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Regal theater is finally back in action and Prevention guidelines in the hope that a return to outdoor operations, coupled with Lynbrook was buzzing Fri- the reopened theater, would help day night as Regal Cinemas 13 local businesses. He added that reopened, ushering in a bit of a after some of them had issues return to normalcy. with teenage bike riders disMayor Alan Beach said he turbing diners last summer, he was pleased that the theater was anticipated that the board able to open again, and that he would pass le gislation to hoped it would restrict bicycles on help str ug gling Atlantic Avenue local businesses and other dining and restaurants — areas. which, he noted, The theater will benefit from a reopened on Frireturn to outdoor day to much fandining once the fare, with showweather warms. ings of “Mortal “I’m excited,” Combat,” “The Beach said of the Unholy” and theater’s reopen“Godzilla vs. ing. “There were a Kong.” lot of cars and peo“Regal is proud AlAN BEACh ple in the village to announce that Friday. It’s moving Lynbrook mayor Lynbrook [Cinein the right direcmas 13 & RPX thetion. We’re going to continue to ater] reopened Friday,” Regal do the outdoor dining, because spokesman Richard Grover said that really helped the restau- in a statement. “. . . Reopening rants. Just doing that gives peo- plans include a wide range of ple the sense that things are get- health and safety measures that ting better.” adhere to the CinemaSafe protoBeach said the village board col and guidelines.” would likely address a return to The Lynbrook facility closed outdoor dining at its May 3 in March 2020 as coronavirus meeting, and that it would follow Centers for Disease Control Continued on page 3

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Five green thumbs up Rhame Avenue third-grade students, from left, Julian Mena, Andrew Martin, Grace Sugrue, Leon Falkin and Mason McKeon planted fruits and vegetables in recognition of Earth Day.

Bay Park Conveyance Project begins on Earth Day Plan will help restore Western Bays ecosystem By MIkE SMollINS msmollins@liherald.com

Just in time for Earth Day on April 22, construction began on the long-awaited Bay Park Conveyance Project. The plan will redirect treated effluent, or wastewater, from the South Shore Reclamation Facility in Bay Park to the Cedar Creek Water Pollution Control Plant’s ocean outfall pipe on the Wantagh-Seaford border using a

pipe beneath Sunrise Highway that is more than 100 years old. The project is a critical component of the state’s efforts to reduce nitrogen pollution and restore water quality to the Western Bays and surrounding South Shore communities. “For decades, nitrogen has been harming the Western Bays’ waters and habitats, and on this Earth Day we are making a real difference by not just talking about the problem, but actually

delivering solutions that will make a real difference for these communities,” Gov. Andrew Cuomo said at a virtual news conference ushering in the project. “The start of construction on the Bay Park Conveyance Project marks a critical milestone in our ambitious plan to improve water quality and environmental health on Long Island and across the state, and it will fundamentally change the entire Continued on page 3

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LynBrook Mayor aLan Beach, left, swore in, from second left, Chief John Donald, Ryan Kelly (standing in for his father, First Assistant Chief Chris Kelly), Second Assistant Chief Danny Ambrosio and Third Assistant Chief Scott Bien.

Donald elected new Lynbrook fire chief

for its volunteers and the residents of Lynbrook. Donald continues a long family tradiJohn Donald was elected chief of the tion in the fire service and in the chief ’s Lynbrook Fire Department on April 8. office. His father, William Donald Jr., was Donald, a member of Rescue Hook, Ladder chief of the LFD from 1989 to 1990. His & Bucket Company No. 1, better known as grandfather, William Donald, was chief of Truck Company, carries on a family tradi- the Inwood Fire Department from 1935 to tion in the fire service. 1936. Donald joined the LFD in November Donald has been employed as a corpo2003 after serving on active duty in the ral at the Nassau County Sheriff ’s DepartUnited States Marine Corps for more than ment since 2008. He is marseven years. He joined the ried to ToniAnn, his wife of Marines in 1996 and served 23 years, and they have two stateside, and was deployed daughters, Danielle and to Okinawa, Japan. He was Giana. also a primary marksmanAlso elected on April 8 ship instructor with the and sworn in on April 20 Weapons and Field Trainwere First Assistant Chief ing Battalion at Parris Chris Kelly, Second AssisIsland, S.C. tant Chief Danny AmbroHe was first elected secsio and the newest chief, ond lieutenant of Truck Third Assistant Chief Scott Company in April 2008 and Bien. served through the ranks, Kelly, a law enforcement completing his term as capdetective, could not be presCourtesy Dan Neri tain in April 2014. He was John DonaLD waS electent. His son Ryan, who then elected to third assis- ed the newest chief of the proudly wore his father’s tant chief in 2018 and rose Lynbrook Fire Department. badge, represented him at to second assistant chief the ceremony. and first assistant chief Donald noted the over the past two years. absence of Chief Kelly and said, “It’s nice Donald officially took the helm of the to have Ryan stand in for his father, as it LFD on April 20, when he and the other shows the strong family ties in the volunassistant chiefs were sworn into office by teer fire service and that our regular jobs Lynbrook Mayor Alan Beach at a ceremo- can take precedence at a moment’s notice.” ny during the department’s council meetAdditionally, Bien’s grandfather, Ralph ing at Lynbrook Fire Headquarters. Bien, served as chief of the department Donald then swore in the company offi- from 1974 to 1975. The younger Bien was cers for the coming year while Village elected exactly 50 years to the day his Administrator John Giordano swore in the grandfather was elected to that same posidepartment wardens. tion, and sworn in 50 years to the day. After the ceremony, and by tradition, “I thank my family for their continual the mayor presented a bottle of cham- support.,” Donald said, and I commit my pagne and each of the new chiefs, as well unwavering support to all the members of as outgoing Chief Michael Brooks, who the Lynbrook Fire Department and the was toasted for a successful and safe year residents of the Village of Lynbrook.”

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Long-awaited conveyance project begins South Shore for generations to come.” Western Bays Constructors Joint Venture has been selected as the design-build contractor responsible for the $439 million project, which will be overseen by the state’s Department of Environmental Conservation. On Earth Day, work began on building the diversion structure and the first microtunneling shaft for the project. The plan builds on $830 million in state and federal funds previously invested in the multi-year rebuild of the Bay Park plant. The projects, combined with other state and county investments in resiliency, support the restoration of the Western Bays, will protect important marine resources and boost local economies, with the added benefit of better protection to coastal communities against future damage from storms. Nassau County will also receive assistance of more than $395 million in funding through the Clean Water State Revolving Fund and Storm Mitigation Loan Program during the initial phase of the project. That includes $362 million in low-cost loans and $33.9 million in grant funding. More financial support is anticipated as the project progresses. “The revitalization of the Western Bays will improve our environment and provide greater storm resiliency to thousands of homeowners and businesses,” Nassau County Executive Laura Curran said in a statement. “This significant investment in Nassau’s environment creates jobs, spurs economic development and protects homeowners by restoring the critical marshlands that serve as vital buffers during storms.” Built in 1949, the Bay Park plant serves

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There was no shortage of officials wielding ceremonial shovels as the project kicked off last week. more than half a million Nassau County residents and discharges an average of 52 million gallons of treated effluent into the Western Bays each day, adversely affecting some 10,000 acres of water and tidal marshland. The nitrogen contained in treated effluent breaks down and severely damages coastal marshes, which serve as natural storm surge barriers protecting hundreds of thousands of residents and millions of dollars in property along the South Shore. When completed, the Bay Park Convey-

ance Project will divert as much as 75 million gallons of treated wastewater per day from Reynolds Channel and the Western Bays ecosystem and reduce up to 90 percent of the nitrogen loading. The resulting water quality response will improve regional resiliency and quality of life. The Nassau County Department of Public Works will own and operate the new facilities. The project’s construction is expected to last three years. State Sen. Todd Kaminsky, a Democrat

from Long Beach and the chair of the Senate’s Environmental Conservation Committee, said he was pleased to see the project begin. “For decades, our waterways have been polluted with nitrogen-laden effluent, harming the South Shore’s environment, economy and storm resilience,” Kaminsky said in a statement. “This game-changing project will protect our communities from flooding, purify our water and bolster our local ecological vitality.”

