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Appreciating the sacrifices made by vets Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick said. “It’s important so we can learn their stories, learn about their sacrifice, and learn about how Veterans spend years of their lives serving their com- they have given so much to munities and the country — serve our country.” Canzoneri-Fitzhow can we follow their example? patrick herself is More than 100 peofrom a family of ple who gathered in veterans. Her t’s important the auditorium of g randf ather saw so we can Malver ne High combat in World School on Sunday learn their War I. Her father pondered that queswas on active duty stories, learn tion as, one by one, during the Korean 23 veterans from about their War. The ceremony, Long Island were she said, gave her a sacrifice, and honored with citanew level of apprelearn about how ciation for her famtions and applause. The event, orga- they have given ily’s service. nized by State Sen. The crowd maniPatricia Canzoneri- so much to serve fested pride in the Fitzpatrick, recog- our country. veterans — spouses nized the contribubeamed tearfully tions made by local PAtRICIA CANzoNERI- when their husheroes who too band’s or wife’s often go unsung. FItzPAtRICk name was called; S o m e h o n o r e e s State senator adult children were in their 40s; stood to take picothers were senior tures of their parcitizens who were escorted to ent being recognized; toddlers the podium. Still others had in American flag sweaters gigdied years ago, and family gled and entertained delighted members accepted their certifi- families. cates on their behalf. And the attendees’ pride “We need to stop and remem- wasn’t limited to the loved ones ber those veterans who have they came to celebrate. Every given so much to our country,”
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Members of Lynbrook american Legion post 335, and Sgt. 1st Class Jose Marrero, second from left, a u.S. army recruiter.
A day to honor America’s heroes The Village of Lynbrook held its annual Veterans Day ceremony last Saturday, with lots of neighbors in attendance to pay tribute to those who served in the military, and those currently serving. Story, more photos, page 9.
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honoree was greeted with enthusiastic applause. There was a shared understanding that each one had served and sacrificed. Malverne Mayor Tim Sullivan and other elected officials expressed their gratitude to the local heroes. “The unbelievable experiences, both in and out of service to our country, both abroad and locally, really touched my heart,” Sullivan said. “The small ceremony here today is the least that we can do for you.” He implored the attendees to get involved in local American Legion or Veterans of Foreign Wars posts, to raise money for service dogs, to participate in local food drives — to serve, in one way or another, and be proud of it. “Fly your flag with pride,” Sullivan said. “Because you can serve the people that we are honoring today, in honor of their service to us.”
John W. Donald
John W. Donald enlisted in the Marine Corps after graduating from East Rockaway High School. He trained rigorously at military bases in North Carolina and South Carolina, honing his skills as an anti-tank gunner. He was deployed twice to Okinawa, Japan. Despite the intense demands of the deployment, Donald re-enlisted for an additional four years. That re-enlistment ceremony occurred atop Mount Suribachi on the island of Iwo Jima — the location of the iconic photograph of six Marines raising an American flag during the final stages of World War II. When Donald returned home from Japan, he continued to serve the armed forces as a marksmanship instructor for the next generation of Marines. He attained the rank of Sergeant, as well as multiple awards, merits, and commendations for his dedication, before being honorably discharged in October 2003. His commitment to service didn’t stop there. Less than a month after his honorable discharge, Donald joined the Lynbrook Fire Department, eventually becoming Chief. He continues to serve as a Corporal at the county’s Sheriff Department.
Howard Kalachman
Howard Kalachman was a mortarman in the Vietnam War until he was wounded at An Khê. He has since been a proud Disabled Vietnam Combat Veteran where his service earned him the Bronze Star, the Good Conduct Medal, the 2014 Legionnaire of the Year award, and many other awards. During his time in Vietnam, Kalachman did more than serve the armed forces — a writer, Kalachman also authored “‘Mom, I’m O.K.’ and Other Lies from Vietnam.” He wrote it not as a typical hero story, but as a reminder of the sacrifices made by both veterans and their loved ones. Kalachman is a lifelong member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He is also a member of the American Legion, and was commander of Post 972 and is now
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State Sen. patricia Canzoneri-fitzpatrick, seventh from left, honored 23 veterans at a ceremony on Sunday. the honorees all had different backgrounds, but shared a dedication to service and sacrifice.
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malverne mayor tim Sullivan told the gathering that anyone can serve, whether in the armed forces or as a community volunteer.
Canzoneri-fitzpatrick organized the ceremony to ensure that the veterans’ stories were heard and they received the recognition they deserved.
vice commander of Post 335. In addition, he is a senior volunteer veteran mentor at the county’s Veteran Treatment Court, and has routinely volunteered with Veteran Stand Downs and the Veterans’ Affairs Hospital. His continued service to fellow veterans earned him the county’s 2022 Distinguished Service to Veterans Medal.
$60,000 for veterans. Marinaccio’s service earned him the county’s 2018 Legionnaire of the Year Award. That same year, he was selected for the assembly district’s Hall of Honor. On top of his service to fellow veterans, Marinaccio serves his local Lynbrook community as a member of the Board of Zoning Appeals, the Mayor’s Patriots Committee and is a charter member of the Lynbrook Kiwanis Club.
William P. Marinaccio
William Marinaccio enlisted in the National Guard the day after graduating high school. He trained in both light and heavy weaponry and served as a member of a mortar combat support team. But his service didn’t stop upon his return to Lynbrook. A lifelong member of the American Legion, Marinaccio has been the commander of Post 335 for four years. And for the past six years, Marinaccio has been one of the leading organizers of the 21st Assembly District’s “Run for Heroes,” an annual race that raises funds for veterans’ programs like Comfort Warrior, Children and Youth, rehabilitation programs, and others. Marinaccio’s efforts have helped raise nearly
Anthony Samuel
Anthony Samuel is a retired Air Force Reserve Master Sergeant. Before his time with the Air Force, he was a member of the Navy, where he participated in two Mediterranean cruises and a NATO cruise. He was a part of the 1985 mission to rescue TWA Flight 847, which carried 153 passengers and crew, after it was hijacked by gunmen. As a civilian, Samuel served as an NYPD Sergeant Detective for 28 years. After retiring from the police force, he went on to work with the Department of Homeland Security and the National Insurance Crime Bureau. Samuel currently serves his commu-
Joseph Canzoneri, malverne J.W. Cortes, Brooklyn alfred f. degrace, Valley Stream John W. Donald, Lynbrook matthew p. frangos, oceanside mark H. getman, Cedarhurst Stephen gormley, Woodmere Howard Kalachman, Lynbrook Vincent “Jimmy” Lijoi, north Woodmere Chloe mack, Brookhaven Luke a. magliaro, Harbor isle William P. Marinaccio, Lynbrook Joseph mazzitelli, five towns dr. allan mirkin, Long Beach thomas nasta, malverne michael o’rourke, Woodmere dominic roggio, east meadow Loeb rubenstein, Woodmere Anthony Samuel, Lynbrook frank e. Seipp, rockville Centre david Smith, forest Hills michael a. Valente, Long Beach dr. phyllis Zagano, Lido Beach — Nicole Formisano nity as a school safety officer with the Lynbrook school district. He continues to be a member of American Legion Post 335, and a communications officer with the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. He is an active member of “Rock and Wrap It Up,” a program that assists veterans facing food insecurity. Samuel’s dedicated service earned him a Meritorious Service Medal, commendation medals from both the Air Force and the Navy, and a Global War on Terrorism Medal.
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from 1-4 p.m. at the Marine Corps LeagueSunrise Detachment, 99 New York Ave., Massapequa. Any veteran is able to receive a free frozen turkey and bag of canned goods for Thanksgiving while supplies last. To donate for the event, visit GoTeamEVA.org. Team EVA is a non-profit organization that supports and honors veterans across Long Island.
