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Apartments proposed for Feather Factory projects that come to our village,” Mayor Alan Beach said. “We look forward to the public A developer who is seeking to hearing.” build a 210-unit rental apartment Beach added that a date for complex at the site of the vacant the public hearing has not been Mangrove Feather factory has set and will be determined at a invited the community to take later date. The next board meetpart in two meet-and-greets to ing is set for April 5, but Beach learn more about said he was uncerthe project and tain if it would be offer input. take place then, David Orwasher, since it is a day the chief developbefore Orwasher’s ment officer for the second meeting Garden City-based with the communiB r e s l i n Re a l t y, ty. planned to meet The Mangrove with residents on Feather factory has Thursday from 7 to been dormant 9 p. m . a t t h e since 2008, and sevKnights of Columeral village adminbus, on 78 Hempi s t r at i o n s h ave stead Ave., in Lynsought to develop brook, after the but it took many DAVID oRwAShER it, Herald went to years to convince press. He planned Chief development the owner, Barry to host another officer, Breslin Realty Singer, to sell the meeting, also at the proper ty, which Knights, on April 6 residents and vilat the same time. The second lage officials have called an eyemeeting will also be available sore. Orwasher and Singer virtually, details for which will began negotiating a deal in be posted online at a later date November 2017, and finally bro(see link at the bottom of this kered one last month. Orwasher story). said he thought the site was a “We’re very excited and the board is open to all interesting Continued on page 3

By MIkE SMollINS msmollins@liherald.com

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JESSICA kERN IS the only female firefighter in the Lynbrook Fire Department, and said she is motivated to help others and has a solid relationship with her male counterparts.

Fighting fires and gender norms

LFD’s lone female firefighter aims to help others By JulIA SwERDIN lyneditor@liherald.com

On the morning of Sept. 11, 2001, Jessica Kern, then 18, stood at the window of Tower Five of the World Trade Center, where she worked at the Lower Manhattan Cultural Council, and witnessed the most horrendous terrorist attack in American history. Debris flew far and wide, people leapt from the towers’ top floors, and fires erupted into vicious infernos.

She screamed and cried, “Get out, get out!” But like so many people that day, she felt helpless and afraid. She said she would never forget the brave men and women who acted in those moments, the firefighters who ran toward the flames, their heroism saving hundreds of lives. Kern, now 38, continued to return to that day in her memory, and struggled to shed the incessant feeling in her gut —what the feeling was, though, she recalled, she

could not decipher. In 2015, she moved to Lynbrook and continued working in the city as a property manager. Each day as she stepped off the Long Island Rail Road platform, her eyes were drawn across the street, to the big red letters of the Lynbrook Engine Company No. 1 firehouse. The gnawing in her stomach grew by the day, and she finally came to terms with its meaning: She would become a Continued on page 4

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Developer to meet community about proposal the Long Island Rail Road station and to downtown. “This is a classic transit-oriented development,” he said. “It’s literally across the street from the village train station. It’s also going to replace a derelict building that has been vacant for over a dozen years. This particular location occupies what we believe is a pivotal location within the fabric of the village downtown.” The building would also include a parking space for each unit, with the first two stories serving as a garage. The complex would comprise a mix of studio and one- and two-bedroom apartments, but Orwasher said he did not have the breakdown at press time. Among the amenities would be an outdoor recreation deck, a sun deck, a chess table and more, he added. If approved by the village board, construction would take 18 months to two years. Orwasher said he was uncertain if developers would seek a PILOT, or payment in lieu of taxes, but stressed that if they did, the village “would not be diminished one nickel in taxes,” and that the project would help grow the tax base. Additionally, he said, the building would contribute long-term jobs for building support and local contractors, as well as construction jobs while it is built. Orwasher was unable to provide the project cost, but noted the negotiating process was an arduous one. “We’ve been working on the ideation and creation and analysis of the site for some time,” he said. Orwasher said the building would be step toward alleviating pressure on empty nesters and millennials to maintain and establish roots on Long Island by giving them an option to stay put. He also said he would use the two meetings to learn what the community wants. “We are seeking feedback,” he said. “We’re trying to understand what folks would like to see, and there are some lev-

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a rendering of a 210-unit apartment complex proposed for the site of the vacant Mangrove Feather factory. els of elasticity, and we’re trying to build a good and consistent neighborly outreach to support the asset and the contribution that this development will deliver.” To learn more about the project, or to access the virtual link for the April 6 meeting when it is posted, go to restore4347broadwaylynbrookstation.com.

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, hiring 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.

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The former feaTher factory building has been vacant since 2008, and several village administrations have sought to redevelop it.

— 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. There were still tenants in the building at the time. — Singer purchased the property to develop it, but clashed with village officials when they did not approve his plans to redevelop the building. There was once a proposal to build a Holiday Inn Express at the site, but nothing came of it. In 2011, hotel developer Lee Browning eyed the property as a potential place to build a Courtyard by Marriott, but that project did not come to fruition, either. — After failed negotiations, the relationship between Singer and members of the village board soured. The building was vacated around 2008, and shortly after, issues of graffiti, squatting, skateboarding and trespassing were frequently reported there. — In 2017, David Orwasher, the chief development officer for Breslin Realty, began negotiating with Singer, and they reached an agreement last month to build a 210-unit apartment complex there, pending village board approval.

Female firefighter aims to make a difference ContinuED From Front PagE volunteer firefighter. So, in January 2020, she walked into the fire station and registered for the fire training academy.

Engine Co.’s lone female firefighter

One year later, Kern remains the only female firefighter in Engine Co. No. 1, though there are female emergency medical technicians. She said that joining the Fire Department was her way of reconciling the traumatic events of her past and finally finding the right way to help others in need. “Things happen for a reason,” Kern said, “and it’s up to you to discover that reason and fulfill your purpose.” Because she joined the department about two months before the onset of the pandemic, Kern’s training was slightly disrupted; however, she said the veteran firefighters helped her adjust to the new job, and she commended Mayor Alan Beach for his support of the LFD during the trying times in allowing them to use demolition sites for fire training. Even with a mask, and sometimes training over Zoom, Kern earned her firefighter badge within a month. At the fire academy, Kern and fellow rookies learned to climb ladders, break through barriers, carry victims, navigate the fire truck and work as a team. She

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JEssiCa KErn, thE lone female firefighter in the Lynbrook Fire Department’s Engine Company No. 1, with the coats that she and her husband, Brian Kern, another village firefighter, have hung up at the firehouse. said the most difficult part of her job was wearing the heavy equipment, which can weigh up to 45 pounds. “When you’re crawling on the ground and can’t see even a foot in front of you because there’s black smoke surrounding you, it can become really difficult to breathe,” Kern said. “These tall, muscular firemen make it look so easy, like they’re just wearing normal clothes,” she added with a laugh. Kern, who is just 5 feet tall, is presented with some physical challenges that her male colleagues may not encounter. In addition to the hefty equipment, firefighters must hold massive hoses to extinguish house fires, and when high-pressured water streams through, a hose’s weight can climb to over 100 pounds. “I would never say, ‘I can’t do that because I’m a woman,’’’ Kern said, “but I would also never put myself or anyone else in a dangerous position because I refused to back down.” Kern said she is typically responsible for the smaller diameter hose, but other than this, she is held to the same standards as her male counterparts. According to the National Fire Protec_______

tion Association, only 8 percent of firefighters are women. Kern said she did not hesitate to join a male-dominated field. “I had no apprehension whatsoever,” she said. “I always prescribe to the ‘fake it till you make it’ philosophy, so I try to tackle every challenge with confidence and optimism.” She further explained that as a former property manager, often working on construction sites, she is no stranger to being the only woman in a room full of men.

Paving the way in the LFD

Although the firemen welcomed Kern, she said some of her friends were skeptical about her pursuing volunteer firefighting. “People kept telling me, ‘I can’t believe they’re letting you join,’ and asking, ‘Is your husband OK with you being there?’ as if I needed his permission to join the Fire Department,” Kern said. She shared that her husband, Brian, was her biggest supporter and encouraged her for years to go after her dream. Last August, Brian joined the LFD himself, and now, the two work side by side to fight fires and save lives. Family plays a large role in Kern’s life.

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She has three children, Emaryst, 23, Jayden, 12, a student at South Middle School, and Bryelle, 5, a student at the Lynbrook Kindergarten Center. “My children and husband constantly inspire me to be better, and I hope that I do the same for them,” Kern said. As a first-generation American, Kern said it is her “life mission” to do away with gender stereotypes and teach her children that they, too, can achieve anything they set their mind to. Kern’s parents emigrated from Ecuador nearly 40 years ago, and she was raised in a predominantly Spanish-speaking community in Brooklyn, which she described as a “cultural bubble”; she did not learn to speak English until entering elementary school, and even through high school, Kern felt more like she was living in Ecuador than America. Kern explained that in her Latina culture, gender roles are a prominent structure of everyday life, and growing up, she did not see any women challenge this “separate spheres” custom. “I didn’t have a strong female role model to tell me I had a voice,” she said. “When I told my mom I was joining the Fire Department,” she said, ‘But you’re a girl,’ and I said, ‘Yeah, I am, Mom.’” Because of her upbringing, Kern finds strength in holding a position in a maledominated field, and she encourages more women to join the Fire Department, too. She remains connected with her Latina culture and takes pride in her heritage, despite some of its more traditional views. Lynbrook High School senior Jenna Hendrickson is enrolled in the Essentials of Firefighting, a class taught by the Nassau County Fire Service Academy. In March, she joined the LFD as a probationary firefighter, which, she said, has helped shape her into the person she is today. “Being able to help out the community in ways that others aren’t able to do makes me feel that I have a special role in this tight-knit community, even if the role doesn’t fit people’s idea of the typical woman,” Hendrickson said. Hendrickson added that she admires Kern, as both a woman and a firefighter. Kern’s colleagues and superiors commend her, too. “Jessica joined Engine Company No. 1 with a driven passion to serve, protect and be a part of something big in the village,” said Ryan Tachiera, first lieutenant of Engine Co. No. 1. “Her positive attitude, hard work and constant training has made her a valuable asset in the fire service.” Kern said she hopes to serve in the LFD for years to come, fulfilling her decades-long yearning to help others. “Sometimes the things that don’t make sense immediately become clear later in life,” she said. She has turned her experience on 9/11 into a lesson of hope and resiliency, a mantra to find the good in all things evil. “No matter how good or bad things are going,” she said, “there’s always a lesson to be learned.” Any man or woman intersted in joining the LFD can call its headquarters at (516) 599-1547 on any Sunday.

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Lynbrookite named assistant principal at BOCES CCA provided professional development to educators on proactive behavior support strategies. In her role as unit coordinator, she managed daily operations, as well as the school’s essential efficiency systems including bussing, scheduling, mealtime procedures and safety protocols. “No matter the educational role I have held or the grade level I have taught, I have always incorporated my core values,” Pugliese said, according to a news release. “Each student is unique, and that uniqueness demands that we adapt the educational opportunities we offer to cultivate the best in every student.” Pugliese holds a state certification in school building and school district leadership, early childhood education and teaching students with disabilities. She also holds certification as a trainer in therapeutic crisis intervention from Cornell University in multiple arenas, including conflict resolution, post-crisis response and developmental disabilities. Pugliese has an advanced certificate in educational leadership and administration from the College of Saint Rose, a master’s degree in early childhood and special education from Touro College and a bachelor’s degree from Queens College. She lives in Lynbrook with her husband and two children.

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Lynbrook resident Jessica Pugliese has joined the administrative team of the Nassau BOCES Center for Community Adjustment as assistant principal. Pugliese brings a wealth of hands-on experience and a commitment to collaboration to the role. She comes to the CCA after more than a decade of service to District 75 in the New York City School System. She began her educational career by filling multiple roles in early childhood education for the boroughs of Brooklyn and Queens. She served as a special education teacher, inclusion teacher and assistant teacher. From there, she went on to serve the children of all five boroughs at the Office of Early Childhood and Response to Intervention. As an early childhood district coach, Pugliese provided instructional support and mentoring to early childhood special education teachers, helping them to develop best practices. In her role of lead facilitator for therapeutic crisis intervention, she assisted with training and professional development to district staff throughout all five boroughs. As a positive behavioral intervention and supports district coach, she trained school staff in providing specialized crisis intervention and behavior support. Additionally, Pugliese served P256Q in Rockaway. As behavior support coordinator, she created a universal, multitiered behavior support framework and

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community update Ongoing Covid-19 Testing Lynbrook residents are eligible to get tested for Covid-19 at the Valley Stream Pool parking lot, 123 W. Merrick Road in Valley Stream from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesdays and Fridays. Rapid testing is available and no appointments are needed. Stay in your car and wait for directioins, and bring your identification and insurance card.

Wednesday, April 28 Virtual Event: 10 Ways to Save Money in the Garden Join the East Rockaway Public Library at 7 p.m. for an event focusing on how you can save money in the garden. Garden coach Jessica Damiano will lead the event and you can visit her website, jessicadamiano.com for more information on her. From little-known ways to obtain free mulch and supplies to knowing when spending more pays off over the long run, you’ll learn tips that will prove you can achieve a beautiful and productive garden without breaking the bank. Register at eastrockawaylibrary.org, and you will be emailed a link to the virtual program.

VFW Thrift Shop in East Rockaway 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.

Thursday, April 1 Developer’s Meeting A developer plans to host a meet and greet with residents about a proposed apartment building at the feather factory site. The meeting is set for 7 to 9 p.m. at the Knighs of Columbus, 78 Hempstead Ave., in Lynbrook. He also plans another meet-and-greet at the same location and time for April 6. The second meeting will also be streamed virtually, and the link will be published at restore4347broadwaylynbrookstation.com

Monday, April 5 Lynbrook Village Board Meeting The Lynbrook mayor and village board of trustees will host its next meeting at Village Hall, 1 Columbus Drive, at 7 p.m. It will also be streamed virtually. Visit lynbrookvillage.net or call (516) 599-8300 for more information. It will also be Grievance Night.

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Women’s History Month reaches for the moon In honor of Women’s History Month, remote and in-person students from the Lynbrook Kindergarten Center listened to special morning announcements and read stories to celebrate historic women. Jacob Vargas created a space helmet and drew a rocket ship while learning about female astronauts.

Tuesday, April 13 Lynbrook Library Board Meeting The Lynbrook Library will host its monthly board meeting at 7:30 p.m. For more information, call (516) 599-8630.

Tuesday, April 20 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. Virtual meetings can be found at lynbrookschools.org.

The East Rockaway VFW’s thrift shop is open for business. The Lynbrook village board meets April 5. The Lynbrook Library board meets on April 13. A developer seeks to build apartments in Lynbrook. A public hearing for the apartments is set for April 1 and 6

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 eastrockawayschols.org. It will also host a budget work session on Jan. 12 at 6 p.m., preceded by a regular work session.

