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Conveyance project set to begin Control Plant, where treated effluent, or sewage, will be released into the ocean to rid With the Bay Park Convey- the bays of excess nitrogen. ance Project set to begin, its “We’re going to see a rapid design-build team, Western Bay ecological recovery once that Constructors, hosted a ques- spigot of nitrogen stops,” said tion-and-answer Elisa Picca, the session with the county DPW’s community on chief deputy direcZoom on April 6 to tor. The effluent address concerns will be transported and questions resithrough the pipedents might have. line over seven The $439 milmiles away to an lion conveyance ocean outfall, project aims to where it will improve water quickly disperse. quality and storm Some residents resiliency on the noted their conSouth Shore and to cerns about potenr e v i t a l i z e t h e ElISA PICCA tial road damage Western Bays and Chief deputy director, and traffic from Reynolds Channel. Nassau County DPW the work on SunThe plan is a partrise Highway over nership between the three years the the state’s Department of Envi- project is anticipated to take as ronmental Conservation and crews work on the aqueduct the Nassau County Department beneath the highway. of Public Works. Gov. Andrew “Damage that the project Cuomo approved it on March 4. makes to the roadways while The project will see 57,024 constructing work pits — those linear feet of pipeline added are things that need be repaired under Sunrise Highway, from as part of the project, and we Rockville Centre to Wantagh, to will certainly do so,” Project connect the Bay Park Water Director Andy Fera said. Reclamation Facility to the Cedar Creek Water Pollution Continued on page 11

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A Homecoming hoot The Lynbrook Owls took on the Division Avenue Blue Dragons in Lynbrook High School’s Homecoming game last Saturday after a festive car parade. Story, more photos, Page 3.

Residents offer mixed reactions to proposed apartment complex By mIkE SmollINS msmollins@liherald.com

Lynbrook residents recently offered differing views on a 210unit apartment complex that has been proposed for the site of the vacant Mangrove Feather factory, with a number favoring it, while others expressed concern over its size and the potential traffic that it might cause. David Orwasher, chief development officer for the Garden

City-based Breslin Realty, is seeking to build the complex after years of negotiations with the village and property owner Barry Singer. He hosted two meet-and-greets with the community — one of which was also held virtually — on April 1 and 6. Before the meetings, Mayor Alan Beach said the board was keeping an open mind about the project, and would schedule a public hearing at a later date, which had not been set at press

time. “We’re very excited, and the board is open to all interesting projects that come to our village,” Beach said earlier this month. “We look forward to the public hearing.” Though the former factory has long been a blight on the village, many residents said they were concerned about the traffic that an influx of new residents might create, among other Continued on page 7

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Senior memberS of the LHS cheer team, above right. SeniorS decoraTed Their cars for the homecoming car parade, far right. Participating were, from left, Madi Marchetta, Jenna Hendrickson, Mason Benvenuto, Maggie Bodian and Leo Finkelstein. homecoming Queen maeve Mooney participated in the car parade.

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A pandemic could not stop Lynbrook High School from celebrating its senior student-athletes. The school hosted a festive and safe homecoming car parade, which was followed by the school’s annual homecoming football game at Marion Street School on April 10. Student-athletes from the class of 2021 decorated their cars in green and gold and met in the high school parking lot. While honking and waving to onlookers, the seniors made their way to Marion Street School, where they continued the car parade on the school’s track. Three seniors, along with LHS Principal Joseph Rainis and Superintendent of Schools Dr. Melissa Burak, led the parade. Homecoming Queen Maeve Mooney was one of the parade participants. She was crowned queen in school the day before, along with King Joseph Giovinco, a senior on the football team. Before the football game against the Division Avenue High School Blue Dragons, senior members of Lynbrook’s cheerleading, kickline and football teams were announced onto the football field with their loved ones. Attendees and teammates cheered them on as they prepared to close the chapter on their high school athletic careers. Additionally, the Lynbrook community held a moment of silence for the late RoseAnne Strife, a longtime supporter of the Lynbrook Public Schools and student athletics. She was both a member of the Lynbrook Moms’ and Dads’ Club executive board and a devoted PTA member for many years and was well-respected in the district. During the football game, the Lynbrook cheerleaders showed their school spirit as they chanted and cheered on the Owls. To keep everyone safe, a limited number of spectators were allowed to attend the game and masks were required. That did not stop the crowd from showing their Lynbrook pride and support. The cheerleading team continued to entertain the crowd during halftime with a spirited performance. This was followed

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The Lynbrook high School kickline team performed during the Owls’ homecoming game on April 10. by a performance by the kickline team. Although the Lynbrook Owls did not take home the victory, the day was a memorable one for all as the community came together for a taste of normalcy. “I am thrilled that we were able to celebrate our hardworking senior athletes this year and hold a homecoming event,” Burak said, according to a school release.. “Although there were health and safety protocols in place and less of a crowd, it was a beautiful day to come together to support our Lynbrook Owls. For those who participated, smiles were definitely behind the masks. My hope is that we are one step closer to normalcy.” Courtesy Lynbrook Public Schools; compiled by Mike Smollins

Lynbrook train schedules in 1923 and today Editors note: Lynbrook historical odds and ends is a column that takes a look back at some interesting facts and events in the village from over the years.

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East Rockaway village board opts out of marijuana sales By MIke sMoLLIns msmollins@liherald.com

The East Rockaway village board unanimously voted to opt out of the sale of marijuana at its meeting Monday night. “We’re all against it,” Mayor Bruno Romano told the Herald before the vote. “We didn’t want this at all. We really don’t want this in East Rockaway at all. As a village, we certainly don’t want this to be sold in the area.” The Lynbrook village board also opted out at its April 5 meeting. Romano expressed disappointment that legislators legalized the sale of marijuana in New York last month. He added that the board has been vocally against the legalization of marijuana for years and tried to fight it out of fear that problems would arise in the community if weed were legal. “First of all, we don’t want it in our community,” he said. “Second of all, I grew up in East Rockaway and I certainly don’t want this happening. This is a quality of life issue for all of us. This doesn’t belong here. This will increase crime and becomes a safety issue for everyone.”

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eAst RockAwAy MAyoR Bruno Romano and the village board voted to opt out of permitting the sale of marijuana in the village. The 128-page Marihuana Regulation and Taxation Act addresses everything from enforcement and criminal justice reform to how taxes would be levied on marijuana producers and retailers and how the dollars would be spent. Towns and villages were given the choice of

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would be in two parts. The first would reimburse these organizations for the money they have lost over the last year As part of the recently passed Ameri- when they could not be open for business. can Rescue Plan Act of 2021, Nassau The second part would be the implemenCounty will receive almost $400 million to tation of ongoing relief grants, which be used for Covid-19 relief. would be provided to these organizations Recently, I joined with my colleagues until the restrictions of the Covid-19 panin the Legislative Majority calling on the demic are fully lifted. county to establish a separate Veterans and frater nal relief fund specifically targethalls are part of the fabric of ed to help veteran, fraternal our community. As a retired and other community organiU.S. Army lieutenant colonel, zations that own buildings I know first-hand the imporand are struggling due to the tant role these facilities serve. pandemic. The current administration Since the onset of the corowill have some important navirus, these organizations decisions to make concerning have not been eligible for any where and how to best spend kind of federal assistance or ounty egisLator the millions for Covid-19 loan programs. As a result, relief they will receive. HelpiLLiam ayLor ing these org anizations many are facing major difficulties in paying rent, propershould be among the top prity taxes, utility bills and other orities. necessary maintenance on their venues I will continue my efforts to advocate due to a lack of income because the pan- for our proposed relief fund that will demic has forced cancellation of events. assist these types of venues as they await While some of the restrictions are the time when they will be allowed to beginning to ease, fraternal organizations fully use their buildings for events and are nowhere near pre-pandemic levels other activities. and there’s no indication that will happen any time soon. Things are so dire for some that they might be forced to sell Gaylor is a county legislator for Legislatheir buildings due to the loss in revenue tive District 6, which comprises Malverne, they have suffered. Lynbrook, North Lynbrook, Valley Stream The Legislature’s plan for a communi- and portions of Rockville Centre, Hewlett, ty organization Covid-19 relief fund Franklin Square and Woodmere.

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community update Ongoing 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.

Monday, April 19 Lynbrook Village Board Meeting The Lynbrook mayor and village board of trustees will host its next meeting at Village Hall, 1 Columbus Drive, at 7 p.m. It will also be streamed virtually. Visit lynbrookvillage.net or call (516) 599-8300 for more information. It will also be Grievance Night.

Tuesday, April 20 Lynbrook Board of Education The Lynbrook Board of Education will host its next meeting at 7:30 p.m. at Lynbrook High School, 9 Union Ave., Lynbrook. Virtual meetings can be found at lynbrookschools.org.

East Rockaway Board of Education The East Rockaway Board of Education will host its next meeting at 7 p.m. at East Rockaway Junior-Senior High School, 443 Ocean Ave. Live stream recordings will be posted at eastrockawayschols.org. It will also host a budget work session on Jan. 12 at 6 p.m., preceded by a regular work session.