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mayor alan BeaCh said he was excited that Regal Cinemas 13 reopened last Friday, and village board members said they hoped to bring back outdoor dining in the near future to help local restaurants.

pandemic cases climbed, and remained shuttered for seven months. It eventually opened on a limited basis in October, but again closed three weeks later. Theaters across the state shut down in mid-March last year when Covid-19 cases spiked. Cinemas remained closed despite the gradual reopening of restaurants, bowling alleys and gyms under Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s phased plan. On Oct. 8, Cineworld, Regal C i n e m a s ’ p a r e n t c o m p a n y, announced that it would indefinitely suspend operations at all of its 536 theaters in the U.S. Cuomo announced in midOctober that theaters could begin reopening on Oct. 23 in counties with Covid-19 infection rates of less than 2 percent on a 14-day average that did not have any cluster zones, leading to the Lynbrook theater reopening on Oct. 23. However, on Nov. 11, Regal announced another closure,

which lasted more than five months. Lynbrook’s 83,022- square-foot theater opened in June 2018 after a two-year construction, with the new facility replacing an antiquated theater. The $21 million project included 13 auditoriums, and upon its opening, Beach said he was hopeful that it would generate foot traffic for downtown businesses. To learn more about safety protocols at the Lynbrook theater, visit regmovi.es/3nzqWqZ. To browse movies and times, visit regmovi.es/2Qq895h. While Beach said a date for outdoor dining would be determined at a later date — possibly at the May 3 board meeting — he said he anticipated that the board would try to bring it back soon to pair it with the theater reopening. “We’re planning on returning to outdoor dining as soon as possible,” he said, “as long as the weather accommodates it.”

Eagle Scout recognized by Lynbrook Elks Lodge David Velez recently achieved his Eagle Scout rank after he completed his project to solicit donations for Little Shelter, an animal rescue center. Velez collected leashes, food, toys, beds and other items that exceeded $3,000, and he also garnered $650 in cash for the shelter, surpassing his initial goal of $800. His parents, David and Yolanda, said they were proud of their son for his accom-

plishment. In honor of Velez’s efforts, Antira Butler, New York Elks Lodge No. 1 in Lynbrook’s scouting chair person and former exalted ruler and state trustee, gifted him with an American flag, a certificate of achievement and a check for $50. Courtesy New York Elks Lodge No. 1; compiled by Mike Smollins

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The SenaTe recenTly passed a bill that could help eliminate a special franchise tax for New York American Water, in turn causing customers to see a decrease in their bills.

Bill seeks to lower NYAW rates By Mike SMollinS msmollins@liherald.com

With a rate hike of as much as 26 percent facing New York American Water customers on May 1, elected officials have sought to save Long Island ratepayers tens of millions of dollars on their bills while creating a path for a public takeover of the water system. The Senate introduced legislation that would eliminate NYAW’s special franchise tax, which constitutes between 31 and 50 percent of customers’ monthly bills. The measure is projected to exempt the the utility from the $29.5 million special franchise tax, saving money for ratepayers on Long Island. Additionally, it would create the Nassau County Water Authority, a new public benefit corportation that would be authorized to take over public and private assets, as well as the functions currently provided by NYAW and begin the municipalization process. Senators Todd Kaminsky, a Democrat fron Long Beach, James Gaughran, a Democrat from North Port, John Brooks, a Democrat from Seaford, and Kevin

Thomas, a Democrat from Levittown, supported and passed the bill. “American Water customers pay some of the highest water rates in the state — and that needs to change,” Kaminsky said, according to a news release. “By setting a path to rate relief and municipalization, we can save real dollars for Long Islanders, and that is precisely what this bill does.” NYAW has agreed to sell the company to the Canada-based Liberty Utilities for $607 million, pending approval by the Public Service Commission. The utility has been the subject of several state investigations after rate increase irregularities and has also faced criticism over rates from community members and elected officials. NYAW has opposed a public takeover due to the length and cost of the endeavor. A study ordered in February by Gov. Andrew Cuomo and conducted by the state’s Department of Public Service found that municipalization of NYAW’s Long Island infrastructure is possible. Now that it has passed the Senate, the bill will next be presented on the floor of the Assembly.

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Lynbrook students create environmental PSAs Two groups of students from Lynbrook South Middle School reached the final 15 of PSEG’s I am EM-Powered Program and Student Challenge, which saw students from all over Long Island create 30 to 45 second public service announcement videos promoting efficient energy use, and one student group won it all. From January to April 7, students worked on and submitted their videos to be viewed by a panel of judges from PSEG. In all, 4,347 student participants ranging from fourth to eighth grades across 32 schools in Nassau, Suffolk, and the Rockaways created 206 environmental PSA videos. The PSEG funded program included cross-circular lessons in science, social studies, and ELA classes for participating school curriculums. Lessons were aligned to school standards and designed to be adaptable to remote, in-person, and hybrid learning. The program aimed to teach students about energy conservation, energy efficiency and renewable energy. Lynbrook South Middle School earth science teacher Matthew Schneck and the 85 other participating teachers were only able to submit their top three groups per class. The program and lessons allowed Earth science educators to tie conserva-

aidan ClanCy, lefT, Eric Reilly, Sam Moscheni (in person) and Ryan Stanton (remote) also made a video.

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oCeanside middle sChool students Kate Santoli, left, and Kayla Finnegan created public service announcement videos promoting efficient energy use as part of a PSEG contest. PSEG’s Director of Utility Marketing Suzanne Brienza said in a statement. “All of us at PSEG Long Island are looking forward to the lessons these young environmental advocates will teach us about what we can do to protect and nurture our planet.” The 10 winning groups and their video PSAs were revealed on Earth Day, April 22 at 10:30 a.m. via Zoom. The winning stuBAGELBOsshEwLEtt.cOm

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tion into the school curriculum. For the PSA part of the program, students were given class time to plan out their videos. Schneck’s eighth grade earth science class, which had two groups reach the final 15 PSAs, spent plenty of their free time putting their videos together. “The students were able to make connection between what we were learning in the classroom and real-world conservation,” Schneck said. PSAs covered topics like renewable energy, recycling and pollution to identify problems and solutions for global environmentalism. The videos were judged on educational content and technical aspects. Schneck noted that the project was most importantly a teaching tool, but was also heartened by the enthusiasm students had to collaborate with each other. “For middle schoolers, it’s been a challenging time,” Schneck said. “But, for them to overcome those challenges and collaborate virtually and in-person, it was really impressive.” The eighth grade teacher also noted how quickly his students picked up the creative and technologically driven aspects of the project. “I was kind of blown away by how they did with the technology,” Schneck said. “We just gave them the assignment and they ran with it.” “We are very pleased with the positive feedback from students and teachers,”

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A NAssAu CouNty Police Academy recruit made her way through a field of orange cones at the Emergency Vehicle Operations Course at Jones Beach last Thursday.

Driven to become N.C. police officers By sCott BriNtoN sbrinton@liherald.com

Part two in a photo series on the Nassau County Police Academy. Sirens blared and tires squealed as a white Chevy Caprice banked hard into a curve at Jones Beach State Park after peeling down a straightaway at 50 miles per hour last Thursday. Meanwhile, a black Crown Victoria cruiser raced across to cut the vehicle off at a four-way intersection. The Caprice braked hard as it neared the stop sign. Sirens continued to sound when a Nassau County police van appeared out of nowhere at the intersection, the driver also intending to cut off the Caprice. It was a semi-chaotic, seemingly confusing scene, but it was meant to be. The action took place at the Field Five parking lot at Jones Beach, an expansive stretch of asphalt just west of the Northwell Health Theater, where Nassau County Police Academy recruits come to practice driving maneuvers that they might need while chasing crime suspects or hurrying to an accident. It’s called the Emergency Vehicle Operations Course, and Continued on page 8

A reCruit reCeived instructions before heading onto the course. A poliCe vAN and a Crown Victoria moved to cut off a driver at an intersection. offiCer riChArd furNeAux, far left, is the academy’s senior driving instructor.

