From toddlers to teenagers, everyone enjoyed hunting for Easter eggs this past Saturday at Harold Walker Memorial Park. Dee Lhamo, 5, enjoyed a whimsical face painting. Monroe Day Fordham, Jasmine Pun, 17, and Maximo Brown, 4, enjoyed a warm pretzel. The celebration was the second-ever Easter egg hunt hosted by St. Paul AME Church — but the turnout was that of a longstanding community tradition. More photos, page 10.
Jonathan Diller, the 31-yearold New York City police officer who was shot and killed during a traffic stop in Far Rockaway on March 25, leaves behind his wife, Stephanie (née McAuley), and their nearly 1-yearold son, Ryan, at their home in Massapequa Park. Stephanie grew up in Malverne — and her hometown is rallying in support.
Wsharing fundraisers for the family, and have raised thousands of dollars in a matter of days.
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“As the wife of a Malverne police sergeant, we always back the blue and step up any time our community needs our support,” Malverne Trustee Lori Lang said, “It is very important for the Diller and McAuley families to know we are here for them in their time of mourning and for the days to come.”
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Doris Bové Aresta, of Malverne, began printing signs in memory of Diller on March 26. Signs are $25, with $20 of each sale benefiting Jonathan’s son Ryan. The campaign is done through Survivors of the Shields, a nonprofit that serves families of fallen officers. In less than a day, more than 600 people bought signs. At the time of press, Aresta’s fundraiser has raised more than $21,000. Those interested in buying a sign may reach out to Aresta on Facebook.
The village has showed up in a big way for Stephanie and Ryan. Individuals and businesses alike have been creating and
To show support for Diller, people can get a strand of blue tinsel in their hair. Salon Blu, in Malverne, is offering the tinsel for $5 throughout the month of April. All of the proceeds go to the Diller family.
Further still, Lang has joined with the Nassau County
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It’s her first time running for office, but Lisa Ortiz is confident she can give the voice that not just the Lakeview community, but a number of communities in the area, need in the Assembly.
“I bring commitment,” Ortiz said. “And not just commitment, but someone who’s going to deliver for the community — making sure that we have someone who is representing the community, someone who’s wanting to ensure that the community’s needs and concerns are being addressed. And every decision that I make is going to benefit the community at large.”
Ortiz decided to pursue the Assembly seat as a Democrat after learning Taylor Darling plans to run for state Senate. That leaves a district serving Lakeview, Uniondale, Freeport and Hempstead village, among others, needing someone new to step in.
Ortiz may indeed be new to working in Albany, but she’s a veteran when it comes to representing her community. In fact, if she wanted, she could probably sum up her approach with a popular saying: “If you want something done right, do it yourself.” It’s how she went from being any other neighbor in Lakeview, to someone ready to make a difference.
Ortiz was elected to the Lakeview Public Library board six years ago, and now serves as its president. She also was one of the seven neighbors who came together in 2020 to create the Lakeview Civic Association, an organization focused on supporting and advocating for the community in lieu of a local village government.
She prioritizes accessibility to local programs, she said. The library, for example, offers business seminars and health workshops.
Through that, Ortiz “developed a passion for making sure that people in this community had someone that they could depend on to deliver whatever their needs were and whatever their concerns were,” she said.
“Service is at the core of who I am.”
Ortiz herself is a small business owner. She opened Creative Little Learners in 2018 after spending a decade as a portfolio analyst for the Commercial London real estate company. This, too, was inspired by her own experiences — she needed more accessible care for her two children, and took it upon herself to fill that need herself.
As an Assemblywoman, Ortiz says she would continue to focus on needs like ensuring access to lead-free water, ensuring local schools have the money they need to run extracurricular activities while keeping up quality education, and also making sure there is equity among the communities represented in the Assembly.
She is running in a Democratic field that includes Hempstead village trustee Noah Burroughs, who announced his own run for the seat this past week.
She also wants to keep Long Island affordable, especially for senior citizens she says are being priced out of their homes because of high taxes. Ortiz also plans to address the lack of local health care in the district — especially since the Nassau University Medical Center in East Meadow is on the brink of closing.
She also wants to advocate for environmental sustainability and an expansion in Medicaid.
“The most important thing is continuing to address our quality of life concerns,” Ortiz said. “We have to find ways to address affordability and quality of life at the same time. To protect Long Island for everyone, and build up Long Island.”
Primaries are scheduled for June 25, with the general election set to take place Nov. 5.
Courtesy Lisa Ortiz
The Community Presbyterian Church of Malverne has coordinated food drives with the Long Island Council of Churches for years — but that might soon come to an end. The Long Island Council of Churches, or LICC for short, in Freeport, has been desperately searching for a new space to operate its food pantry, which provides for needy families in the community.
“We’re hoping and praying they’ll find a place,” said Rob Hallam, of the Community Presbyterian Church, who has organized the People’s Food Drive with the LICC for 13 years. “That something will come through so they can continue to do the good work they’ve done.”
“They’ve been around for 50 years, providing for a lot of people, and it would be really, really sad to see that have to stop.”
The pantry will continue its operations at 230 Hanse Ave., until the end of the month, when its lease expires.
Founded in 1969, the LICC coordinates the work done by churches across Nassau and Suffolk counties to improve living conditions for Long Island residents, and works with volunteers to assist the needy.
“We’re having a hard time finding a replacement space,” said Deacon Anthony Achong, a Freeport resident and director of administration and operations at the LICC.
The food pantry has been open five days a week for at least 15 years, serving 1,500 families a month who deal with food insecurity.
The pantry has not been able to renew its lease — due to the space’s
owner needing the building for some of its programs — and is temporarily ceasing operations for April while charting out its next big move.
Closing the pantry temporarily couldn’t have come at a worse time — when food insecurity on Long Island is much higher than normal, due to rising food and gas prices, and at a time when donations have decreased.
The pantry is able to purchase food through the charitable donations of LICC-affiliated church congregations.
“Since Covid, we’ve had a real decrease in congregational giving,” said the Rev. Ron Garner, of the Wantagh Memorial Congregational Church, who is also LICC treasurer and serves on its board.
“We’ve been running deficits, but we’re hoping if we find a new location, we can begin to get back to financial
health,” he added.
Garner said he’s concerned that parishioners will be even less inclined to give once they learn the pantry will temporarily shut its doors — and will not be in a giving mood until the pantry is up and running again in a new space.
However, the LICC will continue to work with other area pantries, which it will be supporting in the interim, in an effort to collect donations and put food in the mouths of hungry families.
Achong — who stated that donations are down an estimated 60% — said the LICC is looking for a new location with between 1,500-2,500 square feet of space, and a possible loading dock.
“We need office space and open space for food storage/distribution — also adequate parking for our client that receive services,” he said.
The pantry’s current location, com -
prising 5,000 square feet, has room for its two refrigerators and six freezers. Finding a new location to house all that equipment has not been easy, Achong said.
“We’re probably going to have to switch to non-perishable items, only if we can’t find a space that allows us to have freezers,” the deacon added.
A commercial property would probably be able to house the necessary equipment, but commercial properties are expensive and the LICC is a non-forprofit organization.
“The problem we’re having is trying to find some place we can afford,” Achong said.
The impact the LICC’s food pantry has had on the community is undeniable, Achong said. In 2023, the pantry served about 594,000 meals to 66,000 individuals. Over the last five years, the pantry has been responsible for serving close to 3 million meals to residents in need.
After the 30-day shutdown, the pantry intends to resume operations — but it needs a space to do it.
“Even if it’s a smaller space, it’s still a space,” Achong said.
“God knows where these people are going to go,” Hallam said. “It’s really getting down to the wire now.”
In the meantime, a website, www. islandharvest.org/find-help/find-a-foodpantry, has been set up for residents to search for food pantries in their area while the LICC seeks to relocate. Just enter your zip code to find nearby food pantries.
Anyone who may know of a possible new location for the pantry may contact the LICC at liccanthony@optonline.net.
He’s served on the Hempstead village board. He’s taught for 20 years, and he even played for the New York Jets. Now Noah Burroughs is looking for a new way to give back to his community: He wants to represent it in the Assembly.
“Many people want to know why,” Burroughs told a crowd at Vybez on the Main in Hempstead. “Why would a teacher want to run for state Assembly? Why would a founder of a non-profit organization want to run for state Assembly? Why would a football coach and former professional athlete want to run for state Assembly?
“Why would a person who’s given everything he’s had to his community, want to run for state Assembly? Because of everything I just mentioned.”
Burroughs seeks the seat currently held by Assemblywoman Taylor Darling, herself seeking higher office with the state senate. He’s joining a Democratic field that already includes Lakeview Civic Association president Lisa Ortiz.
“As a trustee, I have become very knowledgeable,” Burroughs said, “gained a lot of experience in politics, and have been able to help change the plight of the situation in this community. And that is why I want to expand this to the rest of the communities in the 18th District.”
Born and raised in Hempstead, the former professional football player says he shares a deep concern for the communities Darling’s seat represents — communities that include not only his hometown, but also Uniondale, Roosevelt,
Lakeview, and parts of Freeport.
“I personally care about this community,” he said. “I personally care about everything that I’ve seen here — whether it be negative or positive — and I want to push for things to change in the right direction.”
What that right direction looks like, according to Burroughs, is “bringing resources and creating opportunities within these very communities” to ensure “affordable housing, and making sure that education and Medicaid are both fully funded.”
“The thing with this district,” Burroughs said, “Uniondale, Roosevelt and Lakeview have no direct representation. There is no mayor, and so they don’t have someone to fight for them directly to get the resources they need.”
Burroughs already is getting support for his bid from Nassau County Legislator Scott Davis. He believes Burroughs’ past as a professional athlete will translate well into the Assembly.
“He understands the most important thing is listening,” Davis said, “and getting the job done.”
Burroughs credits his parents for inspiring him to run and fight for change, looking up to his father who left home to travel to Savannah, Georgia, in the 1960s to help integrate that city. He later ended up in Atlanta alongside Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
“I remember asking him, ‘Why?’” Burroughs said. “’Why did you do this?’ And he told me, ‘When I see something isn’t right, I have to fight.’”
Primaries are scheduled for June 25, with the general election set to take place Nov. 5.
According to the New York State Bar Association, “medical aid in dying is a medical practice that has been adopted in ten US jurisdictions (WA, MT, VT, CA, CO, D.C., HI, ME, NJ, NM) that allows a terminally ill, mentally capable adult with a prognosis of six months or less to live to request from their doctor a prescription for medication they can decide to self-ingest to die peacefully in their sleep.” New York’s MAID law will be considered by the legislature this year.
Protections in the proposed law include (1) a requirement that two physicians confirm the person is terminally ill with a prognosis of six months or less months to live, (2) the individual is informed of palliative care and hospice options, (3) there is a mandatory mental health evaluation if either physician has any concerns about the person’s mental capacity, (4) the request be in writing witnessed by two people, neither of whom stand to benefit from the person’s estate, and (5) anyone attempting to coerce a person will face criminal prosecution.
MAID is inextricably tied to hospice and palliative care, of which a core value is patient dignity and autonomy. New York ranks last in the country for hospice utilization due to health providers failing to provide information and counseling on these end of life options. Options will now be required to be discussed under a provision requiring “informed consent”.
Public and organizational support for MAID is widespread.
Gallup reports that 74% of US adults believe that doctors should be allowed to end the life of a patient with an incurable disease “by some painless means”. By a margin of 50% to 26% New York physicians support MAID.
Taking into account the sensibilities of those health professionals who oppose MAID (formerly known as “physician assisted suicide”) on moral or religious grounds, by allowing them to opt out without penalty, the proposed law will offer an end to needless end of life pain and suffering for countless New Yorkers.
It was only the second-ever Easter egg hunt organized by St. Paul AME Church, in Lakeview, but the dozens of kids and families gathered in Harold Walker Memorial Park on Saturday made it seem like a much-anticipated yearly tradition.
From babies in strollers to teenagers hanging out with friends, attendees were all smiles for the Easter cele-
is serious business.
bration. Eggs were hidden throughout the park, and the children raced to fill their bags with the colorful finds.
When not hunting for eggs, neighbors enjoyed food, music and facepainting. Local businesses and organizations, like the Lakeview Public Library, also came out to say hi.
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Keith Rossein/Herald photos
Stephanie Canal and Omari Hunte, 2, enjoyed the bright colors and decorations of St Paul AME Church’s egg hunt.
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Children raced to find the eggs hidden around Harold Walker Memorial Park.
Hofstra’s softball team is seeking an encore from the program’s first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2018 last season with many new faces.
Led largely by five veteran fifth-year players, the Pride punched its NCAA Tournament ticket with a dramatic 5-4 walk-off conference title win in the bottom of the seventh inning against Towson after trailing by one entering the final frame. Hofstra was picked to finish third in the Coastal Athletic Association this season and coach Adrienne Clark is hoping her team is once again positioned for some postseason magic.
“Anytime you yield success it is motivating for the incoming class,” said Clark, who as a Hofstra player led the Pride to four straight CAA titles from 2002-05.
Hofstra got a big confidence boost it can go toe-to-toe with the nation’s best when it battled then 12th-ranked Missouri on March 26 at home and took the SEC power to extra innings before falling 2-1. The late afternoon game against Missouri, which is coached by former Hofstra coach Larissa Anderson, came immediately after the Tigers crushed Fordham 20-0 on the same field that afternoon.
“Having a top 25 team come here and have that game at home was really incredible,” said Clark, who played for Anderson when she was an assistant coach at Hofstra in the early 2000s. “It shows we are capable of beating anyone on any given day.”
Senior pitcher Julie Apsel showed why she’s the ace of the Pride staff in the Missouri gamer tossing a four-hitter over nine innings to an explosive lineup. She continued the momentum of the Missouri game with three wins during a CAA sweep North Carolina-Wilmington last weekend, where she surrendered just two runs.
Apsel is among a number of pitchers Clark can turn to in the bullpen including local high school products Marisa Ogden (Sewanhaka) and Anna Butler (Seaford.)
