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New Malverne mayor takes oath of office police station and the Pine Stream Extension project, which, according to Sullivan, The newly elected mayor of will “completely renovate and Malverne, Tim Sullivan, was enhance Whelan Field.” sworn in on April 3, drawing a “Our top priority is seeing capacity crowd to Village Hall. these projects through a successDozens of comful completion, munity members along with holding and several elected the line on taxes officials packed the while keeping and village board meetexpanding on village ing room to watch as events and servicSullivan was sworn es,” he added. in to the top village Sullivan also said post. he wanted to further With members of i m p r ove o n t h e the Nassau County extensive services Fire De par tment t h at t h e v i l l a g e playing “America already provides.

The Beautiful” on “While it may the bagpipes, the TIM SuLLIVAN sound like political spirit of Malverne Newly elected talk, our services pride surged and unique events Malverne mayor through village hall. are what set us apart State Sen. Patricia from every other Fitzpatrick swore Sullivan into community on Long Island,” he office as his wife, Catherine, and said. “They are celebrated and daughter, Ella, stood by his side. have been cherished for many “It is the honor of my life to generations in Malverne, and we be sworn in as the mayor of our are going to make sure they are beloved village,” Sullivan said. better than ever.”

“The title itself is taking a while In a Facebook post, Fitzpatto sink in, but our work has rick wrote, “In the midst of budalready begun.” get negotiations, I was grateful He said he planned to contin- to be able to travel home on Monue making “historic invest- day night to swear in newly electments” in the village’s new Continued on page 14

By BEN FIEBERT

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t is the honor of my life to be sworn in as the mayor of our beloved village.

A day for big ears and fancy hats The Easter bunny visited Malverne last Saturday with Easter eggs, treats, raffles, and more for children of all ages during the annual Bunny Hop, sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. Story, more photos, Page 3.

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Crime watCh Arrest

News briefs

April■3■at■10:30■a.m.

■■ Nassau■ County■ police■ ar rested■ 25-year-old■ Matthew■ McGreevy■ of ■ West■ Hempstead■for■allegedly■shoplifting■from■ the■ CVS■ store■ on■ East■ Merrick■ Road■ in■ Valley■Stream.

■■ A■ female■ is■ accused■ of ■ removing■ assorted■ items■ from■ the■ Stop■ &■ Shop■ on■ Cherry■ Valley■ Avenue■ in■ West■ Hempstead■on■April■3■at■8■p.m.

Suspects sought

■■ A■man■is■accused■of ■removing■assorted■items■from■the■Rite■Aid■on■Hempstead■ Turnpike■ in■ West■ Hempstead■ on■ April■ 4■ at■6:02■p.m.

■■ A■man■told■police■that■assorted■items■ were■ stolen■ from■ his■ vehicle■ while■ parked■ on■ Highland■ Avenue■ in■ East■ Rockaway■on■March■23■at■10■p.m.

■■ An■ unknown■ man■ allegedly■ removed■ assorted■ items■ from■ the■ Stop■ &■ Shop■ on■ Cherry■ Valley■ Avenue■ in■ West■ Hempstead■on■March■29■at■8:22■a.m.

■■ A■ woman■ informed■ police■ that■ an■ iPhone■ was■ removed■ from■ her■ vehicle■ while■ at■ the■ J■ &■ S■ Car■ Wash■ on■ Hempstead■ Turnpike■ in■ West■ Hempstead■ on■

■■ Three■ women■ allegedly■ removed■ assorted■ items■ from■ the■ CVS■ on■ Ocean■ Avenue■in■East■Rockaway■on■March■29■at■ 5:50■a.m.

People named in Crime Watch items as having been arrested and charged with violations or crimes are only suspected of committing those acts of which they are accused. They are all presumed to be innocent of those charges until and unless found guilty in a court of law.

1-800-244-TIPS Nassau County Crime Stoppers The public is asked to call Crime Stoppers if they have any information about any crimes.

She was almost scammed out of her home A■35-year-old■Lakeview■woman■alleged- received.■ The■ victim■ alerted■ the■ clerk’s■ ly■ tried■ to■ steal■ a■ Nassau■ office■ and■ saw■ that■ her■ signaCounty■ woman’s■ house■ by■ ture■had■been■forged■on■docuforging■ownership■documents. ments■ with■ her■ neighbor’s■ Nassau■ County■ Fraud■ and■ personal■ information,■ accordFo r g e r y■ d e t e c t ive s■ s a i d■ ing■to■police.■ 35-year-old■ Aurelia■ Soogea■ of ■ After■ a■ lengthy■ and■ thorLakeview■ was■ charged■ with■ ough■ investigation,■ police■ grand■larceny■after■an■investiarrested■ Soogea■ for■ the■ Oct.■ gation■ revealed■ she■ allegedly■ 11,■ 2022■ incident.■ Soogea■ was■ forged■ a■ 78-year-old■ woman’s■ also■charged■with■filing■a■false■ signature■ on■ transfer■ of ■ owninstrument.■ ership■ documents■ with■ the■ Anyone■who■feels■they■may■ Aurelia Soogea Nassau■County■Clerk.■■ have■been■the■victim■of ■a■simPolice■ said■ the■ victim■ ilar■ incident■ should■ contact■ received■ a■ letter■ from■ the■ Nassau■ County■ Crime■ Stopcounty■ clerk■ that■ paperwork■ to■ transfer■ pers■at■1-800-244-8477■or■call■911.■All■callers■ ownership■ of ■ her■ house■ had■ been■ will■remain■anonymous.

Four years of unpaid taxes, D.A. alleges A■ West■ Hempstead■ woman■ allegedly■ failed■ to■ pay■ taxes■ on■ yearly■ income■ of ■ more■ than■ $400,000,■ according■ to■ Nassau■ County■District■Attorney■Anne■Donnelly.

Cynthia■Ciaccio,■62,■pleaded■not■guilty■ at■her■arraignment■for■allegedly■failing■to■ pay■income■taxes■from■2017-20.■ Donnelly■ alleged■ Ciaccio■ accrued■ a■ total■ tax■ liability■ of ■ $49,792■ for■ a■ threeyear■ period■ while■ making■ more■ than■ $400,000■a■year.

Ciaccio■ was■ arraigned■ last■ week■ on■ charges■ of ■ violating■ New■ York■ State■ tax■

laws,■ including■ two■ felonies.■ She■ was■ released■ on■ her■ own■ recognizance■ and■ ordered■ back■ in■ court■ April■ 19.■ Ciaccio■ faces■ up■ to■ seven■ years■ in■ prison■ if ■ convicted■of ■the■top■count.

“This■ defendant■ allegedly■ ...■ failed■ to■ submit■ income■ tax■ returns■ that■ honest■ taxpayers■ diligently■ and■ reliably■ file■ every■year,”■said■Donnelly■in■a■release.■ “No■ one■ is■ above■ this■ obligation,■ and■ individuals■ who■ deliberately■ evade■ paying■their■fair■share■of ■taxes■will■be■prosecuted.”

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Easter treats and family fun in Malverne

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he Malverne Chamber of Commerce held its annual Bunny Hop Saturday, April 8. Aside from a visit from the Easter bunny, the event gives businesses a chance to interact with families.

The event has grown so much that the chamber now starts at the gazebo with music, giveaways, photos and more. The chamber mascot, Chamber Champ, leads folks through the village where businesses hand out Easter eggs, toys, and more.

This year, 10 baskets were donated by chamber members for the annual raffle.

“This business-building event allows our chamber members an opportunity to introduce their business or reach out to current clients, building relationships and goodwill along the way,” said Maria Casini, president of the Malverne Chamber of Commerce.

“We were so happy to see hundreds and hundreds of people smiling and enjoying our village while connecting with the many chamber businesses that made this free event possible,” Casini added.

This year, new chamber member Wacky Racers introduced their ATV cars. San-Dee Lanes gave out free bowling cards and Maquina 37 helped reinforce the sense of community by offering free custom buttons. Village Plaza Realty hired a balloon shaper who made hundreds of balloon animals, Missy Baked Goods gave away cookies, and MEA CR Beauty attached many hair links to excited children’s hair.

–Mark Nolan

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Seven-year oldS Colette Bicocchi and Julia Jelovcic get an Easter goodie from the Cashmere Shop. vivi yun of Vivi’s Pet Station offers Easter goodies to Malina Bicocchi, 9, and Hanna Jelovcic, 10.

Minnie yun, owner of Green Cleaners and Vivi’s Pet Station, offers a lollipop to 4-year-old Rafael Garcia. the PenniSi, leto and Pesce family stops for treats at the Malverne Chamber Bunny Hop.

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Polypharmacy in Older Adults According to the National Institute on Aging (NIA) polypharmacy is the use of multiple drugs to treat diseases and other health conditions.

Polypharmacy is common in older adults, many of whom have two or more chronic conditions, and about a third of whom take five or more prescription drugs. Often, these different powerful drugs have been prescribed by different doctors.

Some drugs mask or neutralize others, some are dangerously incompatible with others and some may worsen conditions that naturally occur in the aging population -- such as loss of appetite, less efficient digestive systems and increased cardiovascular risk.

Inappropriate polypharmacy -- the use of excessive or unnecessary medications -- increases the risk of adverse drug effects, including falls and cognitive impairment. Harmful drug interactions and drug-disease interactions may also occur, where a medication prescribed to treat one condition worsens or creates a new one.

Enter the new field of “deprescribing”. The NIA is developing a network of scientists to

advance the field of deprescribing to improve the quality of care and health outcomes for older adults. According to Parag Goyal, MD, “despite its role as an integral part of patientcentric and goal-concordant prescribing practice, deprescribing is not frequently incorporated into routine clinical practice”.

In seeking to view medications in a way that is more patient-centered and less disease-oriented and guideline-driven, the NIA advises talking to your doctors about deprescribing if you feel a drug is not working or is causing harmful side effects.

Make sure to bring a list of all medications you are currently taking, prescription and over-thecounter. Ask if there are any that may not be necessary.

For the American Geriatrics Society’s (AGS) list of medications that older people should avoid or use with caution, google “Beers List”. The Beers List is recommended for assessing your medications, however AGS advises not to stop taking any medication without talking to your doctor first.

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Congressmen Anthony D’Esposito and Nick LaLota visited the Federal Aviation Administration’s New York Terminal Radar Approach Control facility in Westbury recently to meet with staff concerned about the FAA’s plan to relocate dozens of employees from Long Island to Pennsylvania.

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The FAA staffers at the Westbury facility, also known as N90, provide critical approach services for airports throughout the New York metropolitan area.

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Helen Putelo of Malverne passed away sor, Helen was adored by everyone who on March 29 at the age of 83 surrounded crossed her path. With her beautiful by her loving children. She was prede- smile, sparkly green eyes, and witty sense ceased by her husband of 55 years, of humor, Helen woke every day loving Michael, in 2014. life and embracing it to its fullest, and she Helen is survived by her five children wanted those in her path to feel the same and their spouses: Michael and Laura way.

