Lynbrook/East Rockaway Herald 04-20-2023

Library event goes beyond Earth Day

By BeN FIeBeRt bfiebert@liherald.com

With Earth Day approaching, the East Rockaway Public Library is making efforts to preserve the environment.

New bill in Congress would ease property tax burden

By MICHAeL MALASZCZYK mmalaszczyk@liherald.com

Three of Long Island’s four Congressmen are pressing for legislation to eliminate the SALT cap — which would allow homeowners to deduct a greater portion of their state and local property taxes.

Rep. Andrew Garbarino and his colleagues, Reps. Anthony D’Esposito and Nick LaLota, are introducing a bill that would repeal the $10,000 cap, bringing some relief to their constituents. Though Republicans hold a slim majority in the House of Representatives, they said they believe that the SALT Deductibility Act of 2023 would receive bipartisan support.

Garbarino, whose district is mostly in Suffolk County but covers a portion of Nassau County, is a co-chair of the House’s SALT Caucus, a committee created to provide SALT relief to constituents. The caucus comprises 32 representatives, with a delegate from Washington, D.C.’s at-large district as its 33rd member. Including the District of Columbia delegate, Eleanor Holmes Norton, the caucus counts 23 Democrats and 10 Republicans, two of whom are D’Esposito and LaLota.

“This topic is especially timely with tax day next week, marking another year that Long Islanders are getting the short end of the stick,” Garbarino said during an April 14 news Continued on page 7

Earth Day, on Saturday, will bring together the Lynbrook and East Rockaway public libraries for an onsite shredding event, encouraging community members to recycle as well as to protect personal information. In addition, the East Rockaway library is growing a variety of plants and vegetables in Memorial Park.

“We’ve been doing this on-site shredding event for at least five years now,” Mary Thorpe, the library’s director, said. “And it’s very popular.”

and Lynbrook residents.

“We get about a hundred people each time we host this event,” Thorpe said.

The East Rockaway library contracted with a company that brings a shredding truck to the site, and people are encouraged to bring their documents and any old files and papers to be shredded.

MARY tHoRPe director East Rockaway Public Library

“Usually the truck brings a big garbage bin and everyone dumps their stuff in there,” Thorpe explained. “And they can watch the stuff be lifted up to the truck and shredded.”

The Town of Hempstead hosts its own shredding event, but Thorpe saw the need for a more local event. She joined forces with the Lynbrook Public Library to host it, in the interest of making it more accessible for East Rockaway

According to Thorpe, some of the people who attended previous events were retired doctors and accountants. “They have to destroy their files eventually, after so many years,” she said. “And it saves them quite a bit of money to be able to come here and do it at the library.”

The library doesn’t limit its environmentally friendly activities to shredding, hosting other events that incorporate

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Michael Malaszczyk/Herald JoINING ReP. ANtHoNY D’Esposito, far right, were Reps. Nick LaLota and Andrew Garbarino, as well as Franklin Square resident Ellen Andrasick, to introduce the SALT Deductibility Act of 2023.

We get about a hundred people each time we host this event.

Lynbrook Legionnaires attend Commander’s Ball

Members of Lynbrook American Legion Post 335 recently attended the American Legion’s annual Commander’s Ball Dinner held at Leonard’s Palazzo in Great Neck.

This annual event celebrates veterans, the Sons of the American Legion, and the Auxiliary. Lynbrook members were joined by New York State Assemblyman

Scouts thank American Legion

Two Boy Scouts from St. Raymond’s Troop 332 attended the April meeting of Lynbrook American Legion Post 335 to thank them for their generous donation that allowed the scouts to attend the Philmont Boy Scout Ranch and Reservation Expedition in Cimarron, New Mexico during the summer of 2020.

Lynbrook American Legion Post 335 veterans donated $1,000 so the two scouts could attend Philmont, which has been described as American’s premier high

adventure training base. It challenges scouts with it 214-square miles of rugged terrain in the high desert of northern New Mexico. The trip was two weeks of backpacking and surviving the challenges of the wilderness.

The scouts brought back a framed t-shirt with the American Legion Post number on the back and framed photographs of the scouts adventure at Philmont.

Brian Curran of Lynbrook, center. Standing from left are Angel Cartagena, Dennis Duffy, Dominic Amendola, Silvia Trott, Miriam Carpio, Past Lynbrook Commander Henry Speicher, Howard Ryder, and Commander Bill Marinaccio. Seated are Felix Prevete, left, Mike Guglielmo, and Jessica Guido.

Commander Bill Marinaccio, far left, welcomed the scouts, their leaders and the fathers at a recent American Legion Post 332 meeting. Marinaccio is joined by Michael Vacchio, left, Troop 332 Committee Chairman Ed Schenk, Scout Joseph Vacchio, Scout Kevin Kelly, Michael Kelly, Past Post 335 Commander Henry Speicher, and American Legion 10th District

Courtesy American Legion Post 335 Officials gathered at the American Legion Post 335 Commander’s Ball.

— Contributed by Steve Grogan

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Commander Frank Colon.

Character of neighborhood threatened Petition created to oppose condo project

in Lynbrook

By BEN FIEBERT bfiebert@liherald.com

Ahead of a highly anticipated zoning board meeting, over 300 people signed a petition to show their concerns about the construction of condos in Lynbrook.

Lynbrook resident Chris Anzalone created the petition to give an outlet for community members to express how they feel about the project that will displace Asahi

The proposed housing project threatens not only to displace Asahi, but also to erase the local character and history embodied by the landmark building

Sushi. Anzalone wants to point out the historical significance of the property at 161 Union Ave..

“The third story of the mansion was turned into a restaurant in the 50s and has been a restaurant ever since,” Anzalone said.

“But the original structure was this landmark house in the neighborhood.”

turned into an 18-unit condominium, a plan that has some residents questioning whether the project will erase local history.

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The nostalgia of this building is one of the few reasons that Anzalone said there is push back against this project. In the petition, Anzalone states, “The proposed housing project threatens not only to displace Asahi, but also to erase the local character and history embodied by the landmark building.” He continues, “This development will directly impact residents, small businesses, and visitors who have come to appreciate the charm and history of our

Anzalone believes the quaint, suburban life is being threatened.

“I walk out on my street and there’s an American flag on every flag post, there’s an ice cream truck that still drives down the street over the summer, and I hear the

church bells every day,” he said. “The area is quiet enough for me to hear church bells 10 blocks away and I feel like every development increases density, which takes away from a lot of this charm.”

William Bonesso, attorney of the property owners, said that the owners are “not intending to maintain the building in any way, shape, or form.”

In regards to other projects that Bonesso worked on, he said that words like “landmark” are buzzwords in attempt to delay these sorts of projects. “This is the first time I’m hearing about any sort of historical significance of this building,” Bonesso said.

Although this is the first he’s heard of it, Bonesso said the property owners would not be opposed to incorporating some historical aspects in the condos when they are built. However, this would be done with an architectural review

board and has no connection to the upcoming April 27 zoning board meeting.

Anzalone has roots in Lynbrook stretching back a couple of generations.

“My family came out here four generations ago from Queens,” Anzalone said. “And they came out here for a very different lifestyle to get away from that congestion.”

Anzalone, along with other community members, fear that the development will set a bad precedent in Lynbrook.

“The integrity and character of our neighborhood are at stake,” Anzalone said in the petition. “And without intervention, we may see our community slowly transform into yet another generic, overdeveloped urban area devoid of its distinctive history and charm.”

He said people are experiencing “defeatism” where they are not fighting back against these sorts of projects. “Every development and every sort of

thing that people just let happen changes the entire character of the neighborhood.

“The leaders that are supposed to be protecting our way of life and our community don’t seem to care,” he said. The project estimated to bring in approximately $300,000 in tax revenue. The Village board approved the condos in 2020. “I get it from a fiscal standpoint, but at what cost,” Anzalone said.

According to Bonesso, traffic and congestion will be lower than it is now. Bonesso will present a new traffic study will be presented at the April 27 zoning board meeting. However, Anzalone is still worried that the condos will only exacerbate the traffic issue.

Anzalone hopes that the community can come together to prevent projects like these from happening in the future. He wants to make sure that the “character, rich heritage, and exceptional quality of life” remains.

East Rockaway Road closures for construction

An ongoing project will reinforce local underground infrastructure on East Rockaway Road.

This project will involve replacing the existing gas main on East Rockaway Road between Union Avenue and Waverly Avenue. National Grid is conducting this project to enhance their ability to serve customers in the area. The project, which started last month, will continue through September and workers will be on site from Sunday through Thursday at 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.

Things to expect from this project include the excavation of the street and installation of the new

natural gas main. Also expect new traffic patterns, as East Rockaway Road will be closed during work hours. Flaggers will be in place to accommodate local traffic.

“Our top priority is the safety of our customers the general public, and our employees and contractors,” stated on NationalGridUS.com.

According to NationalGridUS.com, the project will not require construction on residents’ properties. “As this project will reinforce the existing local distribution system, the vast majority of work will take place within established utility corridors,” it

said on the website.

The contractors will make efforts to keep noise disturbance to a minimum, but according to the website, there will “undoubtedly be noise associated with this project.” Most of that noise will occur during the excavation, as that will require heavy equipment.

For answers about specific questions, call the National Grid’s local outreach phone number, which is (516) 283-5270. Or email box.longisland@nationalgrid.com.

— Ben Fiebert

Ben Fiebert/Herald

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If You Don’t Understand the Plan, You Don’t Have a Plan

So many people who come in to see us do not understand the estate plan they have or do not know what is in their current plan. Some of the reasons for this are (1) time has inevitably blurred their memories, (2) the plan may be written in legalese and was never properly explained to them, (3) they may have misconceptions and misunderstandings of what their plan is; and (4) their lawyer may have lacked the knowledge required to find the right solution for their family in the event of death and disability. To this we say, “if you don’t understand the plan, you don’t have a plan.”

Ettinger Law Firm developed a process, in use for over thirty years, to avoid these problems. First, we offer a free initial consultation to go over the pros and cons of having a will or a trust and the differences between revocable and irrevocable trusts. So many people have misconceptions about trusts based on what friends have said or what they have read on the internet. For example, many clients are afraid to create an irrevocable trust because they think they will lose control. We explain why that is incorrect and how you can still

Lynbrook fire chiefs congratulated

Outgoing Lynbrook Fire Chief Chris Kelly, right, congratulated Danny Ambrosio, of Vulcan Company, upon his election by the fire department membership on April 6 to Chief of Department for the coming year.

Ambrosio has been an assistant chief for the past three years.

Ambrosio and the newly-elected

incoming assistant fire chiefs — Third Assistant Chief James DiGambatista of Truck Company, far left; Second Assistant Chief Clayton Murphy of Vulcan Company; and First Assistant Chief Scott Bien of Truck Company — were scheduled to be sworn into office by Lynbrook Mayor Alan Beach at the fire council meeting on April 18.

change the trustee, change who you leave it to, take money out and even how you can revoke an irrevocable trust!

After the overview provided in the initial consultation, we give you a copy of our plain English book, “Elder Law Estate Planning”, and advise which chapters apply to your situation -maybe an hour or so of reading. We also invite you to watch the thirty minute estate planning video at trustlaw.com.

We arrange for you to come in about two weeks later for a second free consultation to have any remaining questions answered, draft an estate plan together with the new “knowledgeable” you and give you a written proposal. Once you accept, we arrange for the signing and completion of your estate plan two or three weeks later. From start to finish the process usually takes about eight weeks.

Finally, we call you in for a free review every three years to review your plan, refresh your recollection and update where necessary so your estate plan works when you need it.

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Kids with special needs visited by Easter bunny

Celebrating the joys of Easter was a heart-warming and meaningful experience for some children with special needs at Hempstead town’s Camp ANCHOR Program. Thanks to Supervisor Don Clavin and Members of the town board, along with Butch Yamali, the owner and president of the famous Peter’s Clam Bar in Island Park, a group of young people engaged in a pre-Easter egg hunt, sat on the Easter Bunny’s lap, and received baskets filled with seasonal treats.

Senior Councilwoman Dorothy Goosby, Councilmen Dennis Dunne, Chris Carini, and Tom Muscarella, and Councilwomen Missy Miller and Laura Ryder attended, as well as Town Clerk Kate Murray and Receiver Jeanine Driscoll.