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Thanksgiving and the upcoming December and January holidays are a joyous time for most Nassau County families, but every year, neighbors go hungry. It’s an unfortunate reality, although each year, charity organizations and students pitch in to help. Here is a list of some local collection events you can donate to make a positive difference in your community:
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Bethany Congregational Church Bethany Congregational Church of East Rockaway is hosting its annual Thanksgiving Dinner on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 23, with turkey and all the trimmings. The church is offering a sit-down dinner, delivery or pick-up. The sit-down dinner takes place from 1-3 p.m. with delivery and pick-up at noon. All meals are fully cooked and hot when served, picked up or delivered. The church is located at 100 Main St. The free dinner is funded entirely with generous donations from neighbors, including parishioners of Bethany Congregational Church, local organizations, businesses and individuals. As the church says, “It’s Bethany’s gift to the community.”
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Bethany Congregational Church attendees during its 2019 Thanksgiving dinner. The annual event provides a great home-cooked Thanksgiving meal and camaraderie for those in need. Last year, church volunteers prepared 120 meals with 40 guests enjoying a warm Thanksgiving meal in person. The church asks that guests call the office in advance at (516) 599-5768 to reserve a meal.
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personal care items, or grocery gift cards. Some of the items needed are: canned tuna or chicken, vegetable, olive or canola oil, canned vegetables, and more. For more information, call (516) 2948528. Visit IslandHarvest.org for a complete list of needed items and a list of drop-off locations.
Island Harvest is holding its annual Turkey and Trimming Collection Campaign thru Dec. 30 for Thanksgiving and the holidays. Anyone who wants to help can make a monetary contribution or drop off traditional holiday food items,
Team Every Veteran Appreciated is giving frozen turkeys and bags of canned goods to veterans. In Nassau County, giveaway is scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 19
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East Rockaway Jr./Sr. High School hosts a food drive from thru Nov. 17. Last year, the students and staff collected an impressive 131 boxes of food which they donated to Long Island Cares. Thru Nov. 17, the Student Council and K-Kids from Rhame Avenue and Centre Avenue are facilitating a Thanksgiving Food Drive for The East Rockaway Kiwanis Club, to support Bethany Congregational Church and the East Rockaway Community. With the help of donations, parishioners from Bethany Congregational Church and other volunteers will prepare dinner on Thanksgiving Day for our neighbors that are unable to prepare this special holiday dinner for themselves. Both elementary schools have been involved with this food drive for over 10 years.
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Student from East Ro ck aw ay J r. / S r. High School exhibited their award-winning creativity and design skills, along with a tireless commitment to helping those in need, as they took part in the annual Canstruction competition. The East Rockaway team won two aw a rd s fo r t h e i r ef for ts, including “Best Student Courtesy East Rockaway school district Design” and “Best East Rockaway High School students with their Canstruction creCancept”, for best use ation: a Polaroid camera constructed out of 1,678 cans of food. of labels. The winners were announced er, we CAN make a difference in the fight during the Oct. 30 awards reception. against hunger. Based on their theme “Ending Hunger The Canstruction competition chalis as Easy as 1…2…3…”, the students used lenges teams to design and build a sculp1,368 cans to recreate the iconic and nos- ture using only cans of food. The cans talgic childhood wooden blocks that make were purchased using donations collected up their design, which also spells out the through school fundraisers and will be word ACT to remind us that helping donated to local food banks to help famistarts with just one ACT and that togeth- lies in need.
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East Rockaway’s girls’ volleyball team had a magical season come to an end on Nov. 9 when it fell in the Long Island Class C championship to Port Jefferson in three sets 17-25, 23-25, 19-25. The sweep didn’t indicate the way the match was played as the Rocks were in it for essentially the entire night. The referees called a tight match and some bounces just did not go in East Rockaway’s favor. It was an absolute roller coaster of a match that just unfortunately didn’t turn out the way the Rocks hoped. The season was still a huge success, however. East Rockaway was able to snag its third consecutive Nassau Class C championship Nov. 6 with a sweep of Carle Place. “This year Nassau County ranked all the schools and the top 24 were considered to be playing in competitive conferences while the rest kind of just played a straight schedule,” Rocks coach Ksenia Brito said. “We were originally told no small school would be up with those top ranked schools, but we made it.”
E a s t Ro c k aw ay, wh i c h wo n 1 0 matches in 2023, was led by Nicole Zugnoni, Grace Buffetti, Sofia Ramirez and libero Stephanie Lynch. Zugnoni and Buffetti would dominate in the front of the net, Ramirez would set them up and Lynch would clean up anything that the opposing team would send her way. Zugnoni was in the top 20 in Nassau County in kills with 151 and seventh with 52 blocks. Lynch was second in digs with 332 while Ramirez was top 25 in assists with 220. “All these girls were so important to us all year but I would have to point out that Stephanie Lynch has been a cornerstone on the team all season,” Brito said. “She has some of the highest amount of digs in the county and she’s really put her stamp on East Rockaway volleyball.” The Rocks were emotional after the loss to Port Jefferson, but they had plenty of reasons to keep their heads high. “These girls, they should be so proud of themselves. Nobody thought we would we would get as far as the Long Island title, nobody blinked an eye at us,” Brito said. “They would just come out and win.
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East Rockaway’s Sarah O’Moore kept a point alive with this outstretched dive during the Long Island Class C championship Nov. 9. We played four and five sets in so many matches and I’m just super proud of how they played. They played big girl competitive, proud volleyball all season.” A handful of girls from the roster will be graduating in June but a few key members will be returning in 2024 to go for the fourth Nassau County title in a row. “All season we’ve been training on
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Another way to safety: Just text 911 By RACHELE TERRANOVA rterranova@liherald.com
It’s supposed to always be available in an emergency. But up until now, there was really only one way to call 911, and that was by calling 911. But not anymore. Calling 911 is still available, but in those times of emergency — especially in a very precarious, and potentially dangerous situation — there is now another option in Nassau County: Text-to-911. Officials with the Nassau County Police Department’s communications bureau officially rolled out the new program earlier this month, where instead of calling 911, those who need help immediately can also text 911, too. It’s actually been around since September, and even though the rollout wasn’t public, police and other emergency services already have responded to more than 100 text emergencies. But still, even with this new option, Nassau County Police Department commissioner Patrick Ryder stressed this should be used only when necessary. “We want everyone to understand that (the) Text-to-911 program is not to replace the 911 call,” Ryder told reporters during a recent news conference sharing the program. “Iif you have that ability to call, call 911. Always call 911.” Nassau’s Text-to-911 program has joined those already in operation in
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Nassau County Police Department commissioner Patrick Ryder officially introduced the Text-to-911 program last week, which will allow those reporting an emergency to text for help if they are not able to call. Suffolk County and New York City. The service is intended for those with a hearing or speech disability, if someone cannot speak because of an injury or medical condition, if someone is in a threatening situation— such as a domestic or active shooter situation —
or if there is simply poor mobile phone reception. The commissioner emphasized the speed of response is dependent on someone’s phone service. But still, there is no significant delay caused by texting 911 as opposed to calling.
