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Discovering how to protect Earth Malverne Jewish Center celebrates Tu BiShvat climate change by protecting the earth.

Lynda Kraar, liaison to To celebrate the Jewish holi- Friends of Shenkar, which is day of Tu BiShvat, “New Year affiliated with the Shenkar Colof the Trees,” the Malverne lege faculty, introduced two Jewish Center partnered with guest speakers from the college, the Valley Stream Jewish Cen- Dr. Avigail Dolev, head of its ter and Shenkar College, in Rosen Center for Israel, to hold a virSustainability, and tual event on Jan. architect Yehoshua 16.

Gutman, head of The holiday, also the college’s Departknown as the Jewment of Interior ish Arbor Day, has Building and Enviancient antecedents ronmental Design. and significant They addressed the implications for carinternational effort ing for today’s enviof sustainability in ronment, Malverne Shmita, the current Jewish Center Rabbi Susan Elkodsi sabbatical year, the Rabbi Susan Elkodseventh year of the si said. “It’s a speseven-year agriculcial day on the calendar,” she tural cycle in the Torah in said, “that is often observed by which people abstain from eating certain fruits that grow planting to let the land rest (see on trees, and acknowledging box, page 5). the role that trees play in our “There’s much more world and in our environment.” involved with it,” Elkodsi said, Valley Stream Jewish Center “but it applies to the land of R a b b i Ye c h i e l B u c h b a n d Israel, and it doesn’t mean we opened the event, explaining outside of Israel can’t take how the symbol of the tree is measures to allow the land to rooted in the Torah, how Jew- rest.” ish traditions have developed T he event discussion over time, the background on focused on resting the land.

Tu BiShvat and how people can celebrate it in these times of Continued on page 5

By lISA MARGARIA lmargaria@liherald.com

Courtesy Newsday

DR. MARtIN lUtHER KING Jr. spoke at a rally in Lakeview in 1965 during his tour of Nassau County.

A community with civil rights ties A legacy of desegregation in Malverne, Lakeview, W.H.

By RoBERt tRAVERSo rtraverso@liherald.com

In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Day Jan. 17, residents of Malver ne, West Hempstead and Lakeview reflected on the close history the local communities share with the civil rights movement’s desegregation efforts of the 1960s as well as past visits by King himself.

In a statement detailing the history of the segregation in the Lakeview-West Hempstead area, the West Hemp-

stead Historical Society emphasized “how deeply the history of this national holiday (MLK Day) is entrenched in our own community.”

The area known today as Lakeview was originally settled by farmers and AfricanAmerican homeowners along today’s Woodfield Road, according to the historical society. When reconstruction of the Southern State Parkway in 1946 ran through two local farms, land for home development – as well as the social structure for change

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and integration – was broken up.

As a result, Woodfield Road School in Lakeview, with an 80 percent African-American student body, and Woodfield Road itself, in terms of home ownership, became a major battleground in the fight against segregation.

During King’s 1965 tour of Nassau County, he visited the Lakeview-West Hempstead community twice. His first stop was on May 11, 1965, at the Woodfield Road School, Continued on page 4

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SADD club raises drug and alcohol awareness

By LISA MARGARIA lmargaria@liherald.com

West Hempstead High School’s Students Against Destructive Decisions Club classroom visits at the school district’s middle school to discuss the importance of making smart decisions through peer-to-peer learning and an interactive bingo lesson appear to have an impact on younger students as the current SADD leaders were inspired as middle schoolers to join the club.

As part of the district’s Habits of Mind program the SADD Club served as peer mentors to teach middle school students about making responsible decisions and avoiding destructive decisions. Club members also led a version of Bingo that centered on positive decisions.

Keenbelynn Bellande, the club’s president, and Vice President Matthew Olszewski, both seniors, thought that the drug and alcohol awareness lesson might be more effective coming from a group of high school students than from a teacher. Both students joined SADD as soon as they entered high school.

Bellande recalled her lesson from SADD club students when she was in middle school. “They leveled with us; they spoke to us as if we were just any other kid,” she said. “They didn’t use big words or try to seem smarter than they needed to, but they talked to us in a way that we would understand — and I really appreciated that.”

Coming from other students, “the message reaches them [middle school students] a little easier,” Bellande added.

Olszewski also recalled his time at WH middle school.

“Sometimes I wouldn’t really pay attention to my teachers,” Olszewski said. “It felt more beneficial to listen to them [other students] speak because I felt like they related to me more than the way the teachers did.”

Olszewski said his favorite part about teaching the lesson was that he could see the middle schoolers eagerness and motivation to learn, ask questions and partici-

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wESt HEMpStEAD HIGH School’s Students Against Destructive Decisions Club spoke to West Hempstead Middle School students on Dec. 15., about making smart decisions. pate. He saw the lesson was effective when comparing what bingo terms students knew at the beginning of the lesson to the terms they knew at the end of the lesson, which increased significantly.

The annual peer-to-peer lesson is beneficial for both the middle schoolers and the highschoolers, said high school social worker Seamus McEntee, a SADD adviser for the past seven years. “What’s nice is that we do it in a playful way — we don’t just give a speech but having them involved and engaged in the game adds to the

enjoyment and makes it a little bit more accessible for the middle school students and my members of my club always look forward to it,” he said.

The club’s next project is a day at the high school called “P.S. I Love You Day”, which encourages students to show love for their friends and peers through special activities set up by Students Against Destructive Decisions Club. “I think it’s a good club to be part of,” Olszewski said, “because it’s one of those clubs where you actually make a difference in other people.”

Hochul boosts aid to NY schools

By ANNEMARIE DURKIN adurkin@yahoo.com

Governor Kathy Hochul announced last week her proposed state budget would increase aid to New York school districts as early as next year. State funding aid for Long Island schools would top $4 billion in the 2022-23 academic year, as Albany continues its push to provide quality education and pandemic relief in the region and statewide.

Hochul’s budget proposal would significantly increase aid to 124 school districts in Nassau and Suffolk counties, and would include an increase in state aid exceeding $400 million, or 12 percent, for the second year in a row. The remaining payments are part of a three-year plan intended to provide full state funding for all school systems by the 2023-24 school year.

Proposed funding increases vary widely from district to district, under a “foundation” aid formula that gives extra weight to schools with large numbers of students who live in poverty or face other disadvantages.

All districts would receive foundation-aid increases of at least 3 percent under Hochul’s proposal, but many systems would see increases exceeding 20 percent. The ultimate amount of money going to each district is to be decided around April 1, when state lawmakers adopt a final budget.

“The district greatly appreciates the additional aid projected in the [governor’s] budget, which moves the district one step closer to receiving the full Foundation Aid funding that the legislature promised nearly 15 years ago,” Joel Press, assistant superintendent for business at West Hempstead School District said. As it stands,

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NEw YoRK GovERNoR Kathy Hochul announced her proposed state budget for the coming fiscal year, with significant increases to education spending topping $400 million between Nassau and Suffolk counties.

If approved, West Hempstead Schools are projected to see a bump in funding of $1.6 million for a total of $14.2 million for the 2022-23 school year, a 12.7 percent increase from this school year’s state funds. Malverne School District can expect an additional $2.4 million, an 18 percent

increase from the year prior for a total of $15.6 million.

The additional state aid will help to partially offset transportation expenses for West Hempstead, which are projected to increase in excess of $1 million next year, on top of increases exceeding $2 million over the last three years. The aid will also help to partially offset staff medical insurance premiums that have increased more than 12 percent for the 2022 calendar year and are likely to increase similarly in 2023.

Because of a faster-than-expected economic recovery from the pandemic and massive federal aid, the state is looking at about a $6 billion surplus for the fiscal year that ends March 31. It’s an unusual circumstance for the state, and gives Hochul an opportunity to make record investments in schools and infrastructure, while providing more tax breaks.

“When it comes to total dollars, it’s significant and welcome,” said Lorraine Deller, executive director of the Nassau-Suffolk School Boards Association, in reference to the governor’s plan for school aid to the Island. She also noted the contrast between the current financial outlook, when the state is building budget surpluses, compared to a year ago when there were threats that school aid might have to be cut.

New York’s proposed economic boost is due in part to the $23 billion in federal funds that the state received or is expected to receive in coronavirus relief over four years, as well as revenue from income tax increases on the wealthy that the Legislature passed last year.

Now, Hochul will have to negotiate her record-high proposal, which is about $4.3 billion larger than the budget approved last year, with the State Legislature by April 1, the start of the new fiscal year.

School segregation was major issue locally of Appeals upheld the original ruling. In 1965, the case reached the U.S. Supreme Court, which sided with desegregating the Malverne district.

“There’s some people that’ll never change, so [racism] has to be a thing that will pass over time. But now that we have many multiracial families, we have people who really have grown up in a modern world and see the world as a complete blend,” Hunderfund said.

