Lynbrook/East Rockaway Herald 11-17-2022

School celebrates

By BEN FIEBERT bfiebert@liherald.com

The Waverly Park Student Council spent the morning of Nov. 10 recognizing those who served in the U.S. armed forces.

Waverly Park Elementary School hosted its annual Bring a Veteran to School Day in the gymnasium highlighting 13 veterans who have served in the military. The event was personal to the students as the veterans are family members.

The gym was decorated from wall-to-wall with written pieces from students showing

their appreciation for those who have fought and served for the country. Prior to the event, every student in the school worked on activi ties to transform the gym into a celebration for veterans.

“We assigned the whole school three activi ties,” said Shari Bowes, a student council moderator. “Smiles for veterans, the wall of piece, and then the silhouettes.”

The event returned in a grand scale after two years of virtual events due to the Covid19 pandemic. This event started in 2011 and has been a tradition every year since.

English is just the beginning

Lynbrook High students apply for State Seal of Biliteracy

By BEN FIEBERT bfiebert@liherald.com

Eileen Castillo and Lady Ramirez, candidates for the New York State Seal of Biliteracy, explained to the Lynbrook Board of Education about the importance of being bilingual.

The chairperson for Integrated Eng lish as a New Lan guage, Madelyn Tor res, highlighted two students for being proficient in multi ple languages. Cas tillo, an immigrant from Honduras, and Ramirez, from El Salvador, were intro duced during the Nov. 9 Lynbrook education board meeting.

According to Tor res, if the New York State Seal of Biliter acy Board accepts the students’ appli cation for the award, it will be noted on both their diplomas and transcripts. They will receive a medal that they will wear during graduation.

This award was introduced at

Lynbrook High School in the 2020-21 school year and applica tions from LHS for this award spiked in the past year.

According to the state educa tion department website, the intent of the State Seal of Biliteracy is to “encourage the study of languages, to identify high school graduates with language and biliteracy skills for employers, to pro vide universities with additional information about applicants seeking admission and placement, to pre pare students with 21st century skills, to recognize the value of language instruction, and to affirm the value of diversity in a multi lingual society.”

This award start ed in 2012 with the first awards given out in the 2015-16 academic year.

“In Lynbrook, we’ve seen such great growth,” Torres said regarding the number of stu dents applying for the award.

Courtesy Shari Bowes

WaVERlY PaRk ElEMENTaRY School students honored family members who served in the U.S. armed forces by inviting them to Bring a Veteran to School Day.

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T his year, we have a projected number of over 50 students that have expressed an interest in receiving the Seal of Biliteracy. MadElYN ToRRES chair, Integrated English as a New Language

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School district honors military veterans

East Rockaway School District administra tors joined the students and faculty of Centre Avenue School for a special tribute to local vet erans.

The morning presentation on Oct. 9 began with the Pledge of Allegiance, which was led by Centre Avenue students. This was then fol lowed by individual introductions of each of the 15 veteran honorees representing members of the Army, Navy, Air Force, and the Marines. These veterans served in Korea, Vietnam, and Desert Storm.

Students then presented each veteran with personalized gifts of gratitude consisting of hand-made thank you cards, poems, and pic tures. Following the tribute, students took part in an assembly hosted by Northwell Health Mil itary Liaison Services featuring Marine Corps Master Gunnery Sergeant John Escalante. Escalante explained the different branches of the military as well as shared his early inspira tion and personal experience growing up as a child of immigrant parents from Ecuador.

–Ben Fiebert

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Courtesy East Rockaway School District East Rockaway vEtERans tribute at Centre Avenue School on Nov. 9 provided students a chance to present personalized gifts of gratitude to those who served.

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East Rockaway school District and Centre Avenue School administrators paying tribute to local veterans.

MaRinE coRps Master Gunnery Sergeant John Escalante with Centre Avenue School students.

cEntRE avEnUE stUdEnts presenting gifts of gratitude to Veterans.

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Madison Beer hosts concert and food drive

By MALLORY WILSON mwilson@liherald.com

The holidays are filled with plenty of food — but not for everyone. That’s why Nassau County officials have teamed up with Long Island Cares and Island Har vest food banks to make sure everyone eats on Thanksgiving.

And they’re getting a little celebrity help along the way from singer-song writer Madison Beer.

Born and raised in Jericho before moving out west to pursue her music career, the 23-year-old Beer returns to Long Island on Wednesday, Nov. 23, to host the “End Hunger Thanksgiving Celebration” at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale.

It doesn’t cost money to attend, but everyone who shows up beginning at 3:30 p.m., are asked to bring at least one non-perishable food item. The celebra tion will focus on Beer’s accomplish ments — beginning with her early days as a teenager on YouTube singing cov ers of her favorite songs. She shot into stardom after another young performer, Justin Bieber, linked to one of her vid eos.

Beer also will bring attention to hun ger and the culture of giving, according to Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman.

Beer “has become a very, very influ ential person, especially with the young people throughout the world,” Blake man said outside of Nassau Coliseum earlier this week. “We are trying to cre ate a culture here in Nassau County and throughout the country — and through out the world — of giving: Giving to peo ple who need a little bit more help.”

The county also will proclaim Nov. 23 “Madison Beer Day.”

“I always look forward to coming home for the holidays,” Beer said in a statement. “But it’s that much sweeter coming home for an event like this one that will help so many.”

Beer has more than 30 million follow ers on Instagram and Twitter, Blakeman said.

“She’s somebody that — certainly people throughout the world, and espe cially young people — have recognized as someone that is very, very talented,”

he said. “We’re so happy that she is com ing back to Nassau County so we can honor her, but at the same time give back to the community and make sure that everybody gets the food that they require so that they can have a happy holiday.”

Randi Shubin Dresner, the president and chief executive of Island Harvest, told reporters it was “very kind,” of Blakeman to involve the two food banks in this program.

Beer, she said, is someone who “knows about our community, and clear ly she understands that there are so many people who are struggling here on Long Island. With the rising costs at the gas pump and the rising costs at the supermarket, people who were just mak ing ends meet are now having to strug gle and find additional dollars to just feed their family and put food on the table.”

Donations are down right now,

according to Jessica Rosati, chief pro grams officer for Long Island Cares.

Yet between the two organizations, well over 20 million pounds of food is distributed across Long Island, Dresner said. And that number has increased “quite a bit” from pre-pandemic times.

Seating for the celebration is limited to 15,000, and requires advanced regis tration at NassauCountyNY.gov. Doors open at 3:30 p.m., with the show starting at 5.

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RANdI ShuBIN dReSNeR, the president and chief executive of Island Harvest, thanked Nassau County Executive Blakeman for includ ing her organization and Long Island Cares in the ‘End Hunger Thanksgiving Celebration.’ The free event — set for Wednesday, Nov. 23 — will be hosted by Long Island-born singer-songwriter Madison Beer, and will double as a food collection drive.

Lynbrook announces new district data coordinator

The Lynbrook Public Schools has announced that Stacy Dewar-John son will join the role of district data coordinator.

