Malverne/West Hempstead Herald 06-08-2023

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A potentially massive boost to the economy is headed West Hempstead’s way.

Heatherwood, a family-owned Long Island real estate business, is preparing to invest $212 million to transform a dilapidated building across from the train station into a nine-acre luxury apartment complex.

Residents and business owners expressed hope that this project would provide a huge lift to the local economy.

“I think the surrounding businesses will want to grab on to the ride,” Doug Patrick, owner and CEO of Heatherwood, said during the June 1 West Hempstead Chamber of Commerce meeting. “Hopefully, we see surrounding investment and upgrading of local businesses here.”

A RENDERiNg of the Heatherwood luxury apartment complex.

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Identical budget up for revote in West Hempstead district

By MARK NolAN mnolan@liherald.com

West Hempstead residents might feel a little bit of déjà vu when they return to the polls on Tuesday, June 20, because the school board has decided to put up for a revote the same $74.1 million budget that was defeated last month.

Voters rejected the district’s proposed 2023-24 spending plan by 201 votes on May 16 — the second year in a row that West Hempstead residents did so on the first vote. Last year, the budget passed in a revote after the district made slight reductions.

This year, district officials

refused to adjust the spending plan, even though West Hempstead was only one of two districts on Long Island failing to win budget approval.

The budget, totaling just over $74.1 million, calls for a tax levy increase of 1.99 percent. The state permitted West Hempstead to budget as much as a 2.43 percent increase under the tax-cap law.

If adopted, the budget would result in a yearly $155 tax increase for the average West Hempstead homeowner.

Superintendent Daniel Rehman said the Board of Education and district administration believed putting the same budget

up for a revote was in the best interests of the school district and community.

“The hope is that people will see the budget for what it is, and they will make choice,” Rehman said. “I respect the entire community and their view. We listened to them, and the community will decide.”

However, during a May 31 budget hearing, school board Trustee Burt Blass said that putting the same spending plan up for a revote and expecting a different outcome was unrealistic.

Blass cast the board’s lone dissenting vote, arguing against the move.

“This sounds like the very

same budget that was just rejected by the community just a few weeks ago,” Blass said during the hearing. “So I’m not sure why we think coming out with the same budget, maybe with a few more exclamations, would achieve different results.

“If our goal is to have a budget approved, then coming out with the same budget that was

rejected doesn’t make much sense to me,” Blass added.

During the hearing, several residents suggested that the district should consider charging for use of fields and facilities, and that the practice of using reserve funds to offset tax increases is shortsighted.

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School district’s budget is same as defeated proposal ing the spending plan and building tion, district officials emphasized sev- reserves.

If the budget is defeated in the June eral points, including that 20 re-vote, West Hempneighboring districts’ budstead would be forced by gets — even those with state law onto a contingenhigher tax levy increases cy, or austerity, budget, — were adopted in May. which would result in They also said that transdeep and drastic cuts likeportation and special eduly to impact after-school cation costs continue to programs. rise despite decreasing Rehman said the disenrollment. trict begins its budget proSchool district officials cess almost a year in also pointed to a comment advance and continues made by Alan Yu, of Culthroughout the year to len & Danowski, the firm search for savings. “And that conducted the diswe will continue to do trict’s external audit, saythose things,” he said. ing that West Hempstead’s The re-vote is schedspending 96 percent of uled for Tuesday, June 20, budgeted expenses “is a from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. in the very reasonable metric.”

West Hempstead SecondBlass ag reed, but Burt Blass ary School’s North Gym. argued that the district The voter registration could simply reduce the Trustee, deadline is June 16. reserve fund from 4 to 3 West Hempstead For the budget presenpercent to offset the bud- school board tation, including informaget-to-budget increase tion about absentee balfrom last year. He said that would allow the district to propose a 0 lots, visit the district’s website at percent tax levy increase while balanc- whufsd.com.

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f our goal is to have a budget approved, then coming out with the same budget that was rejected doesn’t make much sense to me.

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students met wIth representatives from more than 25 colleges and universities during the first College Fair.

West Hempstead’s inaugural College Fair For the first time, West Hempstead Secondary School hosted a College Fair in the school’s gymnasium on April 26.

Students in grades 9-11 met with representatives from more than 25 colleges and

universities as they learned about everything that their programs have to offer.

Students who attended the College Fair were excited to explore their educational journeys.

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Ryder receives Woman of Distinction Award

elderly and disabled people with tasks like shoveling snow and landscaping. She also volunteers for Lynbrook Community Chest, which provides ach year, the State Senate honors women financial assistance to residents who are strugin politics who go above and beyond for gling, the Lynbrook Beautification Committee and their communities. Hempstead Town the Malverne School District Special Education Councilwoman Laura Ryder has been recPTA, so it’s no wonder that she has added Woman ognized as one of these “Women of Distinction” of Distinction to her list of accomplishments. for her decades of service to Lynbrook and the The award is particularly meaningful for her, town.

Ryder said, because it not only honors her work as “I get a great deal of fulfillment, personal satisa public official, but recognizes the many spinning faction and joy from service to others,” Ryder said. plates she and other women in politics must bal“It’s extremely rewarding to me. I enjoy it very ance as politicians, mothers and more. much and it’s such a big part of my life.”

“I think women, by nature, because of the difRyder has been volunteering for more than 25 ferent roles that we take on in our lives — as mothyears. In 2021 she channeled that communityer, as head of our households, as wives, as employmindedness into her work at the time as a Lyners and employees — we really have to learn how brook village trustee, and her success there earned to juggle many different things going on in our her an appointment to the Town Board in March. lives,” she said. “And we are absolutely capable of Earlier this month she was honored as a Woman of taking on these roles and having a voice within our Distinction by Sen. Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick, communities, representing our constituents and a lifelong resident of Malverne who is familiar speaking on their behalf. ” with Ryder’s work on Long Island.

Ryder and Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick both said they Courtesy New York State Senate “Laura Ryder is a wonderful advocate and rephope these awards encourage more women to enter HEMpStEAd tOwN COuNCILwOMAN Laura Ryder was nominated as resentative of her district,” Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick politics and bring their perspectives to the public said. “She is a person of grace and dignity who a Woman of Distinction by State Sen. Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick. arena. Ryder also wants to show people that women gives her all to her community. I think she’s a shindon’t have to choose between their families, their ing example of what we all would like to see in our contributed significantly to the community,” Canzonericareers, or service — and that it’s never too late to communities.”

Fitzpatrick said of her criteria for the Woman of Distinc- try something new.