As the civil rights movement intensified during the 1960s, reformers saw Malverne as a possible public stage for desegregation, said Alan Singer, director of social studies education programs at Hofstra University, in a previous Herald story. In May 1962, more than 100 demonstrators picketed to push for desegregation in Malverne. Many such demonstrations — and subsequent arrests — drew national attention to the village.

At that time, many white parents removed their children from local schools and enrolled them in private schools. Today, a quarter of the district’s students still attend private schools, according to Newsday.

Woodfield Road School, in a predominately Black neighborhood, closed in 1967, but local parents would not approve busing for those students to the other two elementary schools in white neighborhoods, leaving many children to walk up to two miles to school, according to The New York Times. The issue was not resolved until 1978, when the state mandated that the children be bused.

With the past behind it, the Malverne School District has long been exploring how to become more inclusive.

“We embraced this philosophy of multiculturalism, and these kids became our family,” Hunderfund said. Then, referring to the school’s colors, he added, “The phrase is, we bleed blue and orange, and the truth is, that’s the unifying factor.”

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which was at the epicenter of the racial integration in schools debate.

Nearby, racial tensions at the time were high in the Malverne School District – which has since become a model of diversity.

“This place was a virtual war zone in the late 1960s and early ’70s, where you had people standing in picket lines ready to kill each other over issues of integration,” Malverne Superintendent James Hunderfund said in a previous Herald story. “There was a sense of separatism, and that was prevalent in other places, but it was rampant here. You had some people that were fighting to keep it that way, and then some people were fighting to make it different. Thank God that the difference-makers won.”

Woodfield Road School was 75 percent Black and 25 percent white, while the district’s other elementary schools, Lindner Place in Malverne and Davison Avenue in Lynbrook, were 14 percent Black and 86 percent white, according to Newsday reports from the time.

In the summer of 1963, African-American families ing Malverne launched a campaign to integrate the village’s schools. They lobbied James E. Allen Jr., then the state education commissioner, to desegregate the district. In 1966, Allen did just that, and Malverne was the first district in New York to receive a desegregation order. The state mandated that Malverne implement the Princeton Plan, in which students would not attend their local elementary school, but rather a series of elementary schools — kindergarten through third grade at Lindner Place or Davison Avenue, and fourth and fifth grade at Woodfield Road.

Through the Malverne Taxpayers and Parents Association, white parents sued to overturn the order, which the State Supreme Court did in 1964, but the State Court continued from front page

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George Washington School sixth-grader Yonah Lalehzari recently completed all the levels in KidOyO, the district’s coding program. He is now the first student in the West Hempstead School District who has started the process of becoming a student mentor for the program.

“I really found it challenging at first,” Yonah said. “I couldn’t follow it in the beginning, and one day, things just clicked, and I was confident enough to do this on my own.”

Student mentors are responsible for grading and checking the challenges that students submit. Yonah will be tasked Courtesy West Hempstead Union Free School District with writing his own course GeorGe WaShinGTon School sixth grader Yonah and challenge, where he does Lalehzari recently completed all the levels in all the grading.

KidOyO, the district’s coding program.

“It’s such a high honor,” George Washington STELLAR day and even during his free time. teacher Dara Perlow said. “No “I felt gratitude once I completed this, one else has gotten this honor, but he’s very deserving of this. I’m so incredibly because I’m glad I didn’t give up on [it],” Yonah said. “Ms. Perlow was my inspiraproud of his dedication and hard work.”

Yonah started working on KidOyO at tion in completing KidOyO. I’m really the beginning of the 2020-21 school year. looking forward to creating my own chalAs he completed challenges at a quicker lenges for students.” pace, he started using the program every

“From a sustainability standpoint,” Elkodsi added, “how can we reduce consumption, and how do we give back to the earth and conserve resources?”

Dolev discussed the Rosen Center for Sustainability’s vision and mission, the 17 sustainable development goals of the United Nations, the greenhouse effect, and examples of reduced carbon dioxide emissions in open spaces and urban heat islands. Gutman shared the details of Interior Building and Environment Design students’ projects on such topics as reverse engineering of cities and groundwater drainage systems.

“For Jewish people, this holiday has always centered around our love for the land of Israel and our desire to see the land and the people thrive,” Buchband said. “It’s wonderful to hear from two leaders in Israel and how they’re contributing to making sure that Israel’s environment is as healthy and sustainable as possible — and, of course, that’s a contribution that every people need to make for the whole world.”

Nearly 25 congregants from the two synagogues attended the event, which ended with some of them asking questions and sharing their thoughts about Tu BiShvat. “It’s a happy holiday,”

Tu BiShvat in the Bible “The Lord spoke to Moses on Mount Sinai, saying, “Speak to the people of Israel and say to them, when you come into the land that I give you, the land shall keep a Sabbath to the Lord. For six years you shall sow your field, and for six years you shall prune your vineyard and gather in its fruits, but in the seventh year there shall be a Sabbath of solemn rest for the land, a Sabbath to the Lord. You shall not sow your field or prune your vineyard. You shall not reap what grows of itself in your harvest, or gather the grapes of your undressed vine. It shall be a year of solemn rest for the land.”

–Leviticus 25:4 Elkodsi said, “and it’s important for the community to observe it together in some way.”

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Sixth-grader honored at George Washington School

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community update Thursday, Jan. 27

p.m. for a yoga class via Zoom. Registration is required. This class costs $30 and is weekly and gives you access to 12 of Joe’s recorded videos 24/7. Your registration will NOT be approved until payment is received. Once your payment is received, you will be sent a link to join the class. Please make your check payable to WHPL and mail to West Hempstead Public Library Attn: Programs, 500 Hempstead Avenue, West Hempstead, NY 11552. Include on the check: Your name, address, phone number and the name of the class. Register online at the library’s website, https://www.whplibrary.org/.

Virtual Chapter Chat Read-Aloud with Miss Samantha Join the West Hempstead Public Library and Miss Samantha at 6:30 p.m. for a virtual reading of a few chapters of the book “Secrets of Topsea: A Friendly Town That’s Almost Always by the Ocean” by Kir Fox and M. Shelley Coats. After the reading, a discussion of the book will be held.

Register online at the library’s website, https://www.whplibrary.org/.

Intermediate Spanish Class

Friday, Feb. 4

Join the West Hempstead Public Library and Piedad Ramirez between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. for a virtual intermediate Spanish class. Call Piedad Ramirez for more information at (516) 481-6591 Ext.11 or via email at canaria@whplibrary.org.

Community Service: 3Cs (Grades 6 to 12) Herald file photo

Monday, Jan. 31

Celebrate the Chinese New Year at W.H. library

Grab and Go Miniature Book Magnet

The West Hempstead Public Library is holding a virtual event on Tuesday, Feb. 1 at 5 p.m. that will include stories related to the Chinese New Year as well as lantern ornament craft session.

Come receive a grab and go miniature book craft at the Malverne Public Library, available all day long at the Teen Zone.

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Spanish Conversation Join the West Hempstead Public Library and Pia Ramirez between 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. for a virtual class to practice your Spanish and read along with a bilingual book via Zoom. This class is appropriate for teens who want to practice their Spanish. Contact Pia Ramirez at (516) 4816591 X 11 or via email canaria@whplibrary.org for more information.

Tuesday, Feb. 1 Virtual Chinese New Year Storytime & Activity Join the West Hempstead Public Library and Miss Kristin at 5 p.m. for a virtual meeting to hear some stories related to Chinese New Year and then put together a lantern ornament. The library will be handing out crafts for children ages 3 years through grade 5. Families will be

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e-mailed when craft is ready for pick up.

Please be sure to provide a valid e-mail address when registering. Zoom link will be sent closer to the program date. Register online at the library’s website, https://www.whplibrary.org/

Simply Stronger Join the West Hempstead Public Library between 9:45 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. for another installment of her virtual exercise and strength training class via Zoom.

Registration is required. The class is held weekly and gives you access to Marilyn’s recorded videos 24/7 for 13 sessions from October to December and costs $30. Your registration will not be approved until payment is received. Once your payment is received, you will be sent a link to join the class. Please make your check payable to WHPL and mail to West Hempstead Public Library. Register online at the library’s website, https://www. whplibrary.org/.

Wednesday, Dec. 2 Virtual Conversation Circle Join the West Hempstead Public Library and Sandy Hindren for a virtual conversation circle between 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Chat with friends and neighbors as those who attend pose questions or topics and give everyone a chance to respond. Attendees learn from each other, share experiences and wisdom, and clarify goals and values. The conversations aim to foster deeper knowledge and understanding as we talk about money, improving society, medical issues, any concerns of the day, and all topics that arise. Have a topic you’d like to discuss?

Join the conversation and share it with the group. Registrants will receive a copy of Sandy’s book, “7 Keys to Love.” Registration is required with an email address.

A class link will be emailed to participants. Register online at the library’s website, https://www.whplibrary.org/.