Dewar-Johnson previ ously served as the Roos evelt School District coordinator for data, assessment, and atten dance since 2016. Prior to that role, she served as a music teacher in the Roosevelt district.

She received a school district administrator

certification and a music education certifi cation for kindergarten through 12 graders. As well as those certifica tions, she received a master’s degree in edu cational administration from the College of New Rochelle. Dewar-John son also received a pro fessional certificate for district data administra tor from Pace University.

Athletes commit to play at their future universities

Three athletes from Lynbrook High School signed letters of intent on Nov. 9, pledging to continue their athletic careers at a variety of uni versities.

The senior athletes — all of who will play lacrosse — gathered in the gymnasium with their families to

celebrate the decision to play at var ious universities. Athletes include Michael Fagen, who will play at the University of Richmond, Sara Cur ley, who will play at Monmouth Uni versity, and Max Dantona, who will play at Bryant University.

— Ben Fiebert

Stacy Dewar-JohnSon

Courtesy Lynbrook Public Schools

From leFt, lynbrook High School athletes Max Dantona, Sara Curley and Michael Fagen signed letters of intent to play at various universities on Nov. 9.

East Rockaway students go deep into salt marsh study

Students in AP Envi ronmental Science and marine biology at the East Rockaway High School visited the most biologi cally diverse ecosystem on Long Island.

The trip took place at the Oceanside Marine Nature Center. This center is a 52-acre salt marsh pre serve. During this field trip, students worked alongside conservation biologist Michael Farina.

With Farina’s guidance, the students performed various physical, biologi cal, and chemical tests in the salt marsh. The stu dents also learned about the environmental and economic value of salt marshes. The students left the trip with a good sense of preservation and man agement practices.

–Ben Fiebert

Photos courtesy East Rockaway School District East Rockaway HigH School students visit Oceanside Marine Nature Center.

East Rockaway HigH School students studying salt marsh ecology at the Oceanside Marine Nature Center.

East Rockaway HigH School students welcomed to Oceanside Marine Nature Center by biologist Michael Farina.

Herald ScHoolS

East Rockaway students bring history to life

Six grade students at East Rock away’s Centre Avenue School dis covered a fun and creative way to enhance their nonfiction text les sons and add life to their History Figure Biography Project.

Using nonfiction text and online resources, students gath ered information and learned about a famous historical figure. The final projects included a pre sentation of their research to their

classmates while dressed as their subject. Students discovered how each person made their mark in history and what obstacles they encountered throughout their lives.

Their research also allowed them to explore the human quali ties and traits that helped each his torical figure become successful.

–Ben Fiebert

Courtesy East Rockaway School District Centre Avenue SChool students presenting their Historical Figure Biography Project. From left to right, Pocahontas, Steve Jobs, Helen Keller, Plato, Jane Goodall and Thomas Edison.

Centre Avenue SChool students presenting their Historical Figure Biography Project. From left to right, Sally Ride, Sacagawea and Anne Frank.

Student council takes charge of veterans event

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“Since 2019, this event hasn’t been in this full effect,” Bowes said.

“It was exciting to bring the veterans back and truly honor them,” said Waverly Park Elementary School prin cipal Allison Campbell.

Some of the messages the students decorated the wall with included thoughtful letters to veterans. Students were given a prompt that said “We honor our veterans because” and they filled out the rest.

“They work so hard for us every day,” Emma Vander beek said. “They risk their lives for us every day and they have to leave their family to help everyone.”

Another student, Seratina Sanakian wrote, “Veterans work hard every day just to keep us safe, which is why I think we honor Veterans Day.”

Similar messages of gratitude were shared amongst all of the students’ notes on the walls.

“The student council led the whole presentation,” said Courtney Jacobs, a student council moderator. Members of student council took turns speaking at the podium to show their appreciation towards the veterans.

“We are here today to honor our veterans,” said Shan non Emory, the student council vice president. “Every student at this school created a brick and on this brick they shared their thoughts about Veterans Day as well as why we commemorate our veterans with a national holi day.”

The “bricks” were small pieces of paper taped to the wall after the students wrote on them about their thoughts on Veteran’s Day.

East Rockaway student Maddy Gross ushered in a tribute for the veterans toward the end of the ceremo ny. “This golden flower is a token of our thanks for everything you’ve done for us and our country,” Gross said. The veterans received flowers from their family

members.

Along with decorating the walls and giving flowers to the vets, students also preformed songs with the fifth grade chamber singing “Proud to be an American” and the student council asked everyone in the gymnasium to sing along. After the song was over, students were dis

Waverly Park elementary School student Eli Denino, far left, with his grandfather and veteran Nick Denino, was joined by Jaime Grace Tomao with her veteran and father, Matthew Tomao.

missed with one veteran to bring to their classroom. The student council members took veterans in and out of classrooms to answer questions from the students. The veterans shared stories about their time serving in the military. Some brought their own mementos to show to the students.

Courtesy Shari Bowes

Lynbrook Titans off to championship

The 12-year-old Lynbrook Titans Youth Football team will be heading to tier one championship for the first time ever.

After winning their playoff game on Nov. 13 against Uniondale, the 12-year-old Titans will be competing against Massapequa this Sunday.

The Lynbrook Youth Football team joined the Nassau County Football League three years ago. This league is separated into three tiers with tier one being the highest.

Justin Barkley, head coach of the football team and Titans board mem ber, talked about how the team was

able to secure this playoff win. “Dur ing the pandemic, the kids sacrificed a lot and persevered to continue practicing,” Barkley said. The copi ous amounts of training finally paid off as the 12 year olds secured eight wins this season with only one loss.

The one loss was with Mass apequa, which the Titans will have a rematch with on Sunday. According to Barkley, the kids are incredibly excited. “The kids are over the moon as this was eight years in the mak ing,” Barkley said.

Some

core players that led to Titan’s win this past Sunday from left to right, Thomas Potash, Brett Keiley, Mati Mohammed, Tristen Rose, Bryce Boccio, and Brendan Barkley.

— Ben Fiebert

Photos Courtesy Rob Boccio

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the 12 yearold Titans Football team cheering as they won their playoff game.

Students learned about homeland issues

“This year, we have a projected number of over 50 students that have expressed an interest in receiving the Seal of Biliteracy.”

Castillo and Ramirez, explained to the Lynbrook Board of Education projects that they’ve completed as part of their for the seal.

“My project for the Seal of Biliteracy centers on immigration issues in both my home country of Honduras and the United States of America,” said Castillo, who addressed the political unrest and crime in Honduras to explain why her family immi grated to the United States.

During Castillo’s research of immigra tion, she noticed big immigration issues. “There is a major crisis right now as a result of a huge number of immigrants arriving at the border,” Castillo said. “I look forward to continuing my research and possibly investigating solutions in the immigration issues that both Honduras and the United States face.”

Ramirez’ project centered on gang vio lence in her home country of El Salvador.