Junior Haley Venturini, a Rhode Island
native, has been working her way back from an injury suffered last season and Clark also expects her to play a key role in a deep rotation.
“They are different types of pitchers which is positive for us because we can put them in different situations to allow for success,” Clark said.
While Clark lost some key offensive talent from last year’s conference championship squad, the Pride returned reigning All-CAA First Team center fielder Chelsea Manto, who hit .301 with 27 stolen bases. The graduate student from Robbinsville, New Jersey is on pace for another big season with a .280 average and 12 stolen bases through the first 27 games.
Senior catcher Becca Vaillancourt has emerged as the Pride’s leading hitter so far with a..373 average with five home runs while also leading the pitching staff behind the plate. Olivia Malinowski and
Aliya Catanzarita have also been big producers at the plate early on this season displaying home run power at times.
Sophomore shortstop Allana Morse, a Mepham High School graduate, is another big focal point of the Hofstra offense after earning CAA All-Rookie Team honors as a freshman with 46 hits including a double in the NCAA Tournament against top-ranked Oklahoma. The North Bellmore native has also blossomed into a solid defensive player anchoring the middle infield.
“She has been so incredible at shortstop this year with some of the plays she has made,” said Clark of Morse. “The ball rarely gets by her in the infield.”
Freshman right fielder Lily Yepez, a former Mepham teammate of Morse, has
also emerged as a key bat in the lineup and was fifth on the team in batting to close the month of March. The North Bellmore native helped lead the Pirates to three county championships and two Long Island titles.
After hosting North Carolina A&T this weekend, the Pride return home to face Long Island rival Stony Brook in another crucial three-game CAA series from April 12-14. The final home conference games are slated for April 26-28 against Hampton.
The CAA Tournament is May 8-11 at UMC-Wilmington where the Pride will look to defend its crown. Hofstra entered the week tied for second in the CAA standings at 8-4 with 15 conference games remaining.
It was a month of honoring women, but an evening of actually celebrating women as hundreds gathered once again for the Premier Business Women of Long Island Awards.
Hosted by RichnerLive and Herald Community Newspapers, the gala took place at the Heritage Club at Bethpage, 48 businesswomen were honored in more than a dozen different categories. Two special awards also were handed out for the Next Generation-Under 30, while the late Karen Tenenbaum was commemorated for her work founding Tenenbaum Law.
“This feels so much like a homecoming,” said Tifphani White-King, principal U.S. national tax practice leader of Mazars Group — and the event’s keynote speaker.
“I grew up here in Long Island, and there’s nothing like being celebrated and recognized and humbled by your hometown.”
The workplace, she added, “is really about women helping other women. Lifting each other up as we continue to climb the proverbial crystal staircase that Langston Hughes has talked about in his poetry.”
“I think that it’s great to have these awards to honor women who are working so hard and building these businesses,” said Liz Bentley, president of Liz Bentley Associates in Cold Spring Harbor. “As women leaders, we have to go first on things that may be difficult or scary, but we can do it and we’re good at it. It makes a difference.”
Aimee Kestenberg Elan, founder and designer for Affordable Luxury Group, was honored in the entrepreneur category. Now celebrating the company’s 10th anniversary, she reflected on the long path that got her here in the first place.
“I was the granddaughter of Holocaust survivors,” she said. “This is definitely an accomplishment for my family since we didn’t know if we were going to make it in general. Being here tonight is something special for me to show my children that women can do anything — which is a big reason I do what I do.”
The awards highlighted women from many different industries, like health care. That’s where Tameka Wallace, associate executive director of perioperative services at Glen Cove Hospital, shares her pride in being among the women leaders acknowledged.
“To be honored amongst all these amazing women — and for my hospital — it feels amazing,” she said.
Managing more than $18 million in revenue while overseeing more than 100 employees, Wallace admits she can’t do it alone.
“You do such hard work, it’s important to acknowledge both the people in and out of work,” she said. “My family is just as part of my success as I am a part of theirs.”
Jennifer Mock Donohue has been vice president of Disney Local Advertising for five years, overseeing local,
regional and political sales for the Disney ad sales team.
“I think it gets better and better for female executives, because now we have each other to lean on,” she said. “It’s so important to see — especially for future generations that you can do anything in this world.”
That’s something Seema Bhansali, vice president of employee experience
and inclusion for the Henry Schein health care company, also focuses on.
“I brought my 16-year-old daughter because I want her to see that women have their own space and can own themselves in a very specific way,” she said. “It can be hard for women to say, ‘Yeah, I’m good.’ I want her to see that (imposter syndrome) doesn’t have to be her reality.”
“You see more CEOs, COOs, CFOs … women in all areas of business now,” she said. “The ceiling is smashed. There’s nothing we can’t do.”
The dinner and award ceremony are reminders to the communities of Long Island about the women who are leading the way.
“It was a privilege to be in the same room with such a talented, driven and giving group of strong and fearless women,” said Amy Amato, executive director of RichnerLive.
The Premier Business Women of Long Island Awards gala gold sponsor was Glen Cove Hospital-Northwell Health. Silver sponsors were Mazars, Henry Schein, Certilman Balin, Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery and Dermatology, Valley Women in Business, and Capell Barnett Matalon & Schoenfeld.
Other sponsors included Liz Bentley Associates, National Grid Ventures, NHG Law Group, Jewish Community Relations Council of Long Island, and Jaspan Schlesinger Narendran LLP, Nassau Community
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Angela Hayes, director of the customer experience group at Paraco Gas, shared an optimistic look at the future of women in the workforce. College Disney. There were many cheers for the honorees of the Premier Business Women of Long Island Awards at the Heritage Club at Bethpage. Victoria Spagnolo of NHG Law Group. Tim Baker/Herald photos Yvonne Cort of Capell Barnett Matalon & Schoenfeld, accepts her award from Herald Community Newspapers publisher Stuart Richner. Lauren Monaghan of Certilman Balin Adler & Hyman. Melissa Negrin-Wiener of Cona Elder Law. Mindy Perlmutter of the Jewish Community Relations Council of Long Island.
Holden Leeds/Herald photos Retha Fernandez of National Grid Ventures and, far right, Dr. Subrina Oliver of O-High Technologies.
Christina Jonathan of Jaspan Schlesinger and Narendran LLP.
Liz Bentley of Liz Bentley Associates.
Adrienne Greene of Valley Bank.
It was a pastel wonderland in Malverne this past weekend as the Chamber of Commerce’s annual Bunny Hop was underway.
The annual event includes facepainting, live music, local vendors, the Easter Bunny himself, and of course, an egg hunt. Children were not only delighted to find the hidden eggs, but also say hi to neighbors and local businesses — and receive a treat or two along the way.
Children, parents and dogs come out to the Malverne Village gazebo every year to start the day off. Once everyone is gathered and ready to hunt some eggs, there’s only one thing left to do — hop to it!
Hunger is a growing problem across the state, with Long Island being one of the areas hit hardest in the state. About 1 in 4 adults in New York indicated that they were always, usually, or sometimes worried or stressed about having enough money to buy nutritious meals in the past 12 months, according to the NYS Dept of Health.
Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick, with other state senators, joined the volunteers and staff at Island Harvest on Feb. 15 to assemble boxes of meal packages for seniors who are low income. They utilized food purchased by the state through Federal funds in a program called the Commodity Supplemental
By Jonathan Wolfsohn MBA, CFP, EA, ATA
Marlene Natale, of West Hempstead, was given the Town of Hempstead Pathfinder Award. She’s brought Sewanhaka cheerleaders to their first competition and summer camps, and was inducted into the Hewlett House Hall of Fame for all her volunteer work. She’s also offered free tutoring in lower income areas, and created various educational programs. Another initiative Marlene spearheaded was a conference called Expanding Your Horizons, which exposed Carle middle school girls to an all-female panel discussion consisting of women in careers ranging from healthcare to accounting. This allowed students to freely ask questions to jumpstart their interests in their future career paths. From bringing 398 students to a Mets game just last year to organizing field trips to NYIT for her students, Marlene’s motto has always been “It’s all about the kids,” and her service to the community has showcased just that.
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Food Program. Island Harvest provides 4,000 of these packages a month to seniors across Long Island.
“Food insecurity is a pervasive problem across Long Island,” Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick said, “And I am so grateful to organizations like Island Harvest who dedicate time and extensive resources
towards combating this issue.
“Our seniors, in particular, are left behind when they often experience the most need. These meal packages will feed thousands of seniors this month alone and I am proud to have contributed in my own small way to the disbursement of these vital bundles.”
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State Senator Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick, with other local reps, joined with Randi Shubin Dresner, president and CEO of Island Harvest, and other volunteers to prepare meal packages for Long Island seniors.
Police Department’s donation drive for the Diller family. The department’s list of wanted items includes gift cards — specifically those for Uber Eats or Door Dash, Amazon, Target, or local restaurants and grocery stores. Lang is organizing gift card donations from Malverne. At the time of press, her efforts have helped raise nearly $3,500.
Gift cards can be dropped in the mail slot at 16 Coolidge St., in Malverne, or the money can be sent to Lang through Venmo @SimplifyByLoriLang.
At a wake at the Massapequa Funeral Home, in Massapequa Park, on March 28 and 29, family and friends gathered to pay their respects. Among the attendees was former President Donald Trump.
Diller’s funeral was held on Saturday at St. Rose of Lima Roman Catholic Church, in Massapequa. At the service, Stephanie spoke of her husband’s infectious personality, saying that their “lives were pretty much perfect until five days ago, when everything changed forever.”
Diller had been a member of the NYPD for three years, and had received several honors. He was described by fellow officers at the 105th Precinct, where he worked, as a “cop’s cop.” He was posthumously promoted to detective first grade, which was announced by NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban at his funeral.
The New York Police and Fire Widows’ and Children’s Benefit Fund, also known
as Answer the Call, plans to give $50,000 to Diller’s widow and son, as well as a $10,000 annual stipend.
Stephanie Diller offered her thanks for the support. “I wish Jonathan was here to see the incredible kindness and generosity that has been shown to our family, but I know, in his own way, he is here, watching over us,” she said. “I am so proud that thousands of people across the country are calling Jonathan a hero, but the truth is he has always been a hero to Ryan and me. The rest of the world is just catching up.”
During a traffic stop on March 25, Diller was allegedly shot by Guy Rivera, 34, a passenger in a car driven by Lindy Jones, 41, who refused to roll down the car’s windows. Rivera, who was charged with firstdegree murder, had at least 21 prior arrests, according to police officials. Rivera was indicted on April 1 for first-degree murder and first-degree attempted murder of a NYPD sergeant who was at the scene. Rivera and Jones were also both indicted on criminal possession of a weapon for a loaded pistol in the glove compartment with its serial number scratched off, police said. Jones’ next court date is April 16. Rivera will be in court May 7.
If convicted, Rivera could be sentenced to life in prison without parole. Jones could be sentenced to 15 years if convicted of his current charges, along with another 15 years for a weapons charge dating too April of last year.
By Karen Bloom
s we eagerly welcome spring — and Earth Month — the moment has arrived to think about how you want your yard to serve your family, pets and wildlife.
Maybe you’re aiming to have the best yard on the block, want to install an outdoor “family room,” or expand your space for entertaining. Perhaps your kids or pets could use a better play space.
Spring and backyarding — the act of doing indoor activities such as dining, working, entertaining, even exercising, in our own backyards — surely go hand in hand.
“Knowing your backyarding personality type can help you be better prepared to craft a yard that is not only beautiful, but is also purposeful and specifically suited to how you backyard,” says Kris Kiser, president of the TurfMutt Foundation, which advocates for the care and use of green space.
The TurfMutt Foundation celebrates 15 years in 2024 teaching families how to save the planet one yard at a time.
“There really are no rules. Create an outdoor area that reflects your unique personality and style while supporting the things you like to do in your green space,” Kiser says. “Your yard isn’t just for aesthetics. It’s purposeful and contributes to our and the planet’s well-being. We encourage you to design your space that shows off your sense of style and supports what is important to your family.”
For most of us, that means filling our home environment with flowers. Plant summer bulbs and you’ll enjoy extra flowers in your garden next summer for months on end. Pick a nice spring day and turn planting into a fun outdoor activity — and get everyone involved.
Starting in early spring and all through summer, flower bulbs give you that lovely spring feeling. Even if March and April are often still cold and bleak, the first brave bulbs already start flowering. Imagine how fun it will be to cut some flowers from your own garden to put in a vase. In this way, you can enjoy spring inside as well.
Once the danger of night frost has passed, it is time to plant summer bulbs. If you don’t have enough garden space, no worries. Summer bulbs thrive planted in pots as well. With so many varieties available, you can you create the most colorful displays. You can enjoy these eye-catchers on your deck, patio or terrace for months.
All summer bulbs are suitable for planting in pots, by the way, They come in all kinds of shapes and colors. Five of the best-known include dahlia, Begonia, gladiolus, Calla and lily. They all have their own charm,
so it all depends on what you like. Low-growing summer bulbs are particularly suitable for pots, such as dahlias up to about 20 inches tall and tuberous begonias.
For an extra exuberant effect, mix several varieties of summer bulbs together. It is a smart choice if you want to extend the flowering period. Some flowers, such as dahlias and begonias, will actually continue to flower until the first frost.
Once the threat of night frost has passed, it is time to get started with summer bulbs.
The planting period runs until late May. You can choose popular dahlias, gladioli (Gladiolus), lilies (Lilium) or tuberous begonias. You could also go for lesser-known varieties, such as Crocosmia (previously known as Montbretia), variegated pineapple lily (Eucomis), Tigridia or Liatris.
Have you picked the perfect spot yet? Most summer bulbs need at least six hours of daily sun for rich flowering. So, check the packaging to see if your chosen bulbs prefer sun or (semi-)shade. Their demands on the soil are modest — it just needs to be sufficiently permeable to water.
Lower-growing varieties are best planted at the front of the border. Taller-growing ones thrive in a sheltered spot, against a wall or near a shrub, for example.
Group similar color hues together, or indeed, choose contrasting colors. Crocosmia, Dahlia and Liatris make a good team, as do lilies with gladioli and Canna lilies.