Tai Chi Join West Hempstead Public Library and Eddie Hug between 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. for a virtual tai chi class. Registration is required. This class is weekly and gives you 24/7 access to Eddie’s recorded video sessions (12 sessions). No class is scheduled for Nov. 24. Access to the courses costs $30. Please note: Your registration will NOT be approved until payment is received. Once your payment is received, you will be sent a link to join the class. Please make your check payable to WHPL and mail to West Hempstead Public Library Attn: Programs, 500 Hempstead Avenue, West Hempstead, NY 11552. Include on the check: Your name, address, phone number and the name of the class. Register online at the library’s website, https://www.whplibrary.org/.

Yoga with Joe Join the West Hempstead Public Library and Joe Cilmi between 12 p.m. and 1

Join the West Hempstead Library and the Creative Cards Club between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. to pick up a packet of starter supplies to make cards for sick children, adults and others. Cards will be donated to a variety of organizations. Participants can create up to 12 cards each month for a total of 3 hours. Every 4 cards equal 1 hour. Cards are due on the last Friday of the month. Any kit not picked up by Friday, Feb. 11 will be given to those on the waitlist. Register online at the library’s website, https://www.whplibrary.org/.

HAVING AN eVeNT? Items on the Community Update pages 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 rtraverso@liherald.com

West Hempstead residents Roy Eric Pena & Martha Cecilia Gonzalez were married on Jan. 6.

Malverne’s original name, Norwood, was changed because another Norwood existed upstate.

Malverne residents Michael Malabad Garcia & Sydney Nicole Martinez were married on Jan. 6.

The 28,000 square-foot West Hempstead Public Library was completed in 2007.

Malverne was incorporated in April 1921, but it started acting as a village in Oct. 1920.

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Timeless values, visible results

he week is set aside to promote the unique nature of the Catholic schools in each community. Schools typically observe the annual celebration week with Masses and open houses to thank parishioners, to welcome visitors and to introduce new families to the benefits of a Catholic education. It frequently kicks off with a Mass and open house on the first Sunday (Jan. 30), and a series of events designed to recognize the contributions of students, parents and faculty during the course of the week. Many schools offer additional open houses and opportunities to visit during the week as well.

Through these events, schools focus on the value Catholic education provides to young people and its contributions to our church, our communities and our nation. In addition to the internal events (teacher and parent recognition events, school ‘spirit’ days, special assemblies, etc) it is also a week where the schools open their doors to the families of their Parish/Parishes they serve, and to the general public who might be considering the benefits of a Catholic education.

As a family considering a Catholic education, how do I learn more? Catholic Schools Week features Open Houses at the schools where parents and students can visit the school(s) they think they might be interested in and get a tour of the facility, be introduced to the teachers, meet some of the current families and children and generally learn about the academic, spiritual, social and physical development programs.

The benefits of a Catholic education As a prospective family, do I have an ‘assigned school’? One of the first differences you will notice about Catholic school is that you get to select the school that you believe your children will be most successful in. There is no direct ‘assignment’ based on where you live and most school districts provide busing to the school of your choice within a 15-mile radius.

Is there a difference in tuition to attend a different school? Long Island’s Catholic Elementary schools set their own tuitions, so they vary slightly, but there is no penalty for choosing a school outside of your Parish or town if you are a parishioner in the Diocese.

The system of schools is an asset here on Long Island for all of the families of the Diocese and for all of the families of Long Island What should parents look for during their visit? Many parents of current students tell us that their decision was emotional and based on a feeling of warmth and caring they got during their visit. Others are more analytical and make direct comparisons based on the results on standardized test scores and high school admittance history. Regardless of how you make your decision, the schools are

‘open books’ during this week, providing whatever information prospective families desire to support their decision.

When parents select Catholic elementary school, what are the most frequently cited reasons? The reasons that are most frequently mentioned are: academic excellence, the reinforcement of the values lived at home, Catholic religious identity, a safe, nurturing environment for learning, more individualized attention to each student’s learning needs, an outstanding extracurricular program and the level of partnership established with parents. `Will attending Catholic elementary schools help my child get into a prestigious Catholic high school? Attending a Catholic elementary school isn’t the only way to get into a Catholic high school, but it is still the best way. The Catholic high schools are open to all students and typically have a very significant number of students from a public school background. Students qualify for Catholic high school through a test for 8th graders that is administered in October of

Catholic Schools Week is upon us — Jan. 30-Feb. 5 — with the goal of raising the awareness of Catholic schools as an outstanding educational option.

each year. Typically the students from Catholic elementary schools are best prepared for the academic rigor, the integrated program of faith and values, and the service orientation of the high schools. Virtually all of the students from Catholic elementary school (99 percent) are admitted to a Catholic high school with the vast majority getting into the school that is their first choice. You can learn more about the high school entrance exam, and about the Catholic High Schools at http://chsee.org.

Are non-Catholics welcome in the schools? The schools are welcoming places to everyone without regard to race, religion or national origin. A religion class is a requirement, students participate in Liturgies, and faith is an integrated part of daily activities, but many schools have a significant population of students who attend because of the quality of the education alone.

How can I learn more or choose the school(s) I would like to visit? There is a resource for families on the Internet that provides a very complete picture of the Catholic elementary school experience. It features an interactive map that is your guide to each of Long island’s distinctive Catholic schools, and that lets you view the geographic options for your children at http://licatholicelementaryschools.org.

Above photo: In this unique community environment, children are surrounded by other children, families and a parish that serve to reinforce moral values and beliefs.

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Students excel today and gain the confidence to succeed all their lives Long Island Catholic schools provide the academic rigor and study regimen, moral and spiritual instruction, along with all the extracurricular programs that nurture and set the foundation for the future success.

By receiving this complete education in an inspiring environment, children gain the knowledge, skills, and self-esteem that prepare them for a life of personal and professional achievement.

(Public – 31.1 percent; Catholic 61.9 percent).

Demonstrated student success Various objective standards illustrate the advantages of a Catholic school education. Elementary school students in the Diocese of Rockville Centre score higher than the national average on the Iowa Test of Basic Skills, a nationally recognized benchmark.

A higher percentage of Catholic elementary school students exceed the standards of the New York state examinations in English Language Arts than other students in the state. More than 90 percent of elementary students go on to Catholic high schools, and over 99 percent of those graduates go on to college.

Most Catholic elementary school graduates go to the most prestigious Catholic high schools, attend highly sought after colleges, and go on to live accomplished lives.

By the numbers √ Nationally, almost 20 percent (19.8 percent) are racial minorities.

The largest part of that group is Hispanic students representing 15 percent. Non-Catholic enrollment is 16.4 percent of the total. √ The student/teacher ratio is 13:1. √ 96.8 percent of the staff are Laity and 3.2 percent are Religious/ Clergy. √ Nationally, college bound religious school students scored and average of 1595 on the 2013 SAT (Reading 531, Writing 528, Math 536) vs.. an average of 1474 for college bound public school students (Reading 491, Writing 480, Math 503) √ High school students are “college ready”: ACT, the college admis-

sions testing company reported significant differences in the assessment of the percentage of students deemed to be ready for college coursework. √ Graduation from college: A study by the Council for American Private Education (CAPE) found that almost twice as many Catholic high school graduates likely to attain their Bachelor Degree when compared to their public school counterparts.

Above photo: Catholic schools provide a balanced curriculum that integrates faith, culture and life.

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Experience the difference Catholic High Schools of Long Island More than 11,000 young people discover learning and faith in the 10 Catholic high schools of Long Island. From southwestern Nassau County to the East End, these high schools reflect the tradition, commitment, and family spirit of their communities. Three are owned and operated by the Diocese of Rockville Centre, two grew from local parishes, and five are the apostolates of religious orders. Each has its own identity — all are defined by academic excellence on a foundation rooted in faith.

Classroom success Dedication to success in the classroom, however, is the hallmark that sets Catholic schools apart: 99 percent of graduates from these schools continue their education at college, and last year, they earned more than $355 million in college scholarships and grants.

The religious and lay faculties of Long Island’s Catholic high schools build upon history and tradition to deliver a contemporary education to their students. At St. Mary’s High School in Manhasset, for instance, students learn on iPads for a dynamic, interactive program of studies. Sacred Heart Academy in Hempstead, an all-girls school of the Sisters of St. Joseph, science education is complemented by participation in local and national science fairs, and partnerships with Hofstra University. Kellenberg Memorial High School’s Robotics Club brings those disciplines together from design to creation in a collaborative setting.

men of Chaminade High School in Mineola regularly perform service projects in the community. A host of extracurricular activities and interscholastic sports at each school further develop friendship, faith, and understanding.

The goal of each Catholic high school is as sacred as it is simple — to provide young people with an education that challenges,

inspires, and prepares students to lead successful lives at work, at home, and in the community. The Catholic High Schools Entrance Exam is used for admission to these schools in the 9th grade.

Above photo: Catholic high schools offer a strong academic education in an environment structured to have a lasting value.