Ryder attended the awards ceremony in Albany on tion award. “Who are involved in charitable work, serv“Just take a chance,” she would say to women thinking May 16 with her husband, Mike, and their daughter, ing the most vulnerable. And people like Miss Ryder, who about holding public office. “I didn’t get involved in the Shannon. She was one of 63 women who were honored. have served in a social capacity, I think, make great canforefront of politics until I was in my 50s, and it really To residents of Lynbrook and beyond who have benedidates for this award.” was a life-changing decision. Don’t let age hold you back. fited from Ryder’s decades of service, the accolade comes Ryder is the founder and chair of the Lynbrook Cares Be ambitious. Go for it. Women can multitask and handle as no surprise. “I personally look for people who have Committee, managing a group of volunteers who help a lot. Don’t let anything hold you back. We can do it.”

By NICOLE FORMISANO nformisano@liherald.com

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MALvERNE EduCAtORS CELEBRAtEd the outstanding academic leaders of the Class of 2023 recently.

Malverne honors Class of 2023 academic leaders

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alverne High School’s top scholars for the Class of 2023 were recently recognized by the board of education.

Twenty-one Malverne High School students were recognized by the Board of Education as the Class of 2023 Academic Leaders:

■ Gerard Jose G Bernabe

■ Hanai Guaman

■ Timothy Jose G Bernabe

■ Emma Keller

■ Ganesh A Bipat

■ Zain U Khan

■ Michael V Brancato

■ Molly R Matthaei

■ James P Daly

■ Edgar Medina Ramirez

■ Javier R Figueroa

■ Jamila N Smith

■ Leslie N Figueroa Guzman

■ Lorelai R Thrasher

■ Oluwaseyifunmi E Adeniyi

■ Brianna Flores Salinas

■ Cyrus K Villanueva

■ Rachel A Adeyemi

■ Tamara M Goonetilleke

■ Sabrina Ramharakh (valedictorian) ■ Raymond Cecere (salutatorian)

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Councilwoman nominated by Sen. Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick for decades of community work

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Heatherwood to partner with area businesses doug patriCk, heatherwood owner and chief executive, far left, and Chris Caprese, its president, showed renderings of the plan at the June 1 meeting of the West Hempstead Chamber of Commerce.

continued from front page The plans for the apartment complex feature 428 housing units across two buildings and a two-acre courtyard. Amenities are likely to include an outdoor and indoor fitness center, a work-from-home space, a pool, outdoor barbecues and fire pits, and a rooftop lounge.

The property, at 111 Hempstead Turnpike, has passed through the hands of multiple owners in the past decade, but the space’s potential has never fully been realized, officials said.

O f f i c i a l s at Heatherwood, h oweve r, s a i d they have longter m plans for t h e p r o p e r t y.

According to Chris Caprese, president of Heatherwood, the project’s primary goals are revitalizing the West Hempstead economy and supportChris Caprese ing the struggling local train station president, by creating housHeatherwood ing that retains the transit-based workforce. Heatherwood wants to build something “generational,” he said.

“We don’t develop and then sell. We develop and own,” Caprese said, adding that Heatherwood manages and maintains its own properties. “For us to be in a position where we’re creating opportunities for other business owners to collaborate with us in the future — that’s what this is all about. We believe in community.”

Caprese and Patrick said Heatherwood is an “economic engine” looking to partner with local businesses and community members. Heatherwood would be able to sponsor or host events and potentially give internship and training opportunities to students interested in real estate, construction, engineering and more.

Heatherwood worked closely with local organizations like the West Hempstead Community Support Association and the

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or us to be in a position where we’re creating opportunities for other business owners . . . that’s what this is all about.

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a glance at an ambitious plan Plans for the project include: $212 million in construction, 428 housing units, nine acres, including a twoacre courtyard, two buildings, a pool, a rooftop lounge, indoor and outdoor fitness centers, a workfrom-home space and outdoor barbecues and fire pits.

patriCk said that the nine-acre luxury apartment complex would give West Hempstead an economic boost.

Chamber of Commerce. The current plans are a result of multiple conversations about the potential for this project

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and what the community wanted to see from it. Caprese said support from West Hempstead is what gave the project the momentum and potential it has today.

“We’re here to collaborate with the community and make sure we’re the partners we say we are,” Patrick said. “That’s important to us.”

The property, most recently owned by National Wholesale Liquidators, is currently a plain white edifice with a parking lot that one resident described as “the surface of the moon.”

Officials said the building contains asbestos and lead-based paint and will be demolished so Heatherwood can build the apartment complex from the ground-up.

Caprese added that creating the complex from scratch allows Heatherwood to transform outdated architecture into something that makes sense for today’s demographics.

“It’s going to lift West Hempstead tre-

mendously in aesthetics,” Maureen Greenberg, president of the West Hempstead Community Support Association, said. “It’s the gateway to our community on Hempstead Turnpike.”

Christine Lansalato, Heatherwood’s senior director of development, added, “It’s going from a dreary, dilapidated building to something that’s active. It’s going to create a safer, walkable environment for the people that live in the surrounding areas. It’s really just an amazing transformation for the community.”

West Hempstead residents and business owners said they are excited for the potential for a complex that enhances residents’ quality of life and fills Long Island’s need for high–quality rentals.

“It presents a golden opportunity not just for our local businesses, but for everybody,” Marshall Myers, former president of the West Hempstead Chamber of Commerce, said at the June 1 meeting. “I implore you as members of the chamber, and also as citizens of our community, to tell everybody you meet and everywhere you shop that this is coming.”

While the project still requires some permits, Patrick said the outlook is highly positive moving forward, and the apartments should be completed in 2027.

Anyone with further questions about the project can contact Lansalato at clansalato@heatherwood.com.

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The parade kicked off at 10 a.m. on Hempstead Avenue and was led by veterans from the American Legion Hall. The Grand Marshal Albert Pellegrini, a Korean War Veteran and long time West Hempstead resident.

Nearly 2,000 residents lined Hempstead Avenue from the starting point at St. Thomas Chapel to the end at the American Legion Hall on Woodlawn Road. A total of 600 American flags were given out to the youngest onlookers from the West Hempstead Community Support Association, with the help of Girl Scout Troop 1479.

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Several WeSt HempStead athletes and scholars were recently honored.

West Hempstead honors scholars, student-athletes The West Hempstead School District Board of Education recently honored several students for their academic and athletic success in recent months.

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FREE EVENT No tickets required

Join in any time during the day. Walk through Malverne and stop by participating merchants to view over 110 pieces of art from over 50 Long Island artists.

Opening day June 17, there will be live music and chalk drawing for childern and adults

This event is FREE, brought to you by ALL merchant members of the Malverne Chamber of Commerce and additional sponsors: LIJ Valley Stream Northwell Health, Uva Rossa and Antonio’s Deli.

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$75,000 and $130,000 in assets. If the spouse at home makes more than $3,700 per month, she may have to contribute some of the excess to the spouse’s cost of care. For married couples, the residence, up to value of about $1,000,000 and one car are exempt (not counted as assets).

Everyone can have a burial trust worth up to $1,500 or any amount in an irrevocable pre-paid funeral trust.