To access the service, simply put “911” as the recipient of the text message, and in the body of the text, detail your emergency. During the news conference, Ryder had a member of his communications bureau team demonstrate exactly how his department receives and responds to a texted 911 message. “Our communications operators are the best in the country,” Ryder said. “They’re trained. They’re very dedicated to the service. They know how to handle a victim. They’ve done it over and over and over. “We give them a lot of credit. This is just another tool to help the victim, and extra tool to get help.” The Nassau County Legislature last fall earmarked more than $100,000 to Intergraph Corp., to implement the Text-to-911 interface. At the time, Robert Saccente Jr. — an American Sign Language specialist for the Mill Neck Manor School for the Deaf — said such a system was long overdue. “There was no way for me, as a deaf person, to call 911” during an emergency when someone collapsed in front of Saccente during a defensive driving class and needed immediate help. “Fortunately, there were other people that were taking the class that were able to call for me. Here I am, the first person in the room. CPR certified. And I wasn’t able to make a call for him.”
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Neighbors gather to respect those who answered the call The Village of Lynbrook’s annual Veterans Day event at Doughboy Monument drew another crowd of neighbors who gathered to honor and respect men and women who served in the military. Each year, veterans and elected officials gather to recognize the sacrifices made by men and women who put on a uniform for love of country. Schoolchildren provided cards of gratitude, and more than one veteran received a heartfelt “thank you” from a passerby.
Several members from the Lynbrook Auxiliary Unit 335. Patricia Ryder, far left, Marie Marinaccio, Town of Hempstead Councilwoman Laura Ryder, Debra Hunt, and Marie Brignati Maureen Lennon/Herald photos
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E.R. students focus on fire safety with local firefighters Firefighters teach lessons on fire safety while having fun In honor of Fire Prevention Week, students at East Rockaway’s Centre Avenue Elementary School were treated to a fun and educational visit by members of the East Rockaway Fire Department. They learned about fire safety, what to do in case of a fire, and saw a demonstration of how firefighters crawl on the floor when entering a smoky building.
After the assemblies, the students presented the firefighters with handmade thank you letters and posters before heading outside to learn how to use a fire hose! For those students who want to learn more, everyone received a ticket good for a tour of their local East Rockaway firehouse for them and their family.
Centre Avenue students and principal Calia Kelly with East Rockaway firefighters following a Fire Prevention Week assembly. Students greet an East Rockaway firefighter as they conduct a demonstration at Centre Avenue Elementary School. Joell Diaz with fireman Timmy Neckles had a blast practicing with the equipment.
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Lynbrook Legion auxiliary welcoming tea The Lynbrook American Legion’s recently formed Ladies Auxiliary held a tea and get-together at the Lynbrook Library in October. The newly formed Auxiliary will assist American Legion Post 335 in serving the needs of veterans and the community. Women interested in joining the auxiliary must be either be a mother, spouse, daughter, sister, or granddaughter of a veteran. Those interested should call Legion Post 335 Commander Bill Marinaccio at (516) 599-4877.
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Thankful for feasting and festivities By Karen Bloom The big feast is soon to arrive — and with it the spectacle and delights of theByfestive Karen Bloom season ahead. Before we settle in for that Thanksgiving gathering with family and friends, step out and explore some of the holiday-themed events nearby.
Visitors will be immersed in an array of light displays, lanterns, and interactive Can art change the world? It’s a question WHEN art installations that make up LuminoCity’s Wonder ••Garvies Preserve Native that’s been at the focus of our collective Saturday and Sunday, noon-4 Journey. Among the American Festival, Nov. 18p.m.; Tuesday through Friday, 19, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. highlights? See multiple culture for centuries. Now as society 11 a.m.-4 p.m.5-12 and seniors • $10, $5 ages illuminating sculptures • Emily Lowe Hall Gallery, Barry Drive, Glen Cove in Jocelyn’s Garden navigates the complexities of modern life, •• 50 South Campus, Hempstead. For information, contact and Chiaozza’s Forest, For information and to RSVP, (516) 571-8010, or designed by internationally art as a path for social change is at the GarviesPointMuseum.com call (516) 463-5672, or visit renowned artists Jocelyn ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Hofstra.edu/museum forefront of artistic expression. Tsaih and Chiaozza. • LuminoCity at Eisenhower “Lantern festivals have Park, now through Jan.7 long been a tradition in • Enter at Field 4, “When We All Stand,” Hofstra University Museum of Art’s new exhibition, examines Asian culture, especially East Meadow the collective power of the arts in society. • Tickets available at during the holidays,” Luminocityfestival.com Curated by Alexandra Giordano — the museum’s assistant director of exhibition and producer Amber Cao says. collection — the exhibit underscores artists’ civic responsibility and influence. “We want to recreate that tradition and share it with “It highlights the vital role that artists have in activating democratic values that everyone. We’re excited to translate our tradition into promise equality and freedom, encouraging civic engagement, and cultivating unity,” an unforgettable holiday experience.” Giordano says. “Artists often lead the charge and expose truths that may otherwise creating be Point Museum ignored. The artists in this exhibition take a stand and Courtesy call outGarvies injustices through their artLaster lights, music, and even a smoke machine add to the experience — what Cao describes as a “magical Garvies Point Museum’s annual Native American festival is a seasonal tradition. and activism on issues such as immigration, gender, reproductive rights, mass incarceration, space.” The beloved story “Alice in Wonderland” adds voting rights, racial bias, gun violence, and promises unfulfilled. They all combine thea making A Native American celebration wondrous component to the light display. Visitors of arthistory, with public that has a grassroots approach in the hope of mobilizing their Early on in our nation’s Nativeservice Americans handed down time-honored practices encounter iconic scenes from the Wonderland Tea Party, involved in rejoicing over nature’s bounty at harvest time — even thoughcreate it certainly wasn’tand inspire others communities and the nation to ignite movement, awareness, to butterfly seat, and a life-sized Queen’s Castle to the Thanksgiving as we know it. Yet, was plenty of feasting and festivities as these early stand withthere them.” where adults and kids can slide down the Queen of Americans gathered to commemorate before July settling in in forconjunction the approaching Heart’s massive slide. This exhibit, their whichharvest runs through 28, is with Hofstra’s winter. Cao and her team also partnered with Long 13th presidential conference on the Barack Obama presidency coming up in April. An annual holiday event — a popular long-standing tradition — honors the spirit and “We were interested in the idea that the artist has a civic responsibility,” says Island Children’s Museum for what’s defined as an traditions of Long Island’s early residents at Garvies Point Museum and Preserve, timed to museum Karen Albert.Nov. “The initialgives idea for this exhibition was inspired by “underwater experience” that showcases displays of coincide with Thanksgiving. Thisdirector weekend’s festival, 18-19, visitors a deep dive into underwater sea creatures designed by local children. an Americans Obama Administration White House— briefi ng indoors that took place the lifestyle of those early through varied activities both and out.on May 12, 2009, “We seek out community collaborations that offer whereinmore 60 artists and creative organizers met using with administration officials our to visitors unique opportunities to showcase their Everyone can participate tool than and pottery-making, and spear-throwing the atlatl the collective power the pottery arts to build community, change, and chartcreativity as they learn about cultural traditions,” says (a spear-throwing tool).discuss Also experience natural clayofand making. Primitivecreate fire building (without matches!) andasome on-site campfirerecovery cookinginare other activities pathway for national theamong areas of social justice, always civic participation and Erika Floreska, museum president. enjoyed by all who takeactivism.” part. The collaboration between LuminoCity and LICM Visitors can sample some nativeother foodsrecent and learn about process ofthe creating includes