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Involved alumni Alumni of Catholic high schools remain close to the mission of their alma maters. Years after graduating, you’ll see alumni return regularly for various events. Oyster Bay’s St. Dominic High School, for example, welcomes college-age alumni back every winter for a convivial luncheon.

What keeps so many graduates connected to their Catholic high schools is the well-rounded, values-centered environment to form the complete person. It’s reinforced by daily Mass and food drives at Holy Trinity Diocesan High School in Hicksville. Young

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Open House will take place on January 30, 2022 for prospective parents, by appointment only.

Time slots are as follows: 9:30 - 10:00; 10:00 - 10;30; Mass at 11:00, 12:00 - 12:30; and 12:30 - 1:00.

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Hewlett Junior Basketball ON JAN. 18, Weiss moved himself into select company with his 1,000th career point in the Bulldogs’ 67-61 important conference victory at Kennedy. The AllCounty selection poured in 30 points on the evening to reach the milestone, marking the fifth time in the last six games he scored at least 30. Through 15 games, he was averaging better than 28 points per game and ranked among Nassau County’s leaders in three pointers with 58.

gAmES TO WATCh Thursday, Jan. 27

Boys Basketball: East Rockaway at Malverne ............ 6 p.m.

Gymnastics: Oceanside at Long Beach...................... 7 p.m.

Girls Basketball: Elmont at Calhoun........................... 7 p.m.

Boys Basketball: North Shore at Wantagh.................. 7 p.m.

Wrestling: Hewlett at Long Beach............................... 7 p.m.

Girls Basketball: South Side at Kennedy.................... 7 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 28 Wrestling: South Side at Lynbrook .............................4:30 p.m.

Girls Basketball: Seaford at Lawrence............................. 5 p.m.

Girls Basketball: G.N. North at Long Beach..................... 5 p.m.

Boys Basketball: Calhoun at Elmont ............................. 5 p.m.

Boys Basketball: Glen Cove at Carey ............................. 5 p.m.

Girls Basketball: Carle Place at Malverne ..................5:30 p.m.

Girls Basketball: North Shore at Wantagh ....................... 7 p.m.

Girls Basketball: G.N. South at MacArthur ...................... 7 p.m.

Girls Basketball: V.S. North at Hewlett ...................... 7 p.m.

Boys Basketball: Kennedy at South Side ....................... 7 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 29 Wrestling: South Side Tournament ...................................9 a.m.

Girls Basketball: Massapequa at Freeport .................... 12 p.m.

Boys Basketball: Port Wash. at Oceanside .................. 12 p.m.

After batting much of the season shorthanded due to illnesses and injuries, West Hempstead is back to full strength and primed for a late push toward a possible playoff spot.

West Hempstead’s 47-39 home win against Oyster Bay on Jan. 18 marked its first game in over a month with nearly a full lineup. The victory was key in keeping the Rams in contention for the postseason, which can be achieved with at least a .500 league record or a top three finish.

“When some of your best players are out it makes it a bit challenging so getting everyone back is a huge bonus,” said longtime West Hempstead girls head coach Chris Van Kovics.

Senior Isabel Tavarez led West Hempstead with 19 points against Oyster Bay during a game in which the Rams trailed 25-16 at halftime before dominating the third quarter with an 18-8 run. Fellow seniors Chance Mingo and Sanaia Estime were also big in the comeback effort with 11 and eight points, respectively.

The Oyster Bay triumph was followed by a loss to Carle Place last Friday that puts West Hempstead at 5-6 in Conference B-1 entering the week with six games left on the schedule.

Tavarez has been a big offensive force all season for a Rams team that has scored at least 40 points i n eight games. She tallied 27 points in a 60-37 win at Carey on Dec. 29 and 19 points in a 54-29 victory over East Rockaway on Jan. 13.

“She does a little bit of everything,” Van Kovivcs said of Tarvarez. “She is quick and athletic and very good on the defensive end.”

Mingo stepped up when Tavarez was out of the lineup in early January with 22 points in a 49-46 win at Oyster Bay on Jan. 5. She has also been a big defensive and rebounding presence this season.

Estime has been another leading rebounder for the Rams who Van Kovics tried to run set plays for to get points inside the paint.

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Senior point guard Amanda Healy has been an integral point of running the offense with her passing and driving ability. Mackenzie Cates is also stepping up for her senior year as a power forward who can also bring the ball up court.

Catherine Andree, Gianna Cardillo,

Emma Shinsato and Aniya James are also big contributors for a team looking to make a late playoff push. The Rams will next host Friends Academy this Saturday for a 10 a.m. tipoff.

“We have to win the defensive boards and limit the second shots,” Van Kovics said. “If we rebound and limit the other team’s second chances and we can get out in transition and score we can do a lot of good things.”

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Malverne holds vigil for slain officer

By RoBeRt tRaveRso rtraverso@liherald.com

Local religious officials led a candlelight vigil held at the Steven McDonald Memorial Garden of Forgiveness at Westwood Park in Malverne on Jan. 23 for New York City Police Department Officer Jason Rivera, 22, who was shot and killed on Jan. 21 in Harlem.

The officers responded to a situation in Harlem involving a woman engaged in a dispute with her son inside her apartment, NYPD officials said at a news con-

ference on Jan. 21. After being directed by the woman and another one of her sons to a separate room where the son in question was located, he emerged and fired at the three officers who responded to the call.

Officer Wilbert Mora, 27, was shot and severely wounded. He underwent surgery, and on Jan. 22 Mayor Eric Adams said in a news conference that Mora is “still fighting for his life.”

Clergy members led the Malverne community in prayer for Rivera and Mora, said Doris Bove-Aresta, organizer of the event.

Town of Hempstead Receiver of Taxes Jeanine Drisoll is reminding residents to make online payments, visit one of the many tax payment drive-thru booths or utilize extended tax office hours to ensure tax payments are received or postmarked by Feb. 10 to avoid penalty.

“With the recent surge of COVID-19 cases that has swept the region, we understand taxpayers may be hesitant to venture out in public,” Driscoll said.

“The Town of Hempstead continues to work tirelessly to adapt to the changing times and we are proud to provide residents with the most convenient and efficient payment options, including several drive-thru locations.”

The Hempstead Town Tax Office at 200 North Franklin Street will be offering extended office hours weekdays from Feb. 1 to Feb. 10, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and will be accepting cash, checks and money orders as forms of payment.

In addition, on weekdays from Jan. 24 to Feb. 10, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., an outdoor walkup booth will be located in the Hempstead Tax Office’s parking lot and will be accepting check or money order payments only.

The “EZ drive-thru” payment windows at the rear entrance of the tax office will be open to collect payments via check or money order from property

owners who wish to pay their taxes from the comfort of their own car. The Tax Office’s EZ-Pay drive-thru windows will be operating weekdays from Jan. 18 to Feb. 10, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

In addition to the Tax Office payment options, satellite drive-thru payment booths will be open to collect checks and money orders weekdays from Jan 24 to Feb 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Rock Hall, 199 Broadway, Lawrence; Seamans Neck Park, 2700 South Seamans Neck Road, Seaford; and Echo Park, 399 Nassau Boulevard, West Hempstead.

Two satellite offices will open in February to collect check and money order payments from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Feb. 1 to Feb. 4 at Oceanside Library, 30 Davison Avenue, Oceanside, and from Feb. 7 to Feb. 10, Levittown Hall, 201 Levittown Parkway, Hicksville.

“No matter what obstacles are thrown our way, the Town of Hempstead will continue to adapt. We remain committed to providing our taxpayers with top-notch services that keep the process of paying taxes easy, accessible and convenient for everyone,” Driscoll concluded.

For any assistance with a property tax matter, email the Hempstead Tax Office at TOHTaxQuestions@tohmail. org or call (516) 538-1500.

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

BY THE BOARD OF APPEALS Pursuant to New York State Town Law Article 16, New York State Public Officers Law Article 7, and the Town of Hempstead Building Zone Ordinance, NOTICE is hereby given that the BOARD OF APPEALS of the Town of Hempstead will hold a public hearing in the Town Meeting Pavilion, Town Hall Plaza, One Washington Street, Hempstead, New York on 2/2/22 at 9:30 A.M. to consider the following applications and appeals: --------------------------------THE FOLLOWING CASES WILL BE CALLED STARTING AT 9:30 A.M. 128/22. - 129/22. WEST HEMPSTEAD - Annette Bambino, Variances, lot area occupied, rear yard, construct 2 story addition attached to dwelling; Variance, lot area occupied, maintain shed., S/s Sunapee Rd., 175’ W/o Arnold Rd., a/k/a 1147 Sunapee Rd. N.C.P.C.Local determination.

ALL PAPERS PERTAINING TO THE ABOVE HEARING ARE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AT THE BOARD OF APPEALS, TOWN HALL, 1 WASHINGTON STREET, HEMPSTEAD, NY 11550.

This notice is only for new cases in West Hempstead within Town of Hempstead jurisdiction.