Thursday, April 22 Romp & Stomp The East Rockaway Library hosts a romp and stomp event at Memorial Park at 10:30 a.m. for children ages 2 to 5 with a caregiver. You must register to attend and social distancing rules will be followed. Masks are required and the event is weather permitting. The library will also host the event on

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PaRP program expands The PTAs of Marion Street, Waverly Park and West End elementary schools recently joined forces to create Lynbrook’s first unified Pick A Reading Partner celebration. Marion Street third-graders dressed liked scientists to connect with the book “The Magnificent Makers #1: How to Test a Friendship” by Theanne Griffith. May 6. Visit eastrockawaylibrary.org for more information and to register.

Monday, April 26 Online Book Discussion The East Rockaway Library hosts an online book discussion at 7 p.m. The event will focus on “Maybe You Should Talk to Someone” by Lori Gottlieb, a true story about a therapist coping with both her clients and her own issues. Copies are available for download on the Libby app, and available in large and regular print at the front desk. Email reference@eastrockawaylibrary.org to sign up for the link to the discussion

Tuesday, April 27 Storytime in the Park

The East Rockaway Library hosts a storytime event at Memorial Park at 11 a.m. The outing is open to people of all ages. You must register to attend and social distancing rules will be followed. Masks are required and the event is weather permitting. The library will also host the event on May 11. Visit eastrockawaylibrary.org for more information and to register.

Wednesday, April 28 Virtual Event: 10 Ways to Save Money in the Garden Join the East Rockaway Public Library at 7 p.m. for an event focusing on how you can save money in the garden. Garden coach Jessica Damiano will lead the event and you can visit her website, jessicadamiano.com for more information on her. From little-known

East Rockaway VFW’s thrift shop is open for business. Lynbrook village board meets on April 19. Lynbrook and E. Rock school boards meet April 20. E.R. village board voted against the sale of marijuana. E.R. library hosts an outdoor romp & stomp April 22.

ways to obtain free mulch and supplies to knowing when spending more pays off over the long run, you’ll learn tips that will prove you can achieve a beautiful and productive garden without breaking the bank. Register at eastrockawaylibrary.org, and you will be emailed a link to the virtual program.

Tuesday, May 11 Lynbrook Library Board Meeting The Lynbrook Library will host its monthly board meeting at 7:30 p.m. For more information, call (516) 599-8630.

HaVinG an EVEnT? Items on the Community Update pages are listed free of charge. The Herald welcomes listings of upcoming events, community meetings and items of public interest. All submissions should include date, time and location of the event, cost, and a contact name and phone number. Submissions can be emailed to msmollins@liherald.com

Feather factory proposal nets mixed reviews

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A rendering of a 210-unit apartment complex proposed for the site of the vacant Mangrove Feather factory. Melissa Curcuru said she has lived in Lynbrook for 31 years, often passes the dilapidated building and would like to see it redeveloped. “As someone who has lived and walked passed this building since my birth, I would love to see anything done to that site,” she said. The one-time Mangrove Feather factory has been dormant since 2008, and sev-

eral village administrations have sought to develop it, but it took many years to persuade Singer to sell the property, which residents and village officials have called an eyesore. Orwasher and Singer began negotiating a deal in November 2017, and finally reached one last month. Orwasher said he thought the site was a perfect spot for housing because of its proximity to the Long Island Rail Road

station and the downtown. “This is a classic transit-oriented development,” he said. “It’s literally across the street from the village train station. It’s also going to replace a derelict building that has been vacant for over a dozen years. This particular location occupies what we believe is a pivotal location within the fabric of the village downtown.” The Chamber of Commerce has endorsed the project, according to President Cory Hirsch, who spoke in favor of it. “As a real estate broker, I think there is a tremendous need for these units, and it will be a huge boon to the Lynbrook downtown,” he said. “It’s my belief that this development will bring in mostly young professionals who will, in turn, help revitalize the downtown of Lynbrook that has far too many empty stores.“ The building would also include a parking space for each unit, with the first two stories serving as a garage. The complex would comprise a mix of studio and one- and two-bedroom apartments. Among the amenities would be an outdoor recreation deck, sun deck, chess table and more, Orwasher said. If approved by the village board, construction would take 18 months to two years. To learn more about the project, visit restore4347broadwaylynbrookstation. com.

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issues. Most said they would support a smaller-scale apartment project, or advocated for other ideas, such as using the site to construct senior housing or a brewery. Charles Bruno cited traffic as the main reason he opposed the proposal. “Personally, I think this will only add to the traffic congestion problems we have here every afternoon and make it seem like it is becoming a place to live like you would find in Queens,” he said. “It’s nice to have the small village feel and have people spread out in their neighborhood homes. Two hundred units sounds like it’s going to be a huge imposing eyesore of a building.” John Reid shared a similar sentiment. “This is the Village of Lynbrook. What we don’t need is another high-rise rental apartment building,” he said. “At what point do we stop trying to turn Nassau County into a borough of New York City?” Nikki Luisi offered a different perspective and said she favored the project, citing the proposal’s benefits, adding she was unsure why residents opposed the project. “I’m confused,” she said. “This helps your community and brings revenue and economic growth. I don’t see why it’s a negative impact. Traffic is traffic. You are in Long Island, which is New York at the end of the day.”

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writing and special sections.” The Herald Community Newspapers took home 26 honors in the annual New Special Sections/Niche York Press Association’s Better Newspa- Publication — Newsprint The East Meadow Herald was honored per Contest, which attracted more than 2,400 of entries from 151 newspapers for the Heralds’ K-Kids special section, a across the state this year. The Heralds’ sis- kindergarten yearbook, with photos of ter paper, The Riverdale Press, earned each class from within the East Meadow eight accolades, bringing the total for Rich- School District. Honorees included Karen Bloom, Photo ner Communications Inc. publications to Editor Christina Daly, Rhonda Glickman 34, a record showing. The contest includes both weekly and and Creative Director Jeff Negrin. Judges wrote, “It is visually overwhelmd a i ly n ew s p ap e r s. Aw a rd s we re announced virtually on Zoom Friday. The ing, but given the subject matter, that Heralds earned a variety of awards, seems appropriate.” including both editorial and advertising Best Online Static Ad honors. The Heralds were recognized for an “In a year when trusted local news proved to be more important than ever,” online multiple-ad page called Make Your said Stuart Richner, publisher of Herald House a Home. Jeff Negrin designed the Community Newspapers, “our team once ad, and Sales Director Lori Berger develagain rose to the occasion, providing Long oped the concept. Ju d g e s w r o t e, Island communities “This is one terrific with the information a d — s o m e b o dy they most needed. deserves special recCongratulations to ognition for a great all of our editors, idea extremely well reporters, designers, executed.” account representatives, pressroom staff Spot News and business leadPhotography ers.” The Merrick HerHeralds Executive ald was recognized Editor Scott Brinton for Scott Brinton’s said, “2020 was, no two-pa g e photo doubt, one heck of a spread of the Black difficult year, but the Lives Matter protests Herald team showed in Merrick and Bellincredible grit in putmore last June. ting out top-quality Ju d g e s w r o t e, newspapers, week Brian Stieglitz/Herald “These photos of a after week under the EditOR BRiAN StiEglitz received a Black Lives Matter most difficult of cir- first-place honor for Feature Photo for march capture the cumstances.” this endearing image. determination, ferMichael Bologna, vor and peaceful vice president of operations, added, “When our peers recog- camaraderie of protesters. Unlike many nize excellence in all aspects our organiza- photographers, [Brinton] got into the tion, it really means a lot. I’m proud of our crowds, allowing the faces of participants to tell their story.” entire team.” Here’s a rundown of how the Heralds Best Obituaries did: The Sea Cliff-Glen Head Herald was honored for Associate Editor Mike Conn’s First Place obituaries on teacher Ed Smith and artist Advertising Excellence The Long Beach Herald was recognized Tom Malloy. Judges wrote, “These obituaries immein this very competitive category for a diately transport you to a day in the life of variety of newspapers and special sections a person who has, sadly, died . . . This work that were submitted for the contest. Rhonwas real journalism: interviews, research da Glickman and Karen Bloom coordinate advertising and special sections, respec- and carving out the story with aplomb. tively. Several advertising account execu- Excellent job. “ tives contributed to the win in this category. “Winning first place for Advertising Excellence takes an awesome sales, administration, art and production team,” Rhonda Glickman, the Heralds’ vice president for advertising sales, said. “We won this award together, and I couldn’t be prouder.” Judges wrote, “This publication does a great job of coordinating the advertising with the editorial; the two complemented each other both in layout and design. There are also many unique forms of advertising happening in this publication, including premium placements, advertorials that are designed with strong copy

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The East Meadow Herald was honored for a front-page photo taken by Brian Stieglitz last March of 3-year-old Ropper Thompson dueling with balloon swords with cook Steve LaSala at an East Meadow Kiwanis Club pancake breakfast. Stieglitz was then the East Meadow editor, and is now the editor of the Wantagh and Seaford Heralds. Judges wrote, “Runaway winner for the division. Great moment found at an event. Love the face reaction.”

