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Judge lifts sales ban on Shake A Paw to permit them to purchase and sell puppies,” Voutsinas wrote in her decision. A Nassau County judge has She dismissed a claim that overturned a ban on Shake A puppies were not handled Paw stores from selling new pup- humanely at Shake A Paw. but pies at the company’s Lynbrook she let stand claims that the comand Hicksville locations. State pany operated fraudulently, Attorney General Letitia James engaged in deceptive business had levied the ban in December, practices, and falsely advertised accusing the businesses of its product, which was “likely to knowingly selling mislead a reasonable sick dogs. consumer.” VoutsiThe ruling, issued nas added that a on Friday by Nassau hearing would be Supreme Court Jusnecessary to resolve tice Helen Voutsina, the remaining chargended a three-month es. ban on the stores At a March hearfrom purchasing ing, attorney Richnew animals for ard Hamburger resale. The decision defended Shake A comes at a price, Paw against 19 conhowever: Shake A sumer complaints Paw must pay a that James’s office MARC JACOBS $250,000 bond, agree had gathered over a to purchase animals Vice president six-year period, and from breeders two veterinarians licensed by the U.S. also testified. One, Department of Agriculture, pro- who was appointed by the court, vide James’s office with a list of said he examined 220 puppies breeders it buys from, and have and found that only six were an independent veterinarian unhealthy, while the others were examine each dog. fit for sale, a success rate of 97.2 “The temporary restraining percent. order.… must be modified to per“Justice Voutsinas’s decision mit respondents to continue to is vindication for Shake A Paw,” operate their business, including CONTINUED ON PAGE 5

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ELK OF THE Year John Nuzzi Sr. has headed the annual New York Elks Lodge No. 1 Hoop Shoot basketball event for many years. The lodge is based in Lynbrook.

He’s everywhere, all the time Lynbrook lodge lauds Elk of the Year By REINE BETHANY rbethany@liherald.com

John Nuzzi Sr. has taken on so many benevolent projects across so many decades that even he can’t list them all. And while he has received several accolades through the years, he said that recently being named Elk of the Year by New York Elks Lodge No. 1 in Lynbrook topped them all. “Many years back, I was lodge Officer of the Year,” Nuzzi said. “But Elk of the Year is the highest honor you can get as a non-officer.”

Nuzzi, 63, reached the rank of deputy district Grand Exalted Ruler for the Southeast District in 2019 — an area that includes Elks lodges in Staten Island, Brooklyn, Queens, Hicksville, Massapequa, New Hyde Park and his home lodge, which is based in Lynbrook and additionally serves Baldwin, Franklin Square, Freeport and Hempstead. Meanwhile, Nuzzi continued to raise funds for Camp Anchor, which provides year-round programs for special- needs children. He also manages 17 vehicles across the state that CONTINUED ON PAGE 4

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Road to be named in businessman’s honor By MIKE SMOLLINS msmollins@liherald.com

A Lynbrook businessman will soon be recognized for his efforts to help fund improvements to a dangerous intersection in the village. Jeffrey Greenfield will have “Greenfield Corner” named in his honor after his work on the Nassau County Planning Commission helped him secure a $3.2 million grant to make safety improvements at the intersection of Ocean Avenue and Merrick Road. Greenfield is a managing partner at the NGL Group, which his late father, Martin Greenfield, brought to Lynbrook in 1966. “When the mayor approached me for this recognition, I was very humbled by the gesture since it’s always my intent as a local business to contribute to the community in which I have had my business for 40-plus years,” he said. “I had to transverse that road four to six times a day and knew how deadly it was.” At the April 4 village board of trustees meeting, Lynbrook Mayor Alan Beach presented and the trustees presented Greenfield with a replica of the road sign. After the meeting, Beach said, the dedication of Greenfield Corners at Rocklyn Avenue and Merrick Road would likely happen sometime in May. Greenfield is the vice chairman of the Nassau County Planning Commission,

and was able to help secure the grant to complete the expansive roadwork, but it was an arduous journey. He said he had been pushing for improvements to the intersection for 15 years and that in one year in the early 2010s, 62 accidents were reported there. After securing the funding for repairs, Verizon, Altice, the Long Island Power Authority, PSEG and National Grid each had to relocate their underground lines before work could begin. Then the original contractor went bankrupt, and the county had to select a new contractor to complete the project. After three years, work was finally finished last fall. Improvements to the roads included the creation of two turning lanes southbound from Ocean onto Merrick, a left turn lane northbound on Ocean to Merrick, a right turn lane in lieu of a cutover on the corner of Ocean and Merrick, the widening of roads by removing a median, upgrades to a 15-year-old traffic signal and the addition of crosswalks. Beach called the intersection one of the most dangerous on Long Island, and said he was grateful for Greenfield’s efforts and pleased to dedicate the new Greenfield Corner to him. “That’s quite a task that he did there to get the money for that intersection,” Beach said. “He used his influence on the planning commission to get that done, so he definitely deserves recognition.”

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LYNBROOK BUSINESS OWNER Jeffrey Greenfield, holding sign, was presented with a replica of the road sign for “Greenfield Corner,” which will be named in his honor.

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The year was 1924, five decades before the passage of Title IX of the Education Amendments Act, which granted equality to girls in sports. The Lynbrook High School girls’ basketball team, in its infancy, approached the Lynbrook Athletic Department with a request for updated equipment. Their request was denied because “the cost of equipment was more than the general organization boasted of,” according to LHS student Anthony Perrusi in a 1929 edition of the school newspaper, The Green and Gold. Desperate for a new way to raise funds, the girls’ basketball team had a stroke of genius: why not hold a “Class Night,” a four-grade competition comprising various categories, and collect funds from the event? The idea was a success, and the girls’ basketball team raised enough money to fully equip their needs. The following year, with the inaugural Class Night just a distant memory of an athletic fundraiser, the school hosted a gymnastics exhibition, instead. The students, however, were not satisfied — they wanted another Class Night. Considering fundraising was no longer a primary objective, J.J. Carter, who was the phys. ed. director, decided to rebrand Class Night 1926 as a social event for students, with the simple goal of enjoyment. Participants were scored based on five categories: basketball, decorations, refreshments, ticket setting and cheering. The event was held in what is now the gymnasium of the Kindergarten Center, across the street from the present-day

high school. Each grade claimed a corner of the gym to set up their decorations. Decked out in tinsel, ribbon, wallpaper and class spirit, the room was a proud display of Class Night’s ability to bring LHS students together in fierce, yet friendly, competition. Many agreed that the event’s success derived partly from the opportunity it provided for students, even those who did not qualify to make the varsity team, to participate in basketball; additionally, it was an entirely student-run process, with varsity basketball players taking the role of coach and officiating the games. From the start, Class Night promoted inclusion and fun for all students, and this is reflected in its success and longevity. In 1928, with Class Night growing in size and popularity, Harry’s Shoe Shop offered an accolade for that year’s winner: a Class Night cup. That year and each year preceding, the cup has been awarded to the first-place winner and inscribed with their graduating year. The trophy remains the prize of Class Night to this day, and is displayed proudly in the office of Assistant Principal, “Master of Class Night Ceremonies”, Matthew Sarosy. The original Class Night evolved throughout the Roaring Twenties, and in the latter years of the decade, drama became a key part of the event. Dramatic Class Night, as it was called then, was judged on four factors: posters, tickets, plays and specialties. The first ever class skits, in 1929, were eclectic and did not adhere to a single theme, as is the tradition today; they were titled “Punk,” “The Trunk from India,” “The Professor of Love,” and “The Wonder Hat.” “Here’s to Dramatic Class Night!!”

Lynbrook village officials OK $45.5M budget tries to maintain at least 16 percent of its reserve funds, and even though the balance went down to 12 percent at the Lynbrook village officials unani- height of the pandemic, it now has $8.9 mously voted to approve a $45.5 million million in reserve funds, a 19 percent budget for 2022-23 and to cushion. He added that he not pierce the New York was pleased to not have to state tax cap, which is set pierce the tax cap despite at 2 percent. the financial struggles “I’m very happy that we brought on by Covid-19 didn’t have to go over the and that the village maintax cap and that we were tains a strong bond rating. able to stay under it,” Additionally, he thanked Mayor Alan Beach said. the board for working “We were able to work together to finalize the together to keep us under budget. the tax cap.” “Due to sound governMayor Alan Beach The spending plan is a ment, most villages are $1.6 million increase from increasing the tax cap, the 2021-22 budget. It while we are .5 percent includes an annual tax increase of 1.5 below without removing any servicpercent for residents. es,” Beach said. “Most villages are Beach said the village typically going above the 2 percent tax cap.”

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wrote Perussi in the ‘29 edition of The Green and Gold. “Long may it exist as one of the most thrilling school activities!” Class Night — which, in line with its vibrant nonconformity, came to be spelled “Class Nite” for some time — grew more spectacular with each passing year. The Class of 1932 became the first, and last, grade to sweep the Class Night win for four consecutive years. In 1934, on its 10th anniversary, more than 1,500 cheering parents and students came to watch the competition unfold. “It’s only eight o’clock, folks, but already a huge crowd has gathCourtesy Lynbrook School District ered to witness this colo r f u l s p e c t a c l e , ” SENIOR JADEN HARVIN channeled his inner-Monopoly Man announced a radio host for their skit at this year’s Class Night, which was on March on a 1938 W.P.F. broadcast 17 and 18. of the Class Night event. boards were added to the scoresheet. “Colorful is the word for Even the Covid-19 pandemic could not it this year all right.” Describing each grade’s themed deco- put a stop to Class Night. In 2020, the rations, the broadcaster said, “The night event was canceled late, however, seniors have turned their corner into a the day show still went on. In 2021, a modigypsy encampment, complete with proph- fied Class Night was held with only LHS ets, campfires, etc. The sophs can students present, no community memundoubtedly supply you with farmland. bers allowed to attend out of precaution. The frosh have outdone themselves by set- Nonetheless, the tradition was held ting up a babyland complete with baby through incredible adversity. Director of the LHS English Departcars, balloons, and hair ribbons.” Other competitive relays came and ment Mary Kirby has a rich history with went throughout the years, including Class Night. She graduated LHS in 1991, rope climbing, wrestling, folk dancing, was a Class Night chairperson throughtug-o-war and volleyball. In the 1940s, a out her four years at the school, and has trivia competition was temporarily added been a Class Night advisor for several to the scoresheet, and in the 1950s, decora- years. “Having been able to be a part of Class tive backboards began to display more Night through every stage of my life, sophisticated mechanical automation. The event expanded from one night, to most importantly as a mother and educatwo, to three, and in 1979, it became so tor, I have seen how truly magical the traboisterous that Lynbrook administrators dition is,” Kirby said. “It’s about learning threatened to cancel it on account of who you are, what you’re capable of, set“rowdiness.” Class Night has been can- ting goals, and working together to celed three times in its 98-year existence, achieve them. With Class Night, LHS stuin 1925, the reason unknown; in 1977 dents create memories, and skills, for a because of “kidnapping and vandalism”; lifetime.” More than three decades since Kirby and in 1979 due to a “lack of facilities to hold events,” according to a 1992 issue of graduated, Class Night remains LHS’s the school newspaper, retitled Horizon, and many people in the Lynbrook comwhich it remains to this day. Despite dra- munity’s most anticipated event of the matic protests at Board of Education year. The competition is now scored on meetings, upset students and parents artwork (banner and box), scenery, skit, and dances (boys’ dance, girls’ dance, and failed to reverse the cancellations. According to the 1992 Horizon souvenir kickline dance). The points from the onemagazine that celebrated the centennial night event are added to the points earned anniversary of the Lynbrook schools, from the Homecoming banner and Sports class advisors were added to maintain Night athletic competitions in order to Class Night’s propriety in 1978. The ‘80s determine the winner. This year’s festivites were held on saw a greater emphasis placed on the dance and skit categories, with each March 17 and 18, and the juniors captured grade’s show becoming more and more the coveted crown as enthusiastic onlookelaborate in its themed festivities. Skits ers were welcomed back. As it approaches were moved from the auditorium to the its centennial, the fervor and excitement gymnasium stage, and then from the for one of LHS’s most heralded traditions stage to the gym floor in 1986. The first tie has never wavered — regardless of the took place in 1990 between the junior and obstacles and challenges it has faced over senior classes, the same year that bac the years.

