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LHS wing named for late BOE trustee an Oct. 13 ceremony with school administrators, board members and family members. The late Alicemarie BresniBresnihan died after a battle han was a mother figure to with cancer at 85 in May 2020. many: her nine children, her 21 She is survived by her loving grandchildren, the members of family, and her friends and colthe Board of Education and leagues throughout the Lynmany students in brook community. the Lynbrook Public As board president, Schools. Now, she is she was known for being honored for her deep devotion to her years of service the Lynbrook to the community — s ch o o l s a n d h e r her four and a half advocacy on behalf decades of commitof children. ment — which made B r e s n i h a n her one of the lonimproved Lynbrook gest-serving Lynfrom the “bottom brook school board up,” as she said in members and one of her 1975 campaign the longest-tenured DR. MELISSA speech for the school t r u s t e e s i n N ew board. She began as BURAK York state. an involved parent “Alice made all of Lynbrook Schools in the school comus better educators superintendent munity, later joined a n d b o a rd m e m the PTA and finally bers,” Superintenran for a board seat. dent Dr. Melissa Burak said. “I Her speech was read aloud by don’t think we’ll ever have Bresnihan’s daughter, Elaine, at someone like her again.” the ceremony, in which BresniIn her honor, Lynbrook High han listed her goals and promisSchool’s new wing — which es as a school board candidate. includes improved art, music “I feel it imperative that an and academic classrooms and articulate expression of all opened to students and faculty schools of thought be made at the start of the school year — was named in her honor during CONTINUED ON PAGE 13

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A Homecoming hoot It was a happy Homecoming for the Lynbrook Owls, above, and the East Rockaway Rocks, as both teams were winners on Saturday. Stories, more photos, Page 3.

’He likes to touch and change lives’ East Rockaway author, 8, funds well in Africa By MIKE SMOLLINS msmollins@liherald.com

At 8 years old, Joe Petraro has accomplished more than many people do in a lifetime. He is a twice-published author, has helped the Lynbrook and East Rockaway communities in many ways, and also funded a well in Nigeria to bring clean water to villagers. “I think that helping people and making them smile helps

everything about how they feel,” Joe wrote in an email to the Herald. “The world can be kind of scary if you watch the news and listen to all the bad things, but if we think about all the really good things happening, life is pretty fun and cool. Helping others makes me feel happy.” Joe, an East Rockaway resident and third-grader at Holy Name of Mary School in Valley Stream, has written and published two children’s books. The

first was “The Pumpkin vs. The Boogie Man,” which came out in March 2020 and delves into using his knowledge from attending Steven’s Karate Academy in Lynbrook to overcome bullying through kindness, and the second, “Buddy My Best Friend Moves to a Place Called Heaven,” which he wrote from personal experience after the Petraro family dog, Buddy, died, and they CONTINUED ON PAGE 26

he was always a proponent of making Lynbrook a better place.

SPOoKTACULAR Herald seeks Person of the Year nominations SAVINGS Know anyone around town who you’d describe as a true do-gooder –– that PTA president, Little League coach or scout leader who goes above and beyond the call of duty; that community volunteer who gives so much of him or herself while asking for nothing in return; that volunteer firefighter or emergency medical technician who saved a life? The Lynbrook/East Rockaway Herald is currently seeking nominations for our annual Person of the Year. All People of the Year are featured in full-length, front-page feature stories that appear in our final issue of the year, which will be published on Dec. 27.

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LHS Owls soar in Homecoming game

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THE OWLS SHUTOUT the Bellmore-Kennedy Cougars, 28-0, to win their Homecoming game.

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ER football ‘Rocks’ Homecoming game It was a beautiful day during the East Rockaway School District’s Homecoming celebration, as members of the Board of Education, administrators, staff, students and members of the community joined together to support the varsity football team in its game against Island Trees on Saturday. The Homecoming game took place at Malverne Senior High School and was equipped with a variety of concession stands and merchandise tables for members of the East Rockaway community to stop at. The varsity football team did not disappoint, as the Rocks dominated Island Trees with a 28-7 victory. In addition, the East Rockaway Junior-Senior High

EAST ROCKAWAY VARSITY football players Tyller Gutierrez (7), Joseph Bruzzo (22) and Christopher Becker (77) celebrated a touchdown.

School band and cheerleading squad provided the halftime show and further amped up the crowd throughout the game. The district also hosted its annual parade before the pep rally celebration on Friday. This year’s Homecoming royalty were also announced during the rally, which included king and queen Brandon Velasquez and Mimi Bilardello; staff members Jessica Risso and Dan Vito; and prince and princess JohnCarlos AyestasFigueroa and Rikki Caracciolo. Courtesy East Rockaway School District; compiled by Mike Smollins

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LYNBROOK HIGH SCHOOL cheerleaders entertained the audience with a routine during halftime of the game.

The Lynbrook community came out in full force to celebrate Homecoming Saturday. With blue skies overhead, the annual parade made its way from Lynbrook High School to Marion Street Elementary School. Central administrators, board members and LHS students, including those on the cheer team, Homecoming court, the kickline team and marching band, waved to onlookers dressed in their best green and gold. Lynbrook High School students from each graduating class marched with their peers holding their class’s banner, which was later displayed on the fence by the football field at Marion Street. Homecoming King Patrick LaBarbera and Queen Emma Leighley wore a crown and tiara, respectively, as they waved to members of the Lynbrook community. Both were crowned during the school’s pep rally on the previous day. Before kicking off the PTA Scholarship Football Game, senior members of the cheer, kickline and football teams were honored on the field with their loved ones. After the ceremony, the Fighting Owls stormed the field ready to take on the Bellmore-Kennedy Cougars. LHS senior Jaden Harvin performed the national anthem before kickoff and Lynbrook football alumni from 2010 were announced on the field. The men were named Class III Long Island champions back when they were student-athletes at the school. They showed their support for the current football team during the game and cheered them on, along with the crowd of proud community members. At halftime, four LHS alumni were inducted into the Lynbrook Public Schools’ Athlete Hall of Fame for their contributions and excellence in athletics while at LHS. The district honored alumni Russell Benvenuto, Don Borges, Brian Ciampi and Dana Levitt on the field. In addition, the cheer team performed a spirited routine, along with the kickline team. Under the direction of Bryan White, the LHS marching band entertained the crowd with their Temptations-inspired show, “Get Ready.” The Lynbrook Owl showcased his dance moves and members of the kickline team joined the marching band as they performed to the music. The Lynbrook Fighting Owls took home the win against the Cougars, 28-0, to send the Homecoming crowd home happy.

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ect. Firefighters receive no compensation for their work. ‘We thank [former] Chief Bien and his committee for their tireless work over these past 10 years to help improve the lives of our wounded servicemen and women who have made sacrifices for all of us and our country,” LFD Chief John Donald said. Firefighters from Lynbrook and across the county will next travel to Bethesda, Fort Belvoir, Camp Lejeune and Fort Bragg to bring Christmas to the wounded and their families in the first week of December. “I must also acknowledge the Village of Lynbrook for allowing us to use Greis Park and JetBlue, who each year donates airline tickets for us to raffle off,” Bien said, “and also to the Rockville Centre Inn on Sunrise Highway, [which] donates rooms each year for the wounded that come up from Bethesda and Fort Belvoir to attend our event.” Those that may have missed Lynbrook’s concert and block party in September and wish to contribute can send a check to NCFF-OWW, PO Box 295, Garden City, 12530.

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Ford, Lovas vie for the 4th Legislative District seat Denise Ford, the veteran county legislator, is being challenged by a new comer to electoral politics, Claudia Lovas, a Democrat. Ford is campaigning on her nearly 20 years as a legislator and her years of service to the community. She emphasizes that she has been particularly involved with environmental issues. Lovas argues that it is time for a change, that as a newbie, she would not be tied to traditional ways of doing things in the Legislature and that she would bring new spirit and energy to the job.

and my priority is to find more solutions aimed at keeping young people in the county, to raise families and eventually retire here.

HERALD: Many of the county’s downtowns are aging and in need of repair. Do you favor raising taxes to fix the downtowns? Are there other solutions available?

FORD: Our downtowns are the core of

HERALD: What do you consider the most important issue facing Nassau County residents this year?

Denise Ford

FORD: Residents are concerned over the

high cost of living as we pay the second highest property taxes in the country. As a result of the reassessment, over 65 percent of homeowners have seen their assessed values increase, which will impact their taxes. Some have had their incomes reduced due to the pandemic and struggling to make ends meet or own small businesses and were also impacted by the pandemic due to shutdowns. Despite this, people are still moving into Nassau as we have a good quality of life and are one of the safest counties in America. With the change in the bail reform laws, many are concerned over the continued safety in their communities as they are constantly reminded to lock their cars and homes. Residents want to make sure that as they make sacrifices to afford to live here that they continue safely and securely.