“There are very few things that are as rewarding as the joy on the faces of these young boys and girls during a visit from the Easter Bunny,” said Clavin. “What’s more, the annual Easter egg hunt is a great way to kick off the spring season.”

“I love the special young people of the ANCHOR Program,” said Yamali. “That’s why Peter’s Clam Bar is a proud sponsor of this event, which brings our favorite furry rabbit together with fun-loving children.”

The children who attended the Easter egg hunt and visit with the Easter Bunny had an opportunity to visit with everyone’s favorite furry rabbit. Additionally, the Bunny brought a basketful of fun for every child in the form of treat-filled Easter baskets. The high point of the day for most of the kids, however, was the Easter egg hunt, which featured dozens of kids eagerly hunting for hundreds of candy-filled Easter eggs.

The ANCHOR Program is run by the Town of Hempstead, offering recreation, socialization and a host of lifeenhancing activities to young people with special needs. ANCHOR runs year-round programming and is well known for its seaside summer camp.

Courtesy Town of Hempstead

Town of HempsTead officials helped distribute bundles of baskets at Camp ANCHOR.

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East Rockaway finding its way

By TONY BELLISSIMO tbellissimo@liherald.com

Summer-like heat dominated spring break week and so did South Side’s softball pitching duo of juniors Emily Koluch and Lily McGrath.

Koluch tossed a no-hitter against Jericho with 11 strikeouts April 12 and McGrath followed that performance with a four-hit, 9-0 shutout win and 15 strikeouts against defending Nassau Class B champion East Rockaway last Friday.

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Calhoun Senior Lacrosse

a LONg STICk midfielder who helped the Colts reach the Nassau Class B championship game last spring, Thomann leads Calhoun’s defensive effort and was Honorable Mention AllAmerican in 2022. The two-time AllCounty selection is headed to play at the University of North Carolina. “Peter is the heart and soul of the squad,” coach Jim Femminella said. “He has size, skill, speed and strength, and plays with an edge.”

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Thursday, april 20

Baseball: Island Trees at Wantagh 4:45 p.m.

Baseball: Oceanside at Baldwin 5 p.m.

Baseball: V.S. South at Malverne 5 p.m.

Baseball: Long Beach at Mepham 5 p.m.

Baseball: South Side at Sewanhaka 5 p.m.

Girls Flag Football: Roslyn at Bellmore-Merrick 5 p.m.

Girls Lacrosse: Hicksville at Freeport 5 p.m.

Softball: Kennedy at Oceanside 5 p.m.

Softball: Calhoun at East Meadow 5 p.m.

Boys Tennis: Wantagh at Oceanside 5 p.m.

Girls Flag Football: Valley Stream at MacArthur 7 p.m.

Friday, april 21

Girls Flag Football: Westbury at Freeport 4:30 p.m.

Baseball: Floral Park at Hewlett 5 p.m.

Baseball: V.S. Central at West Hempstead 5 p.m.

Boys Lacrosse: Garden City at Calhoun 5 p.m.

Boys Lacrosse: Baldwin at East Meadow 5 p.m.

Girls Lacrosse: Oceanside at Mepham 5 p.m.

Boys Lacrosse: Seaford at Carey 5 p.m.

Boys Lacrosse: Elmont at Clarke 5 p.m.

Boys Lacrosse: South Side at Wantagh 5 p.m.

Girls Lacrosse: Bethpage at Lynbrook 5 p.m.

Boys Tennis: Massapequa at South Side 5 p.m.

“We needed these games and it’s definitely a momentum-builder,” coach Nicole Tufano said after the Cyclones improved to 3-2 in Conference III. “Emily and Lily give us a chance to win every game,” she said. “They’re unique but both throw hard and are able to mix in other pitchers to keep hitters off-balance.”

East Rockaway, which remains in search of its first conference win, managed two hits against McGrath in the top of the fourth inning and loaded the bases with one out but failed to score. The Rocks, who returned only two starters including junior pitcher/center fielder Sofia Ramirez, also managed two hits in the sixth.

“We’re a young team with only two seniors,” East Rockaway coach Joe Lores said. “We’re facing some tough pitching in this conference but that should only help us come playoff time.”

The Rocks remain the highest-rated Class B team in the county and can’t face any of their conference rivals in the postseason. Lores considers Oyster Bay, last year’s Class B runner-up, as the potential biggest challenge for his team come May. The Baymen are unbeaten in Conference V. South Side’s road to the playoffs is a difficult one. Any team in Conference III not named East Rockaway must win a minimum of 75 percent of its games (12 of 16) to qualify for the Class A tournament.

“One game at a time,” Tufano said.

The offense provided McGrath with all the run support she needed in the bottom of the third. Senior table-setters Jacquelyn Bee and Alice Araneo were the catalysts once again and helped South Side build a 3-0 lead. Bee walked and scored on

defend their county title next month.

Araneo’s double. McGrath singled home Araneo, and senior catcher Ashley Sewell scored the third run on an error.

Both Bee and Araneo, coming off Honorable Mention All-County 2022 campaigns, reached base and scored again in the fourth inning as the lead increased to 6-0. Senior Charlotte Schmidt had a sac fly and McGrath drew a bases-loaded walk.

Araneo, who along with senior Olivia Scalere starred at the plate in the 16-0 win over Jericho, drove in Bee in the sixth with a double off the fence in left.

“Jackie and Alice are tone-setters at the top of the lineup,” Tufano said. “Alice hit .500 last year and Jackie batted over .400. We can always count on them to get things moving for us.”

East Rockaway, which hosts the rematch May 5, has a freshman (shortstop Charlotte Webster) and two sophomores (outfielder Sophia Tizio and pitcher Isabella DeCunzo) among its key contributors.

“We’re still finding our way,” Lores said

Tony Bellissimo/Herald photo FrEShMaN CharLOTTE WEBSTEr is the starting shortstop for the Rocks, who will try to

Congressmen propose repealing SALT cap

conference held in front of the home of a Franklin Square resident. “This legislation, named the SALT Deductibility Act of 2023, will amend the Internal Revenue Code to repeal the limitation on state and local tax deductions.

“Long Islanders pay some of the highest property taxes in the country,” Garbarino added. “And for the hard working families in my district and all over Long Island, the $10,000 cap means they are only able to deduct a portion of their real property taxes and income taxes.”

According to Garbarino, the current SALT cap adds to the idea of New York being a “donor state.” He said that the constituents residing within the districts of the three congressmen pay property taxes far exceeding the $10,000 cap.

LaLota’s district is entirely in Suffolk County, but he stood by his colleagues, as well as Franklin Square resident Ellen Andrasick — during the conference outside of her house — to support the bill. LaLota claimed that New York leads the nation in two categories — out-of-state migration and the highest tax burden at 12.47 percent.

Even though LaLota’s out-of-state

migration claim is in dispute since numerous sources put California ahead of New York in that category, LaLota said he hopes the bill would bring relief to New York on both fronts.

Rep. George Santos, who has been under fire for his alleged fabrications and has been publicly denounced by D’Esposito and LaLota for them, has introduced his own bill, the SALT Relief Act, which can be viewed at tinyurl.com/SantosSALT.

“Overtaxed New Yorkers deserve better policymaking decisions from their federal leaders,” D’Esposito, who represents the Fourth Congressional District, said. “Congress can enact positive change by passing the SALT Deductibility Act. Those of us behind this podium will fight hard to ensure the SALT cap is repealed and New York neighbors are once again treated fairly by the federal government.”

Andrasick, who moved to Franklin Square in 1968, said she could recall a time when property taxes only amounted to $600, as opposed to the $13,000 she spends today.

“The little salaries that we’re making are being taxed,” Andrasick said. “The government is getting better, but we’re

getting poorer. We’ve got to get that tax rate back (down) so that people can stay here on Long Island.”

According to Garbarino, the bill was introduced on Capitol Hill last week, and

it could take some time before it is enacted as it makes its way through committee. But the congressman said he hopes it goes through before the current SALT cap expires in 2025.

Michael Malaszczyk/Herald Rep. Anthony D’esposito says the current SALT tax cap has devastated his constituents in the Fourth Congressional District.

It was enough fentanyl to kill 2 million people

By ROKSANA AMID ramid@liherald.com

Three kilograms of pure fentanyl might not seem like a lot. But as a powerful synthetic opioid that is at least 50 times more potent than morphine — that much fentanyl can kill. A lot.

That’s likely why the Nassau County Police Department and county officials are calling the arrest of Juan Cruz, who they say was holding all three kilos, a “historic seizure of pure fentanyl.”

“This is a story about triumph and tragedy,” Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman said. Tragedy that young people are unwitting victims to peddled pills. Triumph in the form of stopping those pills from hitting the street.

The 50-year-old Cruz lives in the Bronx, but is said to be a citizen of the Dominican Republic. Police reportedly stopped him after Second Squad detectives received a tip that he was bringing the drug into the county last week, police commissioner Patrick Ryder said.

A single kilo of fentanyl has the potential to kill up to 500,000 people, according to the federal Drug Enforcement Administration. Three times that could kill the entire population of Nassau County, with

enough fentanyl left over to kill 100,000 more.

“Fentanyl is cheap,” Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly said. “It’s plentiful. And it’s coming into the county in droves.”

Cruz pleaded not guilty to felony counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance and criminal possession of a narcotic drug, as well as a traffic infraction for operating an unregistered vehicle. He is being held behind bars without bail.

Cruz was not known to Nassau detectives before his arrest Wednesday, Ryder said, but they now believe he is a “major dealer” operating in the county.

The drugs reportedly come from Mexico and South America — something Blakeman says supports his position of stopping immigration.

“It’s going to be a continuing problem unless we close our borders,” Blakeman said. “We have crime rings that are operating here from south of the border. They’re stealing cars. They are stealing catalytic converters. They’re doing organized burglaries. And of course, they are dealing in very, very, very dangerous drugs.”

Cruz reportedly made it harder for

Roksana Amid/Herald NASSAu COuNty ExECutIvE Bruce Blakeman, far left, joined Nassau District Attorney Anne Donnelly, Nassau County Legislator Tom McKevitt, Nassau County Police Department commissioner Patrick Ryder,

police to identify him because he had burned his fingertips, they said, mutilating his fingerprints. Doing that was a way Cruz had hoped not to be deported again something officials last did in 2012. Because it’s an active investigation,

Donnelly said she was “extremely limited” on what she could comment on. “What I will tell you is this,” she said. “Defendants like Juan Cruz are peddling this poison in our neighborhoods to our children.”

and county legislator Rose Walker to share news of what they described as a historic seizure of fentanyl.

Juan Cruz

on-site Earth Day shredding event Saturday.

Library invites all to shred in celebration of Earth Day

recycling and other less wasteful practices.

“We’re giving out seeds for plants, flowers, lettuce, tomatoes, and basil,” Thorpe said. “And then we’re actually going to be creating a pollinating garden in Memorial Park.”

According to Thorpe, the premise of this garden is to create a “pollinator highway.”

“We’re trying to make a plant seed highway so people down in Bay Park can plant the seeds and then people in East Rockaway and people in Lynbrook plants seeds as well,” Thorpe said. “So this kind of makes a highway for the butterflies and bees to pollinate.”

Heather Massa, librarian at the East Rockaway Public Library, said a low monarch butterfly count is inspired the program “Last summer, the monarch count on Long Island was really low,” Massa said. “Monarchs are an endangered species now and they’re great pollinators.”

The East Rockaway Public Library, along with several other libraries, will create the “pollinator highway” with stops for several monarchs to pollinate encouraging more monarchs to show up. Massa said she hopes this highway helps “boost the monarch population.”

Massa said the Village gave the library a nine square foot area in Memorial park for the “small, organic, pollina-

on-site shredding event info

This Earth Day event is Saturday. from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the East Rockaway Public Library parking lot. The event is exclusively for East Rockaway and Lynbrook Public Library cardholders. Come to the East Rockaway library parking lot to shred unneeded important and sensitive documents.

— Ben Fiebert

tor friendly garden” with watering stations for butterflies.

Along with the on-site shredding event and the garden, the library is making more strides to be as environmentally friendly as it can. “We try to do events that involve reusable and recyclable crafts,” Thorpe said. Thorpe also explained how the library offers “tote bags for people to reuse all the time so they don’t keep using plastic bags.”

Also, Thorpe will host a book giveaway. “This is so that we can recycle some of the books that we have received and that we don’t need,” she said. “So instead of throwing them out, we’re going to have a book giveaway for National Library Week.”

