIOR JADEN HARVIN channeled his inner-Monopoly Man for their skit. their teamwork. Their dances featured tigers, safari guides, poison ivy and love-struck movie goers.

The tension in the gymnasium was palpable as the judges deliberated. After 40 excruciating minutes, Sarosy announced the results: The juniors, after winning four out of five categories, placed first overall, with the seniors, freshmen, and sophomores placing second, third and fourth, respectively. The juniors erupted into cheer, proud of their upset, which marked the first time a junior class has won in five years.

Seniors hoist Silver Cup at Rock Rivalry

By MIKE SMOLLINS msmollins@liherald.com

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THE EAST ROCKAWAY High School juniors placed second in Rock Rivalry. They had an alien and outer space theme for their grand finale skit.

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The East Rockaway High School seniors left their final Rock Rivalry event with a bang when they were announced as the winners of the annual competition last Friday.

The seniors used an Atlantis and under the sea theme for their finale, earning 87 points overall in the competition, while the juniors finished second using an alien and outer space theme, netting 83.5 points, the freshman finished third with 41.3 points for their Italian museums concept and the sophomores finished fourth, capturing 37.5 points with a Bonnie & Clyde 1930s theme.

“This year was an awesome year because in 2020 the students did all the work and a week before the show, the work shut down because of the virus,” said Alycia Fahrenkrug, the coordinator for Rock Rivalry. “Last year, we had a very modified Rock Rivalry. These kids were unreal because the senior class was the only class that ever did a Rock Rivalry, and that was when they were freshman, and the other classes hadn’t really ever seen one, and it still felt like they hadn’t

missed any years.”

After missing out on the full event in their sophomore and junior years, 70 of the 91 students in the senior class banded together to win it all and capture the coveted Silver Cup. This year marked the 86h Rock Rivalry.

The weeks-long competition included Volleyball Night, a Quiz Bowl trivia competition, Spor ts Night and then the “entrance” category, which took place on March 17 and 18. Each class chose a theme for their entrance and then had to write a 30-minute script based on the theme, which included writing five songs and having them played by the school band. They were also judged on their sportsmanship, props, banners, a mural and the construction and decoration of a concession stand they were tasked with building for their peers.

Fahrenkrug said she was proud of each grade level, and lauded the seniors for putting in the effort to win the competition after missing the previous two years.

“They put their heart and soul into it for six weeks,” she said. “They were together every day doing every aspect of this tradition and they had a great time.”

Feather factory could be razed by next month sore thumb that is front and center” in the village.

Fred Parola, the chief executive of the Town of Hempstead IDA, said he believed that the project would help the village in many ways and lauded the developers for not seeking a diminishment in taxes.

“It’s a positive from all standpoints, I think,” he said. “I know the village is very much in favor of it, cleaning up a particular area and bringing new people into the area, so it’s a win-win as far as we can see.”

CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE mandated to be 26 feet wide, but Breslin first had to gain approval for one at Saperstein Plaza that was 25 feet, 1 inch.

With the variance approved, the former factory building will soon be demolished. In addition to razing the building at 4347 Broadway, developers will also tear down a two-family home nearby on Langdon Place and a warehouse on Saperstein Plaza to make way for the new structure.

The new development will be seven stories high, with two floors of parking — comprising 205 spaces — and five residential floors. Amenities will include a retail café, clubroom, concierge, rooftop terrace with grill, lounge, party room, a spa, a run for dogs and a gym.

Experts have estimated that the complex will add six to 19 children to the school district — a figure that is relatively low because most of the apartments are studios and one-bedrooms, without sufficient room for families.

“We’re happy and proud to be a contributor to the revitalization of the walking downtown in the Village of Lynbrook,” Breslin Chief Development Officer David Orwasher said. “We do think that this is a noble project that will add value across the board to the residents of Lynbrook by developing a quality project

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VARIANCES HAVE BEEN approved for the roughly $95 million, 201-unit apartment complex slated for the site of the former Mangrove Feather factory. and replacing a derelict structure for nearly a dozen years that is an eyesore and a practical drag on the current downtown environment.”

While mid-April is the target date, Orwasher said that there could be construction delays and higher costs in the wake of the global pandemic and because of inflation. He also noted that building permits need to be approved before the project can move forward.

“I’ll reserve any jubilation until the ink is dry and the shovel’s in the ground,” he said.

In November, the Town of Hempstead Industrial Development Agency approved a 30-year payment in lieu of taxes, or PILOT, agreement. Under the PILOT, the annual tax rate will be frozen at about $185,000 for each of the first three years, then jump to $200,000 in year four and to more than $1 million by the 16th year.

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Orwasher said developers did not seek any discounted taxes, and that the complex would fill a need for affordable housing on Long Island while getting rid of “a

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The feather factory through the years The building at 4347 Broadway has been a fixture in Lynbrook since the early 1900s. Village historian Art Mattson noted in his book, “The History of Lynbrook,” that it was originally known as the Bates Opera House and owned by Ed Bates.

According to Mattson, the opera house was sold to Max Strassner and Jesse Bettmann in 1916, and they converted the building into a knitting factory. By 1917, the Atlantic Knitting Mills became Lynbrook’s largest employer, employing 60 men and 60 women.

The property remained a source for development for many years, and eventually the Mangrove Feather Company moved into the ground floor. It produced feathers for the carnival and apparel industries.

In 1982, Reuben Marin purchased the 35,000 square-foot, three-story building and manufactured men’s sportswear for his company, English Sportswear. He distributed his products to well-known outlets such as Brooks Brothers, Saks Fifth Avenue and others.

In 2005, Marin was looking to close his business when he received what he described to a Herald reporter in a 2018 story as “a very compelling offer” from Barry Singer and sold him the property. Singer subsequently clashed with village officials, who did not approve his plans to redevelop the building.

In 2017, David Orwasher, the chief development officer for Breslin Realty, began negotiating with Singer, and they reached an agreement to build an apartment complex there.

The board approved the project last November. After a PILOT and variances were approved, developers announced they aimed to start the project in midApril.

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10:30 a.m. Chi Gong is an ancient Chinese meditative practice which uses slow graceful movements and breathing techniques. For more information, call (516) 599-8630 or visit lynbrooklibrary.org.

Vendors and pet photos sought for 52nd Huckleberry Frolic The East Rockaway Grist Mill Committee and the Village of East Rockaway are seeking vendors for the 52nd annual Huckleberry Frolic on Saturday, June 11 (rain date scheduled for June 18). It begins at 10 a.m. with a parade leading to Memorial Park, and includes a variety of entertainment, food trucks, vendors, rides, a petting zoo, a pet photo contest and more. Anyone interested in becoming a vendor can call Village Hall at (516) 8876300. The committee also seeks entries for the pet photo contest, which includes categories like pet and owner look-alike, best dressed, funniest photo and more. Send photos to Huckleberry Frolic Committee, 376 Atlantic Ave., East Rockaway, NY 11518.

Lynbrook Kiwanis Club The Lynbrook Kiwanis Club meets twice each month. Meetings are on the first Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Lynbrook Library, 56 Eldert St., and the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at Savino’s Restaurant and Wine Bar, 88 Atlantic Ave.

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East Rockaway Board of Education The East Rockaway Board of Education will host its next meeting at 7 p.m. at East Rockaway Junior-Senior High School, 443 Ocean Ave. Live stream recordings will be posted at eastrockawayschools.org.

Wednesday, April 26 Lynbrook Board of Education The Lynbrook Board of Education will host its next meeting at 7:30 p.m. at Lynbrook High School, 9 Union Ave., Lynbrook.

Real Estate Seminar The East Rockaway Library is hosting an event on everything you need to know about buying and selling in today’s real estate market at 1 p.m.

RSVP by calling Marsha Welikson at (516) 445-9797. Registration is required.

Flag Disposal in East Rockaway When a flag is worn, tattered, ripped or soiled beyond repair, it is no longer fit to serve as a symbol of our country and should be retired and disposed of properly. There are worn flag depository’s located at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3350, 164 Main St, American Legion Post 958, 71 Main St. and Village Hall, 376 Atlantic Ave., all in East Rockaway. .

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Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3350 in East Rockaway has launched its Veterans’ Thrift Shop. The post is at 164 Main St. Due to the pandemic, the store’s schedule varies, but members are trying to open daily, including Sundays. For thrift shop information and hall rentals, call the post at (516) 887-8170, and ask for Pat, Gary, Tony or Gene.