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community update Ongoing Free Hearing Screenings In honor of Better Hearing and Speech Month, Comprehensive Audiology is offering free hearing screenings from May 1 to 31. Call (516) 387-4000 for an appointment at 261 Broadway, Lynbrook to see Dr. Esther Fogel.

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

Saturday, May 1 Jewelry and Yard Sale Bethany Congregational Church, 100 Main St. in East Rockaway, is hosting a jewelry and yard sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The rain date for the event is May 8. No vendors please.

Monday, May 3 Lynbrook Village Board Meeting The Lynbrook mayor and village board of trustees will host its next meeting at Village Hall, 1 Columbus Drive, at 7 p.m. It will also be streamed virtually. Visit lynbrookvillage.net or call (516) 599-8300 for more information.

Tomatomania with Jessica Damanio The Lynbrook Library is hosting a Virtual Event: Tomatomania! with Jessica Damiano, the garden coach, at 7 p.m. Discover the best practices for planting, growing and caring for tomatoes. Learn how to avoid common pitfalls and address diseases, and get tips for growing competition-worthy tomatoes. Register at lynbrooklibrary.org to receive the virtual link, and for more information on Damanio, visit her website, jessicadamiano.com.

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Owls soar toward college sports Surrounded by their families, 13 seniors from the Lynbrook Public Schools recently committed to play sports in college. 10 Ways to Save Money in the Garden Join the East Rockaway Public Library at 7 p.m. for an event focusing on how you can save money in the garden. Garden coach Jessica Damiano will lead the event and you can visit her website, jessicadamiano.com for more information on her. Register at eastrockawaylibrary.org, and you will be emailed a link to the virtual program

Romp & Stomp The East Rockaway Library hosts a romp and stomp event at Memorial hensivePark at 10:30 a.m. for children ages 2 to 5 with a caregiver. You must register to attend and social distancing rules will be followed. Masks are required and the event is weather permitting. Visit eastrockawaylibrary.org for more information and to register.

Wednesday, May 5

Tuesday, May 11

Lynbrook Board of Education

Lynbrook Library Board Meeting

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

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

Thursday, May 6

The East Rockaway Library hosts a storytime event at Memorial Park at 11 a.m. The outing is open to people

Storytime in the Park

The East Rockaway VFW’s thrift shop is open for business. Comprehensive Audiology offers free screenings in May Bethany Church hosts a yard sale on May 1. The Lynbrook village board meets on May 3. The Lynbrook school board meets on May 5.

of all ages. You must register to attend and social distancing rules will be followed. Masks are required and the event is weather permitting. Visit eastrockawaylibrary.org for more information and to register.

Tuesday, May 25 East Rockaway Board of Education The East Rockaway Board of Education will host its next meeting at 7 p.m. at East Rockaway Junior-Senior High School, 443 Ocean Ave. Live stream recordings will be posted at eastrockawayschols.org.

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

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LYNBROOK/EAST ROCKAWAY HERALD — April 29, 2021

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A warm welcome back for E. Rock students Members of the East Rockaway School District were in high spirits as the district welcomed back full-time, in-person students on April 12. The students that returned were in fourth, seventh, eighth and 12th grade. Students were reunited with friends and staff and shared their excitement on retur ning to school. This is part of the district’s reopening plan, which was carried out during a three-week period. Students in fifth, sixth and 11th grade returned on April 19 and students in ninth and 10th grade returned on April 26. District officials continued to monitor and uphold health and safety guidelines as more students return.

Photos courtesy East Rockaway School District

MeMbers of east Rockaway’s class of 2021 were excited to return to school full-time on April 12. rhaMe avenue eLeMentary School students shared their experience on returning to fulltime, in-person learning, including, from left, Lilianna Germani, Violet Tobia, Brigid Peknic and Ellie Nowakoski.

Courtesy East Rockaway School District; compiled by Mike Smollins

Lynbrook ranks among the best in music education

Lynbrook students continued to hone their music skills despite learning through a pandemic. Fifth grade orchestra student Emilie Scala from Waverly Park Elementary School practiced her NYSSMA solo this year.

nity supporting music education for all children. “I have always been so proud and grateful as Lynbrook achieved each of the eight previous Best Communities for Music Education designations,” said Joseph Pallotta, district director of fine and performing arts, according to a news release. “The unprecedented circumstances of 2020-21 certainly places this most recent award as possibly the most gratify-

ing. The restrictions which school districts were presented with were unprecedented for all subjects, and extremely difficult for the arts particularly in the area of music performance; yet this staff, these students and this community continue to meet and exceed these challenges as evidenced by this latest award.” Courtesy Lynbrook Public Schools; compiled by Mike Smollins

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T he Lynbrook Public Schools has recently been recognized with the Best Communities for Music Education designation by the National Association of Music Merchants Foundation for the ninth consecutive year. Each year, hundreds of school districts across the country are awarded with the prestigious honor for their high commitment to music education and for providing access to music instruction for all students. Lynbrook was among 686 districts to be recognized for 2021. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the NAMM Foundation included a special edition component for the award this year. School districts were asked to delineate practices and approaches for pursuing innovation in music learning and the critical connections music education has provided to reflect current realities. Districts also had to demonstrate the ongoing commitment of their school commu-

HERALD Covid-19 VOLUNTEERS CRISTINA ARROYO

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VALLEY STREAM Founder, Valley Stream Justice Project

his whole thing started because I said back in May that this pandemic would further exacerbate racial and socioeconomic inequities in our schools when I was running for school board. The responses on social media were telling that this wasn’t even a conversation that’s been had in any capacity in our town because they were so toxic, hostile and mired in misconceptions and defensiveness. The whole goal of the Valley Stream Justice Project is to address policy and leadership and reform systems that have been designed by and work perfectly for only for a few people. This isn’t about individuals who are perpetuating these systems; it's is about the people being disproportionaletly and negatively affected by them. I'm decentering the agents of oppression

and centering the victims of this oppression. These systems work to oppress through secrecy and through inaccessibility to power, and that includes information. The game plan is to expose everything, and to make information accessible to everybody. It's transparency and accessibility always rooted in evidence-based research and data. We’re talking about things such as code enforcement being weaponized against people of color. We’re talking about having no Black teachers in Valley Stream District 24. We’re talking about things like not having open and accessible elections. If we achieve some of these goals, there will be more representation. Our leadership will look more like us. They’ll think more like us. They’ll better understand our lives.

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he global pandemic impacted our Lynbrook Kiwanis Club initially, as we had to stop meetings and events. Our last event was March 8, 2020. Just before the state lockdown, we had a pasta dinner at the Lynbrook Library to raise money to send our Lynbrook Key Club members to the annual New York district meeting, which ended up being held via Zoom. Despite the lockdown, our club continued to meet monthly over Zoom. Our Kiwanians continued to run food drives, collect items for Toys for Tots and deliver personal protective equipment to local assisted-living facilities and nursing homes. Additionally, in September we donated back-to-school backpacks filled with new supplies for students in the Lynbrook School District, as well as scholarship money for Key Club seniors, and we also hosted clothing drives

and our annual baby shower for a local women's shelter. Our Kiwanians supported one another and stayed in touch via text and Zoom. The pandemic changed the way children could participate in community activities. Dr. Ben Tieniber and the Key Club members worked with Sunrise of North Lynbrook via Zoom to participate in social visits with seniors who were feeling isolated and alone, joined the seniors on a Zoom call for the Mets Alumni Series, assisted via the video conferencing platform with a St. Patrick's Day Bingo and Mets Opening Day social event. The connection between the high schoolers and seniors is a wonderful one. The pandemic has made us pause, but enhanced our mission, which is to improve the world one child and one community at a time.