LOVAS: Covid remains a significant con-

cern for constituents of Nassau County given that the virus continues to spread throughout our country. Initially, Nassau County had one of the highest numbers of Covid cases outside of New York City. County Executive Laura Curran efficiently took control of an unprecedented situation. Now, 17 months later, over 90 percent of adult residents in Nassau County over the age of 18 have received at least the first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine. Laura Curran has done a remarkable job handling the worst health crisis in over 100 years. However, the threat is not over and the task cannot be performed alone. This undertaking requires a government that is committed to working with Laura Curran, not against her. As legislator, I will be dedicated to helping the county executive in her continued efforts to make vaccines readily accessible to all residents so we can keep our communities and first responders safe. In the continued control of the pandemic, I will partner with the county executive in her steady approach of supporting families and small businesses to continue restoring the fiscal health of the County.

HERALD: Home prices have skyrocket-

Incumbent

Claudia Lovas Challenger

Party: republican

Party: Democrat

Age: 70

Age: 46

Hometown: Long Beach

Hometown: long Bech

Career: First elected to represent the 4th Legislative District after an upset victory in 2003. Legislator Ford currently serves as chair of the Public Safety Committee, vice chair of the Government Services and Operations Committee, and as a member on the Planning, Development and the Environment Committee, the Economic and Community Development and Labor Committee, and the Minority Affairs Committee.

Career: Managing Attorney, American Family Insurance, Garden City office. Previous; Guide One Insurance. B.S., State University of New York at Stony Brook, 1997 J.D., Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center, 2000. Prior to joining GuideOne, she gained experience in numerous areas of the law, including handling a broad range of of labor law, professional liability, product liability and employment law.

ed in Nassau this year, leaving a number of middle- and lower-income families unable to afford a home. Rentals have also skyrocketed. What is the solution to this problem?

tax breaks, they are required to set aside a certain number of affordable units and this can help. Expansion of the Section 8 program can provide vouchers for lowand moderate-income families to offset the rent.

FORD: One of the reasons home prices rose so much was due to the fact that many in New York City chose to move to Long Island. It became a seller’s market, as there were more buyers than homes for sale. Rents were impacted as well, as many were looking to relocate here. As this appears to be settling, we need to look at ways to make it easier for our lowerand middle-income families. There is a need for more affordable housing, and we need to work together to bring these types of units into our communities. One way would be to partner with organizations such as the Long Island Housing Partnership, which has helped people get homes they otherwise could not afford on their own. As land values are high, we can look at abandoned sites to determine if housing would be suitable there, which would also eliminate blight. I have always advocated for our rent stabilized apartments, which allow people to stay in their communities. When developers are given any

LOVAS: Economic development has been an important issue for the county executive. Before we can be more supportive of local issues such as affordable housing, we need to continue and maintain the fiscal health of the county achieved by Laura Curran and her administration. Maintaining fiscal discipline, a balanced budget and holding the line on property taxes ultimately translates into housing affordability. It is a domino effect that starts from the top down. Despite a global pandemic, the county now has a budget surplus, and Laura Curran has proposed tax cuts for 2022. This is a direct result of the hard work of the Curran administration. Moving forward, we need to eliminate the continued obstacles created by the Republican legislative majority that derail initiatives proposed by the county executive to the detriment of Nassau County residents. I am prepared to work collaboratively with the county executive,

many communities as they attract residents and visitors to the neighborhoods. As important as they are, I do not favor raising taxes. Businesses would not be immune to this tax increase, which would make it harder to continue to stay open. There are other solutions; for instance, municipalities can take advantage of grants and funding to help renovate the stores and sidewalks. The federal Department of Housing and Urban Development provides Community Development Block Grant funding, which can be used to beautify the area as well as fix storefronts. New York state representatives should help secure additional funding from the state, which could provide for downtown revitalization. Also, the federal government is distributing infrastructure funding, which could be used for street repair and drainage to help protect these shopping and commercial areas. There are grants being offered through Boost Nassau for our local businesses that were impacted by the pandemic. This assistance can help keep them open.

LOVAS: I am not in favor of raising taxes. We can develop alternatives such as seeking grants for municipalities and other financial incentives for developers in order to reinvent the county’s downtowns. This is already in the works in many of our Nassau communities. Villages are applying for state programs like the Downtown Revitalization Initiative that has the potential of bringing millions of dollars for the purpose of the redevelopment of the downtowns. Additionally, allowing the execution of large quality projects in Nassau County also bolsters the viability of the downtowns. The county executive needs more supporters to help her in the headway that has been made thus far. We need to continue to build on this progress. The county has been plagued with fiscal issues for over 20 years that trickled down to the local communities. Despite a pandemic, Laura Curran has resurrected this county, bringing fiscal health and ending decades of government corruption. The Curran administration eliminated a culture of waste, fraud, abuse and corruption, notwithstanding a Republican legislative majority whose goal was to block her attempts at every turn. Just think of all she could have accomplished with an advocate like me in the Legislature fighting for her, instead of against her.

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Gaylor, Burns vie again in Legislative District 6 By MIKE SMOLLINS msmollins@liherald.com

For the second time in two years, Laura Burns challenges Bill Gaylor for county legislator of District 6. Gaylor, from Lynbrook, has held his seat since 2015 and was re-elected in 2017 and 2019, when he defeated Burns, 7,936 to 6,674. Burns, of Rockville Centre, is a writer and advocate. The Herald asked both candidates questions tackling issues that affect residents in District 6, which comprises Malverne, Lynbrook, North Lynbrook, Valley Stream and portions of Rockville Centre, Hewlett, Franklin Square and Woodmere.

Herald: What can be done to further

hold the line on taxes and to fix the county’s tax-reassessment system?

Gaylor: I am proud to have never voted for a property tax increase as a legislator. We need to fix the tens of thousands of errors in County Executive Laura Curran’s reassessment that resulted in massive property tax increases for South Shore homeowners. We also have to make the reassessment fair, accurate and transparent and provide relief to residents who desperately need it following economic uncertainty during the pandemic. That is why I proposed legislation to eliminate $100 million in fees that residents pay to deliver real financial relief for working class families. Burns: It’s all about staying on the path the Curran administration has put us on. Reassessment was absolutely necessary to address Nassau County’s financial woes, as was adopting the Taxpayer Protection Plan. Curran is calling for no additional property taxes for the next four years while the TPP is implemented, and the goal is, ultimately, to have accurate rolls and reduce the necessity of grieving. This is the correct course of action, and I’m concerned that the Republican Majority —which just this month demonstrated its willingness to play politics with the budget — will push the county off the path to fiscal stability by choosing short-term political gain over long-term responsible management. Herald: Many local businesses took a

financial hit during the coronavirus pandemic and have suffered from staffing shortages. What more can be done to help local businesses?

Gaylor: Small businesses have been through a lot in the past year, but throughout the pandemic, I along with members of the majority, approved tens of millions of dollars in federal funding

Bill Gaylor

Laura Burns

Incumbent

Challenger

Age: 58 Hometown: Lynbrook Career: Retired U.S. Army lieutenant colonel; attorney Political experience: County legislator since 2015; Lynbrook Village Associate Justice from 2009 to 2015.

Age: 52 Hometown: Rockville Centre Career: Writer and activist Political experience: None Other experience: Rockville Centre PTA council co-president (2020-12); board member of RVD Friends of MLK Center; member of the Writer’s Guild of America; founding member of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America; leader of Moms Demand New York State Communications and Moms Demand Nassau County Outreach; board member, Barnard Women in Entertainment.

that went directly to small business relief. We also worked to ensure that businesses had personal protective equipment and created a special revenue fund to pay down county refund liability owed to small businesses.

ing workforce housing near transit lines to bring more business to the Long Island Rail Road-adjacent downtowns in my district. For those who lost their jobs due to Covid-19, there are job training programs available.

Burns: The Boost Nassau initiative is a good first step, connecting business owners with information about the resources available to them. I would push out more information from my office as well, making sure to have it available in the different languages spoken by business owners in the district. There are grants and loans available to help small businesses recover, and I look forward to helping constituents discover and access all helpful programming. We can also think creatively to make our downtowns more desirable destinations. There is Community Revitalization Program money available to help with beautification efforts, and we can expand the Open Streets program to create more walkable downtowns, and we can focus on build-

Herald: What are some of your top priorities going forward if elected? Gaylor: As a retired lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Army, I will continue to advocate for Nassau’s veterans, first responders and seniors to ensure their mental and physical health needs are being met. I will never vote to defund our police and make sure they always have the resources they need to return home safe at the end of their shift. I will also continue to never vote for property tax increases, and fight to make the county executive’s reassessment more fair, accurate and transparent. Burns: My top priority is to maintain our fiscal health. The taxpayers’ money

should be spent on infrastructure, programming and services to make taxpayers’ lives better. We must achieve financial stability and phase out the Nassau Interim Finance Authority so that we can move forward with more funding for the taxpayers. My first order of business will be to set up a structure for constituent outreach. I plan to hold bimonthly town halls, both in person and via Zoom, and to have weekly “office hours” at different public spaces or small businesses around the district. It’s important that the diverse communities within Legislative District 6 know they have a legislator who wants to hear their concerns, and it’s important that I know what the district’s priorities are so that I can represent them well. There hasn’t been any outreach from the legislator’s office in this district, and it’s sorely needed. My focus in office will be to assess the infrastructure needs in LD6 and begin work on addressing them, making sure to include constituents in the process. I want any development in the district to include renewable energy and to create good-paying jobs with benefits.