The easT Rockaway Public Library is hosting an

School daze

Keep kids focused during the summer months — and all year round

There’s nothing kids look forward to more than vacation, especially summer vacation. But summer can also be a prime time for the “summer slide” when students forget the reading and math skills they learned during the school year, according to the National Center for Family Literacy (NCFL).

Kids not exposed to ongoing summer learning, such as reading and solving math problems, can lose anywhere from one to three months of what they learned in the previous grade. When that happens, children start the next year playing catch up. If they suffer the slide continually in the early years, it creates a potentially life-long problem. We already know that children who are not reading proficiently by third grade tend to stay behind in future grades, and that they are four times less likely to graduate from high school.

The summer slide is especially devastating to children from low-income families. Summers without academic practice contribute to the big achievement gap that exists between disadvantaged kids (who qualify for free or reduced lunch) and their more advantaged peers.

That learning gap forces teachers to play catch-up when school starts again in the fall.

“Parents can play critical roles in ensuring children maintain their academic skills in reading and other subjects over the summer,” the NCFL emphasizes .”The key is to associate learning with fun activities.”

The good news is, there are many rewarding, enriching educational experiences for families to halt the summer slide. Reading is the single most impactful activity for children in the summer. A summer reading program helps maintain and advance reading and language comprehension from one grade to the next grade. Make it a family effort with siblings, parents and relatives devoting regular time to reading and reading aloud to young children.

Encourage Bright Spots

Parents and students often associate the summer with remedial classes. But encouraging your children’s interests and strengths is a great way to associate fun with learning. Try enrolling them in classes or camps that focus on their strengths and let them develop lifelong hobbies that are fun and good for them.

Be creative: A quick search online should yield a lot of great suggestions for creative, fun learning activities both online and off. For example, the nonprofit website Wonderopolis. org encourages children and parents to explore the things they wonder about with daily content, like “Why Do You Get Ice Cream Headaches?” or “How Can You Be a Human Compass?”

You and your children can also nominate your own “Wonder of the Day” on Wonderopolis. org by submitting your own curious question. You can even create your own video and include the link to it in your submission.

Let them run wild — in the library: Make a big deal out of frequent trips to the library where kids can pick out anything they want to read that is age-appropriate. Experts say reading four or five books over a summer will maintain reading skills, so long as the selections are challenging enough.

Plan learning adventures: Take excursions to museums, national parks, zoos or aquariums. Or try a hike that focuses on birds, plants or any special theme. Tie a book or educational program to the adventure (either before or after), so your child will connect real life to learning. Alternatively, you can expose a child to a new piece of music before a concert the whole family can enjoy.

Embrace Family Time

Enjoy excursions to museums, parks, local historical sites, the beach, etc. as a family. Challenge your child to think about what they learned from the experience by describing interesting details of what they learned or what they still want to know. Ask them questions

that stretch their thinking, such as “Why do you think that?” or “What would happen if…?”

Cook together and have the children reference the recipes and make shopping lists using their creativity and emerging writing skills, even if they are only able to draw pictures and “scribble”. Each one of these early steps prepares them for writing in school.

While at the grocery store, challenge your children to find items on the shelves by looking for the first letter in the title or a picture of the item. Ask children to guess how many pasta shells are in a box or ask them questions about what they notice – like the cold and warms parts of stores.

Whatever you do, make it fun and interactive. Your child will enjoy new adventures, especially if they are with the people they love most in this world their parents and families.

Photo: That break from the school year routine is great time to relax and let loose, but it’s still essential to keep kids’ minds working during when school’s not in session — and throughout the year.

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STEPPING OUT

home of

As seen through the artists’ eyes

By Karen Bloom

Our spaces have taken on a new importance in recent years. “Home,” in all its variations, has inspired us — and renewed us. Heckscher Museum of Art explores the spaces we inhabit in its latest offering, “Raise the Roof: The Home in Art,” on view through March 2024.

Asbury Short Film Concert

The latest edition of the short film showcase has made its way back to Long Island. With a lineup of classic shorts from Asbury’s past combined with film festival winners currently on the circuit — and in many cases, featuring up-and-coming filmmakers — audiences can get a peek at these “smaller” films that don’t often get a big-screen showing. The eclectic mix of films offers a look at the best in short film comedy, drama and animation, highlighting emerging filmmakers along with seasoned directors. The fast-paced evening includes such stand-outs as ‘The Waiting Room,’ produced, directed and written by former Nassau County film commissioner Debra Markowitz. The multiple festival award-winning 12- minute dramatic comedy reunites a woman and her exhusband in heaven.

Friday, April 21, 7:30 p.m. $15. Madison Theatre, Molloy University, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. (516) 323-4444 or MadisonTheatreNY.org.

STEPPING OUT

Home.

personalities and the values of the people who lived there.

Creative advocacy

“It’s a life-size piece that takes up an entire wall,” Bennett says. “It makes you feel immediately at home. “Everyone responds to it. They recognize the scenes and tell us it reminds them of their own house.”

The exhibit — featuring more than 50 works — reflects the many meanings of home, as it delves into how artists creatively define life at home.

“This exhibit came out of the pandemic,” says Justyce Bennett, the museum’s curatorial assistant. “The idea of home really shifted. It became our office space, our leisure place, our everything. The same thing happened with artists, it became their studios. Over the past four years, we’ve deepened our understanding of what home looks like.”

From that shift in how we live, an exhibit evolved.

“The majority of the artworks on view were created before the pandemic, demonstrating the central role that our homes have always played in our lives and in art,” says curator Karli Wurzelbacher. “In light of the recent pandemic, home continues to evolve. And we connect to this artwork with new eyes.”

The exhibit includes what Bennett describes as “old favorites” with never-before-seen works. “This show combines the tried-and-true with new art — the classics and recent additions to our collections”

Raise the Roof debuts significant works by contemporary artists such as Courtney M. Leonard, Kenji Nakahashi and Stella Waitzkin. Never-beforeexhibited photographs by Larry Fink, prints by Robert Dash, along with works by Romare Bearden, Salvador Dali, Olafur Eliasson, Miriam Schapiro, and Esphyr Slobodkina are also featured.

“She also remembered the artwork her grandparents had in that house, so it represents art in art — in a really cool way.”

Englishtown Project

By Karen Bloom

Centerport-based Pat Ralph, an artist with a longtime connection to the museum as a trustee collections committee member, is represented with “The Visit Home.” Bennett describes the piece, which shows a man reclining in his childhood home, as”bright and dreamy.”

Also of note is Robert Carter’s mixed media painting “Mama Taught Me Piano and Much More.” It’s a powerful maternal work that pays tribute to the role of mothers.

Can art change the world? It’s a question that’s been at the focus of our collective culture for centuries. Now as society navigates the complexities of modern life, art as a path for social change is at the forefront of artistic expression.

“Robert also has a long history with the museum and this is only the second time it’s been on view,” Bennett says. “We’re so happy to show his piece. It’s my personal favorite in the show.”

WHERE WHEN

• Now through March 2024

• Open Thursday through Sunday, noon-5 p.m.

• Saturday and Sunday, noon-4 p.m.; Tuesday through Friday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

• Emily Lowe Hall Gallery, South Campus, Hempstead. For information and to RSVP, call (516) 463-5672, or visit Hofstra.edu/museum

• $5 suggested admission non-members; members and children under 13 free

• Heckscher Museum of Art, 2 Prime Ave., Huntington (631) 380-3230, or Heckscher.org

“When We All Stand,” Hofstra University Museum of Art’s new exhibition, examines the collective power of the arts in society.

Curated by Alexandra Giordano — the museum’s assistant director of exhibition and collection — the exhibit underscores artists’ civic responsibility and influence.

Visitors are immediately drawn to the exhibit’s anchor, Becky Suss’s large-scale painting “Living Room,” a recent acquisition (actually six paintings) that is based on Suss’s memories of her grandparents’ house in Great Neck. The array of artwork and objects she depicts captures the

Englishtown Project visits the Landmark stage with their dynamic tribute to a classic unforgettable concert. This all-star jam band commemorates one special concert. The group — featuring members of New Riders of the Purple Sage, Zen Tricksters, and Max Creek, recreates the legendary Sept. 3, 1977, show in Englishtown, New Jersey, which was headlined by the Grateful Dead, who had just completed its legendary Spring/Summer 1977 tour featuring a batch of new material from ‘Terrapin Station.’ They were joined by the Dead family’s New Riders of the Purple Sage, and the good-time, southern rock Marshall Tucker Band. This tribute extravaganza includes healthy ‘doses’ of selections from each band’s sets that day in a relaxed, festival-style program.

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“It highlights the vital role that artists have in activating democratic values that promise equality and freedom, encouraging civic engagement, and cultivating unity,” Giordano says. “Artists often lead the charge and expose truths that may otherwise be ignored. The artists in this exhibition take a stand and call out injustices through their art and activism on issues such as immigration, gender, reproductive rights, mass incarceration, voting rights, racial bias, gun violence, and promises unfulfilled. They all combine the making

Saturday, April 22, 8 p.m. $35, $30. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. (516) 767-6444, or LandmarkOnMainStreet.org.

Courtesy Heckscher Museum of Art

• Top left: Becky Suss, Living Room from the Collection of Ninah and Michael Lynne.

Top right: Pat Ralph, The Visit Home, 1983.

Bottom right: Robert Carter, Mama Taught Me Piano and Much More, 2007.

It’s where the heart is, where our lives unfold — and where imagination takes flight.

THE SCENE

Itzhak Perlman

The reigning virtuoso of the violin makes his long-awaited return, appearing on the Tilles Center stage. Sunday, May 7, 4 p.m. Experience his impeccable musicianship as never before. The intimate performance gives Perlman fans a deeply personal glimpse into his boyhood in Tel Aviv and New York, and the earliest years of his long and celebrated career. Enjoy an afternoon of music and storytelling as Perlman presents rarely seen archival photos and videos and shares memories, stories, and musical selections that you won’t hear anywhere else. On stage and performing with Perlman for this unforgettable afternoon is his longtime collaborator, pianist Rohan DeSilva, who’s been a constant presence by his side over the years. Tickets are $150, $100, $75: available at TillesCenter. org or (516) 299-3100. LIU Post campus, 720 Northern Boulevard, Brookville.

April 20

Breastfeeding Support Group

On exhibit

Nassau County Museum of Art’s new exhibition, “Eye And Mind: The Shin Collection,” highlights the extraordinary collection masterworks assembled by 31-year-old connoisseur Hong Gyu Shin, an internationally recognized figure in the global art world. He shares his treasures, including works by Whistler, Lautrec, Boucher, Daumier, Delacroix, Klimt, Schiele, Balthus, Warhol, de Kooning, Gorky and many other important names from art history provocatively juxtaposed with the painting and sculpture of our own time from both Asia and the West. On view through July 9. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.

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

April 29

Color Fun Run

The Lynbrook MadClub is hosting the first color run, Saturday, April 29, 11:30 a.m., for grades pre-K to 5. It starts at South Middle School, 333 Union Ave. Register at Give. MyBooster.com/LynbrookRun. For more information, contact lynbrookmomsanddadds@ gmail.com.

Experience Lynbrook

The Lynbrook Chamber of Commerce highlights all the village has to offer at the Experience Lynbrook event, Saturday, April 29, 11 a.m.4 p.m. Reserve a table and showcase your business, at Lynbrook Library, 56 Eldert St. $25; must be a chamber member. For more information, Call Polly Talbott at (516) 242 4649.

Passion for Pride

Support PFY, a division of Long Island Crisis Center, at a 30th Anniversary Benefit celebration, Tuesday, June 13, 6-10 p.m. With drag bingo and performances by Ivy Stalls and Syn; also special guest honoree actor-author-activist Maulik Pancholy. The event, honoring PFY’s 30 years serving Long Island/Queens’ LGBTQ+ communities, is at Westbury Manor, 1100 Jericho Turnpike, Westbury. For more information and tickets, go to tinyurl.com/ pfyevent2023.

Having an event?

New Standard Trio

Celebrate National Library

Week with a jazz concert, Sunday, April 23, 2 p.m., at Lynbrook Public Library. 56 Eldert St. For more information, visit LynbrookLibrary.org or call (516) 599-8630.