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Elk of the Year described as community-oriented CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE transport people with cerebral palsy. He cooks French toast and pancakes to raise money for veterans’ organizations like the Long Beach Waterfront Warriors. And he supports Long Island sports organizations for people with disabilities. As a non-officer, Nuzzi said he loves working in the Heritage Room of the Lynbrook lodge or creating brochures for annual events like the Flag Day and Elks memorial services, and the 9/11 lodge ceremony. Nuzzi also is lodge chair for Elks Camp Bristol in West Monroe. Originally designed for Elks youth, the camp’s purpose has broadened to hosting veterans, children of military personnel, and any nonprofit groups that the Elks support. His chairmanship of the yearly Elks Hoop Shoot has opened a way for children in elementary, middle and high school to compete in basketball tournaments at all levels, even national. The hoop shoot this past January had fewer entrants thanks to Covid-19, but two girls, Caroline Rogers (ages 8-9) and Blake Vuotto (ages 10-11) nonetheless made it to the state level for their age brackets. “I followed those two children in the hoop shoot all the way up to Glens Falls and watched them compete,” Nuzzi said. “One took third, and the other took fourth.” These many activities are in addition to Nuzzi’s life as a Freeport business owner and family man. A Vietnam veteran who served in the U.S. Navy, Nuzzi moved to Freeport with his wife Pat and two young sons, John Jr. and Anthony, in the mid-1980s. He founded Royal Laundry Machinery Services in the basement of their St. Marks Avenue house in 1987. A decade later, he moved the business to its current home at 361 Atlantic Ave. while also remaining heavily

involved in the Freeport and Lynbrook communities. “He’s always been very active with any organization he’s been involved with,” Pat said. “He put a lot of work into the hoop shoot this year. The school that they were supposed to use so the kids could shoot their hoops, because of Covid, the school didn’t want any outsiders in.” Nuzzi was given permission to use the village’s Recreation Center by Freeport Mayor Robert Kennedy. In addition to undertaking the basketball event, the Elk of the Year honor was based on a culmination of activities, not just one aspect of service. “John’s a good guy,” said Al Hoffman, a fellow lodge member. “He does a lot around the lodge. He does our publicity and all. I was an Elk of the Year a few years ago, and we use the past group of Elks of the Year to pick the present one each year. John deserved it.” Nuzzi also brought in the third-highest number of new members out of the 118 Elks lodges in the state. For every dollar the local lodge donates to the national Elks foundation, it gets back $1.75. “We have lodge scholarships,” Nuzzi said. “We have up to seven scholarship winners receive $1,000 each year, and we sponsor an individual for four years at Hofstra. The money (invested by the national foundation) just keeps on making interest and it pays for itself.” Amy Schnelling, the chair of the lodge’s Elk of the Year Committee, lauded Nuzzi for his efforts through the years. “This award is one of the highest honors recognized in the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks,” she said in a statement. “His commitment to our order and to the community is unparalleled. By showing ‘what Elkdom is all about,’ it is only fitting that John receive this award for all that he has done.”

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JOHN NUZZI SR. was presented with a citation by Amy Schnelling, chair of the Elk of the Year Committee.

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Shake A Paw permitted to sell dogs once again puppies had been afflicted with serious health issues, including pneumonia, breathing problems, infections and congenital defects, James claimed. Several had parasites. Some customers told James that certain issues were kept hidden from them while health certificates were doctored to advertise healthy dogs. At least nine dogs sold by Shake a Paw “died soon after sale” from various ailments, according to the suit, while a number of customers paid for “hundreds of dollars of unnecessary additional goods and services” — sometimes thousands of dollars. Several owners claimed they had to quickly take their new dogs to the vet, racking up bills they say Shake a Paw refused to reimburse. “Shake A Paw must be held accountable for all the pain they caused countless families who bought sick puppies from their stores,” James said in a statement. “Overwhelming evidence shows that Shake A Paw’s business practices were unconscionable and illegal. We will continue to fight to protect these puppies and New York consumers. New Yorkers deserve relief for being misled and we are determined to provide it to them.”

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A NASSAU COUNTY judge ruled that Shake A Paw stores in Lynbrook and Hicksville can resume selling new dogs, ending a three-month ban amid a lawsuit brought by Attorney General Letitia James, which claimed the businesses knowingly sold sick puppies.

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Hamburger said in a statement. “The court recognized that Shake A Paw’s business was being destroyed by the reckless and unjustified demands of the attorney general to block the purchase of puppies for resale.” Shake A Paw Vice President Marc Jacobs said his businesses have helped to satisfy more than 80,000 customers by uniting them with new dogs throughout their 28-year history, and that the state’s Department of Agriculture and Markets has consistently found its two stores to be in compliance during unannounced inspections. “Shake A Paw only acquires puppies from licensed and lawful breeders,” Jacobs said in a statement, “and has never knowingly sold a sick puppy. “As required by law and in accordance with the owner’s wishes, on the rare occasion when a sold puppy has taken ill, Shake A Paw has reimbursed veterinary bills up to the sales price, given a full refund, or exchanged the puppy for another.” James’s suit described the source of Shake a Paw’s animals as puppy mills, although customers were told that the dogs were from legitimate breeders. Many of the

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

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

Tuesday, May 17 School Budget Votes The East Rockaway and Lynbrook school districts host their 2022-23 budget votes at their respective high schools from 7 to 9 p.m. Budget presntations are available on eastrockawayschools.org and lynbrookschools.org.

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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.

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

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

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Thursday, April 14 Chi Gong with Marianna Farina Join the Lynbrook Public Library for Chi Gong with Marianna Farina at 10:30 a.m. Chi Gong is an ancient Chinese meditative practice which uses slow graceful movements and breathing techniques. For more information, call (516) 599-8630 or visit lynbrooklibrary.org.

Wednesday, April 20 Creative Community Service Teens can join Heather at the East Rockaway Public Library for two hours of community service, doing a variety

of craft projects for the library and for community organizations. For more information, call (516) 599-1664 or visit eastrockawaylibrary.org.

Sunday, April 24 Community Cleanup Assemblywoman Judy Griffin and State. Sen Todd Kaminsky host a community cleanup at South and McDonald ponds from noon to 2 p.m. for Earth Day. Registration area will be on the south end of the field, and parking is free in Lot No. 3. For more information, contact Griffin’s office at (516) 561-8216 or griffinj@nyassembly.gov.

Monday, April 25 East Rockaway Village Board The East Rockaway mayor and village board will host its next meeting at 7 p.m. at 376 Atlantic Ave.. Vist villageofeastrockaway.net or call (516) 8876300 for more information.

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

The East Rockaway Huckleberry Frolic committee is seeking vendors. Teens can earn community service hours at the East Rockaway Library on April 20. Lynbrook Kiwanis meets on April 21 at Savino’s Restaurant and Wine Bar. A community cleanup is set for South and McDonald ponds on April 24. The Lynbrook village board meeting was postponed from April 18 to May 2.

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

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After months of waiting, winner after winner stepped up to receive their firstever Herald Long Island Choice award during a gala event with Oscars-like proportions, but without any of the unnecessary drama. The first-ever event — hosted by RichnerLive, presented by PSEG Long Island, and sponsored by TenantBase — took place April 5 at Heritage Club in Bethpage. Voting had been underway since last July where readers and customers shared who they believed were Long Island’s best businesses in more than 260 categories covering everything from breweries to motorcycle dealers to chiropractor. More than 100,000 votes were cast over five months, and both the top three finalists and the eventual winners were recognized at last week’s awards event. Instead of leaving these decisions by a faceless group of judges, these awards are determined by the very people who make these businesses thrive — the customers. That, at least, is according to Amy Amato, corporate relations and events executive director at RichnerLive. Herald Long Island Choice Awards is a way to show businesses how much their work is appreciated. “We decided to do it because we understand the challenges that small businesses

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More than 100 businesses turn out for gala event Congratulate all the winners! See who was the best of the best at the Herald Long Island Choice Awards. Find all the winners now at LIChoiceAwards.com. faced during the pandemic,” Amato said. “These types of events and contests helps local businesses increase their revenue.” Heritage Club hosted a cocktail hour with an open bar and hors d’oeuvres, giving many of the finalists and their supporters a chance to mingle. “It’s definitely nice to actually see people again,” said Joe Floria of Flo Fitness of Lynbrook. “After the last few years, I think we needed this. Plus, the cheese is great.” Each table featured an ice sculpture centerpiece celebrating the event, while on the main stage, an acrobat contorted herself in fantastical ways. Stuart Richner, chief executive of Richner Communications Inc., commented on how important local businesses contribution is to Long Island, and how happy he was to get the chance to celebrate them. “It is the people in this room that are the economic engines of our communi-

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ANNA tHE AErIALISt entertained the crowd at the Herald Long Island Choice Awards. ties,” Richner said. “We thank each and every one of you for being here tonight, and for all of the hard work that you do each and every day.” The awards themselves were presented by Sidney Wallace Park recent winner of the Miss New York competition. In a marathon performance, Park read off the winners of the 266 categories in rapid fire. In the ensuing hour, business after business was named winner in a whirlwind of emotional highs. Some were so excited, they jumped up on chairs and tables in celebration. Others chose to celebrate with screams and applause.

Peggy Keane, PSEG’s interim president and chief operating officer, said she was pleased to partner with Herald Community Newspapers to celebrate businesses across Long Island. “This event recognizes all types of businesses that are dedicated to their communities,” she added, in a statement. Those were sentiments also shared by Bennett Washabaugh, chief executive and co-founder of TenantBase. “It was fantastic to see so many small businesses getting out, and the people that power our community,” he said. “It’s just amazing.”

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south shore rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Freeport, above, is Long Island’s choice for nursing homes. Dr. Matthew S. Cohen and his team from Long Beach, at top right, is the area’s best pediatrician. are you hungry? Long Island’s best breakfast comes from IHOP in Oceanside, at left. Customers have spoken, choosing Thai Table Restaurant in Rockville Centre as the area best Thai food.

raagini is the home for Long Island’s favorite Indian food, found at their Atlantic Avenue restaurant in Baldwin. for anyone seeking that perfect place to worship, check out Temple Avodah in Oceanside, chosen by its neighbors as the best place to go on Long Island.

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Long isLand’s best rehabilitation center can be found at South Shore Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Freeport. check out the fantastic Greek Town in Rockville Centre, at top right, which neighbors voted as the best in Greek food. charity spa, at left, is the best spa and medical spa, located in Long Beach. the best fish market can be found at Artie’s South Shore Fish Market and Grill, below, located on Austin Boulevard in Island Park.

it was two wins for good eating as Backyard Barbeque in Freeport took best BBQ, above, while Prime 39 in Lynbrook was named the best new restaurant. moLLoy coLLege, soon to be Molloy University, was the best in adult education and continuing education, as it continues to do great work from its Rockville Centre campus.

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Long Beach Junior Lacrosse COMING OFF AN All-American season that saw her register 24 goals and 58 assists in only 15 games to rank among Nassau County’s leading scorers, Radin is looking to help lead the Marines to their first-ever county title. Long Beach is seeded No. 2 in Class B and gave defending champion Garden City all it could handle in the March 29 opener, falling 7-6. Radin, who is planning to play at the next level at the University of Florida, had a hat trick in the defeat.

GAMES TO WATCH Thursday, April 14

Softball: Island Trees at South Side ......................9:30 a.m. Baseball: Calhoun at Kennedy ................................. 10 a.m. Boys Lacrosse: Seaford at Long Beach ...................... 4 p.m. Baseball: Baldwin at V.S. Central...........................4:30 p.m. Baseball: South Side at Lynbrook .........................4:30 p.m. Softball: Bethpage at V.S. North ............................4:30 p.m. Girls Lacrosse: Freeport at Elmont ........................4:30 p.m. Girls Lacrosse: Malverne/East Rock at Sewanhaka ... 5 p.m. Girls Flag Football: Long Beach at Hempstead .......... 5 p.m. Girls Flag Football: Plainview at West Hemp............... 5 p.m. Girls Flag Football: Massapequa at Bellmore-Merrick 5 p.m. Girls Lacrosse: Locust Valley at Long Beach............... 7 p.m.

Monday, April 18 Softball: V.S. South at Malverne .................................... 10 a.m.

