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Concern over safety rises amid Israel war of temples having meetings, I’ve been to a few of them, and it’s really great to see the supIt’s been just a few weeks port people carry.” “We’re following the temsince Israel declared war on Hamas, and the conflict has ples,” he added. “Whatever proven extraordinarily divi- they ask, we’ll give.” He said the situation sive. Lynbrook officials and community members are stand- reminded him of 9/11 — when people came togething with their Jewish neighbors to er in the face of say: you are not tragedy to grieve, alone. to pray, to support “We appreciate one another. it,” Rabbi Caroline “It’s a very perSim of Temple Amsonal conflict,” Sim Echad in Lynbrook said. “I mean, even said. “We feel proif we didn’t have tected. It helps any kind of personmake us feel more al ties who live part of the larger there, it’s also community when many of us feel a our non-Jewish connection to Israel community mem- RABBI CARolINE as the Jewish bers show that kind homeland. So it’s SIM of support for us. always very painful “The mayor has Temple Am Echad whenever it’s been very supportattacked.” ive, the police department has Faith leaders are organizing been incredibly important.” multi-congregational services. The Lynbrook town board People are taking it upon thema n d M a y o r A l a n B e a c h selves to meet up and support expressed their support for the each other. People have also Jewish community, and encour- taken to social media, using aged people to donate to local Facebook to post news updates, charities and food drives. information on missing per“Everyone’s getting togeth- sons, or expressions of support. er,” Beach said. “There’s a lot
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lynbrook scores big Homecoming victory The Lynbrook community showed its pride and spirit during another Homecoming celebration last Saturday. Students of all ages took part in the parade, including Homecoming Queen Peyton Keller, top, with a member of her court, Logan Benvenuto. Seniors were recognized with their parents on the field. The Owls rolled to a 43-0 win over Division. Story, more photos, page 3.
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Remember Lee Zeldin? These Republicans do Republican gubernatorial candidate gets votes for House speaker By MARK NOLAN mnolan@liherald.com
Former Long Island Congressman and failed gubernatorial candidate Lee Zeldin isn’t on any ballot, but he still managed 10 votes last week. The political miasma gripping the House of Representatives turned even odder when three current Long Island Congressmen — Anthony D’Esposito, Andrew Garbarino and Nick LaLota — each voted three times for Zeldin for House speaker. They were joined by Rep. Marcus Molinaro of upstate New York in voting for Zeldin on the third ballot. House rules allow anyone to be nominated to serve as speaker, not just current members of Congress. Zeldin, a Shirley Republican, lost in 2022 to Gov. Kathy Hochul. D’Esposito, Garbarino and LaLota — all Republicans — formed a small voting bloc hoping to draw attention to issues facing Long Island. Rep. George Santos, also a Republican who represents part of Nassau County, voted three times for Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio, who failed to win the speakership. D’Esposito, Garbarino and LaLota released a joint statement on X last week stating they are a “unified front” representing Long Island, and that they insist the next House speaker prioritize
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Former Congressman Lee Zeldin at the Garden City Hotel in February 2022, when he was nominated to run for governor by Republicans.
incredibly open and transparent with every candidate for speaker about the need to support the best interests of our constituents including keeping government open while securing the border and fixing the budget, SALT cap relief, flood insurance, and the World Trade Center Health Program.” Molinaro, a Republican, said in a statement he joined with D’Esposito, Garbarino and LaLota in voting for Zeldin because of his strong stand on Israel. “I voted for Lee Zeldin,” Molinaro said in a statement. “He’s championed crucial fights like driving down inflation, securing the border, and is an unwavering supporter of Israel.” LaLota was clear about why he voted for Zeldin and not Jordan, who received 200 votes in the first ballot, narrowly missing becoming House speaker. “I’ve been up front about withholding my support without reliable commitments on these important issues,” LaLota said in a statement. “When I said I’d always put Long Island first, I wasn’t bluffing.” D’Esposito responded to LaLota’s post on X, “I second that motion.” House Republicans, who hold a 221212 majority, were expected to continue to work to nominate a candidate for speaker this week, after the Herald went to press.
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Community celebrates huge 43-0 homecoming victory Lynbrook showed its true spirit and community pride despite the rainy weather on Oct. 21 during annual homecoming festivities. As is tradition, every corner of Lynbrook Schools, from kindergartners to Lynbrook High School seniors, was represented in the parade that proceeded down Union Avenue toward the Marion Street field. Among the stream of green and gold, homecoming queen Peyton Keller and king Patrick O’Doherty were escorted alongside fellow homecoming court members. Before the game kicked off, seniors were applauded as they walked onto the field with their parents. The Owls claimed a decisive 43-0 victory against Division Avenue High School. At halftime, the marching band was on beat in a performance led by senior students, and cheer pumped up the excitement with dazzling routines. Lynbrook’s annual homecoming game supports the Council of PTAs’ Scholarship Fund Drive, which awards scholarships to deserving Lynbrook High School seniors.
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The Class of 2024 Homecoming Court.
The Class of 2026 displayed ‘super’ spirit during the parade.
Seniors with a their football-themed banner.
The parade is an annual highlight throughout Lynbrook that draws students and residents to show community pride.
The kickline team added enthusiasm during the parade.
Cheerleaders created a large ‘L’ for Lynbrook while the marching band performed during halftime.
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A man who allegedly fired a single shot inside the Green Acres Mall Monday, Oct. 23 that caused two school districts to go into lockout is being sought by Nassau County police. Police were still searching for the suspect when the Herald went to press Tuesday. Police said a Black man in his early 20s fired a single round from a gun after a security guard tried to stop him from leaving the Clique clothing store without paying at 11:14 a.m. The security guard and the suspect got into a physical fight, which continued into a common area of the mall where police said the shooting Courtesy Nassau County Police department happened. Police said the suspect fled the An image taken from surveillance footage shows store and got into a red SUV. The the suspect fleeing after grappling with a mall mall went into lockdown as police security guard. responded. No injuries were Loper added that no students or staff reported. The Lynbrook school district placed all were in danger. “We always make the safeof its buildings under lockout Monday ty and security of our students and staff morning, a school spokeswoman con- an absolute priority, and at no point were firmed. The lockout was lifted at 12:55 students or staff at the building in any p.m. Valley Stream District 30 was placed danger,” he said. on lockout, according to school officials. Police said the shooter is about 5-feet, “At around 11:15 a.m. the Nassau Coun- 9-inches tall, thin, with black hair with ty Homeland Security notified South blonde colored tips. He was wearing a red High School of police activity at Green shirt with a white insignia, blue jeans, Acres Mall, and the school was placed on and a grey sweatshirt. lockout,” said Valley Stream Central Anyone with information can call NasHigh School District Superintendent sau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244Wayne Loper in a statement. “At around 8477, or 911. All callers will remain anony12:30 p.m. law enforcement officials mous. informed South that it was safe for the lockout to be lifted.” — Mark Nolan and Juan Lasso
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Ryder explores evolvement of her involvement By MARK NOLAN mnolan@liherald.com
What started as a way to honor 9/11 victims in Lynbrook has turned into a lifetime of service. Laura Ryder — appointed as a Hempstead town councilwoman this past March — is seeking election to her first full term in just a few weeks. Her passion is helping people, and Ryder envisions her role as councilwoman as an extension of her life’s work. “Service brings me such a sense of fulfillment and truly a tremendous amount of joy in my life,” Ryder told reporters during a recent Herald Roundtable session. “It is a very big part of my life, and I wanted service to be in the forefront on the Town Board.” Ryder was appointed to that board to fill Anthony D’Esposito’s seat after he was elected to Congress last year. Ryder had previously served as a village trustee in Lynbrook. If there is a community organization or grassroots effort to make the neighborhood better, chances are, Ryder is part of it — if not leading it. She is said to work assiduously with the Lynbrook Cares Committee and Lynbrook Community Chest — both important nonprofits that directly help those in need. And in September, which was national Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, Ryder helped elevate the mission of the Ryan Patrick O’Shea Foundation to the Town Board. The foundation was created to increase mental health awareness and help prevent suicide, honoring the memory of. O’Shea, a Rockville Centre teen who died by suicide in 2019. “I would say getting onto the Town Board is emblematic of my community service over the last 30 years,” Ryder said. “I’m always looking for opportunities to help people. I always have my eyes open for
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Hempstead town councilwoman Laura Ryder is seeking his first election to the seat she was first appointed to in March. She has spent years involved in her Lynbrook community, and now wants to continue that sense of service on the Hempstead Town Board. that.” As for issues facing Hempstead town residents, Ryder says her top priorities are taxes and public safety. “First and foremost is always taxes, right?” Ryder asked. “That’s what we all feel the most. I am happy to say that, this year, the Town of Hempstead’s budget has a tax freeze without cutting services. I am very
proud of the fact that we’ve been able to hold the line on taxes without cutting any of the services.” Ryder says she frequently hears from constituents that public safety is a concern, and so making people feel safe is a priority. With the outbreak of the Israel war against Hamas terrorists, Ryder added the town has provided extra security for houses of worship. “Our supervisor, Donald Clavin, said that if anyone from the Jewish community reaches out, to please let public safety know and we will do whatever we can to provide that extra sense of security,” the councilwoman said. “It’s visual, and it makes an impact.” Aside from keeping roads well paved, Ryder said infrastructure issues remain at the top of her to-do list. For example, she cited Oceanside Pool Park as an example of the town working to improve services for residents. Ryder is “really pushing, pushing, pushing” to have the facility upgraded, she added, including renovating the dog park. “I definitely want that done by next year,” Ryder said. Named the Lynbrook Woman of the Year in 2014 and Lynbrook Humanitarian of the Year in 2018, Ryder has stayed involved by serving on numerous committees. “Like I said, I love public service,” she said. “It started as a volunteer, then went through the village. Now, I’ve been given a bigger platform to do what I love to do. “I’m really grateful for this opportunity.”
Ward pushes for more data-driven governance By MARK NOLAN mnolan@liherald.com
During two stints as president of the Baldwin Civic Association, Darien Ward learned an important lesson: political pressure works. Now, Ward wants to bring that experience to the Hempstead Town Board, making his first foray into politics, challenging Republican Laura Ryder for her seat. Ward says he’s always understood the important of town government, but felt called to serve after a building moratorium was imposed — and then lifted — in Baldwin by Hempstead town officials. The confusion there showed him government needs to be transparent and accountable, and if elected, vows to ensure town business is not conducted in the dark. “There has to be a commitment,” Ward told reporters as part of a recent Herald Roundtable session. “If you really want government to be a partner with the community, then you have to be as transparent as you can be.” Ward favors creating more housing for people struggling to make ends meet in one of the most expensive regions in America to live. But he said he isn’t in favor of inundating already overburdened communities with a glut of housing. Instead, Ward would create a town database of housing stock — available to the public — so people can easily identify which communities need smart housing. “My system is very simple,” Ward said. “Affordable housing needs to be defined. Many people use the word ‘affordable,’ but don’t really understand the term. Affordable housing should be a data-driven process, meaning the Town of Hempstead should know where the housing stock is and what kind of housing it has.