Summer bulbs are also a perfect match with perennials and shrubs.
Plant bulbs twice as deep as they are tall. Exceptions to this rule are dahlias and begonias, which should be planted less deep (with a few inches of soil above them).
Place bulbs in the soil with the growing point (“nose”) facing up. For begonias, the concave side is the top. Don’t worry if you’re not sure — once they sprout, they will grow upward on their own.
Fill the hole with soil and tamp it down lightly — water your bulbs.
In a pot, you can plant them a little closer together. Make sure there are holes in the bottom of the pot to allow excess water to drain away.
Put some shards or clay pellets at the bottom of the pot with potting soil on top. Next, follow the steps above. The bulbs will grow out on their own. They need watering only during long periods of drought.
Just a little more patience before you can enjoy the colorful results.
The South Shore Symphony Orchestra welcomes spring as it continues director Adam Glaser’s inaugural season. The orchestra is joined by the Adea Horn Quartet, composed of Alyssa Cherson, David Stevens, Erik Beuttenmuller and Anthony Hayes. The evening’s fascinating repertoire includes Sergei Rachmaninoff’s Symphonic Dances, Op. 45, the most substantial work in the program. One of his most beloved works, it’s known for lush melodies and rich harmonies combined with dance rhythms, a sprinkle of jazz, and modern harmonic twists. Also of note, he wrote it on Long Island, in Huntington. The program also includes Lili Boulanger’s D’un Matin de Printemps, a brilliant work with hints of Maurice Ravel and Claude Debussy, and Robert Schumann’s Concertpiece for 4 Horns, Op. 86.
Saturday, April 6, 7:30 p.m. Madison Theatre, Molloy University, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. Tickets available at MadisonTheatreNY.org or (516) 323-4444.
The dynamic band takes everyone back to a time when all you needed was love, and a little help from your friends in its lively celebration of the iconic ‘Abbey Road’ album. Rain is renowned for delivering a note-for-note theatrical event that critics and audiences proclaim as the next best thing to seeing the Beatles live. Together longer than the Fab Four, Rain has mastered every song, gesture and nuance of the legendary foursome, resulting in a show that thoroughly captures the essential essence of Beatlemania. Their performance transports you back to the iconic era of Sgt. Pepper and the Magical Mystery Tour, along with all your favorite hits. From energetic classics to reflective favorites, the band delivers an unforgettable performance that appeals to fans, old and new. With vibrant costumes and psychedelic visuals, Rain creates a stunning concert full of nostalgia and good vibes. Join the band on an extraordinary journey that captivates hearts and inspires all generations.
Friday, March 29, 8 p.m. Tickets start
Wednesday, April 10, 8 p.m. Tickets start at $45. Flagstar at Wesbury Music Fair, 960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury. Tickets available at LiveNation.com.
Grab your leather jackets, and get ready to rock! The Wallflowers have hit the road and bringing their epic sound to the Paramount stage, Thursday, April 17, at 8 p.m. The line-up consists of Steve Mackey on bass, Stanton Adcock on lead guitar, Lynn Williams on drums, and founder Jakob Dylan on lead vocals and guitar. Expect to hear fan favorites, including the Billboard 100 charter “Sleepwalker.” Formed in 1989 by Dylan and guitarist Tobi Miller, over the last two decades the band has seen many changes. 1992 saw the release of their debut album, followed in 1994 by their best-known and highest-selling album, Bringing Down The Horse, which featured Grammy award-winning track ‘One Headlight’. The Wallflowers went on to release three more albums before going on a hiatus. 2012 was the year the band reunited and released their sixth album “Glad All Over.” Nearly a decade later, The Wallflowers released their seventh album, “Exit Wounds,” which hit number three on the Billboard’s Top Album Sales chart — making it the highest charting album for the band yet! For the past 30 years, this Dylan-led act has stood as one of rock’s most dynamic and purposeful bands — a unit dedicated to and continually honing a sound that meshes timeless songwriting and storytelling with a hard-hitting and decidedly modern musical attack. That signature style has been present through the decades, baked into the grooves of smash hits like 1996’s “Bringing Down the Horse” as well as more recent and exploratory fare like “Glad All Over.” While it’s been nine long years since we’ve heard from the group with whom he first made his mark, The Wallflowers are silent no more. And Jakob Dylan always knew they’d return, claiming The Wallflowers is much of his life’s work. $75, $45, $35, $25. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at Ticketmaster.com or ParamountNY.com.
Join L.I. Cabaret Theatre for their latest performance, Saturday, April 6, 2 p.m., at the Elmont Library Theatre. In this spirited show music is on the menu as the cast travels back to different years in the past to find clues and knowledge to save the Melody Diner from demolition. A cast of 35 keeps the action moving along, with a live band. Singers and dancers perform current hits, oldies and also tunes from the Broadway stage. Free admission. Elmont Memorial Library Theater, 700 Hempstead Turnpike, Elmont. (516) 354-5280 or LICabaret@ aol.com.
American Legion Cathedral Post 1087, in West Hempstead, hosts a fundraiser, Friday, April 19, at 6 p.m., benefitting Veterans’ Affairs outreach. It includes beer, wine, soda, salads and six-foot heroes along with two bingo cards. Donations are $20 per person. 233 Woodlawn Road, West Hempstead. Call Pete Johansen at (516) 489-2862 to register.
Nassau County Museum of Art’s latest exhibition, “Urban Art Evolution,” is a comprehensive exhibit featuring a diverse range of compositions from the 1980s through the present by creators who were based in the rough and tumble downtown area of New York City known as Loisaida/LES (Lower East Side/East Village) and close surrounding neighborhoods. Artists pushed the boundaries of what was considered “art” with a primary focus on street/graffiti art. The exhibit’s scope, guest curated by art collector/gallerist Christopher Pusey, offers an even broader view from other creative residents, who worked inside their studios but still contributed to the rich fabric of the downtown art scene from different vantage points and aesthetics.
Works include sculpture, paintings, photography, music, and ephemera from many noted and influential artists. On view through July 7. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.
The North Shore Symphony Orchestra is joined by Broadway and New York cabaret stars for “Country Jukebox: Kenny, Dolly & Friends,” Saturday, April 6, 8 p.m., on Adelphi’s Performing Arts Center stage. Your toes will be tapping and your hands clapping during this evening of country classics from the 1950s to today’s hottest contemporary hits.
The dynamic performers, with North Shore Symphony, salute such greats as Kenny Rogers, Dolly Parton, Tammy Wynette, George Jones, The Judds, Carrie Underwood and more. Tickets start at $45, with discounts available to seniors, students, Adelphi alumni and employees. Adelphi University Performing Arts Center, 1 South Ave., Garden City. (516) 8774000 or Adelphi.edu/pac.
What better way to celebrate finishing a 5K than with a refreshing glass of lemonade? Participate in the Lemonade 5K, which benefits the Never Stop Running Foundation, Sunday, April 28, starting at 9 a.m. Takes place rain or shine at Hempstead State Lake Park. $35 fee. Visit EliteFeats.com to sign up.
April 14
Plaza Theatrical continues its season with “Til Death
Do Us Part…
You First,” directed by Chazz Palminteri, Sunday, April 14, 2:30 p.m. Peter Fogel wrote and perfroms his hilarious autobiographical tale. An eternal bachelor, Fogel has major commitment issues as the love of his life has just broken up with him on Valentine’s Day. He senses his own mortality and after much soul searching, he decides to revisit the scene of all his romantic disasters.
Fogel’s signature wit, along with riotous relatable characters, takes us on a whirlwind comedic journey of searching for his soul mate and the meaning of a real commitment. Fogel laments: “The longest relationship I’ve had in my entire life…is with T-Mobile!” $40, $35 seniors. See it at Plaza’s stage at the Elmont Library Theatre. 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. For tickets, call (516) 599-6870 or visit PlazaTheatrical.com.
Converse, collaborate and create at Family Saturdays at Nassau County Museum of Art, Saturday, April 13, noon-3 p.m. Get inspired by the art and objects in the galleries and then join educators at the Manes Center to explore and discover different materials to create your own original artwork. Kids and adults connect while talking about and making art together. A new project is featured every week. $20 adult, $10 child. For ages 2-14. Registration required. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. Visit NassauMuseum.org for to register or call (516) 484-9337.
Welcome spring at the Nassau Boulevard Street Fair and Foodie Fest, hosted by the West Hempstead Community Support Association, Sunday, April 14, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Hall’s Pond. Enjoy food, handmade crafts, inflatable bounce houses, and live music. Free ice cream for the first 500 kids 12 and under. 671 Nassau Blvd., in West Hempstead.
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Schumann Rachmaninoff Boulanger
Concerto for 4 horns Symphonic Dances D’un matin du printemps
Saturday, April 6 at 7:30 PM
Madison Theatre at Molloy University 1000 Hempstead Avenue, Rockville Centre, NY 516 323-4444 - www.madisontheatreny.org
Music Director and Conductor Adam Glaser , and the South Shore Symphony
Join us for a concert that will include the French Horn artistry of the Adea Quartet performing Schumann’s Concerto
Rachmaninoff wrote “Symphonic Dances” a stunning orchestral work in 1940 while living in Huntington, Long Island.
Lili Boulanger completed this last orchestral work in 1920 in the mode of the French Impressionist composers.
Sands Point Preserve offers another in its series of Forest Bathing walks, led by certified guide Linda Lombardo, Saturday, April 13, 10 a.m.-noon. Based on the Japanese tradition of Shinrin-Yoku, a wellness practice developed in the 1980s, the walk, on the grounds of the former summer residence of Howard Gould and later Daniel and Florence Guggenheim, inspires mindful connections with the natural elements of the woods for a range of healthful benefits. $40, $35 members. Registration required. Sands Point Preserve, 127 Middle Neck Road. For information, visit SandsPointPreserveConservancy.org or call (516) 571-7901.
Long Island Children’s Museum invites families to celebrate Holi, the Festival of Colors, Sunday, April 14, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Originating in India, this Hindu festival marks the end of winter and the arrival of the colorful spring season. During this joyous celebration, families eat sweets, dance to traditional folk music and throw colorful powder made from flowers called gulal. Crafts, color throwing and dancing will be part of this vibrant event. Welcome spring’s arrival with Holi. Participants are encouraged to wear clothes that they won’t mind getting messy. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 224-5800 or LICM.org.
Mercy Hospital offers a peer to peer meeting for breastfeeding support and resources, facilitated by a certified breastfeeding counselor, every Thursday, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Bring your baby (from newborn to 1 year) to the informal group setting. All new moms are welcome, regardless of delivering hospital. Registration required. Call breastfeeding counselor, Gabriella Gennaro, at (516) 705-2434 to secure you and your baby’s spot. Mercy Hospital, St. Anne’s Building, 1000 North Village Ave., Rockville Centre. For information visit CHSLI.org.
Looking for a new addition to the family? West Hempstead Public Library is teaming up with the Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter, Sunday, April 7, noon-3 p.m., to help animals find their forever home. 500 Hempstead Ave., West Hempstead. Visit WHPL.org, for more information.
The Town of Hempstead officials announced a new program at the Merrick Golf Course that will allow qualifying, disabled veterans to play golf for free at courses throughout the township.
The resolution was adopted at the Town Board meeting on March 12 and was officially launched Wednesday.
Joined by local veterans, golf enthusiasts and representatives from the Metropolitan PGA Foundation, Town Supervisor Don Clavin and other members of the Town Board shared the details of the program. Representatives from PGA HOPE — which stands for Helping Our Patriots Everywhere — were also present.
PGA HOPE is an adaptive golf program offered to veterans free of charge, to introduce to them to the game in effort to enhance their overall quality of life. While the program is open to all veterans, it is geared specifically towards those suffering with disabilities.
In the Town of Hempstead, there are two golf courses — a 9-hole course in Merrick, and an 18-hole course in Lido Beach. Each course has a driving range. Veterans currently pay $10 for every round of weekday golf, and $12 on the weekends. Non-veterans pay $20 on weekdays, and $23 on weekends.
“A number of our veterans have pointed out a great program in New York state called the Lifetime Liberty Pass, and it gives an added bonus for veterans who have a disability of 40 percent or more,” Clavin said. “I’m happy to announce that after the advocacy of our wonderful veterans, and of course Town Board members, we’ll be passing legislation where we will be adding the town facilities, particularly our golf courses, to the Lifetime Liberty Pass.”
The Lifetime Liberty Pass permits qualified New
York state veterans with disabilities discounted use of state parks, historic sites and recreational facilities. It includes free vehicle entry to most state parks and other facilities.
To qualify, a veteran must reside in the state and have a 40 percent or greater service-connected disability, as certified by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. Veterans who have been awarded an allowance by the federal government towards the purchasing of an automobile because of their disability at any time in their life may also be eligible.
Once the pass is issued, it never expires.
“This is a piece of legislation that makes sense,” Clavin said. “How do you say thank you to the men and
women who put their lives out there? And now for those who have disabilities — they want to enjoy our town facilities, and they will.”
Town Councilman Dennis Dunne played a major part in introducing the program to the board. A United States Marine Corps veteran, who served in the Vietnam War, Dunne has been at the forefront of advocating for veterans while in public office.
“(There’s) a short period of time in our lives where we’re going to be able to physically play golf without the pain,” he said. “This is for the guys and gals that are serving right now, and the guys and gals that have served, that still have the ability to get out on the course.”
Dunne said the program is all about helping people.
“I love what we’re all about — helping people, helping disabled (people) and especially helping the men and women who served our country,” he said.
Clavin said veterans who want to apply for the pass must also go through the state. Visit ParksNY.gov/ Admission/Lifetime-Liberty-Pass.aspx for more information on the program and to learn how to apply.
“We’re working very closely with the state,” Clavin said. “If anybody ever has a question, where to get it from the state, you can talk to any of our teams at any of our town facilities, and we’ll direct you there.”
Clavin said the program is just one small part of what the Town of Hempstead has done, and will continue to do for veterans.