Putelo; Ronald and Diane Putelo; David The simplest activities gave her the Putelo and Sue Padjen; Carole most joy — enjoying an amazand William Buyers; and Alex ing cup of coffee, conversing and Carrie Putelo. In addidaily with her children, playtion, Helen Putelo is survived ing cards, singing along to a by 13 grandchildren: Julia, Carole King album, dancing Victoria, Anna, Michael, in the kitchen with her husRenee, Rachael, Audrey, band and going to garage Grace, Diana, Luke, Lizzie, sales (“garaging”) with her George, and Lila. best friends Tina, Judy, and Helen Putelo was born in Grace.

Manhattan to Mary and Paul Helen took this same light Bugel and raised on the approach in sponsoring dozHelen Putelo Lower East Side with her sisens of strangers seeking ters Paula and Anne and her sobriety through Alcoholics late brother, Steven. Helen Anonymous and these very married Michael in 1959. They lived in strangers became longtime friends of Stuyvesant Town during the early years hers throughout the years. She was an of their marriage and later settled in Mal- empathetic gem and will be missed by verne to raise their family. Helen was pri- many. May we all remember Helen’s simmarily a homemaker, but worked for the plest and sincerest gestures when we accounting department of Nationwide think of her, today and forever.

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Malverne showing early promise

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DelaNeY RaDiN

Long Beach Senior Lacrosse a tWo-tiMe all-aMeRiCaN bound for the University of Florida, Radin’s latest accomplishment on the lacrosse field came March 29 when she reached the 300 career point mark in a victory over Carle Place. Last spring, she recorded 61 goals and a Long Island-leading 62 assists while leading the Marines to the Nassau Class B final. She appears well on her way to topping that production with 43 points through five games.

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Girls Flag Football: Valley Stream at West Hemp .....10 a.m.

Girls Lacrosse: Malv/East Rock at Elmont ..............10 a.m.

Girls Lacrosse: Kellenberg at South Side ................10 a.m.

Softball: MacArthur at Kennedy ..............................10 a.m.

Softball: V.S. Central at Malverne ............................10 a.m.

Softball: East Meadow at Oceanside ......................10 a.m.

Baseball: V.S. Central at V.S. South ....................10:30 a.m.

Baseball: Baldwin at East Meadow ........................... 5 p.m.

Softball: Clarke at Calhoun ....................................... 5 p.m.

Friday, april 14

Boys Lacrosse: Freeport at Sewanhaka ..................10 a.m.

Girls Lacrosse: St. John the Baptist at Seaford .......10 a.m.

Softball: V.S. North at Baldwin.................................10 a.m.

Boys Lacrosse: Malv/East Rock at Baldwin ............11 a.m.

Boys Lacrosse: Carey at Syosset .............................11 a.m.

Softball: East Rockaway at South Side ...................12 p.m.

Boys Lacrosse: North Shore at Long Beach .............. 5 p.m.

Boys Lacrosse: Kennedy at Mepham ........................ 5 p.m.

Boys Lacrosse: Lynbrook at South Side .................... 6 p.m.

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Softball: Long Beach at Carey.................................10 a.m.

Softball: Roosevelt at Lawrence ..............................10 a.m.

Boys Lacrosse: Oceanside at Hewlett ....................... 2 p.m.

The goal ultimately is for Malverne baseball to leave the “Countywide’’ conference and return to Class B. It’s been three years since Malverne demoted itself to the developmental league, forfeiting the right to enter the Nassau County playoffs.

Malverne reeled off a 13-4 record in 2022 – tied for the best record in that league with Jericho. While Jericho moved back up, the Mules opted to stay in Countywide after losing 12 seniors. Coach Joe Dunn felt the program was starting from scratch again.

However, Malverne is off to a 5-0 start, albeit facing the lower tier of Countywide squads. The Mules have beaten Lawrence, Elmont, Hempstead, Roosevelt and Westbury. The record gives the coach hope this might be the program’s last season in Countywide.

“If the young guys prove themselves this year, we’re definitely coming out of the Countywide next year,’’ Dunn said.

Of the dozen players lost to graduation, five of them hit .350 or better, including the big bats of Daniel Quaranto and Pat McKeon.

While hitting is an issue, Malverne’s best all-around player of 2022 is back in senior lefty Matt Merkel, the ace of the staff and centerfielder. He not only hit .480 at the plate but went 6-0 as a pitcher, throwing in the low 80’s.

Only three seniors will receive playing time – Merkel, pitcher/catcher Yadier Tavarez and designated hitter Aaron Morgan. Merkel and Tavarez each hit homers in the team’s win over Westbury April 5.

The Mules are such a young group their shortstop – a key leadership position – is manned by an 8th grader, Jason Miletic. So far, so good for the youngster. “He’s hitting OK,’’ Dunn said. “He fields well. He’s doing great - better than I expected.’’

The three-man pitching staff has Merkel, Tavarez and Alex Daly.

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“If they get settled and make good contact and put the ball in play, we can do pretty well. I can see us finishing in the middle to the top. I don’t know if we’ll win the conference this year.’’

There will be a heavy reliance on sophomore left fielder Frankie Brienza, who plays left field, and third baseman Gennaro Izzo. Brienza is hitting .500 and Izzo is sizzling at .700, leading the team in hits

with ten in the first five games. Izzo also has been clutch with multiple two-out RBI hits.

Malverne’s pitching and defense is the bread and butter. When Daly is not on the mound throwing fastballs clocked in the low 80’s, he’s their catcher with a big presence.

“He’s got a great pop time,’’ Dunn said, referring to the seconds it takes him to fire the ball to second base to catch a base stealer. “He throws runners out with his very good release.’’

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Letter from Liberty New York Water’s President Dear Valued Customers:

We are working hard to get to know and earn the respect and trust of our new customers and stakeholders; engage and support the communities we serve; and be open, transparent, and accountable.

To that end, we have completed or are making progress on several key initiatives (noted below) to positively impact our customers’ experience. o

Local Customer Call Center – Last year, Liberty hired and trained 16 local Long Island residents—many of whom live in the communities we serve—to staff our new call center, which went live last November. We believe it is important for our customers to engage with customer service representatives who are local and familiar with the areas we serve.

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Local Customer Walk-In Center – Liberty is on track to open a new walk-in customer center before year end.

The walk-in center will be located at our Merrick Office and will provide customers opportunities to engage with our customer service team and other Liberty staff in-person.

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Public Outreach – Last year, we established a public outreach program to share information with and solicit feedback from our customers and stakeholders. So far, we have completed more than 60 meetings with stakeholders, local elected officials, and customers, including four customer town halls. In May, we will start another round of extensive public outreach throughout our service territory both to receive your feedback and explain ongoing regulatory efforts.

One of Liberty’s top priorities is to ensure our water service is safe and reliable. We would like to recognize our employees—many of whom are proud members of Utility Workers Union of America Locals 355 and 365—whose professionalism, commitment, and dedication make it possible for us to provide safe and reliable water service for our customers.

One of the biggest challenges for the water industry and Liberty today and into the future centers on replacing and upgrading critical, aging water system infrastructure, improving water quality, and keeping pace with emerging containments in our water supply. Over the last five years, our company made great progress, investing over $265

million in system improvements and replacements. In the next five years, Liberty plans to spend another $270 million in improving and upgrading our water systems.

These capital investments are necessary to maintain safe, reliable, and compliant water service for our customers now and into the future.

Finally, Liberty recognizes that top of mind for our customers is affordable water service. To this end, we are doing everything possible to control costs, achieve efficiencies in our operations, and, where required, earnestly engage with key stakeholders interested in municipalizing portions of our water system. Moreover, we have launched the following key initiatives that, if successful, will provide direct rate relief to customers: o

Special Franchise Tax – Special franchise taxes continue to constitute approximately 25% of our customers’ monthly water bill. While these taxes provide funding to your local towns, villages, special districts, and public schools, they do not provide any direct benefit to the water service Liberty provides you.

We are working with elected State officials, including the Governor, to advance several initiatives to provide rate relief to our customers by reducing the amount of the special franchise taxes our customers pay on their monthly water bills.

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Water Infrastructure Grants and Low Interest Loans – We are working with our regulators and elected officials to change State law so that Liberty and other private water companies are afforded the same opportunity and access that municipal water service providers have to taxpayer-funded grants and low-interest loans to finance needed water infrastructure and water quality improvements.

We value our customers and want our customers to know that we are working hard every day to improve their experience, keep their water service safe and reliable, and pursue opportunities to provide rate relief. If you have questions, comments, or concerns, please contact our local customer call center at 1-877-426-6999 or visit our webpage, www.libertyenergyandwater.com.

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Summit takes new look at teen mental health

By JORDAN VALLONE jvallone@liherald.com

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eachers, school administrators, social workers and mental health advocates agree that, more than ever, teens need outreach and support when they battle negative thoughts and actions.

At the Nassau County Youth Wellness Summit — hosted by the New Jerseybased Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide — Long Island teens and school staffers received just that: crucial skills to help get through their toughest days.

Hosted once again by Brookside School inside the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District, students and school leaders attended keynote presentations, panels, workshops, and even walked through a resource fair intended to connect them to mental health services.

The event was first brought to Nassau County by Bellmore’s Stacy Brief, a licensed social worker who attended Wellington C. Mepham High School in Bellmore, and currently works at Sanford H. Calhoun High School in Merrick.

Brief went through her own difficult times in high school, struggling with anxiety and depression. Brief was eventually connected to the teen suicide society, and later would find herself volunteering and working with the organization.

Wellness summits had become a regular success in New Jersey, and Brief realized that same success could be brought to Long Island as well. She approached Mike Harrington, superintendent of Bellmore-Merrick’s schools, and asked if the district would be interested in helping her idea become a reality.

“Stacy was one of my standouts at Mepham,” Harrington said. “A tremendous, tremendous young lady. After graduating, I knew right away that she wanted to get into mental health and pursue a social work career.”

All for the idea, Harrington established a planning committee to create the summit, which kicked off for the first time in 2019, attracting students and professionals from 20 school districts. Last month’s summit attracted more than 30 schools from Nassau and Suffolk counties, including the first Catholic institution: Chaminade High School.

“Every year we try to feature a new coping skill workshop, just to be introducing the teenagers to new concepts, as far as what they can do to cope with stress,” Brief said. “Last year we did Movement Genius, and this year the students (did) a Tibetan singing bowl sound healing workshop.

“I think it’s something very different.

They don’t often have access to something like sound healing.”

The keynote presentation was given by “Lead U,” a “high-energy, interactive assembly,” according to Brief. Created by a group of teaching artists, their presentations engage, educate and empower students of all ages to find leaders within themselves through interactive play and games.

Dawn Doherty, the teen suicide society executive director, described a correlation between mental health struggles and the

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J.D. WiLsON, fOuNDER of ‘Lead U,’ shepherded an energetic presentation at the Nassau County Youth Wellness Summit that incorporated students and the professionals who work with them. sOphiA BENNO AND Addison Soffer of John F. Kennedy High School in Bellmore had a blast watching the keynote presentation, ‘Lead U,’ at the Nassau County Youth Wellness Summit. stACy BRiEf, A social worker who brought the Nassau County Youth Wellness Summit to the local community, joined Dawn Doherty — executive director of the Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide — to host the summit. coronavirus pandemic. Social media, she added, also plays a huge role in how teens view themselves.