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Darien Ward, a two-time president of the Baldwin Civic Association, is challenging Laura Ryder for her Hempstead Town Council seat. He hopes his time in office will help improve government transparency. We should know how much senior housing we have, and where. We should know how many single-family homes we have, and where.” That process, Ward said, would result in better housing options that meet the needs of individual communities while making neighbors part of the process. “How do we now make decisions as to where we
could put affordable housing?” Ward asked. Part of his plan includes creating walkable downtowns with small businesses supported by apartments. “We need to have a concentration of young people that will keep the vitality of some of our communities,” Ward said. “You can’t just have laundromats and dry cleaners everywhere. Each community has something special that makes it unique, makes it a destination. Let’s encourage that.” To further highlight his emphasis on making the function of town government open, Ward said he would host “State of the District” meetings in neighborhoods to encourage involvement. “We can be more accountable,” he said. “We can be more proactive. We can be more visible. Government can better serve its constituents by being that way. I will change the tenor of government from just being reactive to being proactive.” Infrastructure issues over the past several months and the proposed Liberty Water rate hikes have especially shown the need for government to be proactive. Ward said officials in charge of governance should anticipate problems and work to fix them early, rather than complaining after-the-fact. “You knew about this. It was on the horizon for X number of years,” Ward said. “Why, then, all of a sudden, are we reacting to it rather than being proactive? My conversation is going to be setting a climate of anticipating what the problems could be, and not just waiting for problems to happen.” If elected, Ward said he would work to ensure an equitable distribution of resources throughout the town. “You want people’s vote? You want people to accept government?” Ward asked. “We need to be visible and be on the ground in communities.”
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Ex-Chief Mark Murray is presented with a Nassau County Fire Commission sweatshirt and a gift card to Jimmy Hays Steak House in Island Park during the Fourth Battalion’s October meeting.
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Women go above and beyond for community celebrated Mary Fahey, Cathy Bien and Susan Kelly have changed countless lives for the better By NICOLE FORMISANO nformisano@liherald.com
These women have gone above and beyond for their communities. Now, after decades of giving, it’s their turn to receive some much-deserved thanks. Assemblyman Brian Curran honored these outstanding citizens at Crossroads Farm on Sunday. Each woman has made the world a better place through their decades of service to others. “The one thing that all eight of these women have in common is their love and devotion to their community and their neighbors,” Curran said. “Whether it is their contributions to public safety, in local government, drug prevention, boy scouting, or children with disabilities or allergies, these eight honorees have made the conscious decision to bring their expertise and efforts to better their community.”
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Her husband, Brian, was an FDNY firefighter who died in the Father’s Day Fire in 2001. Fahey said she was left with a question: how do you give back? For her, the answer was to ease others’ pain. “If you can help somebody else in their moment of despair or despondency, that’s your reward,” Fahey, from East Rockaway, said. “Just to give back because of what I went through.” Fahey has been a part of St. Raymond’s ministry of consolation for the past decade, helping people plan their loved ones’ funerals. Soon after that, she helped found the church’s bereavement ministry, a weekly organization that helps people cope with the death of a loved one. “Consolation is the biggest part of it,” Fahey said. “ Even for just a few minutes. You said one sentence that made somebody feel better about themselves, even if it’s for five minutes, is a gift in itself.” But Fahey didn’t stop there. She became a certified EMT and joined the East Rockaway Fire Department, where she also now serves as chaplain and has helped form the department’s Crisis Intervention and Member Assistance program, which is now spreading across the battalion. “You help a patient in need, and then I’m helping their family — it’s just so beautiful,” Fahey said. “You think that you’re giving back to people, but you get so much more out of it.”
Cathay Bien
During one call, Bien helped bring a toddler back to life after the child drowned in a pool. In another, she helped save a woman in cardiac arrest as her husband and kids cried with relief. In another, she helped deliver a baby. As an EMT with the Lynbrook Fire Department, Cathy Bien has done it all. “We do everything, pretty much,” Bien, from Lynbrook, said. “You get to hold that person’s hand in the worst
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Cathy Bien and Susan Kelly, both from Lynbrook, have been honored by Assemblyman Brian Curran as women of distinction for their amazing service to others. Here they stand with Curran, Legislator Bill Gaylor, Lynbrook Trustee Ann Marie Reardon, Deputy Mayor Michael Hawxhurst, Mayor Alan Beach, Councilwoman Laura Ryder, and State Senator Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick. Susan Kelly
List of honorees Cathy Bien, Lynbrook Elizabeth Boylan, Rockville Centre Katie Conlon, Rockville Centre Mary Fahey, East Rockaway Mary Ann Hanson, Malverne LaPrena Harrison, Baldwin Susan Kelly. Lynbrook Cathy Vodopivec, Freeport part of their life.” Bien joined the fire department right after 9/11. Her family is extensively involved with the Lynbrook Truck Company and the FDNY, and she decided she wanted to give back as well. “They were like, ‘become an EMT,’” Bien recalled. “I was like, ‘at 40?’ I didn’t think I’d be there 23 years later, but here I am.” Not every call is about saving a life, Bien said. Sometimes it’s just about listening. There was one call from a Lynbrook couple who just found out their child died — they just needed someone to talk to, Bien recalled. She remembers things from decades ago with striking clarity. She’s driven to help her neighbors, in any situation they may be in. It gives a feeling that she encourages people to experience for themselves. “There is nothing more rewarding,” Bien said. “Maybe they don’t know your first name, but they’ll never forget you. You walk away, and it’s the best feeling in the world.”
There are few things scarier than witnessing your child go into anaphylactic shock. Kelly is working to make sure as few parents have to experience it as possible. Kelly’s daughter was diagnosed with severe nut allergies in 2007. Kelly said it changed everything — grocery shopping, family gatherings, traveling and so much more. A piece of candy could take her daughter’s life. “This isn’t a diet,” Kelly said. “It’s a disease.” Kelly had to use her nursing background to educate her daughter’s teachers so she could attend school safely with her peers. But in 2013 when teenager Giovanni Cipriano died from an allergic reaction to peanuts, Kelly increased her awareness efforts. She began blogging, writing local editorials, and speaking at schools, churches and libraries. She’s helped inform restaurant training across the county, and has campaigned for more epinephrine in public and on police. Her work with police has already saved 2 lives. In her personal life as apparent and her professional life as a nurse, Kelly works to connect parents with evidencebased resources about food allergies. She wants parents to know that they aren’t alone, and their anxieties don’t make them crazy. “It makes a more kind world,” Kelly said. “We show love through food, so how do we show that to someone who has to read every label?” “We all have to eat to live, and food shouldn’t be feared,” she said. “So the more people understand this, the more people feel a sense of belonging in their community and know they’re not outcasts.”
Mary Fahey was inspired to give back to others after her husband, a firefighter named Brian, died in the line of duty. Now she helps the people of East Rockaway, whether it’s as an EMT or a grief counselor.
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Redistricting can’t slow Gaylor’s next term By MARK NOLAN mnolan@liherald.com
The good news for those living within the newly redrawn Nassau County Legislature district in West Hempstead and Lakeview is that — if he’s re-elected — Bill Gaylor knows how to do the job well. At least that’s what the Lynbrook Republican says after four terms, but in a district that now also includes East Rockaway, Malverne, and a small portion of Valley Stream. Since his first election in 2015, Gaylor says he’s delivered results for his constituents. Part of his focus has been on meeting people in the communities and listening to their issues. “I’ve had a lot of involvement with the civic associations and working to establish and build relationships in Lakeview and West Hempstead,” Gaylor told reporters during a recent Herald Roundtable session. “And they talk about generally the same issues that everyone else is concerned about — public safety, crime, roads and taxes.” Gaylor is a lawyer who served 23 years in the U.S. Army in the 82nd Airborne Division. When retired, Gaylor was not only a lieutenant colonel, but also a master paratrooper. Returning home, Gaylor served from the bench as a Nassau County Traffic Court judge, and was even an associate justice for the Village of Lynbrook. His experience and nearly decade of service as a legislator means Gaylor is well-versed in the needs of Nassau residents. At least according to him. First for Gaylor? Taxes. “We’ve held the line on taxes,” the legislator said. “I’ve never voted for a tax raise. In fact, we eliminated some proposed tax increases that the previous administration built in, so we actually ended up cutting tax dollars while improving resources for our police depart-
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Nassau County Legislator Bill Gaylor is seeking re-election in a district that’s a bit different than he served on before. But it gives him a chance to meet some new neighbors, he says, and show them what he can accomplish on their behalf in Mineola. ment to keep us the safest county in the nation for its size.” Being fiscally responsible has meant the county can continue to provide resources for law enforcement. “I’m proud of working hand-in-hand with the police to keep us safe,” Gaylor said. Road safety is another important aspect of Gaylor’s campaign platform. He said he will continue working
with county and town officials to improve safety of Woodfield Road, which has been one of the most dangerous roads in the county. “It’s a huge concern in the Lakeview and West Hempstead communities,” Gaylor said. He’ll also champion traffic-calming measures like new curbs, speed bumps and pedestrian crosswalks. However, these measures cannot be implemented in a few short weeks. “Nothing is ever quick,” Gaylor said. “People want to know why we can’t just fix Woodfield Road tomorrow and be done with it. These projects take time with traffic studies and a contract process. But we are seeing a lot of good things for road safety.” Gaylor added that he has requested the county’s public works department to begin a study of Ocean Avenue in East Rockaway to improve safety, especially near East Rockaway Junior/Senior High School. “There is heavy traffic and no curbing in places with people double-parked on the sidewalk,” Gaylor said. “Kids can’t walk safely. I asked DPW to start a traffic study to see what we can do around the school to make it safer. Something’s got to be done in that area.” Gaylor is in favor of smart housing in the right places that local governments have control over. He also supports the Las Vegas Sands casino around Nassau Coliseum. “That will be a huge economic boon for not only this county, but this region,” Gaylor said. “We’ve had countless hours of testimony from the public as part of the process, and there were not many people from my district who objected to it.”
Scheiner offers experience, fresh perspective By NICOLE FORMISANO nformisano@liherald.com
Though younger than typical candidates running for office, Jake Scheiner says he still has the experience, know-how and drive of a political veteran. The 28-year old Democrat from Lynbrook wants to rebuild people’s trust in politics, one pothole at a time, as he seeks to replace Bill Gaylor on the Nassau County Legislature. It’s a redrawn district, which means an incumbent might not have the same advantage he might otherwise have. So Scheiner has been out knocking on doors, and says more than 3,000 of those doors have been opened for him. “A lot of people in this district, they’ve never had a candidate knocking on their door,” Scheiner told reporters as part of a recent Herald Roundtable session. “So, a lot of people have seen me on their Ring doorbell.” Scheiner’s seemingly old-school methods let people show him problems that others often overlook — a pesky pothole, a dangerous tree, an invasive plant species in the park. When someone brings a problem to his attention, Scheiner says he sends out a letter requesting the local municipality take action. So far, he says he has sent more than 4,000 such letters. “The issues that I focus on transcend partisan politics,” Scheiner said. “It doesn’t matter if you’re Democrat or Republican, we all want to see red light camera ticket fees in Nassau County to come down.” Scheiner’s background has made him skilled in working with people of all interests and affiliations, he said. He was campaign manager for U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi. He is the director for the American Israel Pub-
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Jake Scheiner is making his first run for public office running for the Nassau County Legislature seat currently held by Bill Gaylor. But he says he’s isn’t waiting to be elected — he has already started working for the people. lic Affairs Committee, where he is a self-described prodemocracy activist. He’s also the vice president at Simon Paston & Sons insurance agency, where he helps business owners and homeowners navigate the markets, seeing firsthand how difficult it is to own a home or maintain a business on Long Island these days.