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THEIR FRONT-LINE STORIES IN THEIR OWN WORDS JOHN DI LEONARDO MALVERNE President, Long Island Orchestrating for Nature

or nearly the past decade, my organization, Long Island Orchestrating for Nature, has led the fight for animals on Long Island, stopping massacres of thousands of deer and hundreds of geese, eliminating wild animal acts and rodeos, and rescuing hundreds of wild and farmed animals every year from abandonment, neglect or injury. However, no year has been quite like the last. When the restaurant industry suddenly shut down and farmers began roasting animals alive as a means of "depopulating," we rescued two pigs from an Iowa factory farm and got dozens of birds surrendered from New York City live markets. We spent months rescuing abandoned domestic ducklings by the hundreds and educating the public about how animals are individuals, not science

ELMONT President, Elmont Cultural Center

experiments. And when idle hands duct-taped fireworks to a goose in Baldwin and shot an arrow through the neck of a goose in Merrick, we rescued them, put up rewards to try to find the culprits, and released these animals back to their families after they were rehabilitated. During this time, LION has struggled. We had to cancel our annual Halloween Ball & Dance fundraiser due to social-distancing requirements, and real estate values have skyrocketed at a time when we’re searching for a shelter location. But humanity has also surprised us, with new volunteers eager to help animals and kind people opening up their homes to take ducks and chickens others had turned their backs on. To learn more or support our work, please consider contributing at humanelongisland.org.

he Cultural Center doesn’t have a space, but right before the pandemic we were about to get a space. Then they said we couldn’t gather, and the Cultural Center is all about gathering. We are a safe space people can come to and bring whatever issues they have to us, and if we can't solve those issues or organize around those issues, we have trusted partners who work with us. The Cultural Center has a large coalition of partners, and that’s how we’ve been able to build a great unit of people who help when people come to us. With the Covid shutdown, it’s been extremely hard to do what we normally do. We have workshops, I like to educate, and they’re civic-type workshops that let people know how they can get involved in their community.

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At the end of the workshops, which is one of the things I miss the most, sometimes someone would come up to me and whisper that maybe they’re having immigration issues or might be losing their home to foreclosure. I miss that aspect, when people can come to you and bring the private issues that they have, knowing that they can trust me, and bringing someone who is trustworthy into that space to help them and guide them. That kind of community outreach has been difficult to do over the internet. I work a lot with the immigrant community, and many of them are older and might not have access to a computer. So we’ve pivoted a lot to doing virtual for people who can. But it’s been very difficult for us to do the outreach that we normally do, and I can’t wait to do that again.

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From Easy to Extravagant,

5 Mouth-Watering Margarita Recipes for

Cinco de Mayo

There’s really only one way to celebrate Cinco de Mayo - and that’s with ice-cold margaritas. Whether you’re a fan of the simple, traditional recipe or like to mix things up with fun, fruity flavors, there’s a margarita to satisfy any palate. We’ve put together a list of delicious margaritas that will make Cinco de Mayo the party of the year. From classic recipes with simple ingredients to decadent creations with exciting flavors, these refreshing drinks are a fiesta in a glass!

Classic Margarita

While the margarita’s origin is heavily disputed, there’s a consensus on what makes a drink a margarita. You’ll only need three ingredients, and you can serve it multiple ways. Combine two ounces of tequila, one ounce of lime juice, and one ounce of Cointreau into a cocktail shaker. Cointreau is an orange-flavored liqueur, and it’s the main reason margaritas are served with a salted rim. The salt helps cut down on the sweetness of the Cointreau. Triple sec is a widespread substitution for Cointreau if you don’t have any on hand. After mixing, pour over ice (“on the rocks”) into your glass, garnish with a lime wedge and enjoy! This recipe can also be served without ice or blended up, making it a go-to margarita recipe.

Watermelon Margarita

Cinco de Mayo usually means warmer weather, and this is the perfect recipe to beat the heat. With four simple ingredients, you don’t need to be a mixologist to create this cocktail. First, you’ll muddle mint leaves in a cocktail shaker. Second, add two ounces of tequila, two ounces of watermelon juice, and half an ounce of lime juice into the shaker and mix. Finally, strain into a glass with ice and garnish with mint leaves. This is a delicious and refreshing twist on the classic recipe and will be a hit all summer long!

Strawberry Mango Frozen Margarita

While you can serve the classic margarita recipe as a frozen drink, you can’t go wrong adding fruit into the mix. You’ll need one mango and ten strawberries for this recipe, but a surprising number of fruits sub in just as well. Do your own experimenting to discover which fruits you like best! Combine your mango, two ounces of tequila, half an ounce of lime juice, one ounce of triple sec, and one cup of ice into a blender. Blend the ingredients thoroughly and split into two glasses. Then, you’ll blend the strawberries with tequila, lime juice, triple sec, and ice. Pour this blend on top of the mango, garnish with strawberries, and enjoy!

Jalapeño Margarita

If you want to go all-in on authentic Mexican flavors for your Cinco de Mayo party, mix up a jalapeño margarita for the perfect mix of heat and sweet. Start by combining a half part of orange liqueur, a half part of agave nectar, one part lime juice, one slice of jalapeño, and one and a half parts of tequila in a shaker. Cazadores Blanco is a perfect tequila for this margarita, adding subtle floral and citrus notes to the drink. After the ingredients are combined, give them a shake, strain into a glass, and garnish with a lime. Adding freshly squeezed juice will boost flavors without added sugars.

Vanilla Pear Margarita

If summer hasn’t entirely made an appearance by the time Cinco de Mayo rolls around, these classic winter flavors will keep you cozy on a cool spring day. And while it may seem like a curious mix, this margarita just works. Put ice, two ounces of tequila, four ounces of pear juice, half an ounce of simple syrup and lemon juice, and a quarter teaspoon of vanilla into a shaker. Shake until chilled, strain, and serve in a glass rimmed with cinnamon and sugar instead of salt. Garnished with a pear slice, and you’ve got a flavorful and warm margarita to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. Whether you’re a traditionalist who likes to keep margaritas simple or a fruit fanatic who wants frozen, flavorful drinks, there’s a mix out there to make you and your guests happy. This Cinco de Mayo, try a new margarita recipe and let Minibar Delivery (MinibarDelivery.com) bring the ingredients directly to your door. With liquor, mixers, and other party favors delivered directly from local businesses, it’s the easiest way to keep the party going.

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LEGAL NOTICE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF EAST ROCKAWAY PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to the provisions of Article 14, Real Property Tax Law of the State of New York, and a resolution of the Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of East Rockaway, Nassau County, duly adopted at the Regular Meeting of such Board held on February 15, 2021, I, the undersigned Treasurer of the said Village, will sell at Public Auction in the manner provided by law on the 5th day of May, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. in the Public Meeting Room of the Board of Trustees in the Village Hall, 376 Atlantic Avenue, East Rockaway, New York, so much of each of the following parcels of real estate upon which Village Taxes for the year 2020/21 remain unpaid as will be sufficient to discharge the tax, fees, interest and charges which may be due thereon at the time of such sale and shall conduct the same from day to day until the sale is completed. The Purchaser or Purchasers at such Tax Sale will be required to pay the amount of their respective bids to the undersigned Treasurer within ten (10) days after the sale pursuant to the provisions the Real Property Tax Law of the State of New York. The following is a statement of the real estate hereinbefore mentioned as shown and described on the Official Tax Map of the Incorporated Village of East Rockaway, New York, duly adopted, approved and filed as provided by law, a copy of which is on file and available for inspection in the Office of the Village Clerk of said Village upon which taxes are unpaid together with the amount of tax, fees, interest and charges to May 5th, 2021. NAME OF OWNER OR OCCUPANT AS IT APPEARS ON ASSESSMENT ROLL

DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY AS IT APPEARS ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP THE VILLAGE BY: SEC.