Meet and greet with Assemblyman

Brian Curran

Meet Assemblyman Brian Curran, Tuesday, April 21, noon, at Lynbrook Public Library. Come to ask questions and get answers, at 56 Eldert St. For more information, call (516) 599-8630.

Community Yard Sale

Join the community yard sale, Saturday, April 22 , at 164 Main St., in East Rockaway. To participate, you must donate $25. Call (516) 887-8170 or email vfwpost3350@yahoo.com to reserve a table space or for more information on the event.

Items on The Scene page 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 thescene@liherald.com.

May 4

Star Wars Escape Room

Work together to solve the Star Wars themed puzzle in approximately 45 minutes to an hour, Thursday, May 4, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., at Lynbrook Public Library. 56 Eldert St. Registration required. For more information, visit LynbrookLibrary.org. or call (516) 599-8630.

On-Site Shredding

Celebrate Earth Day by shredding no longer needed documents, Saturday, April 22, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the East Rockaway Library parking lot. 477 Atlantic Ave.

PTSA Annual Fashion Show

Enjoy an evening of dinner and entertainment to help fund PTSA Scholarships, Thursday, Thursday, April 27, 6-10 p.m. With raffles, and student models, at Rocco Anthony’s, 71 Main St. Each ticket includes dinner, DJ, raffles, and entertainment; with cash bar available. Buy tickets at cmptsa.memberhub.com/ store/items/828238. For more information (516) 599-7042.

On stage

Back by popular demand, families will enjoy a musical adventure, ripped from the pages of Mo Willems’ beloved children’s books, on the Long Island Children’s Museum stage, Friday, April 21, 10:15 a.m. and noon; Sunday, April 23, 2 p.m.;

Wednesday and

Thursday, April 26-27, 10:15 a.m. and noon.. Elephant and Piggie storm the stage in a rollicking musical romp filled with plenty of pachydermal peril and swiney suspense perfect for young audiences. Cautious Gerald and playful Piggie share a day where anything is possible in an imaginative exploration of of friendship. Together with nutty backup singers, The Squirrelles, the comedic duo even gets the audience involved in the action. $9 with museum admission ($7 members), $12 theater only. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 224-5800 or LICM.org.

Dancing into spring

Adelphi Department of Dance students present their semi-annual dance showcase on the Adelphi University Performing Arts Center stage, Wednesday through Friday, April 26-27, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, April 29, 2 and 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, April 30, 2 p.m. Dancers are working with guest artist Alberto “Tito” del Saz, artistic director of The Nikolais/Louis Foundation for Dance, to present “Four Brubeck Pieces,” featuring music from Dave Brubeck’s classic album “Time Out.” The performance also features choreography by dance faculty members Frank Augustyn, Orion Duckstein, Adelheid B. Strelick, and adjunct faculty Bivi Kimura. The show will be also livestreamed during the Saturday matinee and evening performances. Tickets are $30, with discounts available to seniors, students, Adelphi alumni and employees. Livestream access is $20. Adelphi University Performing Arts Center, 1 South Ave., Garden City. (516) 877-4000 or Adelphi.edu/pac.

April 26-27

D’Esposito introduces cops ‘bill of rights’

By KARINA KOVAC kkovac@liherald.com

He’s calling it the Law Enforcement Bill of Rights, a direct jab at what he calls the “defund the police” movement. And as a former cop himself, U.S. Rep. Anthony D’Esposito says his new legislation introduced on Capitol Hill last week is exactly what police departments need to move forward in a new world.

The Republican lawmaker surrounded himself with officials from the local Police Benevolent Association union at their Mineola headquarters to share details of H.R. 285, which has already attracted a dozen GOP cosponsors — including U.S. Rep. Andrew Garbarino.

The bill, if passed, is intended to give privileges and securities to officers not offered before, D’Esposito says, such as the right to self-defense against physical threats and legal recourse if a civilian attempts to assault them. The congressman hopes other lawmakers will follow suit on the state level to create similar bills.

“It condemns calls to defund, disband, dismantle or abolish any police agency,” D’Esposito said. “It encourages dialogue between law enforcement and their communities to improve public safety, and engage all of the society’s stakeholders. And lastly, it respects the rights of police officers to carry out their duties, to protect our communities with integrity, and have essential protections during investigations.”

D’Esposito quoted a statistic from the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund that found 224 law enforcement officers died in 2022. He also claimed many more are at risk of being hurt because of the “defund the police movement” in minority communities, where officers keep seeing “body bag after body bag removed.”

The most recent significant calls for police reform emerged following the death of George Floyd while being arrested by Minneapolis police officers in May

2020. One of the police officers was later found guilty of murder and manslaughter, and sentenced to more than 22 years in prison.

The number of officer fatalities in 2022 has remained slightly above levels in the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s save the early 2020s, which included a large number of deaths related to Covid-19.

Thomas Shevlin, president of the Nassau County PBA, said it’s time to “get back to common sense.” He also called on politicians from both sides of the political aisle to support the bill.

Brian Sullivan, the president of the Correction Officers Benevolent Association, said that for years he and other law enforcement and court officers have been sounding the alarm about the harm of bail reform, discovery reform, and the implications of the reforms endangering not only officers, but society. He said the issue shouldn’t be seen as law enforcement against liberals, and that what matters is helping the general public

who is suffering because of previous litigation.

“We have a very low headcount,” Sullivan told the crowd that gathered for the news conference about the population behind bars. “What does that tell you? You see it in that the proof is in the pudding, the criminals are in the streets. We need to mobilize the base of the citizenry to support their law enforcement and realize what’s going on behind the scenes here.”

Sullivan cited the “insanity” of bail reform by offering an example he saw in the news recently where a Bronx judge, Naita Semaj, let the accused killer of a teenaged boy go free on his own recognizance without bail.

“The judge in the Bronx, because of what’s going on in this state, disregarded the cries and the pleas of not only the prosecutors,” Sullivan said, “but of the boy’s mother to hold this guy in jail.”

The bill was officially introduced April 10, and was immediately referred to the House Judiciary Committee.

Karina Kovac/Herald

U.S. Rep. ANthONy D’Esposito introduces his Law Enforcement Bill of Rights legislation alongside local police and correction officer benevolent associations at the Police Benevolent Association headquarters in Mineola last week.

Author And holocAust survivor Marion Blumenthal Lazan showed the gold star she and millions of other Jews were told to wear by Nazis as an identifying symbol.

Story of survival through the Holocaust shared at Waverly Park Elementary

Holocaust survivor Marion Blumenthal Lazan passed down her story to younger generations during her recent visit to Waverly Park Elementary School in the Lynbrook school district.

Speaking to fifth grade classes at Waverly Park, Blumenthal Lazan shared her story of survival and triumph over harrowing inhumane conditions while held in a concentration camp from the ages of 4-10.

She told students plainly about the unthinkable things she had to do to survive. While speaking to the Waverly students, Blumenthal Lazan emphasized optimism and the importance of standing against bigotry and racism.

Before the assembly, fifth graders studied “Four Perfect Pebbles” by Blumenthal-Lazan, in which she recounts the methods she used to get through the harsh conditions she faced every day. Four pebbles, she described, became something for her to care for and distract herself.

graders that they are likely among the last generation to hear about the horrors of the Holocaust from firsthand accounts.

“You, the students, are the very last gener ation that will hear the story firsthand,” she said. “I therefore ask you to please, please, share my story with your friends, your family and someday your children.”

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Courtesy Lynbrook school district

Public Notices

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING, BUDGET VOTE AND ELECTION OF THE VALLEY STREAM UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT TWENTY-FOUR

TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD AND NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK

NOTICE IS GIVEN that a public budget hearing of the qualified voters of the Valley Stream Union Free School District No. Twenty-Four of the Town of Hempstead, Nassau County, New York will be held at the William L. Buck School on Horton Avenue, Valley Stream, New York in the District on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at 7:30 p.m., prevailing time, for the transaction of business as authorized by the Education Law, including the following items:

1) To present to the voters a detailed statement (proposed budget) of the amount of money, which will be required for the 2023-2024 fiscal year.

2) To discuss all items hereinafter set forth to be voted upon by voting machines at the Budget Vote and Election to be held on Tuesday, May 16, 2023.

3) To transact such other business as may properly come before the meeting pursuant to the Education Law of the State of New York and acts amendatory thereto.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to Section 495 of the Real Property Tax Law, the School 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 much of the total assessed value on the final assessment roll used in the budgetary process is exempt from taxation, list every type of exemption granted, identified by statutory authority, and show: (a) the cumulative impact of each type of exemption, expressed either as a dollar amount of assessed value or as a percentage of the total assessed value on the roll; (b) the cumulative amount expected to be received from recipients of each type of exemption as payments in lieu of taxes (PILOT) or other payments for municipal services; and (c) the cumulative impact of all exemptions granted. The exemption report will be posted on any bulletin board maintained by the District for public notices and on any website maintained by the District.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that said Budget Vote and Election will be held on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., prevailing time, in the Four (4) Election Districts, described below, at which

time the polls will be opened to vote by voting machine upon the following items:

1. To adopt the annual budget of the School District for the fiscal year 2023-2024 and to authorize the requisite portion thereof to be raised by taxation on the taxable property of the District.

2. To elect three (3) members of the Board of Education for three (3) year terms commencing July 1, 2023 and expiring on June 30, 2026, as follows:

a. One (1) member of the Board of Education for a three (3) year term to succeed Armando Hernandez, whose term expires June 30, 2023;

b. One (1) member of the Board of Education for a three (3) year term to succeed Melissa Herrera, whose term expire June 30, 2023; and

c. One (1) member of the Board of Education for a three (3) year term to succeed Cynthia Nunez, whose term expires June 30, 2023.

3. SHALL THE BOARD OF EDUCATION BE AUTHORIZED TO APPROPRIATE AND EXPEND THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF FOUR HUNDERD AND TWENTYFIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($425,000) FROM THE CAPITAL RESERVE FUND FOR THE PURPOSE OF COMPLETING CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS AS FOLLOWS: ROOFING AT WILLIAM L BUCK AND ROBERT W CARBONARO ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS FLOORING AT BROOKLYN AVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

4 . To vote on any other proposition legally proposed.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a detailed statement in writing of the amount of money which will be required for the fiscal year 2023-2024 for school district purposes, exclusive of public monies specifying the purpose and the amount for each, will be prepared and copies thereof will be made available to any district resident, upon request at the Office of the District Clerk, William L. Buck School, 75 Horton Avenue, Valley Stream, New York between the hours of 6:00 AM and 9:00 PM, prevailing time, on business days beginning May 2, 2023, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, at the Office of the District Clerk and at each schoolhouse in the District.