Scheiner’s platform focuses on making Long Island more affordable for the middle class. He wants to see property tax fees capped, red light camera fees reduced, and what he describes as price gouging by utility companies like Liberty Water ended. “What can we do to ease the burden on everyday folks?” Scheiner asked. “We want to have a good quality of life. We want to be able to afford to live here and to continue living here.” That kind of direct communication is what Scheiner says is missing from politics these days — people feel their vote doesn’t matter. Or, their representatives won’t advocate for their interests. Scheiner wants to ensure his would-be constituents he will fight for them — and to him, that’s about showing that he is accessible and responsive. If elected, he wants to do a series of local community town halls to hear directly from neighbors. Scheiner also has ideas on how to rebuild people’s trust in democracy and their elected officials. As a legislator, he’d like to introduce participatory budgeting. Each Nassau County legislator gets money to be used at their discretion. He would allocate a portion of his budget to be used as the public sees fit. The percentage of the vote that is attributed to a certain budget item is the percentage of money that item will receive. “Under this system, residents would actually be able to vote firsthand on how their tax dollars are spent,” he said. Scheiner was taught that if you want the job, just start doing it — so his campaign season has been all about showing voters that he’s a man of action rather than just talk. “There’s politics, and then there’s governing,” Scheiner said. “Come Nov. 8, the politics is over, and now it’s time to do the work.”
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SuperviSor — Town of HeMpSTeAD on the issues: said he has heard frequently from Donald X. Claving is residents that they seeking reelection as appreciate the way supervisor of the officials in the Town Town of Hempstead. of Hempstead work Clavin was first across the political elected supervisor in aisle. 2019, and was “When residents re-elected in 2021. look at D.C. or up in The Republican served Albany, all they see 18 years as the town’s Donald is dysfunction,” receiver of taxes. Clavin said. “In the Clavin’s top issue is Clavin Town of Hempstead, taxes. He said he is Party: Republican, we work together, proud of keeping Conservative and we are a taxes low while bipartisan maintaining services. government.” “We’ve maintained Clavin said he wants to taxes while enhancing services,” continue to create smart housing Clavin said. in the right communities while “In my first four budgets, we’ve addressing critical infrastructure either frozen or cut taxes. And, throughout the town. at the same time, we’ve invested millions of dollars into our parks and roads, and that’s because we work together.” Clavin said if reelected he would continue to work in a bipartisan manner to improve the town for all residents. He
housing apartments. on the issues: Nicks also she Olena Nicks is a would increase remarkably-driven transparency and person focused on accessibility helping her throughout the community. She town. Hempstead, serves with her local she added, must fire department, provide materials in library board, and multiple languages, school district. and improve its Nicks, a Democrat, website. Olena is making her second Similar to tax run for town-wide Nicks workshops offered office, after an Party: Democrat, throughout the unsuccessful Working Families town, Nicks wants to campaign for clerk in create seminars in 2021. multiple languages Nicks said one of to better reach more people. her main ideas is for Hempstead She also wants to expand the to address housing needs for all. town’s use of social media — and Nicks is in favor of creating make it, too, available in housing in the right multiple languages — to give communities, not simply people quick recaps of board dumping apartment complexes meetings and important notices. in every neighborhood, or She also favors having board neighborhoods already saturated meeting agenda and minutes with apartments. To that end, if posted online in more languages elected, Nicks would create a than just English. community task force to identify proper locations for affordable
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“Unfortunately, the only mailings that Susan Cools has run we’ve been receiving her campaign for lately are very Hempstead Town Clerk expensive,” Cools said. on a platform of They are “very large, transparency — color, glossy postcards, something she says is telling us to oppose the currently lacking with things that Gov. (Kathy) the current town clerk, Hochul is doing.” and which she wants to Cools has nearly four restore. decades of community President of the Susan service under her belt, Baldwin education Cools including not one, but board, Cools believes it’s five stints as president important for taxpayers Party: Democrat of the Baldwinto know how their Rockville Centre Rotary money is spent, and it’s Club. She also spent the job of the clerk to time the parent ensure they find out. association where her kids went to “One of the biggest problems in the school Town of Hempstead is that eight out “I’ve worked very hard to work for of 10 people — you ask if they know the community, and even surrounding what the Town of Hempstead does, communities, throughout the entire people don’t know,” she says. “If you time I’ve lived in New York,” she said. ask them if they have any idea what Becoming town clerk would be the service that their tax money goes to, next logical step in Cools’ political most people don’t know. And I think career. But she says that’s not the only that’s unfortunate.” And there are ways local electeds reason she’s running. can reach out to constituents, Cools “I just think that there’s always said. And two of them are as simple things that can be done to help as social media, and the old U.S. mail. improve a system,” she said.
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her office moving, and even officiated those Many might see Kate weddings over Zoom. Murray as the great Murray implemented woman who has presided a sticker-less parking over many a marriage in pass system she piloted Nassau County over the in Oceanside, and even past several years, but she implemented ways for has a track record in people to register their politics that goes back license plates online quite a bit — and with — and have public some extraordinary safety officers check accomplishments along Kate plates digitally — to the way. Murray ensure vehicles using In fact, this current run the system are as clerk wasn’t even Party: Republican, registered. Murray’s first time in the Conservative She’s also responsible position. That was for the town’s “Oneactually in 2002 — until Stop Passport Shop,” she was elevated to town and pushed for the construction of a supervisor a year later. It was a $6 million facility for Hempstead’s position she held until 2016, before Anchor program that would make returning to the clerk’s office. way for aquatic, athletic, theatre and Before that, she was the first social programs. woman from the area to be elected to She has stayed close to her the Assembly — a position she held Levittown roots, remaining active with until 2001 — and even made a run for the historical society there, as well as Nassau County District Attorney in 2015, losing to Madeline Singas. Kiwanis and the Levittown Murray has touted her role in Community Council. She’s also a keeping Hempstead going, even member of Irish-Americans in when times were rough, like during Government and the Irish Repertory the coronavirus pandemic. She kept Theatre.
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understand their taxes, how they can reduce Jeanine Driscoll has their tax burden, and spent more than 30 years discovering where practicing law while exactly their money raising five children with goes. her husband, Dan, in Driscoll earned their Bellerose home. degrees from The Family is important to Catholic University of Driscoll, whose father America in Washington immigrated from as well as Fordham Venezuela, to raise her University School of and her three siblings in Jeanine Law in Manhattan. Queens. Driscoll She was president of On top of all that, the Junior Women’s Driscoll has also been Party: Republican, Club of Bellerose, as Conservative Hempstead’s receiver of well as the Floral Park taxes — a role she hopes Memorial PTSA. She voters will continue to also was part of the entrust to her when they Floral Park-Bellerose school district’s go to the polls for early voting, and budget advisory committee, and well the election itself next month. as the strategic planning committee. Driscoll’s top priority, according to If re-elected, Driscoll says she will her website, is to continue enhancing continue working to put Nassau services offered by her office in what County “in the right direction,” while she describes as a fiscally responsible fostering the well-being of all the manner. She says she is committed to communities, and the people who live reducing spending all while running within them. an efficient and responsive office at the service of taxpayers. That will come through continued seminars she’s been hosting through her time in office, helping people
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think it was wise for Hempstead to pull so Michael Reid is a much money from its retired hospital EMS reserves to fund the supervisor who has budget. worked as an instructor In fact, Reid said the for what is now town could save money Northwell Health, and by cutting down on also for New York City’s mailings. 911 system. When he was named But what he’s wanted a Herald Person of the the most in the past few Year in 2015, Reid was years is a chance to serve Michael lauded for his work the people of his Reid founding the Bellmorecommunity — this time Merrick Heroin Task as the new receiver of Party: Democrat Force, and even taxes for the Town of becoming a certified Hempstead. trainer in administering Reid has run for other Narcan — an opioid offices in the past, antidote that can potentially stop a including the Hempstead Town heroin overdose. Council in 2015, and a pair of runs for What also got attention for Reid the Assembly, losing both times to during that first election for the David McDonough. Hempstead Town Council was his During his town council run, Reid commitment to running a clean expressed concern about the heroin campaign. epidemic on Long Island, and has “Lately, too many news stories made it clear he has no sympathy for drug dealers. about elected officials show that some But more on the financial front, he involved in politics are less interested did mention that while he was OK in helping the community, and more with how the town managed its interested in helping themselves,”he finances at the time, Reid did not said at the time.
