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A cockatiel’s very incredible journey home Family pet found 20 miles away went outside, and I started feeding lettuce to the turtle, and my husband says, ‘You know the acebook has been a great bird’s on your shoulder.’” social media platform to The shock of that caused Elizfind long-lost friends abeth to scream, since Benjie and maybe even family never ventured outside the members. But what about a longhouse. lost pet cockatiel? “I must have Benjie flew his spooked him, and he Lynbrook coop July flew off,” she said. 16, and Elizabeth “Going outside with Podgorsky feared the bird on the shoulshe’d never see her der and getting lost gray bird again. is like, I have nightBenjie had lived mares about this in the Podgorsky when I’m stressed. household for four This is my stress years, named after dream that I lose my Benjen Stark, a rangbird doing someer guarding the giant thing like that.” wall of ice on the Elizabeth’s shriek ElizABETH northern end of not only scared BenPoDGorSkY Westeros from the jie, but alerted her popular HBO drama neighbors, too. Soon cockatiel owner series, “Game of enough, they had Thrones.” He was joined her outside one of the last vestiges of a nowlooking for the lost bird. Followclosed pet shop in Mineola that ing a frantic search and an unexbred birds and hand-raised them pected rainstorm, one of Elizafor sale. beth’s neighbors suggested she “The bird is doing what he hop on Facebook and post about normally does, which is hop Benjie. Like his fictional namefrom shoulder to shoulder,” Elizsake, the bird could be almost abeth remembers. “He hopped anywhere. And hopefully he’d on my shoulder. I didn’t know. I Continued on page 15
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SloTH ENcoUNTErS miGHT be found in Hauppauge in Suffolk County, but at least some of its tree-hugging residents are supplied by Larry Wallach of East Rockaway, who has faced scrutiny from some animal rights groups and even the federal government in the past for how he maintains animals. Now the president of Humane Long Island wants to shut this exhibit down.
East Rockaway exotic animal lover is once again under fire By BriAN PFAil bpfail@liherald.com
An East Rockaway man with a history of getting in trouble with some of the animals he’s kept has become the focus of attention again over a sloth exhibit he’s maintained in Hauppauge. Larry Wallach is facing more than a dozen compliancy notes from local officials for his petting zoo — known as Sloth Encounters — for everything from dirty water to unkept cages. It’s yet another string of complaints against Wallach that has grabbed the attention NAS, LYN, MAL, LON
of Humane Long Island president John Di Leonardo, who wants the Suffolk County facility shut down. “I’ve seen pictures from complainants who have contacted me about this place,” Di Leonardo said. “This isn’t a zoological park. It’s literally an old pool store that he blacked out the windows and put some fake plants inside.” Di Leonardo has never met Wallach, or even been inside Sloth Encounters. But the well-being of the sluggish tree dwellers is paramount to him, and he believes Wallach is simply exploiting the animals for money. Continued on page 4 July 28, 2022
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Love, water and some encouraging words less extraordinary, plant beside it. The stalk is four inches thick, and it is topped with three bright yellow flowers. he record for the tallest sunflower Neighbors have taken notice, too, ever grown — at least according to many walking by, stopping to marvel at the “Guinness Book of World what’s clearly become the queen of MocRecords” — is 30 feet, 1 inch. It was cia-King’s garden. grown in 2014 by Hans-Peter Schiffer in The genesis of this sunflower was not Germany. some crazy lab Moccia-King has hidden Geraldine Moccia-King won’t be callaway in the basement. In fact, she simply ing up the people at Guinness anytime bought the seeds from a store last April. soon, but the East Rockaway gardener has She planted them, and by June, her flowa sunflower of her own she can be proud ers were blooming. of. And — at least, as of last weekend — And as if it wasn’t tall enough already, it’s grown to more than 11 Moccia-King expects her feet. plant to grow even bigger as it And it hasn’t stopped enjoys the summer for at least climbing quite yet. From the another month. time Moccia-King first talked So, what’s her secret? Mocto the Herald more than a cia-King says it’s her dedicatweek ago to now, the perennied gardening regime. Before al flowering plant added 24 planting the seeds, she doubleinches. dug the soil, which loosened Maybe Hans-Peter should the dirt. This allows more be nervous. nutrients, water and air to “Every year I plant a garbreak through to the plant. den,” Moccia-King said. “This GeRAldiNe Once the seed was planted, year, it came out phenomenal. Moccia-King doused it in MOcciA-KiNG I never thought it would grow water, adding a touch of Mirathat big.” cle-Gro. And after that, it was The average sunflower will all about the watering, sometower over people, but typically only thing Moccia-King did twice daily — once grows to about six feet. The bright yellow in the day, and another at night. plants — probably better known for its When she did water during the day, seeds than the flower itself — is a favorite Moccia-King made sure to pull out the of Moccia-King, who has lived in the crabgrass next to the flower, which would same house her whole life on the corner otherwise suck the nutrients from around of Carman Avenue and Sachem Street. the flower and deprive it of the nourishBy day — at least during the academic ment it needs to grow. year — she’s a registered school nurse. But then there was one more element During the summer break, she needed a Moccia-King was sure to shower it with: hobby. So why not beautify her home with love and care. She even whispered words a garden. of encouragement to them to help them Today, this garden is home to a variety grow. To the outsider, that might seem of plants ranging from pea pods to mornstrange. But then again, who could argue ing glories. But the star of the plot is Moc- with the results? cia-King’s prized sunflower. While most “Gardening has been something I’ve of her garden is in her backyard, her sunalways enjoyed,” Moccia-King said. “I’m a flower has a much more prominent posinurse, so I love caring for people and livtion — on the side of her driveway. ing things. I think that is what inspired The sunflower soars over the six-foot, me.”
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GeRAldiNe MOcciA-KiNG iS just 5-foot-3, which doesn’t give her a chance next to the giant sunflower she planted in her yard last spring. It was just nine feet here, but has since grown to more than 11 feet, with a chance to get even taller. GeRAldiNe MOcciA-KiNG tHOuGHt she had planted just some regular old sunflower last spring. It has since grown to more than 11 feet, with at least another month to go in its life. SuNflOWeRS tYpicAllY ReAcH six feet, but not the one Geraldine Moccia-King has planted in her East Rockaway yard. Her plant now towers at 11 feet thanks to love, care and lots of water.
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Wallach, who would not comment on Di Leonardo’s claims, is not a stakeholder on the business side of Sloth Encounters, according to reports. He just provides and cares for the gentle creatures. He does say the exhibit’s permits are up to date through 2023, and that he’s providing sufficient food, water and shelter for the sloths. The sloths are in their own individual overarching spaces where the humidity is pumped up above 90 percent. They are provided the mandatory water tub used for bathing, and are said to be fed stringed vegetables. But that’s not as cozy as it might sound, Di Leonardo said. “I believe in sanctuaries,” he said. “I believe we should not be taking animals out of the wild, and we File photo courtesy of Larry Wallach shouldn’t be breeding them Larry WaLLach, Who is facing some pushback for a into lifetimes of confine- sloth exhibit he’s helping to stock in Suffolk County, had ment.” some trouble last year when federal officials cited him Di Leonardo also says over conditions he was keeping a juvenile tiger named he’s against aquariums and Sheba in his East Rockaway home. Wallach maintains he zoos, claiming that they offer no educational benefit, properly cares for all his animals. and are only for profit. He also believes endangered species housed mals, not to shock them. He told the Herin zoos do not receive the necessary atten- ald in 2021 he has trained up to 50 tigers, and owned dozens of wild animals of vartion they need for survival. This isn’t the first time Wallach has ious kinds over the years. “Never once do I touch the animal with made headlines over animals. Last year, the” prod, he said then. “I do use the noise he was cited by the U.S. Department of because the noise is a training thing. I use Agriculture for keeping a it because it makes a noise. sloth and a wallaby — a kanNot once did I ever light up a garoo-like animal native to tiger, and the reason is Australia and New Guinea because tigers remember. The — in unsafe conditions at his last thing you want to do is home. The sloth was living in piss off a tiger.” his garage surrounded by Sheba later moved to an stacked items that could’ve animal sanctuary in Ohio, but potentially injured it, accordWallach — a former wildlife ing to published reports. unit captain for the Society The wallaby was kept in an for the Prevention of Cruelty enclosure too small to contain to Animals — maintained at it, officials said. Plus, wallathe time he properly cares for bies are illegal to keep in Nasthe animals in his charge. sau County, since they can be “All my animals are treatdangerous — something Waled amazing,” he said. “I have lach was cited for in 2017. the best vets. I spend stupid And just months before money on food, stupid money that, Wallach had the attenon my vets.” tion of both the USDA and the John di Still, Di Leonardo doesn’t People for the Ethical Treatlike what he’s hearing about ment of Animals over videos Leonardo Wallach, or about Sloth he posted on Facebook report- president, Humane Encounters. And he hopes to edly showing him using an Long Island get the facility closed down. electric prod to scare a juve“I think that zoos have an nile tiger named Sheba. The obligation to the public and USDA cited Wallach for violations of the federal Animal Welfare Act, claiming he an obligation to stop breeding animals kept Sheba in a rundown enclosure, and into lifetimes of confinement,” he said. handled him in a dangerous and inhu- “In 2019, we stopped a slaughterhouse from opening in Islip, and we also stopped mane manner. Wallach claimed at the time he used an aquarium from opening in Oyster the prod as a training tool to calm ani- Bay.”