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HERAldS ExEcutivE EditOR Scott Brinton earned first place for Spot News Photography for his photo essay on the Black Lives Matter protests in Merrick last June.

Second Place Feature Story: Nakeem Grant, Malverne-West Hempstead Herald Best House Ad: Jeff Negrin, Wantagh Herald Best Headlines: Alyssa Seidman, Bellmore Herald

News Story: Mike Smollins, LynbrookEast Rockaway Herald Best Large Space Ad: Mona Waitzman, Sea Cliff/Glen Cove Herald Best Online Static Ad: Craig White, Glen Cove Herald

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Lynbrook first-graders honor historical women who made an impact In celebration of Women’s History Month in March, first-graders in Lorraine Troici’s remote class read about influential women who impacted the world. Students researched Amelia Earhart, Mae Jemison and Frida Kahlo and lis-

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When the pandemic first hit, colleges had to change how they taught — they had to do so remotely or not at all — which resulted in emotional and even physical changes in many current and prospective students. For many Long Islanders already enrolled in local colleges, as time has passed, the changes that were new transitions only a year ago have become the new normal— with many students, faculty and staff having found new and innovative ways to adapt. Many Long Island high-schoolers who are considering college in the near future have been left with unanswered questions about university studies during the pandemic. To shed light on the many questions that they may be pondering, Herald Inside LI held a live Zoom webinar, “Staying Local for College,” on April 8. Panelists from local colleges and universities discussed accommodating students during a pandemic. Many panelists also reflected on what it was like when the pandemic first hit versus now. “When the pandemic first happened, it was harder to have the same type of interactions without in-person meetings, and I think eventually students and staff got sick of virtual meetings,” said Marguerite Lane, assistant vice president of enrollment management at Molloy College. “However, now I can happily say that we are having more personal contact, and the majority of our courses will be in-person in the fall.” Lane, who has worked at Molloy College for 33 years, said the school has adapted to the pandemic by bringing about many new changes to help students. Molloy recently completed renovations to new residence halls. Despite having mostly commuter students, the school does have a certain number of students who live on campus.

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HerAld iNside li held a live Zoom webinar called, “Staying Local for College,” on April 8. “We have had more than double the number of our students taking advantage of mental health counseling than usual, and I think it’s a great opportunity for students to use that campus resource during this pandemic time,” Lane said. St. Francis College has also had to offer more counseling services for students. Robert Oliva, St. Francis’s assistant vice president for enrollment management, said, “A lot of institutions have not been able to invest in mental health services for students during this tough time, but we were able to hire one new full-time counselor and 10 graduate student interns to help.” “The past year has shown us how flexible we can be

and persistent,” said Christine Murphy, vice president for enrollment management at St. Joseph’s College in Brooklyn. “There was so much uncertainty before, but now we are able to do more advanced virtual events, we will have fall sports for this 2021 year, and we hope to give students more human interaction and experiences in the classroom or on the field or anywhere on campus.” “We have entered into the new normal ... We are not the same institution, and we are all going to see even more flexibility in the coming fall months for students,” said Joseph Posillico, vice president for enrollment management at the New York Institute of Technology. All the college enrollment officials present said their schools do not yet require a Covid-19 vaccine to take classes or take part in activities. The officials said receiving a vaccine will remain optional for students, unless state law changes or the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests otherwise. “So many things have changed, but vaccines will remain optional for now,” concluded Stephanie Espina, Adelphi University’s director of undergraduate admissions. Hofstra University shifted its admissions process almost entirely to digital last year. Recruitment has been more personalized, explained Claire Fitzgibbon, director of undergraduate admissions at Hofstra University. By the coming fall, Hofstra aims to be back to in-person instruction exclusively. In coming weeks, clubs will be offering in-person meeting opportunities. “Everything is different, and it’s going to continue to look different,” Fitzgibbon said. “None of us know what the “new normal” will look like, but we’re going to build it together.” To watch the recording of this webinar, visit www. liherald.com/recordings, and to register for future webinars, visit www.liherald.com/insideli.

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Work on the Bay Park Conveyance Project is set to begin later this month. would allow construction to be tailored to each section of the pipeline. The aqueduct survey will take place throughout the spring. Construction of shafts for micro-tunneling is scheduled for Bay Park, Rockville Centre, Wantagh and Oceanside, and is anticipated to start later this month and last until July. Construction on Bay Park Shaft 3, in Oceanside, is scheduled to begin in June. Work on the project is estimated to last 42 months once started.

“This game-changing project will protect our communities from flooding, purify our water and bolster our local ecological vitality,” State Sen. Todd Kaminsky said in a statement. “As chair of the Senate Environmental Conservation Committee, I was proud to work with our local and federal partners on this aggressive solution and will continue to stay involved and ensure that the construction does not create an undue hassle on residents.”

Built in 1949, the Bay Park Water Reclamation Facility serves more than a half-million Nassau residents and discharges an average of 52 million gallons of treated effluent, or wastewater, into the Western Bays each day, damaging some 10,000 acres of water and tidal marshland. The nitrogen contained in effluent causes seaweed to grow to unnatural lengths, robbing the waterways of the dissolved oxygen needed to sustain marine life. The nitrogen-rich effluent accelerates algae growth, and as the algae breaks apart in the tides, it rots, robbing marine life of dissolved oxygen, causing “dead zones.” The plan is designed to restore the ecosystem and water quality in the Western Bays by sending treated effluent from the Bay Park plant to the Cedar Creek Water Pollution Control Plant’s ocean outfall pipe through underground tunnels. The project will significantly reduce nitrogen loading from wastewater effluent entering the Western Bays each year to achieve significant resiliency benefits.

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Micro-tunneling technology will enable work to be confined to shaft sites, where a hydraulic jacking machine at the base of the pit will slide new conveyance pipes into the existing aqueduct along Sunrise Highway. The shaft depths with vary from 15 to 18 feet on the highway, 26 to 40 feet along the Cedar Creek alignment and 39 to 62 feet along the Bay Park alignment. Fera also addressed concerns that residents had about not generating enough opportunities for veteran or minorityowned businesses for work on elements of the project by stating that the plan has a 23 percent goal for minority- and women-owned businesses and a 6 percent goal for service-disabled veteran owned businesses contributing to the design and construction phase. Services contributed in that phase comprise masonry, architectural finishing, fencing, dining, surveying and others. “We try our best to meet and exceed those goals where work is eligible for businesses that perform those services,” Fera said. Questions were also raised about the upcoming inspection of the 110-year-old aqueduct beneath Sunrise Highway after a similar inspection was conducted by the county in 2017, when the aqueduct was deemed a “viable host.” Fera said the WBC investigations are associated with “design refinement” and

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efore March 2020, Zoom, GoToMeeting and virtual programming would not have invoked the memories of the “little squares” that schools, libraries, businesses and even entertainment turned to as the primary mode of communication. Technology was the vehicle through which communication was broadcast, but it was the people providing the human connection that made the real difference. In my case, as the new Elmont library director, I anticipated some challenging situations, but nothing prepared me for the fear and uncertainty of Covid-19. From the day the library closed following executive orders, the lockdown did not hinder the interaction the library administration, staff and I had with the Elmont community. With phone calls to patrons and, yes, Zoom

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and GoToMeeting programs and events, the Elmont staff and I began our quest to remain connected to our library family. With the assistance of the Nassau Library System and other library directors, the Elmont administration, staff and the board of trustees, we set out to innovate our services while we sheltered in place. Although our “virtual doors” became the catchphrase, libraries remained accessible, even remotely, since we provided services that helped connect people from their homes. Whether attending a virtual cooking class, a computer training session, a book discussion, a lecture or a craft class, the human connection prevailed. The Elmont library reopened last June, and the staff and I welcome our library family to visit us in person as well.

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hen the pandemic first began, we gradually needed to scale back the number of staff and patrons we could allow in the building, which had a great impact on the services we could offer. Not long after, we needed to close the building entirely to the staff and the public. I needed to adapt to a new way of reaching out to our patrons and keep the staff engaged. The staff worked remotely for two months, calling patrons to check in on them and creating online programs, which was a new experience for all of us. The most important task I had was developing a plan based on New York state and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines that would offer a safe environment and minimize any risk to the staff and patrons once we were allowed back in the building. I think the library will continue with a hybrid

of both virtual and in-person programming gong forward. This will enable us to reach more people who, for one reason or another, are not able to physically attend a program that interests them. Our homebound delivery service was expanded and will remain in place. We will also continue our virtual storytimes and to add content to our YouTube and social media pages. The library is one of the few places that serves all of the public, from infants to seniors, and it is vital that we be available to try to meet their needs. During the shutdown, my staff called many of our patrons who were feeling lonely and scared. Our online storytimes and "take and make" crafts gave them a much-needed outlet. The needs of the community aren't one-size-fits-all, so it's our responsibility to maintain a stable, informative and welcoming environment for those who need it.