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Lynbrook Cares Committee and Laura Ryder’s Lynbrook Community appointment as a Chest, showcases her member of the dedication to helping Hempstead Town the elderly and those Board, representing the with disabilities. 4th Council District, She has received came four months after multiple awards for her predecessor, her contributions, Anthony D’Esposito, demonstrating her was elected to commitment to public Congress. Laura service. Ryder’s track record Ryder Laura Ryder’s as a trustee in Lynbrook appointment has earned her Party: Republican, represents a community recognition, Conservative continuation of particularly for her community-focused efforts to enhance leadership and public humanitarian initiatives service in the Hempstead Town in the area. She is committed to continuing Board. her community-focused work as a councilwoman, aiming to improve the quality of life for residents. Ryder’s experience as a Lynbrook Village Board member during the Covid-19 pandemic demonstrated her ability to manage village finances and day-to-day operations effectively. Ryder’s involvement in humanitarian organizations, including the
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to find solutions that allow extended family Darien Ward, running members to remain in for the position of their communities, Hempstead town offering both young councilman in the 4th and older residents a District, is committed to decent standard of bringing government living until they can closer to the people. His afford campaign centers on homeownership. making the local Ward also plans to government more address issues related accessible and Darien to sanitation, law responsive to the needs Ward enforcement, and of the community. access to community Ward’s involvement Party: Democrat parks. These matters with the Baldwin Civic Association since 2011 are vital to has demonstrated his maintaining the dedication to preserving suburban quality of the unity of Baldwin, which was life on Long Island while divided by recent redistricting. acknowledging the need for Ward’s vision is to make additional housing. government more “hands on” and Darien Ward’s candidacy is rooted ensure that residents have a voice in in a commitment to community decision-making. If elected, he will unity, accessibility, and addressing work to increase community critical issues that affect the daily engagement by having a more lives of Baldwin residents. If elected, significant presence on the ground he intends to fulfill his promise of and addressing issues directly. bringing government closer to the Affordable housing is a key people and being a responsive concern for Ward, recognizing the advocate for his constituents. high costs on Long Island. He aims
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Legislator — Nassau County, 4th District Legislador - Condado de Nassau, Distrito 4
Alexis N. Pace (D)
Vote for One (1)
Patrick C. Mullaney (R,C)
Legislator — Nassau C
Legislador - Condado de Nassau, Dis
Biju Chacko (D)
Legislator — Nassau C Legislator — Nassau County, 5th District Legislador - Condado de Nassau, Distrito 5
Seth I. Koslow (D)
Vote for One (1)
Legislador - Condado de Nassau, Dis
Jake Scheiner (D)
Joseph A. Baker (R,C)
Legislator — Nassau C
Legislador - Condado de Nassau, Dis
Legislator — Nassau County, 6th District Legislador — Condado de Nassau, Distrito 6
Debra S. Mulé (D,WFP)
Matthew W. Malin (D)
Vote for One (1)
Benjamin Jackson (R,C)
Legislator — Nassau
Legislador - Condado de Nassau, Di
Joshua Alexander Lafazan (D)
Legislator — Nassau County, 7th District Legislador — Condado de Nassau, Distrito 7
Legislator — Nassau County, 1st District Legislador — Condado de Nassau, Distrito 1
Scott M. Davis (D)
Vote for One (1)
Howard J. Kopel (R,C)
Michael J. Lucchesi (R,C)
Legislador — Condado de Nassau, Distrito 2
Vote for One (1)
Karin B. Campbell (R,C)
Legislator — Nassau County, 11th District Legislador - Condado de Nassau, Distrito 11
Delia M. DeRiggi-Whitton (D)
Vote for One (1)
John F. Stalzer (R,C)
Legislator — Nassau County, 3rd District
Legislator — Nassau County, 12th District
Legislador — Condado de Nassau, Distrito 3
Legislador - Condado de Nassau, Distrito 12
Carrie Solages (D,WFP)
Vote for One (1)
Sheharyar Ali (R,C)
Mayor — Glen Cove Alcalde — Glen Cove
George Maragos (D)
Legislator — Nassau County, 2nd District Siela A. Bynoe (D,WFP)
Tanvir Ahmad (D)
Vote for One (1)
Matthew Pasternak (D)
Vote for One (1)
Michael J. Giangregorio (R,C)
City Council — Glen C Ayuntamiento — Glen Cove
Marsha F. Silverman (D,WFP) Danielle Fugazy Scagliola (D) John F. Zozzaro (D) Joseph M. Manfredi (D) Joanne Yee (D) Theresa Rose Pergola (D)
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County, 13th District Vote for One (1)
Thomas McKevitt (R,C)
Town Council — Hempstead, 5th District
Supervisor — Town Of Hempstead Supervisor — Ciudad de Hempstead
Olena Nicks (D,WFP)
Vote for One (1)
Donald X. Clavin Jr. (R,C)
County, 14th District
strito 14
Vote for One (1)
C. William Gaylor (R,C)
Kate Murray (R,C)
County, 15th District
strito 15
Elizabeth M. Treston (D) Tina M. Posterli (D,WFP) James E. Hodge (D)
Vote for Three (3)
Brendan P. Finn (R,C) Christopher E. Fiumara (R,C) Michael G. Reinhart (R,C)
Vote for One (1)
John Ferretti (R,C)
Receiver Of Taxes — Town Of Hempstead Receptor De Impuestos — Ciudad De Hempstead
County, 18th District
istrito 18
Christopher J. Carini (R,C)
Ayuntamiento — Long Beach Vote For One (1)
Susan E. Cools (D)
Jasmine Peña (D)
Vote for One (1)
City Council — Long Beach
Clerk — Town Of Hempstead Secretario - Ciudad de Hempstead
Ayuntamiento — Hempstead, Distrito 5
Michael F. Reid (D)
Vote For One (1)
Jeanine C. Driscoll (R,C)
Supervisor — Town Of Oyster Bay Supervisora — Ciudad de Oyster Bay
Jared S. Behr (D)
Vote for One (1)
Joseph S. Saladino (R,C)
Vote for One (1)
Samantha A. Goetz (R,C)
Town Council — Hempstead, 2nd District Ayuntamiento — Hempstead, 2nd Distrito Vote for One (1)
Lawrence E. Nedelka (D)
Vote For One (1)
Thomas E. Muscarella (R,C)
Pamela D. Panzenbeck (R,C) Ayuntamiento — Hempstead, Distrito 3 Vote for Six (6)
Kevin P. Maccarone (R,C) Jack Mancusi (R,C) Barbara A. Peebles (R,C) Roni Sue Jenkins (R,C) Grady M. Farnan (R,C) Michael I. Ktistakis (R,C)
Secretario — Ciudad de Oyster Bay
Susan G. Mintz (D)
Vote for One (1)
Richard L. LaMarca (R,C)
Receiver Of Taxes — Town of Oyster Bay Town Council — Hempstead, 3rd District
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Clerk — Town of Oyster Bay
Ingrid G. Izaguirre (D)
Vote for One (1)
Receptor de impuestos - Ciudad de Oyster Bay
Vincent Macchio (D)
Vote for One (1)
Jeffrey P. Pravato (R,C)
Melissa L. Miller (R,C)
Town Council — Oyster Bay Receptor de impuestos - Ciudad de Oyster Bay
Town Council — Hempstead, 4th District Ayuntamiento — Hempstead, Distrito 4
Darien D. Ward (D)
Vote for One (1)
Laura A. Ryder (R,C)
Ravin R. Chetram (D) Danielle M. Medeiros (D) Sydney K. Martin (D)
Vote for Three (3)
Steven L. Labriola (R,C) Laura L. Maier (R,C) Vicki A. Walsh (R,C)
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LEGISLATOR — NASSAU COUNTY, 14TH DISTRICT On the issues:
Village of Lynbrook Associate Justice. Bill Gaylor has Gaylor said being represented Legislative fiscally responsible has District 6 since meant the county can November 2015, but continue to provide due to mandated resources for law redistricting, the maps enforcement. “I’m have changed. The proud of working redrawn districts mean hand-in-hand with the that Lynbrook, East police to keep us safe,” Rockaway, Malverne, he said. Lakeview, West C. William Gaylor said he will Hempstead and a small Gaylor advocate for trafficportion of Valley Stream calming measures like will be in District 14 next Party: Republican, new curbs, speed year. Conservative bumps and pedestrian Gaylor is seeking crosswalks. However, reelection for a fifth these measures cannot term to continue to be implemented in a few short achieve results for residents. He said weeks. part of his focus has been on Gaylor added that he has meeting people in the communities requested the county’s Department now included in District 14, and of Public Works begin a study of listening to their issues. Ocean Avenue in East Rockaway to Gaylor is a lawyer who served 23 improve safety, especially near East years in the U.S. Army in the 82nd Rockaway Junior/Senior High School. Airborne Division. He retired from Gaylor said he is in favor of smart the Army with the rank of housing in the right places that local Lieutenant Colonel and is a Master governments have control over. He Paratrooper. also supports the Las Vegas Sands Gaylor is a former Nassau County casino around Nassau Coliseum. Traffic Court Judge, and former
On the issues:
He is the director for the American Israel It’s Jake Scheiner’s Public Affairs first time running for Committee where he is office, but he has all the a pro-democracy political know-how of a activist. veteran. His platform focuses Scheiner is running in on making Long Island the newly-redrawn more affordable for District 14, which consists the middle class. of Lynbrook, East Scheiner wants to see Rockaway, Malverne, property tax fees West Hempstead, and Jake capped, red light parts of Oceanside and Scheiner camera fees reduced, Valley Stream. and what he describes Scheiner’s old-school Party: Democrat as price gouging by methods let people private-public utility show him problems that companies like Liberty others often overlook — Water ended. a pesky pothole, a As a legislator, he’d like to dangerous tree, an invasive plant introduce participatory budgeting. species in the park. He would allocate a portion of his When someone brings a problem budget to be used as the public sees to his attention, he sends out a letter fit. requesting the local municipality to The percentage of the vote that is take action. He has sent over 4,000 attributed to a certain budget item is letters on behalf of community the percentage of money that item members. will receive. Scheiner’s background has made Scheiner wants to make him skilled in working with people democracy participatory again. of all interests and affiliations. He was campaign manager for Democratic U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi.
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Let a mad scientist’s lair take over your home By Karen Bloom
he countdown is on to spooking and assorted revelry. The signs of that festive day are all around us as those ghouls, witches and wizards — along with princesses, pirates, etc. — look forward to Oct. 31.
Prepare a disposable decorating bag with more green icing; cut a hole in point of bag (the size of tip 3)SO. Attach candy eyeballs with dots of green icing. Pipe green eyelids. Use black pouch icing with round tip to pipe dot nose and neck bolts, outline mouth and stitches.
So, throw on a costume and act like a kid — with or without the kids. Transform your house into Frankenstein’s lab with a few party tricks and Halloween goodies. Set the scene with a mad scientist-themed sweets table, and carry it home with a crazy good menu featuring frightfully yummy appetizers, some mocktails for the kids (and non-drinkers in your crowd) and, of course, treats.
Melted Witch Punch
Play mixologist with a perfect potion recipe featuring a few easy ingredients.
• 6 cups water • 1 cup white sugar • 1 (6 ounce) package lime-flavored gelatin mix • 1 (46 fluid ounce) can pineapple juice • 2 quarts orange juice • 1/2 cup lemon juice • 2 (2 liter) bottles chilled lemon-lime soda Mix water, sugar, and gelatin mix in a large saucepan and bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium and cook at a boil, whisking frequently, until gelatin and sugar have dissolved, about 3 minutes. Stir pineapple juice, orange juice, and lemon juice into gelatin mixture and transfer into resealable plastic bags. Place in freezer until slushy, about 4 hours.
Bring Frankenstein to life
It’s not a mad scientist Halloween party without Frankenstein. This easy Frankenstein cake makes a big statement, a fantastic centerpiece for your sweets table and will make others green with envy over your decorating skills. • 6 cups favorite cake recipe or mix • 4 cups white ready-to-use decorator icing • Green food coloring • Black icing (in pouch with tips) • Large candy eyeballs Tools needed: • 6-by-3-inch round pan • 10-by-16-inch cooling grid • Cake plate • Cake leveler • 13-inch angled spatula • 12-inch disposable decorating bags Prepare cake according to instructions and make two layers using 6-inch round pans. Bake and cool on cooling grid. Prepare green icing. Stack layers on cake plate for a two-layer cake, using leveler as needed. Ice cake sides smooth. Use black pouch icing without tip to cover top of cake. Use tip of spatula to create spiral effect. Use black pouch icing with star tip to pipe pull-out bangs around top edge and two hair strands on cake top.
The Brooklyn-based comedian is back with his latest off-Broadway comedy special, ‘Colin Quinn: Small Talk.’ Quinn is most widely known for political humor, but his ‘Small Talk’ comedy show has a different focus: the art of charisma. In his latest attempt at humor, Colin breaks down the one area he’s actually gifted in: personality. He has been chatting it up with friends, family, municipal employees and counter people his whole life, and now he can wants to teach everyone how to stop sucking the energy out of the room. Quinn’s most recent stage show, 2021’s ‘The Last Best Hope,’ combined a similar premise (Quinn’s charisma) with his trademark political comedy, focusing on why his is a voice worth listening to in today’s social-media saturated age where everyone has a platform. Quinn has indeed built a sizable social media platform, with more than 500,000 followers on X — formerly known as Twitter — alone, but he’s a stalwart of the in-person New York City comedy scene, too. Friday, Oct. 27, 8 p.m. Tickets start at $45. Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, LIU Post campus, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville. (516) 299-3100, or TillesCenter.org.