“We can never do enough to thank our vets,” he said. “This is just a small step and if anybody has any other ideas about what we should be doing more of, we always will embrace it.”
For more on the town’s golf courses, visit HempsteadNY.gov/274/Golf-Courses.
Jordan Vallone/Herald
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU DEUTSCHE BANK TRUST COMPANY AMERICAS, AS TRUSTEE FOR RESIDENTIAL ACCREDIT LOANS, INC., MORTGAGE ASSET-BACKED PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-QS11, Plaintiff, AGAINST GEORGINA GARCIA, MYRIAM ROJAS, et al.
Defendant(s)
Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale duly entered on June 4, 2019.
I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on April 15, 2024 at 2:00 PM premises known as 240 Franklin Avenue, Hempstead, NY 11565.
Please take notice that this foreclosure auction shall be conducted in compliance with the Foreclosure Auction Rules for Nassau County and the COVID 19 Health Emergency Rules, including proper use of masks and social distancing.
All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Malverne, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York.
Section 35, Block 240 and Lot 46.
Approximate amount of judgment $968,868.92 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment. Index #018091/2007.
Cary David Kessler, Esq., Referee, Aldridge Pite, LLPAttorneys for Plaintiff - 40 Marcus Drive, Suite 200, Melville, NY 11747 145423
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, SSA NE ASSETS, LLC, Plaintiff, vs. TAB EQUITY GROUP LLC, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on February 9, 2024, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on April 23, 2024 at 2:30 p.m., premises known as 203 Washington Street, Hempstead, NY 11550.
All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Village of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 34, Block 203 and Lots 357-358.
Approximate amount of judgment is $562,992.97 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #602810/2022. 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.
Merik R. Aaron, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No. 203431-2 145563
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR VERUS SECURITIZATION TRUST 2020-NPL1, Plaintiff, vs. MILBURNSTEAD HOMES INC, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on October 19, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on May 2, 2024 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 166 Milburn Avenue, Hempstead, NY 11550. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Hempstead, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 36, Block 84 and Lots 291-292 and 320-321. Approximate amount of judgment is $544,187.72 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 600062/2022. 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.
Jeffrey Fox, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No.
LEGAL NOTICE AVISO DE VOTACIÓN Y ELECCIÓN DEL PRESUPUESTO DE AUDIENCIA PÚBLICA DEL DISTRITO ESCOLAR GRATUITO DEL SINDICATO WEST HEMPSTEAD WEST HEMPSTEAD, CONDADO DE NASSAU, NUEVA YORK
AVISO SE DA POR LA PRESENTE, que una Audiencia Pública de los votantes calificados del Distrito Escolar Libre de Unión de West hempstead, la ciudad de Hempstead, condado de Nassau, Nueva York, se llevará a cabo en la Sala de Juntas en el Edificio de Administración de West Hempstead, 252 Chestnut Street, West Hempstead, Nueva York, en dicho Distrito el 7 de mayo 2024,a las 7:30 p.m., tiempo prevaleciente, para la transacción de negocios según lo autorizado por la Ley de Educación, incluyendo los siguientes artículos:
1. Para presentar a los votantes una declaración detallada (presupuesto propuesto) de la cantidad de dinero, que se requerirá para el año fiscal 2024 - 2025.
2. Para discutir todos los puntos que en lo sucesivo se establecen para ser votados por las máquinas de votación en la votación y elección del Presupuesto que se llevará a cabo el martes 21 de mayo de 2024.
3. Para tramitir transacciones de otros negocios que puedan presentarse adecuadamente antes de la reunión de conformidad con la Ley de Educación del Estado de Nueva York y actuar enmendando los mismos.
Una copia del presupuesto propuesto se pondrá a disposición, previa solicitud, a los residentes del distrito escolar a partir del 30 de abril, 2024, entre las 9:00 a.m. y las 4:00 p.m., hora prevaleciente, excepto sábados, domingos y días festivos en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito, Oficinas Administrativas de Chestnut Street, 252 Chestnut Street, West Hempstead, Nueva York.
Y POR LA PRESENTE SE
DA AVISO ADICIONAL, que de conformidad con el Capítulo 258 de las Leyes de 2008, la Sección 495 fue añadida a la Ley del Impuesto sobre la Propiedad Real y requiere que el Distrito Escolar adjunte a su presupuesto propuesto un informe de exención. Dicho informe de exención, que también pasará a formar parte del presupuesto final, mostrará cuánto del valor total evaluado en la lista de evaluación final utilizado en el proceso presupuestario está exento de tributación, enumerará todo tipo de exención concedida, identificada por la autoridad estatutaria, y mostrará (a) el impacto
acumulado de cada tipo de exención expresada como un monto en dólares de valor evaluado o como porcentaje del valor total evaluado en la lista; (b) la cantidad acumulada que se espera recibir de los beneficiarios de cada tipo de exención como pagos en lugar de impuestos u otros pagos por servicios municipales; y (c) el impacto acumulativo de todas las exenciones concedidas. El informe de exención se publicará en cualquier tablón de anuncios mantenido por el Distrito para avisos públicos y en cualquier sitio web mantenido por el Distrito.
Y POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL, dicho Presupuesto de Votación y Elección se llevará a cabo el martes 21 de mayo de 2024 en el Gimnasio Norte de la Escuela Intermedia de West Hempstead, 450 Nassau Boulevard, West Hempstead, Nueva York, entre las 7:00 a.m. y las 9:00 p.m., tiempo prevaleciente, momento en el cual se abrirán las urnas para votar por máquina de votación sobre los siguientes artículos:
1. Para adoptar el presupuesto anual del Distrito Escolar para el año fiscal 2024 - 2025 y autorizar que la parte necesaria de la misma se eleve mediante impuestos sobre la propiedad imponible del Distrito.
2. Para elegir un (1) miembro de la Junta de Educación para un período de tres años que comienza el 1 de julio de 2024 y expira el 30 de junio de 2027, para suceder a Kurt Rockensies, cuyo mandato expira el 30 de junio de 2024.
3. Para elegir un (1) miembro de la Junta de Educación para un período de tres años que comienza el 1 de julio de 2024 y expira el 30 de junio de 2027, para suceder a Andrea Shinsato, cuyo plazo expira el 30 de junio de 2024.
4. Para adoptar el presupuesto anual de la Biblioteca Pública de West Hempstead para el año fiscal 2024 - 2025 y autorizar que la parte necesaria de la misma se eleve mediante impuestos sobre la propiedad imponible del Distrito Escolar.
5. Para elegir un (1) miembro del Fideicomisario de la Biblioteca por un período de cinco años que comienza el 1 de julio de 2024 y expira el 30 de junio de 2029, para suceder a Ralph J. Reissman, cuyo plazo expira el 30 de junio, 2024.
Y POR LA PRESENTE SE
DA AVISO ADICIONAL, que una copia de estado de cuenta de la cantidad de dinero que se requeirará para financiar el presupuesto del Distrito
Escolar y el presupuesto de la Biblioteca Pública de West Hempstead para el 2024 - 2025, excluyendo el dinero público, puede ser obtenida por cualquier residente del Distrito entre las 9:00 a.m. y las 4:00 p.m. a partir del 30 de abril, 2024, excepto sábados, domingos o días festivos, en la Oficina del Distrito, Oficinas Administrativas de Chestnut Street, 252 Chestnut Street, West Hempstead, Nueva York, y en cada escuela del Distrito y en la Biblioteca Pública de West Hempstead durante su horario regular de negocios.
Y POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL, que el registro personal de los votantes es requerido ya sea de conformidad con §2014 de la Ley de Educación o de conformidad con el Artículo 5 de la Ley Electoral. Si un votante se ha registrado hasta ahora de conformidad con §2014 de la Ley de Educación y ha votado en una reunión anual o especial del distrito dentro de los últimos cuatro (4) años calendario, él o ella es elegible para votar en esta elección. Si un elector está registrado y es elegible para votar bajo el Artículo 5 de la Ley Electoral, él o ella también es elegible para votar en esta elección. Todas las demás personas que deseen votar deben registrarse.
La Junta de Registro se reunirá con el propósito de registrar a todos los votantes calificados del Distrito de conformidad con §2014 de la Ley de Educación en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito, Oficinas Administrativas de Chestnut Street, 252 Chestnut Street, West Hempstead, Nueva York, el 16 de mayo de 2023, entre las 8:00 a.m. y las 4:00 p.m., tiempo prevaleciente, para añadir cualquier nombre adicional al Registro que se utilice en la elección antes mencionada, momento en el que cualquier persona tendrá derecho a que su nombre sea colocado en dicho Registro, siempre que en dicha reunión de la Junta de Registro sea conocido o probado a satisfacción de dicha Junta de Registro para ser entonces o posteriormente con derecho a votar en dicha elección para la cual se prepare el registro. El registro tan preparado de conformidad con §2014 de la Ley de Educación se presentará en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito, 252 Chestnut Street, West Hempstead, Nueva York, y estará abierto para su inspección por cualquier votante calificado del Distrito a partir del 16 de mayo de 2024, entre las 9:00 a.m. y las 4:00 p.m. hora prevaleciente entre semana antes de la votación, y el sábado 18 de mayo de 2024, sólo por cita previa entre las 9:00 a.m. a las 11:00 a.m., y en el lugar de votación el día de la votación.
Y POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL, que los votantes militares que actualmente no están registrados pueden solicitar registrarse como votante calificado del Distrito Escolar Libre de Unión de West Hempstead solicitando y devolviendo una solicitud de registro al Secretario del Distrito en persona, por correo a las Oficinas
Y POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL, que las peticiones que designen candidatos para el cargo de miembro de la Junta de Educación y miembro de la Junta de Fideicomisarios de la Biblioteca serán presentadas ante el Secretario de dicho Distrito Escolar en su oficina en 252 Chestnut Street, West Hempstead, Nueva York, a más tardar el 22 de abril de 2024, entre las 9:00 a.m. y las 5:00 p.m., hora prevaleciente. Cada petición se dirigirá al Secretario del Distrito; debe ser firmado por al menos 52 votantes calificados del Distrito (representando al mayor de 25 votantes calificados o el 2% del número de votantes que votaron en la elección anual anterior); deben indicar el nombre y la residencia de cada firmante, y, deben indicar el nombre y la residencia del candidato y describir la vacante específica para la cual el candidato es nominado. Cada vacante que se cubra en la Junta de Educación se considerará vacante específica por separado. Se requiere una petición de nominación por separado para nominar a un candidato a cada oficina por separado. La petición describirá al menos la duración del mandato y contendrá el nombre del último titular. Las vacantes en el Fideicomisario de la Biblioteca se considerarán vacantes específicas por separado. Se requiere una petición de nominación separada para nominar a un candidato a cada oficina específica por separado. Dichas peticiones de nominación describirán la vacante específica en la Junta de Bibliotecas para la que se designe al candidato; debe dirigirse al Secretario del Distrito; debe ser firmado por al menos 52 votantes calificados del Distrito (representando al mayor de 25 votantes calificados o el 2% del número de votantes que votaron en la eleccón anual anterior); debe indicar el nombre y la residencia de cada firmante, y, debe indicar el nombre y la residencia del candidato.
Administrativas de Chestnut Street, 252 Chestnut Street, West Hempstead, Nueva York, por correo electrónico a TBryant@whufsd.com,o por fax enviado al (516) 489-1776. La solicitud de inscripción puede incluir la preferencia del elector militar por recibir la solicitud de registro por correo, fax o correo electrónico. Los formularios de solicitud de registro de votantes militares deben ser recibidos en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito a más tardar a las 5:00 p.m. el 25 de abril de 2024, Y POR LA PRESENTE SE DA ADVISO ADIONAL, que los votantes militares que son votantes calificados del Distrito Escolar Libre de Unión West Hempstead, pueden solicitar una solicitud de una boleta militar del Secretario del Distrito en persona, por correo a las Oficinas Administrativas de Chestnut Street, 252 Chestnut Street, West Hempstead, Nueva York, por correo electrónico a TBryant@whufsd.com,o por fax enviado al (516) 489-1776. En dicha solicitud, el elector militar puede indicar su preferencia por recibir la solicitud por correo, fax o correo electrónico. Un votante militar debe devolver la solicitud de voto militar original por correo o en persona a la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito en las Oficinas Administrativas de Chestnut Street, 252 Chestnut Street, West Hempstead, Nueva York. Para que un elector militar reciba una boleta militar, se debe recibir una solicitud válida de voto militar en la oficina del Secretario del Distrito a más tardar a las 5:00 p.m., el 25 de abril de 2024. Las solicitudes de boletas militares recibidas de conformidad con lo anterior serán procesadas de la misma manera que una solicitud de voto no militar bajo el Artículo 2018-a de la Ley de Educación. La solicitud de voto militar puede incluir la preferencia del votante militar por recibir la boleta militar por correo, fax o correo electrónico.
Y POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL, la boleta militar original de un votante militar debe ser devuelta por correo o en persona a la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito en las Oficinas Administrativas de Chestnut Street, 252 Chestnut Street, West Hempstead, Nueva York. Las boletas militares serán examinadas si son recibidas por el Secretario del Distrito antes del cierre de las urnas el 21 de mayo de 2024
mostrando una marca de cancelación del Servicio Postal de los Estados Unidos o el servicio postal de un país extranjero, o mostrando una
aprobación de recepción fechada por otra agencia del Gobierno de los Estados Unidos; o recibido a más tardar a las 5:00 p.m. el 21 de mayo de 2024 y firmado y fechado por el votante militar y un testigo del mismo, con una fecha que se estima que sea a más tardar el día anterior de la elección.