“In El Salvador, poverty is widespread,” Ramirez said. “A typical job in El Salvador doesn’t pay more than five dollars a day and many people can’t even find jobs.”

According to Ramirez’ research, over 60,000 gang members live in El Salvador with 60 percent of schools being affected by gang threats. She explained that because of these threats, many students

dropped out of high school and joined gangs.

“Gangs control the country in ways you can’t even imagine,” Ramirez said. “Even police officers are afraid of gangs.”

Ramirez looks forward to continuing her research so that she can educate more people about the struggles that El Salva dorians endure.

“To the two young ladies, that was excellent,” board president William Bel mont said.

“Learning a language was difficult enough, but having to come speak publicly was really beautiful and very impressive to be able to express those heartfelt words.”

Board vice president Ellen Marcus expressed similar sentiments.

“Ladies, there are many people whose native language is English who are terri fied to get up at that microphone and speak,” Marcus said. “You should be very proud of yourselves for what you just did in front of all these people.”

How to qualify for the state

Seal of biliteracy

■ Complete coursework in English and/or a world language with an average of 85 or better.

■ Complete a Home Language Arts Program with an average of 85 or better.

■ Earn a set score on an approved assessment in English and/or a world language.

■ Demonstrate successful comple tion of coursework from a nation out side the United States.

■ Complete and present a Culminat ing Project in English and/or a world language that demonstrates the required level of proficiency in all three modes of communication (Interpretive, Interpersonal, and Pre sentational).

Courtesy Lynbrook Public Schools

Lynbrook HigH ScHooL students Lady Ramirez and Eileen Castillo, candidates for the New York State Seal of Biliteracy, spoke about the importance of being bilingual.

STEPPING OUT

Let’s talk about Bruno — and Anna and Elsa, too Step inside an enchanting adventure in Disney on Ice’s

YES: Close to the Edge Tour

By Karen Bloom

As the calendar moves through November, another ice extravaganza from the Disney folks is sure to find its way here. This season’s production brings together two of Disney’s blockbuster films as the beloved stories come to life on ice — “as never before,” according to the Disney folks.

The spectacle, which runs through Nov. 20 at UBS Arena in Elmont, transports audiences to the heart of the icy world in

WHERE WHEN

• Now through Sunday, Nov. 20. Times vary.

Tickets start at $20 (pricing may fluctuate based on demand); available at Ticketmaster.com

Arendelle and the Madrigal family’s casita in Columbia. And, of course, the action is guided by everyone’s favorite “hosts” — Mickey, Minnie, Donald and Goofy — who keep the energetic show moving along

through each segment.

control the weather with her emotions. Her husband, Felix. Their daughter Dolores, with her gift to hear. And, yes, the mysterious Bruno, the misunderstood Madrigal family member whose visions foretold the future.

Think of this production as a singalong on ice, accompanied by dramatic skating. From beginning to end, audiences are immediately drawn to their favorite tunes, highlighted, of course, by the power ballad “Let It Go” and the boppy “We Don’t Talk About Bruno.”

The pioneering rockers are back on stage in celebration of the 50th anniversary of their famed album, ‘Close to the Edge.’ With an ever growing fan base, YES continues to electrify audiences with daunting virtuosity, complex musical textures and powerful lead vocals. ‘Close to the Edge’ is widely considered one of their most defining albums, not only for YES but for the whole progressive movement. It became an inspiration for their contemporaries and for successive generations of musicians. Experience an unforgettable evening of YES at its best, featuring its existential prog masterworks and instrumental pyrotechnics. The band — featuring core members Steve Howe on guitars along with keyboardist Geoff Downes, singer Jon Davison and bassist Billy Sherwood — will play the iconic album in its entirety plus a set of classic YES hits.

world of “Frozen,’ narrated by Olaf, the lovable snowman who likes warm hugs and all winter. and bring back summer.

“I’m extremely proud of this show,” says Artistic Director Adam Loosely. “Disney on Ice continues to combine athletics and skating to tell a really good story. This particular production is all about contrasts (from design and costume to storyline) from the cold blues of ‘Frozen’ to the warm South American culture and colors of ‘Encanto.’ It comes together in such a meaningful way.”

who charm everyone in We

family home alongside her sisters: Isabela — whose perfection radiates with her ability to make plants grow and flowers bloom with every step — and Luisa, with the gift of super strength that she

After the dramatic opening sequence, you’ll enter the all things summer. He’ll take everyone to Arendelle to help Anna find Elsa, whose icy powers unleashed an eternal winter. Kristoff and Sven will be there, too, as they race to bring back summer. Then it’s time to visit with the Madrigals, that extraordinary family who charm everyone in “Encanto.” We follow Mirabel’s quest to save the casita, her enchanted uses to help her village move buildings and reroute rivers. Meet Tia Pepa, who can

Stepping in to helm the production as firsttime artistic director, Loosely admits to feeling what he described as “a little anxiety initially during the process. “My nerves started to fade away when I realized the whole (creative) team had the same vision. ‘Frozen’ has resonated with people for years and years. It seems we can’t have an ice show without ‘Let It Go.’”

As for “Encanto,” audiences are seeing these characters on ice for the first time. “The response has been really rewarding for our cast,” Loosely says.

And for that cast, Loosely points out that the production is much more than a retelling of the two movies. The skaters’ athleticism shines in their displays of aerial acrobatics and skating technique, setting the tone with the opening number. “It truly highlights the talent of the cast, with solos, pairs and plenty of skating style changes.”

“It’s a beautiful, optimistic show, which we need after two plus years of the pandemic,” he adds. “Spend two hours and leave with a smile on your face. We all deserve that.”

Saturday, Nov. 19, 8 p.m. NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury. Tickets are available at TheTheatreAtWestbury. com, LiveNation.com or (516) 247-5200.

Kirk Whalum

A familiar presence on the Madison Theatre stage with his gospel concerts, Kirk Whalum returns with a performance that demonstrates his versatile command of his sax and devotion to jazz in all its forms. Soulful, passionate, stirring — these are the words most often used to describe Whalum’s music. Forged from his Memphis, Tennessee, gospel roots and his 1980s initiation into the thriving Houston nightclub scene, Whalum’s big, rich tenor sound is unmistakably his. An ordained minister, he is the recipient of numerous awards and acknowledgments for his musical excellence, including a Grammy (2011) for Best Gospel Song

(‘It’s What I Do,’ featuring Lalah Hathaway). In a career spanning decades, Whalum has a sound that is uniquely his — a sound that leaves an indelible imprint.

Saturday, Nov. 19, 8 p.m. $40-$95. Madison Theatre, Molloy University campus, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. (516) 323-4444 or MadisonTheatreNY.org.

Photos courtesy Feld Entertainment

Photo: Two popular movies from the Disney canon become one in an ice skating spectacle that shares the message: You are the magic.