58 Murdock Rd 47 Rowe Ave 82 Centre Ave 318 Waverly Ave 15 Arnold Court 83 Arnold Court 26 Dell Drive 3 Acorn Rd 13 Acorn Rd 21 Phipps Ave 21 Ryder Place 65 Phipps Ave 36 Davison Plaza 28 Ocean Ave 14 Davison Plaza 53 Durland Road 76 Waverly Ave 42 Bulaire Road 3 Dart St 7 Franklin St 36 Althouse Ave 34 Alexine Ave 53 Denton Ave 533 Atlantic Ave 533 Atlantic Ave Bordering Lot 115 Althouse Ave 75 Second Ave 5 Waterview St Avenue & John St 76 Second Ave 117 Emmet Ave 1 Rose Lane 7 Dean St 20 Roosevelt Ave 264 Rocklyn Ave 43 Mill River Ave 174 Waverly Ave 17 Davison Ave 2 Salem Road 94 Grant Ave

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

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

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES of the Incorporated Village of East Rockaway, NY Patricia Renner Village Clerk-Treasurer Dated: April 15, 2021 April 22, 2021 April 29, 2021 1129022 LEGAL NOTICE A not-for-profit organization in Oceanside, NY is seeking interested resources to provide bids for sales and installation of components and equipment to enhance our security systems. These include closedcircuit television systems, access control entry systems, barriers/bollards and enhanced bullet resistant glass. Selection of providers in each category will be based on demonstrated knowledge of each of the above noted components and their integration in a security system framework. Additionally, relevant prior experience, problem resolution expertise, adherence to projected work schedules and agreed upon budgets/cost and references will play a critical role in the evaluation process. Next steps/specifications and requisite documentation can be obtained by contacting us by phone at (516)766-6809 ext. 101 or via email at security@avodah.org with your company name and point of contact. Responses will be accepted and next steps provided until May 15, 2021. Work is to commence by July 1, 2021 and completed by September 1, 2021. All information will remain confidential. 125677

LEGAL NOTICE The Board of Education of the Lynbrook Union Free School District, Lynbrook, New York, hereby invites the submission of: SEALED BIDS Mailing Services Bid Athletic Trainer RFP Contracted Health Services RFP Bids/RFPs will be received until 2:00 p.m. on May 13, 2021 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 and will be made available to the public by remote audio conference at the following link: https://lynbrook.webex.co m/lynbrook/j.php?MTID= mbf787cb3875985d4e7d df33ef1fce222

Join by meeting number Meeting number (access code): 129 208 5323 Meeting password: EYmt3ZcXD79 Join by phone +1-408-418-9388 Specifications and instructions to bidders may be obtained from Patricia Jung at 516-887-6563 or on the Lynbrook UFSD website a t https://lynbrookschools.or g/district/bids The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any and all bids when it is in the best interest of the School District to do so. Theresa Moran District Clerk Lynbrook Union Free School District 516-887-6558 Dated: April 29, 2021 125727

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

District’s Capital Reserve Fund for Technology Replacement II, established on May 20, 2014; provided that the detailed component costs may be reallocated among such components if the Board of Education shall determine that such reallocation is in the best interests of the District and can be made without any material change in the scope of the Project. d.To vote upon such other propositions as may properly come before the meeting. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the voting shall be on voting machines and the polls will remain open from 6:30 A.M. to 9:30 P.M. and as much longer as may be necessary to enable the voters then present to cast their ballots. The District Clerk is authorized and directed to have the necessary ballot labels printed for said voting machines in the form corresponding as nearly as may be with the requirements of the Education Law. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that the Board of Education shall hold a public budget hearing to discuss the proposed budget of expenditure of funds for the school year 2021-2022, on Tuesday, May 11, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium of the East Rockaway Jr./Sr. High School. This meeting will be open to the public with social distancing guidelines in place and livestreamed. Log onto the District’s website at www.eastrockawayschool s.org and follow the link to view the budget hearing. Any changes regarding this hearing will be posted on the school’s website. The condensed form of the budget proposition and the text of all other propositions to appear on the voting machine, and a detailed statement in writing of the amount of money which will be required for the school year 2021-2022, specifying the purposes and the amount for each, will be prepared and copies thereof will be made available, upon request, to any resident in the District at each school house in the District in which school is maintained between 7:30 A.M. and 3:30 P.M. during the fourteen days immediately preceding said election of May 18, 2021, excluding Saturday, Sunday and holidays, and at such annual election. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the election shall be held in accordance with the Rules for the Conduct of Meetings and Elections adopted by the Board of Education. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that pursuant to Section 495 of the Real Property Tax Law, the District is required to attach to its proposed

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

inspection by any qualified voter between 7:30 A.M. and 3:30 P.M. on each of the five days prior to the election, except Sunday, and between 8:00 A.M. and 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, May 15, 2021, by appointment only; and at each polling place on election day. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the register shall include: (1) all qualified voters of the District who shall personally present themselves for registration; and (2) all previously qualified voters of the District who shall have been previously registered for any annual or special District meeting or election and who shall have voted at any annual or special District meeting or election held or conducted at any time within four calendar years (2017-2020) prior to preparation of the said register; and (3) voters permanently registered with the Board of Elections of Nassau County. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Board of Registration will further meet during the hours of voting at the Annual District Meeting on May 18, 2021, for the purpose of preparing a register for District meetings or elections to be held subsequent to May 18, 2021. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that applications for absentee ballots for election of school board members and for voting on the school budget are to be completed on a form prescribed by the state board of elections and may be obtained by visiting the New York State Education Department’s Website: (http://www.counsel.nyse d.gov/common/counsel/fil es/absentee-ballotapplication-andinstructions-english.pdf, http://www.counsel.nysed .gov/common/counsel/file s/absentee-ballot application-and instructions-spanish.pdf), or by contacting the District Clerk by email (tfazi@eastrockawayscho ols.org) or phone (516-887-8300, Ext.1-553). Completed applications must be received at least seven (7) days before the election if the ballot is to be mailed to the applicant, or the day before the election if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the applicant or to his or her designated agent. Absentee ballot applications will not be accepted by the District Clerk before April 19, 2021. A list of all persons to whom absentee ballots have been issued will be available in the District Clerk’s office on each of the five days prior to the election except Sunday, and by appointment only between the hours 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon on

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the Saturday prior to the election. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that pursuant to Education Law §2018-d, any person serving in the military, including spouses and dependents, may register to vote in the upcoming school district election. A military voter who is a qualified voter of the District may obtain a registration form by contacting the District Clerk by telephone (516-887-8300, Ext. 1-553), facsimile (516-887-8308), email (tfazi@eastrockawayscho ols.org), mail (443 Ocean Avenue, East Rockaway, NY 11518), or in person (during regular office hours or between the hours of 8:00 am and 3:00 pm). A military voter who is duly registered may apply for a military ballot by requesting an application from the District by also contacting the District Clerk. Completed applications must be personally delivered or mailed to the District Clerk and received no later than 5:00 p.m. on April 22, 2021. Military ballots must be received by 5:00 p.m. on May 18, 2021 if signed and dated by the military voter and one witness thereto with a date which is not later than the day before the election, or not later than the close of the polls on May 18, 2021 if postmarked or endorsed by an agency of the United States government. A military voter may designate a preference to receive a military voter registration form, military ballot application or military ballot by mail, facsimile or electronic mail in the request for such registration, ballot application, or ballot. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that this Board shall convene a special meeting thereof within twenty-four hours after the filing with the District Clerk of a written report of the results of the ballot, in the East Rockaway Jr./Sr. High School for the purpose of examining and tabulating said reports of the result of the ballot and declaring the result of the ballot; that the Board hereby designates itself to be a set of poll clerks to cast and canvass ballots pursuant to Education Law, §2019-a, subdivision 2b at said special meeting of the Board. Dated: March 16, 2021 BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF East Rockaway, New York EDUCATION, EAST ROCKAWAY UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU, NEW YORK VITINA FAZI District Clerk 125256

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

of the ballot; that the Board hereby designates itself to be a set of poll clerks to cast and canvass ballots pursuant to Education Law, Section 2019-a, Subdivision 2b at said special meeting of the Board. By Order of: Board of Education Lynbrook Union Free School District Administration Building 111 Atlantic Avenue Lynbrook, NY 11563 Theresa Moran District Clerk 125251 PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES… Printed in this publication can be found online. To search by publication name, go to: www.newyorkpublicnotices.com TO PLACE AN AD CALL 516-569-4000 x 232