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Editors note: Lynbrook historical odds and ends is a column that takes a look back at some interesting facts and events in the village from over the years. A tornado struck Lynbrook on Aug. 18, 1897. It originated as a waterspout in Jamaica Bay, in Queens, taking a northeasterly course. It was described in the Brooklyn Eagle as, “a dark funnelshaped cloud, whirling about with terrific velocity, and with a dull roar.” Great damage was done to rt Charles Noble’s hotel, located in the “V” between Hempstead and Franklin avenues, at the Malverne border. The hotel was torn from its foundation and carried into the middle of Hempstead Avenue. The building was re-seated on its foundation and renamed, appropriately, the Cyclone Hotel The Witchen home, located nearby on

Hendrickson Avenue, was severely damaged as well. The photo shows the house with trees uprooted and its roof torn off. Mrs. Witchen, who was on the second floor when the tornado hit, scampered unharmed down the stairs just as the roof was ripped off above her head. The tornado proceeded eastward across northeast Lynbrook and southeast Malverne — just missing the Norwood School on Ocean Avenue. It then moved on across Lakeview to Rockville Attson Centre, encountering nothing but cornfields for two miles.

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Mattson is the official Lynbrook village historian and a director of the Historical Society of East Rockaway and Lynbrook. Additionally, he is the author of “The History of Lynbrook,” which is available on Amazon.com and at local libraries.

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Nassau County has faced unprecedented issues over the past year, with the loss of more than 3,000 residents to the novel coronavirus and renewed calls for police reform. But through it all, County Executive Laura Curran said, residents have proven their resiliency, coming up with new and creative ways to help their neighbors, which, she said, makes her believe Nassau will emerge from the pandemic stronger than it was before. “Standing here now, I see a future brighter than ever,” she said in her State of the County address, which she gave from the stage of Elmont Memorial High School March 24. “And tonight, I’ll tell you exactly how Nassau County is seizing this once-in-a-century opportunity to come back stronger than we ever imagined.” Nassau has steadily worked to rebuild its economy in the year since Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that all schools and businesses would have to shut down to stop the spread of the coronavirus, she said. The county has provided more than 200 restaurants with grants of up to $10,000 and more than 35,000 families with food at a time when many New Yorkers have been out of work. The county is now helping school districts access Federal Emergency Management Agency funds for investment in information technology and improved

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nassau County exeCutive Laura Curran said the State of the County is strong at Elmont Memorial High School on March 24. ventilation, and it continues its inoculation efforts. At press time, nearly 35 percent of Nassau residents had received at least one dose of the Covid-19 vaccine, the highest percentage of any major county in New York state. “Even when it hasn’t been easy politically,” Curran said, “I’ve advocated for businesses that have followed the rules and are just trying to get by, and I’ll continue to advocate for common-sense reopening.” Curran also used the speech to tout her accomplishments, before she faces Republican Town of Hempstead Council-

man Bruce Blakeman, of Atlantic Beach, in the November general election. “I believe government can work for the people, but only when it’s honest, transparent and responsive,” Curran said, “and for too long, that was the opposite of what we had here in Nassau.” The county has reduced the timeframe for project approvals from the Department of Public Works, and increased the annual average lane miles of roads repaved between 2019 and 2021 by more than 70 percent when compared to the average lane miles of roads repaved in the three years before Curran took office.

Additionally, Curran said, she did not increase property taxes during the coronavirus pandemic, and instead used money left over from the 2019 budget to fund the unanticipated expenses of the pandemic last year. As a result, she said, Moody’s upgraded Nassau’s bond rating to positive for the first time in 15 years, citing “a third consecutive year of improved financial results” and “ongoing budget and management discipline.” “My administration will continue policies of fiscal restraint,” Curran said, “so that the county can finally, after almost a decade, end the state’s control over county finances.” The county is now seeing record-low crime rates, she said, and is seeking to improve the community’s relationship with the Nassau County Police Department by expanding community policing initiatives, creating more Police Activity Leagues and passing new legislation to reform the police department. It requires all police officers to wear body cameras and will include “unprecedented steps to increase police data transparency, provide additional de-escalation and antibias training and ensure our force reflects the diversity of our communities.” “We should never be afraid to talk about ways to improve policing,” Curran said, “but there will be no defunding the police in Nassau County. Our law enforcement will always have my respect and I will always have their backs.”

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Herald Inside LI held a free webinar called the 50+ Health+Wealth Virtual Event on March 25. Sponsored by DoTerra, Emerge Nursing and Rehabilitation at Glen Cove, Glen Cove Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation, United Healthcare and Vishnick McGovern Milizio, LLP, the webinar welcomed five panelists to discuss topics such as brain and heart health, breathing and core exercises, Medicare and Medicaid planning, and the use of essential oils for wellness, beauty, and health practices. Cheryl Paris, an independent wellness advocate for DoTerra, has been involved in fitness and health for over thirty years. Paris shared that she found relief from heart palpitations, as a result of a condition she was diagnosed with at age 11, which involves improper closure of the value the heart’s upper and lower left chambers. “One or two drops of an essential oil in a diffuser that runs all throughout the day gets the job done. We have a diffuser in every one of our rooms in our home, for various reasons.” said Paris. The senior coordinator for the Cardiopulmonary Program at the Glen Cove Center for Nursing and

Rehabilitation, Ken Shah added that playing a harmonica--that anyone can breathing techniques could result buy from a toy supply store--can make in better heart health. Among other a huge difference in inner respiratory breathing techniques that Shah shared, strengthening.” The administrative program manager he demonstrated “four, seven, eight of Neurological Services breathing,” which involves Emerge Nursing and the practice of breathing Rehabilitation at Glen Cove, in for four seconds, holding Wendell Miller, who also that breath for seven works as a social worker and seconds and then breathing physical therapist, said that out for eight seconds. he aids in helping people “We help [patients] by who have had traumatic educating them about their brain injuries and strokes conditions and helping through the neurological them to breathe better,” program in Glen Cove, he said, referring to the which offers physical, Cardiopulmonary Program occupational and other at the Glen Cove Center for forms of interdisciplinary Nursing and Rehabilitation. therapy. Miller said the “My patients have had program not only aims to significant changes in help support those who their lives by just adding CONSTANTINA suffered from brain breathing exercises and PAPAGEORGIOU have injuries, but it also aims mindful meditation to their to support their families routines in combination Partner, by striving to inform them with pulmonary that they are not alone. rehabilitation and we also Vishnick McGovern Attendees were invited have free support groups Milizio, LLP to submit questions before over Zoom for people going and during the webinar; through cardiopulmonary programs,” Shah said. “We also have many questions involved planning for harmonica lessons, which help with inner healthcare later in life. “Many times people become sick and respiratory strengthening. Anywhere vulnerable unexpectedly, but that is why from five to eight minutes a day of

health care proxy and a living will are things that people should have in place…

they should plan ahead to have people that they trust like a health care proxy to make decisions for them in the event that they are too sick to make decisions on their own,” said Constantina Papageorgiou, partner at Vishnick McGovern Milizio, LLP. “A health care proxy and a living will are things that people should have in place, so that they can be well taken care of in the event that they need it.” The regional sales manager for Long Island and Queens at United Healthcare, Johnny Espinal added that he strives to end stigmas about Medicaid. “There is a stigma that if you are on Medicaid you should be embarrassed because you are getting a hand out or pulling a fast one on the government, and it’s not just the people living in the inner cities and in the Projects that are on Medicaid,” he said. “There are people that are on Medicaid that have been paying taxes and working hard too and just because they are on Medicaid doesn’t mean they should be ashamed.” To learn more, watch the recording of this webinar at liherald.com/recordings. Register for future webinars at liherald. com/insideli.

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Former E.R. school board president earns Education Partner Award Former East Rockaway Board of Education President Keith Gamache will be honored April 13 after earning the Nassau BOCES Education Partner Award last year. He is among 15 honorees and one organization to receive this prestigious recognition. The Education Partner Award recognizes individuals who have made a substantial impact on public education in Nassau County. After postponing its celebratory Education Partner Awards Gala several times due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Nassau BOCES officially canceled the event, but will host a virtual celebration on April 13. Members of the East Rockaway School District’s Board of Education and administration held a recognition ceremony before the March 9 school board work session, where Nassau BOCES board member Robert “BA” Schoen presented the award to Gamache. Gamache served on the school board for many years, and was named president in July 2018. He worked tirelessly for the East Rockaway students, school district and community for the past six years, supporting “de-tracking” and the new middle school philosophy that allows every student an equal opportunity to participate in the best programs. He has taught at Rockville Centre’s South Side High School for more than 25 years, sharing his passion for art with students. Gamache said he is honored to be a Nassau BOCES Education Partner, as his work as a teacher influenced his service as an East Rockaway board member. “Increasing opportunities is the key to achieving academic success and personal fulfillment,” he said, according to a school district release. “My success as a board member relied upon the talent, expertise and passion of those in our schools.” Superintendent of Schools Lisa Ruiz said that Gamache has been a tremendous advocate for East Rockaway stu-

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Former eAst rockAwAy Board of Education President Keith Gamache was recently recognized by Superintendent of Schools Lisa Ruiz and members of the board for being named a Nassau BOCES Education Partner. dents. “He has been a true leader for our district and has helped the progression of many successful initiatives,” she said, according to a district news release. “We are so thankful for his dedication and years of service to our community and he is certainly deserving of this important recognition.” Gamache earned his bachelor’s degree in art education from New York University and a master’s degree from Johnson State College in Vermont. He also earned his school administrative certification from the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts in North Adams. Additionally, he is the school’s Art Department facilitator. While splitting his time between his career and helping improve East Rockaway’s schools, Gamache also finds time to be a diligent member of Boy Scouts with his sons and continues to pursue his own craft within the arts.

NAssAu Boces BoArd member Robert "BA" Schoen, left, presented Gamache with the Nassau BOCES Education Partner Award during a closed recognition ceremony.

Courtesy East Rockaway School District; compiled by Mike Smollins

Inside LI to host college information webinar By Nicole AlciNdor nalcindor@liherald.com

Herald Inside LI will host a live Zoom webinar called, “Staying Local for College,” on April 8 at 7 p.m. Panelists from local colleges and universities will discuss admissions processes, precautions taken on campuses, accommodating students during a pandemic, and student retention and expansion. The panelists will include Marguerite Lane, the assistant vice president of enrollment management at Molloy College; Christine Murphy, the vice president for enrollment management at St. Joseph’s College in Brooklyn; Robert

Oliva, the assistant vice president of enrollment management at St. Francis College; and Joseph Posillico, the vice president for enrollment management at the New York Institute of Technology. Oliva, who will share more information about St. Francis College during the webinar, said when the pandemic hit, the recruitment process at St. Francis College changed in major ways. He also said the school has had to adapt to the pandemic by creating an online visitation program—which went from having in-person to online appointments involving engagement with students over Zoom during times that were most convenient for them. “We became even more intentional

about literally meeting students where they were at…in their neighborhoods and at their homes…celebrating students during one of the most challenging times we’ve ever been through,” he said. “These adjustments have kept us stronger together — and we are much better prepared for a return to the new normal in the fall.” Posillico said the most extensive change caused by the pandemic is how many colleges and universities have become test optional, such as New York Institute of Technology. “This change has helped students apply to colleges that previously they may have felt reluctant to consider, and it has also reduced the stress levels asso-

ciated with test-taking,” he said. Other changes at New York Institute of Technology, Posillico said, include how admissions events have become virtual throughout the pandemic, allowing students from across the country, even the world, to attend. For more on this topic, watch the webinar Staying Local for College on April 8, sponsored by Adelphi University, Molloy College, New York Institute of Technology, St. Francis College and St. Joseph’s College. To register for this webinar and to submit questions for the panelists in advance, visit liherald.com/college.

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By Mark J. Donovan We’ve rediscovered outdoor living since the pandemic upended our lives. Not that we didn’t enjoy our decks — and patios — prior to the start of stay-at-home orders. But now, these spaces are truly an extension of our living environment. Restrictions imposed by the coronavirus have spurred greater demand for outdoor spaces and interesting new amenities. The first step in fully enjoying your deck is some basic deck prep work to get ready for another summer season. Before you start pulling out the grill and deck furniture, inspect your deck to see how it has weathered the winter. Look for cracked and splitting decking, faded and/or peeling deck stain or paint, signs of mold and mildew, rot and decay, and damaged deck railings. Regardless of whether your decking material is wood or composite, at a minimum give it a good cleaning. Use a mild cleaning solution, a stiff bristle brush and a garden hose to give it a good cleaning. Alternatively, you can use a pressure washer; however, take care not to damage the decking boards by using too high a pressure setting. If you observe black splotchy mold and mildew patches, use a deck cleaner that can remove them. Also, if your wood deck has bleached out and faded to an undesirable gray and you want to restore its original color, look for cleaning products that can specifically do so. After giving a wood deck a good cleaning, look to see whether the water beads up on the boards or instead absorbs into the wood. If the

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semitransparent stain to the traditional clear deck water sealer. Clear deck water sealers can be difficult to apply and are apt to leave the deck permanently tacky if too much is applied. Also, deck water sealers tend to peel after a couple of years. Stripping or sanding a deck to remove a peeling deck sealer is a project you want to avoid at all costs. Expect to have to apply a deck sealer every couple of years or so, even if you use a semitransparent stain. Also, look to use deck water repellants that include a mildewcide, which will help to impede the growth of mold and mildew. Mother Nature is simply very rough on deck surfaces. Finally, as part of your deck prep work, if you observe any rotted or decaying boards, floor joists or railing pieces, replace them with new moisture- and insect-resistant lumber. Make sure to use corrosion-resistant fasteners for attaching the new lumber. Required new decking material should be installed prior to sealing the deck. Once you’ve completed your deck preparation work, you can expect to enjoy the beauty and functionality of your deck for the entire warm weather season, with little to no maintenance. Simply sweep or hose down the deck a couple of times during the summer to keep it looking new and feeling wonderful.

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ovid-19 definitely impacted us, and we lost our whole spring season. In June, Gov. Andrew Cuomo gave us permission to play under certain restrictions. When we returned, we had to keep equipment clean, social distance and wear masks while on the field. The spectators were limited, and baseballs had to be rotated often. We took Covid seriously because we wanted to continue playing sports. So we bought a bucket dedicated to cleaning equipment. We hosted more intimate practices, sometimes with only six players. We took some proactive approaches toward working with kids and split them up when we could, even in the dugout. We took every precaution and didn’t want any situations. If one kid got sick, the whole team went down, and that would have been

awful. Through the summer and fall, we played about 30 games, and there was not one incident with Covid. I am not the hero. Mayor Alan Beach and Keith Bonomo [the village’s director of parks and recreation] stepped up and opened fields for us, while Joe Sultana, who runs the league, did a lot for the kids of Lynbrook. They ensured we were all safe and gave us access to fields All of us were restricted over the year, and kids were just hunkered down and weren’t having those needed interactions. Baseball created that avenue for social interaction for those kids. They followed the policies of the state and were also able to enjoy themselves. You could see the smiles on their faces and their eagerness to play. It was unbelievable, and this kept the spirit in them to keep going.

ver the past year, we've managed to follow all of the Covid restrictions while we tried to meet on a weekly basis. We've been doing as [many] outdoor activities as possible. Whether it's Crossroads Farm or Westwood Park, we're thankful to have several outdoor facilities to be able to get the scouts together. It's been challenging, especially keeping our scouts' interest during the summertime. At that time when things were really strict, we did a virtual campout where all the boys had to set up camp in their backyard with their parents' supervision. Our scoutmaster, Joe Somma, has done a great job coming up with creative ideas to keep them interested and helping them advance through their ranks. He's really the one who's been at the helm, and everyone

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enjoys what he's done for us. We've actually grown in our number of scouts just through word of mouth, so it's been pretty cool to see that. None of this would happen without the parent involvement. Many hands make light work, and Joe and I have been able to share the wealth of responsibility with our parents. They've helped with handling fundraising efforts, coordinating camping trips, planning activities, and even our communications through blog posts and updating our Facebook page. We have a new summer camp that we're looking forward to, and as always, we're looking to stay involved in the community as much as we can. Our current project is building a bulletin board at Crossroads for community events.