“There can be very positive aspects of it,” Doherty said. “But then, unfortunately, much of it can be negative, with the cyber-bullying and even just the comparison of yourself with everyone else.”

A point of emphasis, Doherty said, is the concept that your friends and others your age are often going through the same thing.

“If you’re struggling, that’s OK, because there are others who are struggling or have struggled,” she said. “We really use the day to enhance coping skills and strategies, and certainly educate on the resources available.”

The commitment to wellness doesn’t end with the summit. For example, the teen suicide society will again host a panel for parents later this year, teaching them to recognize the signs of mental health struggles and how to connect their kids to the appropriate services.

Brief also started another program on

Long Island last September called the Youth Council, open to high school students.

“I’ll be running monthly meetings where they’re going to develop more skills, insight, education and awareness on everything to do with mental health and suicide prevention,” she said. “That’ll be year-round, to develop leaders so they can take (what they learn) back to their communities and develop more structural change.”

Applications for the Youth Council opened immediately after the summit.

For more information, visit SPTSUSA. org/NassauSummit.

Brief has come a long way from struggling with issues as a teenager, and now working to help others finding themselves in a similar predicament.

“We are just so proud of her for everything she’s accomplished personally and professionally,” Doherty said. “But really, (I’m)_just in awe of the success that she and the committee have really had with expanding the reach of this event.”

CALhOuN high sChOOL sophomore Nicholas Senese watched the keynote presentation, ‘Lead U,’ at the Nassau County Youth Wellness Summit.

At the meeting, Kessel thanked both At the Nassau County Industrial Development Agency’s March 30 meeting, Curran and Blakeman for their support chairman Richard Kessel announced he during his time as chairman, and added would be stepping down from his position. that despite his departure from the IDA, he hoped to remain active in Kessel, 73, of Merrick, was government. a longtime chairman of the “I want to thank all the Long Island Power Authority, board members here tonight,” chairman of the state Power he said. “I am very fortunate Authority and executive directo have worked with some tertor of the state Consumer Prorific board members now, and tection Board. A Democrat, he in the past.” was appointed to the IDA five Kessel also thanked union years ago by now former members and propety develCounty Executive Laura Curopers, and called the work of ran. He continued to serve the the IDA a “team effort.” agency under her successor, Richard Kessel “I’ve had a lot of fun,” he Bruce Blakeman. said. “I may go to something The IDA, which grants tax else, I like public service. We’ll breaks to expanding businesses and housing projects, has two vacan- see what happens going forward.”

The IDA is expected to elect a new cies with Kessel’s departure. Current board members include John Coumatos, chairman at its upcoming meeting on Victor LaGreca, William Rockensies and April 27. For meeting news, visit NassauIDA.org.

Reginald Spinello.

Blakeman is responsible for appointing –Jordan Vallone board members, who then elect IDA officers.

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Herald ScHoolS Malverne STEM Night inspires future scientists Malverne students and their families enjoyed an evening featuring hands-on science, math and engineering activities designed to inspire an interest in STEM learning April 3 at the high school.

The event included the opportunity for students of all ages to engage in chemistry, biology and physical science experiments, as well as math games and science-themed crafts. Students were also able to explore robotics by programming their own minirobots and float down the hallway on a hovercraft.

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A MAlverne student takes a ride on an electric leaf-blower powered hovercraft, designed and constructed by high school engineering students.

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There are nearly two-dozen more conditional cannabis dispensary licenses on their way to Long Island. But thanks to local pushback in a number of Nassau County communities, chances are very low one will pop up near you.

The state released the licenses as part of a broader effort that could lead to 100 more legal dispensaries across the state. For Nassau and Suffolk counties, the 23 planned licenses join the 13 already here.

The conditional licensees are only allowed to sell directly to a consumer.

Albany officials haven’t shared exactly where these dispensaries will end up, but at least one of the licenses was awarded to a Bay Shore husband and wife, according to Newsday. Where else they can end up is actually a small list. Right now, only five Nassau villages allow dispensaries: Oyster Bay Cove, Kings Point, Mill Neck, Plandome and Saddle Rock.

In Suffolk, communities permitting recreational marijuana dispensaries include Brookhaven, Babylon and Riverhead.

Long Beach, for example, has not approved a dispensary, although it has held a public hearing on the matter — a contentious issue in the city. Glen Cove and Oyster Bay, Valley Stream, Lynbrook and Freeport have opted out, among most other municipalities. Any of them are allowed to opt-in at any time, but once they do, “there is no going back,” said Phillip Rumsey, manager of intergovernmental affairs for the state’s cannabis management office.

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There are now 165 approved licenses across the state, although many municipalities — like New York City — are filled with hundreds of unlicensed establishments, meeting very little resistance from law enforcement officials.

As of now, the cannabis board has granted at least one license in each region, except for the Finger Lakes.

The conditional licenses are issued as part of the Seeding Opportunity Initiative introduced by Gov. Kathy Hochul last year. Through the initiative, business owners that were impacted by old drug laws will benefit first.

Those convicted or related to someone convicted of a marijuana-related offense — or nonprofit organizations who support people imprisoned for such offences — are able to get the licenses ahead of others.

Tremaine Wright, chair of the Cannabis Control Board, said the new licenses “will allow entrepreneurs to fairly participate in the legal market while promoting innovation and creative diversity throughout New York’s ever-growing cannabis supply chain.”

New York lawmakers legalized recreational marijuana in 2021 for adults 21 and older. It grants them the right to possess up to 3 ounces of cannabis, or a small quantity of concentrated cannabis. The state also expunged nonviolent criminal records related to cannabis in the past.

Licensees are allowed to open dispensaries on Long Island, but still need sign-off on any specific locations.

Storefronts need to be approved and cannot have any neon or bright signs advertising any of their products, such as a giant marijuana leaf.

Each dispensary also needs to have darkened windows, or otherwise prevent the activity and products inside from being seen from outside. They also cannot be placed closer than 200 feet from any house of worship, and 55 feet from a school.

Each one must also be at least 4,000 feet apart from another, which will prevent a “Starbucks effect,” with one on every corner, officials said.

Licensees can work with a social equity fund to find spaces in communities to open shop or find them independently. The Cannabis Control Board additionally approved one laboratory permit for Certainty Analytical Labs in Rochester, bringing that number up to 13.

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Sullivan’s inauguration brought together people from different political backgrounds, which is what Sullivan said he wants to continue to do throughout his term as mayor.

“The only way this village functions well is with the participation from all sides,” he said. “We found it important to recognize the efforts of past mayors, who from all different political parties of their time, all contributed greatly to the success of Malverne. It’s how we foresee our future success.

“We will give credit where it is due and empower one another in our efforts.”

Sullivan noted that the support from his family encouraged him to keep on campaigning for the mayoral position.

“The reaction from my family has been nothing but supportive,” he said.

He also said he received backing from fellow politicians, who posted their support of the new mayor on Facebook shortly after the inauguration.

“It was also refreshing to have others in the room, most notably, our State Sen. Patricia Canzoneri Fitzpatrick, Assemblyman Brian Curran and County Executive Bruce Blakeman, who have all pledged to support Malverne,” Sullivan said.

Curran said in a Facebook post, “It was jammed pack at the swear in ceremony of new Malverne Mayor Tim Sullivan. Really a classy ceremony with all of the prior mayors.”

In another Facebook post, Blakeman said, “Mayor Sullivan will be a strong partner in government and work tirelessly to keep the Village of Malverne beautiful, safe and affordable.”

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Malverne Mayor TiM Sullivan takes the oath of office while tickling the foot of his daughter, Ella. State Sen. Patricia Fitzpatrick administered the oath to Sullivan as his wife, Catherine, looked on.

Keith Rossein, who has lived in Malverne for more than 50 years, said he believes that “Tim will insist on and treat members of the Board with dignity and respect.”

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By Karen Bloom like it and whether I’m going to connect he remains at the top of the children’s entertainment

By Karen Bloom to them through it,” Berkner said. “I’m scene. Acclaimed as the “The Adele of the preschool WHERE also thinking about whether I want to crowd” or the “Queen of kindie rock,” Laurie Berkner art change the It’sagain, a question WHEN sing itworld? over and over so I guess is an industry unto herself. The Can first recording artist to that’s the part that connects with adults. perform in music videos on Nick Jr., her original songs, that’s been at theI guess focus of our collective ••Sunday, 11 a.m.

SaturdayApril and 30, Sunday, noon-4 I’m channeling my inner child.” music videos, books, and three original off-Broadway • $30-$75, plus applicable p.m.; Tuesday through Friday, The former preschool music teacher musicals have made her ubiquitous in American culture for centuries. Now as society fees; available 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at by day and indie rocker by night, Berkner households.

•TheSpaceAtWestbury.com Emily Lowe Hall Gallery, started selling music of her living life, And her outpouring of music continued throughout the pandemic. navigates the complexities ofout modern • The Space at Westbury, South Campus, Hempstead. room on her own label, Berkner was a source of stability and much needed entertainment — 250 Ave.,Westbury For Post information and to RSVP, art as a path for social change is at the Two Tomatoes Records. in her comforting way — for her young audience through virtual call (516) 463-5672, or visit Now, the veritable concerts. Daily during the first months of pandemic lockdown — Hofstra.edu/museum forefront of artistic expression. dynamo is seemingly then monthly, which still continue — Berkner reached families everywhere. In addition to her 15 bestselling, awardstruggling to cope in a world turned upside down. of Art’s albums, new exhibition, examines musicals, Berkner her off-Broadway “I didn’t know what to expect,” she says. “Families“When We All Stand,” Hofstra University Museumwinning power of the arts in society. helped develop the short-form animated musical started watching. So many kids were not in school the andcollective not Curated director of “Sing exhibition and on Sprout preschool series It, Laurie!” getting music time. It was very intimate and a way to get us by Alexandra Giordano — the museum’s assistant collection andhas inflcreated uence. two Laurie Berkner’s Song TV. She through the pandemic. The comments I received were so — the exhibit underscores artists’ civic responsibility “It highlights the vital role that artists have in activating and democratic values series that with Audible Studios, Story Kitchen special. Families would tell me: ‘We see you in our homes, promise equality and freedom, encouraging civic engagement, cultivating whoand released themunity,” as 10-chapter audio books now we want to see you in person.’”

Giordano says. “Artists often lead the charge and expose truths thatthe may otherwise be brand. And, of through Audible Originals That moment has arrived again — to the delight injustices art course, they’llthrough be moretheir to come. both Berkner and her fans. She performs a solo ignored. The artists in this exhibition take a stand and call out “These projects are all great fun to work and activism on issues such as immigration, gender, reproductive rights, mass incarceration, concert — only her second show poston,” sheThey says.all combine the making pandemic on Long Island — at The voting rights, racial bias, gun violence, and promises unfulfi lled. theofbest part oftheir it all, she says, is the Space in Westbury on April 30. of art with public service that has a grassroots approach in theBut hope mobilizing ongoing connection with families.