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The LEAD Initiative is leading its way to Lynbrook, with a recent training camp at the Ocean Avenue soccer field that included a combine testing, 40-yard dash, and other types of clinics. “Leaders Embracing All Dreams” is the dream of Jeremiah Brown, a former college football star who made his way to the Jacksonville Jaguars, only to be stopped short because of concussion issues. Football was everything he knew, and never expected it would end so soon. Brown founded LEAD in 2016, and plans to return in the near future, bringing his academy, athletics and coaching programs with him. “We have a holistic approach in which we do that through sports performance training, understanding conditioning — the physical aspect of it, Brown said. “And then the mental aspect, the socialemotional, leadership, (and) social-emotional intelligence.” Sports had been Brown’s entire life, and he now believes that’s where many problems lie. He spent the next 10 years working everything from a special education teacher, athletic director, to school administrator. From all of that cam LEAD. The program now partnered with schools from Seattle, Los Angeles, Florida, New Jersey, and soon Long Island. Brown has actually worked with someone from Lynbrook for about three years, and people within the community started to notice his athletic gains.
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Holocaust survivor Werner Reich dies at 94 By KEPHERD DANIEL kdaniel@liherald.com
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erner Reich, who survived Josef Mengele’s experiments and the Auschwitz concentration camp before making his home on Long Island, died July 8 at his Smithtown home. He was 94. “I think people were expecting this guy who came out of the Holocaust to be mad at the world all the time,” said his son, David. “But he was actually the exact opposite.” Instead, Werner spent his time volunteering at Glen Cove’s Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County, where he was awarded not only its Speaker of the Year, but also its Hadassah Myrtle Wreath Award for Educator of the Year. “Werner Reich was an original in all aspects of the word,” Andrea Bolender, the center’s director, said. “He was an original founder, educator and leader of the HMTC, and Werner gave his retirement to teaching both students and adults about the dangers of intolerance and hatred of the other.” Bolender first met Werner in 2005 when he joined the center’s board of directors. Her father, Benek Bolender, was an Auschwitz survivor himself, and she immediately discovered a connection to Werner. “I felt that every survivor was a parent to me, and I was a child to them,” Bolender said. “He had a wicked sense of humor, and loved to cook and bake. I can still smell the scent of the Viennese crescent cookies he would bake for us when he came to speak.” Werner Reich was born in Berlin in 1927. He was just a teenager when he taken to the Auschwitz II-Birkenau extermination camp in Poland, and later transferred to Auschwitz I. American forces liberated him and other prisoners at the camp on May 5, 1945. A decade later, Werner had married and emigrated to the United States. He would work as an industrial engineer and corporate executive. He would spend 61 years with Eva, spending her final taking care of her before she died in 2016. Although he lived through the worst atrocities of World War II, Werner didn’t actually begin speaking about what happened until the late 1990s, after the birth of his first grandchild. For him, it was important when this new life came into the world to get his message out. So, Werner started sharing his Holocaust experience, all in the hopes of preventing history from ever repeating itself. He talked to audiences not only on Long Island, but around the world. Werner spoke as often as 10 times a week — and roughly 100 times a year — at middle schools, high schools, colleges and festivals. He traveled to England, Germany, Israel, Portugal and China. “He did more traveling between the ages of 90 and 94 then I’ve done in my lifetime,” said his daughter-in-law,
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WERNER REIcH cELEBRAtED his 94th birthday this year with his family. It was thanks to the birth of his first grandchild in the late 1990s he started to share his Holocaust story with others.
WERNER REIcH, WHo spent more than a year at Auschwitz before coming to America and raising his family, died July 8. He was 94. WERNER REIcH AND Eva were married for 61 years. Before her death in 2016, Werner would devote all the time he could to take care of her. Andrea. “The message of many of Werner’s talks, among sharing his experiences, was urging people to be kinder to their fellow men and women. Yes, he talked about his experiences. Yes, he told everybody about the horrors and the atrocities of the Holocaust. But he had an overriding message of being nice to people, being good and anti-bullying.” Those who knew Werner say he had a great sense of humor, and always felt that a bad situation could be made better by being happy instead of sad. “He always tried to look on the bright side,” Andrea said. “We would ask him, ‘How can you always be so positive, because of all the horrible things that have happened to you in life?’ He said that he’d been blessed because he sur-
vived, he met his wife — with whom he was in love and raised a family — and had very good grandchildren.” An avid cook, Werner had a taste for European cuisine and loved experimenting. He made schnitzel, goulash, apple strudel, and his family’s favorite, potato pancakes. “He could meet somebody at the supermarket and start chatting with them, and the next minute they’re in his kitchen and he’s showing them how to cook a special dish,” Andrea said. Besides Andrea, Werner is survived by his sons David and Mikal, four grandchildren — Ben, Brooke, Violet and Olive — niece Karen Ziegler, and nephew Robert Romano. He was a member of the Internation-
al Brotherhood of Magicians and the Psychic Entertainers Association, and he continued to practice magic tricks throughout his life after learning his first trick in a concentration camp. “They’ll remember him as a very fine, loving man,” David, his son, said. “A very welcoming person, and a very positive person. When people would first meet him, they felt like they were his best friend.” “Even though he went through a lot of adversity — and it was definitely a horrible experience — he managed to make a very positive happy experience,” Andrea added. “His message, we hope, will resonate forever: You can’t forget the atrocities, but something good could come out of it.”
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TowN oF HemPsTeAd Councilman Anthony D’Esposito is ready to take on whomever Democrats offer after their Aug. 23 primary, already locking up the GOP nomination for the 4th Congressional District seat. Potential challengers include former Town of Hempstead Supervisor Laura Gillen and Malverne mayor Keith Corbett, who have combined to raise nearly $1 million.
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Guns, bail reform, dominate congressional race Democrats scramble to see who will face D’Esposito By BRIAN PFAIL bpfail@liherald.com
As midterms approach with political control of both the U.S. House and U.S. Senate up for grabs, candidates vying for the newly drawn 4th Congressional District are entering the final weeks before the Aug. 23 primary. All but Anthony D’Esposito, that is, who has already locked up the Republican nomination, awaiting to see who will challenge him from the Democratic side in November. And he’s all but certain one hot-button political issue will be on the table: guns. It’s not that the Town of Hempstead councilman doesn’t believe there is a problem with gun violence. To him, it’s simply a lack of enforcement against those with illegal firearms. And D’Esposito says he knows that based on a former partnership between New York City officials and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives known as “Trigger Lock.” Through that program, criminals knew they’d be sent to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for prosecution rather than a more local court. “It changes the feeling on the streets, so to speak, for those that are toting illegal guns,” D’Esposito said. But controlling gun violence means controlling access to guns and the ammunition they fire, said former Town of Hempstead supervisor Laura Gillen, one of five candidates seeking the district’s Democratic nomination. In fact, she says, federal law already prevents hunting migratory gamebirds with more than three shotgun shells, for example. “Federal law does more to protect ducks than it does to protect children,” Gillen said. Gillen and D’Esposito have already raised more than $1.1 million for their campaigns between them. Keith Corbett, Malverne’s mayor, is working to keep pace with a war chest of more than $400,000 of his own. And while he is concerned about the flow of illegal firearms like D’Esposito, he also believes red flag laws intended to weed out people who are a threat to themselves or others
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from buying guns could be effective if databases were streamlined through federal agencies. The last thing Corbett wants, he said, is another Uvalde, where 19 students and two teachers were shot and killed in a Texas school last May. As mayor, he’s already installed more than 350 cameras throughout the Malverne school district, which are monitored by the police department. “We have access and auto locks to everything,” Corbett said. “We can see where they are. We can isolate.” D’Esposito, however, fears many of the solutions Democrats are offering to combat gun violence will just fall short, saying many of these ideas have already been tested, like where he used to work in Brooklyn. “There are good people that live there,” he said. “Democrats said over and over again that they were doing this to protect minority communities.” Yet, those same communities “are the ones that have been affected the most” by bail reform, he added. Supporters back bail reform as they say staying locked up should be based on someone’s threat to the community, not how much money they have. Critics like D’Esposito say it’s letting too many people back on the streets to commit more crime.