AND FURTHER 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 #1generally 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 #2generally 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 #3generally 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 #4generally 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.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the voting shall be on voting machines as provided by the Education Law and the polls will remain open on May 16, 2023, from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., prevailing time, and as much longer as may be necessary to enable the voters then present to cast their ballots. The District Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to have the necessary ballots printed for said voting machines in the form corresponding as nearly as may be with the requirements of the Education Law and applicable law.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that nominations for the office of member of the Board of Education of the Valley Stream Union Free School District No. Twenty-Four shall be made by petitioners which will be required to be signed by at least twenty-five (25) qualified voters of the District (representing the greater of 25 qualified voters or 2% of the number of voters who voted in the previous annual election). Such nominating petitioners shall be filed with the District Clerk of the Valley Stream Union Free School District No. Twenty-Four in the District Clerk’s office at 75 Horton Avenue, Valley Stream,

New York, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., prevailing time, provided however that petitions shall not be filed later than 5:00 p.m., prevailing time, on April 17, 2023. Such petition must state the name and residence of each signer, and must state the name and residence of the candidate and shall describe the specific vacancy for which the candidate is nominated, including at least the length of term of office and contain the name of the incumbent. Each vacancy upon the Board of Education shall be considered separate specific vacancies. A separate nominating petition is required to nominate a candidate to each separate office. A nominating petition may be rejected by the Board of Education if the candidate is ineligible for the office or declares his or her unwillingness to serve. 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. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that personal registration of voters is required either pursuant to Section 2014 of the Education Law or Article 5 of the Election Law. If a voter has registered pursuant to §2014 of the Education Law and has voted at an annual or special district meeting within the last four (4) calendar years, he or she is eligible to vote at this election. If a voter is registered and eligible to vote under Article 5 of the Election Law, he or she is also eligible to vote at this election. All other persons who wish to vote must register. The Board of Registration of this school district shall meet at the William L. Buck School, on Wednesday, May 11, 2023 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., prevailing time, for the purpose of preparing a register of the qualified voters of this district for said annual Budget Vote and Election, at which time any person shall be entitled to have his/her name place upon such registry provided that at such meeting 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 annual Budget Vote and Election which such register is prepared. In order to register, each person must appear personally before the Board of Registration at the place hereinafter designated in the election district in which his or her residence is located at the time

hereinabove stated. Each register, upon its completion, will be filed in the District Clerk’s office, and will be open for inspection from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on each of the five (5) days prior to the meeting or election for which it was prepared, except Sunday, and between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. on Saturday (May 13, 2023), and at each polling place on election day.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the register shall include (1) all the qualified voters of the District who shall personally present themselves for registration; (2) all 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 (4) calendar years prior to preparation of the said register; and (3) all qualified voters of the school district permanently registered with the Board of Elections of the County of Nassau residing within said school district.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to § 2014 of the Education Law, the Board of Registration will meet on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., prevailing time, at the respective polling places, to prepare the Register of the School District to be used for all votes and elections to be held subsequent to Tuesday, May 16, 2023 and, persons may have their names placed on such Register provided that at such meeting of said Board of Registration, he/she is known or proven to the satisfaction of such Board of Registration to be then or thereafter entitled to vote at the school election for which said Register is prepared, or any special district meeting held after Tuesday, May 16, 2023. The Board of Registration shall meet for the purpose of conducting a continuous registration of all qualified voters of the District pursuant to Section 2014 of the Education Law at the Office of the District Clerk at 75 Horton Avenue, Valley Stream, New York between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., prevailing time, on school days, to add any additional names to the Register to be used at the aforesaid election, at which times any person will be entitled to have his or her name place on such Register, provided that at such meeting of the Board of Registration, he or she is known or proven to the satisfaction of said Board of Registration to be then or thereafter entitled to vote

at such election for which the register is prepared.

During the months of July and August, in the office of the District Clerk, qualified voters may register between the hours of 4:00 pm. and 9:00 p.m., at the William L. Buck School. The last day to register shall be May 10, 2023. The register so prepared pursuant to § 2014 of the Education Law will be filed in the office of the District Clerk at the William L. Buck School, Horton Avenue, Valley Stream, New York and will be open for inspection by any qualified voter of the District, beginning May 11, 2023, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., prevailing time on weekdays prior to the vote, and between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 13, 2023, and at each polling place on the day of the vote.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that military voters who are not currently registered may apply to register as a qualified voter of the Valley Stream Union Free School District No. Twenty-Four by requesting and returning a registration application to the District Clerk in person, by mail to the Office of the District Clerk, 75 Horton Ave, Valley Stream, New York, 11581, by email to districtclerk@vs24.org,or fax sent to 516-256-0163.

The request for the registration application may include the military voter’s preference for receipt of the registration application by either mail, fax or email. Military voter registration application forms must be received in the office of the District Clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. on April 20, 2023.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that military voters who are qualified voters of the Valley Stream Union Free School District No. Twenty-Four may request an application for a military ballot from the District Clerk in person, by mail to the Office of the District Clerk, 75 Horton Ave, Valley Stream, New York, 11581, by email to districtclerk@vs24.org, or fax sent to 516-256-0163.

In such request, the military voter may indicate their preference for receiving the application by mail, fax or email A military voter must return the original ballot application by mail or in person to the Office of the District Clerk at 75 Horton Avenue, Valley Stream, New York, 11581. In order for a military voter to be issued a military ballot, a valid military ballot application must be received in the office of the District Clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. on April 20, 2023.

Military ballot applications received in accordance with the foregoing will be processed in the same manner as a non-military application under § 2018-a of the Education Law. The application for a military ballot may include the military voter’s preference for receipt of the military ballot by mail, fax or email.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS

HEREBY GIVEN, a military voter’s original military ballot must be returned by mail or in person to the office of the District Clerk at 75 Horton Avenue, Valley Stream, New York, 11581. Military ballots shall be canvassed if they are received by the District Clerk before close of polls on May 16, 2023 showing a cancellation mark of the United States Postal Service or a foreign country’s postal service, or showing a date endorsement of receipt by another agency of the United States Government; or received not later than 5:00 p.m. on May 16, 2023 and signed and dated by the military voter and one witness thereto, with a date which is ascertained to be not later than the day before the election.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that applications for absentee ballots will be obtainable beginning April 17, 2023 during school business hours from the District Clerk, or by visiting the NYS Education Department’s website, or by contacting the District Clerk by email at districtclerk@vs24.org or phone at 516-434-2830. In accordance with Education Law § 2018-a, completed applications for absentee ballots may not be received by the District Clerk earlier than the thirtieth (30th) day before ethe election, i.e., April 17, 2023, and must be received by the District Clerk no later than seven (7) days before the election, i.e., May 9, 2023, if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or the day before the election, i.e., May 15, 2023, if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter or the agent named in the absentee ballot application. Absentee ballots must be received in the office of the District Clerk not later than 5:00 p.m., prevailing time, on Tuesday, May 16, 2023.

A list of all persons to whom absentee ballots have been issued will be available for inspection to qualified voters of the District in the office of the District Clerk on and after May 11, 2023, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., on weekdays prior to the day set for the annual Budget Vote and Election, and on Saturday, May 13, 2023 between the hours of

9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m., and on May 16, 2023, the day set for the election. Any qualified voter may, upon examination of such list, file a written challenge of the qualifications as a voter of any person whose name appears on such list, stating the reasons for such challenge. Such written challenge shall be transmitted by the District Clerk or a designee of the Board of Education to the inspectors of election on election day.

Dated: March 29, 2023 BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION VALLEY STREAM UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. TWENTY-FOUR TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK Lourdes Onesto, School District Clerk 138363

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTIFICACIÓN DE SESIÓN PÚBLICA, VOTACIÓN Y ELECCIÓN PRESUPUESTARIA DEL DISTRITO ESCOLAR LIBRE DE SINDICATO VEINTICUATRO DE VALLEY STREAM DE LA CIUDAD DE HEMPSTEAD Y NASSAU COUNTY, NUEVA YORK SE NOTIFICA que una sesión presupuestaria pública de los votantes calificados del Distrito Escolar Libre de Sindicato n.º Veinticuatro de Valley Stream de la Ciudad de Hempstead, Nassau County, Nueva York se celebrará en la William L. Buck School situada en Horton Avenue, Valley Stream, Nueva York en el Distrito el miércoles, 3 de mayo de 2023, a las 7:30 p. m., hora en vigencia, para la resolución de asuntos según autoriza la Ley de Educación, incluidos los siguientes puntos:

1) Presentar a los votantes una declaración detallada (presupuesto propuesto) de la cantidad de dinero que se requerirá para el año fiscal 2023-2024.

2) Comentar todos los puntos establecidos a continuación, sobre los que se votará mediante máquinas de votación en la Votación y Elección Presupuestaria a celebrar el martes, 16 de mayo de 2023.

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3) Gestionar cualquier otro asunto que pueda surgir adecuadamente antes de la reunión, conforme a la Ley de Educación del Estado de Nueva York y leyes modificadoras de la misma.

Y SE REALIZA NOTIFICACIÓN ADICIONAL CONFORME AL PRESENTE, de que conforme a la Sección 495 de la Ley del Impuesto sobre Bienes Inmuebles, el Distrito escolar debe adjuntar a su presupuesto propuesto un informe de exenciones. Dicho informe de exenciones, que también pasará a formar parte del presupuesto final, mostrará qué cantidad del valor total tasado en la lista de tasación final utilizada en el proceso presupuestario está exenta de tasación, enumerará todo tipo de exención otorgada, identificada por la autoridad legal, y mostrará: (a) el impacto acumulado de cada tipo de exención, expresado como un monto en dólares del valor tasado o como un porcentaje del valor total tasado en la lista; (b) el monto acumulado que está previsto recibir de cada receptor de cada tipo de exención como pagos en lugar de impuestos (PILOT, por sus siglas en inglés) u otros pagos de servicios municipales; y (c) el impacto acumulado de todas las exenciones otorgadas. El informe de exenciones se publicará en cualquier tablón de anuncios mantenido por el Distrito para notificaciones públicas y en cualquier sitio web mantenido por el Distrito.

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ADICIONAL CONFORME

AL PRESENTE, de que dicha Votación y Elección Presupuestaria se celebrará el martes, 16 de mayo de 2023, entre las 7:00 a. m. y las 9:00 p. m., hora en vigencia, en los cuatro (4) distritos electorales, descritos a continuación, momento en que las urnas se abrirán para la votación, mediante máquinas de votación, sobre los siguientes puntos:

1. Adoptar el presupuesto anual del Distrito escolar para el año fiscal 2023-2024 y autorizar que la parte necesaria del mismo se recaude mediante tributación sobre los inmuebles gravables del Distrito.

2. Elegir a tres (3) miembros de la Junta de Educación para períodos en el cargo de tres (3) años, que comenzarán el 1 de julio de 2023 y terminarán el 30 de junio de 2026, tal como sigue:

a. Un (1) miembro de la Junta de Educación para un período en el cargo de tres (3) años para

reemplazar a Armando Hernandez, cuyo período en el cargo vence el 30 de junio de 2023;

b. Un (1) miembro de la Junta de Educación para un período en el cargo de tres (3) años para reemplazar a Melissa Herrera, cuyo período en el cargo vence el 30 de junio de 2023; y

c. Un (1) miembro de la Junta de Educación para un período en el cargo de tres (3) años para reemplazar a Cynthia Nuñez, cuyo período en el cargo vence el 30 de junio de 2023.

3. LA JUNTA DE EDUCACIÓN SERÁ AUTORIZADA A ASIGNARSE Y GASTAR LA CANTIDAD MÁXIMA DE CUATROCIENTOS VEINTICINCO DÓLARES ($425.000) DEL FONDO DE RESERVA DE CAPITAL, CON EL OBJETIVO DE REALIZAR LAS SIGUIENTES MEJORAS DE CAPITAL:

REPARACIÓN DE TECHOS EN LA WILLIAM L BUCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Y LA ROBERT W CARBONARO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL REPARACIÓN DE SUELOS EN LA BROOKLYN AVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

4. Votar sobre cualquier otra propuesta planteada legalmente.

Y SE REALIZA NOTIFICACIÓN ADICIONAL CONFORME

AL PRESENTE de que se preparará una declaración detallada por escrito de la cantidad de dinero que será necesaria para el año fiscal 2023-2024 para fines del distrito escolar, al margen del dinero público, especificando el objetivo y el monto de cada una, y se facilitarán copias de la misma a cualquier residente en el distrito, tras solicitarlo a la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito, William L. Buck School, 75 Horton Avenue, Valley Stream, Nueva York entre las 6:00 a. m. y las 9:00 p. m., hora en vigencia, en días laborables a partir del 2 de mayo de 2023, excluidos sábados, domingo y feriados, en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito y en cada escuela del Distrito.

Y SE REALIZA NOTIFICACIÓN ADICIONAL CONFORME

AL PRESENTE de que el lugar en el que se celebrará la elección y votación anual en cada distrito electoral y la descripción de cada distrito electoral es la siguiente: Distrito electoral n.º 1engloba en términos generales el área del Distrito North of Sunrise Highway: la votación sobre los presupuestos y la votación de los miembros de la junta se celebrarán en la South Corona Avenue Firehouse en el lado oeste de Corona Avenue entre Jamaica Avenue y Hawthorne Avenue;

Distrito electoral n.º 2engloba en términos generales el área al que presta servicios la William L. Buck School en Horton Avenue: la votación sobre los presupuestos y la votación de los miembros de la junta se celebrarán en la William L. Buck School; Distrito electoral n.º 3engloba en términos generales el área al que presta servicios la Brooklyn Avenue School en Brooklyn Avenue y Fifth Street: la votación sobre los presupuestos y la votación de los miembros de la junta se celebrarán en la Brooklyn Avenue School; Distrito electoral n.º 4engloba en términos generales el área al que presta servicios la Robert W. Carbonaro School en Hungry Harbor Road y Mill Road: la votación sobre los presupuestos y la votación de los miembros de la junta se celebrarán en la Robert W. Carbonaro School. Los límites de cada uno de los distritos por calle, callejones y carreteras, o de otro modo, están contenidos en las resolución es de la Junta de Educación, con fecha de 24 de marzo de 1964, y modificados el 23 de septiembre de 1981 y el 12 de julio de 1990, y están disponibles para inspección en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito.