“I’m creating Billed as a “Greatest Hits” communities and the nation to ignite movement, create awareness, and inspire others to a memory that will stay with them and become concert, it celebrates the 25th stand with them.” partwith of their life. I have new parents who heard anniversary of the release of her This exhibit, which runs through July 28, is in conjunction Hofstra’s my songs when were little and now bring second album “Buzz Buzz.”

13th presidential conference on the Barack Obama presidency coming up inthey April. theirresponsibility,” kids to see me.

That feels really special.”

“Many of my fans are “We were interested in the idea that the artist has a civic says Finally, her fans (who really disabled and immunomuseum director Karen Albert. “The initial idea for this exhibition wasBerkner inspiredreminds by don’t need reminder): “Don’t forget bring your comprised,” she adds. “So it took an Obama Administration White House briefing that took place onaMay 12, 2009, shoes and anoffi animal for your head!” a while to be able to get back to where more than 60 artists and creative organizers metdancing with administration cials to doing live shows safely. It feels so discuss the collective power of the arts to build community, create change, and chart Photos courtesy Jayme Thornton good to be moving around again a pathway for national recovery in the areas of social justice, civic participation and and Todd Owyoung in-person.” activism.”

That’s a Laurie Berkner To that end, unlike other recent exhibits that showcased the museum’s concert. She wants her young fans permanent collection, Giordano reached out to contemporary artists who loaned in the groove with her throughout the museum their selected works. Some 36 pieces are on view — representing the duration of the show’s 75 all media — from Emma Amos, Molly Crabapple and the Equal Justice Initiative, minutes. “I squeeze every ounce of For Freedoms, Miguel Luciano, Michele Pred, Hank Willis Thomas, and Sophia energy I can out of these kids,” she says.

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She’ll perform all the beloved tunes “The way our climate is now, this exhibit could not be more timely than like “Bumblebee (Buzz Buzz)” and “Pig On at this moment,” Albert adds.

Her Head,” along with such well-loved hits as “Victor Among the highlights, she points to the series of prints from the Vito,” “We Are the Dinosaurs,” “Rocketship Run,”collective and For Freedoms. Their four large scale photos are based on “The Goldfish (Let’s Go Swimming).” And more recent fan Rockwell’s 1943 oil paintings inspired by President Franklin D. Norman favorites including“Superhero,” “Waiting for the Elevator,” and Roosevelt’s 1941 State of the Union address that outlined what he “Chipmunk at the Gas Pump.” considered the essential four democratic values freedom of speech, From the get-go, her audience is fully in sync.“Ifreedom draw of worship, freedom from want, and freedom from fear. For everyone in — running, dancing, jumping. Almost every songhas interpreted these iconic works for our era.

Freedoms choice has something the kids can do movement-wise.“It’s Theythe can same composition,” Albert says. “From 1940s America, jump, spin, blast off. This is definitely not a ‘sit down and watch these (works) show what America is today, our diversity and what we look me’ show.” like now.”

Berkner, based in New York City with her band, is acclaimed As always the museum offers additional as the star of children’s music and the power behind the progressive programming to enhance the exhibit experience. “kindie rock” movement — less saccharine, more rocking music thatinclude an artist panel on Feb. 23, Upcoming events is not dumbed down for children. What sets her apart? music the role of the artist as activist, and a whichHer examines speaks to kids without talking down to them, charming youngsters gallery tour with Alexandra Giordano, March 16. without boring grown-ups.

Courtesy Hofstra Universally Museum of Art But it wasn’t simply talent that helped create an entire genre and Photos: Norman Rockwell’s celebrated ‘Four Freedoms’ are reinskyrocketed Berkner to the top of the kids’ music scene.

It was an by Hank Willis Thomas and Emily Shur in terpreted as photos ability to gain parents’ enthusiasm for the songs as collaboration well. with Eric Gottesman and the Wyatt Gallery.

“When I’m writing a song, I’m thinking about whether the kids will Courtesy of the artist and Jack Shainman Gallery, New York.

Sculpture: Hank Willis Thomas, ‘Lives of Others,’ 2014, made from black urethane resin and standing 57 inches tall.

Wish You Were Here

Go over the moon with Wish You Were Here’s celebration of 50 years of the ground-breaking musical masterpiece ‘The Dark Side of the Moon.’ With the iconic album as its anchor, the 10-piece band, known as ‘The Sight and Sound of Pink Floyd,’ continues its 28-year tradition as a leading Pink Floyd tribute act, combining sight and sound to capture the mood, emotions and intensity of the Floydian theatrical concert experience. The show’s unique setlist includes Floyd classics and obscurities of all eras — from ‘Syd’ to ‘The Division Bell.’ The entire Pink Floyd canon is represented, including classic favorites from ‘Wish You Were Here,’ ‘Animals’ and ‘The Wall,’ along with showstopping deep tracks for the true Floyd fanatics. The spectacular multi-media stage production adds to the experience, with moving lights and lasers, vintage videos, flying inflatables, sound effects, wall bricks, and more.

Saturday, April 15, 8 p.m. $66, $46, $36. Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, LIU Post campus, 720 Northern Boulevard, Brookville.

Tickets available at TillesCenter.org, or (516) 299-3100.

Isaac Mizrahi

His talent goes way beyond fashion. Adelphi University welcomes the famed designer and ‘Project Runway All-Stars’ judge Isaac Mizrahi to the stage.

Fresh off his Broadway debut in ‘Chicago’ and his sold-out annual two-week residency at the legendary Cafe Carlyle, Mizrahi shares stories and songs from his 30-plus years in the entertainment industry, accompanied by his jazz band, led by Ben Waltzer. Mizrahi sings a range of tunes from the Great American Songbook classics to contemporary standards. Expect him to offer his hilarious musings on everything of the moment from politics to dieting to his latest Instagram obsessions.

Saturday, April 22, 8 p.m. Tickets start at $60, with discounts available to seniors, students, alumni and employees. Adelphi University Performing Arts Center Adelphi University Performing Arts Center, 1 South Ave., Garden City.

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Nassau County Museum of Art’s new exhibition, “Eye And Mind: The Shin Collection,” highlights the extraordinary collection masterworks assembled by 31-year-old connoisseur Hong Gyu Shin, an internationally recognized figure in the global art world. He shares his treasures, including works

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Breastfeeding Support Group

Breast cancer support group Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Program offers a free four-session creative arts support group, Spring into Wellness. This therapeutic Zoom program offers a safe place to communicate thoughts, feelings, concerns, problems, hopes and dreams.

The professional staff guides participants, Thursdays, April 13, April 20, April 27 and May 4, 10-11:30 a.m.

Registration ends March 31.

For information, call Angela M. Papalia, (516) 877-4329 or email apapalia@adelphi.edu.

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Art talk Join Nassau County Museum Director Charles A. Riley II, for a Director’s Seminar, Tuesday, April 18, 4 p.m. He’ll discuss ‘Oscar Wilde and Decadence,” in a session that is keyed to Wilde’s influence on a generation of painters, poets and playwrights, including Lautrec, Aubrey Beardsley and the poet Algernon Swinburne, based on his reputation as a decadent aesthete. Reading his critical writings and excerpts from The Picture of Dorian Gray, along with the writings of Whistler, Swinburne and the journalists of the infamous Yellow Book, Riley examines Wilde’s place in the Modernist movement. Participation is limited; registration required. $40, $20 members. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. Visit NassauMuseum.org or call (516) 484-9337.

Support the environment in honor of Earth Day, Saturday, April 22, 10-11:30 a.m., at Hempstead Lake Start Park by helping to clean the park. Grab a picker tool, garbage bag, and some gloves courtesy of the park and head out to make the environment a little nicer.

This event is free for the entire family. 1000 Lake Drive, West Hempstead. To register, visit Eventbrite.com. Call (516) 7661029 for more information.

Fishing fun Want to learn to fish? Join the folks at Hempstead Lake State Park, Sunday, April 23, 1-2:30 p.m. Learn basics of fishing and new techniques with park staff who explore new topics to help everyone become better anglers.

These free programs are available through a partnership with the Department of Environmental Conservation. All materials will be provided. To register, visit Eventbrite.com. 1000 Lake Drive, West Hempstead. Call (516) 7661029 for more information.

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

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On stage Back by popular demand, families will enjoy a musical adventure, ripped from the pages of Mo Willems’ beloved children’s books, on the Long Island Children’s Museum stage, Friday, April 14, 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m; Wednesday and Thursday, April 1920, 10:15 a.m. and noon. Elephant and Piggie storm the stage in a rollicking musical romp filled with plenty of pachydermal peril and swiney suspense perfect for young audiences.

Cautious Gerald and playful Piggie share a day where anything is possible in an imaginative exploration of of friendship. Together with nutty backup singers, The Squirrelles, the comedic duo even gets the audience involved in the action. $9 with museum admission ($7 members), $12 theater only.

Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 224-5800 or LICM.org.

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Mercy Hospital offers a peer to peer meeting for breastfeeding support and resources, facilitated by a certified breastfeeding counselor, every Thursday, 10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Bring your baby (from newborn to 1 year) to the informal group setting. All new moms are welcome, regardless of delivering hospital. Registration required. Call breastfeeding counselor, Gabriella Gennaro, at (516) 705-2434 to secure you and your baby’s spot.

Mercy Hospital, St. Anne’s Building, 1000 North Village Ave., Rockville Centre. For information visit CHSLI.org.

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Clean up Mother Earth

‘The Wizard of Oz’ Journey down that Yellow Brick Road when the beloved story springs to life, presented Plaza Theatrical Productions, Friday and Saturday, April 14-15, 11 a.m; Sunday, April 16, 12 p.m. All the ingredients that have made this story a perennial favorite are here. Share Dorothy’s epic adventure with the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, and the Cowardly Lion as they make their way to Oz not knowing what awaits them. Tickets $15. Visit the Plaza stage at The Showplace at Bellmore Movies, 222 Pettit Ave., Bellmore. For information/tickets, go to PlazaTheatrical.com or call (516) 599-6870.

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Patrick attended and excelled at the culinary schools he attended.

His first stop was at Sullivan College. His journey started at the Garden City Hotel, in the La Cote d' dining room with master Chef Patrick Pino, who shaped his philosophy of cooking. Patrick then headed to New York City to expand his culinary repertoire at the Ritz Carlton Hotel. That's where he met Three Star Michelin Chef Gunther Serger. Chef Serger instilled in him the elegance of simplicity, artistry of balance and the appreciation of the ingredients.

Patrick moved south to Atlanta and worked with renowned chef and author Marcella Hazan who instilled the purity and quality of the products that they used. A short stint with Chef Emeril Lagasse exposed Patrick to southern flares and flavors as well.