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ublic libraries have always offered a wide variety of services to meet the various needs of their patrons. Whether it's balancing demand for print media with the increasing demand for digital access or serving as a social hub versus simply offering a quiet oasis, libraries have always adapted quickly to the changing needs of their communities. With the added health and safety concerns to consider, the Covid-19 crisis has accelerated the demand for libraries to adapt. The library board, staff and I had to reimagine what our library service would look like without access to our physical setting. We always knew that our library wasn't just a building housing books, but was also a reflection of the people who serve their community through hard work, compassion and humor.

As Covid caused everything around us to grind to a halt overnight, the residents of the Village of Malverne immediately rallied to support one another, and the library quickly switched gears from what had been our routine to something new. We focused on ways to bring the library to our patrons, into their homes, and keeping families busy with fun outdoor activities. We stayed connected through wellness phone calls, Zoom programs, scavenger hunts and Grab & Go crafts while increasing choices of eBooks and audiobooks to keep up with patron demand. In this turbulent year, our relationship with and our commitment to the village has actually deepened. In a post-quarantine world, we will remain committed to grow and evolve our services to further benefit our community.

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he pandemic has meant becoming an expert in Zoom. It has meant searching out fascinating and fun content, and sometimes finding surprise hits such as our new challahbaking and Passover cooking demos. From our first Zoom last April, our audience has grown phenomenally; we now regularly host eight to 10 virtual programs with up to 1,500 in attendance per week, a huge increase from pre-pandemic levels. This past year has been challenging for so many of us who have been isolated and alone, looking for activities to relieve our loneliness and boredom. Those numbers represent a whole community of lifelong learners in Lawrence schools and beyond who are eager to participate and happy for the company. From online canasta lessons to unlocking the mysteries of the Dead Sea Scrolls, from author visits and book discussions to show

business lectures, seeing the joy that programs bring to our patrons and knowing that I have made this challenging time just a little bit easier for someone means the world to me. It has meant that the book discussions I run each month at Blue Door Books in Cedarhurst and elsewhere have also become virtual. Luckily, we are finding that authors are delighted to join our regular Zoom events; they miss meeting readers as much as readers miss them. In some ways, the pandemic has served as an engine of opportunity, allowing us in the book and library world to find new (and even better) ways to serve our community. As the world changed, we changed.

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together, role-play corporate positions, conduct transactions with other simulated businesses, attend trade shows and run the business as if it were real. Fit Kit is a company that the Lynbrook students created, which is dedicated to helping people reach their fitness and health goals. Amid the coronavirus pandemic, at-home workouts and healthy eating has become essential. The goal of the company is to guide people into a healthier and happy lifestyle for whatever their fitness goal is. The students have presented Fit Kit at online VE trade shows and at different VE competitions. Courtesy Lynbrook Public Schools; compiled by Mike Smollins

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AMOUNT OF TAX, FEES, INTEREST AND CHARGES

LOT(s) 4 1 17 101 204 215 63 12 17 2-E 2-B 1 1 11-B 5 27 7 9 201 102 202 1-A 2 101 201 1 4 9 11 1 1-B 24 & 24-A 11 6 7 2 11 20 5 8 219

$3,810.78 $138.79 $3,909.30 $ 5,847.32 $ 4,516.71 $ 4,238.79 $ 4,273.74 $ 2,314.27 $ 4,407.58 $ 3,445.29 $ 21,234.16 $2,528.55 $ 4,647.95 $ 4,018.79 $1,804.62 $ 1,193.70 $ 3,224.23 $ 1,864.04 $ 1.771.94 $ 1,101.60 $ 3,410.68 $ 3,280.73 $ 3,160.66 $ 1,960.28 $ 131.91 $ 109.56 $ 469.77 $ 2,422.61 $ 300.27 $88.38 $ 951.58 $ 2,786.83 $ 5,074.65 $ 197.85 $ 1,970.59 $ 1,137.18 $ 3,058.25 $ 2,047.92 $ 3,054.73 $ 2,493.24 $ 1,757.51

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES of the Incorporated Village of East Rockaway, NY Patricia Renner Village Clerk-Treasurer Dated: April 15, 2021 April 22, 2021 April 29, 2021 1129020 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING AND ANNUAL DISTRICT ELECTION OF EAST ROCKAWAY UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU, STATE OF NEW YORK, TO BE HELD ON MAY 18, 2021 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the annual meeting of the qualified voters of the East Rockaway Union Free School District, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, will be held on May 18, 2021, at 9:30 P.M. in the East Rockaway Jr./Sr. High School, 443 Ocean Avenue, East Rockaway, New York, for the transaction of such business as is authorized by law.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the vote upon the appropriation of funds to meet the necessary expenditures for the school year 2021-2022, on all propositions duly filed with the Board of Education, and to fill one (1) vacancy on the Board of Education, shall be held in the East Rockaway Jr./Sr. High School, 443 Ocean Avenue, East Rockaway, New York, on Tuesday, May 18, 2021, between 6:30 A.M. and 9:30 P.M. The business to be acted upon at such meeting will be as follows: a.To elect one (1) member of the Board of Education to fill the office currently held by Dominick Vulpis, whose term expires on June 30,

2021, for a new term commencing July 1, 2021, and expiring June 30, 2024. b.To vote upon the annual school budget for the school year 2021-2022 and to authorize the levying of a tax upon the property of the district for the foregoing purposes. c.To vote upon the following proposition: PROPOSITION NO. 2 (Capital Reserve Fund for Technology Projects): RESOLVED, that the East Rockaway Union Free School District, is hereby authorized to undertake certain district-wide purchases and/or replacement of certain technology and telecommunications equipment and software (“Project”) during

2021-2022 as described herein, to be funded from existing reserves at no additional cost to District taxpayers, to consist of the following: (1) Computer Hardware Upgrades; (2) NetworkUpgrades; and (3) Smart Classroom Upgrades; including equipment, construction and other required work, and preliminary, incidental and financing costs; and to expend therefor an amount not to exceed $170,000, to be funded as follows: $170,000 from the District’s Capital Reserve Fund for Technology Replacement II, established on May 20, 2014; provided that the detailed component costs may be reallocated among such components

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

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

May 15, 2021, by appointment only; and at each polling place on election day. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the register shall include: (1) all qualified voters of the District who shall personally present themselves for registration; and (2) all previously qualified voters of the District who shall have been previously registered for any annual or special District meeting or election and who shall have voted at any annual or special District meeting or election held or conducted at any time within four calendar years (2017-2020) prior to preparation of the said register; and (3) voters permanently registered with the Board of Elections of Nassau County. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Board of Registration will further meet during the hours of voting at the Annual District Meeting on May 18, 2021, for the purpose of preparing a register for District meetings or elections to be held subsequent to May 18, 2021. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that applications for absentee ballots for election of school board members and for voting on the school budget are to be completed on a form prescribed by the state board of elections and may be obtained by visiting the New York State Education Department’s Website: (http://www.counsel.nyse d.gov/common/counsel/fil es/absentee-ballotapplication-andinstructions-english.pdf, http://www.counsel.nysed .gov/common/counsel/file s/absentee-ballot application-and instructions-spanish.pdf), or by contacting the District Clerk by email (tfazi@eastrockawayscho ols.org) or phone (516-887-8300, Ext.1-553). Completed applications must be received at least seven (7) days before the election if the ballot is to be mailed to the applicant, or the day before the election if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the applicant or to his or her designated agent. Absentee ballot applications will not be accepted by the District Clerk before April 19, 2021. A list of all persons to whom absentee ballots have been issued will be available in the District Clerk’s office on each of the five days prior to the election except Sunday, and by appointment only between the hours 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon on the Saturday prior to the election. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that pursuant to Education Law §2018-d, any person serving in the military, including spouses and dependents,