The Lynbrook mayor and village board of trustees will host its next meeting at Village Hall, 1 Columbus Drive, at 7 p.m. Visit lynbrookvillage.net or call (516) 599-8300 for more information.

Saturday, March 26 For small businesses, artists, authors, makers, nonprofits and community organizations, being on Instagram is a necessity. How do you get followers?

What is a reel? How can you tell if you’re doing it right? Experts will answer your questions, prepare you for greatness and help you create an Instasuccess for your brand at the East Rockaway Public Library at 11 a.m. For more information, call (516) 599-1664 or visit eastrockawaylibrary. org

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Remembering Don Roth A celebration of late longtime Lynbrook High School varsity baseball coach Don Roth’s life is scheduled for 2 p.m. at St. John-Incarnation Lutheran Church, 13 Blake Ave., in Lynbrook.

Mental Health Support Group The National Alliance on Mental Illness Queens/Nassau is starting a whole family support group for families and family members with mental health concerns.

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A celebration of late longtime Lynbrook High School varsity baseball coach Don Roth’s life is scheduled for 2 p.m. at St. John-Incarnation Lutheran Church, 13 Blake Ave., in Lynbrook.

The Roth and Sloan families are cohosting the event. Roth died at 80 on Feb. 28, 2021, after a battle with cancer, and left a lasting legacy in the village.

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Almost every day, Rockville Centre resident Gerry DeBono and dozens of seniors can be found swinging rackets and socializing during organized pickleball games at Hempstead Lake State Park.

“We play every day that the weather does not stop us from playing,” he said. “It has to either be actively raining, too cold, too windy or there has to be snow on the ground. We only missed four days this winter.”

DeBono said he started playing last March and fell in love with pickleball, which is a racket/paddle sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton and table tennis. Once he started playing more frequently, DeBono said, he got to know a few different groups of seniors who compete at the park. He then began organizing a group of 80 seniors to play daily games there from 8 a.m. to noon on some of the six courts at the facility, dividing them into specific days and timeslots. He said he was nervous, however, when he heard that Sportime Lynbrook would be taking over the operations of the pickleball and tennis courts from the state’s Parks Department.

“It’s difficult enough to get enough courts and enough court time without someone coming in here and saying we’re going to change the whole way you guys have worked out arrangements,” DeBono said. “They didn’t even talk to us or put up

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DeBono said he and his group had several concerns, including the cost to book courts, the availability of courts and the potential for current Sportime members to get preferential treatment upon booking.

Crown said there would likely be a slight increase (the current rate to book a pickleball court at the park is $6 and it’s free in the colder months, but Crown’s early estimates would see it bumped to $10), booking will likely be made available online via phones and computers, as well as in-person walk-ups, and that Sportime clients will not get any special treatment. While those who take lessons at Sportime may also train at Hempstead Lake State Park, Crown said, the plan is to arrange it so that

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But Jeff Crown, the managing director of Sportime, said that his intention was not to negatively impact those who use the courts, and that he aimed to make them better. He said the Parks Department did not want to run them anymore, and his company responded to a request for proposals and was selected to take over the operations. While many of the specifics are not finalized, Crown added, the company aimed to take over starting April 15.

“We’re excited about the opportunity to make it better,” Crown said. “The Parks Department has encouraged us to make it more of a place where people might hang out after they play. We’re going to be redoing the restrooms and plan to put a canopy

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NEARLY EVERY DAY, local seniors play pickleball at Hempstead Lake State Park. Its operations will soon be overtaken by Sportime in Lynbrook.

there are always open courts available for outside bookings.

DeBono said after first learning to play the sport last March, he quickly grew fond of it. He started playing with five to 10 others, and then got to know more and more people, and now dozens of them come down to play every day. Even snow and rain doesn’t typically derail the enthusiastic group, he added, noting that they often shovel and squeegee the courts.

To help keep the courts from being privatized, DeBono also wrote to several elected officials. State Sen. Todd Kaminsky, a Democrat from Long Beach, wrote a letter to Erik Kulleseid, the commissioner at the state’s Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, noting that pickleball courts offer an important recreational outlet for residents and that the park was a “staple of Nassau County.”

“I request that your agency reverse course and decline to hand over management to a for-profit company,” he wrote, “as this will hinder residents’ use and enjoyment of the park. These facilities are state-owned property, and, as such, taxpayers have already contributed to their construction and upkeep.”

Crown said that while not every decision was finalized, he was hopeful to keep the park an enjoyable place for all.

“The idea is this is new to us,” he said.

“We’re going to try to play it a little bit by ear and take care of people in the best way possible.”

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By MIKE SMOLLINS

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Rhame rings in St. Patty’s Day with bagpiper visit The humming sound of bagpipes emanated from the grounds of Rhame Avenue Elementary School on March 11, as fourth g rade students received a visit from bagpiper Joe Beyer to ring in the St. Patrick’s Day holiday.

Beyer, dressed in full pipe band uniform, shared a brief educational program on what goes into being in a pipe band.

He educated students on the training process of becoming a bagpiper and why each piece of his uniform is a significant part of the presentation. He also shared the instruments piper bands use and played some of them for classes.

In addition, students also had the opportunity of marching with Beyer as he played the bagpipes through the hallways and around the outside grounds of the building. The parade nabled other students to witness his performance.

Photos courtesy East Rockaway School District

AVA DAURO TRIED on the feature bonnet while learning about the significance of a pipe band’s uniform from guest visitor and bagpiper Joe Beyer.

STUDENTS MARCHED THE hallways and outside grounds of Rhame Avenue with Beyer.

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Rhame Avenue’s star program, honor roll students

Fourth grade Star Program: Emaan Bhutta Merlyn Cabrera Nathaniel Casas Jonathan Elliott Andrew Esposito Leon Falkin Joseph Fiorentino Deborah Jermia Julian Mena Anthony Marrano Joseph Mastrogiacomo Andrew Martin Antonella Munoz-Pena Liam Rodriguez Jeremy Slade Momna Tariq Vinny Vilardi Fifth grade Star Program Mikayla Alvarez Faith Buffetti

Sixth grade honor roll Francesca Bocchetti Nicholas DeAngelis Madelyn Dengel* Jack Elliott* Evan Falkin* Aaron Filpo Amy Gamache* Robert Jermia Joven Lancelot Antonio LaRosa Riley Lopez* Caileigh McDade* Sara Neljkovic* Christopher Murphy-Perri Amelia Rodriguez Autumn Roth Julianna Thorgersen Davis Tobia* *High honor roll

Family tag-lines In a world of one-liners, where so many are ready to feed you a line that all-too-often steps over the line, it’s hard to draw the line as to what’s worthwhile.

Nevertheless, the following are a collection of lines often repeated by members of my favorite family who lined up to share them: ■ Some folks will catch cold or catch hell before they catch on.

■ Seize even the rainy day.

■ If ignorance is bliss, why aren’t more people happy?

■ The world does owe you a living; you just have to work to earn it.

terrible thing, if it were global warming of the heart.

■ Sometimes wise and clever are too smart for their own good.

■ Odd how folks who won’t talk to you, don’t mind talking about you.

■ Do you make peace or bring it?

■ A light at either end still won’t help those with tunnel vision.

■ Music is in the ear of the beholder.

■ Perhaps the grass is greener because it’s better fertilized.

■ Blessed is the factual lie to protect a conceptual truth.

■ Global warning wouldn’t be such a

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■ It’s OK to speak before you think … but only to yourself and only in a whisper.

■ Before you walk in another’s shoes, check for athlete’s foot.

■ In life, you need only be happy or angry. If things are good, be happy they are. If things are bad, then get angry enough to change them.

Each spring, Liberty flushes the pipes in our water distribution system. This is an essential part of our system maintenance program, which helps us to clean out any mineral deposits and sediment inside the pipes. When crews are in the area, customers may experience a drop in water pressure or discolored water. If this happens, let your water run until it is clear. Customers are encouraged to check for discolored water before using the washing machine or dishwasher.

■ To reach your destination, you don’t have to “take” the road, you just have to travel on it.

■ To be a real friend is to care enough ask, to care enough to listen and then to care enough about what you’ve heard.

■ It’s pretty sad when you’re sitting all by yourself, but you still want to change your seat.

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■ Too bad more are born to the Manor than to manners.