Patrick felt he had found his culinary voice and headed home to Long Island. That's when he found local farms and fishermen that worked with sustainable practices. Over the years Patrick has instilled balance in the blends of ingredients in his cuisine, still striving for the fulfillment of his culinary soul. Craft Kitchen & Taphouse are so excited to have Chef Patrick heading to the Lynbrook team. His weekly specials are a "must try" and he will be changing the seasonal menu this May, making it a great Spring or Summer destination whether you dine inside or out at Craft.

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Lafazan wants to make Nassau carbon neutral

By WILL SHEELINE wsheeline@liherald.com

From rising sea levels to extreme weather to so much more, climate change is real for Josh Lafazan, and he’s ready to do something about it.

The Nassau County legislator is introducing a bill in Mineola requiring Nassau to become “carbon neutral” by 2035. The bill, he says, acknowledges the unique ecological and infrastructure challenges facing Nassau and Long Island, and seeks to address these issues before they become insurmountable.

“Here in Nassau County, we literally live on an island,” Lafazan told reporters during a recent news conference announcing the legislation. “And while living on an island, our exposure to climate change is a constant threat to our homes, our communities, our infrastructure, our drinking water, and our collective safety.”

Long Island faces numerous climate-unique issues due to its geographic location and changing climate conditions, Lafazan said. In fact, a recent report by Moody’s Analytics Climate Risk Scenarios ranked Long Island fourth among major population centers in the country for “its exposure to the physical and economic risks associated with climate change.”

Climate-related threats present a wide range of dangers to Nassau, a number of experts have said — one of the most pressing being rising water temperatures and levels. The Long Island Sound saw its hottest average temperature ever in 2021, according to an environmental study by Connecticut’s Council on Environmental Quality.

Warmer water poses huge risks for wildlife, increasing the chances of algal blooms in the Sound.

Then there are so-called superstorms like Hurricane Sandy. As the world continues to warm, major hurricanes and tropical storms such as this will continue to batter Long Island, experts have said.

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NaSSau CouNty LEgISLator Josh Lafazan, left, joined Citizens Campaign for the Environment executive director Adrienne Esposito to introduce a bill he says would require Nassau County to become carbon neutral by 2035.

Another threat comes from Long Island’s reliance on a sole-source aquifer, which is the only source of freshwater for the nearly 3 million island residents. The aquifer is already strained from widespread use, and rising water levels and other effects from climate change could see increases in saltwater intrusion into the aquifer in the coming years, making the water supply undrinkable.

“This is all to say that there is no more time to debate something that is scientifically factual, and the actions that we take now will protect Long Island for generation after generation to come,” Lafazan said. “This is not hyperbole. Powerful, once-in-a-generation storms that happened once a century are now happening once a

month.”

Lafazan’s proposal would require the county to create and deliver a carbon neutrality action plan to the legislature no later than Dec. 1, 2024, as well as provide progress updates starting from Dec. 24 of that same year. The proposal would also empower the county executive to seek state and federal grants to support the project, as well as create a carbon neutral advisory panel made up of local experts.

While New York state has already made a pledge to become carbon neutral by 2050, Lafazan’s plan would potentially speed up the process for Nassau. The plan will not require Nassau residents to adhere to any new mandates, but will put the onus for the change on local municipal governments.

As a Democrat, however, Lafazan is part of the legislature’s minority. So, it’s unclear what kind of chance this bill has with his Republican colleagues.

But joining Lafazan in his cause is Adrienne Esposito, the executive director of the Citizens Campaign for the Environment, a local nonprofit that works to promote climate awareness through education, research, lobbying and public outreach. Esposito reiterated at a recent news conference the dangers of not being focused on addressing the risks of climate change, and commended the proposed bill for its focus on protecting the environment.

“We need to take bold actions to reduce carbon emissions to just try to stem the tide of climate change impacts,” Esposito said. “What we do matters. Local government’s actions matter.”

Lafazan and Esposito also discussed what Nassau was currently doing to improve its infrastructure and address climate issues — improving coastal resiliency as well as increasing drainage infrastructure.

“The irony here is that we wouldn’t need to do any of that,” Lafazan claimed, “if we just reduced our carbon emissions.”

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Eighth grade science scholars at Malverne’s Howard T. Herber Middle School scored big at the South Asian American Women’s Alliance Science Research Competition on March 28.

Of the eight projects that that were presented, five were awarded recognition, including three for biological science and two for physical science.

Anjali Rambaran and Baneen Fatima

won first place; Eva Figueroa and Julian Abell won second place; and Ari Lespinasse, Elmer Alonso Romero Flores and Lea Cardenas won third place.

Honorable mention honors were awarded to Avery Bjelland, Olivia Frulio, and Isabella Harichand. Also receiving honorable mention were Matthew Wyss, Alex Ally, and Jaden Glenn.

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Kindergarten students at Chestnut Street School in West Hempstead recently completed a unit on community helpers.

Community helpers visit Chestnut Street Kindergarten students at Chestnut Street School in West Hempstead recently completed a unit about helping in the community.

Students learned about jobs and how helpers are important to their community.

Chestnut Street featured a variety of com-

munity helpers that included a physical therapist, comedian, aircraft pilot, firefighters and members of the Nassau County Police Department. The community helpers who were chosen are just a handful among many Chestnut Street parents and friends.

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Malverne students eva Figueroa, left, and Julian Abell placed second in the category of Biological Sciences at the Science Research Competition.

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Public Notices

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designates Nassau County as the place of trial. Venue is based upon the County in which the mortgaged premises is located. NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property.

Sending a payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. FRIEDMAN VARTOLO, LLP 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff.

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT. NASSAU COUNTY. L & L ASSOCIATES HOLDING CORP., Pltf. vs. JOHN W. PANIN, et al, Defts. Index #602877/2020. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered March 10, 2022, I will sell at public auction on the north front steps of Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on May 3, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. prem. k/a Section 35, Block 403, Lot 225. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale.

Foreclosure auction will be held “rain or shine.” If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the auction. LISA SEGAL POCZIK, Referee.

LEVY & LEVY, Attys. for Pltf., 12 Tulip Dr., Great Neck, NY. #100236 138294 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 16, 2023, 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 9, 2023, 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 2023-2024 School Budget.

The Budget Hearing may be view at the following website: www.malverneschoolslive .com PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the vote upon the appropriation of necessary funds to meet the necessary expenditures for the school year 2023-2024, 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, 2023, and expiring on June 30, 2027, shall be held in the gymnasium of the Howard T. Herber Middle School on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. The qualified voters shall vote upon the following propositions.

PROPOSITION NO. 1 Budget 2023 - 2024 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 2023-2024 be adopted and that 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 One Hundred Twenty Thousand Dollars ($1,120,000.00), to undertake and perform the following school building improvements, renovations and/or alterations, to commence during the 2023-2024 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) Purchase and Installation of New Lockers at Malverne High School and Howard T. Herber Middle School; (2) Roof Replacement Project at Maurice W. Downing Elementary School; (3) Drop Ceiling Replacement Project at Malverne High School; and (4) Tennis Court Repair Project at Malverne High School; 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.

PLEASE TAKE 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 2023-2024, 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 16, 2023, excluding Saturday, Sunday and holidays, and at such budget hearing and annual election.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER 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.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the election

shall be held in accordance with the Rules of the Conduct of Meetings and Elections adopted by the Board.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER 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, in the Administration Building, 301 Wicks Lane, Malverne, N.Y., from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., not later than the 30th day preceding election, this year April 17, 2023. 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.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER 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 17, 2023, 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.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Board of Registration shall meet on Thursday, April 20, 2023, 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 5, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., 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.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER 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 (2019-2022) 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 16, 2023, to prepare a register for District meetings or elections to be held after May 16, 2023. 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.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER 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 17, 2023. 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.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER 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), 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 20, 2023. Military ballots must be received by 5:00 p.m. on May 16, 2023, 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 16, 2023 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 14, 2023

BY ORDER OF BOARD OF EDUCATION MALVERNE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD COUNTY OF NASSAU, NEW YORK ___________________ LISA RIDLEY DISTRICT CLERK 138318 PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES… Printed in this publication can be found online. To search by publication name, go to: www.newyorkpublicnotices.com TO PLACE AN AD CALL 516-569-4000 x 232 Place a notice by phone at 516-569-4000 x232 or email: legalnotices@liherald.com

LEGAL NOTICE AVISO SOBRE LA ELECCIÓN ANUAL DEL DISTRITO Y LA AUDIENCIA SOBRE EL PRESUPUESTO PARA EL DISTRITO ESCOLAR MALVERNE UNION FREE, CIUDAD DE HEMPSTEAD, CONDADO DE NASSAU, ESTADO DE NUEVA YORK POR EL PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA que la reunión anual de los votantes calificados del Distrito Escolar Malverne Union Free, ciudad de Hempstead, condado de Nassau, se llevará a cabo el 16 de mayo de 2023, a las 9:00 p. m., en el gimnasio de la escuela intermedia Howard T. Herber Middle School, 75 Ocean Avenue, Malverne, 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 9 de mayo de 2023, 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 2023-2024. 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 2023-2024, 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 2023 y finalizará el 30 de junio de 2027, tendrá lugar en el gimnasio de la escuela intermedia Howard T. Herber Middle School, el martes 16 de mayo de 2023 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 2023-2024 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 2023-2024 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

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LEGAL NOTICE SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS Supreme Court of New York, Nassau County.

WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR MFRA TRUST 2014-2,, Plaintiff, againstNASSAU COUNTY PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR AS ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF DAVID A. STEIN A/K/A DAVID STEIN; BARBARA PASTORE AS POSSIBLE HEIR AT LAW AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF DAVID A. STEIN A/K/A DAVID STEIN; NEIL STEIN AS POSSIBLE HEIR AT LAW AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF DAVID A. STEIN A/K/A DAVID STEIN; UNKNOWN HEIRS OF THE ESTATE OF DAVID A. STEIN A/K/A DAVID STEIN; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; GODFREY BENSON; FILIPINA VILLODRES, “JOHN DOE” and “JANE DOE”, said names being fictitious, it being the intention of plaintiff to designate any and all occupants of premises being foreclosed herein, Defendants Index No. 607367/2018.

Mortgaged Premises: 70 Morris Avenue Malverne, NY 11565 Section: 35 Block: 241 Lot: 120. To The Above Named Defendant(s): YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in the above entitled action and to serve a copy of your Answer on the Plaintiff’s attorney within twenty (20) days of the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service, or within thirty (30) days after service of the same is complete where service is made in any manner other than by personal delivery within the State. The United States of America, if designated as a Defendant in this action, may answer or appear within sixty (60) days of service. If you fail to appear or to answer within the aforementioned time frame, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT. THE OBJECTIVE of the above captioned action is to foreclose on a Mortgage to secure $250,000.00 and interest, recorded in the Nassau County Clerk’s Office on May 1, 2008 in Book M32934, Page 613, covering the premises known as 70 Morris Avenue, Malverne, New York 11565.. The relief sought herein is a final judgment directing sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the mortgage described above.