Corbett believes bail reform could be good, but the problem “is the way they wrote those laws” — leaving too much room for interpretation in determining what constitutes a violent felony. Gillen, who doesn’t support bail reform, finds value in community outreach programs. “I think any time we have police officers engaging in a community and developing relationships within the community, it’s a great thing,” Gillen said. “The police can be used as role models and educators for our children.” While there might not be a lot the three agree on, something that has seemed to unite them is the belief many politicians are out of touch with their local communities. Like U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, said to be on the far-left side of the Democratic Party. “We need to have people in Washington who are not like AOC,” D’Esposito said, “who are not like these ‘defund the police’ who have a voice and are able to speak up.” Corbett says politics has become too much about personalities, and not about substance of what communities want. “It’s about time we play that system for us, for me, for you, for your families, for the normal people,” Corbett said, adding he is “fed up and tired of sitting here and watching this mess of partisanship.” Although D’Esposito won’t have to look for votes until the general election Nov. 8, Gillen and Corbett are not only battling each other for the Democratic nomination on Aug. 23, but also Nassau County Legislator Carrié Solages, Muzib Huq and Kevin Bryan Shakil. While expectations are high that Republicans will take over Congress after the midterms, Gillen says she believes she can still be effective as a Democrat — especially as someone who has worked closely with Republicans in the past to get things done. “That’s what we need in Washington,” she said. “Not political hacks, and not people who have allegiances and who are beholden to political party bosses.”
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Just weeks after someone tried to chain the doors of a Planned Parenthood facility in Hempstead, dozens gathered outside the Nassau County Courthouse in Mineola last week to support abortion rights and women’s access to health care. Organized by members of the Planned Parenthood Hempstead Health Center to protest what happened at its Fulton Avenue facility July 7, the rally also was intended as a response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s overturn of Roe v. Wade last month. “When the court made that awful decision, it eroded the rights of 36 million women across the country who can become pregnant, and ultimately those individuals are no longer able to make decisions about their own bodies, lives and futures,” said Jackie Marrero, a communications and marketing vice president for Planned Parenthood of Greater New York. “When it comes to a person’s bodily autonomy, the only decision that matters should be their own.” Among those trekking to the courthouse last week was Hofstra University student Jessica Landau. “Even though in New York we still have the legal right to get an abortion, I know there are people who oppose it in our state and across the country,” she said. “So, we wanted to show up and let people know that they have our support, and that kind of negative attitude isn’t tolerated around here.” Assemblyman Chuck Lavine told the gathering he and his political allies would always support abortion rights, and didn’t fail to note who didn’t show up to the rally. “I think it speaks volumes — and this is no compliment — that we do not have one Republican elected official here,” Lavine said. “I think that even if was hotter than it already is, we’d
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THE PLaNNEd ParENTHood-LEd rally in front of the Nassau County Courthouse last week began with attendees chanting ‘my body, my choice.’ Dozens gathered after someone attempted to chain the doors shut of a Hempstead Planned Parenthood facility. still have just as many people here today, because these are our rights. These are the rights of Americans — of all Americans, women and men.” State Sen. Kevin Thomas called out the Supreme Court justices ruling against abortion, assuring attendees he and other state politicians would continue to stand with women. “With the overturning of Roe, it is obvious that these radical justices are willing to cross any line to push their unpopular, conservative agenda that goes against the will of the American people,” he said. “But let me be clear: In New York, nothing has changed. Nothing will change.” That’s the message Gov. Kathy Hochul shared after the Supreme Court ruling, but her Republican challenger — U.S. Rep. Lee Zeldin — is pushing to restrict abortion access in New York, although his victory in Novem-
ber would need to carry a number of Republicans to the legislature, where Democrats currently hold a supermajority. “I think the Democrats in New York are going to try to find ways to go further,” Zeldin said last May, according to published reports. “You cannot go much further than they have gone already. I mean, they have legalized lateterm partial birth abortions, and non-doctors performing abortions.” State Sen. Anna Kaplan told the crowd at the courthouse that an attack on women’s rights anywhere is an attack on women’s rights everywhere. “We are here with a simple message today: We will not back down,” Kaplan said. ”These extremists think they can put up barriers between women and reproductive health care. We are going to tear them down.”
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York Academy of Medicine, and board vice president of the New York State Association of County Health Officials. Nassau County has found a new health “She’s hands-on, and most importantly, commissioner to replace Dr. Lawrence she was right there at the epicenter of the Eisenstein, who is leaving for the private coronavirus efforts in Orange County to sector. manage them through that crisis,” BlakeIrina Gelman, the health man said. “When I spoke with commissioner of Orange her county executive, Steve County, will head south to Neuhaus, he had nothing but represent Nassau once the amazing things to say about sate gives its blessing. Her Dr. Gelman.” nomination was unanimously Once she gets state approvapproved by Nassau’s health al, Gelman says there is a lot board, according to Nassau of work to be done in Nassau County Executive Bruce County post-pandemic. Blakeman. “Especially the relevant “It is truly is an honor and communication,” she said. a privilege to stand before you “Really engaging the comIrina Gelman today, and I certainly relish munity post-pandemic as to the opportunity and look forwhat it is health departments ward to hitting the ground actually do for their commurunning,” Gelman told reporters last nity.” week. That also means preparing for future Out of many candidates the health emergencies while keeping a close eye on board considered, Gelman was the most the county’s wastewater, looking for qualified, Blakeman said. She has been pathogens that might be spreading Orange County’s health commissioner through the population. since 2018, after spending more the four Eisenstein’s last day is July 29. Andrew years as the public health director in Ful- Knecht, the county’s deputy health comton County. missioner, will fill in until Gelman is Gelman also was a fellow of the New ready to go.
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Bruce Blakeman remains at odds with Democrats over a $156 million borrowing plan intended to fund everything from public safety and police equipment to road upgrades. Six Democrats in the Nassau County Legislature abstained during a vote last week after adding a series of road projects to the spending plan, including improvements to Franklin Avenue in Hempstead as well as to Babylon Turnpike and Nassau Road in Roosevelt. Adding those projects were “illegal,” Blakeman said. “You can’t fund a project that hasn’t been approved,” the county executive said. “The Democratic caucus and the county legislature chose to put politics above public safety by holding public safety hostage in a way that was completely illegal.” More than $7.5 million had already been committed for Long Beach Road improvements, and another $1 million to complete Centennial Park in Roosevelt. Republicans also had earmarked $350,000 to finish streets in Baldwin. Democrats offered instead to borrow money for the police-related items in Blakeman’s capital plan like a dozen new ambulances, hundreds of bulletproof
vests, 1,300 stun guns, a police radio system, guns and vehicles. “This is very important legislation for our members and our safety,” said Jeff Gross, president of the Nassau Detectives Association. “Tasers, vehicles, radios and vests are all very important for us to do our jobs. I’m hoping that somehow we can work this out.” Minority Leader Kevan Abrahams, however, said in a statement that he agreed. But that funding was threatened by Blakeman and Republicans, not Democrats. “The Minority Caucus offered no fewer than a dozen times during Monday’s legislature meeting to authorize nearly $15.5 million in new borrowing for our law enforcement professionals and first responders,” he said. “Had (Blakeman) agreed to address this funding separately, we would have passed it unanimously while we negotiated a fair and complete capital plan amendment.” Both sides did not meet immediately after the debate, but a resolution could still be on the table, Legislator Delia DeRiggi-Whitton said, which could come in time for the legislature’s next meeting Aug. 8. “We’re going to propose a compromise,” DeRiggi-Whitton said. “Communication and bipartisanship, that’s what we need.”
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ast meets West at the Heckscher Museum of Art’s new exhibit, “Global Asias: Contemporary Asian and Asian American Art from the Collection of Jordan D. Schnitzer and His Family Foundation,” on view through Sept. 18. It’s a concentrated yet all-encompassing look at the creative approach of 15 artists of Asian heritage.