■ The show must go on, but not necessarily on and on and on and on.

■ Though it’s a small world, apparently there’s a still room for small minds.

And my favorite: ■ Follow your heart, but bring an antacid. ©2022 Ron Goldman

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In an effort to be more environmentally responsible, we no longer print our water quality reports. Instead, we have made them available on our website. To view your report online, visit our website at www.libertyenergyandwater.com.

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Rhame Avenue Elementary School in East Rockaway recently announced its Star Program, honor roll and high honor roll students for the second quarter of the 2021-22 school year.

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Car crashes, flips over near E.R. VFW post

By MIKE SMOLLINS msmollins@liherald.com

A car crashed into a parked car, flipped over and caused extensive property damage on East Rockaway Road on March 16 at about 11:45 p.m.

The incident happened when a car traveling westbound on East Rockaway Road, just west of Waldo Avenue, spun out of control, hit a large granite stone, then crashed into the rear of a parked pick up truck and into telephone poles just outside of the East Rockaway Veterans of Foreign Wars post. The vehicle spun around, flipped over on its roof and then flipped back over onto its wheels before coming to a stop in the driveway in front of the VFW post. When it finally stopped, the car was facing eastbound in the westbound direction of the road.

The occupants of the vehicle were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment, and debris was scattered on the VFW property and on the lawn of a neighboring home, according to Pat Iuliucci, a member of the VFW

post.

Iuliucci said the road has been a cause of concern for him for many years and called it a “potential fatality waiting to happen.”

“For years, I have been trying to get a safety guard rail along the westbound side of East Rockaway Road,” he wrote in an email to the Herald. “. . . There have been numerous accidents in the same area, all involving minor to major personal injuries, and an extensive amount of property damage. I was able to have a speed sign installed on a utility pole opposite the VFW on East Rockaway Road eastbound, which has not made any difference in the area as far as drivers driving recklessly.”

Iuliucci added that village officials informed him that it is not a village-owned road, and the Town of Hempstead also does not operate it.

He added that he contacted Nassau County officials but did not hear back.

Requests for comment from county officials were not returned at press time.

Lynbrook Universal Pre-K lottery registration open The Lynbrook School District is offering a New York state grant-funded Universal Pre-kindergarten Program during the 202223 school year. It is open to children living in the school district who turn 4-years-old on or before Dec. 1, 2022.

Eligible students must be born between Dec. 2, 2017 and Dec. 1, 2018.

This state-funded program follows a 180day school calendar and runs five days a week from Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., beginning Sept. 6. It provides educationally based, high-quality pre-kindergarten to 4-year-old children. The district will not provide transportation.

The Barry and Florence Friedberg Jewish Community Center will operate the UPK program for Lynbrook. The JCC will offer a full-day universal pre-kindergarten program that can provide the nurturing educational experiences needed to prepare the district’s youngest students for success in subsequent schooling. The JCC will operate the program at the Early

Childhood Center, at 1 Saperstein Plaza in Lynbrook.

There will be 66 seats available for the program. The district will conduct a virtual lottery on April 28 at 10 a.m. to identify the children who will be selected to participate in it.

Applications are available on the district’s website at lynbrookschool.org.

Completed applications must be hand delivered to the Administration Building, 111 Atlantic Ave., Monday through Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. The deadline to apply to the lottery is April 12 at 3:30 p.m.

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Lynbrook High School social studies teacher earns distinguished honor Lynbrook High School social studies teacher Olga Zisel was recently named a Distinguished Teacher by the Harvard Club of Long Island.

Harvard University students have the opportunity to nominate their former teachers for the honor. In the nomination, one Lynbrook graduate said of Zisel, “She took her teaching seriously, pushing her students to try their best and lear n their best. She was always accessible to support them in any way.”

Zisel was recognized by the Lynbrook Board of Education and Super-

intendent of Schools Dr. Melissa Burak during the March 9 board meeting for her accomplishment.

Board Trustee Heather Hansen lauded Zisel for her efforts.

“One of my children had Mrs. Zisel, and she’s that first teacher that amps up not just an intense immersion in history but also scholarship, academics and all of the processes that you need to master as a student,” she said.

“Any kid who went on to college and had to write a paper or manage a project benefitted from what they learned in Mrs. Zisel’s class.”

East Rockaway Junior-Senior High School seniors Madeleine Prucha and Jason Miller have earned the honor of valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively, for the class of 2022.

Jason Miller Prucha’s true love of learning resulted in her becoming a twice-published author. Her poetry has been published in the American High School Poets “Just Poetry!” which is the national poetry quarterly of the Live Poets Society of New Jersey. She is a staff member for the Model G20 Globe, where she will be responsible for publishing creative and opinion pieces on its website, once launched.

Her membership in clubs is extensive, with leadership positions as captain of the cheerleading and badminton teams, and president of DECA, Mock Trial, Newscasters, National Honor Society and the school newspaper, The Gull. As the entrance chair of Rock Rivalry, and Quiz Bowl captain for the annual event, Prucha combined her love of academia with her natural ability to engage with her peers.

P r u c h a received the Nassau County Schola r Aw a r d f o r cheerleading and All-Conference for badminton and has earned n u m e r o u s awards.

Miller is outgoMadeleine Prucha ing, charismatic, a s e l f - s t a r t e r, champion of others and a genuine individual. He has elected the most rigorous courses East Rockaway has to offer, viewing such challenges as opportunities to quench his curiosity.

As a member of the track and field team, he was conference champion for shot put and placed second in the divisional championships in discus. When he is not participating in sports, he is cheering on his friends, while calculating risk factors and stats for the best chance for the team to win. In addition, Miller is copresident of National Honor Society, vice president of Key Club, a four-time scholar-athlete, recipient of the Rensselaer Medal and volunteers with local comunity organizations and at the East Rockaway Public Library.

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LYNBROOK HIGH SCHOOL social studies teacher Olga Zisel, center, was named a Distinguished Teacher by the Harvard Club of Long Island and was recognized by Board of Education Trustee Heather Hanson, left, and Superintendent of Schools Dr. Melissa Burak.

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Principal hopes to bring sense of community CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE when he was younger.

After graduating from H. Frank Carey High School in 2000, Sarosy earned a bachelor’s degree in history, with a concentration in secondary education, at St. John’s University in Queens. He said that during his time at SJU, he realized that he wanted to pursue a career in education, inspired by his sister Christine, who is a fourth grade teacher at Marion Street Elementary School. Sarosy earned a master’s degree in adult education from SUNY Buffalo State College and his administrative degree at C.W. Post.

Sarosy’s first teaching job was at The Mary Louis Academy, an all-girls Catholic school in Queens, where he taught ninth and 10th grade global history. After one year at TMLA, Sarosy was hired to teach eighth grade American history at Lynbrook North Middle School. With seven years of teaching under his belt and a new administrative degree, Sarosy applied for the assistant principal position at LHS, which became available in 2012. To his surprise, he said, he was offered the position.

“I put in my application thinking I didn’t have a chance,” Sarosy recounted with a laugh. “I thought, ‘It’s now or never,’ so I took a leap of faith, and it turned out to be the best decision I’ve ever made. I believe if something is meant for you, it won’t pass you by.”

As assistant principal of ninth and 10th grades — Salvatore Brescia is the

assistant principal for grades 11 and 12 — Sarosy’s primary responsibilities are “attendance and discipline.” His role requires overseeing the day-to-day operations of the LHS building, monitoring student attendance, coordinating with the maintenance department and leading safety and security measures. Sarosy has also been integral in organizing the annual LHS prom and graduation.

In the past nine years as assistant principal, Sarosy has earned the nickname “Mr. Class Night” for his role in organizing the annual Class Night event, where students from all four grades perform skits, dances and create artwork, ultimately competing for the first place trophy. “The Matthew Master of Ceremonies,” as Rainis calls Sarosy, makes sure that the event is school appropriate, which means he must work closely with students. Sarosy said he believes that Class Night, which took place on March 17 and 18 this year, is a shining example of what makes Lynbrook so special, it being a student-run activity that promotes unity, dedication, and teamwork.

The first lesson Sarosy learned as assistant principal, he said, turned out to be the most influential in his career: “relationships are everything.” And, he has put this mantra to good use, as noted by his colleagues and LHS students.