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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 ciento veinte mil dólares ($1,120,000.00), para comenzar y realizar mejoras, renovaciones o modificaciones edilicias en la escuela que comenzarán durante el año escolar 2023-2024 (“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) Compra e instalación de nuevos casilleros en Malverne High School y en Howard T. Herber Middle School; (2) Proyecto de reemplazo del techo en Maurice W. Downing Elementary School; (3) Proyecto de reemplazo de techo falso en Malverne High School; y (4) Proyecto de reparación de las canchas de tenis en Malverne High School, 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 2023-2024, 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 16 de mayo de 2023, 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, en el Edificio Administrativo, 301 Wicks Lane, Malverne, N.Y. entre las 9:00 a. m. y las 5:00 p. m. a más tardar 30 días antes de la elección, este año, el 17 de abril de 2023. 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 17 de abril de 2023. 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 20 de abril de 2023, 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 5 de mayo de 2023 entre las 9:00 a. m. y la 1:00 p. m., 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 (2019-2022) 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 16 de mayo de 2023, con el objeto de elaborar una inscripción para las reuniones o elecciones del distrito que se lleven a cabo después del 16 de mayo de 2023. 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.

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 17 de abril de 2023. Habrá una lista de todas las personas para las que se emitieron boletas electorales por ausencia disponible en la oficina de la Secretaría 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 p. m. 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), 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 20 de abril de 2023. Las boletas electorales militar deben recibirse antes de las 5:00 p. m del 16 de mayo de 2023 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 16 de mayo de 2023, 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: 14 de marzo de 2023 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 138320 PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES… Printed in this publication can be found online. To search by publication name, go to: www.newyorkpublicnotices.com TO PLACE AND AD CALL 516-569-4000 x 232

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 2, 2023, 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 2023 2024 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 16, 2023.

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 3, 2023, 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 16, 2023 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 2023 - 2024 and to authorize the requisite portion thereof to be raised by taxation on the taxable property of the District.

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To elect one (1) member of the Board of Education for a three-year term commencing July 1, 2023, and expiring on June 30, 2026, to succeed Joseph Magaraci, whose term expires on June 30, 2023.

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To elect one (1) member of the Board of Education for a three-year term commencing July 1, 2023, and expiring on June 30, 2026, to succeed Vincent Trocchia, whose term expires on June 30, 2023.

4. To adopt the annual budget of the West Hempstead Public Library for the fiscal year 2023 2024 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, 2023, and expiring on June 30, 2028, to succeed Ray Duran, whose term expires on June 30, 2023.

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 2023 - 2024, 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 3, 2023, 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 17, 2023, 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 38 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 37 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 4, 2023, 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

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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 16, 2023 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 16, 2023 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 16, 2023, 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 2024, 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 16, 2023.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that applications for absentee ballots will be obtainable during school business hours from the District Clerk beginning April 17, 2023. In accordance with Education Law § 2018-a, completed applications for absentee ballots must be received by the District Clerk no earlier than thirty (30) days before the election, i.e. April 17, 2023, and no later than seven (7) days before the election, i.e. May 9, 2023, if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or no later than the day before the election, i.e. May 15, 2023, if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter or to the agent named in the absentee ballot application.

Absentee ballots must be

received by the District Clerk not later than 5:00 p.m., prevailing time, on Tuesday, May 16, 2023.

A list of persons to whom absentee ballots are issued will be available for inspection to qualified voters of the District in the office of the District Clerk on and after May 9, 2023 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 13, 2023, by appointment only between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., and on May 16, 2023, the day set for the election, and said list will be posted at the polling place at the election. Any qualified voter may, upon examination of such list, file a written challenge of the qualifications as a voter of any person whose name appears on such list, 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 95 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 22, 2023

By Order of the BOARD OF EDUCATION

OF THE WEST HEMPSTEAD UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT West Hempstead, New York Theresa Bryant, District Clerk 138228

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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 2 de mayo 2023,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 2023 - 2024.

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 16 de mayo de 2023.

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 3 de abril, 2023, 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 16 de mayo de 2023 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 2023 - 2024 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 2023 y expira el 30 de junio de 2026, para suceder a Joseph Magaraci, cuyo mandato expira el 30 de junio de 2023.

3. Para elegir un (1) miembro de la Junta de Educación para un período de tres años que comienza el 1 de julio de 2023 y expira el 30 de junio de 2026, para suceder a Vincent Trocchia, cuyo plazo expira el 30 de junio de 2023.

4. Para adoptar el presupuesto anual de la Biblioteca Pública de West Hempstead para el año fiscal 2023 - 2024 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 2023 y expira el 30 de junio de 2028, para suceder a Ray Duran, cuyo plazo expira el 30 de junio, 2023.

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 2023 2024, 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 3 de abril, 2023, 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 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 17 de abril de 2023, 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 38 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 37 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.

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 4 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 10 de mayo de 2023, entre las 9:00 a.m. y las 4:00 p.m. hora prevaleciente entre semana antes de la votación, y el sábado 13 de mayo de 2023, 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 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 20 de abril de 2023, 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 20 de abril de 2023. 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

MALVERNE/WEST HEMPSTEAD HERALD — April 13, 2023

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 10, 2023, 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 13, 2023, 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 20, 2023.

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 20, 2023. 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

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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 17 de mayo, 2022 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 16 de mayo de 2023 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 16 de mayo de 2023, 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 2024, 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 16 de mayo de 2023.

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 17 de abril de 2023. 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 17 de abril de 2023, y a más tardar siete (7) días antes de la elección, es decir, el 9 de mayo de 2023, si la boleta se enviará por correo al elector, o a más tardar el día antes de la elección, es decir, el 15 de mayo de 2023, 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 16 de mayo de 2023.

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 9 de mayo de 2023 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 13 de mayo de 2023, sólo por cita previa entre el horario de 9:00 a.m. a 11:00 a.m. , y el 16 de mayo de 2023, 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 95 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 22 de marzo de 2023 Por Orden de la JUNTA DE EDUCACIÓN DEL DISTRITO ESCOLAR LIBRE DE UNIÓN DE WEST HEMPSTEAD West Hempstead, New York Theresa Bryant, Secretario del Distrito 138230

PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES… Printed in this publication can be found online. To search by publication name, go to: www.newyorkpublicnotices.com

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT. NASSAU COUNTY. L&L ASSOCIATES HOLDING CORP., Pltf. vs. GESNER SEJOUR, et al, Defts.

Index #608202/2022.

Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered Jan. 24, 2023, I will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on May 8, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. prem. k/a Section 35, Block 456, Lots 582-584.

Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the sale. MARY ELLEN DIVONE, Referee.

LEVY & LEVY, Attys. for Pltf., 12 Tulip Dr., Great Neck, NY. #100208 138536 PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES To place a notice here call us us at 516-569-4000 x232 or send an email to: legalnotices@liherald.com

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF ARCHITECTURAL & SITE PLAN REVIEW BOARD HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that due to unforeseen circumstances, the meeting of the Malverne Board of Architectural & Site Plan Review scheduled for Thursday, April 20, 2023, at 7:30 p.m. shall be cancelled and adjourned to Thursday, April 27, 2023, at 7:30 pm. Any member of the public with questions or comments can contact the Board of Architectural & Site Plan Review at mkschnaars@malvernevill age.org.

All cases scheduled for Thursday, April 20, 2023, will be heard on Thursday, April 27, 2023, at 7:30 pm.

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

BY ORDER OF THE MALVERNE BOARD OF TRUSTEES INC. VILLAGE OF MALVERNE Averil Smith, Village Clerk April 7, 2023 138711 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Section 202-48 of the code of the Town of Hempstead entitled, “Handicapped Parking on Public Streets,” a public hearing will be held in the Town Meeting Pavilion, Hempstead Town Hall, 1 Washington Street, Hempstead, New York, on the 25th day of April, 2023, at 10:30 o’clock in the forenoon of that day, to consider the adoption of a resolution setting aside certain parking spaces for motor vehicles for the sole use of holders of special parking permits issued by the County of Nassau to physically handicapped persons at the following locations: ELMONT WELLINGTON ROAD starting at a point 521 feet south of the south curbline of 109th Avenue, south for a distance of 20 feet.

(TH-60/23) WEST HEMPSTEAD 9th STREET - north side, starting at a point 46 feet west of the west curbline of Wellington Road South, west for a distance of 20 feet.

(TH-42/23) ALL PERSONS INTERESTED shall have an opportunity to be heard on said proposal at the time and place aforesaid.

Dated: March 28, 2023 Hempstead, New York

BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD DONALD X. CLAVIN, JR Supervisor KATE MURRAY Town Clerk 138710 LEGAL NOTICE ASSESSOR’S NOTICE OF COMPLETION OF THE FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL THE ASSESSOR OF THE COUNTY OF NASSAU HEREBY GIVES NOTICE that he has completed the 2023/2024 final assessment roll, which will be used for the 2024 levy of Town and County Taxes in the Towns of Hempstead, North Hempstead and Oyster Bay, and the City of Glen Cove and the City of Long Beach, and for the 2023/2024 levy of school taxes in such Towns and in the City of Long Beach.

A certified electronic copy of the roll was filed with the Department of Assessment on April 3, 2023. The electronic roll may be examined on public terminals located in the offices of: DEPARTMENT OF ASSESSMENT NASSAU COUNTY OFFICE BUILDING 240 OLD COUNTRY ROAD, FOURTH FLOOR

Cameron Engineering merges with IMEG In what is expected to bring together resides in Rockville Centre.

“I really have a great staff here, and decades of experience and passion, one of New York’s leading consulting planning empower them to show a little more of and engineering firms — Cameron Engi- what they could do.” neering — is merging with IMEG Corp. It Cameron will continue to manage the brings Cameron into one of firm with Joe Amato, leadthe nation’s largest engiing a team that includes neering firms, allowing the experienced engineering Woodbury-based company a professionals like Nick chance to bring its strong Kumbatovic, Mike Hults client base and presence in and Rich Zapolski. the greater New York region “The company we’re to IMEG’s 75 U.S. office locamerging with is 100 percent tions spanning from Boston employee-owned,” Cameron to California. added. “So, it also gives all “This comes after 38 my people an opportunity to years of being totally indeown stock, and many of pendent,” said John Camerthem are interested in that. on, the company’s founder.

In fact, in the first week that John Cameron The merger “positions us we’ve merged, over 30 peofor growth for the future, ple have already signed on and provides sustainability and a future to purchase stock. So, it’s very exciting for for my succeeding leadership and all my me and for my people, too, and we’re all people here.” really looking forward to it.”

Cameron Engineering started off with That enthusiasm goes both ways. a part-time secretary before growing over “We are excited to continue our east the next three decades to more than 100 coast expansion and add Cameron Engipeople with not only headquarters on neering & Associates to our team,” said Long Island, but a major presence in Man- Paul VanDuyne, IMEG’s president and hattan as well. chief executive, in a release. “Their full“It provides some security for every- service capabilities and market sector body, and also enables me to sort of ele- expertise align perfectly with IMEG, vate the next tier of leadership and let allowing us to serve more clients as a New them take more responsibilities,” said York corporation.”

Cameron, who grew up in Long Beach but –Brendan Carpenter

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MINEOLA, NY 11501 where the same will remain open for public inspection for fifteen days.