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

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

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

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

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

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

satisfacción de los miembros de la Junta que son o tendrán derecho a votar en la elección especificada anteriormente. AVISO SE DA POR LA PRESENTE que los votantes militares que no están registrados actualmente pueden solicitar registrarse como un votante calificado del distrito escolar. Los votantes militares que son votantes calificados del distrito escolar pueden presentar una solicitud de voto militar. Los votantes militares pueden designar una preferencia para recibir un registro militar de votantes, una solicitud de voto militar o una papeleta militar por correo, transmisión facsímil o correo electrónico en su solicitud de dicho registro, solicitud de votación o boleta. Los formularios de solicitud de registro de votantes militares deben ser recibidos en la Oficina del Secretario de Distrito a más tardar a las 5:00 p.m. el 22 de abril de 2021. Las solicitudes de votación militar deben ser recibidas en la Oficina del Secretario de Distrito por correo o en persona por también a más tardar a las 5:00 p.m. el 22 de abril de 2021. Ninguna papeleta militar será examinada a menos que sea devuelta por correo o en persona y (1) recibida en la Oficina del Secretario de Distrito antes del cierre de las urnas el día de las elecciones y mostrando una marca de cancelación del servicio postal de los Estados Unidos o el servicio postal de un país extranjero, o mostrando un respaldo de recepción fechado por otra agencia del gobierno de los Estados Unidos; o (2) recibido por la Oficina del Secretario de Distrito a más tardar a las 5:00 p.m. el día de la elección y firmado y fechado por el votante militar y un testigo de la mismo, con una fecha que se asocia no más tarde del día antes de la elección. Por orden de la Consejería de Educación: Fechado el 16de marzo de2021. ___________________ Jennifer Biscardi, Secretaria del Distrito Escolar Arroyo valle de la Junta de Educación Distrito Escolar No. Veinticuatro 125090 PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES… Printed in this publication can be found online. To search by publication name, go to: www.newyorkpublicnotices.com TO PLACE AN AD CALL 516-569-4000 x 232 To place a notice here call us at 516-569-4000 x232 or send an email to: legalnotices@liherald.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lynbrook North Middle Escuela, 529 Merrick Road, Lynbrook, NY; Distrito Electoral 2 Escuela Secundaria Lynbrook, 9 Union Avenue, Lynbrook, NY; Distrito Electoral 3 Escuela Intermedia Lynbrook South, 333 Union Avenue, Lynbrook, NY. La elección tendrá el propósito de votar sobre: (1) la asignación de los fondos necesarios para cubrir los gastos estimados del distrito para el año escolar 2021-2022; (2) para llenar tres vacantes en la Junta de Educación, cada una por un período de tres (3) años, nuevos períodos que comenzarán el 1 de julio de 2021 y vencerán el 30 de junio de 2024; (3) para tramitar otros asuntos que puedan presentarse debidamente a los votantes; y (4) votar sobre las siguientes proposiciones: Proposición uno: El Presupuesto SE RESUELVE, que se adopte el Presupuesto de la Junta de Educación del Lynbrook Union Free School District para el año escolar 2021-2022 por la cantidad de $ 92,907,426 según lo propuesto por la Junta de Educación del Lynbrook Union Free School District y que la Junta de Educación para recaudar un impuesto por esa suma sobre la propiedad imponible del distrito escolar para cubrir dichos gastos después de deducir primero el dinero disponible de la ayuda estatal y otras fuentes. Proposición dos: Uso de la Reserva del Fondo de Reemplazo de Tecnología SE RESUELVE, que la Junta de Educación del Lynbrook Union Free School District esté autorizada a apropiar y gastar del Fondo de Reemplazo de Tecnología, establecido el 15 de mayo de 2007, y extendido y enmendado por los votantes del Lynbrook Union Free School District en la Reunión Anual del Distrito celebrada el 16 de mayo de 2017, una cantidad que no exceda los $ 600,000 con el propósito de proporcionar dispositivos de tecnología educativa, continuar el ciclo anual de reemplazo de dispositivos y proporcionar el reemplazo de la infraestructura de la red informática; sin costo adicional para los contribuyentes del Distrito y comenzará durante el año escolar 2021-2022; todo lo anterior para incluir mobiliario, equipo, maquinaria, demolición y otros trabajos requeridos en relación con los mismos, así como los costos preliminares y los costos incidentales a los mismos y su financiamiento; siempre que los costos de los componentes de dicho proyecto se puedan reasignar entre dichos

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

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

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

personas a las que se les haya emitido el voto ausente en cada uno de los cinco días anteriores a la elección, excepto los domingos. y sólo con cita previa entre las 9:00 am y las 12:00 del mediodía del sábado anterior a la elección. ADEMÁS SE ADMITE QUE, de conformidad con la Ley de Educación §2018-d, cualquier persona que preste servicio en las fuerzas armadas, incluidos los cónyuges y dependientes, puede registrarse para votar en las próximas elecciones del distrito escolar. Un votante militar que sea un votante calificado del Distrito puede obtener un formulario de registro comunicándose con el Secretario del Distrito por teléfono (516-887-6558), fax (516-887-3263), correo electrónico (Theresa.moran@lynbroo kschools.org), por correo (111 Atlantic Avenue, Lynbrook, NY 11563), o en persona (durante el horario regular de oficina o entre las 8:00 am y las 4:00 pm). Un votante militar que esté debidamente registrado puede solicitar una boleta militar solicitando una solicitud al Distrito y también comunicándose con el Secretario del Distrito. Las solicitudes completadas deben entregarse personalmente o enviarse por correo al secretario del distrito y recibirse a más tardar a las 5:00 p.m. el 22 de abril de 2021. Las boletas militares deben recibirse antes de las 5:00 p.m. el 18 de mayo de 2021 si está firmado y fechado por el votante militar y un testigo del mismo con una fecha que no sea posterior al día anterior a la elección, o no posterior al cierre de las urnas el 18 de mayo de 2021 si tiene matasellos o endosamiento de una agencia del gobierno de los Estados Unidos. Un votante militar puede designar una preferencia para recibir un formulario de registro de votante militar, una solicitud de boleta militar o una boleta militar por correo, fax o correo electrónico en la solicitud de dicho registro, solicitud de boleta o boleta. TENGA MÁS AVISO de que cualquier propuesta o pregunta que se coloque en las máquinas de votación deberá presentarse por escrito mediante una petición suscrita por al menos 250 votantes calificados del distrito y presentada en la oficina del secretario de distrito durante el horario regular, excepto el día 30 anterior de la elección en la cual se votará dicha pregunta o proposición (este año 19 de abril de 2021), cuando el horario será de 8:00 am a 5:00 pm, excepto que esta regla no se aplicará a aquellas preguntas o

proposiciones que la Junta de Educación tiene autoridad por ley para presentarse en cualquier reunión anual o especial del distrito. TENGA ADEMÁS AVISO de que esta Junta convocará una reunión especial de la misma dentro de las veinticuatro (24) horas posteriores a la presentación ante el Secretario de Distrito de un informe escrito de los resultados de la boleta con el propósito de examinar y tabular dichos informes del resultado. de la votación y declarando el resultado de la votación; que la Junta se designa a sí misma como un grupo de secretarios electorales para emitir y escrutar los votos de conformidad con la Ley de Educación, Sección 2019-a, Subdivisión 2b en dicha reunión especial de la Junta. Por orden de: Junta de Educación Distrito Escolar Libre de Lynbrook Union Edificio de administración 111 Atlantic Avenue Lynbrook, NY 11563 Teresa Moran Secretario de distrito 125253 PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES… Printed in this publication can be found online. To search by publication name, go to: www.newyorkpublicnotices.com TO PLACE AN AD CALL 516-569-4000 x 232

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

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

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

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

ASIMISMO, SE NOTIFICA que el registro incluirá (1) a todos los votantes calificados del Distrito que se hayan presentado personalmente para el registro; (2) a todos los votantes previamente calificados del Distrito que se hayan registrado previamente para cualquier elección o reunión anual o extraordinaria del Distrito, y que hayan votado en alguno de estos eventos realizados o llevados a cabo en cualquier momento durante los cuatro años calendario (2017-2020) previos a la preparación de este registro, y (3) a los votantes que estén registrados de manera permanente en la Junta Electoral del condado de Nassau. ASIMISMO, SE NOTIFICA que la Junta de Registros se reunirá durante el horario de votación en la reunión anual del Distrito el 18 de mayo de 2021 con el fin de preparar un registro para las elecciones o reuniones del Distrito que se realizarán después del 18 de mayo de 2021. ASIMISMO, SE NOTIFICA que las solicitudes de voto por ausencia para la elección de los miembros de la Junta Escolar y la votación del presupuesto escolar se deben completar en un formulario elaborado por la Junta Electoral del estado, que puede obtenerse en el sitio web del Departamento de Educación del Estado de Nueva York: (http://www.counsel.nyse d.gov/common/counsel/fil es/absentee-ballot application-and instructions-english.pdf, http://www.counsel.nysed .gov/common/counsel/file s/absentee-ballot application-and instructions-spanish.pdf), o comunicándose con la Secretaría del Distrito por correo electrónico (tfazi@eastrockawayscho ols.org) o por teléfono (516-887-8300, ext. 1-553). Las solicitudes completas deben recibirse al menos siete (7) días antes de la elección si la boleta electoral se enviará por correo al solicitante, o hasta el día anterior a la elección si la boleta electoral se entregará personalmente al solicitante o a la persona que designe. La Secretaría del Distrito no aceptará solicitudes de boleta electoral por ausencia antes del 19 de abril de 2021. Habrá una lista de todas las personas para las que se emitieron boletas electorales por ausencia disponible en la oficina de la Secretaría del Distrito durante los cinco días previos al día de la elección, excepto el domingo, y únicamente con cita entre las 9:00 a. m. y las 12:00 del mediodía del sábado anterior a la elección. ASIMISMO, SE NOTIFICA