“Mr. Sarosy will make a great principal because the students all have a great connection with him,” Student Government Association President Emma Leighley said. “Everyone knows who he is and has such a high level of respect for him.

What I admire most about Mr. Sarosy is that he always puts the students first.”

Superintendent of Schools Dr. Melissa Burak expressed a similar sentiment.

“Mr. Sarosy has a calming manner that makes him approachable by students, parents and staff alike,” she said. “His leadership style will be supportive, collaborative and build upon strengths LHS offers, and work on improving that which needs to be strengthened.”

Sarosy Last year, Sarosy took on the role of interim principal of Lynbrook South Middle School while Principal Kaitlin GaNun was out on maternity leave.

He said that in his three months in the position — during which he oversaw a return to in-person instruction — he learned the importance of providing stability and quality education for the families of Lynbrook, even during the most difficult times.

Sarosy was elected for the role of principal by a hiring committee comprising administrators, teachers, parents, and students. He was also interviewed sepa-

rately by the Board of Education. His responsibilities will be broadened from day-to-day operations to a more holistic planning role as curriculum leader.

“I think Mr. Sarosy is a great choice for principal,” said BOE President William Belmont, who has worked with Sarosy throughout his time on the board. “He has the right character, personality, and vision to keep us moving forward, and I’ve always been impressed by him. He is both professional and empathetic, and he understands the needs of all the students and the staff, as well as the culture of the school.”

Sarosy said his first goal as principal is to oversee an official return to pre-pandemic norms while taking advantage of the newly renovated LHS building. He said that he hopes the new rooms, including the Innovation Center, will provide an expansion of educational opportunities for LHS students. He will emphasize student input and host “honest conversations” to improve the school where enhancements are needed.

“It is an honor to be named principal, and I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to represent this district that is so rich in history,” Sarosy said. “I know that I am following two Lynbrook legends, Mr. Rainis and [the late] Dr. [Santo] Barbarino. I have learned so much from them, but above all, that community matters. Continuing that sense of community and belonging here is everything. That is what I hope will be my legacy.”

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By JORDAN VALLONE jvallone@liherald.com

Four out of the five current Democratic candidates vying to be the Dems representative in the general election to replace Kathleen Rice attended a Meet the Candidates night hosted by the Bellmore-Merrick Democratic Club at the Merrick Road Golf Course Clubhouse on March 14. Rice announced she would not seek re-election last month.

Nassau County Legislator Siela Bynoe, Malverne Mayor Keith Corbett, former Town of Hempstead Supervisor Laura Gillen, and first-time candidate Kevin Shakil, of Westbury, took part in responding to questions that were submitted by their potential constituents.

County Legislator Carrié Solages, who is also running, was unable to attend.

Each candidate was allotted three minutes to make an opening statement, as well as three minutes to respond to each question. Among the topics discussed were the affordability of living on Long Island and public safety.

The first question asked was: What did the candidates feel was the biggest problem facing the district, and what would be their solution?

Corbett said the biggest issue facing the district is the use and trafficking of illegal handguns. “We need a real comprehensive, federal program, that funds the local police departments so that we can actually put together, and stop the trafficking of illegal guns,” he said. “I don’t know anyone — Republican or Democrat, who is against illegal guns.

Let’s finally get something done to stop the illegal trafficking of illegal handguns.”

Gillen touched upon several topics, all relating to lifestyle affordability, whether it be housing, prescription drugs or gasoline. “We need to tackle this problem immediately,” Gillen said of the recent uptick in gas prices. “We should have an immediate gas tax holiday — we should also be working to become energy independent.”

Shakil, the CEO of Islamic Radio, also

said safety was his main concern. “We are seeing crimes through the roof, illegal guns — people are getting killed, people are getting shot,” he said. “The only way we can ensure that public safety is taking serious is by funding our police, but ensuring that they have transparency and accountability.”

Bynoe said she agreed “whole heartedly” with the previous responses. Bynoe discussed some of the work she had done with the legislature, such as offering mental health services to public facing employees. “We have to go to Washington, we have to work across the island, and we have to bring common sense solutions to the issues we are facing here,” she said.

The war in Ukraine was also on the candidates’ minds. All four agreed the United States should continue to support Ukraine with resource and place sanctions against Russia, which isn’t always easy, according to Corbett.

“It’s very tough for any local group to find the proper organization that can actually get the goods that you all bring in there,” Corbett said. “We should be in Washington — at least providing resources to our residents that are willing to help.”

“Aside from doing the sanctions and doing all that we are in the current moment, we have to make sure that we are sending arms,” Bynoe added. “That is a basic tenant of who the United States is —and we have to do it well.”

During closing remarks, Corbett noted that while all the present candidates, for the most part, agreed on many of the issues and solutions for the topics discussed, that ultimately, it is up to voters to decide who the best person is to represent the party.

As of press time only one Republican, tech CEO Bill Staniford of Lawrence, has announced his candidacy. Primary elections, which will decide who will run from each party, will take place on June 28.

A full video of the event is available to watch on the Bellmore Merrick Democratic Club’s YouTube channel.

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60,000 mile serVice special

• Rotate, Inspect and Balance all tires • Inspect 4 wheel brakes, master cylinder and brake lines, calipers & wheel cylinders • Inspect shocks & struts steering linkage & suspension • Change oil and oil filter “Super Synthetic Blend” PLUS perform 9-point car check • Inspect cooling system, all belts & hoses & thermostat flow, radiator system service • Check air conditioning performance • Replace cabin air filter (Labor only) • Inspect exhaust and heat shields • Lubricate all points • Automatic Transmission Performance Check

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Courtesy Bellmore-Merrick Democratic Club

THE BELLMORE-MERRICK DEMOCRATIC Club hosted a Meet the Candidates on March 14. Four of the five Democratic candidates attended. County Legislator Carrié Solages, who is also running, was not in attendance.

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CRIME WATCH

March 24, 2022 — LYNBROOK/EAST ROCKAWAY HERALD

Arrests ■ On March 10 at 4:45 p.m., Alexandra Delfino, 21, of Yonkers, was arrested andcharged with assault after an incident on Daley Place.

■ At 8:28 p.m. on March 10, Lindsay Crawford, 40, of Uniondale, was arrested and charged with criminal impersonation, aggravated unlicensed operation, speeding and operating an unregistered vehicle after an incident on Peninsula Boulevard on Sept. 7.

Grand larceny ■ A Freer Street resident reported on March 8 that between 6:30 p.m. on

March 7 and 6 a.m. on March 8, someone removed the tires and rims from his 2019 Honda, which was parked on the street in front of his home. The loss totaled about $2,900.

■ At 12:30 p.m. on March 11, a Lynbrook resident reported that someone withdrew funds from her Webster Bank checking account using a fraudulent check. The total loss was about 8,250.

Criminal mischief ■ On March 10 at 3:50 p.m., the operator of a NICE bus reported that an irate woman kicked the exit door of the vehicle while getting off at her stop, causing about $3,500 in damage.

People named in Crime Watch items as having been arrested and charged with violations or crimes are only suspected of committing those acts of which they are accused. They are all presumed to be innocent of those charges until and unless found guilty in a court of law.

1-800-244-TIPS 1168307

Nassau County Crime Stoppers The public is asked to call Crime Stoppers if they have any information about any crimes.

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New Faces, New Places is all about what makes your thriving business stand out. It’s the ideal opportunity to introduce yourself to an audience thoughout Nassau County, grow your brand and build awareness to drive revenue.

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LEGAL NOTICE The Board of Education of the Lynbrook Union Free School District, Lynbrook, New York, hereby invites the submission of: SEALED BID MUSICAL INSTRUMENT EQUIPMENT MUSICAL INSTRUMENT RENTAL MUSICAL INSTRUMENT REPAIR Bids will be received until 2:00 p.m. on April 7, 2022, in the Office of the Board of Education, 111 Atlantic Avenue, Lynbrook, New York, at which time and place all bids will be publicly opened and read.

Specifications and instructions to bidders may be obtained from Patricia Jung at 516-887-6563 or on the Lynbrook UFSD website at www.lynbrookschools.org /District/Bids.

The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any and all bids when it is in the best interest of the School District to do so.