Dated this 3rd day of April, 2023.

MATTHEW R. CRONIN, IAO Chief Deputy Assessor, Nassau County 138706 PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES… Printed in this publication can be found online. To search by publication name, go to: www.newyorkpublicnotices.com

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU SUN WEST MORTGAGE COMPANY, INC., Plaintiff, Against PAYTON PRITCHARD A/K/A PAYTON N. PRITCHARD AS ADMINISTRATRIX HEIR AT LAW, NEXT OF KIN AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF SANDRA J. PRITCHARD, DECEASED, JOSEPH PRITCHARD AS HEIR AT LAW NEXT OF KIN AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF SANDRA PRITCHARD A/K/A SANDRA J. PRITCHARD, DECEASED, et al.

Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 5/18/2022, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501. This Auction will be held rain or shine on 5/16/2023 at 2:30 PM, premises known as 807 Iris Place, West Hempstead, NY 11552, and described as follows: ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Lakeview in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York Section 36 Block 606 Lot 15 The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $371,052.71 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 005785/2015 If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the then Court Appointed Referee will cancel the Foreclosure Auction.

Jerry Merola, Esq., Referee.

McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC, 10 Midland Avenue, Suite 205, Port Chester, NY 10573 Dated: 3/16/2023 File Number: 16-302311 LD 138726

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE OF CABANA SERIES V TRUST, Plaintiff, vs. KAREN ROMERO A/K/A KAREN E. ROMERO A/K/A KAREN E. PATTERSON, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on January 28, 2016 and an Order Amending Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on January 26, 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 16, 2023 at 3:00 p.m., premises known as 316 Woodfield Road, West Hempstead, NY 11552. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of

land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 35, Block 380 and Lot 158. Approximate amount of judgment is $462,912.95 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 016493/2011.

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.

Heather D. Crosley, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No.: 220855-1 138724 PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES To place a notice here call us us at 516-569-4000 x232 or send an email to: legalnotices@liherald.com

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The housing squeeze, Part 2 Q. Just curious what your take is on Gov. Kathy Hochul’s attempt to force towns to allow more buildings or to double up living units on properties. I have mixed feelings about it, since I wouldn’t want to see more congestion, but I know my grown kids can’t afford to buy a home near us, and the so-called “affordable” housing around us isn’t so affordable.

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his fantastic single family Colonial features 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, eat-inkitchen, living room, dining room, powder room and den/family room. It has hardwood floors plus a full finished basement it also has private parking, a new roof and a new gas boiler. Close to everything! Must see.

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A. There are 74 separate jurisdictions, local communities, in Nassau County that have their own rules and regulations on sizes of properties and homes, and how those homes can be used. Fortyone years ago, I came to Nassau as an architect with a minor in city planning, and served on the Nassau Planning Commission committee onte eeper that regulates the use of open spaces and park policies and development. It was an opportunity I hoped would lead to an active role in developing a master plan for the county.

I was optimistic and naïve, but became discouraged when I learned there was no cohesive master plan for either the county or local governments. I was young, and struggling, like many, to own a home and raise a family, and I saw this lack of planning as an obstacle to addressing our future growth of population or the evolving housing stock.

Without a plan, there will be no solution to the shortage of places to own a first home. The volley made by the governor, I believe, was an attempt to change the growing problem of serving the needs of 30 percent of a generation that can’t afford homes. It’s a complicated planning process to create the layers of regulations of affordable housing with alternate methods of using properties safely, without major disruption of traffic flow, sanitation, education and proximity to neighbors.

People, I have discovered, are very territorial, in multiple ways. Hochul forced the start of a discussion that could lead to positive change, but only for communities that look for real long-range solutions to the economic and social factors and the mechanics of housing. Those who reject the future outright, who expect that nothing changes, are basically rejecting people who may have had a chance to live in a place that they grew up in, near family, and who have ties and dedication to their community’s future.

The socio-economic implications of current public policy seems to underscore that the rejection or failure to address a plan is more socio and less economic. The undertones of the rejection could be based more on fear than courage. Communities that fail to plan may as well plan to fail. Depending on how municipalities find ways to reject the need for many types of solutions, they may find themselves facing higher taxes to settle lawsuits or fill in the gaps when trickle-down federal and state funding is denied to them to keep their services operating. We need discussion, planning and forward thinking to solve any growing problem, but first we must recognize that there is a problem.

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Near Park, Trans, Shops & Houses of Worship ...................................... $829,000 1608 Ridgeway Dr, BA, Move Right Into This Completely Gut Renovated 4 BR, 3.5 Bth Col on 1/4 Acre Prop. New Kosher EIK, FDR, LR w/ Fpl, Den & Enclosed Porch. Radiant Heated Flrs. Full Fin Bsmt. 2 Car Att Gar. MUST SEE!!

SD#20 ..................... DRASTIC REDUCTION! MOTIVATED SELLER! $1,399,000 ALSO FOR RENT $6,500 per month 1267 Peninsula Blvd, BA, NEW TO MARKET! 5 BR, 2 Bth Exp Cape in SD#14 (Hewlett-Woodmere) Living Room, DR & Updtd Gran/Wood EIK & Bths. Det 1.5 Gar & Driveway for 4/5 Cars. HW Floors. Gas Heat. Near LIRR, Shops, Trans & Schools. A Steal! ..................................................................................... $599,000 1534 Broadway #103, BA, Magnificent New Renovation! One of a Kind Ranch Style Living in Luxurious Jonathan Hall Condominium with Doorman & Elevator. Just Move into This Gut Rvated, Spacious 2 BR, 2 Bath Apt with Open Layout. Large Designer Eat in Kitchen with Sep Pantry & Laundry Rm. Master BR Boasts Gorgeous Bth & Walk in Closet. Terrace Faces into Courtyard.

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rogress and leadership require vision. It is impossible to lead people without a destination. I was grateful that I knew these principals when I was called to serve the public half a decade ago.

Picture this: The year was 2018, and we had never had a summer so hot. I was a very new and inexperienced candidate running to represent the 18th Assembly District.

I was charged with meeting the entire community — 135,000 people — in about three months.

I set out to TAYLoR RUTH knock on doors and attend comDARLING munity events, and during every interaction, I asked one very important question: “What is one change you would make to improve our community?” After knocking on countless doors, the team and I started to see a pattern of need and desire. A lot of people were wishing and hoping and thinking and praying. This beautiful community wanted more!

I sat down with my cousin/best friend/ (eventual) campaign manager and proclaimed, “We need a vision, and we need it to be hashtag-worthy.” We brainstormed

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The platform has three pillars. The first is Excellent Education And Training For All. We are lifelong learners. I firmly believe we die the second we cease to learn. Everyone from high school seniors to our goldenagers deserves access to education and training that will afford them the best opportunities and quality of life. Retirees mentioned that they would love to have additional income streams, and were hungry for certification programs in a variety of industries.

I met so many young adults who knew that entrepreneurship was in their heart, and they needed guidance to create and develop their businesses. I have constituents who had difficulty funding their college education or who were uninterested in that path, and they required better pathways to earn a living and build

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I was filled with excitement about this for a few reasons. The first was that I am a victim of student loans — I had no idea I was signing my life away for the pursuit of higher education. The second reason was that many homeowners were experiencing difficulty sourcing plumbers, masons, electricians and other experts for their home maintenance needs. Finally, I love the “earn while you learn” apprenticeship model, and vowed to become a conduit for my school district and labor unions to grow our trade industries.

The second platform pillar is Excellent Quality of Life. We are literally products of our environment, so we must ensure that our community is functional, well maintained and beautiful. This includes, but is not limited to, our front lawns, roads, infrastructure and institutions, as well as local businesses.

I heard so many cries of disappointment and outrage over the state of some neighborhoods throughout the district.

Many of the problems were the result of inconsistent code enforcement, an influx of renters or transient neighbors and a breakdown of our responsibility to one another. Oh, the difference it would make if more roads were repaired (potholes are

n an effort to be ‘hashtagworthy,’ we came up with ‘Excellence for the 18th.’

pure evil), front yard fences and lawns were cohesive and maintained, and businesses had uniform awnings.

Finally, and most important, the third pillar is Excellent Health Is Wealth. Without our mental, physical, spiritual and financial health, we are operating from a deficit. I want every person in Darling District 18 to be holistically healthy and operating from a space abundance. That means we have more whole and healthy food options, eliminate food deserts, create and encourage more walking and bike paths and effectively and consistently connect the community with health resources.

The central location of the 18th District provides us with loads of options. We have great parks with awesome programming, and a great saturation of health clubs and medical networks. The best part of waking up every day is that I get to broker the relationships between these networks and the community. Every little step we take propels us toward Excellence for the 18th.

We have some major work to do to fully actualize Excellence for the 18th, but together I know we can make magic happen. Stay tuned.

Taylor Darling is an Assemblywoman representing the 18th District, which encompasses all or parts of Baldwin, Freeport, Garden City, Hempstead, Lakeview, Roosevelt, Uniondale and West Hempstead.

Thoughts for a grandson on his 18th birthday

orget everything I’ve said up until now.

Over these 18 years, as you graduated from binkys to bigboy pants to bicycles to four-wheel drives, the advice to young men turning 18 has changed. (It has also changed for young women.)

It used to begin with, “You’re an adult now; you need to be thinking about work or college or military service.”

That pretty much isn’t true anymore.

The rollout to adulthood is different these days.

And slower. The RANDI advice is less rigid KREISS because the path is less clear.

According to USA Today, some 47 percent of young adults live at home with one parent or two. For all of you turning 18, the pandemic interrupted your lives, inflation is making single-person dwellings unaffordable, the job market is completely weird, and college isn’t necessary a launching pad to work but a time to continue growing up.

That said, the rite of passage is signifi-

cant, because this is your moment. Some day you may be telling children or grandchildren what it was like when you were 18. Today you begin to write that story.

Once the day dawns on your 18th birthday, the following are all the things you can do that you couldn’t do the day before (legally, anyway). You can now, without parental permission: Vote, join the military, buy a pet, get a body piercing or tattoo, change your name, book a hotel room, become a real estate agent, use a meat/deli slicer at a grocery store job, skydive, sign yourself out of high school, be called for jury duty, open a bank account, have sex legally with someone else over 18, get a Costco card, get married, buy a house, drive a taxi, get a license to drive a truck, go to the E.R. alone for treatment, file a lawsuit, adopt a child, create a will, buy a car, rent an apartment, rent an Airbnb, buy spraypaint, buy cough suppressants, or move out of your parents’ home.

Knowing you, I’d be surprised if the first thing you did was run out to buy spray-paint, but I’ve lived long enough to

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know that you never know. I imagine you won’t be adopting a child. And it’s most unlikely that you’ll buy a house. You can move out of Dad’s house legally, but why in heaven’s name would you? Give up the morning strawberry smoothies? Pass up the exotic stir-frys and the mahi-mahi your dad catches on a regular basis? You may be 18, but you aren’t crazy!