Hempstead Turnpike, Elmont

THE SCENE

On stage

Plaza Theatrical continues its season with “Grumpy Old Men: The Musical,” Saturday, Nov. 19, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 20, 2:30 p.m.. Also continuing Nov. 26-Dec. 3. Based on the beloved 1993 film, which starred Jack Lemmon, Walter Matthau and Ann-Margret, this stage adaptation captures the lovably crotchety characters through twinkling humor, great songs, and the affectionate depiction of a small town that feels like home to everyone. It’s performed at Plaza’s stage at the Elmont Library Theatre, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. $49, $45 seniors. Elmont. For tickets, call (516) 599-6870 or visit PlazaTheatrical.com.

Veterans thrift shop

Holiday fun

Brian Stokes Mitchell

Two-time Tony Award winner Brian Stokes Mitchell brings his “Songs and Stories” concert, to Tilles Center, Saturday, Nov. 19, 7:30 p.m., performing classic standards and soaring showstoppers from his celebrated career. In this joyous and elegant evening of glorious songs and personal storytelling, on the LIU Post campus, 720 Northern Boulevard, Brookville, the star of “Ragtime,” “Man of La Mancha” and “Kiss, Me Kate,” among others, will serenade audiences with his powerful baritone, accompanied his long-time pianist and collaborator, Tedd Firth. Tickets are $62, available at TillesCenter.org or (516) 299-3100.

Nov. 19

VFW Post 3350 in East Rockaway continues its veterans thrift shop at 164 Main St. The store’s schedule remains variable in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, but attempts to be open daily, including Sundays. For thrift shop information or hall rentals, call (516) 887-8170, or visit VFWPost3350.org.

Visit the streets of 19th century London during the darkest days of the year, in this adaption of the classic “A Christmas Carol,” with the Experiential Theater Company, Friday and Saturday, Nov. 25-26, 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.; also Wednesday, Nov. 30, 10:15 a.m. and noon, on the Long Island Children’s Museum stage. Meet the Cratchit family, Mr. Scrooge, and the ghosts of past, present and future in this interactive show that weaves together music, humor, puppetry and collaboration. Celebrate the change of seasons through this beloved literary tale. Performances continue through December. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 224-5800 or LICM.org.

Keeping up with the Village

The next meeting of the Village of Lynbrook Board of Trustees will be held at Village Hall, 1 Columbus Drive, on Monday, Nov. 28 at 7 p.m.

HurriCON 2022

Join in on the fun at the fourth annual benefit comic book art convention at the Bethany Congregational Church, 100 Main St., in East Rockaway, on Saturday, Nov. 19, at 10 a.m. There will be comics, cosplay superheroes, and several special guests including writer Michael Jan Friedman, creator of DC Comics “Darkstars,” and the author of several Star Trek novels, who will have copies of his books available for purchase. Admission is $5; proceeds will be donated to help this historic church which helped provide relief for the community in the days following Hurricane Sandy.

Having an event?

Breakfast with Santa

The Knights of Columbus will host three seatings for the opportunity to have breakfast with Santa on Dec. 10. Tickets for the event will be available at the Recreation Center in Greis Park on Saturday, Nov. 19, noon to 2 p.m. Tickets sell fast so don’t miss this opportunity to participate in this special holiday event.

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

Oh Baby!

Mercy Hospital invites moms-tobe to a community baby shower, Saturday, Nov. 19, noon-2 p.m. Meet with physicians, lactation specialist, mother/baby nurses, and other hospital personnel with raffles, giveaways for mom and baby(s), games and more. The free event takes place in Mercy’s employee cafeteria, lower level, 1000 North Village Avenue, Rockville Centre. For information visit CHSLI.org or call (516) 626-3729.

Rolling River Turkey Trot

Run now, gobble later! Rolling River Day Camp, 477 Ocean Ave. East Rockaway, holds their 3rd Annual Turkey Trot, Saturday, Nov. 19. Kids three to 10 are welcome to participate in this fun holiday tradition. Cost is $25 for kids and $10 for adults, which includes two family races, games, music, post-race party, Thanksgivingthemed arts and crafts, and more. All families who compete receive a complimentary photo on the winner’s podium. Session times are 1:30 p.m. and 2:15 p.m. Everyone is encouraged to come in their best turkey attire; prizes will be awareded for most creative costume and winners of each heat. Tickets are available at Eventbrite.com. Fornformation call (516) 5932267.

Veterans Month Dinner

Join the New York Elks Lodge No. 1, located at 57 Hempstead Avenue, Friday, Nov. 18, at 7 p.m., and enjoy a home cooked meal with friends and neighbors. Celebrate our veterans under the Wall of Honor. Enjoy a hearty buffet for $20. The Elks will be collecting donation items that can be gifted to the veterans at the St. Albans VA Hospital in Queens. For information contact John Nuzzio at bigpapanuz@aol. com.

Nov. 17

Tax forum with Hempstead Receiver of Taxes

Hempstead Town Receiver of Taxes Jeanine C. Driscoll visits the East Rockaway library, 477 Atlantic Ave., on Thursday, Nov. 17, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., for a forum on lowering your property tax bills by taking advantage of tax exemptions, discounts, and more. Reservation is required. To RSVP call 516414-6598 or email TaxForums@ HempsteadNY.gov.

On exhibit

Photography’s ascent in the art world is an international phenomenon. Nassau County Museum of Art’s star-studded exhibition spans the historical roots of the medium, opening Saturday, Nov. 19. View works by Ansel Adams and his generation and the thrilling, large-format color works of such contemporary masters as Cindy Sherman, Thomas Struth, James Casebere and Gregory Crewdson, among others. From the documentary to the painterly, images bear witness to the times. On view through March 5. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.

Lynbrook finalists chosen for Project L.I.F.T.O.F.F.

Three teams of finalists were chosen on Nov. 1 for the Lynbrook Public School District’s Project L.I.F.T.O.F.F. Leader and Innovators. These three teams will com pete for a chance for one project to be sent to the International Space Station.

More than 200 teams of Lynbrook stu dents in grades six through nine submit ted proposals for microgravity experi ments that covered a wide range of sci ence topics. Fourteen semifinalist teams attended the special symposium in the Lynbrook High School auditorium. The night ended with the selection of three finalist teams who are a step closer to realizing the dream of becoming real life space scientist.

Attendees watched a presentation given by Greg Olsen, who was the third private citizen to orbit the Earth on the ISS in 2005. Olsen displayed photos and videos from his time in space, which some demonstrated how his typical daily rou tines were altered while living without gravity. Olsen’s speech helped invigorate

students’ and parents’ interest in space exploration.

Each semifinalist team received certifi cates and goodies from their teachers. The North and South Middle School prin cipals, Marianne Healy and Kaitlin GaNun, announced that Anderson Bell, Liam Proper, Owen Rudolph, and Antonio Zollo were the finalists for the project.

Project L.I.F.T.O.F.F. — Lynbrook’s Inspirational Flight to Orbit for Future Leaders and Innovators — is part of the district’s participation in the Student Space Flight Experiments Program. This program is part of the National Center for Earth and Space Science Education in the U.S. as well as the Arthur C. Clarke Institute for Space Education Internation ally. This is made possible because of a partnership with NanoRacks LLC, which is working with NASA under a Space Act Agreement as part of the utilization of the ISS as a National Laboratory.