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

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

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

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

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qualified elector subscribing the nominating petition, and name and residence of the candidate, and describe the specific vacancy for which the candidate is nominated, including at least the length of the term of office and name of the last incumbent. Forms for nominating petitions may be obtained at the office of the Superintendent of Schools at the William L. Buck School on Horton Avenue, Valley Stream, New York and the office of the District Clerk of Valley Stream Union Free School District No. Twenty-Four. The DC Scanner and Tabulator and Automark Ballot Mark Devices will be used for the tabulation of all votes upon propositions and for the election of members of the Board of Education. The meeting to vote on proposed expenditures during the school year 2021-2022 and the election of two Trustees will be conducted according to the Education Law and Rule previously adopted by the Board of Education. REGISTRATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that no person will be allowed to vote on May 18, 2021 unless he or she is registered with the District for voting purposes or pursuant to the Election Law of the State of New York for general voting purposes. Any person wishing to register, must appear personally before the Board of Registration of the District at the place hereinafter designated at one of the times hereinafter stated. For the purpose of preparing a register of the qualified voters of the District, the Board of Registration will conduct a “continuous registration” of qualified voters at the office of the District Clerk and during the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. During the months of July and August, qualified voters may register between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. In addition, for the purpose of preparing a register of the qualified voters, the Board of Registration will meet on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 between the hours of 4:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m., at the William L. Buck School, during which time and which place members of the Board of Registration will create a register with the names of all qualified voters personally appearing before them, providing they are known to be or prove to the satisfaction of the Board members that they are or will be entitled to vote at the above specified election. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that military voters who are not currently

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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menos 25 votantes calificados del Distrito y se deberán presentar en la oficina de la Secretaría del Distrito en la escuela secundaria East Rockaway Jr./Sr. entre las 9:00 a. m. y las 5:00 p. m. a más tardar 30 días antes de la elección, este año, el 19 de abril de 2021, a menos que la ley establezca lo contrario. Estas solicitudes deberán indicar la residencia de cada firmante, así como también el nombre y la residencia del candidato. Se considerará electo para el cargo aquel candidato que reciba la mayor cantidad de votos. En el caso en que los períodos tengan distintas duraciones, el candidato que reciba la mayor cantidad de votos será el electo para el período más extenso. Sin embargo, la Junta de Educación podrá rechazar una nominación si el candidato no es elegible para el cargo o declara no tener voluntad para tomarlo. ASIMISMO, SE INFORMA que toda propuesta o consulta que deba colocarse en las máquinas de votación debe presentarse por escrito mediante una solicitud firmada por al menos 100 votantes calificados del Distrito y presentada en la oficina de la Secretaría de Distrito entre las 9:00 a. m. y las 5:00 p. m., hasta 30 días antes de la reunión o elección en la que deba votarse esta consulta o propuesta, este año, el 19 de abril de 2021. Esta norma no se regirá excepcionalmente para las consultas o propuestas que deban informarse mediante la notificación publicada de la reunión ni para aquellas que la Junta de Educación tenga la potestad, conforme a la ley, de presentar en cualquier reunión anual o extraordinaria del Distrito. ASIMISMO, SE NOTIFICA que se permite el registro de los votantes calificados de este Distrito para la mencionada elección anual del Distrito en la oficina de la Secretaría del Distrito desde las 7:30 a. m. hasta las 3:30 p. m., de lunes a viernes, hasta el jueves 13 de mayo de 2021 inclusive. Se preparará y presentará un registro en la oficina de la Secretaría del Distrito, que estará abierto para que cualquier votante calificado pueda inspeccionarlo entre las 7:30 a. m. y las 3:30 p. m. durante los cinco días previos a la elección, excepto los domingos, y entre las 8:00 a. m. y las 11:00 a. m. el sábado 15 de mayo de 2021 solo con cita, y en cada lugar de votación el día de la elección. ASIMISMO, SE NOTIFICA que el registro incluirá (1) a todos los votantes calificados del Distrito que se hayan presentado

personalmente para el registro; (2) a todos los votantes previamente calificados del Distrito que se hayan registrado previamente para cualquier elección o reunión anual o extraordinaria del Distrito, y que hayan votado en alguno de estos eventos realizados o llevados a cabo en cualquier momento durante los cuatro años calendario (2017-2020) previos a la preparación de este registro, y (3) a los votantes que estén registrados de manera permanente en la Junta Electoral del condado de Nassau. ASIMISMO, SE NOTIFICA que la Junta de Registros se reunirá durante el horario de votación en la reunión anual del Distrito el 18 de mayo de 2021 con el fin de preparar un registro para las elecciones o reuniones del Distrito que se realizarán después del 18 de mayo de 2021. ASIMISMO, SE NOTIFICA que las solicitudes de voto por ausencia para la elección de los miembros de la Junta Escolar y la votación del presupuesto escolar se deben completar en un formulario elaborado por la Junta Electoral del estado, que puede obtenerse en el sitio web del Departamento de Educación del Estado de Nueva York: (http://www.counsel.nyse d.gov/common/counsel/fil es/absentee-ballot application-and instructions-english.pdf, http://www.counsel.nysed .gov/common/counsel/file s/absentee-ballot application-and instructions-spanish.pdf), o comunicándose con la Secretaría del Distrito por correo electrónico (tfazi@eastrockawayscho ols.org) o por teléfono (516-887-8300, ext. 1-553). Las solicitudes completas deben recibirse al menos siete (7) días antes de la elección si la boleta electoral se enviará por correo al solicitante, o hasta el día anterior a la elección si la boleta electoral se entregará personalmente al solicitante o a la persona que designe. La Secretaría del Distrito no aceptará solicitudes de boleta electoral por ausencia antes del 19 de abril de 2021. Habrá una lista de todas las personas para las que se emitieron boletas electorales por ausencia disponible en la oficina de la Secretaría del Distrito durante los cinco días previos al día de la elección, excepto el domingo, y únicamente con cita entre las 9:00 a. m. y las 12:00 del mediodía del sábado anterior a la elección. ASIMISMO, SE NOTIFICA que, de conformidad con la Ley de Educación §2018-d, cualquier persona que preste servicio en el Ejército,

By Art MAttson

lyneditor@liherald.com

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

Street to house its local operations. In addition to thousands of square feet of switches and wiring, there were “about 25 girls gripping vari-colored cords and inserting them into specified holes corresponding to numbers called.” —New Era; April 4, 1925

1894 fox hunt

The Rockaway Hunt Club had a cross-country run yesterday afternoon. The hounds were in the charge of Rene La Montagne. S t a r t i n g i n Va l l e y Stream, the huntsmen went a lively clip over fields and fences as far as Wood’s farm in Norwood [Malverne]. From there, they circled around by Rockville Centre, and finally finished at Sealey’s greenhouse, at Lynbrook rt [the greenhouse was at the northeast corner of Peninsula Avenue (‘The Pipeline’), and Hempstead Avenue]. The distance covered was about five miles.

Lynbrook poultry wins at 1923 Mineola Fair

A MAttson

—Brooklyn Eagle; Oct. 3, 1894.