Softball: Long Beach at MacArthur..........................10 a.m. Baseball: V.S. South at Malverne ............................10 a.m. Baseball: Freeport at Oceanside..........................4:30 p.m. Baseball: Plainview at East Meadow ....................4:30 p.m. Baseball: Floral Park at South Side............................4:45 p.m. Baseball: Clarke at Plainedge ....................................4:45 p.m. Baseball: G.N. South at Long Beach ..........................4:45 p.m. Boys Lacrosse: L.I. Lutheran at Carey .............................. 5 p.m.

The Lynbrook baseball team has shown plenty of spunk in its first two series of the spring, but unfortunately have just one win to show for it. As a result, the Owls now face a pivotal stretch that could already determine their playoff contention. The Owls (1-5) were hoping to ride the momentum of last year’s season-ending three-game winning streak into 2022 but were challenged immediately with a threegame series against Division, a Nassau League III semifinalist last spring. The offense hung tough against Dragon ace Mike Knapp in the opener, but eventually succumbed 6-3 on March 28. Lynbrook was on the verge of an impressive win the next day by carrying a 10-6 lead into the sixth inning, but Division rallied and won on Knapp’s walk-off steal of home. The Dragons won 10-0 on March 31 for the sweep. “We had an opportunity to win, and we couldn’t cash in against a real solid team,” coach Al Marrazzo lamented. “It’s a tough loss when you have them 10-6. We were up, we were feeling good, we had some great at-bats that game. It just wasn’t enough.” The Owls recovered and got into the win column with a 13-3 thrashing of Floral Park in that three-game series opener on April 4. Anthony Macchia struck out five over five solid innings and added two hits at the plate and outfielder Sean Lengyel had three hits and three RBI. Brian Mansfield and Nate Santoli also had two hits. “We squared up the ball really well,” Marrazzo said. “Macchia pitched really well. It was a complete game. The kids felt good about themselves.” The Knights responded with a 12-5 win the next day and took the series by eking out a 1-0 win despite a well-pitched game by Owls’ hurler Hunter Brenneis. Despite the record, Marrazzo has been pleased with his pitching staff that also includes senior starter Sean Myland and junior relievers Mansfield, Santoli and Esteban Salazar. “Hunter did great against Floral Park,”

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BRIAN MANSFIELD PICKED UP a couple of hits in Lynbrook’s first victory of 2022, a 13-3 blowout of Floral Park on April 4. Marrazzo said. “Macchia pitched really well in both outings. Mylan pitched a great game against Division. So pitching, I’m encouraged.” Mazzarro is also encouraged with his lineup. “In four of the six games we’ve played, we’ve hit the ball pretty good,” he said. “They’re being aggressive early on and they’re fighting when they’re behind.” The Owls will not get a break in the schedule this week with a three-game series against defending Conference III champion South Side, which is already off

to a 5-1 start at press time. After the holiday weekend, they will face Bethpage, last year’s Conference IV champ. Marrazzo is hoping that continued timely pitching and hitting and an improved defense can get his team moving in the right direction. “We have to get a couple of wins on the board,” he said. “South Side’s no joke. They’re a great team. But anybody can be beaten. We had Division on the ropes twice. It’s just a matter of us executing on the defensive end more frequently and making the plays we have to make.”

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The price of freedom By RABBI MICHEL SCHLESINGER Herald contributor

The Biblical story of the exodus is central to the identity of Jews, but throughout history, it has also served as the expression of a yearning for freedom that is universal. Our civilization acknowledges that slavery is terrible. We have an obligation to fight for a free world. But are we, ourselves, prepared to live a life of freedom? Are we capable of facing the difficulties we encounter precisely because we are free? Let us acknowledge that freedom is not easy: The absence of freedom brings with it convenience, comfort. If I am a slave, I don’t need to make big decisions. All meaningful choices are made by my masters. And it would be much easier to visit a single doctor and believe in his every diagnosis, but freedom “forces” us to listen to different opinions and choose. It would be much simpler to browse the internet if there were just one page on each subject. In practice, internet users

The issue of freedom is espeneed to visit dozens of pages, filter the material found, and use cially important at this time of their freedom to select what year. Passover, the feast of liberthey want to use. It would be so ation, is approaching. The Jewmuch less time-consuming if ish people come into existence only one good movie were avail- only after their liberation from slavery in Egypt. able. However, we As long as they exercise our liberty were Pharaoh’s by reading dozens slaves, they could of reviews and then not consider themchoosing the film to selves a people. watch. With their freedom The same is true came nationhood, of Judaism, indeed, and all the issues of of any tradition or choice. political system. It Although it is would be comfortvery difficult to live able if we could f re e ly, Ju d a i s m hear a single opinRabbi Michel believes that there ion from a single Schlesinger is no other possibilreligious leader, or ity. God created a single political leader. And yet, there are divi- men and women to be free. C o n s e r v a t ive Ju d a i s m sions in every religion and political group. Even rabbis from the believes that freedom is essensame branch of Judaism have tial to the practice of authentic different opinions. And certain- and challenging Judaism. We ly, in any other group, there will rabbis are not supposed to dicbe a variety of opinions. Not to tate the rules, but indicate all mention that people can change the options. Anyone who opens their minds, or mature, and dis- any page of the Talmud realizes agree with an earlier belief of that there is no single answer to a Jewish question. Judaism their own.

responds in different ways to the same question and each person must have the freedom to choose the answer that most convinces him. For this to happen, it is necessary to study all options in depth. Being able to choose is more complicated than receiving ready-made answers. However, we believe that freedom is the only way to practice a thinking Judaism. Jews must have a deep knowledge of their traditions, legends, laws and customs, so that they can fully exercise their freedom of choice. The one who chooses after studying our sources makes an authentically Jewish decision, even if this decision is different from that made by another Jew. The importance of choice is central to our religion, and equally so to anyone striving to live a free and meaningful life. May you experience freedom this holiday season and forever. Schlesinger is the head rabbi at the Hewlett-East Rockaway Jewish Centre

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The Village of Lynbrook is waiving its ban on overnight parking village wide from April 15 to 23. Typically, the village does not permit anyone to leave cars on the street overnight, but officials will waive the edict in light of the Passover and Easter holidays. —Mike Smollins

Village officials reschedule board meeting for May 2 Lynbrook officials have changed the next board meeting date from April 18 to May 2. Lynbrook Mayor Alan Beach said that despite village officials planning to have two meetings this month on April 4 and 18, they had to reschedule the next meeting to May 2 because one of the board members is going on vacation. The board will meet on May 2 and 16 next month. —Mike Smollins

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He is risen! By THE REV. MARK LUKENS Herald contributor

“Comfort, O comfort my people, says your God. Speak tenderly to Jerusalem and cry to her that she has served her term, her penalty is paid, that she has received from the Lord’s hand, double for all her sins.” Isaiah 40:1-2 As I write this, I am sitting in my office looking out at the sunshine. It’s a chilly day for the spring, but it still lifts my heart as I stretch my arms, draw a deep breath, and remember what it was like just a few short months ago when we were locked down, masked up and, well, sometimes it seemed as if this was just the way things were going to be. Like the people of Judah at the time of the exile, we have been forced to go “underground”, as we struggled in this pandemic that came sweeping seemingly out of nowhere like the biblical plagues of Egypt, taking lives left and right, filling up our morgues and igniting yet more fighting and division as our already fractured people fought for control of the sinking ship like folks arguing over the placement of the deck chairs of the Titanic, unable to even agree on measures to

Not a record to be proud of, perhaps, but protect their lives. So, we reaped the whirlwind of our still a great cause for rejoicing, as we folly with the deaths of almost a million begin to come out of our spaces as if we of our fellow citizens, and many millions were awakening to the end of a nightmore worldwide as this tiny, but deadly mare, only to find ourselves back in the world we knew once again virus invaded our people, and deciding whether we our economy, eroding our will go back to “normal,” sense of security and or attempt to create someexploiting our mutual foolthing better, learning and ishness and distrust, undegrowing from our struggles terred by the opinions of so that we don’t repeat pundits and politicians, by them. our warring ideas about As Jesus showed us, resindividual rights or any of ur rection is not mere the other things that we resuscitation, it is the fought so hard over these beginning of a new path, past few years. Like the an invitation to see and be plagues of Egypt, it finally in the world in entirely began to abate only when new ways. On Good Friday, we used the tools God gave REV. MARK LUKENS Je s u s w a s m u r d e r e d us, our scientific knowlbecause his message edge, our concern for one another, our striving for life began to threatened the powers that be and their overcome our other pre-occupations, grip on the reality under which God’s peowhen we finally decided to work together ple lived. Murdered, because he spoke truth to power, murdered, because God’s for the benefit of all. The pandemic isn’t over, not by any economy is about human life and human means, but it has become something we thriving and not about the maintenance can deal with by getting vaccines, just like of power. But God’s love could not be we do with measles, rubella and the flu. destroyed, even by the power of death

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It has been said that we are what we eat, so when the late Rabbi Harold Shulweis wrote, “On Passover, Jews eat history,” he told us that the Passover holiday menu offers instruction with each bite along with a lesson on how we learn and why. The Passover Seder recalls the Hebrew Bible’s telling of the 13th century BCE exodus from Egypt. The Seder’s foods include matzah, baked of flour, water and nothing else as the Hebrews fled ancient Egypt. Matzah, the bland, crunchy, crumbly subsistence staple, is a jarring contrast to the breads, bagels, baguettes and more that we typically enjoy and may even take for granted. Eating matzah, also known as “Bread of Affliction,” drives home an appreciation for the amount and array of our food options and speaks to the urgency of ensuring that those who hunger get fed. Eating maror, bitter herbs or horseradish, stings the sinus with the harshness of slavery as a demand to extend freedom to all. Parsley, a sign of the arriving spring, gets dipped in salt

water that drips from the tiny green leaves being whole, to grow a child into what is like tears of oppression that fall from the called in Yiddish, a mensch, an ethically eye. We spread that thick, pasty mixture of upstanding human being. To illustrate the fruits and nuts, haroset, on matzah like teaching of the whole person, the body, mortar on the bricks of Egypt. The egg, a mind and spirit of a person, Jewish thinker, symbol of birth, offers hope in the fact of Martin Buber, spoke of “education of character.”e challenge. The lamb shank Martin Buber is well known recalls the lamb we ate as we for his Jewish spirituality clasreadied to leave Egypt for freesic, “I and Thou.” Written dom. Eating history instills the almost 100 years ago, it speaks moral, religious and spiritual to the spiritual dimensions of values for living a Jewish life. candid, respectful and honest There is debate enough conversation. Buber wrote these days over the best way to numerous other books and educate ourselves and our chilessays, and taught extensively dren, and educational profesin Europe, the United States sionals have created, use and and in Israel, where he lived interpret an array of tests to Rabbi David Ross and worked from the time he measure how well our kids and his family fled the Nazis in learn, how effectively teachers teach and the effectiveness of our schools 1938 until his death in 1965. Shortly after reaching Israel, Buber and universities. Yet there is another way to teach that no pen and pencil, or computer addressed the National Conference of Jewexam can measure. That is, when it comes ish Teachers in Tel Aviv, saying, “Education to history, science, math and more, we get worthy of the name is essentially education plenty of facts from a book, movie or lec- of character.” (In Maurice F riedture, but, as Judaism knows, it takes more mn, “Encounter on the Narrow Ridge,” Parthan knowing things to make a human agon, 1993, 247) Beyond imparting facts,

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“education of character” nourishes the soul. It instills and bolsters a moral and spiritual legacy that informs how a person sets their life direction and moves forward. Teaching through eating involves senses — smell, taste, sound and sight — with food. It incorporates and sustains a physical appreciation for the lessons of the past. It has us honor the instruction of the Haggadah, the Seder prayer book, to have “each person see themselves as having been liberated from Egypt.” Eating history instills the values of history. So if we are what we eat, then we become who we are through food. And the Passover meal, as a tactile, audible and edible educational activity, orients the spirit to work for a world where all are free, all have what to eat, and all are equal, as they are at the Passover Seder and in the eyes of God. And the method of teaching about Passover instructs us on what to teach and how. Ross serves at Temple Am Echad in Lynbrook and is author of “A Year with Martin Buber: Wisdom from the Weekly Torah Portion.”