Visitors are drawn into the cosmopolitan, exuberant, and subtly subversive works of these artists who are adept at crossing borders — not only physical ones, but also those in media, styles, genre, and materials. From reconstructions of traditional Asian art to experimentation with new concepts and media, the exhibit challenges and engages any preconceived notions of what defines Asian art. “The artists included in this exhibition open our eyes to what it is like to cross boundaries both real and cultural,” says collector Jordan Schnitzer, whose family has a longstanding history of championing Asian art and culture. “I hope each viewer is as moved as I am by this exhibit and is challenged and inspired by the art.” The 45 works are grouped into three themes. “Exuberant Forms” features works that reshape and challenge conventional views of abstract art by exploring new materials, techniques, and metaphors. Kwang Young Chun, for example, exploits the texture of handmade papers in his somber monochromes,
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while Jacob Hashimoto mimics the effect of collage in his tour-de-force prints. Jun Kaneko “flattens” traditional raku ware into explosive two-dimensionality. Also Hiroki Morinoue and Barbara Takenaga create intricate geometric patterns to evoke natural formations. “Moving Stories” brings together powerful pieces that reflect on the experiences of migration, both within Asia and beyond. Dinh Q. Lê) appropriates and masks iconic images of the Vietnam War. Hung Liu finds inspiration in historical photographs, reinterpreting the genre of portraiture through the lens of displaced and voluntary immigrants. Also, Roger Shimomura borrows the visual language of Japanese woodblock prints and Pop art to render the lives of Japanese Americans incarcerated in internment camps during World War II. Do Ho Suh When: and Rirkrit Tiravanjia Heckscher Museum of Art take a truly personal 2 Prime Ave., Huntington; approach, mapping (631) 380-3230 or their own diasporic Heckscher.org trajectories, literally and metaphorically. Where: “Asias Reinvented” Now through Sept. 18 highlights two- and Open Thursday through three-dimensional works Sunday, noon-5 p.m. that transform styles and motifs of traditional Asian art to engage, probe, and critique contemporary popular culture and politics. Consider the Pop- and manga-inflected fantasies of Takashi Murakami and Mariko Mori, rooted in both the artisanal heritages and the consumerist trends of Japan. Akio Takamori and Patti Warashina turn seemingly innocent motifs into uncanny portrayals of life, love, and death. Also, Manabu Ikeda evokes Hokusai’s famous waves to create a surreal scene of planetary apocalypse. “This stunning exhibition places Asian and Asian American art at center stage and celebrates its role in our contemporary global culture,” says Heckscher Museum Curator Karli Wurzelbacher. “The artwork on view is both incredibly engaging and deeply meaningful.” Top left: Hung Liu, American, born China, Red Flower Rain, 2017, mixed media on panel. Collection of Jordan D. Schnitzer. Top right: Dinh Q. Le, Vietnamese, I am Large, I Contain Multitudes, 2009, tricycle, steel, mirrors, wood, plastic, rubber, and metal lock. Collection of Jordan D. Schnitzer. Bottom: Jacob Hashimoto, Tiny Rooms and Tender Promises, 2016, mixographia print on handmade paper and archival pigment print with pushpins. Courtesy of Durham Press. Collection of Jordan D. Schnitzer and His Family Foundation.
The visionary rocker and South Shore resident is ready to rock Eisenhower Park, headlining the ‘Nassau is Back’ free concert. Jett and her Blackhearts are much more than her hits, despite the sing-along nature of her anthems ‘I Hate Myself for Loving You’ and ‘I Love Rock ’n’ Roll.’ An originator and innovator in the music industry, Jett’s brand of glam-rock never goes out of style. Her lesser known tunes, ‘French Song’ and the punkish ‘Long Time,’ among them, demonstrate her talents and staying power just as much as the classics. Saturday, July 30, 8 p.m. Free admission. Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, Eisenhower Park, East Meadow. For information, visit NassauCountyNY.gov/visit nassau.
Seward Johnson at the Gardens Old Westbury Gardens’ summer art exhibition features the work of renowned sculptor Seward Johnson (1930-2020). ‘Revisiting the Familiar: Seward Johnson at the Gardens’ features three of his most popular series: ‘Celebrating the Familiar,’ ‘Beyond the Frame’ and ‘Icons,’ including displays of the artist’s painted trays, maquettes of artwork never realized in bronze. See more than 30 individual pieces focusing on the sculptural commentary of day-to-day life and Johnson’s love of nature and French impressionism. Come explore the gardens and seek out these amazing life-like sculptures. Through Sept. 5. Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury. For information contact (516) 333-0048, or visit OldWestburyGardens.org.
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Enjoy those country-rock sounds of Zac Brown with ZBTB, the premier tribute to the chart-topping Zac Brown Band, Friday, July 29, at 8 p.m., at Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, Eisenhower Park, East Meadow. With 12 number-one singles and three Grammy wins, the Zac Brown Band is one of the hottest names in the music business and ZBTB gives an authentic tribute to their recorded music and live show in a way that is all their own. From the Zac Brown Band’s 2008 breakout hit “Chicken Fried” to the sing-along anthem “Homegrown”, ZBTB plays all the hits. In concert, the Zac Brown Band is well known for their renditions of a diverse set of covers, and ZBTB follows suit. With classics like “Enter Sandman”, “Ants Marching” and “Comfortably Numb” in the set, there’s something for everyone. As always, bring seating. For information, visit NassauCcountyNY.gov/parks.
You don’t have to wait until you’re old to play chess. Learn it now with a chess workshop at the East Rockaway Public Library, 477 Atlantic Ave., in East Rockaway, on Wednesday, Aug. 3, at 4 p.m. The workshop is designed for those kids in third, fourth or fifth grade. Older kids who already know how to play can earn community service hours by joining in, too. For more information, visit EastRockawayLibrary.org.
Practice the “art” of looking at art at Nassau County Museum of Art, Wednesday, July 27, 10:30-11 a.m. Mindful looking invites you to observe and calmly reflect in a relaxed and supportive environment free of distraction. Join an educator for a new opportunity to experience and enjoy the art in the galleries or sculpture garden, together. Registration required. Also Aug. 3. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.
East Rockaway village board meets The East Rockaway village board meets Thursday, Aug. 4, at 6:30 p.m., at Village Hall, 376 Atlantic Ave., in East Rockaway. For more information, visit VillageOfEastRockaway.org.
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See the jukebox musical, based on the Elvis Presley songbook, during its final performances, Thursday, July 28 through Sunday, July 31, at the Madison Theatre, on the Molloy University campus. Loosely based on Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night, this hip-swiveling, lip-curling musical fantasy will have you jumpin’ out of your blue suede shoes with such classics as “Heartbreak Hotel,” “Hound Dog,” “Jailhouse Rock,” and “Don’t Be Cruel.” Combining favorite Elvis hits with an entirely new story, this jukebox musical is surefire fun for rock ‘n’ roll rebels of all ages. 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. For tickets and information visit MadisonTheatreNY.org or call (516) 323-4444
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Storytime by the poolside Enjoy a story by the poolside with the Lynbrook Public Library’s Pool Storytime on Tuesdays through Aug. 9. The next storytime is set for Tuesday, Aug. 2, at 1 p.m., at the Lynbrook Village Pool, 1 Tollgate Court. Storytime is for children 3 and older, with a caregiver. Bring your towel, and meet up next to the pool building, under the shade. The gathering is free, and no registration is required. However, a pool membership is needed, which can be obtained by calling (516) 599-8000. For more information, visit LynbrookLibrary.org.
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The Lynbrook Public Schools education board meets Wednesday, Aug. 10, at 7:30 p.m., in the gymnasium of the Kindergarten Center, 111 Atlantic Ave. For more information, visit LynbrookSchools.org.
Let reading take flight Read and explore true stories women in the fields of air and space with the In-Flight Book Club when it meets again on Saturday, July 30,at 10:30 a.m., at the Cradle of Aviation Museum on Charles Lindbergh Boulevard in Garden City. The book under discussion is “The Martian” by Andy Weir. The guided discussion sessions are hosted by the museum’s educational staff, and are geared toward adults and young adults. It continues Saturday, Aug. 27, where the book to be discussed is “Catch Me If You Can” by Frank W. Abagnale. For more information, visit LynbrookLibrary.org.
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Thrift shop just for veterans VFW Post 3350 in East Rockaway continues its veterans thrift shop at 164 Main St. The store’s schedule remains variable in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, but attempts to be open daily, including Sundays. For thrift shop information or hall rentals, call (516) 887-8170, or visit VFWPost3350.org.
Golfing for Lynbrook Community Chest
Pull out those old golf clubs and raise money for the Lynbrook Community Chest at the same time with the Mayor’s Golf Outing on Monday, Aug. 15, at the Inwood Country Club, 50 Peppe Drive, in Inwood. Co-sponsored by the Lynbrook Chamber of Commerce, this year’s charity event honors Barry Kornblum from C&L Plumbing Supply, and both David Orwasher and Ken Breslin from Breslin Realty. Registration and brunch begins at 9:30 a.m., with a shotgun start at noon. Cocktails and dinner begins at 5 p.m. A foursome costs $1,125, while a single golfer is $300. Sponsorship cost for the dinner only is $130. For more information, visit LynbrookVillage.net, or email courtneys@nglgroup.com.