a concurrent exhibit at LICM detailing the To authentic that end, unlike exhibits thatthe showcased museum’s “dugout” canoes. In addition, see collection, an authentic reproduction a wigwam, always aartists favorite permanent Giordano reachedofout to contemporary who loaned process of turning 2D drawings into the illuminated with kids and parents. lanterns on display and exploring the art of lantern the museum their selected works. Some 36 pieces are on view — representing Families can also learn about the process of creating “dugout” canoes, along with corn making. all(at media — from Emma Amos, Molly Crabapple andofthe Equal Long Justice Initiative, grinding and storytelling 11 a.m., 1 and 3 p.m.) with Chief Redfeather eastern “We’re excited that thousands of families will be ForAlso Freedoms, Miguel Luciano, Michelefrom Pred,the Hank Willis Thomas, andand Sophia Island’s Montaukett tribe. check out displays of artifacts museum collection, able to see our visitors’ ideas realized as 3D lanterns Victor. the authentic reproduction of a wigwam, always a favorite with kids and parents. during the festival,” Floreska says. “Thepermanent way our climate is now, this exhibit could not Island’s be moreNative timely than While there, the museum’s exhibits — which showcase Long Light sculptures in the Mystical Jellyfish Forest, American culture and archaeology, as well as the geology of Long Island and New York state at this moment,” Albert adds. Ship and Dolphin Lagoon, Giant Whale Tail, Imaginary — are also worth visiting, as are thethe preserve’s nature trails. The newest the Among highlights, she points to the seriesexhibit, of prints“Art fromofthe Sea Creature and Fiddler Crab were designed by Zuni Fetish,” is a must-see, according to museum director Veronica children who participated in a hands-on workshop at collective For Freedoms. Their four large scale Natale. photos are based on “These small, hand-carved figurines made of inspired varying stone types, and eachD. the museum. Their 2D artwork was submitted for an Normananimal Rockwell’s 1943 are oil paintings by President Franklin animal has its own meaning,” she says. “They are adorable in-person.” opportunity to be brought to life in 3D. Roosevelt’s 1941 State of the Union address that outlined what he Winners range from 5 to 11 years old. considered the essential LuminoCity lights up Eisenhower Park four democratic values freedom of speech, freedom of worship, freedom from want, and freedom from fear. For Courtesy LuminoCity The enchanting holiday extravaganza that first arrived here last year returns to Long Island, has interpreted theseseason, iconic works for our era. Monday, 4:30 Photos above: Eisenhower Park sparkles throughout the illuminating EisenhowerFreedoms Park throughout the holiday Thursday through holiday season with the arrival of LuminoCity. “It’s the same composition,” Albert says. “From 1940s America, to 9:30 p.m. these (works) show what America is today, our diversity and what we look like now.” As always the museum offers additional
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That ‘Footloose’ feeling comes alive when Kevin Bacon takes to the stage, as one-half of the Bacon Brothers, at their long-awaited Long lsland appearance rescheduled from last June. Bound by blood and a mutual love of American roots music, Michael and Kevin Bacon have spent the past quarter-century in a creative whirl, funneling their shared DNA into a genre-bending sound. They call that sound ‘Forosoco’ — a blend of folk, rock, soul and country influences, delivered by two songwriters who Pat McGann were born to collaborate. It’s taken the siblings across world —is from Patthe McGann quickly rising as shows in Japan, to at of performances the sharpest stand-ups on th American landmarks like Carnegie comedy scene. A relative lateco Hall and the Grand Ole Opry.he The to comedy, began doing sta Bacon Brothers turn a new page with he was up at 31 after realizing their 11th release, ‘Erato,’ five packaging. very goodwhose at selling songs showcase He thehustled duo’s dynamic his way to become contrasts: quiet moments and big house emcee at Zanies Chicago payoffs, organic where instrumentation and he distinguished himself electronic textures, self-penned especially adeptsongs, at working the and high-profile crowd. collaborations A husband and father o three young children, McGann Saturday, Nov. 18, 8 p.m. $45-$80; appeal stems from his quick wi available at TheSpaceAtWestbury. relatable take on family life com. The Space,and 250 Post Ave. and marriage. In 2017, McGan Westbury. began touring as the opening a for Sebastian Maniscalco, movi with him from clubs to theater, to arenas, including four soldout shows at Madison Square Garden. McGann’s relatively sh but impressive resume, include Montreal’s famed Just For Laug Festival, Gilda’s LaughFest, The Great American Comedy Festiv and more. McGann still calls Chicago home.
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Long Island Ballet Theatre’s ‘The Nutcracker’ The holiday treat returns to Long Island. Audiences will once again be transported by the Sugar Plum Fairy to The Land of Sweets in this familyfriendly classic, set to the music of Tchaikovsky, on the Landmark stage, Saturday, Nov. 25, noon and 4 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 26, 2 p.m. Long Island Ballet Theatre’s production parkles with beautiful costumes, dazzling sets and a talented cast that features adult professionals as well as aspiring young student dancers. Designed to appeal to younger kids as well as older children and adults, this “Nutcracker” is both narrated and abridged, so you can enjoy the story of Clara, her magical nutcracker and her enchanting winter adventure as a family. Throughout its history, the LIBT has welcomed acclaimed dancers from both the New York Ballet and the American Ballet Theatre for their special seasonal extravaganza, as the first production of the holiday season on Long Island. Follow Clara as she embarks on a journey filled with brave soldiers, dancing snowflakes and excitement. All tickets $35. Purchase tickets at LandmarkOnMainStreet. org or call (855) 222-2TIX (2849). Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington.
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Breastfeeding support group Mercy Hospital offers a peer to peer meeting for breastfeeding support and resources, facilitated by a certified breastfeeding counselor, every Thursday, 10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Bring your baby (from newborn to 1 year) to the informal group setting. All new moms are welcome, regardless of delivering hospital. Registration required. Call breastfeeding counselor, Gabriella Gennaro, at (516) 705-2434 to secure you and your baby’s spot. Mercy Hospital, St. Anne’s Building, 1000 North Village Ave., Rockville Centre. For information visit CHSLI.org.
Thrift shop East Rockaway VFW Post 3350 continues its veterans thrift shop at 164 Main St. For info call (516) 887-8170, or visit VFWPost3350.org.
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Enjoy an evening of learning and playing historic games at Old Westbury Gardens’ Westbury House, Friday, Nov. 17, 7-9 p.m. The Long Island Tabletop Gaming Expo takes visitors on journey through 5000 years of board game history, from its roots in ancient times to more familiar examples from the time of the Phipps family. A brief lecture on the history of board games, includes a presentation of each of the featured games. These historic games are fully playable, and you can try them out yourself. Featured games include: Senet, The Royal Game of Ur, Three Man’s Morris, Six Man’s Morris, Nine Man’s Morris, Twelve Man’s Morris, Mancala, Go, Chess, The Royal and Most Pleasant Game of The Goose, Backgammon. The Landlords Game (transition to the modern Monopoly). Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. For information contact (516) 333-0048 or visit OldWestburyGardens.org.
Looking to burn off those Thanksgiving calories? Take a leisurely trek around the Bridle Path at Hempstead Lake State Park, Friday, Nov. 24, 10-11:30 a.m. The hike is three miles long and is a family friendly. 1000 Lake Drive, West Hempstead. Register at EventBrite.com or call (516) 766-1029.
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Art classes Nassau County Museum of Art welcomes those interested in improving their art skills or those who simply want to explore their creativity to participate in one of their many stimulating classes. The fall schedule includes Figure Drawing with Live Model (adults and teens 16+), Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., through Dec. 14. Attend one day or for entire series. 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. For information and to register visit NassauMuseum. org or call (516) 484-9338.
Breakfast with Santa Holiday time means everyone can enjoy the village’s holiday tradition with their families, Saturday, Dec. 10, at the Knights of Columbus. Seatings are 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. $12 per person. 10 seats per table. No strollers permitted. Obtain tickets at Village Hall. Breakfast is at 78 Hempstead Ave. Go to LynbrookVillage. net for information.