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LEGAL NOTICE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF EAST ROCKAWAY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of East Rockaway on Monday, May 09, 2022 at 7:00 PM at 376 Atlantic Avenue, East Rockaway, New York, to introduce the following proposed local laws: Proposed Local Law #8 of 2022 amending §6-12 of the Code of the Incorporated Village of East Rockaway with regard to salaries. Proposed Local Law #9 of 2022 amending Section 288-93 of the Code of the Incorporated Village of East Rockaway with regard to Residential Driveways. Proposed Local Law #10 of 2022 adding Section 200-31 to the Code of the Incorporated Village of East Rockaway with regard to repair, maintenance to keep clear sidewalks path and/or public thoroughfares. The above proposed local laws may be inspected in the office of the Village Clerk at Village Hall, 376 Atlantic Avenue, East Rockaway, New York, seven (7) days before the hearing, during regular office hours, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. All interested persons shall have an opportunity to be heard at the time and place aforesaid. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES of the Incorporated Village of East Rockaway, New York. Patricia Renner Village Clerk-Treasurer April 11, 2022 130671 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the April 18, 2022 meeting of the Board of Trustees has been rescheduled for Monday, May 2, 2022 at 7:00 P.M. at the Village Hall, One Columbus Drive, Lynbrook, New York. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES JOHN GIORDANO, VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR LYNBROOK, NEW YORK 130676 To Place A Notice Call 516-569-4000 x232

LEGAL NOTICE AVISO DE AUDIENCIA SOBRE EL PRESUPUESTO Y ELECCIÓN ANUAL DEL DISTRITO DEL DISTRITO ESCOLAR EAST ROCKAWAY UNION FREE, CIUDAD DE HEMPSTEAD, CONDADO DE NASSAU, ESTADO DE NUEVA YORK, QUE SE LLEVARÁN A CABO EL 17 DE MAYO DE 2022 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 17 de mayo de 2022, a las 9:00 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 NOTIFICA que la votación de la asignación de los fondos correspondientes para cubrir los gastos necesarios para el año escolar 2022-2023, de todas las propuestas debidamente presentadas ante la Junta de Educación, y para ocupar dos (2) puestos en esta Junta tendrá lugar en la escuela secundaria East Rockaway Jr./Sr., 443 Ocean Avenue, East Rockaway, Nueva York, el martes 17 de mayo de 2022 entre las 7:00 a. m. y las 9:00 p. m. Los asuntos a tratar en esta reunión serán los siguientes: a. Elegir a dos (2) miembros de la Junta de Educación para ocupar el cargo actual de Kristen O’Hagan, que finaliza el 30 de junio de 2022, para un nuevo período que comenzará el 1 de julio de 2022 y finalizará el 30 de junio de 2025, y el cargo de Peter McNally, que finaliza el 30 de junio de 2022, para un nuevo período que comenzará el 1 de julio de 2022 y finalizará el 30 de junio de 2025. b. Votar el presupuesto anual de la escuela para el año escolar 2022-2023 y autorizar la imposición de un impuesto sobre la propiedad del distrito para los propósitos anteriores. c. Votar sobre las siguientes propuestas: PROPUESTA N.º 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 2022-2023 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 $100,000, que se financiarán de la siguiente manera: $100,000 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. PROPUESTA N.º 3 (Establecimiento del fondo de reserva de capitales para mejoras y reparaciones de edificios III): SE RESUELVE que la Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar East Rockaway Union Free, por medio del presente, tenga autorización para establecer un fondo de reserva de capitales, denominado “Fondo de reserva de capitales para mejoras y reparaciones de edificios III”, de acuerdo con las disposiciones del artículo 3651 de la Ley de Educación, con el fin de financiar futuras mejoras, renovaciones o modificaciones en todo el distrito, lo que incluye, entre otros: construcción, renovación, mejora, modificación o reemplazo de las instalaciones y propiedades del distrito, mejoras de capital relacionadas con los cambios en la inscripción futura; otras mejoras de infraestructuras y proyectos similares, y el trabajo asociado o incidental, servicios y gastos. Dicho fondo de reserva de capitales tendrá un plazo probable de quince (15) años y comenzará el 30 de junio de 2022 y finalizará el 30 de junio de 2037. El fondo de reserva de capitales se capitalizará en un monto total que no superará los quince millones de dólares ($15,000,000), más los intereses acumulados, durante el plazo del fondo. La fuente de financiamiento del fondo de reserva de capitales será una transferencia anual de dinero excedente, en caso de que lo haya, proveniente del saldo de los fondos no asignados del Fondo general del Distrito, según estén disponibles al final de cada año fiscal, desde el 30 de junio de 2022 hasta el 30 de junio de 2037 inclusive, y

cualquier otra fuente permitida por la ley, incluidas las transferencias de las reservas existentes. d. Votar sobre cualquier otra propuesta que se pueda presentar oportunamente en la reunión. ASIMISMO, SE NOTIFICA que la votación se realizará mediante máquinas de votación, y las urnas estarán habilitadas desde las 7:00 a. m. hasta las 9:00 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 2022-2023 el martes 10 de mayo de 2022 a las 7:00 p. m. en el auditorio de la escuela secundaria East Rockaway Jr./Sr. Esta reunión estará disponible para todo el público y se transmitirá en vivo. Ingrese al sitio web del Distrito en www.eastrockawayschool s.org y siga el enlace para ver la audiencia sobre el presupuesto. 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 2022-2023, 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 8:00 a. m. y las 4:00 p. m. durante los catorce días inmediatamente anteriores a esta elección del 17 de mayo de 2022, sin incluir los sábados, domingos, feriados, y el día de la elección anual. ASIMISMO, SE NOTIFICA 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. En este informe de exenciones, que también formará parte del presupuesto final, se

mostrará cómo el valor total estimado de la lista de tasación final que se utilice en el proceso presupuestario queda libre de impuestos, se enumerarán todos los tipos de exenciones que otorgue la autoridad legal y se expondrá 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 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 18 de abril de 2022, 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. Los dos candidatos que reciban la mayor cantidad de votos serán considerados electos para el cargo. 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 NOTIFICA 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 18 de abril de 2022. 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 8:00 a. m. hasta las 3:00 p. m.,

de lunes a viernes, hasta el jueves 12 de mayo de 2022 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 8:00 a. m. y las 3:00 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 14 de mayo de 2022 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 (2018-2021) 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 17 de mayo de 2022 con el fin de preparar un registro para las elecciones o reuniones del Distrito que se realizarán después del 17 de mayo de 2022. 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-ballotapplication-andinstructions-english.pdf, http://www.counsel.nysed .gov/common/counsel/file s/absentee-ballotapplication-andinstructions-spanish.pdf), o comunicándose con la Secretaría del Distrito por correo electrónico (namayamoran@eastrock awayschools.org) o por teléfono (516-887-8300, ext. 1-433). 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 18 de abril de 2022. 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. 1-433), fax (516-887-1802), correo electrónico (namayamoran@eastrock awayschools.org), correo postal (433 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 se deben entregar en persona o por correo postal en la secretaría del Distrito, y se deben recibir antes de las 5:00 p. m. del 21 de abril de 2022. Las boletas electorales militares se deben recibir antes de las 5:00 p. m. del 17 de mayo de 2022, si están firmadas y fechadas por el votante militar y un testigo con una fecha que no sea posterior al día anterior a la elección o no más tarde del cierre de las urnas el 17 de mayo de 2022, si muestran una marca de cancelación del servicio postal de los Estados Unidos o del servicio postal de un país extranjero o muestran un endoso fechado de recepción por otra agencia del gobierno de los Estados Unidos. Los votantes militares pueden decidir si prefieren recibir un formulario de inscripción para votantes militares, una solicitud de boleta electoral militar o una boleta electoral militar por correo, fax o correo electrónico en la solicitud para dicha inscripción, boleta electoral o voto. ASIMISMO, SE NOTIFICA que esta Junta establecerá una reunión especial a partir de ese

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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: 22 de marzo de 2022 East Rockaway, Nueva York POR ORDEN DE LA JUNTA DE EDUCACIÓN, DISTRITO ESCOLAR EAST ROCKAWAY UNION FREE, CIUDAD DE HEMPSTEAD, CONDADO NASSAU, NUEVA YORK NEREYDA AMAYA MORAN Secretaria del distrito 130260 PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES… Printed in this publication can be found online. To search by publication name, go to: www.newyorkpublicnotices.com TO PLACE AN AD CALL 516-569-4000 x 232 Search for notices online at: www.newyorkpublicnotices.com

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF ANNUAL DISTRICT ELECTION AND BUDGET HEARING OF LYNBROOK UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU, STATE OF NEW YORK MAY 17, 2022 NOTICE is hereby given that the Annual School District Election of the voters of the Lynbrook Union Free District will be held on May 17, 2022, 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 2022-2023 school year; (2) to fill two vacancies on the Board of Education, each for a term of three (3) years, new terms to commence July 1, 2022 and to expire June 30, 2025; (3) to transact such other business as may properly come before the voters; and (4) to vote on the following propositions: Proposition One: Budget

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Budget of the Board of Education of the Lynbrook Union Free School District for the school year 2022-2023 in the amount of $96,881,523 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 Capital Reserve Fund BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Lynbrook Union Free School District be authorized to expend from the Technology Replacement Capital Reserve Fund, established on May 15, 2007, and extended and amended by the voters of the Lynbrook Union Free School District at the Annual District Meetings held on May 15, 2012 and on May 16, 2017, an amount not to exceed $671,500 for the purposes of providing instructional technology devices, as well as commencing a multi-year data wiring replacement and improvement project at no additional cost to District taxpayers and to commence during the 2022-2023 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 Capital Reserve Fund, Grounds Renovation, Improvement, and Equipment Capital Reserve Fund and Continuous Facilities Improvement Capital Reserve Fund BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Lynbrook Union Free School District be authorized to expend an amount not to exceed: $1,289,979 from the Building Renovation, Improvement, Upgrade, and Equipment Capital Reserve Fund, established on May 15, 2015; $1,500,000 from the Grounds Renovation, Improvement, and

Equipment Capital Reserve Fund established on May 15, 2018; and $1,207,897.00 from the Continuous Facilities Improvement Capital Reserve Fund established on June 9, 2020; for an aggregate total amount not to exceed $3,997,876 for the following purposes: at Marion Street School, the replacement of the turf field, the addition of field lighting, the renovation, improvement and movement of the playground, and the renovation of the cafeteria; at North Middle School, the addition of funds to the field renovation and improvement project, the addition of field lighting, the renovation of the school courtyard, and the renovation of one classroom; all at no additional cost to District taxpayers and to commence during the 2022-2023 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 Four Technology Replacement Capital Reserve Fund BE IT RESOLVED, that the Lynbrook Union Free School District’s (“District”) existing Technology Replacement Capital Reserve Fund, heretofore established on May 15, 2007 by voter authorization and extended and amended by the voters of the Lynbrook Union Free School District at the Annual District Meetings held on May 15, 2012 and on May 16, 2017, each for an additional probable term of five (5) years, which has not yet expired, in the ultimate amount of Seven Million Five Hundred Thousand dollars ($7,500,000), for the purpose of funding improvements to and replacement of the District’s technology equipment, infrastructure, machinery or apparatus necessary for the District’s operations, IS HEREBY AMENDED by extending the probable term of said Fund by an additional five (5) years through and including June 30, 2027, and increasing the Fund’s ultimate amount to Ten Million Dollars ($10,000,000); without any change, increase or alteration to the Fund’s purpose, source or annual

amount of funding, which shall remain as previously authorized by District voters. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that nominations for the office of Board of Education member shall be made by petition subscribed by at least Thirty (30) 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 18, 2022, except that hours on April 18, 2022 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 two 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 2022-2023 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 2022-2023 school year on Wednesday, May 4, 2022, at 7:30 p.m. in the Lynbrook High School cafeteria. 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 11, 2022. The Board of Registration will meet on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 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 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 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 (2018-2021); 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 prior to the election, 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@lynbrook schools.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 18, 2022. 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@lynbrook schools.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 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. A military voter who is duly registered may apply for a military ballot by requesting an application by 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 21, 2022. Military ballots must be received by 5:00 p.m. on May 17, 2022 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 17, 2022 if 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. 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 18, 2022), 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 130241 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. 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. To search by publication name, go to: 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 17, 2022 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 17, 2022, at 9:00 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 2022-2023, on all propositions duly filed with the Board of Education, and to fill two (2) vacancies 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 17, 2022, between 7:00 A.M. and 9:00 P.M. The business to be acted upon at such meeting will be as follows: a. To elect two (2) members of the Board of Education to fill the office currently held by Kristen O’Hagan, whose term expires on June 30, 2022, for a new term commencing July 1, 2022, and expiring June 30, 2025, and Peter McNally, whose term expires on June 30, 2022, for a new term commencing July 1, 2022, and expiring June 30, 2025. b. To vote upon the annual school budget for the school year 2022-2023 and to authorize the levying of a tax upon the property of the district for the foregoing purposes. c. To vote upon the following propositions: 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 2022-2023 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) Network Upgrades; 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 $100,000, to be funded as follows: $100,000 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. PROPOSITION NO. 3 (Establishment of Capital Reserve Fund for Building Improvements and Repairs III): BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the