Herald: Why would you be a better fit for the position than your opponent?

Gaylor: Unlike my opponent, I strongly denounce any legislation that supports defunding the police and oppose Albany’s dangerous cashless bail laws. I have a strong record of supporting law enforcement and will continue to work closely with them to keep our communities safe. Additionally, I will fight to cut taxes and create a more fair and transparent process concerning the current administration’s flawed reassessment system, and correct the numerous errors affecting tens of thousands of Nassau’s homeowners.

Burns: During my years as an advocate

for gun violence prevention, I’ve become well-versed in building coalitions among community groups working on different aspects of a complex issue that spans legislation, cultural outreach, public education and community organizing. This grassroots experience is exactly what’s needed in local government — a willingness to seek out diverse voices, gather different points of view, and synthesize them into a plan for action to make people’s lives better. My opponent is content with the status quo, listens only to the voices of his own party, and has ignored 60 percent of the district’s population when it comes to CRP funding. My goal is to improve the quality of life in the district, throughout the entire district. Taxpayers deserve a legislator who represents them all, and we need something better than the status quo.

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

Tuesday, Nov. 23 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 eastrockawayschools.org.

Saturday, Oct. 23 Bristol and Mexico Monument Ceremony At 11 a.m., rain or shine, the Historical Society of East Rockaway and Lynbrook and the Nassau County AOH will host their annual memorial ceremony at the Bristol and Mexico Monument in the Rockville Cemetery, on the corner of Merrick Road and Ocean Avenue. This is the site of a mass grave of 139 victims — most of them Irish immigrants — who died in mid-19th Century shipwrecks off the South Shore of Long Island. Village-wide Yard Sale The Grist Mill Museum Committee is sponsoring a village-wide yard sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., which will also take place at the same time on Sunday, Oct. 24. A map of the homes participating will be available on the day of the event at Village Hall, 375 Atlantic Ave., and on the museum’s Facebook pages

Thursday, Oct. 28 Health Fair Lynbrook Restorative Therapy and Nursing is hosting a Health Fair from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (with a rain date for Oct. 29). There is something for everyone! Including a flu shot clinic, Covanta medication disposal, a presentation from the Nassau County Police Department with information on scam pre-

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Students say ‘hola’ to reading Students at the Lynbrook Kindergarten Center received a special treat on Oct. 14 for Hispanic Heritage Month. Lynbrook High School juniors in Bill Luzzi’s honors Spanish class visited the kindergartners outside on the field to read a book in Spanish and interact with the young students. Students wore paper sombreros for their visit vention and much more! Lynbrook Restorative is also featuring its new Diabetic Management and Education Program with a cooking demonstration and sampling recipes from Iavarone Brothers. There will be vendors, things for kids to do and you are welcome to stay for lunch.

Saturday, Oct. 30 Trunk Or Treat The sixth annual Food Free, Worry Free, Trunk or Treat event is set for 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the Greis Park hockey rink. The event is sponsored by the Love for Giovanni Foundation. Register at l4giotort.rsvpify.com.

Halloween Havoc Lynbrook’s Halloween Havoc at Greis Park is set for 6 to 8:30 p.m. It will feature a spooky trail, a DJ, games, bouncy rides, pumpkins, candy and more.

Monday, Nov. 1 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 informatio

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

Wednesday, Nov. 10 Lynbrook Board of Education The Lynbrook Board of Education will host its next meeting at 7:30 p.m. at Lynbrook High School, 9 Union Ave., Lynbrook. Virtual meetings can be found at lynbrookschools.org.

Saturday, Nov. 13 Third Annual HurriCon The third annual HurriCon event is set for Bethany Congregational Church,

A ceremony in memory of shipwreck victims is set for Oct. 23. East Rockaway hosts a village-wide garage sale Oct. 23. Lynbrook Restorative hosts a Health Fair on Oct. 28. A Trunk or Treat event comes to Lynbrook on Oct. 30. Lynbrook’s Halloween Havoc is on Oct. 30.

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Daniels challenges Kopel, again, in L.D. 7 went wrong, and correct the system.

By JEFFREY BESSEN jbessen@liherald.com

Herald: Both you and your opponent are lawyers, how do you think that expertise translates into being an effective legislator?

County Legislator Howard Kopel (R-Lawrence) is running for his seventh two-year term. Democratic challenger Lisa Daniels ran against Kopel in 2013. The 7th District includes Oceanside, Rockville Centre, East Rockaway, Cedarhurst, Woodmere, and parts of Hewlett, Lawrence, Baldwin, Valley Stream and Lynbrook The Herald asked the candidates three questions focusing on issues upper most in constituents minds.

Herald: A few large-scale development projects have been proposed in the district and surrounding communities. What will you do to help ensure that resident concerns are not ignored? Lisa Daniels: Residents are understand-

ably frustrated about their lack of input and the limited information conc e r n i n g h a p h a z a r d d eve l o p m e n t throughout the community. Our neighbors duly expect that projects with reverberating effects throughout the community should depend on community review and discussion; they want a seat at the table. While I recognize the county has limited control over zoning, as a legislator I would work with municipal officials to promote the creation of a community advisory board and master planning commission. Not only should residents and community leaders have more of a say about the direction of their community, but these decisions should be made holistically to see what makes sense for the whole community. Resident concerns also refer to the county’s crumbling and ill-maintained infrastructure. We must ensure development does not exceed the level of our infrastructure. Our roadways and wastewater infrastructure are already far too often overwhelmed by existing use. That’s why, as a legislator, I would bolster the infrastructure that underlies all of our daily lives. Issues with county drainage and roadways will only be exacerbated by uncoordinated development, and must be addressed first and foremost.

Howard Kopel: Unfortunately, the zon-

ing for new projects is entirely outside the jurisdiction of the county, and so I cannot directly initiate legislative action. However, I have been an outspoken community leader in opposing the proposed Woodmere Club redevelopment, as well as ill-considered apartment projects in throughout the district and beyond. I have expressed opposition to any Industrial Development Agency benefits being extended to such projects, which harm the community. I have held several rallies and letter writing campaigns to force the state to finally live up to its obligations and complete the Nassau Expressway. The

Daniels: I have been a litigator advocat-

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Age: 55

Age: 70

Hometown: East Rockaway

Hometown: Lawrence

Party Affiliation: Democrat

Party Affiliation: Republican

Political experience: None

Political experience: Six-term county legislator, deputy presiding officer.

Career: Attorney and owner of Law office of Lisa Daniels, 1998 to present; adjunct professor Queens College 1997 to 2001; adjunct professor Hofstra University 1997 to 2001.

current situation is not only a major inconvenience, but also a continuing hazardous situation. I have plans to work cooperatively with other public officials, including across the aisle to renew pressure now that there is a new governor. I support sensible development and business expansion, but the infrastructure must be able to support it, which is often not the case. Finally, most of us live here because we like being out of New York City. We cannot allow our suburban environment to be transfor med into New York City’s “sixth borough.”

Herald: The residential property assessment system still needs an overhaul. What would you do to make it beneficial for homeowners and the county? Daniels: The property assessment sys-

tem in Nassau County was woefully neglected for years from the Mangano administration’s freezing of the tax rolls. This benefited political special interest groups with guaranteed payouts to tax certiorari attorneys. County finances were so beleaguered that money was borrowed specifically to pay refunds. This is why I’m so disheartened by calls to return to the days of special interest payouts and financial mismanagement. I believe in a fair assessment of every home. County Executive Laura Curran has had the political courage to begin cleaning up our county finances, assessing every house to determine its

Career: Attorney corporate 1975 to 1985. Owner Sutton Alliance, a national title insurance and settlement firm 1985 to present.

actual and current value. Under the county executive’s efforts, all have maintained their right to challenge an assessment value; further, her administration has created a user-friendly grievance system to make the process even more accessible. Reassessing property values regularly with a robust grievance system is the best and only way to fine-tune the system and ensure residents are paying taxes on the actual value of their property, and not overpaying. I’d also add that 70 percent of property taxes are attributable to school taxes, not county taxes, which can often get lost in these discussions

Kopel: The assessment system is a mess

perpetrated by the county executive’s administration. No one would argue against a fair and accurate system, but the new system simply is neither fair, nor accurate. More than 60 percent of homeowners are experiencing increases, some of the huge and some people are, literally, being forced from their homes. This results, not only of inaccurate assessments, but from the county executive breaking a promise to the Legislature to follow state law limiting annual increases to individual homeowners, and using a legal maneuver to avoid the law. The volume of complaints and protests against the new assessments is historic, clearly indicating that something is wrong. I believe that the county should call a halt to increases, conduct a careful study to determine what

ing for children and families in need in Nassau County for over 20 years. Through these years — fighting for the needs of our most vulnerable residents — I’ve come to understand the value of robust representation. In our system, it’s far too easy for entrenched interests to get their way or for one’s needs to not be given space in a debate. I know what it takes and what it means to stand up for our neighbors. While my opponent might like to joke he’s a recovering attorney, I truly value the experience I’ve had advocating for children and families in our county. It is also important for a legislator to consider how the laws they draft and vote on will impact real people in their everyday lives outside of the vacuum of the legislative chamber. As a litigator and a member of the Legislative Drafting and Review Subcommittee of the New York State Bar Association Committee on Children and the Law, I am constantly reviewing, interpreting, and applying existing statutes and legislation. My first-hand experience in the real life impact of le gislation makes me uniquely suited to give our neighbors the representation they deserve.