Spooky Graveyard Pie
Eventually the monster’s lair will lead out to the “graveyard.” Set the mood with this treat. • 3 cups (about 32) finely ground chocolate sandwich cookies, divided • 3 tablespoons melted butter • 1 can (12 fluid ounces) evaporated milk • 1 3/4 cups (11.5-ounce package) milk chocolate morsels • 2 large egg yolks • 2 tablespoons cornstarch • 8 chocolate filled vanilla wafer cookies • Black and purple decorator writing gels • Assorted Halloween candies Combine 1-1/2 cups cookie crumbs and butter in 9-inch pie plate. Press crumb mixture onto bottom and upsides of pie plate. Set aside remaining 1 1/2 cups crumbs for dirt topping. Whisk together evaporated milk, egg yolks and cornstarch in medium saucepan. Heat over mediumlow heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is very hot and thickens slightly; do not boil. Remove from heat; stir in morsels until completely melted and mixture is smooth. Pour into crust. Sprinkle with remaining 1-1/2 cups cookie crumbs. Press crumbs down gently. Refrigerate for 3 hours or until set. Decorate cookie tombstones with writing gels as desired; let set. Insert tombstones around edge of pie. With spoon, mound cookie crumbs to form “fresh graves.” Decorate graveyard with candy to make the pie as spooky as you want it to be! Makes 8 servings.
Pink Talking Fish Three mammoth bands. Three musical phenomenons. One idea inspired by love of the music. That’s Pink Talking Fish, who visit the Landmark stage with their hybrid tribute fusion act. Pink Floyd, The Talking Heads and Phish are all more than just bands to Eric Gould on bass, Richard James on keyboards, Zack Burwick on drums, and Cal Kehoe on guitar. PTF has discovered that fusing the material together creates an amazing story. The epic emotion of Pink Floyd. The funky, dance-able layerings of The Talking Heads. The styles, unique compositional structures and pure fun of Phish — to merge these three into one gives music lovers a special experience. Discovering connections is part of the fun: Pink Floyd’s ‘On The Run’ seamlessly fitting in the middle of the composition of Phish’s ‘You Enjoy Myself.’ Perfectly placing Phish’s ‘Sand’ into the groove of The Talking Head’s ‘Slippery People,’ and more. Saturday, Oct. 28, 8 p.m. $45 and $40. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. (917) 567-5842 or LandmarkOnMainStreet.org.
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The Joni Project
The Joni Project visits the Landmark stage, Friday, Nov. 10, 8 p.m., celebrating Joni Mitchell’s 80th birthday. The musically sophisticated band is fronted by remarkable multi-instrumentalist and singer Katie Pearlman, who impressively plays Joni’s songs in their original open guitar tunings, and also includes jazz and jam band mainstays Dave Berg (guitar), Dan Ehrlich (bass), Alan Lerner (drums), Mark Mancini (keyboards), Steve Finklestein (percussion), Premik Russell Tubbs (saxophone and flute) and Victoria Faiella (backing vocals). Collectively, they’ve performed with members of the Grateful Dead, The Band, The Doors, the Neville Brothers, and many others. Together, they bring fresh interpretation to Joni’s legendary tunes from their many eras and genres — particularly from the time of her stunning and dynamic collaboration with Jaco Pastorius, Pat Metheny and Michael Brecker. From the deep folk roots of her musical beginnings, Joni’s music evolved over the years to include elements of funk, rock and the full palette of harmonic colors embodied by modern jazz. Her brilliantly original chord progressions were paired with beautifully crafted melodies adorned by lyrics of unmatched poetic profundity to create some of the most powerfully enduring and well-loved songs of all time. Perlman faithfully performs in true Joni style, her tunings remain as fresh today as they were when first performed. $45, $39. $33. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. (917) 567-5842 or LandmarkOnMainStreet.org.
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On exhibit View the landmark exhibition “Modigliani and the Modern Portrait,” at Nassau County Museum of Art. Devoted to the way that Modigliani powerfully re-defined the art of portraiture, the show includes his masterworks along with paintings and drawings by his Parisian contemporaries (Picasso, van Dongen, Laurencin). Modigliani’s enduring influence on artists even in our own time is shown in a selection of Contemporary paintings by such important figures as David Hockney, Eric Fischl, Elizabeth Peyton and others. The exhibition is being curated by Dr. Kenneth Wayne, founder of The Modigliani Project, which authenticates paintings and drawings (two of the works in the show have been recently approved by the committee). Through Nov. 5. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.
See “Alabama Story,” presented by Nassau Community College Theater and Dance Thursday through Saturday, oct. 26-28, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 29, 2 p.m.; panel discussion follows Sunday performance at 4:30 p.m., discussing book banning and censorship. Also online streaming show, Nov. 3. Kenneth Jones’ new play is based on the real life story of Emily Wheelock Reed, a librarian who defended a book that caused a minor uproar in 1959 Alabama. A gentle children’s book with an apparent hidden message stirs the passions of a segregationist state senator, just as the civil rights movement is flowering. A contrasting story of childhood friends — an African American man and a woman of white privilege, reunited in adulthood in Montgomery that same year — provides private counterpoint to the public events of the play. Nassau Community College’s LittleTheatre, Garden City. Tickets $12; NCC students free with valid ID; $10 veterans, alumni, seniors 60+, students and NCC employees. For tickets/ information, email throff@ ncc. Edu or call (516) 5727676.
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Obtain no-cost breast cancer screening at Mount Sinai South Nassau Center for Women’s Imaging, Sunday, Oct. 29, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Screenings are open to insured and underinsured women. Limited spots are available and appointments are required. Bring any prior mammographic films and reports on disc. 440 Merrick Road, Oceanside. Call (516) 255-8220 to schedule (reference event when making appointment).
Bring the family to Nassau County Museum of Art, Saturday, Nov. 4, when everyone can immerse themselves in the Mexican tradition of Day of the Dead. Participate in family art making, a Spanish and English language story time, music, traditional foods, and a display of artwork by a local Mexican-American visual artist exploring cultural themes. Choose from two sessions, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. or 1-2:30 p.m. Suitable for children aged 2-14 and their adult companions. Everyone may participate in art making and each adult attending must purchase a spot. This is not a drop-off event. Children under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult. $20 non-member adult, $10 member adult, $10 nonmember child. Registration required. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9338 or NassauMuseum.org.
Halloween Havoc St. Mary’s Maris/Stella Knights of Columbus are hosting a Halloween Havoc charity event, Saturday, Oct. 28, starting at 7 p.m., at Greis Memorial Park. $50 admission; a portion of ticket sales benefits the John Theissen Children’s Foundation. 55 Wilbur St. For more information, contact Nick at (516) 668-2648 or Vinny at (516) 302-3190.
Spooky spider webs Just in time for Halloween, children ages 6 and older can discover the benefits of spiders and how they make webs. at Hempstead Lake State Park, Saturday, Oct. 28, 1-2:30 p.m. 1000 Lake Drive, West Hempstead. Register at Eventbrite.com at (516) 7661029.
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Dog Days Weekend Enjoy the glorious grounds of Old Westbury Gardens with your pooch (leashed of course), Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 28-29, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. With dog parade and costume contest on Sunday, 3-5 p.m. Prizes awarded to best dog costumes, including Prettiest, Most Handsome, Most Original, Best Duo or Group, Funniest. Costume contest participants must register at the map stand by 2:30 p.m. Advance ticket purchase for weekend events required. Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. For information contact (516) 333-0048 or visit OldWestburyGardens.org.
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For many years visitors to Westbury House at Old Westbury Gardens asked what was beyond the first floor corridor. Now beyond the door and discover “secrets of the service wing,” during a 60-minute guided tour, Friday, Oct. 27, noon-1 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 29, 1:30-2:30 p.m. and 3-4 p.m.; Monday, Oct. 30, noon-1 p.m. Be introduced to the intensive labor required to create the lifestyle experienced by the Phipps family and their guests; tour the many rooms that were “behind the scenes” to create the formal dining experiences of early 20th century. Go along the corridors to the butler’s pantry and silver cleaning room then descend the 17 steps to the kitchen, scullery, and wine storage rooms located on the ground floor. Reservations required. 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. For information contact (516) 333-0048 or visit OldWestburyGardens.org.
Spooky Fest is back
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A Halloween experience not to be missed, Spooky Fest is an outdoor adventure perfect for families who don’t want to be scared — or maybe just a little. Join in the fun at the Center for Science, Teaching and Learning, every Friday, Saturday and Sunday throughout October. Along the way in the updated and beautifully lit up, Enchanted Walk you will see dinosaurs, aliens and friendly witches, costumed characters and more. Get your fortune told, make a craft and danceg with the Halloween DJ, along with face painting and the new Amazing Glow tent. For those who want to get a little scared, venture into the Dino Woods. Be on the lookout for the Zombie Robotic Dinosaurs. 1450 Tanglewood Road, Rockville Centre. Visit CSTL.org for more information.
he Lynbrook Chamber of Commerce is proud to present Casino Night, Wednesday, Nov. 15, 6-10 p.m., at EGP Lynbrook. Join in the fun, with amazing raffles, including two 2-bedroom condos on a beach resort in Panama, with a 9-acre swimming pool, jewelry and more. $100 pp includes food, drinks and chips. 275 Merrick Road. Register and/ or sponsor online at LynbrookUsa.com.
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GABRIELLA WILLIAMS Elmont Senior Volleyball WILLIAMS ETCHED HERSELF into the Elmont girls volleyball record book Oct. 16 as the Spartans racked up another victory to improve to 12-2. The third-year setter racked up 32 assists in a sweep of Plainview, giving her 1,000 for her career. The performance also vaulted Williams to the top of the Nassau County assist list this season with 496. A captain, she was an All-County selection and team MVP last season.
GAMES TO WATCH Thursday, Oct. 26 Girls Soccer: Class B semifinals at higher seed .............TBA Girls Soccer: Class AA quarterfinals at higher seed .......TBA Boys Soccer: Class AA quarterfinals at higher seed .......TBA
Friday, Oct. 27 Girls Soccer: Class A semifinals at C.S. Harbor ..............TBA Football: Seaford at East Rockaway .......................... 6 p.m. Football: V.S. North at Hewlett ................................... 6 p.m. Football: V.S. Central at Oceanside ........................... 6 p.m. Football: Uniondale at Plainview ..........................6:30 p.m. Football: West Hempstead at C.S. Harbor ................. 7 p.m. Boys Soccer: Class B final at Farmingdale College ... 7 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 28 Football: Baldwin at Freeport .................................... 2 p.m. Football: Manhasset at Carey ................................... 2 p.m. Football: Clarke at Roosevelt..................................... 2 p.m. Football: Long Beach at Elmont ................................ 2 p.m. Football: Farmingdale at Hempstead ........................ 2 p.m. Football: Malverne at Lawrence ................................ 2 p.m. Football: Plainedge at Lynbrook ................................ 2 p.m. Football: Garden City at Mepham ............................ 2 p.m. Football: South Side at Floral Park............................ 2 p.m. Football: Bethpage at Wantagh ................................. 2 p.m. Football: Mineola at Kennedy ................................... 2 p.m.