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East Rockaway Union Free School District, is hereby authorized to establish a capital reserve fund, known as the “Capital Reserve Fund for Building Improvements and Repairs III,” in accordance with the provisions of Education Law section 3651, for the purpose of funding future district wide improvements, renovations and/or alterations, including but not limited to construction, renovation, improvement, alteration and/or replacement of district wide facilities and property, capital improvements related to changes in future enrollment, other infrastructure improvements and similar projects, and associated or incidental work, services and expenses. Such capital reserve fund shall be for a probable term of fifteen (15) years and will commence on June 30, 2022 and expire on June 30, 2037. The capital reserve fund will be capitalized in a total amount not to exceed fifteen million dollars ($15,000,000), plus accrued interest, during the term of the fund. The source of the funding of the capital reserve fund will be an annual transfer of surplus money, if any, from the District’s General Fund’s unassigned fund balance as may be available as of the end of each fiscal year from June 30, 2022 through and including June 30, 2037, and any other sources permitted by law, including transfers from existing reserves 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 7:00 A.M. to 9:00 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 2022-2023, on Tuesday, May 10, 2022, at 7:00 P.M. in the auditorium of the East Rockaway Jr./Sr. High School. This meeting will be open to the public and livestreamed. Log onto the District’s website a t www.eastrockawayschool s.org and follow the link to view the budget hearing. 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 2022-2023, 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 8:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. during the fourteen days immediately preceding said election of May 17, 2022, 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 18, 2022. Such petition shall state the residence of each signer and the name and residence of the candidate. The two candidates 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 18, 2022, 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 8:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M., Monday through Friday, up to and including Thursday, May 12, 2022. A register will be prepared and filed in the District Clerk’s Office and will be open for inspection by any qualified voter between 8:00 A.M. and 3:00 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 14, 2022, 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 (2018-2021) 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 17, 2022, for the purpose of preparing a register for District meetings or elections to be held subsequent to May 17, 2022. 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 (namayamoran@eastrock awayschools.org) or phone (516-887-8300, Ext.1-433). 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 18, 2022. 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. 1-433), facsimile (516-887-1802), email (namayamoran@eastrock awayschools.org), mail (433 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 21, 2022. Military ballots must be received by 5:00 p.m. on May 17, 2022, 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 17, 2022, if 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. 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 22, 2022 East Rockaway, New York BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, EAST ROCKAWAY UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU, NEW YORK NEREYDA AMAYA MORAN District Clerk 130258 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 Place a notice by phone at 516-569-4000 x232 or email: legalnotices@liherald.com

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 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, will be held on May 17, 2022, 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 2022-2023, 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 17, 2022. 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 2022-2023, as well as copies setting forth the Proposed Budget of expenditures of the Valley Stream Central High School District (website www.vschsd.org) during the school year 2022-2023, 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 www.valleystreamschool district24.org and at the principal’s office in each building within the District on each day between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., and the District’s administration office, 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 4, 2022, 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 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 applications for absentee ballots for the school district election are to be completed on a form prescribed by the state board of elections and may be obtained by

visiting the NYS Education Department’s Website http://www.counsel.nysed .gov/common/counsel/file s/absentee-ballotapplication-andinstructions-english.pdf, or by contacting the District Clerk by email at jbiscardi@vs24.org or phone at 516-434-2830. 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 18, 2022. Further, no absentee voter’s ballot shall be canvassed unless it has been received at the District Clerk’s office by 5:00 P.M. on the date of the 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 9:00 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 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon. on Saturday (May 14, 2022), 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 17, 2022, for the purpose of electing three 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, 2022 and ending June 30, 2025, to succeed John Maier. There will be one member elected for a term of three (3) years commencing July 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2025, to succeed Kimberly Wheeler. There will be one member elected for a term of three (3) years commencing July 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2025, to succeed 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 25 qualified electors of the district and filed with the District Clerk no later than April 18, 2022 between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on school days, and no later than 5:00 p.m. on Monday, April 18, 2022. The nominating petition must 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 2022-2023 and the election of three Trustees will be conducted according to the Education Law and Rule previously adopted by the Board of Education. REGISTRATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN

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that no person will be allowed to vote on May 17, 2022, 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 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on school days. During the months of July and August, qualified voters may register between 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 11, 2022 between 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. 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 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 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 pm on Saturday (May 14, 2022), 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 17, 2022. NOTICE IS HEREBY 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

school district may obtain a registration form by contacting the District Clerk by telephone (516-434-2825), facsimile (516-256-0163), email (jbiscardi@vs24.org), mail (William L. Buck, 75 Horton Avenue, Valley Stream, NY 11581), or in person (during regular office hours of 8:00 3:30). A military voter who is duly registered may apply for a military ballot by requesting an application form from 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 21, 2022. Military ballots must be received by 5:00 p.m. on May 17, 2022, 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 17, 2022, if 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. 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. By order of the Board of Education: Dated March 23, 2022. __________________ Jennifer Biscardi, School District Clerk Board of Education Valley Stream School District No. Twenty-Four 130339

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LEGAL NOTICE Distrito Escolar Libre de Unión de Valley Stream No. Veinticuatro AVISO DE VOTACIÓN SOBRE PRESUPUESTOS, PROPOSICIONES, REGISTRO, AUDIENCIA, PAPELETAS DE VOTO ELECCIÓN DE FIDEICOMISARIOS Y EN AUSENCIA

POR LA PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA que, de conformidad con la Ley de Educación, la Reunión Anual de los votantes calificados del Distrito Escolar Valley Stream No. Veinticuatro de la Ciudad de Hempstead, Condado de Nassau, Nueva York, se llevará a cabo el 17 de mayo de 2022, para la transacción de negocios autorizada por la Ley de Educación. SE NOTIFICA ADEMAS que, de acuerdo con la Ley de Educación, el voto de los votantes calificados, sobre la apropiación de los fondos necesarios para cumplir con los gastos estimados del Distrito Escolar Valley Stream No. Veinticuatro, de la Ciudad de Hempstead, Condado de Nassau, Nueva York, para el año escolar 2022-2023, y sobre cualquier propuesta que involucre los gastos de dinero por parte del Distrito, autorizando el cobro de impuestos, o sobre cualquier otro asunto que pueda presentarse adecuadamente a los votantes, se llevará a cabo el martes 17 de mayo de 2022. Las urnas estarán abiertas para dicha votación ese día de 7:00 a.m. a 9:00 p.m., en los lugares de votación respectivos en cada distrito electoral como se establece a continuación. SE NOTIFICA ADEMAS, que copias del Presupuesto Propuesto, que establece los gastos del Distrito Escolar Libre de Unión de Valley Stream No. Veinticuatro durante el año escolar 2022-2023, así como copias que establezcan el Presupuesto Propuesto de gastos del Distrito Central de Escuelas Secundarias de Valley Stream (sitio web www.vschsd.org) durante el año escolar 2022-2023, junto con el texto de cualquier resolución que se presentará a los votantes, se pueden obtener en el sitio web del Distrito Escolar Libre de Union de Valley Stream No. Veinticuatro www.valleystreamschool district24.org y en la oficina del director en cada edificio dentro del Distrito cada día entre las 9:00 a.m. y las 3:00 p.m., y la oficina de administración del Distrito, durante cada uno de los 14 días calendarios anteriores al día de la votación, excepto sábado, domingo o días festivos. SE NOTIFICA ADEMAS, que para el propósito de la discusión del gasto de fondos antes mencionado y el presupuesto de los mismos, se llevará a cabo una audiencia pública el día 4 de mayo de 2022, a las 7:30 p.m., en la Escuela William L. Buck en Horton Avenue, Valley Stream, Nueva York en el Distrito. SE NOTIFICA ADEMAS, que la Sección 495 de la Ley de Impuestos a la Propiedad Inmobiliaria

requiere que el Distrito Escolar Libre de Union de Valley Stream No. Veinticuatro adjunte a su presupuesto propuesto un informe de exención. El informe de exención, que también pasará a formar parte del presupuesto final, mostrará cómo el valor tasado total de la lista de evaluación final utilizada en el proceso presupuestario está exento de impuestos, enumerará todos los tipos de exención otorgadas por la autoridad estatutaria y mostrará el impacto acumulativo de cada tipo de exención, el monto acumulativo que se espera recibir como pagos en lugar de impuestos (PILOT) y el impacto acumulativo de todas las exenciones otorgadas. 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. BOLETAS DE VOTO EN AUSENCIA POR LA PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA aplicaciones por papeletas de boletas de voto en ausencia para la elección del distrito escolar deben completarse en un formulario prescrito por la junta estatal de elecciones y se pueden obtener 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-spanish.pdf ), o comunicándose con la Secretaria del Distrito por correo electrónico a jbiscardi@vs24.org o por teléfono al 516-434-2830. Las solicitudes completadas deben recibirse al menos siete (7) días antes de la elección si la papeleta de voto se va a enviar por correo al solicitante, o el día antes de la elección si la papeleta de voto se entregará personalmente al solicitante o a su agente designado. Las aplicaciones de papeleta de voto en ausencia no serán aceptadas por el secretaria de Distrito antes del 18 de abril de 2022. Además, no se sondeará la papeleta del votante ausente a menos que se haya recibido en la oficina de la secretaria del Distrito antes de las 5:00 p.m. de la fecha de la elección. Una lista de todas las personas a las que se les emiten papeletas de voto en ausencia estará archivada con el secretaria del Distrito y abierta para su inspección por cualquier votante calificado del distrito entre las 9:00 a.m. y las 3:00 p.m. en cada uno de los cinco días anteriores a la fecha establecida para la elección, excepto el domingo, y entre las 9:00 a.m. y las 12:00 del mediodía. el sábado (14 de mayo de 2022), en la

oficina del secretaria de Distrito. DISTRITOS ELECTORALES Y LUGARES DE VOTACIÓN POR LA PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA que el lugar en cada distrito electoral donde se llevará a cabo la elección y la votación anual, y la descripción de cada distrito electoral es la siguiente: Distrito Electoral # 1 generalmente abarca el área del Distrito Norte de Sunrise Highway: la votación sobre los presupuestos y la votación de los fideicomisarios será en la estación de bomberos en South Corona Avenue en el lado oeste de Corona Avenue entre Jamaica Avenue y Hawthorne Avenue; Distrito Electoral # 2 generalmente abarca el área atendida por la Escuela William L. Buck en Horton Avenue: la votación sobre los presupuestos y la votación de los fideicomisarios será en la Escuela William L. Buck ; Distrito Electoral # 3 generalmente abarca el área atendida por la Escuela de Brooklyn Avenue en Brooklyn Avenue y Fifth Street: la votación sobre los presupuestos y la votación para los fideicomisarios será en la Escuela de Brooklyn Avenue; Distrito Electoral # 4 generalmente abarca el área atendida por la Escuela Robert W. Carbonaro en Hungry Harbor Road y Mill Road: la votación sobre el presupuesto y la votación por los fideicomisarios será en la Escuela Robert W. Carbonaro. Los límites de cada uno de dichos distritos por calle, callejones y carreteras o de otra manera, están contenidos en resoluciones de la Junta de Educación, fechadas 24 de marzo de 1964, y enmendadas el 23 de septiembre de 1981 y el 12 de julio de 1990, y están disponibles para inspección en la Oficina de la secretaria del Distrito. ELECCIÓN DE LOS FIDEICOMISARIOS SE NOTIFICA ADEMÁS, que se llevará a cabo una elección el martes 17 de mayo de 2022, con el propósito de elegir a tres miembros de la Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar Libre de Unión de Valley Stream No. Veinticuatro. Habrá un miembro elegido por un período de tres (3) años que comenzará el 1 de julio de 2022 y finalizará el 30 de junio de 2025, para suceder a John Maier. Habrá un miembro elegido por un período de tres (3) años que comenzará el 1 de julio de 2022 y finalizará el 30 de junio de 2025 para suceder a Kimberly Wheeler. Habrá un miembro elegido por un período de tres (3) años