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NOTIFICACIÓN ADICIONAL CONFORME

AL PRESENTE de que la votación se realizará en máquinas de votación tal como se establece en la Ley de Educación y la votación estará abierta el 16 de mayo de 2023, de 7:00 a. m. a 9:00 p. m., hora en vigencia, y durante más tiempo según sea necesario para que los votantes que se encuentren presentes puedan emitir sus votos. El Secretario del Distrito está autorizado por el presente y debe imprimir las boletas electorales necesarias para dichas máquinas de votación en la forma correspondiente y con la mayor concordancia posible con los requisitos de la Ley de Educación y la legislación aplicable.

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AL PRESENTE de que las nominaciones para el cargo de miembro de la Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar Libre de Sindicato n.º Veinticuatro de Valley Stream se realizarán mediante solicitudes que deberán estar firmadas por al menos veinticinco (25) votantes calificados del Distrito (que represente lo mayor entre 25 votantes calificados o un 2 % del número de votantes que votaron en las elecciones anuales previas). Dichas solicitudes de nominación se presentarán ante el Secretario del Distrito del Distrito Escolar Libre de

Sindicato n.º Veinticuatro de Valley Stream en la oficina del Secretario del Distrito en 75 Horton Avenue, Valley Stream, Nueva York, entre las 9:00 a. m. y las 5:00 p. m., hora en vigencia, siempre que las solicitudes no se presenten más tarde de las 5:00 p. m., hora en vigencia, del 17 de abril de 2023. Cada solicitud debe indicar el nombre y el lugar de residencia de cada firmante y debe indicar el nombre y lugar de residencia del candidato, y describirá la vacante específica para la que se nomina al candidato, lo que incluye al menos la duración de la vigencia del cargo y contendrá el nombre del titular del cargo. Cada vacante de la Junta de Educación se considerará una vacante específica separada. Se necesita una solicitud de nominación separada para nominar a un candidato a cada puesto independiente. Una solicitud de nominación puede ser rechazada por la Junta de Educación si el (la) candidato(a) no es elegible para el puesto o declara su falta de voluntad de ejercer el cargo. Los formularios de solicitud de nominación se pueden obtener en la oficina del Superintendente del Distrito escolar en la William L. Buck School en Horton Avenue, Valley Stream, Nueva York y en la oficina del Secretario del Distrito Escolar Libre de Sindicato n.º Veinticuatro de Valley Stream.

Y SE REALIZA NOTIFICACIÓN ADICIONAL CONFORME

AL PRESENTE de que es necesario realizar un registro personal de los votantes conforme a la Sección 2014 de la Ley de Educación o el artículo 5 de la Ley Electoral. Si un votante se ha registrado conforme a la Sección 2014 de la Ley de Educación, y ha votado en una reunión anual o especial del distrito dentro de los últimos cuatro (4) años calendario, es elegible para votar en estas elecciones. Si un votante está registrado y es elegible para votar en virtud del artículo 5 de la Ley Electoral, también es elegible para votar en estas elecciones. Todas las demás personas que deseen votar deben registrarse. La Junta de Registro de este distrito escolar se reunirá en la William L. Buck School, el miércoles, 11 de mayo de 2023 de 4:00 p. m. a 8:00 p. m., hora en vigencia, con el objetivo de preparar un registro de los votantes calificados de este distrito para dicha Votación y Elección Presupuestaria anual, momento en el que cualquier persona tendrá derecho a que se incluya su nombre en dicho

registro siempre que en dicha reunión de la Junta de Registro, se sepa o se demuestre, a la satisfacción de la Junta de Registro, que tiene en ese momento, o a partir de ese momento, derecho a votar en la Votación y Elección Presupuestaria anual para la que se prepara dicho registro. Para ser registrada, cada persona debe comparecer personalmente ante la Junta de Registro en el lugar designado más adelante en el distrito electoral en que se encuentra ubicada su residencia en el momento indicado anteriormente. Cada registro, tras completarse, se presentará en la oficina del Secretario del Distrito y se abrirá para la inspección de 9:00 a. m. a 3:00 p. m. en cada uno de los cinco (5) días previos a la reunión o la elección para la que se preparó, excepto el domingo, y entre 9:00 a. m. y 12:00 p. m. el sábado (13 de mayo de 2023), y en cada mesa electoral en el día de las elecciones.

Y SE REALIZA NOTIFICACIÓN ADICIONAL CONFORME

AL PRESENTE de que el registro debe incluir (1) a todos los votantes calificados del Distrito, que deben presentarse personalmente para el registro; (2) a todos los registrados previamente para cualquier reunión o elección del Distrito anual o especial y que deberán haber votado en cualquier reunión o elección del Distrito anual o especial celebrada o realizada en cualquier momento dentro de los cuatro (4) años calendario previos a la preparación de dicho registro; y (3) todos los votantes calificados del distrito escolar registrados permanentemente con la Junta de Elecciones del Condado de Nassau que residan dentro de dicho distrito escolar.

Y SE REALIZA NOTIFICACIÓN ADICIONAL CONFORME

AL PRESENTE de que conforme a la Sección 2014 de la Ley de Educación, la Junta de Registro se reunirá el martes, 16 de mayo de 2023, entre las 7:00 a. m. y las 9:00 p. m., hora en vigencia, en las respectivas mesas electorales, para preparar el Registro del Distrito Escolar a utilizar para todas las votaciones y elecciones a celebrar con posterioridad al martes, 16 de mayo de 2023 y las personas pueden ver incluidos sus nombres en dicho Registro siempre que en dicha reunión de la Junta de Registro, se sepa o demuestre a la satisfacción de dicha Junta de Registro, que tenía derecho, en ese momento o a partir de ahí, a votar en las elecciones escolares para

las que se prepara dicho registro, o cualquier reunión especial del distrito celebrada después del martes, 16 de mayo de 2023. La Junta de Registro debe reunirse con el objetivo de realizar un registro continuo de todos los votantes calificados del Distrito, conforme a la Sección 2014 de la Ley de Educación en la oficina del Secretario del Distrito en 75 Horton Avenue, Valley Stream, Nueva York entre las 9:00 a. m. y las 4:00 p. m., hora en vigencia, en días escolares, para añadir cualquier nombre adicional al Registro a utilizar en las elecciones mencionadas anteriormente, momento en el que cualquier persona tendrá derecho a que se incluya su nombre en dicho registro siempre que en dicha reunión de la Junta de Registro, se sepa o se demuestre, a la satisfacción de la Junta de Registro, que tenía derecho, en ese momento o a partir de ahí, a votar en dichas elecciones para las que se prepara el registro. Durante los meses de julio y agosto, en la oficina del Secretario del Distrito, los votantes calificados pueden registrarse entre las 4:00 p. m. y las 9:00 p. m., en la William L. Buck School. El último día para realizar el registro será el 10 de mayo de 2023. El registro preparado conforme a la Sección 2014 de la Ley de Educación se presentará en la oficina del Secretario del Distrito en la William L. Buck School, Horton Avenue, Valley Stream, Nueva York y se abrirá para inspección por parte de cualquier votante calificado del Distrito, a partir del 11 de mayo de 2023, entre las 9:00 a. m. y las 3:00 p. m., hora en vigencia, los días laborables previos a la votación, y entre las 9:00 a. m. y las 12:00 p. m. el sábado, 13 de mayo de 2023, y en cada mesa electoral el día de la votación.

Y SE REALIZA NOTIFICACIÓN ADICIONAL CONFORME AL PRESENTE de que los votantes militares que no estén registrados actualmente, pueden solicitar el registro como votante calificado del Distrito Escolar Libre de Sindicato n.º Veinticuatro de Valley Stream solicitando y devolviendo una solicitud de registro al Secretario del Distrito en persona, por correo a la oficina del Secretario del Distrito en 75 Horton Ave, Valley Stream, Nueva York, 11581, por correo electrónico a districtclerk@vs24.org o por fax enviado al 516-256-0163. La petición de la solicitud de registro puede incluir la preferencia del votante militar sobre la recepción de la solicitud de registro por correo, fax o correo

electrónico. Los formularios de la solicitud de registro del votante militar deben recibirse en la oficina del Secretario del Distrito a más tardar a las 5:00 p. m. del 20 de abril de 2023.

Y SE REALIZA NOTIFICACIÓN ADICIONAL CONFORME AL PRESENTE de que los votantes militares que sean votantes calificados del Distrito escolar Libre de Sindicato n.º Veinticuatro de Valley Stream pueden pedir una solicitud de una boleta electoral de militar al Secretario del Distrito en persona, por correo dirigido a la oficina del Secretario del Distrito en 75 Horton Ave, Valley Stream, Nueva York, 11581, por correo electrónico dirigido a districtclerk@vs24.org o por fax enviado al 516-256-0163. En dicha petición, el votante militar puede indicar su preferencia por recibir la solicitud por correo, fax o correo electrónico. Los votantes militares deben devolver la solicitud de boleta electoral original por correo o en persona a la oficina del Secretario del Distrito en 75 Horton Avenue, Valley Stream, Nueva York, 11581. Para emitir una boleta electoral de militar a los votantes militares, debe recibirse una solicitud de boleta electoral de militar válida en la oficina del Secretario del Distrito a más tardar a las 5:00 p. m. del 20 de abril de 2023. Las solicitudes de una boleta electoral de militar recibidas de acuerdo con lo anterior, se procesarán del mismo modo que una solicitud que no corresponda a un militar en virtud de la Sección 2018-a de la Ley de Educación. La solicitud de una boleta electoral de militar puede incluir la preferencia del votante militar con respecto a recibir la boleta electoral de militar por correo, fax o correo electrónico.

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ADICIONAL CONFORME

AL PRESENTE, una boleta electoral de militar original de un votante militar debe devolverse por correo o en persona a la oficina del Secretario del Distrito en 75 Horton Avenue, Valley Stream, Nueva York, 11581. Las boletas electorales militares deberán investigarse si se reciben por el Secretario del Distrito antes del cierre de las urnas electorales el 16 de mayo de 2023 mostrando una marca de cancelación del Servicio Postal de Estados Unidos o el servicio postal de un país extranjero, o mostrando un aval de la fecha de recepción por parte de otra agencia del Gobierno de los Estados Unidos; o si se reciben a más tardar a las 5:00 p. m. el 16 de mayo de 2023 y están firmadas y fechadas por el votante

militar y un testigo del mismo, con una fecha que se determine que no es posterior al día previo a las elecciones.

Y SE REALIZA NOTIFICACIÓN ADICIONAL CONFORME

AL PRESENTE que las solicitudes de voto por correo se podrán obtener del Secretario del Distrito, a partir del 17 de abril de 2023 durante los horarios laborales del colegio o visitando el sitio web del Departamento de Educación de NYS, o contactando al Secretario del Distrito por correo electrónico en districtclerk@vs24.org o por teléfono al 516-434-2830. De acuerdo con la Sección 2018-a de la Ley de Educación, el Secretario del Distrito no puede recibir las solicitudes para voto por correo antes del trigésimo (30º) día previo a las elecciones, es decir, el 17 de abril de 2023, y el Secretario del Distrito debe recibirlas siete (7) días antes de las elecciones a más tardar, es decir, el 9 de mayo de 2023, si la boleta electoral se va a enviar por correo postal al votante, o el día previo a las elecciones, es decir, el 15 de mayo de 2023, si la boleta electoral se va a entregar personalmente al votante o el agente nombrado en la solicitud de voto por correo. Los votos por correo deben recibirse en la oficina del Secretario del Distrito a las 5:00 p. m. a más tardar, hora en vigencia, del martes, 16 de mayo de 2023. Una lista de todas las personas para las que se han emitido boletas de voto por correo estará disponible para inspección por los votantes calificados del Distrito en la oficina del Secretario del Distrito el 11 de mayo de 2023 y después de esa fecha, entre las 9:00 a. m. y las 3:00 p. m., los días laborables previos al día establecido para la Votación y Elección Presupuestaria anual, y el sábado, 13 de mayo de 2023 entre las 9:00 a. m. y las 12:00 p. m., y el 16 de mayo de 2023, el día establecido para las elecciones. Cualquier votante calificado puede, tras examinar dicha lista, presentar una impugnación por escrito de las calificaciones como votante de una persona cuyo nombre aparezca en dicha lista, indicando los motivos de dicha impugnación. Dicha impugnación por escrito será transmitida por el Secretario de Distrito, o una persona designada de la Junta de Educación, a los inspectores de las elecciones el día de las elecciones.