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he Covid pandemic has been a gamechanger in the world of youth sports. As the president of the Hewlett-Lawrence Soccer Club, I have seen firsthand the strain it has put on youth programs across Long Island and our country. Although the larger programs have had their share of challenges, it is the small community-based programs like HLSC that have really struggled to remain open. At first, the hardest part of the pandemic was the uncertainty. There were legitimate concerns from parents and players alike about the challenges facing our sport. Over the summer, we started to receive guidance from the various local governing bodies about how to “return to play.” There would be a fall 2020 season. There was a scramble by clubs to find facilities.

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Countless hours were spent making phone calls, emails and attending Zoom meetings with school districts and various other venues. The response from our community was very encouraging. The desire for our kids to get out and do something, anything was overwhelming. Travel teams had to be pieced together, sometimes merging with neighboring clubs to field a team in a certain age group. Before the season began, there were Zoom meetings for club presidents, travel coaches and referees to make sure everyone understood — all eyes were on us. We had a responsibility to our team, club, community and to all of youth sports to adhere to the to the guidelines. The fall season was a success, and we’re looking forward to the spring 2021 season.

ike so many, the pandemic hit my family and friends very deeply. On March 24, my older brother was admitted to Queens Hospital Center; never did I ever imagine I would never see him again. Then, on March 27 at approximately 11:30 a.m., my brother Richard Johnson passed away from what we all now know as Covid-19. Richard was my older brother, age 59, at the time of his passing. Not only was he my brother, but he and I were in business together for well over 25 years. The impact of his death cut my family and me sincerely. We will never forget 2020 going forward. Sitting here doing the math, I lost over 20 family and friends combined to the virus. The pain runs very deep. Professionally, like many others, my business was greatly affected as well by the pandemic.

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My business shutdown when the rest of New York shut down in early March. Thankfully things opened back up. It's challenging to work during a pandemic, but we must count our blessings. We know the saying, "That which doesn't break us only makes us stronger." I know many of the residents in Elmont have significantly been affected over the past 12 months. I pray for all families going through this trying time. The Elmont community is a fantastic community on Long Island. Our fortitude and strength will shine through. As the president for the Elmont Cardinals, I look forward to seeing things get back to a sense of normalcy in the coming months. Stay strong all. Pain is temporary, and pride is forever.

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their full potential because I know how good they are, and I saw the way the time was impacting their ability to reach those scores. It was awful. I didn’t know how to help them. There was only so much I could do, and I had to keep them safe. That’s my job, to keep them safe and healthy. How do you balance keeping everyone safe but also making sure they have the most opportunity? One of our captains, Nicholas, his dad is very involved in the sport. He’s like our team dad, and he built these amazing dividers for the team out of PVC pipe and shower curtains. We stood them up and put them between the athletes, and we were able to use all six points again. We were able to go back to normal amount of practice time, and all of their scores shot up. It was night and day.

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Advancing in scouting Lynbrook Cub Scout Pack 85 recently hosted the Blue & Gold & Arrow of Light celebration, which marked the transition of fifth-graders in Cub Scouts converting to Boy Scouts. State Sen. Todd Kaminsky, back row center, attended the event.

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS will hold HEARINGS & DECISIONS on Thursday, April 8, 2021 at 7:00 P.M. in the Court Room at the Village Hall, One Columbus Drive, Lynbrook, NY 11563, to hear the following cases: PUBLIC HEARINGS #984 – Alicia Conn Godoy – 28 Winthrop Street §†252-18 Side Yards - Required Aggregate Width of Both Side Yards: 15 ft, Proposed Aggregate Width of Both Side Yards: 10.8 feet, Required side yard: 5 feet, Proposed side yard: 3.1 feet §†252-17 Required Setbacks – Required Porch Setback – 15 feet, Proposed Porch Setback – 8 feet 1 inch #985 – Joanne MacCaskill – 108 Rolling Street §†252-17 Required Setbacks – Required Porch Setback – 15 feet, Proposed Porch Setback – 12.8 feet #986 –TJL Restaurant Corp/Taco Joes – 675 Sunrise Highway §†252-54 Off Street Parking Requirements – Prior Retail Use: 18 parking spaces required, Proposed Restaurant Use: 36 Parking Spaces required. DECISIONS #976 – Fadi Al Mahmoud/225 Sunrise Corp – 225 Sunrise Highway - §†252-54 Off Street Parking 1 parking space for each 250 square feet of gross floor area Required:11 Spaces Proposed: 0 Spaces #982 – Bruce Drantch – 3 Olive Place §†252-19 Rear Yards - Required Rear Yard: 20 ft, Proposed Rear Yard:7 ft 1 in #983 – Brian Palazzola – 4 Calvin Street §†252-18 Side Yards. Required Side Yard: 5 ft, Proposed Side Yard: 3 ft. 3 in. All interested parties should appear at the Public Hearing and may view case files at the Building Department on Monday thru Friday, between the hours of 8:00AM and 3:00PM. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS Ginger Fuentes, Chair Person of the Board of Zoning Appeals Brian Stanton, Superintendent, Department of Buildings 125236

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Assessment Roll for the Incorporated Village of Lynbrook for the year 2021 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, 2021, 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 125232

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of Lynbrook will hold a Public Hearing to consider amendment of Village Code §212-4 to prohibit bicycles on certain streets and sidewalks in the downtown area of the Village; and, under SEQRA Regulations, to determine whether the proposed Code changes will cause a significant impact on the environment; said Public Hearing will be held at 7:00 PM on April 19, 2021 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: 125234 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 amendment 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 8PM on April 19, 2021, 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: 125233 PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES… Printed in this publication can be found online. Search by publication name at: www.newyorkpublicnotices.com

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING AND ANNUAL DISTRICT ELECTION OF EAST ROCKAWAY UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU, STATE OF NEW YORK, TO BE HELD ON MAY 18, 2021

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the annual meeting of the qualified voters of the East Rockaway Union Free School District, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, will be held on May 18, 2021, at 9:30 P.M. in the East Rockaway Jr./Sr. High School, 443 Ocean Avenue, East Rockaway, New York, for the transaction of such business as is authorized by law. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the vote upon the appropriation of funds to meet the necessary expenditures for the school year 2021-2022, on all propositions duly filed with the Board of Education, and to fill one (1) vacancy on the Board of Education, shall be held in the East Rockaway Jr./Sr. High School, 443 Ocean Avenue, East Rockaway, New York, on Tuesday, May 18, 2021, between 6:30 A.M. and 9:30 P.M. The business to be acted upon at such meeting will be as follows: a.To elect one (1) member of the Board of Education to fill the office currently held by Dominick Vulpis, whose term expires on June 30, 2021, for a new term commencing July 1, 2021, and expiring June 30, 2024. b.To vote upon the annual school budget for the school year 2021-2022 and to authorize the levying of a tax upon the property of the district for the foregoing purposes. c.To vote upon the following proposition: PROPOSITION NO. 2 (Capital Reserve Fund for Technology Projects): RESOLVED, that the East Rockaway Union Free School District, is hereby authorized to undertake certain district-wide purchases and/or replacement of certain technology and telecommunications equipment and software (“Project”) during 2021-2022 as described herein, to be funded from existing reserves at no additional cost to District taxpayers, to consist of the following: (1) Computer Hardware Upgrades; (2) NetworkUpgrades; and (3) Smart Classroom Upgrades; including equipment, construction and other required work, and preliminary, incidental and financing costs; and to expend therefor an amount not to exceed $170,000, to be funded as follows: $170,000 from the District’s Capital Reserve Fund for Technology Replacement II, established on May 20, 2014; provided that the detailed component costs may be reallocated among such components if the Board of Education shall determine that such reallocation is in the best

interests of the District and can be made without any material change in the scope of the Project. d.To vote upon such other propositions as may properly come before the meeting. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the voting shall be on voting machines and the polls will remain open from 6:30 A.M. to 9:30 P.M. and as much longer as may be necessary to enable the voters then present to cast their ballots. The District Clerk is authorized and directed to have the necessary ballot labels printed for said voting machines in the form corresponding as nearly as may be with the requirements of the Education Law. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that the Board of Education shall hold a public budget hearing to discuss the proposed budget of expenditure of funds for the school year 2021-2022, on Tuesday, May 11, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium of the East Rockaway Jr./Sr. High School. This meeting will be open to the public with social distancing guidelines in place and livestreamed. Log onto the District’s website at www.eastrockawayschool s.org and follow the link to view the budget hearing. Any changes regarding this hearing will be posted on the school’s website. The condensed form of the budget proposition and the text of all other propositions to appear on the voting machine, and a detailed statement in writing of the amount of money which will be required for the school year 2021-2022, specifying the purposes and the amount for each, will be prepared and copies thereof will be made available, upon request, to any resident in the District at each school house in the District in which school is maintained between 7:30 A.M. and 3:30 P.M. during the fourteen days immediately preceding said election of May 18, 2021, excluding Saturday, Sunday and holidays, and at such annual election. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the election shall be held in accordance with the Rules for the Conduct of Meetings and Elections adopted by the Board of Education. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that pursuant to Section 495 of the Real Property Tax Law, the District is required to attach to its proposed budget an exemption report. Said exemption report, which will also become part of the final budget, will show how the total assessed value on the final assessment roll used in the budgetary process is exempt from taxation, list every type of exemption granted by the

statutory authority, and show the cumulative impact of each type of exemption, the cumulative amount expected to be received as payments in lieu of taxes and the cumulative impact of all exemptions granted. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that nominations for the office of member of the Board of Education, unless otherwise provided by law, shall be made by petition subscribed by at least 25 qualified voters of the District, and filed in the District Clerk’s Office, in the East Rockaway Jr./Sr. High School, between 9:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M., not later than the 30th day before the election, this year April 19, 2021. Such petition shall state the residence of each signer and the name and residence of the candidate. The one candidate receiving the greatest number of votes shall be considered elected to office. Where terms are of different length, the candidate receiving the highest vote shall be elected to the longest term. However, a nomination may be rejected by the Board of Education if the candidate is ineligible for the office or declares his unwillingness to serve. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that any proposition or question to be placed upon the voting machines shall be submitted in writing by petition subscribed by at least 100 qualified voters of the District and filed in the District Clerk’s Office between 9:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M., not later than the 30th day preceding the meeting or election at which such question or proposition shall be voted upon, this year, April 19, 2021, except that this rule shall not apply to those questions or propositions which are required to be stated in the published notice of the meeting, or to those propositions or questions which the Board of Education has authority by law to present at any annual or special meeting of the District. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that registration of the qualified voters of this District for said Annual District Election is permitted in the District Clerk’s Office, between 7:30 A.M. to 3:30 P.M., Monday through Friday, up to and including Thursday, May 13, 2021. A register will be prepared and filed in the District Clerk’s Office and will be open for inspection by any qualified voter between 7:30 A.M. and 3:30 P.M. on each of the five days prior to the election, except Sunday, and between 8:00 A.M. and 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, May 15, 2021, by appointment only; and at each polling place on

election day. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the register shall include: (1) all qualified voters of the District who shall personally present themselves for registration; and (2) all previously qualified voters of the District who shall have been previously registered for any annual or special District meeting or election and who shall have voted at any annual or special District meeting or election held or conducted at any time within four calendar years (2017-2020) prior to preparation of the said register; and (3) voters permanently registered with the Board of Elections of Nassau County. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Board of Registration will further meet during the hours of voting at the Annual District Meeting on May 18, 2021, for the purpose of preparing a register for District meetings or elections to be held subsequent to May 18, 2021. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that applications for absentee ballots for election of school board members and for voting on the school budget are to be completed on a form prescribed by the state board of elections and may be obtained by visiting the New York State Education Department’s Website: (http://www.counsel.nyse d.gov/common/counsel/fil es/absentee-ballot application-and instructions-english.pdf, http://www.counsel.nysed .gov/common/counsel/file s/absentee-ballot application-and instructions-spanish.pdf), or by contacting the District Clerk by email (tfazi@eastrockawayscho ols.org) or phone (516-887-8300, Ext.1-553). Completed applications must be received at least seven (7) days before the election if the ballot is to be mailed to the applicant, or the day before the election if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the applicant or to his or her designated agent. Absentee ballot applications will not be accepted by the District Clerk before April 19, 2021. A list of all persons to whom absentee ballots have been issued will be available in the District Clerk’s office on each of the five days prior to the election except Sunday, and by appointment only between the hours 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon on the Saturday prior to the election. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that pursuant to Education Law §2018-d, any person serving in the military, including spouses and dependents, may register to vote in the upcoming school district election. A

military voter who is a qualified voter of the District may obtain a registration form by contacting the District Clerk by telephone (516-887-8300, Ext. 1-553), facsimile (516-887-8308), email (tfazi@eastrockawayscho ols.org), mail (443 Ocean Avenue, East Rockaway, NY 11518), or in person (during regular office hours or between the hours of 8:00 am and 3:00 pm). A military voter who is duly registered may apply for a military ballot by requesting an application from the District by also contacting the District Clerk. Completed applications must be personally delivered or mailed to the District Clerk and received no later than 5:00 p.m. on April 22, 2021. Military ballots must be received by 5:00 p.m. on May 18, 2021 if signed and dated by the military voter and one witness thereto with a date which is not later than the day before the election, or not later than the close of the polls on May 18, 2021 if postmarked or endorsed by an agency of the United States government. A military voter may designate a preference to receive a military voter registration form, military ballot application or military ballot by mail, facsimile or electronic mail in the request for such registration, ballot application, or ballot. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that this Board shall convene a special meeting thereof within twenty-four hours after the filing with the District Clerk of a written report of the results of the ballot, in the East Rockaway Jr./Sr. High School for the purpose of examining and tabulating said reports of the result of the ballot and declaring the result of the ballot; that the Board hereby designates itself to be a set of poll clerks to cast and canvass ballots pursuant to Education Law, §2019-a, subdivision 2b at said special meeting of the Board. Dated: March 16, 2021 BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF East Rockaway, New York EDUCATION, EAST ROCKAWAY UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU, NEW YORK VITINA FAZI District Clerk 125256 To Place A Notice Call 516-569-4000 x232 PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES… Printed in this publication can be found online. To search by publication name, go to: www.newyorkpublicnotices.com TO PLACE AND AD CALL 516-569-4000 x 232