Kopel: I disagree with the premise of this question. I do not actually think that being a lawyer is necessary to be an effective legislator. Many of the most effective advocates for their constituents, on both sides of the aisle, are not lawyers. Being a lawyer does, obviously, bring some advantages in terms of training provided to lawyers to think logically and to write concisely and clearly. However, many lawyers are terrible writers and poor advocates, while many nonlawyers are extremely clear thinkers, and eloquent and effective representatives for the community. I encourage our young people, of whatever educational background, to get involved in the political process, and to work for the community. A varied base of knowledge and experience is extremely valuable in a legislative body and is much better than having just a bunch of lawyers deciding things. I am a lawyer by training, but most of my career has been as an owner, together with my wife, of a business that provides work for many people, and enables us to gain knowledge and experience outside a narrow legal base. I believe that my experience as a business owner has been most valuable in my acknowledged expertise in dealing with county finances.

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SCHOOL OFFICIALS AND members of late longtime Board of Education Trustee Alicemarie Bresnihan’s family attended a ceremony to dedicate Lynbrook High School’s new wing in her honor. as much time as Alice Bresnihan did,” he said. Bresnihan and Belmont’s relationship began many years ago, when Belmont was the LHS Student Government Association president in the 1980s. Belmont acknowledged his admiration for Bresnihan’s relationships with local and state legislators, and her “historical perspective” and “full-encompassing” view on

school board issues. Over their time together, he said, she took on the role of a mother figure. “I really appreciate the relationship I had with her, for all that I learned from her, the perspectives she taught me and the passion she had,” Belmont said. He added that Bresnihan proposed an expansion of the LHS building more than 15 years ago, so it was “extremely

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fitting” for the new wing to bear her name. “She really fought hard for this,” Burak said. “She was always a proponent of making Lynbrook a better place.” The new wing of LHS will stand as a reminder of Bresnihan’s love for and commitment to the Lynbrook schools for many years to come.

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available for the school board to listen to and respond to,” Bresnihan wrote. “I promise to bring an open eye, a sharp mind, to the meetings of the board, and to keep an independent stature, with my only responsibility being the wellbeing of the children within the framework of a responsible budget.” Bresnihan accomplished each of these goals, Elaine and Burak said. She also lobbied in Washington, D.C. and Albany as a member of the board’s Audit and Policy committees, and urged state legislators to reduce the administration of standardized tests. Throughout her years of service, Bresnihan earned many accolades for her work: an award for Academic Excellence and College Service from SUNY Old Westbury, the Silver Bullet Award from the Nassau-Suffolk School Boards Association, Woman and Citizen of the Year from Lynbrook village officials, and many others. In addition to her successes, Bresnihan’s peers recalled her steady attendance at school and community events. “Alice attended every single event, whether it was sports, music or an academic awards ceremony,” Burak said. Board of Education President William Belmont said he was impressed by how involved Bresnihan was in and out of school board meetings. “No one, almost in any entity you get involved in, puts in

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Football: East Meadow at Oceanside ............................. 6 p.m. Football: Freeport at Farmingdale..............................6:30 p.m. Football: Kennedy at Manhasset ...............................6:30 p.m. Football: V.S. North at Bethpage ................................6:30 p.m. Football: Clarke at C.S. Harbor........................................ 7 p.m.

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Field Hockey: Sewanhaka at Seaford......................10 a.m. Football: Glen Cove at Calhoun................................. 2 p.m. Football: Carey at Baldwin ........................................ 2 p.m. Football: MacArthur at Garden City................................. 2 p.m. Football: Roslyn at Elmont.............................................. 2 p.m. Football: Mepham at New Hyde Park........................ 2 p.m. Football: Herricks at Sewanhaka............................... 2 p.m. Football: Long Beach at V.S. Central ............................... 2 p.m. Football: Mineola at V.S. South ....................................... 2 p.m. Football: South Side at Roosevelt................................... 2 p.m. Football: Wantagh at Plainedge ...................................... 2 p.m. Football: Hewlett at Lynbrook ......................................... 2 p.m. Football: Malverne at Seaford ........................................ 2 p.m. Football: East Rockaway at Oyster Bay............................ 2 p.m. Football: Locust Valley at Lawrence ................................. 2 p.m. Football: Friends Academy at West Hempstead .............. 3 p.m.

Following a disappointing 2020 campaign which resulted in relegation, the Lynbrook girls’ soccer team has bounce backed in tremendous fashion this fall. It finished with a 7-3-2 record in Conference A3, and clinched a spot in the Nassau Class A playoffs. There was a plethora of ways the season could have gone awry in the early going. The Owls were a little slow coming out of the gates, which was represented by a loss to Friends Academy. Not to mention starting keeper Keziah Job, one of only five seniors on the roster, left that game and missed two weeks with a concussion. Coach Mike Palumbo said he’s proud of the progressions they have made. “They’re playing and working with so much heart,” Palumbo said. “The five seniors I have are constantly talking about the heart that this young group has played with.” Junior Sara Cilinger and sophomore Katie Sharkey have exemplified this mantra, as they both stepped up in tandem to play keeper despite having negligible experience in net. Olivia Vuotto and Isabella Sanchez also made huge strides in leadership, as they were two of the most vocal following the bumpy beginning. “Those two captains vocalized to the team that it’s now or never,” Palumbo said. “They kind of put the team on their shoulders to lead us forward.” Perhaps the best representation of this course correction was Lynbrook’s recent five-game winning streak. Tyla Vuotto led the scoring attack during the stretch with 8 goals. Her sister Olivia Vuotto had 7 assists and 3 goals during the same timeframe. Isabella Sanchez was instrumental in setting the tone in the backend, as her commitment to man-marking the oppositions best striker was a major catalyst in Lynbrook’s stout goal prevention. The team only allowed 2 goals in those 5 games. While the boxscores may insinuate a different conclusion, Palumbo believes it was the team’s 2-1 victory at Long Beach on Oct. 6 that symbolized its transformation. “In that Long Beach game, they thought they were going to have our number,” Palumbo said. “In that game, the entire

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SENIOR OLIVIA VUOTTO has been a catalyst for years for the Owls, who made great strides this fall and hope to make noise in the Nassau Class A playoffs.

time team just jelled and connected on the all the things we had been working on in practice.” The streak ended when they lost 2-1 against conference champion Friends Academy, even though the game ended. The match began 30 minutes late and was called with 10 minutes to play due to darkness. Still, this game was an example of the progress Lynbrook made, as this was certainly more competitive than the 7-2

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loss to the Quakers earlier in the season. “I thought we were playing excellent up to that point and had a good chance to tie it up in those 10 minutes,” Palumbo said. “It was definitely bittersweet to have to go out that way.” The Owls have already secured a spot in the upcoming playoffs. They will start their postseason campaign in a play-in game against Floral Park on Wednesday, after press time, on the road.