–Ben Fiebert

Photos courtesy Lynbrook Public Schools

Three Teams of finalists were chosen on Nov. 1 during the Lynbrook Public School District’s Project L.I.F.T.O.F.F. Semifinalist Symposium at Lynbrook High School.

GreG olsen, who logged almost 4 million miles of weightless travel while aboard the International Space Station in 2005, was a keynote speaker at the symposium.

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NASSAU COUNTY CV XXVIII, LLC, Plaintiff against AMJAD QURESHI, et al Defendant(s) Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Stern & Eisenberg, P.C., Woodbridge Corporation Plaza, 485B Route 1 South, Suite 330, Iselin, NJ 08830.

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered November 9, 2016, 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 28, 2022 at 2:00 PM. Premises known as 1 Olive Place, Lynbrook, NY 11563. Sec 42 Block 13001 Lot 91&92. 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, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $681,400.38 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 002561/2015.

During the COVID-19 health emergency, Bidders are required to comply with all governmental health requirements in effect at the time of the sale including but not limited to wearing face coverings and maintaining social distancing (at least 6-feet apart) during the auction, while tendering deposit and at any subsequent closing. Should a bidder fail to comply, the Referee may refuse to accept any bid, cancel the closing and hold the bidder in default. Bidders are also required to comply with the Foreclosure Auction Rules and COVID-19 Health Emergency Rules issued by the Supreme Court of this County in addition to the conditions set forth in the Terms of Sale. 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.”

Peter Kramer, Esq., Referee 350.000003-1 134934

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NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED ASSET INVESTMENT LOAN TRUST, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-3, Plaintiff, vs. LUIS A. DIAZ, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to an Order Consolidating Actions, Amending Caption and Confirming Referee Report and for a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on October 3, 2019 and an Order Appointing Substitute Referee duly entered on May 16, 2022, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on December 5, 2022 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 439 Ocean 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 Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 38, Block 444 and Lots 114 & 115.

Approximate amount of judgment is $713,693.19 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 000355/2013. This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale.

Glenn R. Jersey, III, Esq., Referee Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC, 10 Bank Street, Suite 700, White Plains, New York 10606, Attorneys for Plaintiff. 135148

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE

improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Lynbrook, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, SECTION 38, BLOCK 241, LOT 25, A/K/A SECTION 38, BLOCK 241, LOTS 25-27. Approximate amount of judgment $756,633.90 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #013847/2013. 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”. Ellen Durst, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 00-295303 73819 135247

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601882/2018 Plaintiff

Designates Nassau County as the Place of Trial. The Basis of Venue is that the subject premises is situated in Nassau County. To the above named Defendants-YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the complaint is not served with this Summons, to serve a notice of appearance, on the Plaintiff’s Attorney(s) within 20 days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after the service is complete if this Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York); and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. That this Supplemental Summons is being filed pursuant to an order of the court dated October 27, 2022.

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Lynbrook Fire Chief Chris Kelly announced that the Lynbrook Fire Depart ment is continuing to help wounded men and women in the armed forces with a food drive.

This is the third year that firefighters have pitched in to help the wounded. Lynbrook fire fighters also raised over $34,000 for Nassau County Firefighters at the annual Wounded Warrior concert and block party at Greis Park back in September.

The non-perishable food donated by resi dents will be driven out to the Soldier Recov ery Unit at Fort Belvoir in Virginia on Dec. 9 when Lynbrook and other Nassau County fire fighters bring Christmas to the wounded.

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SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC, Plaintiff AGAINST JAMES MANTHOS, LINDA MANTHOS, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered December 11, 2014, 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 13, 2022 at 2:00PM, premises known as 27 SECOND STREET, LYNBROOK, NY 11563.

All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and

SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS-SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, COUNTY OF NASSAU- DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR AMERIQUEST MORTGAGE SECURITIES INC., ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2003-9, Plaintiff,against- THE UNKNOWN HEIRS-AT-LAW, NEXT-OFKIN, DISTRIBUTEES, EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS, TRUSTEES, DEVISEES, LEGATEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS AND SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST AND GENERALLY ALL PERSONS HAVING OR CLAIMING, UNDER, BY OR THROUGH THE DECEDENTS RICHARD G. RANK AND EILEEN E. RANK, BY PURCHASE, INHERITANCE, LIEN OR OTHERWISE, ANY RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST IN AND TO THE PREMISES DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT HEREIN; GERALD R. RANK; DANIEL RANK; THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (EASTERN DISTRICT); NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; “JOHN DOE #1” through “JOHN DOE #12” the last twelve names being fictitious and unknown to the plaintiff, the persons or parties intended being the tenants, occupants, persons or corporations, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the premises, described in the complaint; Defendants - Index No.

NOTICE-YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME - If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to the mortgage company will not stop the foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR AMERIQUEST MORTGAGE SECURITIES INC., ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2003-9) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an order of the Honorable David P. Sullivan .J.S.C. Dated: October 27, 2022 The object of this action is to foreclose a mortgage and covering the premises known as 31 Carol Street, Lynbrook, New York 11563 Dated: November 4, 2022 Filed: November 4, 2022 Knuckles, Komosinski & Manfro, LLP., Attorney for Plaintiff, By: Richard F. Komosinski Esq., 565 Taxter Road Suite 590, Elmsford, NY 10523 Phone: (914) 345-3020 135490

Notice of formation of Lynspire LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York SSNY on 06/07/2022. Office located in Nassau CO. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process served against the LLC to 6 Hillside Ave Lynbrook, NY 11563. Purpose: any lawful purpose. 134800

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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to N.Y. Election Law Article 17, Title 2, the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act of New York, and N.Y. Public Officers Law Article 7, the Open Meetings Law, public hearings will be held by the Town of Hempstead Temporary Redistricting Commission in the Nathan L. H. Bennett Pavilion, Hempstead Town Hall, 1 Washington Street, Village and Town of Hempstead, New York, on both November 29, 2022 at 7:00pm, and December 13, 2022 at 10:30am, to receive input regarding the reapportionment and composition of the Town of Hempstead’s councilmanic districts to be used beginning with the Town election of 2023.

ALL PERSONS INTERESTED shall have an opportunity to be heard and give input at the times and place aforesaid. Dated:Hempstead, New York November 15, 2022 BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, NEW YORK.

KATE MURRAY Town Clerk DONALD X. CLAVIN, JR. Supervisor 135484

REVERSE MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS, INC. Plaintiff, vs. STEVEN MUCHA AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE TO THE ESTATE OF SONYA MUCHA; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DISTRIBUTES OF THE ESTATE OF SONYA MUCHA, any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or general or specific lien upon the real property described in this action; such unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them, or either of them, and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors and assigns, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to plaintiff; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; SUSTAINABLE NEIGHBORHOODS LLC; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; “JOHN DOE” (REFUSED NAME), Defendants.