que, de conformidad con la Ley de Educación §2018-d, cualquier persona que preste servicio en el Ejército, incluidos los cónyuges y dependientes, puede registrarse para votar en la próxima elección del distrito escolar. Los votantes militares que califiquen como votantes del Distrito pueden obtener un formulario de registro comunicándose con la Secretaría del Distrito por teléfono (516-887-8300, ext. 1-553), fax (516-887-8308), correo electrónico (tfazi@eastrockawayscho ols.org), correo postal (443 Ocean Avenue, East Rockaway, NY 11518) o en persona (en el horario de atención habitual de la oficina o entre las 8:00 a. m. y las 3:00 p. m.). Los votantes militares que estén debidamente registrados pueden solicitar una boleta electoral militar comunicándose con la Secretaría del Distrito para pedir una solicitud del distrito. Las solicitudes completadas deben entregarse en persona o por correo postal en la Secretaría del Distrito, y deben recibirse antes de las 5:00 p. m. del 22 de abril de 2021. Las boletas electorales militares deben recibirse antes de las 5:00 p. m del 18 de mayo de 2021 si están firmadas y fechadas por el votante militar y un testigo, con fecha máxima el día anterior a la elección, o antes del cierre de la votación del 18 de mayo de 2021, si están selladas o endosadas por una agencia del gobierno de los Estados Unidos. Los votantes militares pueden decidir si prefieren recibir un formulario de registro para votantes militares, una solicitud de boleta electoral militar o una boleta electoral militar por correo, fax o correo electrónico en su solicitud para dicho registro, solicitud de boleta electoral o boleta electoral. ASIMISMO, SE NOTIFICA que esta Junta establecerá una reunión especial a partir de ese momento, dentro de las 24 horas luego de la presentación ante la Secretaría del Distrito de un informe escrito de los resultados de la votación, en la escuela secundaria East Rockaway Jr./Sr. con el fin de examinar y tabular estos informes del resultado de la votación y declarar su resultado; que, por el presente y de acuerdo con la Sección 2019-a, subdivisión 2b, de la Ley de Educación, la Junta se designa como un grupo de secretarios de mesa para emitir y escrutar los votos durante esta reunión especial de la Junta. Fecha: 16 de marzo de 2021 East Rockaway, Nueva York

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS will hold HEARINGS & DECISIONS on Thursday, April 22, 2021 at 7:00 P.M. in the Court Room at the Village Hall, One Columbus Drive, Lynbrook, NY 11563, to hear the following cases: PUBLIC HEARINGS #987 Christian and Jeannette Meszaros - 49 Whittier § 252-48 Required garage for one-family and twofamily dwellings; storage of commercial vehicles. [Amended 1-5-1976 by L.L. No. 3-1976; 11-18-1985 by L.L. No. 11-1985; 3-2-1998 by L.L. No. 1-1998] B. Whenever a one-family dwelling shall hereafter be erected, there shall be erected and maintained on the same premises a one-car garage. DECISIONS #984 - Alicia Conn Godoy - 28 Winthrop Street § 252-18 Side Yards - Required Aggregate Width of Both Side Yards: 15 ft, Proposed Aggregate Width of Both Side Yards: 10.8 feet, Required side yard: 5 feet, Proposed side yard: 3.1 feet § 252-17 Required Setbacks - Required Porch Setback - 15 feet, Proposed Porch Setback - 8 feet 1 inch #986 -TJL Restaurant Corp/Taco Joes - 675 Sunrise Highway § 252-54 Off Street Parking Requirements - Prior Retail Use: 18 parking spaces required, Proposed Restaurant Use: 36 Parking Spaces required. All interested parties should appear at the Public Hearing and may view case files at the Building Department on Monday thru Friday, between the hours of 8:00AM and 3:00PM. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS Ginger Fuentes, Chair Person of the Board of Zoning Appeals Brian Stanton, Superintendent, Department of Buildings Lynbrook.Publish 1x 125521 PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES… Printed in this publication can be found online. Search by publication name at: www.newyorkpublicnotices.com

LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE OF NASSAU COUNTY TREASURER’S SALE OF TAX LIENS ON REAL ESTATE Notice is hereby given that commencing on May 5, 2021, will sell at public on-line auction the tax liens on certain real estate, unless the owner, mortgagee, occupant of or any other party in interest in such real estate shall have paid to the County Treasurer by May 3rd , 2021 the total amount of such unpaid taxes or assessments with the interest, penalties and other expenses and charges against the property. Such tax liens will be sold at the lowest rate of interest, not exceeding 10 percent per six-month period, for which any person or persons shall offer to take the total amount of such unpaid taxes as defined in Section 5-37.0 of the Nassau County Administrative Code. Effective with the February 2019 lien sale Ordinance No. 175-2015 requires a $175.00 per day registration fee for each person who intends to bid at the tax lien sale. Ordinance No. 175-2015 also requires that upon the issuance of the Lien Certificate there is due from the lien buyer a Tax Certificate Issue Fee of $20.00 per lien purchased. Pursuant to the provisions of the Nassau County Administrative Code at the discretion of the Nassau County Treasurer the auction will be conducted online. Further information concerning the procedures for the auction is available at the website of the Nassau County Treasurer at: https://www.nassaucount y n y. g o v / 5 2 6 / C o u n t y Treasurer Should the Treasurer determine that an inperson auction shall be held, same will commence on the 5th day of May 2021 at the Office of The County Treasurer 1 West Street, Mineola or at some other location to be determined by the Treasurer. A list of all real estate in Nassau County on which tax liens are to be sold is available at the website of the Nassau County Treasurer at: http://www.nassaucounty ny.gov/DocumentCenter/ View/32293 A list of local properties upon which tax liens are to be sold will be advertised in this publication on or before April 22, 2021. Nassau County does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to or access to, or treatment or employment in, its services, programs, or activities. Upon request, accommodations such as those required by the Americans with

Disabilities Act (ADA) will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to participate in all services, programs, activities and public hearings and events conducted by the Treasurer’s Office. Upon request, information can be made available in Braille, large print, audiotape or other alternative formats. For additional information, please call (516) 571-2090 ext. 1-3715. Dated: March 26,2021 THE NASSAU COUNTY TREASURER Mineola, York ___________________ TERMS OF SALE Such tax liens shall be sold subject to any and all superior tax liens of sovereignties and other municipalities and to all claims of record which the County may have thereon and subject to the provisions of the Federal and State Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Acts. However, such tax liens shall have priority over the County’s Differential Interest Lien, representing the excess, if any, of the interest and penalty borne at the maximum rate over the interest and penalty borne at the rate at which the lien is purchased. The Purchaser acknowledges that the tax lien(s) sold pursuant to these Terms of Sale may be subject to pending bankruptcy proceedings and/or may become subject to such proceedings which may be commenced during the period in which a tax lien is held by a successful bidder or the assignee of same, which may modify a Purchaser’s rights with respect to the lien(s) and the property securing same. Such bankruptcy proceedings shall not affect the validity of the tax lien. In addition to being subject to pending bankruptcy proceedings and/or the Federal and State Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Acts, said purchaser’s right of foreclosure may be affected by the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery and Enforcement Act(FIRREA),12 U.S.C. ss 1811 et.seq., with regard to real property under Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation(FDIC) receivership. The County Treasurer reserves the right, without further notice and at any time, to withdraw from sale any of the parcels of land or premises herein listed. The Nassau County Treasurer reserves the right to intervene in any bankruptcy case/litigation where the property affected by the tax liens sold by the Treasurer is part of the bankruptcy estate. However, it is the sole responsibility of all

tax lien purchasers to protect their legal interests in any bankruptcy case affecting their purchased tax lien, including but not limited to the filing of a proof of claim on their behalf, covering their investment in said tax lien. The Nassau County Treasurer and Nassau County and its agencies, assumes no responsibility for any legal representation of any tax lien purchaser in any legal proceeding including but not limited to a bankruptcy case where the purchased tax lien is at risk. The rate of interest and penalty at which any person purchases the tax lien shall be established by his bid. Each purchaser, immediately after the sale thereof, shall pay to the County Treasurer ten per cent of the amount for which the tax liens have been sold and the remaining ninety per cent within thirty days after such sale. If the purchaser at the tax sale shall fail to pay the remaining ninety per cent within ten days after he has been notified by the County Treasurer that the certificates of sale are ready for delivery, then all amounts deposited with the County Treasurer including but not limited to the ten per cent theretofore paid by him shall, without further notice or demand, be irrevocably forfeited by the purchaser and shall be retained by the County Treasurer as liquidated damages and the agreement to purchase shall be of no further effect. Time is of the essence in this sale. This sale is held pursuant to the Nassau County Administrative Code and interested parties are referred to such Code for additional information as to terms of the sale, rights of purchasers, maximum rates of interest and other legal incidents of the sale. Furthermore, as to the bidding, 1. The bidder(s) agree that they will not work with any other bidder(s) to increase, maintain or stabilize interest rates or collaborate with any other bidder(s) to gain an unfair competitive advantage in the random number generator in the event of a tie bid(s) on a tax certificate. Bidder(s) further agree not to employ any bidding strategy designed to create an unfair competitive advantage in the tiebreaking process in the upcoming tax sale nor work with any other bidder(s) to engage in any bidding strategy that will result in a rotational award of tax certificates. 2. The tax certificate(s) the Bidder will bid upon, and the interest rate(s) bid, will be arrived at independently and without direct or indirect

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lynBrook reSidentS roB and Mary Hallam hosted their annual Move the Food Day event on Sunday, in which they collect and donate food to the Long Island Council of Churches food pantry in Freeport. Rob was excited about the success of the event.

the halluMS Said they were pleased that they received a record number of donations this year.