Y POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL, que de conformidad con §2014 de la Ley de Educación del Estado de Nueva York, la Junta de Registro se reunirá el 21 de mayo de 2024, entre las 7:00 a.m. y las 9:00 p.m., tiempo prevaleciente, en el Gimnasio Norte de la Escuela Intermedia West Hempstead, 450 Nassau Boulevard, West Hempstead, Nueva York, para preparar el Registro del Distrito Escolar que se utilizará en la Votación y Elección del Presupuesto que se llevará a cabo en 2025, y cualquier reunión especial del distrito que pueda llevar a cabo después de la preparación de dicho Registro, momento en el que cualquier persona tendrá derecho a que su nombre sea colocado en dicho Registro siempre que en dicha reunión de dicha Junta de Registro sea conocido o probado a satisfacción de dicha Junta de Registro para ser entonces o a partir de entonces con derecho a votar en la elección escolar para el que dicho Registro está preparado , o cualquier reunión especial del distrito que se lleve a cabo después del 21 de mayo de 2024.
Y POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL, que las solicitudes de las boletas en ausencia se obtendrán durante el horario escolar del Secretario del Distrito a partir del 22 de abril de 2024. De acuerdo con la Ley de Educación § 2018-a, las solicitudes completadas de boletas en ausencia deben ser recibidas por el Secretario del Distrito no antes de treinta (30) días antes de la elección, es decir, el 22 de abril de 2024, y a más tardar siete (7) días antes de la elección, es decir, el 14 de mayo de 2024, si la boleta se enviará por correo al elector, o a más tardar el día antes de la elección, es decir, el 20 de mayo de 2024, si la boleta se entregará personalmente al elector o al agente nombrado en la solicitud de voto ausente. Las boletas en ausencia deben ser recibidas por el Secretario del Distrito a más tardar a las 5:00 p.m., hora prevaleciente, el martes 21 de mayo de 2024. Una lista de las personas a quienes se les emiten las boletas de voto en ausente estará disponible para su inspección a los votantes calificados del Distrito en la oficina del Secretario del Distrito a
partir del 14 de mayo de 2024 entre el horario de 9:00 a.m. y 4:00 p.m. de lunes a viernes antes del día fijado para la elección anual, y el sábado 18 de mayo de 2024, sólo por cita previa entre el horario de 9:00 a.m. a 11:00 a.m. , y el 21 de mayo de 2024, el día fijado para la elección, y dicha lista se publicará en el lugar de votación en la elección. Cualquier elector calificado puede, tras el examen de dicha lista, presentar una impugnación por escrito de las calificaciones como votante de cualquier persona cuyo nombre aparezca en dicha lista, indicando las razones de dicha impugnación. Dicha impugnación por escrito será transmitida por el Secretario del Distrito o un designado de la Junta de Educación a los inspectores de la elección el día de la elección.
Y POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL, que de conformidad con una regla adoptada por la Junta de Educación de acuerdo con §2035 de la Ley de Educación, cualquier referendo o proposición para modificar el presupuesto, o de lo contrario se someterá a votación en dicha elección, debe ser presentado ante el Secretario del Distrito, Junta de Educación en la Oficina del Distrito, 252 Chestnut Street, West Hempstead, Nueva York al menos sesenta (60) días antes de la votación de elección y presupuesto para permitir que la notificación de la proposición sea incluida con el Aviso de la Audiencia Pública y el Voto y Elección del Presupuesto requerido por la Sección 2004 de la Ley de Educación; debe ser mecanografiado o impreso en el idioma inglés; debe dirigirse al Secretario del Distrito Escolar; debe ser firmado por al menos 92 votantes calificados del Distrito (que representan el 5% del número de votantes que votaron en la elección anual anterior); y deben indicar legiblemente el nombre de cada firmante. Sin embargo, la Junta Escolar no aceptará ninguna petición para presentar ante los votantes cualquier propuesta cuyo propósito no esté dentro de los poderes de los votantes para determinar, lo cual es ilegal o cualquier proposición que no incluya una apropiación específica donde el gasto de dinero es requerido por la propuesta, o cuando exista otra razón válida para excluir la propuesta de la boleta.
Fechado: West Hempstead, New York 27 de marzo de 2024
Por Orden de la JUNTA DE EDUCACIÓN DEL
West Hempstead, New York
Theresa Bryant, Secretaria del Distrito 145489
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BUDGET VOTE AND ELECTION OF THE WEST HEMPSTEAD UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT WEST HEMPSTEAD, NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a Public Hearing of the qualified voters of the West Hempstead Union Free School District, Town of Hempstead, Nassau County, New York will be held in the Board Room at the West Hempstead Secondary School Video Conference Room, 400 Nassau Boulevard, West Hempstead, New York, in said District on May 7, 2024, at 7:30 p.m., prevailing time, for the transaction of business as authorized by the Education Law, including the following items:
1. To present to the voters a detailed statement (proposed budget) of the amount of money, which will be required for the 20242025 fiscal year.
2. To discuss all the items hereinafter set forth to be voted upon by voting machines at the Budget Vote and Election to be held on Tuesday, May 21, 2024.
3. To transact such other business as may properly come before the meeting pursuant to Education Law of the State of New York and acts amendatory thereto. A copy of the proposed budget shall be made available, upon request, to residents of the school district beginning April 30, 2024, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., prevailing time, except Saturday, Sunday and holidays at the Office of the District Clerk, Chestnut Street Administrative Offices, 252 Chestnut Street, West Hempstead, New York.
AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to Chapter 258 of the Laws of 2008, Section 495 was added to the Real Property Tax Law and requires the School District to attach to its proposed budget an exemption report. Said exemption report, which will also become part of the final budget, will show how much of the
total assessed value on the final assessment roll used in the budgetary process is exempt from taxation, list every type of exemption granted, identified by statutory authority, and show (a) the cumulative impact of each type of exemption expressed either as a dollar amount of assessed value or as a percentage of the total assessed value on the roll; (b) the cumulative amount expected to be received from recipients of each type of exemption as payments in lieu of taxes or other payments for municipal services; and (c) the cumulative impact of all exemptions granted. The exemption report shall be posted on any bulletin board maintained by the District for public notices and on any website maintained by the District.
AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that said Budget Vote and Election will be held on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 in the North Gymnasium of the West Hempstead Secondary School, 450 Nassau Boulevard, West Hempstead, New York, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., prevailing time, at which time the polls will be opened to vote by voting machine upon the following items:
1. To adopt the annual budget of the School District for the fiscal year 2024 - 2025 and to authorize the requisite portion thereof to be raised by taxation on the taxable property of the District.
2. To elect one (1) member of the Board of Education for a three-year term commencing July 1, 2024, and expiring on June 30, 2027, to succeed Kurt Rockensies, whose term expires on June 30, 2024.
3. To elect one (1) member of the Board of Education for a three-year term commencing July 1, 2024, and expiring on June 30, 2027, to succeed Andrea Shinsato, whose term expires on June 30, 2024.
4. To adopt the annual budget of the West Hempstead Public Library for the fiscal year 20242025 and to authorize the requisite portion thereof to be raised by taxation on the taxable property of the School District.
5. To elect one (1) member of the Library Board of Trustees for a five-year term commencing July 1, 2024, and expiring on June 30, 2029, to succeed Ralph J. Reissman whose term expires on June 30, 2024.
AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a copy of the statement of the amount of money which will be required to fund the School District’s budget and the West Hempstead Public Library’s budget for 2024 - 2025, exclusive of public
monies, may be obtained by any resident of the District between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. beginning April 30, 2024, except Saturday, Sunday or holidays, at the District Office, Chestnut Street Administrative Offices, 252 Chestnut Street, West Hempstead, New York, and at each schoolhouse in the District and at the West Hempstead Public Library during its regular business hours.
AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that petitions nominating candidates for the office of member of the Board of Education and member of the Library Board of Trustees shall be filed with the Clerk of said School District at her office at 252 Chestnut Street, West Hempstead, New York, not later than April 22, 2024, between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., prevailing time. Each petition shall be directed to the Clerk of the District; must be signed by at least 52 qualified voters of the District (representing the greater of 25 qualified voters or 2% of the number of voters who voted in the previous annual election); must state the name and residence of each signer, and, must state the name and residence of the candidate and shall describe the specific vacancy for which the candidate is nominated. Each vacancy upon the Board of Education to be filled shall be considered separate specific vacancies. A separate nominating petition is required to nominate a candidate to each separate specific office. The petition shall describe at least the length of the term of office and contain the name of the last incumbent. Vacancies on the Library Board of Trustees shall be considered separate specific vacancies. A separate nominating petition is required to nominate a candidate to each separate specific office. Such nominating petitions shall describe the specific vacancy upon the Library Board for which the candidate is nominated; must be directed to the Clerk of the District; must be signed by at least 52 qualified voters of the District (representing the greater of 25 qualified voters or 2% of the number of voters who voted in the previous annual election); must state the name and residence of each signer, and, must state the name and residence of the candidate.
AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that personal registration of voters is required either pursuant to §2014 of the Education Law or pursuant to Article 5 of the Election Law. If a voter has heretofore
registered pursuant to §2014 of the Education Law and has voted at an annual or special district meeting within the last four (4) calendar years, he or she is eligible to vote at this election. If a voter is registered and eligible to vote under Article 5 of the Election Law, he or she is also eligible to vote at this election. All other persons who wish to vote must register. The Board of Registration will meet for the purpose of registering all qualified voters of the District pursuant to §2014 of the Education Law at the Office of the District Clerk, Chestnut Street Administrative Offices, 252 Chestnut Street, West Hempstead, New York, on May 16, 2024, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., prevailing time, to add any additional names to the Register to be used at the aforesaid election, at which time any person will be entitled to have his or her name placed on such Register, provided that at such meeting of the Board of Registration he or she is known or proven to the satisfaction of said Board of Registration to be then or thereafter entitled to vote at such election for which the register is prepared. The register so prepared pursuant to §2014 of the Education Law will be filed in the Office of the District Clerk, 252 Chestnut Street, West Hempstead, New York, and will be open for inspection by any qualified voter of the District beginning on May 16, 2024 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. prevailing time on weekdays prior to the vote, and on Saturday, May 18, 2024, by appointment only between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., and at the polling place on the day of the vote.
AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that military voters who are not currently registered may apply to register as a qualified voter of the West Hempstead Union Free School District by requesting and returning a registration application to the District Clerk in person, by mail to Chestnut Street Administrative Offices, 252 Chestnut Street, West Hempstead, New York, by email to TBryant@whufsd.com, or fax sent to (516) 489-1776. The request for the registration application may include the military voter’s preference for receipt of the registration application by either mail, fax or email. Military voter registration application forms must be received in the Office of the District Clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. on April 25, 2024.
AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that
military voters who are qualified voters of the West Hempstead Union Free School District, may request an application for a military ballot from the District Clerk in person, by mail to Chestnut Street Administrative Offices, 252 Chestnut Street, West Hempstead, New York, by email to TBryant@whufsd.com, or fax sent to (516) 489-1776. In such request, the military voter may indicate their preference for receiving the application by mail, fax or email. A military voter must return the original military ballot application by mail or in person to the Office of the District Clerk at Chestnut Street Administrative Offices, 252 Chestnut Street, West Hempstead, New York. In order for a military voter to be issued a military ballot, a valid military ballot application must be received in the office of the District Clerk no later than 5:00 p.m., on April 25, 2024. Military ballot applications received in accordance with the foregoing will be processed in the same manner as a non-military ballot application under Section 2018-a of the Education Law. The application for military ballot may include the military voter’s preference for receipt of the military ballot by mail, fax, or email.
AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, a military voter’s original military ballot must be returned by mail or in person to the Office of the District Clerk at Chestnut Street Administrative Offices, 252 Chestnut Street, West Hempstead, New York. Military ballots shall be canvassed if they are received by the District Clerk before the close of polls on May 21, 2024 showing a cancellation mark of the United States Postal Service or a foreign country’s postal service, or showing a dated endorsement of receipt by another agency of the United States Government; or received not later than 5:00 p.m. on May 21, 2024 and signed and dated by the military voter and one witness thereto, with a date which is ascertained to be not later than the day before the election.
AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to §2014 of the Education Law of the State of New York, the Board of Registration will meet on May 21, 2024, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., prevailing time, at the North Gymnasium of the West Hempstead Secondary School, 450 Nassau Boulevard, West Hempstead, New York, to prepare the Register of the School District to be used at the Budget Vote and Election to be held in 2025, and any special
district meetings that may be held after the preparation of said Register, at which time any person will be entitled to have his or her name placed on such Register provided that at such meeting of said Board of Registration he or she is known or proven to the satisfaction of such Board of Registration to be then or thereafter entitled to vote at the school election for which said Register is prepared, or any special district meeting held after May 21, 2024.
AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that applications for absentee and early mail ballots will be obtainable during school business hours from the District Clerk beginning April 22, 2024.
In accordance with Education Law §§ 2018-a and 2018-e, completed applications for absentee and early mail ballots must be received by the District Clerk no earlier than thirty (30) days before the election, i.e. April 22, 2024, and no later than seven (7) days before the election, i.e. May 14, 2024, if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or no later than the day before the election, i.e. May 20, 2024, if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter or to the agent named in the absentee or early mail ballot application. Absentee and early mail ballots must be received by the District Clerk not later than 5:00 p.m., prevailing time, on Tuesday, May 21, 2024.
A list of persons to whom absentee ballots shall have been issued, and a list of all persons to whom early mail ballots shall have been issued, will be available for inspection to qualified voters of the District in the office of the District Clerk on and after May 14, 2024 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on weekdays prior to the day set for the annual election, and on Saturday, May 18, 2024, by appointment only between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., and on May 21, 2024, the day set for the election, and said lists will be posted at the polling place at the election. Any qualified voter may, upon examination of such lists, file a written challenge of the qualifications as a voter of any person whose name appears on such lists, stating the reasons for such challenge. Such written challenge shall be transmitted by the District Clerk or a designee of the Board of Education to the inspectors of election on election day.
AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to a rule adopted by the Board of Education in accordance with §2035 of the
Education Law, any referenda or propositions to amend the budget, or otherwise to be submitted for voting at said election, must be filed with the District Clerk, Board of Education at the District Office, 252 Chestnut Street, West Hempstead, New York at least sixty (60) days prior to the election and budget vote to permit notice of the proposition to be included with the Notice of the Public Hearing and Budget Vote and Election required by Section 2004 of the Education Law; must be typed or printed in the English language; must be directed to the Clerk of the School District; must be signed by at least 92 qualified voters of the District (representing 5% of the number of voters who voted in the previous annual election); and must legibly state the name of each signer.