LEGAL NOTICE Distrito Escolar Libre de Valley Stream Union No. Veinticuatro AVISO DE VOTACIÓN DE PRESUPUESTOS, PROPOSICIONES, REGISTRO, AUDIENCIA, ELECCIÓN DE SÍNDICOS Y BOLETAS AUSENTES AVISO SE DAQUE, de conformidad con la Ley de Educación, el día designado para la celebración de la Reunión Anual de los votantes calificados del Distrito Escolar Libre de Valley Stream Union No. Veinticuatro de la ciudad de Hempstead, condado de Nassau, Nueva York, es el día 18 de mayo, 2021, para la transacción de negocios autorizados por la Ley de Educación. AVISO SE DA ADEMÁS que, de acuerdo con la Ley de Educación, el voto de los votantes calificados, tras la apropiación de los fondos necesarios para hacer frente a los gastos estimados del Distrito Escolar Libre de Valley Stream Union No. Veinticuatro, de la ciudad de Hempstead, condado de Nassau, Nueva York, para el año escolar 2021-2022, y sobre cualquier propuesta que implique los gastos de dinero por parte del Distrito,autorizando el gravamen de impuestos, o sobre cualquier otro asunto que pueda ser presentado adecuadamente ante los votantes, se llevará a cabo el martes 18 de mayo de 2021. Las urnas estarán abiertas para dicha votación ese día de 7:00 a.m. a 9:00 p.m., en los respectivos lugares de votación en cada distrito electoral como se establece a continuación. AVISO SE DAADEMÁS, que copies del Presupuesto Propuesto, estableciendo los gastos de Valley Stream Union Free School District No. Veinticuatro durante el ciclo escolar 2021-2022, así como copias que establecen el Presupuesto Propuesto de gastos del Distrito Escolar Central de Valley Stream durante el ciclo escolar 2021-2022, junto con el texto de cualquier resolución que se presente a los votantes, se pueden obtener en el Distrito Escolar Libre de Valley Stream Union No. Lapágina web de TwentyFoury en la oficina del director en cada edificio dentro del Distrito en cada día entre las 9:00 a.m., y las 3:00 p.m., durante cada uno de los 14 días calendario anteriores a la jornada electoral, excepto sábados, domingos o festivos. AVISO SE DA ADEMÁS que, fo el propósito de discutir el gasto antes mencionado de los fondos y presupuestar los mismos, se llevará a cabo una audiencia pública el día 5 de mayo, 2021 a

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las 7:30 p.m., en la Escuela William L. Buck en Horton Avenue, Valley Stream, Nueva York en el Distrito. AVISO SE DA ADEMÁS que,i n de acuerdo con las disposiciones de registro permanente de la Ley de Educación del Estado de Nueva York ahora en vigor, un procedimiento de registro permanente del Distrito ha sido adoptado por la Junta de Educación. Todas las personas que estén registradas para votar en la reunión anual y la elección permanecerán registradas para todas las futuras reuniones anuales y especiales a menos que no haya votado dentro de cuatro años en cualquier elección anual o especial o se mudefuera del Distrito o no sea calificado como votantedel Distrito. Inmediatamente después de la finalización del registro, el registro se presentará en la oficina del Secretario de Distrito del Distrito en la Escuela William L. Buck, Horton Avenue, Valley Stream, y permanecerá registrado en esa oficina y estará abierto para su inspección por cualquier votante calificado del Distrito entre las 9:00 a.m., y a las 3:00 p.m., en cada uno de los cinco días previos al día fijado para la elección, excepto el domingo, y entre las 9:00 a.m. y las 12 del mediodía del sábado, (1de mayo de 2021), y en cada lugar de votación el día de la elección. No obstante la falta de registro en virtud de las disposiciones de la Ley de Educación antes prescritas, cualquier persona debidamente calificada para votar, debidamente registrada y calificada para votar de conformidad con lo dispuesto en la Ley Electoral General del Estado de Nueva York, tendrá derecho a votar en la reunión del 18al 20de mayo. AVISO SE DA ADEMÁS, que la Sección 495 de la Ley de Impuestos a la Propiedad Real requiere el Distrito Escolar Libre de Valley Stream Union No. Veinticuatro para adjuntar a su proyecto de presupuesto un informe de exención. El informe de exención, que también pasará a formar parte del presupuesto final, mostrará cómo el valor total evaluado del rollo de evaluación final utilizado en el proceso presupuestario está exento de tributación, enumerará todo tipo de exención otorgada por la autoridad estatutaria y mostrará el impacto acumulativo de cada tipo de exención, el importe acumulado que se espera recibir como pagos en lugar de impuestos (PILOT) y el impacto acumulativo de todas las exenciones concedidas. Además, el informe de exención se publicará en

cualquier tablón de anuncios mantenido por el Distrito para avisos públicos y en el sitio web del Distrito. PAPELETAS AUSENTES AVISO SE DA POR LA PRESENTE QUE, de conformidad con la Ley deEducación, todas las personas que no puedan votar, en persona, en la elección antes mencionada, debido a una enfermedad de discapacidad física o debido a la ausencia del Condado de Nassau por motivos de deberes comerciales, vacaciones o detención en la cárcel a la espera de la acción de un Gran Jurado o a la espera de juicio o en prisión después de la condena por un delito distinto de un delito grave, pueden presentar una solicitud al Secretario de Distrito para una boleta de ausencia según lo dispuesto en la Sección 2018-a de la Ley de Educación. El Secretario de Distrito debe recibir una solicitud de boleta en ausencia no antes de treinta (30) días antes de la elección anual. ElSecretario de Distrito debe recibir la aplicaciónication al menos siete (7) días antes de la elección anual si la boleta debe ser enviada por correo al elector, o el día antes de la votación/elección anual del presupuesto si la boleta debe ser entregada personalmente al elector o a su agente designado. Al recibir una solicitud oportuna de una boleta de ausencia enviada por correo, el Secretario de Distrito enviará la boleta a la dirección designada en la solicitud a más tardar seis (6) días antes de la elección anual. Una lista de todas las personas que se emiten papeletas en ausencia estará registrada ante el Secretario de Distrito y abierta para su inspección por cualquier votante calificado del Distrito entre las 9 a.m horas. y a las 3:00 p.m. en cada uno de los cinco días previos a la fecha establecida para la elección, excepto el domingo, y entre las 9:00 a.m. y las 12 del mediodía del sábado (1de mayo de 2021), en la oficina del Secretario de Distrito. DISTRITOS ELECTORALES Y LUGARES DE VOTACIÓN AVISO SE DA POR LAPRESENTE, que el lugar en cada distrito electoral donde se llevará a cabo la elección anual y la votación y la descripción de cada distrito electoral es la siguiente: Distrito Electoral #1 generalmente abrazando el área del Distrito Norte de Sunrise Highway: la votación de los presupuestos y la votación de los fideicomisarios será en el South Corona Avenue Firehouse en el lado oeste de Corona Avenue entre Jamaica Avenue y

Hawthorne Avenue; Distrito Electoral #2 generalmente abrazando el área atendida por la Escuela William L. Buck en Horton Avenue: la votación de los presupuestos y la votación de los fideicomisarios será en la Escuela William L. Buck; Distrito Electoral #3 generalmente abrazando el área atendida por la Brooklyn Avenue School en Brooklyn Avenue y Fifth Street: la votación de los presupuestos y la votación de los fideicomisarios será en la Brooklyn Avenue School; Distrito Electoral #4 generalmente abrazando el área atendida por la Escuela Robert W. Carbonaro en Hungry Harbor Road y Mill Road: la votación sobre el presupuesto y votar por los fideicomisarios será en la Escuela Robert W. Carbonaro. Los límites de cada uno de esos distritos por calle, callejones y carreteras o de otro tipo, están contenidos en resoluciones de la Junta de Educación, de fecha 24 de marzo de 1964, y modificadas el 23 de septiembre de 1981 y el 12 de julio de 1990, y están disponibles para su inspección en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito. ELECCIÓN DE SÍNDICOS AVISO SE DA ADEMÁS, que se llevará a cabo una elección el martes 18 de mayo de 2021, con el propósito de elegir a dos miembros de la Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar Libre de Valley Stream Union No. Veinticuatro. Habrá un miembro elegido para un período de tres (3) años a partir del 1 de julio, 2021 y terminando el 30 de junio de 2024, para suceder a Donna La Rocco, la última titular, cuyo mandato expira el 30 de junio de 2021 y un miembro elegido para llenar el saldo de un mandato no inspirado que comienza el 18 de mayo de 2021 y expira el 30 de junio de 2022, para suceder a Joseph Shipley , cuyo mandato expira el 30 de junio de 2022 (cuyo escaño está actualmente en manos del designado Markus Wilson). Cada vacante es una oficina específica separada. Las candidaturas para el cargo de Miembro de la Junta de Educación se harán por petición suscrita por nada menos que el 2% de la votación total o 25 electores calificados del Distrito,lo quesea mayor y presentado ante el Secretario de Distrito a más tardar el 1de abril9,2021 entre las 9:00 a.m. y las 4:00 p.m.m. en días escolares y a más tardar a las 5:00 p.m. lunes, 19de abril, 2021. La petición de nominación se dirigirá al Secretario de Distrito del Distrito Escolar Libre de Valley Stream Union No. Veinticuatro y eximen el

nombre y la residencia de cada elector calificado que suscriba la petición de nominación,y el nombre y la residencia del candidato,y describirán la vacante específica para la que está designado el candidato, incluyendo al menos la duración del mandato y el nombre del último titular. Los formularios para nominar peticiones se pueden obtener en la oficina del Superintendente de Escuelas en la Escuela William L. Buck en Horton Avenue, Valley Stream, Nueva York y la oficina del Secretario de Distrito del Distrito Escolar Libre de Valley Stream Union No. Veinte-Fnuestro. El escáner de CC y los dispositivos de marca de papeletas tabulador y marca automática se utilizarán para la tabulación de todos los votos sobre las proposiciones y para la elección de los miembros de la Junta de Educación. La reunión para votar los gastos propuestos durante el ciclo escolar 2021-2022 y la elección de dos Fideicomisarios se llevará a cabo de acuerdo con la Ley de Educación y el Estado previamente aprobados por la Junta de Educación. Registro AVISO SE DA POR LA PRESENTE que ninguna persona podrá votar el 1 de mayo 8, 2021 a menos que esté registrada en el Distrito con fines de votación o de conformidad con la Ley Electoral del Estado de Nueva York con fines de votación general. Cualquier persona que desee registrarse, debe c o m p a r e c e r personalmente ante la Junta de Registro del Distrito en el lugar en adelante designado en una de las horas en adelante indicadas. Con el propósito de preparar un registro de los electores calificados del Distrito, la Junta de Registro llevará a cabo un “registro continuo” de electores calificados en la oficina del Secretario de Distrito y durante el horario de 9:00 a.m. y a las 4:00 p.m. During los meses de julio y agosto, los votantes calificados pueden registrarse entre el horario de 9:00 a.m. y 3:00 p.m. Además, con el propósito de preparar un registro de los electores calificados, la Junta de Registro se reunirá el miércoles 12 demayo, 2021 entre el horario de 4:00 p.m. y a las 9:00 p.m., en la Escuela William L. Buck, durante ese tiempo y en el que los miembros de la Junta de Registro crearán unegister con los nombres de todos los votantes calificados que aparezcan personalmente ante ellos, siempre que se sepa que son o demostrarán la satisfacción de los miembros de la Junta que

son o tendrán derecho a votar en la elección especificada anteriormente. AVISO SE DA POR LA PRESENTE que los votantes militares que no están registrados actualmente pueden solicitar registrarse como un votante calificado del distrito escolar. Los votantes militares que son votantes calificados del distrito escolar pueden presentar una solicitud de voto militar. Los votantes militares pueden designar una preferencia para recibir un registro militar de votantes, una solicitud de voto militar o una papeleta militar por correo, transmisión facsímil o correo electrónico en su solicitud de dicho registro, solicitud de votación o boleta. Los formularios de solicitud de registro de votantes militares deben ser recibidos en la Oficina del Secretario de Distrito a más tardar a las 5:00 p.m. el 22 de abril de 2021. Las solicitudes de votación militar deben ser recibidas en la Oficina del Secretario de Distrito por correo o en persona por también a más tardar a las 5:00 p.m. el 22 de abril de 2021. Ninguna papeleta militar será examinada a menos que sea devuelta por correo o en persona y (1) recibida en la Oficina del Secretario de Distrito antes del cierre de las urnas el día de las elecciones y mostrando una marca de cancelación del servicio postal de los Estados Unidos o el servicio postal de un país extranjero, o mostrando un respaldo de recepción fechado por otra agencia del gobierno de los Estados Unidos; o (2) recibido por la Oficina del Secretario de Distrito a más tardar a las 5:00 p.m. el día de la elección y firmado y fechado por el votante militar y un testigo de la mismo, con una fecha que se asocia no más tarde del día antes de la elección. Por orden de la Consejería de Educación: Fechado el 16de marzo de2021. ___________________ Jennifer Biscardi, Secretaria del Distrito Escolar Arroyo valle de la Junta de Educación Distrito Escolar No. Veinticuatro 125090 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 PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES… Printed in this publication can be found online. Search by publication name at: www.newyorkpublicnotices.com

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF ANNUAL DISTRICT ELECTION AND BUDGET HEARING OF LYNBROOK UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU, STATE OF NEW YORK MAY 18, 2021 NOTICE is hereby given that the Annual School District Election of the voters of the Lynbrook Union Free District will be held on May 18, 2021 from 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., in the following locations: Election District 1 - Lynbrook North Middle School, 529 Merrick Road, Lynbrook, NY; Election District 2 Lynbrook High School, 9 Union Avenue, Lynbrook, NY; Election District 3 Lynbrook South Middle School, 333 Union Avenue, Lynbrook, NY. The election shall be for the purpose of voting upon: (1) the appropriation of the necessary funds to meet the estimated expenditures of the district for the 2021-2022 school year; (2) to fill three vacancies on the Board of Education, each for a term of three (3) years, new terms to commence July 1, 2021 and to expire June 30, 2024; (3) to transact such other business as may properly come before the voters; and (4) to vote on the following propositions: Proposition One: The Budget BE IT RESOLVED, that the Budget of the Board of Education of the Lynbrook Union Free School District for the school year 2021-2022 in the amount of $92,907,426 as proposed by the Board of Education of the Lynbrook Union Free School District be adopted and the Board of Education be authorized to levy a tax for that sum upon the taxable property of the school district to meet said expenditures after first deducting the monies available from state aid and other sources. Proposition Two: Use of the Technology Replacement Fund Reserve BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Lynbrook Union Free School District be authorized to appropriate and expend from the Technology Replacement Fund, established on May 15, 2007, and extended and amended by the voters of the Lynbrook Union Free School District at the Annual District Meeting held on May 16, 2017, an amount not to exceed $600,000 for the purposes of providing instructional technology devices, continuing the annual device replacement cycle, and providing for the replacement of the computer network infrastructure; at no additional cost to District