Lynbrook residents help Move the Food the volunteerS organized an assembly line for the donations.

By Mike SMollinS msmollins@liherald.com

the youngeSt Mover, Wade Becher, 4, of Oceanside, far right, helped his dad Tom pass food along the line.

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of bidding. No attempt has been made or will be made to, directly or indirectly, induce any other bidder to refrain from bidding on any tax certificate, to submit complementary bids, or to submit bids at specific interest rates. 3. The bids to be placed by the Bidder will be made in good faith and

not pursuant to any direct or indirect, agreement or discussion with, or inducement from, any other bidder to submit a complementary or other noncompetitive bid. 4. If it is determined that the bidder(s) have violated any of these bid requirements then their bid shall be voided and if they were the successful

bidder the lien and any deposits made in connection with said bid shall be forfeited. Dated: March 26, 2021 THE NASSAU COUNTY TREASURER Mineola, New York 125382

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Pallets and boxes of food were delivered to people in need thanks to a group of volunteers who participated in the annual Move the Food Day event, which is organized each year by Lynbrook residents Rob and Mary Hallam. On Sunday, dozens of people joined the Hallums in donating and delivering food to the Long Island Council of Churches food pantry in Freeport. This year, the donations came pouring in. “Covid can’t keep us down,” Rob said. “The weather cant keep us down. We collected more boxes than ever before.” The volunteers created an assembly line to help smoothly deliver the boxes, which were packed into trucks. Once at the shelter, food pantry manager and Pro g ram Coordinator Yolanda Murray helped stack the food onto pallets. Volunteers from all ages participated in the effort, including Wade Becher, 4, who helped his father, Tom, pass the boxes of food along the assembly line. After the event, the group gathered at Jeremey’s Ale House to safely celebrate the successful outing.

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segregated communities is a worthy priority, and much should be done in the short term. But the core problem that requires addressing is the historic and structural discrimination and segregation that fuel inequity. Should these populations have to remain in the flood areas? Shouldn’t they have access to other communities, too? In some instances, fixing up segregated schools is long overdue. But what else is happening to encourage integrated schools? New school buildings can provide important incentives to encourage crossing of neighborhood borders. The infrastructure plan highlights the severe shortage of affordable housing in America, and invests $213 billion to produce, preserve and retrofit more than two million affordable and sustainable places to live. It pairs this investment with an innovative new approach to eliminate state and local exclusionary zoning laws, which play a vital role in housing discrimination and thus residential and school segregation. “For decades,” the plan states, “exclusionary zoning laws — like minimum lot sizes, mandatory parking requirements and prohibitions on multifamily housing — have inflated housing and construction costs and locked families out of areas with more opportunities. President Biden is calling on Congress to enact an innovative, new

competitive grant program that awards flexible and attractive funding to jurisdictions that take concrete steps to eliminate such needless barriers to producing affordable housing.” Exclusionary zoning often seems superficially innocuous. “It’s about density, not racism,” goes the argument. But its impact is to reduce options for more affordable housing and, therefore, a more diverse population. In some cases, it is specifically designed to give preference to those who already live in largely white communities. Two examples in New York highlight the problem. In 2014, the federal government sued the Town of Oyster Bay over two housing programs created to develop below-market-rate housing for first-time homeowners and older adults. The programs discriminated against African-Americans, because the initiatives gave preference to residents of the predominantly white town. Very few African-Americans (3 percent of residents) lived in the town at the time, and fewer than 1 percent of Black families living there were eligible for the program. Income-eligible Black residents nearby were blocked from participating. That is exclusionary zoning — and it is, in effect, racist. In a separate case in Westchester County, a False Claims Act lawsuit by the Anti-Dis-

he $2 trillion plan recognizes historic inequities in transportation.

crimination Center targeted exclusionary zoning. It resulted in Westchester settling the case and entering into a 2009 consent decree. As the center describes the outcome, “Westchester was prohibited from ignoring either the residential racial segregation that continues to plague it, or the municipal resistance to affordable housing development that stymies the possibility of changing those patterns.” The impact of exclusionary zoning is amplified by the fact that it does not exist in a vacuum. It is one aspect of a broader pattern of local control that derives from home rule — specific powers delegated by states to local municipalities. Those powers transfer to localities control of land use, public services and community benefits. In the context of predominantly white communities, local control provides the power to exclude. I have explored that further in a separate essay on “Housing Discrimination and Local Control.” Biden is right to address racial inequities with his infrastructure plan. He deserves praise for taking an innovative approach to tackling exclusionary zoning. What is needed now is a closer look at whether the plan overall does enough to dismantle racial segregation and the disparities it produces. It is a difficult balance. Keep what we have and make it better, or implement real transformation. Elaine Gross is president of ERASE Racism, the Long Island-based regional civil rights organization.

Pandemic of 1918 pushed off the front pages

y husband’s father was 14 and living in New York during the pandemic of 1918, sometimes known as the Spanish flu. He must have had memories of the time; surely he knew people who died in Brooklyn, where he lived. Yet according to my husband, his parents never mentioned the epidemic, which killed upward of 60 million people worldwide. My grandparents never talked about it, either. In 1918 they were in their 20s, and also lived in Brooklyn. On a personal level and in the RANDI press, there was a KREISS kind of collective amnesia about the pandemic, some say because the horror was overwhelming. In 2005, when I read “Wickett’s Remedy,” a novel about the pandemic by Myla Goldberg, I was amazed that a catastrophic epidemic had swept through this country so recently. Goldberg’s historical fiction told the tale not in the cold numbers of the body count, but in the arresting details of a community under siege — a study of how people behave in the grip of unyielding suffering. It

seems especially relevant now. The Spanish flu was a novel virus, like Covid-19. No one had immunity, and it surged through the city tenements, wiping out entire families. Hospitals had to set up tents outdoors, because they were filled beyond capacity. Bodies piled up on the streets of Philadelphia. There was no known cause and no cure. The virus traveled around the world on troop ships carrying soldiers to World War I battlegrounds. Like today, there was plenty of fake news about miracle cures and remedies. In Brooklyn, a group of chiropractors took out an ad in the Brooklyn Eagle newspaper, touting spinal adjustments as a cure for the disease. Their ad read in part, “If you catch cold easily and throw it off slowly, it indicates a lowered nervous vigor that must be corrected. … The cause lies in the derangement of that sensitive part of the anatomy, the spine. Spinal adjustments by a chiropractor, trained and skillful, will correct this condition.” Hydroxychloroquine, anyone? The same paper reported on Oct. 4, 1918, that 135 men appeared in court after being caught spitting in the street. The magistrate “imposed a fine of $1 on each of the defen-

dants and told them that with an influenza epidemic on hand they ought to be more careful.” On Oct. 15, the Eagle reported that there had been some 500,000 cases of Spanish flu in New York City. Low-cost meals were being prepared and distributed from an empty storefront in downtown Brooklyn. Then, as now, reckless behavior sometimes led to a spike in cases. In Eastport, Long Island, folks thought the worst was over, so they planned a celebration. The paper reported, “Flu was at party, epidemic follows.” Apparently there were only 15 glasses for more than 500 guests at the shindig, and it became a “superspreader” event. Eventually, even without a vaccine, without the medical interventions we have now, the cases of flu just started to drop, and the disease disappeared, with very little press coverage. It has been suggested that one reason people buried the memories with the bodies was that an even bigger tragedy was strutting on the world stage and grabbing the headlines: World War I. President Woodrow Wilson never made a public comment about the pandemic. There was no federal

he ‘deadliest event in all of human history’ brought about a collective amnesia.

response to the disease, no Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. So it played out quietly in towns and cities across the country. Yet “The 1918 influenza pandemic was the deadliest event in all of human history,” David M. Morens, an epidemiologist at the National Institutes of Health’s National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, said in 2006. “It killed more people than any war, any pandemic, the Black Death, AIDS, you can pick your terrible event.” The 1918 flu killed some 675,000 Americans, according to the CDC. It is estimated that one-third of the world’s population became infected with the virus. I want to know more about how people got through the worst of it. How did they cope with the loss of life on such an epic scale? The Covid-19 death toll in America stands at 560,000 and counting, gaining on the 1918 death toll. Now we are the witnesses. Our duty is to keep the records of this time, the data and the eyewitness accounts, our personal stories. Contemporaneous newspaper accounts, the first drafts of history, along with the remarkable scientific advances we have seen, will help us prepare for the next pandemic when it strikes. Copyright 2021 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.