Theresa Moran District Clerk Lynbrook Union Free School District 516-887-6558

Dated:March 24, 2022 130173

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Assessment Roll for the Incorporated Village of Lynbrook for the year 2022 has been completed and finalized and will be filed in the Office of the Village Clerk, Village Hall, One Columbus Drive, Lynbrook, New York on April 1, 2022, where the same will remain open to the public for inspection for fifteen (15) days from the date of this notice.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES JOHN GIORDANO, VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR LYNBROOK, NEW YORK 130176 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of Lynbrook will hold a Public Hearing to consider the enactment of proposed Local Law # 3 of 2022 to amend of Village Code Chapter 222 (Taxation) with respect to Article VIII (Authority for Tax Levy Limit Override)

to provide that the 2022 real property taxation may exceed the tax levy limit set forth in General Municipal Law §3-c; and under SEQRA Regulations, to determine whether the proposed code amendment would constitute a significant negative impact on the environment; said Public Hearing will be held at 7PM on April 4, 2022, at the Village Hall, One Columbus Drive, Lynbrook, New York.

All interested persons will be heard during the Public Hearing at the time and place aforementioned.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES JOHN GIORDANO, VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR LYNBROOK, NEW YORK DATED: MARCH 21, 2022 130175

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

LEGAL NOTICE The Board of Education of the Lynbrook Union Free School District, Lynbrook, New York, hereby invites the submission of: RFPs AFTER SCHOOL CARE PROGRAM Proposals will be received until 2:00 p.m. on April 7, 2022, in the Office of the Board of Education, 111 Atlantic Avenue, Lynbrook, New York, at which time and place all proposals will be publicly opened and read.

Specifications and instructions to proposers may be obtained from Patricia Jung at 516-887-6563 or on the Lynbrook UFSD website at www.lynbrookschools.org /District/Requests for Proposal The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any and all bids/proposals when it is in the best interest of the School District to do so.

Theresa Moran District Clerk Lynbrook Union Free School District 516-887-6558 Dated:March 24, 2022 130172

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Employment

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Fax your ad to: 516-622-7460 E-mail you ad to: ereynolds@liherald.com E-mail Finds Under $100 to: sales@liherald.com DEADLINE: Monday, 11:00 am for all classified ads.

To pLACE your AD CALL 516-569-4000 - press 5

Every effort is made to insure the accuracy of your ad. Please check your ad at the first insertion. Credit will be made only for the first insertion. Credit given for errors in ads is limited to the printed space involved. Publisher reserves right to reject, cancel or correctly classify and ad.

CIRCULATION ASSOCIATE Full Time/Part Time Richner Communications, publisher of Herald community newspapers has an excellent opportunity for a FT/PT Customer Service Clerk in our busy Circulation Department.

Basic customer service and administrative responsibilities include: heavy computer work, answering phones, making phone calls, entering orders, faxing, filing, etc.

STRONG knowledge of EXCEL a must! Knowledge of DATABASE maintenance or postal regulations a big plus. Qualified Candidates must be computer literate, able to multitask, dependable, reliable, organized, energetic, detail orientated and able to work well under deadlines. For consideration, please send resume & salary requirements to: careers@liherald.com

WE HIRE THE BEST

A Growing Multi Media Company Based in Garden City Is Hiring: • Receptionist • Human Resource Director • Reporter/Editor • Sales • Multi Media Coordinator • Drivers • Pressman/Press Helper

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STARTING SAlARIES Big Bus Van Non-Benefit Rate

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$500.00 for non CDL drivers. Will train qualified applicants

EDUcATIoNAl BUS TRANSpoRTATIoN 516.454.2300 EMPLOYMENT Help Wanted

ADMINISTRATIVE

Richner Communications - a rapidly growing multimedia company and publishers of the Herald newspaper group has several administrative job openings: Receptionist (F/T), Accounts Receivable/Billing Collections Clerk Multi-Media Coordinator (Hours Flexible) Qualified candidates are fast learners with good organizational and people skills - entry level ok.

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

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

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Hours Vary, Night Availability is a Must.

Please Email Resume to ehecker@liherald.com or Call (516)569-4000 x239

EDITOR/REPORTER

The award-winning Herald Community Newspapers group, covering Nassau County's North and South Shores with hard-hitting news stories and gracefully written features, seeks a motivated, energetic and creative editor/reporter to join our dynamic (and awesome) team!

This education and general assignment reporting position offers a unique experience to learn from some of the best in the business. Historically, reporters who have launched their careers with us have gone on to The New York Times, Newsweek, Newsday, the New York Daily News, New York Post, CNN, BBC, NBC News and The Daily Mail, among many others. We look for excellent writers who are eager to learn, enhance their skills, and become well-established and respected journalists in our industry.

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

FULL CHARGE BOOKKEEPER: Proficiency Quickbooks, 2/ 3 Days/ Week, Flexible. Send resume: Catalina Beach Club, 2045 Ocean Blvd. Atlantic Beach, NY 11509; Call 201-417-9940

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

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

IMMEDIATE OPENINGS - Monticello Central School Living Environment/General Science Teacher (MS) GRANT FUNDED POSITIONS Special Educations Social Studies Teacher (7-12) Social Studies Teacher (7-12) Special Education ELA Teacher (7-12) NYS Certification Required P l e a s e a p p l y o n l i n e by A p r 8 t h a t https://monticelloschools.tedk12.com/hire EOE

Help Wanted

Help Wanted LINE COOK/PREP COOK WANTED Seeking entry level cooks for seasonal positions. Flexible hours and work schedule. No experience necessary, will train. Ideal candidate will have a love for cooking and food and a commitment to excellence. Great summertime job for student. Employee housing is available.

Must be able to work nights, weekends, holidays. $17-$22/hour based on experience. Email letter of interest to: humanresources@creek.net

M A H - J O N G G P L AY E R S WA N T E D : Wednesday Afternoons East Meadow Public Library. Text suzkaplan@gmail.com Or Call 516-710-3283

OUTSIDE SALES

Richner Communications, One of the Fastest Growing Media, Event and Communications Companies on Long Island is Seeking a Sales/Marketing Candidate to Sell our Print Media Products and our Digital, Events, Sponsorships.

Salary, Commission, Eligible for Health Benefits, 401k and Paid Time Off. Will Consider Part Time.

Please Send Cover Letter and Resume with Salary Requirements to ereynolds@liherald.com or Call 516-569-4000 X286

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

Email resumes or contact info to careers@liherald.com

LIFEGUARDS WANTED

LAUREL HOLLOW BEACH. Must be 17 or older, have Grade II Certification, CPR. www.laurelhollow.org (516) 692-8826 A.D.A. E.O.E.

PRIVATE DRIVER NEEDED

Weekly Hours Vary. Occasional Overnight Stay. Use Of Company Car. Background Check And DMV Check.

Call For Details. Barbara 516-705-4804

RECEPTIONIST - FULL TIME

Receptionist (full-time) needed for Publisher and Self-Storage Facility located in Garden City. The ideal candidate should have excellent communications and customer service skills, be professional, dependable and have reliable transportation. Candidate should have computer knowledge and working knowledge of MS Office. Candidate MUST be reliable, punctual and be able to work a CONSISTENT schedule: Monday and Wednesday 8am to 4pm Tuesday and Thursday 8am to 6pm Friday 8am to 5pm Job Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Answering phones and greeting customers, assisting new customers by showing storage facility options and pricing, collecting payments from customers, contacting customers for late payments, applying payments and updating the customer files /data base and other general administrative responsibilities on an as needed basis. Hourly pay, plus eligible for Holiday Pay, PTO, Medical, Dental, 401k with company matching, plus other benefits. Qualified candidates should email their resume, cover letter and salary requirements. No phone calls please. Job Type: Full-time.

Salary: $15.00 /hour Email your resume to: careers@liherald.com RECEPTIONIST/ P/T: SEASONAL, Warm, Friendly, Excellent People Skills, Office Work/ Customer Service, Beach Club. 516-239-2150 SALES PERSONS: F/T And P/T Positions Available. Flexible Schedule. Temptations For Her. Call 516-678-3838 SEWING MACHINE OPERATOR And WELDER: Experienced. PT/ FT. Awning Company 516-239-8090; tgawnings@aol.com Please Send Resume

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ntroducing 3203 Shore Road! This meticulously maintained wide line high ranch is located in Oceanside's Ocean Harbor section. Enter onto the beautifully finished hardwood floors that will take you up to an open floor plan featuring a sundrenched living room, dining room, and eat in kitchen that has stainless steel appliances and a spacious island. This home features 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths including your primary en suite. There are beautiful details throughout the home which also features crown molding and sliding doors opening to a spacious balcony. Make your way downstairs to a finished lower level with tiled flooring throughout and attached 2 car garage with yard access. With almost 8,000 square feet of property, this home is perfect for hosting any occasion!