taxpayers and to commence during the 2021-2022 school year; all of the foregoing to include furnishings, equipment, machinery, demolition and other work required in connection therewith, as well as preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto and to the financing thereof; provided that the costs of the components of said project may be reallocated among such components if the Board of Education shall determine that such reallocation is in the best interests of the District and no material change shall be made in the scope of the project. Proposition Three: Use of the Building Renovation, Improvement, Upgrade, Equipment Fund Reserve BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Lynbrook Union Free School District be authorized to appropriate and expend from the Building Renovation, Improvement, Upgrade, and Equipment Fund, established on May 19, 2015, an amount not to exceed $2,435,904 for the following purposes: at North Middle School, the replacement of flooring in room 208, a parking lot expansion, and the installation of a turf field to accommodate all sports; at Waverly Park Elementary School, the replacement of the front main door entry and the renovation of the handball, basketball, and tennis courts; all at no additional cost to District taxpayers and to commence during the 2021-2022 school year; all of the foregoing to include furnishings, equipment, machinery, demolition and other work required in connection therewith, as well as preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto and to the financing thereof; provided that the costs of the components of said project may be reallocated among such components if the Board of Education shall determine that such reallocation is in the best interests of the District and no material change shall be made in the scope of the project. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that nominations for the office of Board of Education member shall be made by petition subscribed by at least Thirty-Six (36) qualified voters of the District and filed in the District Clerk’s office at Atlantic Avenue Administration Office, 111 Atlantic Avenue, Lynbrook, NY, during regular office hours not later than the 30th day before the election which is April 19, 2021. Hours on April 19, 2021 shall be from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Each petition shall state the residence of

each signer and the name and residence of the candidate. The three candidates with the highest number of votes will be elected to office. The condensed form of the budget proposition, the text of all other propositions to appear on the voting machine and a detailed statement in writing of the amount of money which will be required for the 2021-2022 school year, specifying the purposes and the amount for each, will be prepared and copies thereof will be made available, upon request, to any district resident at each school house in the district which school is maintained between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. during the fourteen (14) days immediately preceding the election, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. Copies will also be made available at public library within the district and on the district website. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that pursuant to Section 495 of the Real Property Tax Law, the District is required to attach to its proposed budget an exemption report. Said exemption report, which will also become part of the final budget, will show how the total assessed value of the final assessment roll used in the budgetary process is exempt from taxation, list every type of exemption granted by the statutory authority, and show the cumulative impact of each type of exemption, the cumulative amount expected to be received as payments in lieu of taxes and the cumulative impact of all exemptions granted. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Board of Education shall hold a public budget hearing to discuss the expenditure of funds and the budgeting thereof for the 2021-2022 school year on Wednesday, May 5, 2021, at 7:30 p.m. in the Lynbrook High School Auditorium. The budget hearing will also be livestreamed at www.lynbrookschools.org /boe/virtual_meetings PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that registration is permitted in the District Clerk’s office from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, up to and including May 12, 2021. The Board of Registration will meet on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 from 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Lynbrook High School, to prepare a register of the qualified voters for the Annual District Election, at which time any person shall be entitled to have his/her name placed upon such registry provided that at such meeting of the Board of Registration, he/she is known, or proven to the satisfaction

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of the Board of Registration, to be then or thereafter entitled to vote at the election for which such register is prepared. The Board of Registration will also meet during the Annual District Election at each polling place to prepare preparing a register for subsequent elections. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the register shall include: (1) all qualified voters of the district who personally present themselves for registration; (2) all previously qualified voters of the district who have been registered for any annual or special district election and who have voted at any annual or special district election held within the four calendar years (2017-2020); and (3) voters permanently registered with the Nassau County Board of Elections. The register will be filed in the District Clerk’s office where it will be open to inspection by any qualified voter between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on each of the five (5) days prior to the election, except Sunday, by appointment between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon on Saturday, and at each polling place on the day of the election. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that applications for absentee ballots for election of school board members and for voting on the school budget are to be completed on a form prescribed by the state board of elections and may be obtained by visiting the New York State Education Department’s Website (http://www.counsel.nyse d.gov/common/counsel/fil es/absentee-ballotapplication-andinstructions-english.pdf, http://www.counsel.nysed .gov/common/counsel/file s/absentee-ballotapplication-andinstructions-spanish.pdf), or by contacting the District Clerk by email (Theresa.moran@lynbroo kschools.org) or phone (516-887-6558). Completed applications must be received at least seven (7) days before the election if the ballot is to be mailed to the applicant, or the day before the election if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the applicant or to his or her designated agent. Absentee ballot applications will not be accepted by the District Clerk before April 19, 2021. A list of all persons to whom absentee ballots have been issued will be available in the District Clerk’s office on each of the five days prior to the election except Sunday, and by appointment only between the hours 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon on the Saturday prior to the election. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that pursuant to

Education Law §2018-d, any person serving in the military, including spouses and dependents, may register to vote in the upcoming school district election. A military voter who is a qualified voter of the District may obtain a registration form by contacting the District Clerk by telephone (516-887-6558), facsimile (516-887-3263), email (Theresa.moran@lynbroo kschools.org), mail (111 Atlantic Avenue, Lynbrook, NY 11563), or in person (during regular office hours or between the hours of 8:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m.). A military voter who is duly registered may apply for a military ballot by requesting an application from the District by also contacting the District Clerk. Completed applications must be personally delivered or mailed to the District Clerk and received no later than 5:00 p.m. on April 22, 2021. Military ballots must be received by 5:00 p.m. on May 18, 2021 if signed and dated by the military voter and one witness thereto with a date which is not later than the day before the election, or not later than the close of the polls on May 18, 2021 if postmarked or endorsed by an agency of the United States government. A military voter may designate a preference to receive a military voter registration form, military ballot application or military ballot by mail, facsimile or electronic mail in the request for such registration, ballot application, or ballot. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that any proposition or question to be placed upon the voting machines shall be submitted in writing by petition subscribed by at least 250 qualified voters of the district and filed in the District Clerk’s office during regular hours, except on the 30th day preceding the election at which such question or proposition shall be voted upon (this year April 19, 2021), when the hours shall be from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., except that this rule shall not apply to those questions or propositions which the Board of Education has authority by law to present at any annual or special meeting of the district. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that this Board shall convene a special meeting thereof within twenty-four (24) hours after the filing with the District Clerk of a written report of the results of the ballot for the purpose of examining and tabulating said reports of the result of the ballot and declaring the result of the ballot; that the Board hereby designates itself to be a set of poll

clerks to cast and canvass ballots pursuant to Education Law, Section 2019-a, Subdivision 2b at said special meeting of the Board. By Order of: Board of Education Lynbrook Union Free School District Administration Building 111 Atlantic Avenue Lynbrook, NY 11563 Theresa Moran District Clerk 125251

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LEGAL NOTICE Valley Stream Union Free School District No. Twenty-Four NOTICE OF VOTE ON BUDGETS,PROPOSITIONS, REGISTRATION,HEARING, ELECTION OF TRUSTEES & ABSENTEE BALLOTS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, pursuant to the Education Law, the day designated for holding the Annual Meeting of the qualified voters of Valley Stream Union Free School District No. Twenty-Four of the Town of Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, is the 18th day of May, 2021, for the transaction of business authorized by the Education Law. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that, in accordance with Education Law, the vote of the qualified voters, upon the appropriation of the necessary funds to meet the estimated expenditures of Valley Stream Union Free School District No. Twenty-Four, of the Town of Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, for the school year 2021-2022 , and upon any propositions involving the expenditures of monies by the District, authorizing the levy of taxes, or upon any other matter which may be properly brought before the voters, will be held on Tuesday, May 18 , 2021 . The polls will be open for said vote on that day from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., at the respective polling places in each election district as set forth below. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that copies of the Proposed Budget, setting forth the expenditures of Valley Stream Union Free School District No. Twenty-Four during the school year 2021 - 2022 , as well as copies setting forth the Proposed Budget of expenditures of the Valley Stream Central High School District during the school year

2021 - 2022 , together with the text of any resolutions to be presented to the voters, may be obtained on the Valley Stream Union Free School District No. Twenty-Four’s website and at the principal’s office in each building within the District on each day between the hours of 9:00 a.m., and 3:00 p.m., during each of the 14 calendar days preceding the voting day, other than Saturday, Sunday or holidays. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that, for the purpose of discussion of the aforesaid expenditure of funds and budgeting thereof, a public hearing will be held on the day of May 5, 2021 at 7:30 p.m., at the William L. Buck School on Horton Avenue, Valley Stream, New York in the District. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that, in accordance with the permanent registration provisions of the Education Law of the State of New York now in effect, a permanent registration procedure of the District has been adopted by the Board of Education. Every person who is registered to vote at the annual meeting and election will remain registered for all future annual and special meetings unless he or she has failed to vote within four years at any annual or special election or he or she moves out of the District or otherwise become not qualified as a District voter. Immediately upon the completion of the register, the register will be filed in the office of the District Clerk of the District at the William L. Buck School, Horton Avenue, Valley Stream, and will remain on file at that office and will be open for inspection by any qualified voter of the District between the hours of 9:00 a.m., and 3:00 p.m., on each of the five days prior to the day set for the election, except Sunday, and between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 12 noon on Saturday, (May 15, 2021 ), and at each polling place on election day. Notwithstanding lack of registration under the provisions of the Education Law as herein above prescribed, any person otherwise qualified to vote, who is duly registered and qualified to vote pursuant to the provisions of the General Election Law of the State of New York, will be entitled to vote at the meeting on May 18, 2021. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that Section 495 of the Real Property Tax Law requires the Valley Stream Union Free School District No. Twenty-Four to attach to its proposed budget an exemption report. The exemption report, which will also

become part of the final budget, will show how the total assessed value of the final assessment roll used in the budgetary process is exempt from taxation, list every type of exemption granted by statutory authority, and show the cumulative impact of each type of exemption, the cumulative amount expected to be received as payments in lieu of taxes (PILOT) and the cumulative impact of all exemptions granted. In addition, the exemption report will be posted on any bulletin board maintained by the District for public notices and on the District’s website. ABSENTEE BALLOTS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, pursuant to the Education Law, all persons who are unable to vote, in person, at the aforesaid election, by reason of illness of physical disability or because of absence from Nassau County by reason of business duties, vacation or detention in jail awaiting action by a Grand Jury or awaiting trial or in prison after conviction for an offense other than a felony, may submit an application to the District Clerk for an absentee ballot as provided for in Section 2018-a of the Education Law. An application for an absentee ballot must be received by the District Clerk no earlier than thirty (30) days before the Annual Election. The application must be received by the District Clerk at least seven (7) days before the Annual Election if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or the day before the Annual Budget Vote/Election if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter or his/her designated agent. Upon receiving a timely application for a mailed absentee ballot, the district Clerk will mail the ballot to the address designated on the application by no later than six (6) days before the Annual Election. A list of all persons who are issued absentee ballots will be on file with the District Clerk and open for inspection by any qualified voter of the District between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. on each of the five days prior to the date set forth for the election, except Sunday, and between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 12 noon on Saturday (May 15, 2021), in the office of the District Clerk. ELECTION DISTRICTS AND POLLING PLACES NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the place in each election district where the annual election and vote will be held and the description of each election district is as follows: Election District #1 generally embracing the

area of the District North of Sunrise Highway: the voting on budgets and voting for trustees will be at the South Corona Avenue Firehouse on the west side of Corona Avenue between Jamaica Avenue and Hawthorne Avenue; Election District #2 generally embracing the area serviced by the William L. Buck School on Horton Avenue: the voting on the budgets and voting for trustees will be at the William L. Buck School; Election District #3 generally embracing the area serviced by the Brooklyn Avenue School on Brooklyn Avenue and Fifth Street: the voting on the budgets and voting for trustees will be at the Brooklyn Avenue School; Election District #4 generally embracing the area serviced by the Robert W. Carbonaro School on Hungry Harbor Road and Mill Road: the voting on the budget and voting for trustees will be at the Robert W. Carbonaro School. The boundaries of each such district by street, alleys and highways or otherwise, are contained in resolutions of the Board of Education, dated March 24, 1964, and amended on September 23, 1981, and July 12, 1990, and are available for inspection at the Office of the Clerk of the District. ELECTION OF TRUSTEES NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that an election will be held on Tuesday, May 18, 2021, for the purpose of electing two members of the Board of Education of Valley Stream Union Free School District No. Twenty-Four. There will be one member elected for a term of three (3) years commencing July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2024, to succeed Donna La Rocco, the last incumbent, whose terms of office expires on June 30, 2021 and one member elected to fill the balance of an unexpired term commencing May 18, 2021 and expiring June 30, 2022, to succeed Joseph Shipley, whose term of office expires on June 30, 2022 (which seat is presently held by appointee Markus Wilson). Each vacancy is a separate specific office. Nominations for the office of Member of the Board of Education will be made by petition subscribed by no less than 2% of the total vote or 25 qualified electors of the District, whichever is greater and filed with the District Clerk no later than April 19, 2021 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on school days and no later than 5:00 p.m. on Monday, April 19, 2021. The nominating petition will be directed to the District Clerk of Valley Stream Union Free School District No. Twenty-Four and will

state the name and residence of each qualified elector subscribing the nominating petition, and name and residence of the candidate, and describe the specific vacancy for which the candidate is nominated, including at least the length of the term of office and name of the last incumbent. Forms for nominating petitions may be obtained at the office of the Superintendent of Schools at the William L. Buck School on Horton Avenue, Valley Stream, New York and the office of the District Clerk of Valley Stream Union Free School District No. Twenty-Four. The DC Scanner and Tabulator and Automark Ballot Mark Devices will be used for the tabulation of all votes upon propositions and for the election of members of the Board of Education. The meeting to vote on proposed expenditures during the school year 2021-2022 and the election of two Trustees will be conducted according to the Education Law and Rule previously adopted by the Board of Education. REGISTRATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that no person will be allowed to vote on May 18, 2021 unless he or she is registered with the District for voting purposes or pursuant to the Election Law of the State of New York for general voting purposes. Any person wishing to register, must appear personally before the Board of Registration of the District at the place hereinafter designated at one of the times hereinafter stated. For the purpose of preparing a register of the qualified voters of the District, the Board of Registration will conduct a “continuous registration” of qualified voters at the office of the District Clerk and during the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. During the months of July and August, qualified voters may register between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. In addition, for the purpose of preparing a register of the qualified voters, the Board of Registration will meet on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 between the hours of 4:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m., at the William L. Buck School, during which time and which place members of the Board of Registration will create a register with the names of all qualified voters personally appearing before them, providing they are known to be or prove to the satisfaction of the Board members that they are or will be entitled to vote at the above specified election. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN

that military voters who are not currently registered may apply to register as a qualified voter of the school district. Military voters who are qualified voters of the school district may submit an application for a military ballot. Military voters may designate a preference to receive a military voter registration, military ballot application or military ballot by mail, facsimile transmission or electronic mail in their request for such registration, ballot application or ballot. Military voter registration application forms must be received in the Office of the District Clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. on April 22, 2021. Military ballot applications must be received in the Office of the District Clerk by mail or in person by also no later than 5:00 p.m. on April 22, 2021. No military ballot will be canvassed unless it is returned by mail or in person and (1) received in the Office of the District Clerk before the close of the polls on election day and showing a cancellation mark of the United States postal service or a foreign country’s postal service, or showing a dated endorsement of receipt by another agency of the United States government; or (2) received by the Office of the District Clerk by no later than 5:00 p.m. on election day and signed and dated by the military voter and one witness thereto, with a date which is associated be not later than the day before the election. By order of the Board of Education: Dated March 16, 2021. ___________________ Jennifer Biscardi , School District Clerk Board of Education Valley Stream School District No. Twenty-Four 125088 PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES… Printed in this publication can be found online. To search by publication name, go to: www.newyorkpublicnotices.com TO PLACE AND AD CALL 516-569-4000 x 232