Bird walk The South Shore Audubon Society welcomes all to join its members for another in its series of bird walks, at Point Lookout Town Park and Lido Preserve, Sunday, Nov. 26, starting at 9 a.m. Walk leaders, other birders and nature enthusiasts are happy to share their knowledge and experience with you. Bring binoculars. Exit from the Meadowbrook at Loop Parkway toward Point Lookout, ending west of Point Lookout at Lido Boulevard. Continue straight across into Point Lookout Park. Park in the southeast corner, closest to the private homes. To register, text name and contact information to (516 ) 467-9498. No walk if it rains. Text regarding questionable weather. For more information, visit SSAudubon.org.
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Long Island Children’s Museum is gearing up to hit another milestone birthday and invites families to celebrate, Sunday, Nov. 19, noon to 4 p.m. Join in the fun at this special party. Make some quintessential ‘90s sand art, create a party hat, send a wish with a bubble wand, decorate (and eat) a tasty mini cupcake and leave a birthday message at the hands-on collaborative installation. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 224-5800 or LICM.org.
Kiwanis meets Lynbrook Kiwanis meets twice monthly; the first Thursday, 6:30 p.m., at Lynbrook Library; third Thursday, 7 p.m. at Savino’s. Info at Facebook. com/KiwanisLynbrook.
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Westbury House, decorated for the season, welcomes visitors to celebrate the season, Saturday, Dec. 2, 6:30-9 p.m. Take a self-guided tour through the illuminated and decorated period rooms with their enchanting floral decorations, have cookies and cider on the West Porch, and meet and take pictures with Santa. A Christmas-themed concert performed by the Bethel Concert Choir, at 7:30 p.m., is followed by an outdoor tree-lighting ceremony. Limited ticket availability; advance purchase required. $25, $18 ages 7-17. Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. For information contact (516) 333-0048 or visit OldWestburyGardens.org.
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See JAM dueling pianos in concert, at Lynbrook Public Library, Sunday, Nov. 19, 1:30 p.m. Just like the ones made famous in Las Vegas, Orlando and New Orleans, the extensive song list covers all the dueling piano favorites such as “Don’t Stop Believin’,” “Piano Man,” Sweet Caroline,” “Sweet Home Alabama,” “Come Sail Away,” current hits, oldies and much more. The pianists take all requests and have thousands of songs in their repertoire. Registration not required. 56 Eldert St. Visit LynbrookLibrary.org or call (516) 599-8630 for more.
Enjoy seasonal festivities at the Village of East Rockaway’s annual Winter Festival, Saturday, Dec. 9, at Memorial Park. Pictures with Santa are at 4 p.m.; with the Christmas Tree lighting at 5 p.m. Come for all the winter fun and visit Santa’s Workshop. 376 Atlantic Ave. Call (516) 887-6305 for information.
Employment Assistance Our Lady of Peach Church social ministry helps to those looking for employment, Tuesdays through Thursdays, 9-11:30 a.m. 25 Fowler Ave. in Lynbrook. For more information or to make an appointment contact their office at (516) 599-7448.
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Stefans helps women find financial security By PARKER SCHUG pschug@liherald.com
Donna Stefans is preparing women for a financially fruitful future. And last week, she took to Zoom to share some of that expertise as part of the Herald Inside LI roundtable series. Stefans — the founder and lead attorney at Stefans Law Group — says women should quiz themselves with a number of questions to help them assess where they are financially. Not just now, but in the future. But in this particular event, Stefans quizzed participants on how long they felt the typical women or man lived, how many women out in the workforce were saving for retirement, and what women’s income was like compared to men. She shared how the answers to these questions should prompt women to prepare for their own future. “Truly, knowledge is power,” Stefans said. “In order to start thinking about — if you haven’t already started thinking about — what to do with your own financial plan, what is a financial plan, and ‘what do I look like in my financial plan,’ you have to start from the beginning.” And no worries — Stefans reassured her audience they should not stress about their past planning, but rather, focus on the future. “The doubt and the fear are the parts that take us away from the path of getting to our place,” she said. “Just by being here today, it means you want to educate yourself, and build a great world for yourself.”
Stefans highlighted the importance of knowledge in household and marriage finances. “I see it very often in the widow world,” she said. “Unfortunately, a husband dies, and the husband is the one that’s been in charge of the financial assets. And, now, the wife is sitting there without her husband, and doesn’t have any idea how to manage these assets.” And then there is the “sandwich generation,” responsible for financially supporting their elderly parents and as well as their own children all while paying attention to all factors impacting personal finances before finally finding the time and energy to turn to planning. Stefans also shared the benefits of credit along with resources for credit security. “You want to make sure your credit stays clean if you have it, and that you have a good score,” she said. “Less debt out there that you’re not using would be good, and paying your credit cards on time. Even if you carry balances — which I’m not suggesting you do — but if you have balances, just pay on time, and it will help you with your credit.” A major talking point of the event was enlisting the help of a financial planner, another hat Stefans wears. That includes making sure you have lined up a will, health care proxy, durable power of attorney, guardianship provisions, and a trust to ensure individual stability in case of illness. “The biggest secret about this,” Stefans said, “is time, practice and setting goals.” To learn more about upcoming events, visit RichnerLive.com.
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Donna Stefans shared her expertise during an Herald Inside LI webinar hosted by RichnerLive and Herald Community Newspapers. The topic from the founder of Stefans Law Group? Empower Women & Wealth: Building Financial Security.
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E.R. students show appreciation to BOE Students from the Rhame Avenue Elementary School recognized the East Rockaway Board of Education at the Oct. 17 meeting for School Board Recognition Week. Students showed their appreciation to the board members for their commitment to the East Rockaway community. The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Hailey, a Rhame Avenue sixth grader. The board of education members and all in attendance were then treated to a spirited performance by Rhame Avenue first graders followed by a video featuring students saying thank you to the board for all they do to make school a special place.
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Rhame Avenue first graders honor School Board Recognition Week at the Oct. 17 meeting. BOE members honored by Superintendent James DeTommaso during School Board Recognition Week. BOE Vice President Peter McNally, left, President Dominick Vulpis, DeTommaso, and Trustees Dineen Cilluffo and Michael Motherway.
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By JORDAN VALLONE jvallone@liherald.com Thousands of people flocked to Eisenhower Park Sunday for the United Jewish Appeal – Federation New York’s Long Island Stands with Israel rally, to express a slew of emotions over the events transpiring in the Middle East. It’s been just over a month since Hamas, a terrorist organization that controls the Gaza strip, began a war with the State of Israel, killing over 1,000 people and taking hundreds hostage. The supporters who packed Eisen-
hower’s Harry Chapin Theatre held both Israeli flags and signs, saying “We Stand With Israel,” “Free Palestinians From Hamas,” “Bring Them Home” and “Let My People Go,” among several other messages. Many were from Lynbrook and East Rockaway, and other South Shore communities. In the weeks following the initial attack, antisemitism and hateful acts against Jews around the world have been on the rise. The Anti-Defamation League reported that antisemitic incidents worldwide had risen by 400 percent in the weeks following Oct. 7, when compared to the same time period in
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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 To place a notice here call us at 516-569-4000 x232 or send an email to: legalnotices@liherald.com
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT NASSAU COUNTY WELLS FARGO BANK N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF CARRINGTON MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2007-FRE1 ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, Plaintiff against SHALINI LEKHRAJ A/K/A SHALINI SAMANTHA LEKHRAJ A/K/A SHALINI S. LEKHRAJ, et al Defendant(s) Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Fein Such & Crane, LLP, 28 East Main Street, Suite 1800, Rochester, NY 14614. Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered February 7, 2017, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on November 30, 2023 at 4:30 PM. Premises known as 60 Rhame Avenue, East Rockaway, NY 11518. Sec 42 Block 95 Lot 135. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and the improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of East Rockaway, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $746,582.50 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 002404/2013. The foreclosure sale will be conducted in accordance with 10th Judicial District’s Covid-19 Policies and foreclosure auction rules. The Referee shall enforce any rules in place regarding facial coverings and social distancing. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the Court Appointed Referee shall cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.”