Plaintiff designates NASSAU as the place of

trial situs of the real property SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS

Mortgaged Premises: 7 CATALPA AVENUE, LYNBROOK, NY 11563

Section: 42, Block: 21205, Lot: 47

To the above named Defendants YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in the above entitled action and to serve a copy of your Answer on the plaintiff’s attorney within twenty (20) days of the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service, or within thirty (30) days after service of the same is complete where service is made in any manner other than by personal delivery within the State.

The United States of America, if designated as a defendant in this action, may answer or appear within sixty (60) days of service. Your failure to appear or to answer will result in a judgment against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. In the event that a deficiency balance remains from the sale proceeds, a judgment may be entered against you.

NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT THE OBJECT of the above caption action is to foreclose a Mortgage to secure the sum of $544,185.00 and interest, recorded on November 13, 2008, in Liber M 33335 at Page 367, of the Public Records of NASSAU County, New York., covering premises known as 7 CATALPA AVENUE, LYNBROOK, NY 11563.

The relief sought in the within action is a final judgment directing the sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the

Mortgage described above.

NASSAU County is designated as the place of trial because the real property affected by this action is located in said county.

NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME

If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home.

Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property.

Sending a payment to the mortgage company will not stop the foreclosure action.

YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT.

Dated:October 27, 2022 ROBERTSON, ANSCHUTZ, SCHNEID, CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC

Attorney for Plaintiff Matthew Rothstein, Esq. 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310 Westbury, NY 11590 516-280-7675 135129

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Q. There is a house in my neighborhood, just a few doors away, that has never been taken care of. I know someone lives there, but they don’t seem to care about how their home looks, and I wonder: Is there a way to get the community together, tear the house down and turn it into a park? It would look a lot bet ter.

A. The house you’re referring to seems to be like one in almost every neighborhood, but I haven’t seen any single-lot parks popping up any where. Maybe the reason it doesn’t happen is because you can’t just seize someone’s property. If that were the case, what would stop your neigh bors from taking your property?

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Every once in a while, when I’m sitting in a pub lic zoning hearing, someone appears and makes a statement at the microphone just like what you are suggesting. I think they, too, are expecting a light bulb to appear above everyone else’s head when they suddenly realize what a genuinely great idea that was. But instead of trying to condemn some one else’s property, it may be better to gain some idea about what is really going on. I have often had to do this in the course of exploring options for potential buyers.

In some cases, such as a shopping center that continued to lose and not replace businesses, the owner lived a thousand miles away, and was just using the property as a tax write-off while they waited for the market to change and just sell. The condition had already existed for over a decade before someone asked me to look into the condi tions and search the records. The property did improve after violations were issued that forced the owner to respond in court. The same may be the course of action for the property you are describ ing.

Some people are only compelled by legal action, while others will respond to a warning. I have seen many instances in which the owner is just finan cially, physically or mentally incapable of respond ing in the way you want them to. I have even driven people in these circumstances to meetings with authorities, especially when New York Rising had funding available to help them. None of the individ uals, even with financial assistance, followed through, either from distrust of authorities or a realization that they might have to pay money they just did not have or they could not deal with the change in their lives.

If you are inclined to look further into the cir cumstances of the owner, you may learn the reason(s) for the conditions being what they are. In a free country (so far), you may not like how your neighbors live, but we still don’t have the control to just take their property. Your recourse is to try to understand why the property is this way, and help, if you can, report them to authorities and become the “squeaky wheel,” or take your own personal legal action. Good luck!

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Russia’s space program fades as China’s rises

By all accounts, Russia is losing its unprovoked war against Ukraine. It has lost thousands of troops, spent the equivalent of billions of dollars, and become an international pariah. As a result of the ruinous war, Russia is also losing some thing that has always been precious to its national pride — its position as a leader in the world’s space programs.

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The decline of the Russian space pro gram is not new. It began after the col lapse of the Soviet Union in 1991. That kicked off a brain drain from Russian. The need to fund the Ukraine war only accelerat ed the degradation of Rus sian space efforts.

JAMES BERNSTEIN

The country that stunned the world — and shook up the Unit ed States — with the launch on Oct. 4, 1957, of the sat ellite Sputnik, is falling further and further behind in civil space explo ration, according to experts. Its mili tary space program, however, remains robust, those experts say.

“The Russian space industry is in an obvious state of crisis,” Asif Siddiqi, an authority on Russia’s space program who teaches history at Fordham Uni versity, told an industry publication.

Partly to help fund Russia’s brutal attack on Ukraine, President Vladimir Putin recently said he planned to slash funding for space flight activities at least

Additionally, jailed Rus sian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has made allegations of widespread corruption across the coun try’s space industry, with money disappearing into the hands of oligarchs.

Russia does not have a rover on the far side of the moon. China does. It does not have orbiters circling Mars. China, Indi an and the United Arab Emirates do.

Russia does not have a fleet of space telescopes, as does the United States.

“We’ve fallen behind on the science program,” said Igor Marinin, head of the Russian industry publication Novosti Kosmonavtiki. “We’ve forgotten how to make and fly unmanned probes.”

Of course, it was not always this way. The United States and much of the world trembled when the Soviets put Sputnik

Concern deepened in 1961, when the Russian cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin became the first human to fly to outer space, aboard the Vostok 1 capsule. He completed one orbit of Earth. Meanwhile, as the American novelist Tom Wolfe wrote in his highly acclaimed book, “The Right Stuff,” “our rockets kept exploding” on the launch pad.

But what does the cur rent demise of Russia’s space program mean for the United States? John Logsdon, who teaches at George Washington Univer sity and who is often called the “dean of space policy,” said in a phone interview last week that we can no longer count on the Russians as partners on the Interna tional Space Station, or on other space projects in the future. Russian cosmo nauts still fly aboard the space station, but Russia has said that it even plans to withdraw from that program.

For the United States, Logsdon said, the new competitor is China. The Chi nese program has overseen the develop ment and launch of ballistic missiles, thousands of satellites, manned space

In a display of its growing prowess, China launched a cargo mission to its newly completed space station last week end. The 35-foot-long cargo spacecraft docked Nov. 12 with the Tiangong station on Saturday, according to a Chinese news release. As is typical of the country’s news media, few details were released publicly. But according to space experts, the freighter was carrying propellant for the space station, as well as some scien tific experiments.

In recent months, China launched two modules to join its already orbiting space station, which is about 20 percent large than the U.S.- and European-built International Space Station. It is expect ed to be occupied and operational for at least 10 years.

Our approach to China in space has been entirely negative. In 2011, Congress banned NASA from hosting Chinese visi tors at U.S. space facilities. Two years later, Congress banned Chinese nationals from entering NASA facilities without a waiver from NASA.

Nevertheless, Logsdon said, “The Chi nese space program is advancing.”

James Bernstein is editor of the Long Beach Herald. Comments about this col umn? jbernstein@liherald.com.