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t the turn of the 20th century, environmental protection meant preserving wilderness so future generations might know nature as the great environmentalists Teddy Roosevelt and John Muir knew it — bountiful and largely pristine. Some 120 years later, saving wild tracts of land remains a central focus of the burgeoning environmental movement, but there’s an added mission: preparing for the eventuality of climate change, the slow heating of the earth over time. New York state took a major step forward recently when Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the Legislature included a $3 billion proposal, called the Restore Mother Nature Bond Act, in the state budget. Bravo to State Sen. Todd Kaminsky, a Democrat from Long Beach, and Assemblyman Steve Englebright, a Democrat from Setauket, for working to push through this measure as chairmen of the Environmental Conservation committees in their respective chambers. State residents will vote on the bond act in the November general election. We’re throwing our hat in the ring early on this one: We encourage people to approve this measure. In addition to protecting forested lands, particularly those that help preserve our drinking water supply, the bond act would allocate at least $1 billion for projects to help protect Long Island and New York City from future flooding caused by global warming. More than half-century’s worth of scientific data, accumulated by federal agen-

cies like the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration and NASA, point to a disturbing, and increasingly undeniable, trend: The earth is heating up, causing massive ice shelves in the Antarctic and Greenland to melt into the oceans, raising sea levels across the world. That spells potential disaster for Long Island. We are, after all, an island surrounded by oceanic waters. We might be able to cope with a one-foot rise in sea level. If the oceans were to rise three or more feet — as many leading scientists predict — that could put whole swaths of our shoreline underwater, if we don’t act now to bolster our shoreline defenses. We can’t afford to stick our heads in the sand of our pristine white beaches and hope for the best. Those beaches may not exist in the future if we do. Beyond undertaking flood-mitigation projects, the bond act would allot up to $700 million for green-energy projects intended to slow the rate of global warming. Traditional power plants that burn coal, oil and natural gas emit massive amounts of carbon dioxide — the main driver of climate change — into the atmosphere. Green-energy sources — wind, solar and geothermal — emit nothing. That is, they are carbon-free. Green energy represents our future. Now, not later, is the time to begin transitioning to a carbon-free energy grid. There are sound reasons beyond fighting climate change to do so. Coal and oil were once plentiful resources in the United States, but not anymore. They may not have dried up yet, but every day that we

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letters The joke was on my clients — and staff To the Editor: Re Randi Kreiss’s April Fools column “Dogs on Long Island get a leg up on Covid” (April 1-7): Obviously, Randi is a very persuasive and skilled writer. Also obviously, some people don’t read her columns to the end — or even very carefully. I’ve been practicing veterinary medicine for 27 years. Two Mondays ago — my regular day off — two of my staff members texted me, all upset. Two pet owners had called our office, insisting that they be able to pick up the new Covid vaccine for their dogs. My two young staff members were totally caught off guard by this demand, and told the owners that they had not heard of such a vaccine. The clients were irate, and yelled at them! They “deserved” and demanded the vaccine! The girls told them that they’d have to look into it, and in a panic, they looked it up on the internet — and found Randi’s column, which they didn’t read carefully or to the end, either. They forwarded it to me:

burn through our supply of fossil fuels brings us one day closer to the point of no return, when they will be used up for good. If we’re extracting an oil called bitumen from open-pit tar-sand mines in Canada — an extraordinarily labor-intensive, costly and environmentally damaging process — then we know we’re reaching the end of the fossil-fuel-as-king era. Our only alternative path, for now at least, is green energy. Finally, the bond act would allocate $550 million to improve drinking-water quality across the state. For decades, Long Island has struggled to maintain the quality of its drinking water. Our water is piped up from aquifers, pockets of fresh water hundreds of feet below ground. Most chemicals that we apply to or dump into the ground eventually make their way into the aquifers, from industrial degreasers and lawn herbicides to gasoline that spills from filling stations. Water is our most precious resource, yet so often in the past we have treated it as if it mattered not at all. In recent years, however, we have begun to focus on protecting our water resources, and the bond act would only further efforts to preserve our aquifers. We can look around the world and see example after example of environmental disaster. We know this: Once we have made a mess of the natural world, it’s really hard to clean it up. Working proactively to preserve the environment is always best, and the Restore Mother Nature Bond Act, if passed, would do exactly that.

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assau County recently announced that it finished 2020 with a surplus of $75 million (subject to some adjustment, but it’s a reasonable number to work with). Sounds like good news, right? Not so fast. Let’s look behind this news. The surplus came about because $99 million of a $103 million federal grant to the county was used for salaries instead of increased Covid19 testing, aid to schools affected and other such pandemic-related expenses, for HowarD which the money was intended. kopeL How many people might have been saved had that been done? The county administration recently forced, with the help of the Nassau Interim Finance Authority, a refinancing of Nassau’s debt, claiming, against evidence, that the county would soon be insolvent without such action, with a projected year-end deficit of $385 million. The administration and NIFA insisted as late as last November that the refinancing and additional borrowing were critical, because sales taxes were

projected to decline 20 percent for the year. I pointed out at the time that such a decline was virtually impossible, given that, up until then, we had experienced a decline of about 8 percent, the economy was improving, and a virtual collapse of the entire economy would be required for us to drop 20 percent. I was right, and even conservative. The final number was about 5 percent. Besides the $75 million 2020 surplus, 2019 finished with a $112 million unrestricted/available surplus. However, NIFA said that unless the Legislature agreed to a refinance, it would reject our budget and initiate draconian service cuts. But wait, there’s more! The resulting refinance provides about $435 million in cash for the county. Understand that this isn’t a savings, but rather represents new borrowing and deferment of some payments into the future. In fact, in a record-low-interest environment, we actually borrowed at a higher rate than the original borrowed-money portion of the financing. That was irresponsible on the part of the administration, not to mention on the part of NIFA, which, ironically, was created to force financial

he county will soon be swimming in money, at least in the short term.

Letters “Read this!” Panic! So I read it — and I laughed. “Project Woof Speed” — Ha! Free trip to Buffalo — Ha! And so many other funny things as well! I screen-shot the last paragraph, used an app to circle it in red and texted it back to my girls. They felt so silly! What was worse was that they regretted not knowing about the column first so they could have been weaponized against those crazy calls and getting yelled at for not knowing anything about this vaccine that was the clients’ “right” to have! How they would’ve loved to calmly respond, “Please read the article to the end.” As the kids say, “SMH. Shaking My Head.” Randi’s a funny lady. DR. KAReN LISS Merrick

Brinton uses familiar talking points on guns To the editor: Re Scott Brinton’s April 1-7 column, “Dear politicians: Get your act together on gun control”: Brinton repeats

responsibility on the county. Finally, the federal government recently passed a new coronavirus pandemic relief bill, scheduled to provide Nassau County with an additional $397 million. I, and others in the Legislature’s Republican majority, pointed to the likelihood of this relief to NIFA at the time, but NIFA officials refused to account for this possibility, insisting on the refinance. The bottom line of all of this is that the county will soon, at least in the short term, be virtually swimming in new money available to spend — more than $1 billion, by my calculations. I will insist that this spending be done responsibly, and not simply be used to support the administration’s re-election campaign this fall. But what would “responsibly” look like? I don’t have to point out to anyone living or working in Nassau County that real estate taxes are out of control, and in fact are the highest in the country for equivalently valued properties. The recent reassessment conducted by the administration has resulted in tax increases for about 65 percent of homeowners, which will keep growing over the next few years as they are phased in. Finally, Nassau County has a huge over-

hang of refund payments due to homeowners and business property owners — full disclosure, this includes me and other family members, along with many thousands of others — going back many years, resulting from previous overassessments. These cannot be put off indefinitely. They are obligations of the county, bear much higher interest than county bonds and must eventually be paid, with interest. I propose that we use a major portion of the newly available money to finally clear the decks, to the extent possible, of refunds to property owners. This would have several tremendous benefits. First, during a period of depressed business and lower earnings because of Covid-19, it would provide a welcome source of funds for many people and small businesses that desperately need it. At the same time, it would use the newly borrowed, relatively cheap, funds to clear up other high-interest-bearing obligations of the county, and improve its finances going forward. That would result in lower costs in the future and, we would hope, help to slow or stop the growth of real estate taxes that are increasingly a burden that many cannot afford. Howard J. Kopel, a Republican from Lawrence who represents Nassau County’s 7th Legislative District, is deputy presiding officer of the Legislature.

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the threadbare rhetoric of the Democratic Party in its efforts to disarm honest American citizens. Telling the big lie over and over again doesn’t make it a fact. In 2017, according to FBI statistics, more homicides were committed with hammers and blunt instruments than rifles. That would be all kinds of rifles. Brinton did not mention this. I also wonder if Brinton consulted the National Rifle Association or the New York State Rifle and Pistol Association before writing his piece. Perhaps he would have gotten a more balanced view. I fear that he did not. JAMeS G. CoLLINS Floral Park Collins is Long Island director of the New York State Rifle and Pistol Association. In 2017, homicides by blunt instruments exceeded homicides by rifle in the United States, 467 to 403, according to the FBI. That same year, homicides by all forms of gun (handguns, rifles, shotguns and other firearms) numbered 10,982. A full accounting can be found on the FBI’s website at bit. ly/3taPkkC.

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LYNBROOK/EAST ROCKAWAY HERALD — April 15, 2021

Nassau’s budget surplus isn’t good news

April 15, 2021 — LYNBROOK/EAST ROCKAWAY HERALD

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