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There will be Nassau County playoff football for Lynbrook and East Rockaway, but whether or not either can make a jump into the top four of their respective conferences and host a first-round game next week will be determined this weekend. Lynbrook, with a roster predominantly comprised of juniors, punched its ticket to the Conference III playoffs with a runaway 43-0 homecoming victory over Division last Saturday afternoon as senior Michael Hendrickson ran for 116 yards and two scores. Junior heavy East Rockaway, meanwhile, joined Lynbrook (4-3) on the plus side of .500 by defeating Valley Stream South on the road in Conference IV, 42-22, with juniors Conor O’Hagan (three touchdowns) and Anthony Grimaldi (two) and senior Lucas Cortazar (161 yards rushing) leading the way. Senior quarterback Frank Passanisi added a touchdown run and intercepted his counterpart. “There’s one week left and lot can still happen,” said Lynbrook head coach Dave Yaker, whose squad closes the regular season against two-time defending county champion Plainedge at home at Marion Street Elementary at 2 p.m. “We’re a young team and we’ve accomplished some good things and there’s a chance we can find ourselves in the four versus five seed game.” South Side could be the Owls’ semifinal opponent should both teams advance to Hofstra. Lynbrook played the Cyclones tough in an Oct. 20 road loss, 33-20. “South Side is big, fast and physical,” Yaker said. “We like our offense. It’s very balanced and we tried our best to keep them off-guard. We just made some mistakes at crucial times to keep two of their scoring drives alive.” Senior Amah Agwu caught a pair of touchdown passes from senior quarterback Maxson Weiss, who was handed the keys to the offense in late September. Weiss has 6 touchdown passes on the year. Seniors Michael Hendrickson (836 yards rushing, 12 total touchdowns) and Ramon
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Lynbrook’s Michael Hendrickson had a pair of touchdowns last Saturday as the Owls cruised past Division on homecoming. Calderon (5486 total yards, 9 touchdowns) are also leading an offense with just two seniors (Nicholas Strippoli and John DiFiore) on the starting line. Junior Frank Sirufo, another starting lineman, has 7 sacks to lead the defense in that category. Calderon and fellow senior Sebastian Ibanez are Lynbrook’s leading tacklers. East Rockaway, which closes the regular season Friday night at home versus Seaford at 6 p.m., is riding a three-game win streak with the highlight of the year so far coming in Week 6. The Rocks went to Locust Valley and pulled off a dramatic 22-21 last-minute victory. Grimaldi busted outside for a 20-yard touchdown run with 34 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter to pull the visi-
tors within a point. Then, Cortazar capped a huge afternoon with the winning twopoint conversion. Cortazar had 93 yards and two touchdowns and a pair of twopoint conversions. Junior Matt Larin recovered an onside kick to open the second half that led to Cortazar’s second score. Senior William Lewald and recent JV call-up freshman Terry Hayes led the offensive front. “We’re a young team that’s been playing well and getting better every week,” East Rockaway head coach Russ Pajer said. “We could be as high as the five seed and as low as the seven going into the playoffs.” O’Hagan, Grimaldi and Cortazar all had touchdowns the previous week as the Rocks knocked off improved Oyster Bay, 22-14.
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Focusing on protecting Jewish community as a community,” she said. Above all, the congregants just want the violence to stop. The Hamas attack saw 1,400 Israeli citizens killed — the most Jewish people in one day since the Holocaust. More than 5,000 Palestinians have been killed since the conflict began just over two weeks ago. The congregants are praying that those who have been or will be called to service — many of them loved ones — will return home safe. “We all want peace to return to Israel,” Sim said. “We all want the violence to stop.” Ultimately, it’s up to people to remain
infor med and clear-headed in an increasingly polarized political landscape, Sim said. “It’s easy to be swayed by sensationalist arguments, by rhetoric,” Sim said. “It’s our individual responsibility to educate ourselves, to not be swayed by unilateral statements.”
rabbi Caroline Sim said that the antisemitic sentiment since the beginning of the israel-Hamas war has been ‘shocking.’
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Solidarity at this time is vital, Sim said. “Most of your Jewish friends are not OK” Sim said. “Just the fact that you care is enough, knowing that we’re not alone.” However, the constant influx of news — from both abroad and domestically — can take a toll on people’s mental health. American Jews and Palestinian Americans alike have been facing unwarranted retribution for the conflict in the middle east. That’s the core of a lot of anti semitic sentiment that’s being spread, Sim said — the fact that people are blaming all Jews for the events in Israel and Palestine. “When they threaten Jews in America, that’s very much an anti semitic action,” Sim said. “Because we Jews in America, we might feel an attachment to Israel as the Jewish homeland, but we have zero influence on their policy.” She explained that to disagree with some of Israel’s policy isn’t necessarily anti semitic — but to suggest that the death of innocent civilians is a form of justice, is. “When you have a lot of these college groups that protest against Israeli occupation, that’s a political viewpoint, fine,” Sim said. “But when they say that the Israelis got what they deserve when their babies get beheaded, that’s anti semitic.” The hate speech seen online since the war began has been shocking, Sim said. Several metrics show that antisemitism has been on the rise in the past decade. 2021 set a record for the highest number of anti semitic attacks since 1979, and that record was broken once again in 2022. There have been a number of swastikas painted across Long Island communities, including Lynbrook, within the past year. “Everything’s a lot more charged, everything’s a lot more polarized, everything’s a lot more vicious,” Sim said of the internet’s role in antisemitism. “And I think that makes a big difference.” It’s also been frustrating to see so many typically outspoken organizations stay silent on antisemitism, Sim said. Jewish culture has a long history of advocacy and social justice work. The Anti Defamation League, a Jewishfounded civil rights group, has been an outspoken proponent for equality since it was founded 110 years ago and a staunch ally for other minority groups. But, Sim said, it doesn’t seem as though people fight for Jewish rights with the same passion they fight for others’. Many companies or school districts or individuals who spoke out in support of past social justice movements are now silent about the wave of antisemitism sweeping the world in response to the Israel-Hamas war. Temple Am Echad has been hosting multiple vigils and services since the war began. But with the rise of anti semitic hate speech, Sim, wanting to protect her congregation, didn’t feel comfortable publicizing exactly when and where the vigil would be. “We’re trying to unite as a community, but also make sure we’re not attacked
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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, New York, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Section 37 Block 504 Lot 161 The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $646,359.09 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 606541/2022 If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the then Court Appointed Referee will cancel the Foreclosure Auction. Peter Kramer, Esq., Referee. MCCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC, 10 MIDLAND AVENUE, SUITE 205, PORT CHESTER, NY 10573 Dated: 9/18/2023 File Number: 18-302171 RS 142450
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LYNBROOK, NEW YORK 142727 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A CHAMPION MORTGAGE COMPANY, Plaintiff AGAINST SUSAN ROSINO INDIVIDUALLY AND AS SURVIVING SPOUSE OF ALBERT ROSINO, JR., ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered September 23, 2016, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on November 29, 2023 at 2:00PM, premises known as 48 WASHINGTON AVENUE, LYNBROOK, NY 11563. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being In the Incorporated Village of Lynbrook, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 38, Block 85, Lot 116, 117. Approximate amount of judgment $309,111.06 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #008332/2015. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 mitigation protocols and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine”. Jane Shrenkel, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 15-003177 78051 142808 Search for notices online at: www.newyorkpublicnotices.com
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Baldwin $530,000 Thomas Avenue. Colonial. 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. Eat-in kitchen. Formal dining room. Library/office. Classic original doors, frames and moldings. All large rooms. Taxes: $13,200
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Receptionist needed for Publisher and Self-Storage Facility located in Garden City. The ideal candidate should have excellent communications and customer ser vice 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: 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 $15 to $17 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. Email your resume to: careers@liherald.com
Child/Eldercare/Help Wanted LIVE IN CAREGIVER Needed For Young Man With Autism. Drvers License And Vehicle Required, Rent, Utililities, Food In Exchange For Services. Call/Text 516-244-1430.