There are additional cases in different hamlets, towns and villages on the Board of Appeals calendar.

The full calendar is available at https://hempsteadny.gov/ 859/Hearing---02022022 The internet address of the website streaming for this meeting is https://hempsteadny.gov/ 524/Live-Streaming-Video Interested parties may appear at the above time and place. At the call of the Chairman, the Board will consider decisions on the foregoing and those on the Reserve Decision calendar and such other matters as may properly come before it.

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the MALVERNE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS will hold a PUBLIC HEARING on Thursday, February 10, 2022, at the MALVERNE VILLAGE HALL, 99 Church Street, Malverne, New York 11565 and will hear the following cases at 7:00 PM: Ademir Vargas & Maritza Vargas 37 Linmouth Road: Residential “B” District Fence Permit Application No. 2021-0666

Proposes to maintain and legalize the installation of the existing 6 ft. high rear and side facing solid PVC fence and 5 ft. high front, left, and right side facing solid PVC fence with two gates.

Gilberth Alcindor 97 Hempstead Avenue: Residential “A” District Concrete Permit Application No. 2021-1084 Proposes to maintain and legalize the expansion of the concrete driveway to 24 ft. wide.

Glenn Deeks 20 Willow Place: Residential “B” District Building Permit Application No. 2021-1062 Proposes to construct a 246 sq. ft. addition on the existing detached garage to convert a one car garage to a two car garage.

Frank & Michelle Castrofilippo 103 Coolidge Street: Residential “A” District Building Permit Application No. 2022-0012 Proposes to construct a 1216 sq. ft. second story addition over existing first floor; a 242 sq. ft. two story rear addition over crawl space; and 56 sq. ft. one story rear addition over crawl space with second story deck; and demolish existing 201 sq. ft. rear one story addition and existing 1/2 second story.

Doni Massey 195 Ocean Avenue: Residential “A” District Fence Permit Application No. 2021-0763A Proposes to install 5 ft. high solid PVC front and right side facing fences on Doris Place at rear of property.

All interested parties should appear at the above time and place.

BY ORDER OF THE MALVERE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF MALVERNE Averil Smith, Village Clerk Dated: January 18, 2022 129329 LEGAL NOTICE SURROGATE’S COURT NASSAU COUNTY PROBATE CITATION File No. 2019-1646/B THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK

BY THE GRACE OF GOD FREE AND INDEPENDENT TO DOROTHY V. BIGELOW LIGHT AND CHARLES ALBERT BIGELOW, JR. any and all unknown persons whose names and whose place or places of residence are unknown and cannot after diligent inquiry be ascertained, distributees, heirs at law, and next of kin of said TERRY M. WALKER BOYLAN, a/k/a TERRY M. BOYLAN deceased, and if any of the said above distributees named specifically or as a class be dead, their legal representatives, their husbands or wives, if any,

distributees and successors in interest whose names and/or places of residence and post office addresses are unknown and cannot after diligent inquiry be ascertained.

GREETINGS: A PETITION having been duly filed by MEGHAN E. PAGE, residing at 9221 Aspen Creek Point, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 YOU ARE CITED TO SHOW CAUSE before the Surrogate’s Court, Nassau County, at 262 Old Country Road, Mineola, New York on the March 2, 2022, at 9:30 o’clock of the forenoon of that day why a decree should not be made in the estate of TERRY M. WALKER BOYLAN, a/k/a TERRY MAE. BOYLAN, lately domiciled at 212 Morris Avenue, Malverne, NY admitting to probate a Will dated August 9, 1995, a copy of which is attached, as the Will of TERRY M. WALKER BOYLAN, a/k/a TERRY MAY BOYLAN, deceased, relating to real and personal property and directing that [ ]Letters Testamentary to [ ] Letters of Trusteeship to: [ x]Letters of Administration c.t.a. issue to MEGHAN E. PAGE [ ] Further relief sought (if any) MARGARET C. REILLY, Surrogate Date, Attested and Sealed December 22, 2021 Debra Keller Leimbach, Chief Clerk This citation is served upon you as required by law. You are not obliged to appear in person. If you fail to appear it will be assumed that you consent to the proceedings, unless you file written verified objections thereto. You have a right to have an attorney-at-law appear for you.

Law Office of Diane Pacifico Marmann 42 Cornell Lane Hicksville, New York 11501 (516) 742-8340 Attorney for the Petitioner TRUE COPY OF THE WILL OFFERED FOR PROBATE MUST BE ATTACHED TO THIS CITATION Notice: This citation is served upon you in accordance with the court’s order directing alternate service of process. No in person appearances shall be held on the return date of the citation. If you wish to appear to answer or object to this proceeding, you may do so in writing in accordance with the annexed notice to cited parties NOTE: 22 N.Y.C.R.R. 207.7 Proof of Service shall be filed on or before the second day preceding the return date; 129055

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that in accordance with New York State Real Property Tax Law Section 1408(2), complaints on real property assessment for the fiscal year June 1, 2022 to May 31, 2023 will be accepted by the Inc. Village of Malverne, 99 Church Street, Malverne NY 11565 between February 1, 2022 and February 15, 2022 during regular business hours.

On Grievance Day, February 15, 2022 the Assessor will also be available between the hours of 5:00 PM and 9:00 PM to receive complaints on real property assessments.

BY THE ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Inc. Village of Malverne Averil Smith, Village Clerk/Treasurer Dated 1/19/2022 129295

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a Public Hearing will be held on Thursday, February 17, 2022, 7:15 PM prevailing time at the Malverne Village Hall, 99 Church Street, Malverne, NY for the purpose of discussion and adoption of Local Law #1 of 2022, a Local Law to override the tax levy limit established in General Municipal Law 3c. All interested persons will be heard at the above mentioned place and time.

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LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE OF NASSAU COUNTY TREASURER’S SALE OF TAX LIENS ON REAL ESTATE Notice is hereby given that commencing on February 15th, 2022, will sell at public on-line auction the tax liens on certain real estate, unless the owner, mortgagee, occupant of or any other party in interest in such real estate shall have paid to the County Treasurer

by February 11th, 2022 the total amount of such unpaid taxes or assessments with the interest, penalties and other expenses and charges against the property.

Such tax liens will be sold at the lowest rate of interest, not exceeding 10 percent per six-month period, for which any person or persons shall offer to take the total amount of such unpaid taxes as defined in Section 5-37.0 of the Nassau County Administrative Code.

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Effective with the February 2019 lien sale Ordinance No. 175-2015 requires a $175.00 per day registration fee for each person who intends to bid at the tax lien sale.

Ordinance No. 175-2015 also requires that upon the issuance of the Lien Certificate there is due from the lien buyer a Tax Certificate Issue Fee of $20.00 per lien purchased. Pursuant to the provisions of the Nassau County Administrative Code at the discretion of the Nassau County Treasurer the auction will be conducted online. Further information concerning the procedures for the auction is available at the website of the Nassau County Treasurer at: https://www.nassaucount y n y. g o v / 5 2 6 / C o u n t y Treasurer Should the Treasurer determine that an inperson auction shall be held, same will commence on the 15th day of February 2022 at the Office of The County Treasurer 1 West Street, Mineola or at some other location to be determined by the Treasurer.

A list of all real estate in Nassau County on which tax liens are to be sold is available at the website of the Nassau County Treasurer at: http://www.nassaucounty ny.gov/DocumentCenter/ View/17674 A list of local properties upon which tax liens are to be sold will be advertised in this publication on or before February 03rd, 2022.

Nassau County does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to or access to, or treatment or employment in, its services, programs, or activities.

Upon request, accommodations such as those required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to participate in all services, programs, activities and public hearings and events conducted by the Treasurer’s Office. Upon request, information can be made available in Braille, large print, audiotape or other alternative formats. For additional information, please call (516) 571-2090 ext.

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TREASURER Mineola, NewYork ___________________ TERMS OF SALE Such tax liens shall be sold subject to any and all superior tax liens of sovereignties and other municipalities and to all claims of record which the County may have thereon and subject to the provisions of the Federal and State Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Acts.

However, such tax liens shall have priority over the County’s Differential Interest Lien, representing the excess, if any, of the interest and penalty borne at the maximum rate over the interest and penalty borne at the rate at which the lien is purchased.

The Purchaser acknowledges that the tax lien(s) sold pursuant to these Terms of Sale may be subject to pending bankruptcy proceedings and/or may become subject to such proceedings which may be commenced during the period in which a tax lien is held by a successful bidder or the assignee of same, which may modify a Purchaser’s rights with respect to the lien(s) and the property securing same. Such bankruptcy proceedings shall not affect the validity of the tax lien. In addition to being subject to pending bankruptcy proceedings and/or the Federal and State Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Acts, said purchaser’s right of foreclosure may be affected by the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery and Enforcement Act(FIRREA),12 U.S.C. ss 1811 et.seq., with regard to real property under Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation(FDIC) receivership.