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Looking For A Job Part Time Starting Immediately.

Experienced. Rockville Centre. Jacqueline 516-536-6994

Eldercare Offered LOOKING FOR POSITION To Work As Companion For Your Elderly Loved Ones.

14Yrs. Experience. References. AM Or PM Hours. Joyce 718-598-8377

REAL ESTATE Open Houses ROCKVILLE CENTRE BA, 299 Princeton Rd, FIRST SHOW! Move Right Into This 3 BR, 2.5 Bth Colonial on Lovely Street. LR w/ Fpl, FDR,Sun Room & Updated Gran/Wood EIK. Master Ste Has Updtd Bth. Walk Up Attic with Cedar Closet. Fin Bsmt. 2 Car Det Gar. Rockville Centre SD...$879,000 Ronnie Gerber, Douglas Elliman 516-238-4299 WOODMERE BA, 20 Brower Ave, NEW!!

Renovated 3/4 BR, 3.5 Bth Victorian Style with Porch in Old Woodmere. Huge Updtd Gran/Wood Kosher EIk, LR, DR & Den.All Updated Baths. O/S Yard with Pavered Patio. 2 Car Det Gar. SD#14...$1,025,000 WOODMERE BA, 238 Mosher Ave, NEW EXCLUSIVE! 4 BR, 3 Bth Colonial with Fin Bsmt. LR/Fpl, FDR, Sun Room & EIK. Main Flr Bedroom. 2 Car Det Gar. Convenient to LIRR, Shops, Trans & Houses of Worship. SD#14...$799,000 Ronnie Gerber, Douglas Elliman 516-238-4299

Real Estate Wanted CO-OP STUDIO WANTED To Buy In 5 Town Area. Any Condition. Call Sam. 516-770-1270

Houses Wanted

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1611 Lakeview Dr, 12-1:30, FIRST SHOW! 3 BR, 2 Bth Exp Ranch on Beautiful Street in SD#14 (Hewlett-Wood) Open Layout Features Living Rm w/ Fpl, Dining Room, Updated EIK & Family Rm. Spacious Unfin Second Floor Has Potential for Additional Bedrooms & Bath. Large Fin Bsmt. 2 Car Att Gar. Lovely .2 Acre Property ............................ $869,000

WOOdMERE 16 Prospect Ave, BA, 6 BR, 3.5 Bth Colonial on O/S Property in SD#15 (Tree Streets). LR/Fpl, FDR, Den & Large Kosher Kit. 2 Car Det Gar ..................................................................REDUCED $1,499,000 20 Brower Ave, BA, Renovated 3/4 BR, 3.5 Bth Victorian Style with Porch in Old Woodmere. Huge Updtd Gran/Wood Kosher EIK, LR, DR & Den. All Updated Baths. O/S Yard with Pavered Patio. 2 Car Det Gar. SD#14 ................................................................REDUCED!! $1,025,000 238 Mosher Ave, BA, 4 BR, 3 Bth Colonial with Fin Bsmt. LR/Fpl, FDR, Sun Room & EIK. Main Flr Bedroom. 2 Car Det Gar. Endless Possibilities! Convenient to LIRR, Shops, Trans & Houses of Worship.

SD#14 .........................................................................................$799,000

EaST ROCKaWay 90 Plymouth Rd, BA, NEW! Move Right Into This 4 BR, 3 Bth Home on Oversized Property in SD#20 (Lynbrook) Updtd Gran/Wood EIK, LR/Fpl, DR & Den. Beautifully Fin Bsmt. 1 Car Gar, Won’t Last! ...........$749,000

HEWLETT 156 E Rockaway Rd, BA, Rental of a Renovated 2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bth Apt with Spacious Gourmet Kitchen Use of Patio & Outdoor Space ...$3,200

ROCKVILLE CENTRE 299 Princeton Rd, BA, Move Right Into This 3 BR, 2.5 Bth Colonial on Lovely Street. LR w/ Fpl, FDR, Sun Room & Updated Gran/Wood EIK. Master Ste Has Updtd Bth. Walk Up Attic with Cedar Closet. Fin Bsmt.

2 Car Det Gar. Rockville Centre SD ....................... REDUCED! $849,000

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Apartments For Rent HEWLETT 156 E Rockaway Rd, BA, Apartment Rental. Renovated 2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bth Apt with Spacious Gourmet Kitche n U s e o f Pa t i o & O u t d o o r S p a c e SD#14...$3,200 Ronnie Gerber, Douglas Elliman 516-238-4299

Apartments For Rent ISLAND PARK: 1 BR, Updated, Near All. No Smoking/ Pets. Heat/ Water Included.

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OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND. Best selection of full/partial week rentals. FREE Color Brochure. Holiday Real Estate, Inc: 1-800-638-2102 Online reser vations: www.holidayoc.com. $75 discount - new rentals. Code: “ToTheOcean2022” (Expires 05-01-2022)

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Rent Your Apartment through the Herald and PrimeTime Classified section.

Call us for our great *specials.

516-569-4000, press 5 for Classified Dept. *(private party only)

‘We trusted our contractor . . .’

Q. We enlarged our kitchen into our garage, taking out walls. We now have this great open space we use constantly with our two small children, and thought we were finally done, but the building inspector informed us that we had only one inspection, not all that we needed, and he can’t sign off on our permit until our architect gives him letters for each thing left un-inspected, like insulation, beams, electrical work and plumbing. We trusted our contractor, who has done work for friends and family, to get all the inspections, but apparently he never did. He told us he did, then made a false excuse that the inspectors weren’t coming into homes because of the pandemic, which the inspector said wasn’t true.

So now we’re stuck, Ask The since the inspector wants Architect proof that the work follows the plans, and says that the architect should give him letters with his signature and official seal. Either that or we will need to have the contractor, who isn’t returning calls, open the walls and ceilings to prove the work was done. We dread this happening and wonder if there isn’t some onte eeper other way. What can we do?

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A. Maybe someday there will be an easy way to see through walls. What you describe is so common that building authorities should come up with a better way to hold the contractor legally responsible instead of turning to the architect. A contractor’s most important tool is the phone. Your contractor could have avoided all of this. If the architect wasn’t called and didn’t see the work, it is fraud to write the letter your inspector is suggesting. You may need to open areas for either the inspector or the architect, or both, to see examples of critical points.

What I often advise is that homeowners take lots of pictures of work. When taking pictures, it’s helpful to stand far enough away to see the relationship of where it is located relative to the surrounding building. I regularly see pictures so close up that I can’t tell anything about where the subject of the picture is located. So take a picture farther away, then walk closer, take another picture, then close up, where details can be examined. Each view allows a look at connections, which are extremely important, and then the conditions close up, of materials and joining techniques, such as a lack of bolts or nails.

Foundations should show, progressively, an empty pit with a tape measure held to show the depth of the excavation, then width. The plumbing work must be handled by a licensed plumber, who must get the final plumbing inspection and plumbing inspector signoff. The electrician must do the same with the electrical work, and final electrical certification from a private agency. Neither your architect nor the building inspector does this. Bad reviews may get your contractor to comply, open up and repair the work if he won’t answer the phone, but you will get through this. Good luck!

© 2022 Monte Leeper Readers are encouraged to send questions to yourhousedr@aol.com, with “Herald question” in the subject line, or to Herald Homes, 2 Endo Blvd., Garden City, NY 11530, Attn: Monte Leeper, architect.

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aving been a player and observer in the political world for many decades, I’ve gotten used to surprises. I recall endorsing then New York City Mayor Ed Koch for governor, and seeing him lose to Mario Cuomo in the primary. I worked hard to help Eliot Spitzer to become the state’s attorney general and governor, and then his political career imploded overnight. My latest puzzlement is what’s going on with former Gov. Andrew Cuomo and U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi.

JERRY There is no doubt that Cuomo KREMER has gone through a very difficult time. Having to resign as governor in the middle of your third term is surely a sad experience. It would seem that the most logical next step would be to take a long vacation and start planning some meaningful activities outside of politics. Regrettably, that isn’t the case, which makes the Cuomo saga totally unpredictable.