LEGAL NOTICE AVISO DE ELECCIÓN DE DISTRITO ANUAL Y AUDIENCIA DE PRESUPUESTO DEL DISTRITO ESCOLAR LIBRE DE LYNBROOK, PUEBLO DE HEMPSTEAD, CONDADO DE NASSAU, ESTADO DE NUEVA YORK 18 DE MAYO DE 2021 Por la presente se da AVISO de que la Elección Anual del Distrito Escolar de los votantes del Lynbrook Union Free District se llevará a cabo el 18 de mayo de 2021 de 7:00 am a 9:00 pm, en las siguientes ubicaciones: Districto Electoral 1 Lynbrook North Middle Escuela, 529 Merrick Road, Lynbrook, NY; Distrito Electoral 2 -

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Escuela Secundaria Lynbrook, 9 Union Avenue, Lynbrook, NY; Distrito Electoral 3 Escuela Intermedia Lynbrook South, 333 Union Avenue, Lynbrook, NY. La elección tendrá el propósito de votar sobre: (1) la asignación de los fondos necesarios para cubrir los gastos estimados del distrito para el año escolar 2021-2022; (2) para llenar tres vacantes en la Junta de Educación, cada una por un período de tres (3) años, nuevos períodos que comenzarán el 1 de julio de 2021 y vencerán el 30 de junio de 2024; (3) para tramitar otros asuntos que puedan presentarse debidamente a los votantes; y (4) votar sobre las siguientes proposiciones: Proposición uno: El Presupuesto SE RESUELVE, que se adopte el Presupuesto de la Junta de Educación del Lynbrook Union Free School District para el año escolar 2021-2022 por la cantidad de $ 92,907,426 según lo propuesto por la Junta de Educación del Lynbrook Union Free School District y que la Junta de Educación para recaudar un impuesto por esa suma sobre la propiedad imponible del distrito escolar para cubrir dichos gastos después de deducir primero el dinero disponible de la ayuda estatal y otras fuentes. Proposición dos: Uso de la Reserva del Fondo de Reemplazo de Tecnología SE RESUELVE, que la Junta de Educación del Lynbrook Union Free School District esté autorizada a apropiar y gastar del Fondo de Reemplazo de Tecnología, establecido el 15 de mayo de 2007, y extendido y enmendado por los votantes del Lynbrook Union Free School District en la Reunión Anual del Distrito celebrada el 16 de mayo de 2017, una cantidad que no exceda los $ 600,000 con el propósito de proporcionar dispositivos de tecnología educativa, continuar el ciclo anual de reemplazo de dispositivos y proporcionar el reemplazo de la infraestructura de la red informática; sin costo adicional para los contribuyentes del Distrito y comenzará durante el año escolar 2021-2022; todo lo anterior para incluir mobiliario, equipo, maquinaria, demolición y otros trabajos requeridos en relación con los mismos, así como los costos preliminares y los costos incidentales a los mismos y su financiamiento; siempre que los costos de los componentes de dicho proyecto se puedan reasignar entre dichos componentes si la Junta de Educación determina que dicha reasignación es en el mejor interés del

Distrito y no se hará ningún cambio material en el alcance del proyecto. Proposición tres: Uso de la Renovación del Edificio , Mejorar, Aumentar, Reserva del fondo de equipo SE RESUELVE, que la Junta de Educación del Lynbrook Union Free School District esté autorizada a asignar y gastar del Fondo de Renovación, Mejorar, Aumentar, y Equipo de Edificios, establecido el 19 de mayo de 2015, una cantidad que no exceda los $2,435,904 para el los siguientes propósitos: en North Middle School, el reemplazo del piso en el salón 208, una expansión del estacionamiento y la instalación de un campo de césped para acomodar todos los deportes; en la Escuela Primaria Waverly Park, el reemplazo de la puerta de entrada principal y la renovación de las canchas de balonmano, baloncesto y tenis; todo sin costo adicional para los contribuyentes del Distrito y comenzará durante el año escolar 2021-2022; todo lo anterior para incluir mobiliario, equipo, maquinaria, demolición y otros trabajos requeridos en relación con los mismos, así como los costos preliminares y los costos incidentales a los mismos y su financiamiento; siempre que los costos de los componentes de dicho proyecto se puedan reasignar entre dichos componentes si la Junta de Educación determina que dicha reasignación es en el mejor interés del Distrito y no se hará ningún cambio material en el alcance del proyecto. TENGA EN CUENTA ADEMÁS que las nominaciones para el cargo de miembro de la Junta de Educación se harán mediante una petición suscrita por al menos treinta y seis (36) votantes calificados del Distrito y presentada en la oficina del Secretario del Distrito en la Oficina de Administración de Atlantic Avenue, 111 Atlantic Avenue, Lynbrook, NY, durante el horario regular de oficina a más tardar el día 30 antes de la elección, que es el 19 de abril de 2021. El horario del 19 de abril de 2021 será de 8:00 am a 5:00 pm Cada petición deberá indicar la residencia de cada firmante y el nombre y residencia del candidato. Los tres candidatos con el mayor número de votos serán elegidos para el cargo. La forma condensada de la propuesta de presupuesto, el texto de todas las demás propuestas que aparecerán en la máquina de votación y una declaración detallada por escrito de la cantidad de

dinero que se requerirá para el año escolar 2021-2022, especificando los propósitos y la cantidad para cada uno, y copias de los mismos estarán disponibles, a pedido, para cualquier residente del distrito en cada escuela en el distrito cuya escuela se mantiene entre las 9:00 am y las 4:00 pm durante los catorce (14) días inmediatamente anteriores a la elección, excluidos sábados, domingos y feriados. Las copias también estarán disponibles en la biblioteca pública dentro del distrito y en el sitio web del distrito. TENGA EN CUENTA ADEMÁS que, de conformidad con la Sección 495 de la Ley de impuestos a la propiedad inmobiliaria, el Distrito debe adjuntar a su presupuesto propuesto un informe de exención. Dicho informe de exención, que también pasará a formar parte del presupuesto final, mostrará cómo está exento de impuestos el valor total de tasación de la lista de tasación final utilizada en el proceso presupuestario, enumerará cada tipo de exención otorgada por la autoridad estatutaria y mostrará la impacto acumulativo de cada tipo de exención, el monto acumulado que se espera recibir como pagos en lugar de impuestos y el impacto acumulativo de todas las exenciones otorgadas. TENGA MÁS AVISO de que la Junta de Educación celebrará una audiencia de presupuesto público para discutir el gasto de los fondos y el presupuesto de los mismos para el año escolar 2021-2022 el miércoles 5 de mayo de 2021 a las 7:30 p.m. en el Auditorio de Lynbrook High School. La audiencia sobre el presupuesto también se transmitirá en vivo en www.lynbrookschools.org /boe/virtual_meetings TENGA MÁS AVISO que el registro está permitido en la oficina del Secretario del Distrito de 8:00 am a 4:00 pm, de lunes a viernes, hasta el 12 de mayo de 2021 inclusive. La Junta de Registro se reunirá el miércoles 12 de mayo de 2021 desde las 4:00 pm hasta las 9:00 p.m. en Lynbrook High School, para preparar un registro de los votantes calificados para la Elección Anual del Distrito, momento en el cual cualquier persona tendrá derecho a que se coloque su nombre en dicho registro siempre que en dicha reunión de la Junta de Registro, él /ella se conoce, o se prueba a satisfacción de la Junta de Registro, que tiene derecho a votar en ese momento o en el futuro en la elección para la cual se prepara dicho

registro. La Junta de Registro también se reunirá durante la Elección Anual de Distrito en cada lugar de votación para preparar la preparación de un registro para las elecciones posteriores. TENGA MÁS AVISO de que el registro incluirá: (1) todos los votantes calificados del distrito que se presenten personalmente para el registro; (2) todos los votantes del distrito previamente calificados que se hayan registrado para cualquier elección anual o de distrito especial y que hayan votado en cualquier elección anual o de distrito especial celebrada dentro de los cuatro años calendario (2017-2020); y (3) votantes registrados permanentemente en la Junta Electoral del Condado de Nassau. El registro se archivará en la oficina del secretario de distrito, donde estará abierto a la inspección de cualquier votante calificado entre las 9:00 a.m. y las 4:00 p.m. en cada uno de los cinco (5) días anteriores a la elección, excepto el domingo, con cita previa entre las 9:00 a.m. y las 12:00 del mediodía del sábado, y en cada lugar de votación el día de la elección. TENGA EN CUENTA ADEMÁS que las solicitudes de boletas ausentes para la elección de miembros de la junta escolar y para votar sobre el presupuesto escolar deben completarse en un formulario prescrito por la junta electoral estatal y pueden obtenerse visitando el sitio web del Departamento de Educación del Estado de Nueva York ( http://www.counsel.nysed .gov/common/counsel/file s/absentee-ballotapplication-andinstructions-english.pdf, http://www.counsel.nysed .gov/common/counsel/file s/ absentee-ballotapplication-andinstructions-spanish.pdf), o comunicándose con el secretario del distrito por correo electrónico (Theresa.moran@lynbroo kschools.org) o por teléfono (516-887-6558). Las solicitudes completas deben recibirse al menos siete (7) días antes de la elección si la boleta se enviará por correo al solicitante, o el día antes de la elección si la boleta se entregará personalmente al solicitante o a su agente designado. El secretario de distrito no aceptará las solicitudes de boleta de voto ausente antes del 19 de abril de 2021. En la oficina del secretario de distrito estará disponible una lista de todas las personas a las que se les haya emitido el voto ausente en cada uno de los cinco días anteriores a la elección, excepto los domingos. y sólo con cita previa entre las 9:00 am y

las 12:00 del mediodía del sábado anterior a la elección. ADEMÁS SE ADMITE QUE, de conformidad con la Ley de Educación §2018-d, cualquier persona que preste servicio en las fuerzas armadas, incluidos los cónyuges y dependientes, puede registrarse para votar en las próximas elecciones del distrito escolar. Un votante militar que sea un votante calificado del Distrito puede obtener un formulario de registro comunicándose con el Secretario del Distrito por teléfono (516-887-6558), fax (516-887-3263), correo electrónico (Theresa.moran@lynbroo kschools.org), por correo (111 Atlantic Avenue, Lynbrook, NY 11563), o en persona (durante el horario regular de oficina o entre las 8:00 am y las 4:00 pm). Un votante militar que esté debidamente registrado puede solicitar una boleta militar solicitando una solicitud al Distrito y también comunicándose con el Secretario del Distrito. Las solicitudes completadas deben entregarse personalmente o enviarse por correo al secretario del distrito y recibirse a más tardar a las 5:00 p.m. el 22 de abril de 2021. Las boletas militares deben recibirse antes de las 5:00 p.m. el 18 de mayo de 2021 si está firmado y fechado por el votante militar y un testigo del mismo con una fecha que no sea posterior al día anterior a la elección, o no posterior al cierre de las urnas el 18 de mayo de 2021 si tiene matasellos o endosamiento de una agencia del gobierno de los Estados Unidos. Un votante militar puede designar una preferencia para recibir un formulario de registro de votante militar, una solicitud de boleta militar o una boleta militar por correo, fax o correo electrónico en la solicitud de dicho registro, solicitud de boleta o boleta. TENGA MÁS AVISO de que cualquier propuesta o pregunta que se coloque en las máquinas de votación deberá presentarse por escrito mediante una petición suscrita por al menos 250 votantes calificados del distrito y presentada en la oficina del secretario de distrito durante el horario regular, excepto el día 30 anterior de la elección en la cual se votará dicha pregunta o proposición (este año 19 de abril de 2021), cuando el horario será de 8:00 am a 5:00 pm, excepto que esta regla no se aplicará a aquellas preguntas o proposiciones que la Junta de Educación tiene autoridad por ley para presentarse en cualquier reunión anual o especial del distrito. TENGA ADEMÁS AVISO de que esta Junta

convocará una reunión especial de la misma dentro de las veinticuatro (24) horas posteriores a la presentación ante el Secretario de Distrito de un informe escrito de los resultados de la boleta con el propósito de examinar y tabular dichos informes del resultado. de la votación y declarando el resultado de la votación; que la Junta se designa a sí misma como un grupo de secretarios electorales para emitir y escrutar los votos de conformidad con la Ley de Educación, Sección 2019-a, Subdivisión 2b en dicha reunión especial de la Junta. Por orden de: Junta de Educación Distrito Escolar Libre de Lynbrook Union Edificio de administración 111 Atlantic Avenue Lynbrook, NY 11563 Teresa Moran Secretario de distrito 125253 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 PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES To place a notice here call us us at 516-569-4000 x232 or send an email to: legalnotices@liherald.com

LEGAL NOTICE NOTIFICACIÓN SOBRE LA AUDIENCIA POR EL PRESUPUESTO Y LA ELECCIÓN ANUAL DEL DISTRITO PARA EL DISTRITO ESCOLAR EAST ROCKAWAY UNION FREE, CIUDAD DE HEMPSTEAD, CONDADO DE NASSAU, ESTADO DE NUEVA YORK, A CELEBRARSE EL 18 DE MAYO DE 2021 POR LA PRESENTE, SE NOTIFICA que la reunión anual de los votantes calificados del Distrito Escolar East Rockaway Union Free, ciudad de Hempstead, condado de Nassau, se llevará a cabo el 18 de mayo de 2021, a las 9:30 p. m., en la escuela secundaria East Rockaway Jr./Sr., 443 Ocean Avenue, East Rockaway, Nueva York, con el objeto de que se concrete este asunto conforme lo autoriza la ley. ASIMISMO, SE INFORMA que la votación de la asignación de los fondos correspondientes para cubrir los gastos necesarios para el año escolar 2021-2022, de todas las propuestas debidamente presentadas ante la Junta de Educación, y para ocupar un (1) puesto en esta Junta tendrá lugar en la escuela secundaria East Rockaway Jr./Sr., 443 Ocean Avenue, East Rockaway, Nueva York, el martes 18 de mayo de 2021 entre las 6:30 a. m. y las 9:30 p. m. Los asuntos a tratar en esta reunión serán los siguientes:

a.Elegir un (1) miembro de la Junta de Educación para ocupar el cargo actual de Dominick Vulpis, que finaliza el 30 de junio de 2021, para un nuevo período que comienza el 1 de julio de 2021 y finaliza el 30 de junio de 2024. b.Votar el presupuesto anual de la escuela para el año escolar 2021-2022 y autorizar la imposición de un impuesto sobre la propiedad del distrito para los propósitos anteriores. c.Votar sobre la siguiente propuesta: PROPUESTA NÚMERO 2 (fondo de reserva de capitales para proyectos tecnológicos): SE RESUELVE que, por la presente, se autoriza al Distrito Escolar East Rockaway Union Free a realizar en todo el distrito determinadas compras o renovaciones de ciertos equipos y software de tecnología y telecomunicaciones (“Proyecto”) durante el período 2021-2022 según se establece aquí, que se financiarán con las reservas existentes sin costo adicional para los contribuyentes del Distrito, y consistirán en lo siguiente: (1) actualizaciones de equipos informáticos, (2) actualizaciones de la red y (3) mejoras en las aulas inteligentes, lo que incluirá el equipamiento, la construcción y otros trabajos necesarios, así como los costos preliminares, incidentales y de financiación; se destinará para ello una cantidad que no exceda los $170,000, que se financiarán de la siguiente manera: $170,000 del fondo de reserva de capitales del Distrito para la renovación tecnológica II, creado el 20 de mayo de 2014; siempre que los costos detallados de los componentes puedan reasignarse entre esos componentes si la Junta de Educación determina que tal reasignación redunda en beneficio del Distrito y puede realizarse sin ningún cambio material en el alcance del Proyecto. d.Votar sobre cualquier otra propuesta que pueda presentarse oportunamente en la reunión. ASIMISMO, SE NOTIFICA que la votación se realizará mediante máquinas de votación, y las urnas estarán habilitadas desde las 6:30 a. m. hasta las 9:30 p. m., durante el tiempo que sea necesario para que los votantes presentes puedan emitir sus votos. Se autoriza e instruye a la Secretaría del Distrito a imprimir las etiquetas de las boletas electorales necesarias para estas máquinas de votación en el formato que más se aproxime a los requisitos de la Ley de Educación. ASIMISMO, SE NOTIFICA que la Junta de Educación