The County Treasurer reserves the right, without further notice and at any time, to withdraw from sale any of the parcels of land or premises herein listed.

The Nassau County Treasurer reserves the right to intervene in any bankruptcy case/litigation where the property affected by the tax liens sold by the Treasurer is part of the bankruptcy estate. However, it is the sole responsibility of all tax lien purchasers to protect their legal interests in any

bankruptcy case affecting their purchased tax lien, including but not limited to the filing of a proof of claim on their behalf, covering their investment in said tax lien. The Nassau County Treasurer and Nassau County and its agencies, assumes no responsibility for any legal representation of any tax lien purchaser in any legal proceeding including but not limited to a bankruptcy case where the purchased tax lien is at risk.

The rate of interest and penalty at which any person purchases the tax lien shall be established by his bid.

Each purchaser, immediately after the sale thereof, shall pay to the County Treasurer ten per cent of the amount for which the tax liens have been sold and the remaining ninety per cent within thirty days after such sale. If the purchaser at the tax sale shall fail to pay the remaining ninety per cent within ten days after he has been notified by the County Treasurer that the certificates of sale are ready for delivery, then all amounts deposited with the County Treasurer including but not limited to the ten per cent theretofore paid by him shall, without further notice or demand, be irrevocably forfeited by the purchaser and shall be retained by the County Treasurer as liquidated damages and the agreement to purchase shall be of no further effect. Time is of the essence in this sale. This sale is held pursuant to the Nassau County Administrative Code and interested parties are referred to such Code for additional information as to terms of the sale, rights of purchasers, maximum rates of interest and other legal incidents of the sale.

Furthermore, as to the bidding, 1. The bidder(s) agree that they will not work with any other bidder(s) to increase, maintain or stabilize interest rates or collaborate with any other bidder(s) to gain an unfair competitive advantage in the random number generator in the event of a tie bid(s) on a tax certificate. Bidder(s) further agree not to employ any bidding strategy designed to create an unfair

competitive advantage in the tiebreaking process in the upcoming tax sale nor work with any other bidder(s) to engage in any bidding strategy that will result in a rotational award of tax certificates.

2. The tax certificate(s) the Bidder will bid upon, and the interest rate(s) bid, will be arrived at independently and without direct or indirect consultation, communication or agreement with any other bidder and that the tax certificate(s) the Bidder will bid upon, and the interest rate(s) to be bid, have not been disclosed, directly or indirectly, to any other bidder, and will not be disclosed, directly or indirectly, to any other bidder prior to the close of bidding. No attempt has been made or will be made to, directly or indirectly, induce any other bidder to refrain from bidding on any tax certificate, to submit complementary bids, or to submit bids at specific interest rates.

3. The bids to be placed by the Bidder will be made in good faith and not pursuant to any direct or indirect, agreement or discussion with, or inducement from, any other bidder to submit a complementary or other noncompetitive bid.

4. If it is determined that the bidder(s) have violated any of these bid requirements then their bid shall be voided and if they were the successful bidder the lien and any deposits made in connection with said bid shall be forfeited.

Dated: January 12, 2022 THE NASSAU COUNTY TREASURER Mineola, New York 129230

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the tentative assessment rolls of the Inc. Village of Malverne for fiscal year June 1, 2022 to May 31, 2023 will be available for inspection at Malverne Village Hall, 99 Church Street, Malverne, NY 11565 during regular business hours starting February 1, 2022.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Inc. Village of Malverne Averil Smith, Village Clerk/Treasurer Dated: 1/19/2022 129296

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Employment

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MALVERNE/WEST HEMPSTEAD HERALD — January 27, 2022

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Every effort is made to insure the accuracy of your ad. Please check your ad at the first insertion. Credit will be made only for the first insertion. Credit given for errors in ads is limited to the printed space involved. Publisher reserves right to reject, cancel or correctly classify and ad.

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EDUcATIoNAl BUS TRANSpoRTATIoN 516.454.2300 EMPLOYMENT Help Wanted ADMINISTRATIVE CLERK FT:

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ADMINISTRATIVE

Richner Communications - a rapidly growing multimedia company and publishers of the Herald newspaper group has several administrative job openings: Receptionist (F/T), Accounts Receivable/Billing Collections Clerk Multi-Media Coordinator (Hours Flexible) Qualified candidates are fast learners with good organizational and people skills - entry level ok.

Role requires working knowledge of Microsoft Office and ability to learn custom software programs.

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CIRCULATION ASSOCIATE Full Time/Part Time Richner Communications, publisher of Herald community newspapers has an excellent opportunity for a FT/PT Customer Service Clerk in our busy Circulation Department.

Basic customer service and administrative responsibilities include: heavy computer work, answering phones, making phone calls, entering orders, faxing, filing, etc.

STRONG knowledge of EXCEL a must! Knowledge of DATABASE maintenance or postal regulations a big plus. Qualified Candidates must be computer literate, able to multitask, dependable, reliable, organized, energetic, detail orientated and able to work well under deadlines. For consideration, please send resume & salary requirements to: careers@liherald.com CLEANING PERSON FULL TIME: Willing To Train. Residential/ Commercial Cleaning. Salary Negotiable. Call Bill 516-680-6026

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The award-winning Herald Community Newspapers group, covering Nassau County's North and South Shores with hard-hitting news stories and gracefully written features, seeks a motivated, energetic and creative editor/reporter to join our dynamic (and awesome) team!

This education and general assignment reporting position offers a unique experience to learn from some of the best in the business. Historically, reporters who have launched their careers with us have gone on to The New York Times, Newsweek, Newsday, the New York Daily News, New York Post, CNN, BBC, NBC News and The Daily Mail, among many others. We look for excellent writers who are eager to learn, enhance their skills, and become well-established and respected journalists in our industry.

To apply: Send a brief summary in the form of a cover letter describing your career goals and what strengths you can bring to our newsroom, along with a resume and three writing samples to sbrinton@liherald.com HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR Richner Communications is looking for a hands-on Human Resources professional to oversee all HR functions on a strategic and tactical level. Exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and expanding Garden City, Long Island media company. This position has a flexible schedule, part-time job share would be considered.

Responsibilities: Talent acquisition: Source, screen, and interview potential candidates and manage new employee onboarding Benefits administration: Liaise with brokers, providers and facilitate enrollment and updating of coverage. Manage annual open enrollment and employee benefits review. Administration of 401(k) plan. Employee relations: Provide day- today support and problem resolution in regards to employee concerns, questions and policy issues. Performance management: Coach, counsel and recommend disciplinary actions Compliance: Maintain indepth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risk and ensuring regulatory compliance Payroll: Process biweekly payroll through payroll vendor for population of 150 employees Requirements: Bachelor's degree, preferably in business or HR, or equivalent experience Minimum 5 years HR generalist experience Knowledge of Federal, State & Local regulations governing employment Experience with payroll processing Self-motivated, ability to prioritize and work well under pressure Customer-focused attitude, with high level of professionalism and discretion Excellent oral and written communication and quantitative skills Proficiency with Microsoft Office Qualified candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to: careers@liherald.com.

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If you have the desire to succeed in our fast paced business and are motivated, dependable, have strong communication skills and can manage your own time, We would like to hear from you!

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HOME Of tHE WEEK

Staying safe in strong winds

January 27, 2022 — HERALD

Grand Colonial on Magnificent Property

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Q. We are thinking about how to make our house safer from high winds. It’s old and creaks when we get wind gusts. I looked online at safe rooms, and they’re a lot of work and cost. Is there a cheaper way to make a room — at least one room — safe to go to if we have a tornado, and can we make our house less creaky when windstorms blow?

racious center hall colonial featuring 6 bedrooms and 3.5 baths in the tree street area of Woodmere. This well maintained home has a living room with fireplace, formal dining room, family room and spacious granite/wood kosher eat in kitchen. There are hardwood floors through-out and crown moldings throughout and a full basement. It has over 1/4 acre park-like property plus a 2 car detached garage .Convenient location to shops, LIRR and houses of worship.

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HEWLETT 156 E Rockaway Rd, BA, Rental of a Renovated 2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bth Apt with Spacious Gourmet Kitchen Use of Patio & Outdoor Space...$3,200 Ronnie Gerber, Douglas Elliman 516-238-4299

Open Houses HEWLETT BA 1534 Broadway #103, BRAND NEW GUT RENOVATION! Spacious 2 BR, 2 Bth Condo in Luxurious Jonathan Hall. LR/DR Opens Into Large Gran/Wood EIK w/ Island & Stainless Steel Appl. Laundry Rm, & Pantry. Mstr Ste Boasts New Bath & Huge Walk in Closet.