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spending some of his $16 million war chest on television advertisements telling the world that he was wronged and hinting at some kind of political comeback.

His argument for exoneration is that no criminal charges were brought against him in connection with the complaints made by a number of women. But it is an accepted fact in the halls of Albany that had he not resigned, the Assembly was poised to begin impeachment proceedings against him, which would probably have resulted in a finding of guilt by the State Senate.

The deadline for filing petitions to run for statewide office is April 1. It’s always possible that since he has lots of money to spend, Cuomo could find a way to get on the ballot or try to run as an independent candidate.

Public sentiment about his record in office shows that he is appreciated for his many accomplishments, but the majority of those polled aren’t in favor of his running for office again. Those polls, if accurate, should send him the message that for now, it’s time to retire, but Cuomo doesn’t follow a predictable path.

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tell me that he got a raw deal, but I also meet voters who say they had enough of Cuomo, and would never support him again. If you polled the Assembly or the Senate on how their members felt about his possible return to public life, it would be hard to find anyone who was in favor of a Cuomo candidacy. Many describe him as a bully, and want no part of his dream to return to power. Many of the big political contributors have gone in a different direction, and are now writing big checks to Gov. Kathy Hochul’s campaign.

But will Cuomo decide to run again? It’s anybody’s guess.

Suozzi’s decision to run for governor set off another political guessing game. Despite the fact that his congressional district has been realigned, most observers agree that he could run for re-election and win. Suozzi began the year with $3 million in the bank and strong name recognition, thanks to his congressional activities.

But instead of seeking a new term, he has chosen to run against Hochul, who has a reported $22 million on hand and is prepared to spend every penny of it in a

ne may be plotting a comeback, and the other may not want to be in the minority.

primary contest.

Some people think Suozzi’s decision to run for statewide office is based on the likelihood that the Democratic Party’s House majority may be lost in November.

Nonetheless, he has calculated that he can run a credible campaign. There isn’t much logic in politics, but it’s logical to conclude that with another challenger in the primary contest, Suozzi would have to pull off a major miracle to upset a sitting female governor. Stranger things have happened in this business, but you have to consider his race more than a long shot.

In the weeks and months ahead, we’ll see whether Cuomo can make some kind of political comeback with the odds stacked against him, and whether Suozzi has a secret plan to win the Democratic gubernatorial nomination, despite no signs, to date, of what that plan might be.

But it’s the unpredictability of politics that makes the Cuomo and Suozzi sagas so interesting.

Jerry Kremer was a state assemblyman for 23 years, and chaired the Assembly’s Ways and Means Committee for 12 years.

He now heads Empire Government Strategies, a business development and legislative strategy firm. Comments about this column? JKremer@liherald.com.

We need to memorialize this pandemic

s the sun sails northward and we stand in the doorway known as spring, between a stark winter and a hopeful-looking summer, there is a passion to embrace life again after years of pandemic constraints.

First, though, we have unfinished emotional business. As individuals and as a country, we must find a way to memorialize this loss in our lives. Now that the pandemic seems to be abating, we need to think about how we RANDI want to keep alive KREISS the memory of those who died of Covid-19 these past two years. So many closed their eyes without saying goodbye, so many took a last breath with very little comfort from loved ones and very little comforting ritual for the community of friends left behind.

According to NPR, Marked By Covid, a grass-roots group, is advocating for a national day of remembrance to honor those who died. The group supports the idea of an annual event, stating that the pandemic, which touched us all, should

not be a footnote to the history of our time on earth.

Janeth Nuñez del Prado, a New Mexico resident who was interviewed by NPR, was waiting for her father to visit from Bolivia when she got word that he died of the virus, alone in a hospital, on a ventilator.

“It really interrupts the grieving process,” Nuñez del Prado said. “We have these rituals for a reason, because they help us heal.

And in the absence of that, it’s just really, really hard.”

Nuñez del Prado, a social worker and trauma therapist, is now channeling her grief into lobbying for a national Covid Memorial Day on the first Monday of March each year, as well as trying to build memorials in cities all over the country.

“I know that a key to healing from trauma is to hold space, to feel what you need to feel,” she said, “and to do this in community.” She is working with Marked by Covid to support plans for a memorial.

Trauma is an overused word, but there has been suffering everywhere during the past two years, and memorials would be appropriate and significant.

The survivors of the Spanish flu pan-

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demic of 1918 did not look back. Once it was over, they never wanted to think about it again, and so the losses were never fully acknowledged and the healing never completed. According to Nancy Bristow, author of “American Pandemic: The Lost World of the 1918 Influenza Epidemic,” doctors didn’t want to think about the loss, because it reminded them of the limitations of “modern” science. Survivors couldn’t bear to think of the awful contagion, the bodies piled outside hospitals in our big cities. And our government, under President Woodrow Wilson, didn’t want to think about the pandemic, because it drew attention away from support for World War I — which helped spread infections around the world.

No one really wanted to talk or write about what it was like to live through the flu. Newspaper articles about it didn’t describe the personal stories of those who died or survived, says J. Alex Navarro, assistant director of the Center for the History of Medicine at the University of Michigan and one of the editors in chief of “The American Influenza Epidemic of 1918-1919: A Digital Encyclopedia.”

erhaps a day on the calendar when we stop and hold our loved ones in our hearts.

“It’s striking to me,” Navarro says.

“I’ve read . . . probably thousands of newspaper articles on influenza from all these cities throughout the pandemic, and I can list off the ones that stand out, that talk about the personal tragedies of common folk, because they’re just so few and far between.” Fifty million people died around the world, and some 650,000 Americans perished here at home.

Covid-19 is blowing right past those numbers, as we approach 1 million dead in America in just these two years.

Everything in its own season. We have suffered and we have lost, and we have grieved.

And still it is not over. But now is the time to begin planning how to best remember this pandemic. There were the patients, and the doctors who served at their own peril, and all the scientists who produced extraordinarily effective vaccines with unprecedented speed. I like the idea of a day on the calendar when we stop and hold our loved ones in our hearts.

We need to remember so that we can prepare ourselves for future pandemics.

We need to remember so that we can honor the people who died too soon, and heal the emotional scars of isolation and anxiety.

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

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Please do say ‘gay’

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f you have children or grandchildren, you likely think about them all the time. You imagine them smiling and laughing while running outside or playing on a swing set, or indoors, mastering the latest video game.

One place we never imagine them?

Cold and hungry on the street. Alone.

Unsafe. Terrified.

Yet 1.6 million children, teens and young adults across the country end up on the streets each year, according to the True Colors Fund. And 40 percent of them — 640,000 — identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer.

Our society has made admirable progress when it comes to the LGBTQ community. It’s been nearly 50 years since the American Psychiatric Association removed homosexuality from its list of mental illnesses. In many places across the U.S., it’s illegal to discriminate based on sexual orientation or gender identity.

And marriage equality has been the law of the land since 2015.

All of that might give us the impression that homophobia is a shame of the past. But tragically, it’s very much alive today. And it especially affects the transgender community, where someone is four times more likely to be the victim of rape, sexual assault — or really, any assault — than their cisgender counterpart, according to a UCLA School of Law study conducted not decades ago, but just last year.

And with what appears to be a solid

LETTERS Finding common ground amid war To the Editor: Thanks to Scott Brinton for writing the heartfelt and informative column “War in Eastern Europe reverberates on Long Island” in the March 3-9 Herald. He captured the humanitarian essence of this tragedy and placed its global implications in our local context.

Like Brinton and so many others who are appalled by the horrific scenes of death and destruction, my heart bleeds for the people of Ukraine, who are truly admirable and deserving of our support.

During a time of such anxiety, bewilderment and frustration, it was quite important and much appreciated that Brinton conveyed how many Long Islanders have ties to Eastern Europe generally and Ukraine specifically, noting the Russian and Ukrainian Orthodox churches in East Meadow, Uniondale and Sea Cliff.

Although I was previously unaware, I have since learned there are also a num-

conservative majority on the U.S. Supreme Court, a number of states are passing laws their legislators hope will not just walk back many of the measures that have opened the door to equality over the past decade, but run them back at full speed.

One prime example is Florida’s Parental Rights in Education bill, championed

by Gov. Ron DeSantis. If you haven’t heard of the legislation, it might be because few actually refer to it by its name. Instead, it’s deridingly known as the “Don’t Say Gay” bill.