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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff AGAINST GEORGE R. ERCOLE JR A/K/A GEORGE ERCOLE, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered December 4, 2017, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on December 5, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 169 SPENCER 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 East Rockaway, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 38, Block 441, Lot 232. Approximate amount of judgment $367,743.07 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #008271/2009. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 mitigation protocols and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure
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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, CITIMORTGAGE, INC., Plaintiff, vs. ROBERT P. WALLACE, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Amending Caption, Confirming Referee’s Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on June 27, 2023 and an Order Appointing Successor Referee duly entered on October 17, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on December 14, 2023 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 104 Union Avenue, Lynbrook, NY 11563. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Village of Lynbrook, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 38, Block 512 and Lot 126. Approximate amount of judgment is $782,870.47 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 004088/2015. Cash will not be accepted. This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale. Malachy Lyons, Jr., Esq., Referee Knuckles, Komosinski & Manfro, LLP, 565 Taxter Road, Suite 590, Elmsford, NY 10523, Attorneys for Plaintiff 143187
2022. Mindy Perlmutter, the executive director of the Jewish Community Relations Council of Long Island thanked County Executive Bruce Blakeman and the Nassau County Parks Department for allowing the rally to go off successfully, and Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder and the Nassau County Police Department for protecting the Jewish community. Perlmutter welcomed Jewish War Veterans Post 652, who presented the color guard, as well as students from the Hebrew Academy of the Five Towns & Rockaway, the North Shore Hebrew Academy and Solomon Schecter, who sang “Hatikvah,” the Israeli national anthem, followed by the “Star Spangled Banner.” Rabbis and cantors, from dozens of Long Island congregations, blew shofars, officially signaling the start of the rally. Pamela Barnett, chair of UJA Long Island, said it was hard to believe that Jews recently commemorated the 85th anniversary of Kristallnacht, the organized attack against Jews and their businesses, conducted by the Nazi Party in 1938. “It truly feels like history is repeating itself,” Barnett said. Barnett said Israel has the right to defend itself and called on the world to “remember and unequivocally condemn Hamas.” “Fourteen hundred innocent Israelis murdered, over 240 taken hostage, including infants and children, grandparents, entire families, people young and old, burned alive, raped, beheaded, and for no other reason than because they were Jewish,” she said. “We stand unequivocally with Israel who is fighting terror on its border, as every sovereign nation must,” she added. “Israel has the duty, the absolute obligation, to protect its citizens and its country. And at the same time, we grieve for the suffering of innocent Palestinian civilians who are also victims of Hamas’ brutality.” She added that the increase in antisemitism must not hinder the community from living “proudly, public Jewish lives.” New York State Senator Chuck Schumer, the Senate majority leader and highest ranking Jewish official ever elected in the U.S., said he is working tirelessly to ensure that Israel is supported. “I was the first elected official to go to Israel after Oct. 7,” he said, “and I got off the plane, and I said to Israel ‘We have your back.’ We feel your pain.” New York Congressman Nick LaLota, who represents the state’s first congressional district, said a ceasefire should not be considered. “A ceasefire would only give our common enemies more time to regroup, to reattack,” he said. “No American, no other friend of Israel throughout the world should promote the notion of a ceasefire. We must eradicate the terrorists right away.” Todd Richman, the UJA’s co-chair of
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Pamela Barnett, chair of UJA Long Island, expressed grief over the events transpiring in the Middle East. Long Island Global Jewish Affairs, encouraged the crowd to not only donate to the UJA’s Israel emergency funds, but to lobby extensively. “Go to House.gov, call the U.S. Capitol switchboard — just Google it — and make your voices heard on Capitol Hill,” Richman said. “For all of you that have children or grandchildren on college campuses, make sure they do the same thing. Because most of the representatives on those college campuses are the ones that are getting these calls, and they listen. Members of Congress listen to their constituents.” Rabbi Ya’akov Trump of Young Israel of Lawrence Cedarhurst said he just returned from Israel. “To me, the most painful experience in the last week was visiting the Tel Aviv center for Bring Them Back Now, for the hostages,” he said. “When you meet a family of somebody who has somebody in Gaza right now, the pain is so tangible, you can almost feel it in the room.” The support of the hostages was abundantly clear. Each speaker on stage stood at a podium, with over 200 chairs behind them — each featuring the face of someone held hostage, alongside a Teddy Bear. “It is so inspiring to see the overwhelming generosity of so many people supporting UJA’s critical work in Israel, over $130 million to date,” Barnett said. “And it’s so inspiring to see how our community continues to show up like we are today in support of the hostages, because we refuse to be silent. “I am a mother and have children the same ages as our soldiers, and many of our hostages,” she added. “I go to sleep every night praying for our soldiers and hostages and wake up every morning praying for them. We must not stop until every hostage is free. Bring them home.”
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his column could have many titles. One might be, “Is there a Democratic Party in Nassau County?” Another could read, “Whatever Happened to the once proud Democratic machine in Long Beach?” No matter which title you like, the subject matter boils down to the fact that there is essentially no Democratic Party in Long Beach or Nassau County, and the Republicans are feasting on the bones of a moribund entity. There is no doubt that the GOP’s success on Election Day was JERRY attributable to the efforts of Joe KREMER Cairo, the county Republican Party chair. Cairo is a brilliant leader, and he works at his job 24 hours a day. Last week he scored a big victory in the Town of North Hempstead, where he spent an estimated $1.5 million to get Supervisor Jennifer DeSena and a few Town Board members re-elected. Jon Kaiman, the former supervisor, ran a credible campaign, but his efforts were no match for Cairo and the Republican apparatus. Available
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statistics show that the Republicans had a 35 percent turnout at the polls, while the Democrats had a turnout of roughly 25 percent. In the contests for the County Legislature, Democrats managed to keep their seats and prevented the Republicans from gaining a super-majority. There was a contest in Glen Cove between incumbent Mayor Pamela Panzenbeck, a Republican, and the former Republican county comptroller, George Maragos, who’s now a Democrat. In a city that changes mayors frequently, Maragos lost. Which brings us to the election for the control of the Long Beach City Council. In the past, even with Republicans scoring great successes in the county, the Long Beach Democratic Party would have been able to fend off any kind of political tidal wave. Instead, the Democrats wound up losing control of the council to three Republican challengers. If you’re interested in some local political history lesson, the last time Republicans controlled Long Beach City Hall was in 1970. How do I know that? Because I took over the Democratic Party leadership at the same time I was
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serving in the Assembly. I took the job of party chair to help the party regain control of the City Council. We ran an aggressive campaign, and in November 1972, five Democrats were elected in Long Beach, ousting the Republican incumbents. Having regained my senses, I then resigned as chair. Being both an assemblyman and a party leader was a mistake. It’s worth noting that as far back as the 1940s, Long Beach was one of only two area communities with a strong Democratic Party. The city was often described as “a Democratic oasis in a Republican desert.” In my early teens, national Democratic figures such as Gov. Averell Harriman, Vice President Alben Barkley and presidential candidate Adlai Stevenson came to Long Beach to get the blessing of the local party leader. There are still a few readers who will remember the late Phil Kohut, who was the party boss for many years. Each year he would host a summer cocktail event that was attended by Democrats seeking his favor, as well as every major Republican elected official on Long Island. Sadly, the local party operation has faded away
he party is hanging on in Nassau, but not in one of its historic strongholds.