Con fecha: 29 de marzo de 2023 POR ORDEN DE LA JUNTA DE EDUCACIÓN DISTRITO ESCOLAR LIBRE DE SINDICATO Nº

VEINTICUATRO DE VALLEY STREAM

CIUDAD DE HEMPSTEAD

NASSAU COUNTY, NUEVA YORK

Lourdes Onesto, Secretaria del Distrito Escolar

138365

LEGAL NOTICE

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORKCOUNTY OF NASSAU

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BANK OF AMERICA NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED ASSET INVESTMENT LOAN TRUST, MORTGAGE

PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES

2004-8, V. DOUGLAS N. HELD, ET AL.

NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated September 21, 2022, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BANK OF AMERICA NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED ASSET INVESTMENT LOAN TRUST, MORTGAGE

PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES

2004-8 is the Plaintiff and DOUGLAS N. HELD, ET AL. are the Defendant(s).

I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction RAIN OR SHINE at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on May 16, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 35 CAROL COURT, LYNBROOK, NY 11563: Section 37, Block 68, Lot

31:

not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES.

138766

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR RASC

2006-EMX9, Plaintiff AGAINST ROBERT WOLFSON, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered September 8, 2017, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on May 16, 2023 at 2:00PM, premises known as 100 PETERSON PLACE, LYNBROOK, NY 11563.

All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Lynbrook, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section: 42, Block: 127, Lot: 357.

Approximate amount of judgment $994,087.48 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #008385/2009. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 mitigation protocols and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine”. The Referee will not accept cash at sale.

ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF LYNBROOK, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 001544/2011. Jennifer Ettenger, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but

LEGAL NOTICE

The Board of Education of the Lynbrook Union Free School District, Lynbrook, New York, hereby invites the submission of:

SEALED BIDS/REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

Building Materials & Supplies Bid

District-Wide Locksmithing Bid

District-Wide Sprinkler

Repair & Installation Bid

Automatic Temperature Control, Mechanical,

Remote Monitoring and Controls Maintenance Bid

DRIVERS EDUCATIONRebid - RFP

Bids will be received until 2:00 p.m. on May 4, 2023, in the Office of the Board of Education, 111 Atlantic Avenue, Lynbrook, New York, at which time and place all bids will be publicly opened and read.

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

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

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Pursuant to an Order Consolidating Actions, Amending Caption and Confirming Referee Report and for a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on October 3, 2019 and an Order Appointing Substitute Referee duly entered on May 19, 2022, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on May 24, 2023 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 439 Ocean Avenue, Lynbrook, NY 11563. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 38, Block 444 and Lot 114 & 115. Approximate amount of judgment is $713,693.19 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 000355/2013. This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale.

Fashion show raises $60,000 for FCA

More than 200 people showed up recently to not only celebrate Women’s History Month, but to support a charity as well, raising more than $60,000 for Family & Children’s Association.

It was all part of FCA’s second annual Long Island Women in Philanthropy breakfast and fashion show that honored present-day philanthropist and social activist Leah Fisher. She is senior vice president of special projects at the Uniondale-based Arbor Realty Trust Inc.

Fisher is a heroine and champion of women in her own right as a founding member of “Conversations For Change,” a podcast exploring social activism through challenging conversations. Topics are selected based on overt areas of strife and inequity, current events, and what women experience in everyday life.

“FCA was founded on the ideas and ideals of philanthropic-minded women nearly 140 years ago,” said Jeffrey Reynolds, FCA’s president and chief executive, told attendees, which included former New York governor David Paterson. “Today, women continue to play an important role in FCA’s leadership, staff, volun-

teers and donors. Together they work to help and strengthen individuals, communities and each other to fulfill their potential, and give back.”

FCA’s original orphanage, the Temporary Home for Friendless Children, was spearheaded in 1984 by Louisa Lee Schuyler — a great-granddaughter of Alexander Hamilton — and a group of like-minded women committed to the welfare of vulnerable children.

Today, FCA has six predominantly women-led divisions ranging from addition prevention and recovery, to children’s mental health and wellness, to family support. Each of the divisions were represented in the fashion show by client and volunteer models whose lives were positively impacted by FCA programs.

Altar’d State, which operates out of Roosevelt Field Mall, provided the fashion, while Sewanhaka High School’s cosmetology department provided hair and makeup.

For more information on how to support FCA programs, reach out to Paige O’Brien at (516) 746-0350, Ext. 4320, or at pobrien@fcali.org.

Camp Helen Keller returns this summer

Registration is now open for Camp

Helen Keller, a five-week summer day camp for children between 7 and 14 who are blind, or have low vision.

Hosted by Brooklyn-based Helen Keller Services, the camp takes place between July 10 and Aug. 11 at Long Island University CW Post campus, 720 Northern Blvd., in Greenvale.

Camp Helen Keller was created more than 60 years ago with the goal of improv-

ing self-esteem, self-confidence and socialization skills for you people from Nassau, Suffolk and Queens counties, who receive free door-to-door transportation. They participate in traditional activities like swimming, arts and crafts, music and dance classes, as well as field trips and technology — all of which has been adapted for visually impaired people.

For more information, or to register, visit tinyurl.com/CampHelenKeller.

Courtesy Family & Children’s Association Family & Children’s Association hosted its second annual Long Island Women in Philanthropy breakfast and fashion show during Women’s History Month. More than $60,000 was raised at the event, which was led by FCA president and chief executive Jeffrey Reynolds, left, and attended by former New York governor David Paterson.

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Are windowstriple-pane worth it?

Q. We’re planning to replace our old windows, and are doing research online to make sure we make the right decision. I saw that there’s an option for “triple pane” windows instead of double panes. It appears to be much more money, but the writer of one article says it’s well worth it. Are you familiar with triple panes, do we need permits to change our windows and is it worth the expense? We’ve lived in our current home for five years and plan to be here for the rest of our lives, hopefully a long time, while we raise our family. What do you think?

A. I could simply say that you get what you pay for, but I’m certain you need more of an explanation, since you’ve taken the time to investigate and educate yourself. In your investigation, I’m sure you saw engineering data, lots of comparative numbers and U-values, the rating acronym for glass unit values. The lower the U-value, the better the insulating value of the glass.

Because the majority of heat or cool transmission or loss of energy is through the windows, while the walls, floor and roof are more insulated, it’s most important to do something to prevent losing all that energy you’re paying to create. Whether it’s your air conditioning or your heat, the outside of your house, referred to simply as the “envelope,” is of critical importance to insulate, especially with ever-rising energy prices. While most building departments don’t require a permit for changing out the windows “in kind,” meaning in the same size and location, some will require a permit for any little thing, like sanding your floors or adding closets, and I’m not kidding, so it’s best to check their rules online, or call your local building department directly.

Another thing to be aware of is that changing windows can trigger fire safety escape rules, referred to as egress windows, and most up-anddown, or double-hung colonial windows don’t meet the requirement if you don’t have at least one window in every habitable room with a size of 5.7 square feet. The window must have a clear escape opening of 20 inches in width and a minimum height of clear opening of 24 inches. Remember that a large fire rescuer must be able to save you.

Triple pane is a great value, because you’re always losing costly energy, so the return on investment, especially if this is your long-term home, makes it well worth it. Windows lose the most energy at the edges, so the type of gasket joining the windows to the frame is critical. The most effective frames have insulation blocking, not just a thermal break in the frame. A thermal break is usually a thin gasket between the outside and inside frames. Adding insulation, instead of leaving open air spaces in the frame, saves more energy, so it’s important to look for.

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‘The Things They Carried,’ and the lessons they taught

I’m known as a surly crank. I’m blunt but honest, satirical yet sympathetic. I can be both acerbic and considerate.

In my 20s, I was called “curt and condescending” in an employee evaluation. My parents laughed. I wore it like a medal.

Time hasn’t tempered my temper.

So when Vietnam War veteran Carl Johnson of West Hempstead told me that an Army lieutenant — a “real schmuck” — was the reason why it has been hard for him, as a civilian, to go along to get along, I knew I had met a fellow crank.

Johnson said the lieutenant’s ineptitude resulted in the deaths of Johnson’s three best friends in combat one day in 1970. “That lieutenant really screwed me up mentally,” Johnson recalled, “with the ability to tell the difference immediately whether somebody was really sharp, and someone I wanted to work for, or not.”

On April 27, 1970, while Johnson was on jungle patrol, one of the soldiers near him was shot. Johnson was the

radio operator, and he asked the lieutenant for orders to radio the captain. “He’s frozen,” Johnson said of the lieutenant. “We’re laying on the ground and he can’t talk because he’s so shaken.”

When Johnson had time to reflect on the battle, he realized his platoon shouldn’t have been on point that day. But because the lieutenant was what the soldiers called “shake ’n bake” — a noncommissioned officer who wore his lieutenant bar visibly despite the danger of being identified by snipers — he put the platoon in danger.

“He was a jerk, to put it mildly,” Johnson said. “He’s the reason my three buddies got killed.”

When he came home, there were no parades or bands greeting him at the airport. Johnson earned a degree from Adelphi University, and shifted jobs over the years. “Sometimes I would get in trouble,” he said. “My wife says it’s hard for me to take orders.”

Johnson got married, raised children, and learned how to cope with his grief. He became active in veterans organizations, and continues to help his fellow veterans — even those he meets by chance. He has spent decades volunteering with veterans groups. He initiat-

ed and researched a Vietnam War Memorial at Sewanhaka High School in Floral Park, his alma mater, to honor nine of its graduates who were killed in Vietnam.

He talks about his war experience as a cathartic and therapeutic way of coping.

A few years ago, Johnson was asked by a Sewanhaka student to speak to her AP literature class. The class was reading the Vietnam War novel “The Things They Carried,” by Tim O’Brien — a book about the possessions soldiers kept with them and the emotions they grappled with.

Johnson agreed, of course, to help teach the students about the meaning of service to country.

Johnson prayed in Vietnam, and carried a Bible he passed on to his grandson, who is now enrolled in the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. He said the war made him a flag-waver. He tears up when he sees the flag.

As I sat in the dining room of the Johnsons’ home, I heard earnest concern in Carl’s voice as he talked about the country he defended with literal blood, sweat and tears. He spoke of fractured friendships because of his political beliefs. One friend got up and walked

away after Johnson made a political comment.

Carl and I talked about how the Pledge of Allegiance isn’t required in school, and how kids don’t salute the flag. We agreed on the meaning of the quote often attributed to Voltaire — “I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it” — even though we realized we aren’t cut from the same political cloth.

We agreed that the pervasive divisiveness in the country is dangerous, though we likely disagree on the causes of that divisiveness.

Carl and I share an inability to suffer fools and a love of country. We agreed that if there is a way to repair the deep divide between Americans, it begins with being able to find things that we have in common.

At a time when every comment is scrutinized through a political prism, it was refreshing to be able to have an honest and respectful conversation with someone with different views.

Carl defended my right to disagree with him. I do so with profound respect, and an inability to ever repay his debt of service.

Mark Nolan, the editor of the Lynbrook/ East Rockaway Herald and Malverne/ West Hempstead Heralds. He taught high school English for 11 years. Comments? mnolan@liherald.com.

Living the life between alone and lonely

Last week, a woman described as an “extreme athlete” emerged from a cave in Spain after 500 days in total isolation. A human being — in this case, Beatriz Flamini, a 50-year-old woman — had voluntarily descended into a 70-meter-deep cave when she was 48 and popped out a year and a half later.

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She had spoken to no one, had no showers, heard no other human voices (aside from auditory hallucinations), and spent her time reading, knitting and exercising. She said she lost track of time after two months. That was 16 months ago!

According to the BBC, she was monitored by researchers, but no one made contact.

What if everyone on earth had been wiped out by a virus or an asteroid while she was underground? But that’s a different movie, I guess.

Was this purely an endurance challenge, pushing the boundaries of experience to an extreme? Or did it also suit her on some level to disappear and be alone,

buried away from the world?