Terrace Facing into Courtyard. Doorman Bldg with Elevator. Indoor Garage Pkg & Storage...$850,000 Ronnie Gerber, Douglas Elliman 516-238-4299 WOODMERE BA, 238 Mosher Ave, NEW EXCLUSIVE! 4 BR, 3 Bth Colonial with Fin Bsmt. LR/Fpl, FDR, Sun Room & EIK. Main Flr Bedroom. 2 Car Det Gar. Convenient to LIRR, Shops, Trans & Houses of Worship. SD#14...$799,000 Ronnie Gerber, Douglas Elliman 516-238-4299

Open Houses WOODMERE,1/30, 12-1:30, 16 Prospect Ave, FIRST TIME ON MARKET! 6 BR, 3.5 Bth Colonial on O/S Property in SD#15(Tree Streets). LR/Fpl, FDR,Den & Large Kosher Kit. 2 Car Det Gar....$1,699,000 Ronnie Gerber, Douglas Elliman 516-238-4299

Apartments For Rent CEDARHURST NO FEE Pr ivate Entrance, Modern 1BR, 2BR, 3BR, CAC, W/D, Storage, Wall To Wall Carpeting, Indoor Parking Space. Starting At $1450 For O n e B e d r o o m W h e n Ava i l a bl e.

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A. My childhood was spent between elementary school in Orlando, Fla., where we regularly had hurricane days off from school, and then middle and high school in Toledo, Ohio, where a tornado actually hit our home when I was 12. Forty-three people were killed in that July 4th storm, while our family of six huddled in the southwest corner of onte eeper our basement, the place we ran to every time the alarms sounded. Getting to a basement at the closest point to the direction the wind is coming from allows the house to blow over and away from you. We were lucky to live in an area where it was understood that you had to have a basement.

While I was producing and directing a documentary aptly titled “Hell or High Water” in 2013, I interviewed several survivors and officials in Moore, Okla., the scene of the highest winds ever recorded in a tornado in the U.S. The homeowners I spoke with described how there was no time to run, and they had no basements. At their building department, I met with the commissioner, who explained that the soil there is red clay, and so expansive when it’s wet that it would push basement walls inward. I told him I didn’t buy that excuse, because there are ways to buffer expansive soil with loose gravel in a cage-like perimeter that improves drainage around the whole foundation in addition to allowing for basement foundations. I also pointed out that the brand new homes still under construction across the road from the neighborhood where the tornado touched down had no reinforcement attaching the roof to the walls or the walls to the foundation. They were also using particleboard instead of stronger plywood, especially to reinforce outside corners. The commissioner looked at me sheepishly and said that most people there couldn’t afford it.

I noted that eight third-graders had just died outside their classroom. Was the lack of code-required connectors really worth it? I was elated that since we spoke on camera, with their permission to film, I might have had something to do with the announcement, in 2014 that Moore now led the nation as the first building department to require specific tornado-proofing methods, including the steel frame connectors for openings and wall and roof connections I mentioned.

If you can’t get to a low, reinforced room below ground level, the best thing to do is strengthen an area next to the masonry chimney. More on safe rooms in the next column. Stay tuned.

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© 2022 Monte Leeper Readers are encouraged to send questions to yourhousedr@aol.com, with “Herald question” in the subject line, or to Herald Homes, 2 Endo Blvd., Garden City, NY 11530, Attn: Monte Leeper, architect.

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opINIoNS

s a former state official, I get many questions from readers, clients and friends about our political leaders. Lately, the most frequent one is, what do I think of Gov. Kathy Hochul? The short answer is I think she’s great, but there’s more to it, based on the fact that I’ve been following state politics for almost 66 years.

Governors come and go, and many of them attract little or no attention.

I have seen a lot of governors, from afar and up close.

My first sighting was in 1959, when JERRY W. Averell Harriman attended a KREMER Democratic cocktail party in Lido Beach. While finishing law school, I was working as a part-time reporter for a weekly newspaper, and met Governor Harriman for a brief interview. He was a tall, patrician figure who held many government posts before becoming the state’s 48th governor, but he attracted little attention from the public.

Nelson Rockefeller succeeded Harriman. Rockefeller was a man of many tal-

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ents, and like Harriman, was the son of a billionaire. In his time he was a political rock star, and he brought a great deal of attention to the position. He built the Albany government complex, and spent your money like it was his. I met him frequently as a new state legislator and he had that rare quality known as gravitas.

His successor, Malcolm Wilson, served for only a few months after Rockefeller resigned before losing to former Congressman Hugh Carey. Carey was a jovial and highly competent public servant who successfully took on many challenging projects, while occasionally battling with his own Democratic Legislature. His Irish charm made him well known around the state for two terms in office.

Carey was succeeded by Mario Cuomo.

Cuomo was one of the state’s most liberal governors, which often put him at odds with the Legislature. He was known for his brilliant oratory, and he turned down the chance to run for president as well as membership on the U.S. Supreme Court.

When I was chair of the Assembly Ways and Means Committee, we sometimes butted heads, but always stayed friends.

Cuomo served three terms, but as is

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the case with all long-tenured officials, the public eventually gets tired of you, and, seeking a fourth term, he lost to Republican George Pataki. Pataki never gained the notoriety of his predecessor, but he was known to be a hardworking official. During his time in office, he supervised the takeover of the Long Island Lighting Company and helped set up the Long Island Power Authority.

Then, in the space of three years, New York had two new governors. In 2007, Eliot Spitzer came into office with a bold agenda, but personal issues drove him from power the following year, and Lt. Governor David Paterson succeeded him. A native Long Islander, Paterson was a bright, sharp-tongued elected official, but he failed to win his party’s nomination and he stepped aside for Andrew Cuomo.

Unlike many of his predecessors, the younger Cuomo quickly became a wellknown figure. He attracted national attention last year, when the coronavirus pandemic gave him the opportunity to be a television star. Whether they are pro- or anti-Cuomo, fair-minded people will acknowledge that he became another

he has the support of the state’s power brokers bcause they like her style.

Robert Moses, completing major projects that no other governor would dare undertake.

Last August, Cuomo resigned in disgrace and was succeeded by Hochul, his lieutenant governor and a seasoned western-New York political figure. She has swiftly embraced her new role as the state’s first woman governor. Her success to date is primarily due to the fact that she is experienced in handling people issues, both at a national and local level.

She has attracted strong financial support from the state’s power brokers because they like her personal style.

While few are counting, she has made over 75 appearances in downstate New York, and has displayed wit and charm while manifesting take-charge talents.

Upstate New Yorkers are big supporters, because she acts and talks like one of them. There is no doubt in my mind, based on all the governors in my life, that she is the right person for the job at the right time.

Jerry Kremer was a state assemblyman for 23 years, and chaired the Assembly’s Ways and Means Committee for 12 years. He now heads Empire Government Strategies, a business development and legislative strategy firm. Comments about this column?

JKremer@liherald.com.

Greatest hits from this month’s read-a-thon

very book ever written is about the pandemic — at least that’s what I’m discovering after trying to escape the here and now through fiction.

Honestly, I could read “Dick and Jane Go to School” and I would be thinking, not so fast, kids. Where are your masks?

Everything we do, everything we read, every plan for the future is now viewed through the prism of the ongoing health crisis. But that’s OK. We always bring our own lives to the RANDI first page of a new KREISS book.

Reading is a diversion, but alas, it is not an escape.

I read four books this month, which I chose specifically because I hoped to get away from the grind of the daily news and from other books featuring pandemics, natural disasters, environmental catastrophes and family trauma. Ultimately, my choices did not offer escape from the moment, but they did offer comfort, and the knowledge that painful life challenges are part of the human condition.

Because my attention span is a casualty of pandemic anxiety, I selected relatively short books. I want to read Jonathan Franzen’s “Crossroads,” for example, but I’m not yet up for a nearly 600page read.

My first choice was “Midnight in the Library,”

by Matt Haig. A young woman decides to end her life, and winds up in a kind of supernatural middle space called the library, managed by a kindly old librarian who may or may not be her former teacher, or God. She has the chance, then, to choose other lives she might have lived, and is transported into those lives to try them out.

Despite the serious theme, the writing is clever and entertaining. Naturally, it made me think about my own what-ifs.

Over the past two pandemic years, who didn’t feel like clicking their ruby slippers and going back to a pre-Covid world? Who didn’t romanticize other unlived lives?

I also read “Klara and the Sun,” by Kazuo Ishiguro. The story imagines a future in which parents can purchase artificial friend robots, or AF’s, for their kids. Children spend all their time indoors, learning on screens called

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“oblongs.” They attend special classes to learn how to socialize with their friends because their lives are so solitary.

I thought the robot story would be so removed from real life that it would offer distraction. However, the lives of the children in “Klara and the Sun” are prophetic of this exact time in history, when children are isolated and suffering from that isolation. Again, the novelist had his ear to the ground in a way no one could have predicted. His descriptions of a future dystopian society are prescient in many disturbing ways.

None of these novels can offer a flying carpet out of our own predicaments.

What they can do, and it’s worth the ride, is validate the richness of the human experience and offer hope.

My third suggestion is “Djinn Patrol on the Purple Line,” by Deepa Anaparra.