que comenzará el 1 de julio de 2022 y finalizará el 30 de junio de 2025, para suceder a Markus Wilson. Cada vacancia es una oficina específica separada. Las nominaciones para el cargo de Miembro de la Junta de Educación se harán mediante petición suscrita por 25 electores calificados del distrito y presentada con la secretaria del Distrito a más tardar el 18 de abril de 2022 entre las 9:00 a.m. y las 4:00 p.m. en días escolares, y a más tardar a las 5:00 p.m. el lunes 18 de abril de 2022. La petición de nominación debe dirigirse a la secretaria de Distrito del Distrito Escolar Libre de Unión de Valley Stream No. Veinticuatro e indicará el nombre y la residencia de cada elector calificado que suscriba la petición de nominación, y el nombre y la residencia del candidato, y describirá la vacancia específica para la cual se nomina al candidato, incluida al menos la duración del mandato y el nombre del último titular. Los formularios para peticiones de nominación se pueden obtener en la oficina del Superintendente de Escuelas en la Escuela William L. Buck en Horton Avenue, Valley Stream, Nueva York y en la oficina de la secretaria de Distrito del Distrito Escolar Libre de Unión de Valley Stream No. Veinticuatro. El escáner y tabulador de DC y los dispositivos de proposiciones marca de papeletas Auto Mark se utilizarán para la tabulación de todos los votos sobre proposiciones y para la elección de los miembros de la Junta de Educación. La reunión para votar sobre los gastos propuestos durante el año escolar 2022-2023 y la elección de tres fideicomisarios se llevará a cabo de acuerdo con la Ley de Educación y la Regla previamente adoptada por la Junta de Educación. REGISTRO POR LA PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA que a ninguna persona se le permitirá votar el 17 de mayo de 2022, a menos que esté registrado con el Distrito para propósitos de votación o conforme a la Ley Electoral del Estado de Nueva York para propósitos de votación general. Cualquier persona que desee registrarse, debe presentarse personalmente ante la Junta de Registro del Distrito en el lugar que se designe en lo sucesivo en uno de los horarios que se indican en lo sucesivo. Con el propósito de preparar un registro de los votantes calificados del Distrito, la Junta de Registro llevará a cabo un “registro continuo” de votantes calificados en la oficina de la secretaria

del Distrito a partir de las 9:00 a.m. a las 4:00 p.m. en días escolares. Durante los meses de julio y agosto, los votantes calificados pueden registrarse entre las 9:00 a.m. y las 3:00 p.m. Además, con el propósito de preparar un registro de los votantes calificados, la Junta de Registro se reunirá el miércoles 11 de mayo de 2022 entre las 4:00 p.m. y las 9:00 p.m., en la Escuela William L. Buck, durante cual tiempo y en qué lugar los miembros de la Junta de Registro crearán un registro con los nombres de todos los votantes calificados que aparezcan personalmente ante ellos, siempre que se sepa que son o demuestran a satisfacción de los miembros de la Junta que tienen o tendrán derecho a votar en la elección especificada anteriormente. Inmediatamente después de completar el registro, el registro se presentará en la oficina de la secretaria del Distrito en la Escuela William L. Buck, Horton Avenue, Valley Stream, y permanecerá archivado en esa oficina y estará abierto para inspección por cualquier votante calificado del Distrito entre las 9:00 a.m. y las 3:00 p.m., en cada uno de los cinco días anteriores al día fijado para la elección, excepto el domingo, y entre las 9:00 a.m. y las 12:00 pm del sábado (14 de mayo de 2022), y en cada lugar de votación el día de la elección. A pesar de la falta de registro bajo las disposiciones de la Ley de Educación como se prescribe anteriormente, cualquier persona calificada para votar, que esté debidamente registrado y calificado para votar conforme con las disposiciones de la Ley de Elecciones Generales del Estado de Nueva York, tendrá derecho a votar en la reunión del 17 de mayo de 2022. POR LA PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA que conforme con La Ley de Educación §2018-d, cualquier persona que sirva en las fuerzas armadas, incluidos los cónyuges y dependientes, puede registrarse para votar en las próximas elecciones del distrito escolar. Un votante militar que es un votante calificado del distrito escolar puede obtener un formulario de registro comunicándose con la Secretaria del Distrito por teléfono (516-434-2825), facsímil (516-256-0163), correo electrónico (jbiscardi@vs24.org), correo (William L. Buck, 75 Horton Avenue, Valley Stream, NY 11581) o en persona (durante el horario regular de la oficina, de 8:00 a 3:30). Un votante militar que está debidamente

registrado puede aplicar por una papeleta militar solicitando un formulario de aplicación de la Secretaria del Distrito. Las aplicaciones completadas deben entregarse personalmente o enviarse por correo a la Secretaria del Distrito y recibirse a más tardar a las 5:00 p.m. del 21 de abril de 2022. Las papeletas militares deben recibirse antes de las 5:00 p.m. del 17 de mayo de 2022, si están firmadas y fechadas por el votante militar y un testigo con una fecha que no sea posterior al día anterior de la elección, o no más tarde del cierre de las urnas el 17 de mayo de 2022, si muestran una marca de cancelación del servicio postal de los Estados Unidos o del servicio postal de un país extranjero o muestran un endoso de recibo fechado por otra agencia del gobierno de los Estados Unidos. Un votante militar puede designar una preferencia para recibir un formulario de registro de votante militar, una aplicación de papeleta militar o una papeleta militar por correo, facsímil o correo electrónico en la solicitud de dicho registro, aplicación de papeleta o papeleta. Por orden de la Junta de Educación: Fechado el 23 de marzo de 2022. ___________________ Jennifer Biscardi, Secretaria del Distrito Escolar Junta de Educación Valley Stream Distrito Escolar No. Veinticuatro 130048 PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES… Printed in this publication can be found online. To search by publication name, go to: www.newyorkpublicnotices.com TO PLACE AND AD CALL 516-569-4000 x 232

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, BROADRIVER TRF I, L.P., SERIES C, Plaintiff, vs. DIANE MELTZER, AS EXECUTOR OF THE ESTATE OF ELINOR MELTZER A/K/A ELEANOR MELTZOR A/K/A ELINOR MELTZOR A/K/A ELEANOR MELTZER, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly filed on January 25, 2019, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on May 16, 2022 at 2:30 p.m., premises known as 343 Peninsula Blvd., Lynbrook, NY 11563. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New

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LEGAL NOTICE (BOND RESOLUTION FOR PUBLICATION) The resolution, a summary of which is published herewith, has been adopted on March 7, 2022, and an abstract thereof has been published and posted as required by law and the period of time has elapsed for the submission and filing of a petition for a permissive referendum and a valid petition has not been submitted and filed. The validity of the obligations authorized by such resolution may be hereafter contested only if such obligations were authorized for an object or purpose for which the Village of Lynbrook, in the County of Nassau, New York, is not authorized to expend money or if the provisions of law which should have been complied with as of the date of publication of this notice were not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after the date of publication of the notice, or such obligations were authorized in violation of the provisions of the constitution. John Giordano Village Clerk BOND RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF LYNBROOK, NEW YORK, ADOPTED MARCH 7, 2022, AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF AN ASPHALT PAVER, STATING THE ESTIMATED MAXIMUM COST THEREOF IS $175,000, APPROPRIATING SAID AMOUNT FOR SUCH PURPOSE, AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS IN THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $175,000 TO FINANCE SAID APPROPRIATION

The object or purpose for which the bonds are authorized is the acquisition of an asphalt paver, at the estimated maximum cost of $175,000. The period of usefulness is fifteen (15) years. The maximum amount of obligations authorized to be issued is $175,000. A complete copy of the bond resolution summarized above shall be available for public inspection during normal business hours at the office of the Village Clerk, at the Village Hall, 1 Columbus Drive, Lynbrook, New York. Dated:March 7, 2022 Lynbrook, New York 130681

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LEGAL NOTICE (NOTICE AND SUMMARY OF BOND RESOLUTION FOR PUBLICATION) The resolution, a summary of which is published herewith, has been adopted on March 7, 2022, and an abstract thereof has been published and posted as required by law and the period of time has elapsed for the submission and filing of a petition for a permissive referendum and a valid petition has not been submitted and filed. The validity of the obligations authorized by such resolution may be hereafter contested only if such obligations were authorized for an object or purpose for which the Village of Lynbrook, in the County of Nassau, New York, is not authorized to expend money or if the provisions of law which should have been complied with as of the date of publication of this notice were not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after the date of publication of the notice, or such obligations were authorized in violation of the provisions of the constitution. John Giordano Village Clerk BOND RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF LYNBROOK, NEW YORK, ADOPTED MARCH 7, 2022, AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF A FIRE DEPARTMENT UTILITY TRUCK, STATING THE ESTIMATED MAXIMUM COST THEREOF IS $750,000, APPROPRIATING SAID AMOUNT FOR SUCH PURPOSE, AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS IN THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $750,000 TO FINANCE SAID APPROPRIATION The object or purpose for which the bonds are authorized is the acquisition of a Fire Department utility truck, at the estimated maximum cost of $750,000.

The period of usefulness is twenty (20) years. The maximum amount of obligations authorized to be issued is $750,000. A complete copy of the bond resolution summarized above shall be available for public inspection during normal business hours at the office of the Village Clerk, at the Village Hall, 1 Columbus Drive, Lynbrook, New York. Dated:March 7, 2022 Lynbrook, New York 130682

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LEGAL NOTICE (NOTICE AND SUMMARY OF BOND RESOLUTION FOR PUBLICATION) The resolution, a summary of which is published herewith, has been adopted on March 7, 2022, and an abstract thereof has been published and posted as required by law and the period of time has elapsed for the submission and filing of a petition for a permissive referendum and a valid petition has not been submitted and filed. The validity of the obligations authorized by such resolution may be hereafter contested only if such obligations were authorized for an object or purpose for which the Village of Lynbrook, in the County of Nassau, New York, is not authorized to expend money or if the provisions of law which should have been complied with as of the date of publication of this notice were not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after the date of publication of the notice, or such obligations were authorized in violation of the provisions of the constitution. John Giordano Village Clerk BOND RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF LYNBROOK, NEW YORK, ADOPTED MARCH 7, 2022, AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF FOUR SANITATION TRUCKS, STATING THE ESTIMATED MAXIMUM COST THEREOF IS $800,000, APPROPRIATING SAID AMOUNT FOR SUCH PURPOSE, AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS IN THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $800,000 TO FINANCE SAID APPROPRIATION The object or purpose for which the bonds are authorized is the acquisition of four sanitation trucks at the estimated maxim cost of $200,000 per truck, the aggregate estimated maximum cost thereof being $800,000. The period of usefulness is fifteen (15) years. The maximum amount of obligations authorized to be issued is $800,000.

A complete copy of the bond resolution summarized above shall be available for public inspection during normal business hours at the office of the Village Clerk, at the Village Hall, 1 Columbus Drive, Lynbrook, New York. Dated: March 7, 2022 Lynbrook, New York 130683

LEGAL NOTICE (NOTICE AND SUMMARY OF BOND RESOLUTION FOR PUBLICATION) The resolution, a summary of which is published herewith, has been adopted on March 7, 2022, and an abstract thereof has been published and posted as required by law and the period of time has elapsed for the submission and filing of a petition for a permissive referendum and a valid petition has not been submitted and filed. The validity of the obligations authorized by such resolution may be hereafter contested only if such obligations were authorized for an object or purpose for which the Village of Lynbrook, in the County of Nassau, New York, is not authorized to expend money or if the provisions of law which should have been complied with as of the date of publication of this notice were not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after the date of publication of the notice, or such obligations were authorized in violation of the provisions of the constitution. John Giordano Village Clerk BOND RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF LYNBROOK, NEW YORK, ADOPTED MARCH 7, 2022, AUTHORIZING THE CONSTRUCTION OF A PEDESTRIAN WALKTHROUGH IN THE VILLAGE, STATING THE ESTIMATED MAXIMUM COST THEREOF IS $1,075,000, APPROPRIATING SAID AMOUNT FOR SUCH PURPOSE, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS IN THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $1,075,000 TO FINANCE SAID APPROPRIATION, AND AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF ANY GRANT FUNDS RECEIVED OR TO BE RECEIVED FOR SAID PURPOSE The object or purpose for which the bonds are authorized is the construction of a pedestrian walkthrough in the Village, including the acquisition of property, at the estimated maximum cost of $1,075,000. The period of usefulness is ten (10) years. The maximum amount of obligations authorized to be issued is $1,075,000.