Thankful, mindful and watchful this holiday

Thankful, mindful and watchful this holiday

The midterm elections proved that you can’t put lipstick on a pig. Well, maybe you can try, but eventu ally folks will see through the cover-up. That expression, “lipstick on a pig,” pops up from time to time during elec tions. In 2008, President Barack Obama said that a sup posedly new eco nomic plan pro posed by his oppo nents, John McCain and Sarah Palin, was nothing new, “just putting lipstick on a pig.” Repub licans went ballis tic, accusing Obama of slyly associating the pig patter with Palin. Obama said his comment was about policy, not people. Anyway, he wasn’t the first or the last to use the expression, which, you must admit, con jures a compelling visual.

fringe groups like QAnon, tried their best to put lipstick on these pigs, but they didn’t fly. Fortunately, most of the Republicans who were elected or reelected to office aren’t conspiracy theo rists or election deniers.

This seems like a low bar, but there it is. Don’t we all want a fair fight in the campaigns for office? And when someone clearly wins, don’t we all want to see the opponent concede defeat and move on? Thank goodness that’s what hap pened most often in the days after Nov. 8.

RANDI KREISS

This election season, the GOP sent forth dozens of MAGA election deniers to run for important and influential offices across the country. Republican influencers in and out of government, complemented by seriously delusional

I am relieved and thank ful, as we prepare to gather for Thanksgiving, that the worst-case predictions for a toxic MAGA wave did not happen. Some Trumpian candidates pre vailed, but more were defeated. Voters looked at extremist candidates, anointed by the former president, and they said no. Not all the votes are counted in all the contests, and in Georgia there will be a runoff for a Senate seat, but overall the process has been peaceful and civil — and consequential.

Are we finally reaching a point where Americans on all sides of the political landscape share a vision for a safe democracy? Are we there yet? Can we

count on folks to trust election results? Will candidates fight the good fight and retreat with grace if they lose? We don’t know yet if this midterm portends big changes for the better and a return to relative normal, but the indications are promising. It was not a rout. Rioters did not take to the streets.

The cooling of the politi cal fever gripping the nation allows us to gather at our respective Thanks giving tables and truly give thanks. I am so thankful for the greatest gift we can enjoy in this life: peace of mind. We all experience occasional setbacks and losses, but with peace of mind we can negotiate our difficult life passages.

This isn’t November 2020 or Novem ber 2021, when the pandemic was burn ing through our population. We still have about 40,000 new Covid cases a day, but we have vaccines and anti-virals, greater understanding of the disease and less panic. At the height of the pandemic surge, it was difficult to find peace.

On Thanksgiving 2020, my husband and I sat down to a chicken rather than a turkey. We were grateful for one another but terribly lonely for our kids, who live plane flights away and couldn’t risk trav

el during the fury of the pandemic.

The years of Covid restrictions and isolation offered random gifts as well: learning to find strength we didn’t know was there, finding ways to connect with loved ones through words and Zooms and eye to eye, six feet apart. I would never wish it for character-building, but living through a pandemic has height ened our zest for life and attuned us to the nourishing rhythms of nature.

I noticed recently that many people, rather than saying goodbye, now say “stay safe” when they come and go. That speaks to our relatively new belief that the ground can shift under our feet in an instant. Some threats can be mitigated and some blindside us, but we survivors of the pandemic and the political mael strom have been changed by these years. We say “stay safe” as a kind of hope and benediction for our friends and loved ones.

I hope you are blessed with friends and mothers and fathers and sisters and brothers and children and grandchil dren and neighbors at your Thanksgiv ing table. Along with peace of mind, let there be delicious turkey and sweet pota toes and cranberries and pies, all the tra ditional foods that anchor us to this time and place, and to one another.

Copyright 2022 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.

Much has changed since we sat down to a Thanksgiving chicken in 2020.

Yuri Gagarin is all but forgotten, and China has an orbiting space station.

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The power of concession

You’ve likely never heard the name William Jennings Bryan, as he’s not among those regularly talked about in history books. But his contribution to democracy should be indelible, after a simple telegram sent he sent to William McKinley on Nov. 5, 1896, forever changed how we approached elec tions.

“Sen. Jones has just informed me that the returns indicate your election, and I hasten to extend my congratulations,” Bryan said in the telegram. “We have sub mitted the issue to the American people, and their will is law.”

Conceding an election isn’t required by law, which is why what Bryan — in his first of three runs for president — did was all the more unique at the time. He didn’t have to do it by statute, but he had to do it in the spirit of democracy.

Such concessions have become a staple of our election process at all levels. Candi dates battle it out over issues and who can best represent the people, and once the people have made their decision, they accept it. Even if that decision doesn’t favor you, all for a peaceful transfer of power.

Not that making a concession is easy. Far from it. Candidates invest so much of themselves into their campaigns that to suddenly make an about-face and watch someone else get awarded what they had fought for can be heartbreaking. Still, no matter how hot the debate was among the candidates, once the decision has been made, it’s time to return to the real job at hand: governing.

When we think of concessions, we’re likely to think of those in races for our country’s highest office first.

“Just moments ago, I spoke with George W. Bush and congratulated him on becom ing the 43rd president of the United States. And I promised him that I wouldn’t call him back this time,” then-Vice President

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Al Gore said in a Dec. 13, 2000, address, even joking about rescinding his first con cession on election night, when the race between them was still too close to call.

“Almost a century and a half ago, Sen. Stephen Douglas told Abraham Lincoln, who had just defeated him for the presi dency, ‘Partisan feeling must yield to patri otism. I’m with you, Mr. President, and God bless you,’” Gore added. “Well, in that same spirit, I say to President-elect Bush that what remains of partisan rancor must now be put aside, and may God bless his stewardship of this country.”

Sen. John McCain shared similar senti ments eight years later, when he took the stage in Phoenix to congratulate the man who would become the 44th president, Barack Obama.

“Sen. Obama and I have had and argued our differences, and he has prevailed,” McCain said. “No doubt many of those dif ferences remain. These are difficult times for our country, and I pledge to him tonight to do all in my power to help him lead us through the many challenges we face.”

Concessions are just as powerful on the local level. State Sen. Anna Kaplan described her service in Albany as an “honor of a lifetime” after losing her reelection bid to former senator Jack Mar tins.

“While our campaign has ended, my service to — and love for — our communi ty has not,” Kaplan said. “I will always fight for you, and am committed to con tinuing that spirit of service in my next chapter.”

Laura Gillen, who lost her bid for Con gress to Anthony D’Esposito last week, also put politics aside to honor the choice of voters.

“We ran a campaign to be proud of in a challenging political environment,” Gillen said. “Together we motivated thousands of Long Islanders to make their voices heard.

To stand up for common-sense leadership. And to vigorously defend fundamental rights from assault.”