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With over 60 years of baking experience, Front Street Bakery’s cakes, cookies, and gift baskets are colorful, unique, and baked with love. For three generations the bakery has been family owned and operated, making speciality, wedding, graduation and/or birthday cakes with beautiful handcrafted designs and a tasty assortment of flavor options. Children also receive one of their famous Pink Dot Cookies for free, just for stopping in.
Established in 1991, Hewlett Station Yogurt has been serving up some ice cold fro-yo. From a layered sugar cookie dessert or a rainbow cookie treat, you’ll cool down and satisfy that sweet tooth. With so many toppings and flavors to choose from in store or at the Hewlee Truck, like devil dog, white chocolate mousse, vanilla mint, and more! They offer fresh baked scones, muffins, and coffee too!
In 2002, Long Island Children’s Museum opened its permanent location and now holds numerous exhibits, a 140-seat theater, four learning studios, and indoor and outdoor gallery spaces. There are hands-on activities that encourage children to explore, learn, and grow in a unique and interactive way. The museum also hosts fundraiser events such as Cupcakes and Cocktails, for adults to celebrate their inner child.
BEST DESSERT: Sugarberry Bakery Cafe 213 Sunrise Hwy, Rockville Centre, NY 11570 (516) 764-2881 www.sugarberrybakery.com
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Sugarberry was created to bring the art of European baking, with a blend of history, high quality ingredients, and irreplaceable traditions, to RVC. Each product is made in the kitchen throughout the day — ensuring the freshest treats — and featured on a “live menu”. There are pies, cakes, cookies, gelato, various pastries and so much more to choose from the dessert gallery; and you can watch the whole process!
The healthy option for a sweet treat, Tropical Smoothie blends each smoothie as it’s ordered so you can cool down with a drink that’s perfect for you. Made-to-order food such as wraps, sandwiches, bowls, and more are made with ingredients that will uplift your body and mind and provide enough energy to keep going through your day; and the ingredients are always sustainably sourced.
This 18-hole outdoor mini golf course is celebrating their 45th anniversary this year. To give thanks throughout the season, they will be offering a series of contests, giveaways and special offers. Try for a hole in one, step up to the batting cage plate, or brush up on your paintball skills with target practice. Parties or group events are welcome. Step inside their arcade to cool off and play classics like air hockey, skeeball and much more!
BEST DOUGHNUTS: Doughology 45 Atlantic Ave, Lynbrook, NY 11563 (516) 341-0882 www.doughologydonuts.com
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Husband and wife duo, Chris and Jackie Stiansen opened Doughology in 2016 to redirect their lives and start a new creative chapter after a cancer diagnosis. They started making unique, fresh doughnuts on a daily basis. From donut nachos and donut bar to donut ice cream sandwiches or sundaes, they bring new, fun flavors and toppings to their customers. Vegan donuts, specialty flavors, and custom donuts are also offered.
Family owned and operated for three generations, the LaSpina family has made Maple Lanes the place to be in RVC. For 58 years, John LaSpina, president of Maple Family Bowling Centers, has worked diligently to keep up with the times and still make bowling a fun place for friends and family — of all ages! With family-friendly price points, food and beverages, a clean atmosphere, and establishing a connection with their customers, it’s a great spot for summer.
Step into a challenge at Epic Escape Rooms of Long Island for a thrilling experience that will put your mental strength to the test. Two to 10 people choose a 60-minute adventure from one of their award winning escape room adventures. It’s a fun and immersive way to test your skills like critical thinking, communication, and teamwork; host birthday parties or team building corporate events.
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Benjie, named for a Night’s Watch ranger from the HBO show ‘Game of Thrones,’ helps himself to his favorite snack after a journey that took him 20 miles from his Lynbrook home to Muttontown.
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LEGAL NOTICE The Lynbrook Union Free School District is accepting bids for the sale of eight (8) Hitachi FX-Duo Starboards and NEC projectors with mounts to be sold “as is” in a single lot. All items are in working order, but the District does not guarantee any useful life for the items. Starboards are 10 years old, and projectors range from 5 to 10 years old. Items will be available for pick up after August 5, 2022, between the hours of 9 AM and 2 PM at Lynbrook North Middle School. Arrangements must be made with the District IT Department. Winning bidder must provide transport for the materials. Payment must be received in advance. Only highest offer will be contacted. Suggested minimum bid is $100. Email offers and questions to paul.lynch@lynbrookscho ols.org by Tuesday, August 2, 2022. Lynbrook Herald July 28, 2022 133045
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, WATERFALL VICTORIA GRANTOR TRUST II, SERIES G, Plaintiff, vs. JORGE ARIAS, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on July 31, 2014, and an Amend Caption Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale After Inquest and Appointment of Referee duly entered on April 8, 2022, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on August 10, 2022 at 2:30
p.m., premises known as 18 Catherine Street, Lynbrook, NY 11563. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 37, Block 226 and Lot 593. Approximate amount of judgment is $342,900.28 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 008272/2009. This foreclosure sale will be held on the North Side Steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale. Mark Ricciardi, Esq., Referee Greenspoon Marder, 590 Madison Avenue, Suite 1800, New York, NY 10022, Attorneys for Plaintiff 132612
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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED ASSET INVESTMENT LOAN TRUST, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-3, Plaintiff, vs. LUIS A. DIAZ, ET AL., Defendant(s).
Pursuant to an Order Consolidating Actions, Amending Caption and Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on October 3, 2019 and an Order Appointing Substitute Referee duly entered on May 19, 2022. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on August 23, 2022 at 2:30 p.m., premises known as 439 Ocean Avenue, Lynbrook, NY 11563. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the Village of Lynbrook, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 38, Block 444 and Lots 114 and 115. Approximate amount of judgment is $713,693.19 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 355/2013. This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale. Glenn R. Jersey, Esq., Referee Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC, 10 Bank Street, Suite 700, White Plains, New York 10606, Attorneys for Plaintiff. 132921
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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, NJCC-NY COMMUNITY RESTORATION FUND LLC, Plaintiff, vs. OSCAR BAUTISTA A/K/A OSCAR O. BAUTISTA, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee’s Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on April 15, 2019, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on August 23, 2022 at 2:30 p.m., premises known as 40 Allen Street, Lynbrook, NY 11563. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Lynbrook, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 38, Block 62 and Lots 44, 45 and 143. Approximate amount of judgment is $636,448.63 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #7794/2016. Cash will not be accepted. This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale. Harold Damm, Esq., Referee Knuckles, Komosinski & Manfro, LLP, 565 Taxter Road, Suite 590, Elmsford, NY 10523, Attorneys for Plaintiff 133043
show up when the family least expected it. Elizabeth combed through Facebook, discovering numerous pages she could share Benjie’s plight. “Please help,” she wrote. “My bird Benjie got out this morning. Piccadilly and Westminster. He likes feathers and millets, and sings dozens of songs. He’s very friendly. If you see him, please catch and notify me via Facebook.” And then it was all about waiting. So many on the platform wanted to help, sending Elizabeth messages on what they hoped were leads to finding Benjie. But none panned out, Even worse, she was inundated with fake accounts, some even trying to scam her. “I was devastated because he’s my baby, now that my children are grown,” Elizabeth said. “I figured I would never ever see him again.” In her virtual search, however, Elizabeth stumbled upon a Facebook group for cockatiel owners, where she hoped she might someone who had lost their bird, too, only to find them again. She was comforted by many of the comments she read, assuring her that escaped cockatiels generally don’t venture too far, usually staying in an area near the house. So where, then, was Benjie? Not close to home, at least. Nope. Benjie was more than 20 miles away, in a village inside the Town of Oyster Bay. The discovery actually came through a larger Facebook group that focused on finding lost dogs and cats across Long Island. It was a comment to her post that simply stated: “one was found Muttontown.” With the comment was a picture of a man with a cockatiel that looked a lot like Benjie standing on his shoulder. The man wasn’t part this particular group, but he had made his own Facebook post elsewhere, which also was shared in the comments.
“Hi! This bird showed up at my house in Muttontown. Definitely believe it is someone’s, just based off the way it is behaving. Please reach out if you know anything!” That cockatiel certainly looked like Benjie, but Elizabeth was skeptical. It had to be another scam. Despite her better judgment, Elizabeth reached out to the Muttontown family, and after a quick video call, Elizabeth decided to make the journey to the North Shore herself to determine once and for all if this was Benjie, or just some other cockatiel. How could she tell? Benjie had once injured his leg flying into a door. It left a scar. “So, the first thing I did was I looked for the scar, and I saw the scar,” she said. “And then I looked for the tail feathers, the slightly curled tail feathers, and I waved his favorite bag of treats and saw his reaction. Oh, no, it was him! How did he fly all the way out here?” The Muttontown family prefer their anonymity, but Elizabeth wanted to give them her offered reward of $500. They declined. She offered to make a donation to a charity of their choice, but that, too, was turned down. She ended up mailing the family a thank you card. “You know, I think that they were just kind good Samaritans who wanted to unite a bird with his family,” Elizabeth said. “The whole thing genuinely made me restore my faith in humanity.” Elizabeth was so pleased to see Benjie again, she didn’t even put him in his travel cage on the way home. Instead he rested on her shoulders the entire journey back. Once the cockatiel got settled, Elizabeth returned to her computer one last time. “Update: Reunited!” she commented on her original Facebook post. “Benjie is home safe and sound after 21 hours, 29 minutes.” And 20 miles.