Community Medicaid and institutional Medicaid also differ in “look-back” and gift rules. An institutional Medicaid application asks if you transferred (gifted) any assets in the last five years, hence the “five-year look-back period.” If the answer is yes, the transfer creates a penalty period, which causes a period of ineligibility for Medicaid coverage.

Community Medicaid does not currently have a look-back period, so you may transfer assets out of your name this month and qualify for Medicaid next month. New York is considering imposing a new thirty month lookback for community care in 2024. Now is the time to act to protect your assets.

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Uncompensated Transfer. These are just some of the terms Medicaid uses to determine eligibility for long-term care coverage. Medicaid is a combined federal and state program that pays for long-term care at home (community Medicaid) or in a nursing facility (institutional Medicaid). Asset, income and gift rules vary for community Medicaid versus institutional Medicaid.

To qualify for community Medicaid, an individual cannot make more than about $1,700 per month and cannot own more than about $30,000 in assets. A married couple cannot make more than about $2,300 per month and cannot own more than about $40,000 in assets.

Applicants can “spend down” excess income to the allowed amount by paying for medical expenses.

To qualify for institutional Medicaid, an individual can keep $50 per month (the excess goes to the nursing home) and cannot own more than about $30,000 in assets. For married couples, the spouse at home can keep about $3,700 per month and can own between about

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Village of Malverne observes Memorial Day

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he Village of Malverne held its annual Memorial Day parade May 31 and dozens of community groups and hundreds of residents came to honor the true purpose of Memorial Day — paying respect to men and women who died in uniform.

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The Malverne high School marching band, “The Pride of Malverne” helped commemorate the solemn day.

3-year-old lila Schull demonstrates how to celebrate by waving the American flag, as Mike Flavin, left, and Steven and Lori Schull cheer her on. village of Malverne officials gathered to honor the nation’s fallen.

The Malverne civic Association, a stalwart organization of the community, participated in the parade.

The Malverne KiwaniS Club, one of many local organizations of vital importance to the community. veTeranS Marched aT the head of the parade.

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Adventures await in local strawberry fields

By Karen Bloom Get outside and get pickin’. Strawberry season has arrived, and those luscious berries beckon. So gather up your gang and venture out to one of the many “u-pick” growers for a day in the berry patch.

Strawberry season reaches its peak here with the transition from spring to summer, as the fruit grows and ripen throughout May and June. Of course, local is always best, so skip the California and Florida fruit from the supermarket and pick your own.

When you return with your bounty, settle in to whip up some yummy strawberry treats. These fresh gems are always terrific on their own, of course. But when used in a recipe? They’ll jazz up any meal.

in strawberry puree until blended.

Pour batter into cooled pan. Bake cheesecake about 1 hour 20 minutes, or until edges are just set and center jiggles slightly. Remove from oven and let cool on wire rack 5 minutes.

Stir together sour cream and remaining 2 tablespoons sugar in a medium bowl. Spread sour cream mixture on top of cheesecake in an even layer.

Return to oven and bake 5 minutes longer. Turn oven off and prop the door ajar with the handle of a wooden spoon. Let cool in oven 1 hour. Remove from oven and cool completely. Place in refrigerator and chill until cold throughout, 4 to 6 hours, or overnight.

Using the remaining strawberries, halve them and arrange in concentric circles on top of cheesecake to serve.

The Americana singer-songwriter Iris DeMent visits the Landmark stage with her timeless songs blending traditional folk, country and gospel influences. With an inimitable voice as John Prine described, ‘like you’ve heard, but not really,’ and unforgettable melodies rooted in hymns and old country music, Iris DeMent is considered one of the finest singer-songwriters in America today. Praised for her storytelling and songwriting abilities, her career has spanned more than three decades, seven studio albums, and collaborations with Prine, Emmylou Harris and Steve Earle, among others. On her new record, ‘Workin’ On A World,’ DeMent faces the modern world — as it is right now — with its climate catastrophe, pandemic and epidemic of violence and social injustice — and implores us to love each other, despite our very different ways of seeing.

Friday, June 9, 8 p.m. $43, $38, $33. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. (516) 767-6444, or LandmarkOnMainStreet.org.

Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble

Double Strawberry Cheesecake A classic cheesecake takes on added flavor with the addition of some luscious berries.

Graham cracker crust • 1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 9-1/2 crackers) • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted Filling and topping • 16 ounces strawberries • 4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, room temperature • 1-1/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar • 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract • 4 large eggs • 1 cup sour cream Prepare graham cracker crust: Preheat oven to 350° F. Stir graham cracker crumbs, melted butter and sugar together in a medium bowl. Press into bottom and at least 1-inch up sides of a 9-inch non-stick springform pan (if pan is not nonstick, brush first with melted butter). Bake until crust is golden brown, about 12 minutes. Let cool completely on a wire rack. Reduce oven to 300° F. Then prepare filling and topping: Hull 1/2 of the strawberries and puree in a blender or food processor. You should have about 3/4 cup puree. Beat cream cheese and 1-1/4 cups sugar in an electric mixer fitted with paddle attachment on low speed until smooth.

Beat in vanilla until well combined. Add eggs, 1 at a time, on low speed, beating well after each addition, and scraping sides of bowl as needed. Beat

• 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour • 1-1/2 cups sugar • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt • 16 tablespoons (2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, cut into 1-inch cubes • 1 cup rolled oats • 2 pounds rhubarb, strings removed, stalks cut diagonally into 1/2-inch-thick slices • 4 pints strawberries, sliced Preheat an oven to 375°F. In a food processor, pulse together 1-1/2 cups of the flour, 3/4 cup of the sugar and the salt until combined. Add the butter and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse bread crumbs. Add the oats and pulse to combine. Transfer to a bowl.

In another bowl, stir together the rhubarb, strawberries, the remaining 1/4 cup flour, and the remaining 3/4 cup sugar.

Spread the fruit filling in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.

Using your fingers, press the topping into large clumps and scatter it over the fruit.

Bake until the fruit is bubbling and the topping is golden and crisp, about 1 hour.

Alternatively, divide the fruit and topping among eight 1/2-cup ramekins and bake for 30 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature. Serves 6 to 8.

Strawberry Smoothie • 1 cup coconut milk (or almond milk or your preferred milk) • 1 cup strawberries (tops removed) • 1 banana • 1 cup frozen pineapple chunks Combine all of your ingredients in your blender in the order that they are listed (liquid on the bottom and frozen on top).

Blend until smooth.

His ‘Bronx Tale’ Chazz Palminteri is back on the Paramount stage with his solo version of ‘A Bronx Tale.’ The powerful one-man stage play depicts his bruising childhood, which included witnessing a gangland killing in the Bronx when he was 9. Palminteri plays 18 characters — friends, enemies and family all come alive on stage.

‘A Bronx Tale’ became a hit after he wrote it in 1989, and the most sought after property since ‘Rocky.’