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LIVE LIVE TOLEAD. Lynbrook, E.R. vets honored for valor A veteran from East Rockaway and another one from Lynbrook were among eight servicemen and women honored by Assemblywoman Judy Griffin during her third annual Hall of Honor ceremony on Oct. 17 at the Freeport Recreation Center. Angel Rivera, of East Rockaway’s Robert F. Garrison Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3350, and Thomas Galati, of American Legion Post 335 in Lynbrook, were each recognized. Rivera joined the U.S. Army on Aug. 21, 1984. During his three-year stay in the service, he learned responsibility, gained courage and acquired the art of flexibility. He got to travel a lot and overall, he called it an amazing learning experience. He finished his service on June 22, 1987. Rivera’s life outside of the military was just as rewarding. By acquiring his CDL Class A license with the help of Workforce1 New York, Rivera was able to learn how to drive a tractor trailer, and worked in the catering business for some time. He and his wife, Susan, have been together for more than eight years. Rivera joined the VFW in August. He said he felt honored and pleased to be in the presence of his fellow veterans, especially those who have served before him in wars, and are a living testimony to the love for their country. Galati was born in New York Hospital in 1937, and is now 84. Growing up in Manhattan, he lived in a 30-family tenement, in which he experienced many fires over the 22 years he lived thre. Galati completed all of his schooling in Manhattan, went to PS 183, finished eighth grade as one of the four boys with high grades, went to the High School of Commerce on the west side of Central Park, and finished in 1955. He was then accepted into New York University with a tennis scholarship and studied there for four years. His team played many schools

in the area and in the south, and in 1958 it played at the University of Cuba because its coach was from there. He was deferred from the Armed Forces as a student. Upon graduation, Galati joined the National Guard, and was active in the U.S. Army for six months. Galati said the only thing he regrets is that he did not attend his New York University graduation. He became a schoolteacher at Andrew Jackson High School, and coached boys’ tennis, leading his team to the city championship in 1982. He also coached the girls’ bowling team and led it to the 1981 city championships. Galati became an assistant principal for five years before retirement in 1995 after taking a buyout with 38 ½ years. He said he really loved his job. He has been married for 53 years. He has also been in the Knights of Columbus for 62 years and became its Grand Knight from 2002 to 2004. Additionally, Galati belonged to a Nassau athletic club for 30 years and was its president for five years until it was sold. His team won a few tournaments, and he still has the license plate on his car saying “MRCAT,” meaning “at one time he was fast, now only half as fast.” Over the years, he experienced some health issues, such as four bypasses to the heart, artificial knees, a femur bone with an artificial rod and wire, and now kidney dialysis. He has remained active, and has been a part of American Legion Post 335 for many years, one time serving as adjunct. In addition to Rivera and Galati, honorees included Stuart Cohen, David Cockerel Jr., Dawn Samuel, Barry Lederman, Daniel D. Brier and Charles “Buddy” Schultz.

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ORCHESTRA PRESIDENT WAYNE Lipton is happy to see the musicians return to live performance. During the last 18 months, the South Shore Symphony Orchestra has been doing virtual performances online. Box Office, (516) 323-4444. Audiences must follow Madison Theatre protocols pertaining to masks and vaccination. Closing out 2021, the orchestra will join with Leggz Ltd. Ballet and guest performers for a full-length production of Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker” Nutcracker Ballet spectacular guest performers on Dec. 21, 22 and 23.

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The South Shore Symphony’s long pandemic hiatus is over. The popular local orchestra is back on stage and eager to welcome audiences. The South Shore Symphony returns to the Madison Theatre at Molloy College for a season of special performances celebrating its return to live performance. The 2021-22 season marks its 30th season in Rockville Centre. The first concert, on Oct. 30 at 7:30 p.m., features Paul Hindemith’s “Mathis der Mahler,” Aaron Copland’s “Music for the Movies” and Darius Milhaud’s “le Boeuf sur le toit.” The Copland work is a suite of music he wrote for movies with hints of his later famous composition, “Appalachian Spring.” The Milhaud was designed to be music for silent film star Charlie Chaplin, but this composition with a Brazilian dance flavor later morphed into a ballet in 1920. Hindemith wrote this symphony in 1934 while working on his opera of the same name. These 20th century works are exciting for both the orchestra and audience alike. Acclaimed pianist effrey Biegel is the featured performer at the orchestra’s second performance on Saturday, Dec. 4. The program includes Leroy Anderson’s Piano “Concerto in C” and Dick Tunney’s “Peanuts Concerto.” The orchestra will also perform George Gershwin’s “An American in Paris.” This concert highlights the genius of American composers. The Rockville Centre Guild for the Arts is underwriting and sponsoring these two performances and is offering the tickets for free with a suggested donation of $20 at the door. Tickets are available at the Madison Theatre

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Esteemed lawyers from across Long Island were celebrated at the Heritage Club at Bethpage on Oct. 5 for the second Annual Top Lawyers of Long Island awards gala. The event, which began at 6 p.m., was organized by RichnerLIVE, the events division of Richner Communications, and Herald Community Newspapers. Amy Amato, Executive Director of Corporate Relations and Events of Richner Communications and RichnerLIVE welcomed nearly 200 guests and expressed the importance of being able to celebrate the award winners’ accomplishments in person. Awards were distributed for Jim Green/Herald lawyers’ successes in a variety of practices, including bankruptcy, WaBC-tv reporter KristiN Thorne with estates and trusts, business and Honoree Hon. John M. Czgyier, Jr. of Lewis Johs commercial litigation, criminal, Avallone Aviles, LLP. cybersecurity, divorce mediation, person after a long time of not having any elder law, education, emerging companies and venture capital, environ- events.” Nixon Peabody LLP was one of mental, franchise law, government rela- event sponsors. Elizabeth Siegel, an associate with Prostions, taxes, real estate and much more. “During the past year, we certainly kauer Rose LLP, was selected as this year’s needed the best legal minds at work more Rising Star, while Deborah Aviles, of than ever, as we dealt with novel issues, Lewis Jons Avallone Aviles, LLP, obtained such as vaccination requirements in the the Lifetime Achievement award. Aviles is an equity partner and senior workplace, new federal funding programs, work-from-home arrangements and much trial attorney with Lewis Jons Avallone more,” Herald Community Newspapers Aviles, LLP, known for fighting claims of CEO Stuart Richner said at the event. medical malpractice. A former member of “This evening is a real celebration, as we the Supreme Court Committee, Judicial recognize many of Long Island’s best and Screening Committee and more, she brightest legal professionals who have helped found the Alexander Hamilton Inns achieved excellence in their area of prac- of Court for Suffolk County. “I’ve been in practice 40 years,” Avlies tice and given back to their communities.” Outstanding pro-bono projects and top said. “This is not an award for me – this is legal firms based on size also received rec- an award for all the people I’ve worked ognition. Michael Schnipper of Nixon Pea- with other the years, my staff, my colbody, LLP, said that receiving one of three leagues – they make me look good.” Plenty of specialty drinks and appetiztop legal firm awards was an honor. “We are grateful to the Herald for hon- ers were served during the two-hour cockoring us,” Schnipper said. “It’s so great to tail hour, where many legal representabe recognized, and it’s great to be back in tives mingled outside under the stars.

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Joseph Bruha of Grassi Advisors & Accountants hosted a table during cocktail hour. “It’s great to be back at a live event and to see everybody face-to-face,” Joseph Bruha, Marketing Senior Manager at Grassi Advisors & Accountants said. “We work very closely with the legal community, on everything from valuations to litigation support to trust and estate work. For us, it’s very important to be at an event like this and show the love.” Lisa Rispoli, partner and trust and estate services leader with Grassi, said she was grateful to interact with her potential clients and to applaud them for their successes at the gala. Rispoli, who completes litigation support and estate and trust administration services for attorneys, said Grassi has a good reputation in the community, especially within the courts.“We do a lot of networking and we have a lot of good relationships with the attorneys – they know we have their back,” Rispoli said, “and that’s our job.” Law professionals then migrated to the dining room, where WABC-TV reporter Kristin Thorne distributed the awards

during dinner and dessert. “This is an incredible gathering of Long Island’s top attorneys, and we are thrilled to be part of such a special night honoring them,” said Michael Billia, Investors Bank Senior Vice President Long Island Market. “We are very happy to be here, in person, celebrating the awards everyone is receiving and thanking them for the work they do.” The event was sponsored by: Investors Bank, Grassi Advisors & Accountants, Lewis Johs Avallone Aviles, LLP, Vishnick McGovern Milizio LLP, Barket Epstein Kearon Aldea & LoTurco, LLP, Ruskin Moscou and Faltischek, Quatela Chimeri PLLC, D’Angelo Law Associates, P.C, Campolo, Middleton & McCormick, LLP, Nassau University Medical Center, Meyer, Suozzi, English & Klein, P.C., Nixon Peabody, Real Estate Homes and PrintEarly.com. Visit http://www.richnerlive.com/ toplawyerawards/to view more pictures and a complete list of honorees.

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ELECTION 2021

Aaron Meyer Challenger

Incumbent Party: Republican

Party: Democratic

Age: 39

Age: 42

Lives in: Island Park

Lives in: Oceanside

Professional Experience: Town of Hempstead councilman (2016-present)

Professional Experience: First time candidate

Career: NYPD detective (retired)

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Anthony D’Esposito

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The race for the Town of Hempstead 4th Council District is set between incumbent republican Anthony D’Esposito and democratic challenger Aaron Meyer. .

Herald: What are some of your top priorities going forward if re-elected/ elected? D’Esposito: Tax relief, keeping our com-

munities safe and providing top-notch constituent services have been and remain my priorities. For the last three years, I have helped draft and implement either a tax CUT or tax FREEZE budget. I will support Supervisor Don Clavin’s 2022 proposed tax CUT budget. I have worked hard since 2016 to improve roads, facilities and expand programs. I remain proud to join colleagues in dedicating over $75 million to roads and infrastructure projects, over $10 million in park improvements and continue to make the communities I represent along our shoreline, more resilient in the face of future storms. Since the day I took office, I remain committed to providing tax relief.