Apartments For Rent CEDARHURST NO FEE Pr ivate Entrance, Modern 1BR, 2BR, 3BR, CAC, W/D, Storage, Wall To Wall Carpeting, Indoor Parking Space. Starting At $1450 For O n e B e d r o o m W h e n Ava i l a bl e. (516)860-6889/ (516)852-5135/ (516)582-9978 ISLAND PARK: 1 BR, ground floor, all renovated, water/ heat included. $2600/ month. 516-316-6962
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WOODMERE BA, 504 Saddle Ridge Rd.,Move Right Into This Renovated 4 BR, 2 Bth Split with Open Layout in Prime Location! Granite/Wood EIK Opens to Dining Room & Living Room. Lower Level Den. HW Flrs, Gas Heat, CAC. Oversized Property! SD#14.Near All!..$950,000 Ronnie Gerber, Douglas Elliman 516-238-4299
DELRAY BEACH, FL: For Sale, opportunity before it hits the market! Single Story Ranch Condo. Beautifully appointed in desirable Emerald Pointe gated community, Approx 1800 Sq Ft. Furnished, All Appliances, 2 Bed / 2 Bath, Eat-In Kitchen, Walk-In Closets, Great Interior Storage and Exterior Storage Room, Screened-In Porch with Dual Interior Access, New Rheem HVAC Jan 2019, Ceiling fans throughout, 4 Private Parking Spots, Clubhouse with Auditorium, Pool, Gym, Tennis, Pickleball (TBD), Game and Card Rms, Interior Walking-Paths, Pet Friendly, 55+ Community, Easy access to Palm Beach International and Ft Lauderdale Airports. Exciting Downtown Delray offers beautiful Beaches, Shopping, Restaurants, and Nightlife. Asking $319,999. Call David at 248-240-8154 SWCGRPMI@gmail.com
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VALLEY STREAM BARBER SHOP 4 Antique Chairs Asking $25,000. Must Sell Immediately. Please Call 516-285-6477
BETH DAVID CEMETERY: Elmont, NY. 3 Plots. Separate Or All Together. Graves 18, 25, and 32. Purchase Separate $5000; Purchase Together $14000. Negotiable. Call 845-641-7316
HEWLETT BAY PARK,. BA,, 190 Meadowview Ave Ever Dream of Living in A Castle? This 8000 Sq Ft Mansion is Full of Character. Amazing Architectural Details, Soaring Ceilings, Stained Glass Windows. 5 BR, 6.55 Bths. Sprawling 1.3 Acre Prop with IG Gunite Pool. SD#14.Near All. Must See This Unique Home!..REDUCED $2,700,000 Ronnie Gerber, Douglas elliman 516-238-4299
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East Meadow $1,050,000 Dillon Avenue. Colonial. 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms. Eatin kitchen. Formal dining room. Custom features include cathedral ceiling. Taxes: $9,085.08 Hewlett Harbor $1,800,000 Albon Road. Colonial. 7 bedrooms,7.5 bathrooms. Partial finished basement. Gourmet eat-in kitchen. Formal dining room. Den/family room, exercise room and home office. Custom features include wet bar, garden room, skylight, elevator, heated garage. Central air conditioning and security system. Resort-style yard with Koi pond, pavered patio, Gunited heated in-ground swimming pool. Taxes: $39,972 Long Beach $957,500 E. Beech. Street. 2 Story. 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms. Eatin kitchen with granite countertops and pantry. Formal dining room. Den/family room and home office. First floor master bedroom. Updates include cathedral ceiling and legal accessory apartment. Taxes: $18,500 Lynbrook $740,000 Pearsall Avenue. Colonial. 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms. Finished basement. Eat-in kitchen. Formal dining room. Den/family room and home office. Taxes: $19,585 Merrick $789,000 Merrick Avenue. Colonial. 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms. Eatin chef’s kitchen with granite countertops, full Bosch stainless appliance suite plus a magnificent Bertazzoni stovetop. Formal dining room. Stunning great room with bar and custom stone gas fireplace. Home office. Vaulted hollywood king bedroom, tandem double bedroom and a huge primary bedroom with custom spa bath and double walk-in closets. Sweeping fenced yard and security system. Taxes: $18,121.73 Oceanside $645,000 Marlborough Road. Expanded Cape. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Partial finished basement. Eat-in kitchen. Formal dining room. Den/family room. First floor bedroom. Taxes: $11,713.06 Rockville Centre $775,000 Princeton Street. Colonial. 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms. Eat-ini kitchen. Formal dining room. Den/family room. Updates include cathedral ceiling. Taxes: $27,138.74 West Hempstead $620,000 Marshall Avenue. Expanded Ranch. 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms. Finished basement. Eat-in kitchen. Formal L-shaped dining room. Ample storage. Taxes: $12,849
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45 Judith Ct, 12-1:30, FIRST TIME ON MARKET! Immaculate & Well Maintained 3300 Sq Ft, 6 BR, 3 Bth Exp Ranch on Beautiful Quiet St in SD#20. Won’t Last!................................................................... $1,089,000
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HEWLETT Bay PaRK 190 Meadowview Ave, BA, Ever Dream of Living in A Castle? This 8000 Sq Ft Mansion is Full of Character. Amazing Architectural Details, Soaring Ceilings, Stained Glass Windows. 5 BR, 6.55 Bths. Sprawling 1.3 Acre Prop with IG Gunite Pool. SD#14. Near All. Must See This Unique Home! ......................................................................REDUCED $2,700,000
HEWLETT 1534 Broadway #205, BA, Extra Large 2000 Sq Ft, 2 Bedroom (Originally 3 BR), 2 Bath Condo in Prestigious Jonathan Hall with Doorman & Elevator. Updtd Wood/Quartz Kit, LR & DR. Washer/Dryer in Unit. Underground Pkg. Loads of Closets. Terrace Faces Back. Easy Ranch Style Living ...BIG REDUCTION!! MOTIVATED SELLER! $579,000 1267 Peninsula Blvd, BA, NEW! 5 BR, 2 Bath Exp Cape in SD#14 (Hewlett Woodmere)Living Room, FDR & Updtd Gran/Wood EIK w/ Vaulted Ceiling. 2 Main Flr BRs & Updtd Bth. Upper Level 3 BRs & Updtd Bth. 1.5 Car Det Gar Plus 4/5 Car Drivewy. Priv Yd w/ Deck. HW Flrs, Gas Ht. Near Shops, LIRR, Trans & Houses of Worship ..................... $599,000
WOOdMERE 504 Saddle Ridge Rd, BA, Move Right Into This Renovated 4 BR, 2 Bth Split with Open Layout in Prime Location! Granite/Wood EIK Opens to Dining Room & Living Room. Lower Level Den. HW Flrs, Gas Heat, CAC. Oversized Property! SD#14. Near All! ...................... REDUCED! $950,000
CEd aRHURST 332B Peninsula Blvd, BA, Move Right Into This Updated 3 Br, 2.5 Bth Coop Townhouse. LR, DR, Gran/Wood Kit w/ Stainless Steel Appl. Trex Deck Off LR. Primary Ste Features Updtd Bth & WIC. Att Gar Plus 1 Pkg Spot incl in Maintenance. W/D. Pull Down Attic. SD#15. Convenient to Shops, Trans & Houses of Worship ............................................. $449,000
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A. The answer has two sides, like a doubleedged sword. First, yes, there are things you can do to your home to make it easier to insure. But the second part is applying the meaning of the word “reasonable.” Next, you have to understand that, like other forms of gambling, which is what insurance really is, do you have a chance to win back your money, your insurance payments, or your investment in your property to presumably reduce onte eeper the payments? Again, insurance is a legalized form of gambling, extensively regulated but sometimes loosely enforced. Many people say, when describing gambling casinos, that the house always wins in the end, and with a few exceptions, casinos rarely fail. Insurance companies have been hit with one disaster after another due to strange global weather that some deny is a trend, but those companies aren’t as care-less, and they invest heavily in statistical analysis, so you can bet that if they’re pulling out of certain areas, they know something. So, a “reasonable” investment to make your house easier or more attractive to insure often ends up being unreasonable, or is based on faulty assumptions. For example, you may add a steel roof and concrete composite siding as a more reasonable and less costly wind-resistance improvement, only to discover that the insurance company thinks you should still have raised your home, because they think flooding is a bigger and more frequent risk to insure. Add to that the fact, as some insurers will point out when you complain, that by making the improvements, you increase the cost of reconstruction. That’s a good argument, one you’ll never win. The same thing happens with alarm systems, fencing your property or removing trees that could fall on your roof. Make improvements that help you to recover more healthfully, safely and economically, for your own assurance. I am convinced, as you can see, that all the effort you put in is not universal in your neighborhood, and insurance companies look at whole areas, not just your home, for insurability. Even the Federal Emergency Management Agency is a large and extremely indebted insurance company, funded with the help of tax dollars and losing billions. So before you make changes and improvements, remind yourself that you’re doing this for yourself, not to reduce insurance costs. As Walter Cronkite used to say when he signed off on his broadcast of “The CBS Evening News” when I was a kid, “And that’s the way it is.” Good luck with whatever you decide to improve.
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Have a fun — and safe — Halloween
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ctober marks the return of the “spooky season.” But before you get all dressed up and head out to celebrate Halloween, it’s important to remember that safety must come first. A study conducted by State Farm found that one of every four pedestrian deaths on Halloween are children out walking between 6 and 7 p.m. And a vast majority of those deaths occur away from a crosswalk or intersection. Halloween is supposed to be a time for fun, costumes and candy — not rides in ambulances. There are lots of cars on the roads, even when kids are trick-ortreating. And on this night it’s more important than ever to use crosswalks, look both ways, and stay on the sidewalks. Especially with the uptick in reckless driving the Herald has reported on in recent weeks in different neighborhoods. Also, wear bright, reflective colors, or add strips of reflective tape to costumes to make them more visible to passing vehicles. But that’s not all. The Consumer Product Safety Commission warns parents to buy only flame-resistant costumes — generally made of fabrics like polyester or nylon — and to ensure that costumes
aren’t too long or too wide, which could cause our young ones to trip. Children should travel in groups accompanied by parents or responsible adults, and only knock on doors of welllit homes that have porch lights on. Instead of masks that can obscure your vision, use makeup and hats instead. Just be sure makeup is Food and Drug Administration-approved, especially anything applied on the face or around the eyes. And avoid decorative contact lenses that change eye color. All of these are warnings many of us have heard every year. But what about all that delicious Halloween candy? We all grew up hearing horror stories about razor blades in apples, and evil people poisoning the miniature candy bars they hand out. But dangers today may not even be intentional. Last year, for example, authorities at Los Angeles International Airport confiscated nearly 12,000 fentanyl pills hidden inside wrapped bags and boxes of candy. While it’s highly unlikely that children were the targets of the smugglers, police, as always, advised parents to inspect the candy their trick-ortreaters brought home. That’s more important these days than ever, and if you find anything suspicious, do not
touch it, and notify law enforcement right away. Another new threat is THC edibles and candies that may look like something intended for children, but are anything but. They come in shapes similar to Sour Patch Kids, gummy worms and chocolate bars, but they contain psychoactive substances. The worst part? Some people may not even realize they’ve bought it, and could give it out to kids without even realizing what’s inside. While the effects of THC ingestion in children vary, some telltale symptoms may include sedation, shortness of breath, anxiety, and quivering. If you believe a child has accidentally consumed THC edibles, call the National Capital Poison Center, at (800) 222-1222. Of course, The FDA advises not accepting or eating anything that is not commercially wrapped. Inspect wrappers for any signs of tampering, including an unusual appearance, discoloration, pinholes, or tears in the wrappers. And if anything in your child’s trick-ortreat bag looks suspicious, throw it away. There are so many things all of us can be for Halloween this year. But the last thing any of us wants to be is a statistic. So plan ahead, stay safe and alert, and fun will surely follow.
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Letters Faith will help Israel survive To the Editor: On the morning of Oct. 12, corresponding to the 27th day of the month of Tishrei in the Hebrew calendar, Jews at morning prayers in synagogues around the world began the cycle of Torah reading with the chanting of the first words of Genesis, “In the beginning, God created the heaven and the earth.” This cycle has been going on for thousands of years, and its endurance is a testament to the strength and faith of the Jewish people. Unfortunately, the tragedy of war and terror that Israel is now enduring has also continued to repeat itself, from the earliest days of exile and the destruction of the first temple in Jerusalem, to the war now raging in Gaza. Nonetheless, the survival of the Jewish people is a direct result of our faith and belief that there is a God that watches over us, to ensure our survival as a nation — not in a geographic sense, but in a spiritual one. Individually, we are vulnerable to the vicissitudes of life, as we have sadly witnessed in Israel. Collectively, however, we prevail and survive, as our faith once again leads us to listen to the chanting of those first words of Genesis. Those who tragically die, either in battle as warriors or merely because of their faith, do not die in vain. They join an endless list of martyrs who perished, yet serve as a testament to our abili-
ty to survive as a nation, in triumph over tragedy. We must all pray for Israel’s survival, and that peace can reign supreme in Israel, Gaza and throughout the world. Dr. MEL YOUNG Lawrence
It’s time for many to choose a Medicare plan To the Editor: As a physician, the last thing I want is for patients to make decisions about their
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y parents were worried the moment I laid eyes on the apartment for the very first time. It was the entire top floor of a car dealership just off what would eventually become Interstate 86, at the edge of the Finger Lakes region upstate. This would be my first apartment — my first home outside the family home where I grew up in Pennsylvania. But that’s not why my parents were concerned. My new job — as a sports editor for a community weekmiCHaeL ly newspaper in the small city of Hinman Bath — paid $200 a week. And the rent for this apartment would eat up a good chunk of that. I wasn’t listening, however. I was young. The world was mine to conquer. And I was able to dive headfirst into my chosen career while still quite literally a teenager. It was supposed to be nothing but easy sailing from this point, except it wouldn’t be anything close. Of course, I was wrong, and my parents were absolutely right. I couldn’t
afford the apartment and simply living. Every other week, my bank account would dwindle to almost nothing, days short of being replenished with another paycheck. I had to pay my rent. I had to put gas in the 1982 Chevette that I had bought a year earlier with my freelance money. I had to keep the electricity on and the water running. All that was left to sacrifice was probably the one thing I needed the most: food. By the time payday finally arrived, I could have gone as long as three days without eating. And you truly don’t know suffering until you feel hunger. Real hunger. My paycheck would hit my bank account at 11 a.m., and I would race to the nearby Burger King — my car running on fumes — to sit in the drive-thru, praying for speedy service. Then I would pull into the parking lot and devour every morsel of my lunch. Tears would streak my cheeks through each bite of the Whopper. When we think of hunger, it makes sense that our minds jump to extremes, conjuring images of children — primarily in other countries — literally starv-
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Letters health and well-being based on the cost of care and medication rather than their actual needs. Right now is a critical time for the over 3.8 million individuals in New York who rely on Medicare for their health insurance. Evaluating your health care needs can help you select a plan that will cover you when you need it the most and fit within your budget. While it’s impossible to foresee all health issues that may require treatment, there are several things to consider during the Medicare Advantage and prescription drug plan annual election period, which runs through Dec. 7:
■ Doctors and hospitals: If you have a favorite doctor, make sure he or she accepts your plan, to avoid any additional expenses for out-of-network providers. Also, determine whether the plan requires referrals for specialized care.