‘Gripping’ telephone operators in 1925

In 1925, the New York Telephone Company used their building on Remsen

Lynbrook scored a sweeping victory at the Mineola Fair Poultry Show. Wi l l i a m C o c h r a n entered a string of 25 birds, of which 23 were d e cl a re d w i n n e r s. H i s champion Jersey Black Giant cock bird was a winner in a strong class. Wilbur Box also assisted in placing Lynbrook in the winning class with his Silver Laced Wyandottes, and Henry Linder was well represented with his Anconas. —New Era; Oct. 3, 1923

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

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militares deben recibirse antes de las 5:00 p. m del 18 de mayo de 2021 si están firmadas y fechadas por el votante militar y un testigo, con fecha máxima el día anterior a la elección, o antes del cierre de la votación del 18 de mayo de 2021, si están selladas o endosadas por una agencia del gobierno de los Estados Unidos. Los votantes militares pueden decidir si prefieren recibir un formulario de registro para votantes militares, una solicitud de boleta electoral militar o una boleta electoral militar por correo, fax o correo electrónico en su solicitud para dicho registro, solicitud de boleta electoral o boleta electoral. ASIMISMO, SE NOTIFICA que esta Junta establecerá una reunión especial a partir de ese momento, dentro de las 24 horas luego de la presentación ante la Secretaría del Distrito de un informe escrito de los resultados de la votación, en la escuela secundaria East Rockaway Jr./Sr. con el fin de examinar y tabular estos informes del

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

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nce upon a time, partisan politics was a simple business. There were two major parties, and they both had simple strategies for staying in power. The voters were attracted to either the Democrats or the Republicans based on their philosophy and the vision of their party leaders. Elections were won or lost based on the strength of the party machines and their loyal soldiers. But the politics of yesterday have disappeared, and the parties will never look the JERRY same again. Both are currently split KREMER into two factions. If you’re a Republican at the national level, you’re either pro-Donald Trump or anti-Trump. And if you’re a Democrat, you’re either a traditional middle-of-theroad true believer or a so-called progressive. And regrettably, neither of the factions in either party is prepared to work with the other side. The next important election will take place in 2022. The final tallies will determine which party will control the House

and the Senate. President Biden needs a Democratic Party victory to help him get his programs through Congress. The Republicans want to regain power so they can be better positioned to retake the White House in 2024. But the GOP proTrump wing and the Democratic progressives are not on the same playing field as the parties’ two traditional wings. The pro-Trump Republicans are prepared to take on the favored party candidates because the former president is looking to punish any candidates who voted to impeach him. The progressive Democrats are anxious to gain power and influence and have no loyalty to the party. A case in point illustrating the Republicans’ challenge is Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, a loyal party member who occasionally casts a vote with the Democrats on an issue of conscience. She gets a 98 percent rating on voting with her fellow Republicans, but her vote to impeach President Trump put her in the Trump doghouse, and she is now threatened with a primary challenge. Led by Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, Senate Republicans have pledged to support Murkowski and provide funds for

her contest if she decides to run for reelection. She will not be easy to beat under any circumstances. She is the second-most-senior woman in the Senate. She won one of her elections as a write-in candidate after losing the party nomination. Her father was governor of Alaska. But despite her strong credentials, the former president has vowed to challenge her. Incumbent Democrats aren’t having any easier time with their progressive wing. Rep. Carolyn Maloney of New York has been a well-respected member of Congress since 1993. She has been the sponsor of numerous bills that have advanced women’s causes, and chairs the House Oversight and Reform Committee. Members on both sides of the aisle describe her as fair and progressive. But that isn’t enough for the group known as the Justice Democrats. They have selected a candidate to oppose her, claiming that she must be defeated because she is part of the “establishment.” For the past 50-plus years, it has been very rare for any Democrat from New York to have enough seniority to hold a key House chairmanship, but

epublicans are vexed by pro-Trumpers, and Democrats by their young progressives.

Maloney’s status doesn’t dissuade the progressive Democrats. In recent years, they have won a number of contests, starting with the election of Rep. Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez. She has become nationally known because of her constant media presence, and was able to defeat incumbent Democratic Rep. Joe Crowley in the primary for the 2018 midterm election, primarily because Crowley treated the contest lightly. Even though he spent over $3 million in his effort to get reelected, his failure to campaign actively cost him his seat in the House. Last year, the progressive group managed to unseat Rep. Eliot Engel, mostly because Engel failed to pay attention to his district, especially during the coronavirus crisis. In the months ahead, the Republican pro-Trump faction and the Democratic progressives will give the two party establishments plenty of heartaches. It will be a test of whether there is any life left in the traditional party structure, but the odds aren’t very good. Jerry Kremer was a state assemblyman for 23 years, and chaired the Assembly’s Ways and Means Committee for 12 years. He now heads Empire Government Strategies, a business development and legislative strategy firm. Comments about this column? JKremer@liherald.com.

College of hard knocks: the pandemic of 2020-21

id we graduate yet? This was the college we neither applied to nor wanted to attend. This was the education we could have lived without. This was the schooling that killed a half-million of us. This was the time, 14 months and counting, that we learned more than we could have imagined about our own strengths and weaknesses. You never wish for tragedy as a character-building exercise, but when human beings confront extraordinary challenge, RANDI they often grow in KREISS unexpected ways. Have you thought about what you’ve learned since last spring, when we realized we would all be long haulers in some way? After a time of intense anxiety, I learned that I needed to devote myself to activities that were all-consuming and demanding of my attention. That was both good and difficult, since concentrating was hard when I kept drifting into “what-if ” scenarios. I spent some of my time in Florida and I drove inland, past the coastal towns to orchid farms and

nurseries in the boondocks. I discovered that wandering through the orchid houses was safe. The orchids bobbed in the breeze, and the kaleidoscope of colors and shapes became my fascination for the day. I learned, too, that what I read or watched on TV mattered during difficult times. I needed to read historical fiction that brought me out of my own place and time. On television, I tuned out the news after the presidential election, and tuned in to documentaries, mostly nature (See “Chasing Coral”). I was having Covid nightmares at the time that I could not have had before the pandemic. In the dreams I would walk into a crowded room and suddenly realize that everyone was sick, and I would get sick, too. Shutting out the news helped. For a long time, I measured my days in a completely different way from the “before times.” While two years ago I might have been running around all day, the pandemic day was pared down to the basics. I might take a walk in the morning, then conduct all work and pastimes online, cook a meal, and go to bed. I learned how brave and plucky and smart my grown kids and niece and

nephew are while raising teens and toddlers and infants in the worst of times. They all worked and kept house and nursed babies and didn’t go mad. The grandkids toughed out constant disappointments and cancellations. Learning how unprepared the country was for Covid-19 was a shocking lesson. I always assumed we were better than that, that if any country in the world could deal effectively with a global pandemic, it would be us. Yet the messaging from the federal government and from our scientists was distressingly inadequate. We were distinctly unexceptional. Post-pandemic, we need to educate, fund and support science and scientists and never again let politics trump scientific evidence. But I learned that, even coming from behind, America can do the right stuff, develop vaccines and get them into people, millions of whom are still skeptical about the shots. And haven’t we all been schooled in the anti-science thinking that abounds? We need to push the education pedal to the floor and raise a new generation of critical thinkers. I asked my kids and grandkids to tell me what they learned over the pandemic

earning how unprepared the country was for Covid-19 was a shocking lesson.

year. One said he learned that so many joyful family times together have nothing to do with paid events. Another said, “There is no better place to be than out in nature.” Another said, “I learned not to worry about things I can’t control … I’m very happy being surrounded with a fraction of the people I previously interacted with.” One of the grandkids, 15, said, “I learned that physical interaction with others is essential for your mind.” The preteen said, “Humans are very resourceful although most people struggle with change.” A 14-year-old said, “I thought it was cool that people just adapted super quickly to living in a whole new way,” and the 18-year-old said, “Online does not always mean more efficient.” I learned that the little things that irritate an individual in isolation with a longtime partner, as in a 53-year marriage, are like grains of sand in an oyster. Sometimes you get a pearl, an appreciation for the love and support that endures. The most important lesson of Pandemic 2020-21: We’re still in school. It’s not over. We may have to dig deeper and find more strength and forbearance, and I believe we will. Copyright 2021 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.