This is the original show he wrote and performed that made him an in-demand character actor and served as the basis of the acclaimed movie and Broadway musical. In the tradition set forth in the 1970s by such icons as director Martin Scorsese and actors Robert DeNiro, Al Pacino and Joe Pesci, Palminteri has brought grit, muscle and an evocative realism to the sidewalks of his New York neighborhood, violent as they are and were.

Sunday, June 11, 7:30 p.m., $99.50, $89.50, $79.50, $59.50, $49.50. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Visit Ticketmaster.com or ParamountNY. com for tickets/information.

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West Hempstead Class of 1953 will celebrate its 70th reunion, Saturday, Sept. 30, 5-9 p.m. at Plattduesche Park Restaurant in Franklin Square. Tickets are $95 per person. With dinner, dessert, coffee and a DJ. For more information, contact Karl Riesterer at Karl282@aol.com or (516) 315-1312. Payment must be made by June 1. Checks should be made payable to Charles Riesterer, 210 Bedell Terrace, West Hempstead.

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That ‘Footloose’ feeling comes alive when Kevin Bacon takes to the stage, Friday, June 23, 8 p.m., as one-half of the Bacon Brothers, at The Space at Westbury. Bound by blood and a mutual love of American roots music, Michael and Kevin Bacon have spent the past quarter-century in a creative whirl, funneling their shared DNA into a genre-bending sound.

They call that sound “Forosoco” — a blend of folk, rock, soul, and country influences, delivered by two songwriters who were born to collaborate — and it’s taken the siblings across the world, from shows in Japan to performances at American landmarks like Carnegie Hall and the Grand Ole Opry. The Bacon Brothers turn a new page with their 11th release, “Erato,” whose five songs showcase the duo’s dynamic contrasts: quiet moments and big payoffs, organic instrumentation and electronic textures, self-penned songs and high-profile collaborations.

Ticket are $45-$80; available at TheSpaceAtWestbury.com. The Space, 250 Post Ave. Westbury.

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Summer reading kickoff

Nassau County Museum of Art’s 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

by Whistler, Lautrec, Boucher, Daumier, Delacroix, Klimt, Schiele, Balthus, Warhol, de Kooning, Gorky and many other important names from art history provocatively juxtaposed with the painting and sculpture of our own time from both Asia and the West. On view through July 9. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.

Malverne Public Library kicks off its summer reading program with entertaining activities, Thursday, June 15, 4:30-5:30 p.m. With a petting zoo, games, crafts, prizes, and snacks. 61 St.Thomas Place. For information, visit MalverneLibrary.org or call (516) 599-0750 ext. 303.

Time to get codin’!

Kids in grades 3-8 can join William Cooper of Techequity to learn how to code at the Lakeview Public Library, Saturday, June 10 from 1-3 p.m. 1120 Woodfield Rd., Rockville Centre. Register in advance at LakeviewLibrary. org or call Ivy Reckson at (516) 536-3071.

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70th Year Reunion West Hempstead Class of 1953 will celebrate its 70th reunion, Saturday, Sept. 30, 5-9 p.m. at Plattduesche Park Restaurant in Franklin Square. Tickets are $95 per person. With dinner, dessert, coffee and a DJ. For more information, contact Karl Riesterer at Karl282@aol.com or (516) 315-1312. Payment must be made by June 1.

Checks should be made payable to Charles Riesterer, 210 Bedell Terrace, West Hempstead.

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Art talk Join Nassau County Museum Director Charles A. Riley II, for a Director’s Seminar, Tuesday, June 20, 4 p.m. He’ll discuss “Baldessari and the Making of the Avant-Garde.” John Baldessari’s roster from Cal Arts featured famed artists, from Eric Fischl (who never technically took a class with him) to David Salle, James Casebere, Tony Oursler, Ericka Beckman, Ross Bleckner, Carrie Mae Weems, James Welling and so many other art stars.

Examine not only Baldessari’s own art but some of the famous assignments offered by the man many consider the most influential art school teacher of the 20th century. 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.

Whale of a Drink fundraiser Support The Whaling Museum by participating in Sandbar restaurant’s Whale of a Drink, Whale of a Cause fundraising effort, now through June 21.

Enjoy the Sandbar’s iconic cocktail, the Whalebone, and a portion of the purchase will be donated to the museum. A “mocktail” version is also available. To help promote the fundraiser, mixologist Dan Leopold will offer a mixology demonstration and Whalebone tasting at the Museum’s Whales & Ales event on June 3, 2:30-3 p.m.

Funds will support the Whaling Museum’s community education programs during its 2023 summer season. 55 Main St, Cold Spring Harbor. For information, visit SandbarColdSpringHarbor.com.

Families will enjoy another musical adventure, ripped from the pages of Mo Willems’ beloved children’s books, on the Long Island Children’s Museum stage, Friday, June 9, 10:15 a.m. and noon; Wednesday through Friday, June 14-16, 10:15 a.m. and noon.

This musical comedy adventure stars Willems’ beloved character The Pigeon, who is eager to try anything and everything.

When a bus driver takes a break from the route, a very unlikely volunteer springs up to take the driver’s place — a pigeon.

The audience is part of the action, in this innovative mix of songs, silliness and feathers. $9 with museum admission ($7 members), $12 theater only.

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

Celebrate Israel Salute Israel and celebrate the nation’s 75 years of independence, while welcoming Eisenhower Park’s summer concert season, when Sid Jacobson JCC joins the Jewish Community Relations Council of Long Island for IsraelFest, Sunday, June 11. Enjoy family activities, 4-6 p.m., followed by concert with Israeli pop singersongwriter Harel Skatt, 6-8 p.m.

The Long Island Cantors Ensemble also performs. Bring seating.

Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, Eisenhower Park, East Meadow.

For more information, visit SJJCC. org/israelfest.

Reading for summer West Hempstead Public Library holds its summer reading kickoff, Sunday, June 11, 1-3 p.m. With petting zoo, magician, snacks, and more. High school students needed to volunteer that day.

Contact the library if interested.

500 Hempstead Ave. Visit WHPL. org or call (516) 481-659.

‘The Beautiful and Damned’ Enjoy a musical interpretation of the classic novel at Westbury House, Friday, June 9, 7-10 p.m. Before there was Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald wrote “The Beautiful and Damned”: a story that delves into the psychological tribulations of, at first, having everything you’ve ever wanted. What first presents itself as a beautiful love story quickly turns harrowing as the characters struggle to keep themselves afloat.

As New York City tumbles into the Jazz Age, Fitzgerald’s characters tumble down a financial and psychological spiral they may never recover from. This adaptation by Long Island native Brooke Di Spirito combines Fitzgerald’s meticulously detailed novel with the elements of a stage musical: a brand new script, score, choreography. Reservations required. $40. 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. For information contact (516) 333-0048 or visit OldWestburyGardens.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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Two Malverne officers FREE SAVE THE DATE EVENT suffer minor injuries identified the vehicle as being a potential risk. The men and women of our department did their job correctly and with dilThe bucolic feel of the tiny Village of igence. That’s why having our own police Malverne, with a population of about department is important in this day and 8,500, was jarred last week when a sus- age.” pect allegedly rammed two police vehiSullivan added that despite the violent cles, injuring two Malverne officers. Nas- nature of the incident, neither officer sau County Police said the was seriously hurt.