Meyer: The three hallmarks of my can-

didacy have been, from the start, bringing about transparency, accountability and representation. So, my overall priority is to be the catalyst for the Town Board to be transparent, which in turn will force it to be accountable and thereby represent the people who live here. That means actual discussion and debate of all proposed resolutions, on the record, with actual dialogue.

Herald: Many local businesses took a

financial hit during the Coronavirus pandemic and have suffered from staffing shortages. What more can be done to help local business?

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D’Esposito: In spring of 2020, alongside Supervisor Don Clavin, I spearheaded the region’s first outdoor dining initiative – waiving fees and expediting the process to allow and expand outdoor dining. Meyer: A lot more can be done to help local businesses. Whether that means starting by designating personnel to work directly with small business to tasking the Hempstead Industrial Development Agency to evaluate rental and/or tax relief.

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a lot of impact, not only in Africa, but he’s touching lives all over.” Joe helped get Joe’s Well for Humanity built in Fadiya Ghugah, the Nigerian village that Bulus formerly called home. The pastor said there is a severe lack of water in Nigeria, and thanks in part to $2,000 raised by Joe, people in Fadiya Ghugah are now enjoying clean water. Bulus said that their next goal is to raise money to build a hospital in Nigeria, near where the well was constructed. He added that Nigeria faces many other issues, including the constant threat of violence by the terrorist organization Boko Haram, and that he wrote a book, “Terrorism, Torture and Teaching,” focused on the issues and the effects of violence on the education of women everywhere, including in Africa. On Oct. 24, he is hosting a book release party from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Oceanside Knights of Columbus, 2985 Kenneth Place, and all proceeds will go toward construction of the hospital through his Hope Yet Foundation, which is accepting donations of money and medical equipment at hopeyet.org. “He is just a special boy because he really kind of does it on his own most of the time at this point,” Anne said of her son. “Instead of buying something for himself, he would get it for someone else. He doesn’t care about being the coolest kid in class. He cares about helping others.” Joe said he hoped to continue to help people and, as he grows older, expand his efforts across the globe. “I just want to make people smile and feel good,” he wrote. “My parents say we may not have it all, but we have everything we need, so if I have everything I need, I want to give the rest away. I don’t need anything, but some people do, and it’s always good to make sure everyone has what they need. I want to give and be nice to everyone. It makes me happy.”

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LEGAL NOTICE SURROGATE’S COURTNASSAU COUNTY PROBATE CITATION THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK By the Grace of God Free and Independent File No.: 2018-840A To Dorothy Betancourt, Gary Christman, Robert Christman and Steven Christman (heirs at law of estate of Robert Christman) and any and all unknown persons whose names or parts of whose names and whose place or places of residence are unknown and cannot after diligent inquiry be ascertained, distributees, heirs-at-law and next-ofkin of the said GEORGE H. BOLAN a/k/a GEORGE HELMUTH BOLAN deceased, and if any of the said above distributees named specifically or as a class be dead, their legal representatives, their husbands or wives, if any, distributees and successors in interest whose names and /or places of residence and post office addresses are unknown and cannot after diligent inquiry be ascertained. GREETINGS A PETITION having been duly filed by AHMED SHARIF KHAN residing at 35-11 85th Street, Jackson Heights, NY YOU ARE HEREBY CITED TO SHOW CAUSE before the Surrogate’s Court, Nassau County, at 262 Old Country Road, Mineola, New York on December 1, 2021 at 9:30 a.m. o’clock in the fore noon of that day, why a decree should not be made in the estate of GEORGE H. BOLAN a/k/a GEORGE HELMUTH BOLAN, lately domiciled at 2 Fowler Ave, Apt. 204, Lynbrook, NY 11563 admitting to probate a Will dated July 26, 2006, a copy of which is

attached, as the Will of GEORGE H. BOLAN a/k/a GEORGE HELMUTH BOLAN, deceased, relating to real and personal property, and directing that (X ) Letters Testamentary to AHMED SHARIF KHAN ( ) Letters of Trusteeship to ___________________ ( ) Letters of Administration c.t.a issue to ___________________ ( ) Further relief sought (if any)________________ HON. MARGARET C. REILLY, SURROGATE Dated, Attested and Sealed September 21, 2021 Debra Keller Leimbach, Chief Clerk (Seal) This Citation is served upon you as required by law. You are not obligated to appear in person. If you fail to appear, it will be assumed that you consent to the proceedings, unless you file written verified objections thereto. You have a right to have an attorney-at-law appear for you. Name of Attorney: Michael A. Biggiani, Esq. Address: 2 Roosevelt Avenue, Ste 135, Syosset, New York 11791 Phone No.: 516-682-8555 A TRUE COPY OF THE WILL OFFERED FOR PROBATE MUST BE ATTACHED TO THIS CITATION. Notice: This citation is served upon you in accordance with the court’s order directing alternative service of process. No in-person appearance shall be held on the return date of the citation. If you wish to appear to answer or object to this proceeding, you may do so in writing in accordance with the annexed notice to cited parties. Notice: 22NYCRR 207.7c: Proof of Service should be filed on or before the second day preceding the return date. 127811

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF FORMATION OF PROFESSIONAL LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: Wiley Marriage and Family Therapy PLLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York, (SSNY) on 08/24/2021. NY Office location: Nassau County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the PLLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of the process to: 114 Evergreen Avenue, Lynbrook, NY 11563. Purpose: To engage in any lawful act or activity. 127839 To place a notice here call us at 516-569-4000 x232 or send an email to: legalnotices@liherald.com

LYNBROOK/EAST ROCKAWAY HERALD — October 21, 2021

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that the fiscal affairs of the East Rockaway School District for the period beginning July 1, 2020, and ending on June 30, 2021, have been examined by Nawrocki Smith, LLP, and that the management letter prepared in conjunction with the external audit has been filed in my office where it is available as a public record for inspection by all interested persons. Pursuant to §35 of the General Municipal Law, the Governing Board of the East Rockaway School District may, in its discretion, prepare a written response to the report of the external audit and file any such response in my office as a public record for inspection by all interested parties no later than 90 days from the issuance of the report. Nereyda Amaya-Moran, District Clerk East Rockaway Union Free School District 128020

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LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that an order granted by the Supreme Court, Nassau County, on the 7th day of October, 2021, bearing Index Number 000667-21, a copy of which may be examined at the office of the clerk, located at 240 Old Country Road, Mineola, NY grants me the right to assume the name of Marcus Anthony Melendez. The city and state of my present address are East Rockaway NY; the Month and year of my birth are August, 1965; the place of my birth Is Brooklyn, New York; my present name is Marc Anthony Melendez. 128038 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS will hold HEARINGS and DECISIONS on Thursday, October 28, 2021 at 7:00 P.M. in the Court Room at the Village Hall, One Columbus Drive, Lynbrook, NY 11563, to hear the following case: PUBLIC HEARING #991Monique Bellavia - 35 Russell Street, Lynbrook. § 252-17 Required setbacks. Required Portico Setback: 15.0 feet, Proposed, Portico Setback: 9.2 feet. DECISIONS #989 - Rosa DeDomenico 17 Jefferson Avenue, #990 Christopher Longo - 5 Lenox Avenue. All interested parties should appear at the Public Hearing and may view case files at the Building Department on Monday thru Friday, between the hours of 8:00AM and 3:00PM. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS Ginger Fuentes, Chair Person of the Board of Zoning Appeals, Brian Stanton, Superintendent, Department of Buildings 128019 Place a notice by phone at 516-569-4000 x232 or email: legalnotices@liherald.com

LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU INDEX NO.: 607645/2021 DATE FILED: 6/17/2021 SUMMONS L&L ASSOCIATES HOLDING CORP., Plaintiff, -againstCHRISTOPHER SUGRUE, if he be living, if he be dead, his respective heirsat-law, next of kin, distributees, executors, administrators, trustees, devisees, legatees, assignees, lienors, creditors, and successors in interest, and generally all persons having or claiming under, by, or through CHRISTOPHER SUGRUE, if he be dead, whether by purchase, inheritance, lien or otherwise, including right, title or interest in and to

Courtesy Town of Hempstead

Town of Hempstead allocates $135,000 to Girl Scouts of Nassau County’s STEM vehicle The Town of Hempstead is providing a $135,000 grant for Girl Scouts of Nassau County, Inc. for the purchase reimbursement and utilization of a vehicle to provide the Girl Scout Leadership Experience and Science, Technology, Engineering, Math programming in a mobile format. The grant will transform the Girl Scout outreach system to ensure girls in communities affected by COVID have access to unique, outdoor, STEM, life skills and leadership activities and a network of support that will benefit their self-esteem and mental health, as well as

mitigate learning loss incurred by the pandemic. The unit will minimize external factors that may be preventing girls from joining the organization’s activities by bringing resources and staff members closer to the girls and their families in their communities. The town and Girl Scouts of Nassau County will accomplish this mission with the collaboration of Hempstead Ford Lincoln and Valley Van, who provided the van and Bolla Oil who will be donating a year of gas for the mobile unit.