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49-year-old father of seven and grandfather of one, Ray Wishropp, was killed April 20 by a lone gunman in the manager’s office of the West Hempstead Stop & Shop over what Nassau County police say was an employee dispute. We at the Herald offer our deepest sympathies to the Wishropp family. We also want to express our appreciation to the officers of the Nassau County and Hempstead village police departments, who quickly tracked down the alleged shooter and apprehended him without further violence. Their professionalism was on full display that terrible day. The gunman, who was reportedly overly flirtatious with another employee, had met with a manager and requested a transfer to another supermarket. When he didn’t get what he wanted, he left the store, but returned 40 minutes later and started firing, police said. In addition to Wishropp, two other employees were injured in the attack. It was an all-too-familiar scenario in America, particularly these days — another life extinguished all too easily, all too quickly, all too early, leaving another family in a state of our mourning and shock. We are, seemingly, in a perpetual state of mourning and shock in the United States. Since the massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut in 2012, when we pledged to never allow another mass shooting like this to happen again after 26 were killed, there have been hundreds of these shootings across the country.

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letters Assemblywoman favors NYAW takeover To the Editor: The April 8-14 article “Bill to provide relief to New York American Water ratepayers stalls in Assembly” incorrectly states that the State Assembly stalled the New York American Water relief bill in the budget. Since I took office in 2019, I have worked hard to resolve the issue of brown water, rate hikes and poor service. I have also introduced various pieces of legislation to offer solutions. Not only do I support a path to a public takeover of New York American Water to provide rate relief to its customers, but also I was the first lawmaker to introduce legislation calling for such a study. So, I was pleased when Governor Cuomo enlisted the Department of Public Service to perform this study. Now that the study is complete and there is a legislative proposal, it is key to be discerning in our approach

Few rise to the level of Sandy Hook or the Route 91 Harvest music festival mass shooting in Las Vegas in 2017, in which 61 were killed and 411 injured. Most are smaller shootings, with a half-dozen or fewer victims. In fact, the Stop & Shop shooting would not be registered as a mass shooting on FBI statistics lists. For that, four people or more must be killed, according to the Congressional Research Service. When looking at mass shootings more expansively, factoring in the number killed and injured, there have been 2,654 mass shootings since Sandy Hook — nearly 300 a year, or close to one a day, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Astoundingly, though, mass shootings account for only 2 percent of all murders in the U.S. In 2017, more than 11,000 people were murdered by gun; in 2018, 10,440; and in 2019, 10,258 — an average of 30 people a day. Think about that for a moment. Let the numbers sink in. At some point, we must wake up and own up to our reality: America is a murderous nation. That fact does not comport with our image as a shining city on a hill, a beacon of freedom and democracy for all the world to emulate. Gun violence is our national psychosis, and we must act to reverse course. Instead we seem to thrust ever forward to new and unspeakable levels of violence. Over the past year, when so much of the nation was on lockdown because of the coronavirus pandemic, we saw a merciful respite from mass shootings. All

seemed relatively quiet. Then, as the country started to open up again this spring, they began anew, as if, during the past year, a temporary truce had been drawn up and the fighting had stopped, only to be reignited by a single violent act that triggered a cascade of more and more shootings. As a nation, we must commit to ending the killings through a science-based approach to violence reduction. Long Islanders can be thankful that Northwell Health committed $1 million to establish a Center for Gun Violence Prevention in 2019. That December, the health system, one of the largest in the country, held its first Gun Violence Prevention Forum in December, followed by its second last December. Our elected leaders and community activists need to become more vocal on this issue — seeking studies, as Northwell has done, to understand more fully the stranglehold that gun violence has on the nation, while at the same time calling for common-sense legislation to reduce the number of killings. In New York, it’s easy to ignore the issue. The state has some of the nation’s toughest gun laws — and one of the country’s lowest death-by-gun rates. We will never, however, feel truly safe across this land until all states realize the importance of more stringent gun regulations in promoting public safety. The Stop & Shop shooting reminded us, in no uncertain terms, that gun violence can erupt anywhere, at any moment, in America.

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or 19 years I have called the United States my home, my safe place and a country that I dearly love. Yet it continues to deny me recognition as one of its own as a result of my immigration status. I have lived here longer than in the country of my birth, and I have learned to love every little thing that makes America America, from its language to its seasons, its food and its noise, even its fast-paced lifestyle. I was born in Ecuador and came to the U.S. when I was 14. As a eLiana Deferred Action Childhood FernanDeZ for Arrivals, or DACA, recipient, I have been able to finish college and buy a home — but my life has been measured in two-year increments. Soon after I arrived in this country, I realized that many of my dreams would not come true because I was missing one piece of the puzzle — “legal status.” I have never let my immigration status define who I am or what I can achieve, but the reality is that it has presented a

series of obstacles that have been hard to overcome. In June 2012, President Barack Obama announced that he would sign an executive order called DACA to protect young people who came to the U.S. as children from deportation. That took my life and dreams on a completely different, and revolutionary, path. The DACA program has been my safeguard, even if I must renew my status every two years. The program has also allowed me to become vocal and get involved in the immigrant rights movement, through which I witnessed some of the worst of this country’s tendencies during the Trump administration. Many undocumented immigrants like me became easy prey for President Donald Trump, who constantly forced us to fight back against all of the anti-immigrant sentiment and policies that were unleashed during his presidency. Defending DACA on the streets, and in the courts, where I served as one of the plaintiffs against Trump for unlawfully ending the program, has been one of the greatest privileges of my life. Our resistance and collective power as

’ve been able to finish college and buy a home, but life is measured two years at a time.

Letters since we do not want to shift a tax or cost burden to Nassau County residents. On March 29, my Assembly colleagues and I were informed that the study was complete and that there was a legislative proposal from the governor’s office. In an effort to avoid any unintended consequences, we must ensure that the cost for fixing this problem is not paid for by the people who did not create it. Relieving the burden of New York American Water ratepayers is a priority for me; therefore, once the legislation is fully vetted, I am confident that we will pass it expeditiously to resolve this issue that was decades in the making. It is paramount that both houses work together to decrease customer rates in a timely manner to avoid the looming exorbitant rate hike on May 1. JUDY GRIffIN Assemblywoman, 21st District Rockville Centre

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a movement delivered a DACA victory at the U.S. Supreme Court last June, and then in January, when President Biden was sworn in. Many promises were made on the campaign trail last year that led me to believe that a legislative solution would finally be introduced to protect people like me and the rest of the 11 million undocumented people in this country. Then, on March 18, HR6, also known as the Dream and Promise Act, was passed by the House of Representatives, promising a pathway to legalization for an estimated 3.1 million people, including DACA and Temporary Protective Status, or TPS, recipients. Passage of the bill can be credited to the immigrant youth and community that for years has led the fight to build a movement to provide our people with respect, dignity and the pathway to citizenship that we deserve. The bill’s success in the House brings the promise of long-overdue relief to millions of undocumented youth and TPS holders who have organized, rallied in the streets, shared their stories and flooded the halls of Congress. The vote brought me one step closer to

ensuring that I will be able to have permanent protections in this country and remain together with my children and family. Nonetheless, as our immigrant community celebrates the bill’s passage, it is crucial to recognize that the legislation has problems that must be fixed. It includes harmful measures that rely on our unjust, discriminatory criminal legal system. It leaves out community members who should be eligible for a pathway to citizenship, but would not be simply because they might have been caught up in the legal system. I know we face an uphill battle to pass this legislation in the Senate, but we urge senators to take up the bill quickly, and call on Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer to immediately remove the harmful provisions, reject any additions that would further criminalize members of our community and move swiftly to pass this measure. Eliana Fernández, of Patchogue, is lead organizer at the Brooklyn-based nonprofit Make the Road New York, an immigrant rights organization, and a plaintiff in Wolf v. Batalla Vidal, one of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals cases decided by the Supreme Court, which ruled that President Trump’s efforts to end DACA were unlawful.

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Re-elect Paskoff to BOE To the Editor: On May 18, Lynbrook voters will decide who will represent them as a trustee on the school board. I first met Robert Paskoff many years ago in kindergarten and spent six years with him on the Board of Education. He has spent his career as a physical therapist, dedicating himself to a lifetime commitment to helping children with mental and physical disabilities.

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ence that he far outdoes that standard. His loyalty and commitment to our school district and the students is unmatched. On May 18, support Robert Paskoff for Lynbrook school board trustee. SEAN STRIfE Lynbrook

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