Malverne officers fired an “Luckily, neither of the unknown number of shots in of ficers was seriously response. injured,” Sullivan said. “We Both Malverne police offiare thankful for their responcers were taken to local hossiveness and their ability to pitals for treatment of injualways look after the resiries and released. dents of Malverne. And for Nassau Police said that being diligent in looking the assault happened on Sunafter the safety of the residay, May 28 at 2:25 p.m. in dents of our village.”

Lakeview and stemmed from The village is a bit of a an earlier incident that origicontradiction. Just 13 miles nated in the Village of Malfrom Queens, Malverne is a verne. tiny and quiet area tucked Earlier in the day, Malinto south Nassau County. verne Police attempted to The grass lawns and singlepull over the driver of a family homes give it a smallblack BMW M3 in the village. town feel similar to CooperThe driver of the vehicle fled stown, N.Y. Crime is relativethe scene and escaped, ly low, and it is rare for a according to police. Later in Malverne officer to fire a the day, Malverne officers weapon. Sullivan couldn’t saw the same vehicle at the remember the last time it corner of Mahopac Road and had happened.

S c a n e a t e l e s Ave n u e i n “This incident started Lakeview. inside the village, but the When Malverne officers real story line is that it approached the car, the drivoccurred not in the Village er allegedly struck one Malof Malver ne,” he said. verne vehicle, injuring the “Thankfully, while it’s a rare first officer. Nassau Police incident for a Malverne offisaid the BMW then crashed cer to discharge their weapinto a second Malver ne on, nobody was f atally Police vehicle and “intenwo u n d e d n o r c r i t i c a l ly tionally drove toward” the TiM SuLLivAN injured.” officer outside the vehicle, Malverne Mayor Nassau police said the according to a Nassau Police investigation is continuing. statement.

Sullivan reminded resiNassau Police said “multiple” shots dents and visitors that if they happen to were fired, although the BMW was able get pulled over, to remember that the offito flee the area. The vehicle was found cers are working for the betterment of later in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, the entire community. although no arrests have been made yet.

“Keep in mind the next time you Village of Malverne Mayor Tim Sulli- engage with an officer in this village that van said the incident started when Mal- while their job may seem obvious to you, verne officers noticed the vehicle. they always run the risk of putting them“The perpetrators are not residents of selves in harm’s way,” Sullivan said. the village; they were just passing “That’s what occurred here. Thankfully through,” Sullivan said. “Our officers everybody will be fine.”

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uckily, neither of the officers was seriously injured. We are thankful for their responsiveness and their ability to always look after the residents of Malverne.

And for being diligent in looking after the safety of the residents of our village.

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Pella Experience Center Showroom o Guest Speakers • Roslyn Giveaways • Valet Parking 79 Powerhouse Road, Heights, Summer reading kick-off carnival at library Pella Experience Center Showroom of Roslyn 631-219-9258 News brief

Join the West Hempstead Public Library on Sunday, June 11 from 1-3 p.m. for a Community Carnival to kick off our Summer Reading Programs.

There will be plenty to do. Activities include: petting zoo, face painting, balloon animals, sand art, Italian ices, cotton candy, and snacks. Spiderman and

Rapunzel will be making a special appearance. The NLS Tech mobile, Operation Safe Child ID, and Parker Institute (blood pressure screenings and Mobile Vaccine Clinic) will also be here.

The library’s address is 500 Hempstead Ave. Call (516) 481-6591 for more information.

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU HSBC Bank USA, N.A., as Indenture Trustee for the registered Noteholders of Renaissance Home Equity Loan Trust 2007-1, Plaintiff AGAINST Pauline E. Johnson; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered January 21, 2020 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on July 6, 2023 at 2:00PM, premises known as 301 Coventry Road North, West Hempstead, NY 11552. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Lakeview, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section 35 Block 515 Lot 30.

Approximate amount of judgment $616,322.45 plus interest and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 004255/2014.

The auction will be conducted pursuant to the COVID-19 Policies Concerning Public Auctions of Foreclosed Property established by the Tenth Judicial District.

Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.”

Ellen Durst, Esq., Referee LOGS Legal Group LLP f/k/a Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792 Dated: May 9, 2023 139816 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 July 6, 2023 at 3:00 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. #100410 139809

Place a notice by phone at 516-569-4000 x232 or email: legalnotices@liherald.com

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF ARCHITECTURAL & SITE PLAN REVIEW BOARD HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE BOARD OF ARCHITECTURAL & SITE PLAN REVIEW of the Inc. Village of Malverne will hold a PUBLIC HEARING at the Malverne Village Hall, 99 Church Street, Malverne, New York 11565 on Thursday, June 22, 2023, at 7:30 pm to hear the following cases: Alison Carter 53 Scarcliffe Dr.: Residential “B” District Permit Application No.: 2023-0260 Proposes to construction second story addition over existing first floor.

Erin Murray 53 Sydney Ave.: Residential “B” District Permit Application No.: 2023-0280 Proposes to construct one and two-story rear addition over crawl space.

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

The Architectural & Site Plan Review Board Meeting will be immediately followed by a work session of the Board of Trustees.

BY ORDER OF THE MALVERNE BOARD OF TRUSTEES INC. VILLAGE OF MALVERNE Averil Smith, Village Clerk June 1, 2023 139903 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

BY THE BOARD OF APPEALS Pursuant to New York State Town Law Article 16, New York State Public Officers Law Article 7, and the Town of Hempstead Building Zone Ordinance, NOTICE is hereby given that the BOARD OF APPEALS of the Town of Hempstead will hold a public hearing in the Old Town Hall, 350 Front Street, Room 230, Second Floor, Hempstead, New York on 6/14/23 at 2:00 P.M. to consider the following applications and appeals: --------------------------------THE FOLLOWING CASES WILL BE CALLED STARTING AT 2:00 P.M.

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WEST HEMPSTEAD - New York Land Development II Corp., Variances, subdivision of lot, lot area, front width from & on street line to front setback line, lot area occupied, construct dwelling with garage., W/s Keuka Rd., 200’ S/o Hopatcong Ave. 405/23.

WEST HEMPSTEAD - Razmik Biramian, Variances, subdivision of lot, lot area, front width from & on street line to front setback line, average front yard setback, side yard, side yards aggregate, maintain dwelling on a lesser lot., W/s Keuka Rd., 240’ S/o Hopatcong Ave., a/k/a 3 Keuka Rd. ALL PAPERS PERTAINING TO THE ABOVE HEARING ARE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AT THE BOARD OF APPEALS, TOWN HALL, 1 WASHINGTON STREET, HEMPSTEAD, NY 11550.