over the years, and the latest City Council election results proved that. Another example of the weakness of the Democratic Party is the fact that Long Beach is now represented by Republican Assemblyman Ari Brown, who lives in the Five Towns. From 1966 to 2016, Long Beach had three Democrats representing its interests in Albany. Yours truly and Harvey Weisenberg represented the city for nearly 50 years, followed by Todd Kaminsky. There is no doubt that Long Beach has undergone major demographic changes, with many new faces moving into the community. But according to the Nassau County Board of Elections, many of those new residents come from Democratic areas, and were accustomed to supporting Democratic candidates. I wish the newly elected Republican City Council members the best of luck, because my heart is still in Long Beach, after living there for 40 years. Their good fortune is in part due to the demise of a once great Democratic Party organization. Jerry Kremer was an Assemblyman for 23 years, and chaired the Assembly’s Ways and Means Committee for 12 years. He now heads Empire Government Strategies, a business development and legislative strategy firm. Comments about this column? jkremer@liherald.com.
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ey, I’m trying to strike a positive note here. We Americans have come of age in a nation that strived toward tolerance and equality, a country that has stood as an exemplar of democracy and excellence. We pulled together when times were tough. Then, in successive shock waves, a brutal three-year pandemic, rising political extremism and epidemic gun violence knocked us off kilter. We seem to have forgotten who we are. American competence, credibility and RAnDi prestige wobbled KREiss during the Trump presidency. How did we become this country that doesn’t know facts from fake, that raises a raging fraudster to the presidency and then exalts him as a cult figure? That’s the view from 30,000 feet. We are struggling with big, unprecedented political, social and humanitarian problems. I visualize a tug of war, east, west, north and south, with ropes pulling in all directions, drawing and quartering the country. Even here at sea level, post-pandemic
life is littered with smaller but devilish provocations that ruffle our daily lives. All the time I hear people saying that nothing works anymore, people aren’t willing to go to an office, businesses are shuttered because they can’t find employees, booking a flight means dealing with airlines that charge $25 to talk to a real person on a phone. Attempting to get a ticket, arrange a refund or use a credit card is often is exercise in frustration. The plumber sends a trainee; floods ensue. The gas pump doesn’t work. The movie theater is filthy. The pint of ice cream has shrunk. The Wi-Fi is down. The bank has no tellers. The supermarket forces me to ring up my items while the workers, who are about to be replaced, are forced to help me figure out the system. Teacher shortages plague public education. If you fall into the medical rabbit hole, you may find caring doctors and efficient offices, but too often the trend toward corporate medical care leaves patients coming and going through frustrating patient portals. The big pillars in our lives are standing on less stable ground than before the pandemic, and before Donald Trump, with newspapers, public schools, univer-
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sities, social media, medicine, Congress, the presidency, and the Supreme Court suffering identity crises. As we move forward, the critical question is, can we find threads of gold amid the dross? Is anything OK? I’m convinced that at ground level, not 30,000 feet, people are kinder to one another. We all know we’ve been through hell the past few years. But folks aren’t quitting on their friends and families. People are actively searching for more meaningful lives and richer relationships with loved ones. News stories shine a light on loneliness; our surgeon general writes about the life-giving effects of personal connections. People listen and reach out. In record time, our scientists created vaccines to fight the coronavirus. Amazon has transformed our shopping experience, mostly for the good. People are spending, and figuring out how to negotiate a changing economy. We are in the midst of an epic battle for our most cherished American values. At 30,000 feet, the cultish masses supporting Trump seem daunting, willfully embracing lies, slyly encouraging racism and antisemitism. On the ground, I’m looking at Ohio,
ut the big pillars in our lives are less stable than before the pandemic.
which just voted to support women’s reproductive rights. Candidates supporting inclusion and democracy had a good night on Election Day. I’m looking at the man in the White House, who, with a talented team, is keeping us rolling toward a sounder economy while supporting our unions, wrapping his arms around our allies in Israel and Ukraine and keeping a lid on little fires everywhere. Yes, Biden is old. But Trump is old, and he’s no Joe Biden. The president flew to Israel in its hour of need, embraced Benjamin Netanyahu, a friend in pain, flew home, flew to Maine after a mass shooting. Trump wouldn’t get out of his limo at Normandy because he didn’t want the rain to mess up his hair. Biden’s head and heart trump Trump. Also what works: The MacArthur Foundation announced a $500 million grant to support local newspapers. John Palfrey, the foundation’s president, said, “It’s hard to have a democracy when you don’t have good local news.” And there’s more: Election 2023 worked. Crazy lost traction and sanity prevailed. I still work, too, but my path is different, as is yours. Our footprints leave deeper grooves these days; we carry all that we’ve learned since Pandemic 2020 and the DJT presidency altered our reality. Copyright 2023 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.
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ire — a human invention that ignited a different way of preparing food nearly 400,000 years ago — is a tool that very much remains in need of control, whether it’s the size of flames in a fire pit or the temperature setting on a kitchen stove. That same control is needed when handling the latest, fastest-moving new human tool: artificial intelligence. Known as AI, the computer-oriented system allows people to create words, visual perception, speech recognition, decisionmaking and translation at a speed that outpaces human thought. but like a motor vehicle that needs brakes to bring it to a safe stop, this emerging powerful force, which is revolutionizing industries, improving efficiency, and transforming the way we live and work, needs guardrails so it does not careen off the metaphorical road. If the past 20-plus years of the internet and social media have taught us anything, it is that as much fun as there is in cyberspace, with games and hilarious memes, and the way people can connect in minutes during emergencies or create civic engagement, there are uses such as deepfakes — when a video of a person has been digitally altered to appear different from the original — that are usually employed maliciously to spread false information. This calls for caution and standards. AI holds the potential to shape the future in remarkable ways — from autonomous vehicles to personalized
health care. The systems can analyze massive datasets, identify patterns, and make predictions with unprecedented accuracy. Yet this transformative technology also carries significant risks and ethical concerns. being trained based on data created by humans, AI can respond just like humans — both the good and the bad. For example, an AI tool can just as easily stereotype and generate content that someone might deem racist. We need responsible oversight. The biden administration issued an expansive executive order in october establishing standards for AI safety and security within the federal government in an effort to protect privacy, advance equity and civil rights, stand up for consumers and workers, and promote innovation and competition. It also aims for the federal government to act responsibly, and accelerate the hiring of AI professionals to train employees across agencies and departments. The biden blueprint is not required by social media giants, but the Mark zuckerbergs and Elon Musks of the world should take these guidelines to heart so as not to continue creating the chaos that has followed every digital advance. silicon Valley needs to apply the experience and knowledge of the past 20 years of social media and technological advances to this newest tool. The global community needs to follow the White House’s lead to collaborate and create comprehensive regulations and
standards that address the challenges AI poses. Those standards should encompass privacy protection, employment impact assessments, algorithmic transparency, and the development of ethical guidelines for AI research and development. And we should focus on AI usage much closer to home — like in our schools, where we can teach AI skills while also developing curriculum that incorporates this new tool. And for local government, ensuring their hiring and procurement practices are not using biased AIs. responsible oversight does not mean stifling innovation. It means ensuring that innovation is aligned with the best interests of society. It means promoting AI technologies that are safe, trustworthy and respectful of individual rights and freedoms. To achieve this, governments should establish regulatory bodies while encouraging industrial self-regulation. regulators should invest in AI education and awareness campaigns, and foster a culture of ethical AI use. The AI community should also adopt a proactive stance, self-policing research and applications to ensure they adhere to these principles. similar to harnessing the power of fire and aiming to ensure that this dangerous tool does not burn us, responsible AI oversight should include safeguards against its potential harms to help ensure that it is a force for good, and not hazardous to our overall welfare.