We’ve heard cave survival stories before. In 2010, 33 miners spent 69 days trapped underground before being rescued from a copper and gold mine in Chile. In 2018 the whole world witnessed the rescue of an entire team of teenage Thai soccer players trapped in a flooded mine. The thing is: These people all wanted to get out. Their entrapment was horrific. The Spanish spelunker shut the door on the world.

What would make a person choose this challenge? I can only recall the time my kids were 6 and 4, and they were both heaving with a nasty stomach virus and my husband was on a business trip and it was snowing and the dog came back from the groomer with fleas. No question, I would have dived into the cave thing. In a heartbeat I would have been underground, knitting sweet little nothings and reading books.

divided into camps, determined most probably by genetics. My husband, for example, does not like being alone. As soon as he finds himself in a room with no possibility of immediate plans, he turns on the TV, cranks up the iPhone and flips open the computer, preferably all at once. Lots of noise. Chatter to the level of chaos.

to turn down the noise and enjoy being alone. But 500 days in a cave?

Sometimes I want to escape a large gathering where there’s just too much noise and chatter signifying nothing. But a cave? For 500 days? One hopes this extraordinary feat may yield good data. When it comes to isolation, I see people

My hunch is that people who need people all the time and in big numbers often partner up with people who get easily overwhelmed by too much talk and socializing. I don’t know why.

But caves are a unique challenge.

Fifteen years ago, we were on a driving trip in the Lascaux area of France. I persuaded my husband, who is awfully good-natured about these things, to join me on a tour of one of the caves that have prehistoric drawings. One problem was that the tour was in German, but I thought, how difficult can that be? Lots of German words are similar to English. I told my husband I thought I could translate.

We were a group of about 20 (18 Germans, two Americans). We descended 40 steps into a dark, narrow passage. I heard

the sound of the massive wooden doors slamming shut at the top of the stairs.

“I’m out of here,” I said to my husband.

“You can’t leave,” he said. “I can’t speak German.”

But I was on automatic pilot, in the grip of a panic attack. I ran up the stairs and banged on the door until someone opened the vault. My husband was stuck on the tour, and got to see the petroglyphs, but the spiel? Nein!

The cave woman in Spain said her experience was “excellent” as she stepped into the light. I want to hear more of her story, to know what it was like without having to do it myself.

Apparently, some of us just want to mix it up, go out to a bar, invite 20 people for dinner, and some of us want to turn down the noise and enjoy being alone.

But a cave for 500 days? Nein.

Much has been written about loneliness and isolation, and its effects on teenagers and older people locked down by the pandemic. Perhaps the significant factor is choice. What feels like loneliness to many is the peace of aloneness to others.

Thoreau had his cabin in the woods, and he said that nothing was as companionable as solitude.

Copyright 2023 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.

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Carl Johnson prayed in Vietnam, and carried a Bible he passed on to his grandson.

Lithium-ion batteries pose a real threat

Buyer beware. Many of today’s most popular electronics — including Tesla cars, e-scooters and smartphones — are powered by lithium-ion batteries, due to their ability to store large quantities of energy in a small space.

If used correctly, these products are harmless. Many are laboratory tested to be safe, and have functions that can detect when they have received enough juice to hold a charge.

It’s a modern marvel to use the internet from almost anywhere in the world using a portable device and the push of a button, or travel to work without the impact of harmful carbon emissions. But no product is without its faults. As more and more of us come to rely on these batteries for energy, the potential for fires — and in some instances, even explosions — increases.

The growing popularity of micromobility products like electric scooters and bikes has created some concern, particularly in New York City, where, in the past year, more than 200 fires were started by lithium-ion batteries, killing six people and injuring nearly 150 others. But the trend extends beyond the boroughs.

Last September, a woman died in Hempstead in a fire caused by a lithiumion battery. Another home burst into flames in Rockville Centre in January.

“It has absolutely been a problem here on Long Island,” James Hickman, Nassau County’s assistant chief fire marshal, said. “With lithium-ion batteries,

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Randi goes to Mars!

To the Editor:

What a cruel joke Randi Kreiss played on me (I cannot speak for others) as I read her op-ed, “It’s a go for the voyage of a lifetime” in the March 30-April 5 issue.

I was filled with glee as she announced that her chances of going to Mars were excellent. I was almost weightless as I read that she made it through psychological and psychiatric screenings at the space center last spring. I grabbed a table to hold myself down and read on.

Food allergies? Gastrointestinal disorders? I knew Randi would soar over those obstacles. Have you read any of her recipes?

I smiled as I read that she’d received permission to go public with the information about her trip to outer space. I wondered how many hundreds, or thousands, of Herald readers would have highly recommended that she be taken on this Mars mission. Or to the moon.

I thought of Randi putting together green salads as she discovered lichens on the Martian sur-

when they fail, they burn very quickly, and very hot . . . and will ignite nearby combustibles.”

The biggest concern about the batteries, according to fire officials, is the use of after-market batteries and chargers. They are typically not manufactured to the same safety standards as name-brand products.

In order to prevent such fires from occurring, Nassau County firefighters recommend purchasing batteries and chargers from reputable companies, and always following their safety instructions. If they need to be repaired, make sure they are returned to the manufacturer, and only use the battery designed for the device.

It is important not to store electronics near anything that could catch fire or help a fire spread. This includes leaving laptops or other electronic devices on a bed. Even under the best circumstances, these products will get warmer, because the heat from the battery doesn’t have a chance to dissipate. That’s why, in the event that something goes wrong, it’s safer to keep them away from household items that are easily combustible.

And with summer approaching, it is highly recommended not to store any electronics in direct sunlight. Not only can this damage a device and cause it to fail, but it can trigger a chemical reaction known as a “thermal runway,” where the temperature of the battery increases faster and faster until it catches fire.

Another safety tip is to make sure not to charge electronics near your front

door. This could cut off an entrance and exit in the event of an emergency.

Damaged lithium batteries are extremely volatile. They emit harmful gases that can speed up the spread of a fire, and in some cases even reignite one, making it challenging to extinguish.

“Sometimes we’re our own worst enemies,” Hickman said. “We have to charge everything these days.”

While the batteries themselves can be a fire hazard, plugging in too many devices at once — overloading the power supply — can exacerbate the danger. Surge protectors can be helpful in keeping this from happening, but they, too, can be ineffective if they’re off-brand or counterfeit. Plugging in certain electronics — particularly portable space heaters — is a leading cause of fires nationwide.

The National Fire Prevention Association recommends that you stop using a battery at the first sign of odor, change in color, overheating, change in shape, leaking or odd noises. If it is safe to do so, move the device away from anything that can catch fire and call 911.

To properly dispose of a lithium battery, do not put it in the trash. Take it to a battery recycling location, or contact community officials for proper e-waste disposal instructions. A number of retailers also accept these batteries for disposal, like select Home Depot, Walmart and Macy’s stores, according to state officials. Visit Call2Recycle.org/locator for more.

For more safety tips on lithium ion batteries, visit NFPA.org, or contact your local fire department.

Time to give the Five Towns some respect

Long Island is made up of hundreds of communities that proudly proclaim their famous past and any special historical facts that would attract new homeowners. The Five Towns has always stood out as an affluent and well-respected region in southwestern Nassau County. But its political status has been overlooked. According to Wikipedia, the informal grouping of Cedarhurst, Hewlett, Inwood, Lawrence and Woodmere has been called the Five Towns since 1931. The name was born when Community Chest groups, organized for charitable giving, banded together to form the Five Towns Community Chest. Over the years, all manner of organizations have embraced the Five Towns designation. Many other local communities have, too, including Hewlett Bay Park, Hewlett Harbor, Hewlett Neck and Woodsburgh. Ask any residents of North Woodmere what geographic conglomerate they’re part of, and they’ll

claim the name Five Towns as well.

There is lots of fascinating history associated with the area. Many buildings there date their origins to the early 1920s, when developers built summer homes in Hewlett. Alexander Cartwright, a Woodsburgh resident, published the first rules of baseball in 1845 for the New York Knickerbockers. Mobster Arnold Rothstein opened a casino in Hewlett Harbor in 1916. Between 1937 and 1941, the Five Towns hosted the professional Negro league baseball teams the Black Yankees and the Brooklyn Royal Giants.

Some real estate brokers eager to associate themselves with the Five Towns named their enclave West Lawrence, as distinct from Far Rockaway. Over the past 20-plus years, a large number of Orthodox families have been attracted to the Five Towns, which has caused a major jump in real estate values. Anyone who has followed the history of the area can attest to the fact that “Back Lawrence,” as it was once called, has been home to many wealthy bankers and developers.

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face, and mixing them in white plastic trays filled with NASA-green pasty spacecraft foods as her fellow astronauts looked like they’d just bitten into lemons. Remember guys: In space, no one can hear you scream.

Other pleasurable visions came to mind, but they all crashed to earth when I read, “Happy April Fools’ Day.” Randi, you had me over the moon for you. I have to thank you for that.

JOHN SCHULTz Oceanside

Every vehicular mistake, caught on camera

To the Editor:

I thought now would be a good time to update you on the latest and greatest in regard to Nassau County’s ongoing venture into dystopia. A few years back, I was advocating against red-light and speed cameras. Let’s repeat upfront: Nobody is advocating for lawlessness. That’s why we have police officers. I said good luck regaining a right you’ve given up, so let’s fight for it.

The silence was deafening.

So what do you say we update where our local surveillance state is today? I do so hope you’re enjoying those $150 redlight tickets. The actual fine is $50, but ya

gotta love those added fees. It seems that in 2015 and 2016 (the only years I could find numbers for; I didn’t do a deep dive), Nassau pulled in, get ready for it, $82.2 million of our money. Were you then surprised to see that that time you didn’t make a complete stop on red before turning at 3 a.m. on a completely empty road got you another $150 bill? Fun stuff.

We’re getting our pockets picked for millions. But did you really think that was going to be the end of it once the powers that be saw the money they were raking in? You’re better off trying to take blood away from a vampire.

So, to update, have you checked out a school bus lately? That’s right, they now have cameras on the sides, and should you pass one with its stop signs deployed, wait by your mailbox for the $288 bill.

But wait, there’s more. Now there are proposals for not only speed cameras, but license plate-reading cameras on the Southern State Parkway as well. And you wonder why our children can’t move away from here fast enough?

Heck, the absolute least they could do would be to install countdowns clocks underneath every traffic light where there’s a camera, to give us half a chance of avoiding a ticket — and getting rearended!

I don’t want to be an I-told-you-so, but who are we kidding? I told you so.

FRED GEFEN Woodmere

census figures, the legislative district lines of the Five Towns have been redrawn, and elections for the Assembly, State Senate and Nassau County Legislature have been dramatically impacted. Once upon a time, the Five Towns was treated with the greatest respect by government mapmakers. Sadly, however, it has been carved into many pieces, and it no longer has the political clout that it once claimed.

I recall many political names that were connected to the Five Towns. Presiding Supervisor Palmer D. Farrington, along with U.S. Rep. Herbert Tenzer, Town Councilman Eugene Weisbein, State Sen. Karen Burstein and Assemblyman Eli Wager were among its prominent elected officials. In the mid-1960s, Barbara Boxer deserted the Five Towns for California and eventually became a U.S. senator.

From 1972 to 1989, I had the honor of representing the Five Towns in the State Assembly. I knocked on hundreds of doors as a candidate, and attended dozens of events sponsored by the Community Chest and other worthy charities. I viewed the Five Towns as an important

power base. The Herald Community Newspapers, now read across Nassau County and beyond, were born in the Five Towns.

The reason for this walk down memory lane is to lodge an informal protest that no current local elected official has ever aggressively fought to keep the Five Towns as one political unit. The Assembly and Senate district lines, as well as the County Legislature, have been crafted with no respect for the historical identity of these very closely knit communities. This isn’t some form of snobbism; just a commentary on why people who want your vote don’t speak out at the time when new voting districts are created.

We should hope that in 2030, when the next federal census takes place, some dynamic local official will take up the cause of once again making the Five Towns into one united political region. Its great history deserves some extra respect.

Jerry Kremer was an Assemblyman for 23 years, and chaired the Assembly’s Ways and Means Committee for 12 years. He now heads Empire Government Strategies, a business development and legislative strategy firm. Comments about this column? jkremer@liherald.com.

Framework by Tim Baker

A momentary pose in Arthur J. Hendrickson Park — Valley Stream

County and state district lines have divided these closely knit communities.

JerrY kremer