After the 2020 presidential election, in which defeated President Donald Trump never conceded to his successor, Joe Biden, there were real fears that this act of patriotism — this cornerstone action of democracy — could become a relic of the past. That conceding somehow represent ed weakness rather than strength. And that it meant essentially giving up on fighting for the chance to represent your community, region, state or even country.

But nothing about concession means you have to give up the fight, or that you can’t explore every option available to you. Once those options are exhausted, howev er, it’s time to close that chapter and start the next one.

On election night last week, U.S. Rep. Lee Zeldin wasn’t ready to concede the gubernatorial race to Gov. Kathy Hochul. And that was his right — not all the votes had been counted, and while his chances of winning were remote, they still existed.

But when it became clear that he had no path to victory, Zeldin did his part to pro tect and defend democracy by exercising the power of concession.

“I would like to congratulate New York governor Kathy Hochul on her election to a full four-year term,” Zeldin said in a statement the day after the election.

But while this particular battle for the governor’s mansion might be over, Zeldin made it clear that his fight for those he had hoped to represent wouldn’t end — a senti ment every candidate on the short side of any election should share in their own quests.

“As they take office in January, Gov. Kathy Hochul and those controlling Alba ny must address the grave concerns voiced by the voters,” Zeldin said. “While this campaign has come to a close, the rescue mission to ‘save our state’ continues.”

Once again, Randi Kreiss’s amazing ability to convey her thoughts and blend them with history — and in this case, a bit of astronomy as well — moved me to tears! (“An election that will move heaven and earth,” Nov. 3-9.) These are such stressful times, and I know that while it isn’t reasonable to expect everyone to always agree, there needs to be some more honest, respectful dialogue to help move our country to a better place.

I could write to Randi weekly, because her columns are so important and meaningful. I am constantly sending copies to dear friends who don’t live in the area — even a longtime friend who has lived in Italy for decades, but who is still American at heart (whatever that means these days) and is so worried for us and the world. If the America we know and love goes, what then? But then Randi gives us the perspective of eons of time to encour

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Time to throw out the political trash

Happily, the midterm elections are behind us. They were, at best, stressful, and overall they were ugly. Once again, the poll sters were more wrong than they were right, predicting all kinds of results that never happened. There were many les sons to be learned from the results, and any politician who ignores them does so at his or her peril.

Any candidate who calls for a ban on abortions in a red, blue or purple state is asking for trouble. There were five states in which abortion was on the ballot, and those that pro posed a ban in one form or another were shot down.

Women want to make their own choices, in consultation with their physicians, and attempts to take away that right will meet stiff resis tance. Defeated Pennsylvania senatorial candidate Dr. Mehmet Oz suggested that elected officials should have a voice on abortion, and that didn’t help his cam paign.

Most political observers thought the issue of gun control wouldn’t have an

impact on people’s thinking, but many voters who were questioned stated that their decisions factored in their con cerns about the need for much stronger gun laws. There is a constant fear that there will be more school shootings, and pro-gun legislators who are supported by the NRA may have to rethink their posi tion, even if that costs them a few gun-rights support ers. Guns are an issue that won’t go away, and will reresurface in the 2024 elec tions.

Any pollster who tells you that young people are uninterested in elections should be banned from polltaking. This election brought out a record num ber of so-called Gen-Z voters, millions of them college students. On Election Day there were reports all over the country of enormous lines of students waiting to vote, well after the polls were scheduled to close. The youth vote is now alive and well.

Crime was an issue that helped a num ber of candidates get elected, but the vast majority of voters had other concerns on their mind, including voting rights, pre serving the Constitution, saving Social Security and Medicare and stopping can

didates endorsed by former President Donald Trump from winning key elec tions. Plenty of MAGA candidates won their races, but their tenures may be very short when their new constituents catch on to their lack of substance.

wWe learned in the mid terms that election denial ism is not a winning strate gy. The Republican candi date for New York governor, Lee Zeldin, ran a spirited race, but his resistance to acknowledging that Presi dent Biden was fairly elect ed hurt him with swing vot ers. New Yorkers are pretty sophisticated people, and the majority of them weren’t ready to buy into a candidate who opposed the certification of election results in Penn sylvania and Arizona. There are still plenty of election deniers who won their contests, but once they’re in office, their positions won’t help them do the required work.

From the ads that flooded the air waves, we could all agree that the tone of this year’s races was more dishonest and mean-spirited than ever before. In a lust for power, many candidates — incum bents and challengers alike — made false claims about their opponents, accusing

them of criminal conduct and making other outrageous allegations. But the slanderers didn’t fool most of the voters, who rejected the partisan poison.

Year after year, we have been subjected to stories about suspect polling results, in contests ranging from dogcatcher to pres ident. Political columnists and reporters, in print and on the air, have spend count less hours delving into the polling results, dissecting the numbers and often trying to divine trends that don’t exist. Over the past 10 years, I have challenged numerous pollsters who have wrongly claimed that they have reached people whose only phones are cellphones (which pollsters must dial manually). It’s time to ignore them and the commentators.

Now that the big red wave never hap pened and the experts will be scratching their heads for months trying to figure out why, it’s time to do a reset and focus on 2024. Future candidates will have to prepare for major changes in the electoral terrain, and be aware that they will suffer if they ignore the 2022 warning signs.

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 strat egy firm. Comments about this column? jkremer@liherald.com.

age and help us de-stress by literally look ing to the heavens. That was so needed!

Thank you, Randi, from a most grate ful reader, for continuing to share so much of your wonderful self with us.

GEORGENE WINICk Woodmere

Another delay for LIRR East Side access

To the Editor:

Did the MTA and the LIRR forget to consider obtaining necessary clearance from the Federal Railroad Administration before they adopted the schedule calling for East Side access to Grand Central Madison to begin by December 2022? The Federal Transit Administration Full Funding Grant Agreement, approved in 2006, called for service to begin in 2011, at a total project cost of $6.3 billion, with a federal share of $2.6 billion.

The current cost is $11.6 billion, which doesn’t include debt service payments for the cost of borrowing, which brings the cost to $12.7 billion. Debt service costs are

Lettersburied under a separate agency operating budget. There is also over $4 billion more in indirect costs for what are known as LIRR “readiness” projects to support ESA service to Grand Central Madison. Honest accounting would bring the real total project cost to $16.7 billion.

A mandatory FRA safety feature that would prevent trains from entering the wrong tunnel clearly fell behind schedule. It is now forecast to be installed and up and running by March 6, 2023. Why was the original implementation schedule for installation of this safety equipment not completed earlier this year? This new FRA safety requirement was implement ed as a result of the Metro North accident on the Hudson Line at Spuyten Duyvil in 2013.

The MTA now has to request a waiver from FRA to begin service in December without this safety feature being in place. This will offer little comfort for riders who are looking for safe and reli able service to the Grand Central Madi son Terminal.

LARRY PENNER

Retired former director, Federal Transit Administration Region 2 Office of Operations and Program Management

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St. Agnes Cathetral on a crisp fall day — Rockville Centre

e learned in the midterms that election denialism isn’t a winning strategy.

JerrY

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