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

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

The full calendar is available at https://hempsteadny.gov/ 509/Board-of-Appeals The internet address of the website streaming for this meeting is https://hempsteadny.gov/ 576/Live-Streaming-Video Interested parties may appear at the above time and place. At the call of the Chairman, the Board will consider decisions on the foregoing and those on the Reserve Decision calendar and such other matters as may properly come before it.

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING AND SPECIAL DISTRICT MEETING OF THE WEST HEMPSTEAD UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a budget hearing of the qualified voters of the West Hempstead Union Free School District of the Town of Hempstead, Nassau County, New York will be held in the West Hempstead Secondary School Video Conference Room, 400 Nassau Boulevard, West Hempstead, New York, in said District on June 13, 2023, at 7:30 p.m. prevailing time, for the transaction of business as authorized by the Education Law for the purpose of presenting the following item:

“ To adopt the annual School District budget for the fiscal year 2023-2024 and to authorize the requisite portion thereof to be raised by taxation on the taxable property of said School District; FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a special district meeting to conduct a budget revote will be held on Tuesday, June 20, 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: “ 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; FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that no business shall be conducted at the special district meeting, except that which is specified in this notice; and FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a copy of a detailed statement in writing of the amount of money which will be required for the 2023-2024 school year for school purposes (the proposed budget) will be made available, upon request, to any resident of the District between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. beginning June 5, 2023, except Saturday, Sunday and holidays, at the office of the District Clerk, Chestnut Street Administrative Offices, 252 Chestnut Street, West Hempstead, New York, at each schoolhouse in the District, at school district offices, on the District’s website, and at the West Hempstead Public Library during its regular business hours.

FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that personal registration of voters is required either pursuant to Section 2014 of the Education Law or pursuant to Article 5 of the Election Law. If a voter has heretofore registered pursuant to Section 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.

Registration shall be conducted for the purpose of registering all qualified voters of the District pursuant to §2014 of the Education Law

through June 14, 2023, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., prevailing time, on all regular days during which the Office of the District Clerk is in operation, located at the Office of the District Clerk, Chestnut Street Administrative Offices, 252 Chestnut Street, West Hempstead, New York at which time any person will be entitled to have his or her name placed on such register, provided that at such time he or she is known or proven to the satisfaction of said District Clerk to be then or thereafter entitled to vote at such election for which the register is prepared. The Board of Registration will also meet for the purpose of registering all qualified voters of the District pursuant to §2014 of the Education Law on June 14, 2023, at the Office of the District Clerk, Chestnut Street Administrative Offices, 252 Chestnut Street, West Hempstead, New York between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. prevailing time, on weekdays, to add any additional names to the Register to be used at the aforesaid election, at which times any person will be entitled to have his or her name placed on such Register, provided that at such meeting of the Board of Registration he or she is known or proven to the satisfaction of said Board of Registration to be then or thereafter entitled to vote at such election for which the register is prepared.

The register so prepared pursuant to §2014 of the Education Law will be filed in the Office of the District Clerk, 252 Chestnut Street, West Hempstead, New York, and will be open for inspection by any qualified voter of the District on June 15, 2023, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., prevailing time, on weekdays, and each day prior to the day set for the election, except Sunday, and on Saturday, June 17, 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.

FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that applications for absentee ballots will be obtainable during school business hours from the District Clerk.

Completed applications must be received by the District Clerk at least seven (7) days before the election, i.e. June 13, 2023, if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or the last day before the election, i.e.

June 19, 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, June 20, 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 June 14, 2023, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., prevailing time, on weekdays prior to the day set for the vote, except Sunday, on Saturday, June 17, 2023, by appointment only, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., and during polling hours on June 20, 2023, the day set for the vote. 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. Any such written challenge shall be transmitted by the District Clerk or a designee of the Board of Education to the inspectors of election on the day of the vote.

FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a qualified voter whose ability to appear personally at the polling place is substantially impaired by reason of permanent illness or physical disability and whose registration record has been marked “permanently disabled” by the Board of Elections pursuant to the provisions of the Election Law, shall be entitled to receive an absentee ballot pursuant to the provisions of the Education Law without making separate application for such absentee ballot.

FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a military voter who received a military ballot for the annual meeting and election, shall be entitled to receive a military ballot pursuant to the provisions of the Education Law without making separate application for such military ballot. A military voter’s original military ballot must be returned by mail or in person to the Office of the District Clerk, 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 June 20, 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 June 20, 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.

Dated: West Hempstead, New York May 31, 2023

By Order of the BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE WEST HEMPSTEAD UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT West Hempstead, New York Theresa Bryant, District Clerk 139883 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

LEGAL NOTICE’ AVISO DE AUDIENCIA DE PRESUPUESTO Y JUNTA ESPECIAL DEL DISTRITO DEL DISTRITO ESCOLAR GRATUITO LIBRE DE UNIÓN DE WEST HEMPSTEAD, PUEBLO DE HEMPSTEAD, CONDADO DE NASSAU, NUEVA YORK POR LA PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA que se llevará a cabo una audiencia presupuestaria de los votantes calificados del Distrito Escolar Libre de Unión de West Hempstead del Pueblo de Hempstead, Condado de Nassau, Nueva York en la Sala de Videoconferencias de la Escuela Secundaria West Hempstead, 400 Nassau Boulevard, West Hempstead, Nueva York, en dicho Distrito el 13 de junio de 2023 a las 7:30pm. tiempo prevaleciente, para la transacción de negocios según lo autorizado por la Ley de Educación con el propósito de presentar el siguiente artículo: “ Adoptar el presupuesto anual del Dsitrito Escolar para el año fiscal 2023-2024 y autorizar que la parte requerida del mismo se recaude mediante impuestos sobre la propiedad sujeta a impuestos de dicho Distrito Escolar; POR LA PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA ADICIONALMENTE que se llevará a cabo una reunión especial del distrito para llevar a cabo una nueva votación presupuestaria el martes 20 de junio de 2023 en el Gimnasio Norte de la Escuela Intermedia West Hempstead, 450 Nassau Boulevard, West Hempstead, Nueva York, entre el horario de 7:00 a. m. y 9:00 p. m., horario prevaleciente, momento en el cual se abrirán las urnas para votar por máquina de votación sobre los siguientes puntos: “ Adoptar el presupuesto anual del Distrito Escolar para el año fiscal 2023-2024 y autorizar que la parte requerida del mismo se recaude mediante impuestos sobre la propiedad imponible del Distrito;

POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL de que no se llevarán a cabo asuntos en la reunión especial del distrito, excepto los que se especifican en este aviso; y POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL, que una copia de una declaración detallada por escrito de la cantidad de dinero que se requerirá para el año escolar 2023-2024 para propósitos escolares (el presupuesto propuesto) estará disponible, previa solicitud, para cualquier residente del Distrito en el horario de 9:00 a. m. a 4:00 p. m. a partir del 5 de junio de 2023, excepto los sábados, domingos y días feriados, en la oficina del Secretario del Distrito, Oficinas Administrativas de Chestnut Street, 252 Chestnut Street, West Hempstead, Nueva York, en cada escuela del Distrito, en las oficinas del distrito escolar, en la en el sitio web del Distrito y en la Biblioteca Pública de West Hempstead durante su horario de atención habitual.

POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL de que se requiere el registro personal de votantes ya sea de conformidad con la Sección 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 la Sección 2014 de la Ley de Educación y ha votado en una reunión distrital anual o especial dentro de los últimos cuatro (4) años calendario, es elegible para votar en esta elección. Si un votante está registrado y es elegible para votar conforme al 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.

El registro se llevará a cabo con el propósito de registrar a todos los votantes calificados del Distrito de conformidad con la §2014 de la Ley de Educación hasta el 14 de junio de 2023, entre las 8:00 a. m. y las 4:00 p. m., horario prevaleciente, en todos los días regulares. durante el cual la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito está en funcionamiento, ubicada en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito, Oficinas Administrativas de Chestnut Street, 252 Chestnut Street, West Hempstead, Nueva York, en cuyo momento cualquier persona tendrá derecho a que se coloque su nombre en dicho registro, siempre que en ese momento se sepa o se demuestre a satisfacción de dicho Secretario de Distrito que tiene derecho a votar en ese momento o posteriormente en dicha elección para la cual se prepara el registro. La

MALVERNE/WEST HEMPSTEAD HERALD — June 8, 2023

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: Elite Hydration and Wellness Spa, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York, (SSNY) on 3/23/23. NY Office location: Nassau County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of the process to:704 Jennings Ave, West Hempstead, NY 11552 Purpose: To engage in any lawful act or activity 139393

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Courtesy Malverne school district

Malverne students at Davison Avenue School display their creative card designs that are ready to be delivered to veterans at the American Legion Malverne Post 44.

Malverne students send greetings to veterans Malverne students at Davison Avenue Intermediate School celebrated the start of spring by sending a ray of sunshine to local veterans.

As part of a school-wide project, the students designed greeting cards celebrating Easter, Passover and spring that were delivered to the American Legion

Post 44 in Malverne, where they were distributed to veterans.

This activity serves as a link between generations, reminding students of the sacrifices that veterans have made for our country and reinforcing the importance of community service.

Courtesy Hempstead Town Receiver of Taxes Jeanine Driscoll

Malverne Kiwanis Club installs officers Elected officials recently assisted with the installation of new officers at the Malverne Kiwanis Charter Installation of the Builders Club on May 4 at Maier’s Hall in Our Lady of Lourdes School. Malverne Kiwanis Club President Eliza Tom, left, Margaret Silberger, Lisa Hallett, and Liz Fries were joined by Hempstead Town Receiver of Taxes Jeanine Driscoll, second from right, and Nassau County Legislator Bill Gaylor.

Junta de Registro también se reunirá con el propósito de registrar a todos los votantes calificados del Distrito de conformidad con §2014 de la Ley de Educación el 14 de junio de 2023, en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito, Oficinas Administrativas de Chestnut Street, 252 Chestnut Street, West Hempstead, Nueva York, entre las 8:00 a. m. y las 4:00 p. m. tiempo prevaleciente, en días de semana, para agregar cualquier nombre adicional al Registro que se usará en la elección antes mencionada, momento en el cual cualquier persona tendrá derecho a que se coloque su nombre en dicho Registro, siempre que en dicha reunión de la Junta de Registro él o ella es conocido o probado a satisfacción de dicha Junta de Registro que en ese momento o posteriormente tiene derecho a votar en dicha elección para la cual se prepara el registro. El registro así preparado de conformidad con §2014 de la Ley de Educación se archivará en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito, 252 Chestnut Street, West Hempstead, Nueva York, y estará abierto para su inspección por parte de cualquier votante calificado del Distrito el 15 de junio de 2023, entre las 9:00 a. m. y las 4:00 p. m., hora prevaleciente, los días de semana y cada día anterior al día fijado para la elección, excepto el domingo y el sábado 17 de junio de 2023, solo con cita previa, en el horario de 9:00 am a 11:00 am, y en el colegio electoral el día de la votación POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL de que las solicitudes de papeletas de voto en ausencia se podrán obtener durante el horario laboral de la escuela a través del Secretario del Distrito. El secretario del distrito debe recibir las solicitudes completas al menos siete (7) días antes de la elección, es decir, el 13 de junio de 2023, si la boleta se enviará por correo al votante, o el día anterior a la elección, es decir, el 19 de junio de 2023, si la boleta se va a entregar personalmente al votante o al agente nombrado en la solicitud de boleta de voto en ausencia. El secretario del distrito debe recibir las boletas de voto en ausencia a más tardar a las 5:00 p. m., hora vigente, el martes 20 de junio de 2022.

Una lista de las personas a las que se emiten boletas de voto en ausencia estará disponible para inspección de los votantes calificados del Distrito en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito a partir del 14 de junio de

2023, entre las 9:00 a. m. y las 4:00 p. m., hora prevaleciente, los días de semana anteriores al día fijado para la votación, excepto el domingo, el sábado 17 de junio de 2023, solo con cita previa, en el horario de 9:00 a. m. a 11:00 a. m., y durante el horario de votación del 20 de junio de 2023, día fijado para la votación. Cualquier votante calificado podrá, al examinar dicha lista, presentar una impugnación por escrito de las calificaciones como votante de cualquier persona cuyo nombre aparezca en dicha lista, exponiendo las razones de dicha impugnación.

Cualquier impugnación por escrito deberá ser transmitida por el Secretario del Distrito o una persona designada por la Junta de Educación a los inspectores electorales el día de la votación.

POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL, que un votante calificado cuya capacidad para presentarse personalmente en el lugar de votación se ve sustancialmente afectada por una enfermedad permanente o discapacidad física y cuyo registro de registro ha sido marcado como “permanentemente discapacitado” por la Junta Electoral de conformidad con las disposiciones de la Ley Electoral, tendrá derecho a recibir una papeleta de voto en ausencia de conformidad con las disposiciones de la Ley de Educación sin presentar una solicitud por separado para dicha papeleta de voto en ausencia.

POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL de que un votante militar que recibió una boleta militar para la reunión anual y la elección, tendrá derecho a recibir una boleta militar de conformidad con las disposiciones de la Ley de Educación sin presentar una solicitud por separado para dicha boleta militar. La boleta militar original de un votante militar debe devolverse por correo o en persona a la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito, 252 Chestnut Street, West Hempstead, Nueva York.