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the real property described in the complaint herein, all of who and whose names and places of residence are unknown to the plaintiff, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; NASSAU COUNTY TREASURER; INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF LYNBROOK; ETR INC. D/B/A EMPIRE TAX REDUCTIONS, “JOHN DOE #1” through “JOHN DOE #12”, the last twelve names being fictitious and unknown to plaintiff, the persons or parties intended being the tenants, occupants, persons or corporations, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the premises, described in the complaint. Defendants. To THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS:

YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the complaint in this action, to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the complaint is not served with the summons, to serve notice of appearance, on the plaintiff’s attorney within twenty (20) days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the date of service (or within thirty (30) days after the service is complete if this summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York), and in case of failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint. TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: The foregoing Summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an Order of the Hon. David P. Sullivan, a Justice of the Supreme

Court, Nassau County, dated October 12, 2021 and filed with the complaint and other papers in the Nassau County Clerk’s Office. THE OBJECT OF THE ACTION is to foreclose a tax lien and to recover the amount of the tax lien and all of the interest, penalties, additions and expenses thereon to premises k/a District 19, Section 42, Block 45, Lot 13. Plaintiff designates Nassau County as the place of trial. The basis of venue is the location of the subject property. NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the tax lien holder who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be

entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to the tax lien holder will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (TAX LIEN HOLDER) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. Dated: June 16, 2021 LEVY & LEVY Attorneys for Plaintiff 12 Tulip Drive Great Neck, NY 11021 (516) 487-6655 BY: JOSHUA LEVY, ESQ. #98973 127986

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CUSTOMER SERVICE ASSOCIATE Full or Part Time Richner Communications, a multi-media company based in Garden City, has an excellent opportunity for a customer service associate in our mailing and circulation department. Responsibilities include, computer input, data maintenance, customer service-phones and emails, and general office functions. Strong knowledge of Excel required. Knowledge of database maintenance and postal regulations a plus. Qualified candidates must be computer literate, dependable, organized, energetic, detail orientated and able to work well under deadlines. Please send Resume and Salary requirements to:

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MERRICK BEFORE/AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM seeking mature individuals to supervise elementary school aged children from 2:45 pm to 5:00 or 6:00 pm weekdays. Experience helpful. If interested email merr ickbasp@aol.com or call (516)379-4245. Multiple IT Positions: Software Developer needed to design, develop, and maintain software solutions and applications. Programmer Analysts needed to conduct requirements identification, plan, develop, test and document programs. DevOps Engineer needed to create Automation frameworks and Automation suites for various large scale web applications using Java and Python, Selenium WebDriver, Selenium Grid in AWS Cloud. Functional Software Analysts needed to conduct development, testing source code, and validation for the health-industry specific project. Positions based in Hicksville, NY, but require travel/relocation to unanticipated locations throughout U.S. Email resume to sridhar@mahimasoft.com, Srivin Infosystems, Inc. dba Mahima Soft, 76 N Broadway, Ste. 2007, Hicksville, NY 11801. No walk-ins.

HEWLETT BAY PARK

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LYNBROOK/EAST ROCKAWAY HERALD — October 21, 2021

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his beautiful home is ideally located on a quiet, double dead end block, which allows for plenty of room to play anywhere outdoors. The spacious interior includes a beautifully detailed living room featuring a wood burning fireplace with French Doors that open up to the peaceful front porch. The formal dining room leads you into a large open eat in kitchen with an open concept den for all to enjoy and relax. The Sliding doors open to a backyard that is perfect for entertaining and sports; and is fully fenced in. There are four truly spacious bedrooms including a primary room ensuite. The third floor and basement are finished with loads of closet, office, and play space. For more information contact Tiffany Balanoff, ABR, PSA, RENE, SRS at Douglas Elliman Real Estate in Rockville Centre. M 516-410-6671.

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follow the developments in the political world to keep myself up to date on the issues. Sadly, the more I read, the more I’m convinced that the American political system has been poisoned by aggressive partisan politics and legislative gridlock. Some of you will say that it’s been that way for a long time, but as a factual matter, today’s politics have reached an all-time low. I served in state government for 23 years. During that time, I was fortunate to have been a part JERRY of the legislative leadership. On KREMER countless occasions I would accompany the Democratic Assembly speaker to a meeting with the Republican State Senate majority leader. During those meetings, we would go over our legislative wish lists and agree on what legislation could be passed in both houses. When the meetings ended, we shook hands and moved forward on an agreed agenda.

There are so many things wrong with the American political system today that it’s hard to pick the worst examples. Congress is inhabited by a bunch of donothings. The Republican members have tied their fortunes to former President Donald Trump. They live in constant fear of antagonizing Trump, and of having him seek primary opponents to oust them. They have pretended to buy into the bogus claim that the election was stolen and promote the lie, even though they privately admit that the election was done fairly. The Democratic Party doesn’t deserve any accolades, either. A small group of progressives is torpedoing the programs of their own president and refusing to accept any compromise. President Biden’s Build Back Better proposal contains many programs that should be embraced by elected officials in both parties. Everyone knows that child care is critical for working mothers. The nation needs better-funded child care programs now. Biden has proposed that there be free tuition at community col-

leges. That could help many young people get a start toward a career. For the past 20-plus years, there has been an ongoing debate about allowing Medicare to negotiate lower prescription drug costs, and that idea should be a winner. But the drug company lobbyists have contributed heavily to the campaigns of many members of Congress, and this proposal will die in committee. I’ve been voting since age 18, and I never once heard anyone criticize the voting process. Some candidates have won or lost elections by a handful of votes, and they have accepted the results. For the first time ever, our voting system is being challenged by the former president, who refuses to accept the fact that he lost fair and square. At his suggestion, a number of states have been forced to do audits of the 2020 election results, and all of the audits show that the election was conducted honestly. Thanks to Trump’s campaign against the ballot process, dozens of hardworking election officials have gotten death threats.

he partisan poison in no way resembles my experience in the State Legislature.

The partisan poison has been responsible for making our health care system a red state-blue state battle. Most of the states headed by Republican governors have refused to encourage people to wear masks or get vaccinated. Emergency rooms in their states are at capacity and emergency surgical procedures have been denied to their residents. Every day there is a new story about families losing loved ones due to their failure to be vaccinated. Those tragedies could have been avoided if the system had not been politicized. The vitriol created by the former president has even found its way down to the local level. School board members have been verbally attacked over mask requirements and faced threats of physical harm. It is horrible to think that America’s political system has sunk this far. Maybe the voting public will awaken before it’s too late to stop the avalanche of partisan fighting. Let’s hope so. 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.

Becoming the expert in your own disease

t’s the job nobody wants, but when you get a diagnosis of breast cancer, the job is yours. You must become the world’s expert in your own disease. Ten years ago, I discovered a small lump in my breast. As I wrote then, “You are driving down a road, all is well, the future looks untroubled and then suddenly the wheels fall off the car, your hair catches fire and you head over a cliff.” In retrospect, that seems a bit melodramatic, but it was how RANDI I felt. KREISS In a quick and disorienting process, I got the bad news, I had biopsies, a lumpectomy, radiation, and treatment for five years with an aromatase inhibitor, an estrogen inhibiting drug. You take a pill every day, and it suppresses the estrogen in your body when estrogen has been found to be the factor in your cancer. Every one of these steps, even 10 years ago, required personal decisions. One doctor asked if I wanted a mastectomy or a lumpectomy. Did I want six-week radiation, three-week radia-

tion or one-week radiation with a radioactive implant? Should I stay on the aromatase inhibitor for the basic five years or continue treatment? The second-most destabilizing and stressful part of having breast cancer — the first being fear of death — was feeling unprepared to make these choices. I can tell you what got me through. I found excellent doctors. I brought my husband or another “good listener” to every appointment. I read everything I could (except personal blogs) about the choices, and I accepted the help of a few friends who had had breast cancer and could guide me. At one point I remember sitting with a friend as I was deciding between lumpectomy or mastectomy and asking her to just think through all the pros and cons of each. There are women who cannot undertake research and decision-making. I understand. The best path, then, is to ask someone to be your proxy in researching the options, find experienced doctors and go with the best advice. Let trusted family or friends help you make the choices of treatment, when there are choices. For me, the job of learning about the

disease and my options, while anxietyproducing, also conferred some sense of control. Websites like breastcancer.org, mskcc.org, the Breast Cancer Research Foundation and Susan B. Komen offer updated, detailed information on every aspect of breast cancer. My job isn’t over. Now, 10 years after my diagnosis, many of the protocols have changed. New drugs have come on the market. Chemotherapy is used more judiciously. Genomic testing helps inform who will benefit from chemotherapy and who will not. This testing becomes more sophisticated every year, and has saved thousands and thousands of women from the rigors and side effects of chemotherapy. Drugs are now available to treat previously untreatable cancers, and new therapies and medications can extend the lives of women with metastatic breast cancer. The gold standard for my type of cancer used to be five years on the aromatase inhibitor; now some studies indicate that extended treatment is beneficial for some women. You must keep asking questions. The use of MRIs in addition to mammography for follow-up testing is

y story began, as so many do, with the discovery of a small lump.

encouraged by some doctors and discouraged by others who say there are too many false positives that lead to too many unnecessary biopsies. These are hard choices to make when even doctors sometimes disagree. All that any one woman can do is become educated, find doctors who specialize in the disease, make the best decisions you can in the moment, and know that the chances are better today than ever before that you will recover and live a full life. Part of the job is to know or discover any family history, insist on genomic testing if the findings may inform your treatment path and find a friend who can be your guide. Decisions must be made in the beginning and then again as you age, because the body of research increases, protocols change, and you may decide to take advantage of something new that will improve chances of good health going forward. As we mark Breast Cancer Awareness month, I am encouraged by the access patients have to new regimens. Please, be sure you understand all the options as you move through treatment and recovery. The job never ends. Copyright 2021 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.