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LEGAL NOTICE (NOTICE AND SUMMARY OF BOND RESOLUTION FOR PUBLICATION) The resolution, a summary of which is published herewith, has been adopted on March 7, 2022, and an abstract thereof has been published and posted as required by law and the period of time has elapsed for the submission and filing of a petition for a permissive referendum and a valid petition has not been submitted and filed. The validity of the obligations authorized by such resolution may be hereafter contested only if such obligations were authorized for an object or purpose for which the Village of Lynbrook, in the County of Nassau, New York, is not authorized to expend money or if the provisions of law which should have been complied with as of the date of publication of this notice were not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after the date of publication of the notice, or such obligations were authorized in violation of the provisions of the constitution. John Giordano Village Clerk BOND RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF LYNBROOK, NEW YORK, ADOPTED MARCH 7, 2022, AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF A FIRE DEPARTMENT LADDER TRUCK, STATING THE ESTIMATED MAXIMUM COST THEREOF IS $ 1 , 6 5 0 , 0 0 0 , APPROPRIATING SAID AMOUNT FOR SUCH

PURPOSE, AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS IN THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $1,650,000 TO FINANCE SAID APPROPRIATION The object or purpose for which the bonds are authorized is the acquisition of a Fire Department ladder truck, at the estimated maximum cost of $1,650,000. The period of usefulness is twenty (20) years. The maximum amount of obligations authorized to be issued is $1,650,000. A complete copy of the bond resolution summarized above shall be available for public inspection during normal business hours at the office of the Village Clerk, at the Village Hall, 1 Columbus Drive, Lynbrook, New York. Dated: March 7, 2022 Lynbrook, New York 130677

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twenty days after the date of publication of the notice, or such obligations were authorized in violation of the provisions of the constitution. John Giordano Village Clerk BOND RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF LYNBROOK, NEW YORK, ADOPTED MARCH 7, 2022, AUTHORIZING THE CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION OF STREET LIGHTING IMPROVEMENTS, STATING THE ESTIMATED MAXIMUM COST THEREOF IS $250,000, APPROPRIATING SAID AMOUNT FOR SUCH PURPOSE, AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS IN THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $250,000 TO FINANCE SAID APPROPRIATION The object or purpose for which the bonds are authorized is the construction and installation of street lighting improvements, at the estimated maximum cost of $250,000. The period of usefulness is thirty (30) years. The maximum amount of obligations authorized to be issued is $250,000. A complete copy of the bond resolution summarized above shall be available for public inspection during normal business hours at the office of the Village Clerk, at the Village Hall, 1 Columbus Drive, Lynbrook, New York. Dated: March 7, 2022 Lynbrook, New York 130678 LEGAL NOTICE (NOTICE AND SUMMARY OF BOND RESOLUTION FOR PUBLICATION) The resolution, a summary of which is published herewith, has been adopted on March 7, 2022, and an abstract thereof has been published and posted as required by law and the period of time has elapsed for the submission and filing of a petition for a permissive referendum and a valid petition has not been submitted and filed. The validity of the obligations authorized by such resolution may be

hereafter contested only if such obligations were authorized for an object or purpose for which the Village of Lynbrook, in the County of Nassau, New York, is not authorized to expend money or if the provisions of law which should have been complied with as of the date of publication of this notice were not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after the date of publication of the notice, or such obligations were authorized in violation of the provisions of the constitution. John Giordano Village Clerk BOND RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF LYNBROOK, NEW YORK, ADOPTED MARCH 7, 2022, AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF THREE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT TRUCKS, STATING THE ESTIMATED MAXIMUM COST THEREOF IS $165,000, APPROPRIATING SAID AMOUNT FOR SUCH PURPOSE, AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS IN THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $165,000 TO FINANCE SAID APPROPRIATION The object or purpose for which the bonds are authorized is the acquisition of three Highway Department trucks at the estimated maxim cost of $55,000 per truck, the aggregate estimated maximum cost thereof being $165,000. The period of usefulness is fifteen (15) years. The maximum amount of obligations authorized to be issued is $165,000. A complete copy of the bond resolution summarized above shall be available for public inspection during normal business hours at the office of the Village Clerk, at the Village Hall, 1 Columbus Drive, Lynbrook, New York. Dated:March 7, 2022 Lynbrook, New York 130679

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HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR Richner Communications is looking for a hands-on Human Resources professional to oversee all HR functions on a strategic and tactical level. Exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and expanding Garden City, Long Island media company. This position has a flexible schedule, part-time job share would be considered. Responsibilities: Talent acquisition: Source, screen, and interview potential candidates and manage new employee onboarding Benefits administration: Liaise with brokers, providers and facilitate enrollment and updating of coverage. Manage annual open enrollment and employee Malverne Union Free School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. benefits review. Administration of 401(k) plan. Employee relations: Provide day- today support and problem resolution in regards to employee concerns, questions and policy issues. Performance management: Coach, counsel and recommend disciplinary actions Compliance: Maintain inDoN’T MISS The Bus! depth knowledge of legal requirements reNEW lated to day-to-day management of emSTARTING SAlARIES ployees, reducing legal risk and ensuring regulatory compliance Payroll: Process biBig Bus Van weekly payroll through payroll vendor for population of 150 employees Requirements: Bachelor's degree, preferably in Non-Benefit Rate Non-Benefit Rate business or HR, or equivalent experience Minimum 5 years HR generalist experience Sign On Bonus $2,500.00 for CDL driver bus and van Knowledge of Federal, State & Local regu$500.00 for non CDL drivers. Will train qualified applicants *Some restrictions may apply. lations governing employment Experience with payroll processing Self-motivated, EDUcATIoNAl BUS TRANSpoRTATIoN ability to prioritize 5th_floor and work well •under Clients • m-Clients • Malverne • 44188 Malverne Richner Communica 516.454.2300 pressure Customer-focused attitude, with 3.125x 3" Richner Communications high level of professionalism and discretion Excellent oral and written communication RECEPTIONIST/ P/T: SEASONAL, PRESS-ROOM/WAREHOUSE HELP and quantitative skills Proficiency with MiWarm, Friendly, Excellent People Skills, Long Island Herald has IMMEDIATE opencrosoft Office Qualified candidates should Office Work/ Customer Service, Beach ings for a FULL-TIME Pressroom/waresubmit a resume and cover letter to: Club. 516-239-2150 house helper in Garden City. We are a careers@liherald.com. busy print shop looking for a motivated and reliable individuals to assist in various duSALES FT: Monday- Friday 9am-4:30pm. ties in the shop. Forklift experience is a Saturday Optional. Experienced With plus and heavy lifting is required. Hours Sales Of Tiles/ Kitchen Tops. Oceanside. vary, so flexibility is key. Richie 516-510-8139 Email resumes or contact info to careers@liherald.com PARKING ENFORCEMENT OFFICER Part Time; 2-3 full days per week, nights and weekends a must. Duties include: PaF/T And P/T trols throughout the Village, issuance of code violations citations. Qualifications: Positions Available PRIVATE DRIVER NEEDED HS graduate or equivalent. Valid driver’s Weekly Hours Vary. Occasional Flexible Schedule license with satisfactory driving record. Overnight Stay. Use Of Company Car. Contact: Inc. Village of Atlantic Beach Temptations For Her Background Check And DMV Check. 516-371-4600 Or e-mail Call 516-678-3838 Call For Details. Barbara 516-705-4804 village@villageofatanticbeach,com

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A. There are regulations for the bedroom ceiling height and insulation you must follow, or you will someday be like the several retirees I have dealt with who discovered the expensive truth: Their second-floor bedrooms fail the code requirements of an average ceiling height of 7 feet. New York state building code, which every community, includonte eeper ing New York City, follows (New York City has added restrictions), requires that the minimum height is 5 feet, and the average height is 7 feet. If you take the space width, only from the 5-foot height location and the height at the center, you can calculate average height. I present a cross-section diagram to demonstrate compliance. Many older sellers trying to move to lower-taxed homes discover that they need to do up to $35,000 in alterations to raise roofs and add legal windows for light, ventilation and fire escape requirements as well. A few gave up, passing the problem and a price reduction on to their buyer, causing frustration. You absolutely need permits for the “small” changes, which will end up not being so small when you realize that the wrong beams may be installed by an unqualified person who can tell you they do the same thing “all the time,” without correctly calculated and drawn plans. Most beams they install work for carrying the floor load upstairs, but don’t take into consideration the other factors, such as snow, wind and uplift loads transferred from the roof a story above. All too often I see sagging, barely detectable, wrong-sized beams when I’m meeting with potential clients. Unless there is work to be done in the area of that beam or it looks extremely undersized, I generally remain silent, because most people don’t want to hear about it, never noticed it and really do believe that any old beam will do the job, and the person with power tools knew what they were doing. Only when ceiling cracking appears do they notice. Good luck!

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ussia’s brutal attack on Ukraine is being felt around the world — and now, even above it. Russia’s top space official, Dmitry Rogozin, has tweeted that the sanctions imposed on his country by the U.S and Europe are “unacceptable.” He said that cooperation with the U.S. and it allies on the International Space Station may no longer be possible. Rogozin added that the sanctions are intended “to kill the Russian economy, plunge JAMES our people into and bring BERNSTEIN despair our country to its knees.” Normal relations with the U.S. and Europe, he said, would only be possible with the lifting of the “illegal” sanctions — something that is highly unlikely to happen in the near future. Rogozin, space experts have said, has a habit of popping off. But Andrew Parton, president of the Cradle of Aviation Museum in Garden City, said that the notion of Americans, Europeans and Russians working together in space — which they were doing only a few weeks ago — now “seems awkward.”

“We’re almost at war with them,” Parton said. The Russians were pioneer partners, along with the U.S., the Europeans Space Agency, Canada and Japan, in building the ISS, the largest man-made structure ever constructed and put into space. It had to be assembled in parts, which took place between 1998 and 2000. The first section of the structure was launched in November 1998, aboard a Russian Proton rocket from the Baikonur Cosmodome. The ISS has been circling the Earth for so long now — it became fully operational in May 2009 with a six-member crew that required two Russian Soyuz “lifeboats” to be docked there at all times — that many Earthlings have pretty much forgotten about it, or don’t think of it much. But it remains a phenomenal vehicle, traveling an eye-popping 17,500 mph at an altitude of some 248 miles above Earth. Many have argued that the many billions of dollars spent on the ISS could have been better used on Earth. Others say that man was born to explore, and who knows what we’ll find out there one day? And the ISS has proved valuable. To name a few of its contributions:

■ The ability to view Earth from different perspectives has given scientists a better way to find new sources of water and places to grow food. ■ Protein crystal growth experiments done aboard the station have given medical science better understanding of diseases such as cancer and muscular dystrophy.

he biggest loss is that yet another tie between major world powers will have been severed.

■ A s t r o n a u t s h ave learned to work in a microg r av i t y e nv i r o n m e n t . Human bodies chang e under such circumstances, and we are now better able to understand how to cope with the challenges we will face as we further explore the cosmos.

■ And students the world over have been given a view of life in space and the possibilities of a world outside our own. But what if Russia quits? The ISS could survive. Just last week, SpaceX, a private company, launched a NASA astronaut and three paying customers to the ISS. Since NASA’s space shuttle program ended in 2011, the agency has relied on Russian Soyuz spacecraft to take our astronauts to the station. But with commercial space companies revving up, we may be able to elimi-

nate our dependence on the Russians to get us up there. Russians help guide the ISS, and use their country’s space vehicles to boost the station to its target orbit when it tends to drift lower. These tasks can be taken over, but it will take effort by the rest of the ISS team, and more funding. The bigger loss, of course, is that yet another tie between major world powers will have been severed. Russian and U.S. diplomats around the world have already been called home. To be sure, Russia must be punished, and punished severely, for its actions in Ukraine. But astronauts and cosmonauts are scientists, and have held themselves above the fray of politics and fraught relationships between their countries. They were able to do so on the most recent return to Earth, in March. Astronaut Mark Vande Hei worried that he might be left behind because of U.S-Russia tensions, after spending 355 days in space. But the Russians ferried him home safely. Joe Montalbano, NASA’s program manager for the ISS, said that those aboard the station last month were “aware of what’s going on, but they still worked as a team.” The question is, how long can we remain teammates? James Bernstein is the editor of the Long Beach Herald. Comments about this column? Jbernstein@liherald.com.