debe realizar una audiencia pública sobre el presupuesto con el objetivo de analizar el presupuesto propuesto de los gastos de los fondos para el año escolar 2021-2022 el martes 11 de mayo de 2021 a las 7:00 p. m. en el auditorio de la escuela secundaria East Rockaway Jr./Sr. Esta reunión estará abierta al público siguiendo las pautas de distanciamiento social implementadas y transmiciones en vivo. Iniciar sesión en el sitio web del Distrito en www.eastrockawayschool s.org y siga el enlace para ver la audiencia sobre el presupuesto. Cualquier cambio con respecto a esta audiencia se publicará en el sitio web de la escuela. Se elaborarán tanto el resumen de la propuesta del presupuesto como el texto de todas las propuestas que aparecerán en la máquina de votación, como también una declaración detallada por escrito del monto que se exigirá para el año escolar 2021-2022, donde se describan los fines y el monto de cada uno. Asimismo, previa solicitud, las copias de estos documentos se pondrán a disposición de todos los ciudadanos del Distrito en cada edificio escolar del Distrito donde se encuentre la escuela entre las 7:30 a. m. y las 3:30 p. m. durante los catorce días inmediatamente anteriores a esta elección del 18 de mayo de 2021, sin incluir los sábados, domingos, feriados, y el día de la elección anual. ASIMISMO, SE INFORMA también que la elección se llevará a cabo de acuerdo con las Normas para la Organización de Reuniones y Elecciones adoptadas por la Junta de Educación. ASIMISMO, SE NOTIFICA que, de acuerdo con la sección 495 de la Ley del Impuesto sobre Bienes Inmuebles, el Distrito debe adjuntar un informe de exenciones al presupuesto sugerido. Este informe de exenciones, que también formará parte del presupuesto final, mostrará cómo el valor total calculado de la lista de cálculos finales usada en el proceso presupuestario queda libre de impuestos, enumerará todos los tipos de exenciones otorgadas por la autoridad legal y mostrará el impacto acumulativo de cada tipo de exención, el monto acumulado que se prevé recibir como pago en lugar de impuestos y el impacto acumulativo de todas las exenciones otorgadas. ASIMISMO, SE NOTIFICA que las nominaciones para el cargo del miembro de la Junta de Educación se deberán realizar mediante solicitud firmada por al

de mayo de 2021 solo con cita, y en cada lugar de votación el día de la elección. ASIMISMO, SE NOTIFICA que el registro incluirá (1) a todos los votantes calificados del Distrito que se hayan presentado personalmente para el registro; (2) a todos los votantes previamente calificados del Distrito que se hayan registrado previamente para cualquier elección o reunión anual o extraordinaria del Distrito, y que hayan votado en alguno de estos eventos realizados o llevados a cabo en cualquier momento durante los cuatro años calendario (2017-2020) previos a la preparación de este registro, y (3) a los votantes que estén registrados de manera permanente en la Junta Electoral del condado de Nassau. ASIMISMO, SE NOTIFICA que la Junta de Registros se reunirá durante el horario de votación en la reunión anual del Distrito el 18 de mayo de 2021 con el fin de preparar un registro para las elecciones o reuniones del Distrito que se realizarán después del 18 de mayo de 2021. ASIMISMO, SE NOTIFICA que las solicitudes de voto por ausencia para la elección de los miembros de la Junta Escolar y la votación del presupuesto escolar se deben completar en un formulario elaborado por la Junta Electoral del estado, que puede obtenerse en el sitio web del Departamento de Educación del Estado de Nueva York: (http://www.counsel.nyse d.gov/common/counsel/fil es/absentee-ballot application-and instructions-english.pdf, http://www.counsel.nysed .gov/common/counsel/file s/absentee-ballot application-and instructions-spanish.pdf), o comunicándose con la Secretaría del Distrito por correo electrónico (tfazi@eastrockawayscho ols.org) o por teléfono (516-887-8300, ext. 1-553). Las solicitudes completas deben recibirse al menos siete (7) días antes de la elección si la boleta electoral se enviará por correo al solicitante, o hasta el día anterior a la elección si la boleta electoral se entregará personalmente al solicitante o a la persona que designe. La Secretaría del Distrito no aceptará solicitudes de boleta electoral por ausencia antes del 19 de abril de 2021. Habrá una lista de todas las personas para las que se

emitieron boletas electorales por ausencia disponible en la oficina de la Secretaría del Distrito durante los cinco días previos al día de la elección, excepto el domingo, y únicamente con cita entre las 9:00 a. m. y las 12:00 del mediodía del sábado anterior a la elección. ASIMISMO, SE NOTIFICA que, de conformidad con la Ley de Educación §2018-d, cualquier persona que preste servicio en el Ejército, incluidos los cónyuges y dependientes, puede registrarse para votar en la próxima elección del distrito escolar. Los votantes militares que califiquen como votantes del Distrito pueden obtener un formulario de registro comunicándose con la Secretaría del Distrito por teléfono (516-887-8300, ext. 1-553), fax (516-887-8308), correo electrónico (tfazi@eastrockawayscho ols.org), correo postal (443 Ocean Avenue, East Rockaway, NY 11518) o en persona (en el horario de atención habitual de la oficina o entre las 8:00 a. m. y las 3:00 p. m.). Los votantes militares que estén debidamente registrados pueden solicitar una boleta electoral militar comunicándose con la Secretaría del Distrito para pedir una solicitud del distrito. Las solicitudes completadas deben entregarse en persona o por correo postal en la Secretaría del Distrito, y deben recibirse antes de las 5:00 p. m. del 22 de abril de 2021. Las boletas electorales militares deben recibirse antes de las 5:00 p. m del 18 de mayo de 2021 si están firmadas y fechadas por el votante militar y un testigo, con fecha máxima el día anterior a la elección, o antes del cierre de la votación del 18 de mayo de 2021, si están selladas o endosadas por una agencia del gobierno de los Estados Unidos. Los votantes militares pueden decidir si prefieren recibir un formulario de registro para votantes militares, una solicitud de boleta electoral militar o una boleta electoral militar por correo, fax o correo electrónico en su solicitud para dicho registro, solicitud de boleta electoral o boleta electoral. ASIMISMO, SE NOTIFICA que esta Junta establecerá una reunión especial a partir de ese momento, dentro de las 24 horas luego de la presentación ante la Secretaría del Distrito de

un informe escrito de los resultados de la votación, en la escuela secundaria East Rockaway Jr./Sr. con el fin de examinar y tabular estos informes del resultado de la votación y declarar su resultado; que, por el presente y de acuerdo con la Sección 2019-a, subdivisión 2b, de la Ley de Educación, la Junta se designa como un grupo de secretarios de mesa para emitir y escrutar los votos durante esta reunión especial de la Junta. Fecha: 16 de marzo de 2021 East Rockaway, Nueva York POR ORDEN DE LA JUNTA DE EDUCACIÓN, DISTRITO ESCOLAR EAST ROCKAWAY UNION FREE, CIUDAD DE HEMPSTEAD, CONDADO DE NASSAU, NUEVA YORK, VITINA FAZI Secretaria del Distrito 125258

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LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING TENTATIVE BUDGET 2021/2022 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of Lynbrook, Nassau County, New York, will hold a Public Hearing at the Lynbrook Village Hall, One Columbus Drive, Lynbrook, New York on April 19, 2021 at 8:00 P.M. to consider the Tentative Budget for the 2021/2022 fiscal year. The Tentative Budget also includes a Local Government Exemption Impact Report of exempt amounts of real property. FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the 2021/2022 Tentative Budget provides for compensation to be paid to each member of the Board of Trustees will not exceed as follows: Mayor $32,494.00 Trustee (1) $26,656.00 Trustees (3) $21,112.00. A copy of the 2021 /2022 Tentative Budget and Exemption Report is available for public inspection at the Office of the Village Clerk, Lynbrook, New York, during normal office hours and on the Village website www.lynbrookvillage.com All interested persons will be given an opportunity to present oral and/or written comments on the 2021/2022 Tentative Budget during the Public Hearing at the time and place aforesaid. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES JOHN GIORDANO, VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR LYNBROOK, NEW YORK 125231

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Easter is a time to rejoice, even in uncertain times Of course, to many of us, this solemn and difficult season seems like it has been Easter is the central event of the Chris- going on for a lot longer than the traditional tian faith. On this blessed day, we awake to a 40 days. Since the pandemic forced the shutfind a brave new world in which the veil down last year, it has been a journey that blinds us to the love of God at work in through the wilderness every day, even as the world is torn and the power of God’s governments were caught unprepared, dislove is revealed as Jesus conquers death order raged and thousands died every day. The small fasts, the petty sacrifices that are and sin on the day of resurrection. But Easter comes only after the sacred the usual stuff of a traditional Lent were and very difficult journey through Lent and subsumed by the struggle to put food on the table, keep the kids from losing after a time of prayer, introground as schools were closed spection and reflection on our and all the things we had to do, life’s journey, both as individujust to stay alive. als and as communities; a time Repentance and introspecto take a personal moral invention are not necessarily on tory of our relationships with everyone’s list this year, espeour God and our neighbors, cially since this long, hard trek our family members and our isn’t over yet and the celebracommunities. tion of the resurrection will We are called to work on our most likely take place again spiritual disciplines, but just as this year with at least some importantly, to examine and restrictions in place. All the evaluate the quality of our he ev aRk more reason to rejoice, to lives in the world, using the praise God and to give thanks Great Commandments to love ukens because ours is a God who God, neighbor and self as our makes new life out of the ashes measure. It is intended to be a of destruction and death. This transformative process, as we take up our burdens and our baggage only is our opportunity to open our eyes, our to lay it at the foot of the cross at Calvary, so ears and our spirits and hear the call to do that we may be transformed and empow- better, to be better, to make something ered to be bearers of the good news of God’s redemptive out of our struggles, to put infinite grace, and so that we may seek the down our swords and put out our hands welfare of the people and the places among instead. As the broken places of our lives whom God has planted us, because, as the together, our institutions, and as our ways scripture says, “it is in their welfare, that of being in the world are revealed, we have an opportunity to repent and repair them you will find your welfare.” Just as importantly, we are encouraged and make straight the way of the lord, the to look critically at what the bible calls the way of love, the way of peace. Easter is not simply about the resuscita“principalities and powers;” specifically, the structures of our human society, our insti- tion of a dead prophet, it is about the tutions, both secular and sacred. Just as incredible power of love to defeat sin, selfJesus called out the religious and political ishness and even death. It is about hope, leaders and institutions of his day when about faith and about love, about rejoicing they privileged some and persecuted oth- in the grace of a loving God. Happy Easter ers, so we are called to do the same, to see to you and may God bless us all, justice, to love kindness and to walk humbly but determinedly in the footsteps of the Christ who promised that we would find Lukens is a pastor at Bethany Congregational Church in East Rockaway. him among the least, the lost and the last.

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menos 25 votantes calificados del Distrito y se deberán presentar en la oficina de la Secretaría del Distrito en la escuela secundaria East Rockaway Jr./Sr. entre las 9:00 a. m. y las 5:00 p. m. a más tardar 30 días antes de la elección, este año, el 19 de abril de 2021, a menos que la ley establezca lo contrario. Estas solicitudes deberán indicar la residencia de cada firmante, así como también el nombre y la residencia del candidato. Se considerará electo para el cargo aquel candidato que reciba la mayor cantidad de votos. En el caso en que los períodos tengan distintas duraciones, el candidato que reciba la mayor cantidad de votos será el electo para el período más extenso. Sin embargo, la Junta de Educación podrá rechazar una nominación si el candidato no es elegible para el cargo o declara no tener voluntad para tomarlo. ASIMISMO, SE INFORMA que toda propuesta o consulta que deba colocarse en las máquinas de votación debe presentarse por escrito mediante una solicitud firmada por al menos 100 votantes calificados del Distrito y presentada en la oficina de la Secretaría de Distrito entre las 9:00 a. m. y las 5:00 p. m., hasta 30 días antes de la reunión o elección en la que deba votarse esta consulta o propuesta, este año, el 19 de abril de 2021. Esta norma no se regirá excepcionalmente para las consultas o propuestas que deban informarse mediante la notificación publicada de la reunión ni para aquellas que la Junta de Educación tenga la potestad, conforme a la ley, de presentar en cualquier reunión anual o extraordinaria del Distrito. ASIMISMO, SE NOTIFICA que se permite el registro de los votantes calificados de este Distrito para la mencionada elección anual del Distrito en la oficina de la Secretaría del Distrito desde las 7:30 a. m. hasta las 3:30 p. m., de lunes a viernes, hasta el jueves 13 de mayo de 2021 inclusive. Se preparará y presentará un registro en la oficina de la Secretaría del Distrito, que estará abierto para que cualquier votante calificado pueda inspeccionarlo entre las 7:30 a. m. y las 3:30 p. m. durante los cinco días previos a la elección, excepto los domingos, y entre las 8:00 a. m. y las 11:00 a. m. el sábado 15

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m I a part of the cure/Or am I part of the disease?” –From “Clocks,” Coldplay John Kasich, the former Ohio governor who was roundly defeated in the 2016 Republican presidential primaries by Donald Trump, was doing that thing on March 25 that so many conservative politicians do when they talk about gun control. He was pressing his hands against his ears, telling CNN’s Kate Bolduan, “I can’t SCoTT hear you. I can’t hear you.” BRINToN He didn’t literally say that, nor cover his ears, but he might as well have. Kasich was interviewed on CNN last Thursday, after mass shootings in Georgia and Colorado in which a total of 18 people were gunned down. Bolduan had asked Kasich what lessons President Biden might learn from Kasich’s attempt to enact gun control measures as governor of Ohio after the Las Vegas massacre in October 2017, when a 64-year-old Nevada man opened fire on the crowd at the Route 91 Harvest music festival, killing 60 and injuring 411. If only 10,000 Ohioans had marched on

the Statehouse in Columbus, then perhaps he would have been able to “jam it through,” Kasich lamented, referring to gun-control legislation. But, he said, people didn’t show up to demonstrate, so he couldn’t. He must have a short memory. Five months after the Las Vegas shooting, on March 24, 2018, a throng of Ohioans marched on their Statehouse, demanding stricter gun-control laws. The Columbus Dispatch described the scene this way: “Veteran activists and first-time protesters were among the thousands of people who gathered near Downtown on Saturday to take part in the Columbus March For Our Lives rally. People of all ages congregated . . . to listen to speakers promoting school safety and gun control.” The rally followed the Feb. 14 massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla., in which 14 students and three adults were killed and 17 others injured. It was one of more than 700 demonstrations that took place across the country as part of the student-led March For Our Lives movement, with hundreds of thousands of people — of all ages — demanding action on gun control. In 2018, Kasich had appeared on CNN — also on March 25 — to speak on gun control. Elected leaders “should be held absolutely accountable at the ballot box” for

their failure to pass stricter gun-control measures, Kasich told Brianna Keilar on “State of the Union.” Now, just three years later, Kasich appears to blame our nation’s abject failure to act on gun control on we, the people, because, apparently, we haven’t been loud enough in our persistent cries for change. Forget for a moment that Kasich lied to Bolduan — and she never challenged him on his claim that Ohioans did nothing. They most certainly did turn out in droves to demand change, so Kasich has a lot of gall to blame them. Fifty-seven percent of Americans want to see our laws governing the sale of firearms made stricter, according to recent Gallup polling. That’s down 10 points since 2018, when demand for tougher gun laws peaked, but it’s still a majority of Americans. So why pick on Kasich? He, after all, is a Republican who was once a darling of the National Rifle Association and then did an about-face and at least tried to pass guncontrol laws in a red state. But I need to take my frustration out on someone. As a nation, how do we overcome the inertia on gun control if Kasich represents the best of the Republican Party on the issue? What, precisely, would it take to shift the tide, to stem the violence, to find peace at last?

ow do we overcome the inertia on the issue if John Kasich is the GOP’s best?