However, the School Board will not entertain any petition to place before the voters any proposition the purpose of which is not within the powers of the voters to determine, which is unlawful or any proposition which fails to include a specific appropriation where the expenditure of monies is required by the proposition, or where other valid reason exists for excluding the proposition from the ballot.
Dated: West Hempstead, New York March 27, 2024
By Order of the BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE WEST HEMPSTEAD UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT West Hempstead, New York Theresa Bryant, District Clerk 145487
LEGAL NOTICE AVISO SOBRE LA ELECCIÓN ANUAL DEL DISTRITO
N.Y., en dicho Distrito Escolar con el objeto de que se concrete este asunto conforme lo autoriza la ley.
POR EL PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA que la audiencia sobre el presupuesto se llevará a cabo el 14 de mayo de 2024, a las 8:00 p. m. en Malverne Performance Art Center, 80 Ocean Avenue, Malverne, N.Y. con el objeto de debatir sobre los fondos para el presupuesto escolar para 2024-2025. La audiencia sobre el presupuesto se podrá ver en el siguiente sitio web: www.malverneschoolslive .com. TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que la votación de la asignación de los fondos necesarios para cubrir los gastos necesarios para el año escolar 2024-2025, de todas las propuestas debidamente presentadas ante la Junta de Educación, y para elegir un (1) miembro de la Junta de Educación por un periodo de cuatro años, que comenzará el 1 de julio de 2024 y finalizará el 30 de junio de 2028, tendrá lugar en el gimnasio de la escuela intermedia Howard T. Herber Middle School, el martes 21 de mayo de 2024 entre las 7:00 a. m. y las 9:00 p. m. Los votantes calificados también podrán votar las siguientes propuestas: PROPUESTA
N.º 1 Presupuesto para 2024-2025
Se resuelve adoptar el presupuesto propuesto del Distrito Escolar Malverne Union Free de la ciudad de Hempstead, condado de Nassau, estado de Nueva York, para el año fiscal 2024-2025 y recaudar el monto de dicho presupuesto mediante impuestos sobre la base del inmueble imponible del Distrito Escolar con posterioridad a la primera deducción de fondos disponibles de la ayuda estatal y otras fuentes.
PROPUESTA N.º 2 Gastos del fondo de reserva de capitales
Se resuelve: Autorizar a la Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar Malverne Union Free (“distrito”) a destinar y gastar con cargo al Fondo de Reserva de Capitales III del distrito, establecido por los votantes del distrito el 9 de junio de 2020, un monto que no supere un millón setecientos dólares ($1,700,000.00), para comenzar y realizar mejoras, renovaciones o modificaciones edilicias en la escuela que comenzarán durante el año escolar 2024-2025 (“proyectos”), según se describe esencialmente en un informe de memorando preparado por los arquitectos del distrito (“informe”), que está archivado y disponible para su inspección en la oficina de la Secretaría del
Distrito, todo sin costo adicional para los contribuyentes del distrito. Se planean realizar las siguientes mejoras de capital, construcciones, reconstrucciones, renovaciones, compras o modificaciones en edificios e instalaciones del distrito y los sitios que se desprendan de estos: (1) Mejoras en el auditorio y en los baños de la escuela intermedia Howard T. Herber Middle School; (2) Mejoras en los baños de la escuela primaria Maurice W. Downing Primary School y la escuela intermedia Davison Avenue Intermediate School; (3) Proyecto de reemplazo de techo falso en la escuela secundaria Malverne High School; (4) Mejoras de las puertas en las escuelas de todo el distrito; y (5) Adquisición de camiones de jardinería/vehículos de mantenimiento, que también incluirá (cuándo y cómo sea necesario) el mobiliario, el equipamiento, la maquinaria, la demolición, y demás labores que se relacionen con estos y los costos preliminares y secundarios y el financiamiento; siempre que todos los costos de los componentes de los proyectos establecidos en el informe se puedan reasignar entre dichos componentes en caso de que la Junta de Educación determine que la reasignación es en favor del distrito y no se realicen cambios sustanciales al alcance de los proyectos. TAMBIÉN SE
NOTIFICA que la votación se realizará mediante máquinas de votación y las urnas estarán habilitadas desde las 7:00 a. m. hasta las 9:00 p. m., durante el tiempo que sea necesario para que los votantes presentes puedan emitir sus votos. Se elaborarán tanto el resumen de la propuesta del presupuesto como el texto de todas las propuestas que aparecerán en las máquinas de votación, y también una declaración detallada por escrito del monto que se exigirá para el año escolar 2024-2025, donde se describan los fines y el monto de cada uno. Asimismo, previa solicitud, las copias de estos documentos se pondrán a disposición de todos los ciudadanos del distrito en cada edificio escolar y en cada oficina administrativa del distrito desde las 9:00 a. m. hasta las 3:00 p. m. durante los 14 días inmediatamente anteriores a esta elección del 21 de mayo de 2024, sin incluir los sábados, domingos, feriados, y el día de la elección anual.
TENGA EN CUENTA QUE TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que, conforme a la Sección 495 de la Ley del Impuesto sobre Bienes Inmuebles, se requiere
que el Distrito adjunte un informe de exención al presupuesto sugerido. En este informe de exenciones, que también formará parte del presupuesto final, se mostrará el valor total estimado de la lista de tasación final que se utilice en el proceso presupuestario queda libre de impuestos, se enumerarán todos los tipos de exenciones que otorgue la autoridad legal y se expondrá el impacto acumulativo de cada tipo de exención, el monto acumulado que se prevé recibir como pago en lugar de impuestos y el impacto acumulativo de todas las exenciones otorgadas.
TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que la elección se llevará a cabo de acuerdo con las Normas para la Organización de Reuniones y Elecciones adoptadas por la Junta. TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que las nominaciones para el cargo del miembro de la Junta de Educación se deberán realizar mediante solicitud firmada por al menos 25 votantes calificados del distrito y se deberán presentar en la oficina de la Secretaría del Distrito, entre las 9:00 a. m. y las 5:00 p. m. a más tardar 30 días antes de la elección, este año, el 22 de abril de 2024. Cada solicitud deberá indicar la vacante específica en la Junta para la cual se nomine al candidato; esta descripción deberá incluir, al menos, la duración del mandato y el nombre del último titular, si lo hubiera. Se considerará que cada vacante es un cargo separado y se necesitará una solicitud por separado para nominar a un candidato para cada cargo en particular. Ninguna persona será nominada para más de un mandato separado. Sin embargo, la Junta de Educación podrá rechazar una nominación si el candidato no es elegible para el cargo o declara no tener voluntad para tomarlo.
TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que toda propuesta o consulta que deba colocarse en las máquinas de votación debe presentarse por escrito mediante una solicitud firmada por al menos 100 votantes calificados del distrito y presentada en la oficina de la Secretaría de Distrito entre las 9:00 a. m. y las 5:00 p. m., hasta 30 días antes de la reunión o elección en la que deba votarse esta consulta o propuesta, este año, el 22 de abril de 2024. Esta norma no se regirá excepcionalmente para las consultas o propuestas que deban informarse mediante la notificación publicada o anunciada de la reunión ni para aquellas que la Junta de Educación tenga la potestad, conforme a la ley, de presentar en
cualquier reunión anual o extraordinaria del distrito.
TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que la Junta de Registros se reunirá el jueves 11 de abril de 2024, entre las 8:30 a. m. y las 11:30 a. m., en la recepción de Malverne High School Lobby y en el Edificio Administrativo del distrito desde las 11:30 a. m. y las 3:30 p. m., y el viernes 10 de mayo de 2024 entre las 9:00 a. m. y la 1:00 p. m. en la oficina de la Secretaría del Distrito con el propósito de preparar un registro de los votantes calificados para dicha elección anual del distrito, momento en el cual cualquier persona tendrá derecho a que su nombre se incluya en el registro, siempre y cuando se sepa o se demuestre, para satisfacción de la Junta de Registros, que dicha persona tiene, en ese momento o en adelante, derecho a votar en la elección anual del distrito para la cual se prepara dicho registro. ASIMISMO, SE NOTIFICA que el registro incluirá: (1) a todos los votantes calificados del distrito que se hayan presentado personalmente para el registro; (2) a todos los votantes previamente calificados del distrito que se hayan registrado previamente para cualquier elección o reunión anual o extraordinaria del distrito, y que hayan votado en alguno de estos eventos realizados o llevados a cabo en cualquier momento durante los cuatro años calendario (2020-2023) previos a la preparación de este registro, y (3) a aquellos votantes que estén registrados de manera permanente en la Junta Electoral del condado de Nassau. La Junta de Registros seguirá reuniéndose durante la elección anual del distrito del 21 de mayo de 2024, con el objeto de elaborar una inscripción para las reuniones o elecciones del distrito que se lleven a cabo después del 21 de mayo de 2024. Se presentará el registro en la oficina de la Secretaría del Distrito, que estará abierto para que cualquier votante calificado pueda inspeccionarlo desde las 9:30 a. m. hasta la 2:30 p. m. los cinco días antes de la elección, excepto el domingo, y en el lugar de votación el día de la elección.
ASIMISMO, SE NOTIFICA que las solicitudes de boletas electorales por correo anticipado se deben completar en un formulario elaborado por la Junta Electoral del estado de Nueva York. Dichas solicitudes están disponibles en el sitio web de la Junta Electoral del estado de Nueva York, https://www.counsel.nyse d.gov/sites/counsel/files/2 4-04-school-application-
with-form.pdf, en el sitio web del Distrito Escolar Malverneschools.org y en la oficina de la Secretaría del Distrito entre las 9:30 a. m. y las 2:30 p. m., en los días en que la escuela está en sesión. Las solicitudes de boletas electorales por correo anticipado completadas deben recibirse al menos siete (7) días antes de la elección si la boleta electoral por correo anticipado se enviará por correo al votante o hasta el día anterior a la elección si la boleta electoral se entregará personalmente al votante o a la persona que designe. No se aceptarán solicitudes de boletas electorales por correo anticipado antes del 22 de abril de 2024. Las boletas electorales por correo anticipado de los votantes se deben recibir en la oficina de la Secretaría del Distrito a más tardar a las 5:00 p. m. del día de las elecciones que se vayan a escrutar. En la oficina de la Secretaría del Distrito podrá consultarse una lista de todas las personas a las que se hayan emitido boletas electorales por correo anticipado cada uno de los cinco días anteriores a las elecciones, de 9:30 a. m. a 2:30 p. m., excepto los domingos, y solo con cita previa de 10:00 a. m. a 1:00 p. m. el sábado anterior a las elecciones.
TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que las solicitudes de voto por ausencia se deben completar en un formulario elaborado por la Junta de Elecciones del estado, el cual puede obtenerse en el sitio web del Departamento de Educación del estado de Nueva York (http://www.counsel.nyse d.gov/common/counsel/fil es/absentee-ballotapplication-andinstructions-english.pdf, http://www.counsel.nysed .gov/common/counsel/file s/absentee-ballotapplication-andinstructions-spanish.pdf), o comunicándose con la Secretaría del Distrito por correo electrónico (lridley@malverneschools. org) o por teléfono (516-887-6483). Las solicitudes completadas deben recibirse al menos siete (7) días antes de la elección si la boleta electoral se enviará por correo al solicitante o hasta el día anterior a la elección si la boleta electoral se entregará personalmente al solicitante o a la persona que designe. La Secretaría del Distrito no aceptará solicitudes de voto por ausencia antes del 22 de abril de 2024. La oficina de la Secretaría del Distrito debe recibir las boletas de voto por ausencia a más tardar a las 5:00 p. m. del día de las elecciones para ser escrutadas. Habrá una lista de todas las personas para las que se emitieron boletas
electorales por ausencia disponible en la oficina de la secretaria del Distrito durante los cinco días previos al día de la elección, excepto el domingo, y únicamente con cita entre las 9:00 a. m. y las 12:00 del mediodía del sábado anterior a la elección.
ASIMISMO, SE NOTIFICA que, de conformidad con la Ley de Educación sección 2018-d, cualquier persona que preste servicio en el ejército, incluidos los cónyuges y dependientes, puede registrarse para votar en la próxima elección del distrito. Los votantes militares que califican como votantes del distrito pueden obtener un formulario de registro comunicándose con la Secretaría del Distrito por teléfono (516-887-6483), fax (516-596-2910), correo electrónico (lridley@malverneschools. org), por correo postal (District Clerk, Malverne UFSD, Administration Building 301 Wicks Lane, Malverne, NY 11565) o en persona (en el horario de atención habitual de la oficina o de 9:30 a. m. a 2:30 p. m.). Los votantes militares que estén debidamente registrados pueden solicitar una boleta electoral militar comunicándose con la Secretaría del Distrito para pedir una solicitud. Las solicitudes completadas se deben entregar en persona o por correo postal a la Secretaría del Distrito, y se deben recibir antes de las 5:00 p. m. del 25 de abril de 2024. Las boletas electorales militares deben recibirse antes de las 5:00 p. m del 21 de mayo de 2024 si están firmadas y fechadas por el votante militar y un testigo, con fecha de hasta el día anterior a la elección, o antes del cierre de la votación del 21 de mayo de 2024, si están selladas o endosadas por una agencia del gobierno de los Estados Unidos. Los votantes militares pueden decidir si prefieren recibir un formulario de registro para votantes militares, una solicitud de boleta electoral militar o una boleta electoral militar por correo, fax o correo electrónico en su solicitud para dicho registro, solicitud de boleta electoral o boleta electoral. TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que esta Junta establecerá una reunión especial a partir de las 24 horas luego de la presentación ante la Secretaría del Distrito de un informe escrito de los resultados de la votación, con el fin de examinar y tabular y declarar dichos resultados; que, por el presente y de acuerdo con la sección 2019-a, subdivisión 2b, de la Ley de Educación, la Junta se designa a sí misma como un grupo de presidentes
de mesa para emitir y escrutar los votos durante dicha reunión especial de la Junta.