Would you like to know what other 18-year-olds have done? No pressure, but Alexander the Great, who was born in 356 BCE, completed his studies with Aristotle at age 16 and ruled Macedonia. By 17 he had put down a revolt and founded the city of Alexandropolis. Life is different today, for sure, but people standing in the doorway of adulthood have few limitations on what they can accomplish.

Mark Zuckerberg was 19 when he founded Facebook, Wayne Gretsky was a professional hockey player at 19, Pele was 17 when he won the World Cup, and Malala Yousafzai won the Nobel Peace Prize when she was 17. These young people were outliers, of course. Most of us find satisfaction and peace of mind in

ou have the mixed blessing of no required set path, and I’m a bit envious.

managing to live quite ordinary lives.

What we all have in common is the need for solid human connections and a determination to do our best in our time on earth.

You come from a clan of achievers who support one another in our interests and relationships and work. Not a bad launch pad.

I was a freshman in college when I was 18, and it was one of the most confusing times of my life. I had no idea what I wanted to do or how to do it. It was the first time, and not the last, that I sought counseling to help me figure out my path. Always ask for help when you need it.

You have the mixed blessing of no required set path, and I confess to being a bit envious. You will educate yourself, travel, enjoy friendships and explore relationships. There is no timetable. You can take any leap of faith that beckons to you.

That must be so liberating, and scary.

What I know, as your grandma, is that you have a good heart, an athlete’s determination and a sharp mind. Happy, happy birthday. Enjoy being 18, and don’t go adopting any children or buying any houses, at least until you’re 19.

Copyright 2023 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.

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Losing a hero way too soon

he always had the brightest smile in the room. She was always ready to offer a hand to anyone who needed it — whether it be for comfort, or simply for their own smile.

That’s how friends and colleagues described Susan Giovanniello, a volunteer EMT with Glen Cove Emergency Medical Services, who had a medical emergency of her own and died after a shift last week. While it’s tragic when we lose anyone who worked to make the world a better place, Susan’s passing was even harder, as she was just 19 years old.

“Susan, with her contagious smile and demeanor, put forth calm in stressful situations,” Glen Cove EMS said afterward.

“Her enthusiasm for training and teamwork with the corps will be greatly missed. She is a hero, and will live on in our hearts forever.”

It was no accident that Susan was doing exactly what she loved at such a young age. She was part of the Glen Cove EMS Explorers from a young age — a program started through the Boy Scouts of America that provides opportunities for young men and women to explore poten-

tial careers in a number of fields, like those of first responders.

There are now more than 5,000 posts across the country serving more than 100,000 teenagers. Teenagers just like Susan Giovanniello.

We all have busy lives, so we don’t think about the importance of first responders much until we, or someone we love, needs them most. A single EMS responder can head out on dozens of calls on a single shift, and save more lives in a day than many of us could in a lifetime.

We might not think of EMS workers putting their health and safety on the line, as do, say, police officers or firefighters.

But they do. According to Lexipol’s EMS1, Giovanniello was the eighth first responder to die in the line of duty this year.

There was Chad Tate, a firefighter in Sequim, Washington, who was found dead in his bunk. Ethan Quillen, who died after coming into contact with a live power line in Paw Paw, Michigan. Tiquita Miles, who was killed in a collision between her ambulance and an SUV in Atlanta.

Minton “Butch” Beach died from an apparent heart attack during training in

Oak City, North Carolina. Eddie Hykel was struck by a car in West, Texas. Matthew Madigan was also struck and killed by a car, in Detroit. Jay Miles, a firefighter and EMT, suffered a stroke while loading a patient in Pennsburg, Pennsylvania.

Even since Giovanniello’s death, we’ve lost yet another one of these heroes: veteran Chicago firefighter Jan Tchoryk, who died after climbing 11 stories in a tower that was on fire.

These are people we never met, and likely never heard of while they were alive. But that’s what makes them heroes.

They weren’t wearing fancy spandex or going by some eye-catching moniker.

They were everyday people, like all of us, who simply wanted to leave the world a little better than they found it.

That’s exactly who Susan Giovanniello was. If you didn’t know her name before last week, that was perfectly fine. It was never about recognition for Susan — it was simply about being there when a perfect stranger needed her most. Offering the brightest smile in the room. Ready to offer a hand to anyone who needed it.

Susan Giovanniello was a hero. A hero we lost way too soon.

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There Randi goes again To the Editor: In her column “Writers will tell the story of our times” (March 9-15), Randi Kreiss referenced Arthur Miller’s “The Crucible,” which, as she put it, “speaks to the currents of evil that can sweep away an entire community.” She has no trouble at all vilifying DeSantis, Trump, and Marjorie Taylor Greene in this regard.

However, she conveniently omits Joe Biden and the destruction his administration has wrought on the entire country: a border crisis, rising crime, rampant inflation, supply chain disruptions, high gas and food prices, Covid mandates, no more energy independence, massive federal spending, banks collapsing, instability overseas — need I go on?

With the country currently circling the drain, Ms. Kreiss has successfully demonstrated once again that her irrational hatred for Donald Trump and conservatives takes precedence over current reality.

PAUL TUTHILL Glen Cove

Make Nassau County carbon-neutral by 2035 To the Editor: I begin with a reminder about something that we too often forget here in Nassau County: that all 1.3 million of us live on an island.

And while living on this island, our exposure to climate change is a constant threat to our homes,

our communities, our infrastructure, our drinking water, and our collective safety. In fact, Long Island ranks fourth among major population centers for its exposure to the physical and economic risks of climate change.

Reports show that we are especially vulnerable to warming temperatures, extreme weather, sea level rise and “water stress” from our reliance on a sole-source aquifer.

This underscores the need for collective urgency, and how the actions we take now

will help protect Long Island for generations to come.

This view is not hyperbolic. Once-in-ageneration storms that once happened every century are happening every month. Recently, 26 people died in an extreme tornado in Mississippi. Thirty-seven people died this winter from extreme storms in Buffalo. And we can’t forget Hurricane Sandy, in which 44 New Yorkers lost their lives and 69,000 people suffered property damage.

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have ridden through New York City in presidential motorcades with Presidents George W. Bush and Donald Trump. Looking out the window of the presidential limousine, I would wonder what was going through the minds of the onlookers lining the sidewalks, or the drivers and passengers in the cars and buses frozen in place as our endless stream of official vehicles made its way through the city streets.

A week and a half ago — on Monday, April 3, shortly before 4 p.m. — I found peter out. I was driving down Second AvekInG nue in Manhattan, approaching 55th Street, when a New York Police Department officer climbed off his motorcycle, which had been traveling west, its lights flashing red, and halted all traffic just as I was about to cross 55th Street.

My first reaction was the thought, wrong place, wrong time. I was already running late for a WABC radio pre-show meeting at Third Avenue and 49th Street. But as I saw the long line of vehicles passing in front of me — the black SUVs, the marked NYPD cars, the unmarked heavyweapons Secret Service truck and the New York City Fire Department emergency vehicle — escorting former President Trump from LaGuardia Airport to Trump Tower, at Fifth Avenue and 56th Street, I realized that I was witnessing a moment in history. A sad moment, with lasting consequences not just for New York, but also for the United States and the world.

Minutes later, as I walked from the parking garage on 48th Street and looked up at the NYPD helicopters whirring in the sky above the city’s giant skyscrapers, my sadness and concern heightened.

The first criminal indictment of a former president of the United States

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was one of only two Republicans who voted not to impeach Bill Clinton.

Letters this crisis, and we have the opportunity to transform our communities and make them healthier and more sustainable.

That’s why I’ve introduced legislation to make county government operations carbon-neutral by 2035. The state has already set a timeline of 2050, and there’s no reason Nassau shouldn’t be ambitious in leading the way.

To be absolutely clear, my proposal relates strictly to county government and our municipal operations. So, while it would not establish new mandates for individual homeowners, all Nassau residents would be the beneficiaries of a cleaner environment.

Whether it’s improving the quality of our air, drinking water, beaches, buildings, or parks and preserves, we all benefit from a greener Nassau. And of equal importance, this bill would make the county “climate smart,” ensuring that state and federal grants offset the costs of these improvements so we don’t have to add a single dollar in taxes. In fact, going green would actually save taxpayers money by making our operations more efficient.

A bipartisan group of mayors representing 130 American cities have joined the initiative Cities Race to Zero to move toward a zero-emissions future. I’m calling on County Executive Bruce Blakeman and my Republican and Democratic colleagues in the Legislature to join them by passing this bill and making Nassau County the 131st participant. We don’t have any time to waste.

JoShUA A. LAFAZAN Woodbury Nassau County legislator, 18th District

crosses a line our nation has never before crossed — indeed, it is a 21st-century crossing of the Rubicon. I say this not as a supporter of Trump. Though I worked closely with him when he was president and saw firsthand his accomplishment in crushing the MS-13 gang here on Long Island, I am not supporting his current presidential run. This is not, and should not be, a partisan political issue. It should be of concern to all, especially to those who otherwise proclaim their fear that democracy is at risk, but are now supporting or silently enabling this indictment.

Politicizing criminal justice and criminalizing political opponents cannot be tolerated in a democratic society. Because I believe this so strongly, I was one of only two Republicans who voted against President Bill Clinton’s impeachment when I was in Congress. The false argument being used by Manhattan District Attorney

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Alvin Bragg is that no one is above the law. That is a truism not bearing on this case or this indictment.

If Trump were to shoot someone in the middle of Fifth Avenue, he should be indicted and prosecuted. But to indict him on a state misdemeanor charge whose statute of limitations has expired, and elevating it to a felony by attaching it to a federal election law on grounds that the Federal Election Commission has ruled do not constitute a crime, proves my good friend Judge Sol Wachtler’s dictum that a grand jury can indict a ham sandwich.

This is setting a harmful precedent for our republic. Do we want local district attorneys in red states going through convoluted contortions to indict and prosecute members of President Biden’s family? Donald Trump may not be the most sympathetic victim, but this indictment extends beyond him. It is the American justice system that is being put at risk — and that threatens us all.

Peter King is a former congressman, and a former chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security.

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To the Editor: The physically disabled are facing challenges changing trains at Jamaica Station to reach Atlantic Terminal Brooklyn, but that comes as no surprise to me. I have written about this issue for years, prior to the opening of the new $12.6 billion LIRR East Side Access to Grand Central Madison.

Since the passage of the 1964 Urban Mass Transportation Act, the Federal Transit Administration has provided billions of dollars in grant funds to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to bringing New York City Transit, Long Island and Metro North Rail Road stations into full compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act. But the complex transfer at Jamaica is a significant step backward for the LIRR, which eliminated cross-platform transfers between trains arriving on tracks 1, 2 and 3 for those traveling to Brooklyn.

The MTA must be in compliance with the current FTA ADA plan in order to maintain eligibility for future federal funding. Should anyone from the disabled community file a formal complaint with the FTA and MTA, that could adversely impact that funding.

LARRY PENNER Great Neck Larry Penner is a transportation advocate, historian and writer who worked in the Federal Transit Administration Region 2 New York Office of Operations and Program Management for three decades.

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