Kasich argues that we need more marches. How many? How large? Give us the plan. We need a blueprint for action. We, the people, tried what you suggested, John, but nothing came of it. If we couldn’t pass stricter federal gun-control laws through mass demonstrations in 2018, then gun culture surely has us locked in its viselike hold. What we need is leadership — courageous leadership. Simply put, our federal lawmakers must step up. The people have done their part, time and time again. Now it’s our elected leaders’ turn. They, and they alone, can enact legislation to protect the American people, including a federal background check for all firearms, which would eliminate the gun-show loophole that allows anyone in 41 states to buy a firearm without any such check. Only six states — California, Colorado, Illinois, New York, Oregon and Rhode Island — require universal background checks for all firearm sales at gun shows, according to the Coalition to Stop Gun Violence. Three states — Connecticut, Maryland and Pennsylvania — require them for handguns. If our lawmakers were in the room with me now, I’d tell them the time for dithering and bickering has ended. For God’s sake, just do your jobs. Scott Brinton is the Herald Community Newspapers’ executive editor and an adjunct professor at the Hofstra University Herbert School of Communication. Comments about this column? SBrinton@liherald.com.

Dogs on Long Island get a leg up on Covid

hile many humans are still waiting in lines for the Covid19 vaccine, an unusual initiative has put our four-legged friends at the head of the pack. And there’s a big payoff for their humans as well. Canine Concerns, a small, privately financed nonprofit that advocates for dogs, received a one-time, $1.3 million grant from the $1.9 trillion stimulus bill to immunize all dogs on Long Island against the coronavirus, beginning this week. It’s unclear why Long Island was chosen RANDI for the project, but KREISS dog ownership has skyrocketed over the past year, and our communities were designated a high priority for this effort. It was reported in Newsday that Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who is seeking any positive publicity he can garner, has strongly pushed for this extraordinary “Project Woof Speed” to begin in New York. He was up against Sen. Ted Cruz, who was lobbying for the new canine vaccine to go to Texas. Cruz was hoping to neutralize his bad press

from the temporary abandonment of his family dog, Snowflake, when he traveled to Cancun during the catastrophic Texas ice storm. Even before landing the grant, Canine Concerns had tapped Wolf Pharmaceutical, in Buffalo, to produce the vaccine, which is in the form of a suppository. It will be given out for free (to be administered at home) at thousands of veterinarian offices in our area. They will be labeled “for canine use only,” and should not be used by humans. A deal was been brokered with Amazon to deliver the vaccine doses to Long Island veterinarians beginning on Monday, as we went to press. Individual pet owners may contact their veterinarians for pick-up information. The terrific part of the plan is that when you pick up the single-dose vaccine, you receive a coupon for a free trip to Buffalo when travel becomes safe and available. Included are tickets to two outstanding visitor outings: “The Best of Buffalo, by Bike” and “Scavenger Hunt: Roaming Buffalo.” As part of the package, several Buffalo-area Marriott Hotels will allow dogs to stay for no charge during your visit. Proof of vacci-

nation, human and canine, will be required. There is little known about Covid transmission to other species, although a Malayan tiger tested positive last spring at the Bronx Zoo and has since recovered. The risk to dogs is exceedingly small, and transmission from a dog to a human has never been documented. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, however, “A small number of pets worldwide, including cats and dogs, have been reported to be infected with the virus that causes Covid-19, mostly after close contact with people with Covid-19. “Based on the limited information available to date, the risk of animals spreading Covid-19 to people is considered to be low. “It appears that the virus that causes Covid-19 can spread from people to animals in some situations. “Treat pets as you would other human family members — do not let pets interact with people outside the household.” It has been reported in The New York Times that a number of high-profile individuals have gained early access to the dog vaccine to be sure their pets are protected. A friend of Ivanka Trump (she is currently

hough it’s not clear why, our communities were designated a high priority for this effort.

living in Miami) reportedly said that Ms. Trump had scored two suppositories for her Chihuahuas, Barbie and Barbie. According to the same article, President Biden has secured vaccines for Major and Champ, although no one in the Biden circle felt comfortable administering the dose to Major after a recent minor biting incident. In the trials of the Wolf Pharmaceutical vaccine, there were several side effects documented. In a small number of dogs, their barking pitch was elevated for several weeks, causing consternation for their owners but no other apparent problems for the pooches. Oddly, some 5 percent of inoculated dogs demonstrated enhanced cognitive ability in manipulating the pieces of dog puzzles to gain a food reward. There were two incidents of family dogs reversing day and night, making it difficult to rouse them for walks. I plan to get the new vaccine for my darling Lillybee as soon as possible. I especially look forward to getting my free trip to Buffalo, since I have never visited Niagara Falls. I may also go over the falls in a barrel. If you believe that, then you probably believed the rest of this column. Happy April Fools’ 2021. Copyright 2021 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.

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tate Sen. Todd Kaminsky, a Democrat from Long Beach who chairs the Senate Environmental Conservation Committee, has introduced legislation in the Senate that could cripple magazines and newspapers across the state, particularly smaller community newspapers without a large online presence. While we believe the intent behind Kaminsky’s measure — the Extended Producer Responsibility Act (S.1185B) — is admirable, it does not account for its potential effect on magazines and newspapers, long considered necessary ingredients of a working democracy. While it might seem self-serving for a newspaper to oppose legislation that could hurt our industry, there is the big picture to consider if the measure were to cause an increasing number of magazines and newspapers to go under. What would be the effect on society? Would we see more “news deserts” — holes in coverage where people were unaware of what was happening in their own backyards because no one was there to tell their stories? Undoubtedly, the answer is yes. This is why the Heralds oppose the legislation. If passed by the Legislature and signed by Gov, Andrew Cuomo, the measure would shift responsibility for the recycling of paper, plastic, glass and aluminum packaging and products from local municipalities, including our towns and villages, to the manufacturers in an attempt to force them to reduce packaging, thus decreasing waste in our landfills and the need for recycling. There is no way for magazines and newspapers, however, to reduce their use of paper without shifting completely to online reporting, which is still in its infan-

cy — it’s been around a mere 25 years. Most newspapers, even the big dailies, are simply not ready to make such a bold move. Print advertising, in many ways, remains the engine that drives our industry. Kaminsky — and State Assemblyman Steve Englebright, chairman of the Assembly’s Environmental Conservation Committee — should exclude newspapers from any extended producer responsibility legislation, in the same way that books are. The act’s primary intent is to reduce the amount of packaging that manufacturers use to contain anything from milk to children’s toys and everything in between. From this perspective, the proposal makes a great deal of sense. Manufacturers have consistently upped the ante over the decades, moving from minimal packaging to excessive, and superfluous, packaging, most often intended to increase the marketability of their products. All that packaging — much of which is not recyclable — has caused a glut of waste that is sent to our incinerators and landfills. As a nation, we’re drowning in packaging. In this respect, shifting responsibility for recycling would, first, encourage manufacturers to use more recyclable or recycled packaging, and second, force them to reduce their packaging, period. Magazines and newspapers, however, are not packaging — they are the product — and thus they belong in a different category, and should be excluded from this type of legislation. The Kaminsky and Englebright measures address the recycling crisis that has gripped the nation. In 2018, Chinese officials decided that their country would no

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letters Let’s save St. Raymond To the Editor: I am writing in response to the article, “St. Raymond School to close in June” (March 25-30). What if 100 people in our East Rockaway community (and beyond) pledged $1,000 each toward the costs of student attendance for 2021-22 at St. Raymond School? No donation would be collected unless or until the decision was reached to reopen the school for the 2021-22 school year. This potential pool of $100,000 would be an income budget line, along with such other income lines as tuition, parish subsidy and diocese subsidy. The first four prospective donors have stepped up on Facebook: Walter Kakareko, Anne Petraro, Tina Tantrell and me. Only 96 more to go. Will it be enough to unlock the school doors? RICHARD MEAGHER East Rockaway

longer purchase recyclables for reuse from the U.S., claiming that the material they were receiving was often contaminated. Paper products, for example, were stained by food and drink, rendering them useless, so the Chinese were paying for recyclables they couldn’t turn into new products. The Kaminsky/Englebright legislation, however, does not specifically address how we would recycle. It merely states that “a convenient system for consumers to recycle” would have to be set up. The common practice of comingling recyclables — plastic and glass with aluminum and paper — makes no sense, because anything wet on the plastic, glass and aluminum — most often food — ruins the paper. The answer is dual-stream recycling, in which plastic, glass, aluminum and paper products are separated by the homeowner at the curb in different containers. The Village of Valley Stream adopted the practice last year in reaction to China’s decision not to accept U.S. recyclables. Along with its rollout of the dualstream program, Valley Stream undertook an intensive educational campaign to help residents better understand what can, and cannot, be recycled. The Kaminsky and Englebright measures do address the need for greater education, the cost of which manufacturers would have to bear. Clearly, recycling is a complex issue, but lumping magazines and newspapers in with packaging sends a terrible and confusing signal to the public. Excluding them from the extended producer responsibility act, as has most often been the case when such legislation has been enacted in other parts of the world, particularly in Europe, would only be right.

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he potholes that used to greet us each spring, but now are with us year-round, remind us of the condition of our roads and bridges. They also remind us of the damage caused by water and weather. The hurricanes of 2020 cost $39 billion in damage, and more than 100 lives were lost. The wildfires in the West caused $16.5 billion in damage, and the drought there caused $4.5 billion. Why are we not better prepared for these assaults on our safety and livelihoods? President Barack Obama roBerT called for investment in the sCoTT nation’s vulnerable, decaying and outdated infrastructure, but Congress failed to act. President Donald Trump urged a national commitment to infrastructure investment, but Congress balked. And once again, the American Society of Civil Engineers issued its quadrennial assessment of the nation’s infrastructure, and gave it a grade of C-minus. Eleven of the 17 infrastructure categories, however, earned D’s. How would you react if your son or daughter brought home such grades from school? And these grades are for the visible parts of our infrastructure, not the less visible, like

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broadband, and the invisible, like the internet. New York’s part of the report card indicates dire conditions for our region. According to the report, driving on roads in need of repair in New York costs each of us $625 per year, and 9.9 percent of the state’s bridges are structurally deficient. Drinking-water improvements in New York would cost an estimated $22.8 billion. Some 424 dams are considered potentially high hazard. Long Island’s transportation systems are the most congested in the nation. As we know from the brutal winter storms, extreme cold, devastating rainstorms, hurricanes and floods, many of our systems are susceptible to catastrophic failure. And such failures are likely to increase because of climate change. The categories the ASCE evaluated include roads, bridges, airports, dams, levees, storm-water systems, railroads, drinking-water systems, inland waterways, ports, the electrical grid, and transit, such as subway tunnels and stations. The organization estimates that the U.S. is spending only half of what is needed just to bring these systems up to par. Even more is needed to upgrade electrical and cybersecurity networks. Furthermore, it is estimated that if the investments are not made, the country could lose $10 trillion in

economic growth and more than 3 million jobs within 17 years. What a catalog of loss. Economic decline, higher costs for consumers and businesses, and damage to our quality of life are the quantifiable effects of our neglect. Leading business leaders have called for action. Black Rock CEO Larry Fink called on Trump, and has now called on President Biden, to prioritize infrastructure investment for the nation’s well-being. Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has called attention to the crisis of crumbling infrastructure. Even the U.S. military and the Department of Homeland Security have noted the ways in which decaying bridges and systems are interfering with the country’s capacity to defend itself. Fortunately, Biden has heard these calls, and has promoted infrastructure spending not only for competitive and security reasons, but also as a way of creating jobs and securing an equitable cleanenergy future. In the past, Congress has said no to such spending because it feared that new taxes would be required to pay the bill. But even without agreeing to “no new taxes” for our numerous needs in so many areas, especially for children and schooling, history suggests that there is a way to get going.

riving on New York roads in need of repair costs each of us $625 per year.

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Why must we file FOI requests? To the Editor: Last week’s editorial “State needs public hearings overhaul” also should have included not requiring people, reporters and watchdog groups to submit Freedom of Information Act requests to obtain basic information that should routinely be made public. That requirement is inconsistent with Gov. Andrew Cuomo and New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio’s respective promises to conduct the most open and transparent administrations in the history of state and municipal government. This was supposed to have included independent authorities such as the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, the Empire State Development Corporation, the State Thruway Authority, the State Dormitory Authority, the State Urban Municipal Corporation, the Long Island Power Authority, the New York City Economic Development Corporation and the NYNC School Construction Authority, among many others. LARRY PENNER Great Neck

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Early in the 20th century, the U.S. sold Liberty Bonds to the public, to encourage citizens to take part in a patriotic act and to raise the funds necessary to support our allies in World War I. The bonds, issued in denominations of $10 to $10,000, also introduced many families to the idea of investing for their own future. It is estimated that two-thirds of American wage earners owned bonds. In 2002, the federal government introduced a program of Liberty Bonds to help rebuild lower Manhattan after the Sept. 11 attacks, and raised billions of dollars. Why not a new Liberty Bonds program to raise at least some of the money necessary to secure our systems and networks? Money saved in the bank is yielding little in the way of return on investment, but it could be invested in tax-exempt bonds yielding better, though still modest, interest rates. That could mitigate some of the required tax burden. Furthermore, major banks and investment firms could be called on to take on back-office operations and distribution as a service to society, and demonstrate their often-cited commitment to environmental, social and corporate governance. Together, people, corporations and the government could heed the calls for action and take dramatic steps toward preserving the nation’s security and brightening its future. Robert Scott is president emeritus and university professor emeritus of Adelphi University in Garden City.

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