Fecha: 12 de marzo de 2024
POR ORDEN DE LA JUNTA DE EDUCACIÓN
DISTRITO ESCOLAR
MALVERNE UNION FREE
PUEBLO DE HEMPSTEAD CONDADO DE NASSAU, NUEVA YORK
LISA RIDLEY SECRETARÍA DEL DISTRITO
145779
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF ANNUAL DISTRICT ELECTION AND BUDGET HEARING OF MALVERNE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU, STATE OF NEW YORK
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the annual meeting of the qualified voters of the Malverne Union Free School District, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, will be held on May 21, 2024, at 9:00 p.m. in the gymnasium of the Howard T. Herber Middle School, 75 Ocean Avenue, Malverne, N.Y., in said School District for the transaction of such business as is authorized by law.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Budget Hearing will be held on May 14, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. at the Malverne Performance Art Center, 80 Ocean Avenue, Malverne, N.Y. for the purposes of discussing funds for the proposed 2024-2025 School Budget. The Budget Hearing may be viewed at the following website: www.malverneschoolslive .com
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NOTICE that the vote upon the appropriation of necessary funds to meet the necessary expenditures for the school year 2024-2025, on all propositions duly filed with the Board of Education, and to elect one (1) member to the Board of Education for a four year term, commencing on July 1, 2024 , and expiring on June 30, 2028, shall be held in the gymnasium of the Howard T. Herber Middle School on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. The qualified voters shall vote upon the following propositions.
PROPOSITION NO. 1
Budget 2024 - 2025
Resolved that the proposed Budget of the Malverne Union Free School District of the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York for the fiscal year 2024-2025 be adopted in the amount of said budget be raised by tax upon the taxable
property of the School District after first deducting the monies available from the State Aid and other sources.
PROPOSITION NO. 2 Capital Reserve Fund
Expenditure Resolved: That the Board of Education of the Malverne Union Free School District (“District”) be hereby authorized to appropriate and expend from the District’s Capital Reserve Fund III, established by the voters of the District on June 9, 2020, an amount not to exceed One Million Seven Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,700,000.00),to undertake and perform the following school building improvements, renovations and/or alterations, to commence during the 2024-2025 school year (“Projects”), substantially as described in a memorandum report prepared by the District’s architects (“Report”), on file and available for public inspection in the office of the District Clerk, all at no additional cost to District taxpayers: the following capital improvements, construction, reconstruction, renovations, purchases and/or alterations in District buildings and facilities and the sites thereof: (1) Auditorium and Bathroom Upgrades at Howard T. Herber Middle School; (2) Bathroom Upgrades at Maurice W. Downing Primary School and Davison Avenue Intermediate School; (3) Drop Ceiling Replacement Project at Malverne High School; (4) District-wide Door Upgrades; and (5) Purchase of Grounds Trucks/Maintenance Vehicles; including (as and where necessary) furnishings, equipment, machinery, demolition, and other work in connection therewith, as well as preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto and to the financing thereof; provided that the costs of the components of the Projects as set forth in the Report may be reallocated among such components if the Board of Education shall determine that such reallocation is in the best interests of the District and no material change shall be made in the scope of the Projects.
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FURTHER NOTICE that the voting shall be on voting machines and the polls will remain open from 7:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. and as much longer as may be necessary to enable the voters then present to cast their ballots. The condensed form of the budget proposition and the text of all other propositions to appear on the voting machines and a detailed statement in writing of the amount of money
which will be required for the school year 2024-2025, specifying the purposes and the amount for each, will be prepared and copies thereof will be made available, upon request, to any District resident at each school house and each administrative office in the District from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. during the 14 days preceding said election of May 21, 2024 excluding Saturday, Sunday and holidays, on the District Website and at such budget hearing and annual election.
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NOTICE that pursuant to Section 495 of the Real Property Tax Law, the District is required to attach to its proposed budget an exemption report. Said exemption report, which will also become part of the final budget, will show the total assessed value on the final assessment roll used in the budgetary process is exempt from taxation, list every type of exemption granted by the statutory authority, and show the cumulative impact of type of exemption, the cumulative amount expected to be received as payments in lieu of taxes and the cumulative impact of all exemptions granted.
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NOTICE that the election shall be held in accordance with the Rules of the Conduct of Meetings and Elections adopted by the Board.
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NOTICE that the nominations for the office of Board of Education member shall be made by petition subscribed by at least 25 qualified voters of the District, and filed in the District Clerk’s office, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., not later than the 30th day preceding election, this year April 22, 2024. Such petition shall state the specific vacancy on the Board for which the candidate is nominated, which description shall include at least the length of the term of office and the name of the last incumbent, if any. Each vacancy shall be considered a separate office and a separate petition shall be required to nominate a candidate to each separate office. No person shall be nominated for more than one separate office. However, a nomination may be rejected by the Board of Education if the candidate is ineligible for the office or declares his unwillingness to serve.
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NOTICE that any proposition or question to be placed upon the voting machines shall be submitted, in writing, by petition subscribed by at least 100 qualified voters of the District and filed in the District Clerk’s Office between 9:00 a.m. and
5:00 p.m., not later than 30 days preceding the meeting or election at which such question or proposition shall be voted upon, this year April 22, 2024, except that this rule shall not apply to those questions or propositions which are required to be stated in the published or posted notice of the meeting or to those propositions or questions which the Board of Education has authority by law to present at any annual or special meeting of the district.
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NOTICE that the Board of Registration shall meet on Thursday, April 11, 2024, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., at the Malverne High School Lobby and at the District Administration Building from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and on Friday, May 10, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the District Clerk’s office for the purpose of preparing a register of the qualified voters for said annual district election, at which time any person shall be entitled to have his/her name placed upon the such registry provided that, at such meeting of the Board of Registration, he/she is known, or proven to the satisfaction of the Board of Registration, to be then or thereafter entitled to vote at the annual district elections for which such register is prepared.
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NOTICE that the register shall include: (1) all qualified voters of the District who shall personally present themselves for registration; (2) all previously qualified voters of the District who have been previously registered for any annual or special District meeting or election and who have voted at any annual or special District meeting or election held or conducted within four calendars years (2020 -2023) prior to preparation of the said register; and (3) those voters permanently registered with the Nassau County Board of Elections. The Board of Registration will further meet during the Annual District Election on May 21, 2024, to prepare a register for District meetings or elections to be held after May 21, 2024. The Register shall be filed in the District Clerk’s Office where it shall be open for inspection by any qualified voter from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on the five days prior to the election, except Sunday, and at the polling place on election day.
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NOTICE that applications for early mail ballots must be completed on a form prescribed by the New York State Board of Elections. Such
applications are available on the New York State Board of Election’s website, https://www.counsel.nyse d.gov/sites/counsel/files/2 4-04-school-applicationwith-form.pdf by visiting, on the School District website
Malverneschools.org and at the district clerk’s office between the hours of 9:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., on days when school is in session.
Completed applications for early mail ballots must be received at least seven (7) days before the election if the early mail ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or the day before the election if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter or to his or her designated agent. Early mail ballot applications will not be accepted before April 22, 2024. Early mail voter’s ballots must be received in the district clerk’s office no later than 5:00 p.m. on the day of the election to be canvassed.
A list of all persons to whom early mail ballots have been issued will be available for inspection in the district clerk’s office on each of the five days prior to the election during the hours of 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. except Sunday, and by appointment only from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on the Saturday prior to the election.
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NOTICE that applications for absentee ballots are to be completed on a form prescribed by the state board of elections and may be obtained by visiting the New York State Education Department’s Website (http://www.counsel.nyse d.gov/common/counsel/fil es/absentee-ballotapplication-andinstructions-english.pdf, http://www.counsel.nysed .gov/common/counsel/file s/absentee-ballotapplication-andinstructions-spanish.pdf), or by contacting the District Clerk by email (lridley@malverneschools. org) or phone (516-887-6483).
Completed applications must be received at least seven (7) days before the election if the ballot is to be mailed to the applicant, or the day before the election if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the applicant or to his or her designated agent.
Absentee ballot applications will not be accepted by the District Clerk before April 22,2024. Absentee ballots must be received in the District Clerk’s office no later than 5:00 p.m. On the day of the election in order to be canvassed. A list of all persons to whom absentee ballots have been issued will be available in the District Clerk’s office on each of the five days prior to the election except Sunday,
and by appointment only between the hours 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon on the Saturday prior to the election.
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NOTICE that pursuant to Education Law §2018-d, any person serving in the military, including spouses and dependents, may register to vote in the upcoming district election. A military voter who is a qualified voter of the District may obtain a registration form by contacting the District Clerk by telephone (516-887-6483),facsimile( 516-596-2910),email (lridley@malverneschools. org),or by mail (District Clerk, Malverne UFSD, Administration Building 301 Wicks Lane, Malverne, NY 11565 ), or in person (during regular office hours from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.) A military voter who is duly registered may apply for a military ballot by requesting an application by also contacting the District Clerk. Completed applications must be personally delivered or mailed to the District Clerk and received no later than 5:00 p.m. on April 25, 2024. Military ballots must be received by 5:00 p.m. on May 21, 2024, if signed and dated by the military voter and one witness thereto with a date which is not later than the day before the election, or not later than the close of the polls on May 21, 2024, if postmarked or endorsed by an agency of the United States government. A military voter may designate a preference to receive a military voter registration form, military ballot application or military ballot by mail, facsimile or electronic mail in the request for such registration, ballot application, or ballot. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER
NOTICE that this Board shall convene a special meeting thereof within 24 hours after the filing with the District Clerk of a written report of the results of the ballot for the purpose of examining and tabulating and declaring said results; that the Board hereby designates itself to be set of poll clerks to cast and canvass ballots pursuant to Education Law, §2019-a, subdivision 2b at said special meeting of the Board.
Dated: March 12, 2024 BY ORDER OF BOARD OF EDUCATION MALVERNE UNION
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Karelia Ulloa Nunez, in second grade, and Gabby Vaquiz, in third grade, are representing the district in the 20th annual Art Supervisors Association AllCounty Art Exhibit.
A dozen students are representing the West Hempstead school district in the 20th annual Art Supervisors Association All-County Art Exhibit. The ASA is an organization of art supervisors and administrators that promote art instruction at all educational levels. Each year, the organization hosts the prestigious exhibit, showcasing more than 1,200 pieces of artwork produced by kindergarten to 12th grade students from Nassau County school districts. This year, 12 students from West Hempstead are being recognized with the prestigious honor.
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Join the Village of South Floral Park team as our new Deputy Clerk!
Are you self motivated and good with being the go-to person for an organization? Do you thrive in managing a variety of tasks from social media updates to crucial village operations? If so, we want you! Bring your experience, Microsoft and QuickBooks skills, and top-notch communication abilities to a role where no two days are alike. Dive into a part-time position where you'll make a real impact, from handling important documents to leading in the Administrator's absence.
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Q. We are changing a commercial building space for new tenants, and they want us to remove columns. We have an architect, but he suggested hiring a structural engineer for the structural changes. We interviewed three engineers at the building. Their proposals for what they would do to remove columns varied greatly. The cost did, too, and we are concerned that the cheapest way to go is using single cables to support some of the beams from side to side, so that the beams with no columns would only be supported by a single cable running side to side underneath. Since we’ve never seen this before, we’re wondering if you have, and whether we can trust this solution. The savings would be great, costing only one-third of the most expensive refitting with new, much bigger beams. What do you think?
A. It sounds like a creative solution.
Suspending cables sideways across the space to remove columns means having a complete understanding of the weakest points of the installation. Cables are actually very strong and lightweight. The Brooklyn Bridge is a cable structure, and the design was the focus of a lot of scrutiny and concern before it was even chosen to get people across from Brooklyn to Manhattan over a century ago.
With any structure, there needs to be a safety factor in the equations. Bridges are designed, generally, with a safety factor approaching 100 times the minimum requirement, which should make even the most skeptical person feel a little more confident making the crossing. But it isn’t the cables or beams that are of greatest concern when designing a structure. It’s the connections.
The next time you’re sitting in traffic, note the number and the size of the bolts connecting all the components of the bridge. Those bolts are analogous to a centipede’s legs. If the centipede lost a few of its many legs, it could still move from place to place. Structure should perform like the redundancy of a centipede. Each part spreads the load a given distance to the next component, just like the rafters in your home’s roof, as another example. If bridges had fewer bolts, they would need to be much larger, and there would be less safety.
So I’m asking you to question whether the single cable has enough safety factor calculated into the connectors. Remember, your building is only as good as the last hands that touched the installation. Missing bolts just caused a furor in the aircraft construction industry, so it isn’t wrong to double back and ask for confirmation about the single-cable design.
The Hyatt Regency Hotel overhead walkway collapse in Kansas City in July 1981 is an example of how a change in cable design can cause tragedy. Transferring the load from one cable to another with a faulty connection design killed 114 people and injured 216 more. Confirm the safety factor, and ask questions. Good luck!
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New York is experiencing an affordability crisis, but it doesn’t stop at groceries, gas and rent. It’s a more varied problem than many would think.
The lack of affordable and accessible child care is hitting Long Island families hard. Its cost is a major expense that is unsustainable. This crisis not only strains household budgets, but also poses significant barriers to workforce participation and economic mobility for parents striving to secure a better future for their families. Even households with solid incomes — Long Island’s median household income was $120,124 in 2021, according to census data — may be burdened by this substantial monthly expense.
In today’s world, child care is not a simple choice, and it’s far from a luxury — it’s essential. That’s why I have a plan to help give families options and support as they work and care for their children.
The average cost of full-time child care on Long Island can range from $12,000 a year for a preschooler to $20,000 a year for an infant. Not surpris-
ingly, nearly half of all parents say their child care situation is unworkable. To confront this issue, I held a news conference with my Republican Assembly colleagues in Albany last month to address the lack of high-quality, affordable child care across the state.
We unveiled “A Blueprint for Childcare (ABC) Plan,” a comprehensive proposal to provide muchneeded relief for high child care costs and better access through increased tax incentives for families and day cares, expansion of access to early-childhood education and more provider options. We estimate that these proposals would save an average family more than $2,300 annually.