It’s a super-vague bill that would prohibit schools from teaching kids from kindergarten through third grade about sexual orientation or gender identity that is “not age appropriate or developmentally appropriate . . . in accordance with state standards.”

What is appropriate? What are the standards? They aren’t defined, which means they mean whatever whoever in power wants them to mean.

DeSantis, who is expected to sign the bill into law, has defended it, saying that children at that age are too young to learn about sex. As if being LGBTQ is only about that. Sexuality and gender identity are about so many more aspects of life than sexual relations.

Seeing something as abnormal is a learned behavior, not an inherent one.

And there is a chance that many children will sit in classrooms with fellow students who have LGBTQ parents, if not go

home to LGBTQ parents themselves. A 2019 U.S. Census study found that 292,000 children in this country have a parent living with a same-sex partner or spouse.

But for DeSantis — and Republicans like him — the fear is that diversity somehow leads to moral corruption. And Florida isn’t alone, by the way. CNN’s Giselle Rhoden has found more than 150 anti-LGBT bills floating around the legislatures of more than 30 states.

No similar proposals have found their way to Albany, but that doesn't mean we shouldn’t fight this cruelty everywhere else.

Not everyone is born meeting the high societal standards set for us, like being heterosexual and identifying with the gender assigned at birth. But we should celebrate diversity, not fear it.

There are some great services — especially close to home — that can help those working through sexuality and gender identity issues. One that comes to mind immediately is Pride for Youth from the Long Island Crisis Center. From social activities for pre-teens with Camp PFY to Friday coffeehouse gatherings for older kids, and help services through its TransAction group in Bellmore, there's something for everyone.

And they provide 24/7 support, too, for those in crisis or feeling suicidal, at (516) 679-1111.

And we must not let DeSantis and others like him march us back to the societal Dark Ages.

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t must be cold comfort to former Nassau County Executive Laura Curran that a recent media analysis reports that Nassau County Republican voter registration is down.

She must also be disturbed that defeated Democratic district attorney candidate Todd Kaminsky won’t stand for re-election as a state senator, after he was a contributing cause of the Democrats’ loss in the last county election due to his support for state Democrats’ dangerous “no bail” law.

And that news RONALD J. probably doesn’t well with ROSENBERG resonate North Hempstead’s Wayne Wink, who lost the supervisor’s race to a Republican, Jennifer DeSena, a challenger who didn’t have anywhere near Wink’s name recognition in what has been a Democratic stronghold for generations. More astounding was the election of Mazi Melesa Pilip in Nassau’s 10th Legislative District, in Great Neck.

This was the first time since the County Legislature was created that a Republican won a seat in the Great Neck peninsula.

What this all means is that political labels, affiliations and registrations are less important than what candidates actually stand for on the issues most important to the electorate. The Nassau Repub-

lican Party stood firm on its commonsense principles during the last election cycle and spoke to voters in clear declarative language. Crime, taxes, reassessment, government lockdowns and personal choice were among the principles that most appealed to Nassau voters across the political spectrum.

Nassau Republican Chairman Joseph Cairo oversaw extremely successful campaigns that focused on those issues rather than poring over spreadsheets and computer analytics tracking past voter trends.

The unprecedented results speak for themselves.

What does that mean for this year’s gubernatorial race? Polls suggest that Gov. Kathy Hochul may not be the sure winner that Democratic operatives are claiming she is. One recent poll should give her considerable pause, because it found that 65 percent of New York’s electorate believes the state is headed in the wrong direction.

Her reception at a recent Rangers game, where the boos overpowered the public address announcer, may have been one of the more dramatic impromptu focus group responses in recent memory.

Hochul has harnessed herself to a progressive movement that continues to celebrate cashless bail at a time when violent crime has surged — when staff are being attacked with knives at the Museum of Modern Art, commuters are being pushed

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ov. Kathy Hochul may not be the sure winner that Democrats claim she is.

LETTERS ber of Ukrainian Catholic communities and churches in Nassau and Suffolk counties, in Hempstead (St. Vladimir’s), Lindenhurst (Holy Family) and Riverhead (St. John the Baptist), as well as the Ukrainian Basilian Order of Fathers and Brothers at St. Josaphat’s Monastery in Glen Cove.

As this history unfolds before us, Brinton’s perspective and observations can continue to help Herald readers understand these connections, and other local, faith-based communities that are suffering and striving for a cessation of hostilities.

Certainly readers are paying close attention to this conflict, and will be doing all we can to shore up Ukraine’s fledgling democracy so that it can eventually emergence from this crucible.

As people of goodwill across Long Island and around the world pray for peace and search for ways to assist the innocent civilian victims of the vicious Russian assault, Brinton’s concise yet evocative journalism helps us find common ground and hope.

JAY KORTH Lynbrook

in front of subways and retail stores are closing because they can’t withstand the repeat shoplifters.

What this means is that U.S. Rep. Lee Zeldin could win the governor’s mansion in the very blue state of New York.

In the poll that found so many New Yorkers pessimistic about the state’s direction, over half of the respondents also said they want a return of checks and balances in Albany, where progressives control the political agenda. Hochul, fearful of a primary challenge from an empowered left, believes she needs to cater to that revolutionary force if she is to survive beyond November.

But New York Post columnist Bob McManus opines that the governor’s problem is more institutional. He draws comparisons of her accidental ascent to power to that of Gov. David Paterson, who took over for the disgraced Eliot Spitzer.

McManus writes that Paterson “never caught traction” with either voters or legislative leaders.

Hochul recently discovered just how politically malignant the progressive agenda can be when she endorsed “auxiliary housing units.” The proposal would have allowed multi-family dwellings in single-family neighborhoods, which would destroy suburbs across the state.

Even her normally Democratic loyalists on Long Island quickly separated them-

selves from this destructive idea, and Hochul ruefully retreated — but like a tin can attached to a puppy’s tail, it will follow her into the autumn election cycle.

Which is one more reason Zeldin is a challenger with a genuine chance to win.

He comes from Long Island, which is must-win geography for any statewide candidate. It’s a voter-rich environment, and Zeldin not only knows it well, but, just as important, has the support of two savvy GOP chairmen, Joe Cairo in Nassau and Jesse Garcia in Suffolk County.

Zeldin is looking to leverage strong pockets of support to energize his campaign on the Island while introducing himself to upstate Republican primary voters. He will also look to connect with disaffected voters in the five boroughs who have seen progressives enfranchise non-citizens with the right to vote.

Zeldin’s advisers say he is following Alfonse D’Amato’s successful 1980s playbook by creating political building blocks one endorsement at a time. Zeldin has conservatives’ endorsement and is now heading for the GOP nomination. He is doing it at a time when taxes, crime and that progressive agenda, which is at odds with Republicans and the vast majority of non-affiliated voters, are creating a demand for change and balance.

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

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Remembering a local literary legend To the Editor: March 12 marked the 100th birthday of novelist, poet, Beat Generation member and Northport resident Jack Kerouac. It made me reread one of his best works, “On the Road.”

Kerouc’s writing reminds me of the more adventurous spirit of youth.

Sadly, as we get older, with more responsibilities and less free time, there are fewer journeys to take, but the ideals of Jack Kerouac continue to live in all of us.

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**The Fairfax

**The Clubhouse

Spring Open House Event March 26th, 11am-2pm You're invited to tour the clubhouse and designer models. Limited availability on select floor plans.

Don't forget to ask about our Final Phase and new lower taxes!

Priced from $765,000 to over $1,000,000*

RSVPs are recommended. Call today!

516-619-8135

Actual onsite Photo* **The Essington

Country Pointe Plainview, in the heart of Nassau County, is a year-round resort community for active adults. Enjoy an array of exceptional amenities in the 29,000 sq ft clubhouse.

• State-of-the-art Fitness Center • Game Room & Card Rooms • Movie Theater • Outdoor Heated Pools • Tennis, Pickleball & Bocce Courts • Indoor & Outdoor Lounges & Bars

SALES GALLERY OPEN DAILY 10AM — 5PM

*Prices, taxes and availability subject to change without notice. The complete terms are in offering plans available from the Sponsors. File No. CD16-0218, CD16-0219, CD16-0342, CD16-0343, CD16-0348 and CD17-0106. **Actual onsite photos. Equal housing opportunity.

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1 Charles B. Wang Blvd, Plainview, NY 11803