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LETTERS Time to cut unneeded fees To the Editor: I recently joined my colleagues in the Nassau County Legislature’s Republican majority in introducing legislation to cut almost $100 million in county fees that would otherwise be incurred by hundreds of thousands of Nassau residents. This money would be made up with tens of millions of dollars in additional sales tax revenue over the amount projected in the county budget. After County Executive Laura Curran vetoed millions of dollars in tax cuts proposed by the Legislature in last year’s budget, and with reports showing sales tax revenue $300 million higher this year than the administration projected, the majority is taking this step to eliminate almost $100 million in county fees paid by residents — specifically, a tax map verification and public safety and recording fees. The $350 tax map verification fee is charged by the assessor for the verification of the section, block and lot information contained in any deed, mortgage or satisfaction, or any modification or con-

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hormone estrogen, which fuels tumor growth. So fill your plate with plenty of fruits and vegetables. Compared with non-drinkers, women who have one alcoholic drink a day have a very small increase in risk. Those who have two to five drinks daily, however, have about 1½ times the risk of women who don’t drink. According to the women’s breast-feeding advocacy group La Leche League International, and the New York State Department of Health, studies confirm that breast-feeding reduces the risk of cancer. Research shows that the longer a woman breast-feeds, the more protected she is against the disease. The American Cancer Society says that new technology to fight breast cancer is emerging, and that modern medicine’s understanding of the risk factors is also improving. Consulting with your doctor and being vigilant about your health are the most important actions that a woman can take. The key is awareness. Know your body, and know your risks. Prevention and early detection are the best weapons in the battle against breast cancer.

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ace and racism are in the news and on our minds. In response, many thoughtful commentaries have referred to W.E.B. Du Bois and James Baldwin, both of whom, in their day, wrote about the “Negro problem.” In 1884, The Atlantic published “The Negro Problem,” by N.S. Shaler. One conclusion from reading Shaler is that the “problem” was what to do with people who were brought here involuntarily, enslaved and then set free. Americans wondered if they were ready ROBERT A. for freedom. For what work were SCOTT they best suited? In what ways were they prepared to participate in community affairs? In an earlier decade, commentators talked about a “Chinese problem.” Chinese left poverty in China to seek riches in the California Gold Rush. When it ended, they needed work and were hired as cheap labor for the Intercontinental Railroad. But local white men complained that the Chinese were taking jobs and starting businesses that competed with them. They became a “problem.” In the early 20th century, other Americans spoke of a “Jewish problem,” as they had earlier of a “Woman problem.” Reading about these “problems,” I

recalled talking with a guide in South Africa. Corruption in government was a major topic in the news, as were the rolling blackouts caused by an inadequate power grid. Homes and businesses went without power for hours a day. It was not only bad for frozen food, but also a threat to health and safety as well as a hindrance to starting new businesses and recruiting businesses to the country. When I asked about the problems, the guide blamed the African National Congress and the elected Black leaders. “They were not ready to govern the country,” she said. So I asked the obvious questions: Why not? Where did they live? What opportunities had been denied to them? Who had controlled the schools and universities that would have prepared them for citizenship and governing? What were the consequences of decades of Apartheid and forced poverty? There was an awkward silence. I think I had made my point. Perhaps the “problems” lay not with the “Negro,” the Chinese, the Jew, or the woman. Perhaps the problem was with those in authority who made use of people when it was beneficial but had no plan for them when conditions changed. Black people were imported to be enslaved and build the economy. Chinese were hired at low wages to build a railroad, and then excluded because, it was claimed, they

lacks, Jews, Chinese, women: All were seen as threats by those with the real power.

LETTERS solidation that is presented for recording. There would be no fee under the proposed bill. The public safety fee is now $55, and is assessed on most traffic violations, including red light camera infractions. Under the proposed bill, there would be no fee. The $300 recording fee is charged by the county for the recording and indexing of a deed, mortgage, “other instrument,” lien or statutory notice of a lien and for the satisfaction or cancellation of a lien or statutory notice of a lien. It also applies to corrections of such documents that would need to be re-indexed. The new fee under the proposed legislation would be $50. I am proud to stand with Nassau’s seniors, veterans and working-class families to cut $100 million in county fees. As residents continue to struggle with the effects of Curran’s reassessment, this legislation would provide much-needed relief to tens of thousands who are struggling to afford to keep living in our communities, especially those on fixed incomes. I urge Curran to support these concrete measures that would make Nassau County more affordable and provide lasting relief for our residents by signing this legislation when it reaches her desk. BILL GAYLOR Nassau County legislator, 6th District

took jobs from white men. Jews were subject to virulent anti-Semitism and accusations of plans to control the world. Women, who were thought to be unsuited for work outside the home, weren’t a problem when they staffed munitions and aircraft factories while men were at war, but after the war, what to do with them? What are we to make of this summary? If the “problem” doesn’t lie with those identified, then perhaps we have a different problem. The common element in each of those claims is that they were made by white men. As long as we have a system of patriarchy, i.e., a system of power in which men are paramount, we will have a “woman problem.” And if we have a legacy of structural racism targeting nonwhite people, as seen in the actions against Native Americans as well as Africans, then we will have a “problem” with people of color. And as long as people blame scapegoats for economic difficulties that may actually be the result of government policies, society will suffer anti-Semitism and other prejudices. We should argue against these attitudes and behaviors on moral and ethical grounds, since the legal grounds don’t seem to be sufficient. We can also argue against them on economic grounds. For example, these “problem” groups account for more than half of the U.S. population.

Why would any rational thinker intentionally exclude more than 50 percent of those who are potential workers, consumers and societal assets? I would say that any policy-makers who argue for their exclusion because they are “problems” are themselves the problem, and our democracy can’t afford to abide them. The moral, ethical and economic reasons I cite are the basis for initiatives promoting respect for diversity, equity and inclusion as advocated by citizen groups and adopted by corporations and nonprofits alike. These initiatives are not anti-American; they support the American ideals of equality and equitable participation in governing. They are not anti-capitalist; they favor the idea of capitalism devoid of cronyism and insider information. We need to know our history, the lowest moments as well as the highest, in order to continue pursuing the American experiment we have pledged to achieve through successive improvements. Wouldn’t it be better if people of all backgrounds were respectful of one another and seen as individuals with ideas, imagination and capabilities that together can create a world that is safe and secure for all? Robert A. Scott is president emeritus and University President emeritus of Adelphi University and the author of How University Boards Work (Johns Hopkins University Press, 2018; Eric Hoffer Book Prize Awardee, 2019).

FRAMEWORK courtesy Beth Friedman

Hochul will replace doctors with National Guard? To the Editor: Gov. Kathy Hochul is considering mandating that unvaccinated medical personnel be replaced by members of the National Guard. That is a totally irresponsible and nonsensical idea. Why are unvaccinated medical personnel losing their jobs at a time when, in my opinion, they are most needed? Where in the National Guard would trained personnel, currently working in the medical profession, come from — other hospitals and medical facilities? How does the gover nor propose to accomplish this plan? To replace personnel in our hospitals, Hochul would apparently have to take them from other hospitals or medical facilities. Does this make any sense? Obviously not. According to a published report, only 38.5 percent of National Guard personnel have been vaccinated, and do not have to be vaccinated until next June, but medical personnel working in New York hospitals must be vaccinated now or be terminated. Hochul is offering an irrational, idiot-

Reading as compelling as the scenery? — Yosemite National Park

ic plan that makes her look dumb. We had enough idiotic decisions and false reports under Andrew Cuomo. I had hoped things would get better, but it

doesn’t look like they will — only more nonsense. RICHARD GRAVES Valley Stream

LYNBROOK/EAST ROCKAWAY HERALD — October 21, 2021

White men have had no shortage of ‘problems’

October 21, 2021 — LYNBROOK/EAST ROCKAWAY HERALD

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