Benjie is a beloved cockatiel of the Podgorsky family, but he found a way to escape, and traveled 20 miles to Muttontown before he was finally discovered and returned home.
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A nonprofit organization in Long Island is seeking sealed bids for sales and installation of security related enhancements. This is aNew York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Servicesgrant funded project. The project includes (i) installation of one or more: technology (such as CCTV, access control, alarms, sensors, X-ray machines, magnetometer), security film, doors, locks, windows, bollards, planters, barriers, lighting, fencing, privacy fencing, gates, booth, (ii) training programs, and (iii) security personnel. Bids will be accepteduntil 5:00 PM on July 11th, 2022. Work is expected to commence by the week of July 18th and be completed by August31, 2022. All interested vendors will be required to demonstrate preliminary qualifications and licensing for this work, acknowledge receipt of the proposal documents, and provide company name, business address, telephone, fax and email address, and primary contact name. Selection criteria will be based on knowledge of surveillance and security, adherence to projected work schedule, prior experience, references, and cost. Specifications and bid requirements can be obtained by contacting us atgrantbidrequest@gmail.com.
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Richner Communications - a rapidly growing multimedia company and publishers of the Herald newspaper group has several administrative job openings: Receptionist (F/T), Accounts Receivable/Billing Collections Clerk Multi-Media Coordinator (Hours Flexible) Qualified candidates are fast learners with good organizational and people skills - entry level ok. Role requires working knowledge of Microsoft Office and ability to learn custom software programs. If you would like to join a communitydriven, fast-paced environment, please send your resume to: careers@liherald.com.
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CIRCULATION ASSOCIATE Full Time/Part Time Richner Communications, publisher of Herald community newspapers has an excellent opportunity for a FT/PT Customer Service Clerk in our busy Circulation Department. Basic customer service and administrative responsibilities include: heavy computer work, answering phones, making phone calls, entering orders, faxing, filing, etc. STRONG knowledge of EXCEL a must! Knowledge of DATABASE maintenance or postal regulations a big plus. Qualified Candidates must be computer literate, able to multitask, dependable, reliable, organized, energetic, detail orientated and able to work well under deadlines. For consideration, please send resume & salary requirements to: careers@liherald.com
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Needed For Garden City Law Firm. Responsibilities Include Filing, Ordering And Stocking Office Supplies, Mail Distribution, Photocopying, Scanning, And Errands To Banks, Post Office And Courts. Must Have A Vehicle And Valid N.Y. Driver License. Please Email Resume To mjagnandan@albaneselegal.com COMPANION PART-TIME , Flexible
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Full Time and Part Time Positions Available! Busy Print Shop in Garden City is Hiring Immediately for Full Time and Part Time Drivers. Must Have a Clean License and BoxTruck Driving Experience. Hours Vary, Night Availability is a Must. Please Email Resume to ehecker@liherald.com or Call (516)569-4000 x239
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The award-winning Herald Community Newspapers group, covering Nassau County's North and South Shores with hard-hitting news stories and gracefully written features, seeks a motivated, energetic and creative editor/reporter to join our dynamic (and awesome) team! This education and general assignment reporting position offers a unique experience to learn from some of the best in the business. Historically, reporters who have launched their careers with us have gone on to The New York Times, Newsweek, Newsday, the New York Daily News, New York Post, CNN, BBC, NBC News and The Daily Mail, among many others. We look for excellent writers who are eager to learn, enhance their skills, and become well-established and respected journalists in our industry. To apply: Send a brief summary in the form of a cover letter describing your career goals and what strengths you can bring to our newsroom, along with a resume and three writing samples to mhinman@riverdalepress.com
HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR Richner Communications is looking for a hands-on Human Resources professional to oversee all HR functions on a strategic and tactical level. Exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and expanding Garden City, Long Island media company. This position has a flexible schedule, part-time job share would be considered. Responsibilities: Talent acquisition: Source, screen, and interview potential candidates and manage new employee onboarding Benefits administration: Liaise with brokers, providers and facilitate enrollment and updating of coverage. Manage annual open enrollment and employee benefits review. Administration of 401(k) plan. Employee relations: Provide day- today support and problem resolution in regards to employee concerns, questions and policy issues. Performance management: Coach, counsel and recommend disciplinary actions Compliance: Maintain indepth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risk and ensuring regulatory compliance Payroll: Process biweekly payroll through payroll vendor for population of 150 employees Requirements: Bachelor's degree, preferably in business or HR, or equivalent experience Minimum 5 years HR generalist experience Knowledge of Federal, State & Local regulations governing employment Experience with payroll processing Self-motivated, ability to prioritize and work well under pressure Customer-focused attitude, with high level of professionalism and discretion Excellent oral and written communication and quantitative skills Proficiency with Microsoft Office Qualified candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to: careers@liherald.com.
LIBRARY CIRCULATION CLERK P/T Up to 17 hours per week at the Baldwin Public Library, depending on library needs. May include mornings, afternoons and at least one evening per week and one rotating Saturday. This is a non-competitive Civil Service position. $15.50 per hour, Please send resume to: broberto@baldwinpl.org By August 5
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Established Five Towns Orthodontic Practice Salary Commensurate With Experience Call 516-668-5638
OUTSIDE SALES
Richner Communications, One of the Fastest Growing Media, Event and Communications Companies on Long Island is Seeking a Sales/Marketing Candidate to Sell our Print Media Products and our Digital, Events, Sponsorships. Salary, Commission, Eligible for Health Benefits, 401k and Paid Time Off. Will Consider Part Time. Please Send Cover Letter and Resume with Salary Requirements to ereynolds@liherald.com or Call 516-569-4000 X286
Path & Scanning Attendees
At Blaze, Old Bethpage Village Outdoors From September Through November 5-8 Hour Evening Shifts Provide A Welcoming Atmosphere And Ensure Guest Safety. $20-$25/ Hour.
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PRESS-ROOM/WAREHOUSE HELP Long Island Herald has IMMEDIATE openings for a FULL-TIME Pressroom/warehouse helper in Garden City. We are a busy print shop looking for a motivated and reliable individuals to assist in various duties in the shop. Forklift experience is a plus and heavy lifting is required. Hours vary, so flexibility is key. Email resumes or contact info to careers@liherald.com
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Franklin Square UFSD
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School Hall Monitors
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Receptionist (full-time) needed for Publisher and Self-Storage Facility located in Garden City. The ideal candidate should have excellent communications and customer service skills, be professional, dependable and have reliable transportation. Candidate should have computer knowledge and working knowledge of MS Office. Candidate MUST be reliable, punctual and be able to work a CONSISTENT schedule: Monday and Wednesday 8am to 4pm Tuesday and Thursday 8am to 6pm Friday 8am to 5pm Job Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Answering phones and greeting customers, assisting new customers by showing storage facility options and pricing, collecting payments from customers, contacting customers for late payments, applying payments and updating the customer files /data base and other general administrative responsibilities on an as needed basis. Hourly pay, plus eligible for Holiday Pay, PTO, Medical, Dental, 401k with company matching, plus other benefits. Qualified candidates should email their resume, cover letter and salary requirements. No phone calls please. Job Type: Full-time. Salary: $15.00 /hour Email your resume to: careers@liherald.com
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Elementary School Nurse (10 Month Position) NYS Licensed
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RECEPTIONIST FULL TIME: Busy OBGYN Office Rockville Centre. Call Mary 516-764-1095 S A L E S : A L L S TAT E LY N B R O O K . FLEXIBLE HOURS. INSURANCE LICENSE & SALES EXPERIENCE PREFERRED. SALARY/ COMMISSION!! SUSAN 516-238-5688 UP TO $19.09 NYC, $18 L.I., $14.50 Upstate NY! If you need care from your relative, friend/ neighbor and you have Medicaid, they may be eligible to start taking care of you as personal assistant under NYS Medicaid CDPA Program. No Certificates needed. 347-713-3553
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The tub: indoors or out?