Family stories help the healing

f you don’t have a sister, I urge you to get one, preferably a younger one, so you can boss her around. But in a pinch, any age will do, and life is all about pinches. My husband recently had surgery to replace a pacemaker, an easy, relatively pain-free event, unless it’s your pacemaker, and your body being altered. My guy is stoic, but he came out of surgery with a corneal abrasion, which was inexplicable on many levels, since the procedure was for his heart. The pain RANDI was extreme and, KREISS although I’m good in a crisis, I found his distress and my helplessness terribly unsettling. Lots of people offered to help in any way they could. The calls and notes and get-well gifts all lifted us up. But only my sister called and said she was on her way. She had booked her flight, she was coming for five days, and that was that. She isn’t the take-over type; that’s my job as the older sister. Once she got here, I still cooked for the three of us and

walked the dog and fetched the meds for the patient. Really, she didn’t do much, unless you count saving my sanity. We discussed important world events, like our hair, and exchanged meaningful gifts: I gave her my Dry Bar brush and she gave me her hot rollers. Like most sibs our age, we’re the only people on Earth who shared childhood with the same parents. Ours died in old age, at 95 and 97, so until the last few years, we took care of them together. This shared experience doesn’t imply shared memories, because we have wildly different accounts of our childhood in Cedarhurst with Mom and Dad. What we do when we’re together is mostly nothing, aside from talking or sharing companionable silence while we read or do stuff on our devices. She paints. I write. We agree on most things in the world except her dog, Moe, a.k.a. Cujo, who is the love of her life, and the only Chihuahua who could take down a cheetah. We tell stories when we sit around, share the news of our kids and grandkids, and realize that memory is unreliable but that it doesn’t matter. The stories

we tell weave the cloth that holds us together. I remember the Thanksgiving her 3-year-old daughter decided she hated the tiny bows on her pink velvet pants and jacket. My brother-in-law, who died many years ago, called a timeout, got a scissors and snipped off every one of the dozens of tiny bows. My sister doesn’t remember this at all. I thought it was a remarkable demonstration of parental forbearance. She also doesn’t remember that our mother assigned me to walk her to her kindergarten when I was in third grade. Every single awful day, my sister would throw herself on the ground, grab my feet and beg me not to leave her there. It didn’t take more than seven or eight years of therapy to deal with that. One story we both remember was our mother’s “talk” with us about sex. She told us an elaborate story about what the male chicken does with the female chicken. When I offered intelligent feedback, starting with, “So you mean when you wanted to make a baby, Dad and you…?” “No!” she screamed. “That’s just with

love kale, but my sister says she would rather chew on her lawn.

chickens.” My sister and I tend to like the same things: We are political allies, and support folks who are trying to keep our democracy from running aground. Of course, there are exceptions to our harmony. I love kale, and she says she would rather chew on her lawn. I suspect she eats pot pie, which to me is dead chicken in a watery grave. She asked me if I remembered the time I was being bullied in sixth grade. I walked her to school and told her I would kiss her goodbye before we got to school so the other kids wouldn’t see. She remembered that I didn’t skip the kiss. I don’t remember that, but I do remember that when I was making out with my boyfriend (now my husband), in the family den back in high school, she would come clomping down the stairs in her rollers and slippers and would accept a quarter to clomp back up. She says she wouldn’t have scrammed for less than 50 cents. So, you see, while my husband healed, my sister and I passed the time with stories. She didn’t do much, unless you count just showing up. Which was everything. Copyright 2022 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.

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work and cable news. Just 17 percent trusted social media. A bipartisan bill known as the Journalism Competition & Preservation Act is making its way through Congress. It’s sponsored by Senators Amy Klobuchar, a Democrat from Minnesota, and John Kennedy, a Republican from Louisiana, as well as two congressmen from both sides of the aisle, David Cicilline of Rhode Island and Ken Buck of Colorado. The bill would enable news publishers to collectively negotiate with Big Tech, driving billions of dollars of subscription and ad dollars back to the publishers who produce good journalism in the first place. It would include an enforcement mechanism to ensure that negotiations result in payments, that such payments be evenly distributed to small local papers, and that payments reflect investments in reporters and newsrooms. It would allow market forces — not just two companies or even the government — to determine how, and for what price, news content is offered. American news publications reach more than 135 million people each week. Yet the revenue of these publications has dropped by more than 50 percent in recent years, fueled by mass — and often involuntary — distribution over dominant digital platforms like Facebook and Google. Social media might claim that the redistribution of content actually helps newspapers expand their audiences. But in reality, newspapers provide must-have content for these tech platforms that help them capture visitors. Publishers deserve fair compensation for the value of that content, and it’s just not happening from this so-called audience expansion.

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LETTERS Sharing age and perspective To the Editor: Randi Kreiss’s column “Where am I at 75? Reflections from the Edge” resonated with me. I, too, am 75 and can’t believe that number. I stopped working in December 2013, and in January 2014 I launched into the next phase of my life — I went back to school. I enrolled at Nassau Community College for what was supposed to be no more than a four-year stint, planning to take one course per semester. I had the time, and wanted to enjoy the classes, unlike my undergrad and graduate days. Due to a few hiccups along the way — my husband’s back operations, my lymphoma, selling our house and moving during the pandemic — four years turned into 8½. I kept going back, learning computer programs that really challenged me, especially the courses I survived last year in which I created my own portfolio website

Individual news publishers cannot challenge the basic terms offered by Big Tech because these platforms are too big, and smaller newspapers can’t even get a seat at the table. Because of that, Big Tech can grab as much as 70 percent of every ad dollar from news publishers while hiring zero reporters. Newspapers bear all the expense, while social media giants get all the benefit. Facebook and Google exert their dominance over the digital marketplace by setting the rules for news publishers and determining how their work is displayed, prioritized and monetized. More than 65 percent of users don’t even click the links offered by Google that would take them to the outlets that are spending the money to create the content they’re reading. One study showed that 57 percent of New York residents get their news from Facebook. Nearly half use Google as their primary source of news. If Washington doesn’t intervene soon, we will continue to lose hundreds of newspapers — like this one — across the country, and right here in your hometowns. But Congress needs to know it has your support in order to act. Reach out to U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer at (212) 486-4430, or U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand at (212) 688-6262. Call U.S. Rep. Kathleen Rice at (516) 739-3008, U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi at (631) 923-4100, or U.S. Rep. Andrew Garbarino at (516) 541-6602. Our democracy depends on local media like the newspaper you hold in your hands. The idea is so important that it’s part of the First Amendment, enshrined in the Bill of Rights. But local media also depends on you.

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ecently I joined the Nassau County Legislature’s majority caucus, numerous veterans groups and County Executive Bruce Blakeman to announce the creation of a program using American Rescue and Recovery Act funds to provide grants of up to $10,000 to every eligible veterans hall in the county. At the height of the pandemic, many Veterans of Foreign Wars posts and American Legions were facing major difficulties paying rent, property taxes and mainteBILL nance on their venues. Veterans GAYLOR halls were forced by lockdowns to cancel catered events and other functions, and that took away necessary income these halls need to survive. At the time, veterans groups weren’t eligible for ARPA funds under guidance issued by the federal government. After advocating for making those organizations eligible for that federal assistance, we received notification earli-

er this year from the U.S. Treasury Department that ARPA guidelines were being expanded to encompass 501(c)(19) entities, which includes veterans facilities. The new rule took effect on April 1. Veterans and fraternal halls are part of the very fabric of our community, and there are approximately 100 of them in Nassau County. As a retired U.S. Army lieutenant colonel who will always be a strong supporter of the brave men and women who have admirably served this county, I know firsthand the important role these facilities serve. With all that veterans have done and are continuing to do for our nation and communities, there never should have been a question of eligibility. I am pleased to know that our efforts proved successful, and that this program will help these veterans groups as part of their ongoing recovery from the pandemic. I also wanted to mention a couple of other matters of significance. First, residents are reminded that the property tax grievance filing deadline that was extended by the County Legislature to give peo-

eterans of Foreign Wars posts and American Legions are still reeling from the pandemic.

LETTERS — I learned to code! It’s been an amazing and rewarding journey, which I completed despite the comments from friends and family: “What do you need this for?” “Are you going to get a job?” (No.) “Why are you making yourself crazy?” I learned that I could access parts of my brain that I didn’t know existed. I learned that I really am an artist — what a relief to finally own this part of myself. I did have people on my side — a very supportive husband and the professors who took me seriously at Nassau. Our two kids are doing well, and our grandkids are getting poised to launch. And yes, we, too, are “drifting to the wings of the family stage.” Despite that, or because of it, I’ve decided to “walk” at NCC’s graduation in May. My two grandsons said they would come. Thanks, Randi, for the years of introspective columns, many of which resonated with this 75-year-old. BARBARA KAPLAN Rockville Centre

We're in a good place To the Editor: Randi Kreiss’s column spoke to me so completely. At 73 years old, I have become very content with who I am. I’m more reflective and understanding. Simple pleasures satisfy me. And most important, I’m in the present. Thanks, Randi, for articulating what

ple more time to challenge their assessments will expire on May 2. I’ve posted a video on my website on how to file a grievance. You can visit www.nassaucountyny.gov/ld6 and watch it by clicking the link to the video. Remember, you don’t need to pay a law firm or agency to file a tax grievance. To get information on your specific property, go to https://lrv.nassaucountyny. gov. Forms and applications can also be found at www. nassaucountyny.gov/agencies/ARC/forms.html. Second, earlier this month, the Legislature’s majority caucus and the Town of Oyster Bay initiated a collection drive to assist the people of Ukraine, and opened drop-off locations at various county and town facilities. Recently I helped load the last boxes filled with donations from generous residents to be shipped overseas. Overall, more than 45,000 pounds of much-needed supplies, including medical items and personal hygiene products, were sent to the Port of New York and New Jersey, where they will be shipped to Poland and ultimately distributed to

Ukrainian refugees. Finally, the State Legislature is considering legislation that would give the state control of the Nassau University Medical Center, and ultimately lead to partial or complete closure of the facility. NUMC is the only county-owned hospital in Nassau County, and has the only state-of-the-art burn center for miles around, as well as one of the best trauma centers on Long Island. The hospital serves not just residents of the East Meadow area, but also many from across the county who are under-insured, as well as students from the local colleges and many members of nearby minority communities. This effort is nothing more than a political move by Albany that would hurt Nassau County. NUMC should be run by county residents, for county residents. It should not be a pawn in a political tug of war, and I will continue to fight to ensure that the hospital remains under the county’s control, and not bureaucrats in Albany. Bill Gaylor is a Nassau County legislator representing the 6th District, which comprises Malverne, Lynbrook, North Lynbrook, Valley Stream, North Valley Stream and portions of Franklin Square, Hewlett, Rockville Centre and Woodmere.

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it feels like to be a 70-something woman. Aren’t we lucky to be in the moment, appreciating our past and looking forward to our future? JOANNE SICA North Merrick

They'll all wear No. 42 To the Editor: Friday marks the 75th anniversary of Jackie Robinson playing his first major league baseball game for the Brooklyn Dodgers. It was a milestone for integrating the sport. It was a time when working- and middle-class men and woman of all ages, classes, races and religions commingled, rooting for Robinson and his teammates regardless of ethnic origin. Brooklynites could ride the bus, trolley or subway to Ebbets Field to see their beloved Dodgers. Everyone could afford a bleacher or general admission seat. Hot dogs, beer and souvenirs were reasonably priced. Just as Jackie Robinson fought racism in the 1950s, the Detroit Tigers’ Hank Greenberg had to do the same with antisemitism in his time. Robinson and Greenberg both document the long-lasting relationship between African-Americans and Jewish sports fans standing together for decades in support of one another. LARRY PENNER Great Neck

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