Letters King got it right on Israel To the Editor: I’m neither Jew nor Israeli, but a Cuban American citizen, and I wish Peter King’s column last week, “How quickly the world seems ready to turn on Israel,” could be proclaimed from the rooftops. From a very appropriate title to a fact-filled and logical article. Thanks! CrIsTobAl sAnCHEz Freeport
Israel is doing what the U.S. did 80 years ago To the Editor: Peter King’s column brought tears to my eyes. The tears are from a Democrat, by the way. I’ve been screaming at the news reports, as well as to anyone who would listen, about how the United states ended and won World War II. Most people don’t have a clue about the fire bombings of Tokyo, which killed 100,000 innocents; Hamburg, 40,000 dead; Dresden, 25,000 dead; and nuremberg. not to mention the two atomic bombs, which killed an additional 150,000 men, women and children. These acts in the name of war were terrible acts against humani-
ty, but necessary. Gen. Curtis leMay, who ordered these fire bombings said, “I suppose if I had lost the war, I would have been tried as a war criminal.” The fact is that we see the United states as the good guys in World War II. The U.s. was seen wearing the white hats and riding
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ong Island, with its rich history, stunning landscapes and vibrant communities, is a place we’re proud to call home. long Islanders are deeply concerned about the proposed equinor wind turbine project, empire Wind, and its potential to adversely affect our health, safety and economy. It is essential that we carefully examine the implications of this project and the individuals behind it. equinor, formerly known as Statoil, is 67 percent owned by Norway and is a ari partner of BP oil. equinor has a Brown dubious past, having been sanctioned by the Securities and exchange commission in 2003 for bribing Iranian officials. It is concerning that a company with such a history would be involved in a project of this scale on long Island. Furthermore, the state sponsors of the bill supporting empire Wind are associated with current antisemitic stances that raise questions about their priorities and alliances. long Island is densely populated, and a project of this magnitude has never
been attempted in such a setting, let alone making landfall. equinor’s plan to install 345-kilovolt copper wires mere feet from residences is alarming. equinor compares the electromagnetic field generated by these wires to a toaster oven, but the potential health risks cannot be underestimated. Statistically significant studies indicate that even a small increase in electromagnetic field exposure can double the chances of cancer or leukemia, especially among children and fetuses. The proposed wires would emit 25 to 80 milligauss of eMF radiation, making it a significant health concern for our communities. local governments, including the Village of Island Park and the long Beach city council, are vehemently opposed to this project. long Island is a Home rule state, and the state Public Service commission should not have the power to override local land-use authority merely for developer convenience. The health and safety of our communities should always come first. The materials used in wind turbines, such as epoxy resin and glass fiber, contain bisphenol a, a known endocrine disruptor. This substance can lead to vari-
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e’re thankful to Gov. Hochul for listening to her suburban constituents.
Letters defend themselves, antisemitism rears it ugly head. I believe the U.S. was right in what it did in WWII, and I believe that Israel is right in the way it is trying to defend itself today, 80 years later. I am extremely proud of my father, my three uncles, my wife’s father and her two uncles, who all fought Hitler in WWII. They were all heroes. MIcHael THoMaS Sea Cliff
We cannot remain silent in the face of evil To the editor: I am not a Jew, but I am an american. I do not have family in Israel, but I have many friends and neighbors who are Jewish, and I cannot remain silent while the evil of antisemitism is not only raising its ugly head again, but is paraded on city streets around the world, including here in New York. I never thought I would see this happen in my lifetime. as a child, when I saw documentaries about the Holocaust, I was horrified and disgusted. The films and the stories were so shocking and disturbing that they were difficult to watch, but I did so in order to know what evil looks like. I wondered how it was possible for something so sick and depraved to have happened.
ous health issues, including developmental problems, reproductive issues, metabolic disorders, and cancer. Moreover, 1 kilogram of bisphenol a can contaminate 10 billion liters of water. The erosion of turbine blades would release bisphenol a nanoparticles into the ocean, potentially entering our food chain when fish ingest them. rainwater can also carry these nanoparticles into our drinking water aquifer, and they cannot be effectively filtered out. With 200 turbines, each with blades as long as a football field, the potential for contamination would be substantial. assembly Bill a2888, titled “clean energy outreach and community Planning Program,” highlights the importance of collaboration between host communities and renewable energy developers. Yet there has been near to no collaboration or outreach to the communities most affected. In fact, the public outcry has not only revealed a lack of local support for the equinor project, but also brought into question whether, until oct. 20, the interests of long Islanders were being considered at all. We are deeply thankful to Gov. Kathy Hochul for listening to her suburban con-
If there was any consolation, it was the belief that Nazism had been defeated, and that because its lies and perverseness had been exposed, it could never again take hold. Furthermore, the Holocaust had occurred in a far-away country whose economy was in a dismal state, and the citizens had fallen under the spell of a skilled orator who promised prosperity in return for unquestioned obedience. I didn’t think such deception could ever happen again. But since the oct. 7 massacre in Israel, it has become apparent that the level of hatred toward Jews — not just toward the State of Israel — is more widespread in the United States than I could possibly have imagined, and this is profoundly disturbing. We must take a lesson from what happened in Germany under Hitler, or else history could be repeated. Before the pogroms and the death camps, Jews were depersonalized in books and speeches. They were blamed for the country’s economic problems, and their extermination was presented as the solution. anyone who spoke up on behalf of their Jewish neighbors was harassed and attacked. once public opposition was silenced, men and women of conscience could only help by hiding Jews or helping them escape the country. Based on what we’ve seen in the past few weeks, it is painfully apparent that the spirit of adolf Hitler is alive and well in
stituents and for vetoing the “Planned offshore Wind Transmission act” two weeks ago. Her decision reflects the power of democracy, where elected officials are ultimately accountable to their constituents. What followed the governor’s veto, however, was deeply troubling. Some Democratic politicians, who were not only supporters of the project but actively fought to advance it, are now trying to claim credit for its likely defeat. The Nassau county Democratic Party chairman’s statement that “It’s Democrats that get things done” is, frankly, laughable. Their efforts throughout this process were entirely in favor of pushing the equinor project forward, not in line with the will and concerns of the long Island community. long Islanders must remain vigilant against attempts to rewrite the empire Wind narrative for political gain. The people of long Island have spoken, and they deserve the credit for their unwavering dedication to preserving their health, safety, and way of life. It is a triumph for democracy, a reminder that the voice of the people can and should prevail, and a testament to the power of community activism. long Island’s future depends on it. Ari Brown represents the 20th Assembly District.
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the minds of many college professors, their students, and even some of our elected officials. only someone who is deluded, brainwashed or possessed can applaud the massacre of more than 1,000 innocent men, women and children and the taking of more than 200 civilians as hostages that took place on oct. 7. I firmly believe that those voicing such malevolence are far outnumbered by the decent people in our local communities, but we have a moral imperative not to remain silent. let’s prove that by turning out for the
next pro-Israel rally, by wearing a blue patch (Israel’s flag is blue and white), or by putting a blue light outside our front door. I found information about upcoming rallies, and other ways to support Israel and our Jewish neighbors, at jns.org and jta.org. There are many issues that divide us, but the right of an individual and his family to exist, free from violence and fear, transcends all others, and it should unite us. cHarleS HolSTer Long Beach
LYNBROOK/EAST ROCKAWAY HERALD — November 16, 2023
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