This story had the best chance of getting me out of my head and into the life of the 9-year-old Indian narrator who hopes to solve the mystery of disappearing children in his “basti,” or slum neighborhood. Strangely, the novel is buoyant and funny and ultimately hopeful, although it follows a tragic series of events. The joy was in the narrative “voice” of the

n ‘Klara and the Sun,’ the children’s lives are prophetic of this exact time in history.

young boy, whose observations of adult behavior are keen and funny.

I enjoyed the immersion in the sensory kaleidoscope that is India. The story depicts, too, the contrast of the “hi-fi” rich people who live in the “hi-fi” buildings outside the slums. So, before long, I was thinking about how our own homegrown disparities in wealth alter the experience of living through a global pandemic.

The last book I read this month was “Northern Spy,” by Flynn Berry, a thriller about the Troubles in Northern Ireland, the divisions within the population and the mistrust between the IRA and the Brits. Countrymen and women turned against one another. Families divided over politics. Governments abusing their power. Politicians lying to their constituents and choosing personal power over service to the voters. Sound familiar?

The descriptions of scenery along the coast near Belfast are stunning. And the story is a page-turner. Of course, it also brought home the destabilizing political division in our own country.

Perhaps we cannot read to escape. No matter. We read to know that others survive tragedies. We read for the comfort of knowing that we are not alone.

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

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against climate change. The wind farms will also mean hundreds, even thousands, of high-paying, high-tech jobs for Long Islanders.

And New York is set to receive $175 million to build out a network of electric-vehicle charging stations across the state, reducing or eliminating gasoline costs for those with electric cars and helping to fight climate change.

We could go on and on.

The federal investment in New York transportation and electric systems will reap benefits for years, even decades, to come. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act tells us, in no uncertain terms, that good things happen when Democrats and Republicans work together. We, the people, expect — demand — more such examples of bipartisanship in Congress.

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repairs. “I have a personal experience with every single pothole,” the governor remarked, half-jokingly.

The infrastructure bill will also provide $32.8 billion to repair and restructure New York’s crumbling roads and bridges, including $103.4 million for Nassau County.

New York will receive $9.8 billion to modernize public transportation systems, making them cleaner and more efficient. Long Island MacArthur Airport in Ronkonkoma, for example, will receive $40 million to improve and further develop terminals, improving the flight experience of many Long Islanders there. some $500 million will go to develop sustainable offshore wind farms in the Atlantic ocean, providing clean energy for New Yorkers for generations to come and helping to protect Earth

‘Uninformed’ is too strong a word To the Editor: Re Dr. Michael Ludwig’s letter to the editor, “Blakeman’s decision is ‘misguided’” (Jan. 13-19): Dr. Ludwig’s unhappiness with the way the race for Nassau County executive went last November is apparent, with name-calling. Two dozen “blue” cities have defied federal law over enforcement of immigration laws, so let’s not be naive. In his letter, Ludwig comes off like Hillary Clinton when she referred to conservatives as “deplorables.”

“Uninformed” is a strong grade to apply to anyone who isn’t a liberal. I’m not disappointed by such daily attacks.

People should, however, use their brains before they engage their mouths.

We are Americans with some slightly different views. The ballot box is the field of honor. We should not defame one another.

RoBERT F. CAsALE Glen Head

Time to fund maternal care To the Editor: I stand with Dr. Martine Hackett, of Birth Justice Warriors, a Hofstra University professor, and Dr. Tarika James, chief medical

officer of Long Island Federally Qualified Health Centers, to call for a major funding increase to address the nation’s maternal mortality crisis among Black women and eliminate racial bias in maternal care.

Ahead of final negotiations for the fiscal year 2022 appropriations package, I am calling on House and senate Appropriations Committee leaders to include $7 million to fund evidence-based training programs to reduce implicit bias in maternal health and $25 million to establish a program that delivers integrated health care services to pregnant

women and new mothers that can reduce the disproportionate rate of maternal deaths among Black non-Hispanic women and adverse maternal health outcomes.

The United states continues to have the highest rate of maternal mortality in the developed world, driven in large part by the high mortality rates among Black mothers.

The overall maternal mortality rate in New York state is 10 percent higher than the national average. These risks have only grown over the past year, as Covid-19 presents additional risks for pregnant women and their babies.

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efore I started working for the Heralds last year, a coworker raped me at a previous job. I didn’t immediately report it to police. I didn’t tell my family in Puerto Rico, or my then husband. I didn’t keep the torn dress or the photos of the bruises.

With only 31 percent of rapes reported to police, according to the Rape, Abuse, Incest National Network, we need to empower rape victims to seek justice in a system that they believe is fair and equitable — and one in which they feel Cristina arroYo safe and supported.

Under the current roDriGUeZ system, though, for every 1,000 sexual assaults that are reported, only 25 perpetrators will be incarcerated, according to RAINN. My story is not a 0.025 percent story.

Six months after I was raped, I received a screenshot from a different coworker in which my rapist mentioned me by name, saying he hadn’t raped me, that it was consensual. He also mentioned two other women, as if listing membership in a club one out of five women join against their will.

I reached out to the women. One answered. She said he had bought her

drinks, and she awoke the next morning, unable to remember the night before, to a text from him that read, “Thanks for sex, hope you remember.”

That was when I decided to call the police. Late one night, four male officers came to my home to write a report. I told them about the man who raped me and the other woman, that he had admitted two weeks after the incident that he raped me, and that I suspected he might have done the same to others, based on this woman’s report and the text he sent her.

The police dismissed my rape allegation as “sex,” asking, When did he have sex with you? Did anybody else witness you having sex? Had you had sex before with him? Finally, they offered me a counseling services number.

A few weeks later, I met with a specialcrimes detective for three interviews. I shared texts and named witnesses to the crime. The detective tried to contact my rapist but could not. I was offered counseling services pamphlets.

Not only did I relieve the trauma, but I also had to endure victim blaming, with police saying, “Maybe you agreed, but you don’t remember?” “Are you sure you weren’t in a relationship with him?” “You both made bad decisions that night.” “You should talk to someone — RAINN offers

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great counseling services.”

The detective interviewed witnesses who had told me they saw what happened, but no one would admit to authorities that they had seen anything. A year and half later, after I had quit my job because I didn’t want to run into my rapist, he posted on social media that he had exacted revenge on me, calling me a terrible person and himself a “genius.” I immediately went to the police. They said they could do nothing, because my rapist was never arrested and the harassment wasn’t chronic. I tried to get a restraining order but couldn’t, because he wasn’t related to me or my live-in boyfriend.

Police said I should’ve reported the rape when it happened, and again referred me to counseling.

Now my rapist still works in the same place. I walk with my keys between my fingers toward my car, and check the back seat. I pretend to be on my phone when I walk alone at night, having 911 pre-dialed.

And I keep an aluminum bat nearby at home.

For rape victims, no amount of therapy offers the healing that justice can. Our justice system and social institutions are fraught, however, with puritanical misbeliefs about female sexuality — the woman is almost always to blame — and a history

o hold rapists accountable, stop asking victims why they waited to report.

of categorizing women as property, both of which fuel rape.

New York made some progress in 2020 when the Democratically controlled State Senate passed a bill to prohibit a rape suspect from using an alleged victim’s intoxication as a defense in court. But the measure failed to pass the Assembly, also controlled by Democrats, signaling to women that our Legislature, dominated by men, cannot protect us.

Want to hold rapists accountable? Stop asking their victims why they waited to report. Instead, call out men when they objectify women; advocate for greater female representation in formal and informal organizations, especially in leadership; unionize for living wages and worklife balance; and vote for elected leaders that will support women’s autonomy.

Victims cannot trust systems that fail them, at best, and retraumatize them, at worst. Once women gain a degree of financial and workplace autonomy and equitable systemic power, particularly in government, our institutions will change. Then, we hope, our criminal justice system will become a safe place for women to come forward.

Cristina Arroyo Rodriguez is editor of the Baldwin Herald. She has also lectured in psychology at Baruch College and Bronx Community College in the City University of New York, and has taught Master Executive classes for NYPD leadership at John Jay College.

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Despite the high number of pregnancy and childbirth complications, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention studies have found that two out of three of all reported deaths were preventable.

I am also urging my congressional colleagues to continue funding for several maternal health priorities, including at least $30 million to support uniform data collection on individual maternal deaths, $15 million for the Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health program, $5 million for the Maternal Mental Health Hotline and $10 million to train health care providers to screen, assess and provide specialized care to treat maternal mental health conditions.

I support the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021, which includes my bill, the Moms Matter Act. And I support a host of bills to reduce racial disparities in maternal health, including the Maternal CARE Act, the MOMS Act and Sen. Cory Booker’s MOMMIES Act. I also co-led the TRICARE Coverage for Doula Support Act in 2020, which helped initiate a pilot program for TRICARE beneficiaries to receive coverage for doula fees in 2021.

KIRSTEN GILLIBRAND U.S. senator, New York

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