Q. I didn’t think designing bathrooms would be difficult, but we are trying to decide if we should have a Jacuzzi tub and shower in our master bath or forgo the tub and put a hot tub on our deck instead. We generally don’t use a bathtub, except for when our grandkids are over, but some friends say it adds value to the house, and that most people want them. Is that true? I would rather have a separate toilet room than a tub, but my wife wants the tub, even though I know she won’t use it. Any thoughts? A. I remember rolling my eyes in my third-year architecture class when the question was posed, “What is a home?” We went room by room, listing the uses, activities and needs on a chart, and then creating a diagram relating the room shapes and how they’re connected. I realized that I’d never thought about it that way before. onte eeper The great bathroom debate over tubs versus hot tubs is very common, and just like any design decision, requires an important thought process. Think of your need versus desire. Because a tub takes up a considerable amount of floor space, you have to really want the vessel. Alternatively, consider the hot tub, which is more portable and removable, takes up no interior space, unless you install it inside, and can be used with friends that you might not have in your bathroom to socially soak. In other words, do you want the personal value of soaking in the privacy of the bathroom or the seasonal social soaking with others, whether family or friends, outdoors? A hot tub, outside, is handled by municipalities the same as a pool, in-ground or above ground, because a fearless and unaware small child can lift the cover and possibly drown. Outdoors, the hot tub triggers the need (code requirement with a building permit) for fencing and gates around it, although some communities accept a locking cover, floating alarm and door alarms (for when the door has been opened to the hot tub area). I constantly murmur that nothing is simple, and the decision about an indoor versus an outdoor tub is proof. Most people honestly tell me they don’t have the time or inclination to soak in a tub in their master bathroom (which now, due to political correctness, I hear, is called the “primary suite”). Recently, a client who insisted on a whirlpool tub in their bath called to tell me that after all our discussion and expense, it takes up to 45 minutes to fill the tub, and they had to have a higher-volume water heater so as to not run out of water, after turning down a tankless instant hot water system. They used the expression “Live and learn,” so I hope you avoid the disappointment of making the wrong decision. Write down your needs versus wants. Decide what you want, not what a future buyer wants. Good luck!
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he late President Harry Truman had a sign on his desk whose words have haunted every president who has followed him. It simply said, “The buck stops here.” The Oval Office is the place where the president is held accountable, and Presidents Bush, Clinton, Bush, Obama, Trump and Biden have taken quite a beating over the years. The dynasty of the two Bushes was marked by a bad economy and a couple of questionable wars. Operation Desert Storm was followed by the Iraq War. Pappa Bush, JERRY George H.W., had the most governKREMER ment experience and deserved a pat on the back for some good things, but the economy tanked and he tanked with it. The second Bush, George W., was plagued with bad advisers who destroyed his credibility. Many of the Democrats and Republicans that I know agree that Bill Clinton was a good president. He restored the American economy and passed welfare reform. He kept us out of wars and left
the nation with a balanced budget and a healthy surplus. But the Monica Lewinsky story has haunted him to this day, and any Clinton obituary will make frequent reference to that tangled relationship. Barack Obama swept into office on a tide of support from voters in both parties. His speeches were eloquent, and voters lined up to hear him wherever he went. He was determined to pass a health care program that would attract universal support, and succeeded in getting his dream plan passed with the help of a hard push by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Obama’s image was hurt by the losses his party took in midterm congressional elections, and even though the Obama health care plan is now applauded, it didn’t help him at a time when he needed public support. Donald Trump may have been successful in business, but those skills didn’t help him in the White House. He rarely followed the protocols that presidents must follow to survive, and he treated the government like his personal toy. He spent too much time tweeting, and sur-
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rounded himself with bad people who contributed to his downfall. He has the distinction of being the only president to be impeached twice. The Jan. 6 congressional committee is revealing more missteps that may haunt him in the months and years ahead. President Biden is an enigma. If there were such a thing as two presidents, one for foreign relations and one for domestic affairs, he would be considered one of the best foreign relations presidents. He has awakened the NATO alliance from its slumber and has united it in ways that no one could have expected. He has taken the lead on the Ukraine war, and without his leadership, it would have ended with a quick Russian victory. On the domestic front, however, Biden’s tenure has been a disaster. Many of the headaches that have landed on his desk are not of his making or his fault. Inflation is a combination of issues he hasn’t solved and some headaches that he didn’t create. The coronavirus pandemic caused worldwide problems and eventually land-
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ed on our shores. China and climate change have added to Biden’s woes. Of all the bad breaks he has gotten, his biggest one is the Democratic Congress. Like the gang who couldn’t shoot straight, the leaders of the majority can’t get their act together. The one or two bills that the Democrats could have pushed through the Senate are dying, thanks to the antics of Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia, who is a one-man wrecking crew. There are three precious months left for the Democrats to score some political points, but in the meantime, Biden gets the blame. The last force that destroys the reputation of any president is the media. Nothing a president does seems to satisfy them. They will pick on the smallest missteps and blow them up into “breaking news.” I have my own personal likes and dislikes when it comes to presidents, but I must concede that they have the most thankless job in the nation, and will never avoid public unhappiness. 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.
This summer’s recommended reads, none too long
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ost of us learned to read a long time ago, but many of us are learning to read all over again through the fog of
Covid. I sometimes wonder if I’m the only one feeling this way, but I suppose everyone, at some point during the pandemic, has found it difficult to focus on reading for pleasure. In my other gig I conduct book groups, where we talk about literary fiction and nonfiction. My “bookies” tell me they have been finding RAnDi it difficult to conKREiss centrate. They tell me they read the same paragraph repeatedly before it sinks in. They say nothing holds their fractured attention. I have had the same experience over the last two-plus years. Therefore, it was challenging to find eight books for my upcoming winter groups. I want to share the list with anyone who is up for a good read. My message is, forgive yourself if you can’t plow through books the way you once did. When Covid becomes less of a threat, our minds will refocus, our attention span will expand and reading
will once again become the joy it has always been. In the meantime, let’s go at our own pace. But let’s go. We need to talk. And we need to talk about books. After isolation, polarization and not nearly enough conversation, reading important writers feels exactly right. Good books ground us, and give us wings. Talking about literature, as we wind our way through these interesting times, feels like a privilege, and a joy. The books I have chosen, anchored in other times and places, connect us with complex characters whose lives resonate with our own. One caveat: My grouping is odd. I rarely select “book group” books. I look for unique pieces, slightly out of the mainstream. For this year, I chose books that offer escape from the here and now because, Lord knows, we need to escape. And I looked for books that also offer comfort. The comfort comes not from reading “happy” books, but from witnessing the affirmation of life in other times and places. Another pandemic concession is that the books are all relatively short, under 300 pages.
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The first is “Lila,” by Marilynne Robinson. Robinson tells the story of a young girl, abandoned as a child, who finds love and grace in this world in the best way she can. It is the writing, of course, that makes this story so moving. “The Glass Hotel,” by Emily St. John Mandel, is a world away from “Station Eleven,” Mandel’s awardwinning novel about the earth after an apocalyptic event that wipes out most of humanity. Oddly, it wasn’t an entirely depressing book, but I wasn’t going there. “The Glass Hotel” tells the story of someone finding herself living an implausible life in an extraordinary time. The writing is gorgeous. “The All of It,” by Jeannette Haien, is a gem in every respect, small, dense and stunningly beautiful. The story takes place in Ireland and introduces us to a couple bound by secrets that unravel as we turn the pages. “Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead,” by Olga Tokarczuk, is a unique read. Tokarczuk won the Nobel Prize for literature, the book is translated from the Polish, and I didn’t completely understand it all, but I loved the journey.
eaders have told me they’ve found it difficult to concentrate in the pandemic.
“The Sea,” by John Banville, according to The New York Times, is a “luminous novel about, love, loss and the unpredictable power of memory.” Like several other selections, it takes place in Great Britain. I am not entirely sure why I traveled across the pond for so many of my book choices, but it feels right; the settings are far enough away to buffer us as we are pummeled by the same life-and-death issues here at home. “The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie,” by Muriel Spark, is set in Edinburgh, Scotland, in the 1930s. A classic novel, based on Spark’s own experience teaching at a girls’ school, stands the test of time, perhaps because memory, love and betrayal are timeless themes. “The Vanishing Half,” by Brit Bennett, breaks my own rule: It was a New York Times bestseller and wildly popular. It speaks to the experience of Black women in America. Finally, “The Fortnight in September,” by R. C. Sherriff, is a richly layered story about a family of good people on a fortnight’s vacation when nothing — and everything — happens. A beautiful read. I offer these books with respect. Take what you will. Read what holds your head and your heart. Copyright 2022 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.