C■ Creating a new child care facility capital improvement tax credit to help child care providers enhance and update facilities; and
■ Doubling the existing child care creation and expansion tax credit from $25 million per year to $50 million.
hild care isn’t a simple choice, and it’s far from a luxury — it’s essential.
The first prong of the ABC Plan aims to provide increased tax incentives to both providers and families. When funding is made directly available to families and businesses, the child poverty rate drops significantly and quality child care programs become more readily available, which is why I’m proposing the following to boost child tax credits:
■ Increasing the state earned-income tax credit from 30 to 45 percent;
■ Increasing the Empire State child tax credit to 45 percent of the federal child tax credit;
The second prong of the plan aims to expand access to early-childhood education. The ABC Plan calls for a universal pre-K aid increase and program improvements, including:
■ Increasing the state reimbursement rate to school districts for pre-K students, and expanding collaboration between school districts and child care agencies;
■ Ensuring that school districts and child care agencies follow the same regulations that govern staffing ratios and class sizes; and
■ Calling on the commissioner of education to streamline the hiring process for qualified pre-K teachers and minimize the cost of new and existing programs.
The third prong of the plan focuses on supporting child care statewide — fairly. The proposals in this part of the
plan include changing rules and regulations, creating new ways for families to access child care that cut the red tape of traditional child care models, and looking into how regional costs and state barriers impact the availability and affordability of child care.
Long Island is traditionally ranked one of the most expensive places to live in the country, let alone in New York state. It’s time to break this tradition, and I’m backing a proposal that would ensure more public support for areas with the highest cost of living, like ours.
The rising child poverty rate reflects a failure to provide adequate support and opportunities for our most vulnerable population. As things stand, even families earning decent incomes are struggling to afford quality child care. We have the power to change this trend through targeted investments in child care. The proposed solutions exemplify my commitment to laying a strong foundation for educational success.
To build a better future for our New York families, we need to ensure that our kids get the opportunities they deserve to succeed. As we advance in shaping our state budget, I am optimistic that these critical initiatives can garner the bipartisan support they merit.
Ed Ra represents the 19th Assembly District, and is the ranking Republican member of the Assembly Ways and Means Committee.
i’m 26, and have lived virtually my whole life in Hempstead. I’ve seen a lot of health-related issues — lowincome people of color, like me, suffering from chronic conditions like asthma, diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure, and untreated mental illness. Often they haven’t been able to receive proper treatment for their conditions. I wanted to do something about it, and soon I will be able to, because I’m on my way to becoming a doctor.
sHAKiA MiLLER
There was a one-in-a-million chance that I would ever reach this goal. I’m an African-American woman from a low-income neighborhood, raised in a single-parent household. My father was incarcerated by the time I knew what it meant to have one, and remains imprisoned to this day — though he’s using this time to reflect and to continue his education. My mother, a crossing guard, worked extremely hard to provide for
my brother and me, but there were days when the money she made didn’t seem like enough to put food on the table, or ensure that we would keep a roof over our heads, or keep us from falling victim to the violence that plagued our community.
TI had to fight every step of the way to become the person I wanted to be. I graduated from Hempstead High School in 2015 in the top 1 percent of my class, and then, thanks to Stony Brook University’s Economic Opportunity Program, I graduated in 2019 with a double major in biology and psychology, and went on to earn a master’s in physiology and biophysics. I was the first person in my family to go to college, so there was no blueprint to follow but the one I created along the way.
Medicine and Biomedical Sciences is life-changing. There are classes to prepare me for the rigors of medical school, and a stipend I can use for living expenses so I can focus on my studies. I have mentors to turn to for help.
here was a one-in-amillion chance that I would ever be able to go to medical school.
I got jobs in the health care field, but becoming a doctor seemed out of reach until I was selected for the Diversity in Medicine pipeline program sponsored by Associated Medical Schools of New York. This post-baccalaureate program at SUNY Buffalo’s Jacobs School of
Most important, if I successfully complete the oneyear program, I will go to medical school in the fall, and could be selected to receive AMSNY’s Diversity in Medicine Scholarship to help defray the cost. This amazing program is 100 percent state-funded.
Pipeline programs like this are needed to help diversify the physician workforce. Research has shown that patients are more likely to visit and follow the instructions of doctors who understand their language and culture, resulting in better health outcomes. Yet in New York state, where more than 30 percent of the population identifies as Black or Hispanic, just 13 percent of the state’s doctors come from those groups.
Physicians from racial and ethnic groups that are underrepresented are
more likely to go into primary care and practice in under-served communities, where they are desperately needed. I have seen 30 to 40 people waiting, endlessly, to see a doctor; minor symptoms that were left untreated develop into chronic disease; and people with mental illness who are homeless, unable to pay for the care they need and jaded by past interactions with the health care system. People in these communities do not trust that system. I want to be a doctor who can change that, and earn their trust.
Growing up, I never saw a doctor who looked like me. Now I am one of 24 future physicians in this year’s AMSNY program who want to give back to our communities. I am immensely grateful to our state representatives and Gov. Kathy Hochul for making that possible.
In the past two years, the state’s investment in Diversity in Medicine programs has tripled. This funding must continue, and even increase, so more people like us can become doctors and leaders of change for our communities.
Shakia Miller is scheduled to complete the AMSNY Diversity in Medicine program in May.
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arth Day is April 22, just two and a half weeks away.
It’s a day that’s been around since 1970, yet it seems the condition of our planet since then has gotten worse rather than better.
Climate change has caused global temperatures to rise, resulting in more severe storms, wildfires and megadroughts. Places that are typically cold are becoming warmer, and places that are usually warm are becoming hotter.
What can regular people like us do to turn back the rising tide of global climate change? Becoming better caretakers of whatever small patch of the world we inhabit is a start.
Earth Day is just one day, but its significance should carry over into every day. And it’s all about sustainability and stewardship — which requires daily commitment, vigilance and action.
We can start by remembering the three R’s — reduce, reuse and recycle. That means buying products with minimal packaging, reusing items like bags to carry our groceries, and recycling everything from paper and plastic to glass and metal.
We can reduce energy consumption by turning off lights and appliances when we’re not using them, and when we are, ensuring that they’re energyefficient. We can conserve water by fixing leaks, taking shorter showers, and
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watering our lawns only in the early morning or the evening to reduce evaporation.
And, of course, we can find more efficient ways to get around. Do we continue using the same old practice of fueling vehicles with fossil fuels, or do we dive into diverse technologies? And do we really need to take a car when we can hop on a bus or train, or even ride a bike or walk?
It’s hard to believe we can make a difference on our own, but we can. Especially if we aren’t alone in making conservation a way of life. And we can make an even bigger difference by backing more environmentally friendly ways to produce energy, like wind turbines — whether on land or out in the ocean.
One example is the South Fork Wind project, some 35 miles off Montauk, which is expected to generate about 130 megawatts of renewable energy — enough to power an estimated 70,000 Long Island homes. Officials believe that it could eliminate up to 6 million tons of carbon emissions over the 25-year life of the project — the equivalent of taking 60,000 cars off the road.
It’s a start. But we have a ways to go to get all of the homes on Long Island — more than 1 million of them — powered this way.
To continue the march to a cleaner, greener planet, we need individual and
I think most of us wish the two leading candidates for president weren’t so old. You have to be at least 35 to serve as president, but there’s no restriction on the other end. You could be 117 and still be eligible to hear “Hail to the Chief” every time you walk into a public gathering.
I’m 86, and damn well know someone my age is too old to be in the Oval Office unless they’re just visiting. How about a constitutional amendment that sets down a series of challenges that must be met by anyone over 70 seeking to be commander in chief?
First there would be a dime test. A dime would be dropped on the floor at a busy deli, and the candidate would have to pick it up on the first try. The retrieval would have to be accomplished by bending over. Anyone getting down on their knees to get the dime would be automatically disqualified.
Then there would be a memory test. An examiner chosen by an independent panel would meet with each hopeful candidate, and early in the conversation three famous political quotes would be used: “I am not a crook,” “Read my lips: no new taxes,” and “It depends on what the meaning of the word ‘is’ is.”
collective efforts on the local, national and global levels to continue expanding. If they don’t, we could see significant ocean rise in our lifetimes — literally bringing the sea into our backyards as early as the 2040s. The planet is getting warmer, polar ice is melting, and all that water has to go somewhere.
Since the first Earth Day 54 years ago, millions of people in nearly 200 countries have taken part in activities whose aim is to enhance the planet’s environment. The annual event has helped push legislation in many countries — including the United States — intended to reduce the human race’s collective carbon footprint, and help us find ways to live more sustainable lives.
But the work is far from finished. Our schools need to teach environmental literacy. The media — from newspapers and television to the hottest social media platforms — must circulate necessary, accurate information.
In April, as trees bud, flowers sprout and temperatures warm, it’s time to get outside and enjoy the greenery and sunshine. But as we take a hike or pedal along our local bike paths, or walk along our waterways or the shore, our thoughts should turn to advocacy and activism on behalf of the planet we inhabit. Because we shouldn’t fight to protect the Earth just on Earth Day, but every day.
one of the greatest joys an individual or couple can experience is the birth of a child.
Unfortunately for millions of people, that joy is denied, though sometimes only temporarily, due to infertility. It is estimated that one in eight individuals or couples have trouble getting pregnant or sustaining a pregnancy.
The rapid advancement of medical technology in the field of reproductive endocrinology and infertility has led to the development of several treatments, but none is more promising or has been more successful than in vitro fertilization. IVF is a series of medical procedures that can help someone who is having difficulty conceiving become pregnant. During the process, mature eggs are taken from ovaries and fertilized by sperm in a laboratory. The fertilized eggs or embryos are then medically placed in a uterus.
A full cycle of IVF takes two to three weeks. In many instances, the fertilized
embryos are frozen and stored for future implantation.
Since its clinical approval in 1978, IVF has provided infertile people the best opportunity to conceive and have children. Between 2017 and 2019, 10 percent of women between ages 15 and 44 received fertility treatments, and IVF resulted in 90,000 births. The procedure’s use continues to grow, with nearly 100,000 infants being born in 2021. IVF has been shown to have a 44.5 percent success rate for women younger than 35. Its acceptance and popularity in the United States is undeniable, with 42 percent of adults saying they know someone who has used IVF to have a child.
the procedure’s acceptance and popularity in the United States is undeniable.
The ability to take advantage of IVF is closely linked to the procedure’s affordability. The cost of IVF treatments can be well in excess of $20,000. Due to its high cost in New York state, I cosponsored Assembly Bill 2646-A in 2018, which required insurance companies to provide coverage for IVF treatments. That legislation became law in 2019.
Despite the significant steps that have been taken to increase its avail-
At the end of this session, which would last a minimum of one hour, the candidate would be asked to recall the quotes. He or she would have to remember at least two of them to be eligible to run.
And third, the new constitutional amendment would require a cursive test. The candidate, in a room alone, would be required to write, in cursive, an essay of at least 700 words, explaining why he or she thought he or she would be a swell leader of America. The content of the essays would not be judged or graded. A judge appointed by the two major political parties would simply check to make sure the essays were indeed written in cursive. If you don’t know cursive, you belong in Hell, and not in the White House.
Think about all this, please. It’s time for a change.
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ability, IVF has come under direct threat, thanks to a ruling by the Alabama Supreme Court in February. The case arose from an incident at an IVF treatment clinic in which the frozen embryos of three couples were accidentally destroyed. The couples sued the clinic for negligence and wrongful death. In its decision, the state court declared that embryos created through IVF should be considered human beings, and as such granted all legal rights and protections under the law.
The ruling immediately forced three of the eight fertility clinics in Alabama to pause their IVF treatments out of concern that physicians might face civil liability or criminal prosecution if they rendered the treatment. Since the decision, the Alabama state legislature has passed laws protecting IVF providers from legal liability.
In response to the Alabama ruling, State Sen. Jack Martins and I filed legislation that would protect IVF in New York. Despite the fact that New York law is the opposite of Alabama law when it comes to the definition of human life, there is a glaring absence of a definition of the legal status of fer-
tilized embryos that have been frozen for the purpose of IVF treatments. My legislation, Assembly Bill 9412, seeks to amend state Public Health Law Section 2599 by providing that any fertilized human ovum or embryo existing outside a uterus shall not be considered an unborn child, a minor child, a natural person or any other term that connotes a human being.
This legislation is needed to protect the availability of IVF treatments in New York by providing legal clarification, so that fertility centers and physicians aren’t exposed to civil liabilities and possibly criminal sanctions. The bill has been assigned to the Assembly Health Committee, where I hope it will be immediately considered and presented for a vote.
IVF offers hope to millions of people who are having trouble becoming parents. No matter a person’s political affiliation, religious beliefs or gender, no one should ever take any action that jeopardizes the hope and dream of becoming a parent. We must make sure that any ambiguity in state law, as it pertains to the definition of human life, is clarified so that IVF treatments can never be put at risk by a future court decision.
Brian Curran represents the 21st Assembly District.
ing. Criminals are walking our streets because Democrats don’t want to lock up people who commit crimes.
Why do Democrats think it’s oK for someone to walk into any store and steal everything off the shelves, or assault someone on the street? People walk our streets and continue to commit crimes, and thanks to the Democrats, are free to commit more crimes. Most if not all of those who are arrested are back on the street before a police officer can complete the paperwork.
Arresting and incarcerating criminals is not being racist. People today are generally afraid. A police officer is killed by a convicted felon with a gun who had 21 arrests but wasn’t in jail. Another subject, also carrying a gun, was arrested last year on gun charges, but thanks to Democrats’ bail reform was out on the street. Between them they had a total of more than 40 arrests, including violent felonies.
It surely seems that Democrats favor criminals over private citizens. We need new leadership in Albany to stop this. Albany Democrats have failed us, made us less safe, and people have died.
STEVE GroGAN LynbrookSteve Grogan is a retired federal agent and former Lynbrook village trustee.
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