■ Future health risks: In addition to making sure your plan covers your current health needs, speak to your doctor about health risks that may require additional treatment. For instance, if you have prediabetes, consider the potential for future diabetes management.
■ Costs: Different plans have different costs, so understand the full picture when comparing plans in your area. Consider monthly premiums, deductibles and co-pays for hospital stays and doctor visits. Also, pay attention to annual maximum out-of-pocket costs — if you reach the limit, you’ll pay nothing for covered services the rest of the year.
■ Prescription drug benefits: Prescription drug coverage is included in many Medicare Advantage plans, unlike original Medicare. If you prefer original Medicare, you can opt for a stand-alone prescription drug plan through a private insurer. Prepare a list of your current medications so you can compare costs while choosing plans.
ing. And that is indeed horrific. At the same time, however, we can’t lose sight of the fact that hunger exists in so many forms. And that so much of it is far closer to us than we might think. A popular term for it is “food insecurity,” but let’s simply call it what it is: hunger. And it affects those of all walks of life, from children to our senior citizens. Island Harvest — the largest food bank on Long Island — delivers millions of meals each year, but that’s still not enough. Long Island Cares — founded by the late singer and songwriter Harry Chapin — estimates that as many as 230,000 people go hungry on Long Island every day. Across the country, millions of people are a job loss, a missed paycheck, or a single medical emergency away from hunger, according to Feeding America. And it affects some of our populations — our children, our seniors, and many of our minority communities — disproportionately more than the rest of us. Hunger is a silent predator, existing so close to us, yet so difficult to see. It could be your child’s best friend next door. It could be the nice retired lady
around the corner who enjoys talking to neighbors from her porch. It could be the young professional stepping out into the world for the first time. But we don’t need to see it to help. We don’t need to experience it to help. It’s out there. It’s terrible. And yes, we can make a difference. Island Harvest and Long Island Cares are just two of many area organizations that are fighting hunger. You can give money, non-perishable food, or even your time. Visit IslandHarvest.org or LICares. org. Or just look around your own neighborhood — there’s likely someone already battling hunger. And if there isn’t, maybe it’s your time to step up. “Hunger is an obscenity, and hunger in America is the ultimate obscenity,” Chapin once said, echoing the words of Anne Frank, who truly knew hunger while hiding from the Nazis during World War II. Yet even in those darkest of times, Frank remained optimistic: “How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world,” she wrote. Don’t wait a single moment. Let’s wipe this obscenity of hunger from our society once and for all. Michael Hinman is the executive editor of Herald Community Newspapers.
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■ Other benefits: Consider additional benefits that can positively impact your health and well-being. Medicare Advantage plans may include dental, vision and hearing coverage; fitness programs; transportation to doctors’ visits; and even allowances that help eligible beneficiaries pay for healthy food and other essentials, like rent and utilities.
■ Quality: The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services reviews and rates all Medicare Advantage plans before the enrollment period each year to help consumers make informed decisions. Plans are rated on a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 indicating poor performance and 5
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indicating excellence. Your health insurance carrier is a partner that helps you get the care you need. If you’re eligible for Medicare, take time to research your options and ensure that you select the plan that best meets your personal health and financial needs. The Medicare Plan Finder at Medi-
care.gov can help compare plans and benefits and estimate costs for each plan. Visit the website or call (800) MEDICARE (633-4227) 24 hours a day, seven days a week. TTY users should call (877) 486-2048. DR. BOB ZOROWITZ Regional vice president of health services for New York, Humana
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Why is Israel urged not to ‘overreact’ against Hamas?
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f ever there were a just war, it is Israel’s war against Hamas. If ever there were a war in which there is no moral equivalence, it is Israel’s war against Hamas. If ever there were a war with potential regional and global implications, it is Israel’s war against Hamas. That’s why I believe it is disgraceful and indefensible for so many in the media, in academia and in political circles to be suggesting, and acting as if, there were “two sides” to this war. As if Israel pETER has to defend its military action, KinG and somehow it is the Palestinians in Gaza who are victims. The war began when Hamas launched a terrorist attack targeting Israel’s most innocent noncombatants, murdering children, women and the elderly, killing 1,400 Israelis and taking more than 200 hostages. These noncombatants were not “collateral damage.” They were Hamas’ intended victims. This was the ultimate in depraved terrorism. Israel has not only the legal and moral right to retaliate against
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Hamas, but the moral obligation to defend its citizens by doing all it can to destroy Hamas. Yet with each passing day, we see media commentators, student demonstrators and morally challenged politicians such as U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib, of Michigan, anguishing over the plight of the Palestinians and the concern that Israel will “overreact” to a terrorist attack that resulted in the equivalent of 40,000 dead in the United States. Most shockingly, we saw the same cast of characters accept Hamas’ unsubstantiated claim that an Israeli rocket had destroyed a hospital in Gaza, causing more than 500 innocent fatalities. Some Americans are calling for a ceasefire. Unfortunately, President Biden added to the moral and strategic confusion when, during his meeting in Israel with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, he referred to Hamas as the “other team” and cautioned Israel against overreacting. What has happened to our ability as a people to make moral distinctions and judgments and recognize the difference between good and evil, victim and assailant?
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Would anyone have suggested in the days following the attack on Pearl Harbor that President Franklin D. Roosevelt call for a ceasefire with Japan, or that he and Gen. Douglas MacArthur assure the world that the United States would not overreact? Would FDR, then Gen. Dwight Eisenhower and British Prime Minister Winston Churchill have been called on to ensure that they would observe the rules of war in combating Hitler? Would the media have felt obligated to give “both sides” of the story? To give equal time to Hitler and Japanese Emperor Hirohito? Would any American, let alone the president, have referred to Nazis or the Gestapo as the “other team”? Would the media have gone through the streets of Dresden, Hamburg or Berlin looking for civilian casualties, or taking at face value Nazi claims of American war crimes? The reality is that there will always be unintended civilian casualties in any war. This will be especially true in any war with Hamas, which intentionally locates its fighters, rockets and artillery in densely populated civilian areas. Unlike Hamas, Israel will make every effort to avoid civilian deaths,
f ever there were a war in which there is no moral equivalence, it is this one.
and certainly won’t target noncombatants. Waging war against Hamas goes far beyond retaliation or revenge. Hamas must, to the greatest extent possible, be annihilated, to prevent future attacks on Israel’s citizens. Hamas is also a proxy for Iran, which is the largest state sponsor of terror in the world and an ever-growing military — and soon to be nuclear — threat to the region and the world. Hezbollah, headquartered just north of Israel in Lebanon, possesses over 100,000 rockets, and is also a wholly owned subsidiary of Iran. Israel is our strongest ally and the only democracy in the Middle East, the most volatile region in the world. This current war is not a battle for turf or bragging rights. It is a struggle that Israel is waging for itself and for all civilized peoples. Israel deserves our full, unqualified support for its own success and security, and the future of the world as we know it. It is also time for the United States to restore its sense of moral balance, and accept the reality that there can be no moral equivalence in this struggle between good and evil. Stand with Israel! Peter King is a former congressman, and a former chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security. Comments? pking@liherald.com.
Antisemitism in our schools is way too common
n May, I took part in a special hearing convened by the Nassau County Legislature’s Special Legislative Task Force to Combat Antisemitism in Nassau County. The hearing gave students, parents, rabbis and other interested members of the community the opportunity to share information about personal antisemitic experiences and incidents. I, and many of my task force colleagues, were horrified by some of the stories we heard. I am so proud of the students who came and AVi had the confiposnicK dence to speak up, knowing that what they said would be entered into the public record. The hearing was also recorded and covered by a number of media outlets. We heard horrendous stories, which included accounts of swastikas found on school property (in some cases left unaddressed for weeks) and antisemitic comments directed at Jewish students, among other things. What shocked me the most — and is
truly concerning — is how normalized and “casual” the antisemitism seems to be. In all my years of working to fight antisemitism and hate, I knew students were facing antisemitic incidents, but never thought it would be considered so normal among students in our local schools. Following the hearing, the task force convened a special meeting, which I had the honor to chair, consisting of superintendents and principals from a number of county school districts. This gave us an opportunity to learn what steps they are taking to combat antisemitism, both proactively and responsively. I heard many positive and encouraging remarks from the administrators in attendance, including two points that I believe we all must take to heart and implement. First, whenever an antisemitic or hateful incident occurs, the school must not attempt to hide the matter out of a concern for negative publicity. The school should instead be transparent, and notify the school community about the situation and outline how the
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administration is addressing it. Schools need to identify both what the community can do to fight antisemitism and hate and outline concrete steps it is taking toward that end. Administrators who properly and promptly condemn and respond to antisemitism have friends in a number of groups, including my organization, StandWithUs, that are ready to support and partner with them, and to provide the resources and assistance they need. Second, as one superintendent made clear, there should be greater outrage when it comes to instances of antisemitism. Sadly, that is not always the case. For example, when students or visitors at school events spew antisemitic slurs and other hateful rhetoric, it is insufficient simply to tell the offenders to “be nice” and then continue the event in a business-as-usual manner. When something like this happens, the authorities responsible for the event should express outrage and stop the activity until the perpetrators are removed and all attendees have an equal opportunity to participate and enjoy the activity.
t’s not enough to just tell those who spew slurs at school events to ‘be nice.’
I understand that this kind of response doesn’t happen overnight. It happens only if the right boundaries and understanding are established. Antisemitism can be difficult to identify. Through the Special Legislative Task Force, StandWithUs and other groups have shared their clear commitment to fighting anti-Jewish bigotry. There are educational materials, policy recommendations, and training for administrators, teachers and students that focus on how to identify antisemitism and ways to address antisemitic incidents. As we continue the new school year, I hope our amazing schools in Nassau County, across Long Island and throughout the Northeast will take advantage of the resources being offered and commit to implementing best practices to ensure the safety, wellbeing, and equal educational opportunities for all students in these communities. Avi Posnick is the executive director of StandWithUs Northeast & New England, and a member of the Special Legislative Task Force to Combat Antisemitism in Nassau County. StandWithUs is an international, nonpartisan education organization that supports Israel and fights antisemitism.
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