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lyers were left on the doorsteps of homes in Rockville Centre and Oceanside last week, filled with vile hate claiming, among other things, that President Biden was in league with a “Jewish cabal,” perpetuating the overused trope that Jews control the country. It was repugnant. It was disgusting. Every one of us should condemn what was found on those pamphlets, but at the same time we must take caution not to entertain thoughts about outright banning them. It’s an unfortunate side effect of the First Amendment, but an important one all the same. That freedom of expression protects all speech from government censorship — including “the thought that we hate,” as iconic U.S. Supreme Court Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. once said. It’s a right that protects us not from one another, but from the government, without fear of interference, censorship or restraint. It doesn’t protect speech we might agree with — if we agreed with it, there would be no need to write laws protecting it. Instead, the First Amendment is designed to protect speech we don’t agree with. Even hate speech. That doesn’t mean
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letters Voter fraud? Really? To the Editor: I took offense at Ronald Rosenberg’s opinion piece “Yes, voter fraud does exist” (June 30-July 6). I worked at the Board of Elections for over a decade, including years in the absentee ballot department. I can count with two fingers the instances of voter fraud in that time. Eight states allow voting by mail, two states allow counties to opt in and nine states allow small elections to be conducted by mail. Oregon, a state in which the only way to vote is by mail, had 75 percent of its registered voters vote in 2020. Out of the millions of votes cast in Oregon, four instances of fraud were reported. In contrast, New York had a pathetic 63 percent turnout, lower than the national average. Every 18-year-old American citizen has the right to vote. The Supreme Court just made it easier to carry a concealed weapon, saying that a citizen shouldn’t have to give a reason to carry a gun. Yet Rosenberg believes people should need a reason to vote by mail? Further, ballot harvesting is not “a
we, as a collective, can’t object to it. When we start talking about criminal prosecution, however, we need to be wary of creating barriers that would keep people from expressing themselves. Sure, in this case, we would be curbing something we can universally agree needs to be squelched — those antisemitic flyers — and it’s completely understandable why our elected leaders would consider it. But at the same time, we risk setting a precedent that could silence other speech — especially speech we may agree with. And that’s why it’s important to speak out against hate speech — to call it out for what it is — but not to demand that our government put an end to it. “Our history shows the same First Amendment that protects hateful, racist speech can be — and has been — used by civil rights advocates to protect historically vulnerable communities,” said Lee Rowland, a senior staff attorney with the American Civil Liberties Union. Rowland points to a case in the 1960s in which the U.S. Supreme Court sided with an avowed KKK member who talked about ridding the world of Jews and Black people. So long as there was not an immediate and specific risk of actual violence to a real person, his words were
protected by the First Amendment. It was certainly enough to make most of us want to rethink the Bill of Rights. That is, until a few years later, when civil rights leader Charles Evers called for a boycott of racist, white-owned businesses, promising to “break the damn neck” of anyone who crossed that boycott line. Those businesses sued Evers and the NAACP, claiming incitement. But the Supreme Court, harking back to the case with the KKK member, ruled in Evers’s favor. We look with disgust at courts protecting speech we feel has no place in society, but because of those rulings — because of the First Amendment — we have the ability to speak up and condemn such speech, and call it what it is. It’s a freedom so few other countries have, and the cost is that, yes, speech we don’t like — speech we may despise — is protected. The flyers distributed to our neighbors in Rockville Centre and Oceanside were clearly antisemitic. We should find out who did it. Call them out. Explain why those hateful words were clearly hateful. But we also must tread carefully when it comes to finding criminal solutions. That’s one slippery slope we must avoid, because the next speech that could be censored could be your own.
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robably no depiction of sharks has so demonized these creatures as the movie “Jaws,” directed by Steven Spielberg, whose threatening music by composer John Williams further heightened the fear of pending seaborne doom. So the latest round of shark bites inflicted on Long Island bathers has played to the stereotype as predictably as a screenwriter’s script. It even moved George Gorman, regional director of the New York state parks system, to invoke a RONALD J. character from movie. He ROSENBERG that recently told a reporter that he didn’t want to sound like the mayor of Amity, the fictional seaside community in “Jaws,” who dismissed the deadly threat from a massive white shark prowling the ocean, but Gorman reminded us that sharks are looking for schools of fish to feed on, not human entrees. Of course, shark attacks are real and, on occasion, catastrophic. When a Japanese submarine sank the cruiser USS Indianapolis in the closing days of World War II, the hundreds of survivors in the
water were decimated by sharks. Over the generations of seafaring, legends have grown about shark attacks, dramatized by artists of the era. As early as 1778, a painting depicted the rescue of an English boy who lost a leg in a shark attack in Havana harbor. Multiple copies now hang in various museums. At the turn of the 19th century, a classic Winslow Homer painting depicted a lone sailor bravely considering his shipwrecked predicament as a shark patiently circles his damaged vessel while a storm looms in the distance. One suspects there is something in our DNA that makes us fear the idea of a shark attack. Humans may have come from the sea epochs ago, but it is certainly not our home, and as intruders there we have reason to be wary. The sharks lurking in the depths only add to that tension. And the idea of being a predator’s chum is among our most disturbing nightmares. Marine scientists have offered any number of reasons for sharks to discover Long Island’s South Shore this year. Some say it’s the climate. Others maintain that a cleaner marine environment is bringing them closer to shore in their hunt for prey. One researcher at Ocearch,
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abloid coverage can distort our region’s image among a global audience.
LETTERS thing.” It’s just not. Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani had his license to practice law suspended for falsely claiming there was voter fraud in 2020. Dominion sued Fox News and others for lying about its machines when there was no fraud. And a president convinced millions of Americans that there was widespread voter fraud, resulting in an insurrection at our Capitol and a transfer of power that ended in violence for the first time in our history. Since 2020, dozens of states have changed their election laws to suppress or corrupt votes — all seemingly finding solutions to problems that don’t exist. And the coup continues. Next year, the Supreme Court will hear a case that could give state legislatures the power to decide who wins elections, taking away the court’s ability to rule on such conflicts. In other words, state legislatures would decide who wins an election, not the voters. It is irresponsible for the Herald to publish opinion pieces that attack the integrity of our elections. Continuing to spread disinformation will cause more chaos and violence at our polling places. This nonsense must end. CLAUDIA BORECKY President, Bellmore-Merrick Democratic Club
an organization that studies aquatic life, told a reporter that there is little doubt the shark population is returning to pre1970 levels and moving up the Eastern Seaboard. Now, for the first time, state, county and town authorities are using high technology, deploying drones to spot the predators just under the surface. They bring to mind American long-range patrol planes hunting down German U-boats in the Atlantic in World War II. Now Gov. Kathy Hochul says she is beefing up additional patrols. No one is minimizing the potential for shark injuries this summer, but officials are also looking to prevent panic. There is a considerable difference between a nasty flesh wound and a great white chomping through a charter boat out of Captree. A keen lookout by lifeguards, common-sense precautions by bathers and a respect for the habits of sharks driven by instinct are all part of the rational response to a Long Island shift in shark migration. There is also an economic consideration to our understanding of an uptick in shark attacks. Extensive tabloid coverage can distort the perception of our
Ronald J. Rosenberg has been an attorney for 42 years, concentrating in commercial litigation and transactions, and real estate, municipal, zoning and land use law. He founded the Garden City law firm Rosenberg Calica & Birney in 1999.
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Biden must take action now To the Editor: More than 700 heat-related deaths were reported in Spain and neighboring Portugal in the recent European heat wave. British authorities described the heat wave as a national emergency. Portions of the nation were under an “extreme” heat warning for the first time. Some airports closed because of melting runways. President Biden, we’re counting on you to be our climate champion. We are doomed if you don’t take drastic measures. Mr. President, any approval of new fossil fuel projects at this stage is unacceptable. It is time for your administration to go into what climate hawk Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse called “executive beast mode.” We must preserve our planet. There is no Planet B. JOSEPH M. VARON Past president, New York State Marine Education Association Member, Jewish Climate Action Network West Hempstead
region among a national and global audience. Past surveys of European travel agents revealed that far too many thought of Long Island as riddled with crime in the wake of gruesome MS-13 gang killings. The findings were stunning. We may have endured individual criminal cases that sparked headlines, but Long Island has never warranted that level of global notoriety. The same applies to the perception of shark danger, and its effect on beach attendance. One statistic indicates that outdoor recreation accounts for 28 percent of visitors to Long Island. There are an estimated 1.01 million day visitors to the island each year and some 4.1 million overnighters. All of this equates to millions of dollars for the Long Island economy. Sharks will continue to be demonized because of our fear of what lies in the deep, but, in the end, we Long Islanders are an entrepreneurial lot. Whether our restaurants start to serve really fresh mako or we host shark-spotting charters, expect some of us to profit from the new patterns of shark migration. But not a single dime should go to Spielberg.
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