Las boletas militares se escrutarán si el secretario del distrito las recibe antes del cierre de las urnas el 20 de junio de 2023 y muestran una marca de cancelación del Servicio Postal de los Estados Unidos o del servicio postal de un país extranjero, o muestran un endoso fechado de recibo por parte de otra agencia. del Gobierno de los Estados Unidos; o recibido a más tardar a las 5:00 p.m. el 20 de junio de 2023 y firmado y fechado por el votante militar y un testigo, con una fecha que se determina que no es

posterior al día anterior a la elección Fechado: West Hempstead, New York 31 de mayo de 2023 Por Orden de la JUNTA DE EDUCACIÓN DEL DISTRITO ESCOLAR LIBRE DE UNIÓN DE WEST HEMPSTEAD West Hempstead, NuevaYork Theresa Bryant, Secretaria del Distrito 139885

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY ON BEHALF OF FINANCIAL ASSET SECURITIES CORP, SOUNDVIEW HOME LOAN TRUST 2007-WMC1, ASSET BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-WMC1, Plaintiff, vs.

LLOYD SHACKLEFORD, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on December 20, 2019, 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 July 12, 2023 at 2:30 p.m., premises known as 50 Meadow Road, Inwood, NY 11096 a/k/a 50 Meadow Road, Hempstead, NY 11096.

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 40, Block 191 and Lot 26.

Approximate amount of judgment is $816,187.99 plus interest and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #006649/2014.

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.

Jane P. Shrenkel, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No. 181722-2 139927 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 U.S. Bank National Association, not in its individual capacity but solely as trustee for the RMAC Trust, Series 2016CTT, Plaintiff AGAINST Estate of Gregory E. DiGeronimo, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered May 3, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on July 12, 2023 at 2:00PM, premises known as 119 Stratford Road, West Hempstead, NY 11552.

All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at West Hempstead, Unincorporated Area, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, SECTION: 34., BLOCK: 312, LOT: 164.

Approximate amount of judgment $726,444.07 plus interest and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #013731/2013.

The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 Protocols located on the Office of Court Administration (OCA) website (https://ww2.nycourts.gov /Admin/oca.shtml) and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the foreclosure auction.

Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine”. John M. McFaul, Esq., Referee Frenkel Lambert Weiss Weisman & Gordon, LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 01-063485-F00 76490 139888

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A. You can see, firsthand, what has happened with the economy and costs. Fortunately, you have an alternative to save money. People who are planning enclosed rooms aren’t as fortunate in the economy we’re now facing.

I have always recommended patios, properly drained, supported and finished, over the other onte eeper choice of decking, where possible, not just because many jurisdictions don’t require a permit for the paving, but also because the maintenance is less for a patio, and it will last much longer than a deck system. Some communities have regulations for a permit to be filed for paving to show the authorities that the paving is “permeable” — that it still allows rain to seep into the ground to recharge the water supply deep in the earth below. Your location is in a town that doesn’t require a permit for anything that’s built less than 8¼ inches above the ground. Incidentally, the magic of 8¼ inches isn’t arbitrary; it’s the maximum height of a step in the building code.

I just returned from a trade fair where I had the opportunity to discuss material pricing with many suppliers, and the consensus is that prices for commodity materials such a raw lumber and cement will begin to fluctuate downward, but many said that they don’t anticipate manufactured items to come down again. Just as real estate has seen a dramatic increase, so now have materials and construction in general.

The biggest concern we should all have, if we care about the next generation and the health of our economy, is whether they will ever be able to afford what their parents had. Currently, only 9 percent of the next generation of American families own or have a mortgage on a home, while the majority of the generation has had to find alternatives, such as multi-generational living arrangements or apartments, trailers or recreational vehicles as permanent living, according to Building magazine, among other building information resources. I hope the existing deck roof already has a correct supporting footing in the ground. If not, good luck!

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ast week I had the opportunity to throw out the first pitch before a Long Island Ducks game against the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs. The game was played at the Ducks’ home field, the Fairfield Properties Ballpark in Central Islip.

The Ducks played well, and won 9-2.

A normal person reading this might say, that’s nice, but no big deal.

Real baseball fans, however, don’t fit the definition of normal.

For one thing, they never really grow up, and being on a profespETER sional baseball field, even just to KING throw one pitch before the game has even begun, is for many a childhood dream.

But living this dream includes living through and overcoming incredible tension and fear of failure. This is especially true if you happen to be a politician who knows that no matter how beloved you think you might be, there are thousands of fans just waiting to see you suffer the ignominious fate of bouncing the

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pitch before it crosses home plate and settles into the catcher’s mitt. I know of several otherwise courageous politicians who will never accept the offer (or challenge) to throw out the first pitch.

Or if they do develop some nerve, they throw the ball from well in front of the rubber, which, of course, is atop the pitcher’s mound, 60 feet, 6 inches from home plate.

To me, that shortened version doesn’t count as a real first pitch, so I always summoned the courage — more than I ever needed to deliver a major speech on the floor of Congress — to pitch from the rubber, and always succeeded, except for the one time, which I will never forget and always regret, when the ball faded away at the last instant and drifted off at the front of the batter’s box, forcing the catcher to make what looked like a hockey goalie’s acrobatic save.

Last week’s first pitch was particularly stressful. I had been successfully operated on for stomach cancer less than five weeks before, during which part of my stomach was removed and I was left with a 9-inch-long incision that

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had to heal. The surgeon, who probably considered referring me to a psychiatrist, consented to my first-pitch antics if I threw it “softly” from in front of the mound. Reluctantly I agreed to those terms and conditions. Walking to the mound, I felt more tension than when I was being wheeled into the operating room.

But both times, my prayers were answered.

The surgery had been successful, the pitch was over the plate, and the incision didn’t reopen.

Separate from my baseball delusions, I can’t tell you how much I appreciate being able to associate with the Ducks organization. The team and its owner, Frank Boulton, have been a Long Island institution for a quarter century. Playing in the Atlantic League, the Ducks bring a solid, high level of baseball to Long Island.

Their roster invariably includes future and past major leaguers, the most current and prominent being their designated hitter, former Mets great Daniel Murphy. Also notable is their manager, Wally Backman, the star second base-

his time I had no choice but to throw from in front of the mound.

man on the Mets’ 1986 World Series champion team. No one, though, has been more beloved in Ducks history than Bud Harrelson, the Mets’ All-Star shortstop when they won the 1969 Series, who was a Ducks coach and team vice president for so many years until he had to step aside because of Alzheimer’s.

The Ducks are an integral part of the Long Island community, being active in charitable and veterans events and making their home games family-friendly and affordable. Being at a Ducks game is like viewing a Norman Rockwell painting depicting real America: kids, parents and grandparents enjoying an afternoon or evening of baseball; members of local organizations singing the pre-game national anthem; veterans, police officers and firefighters being honored on the field. All this and so much more makes me appreciate the Ducks and what they mean to Long Island.

Boulton initially invited me to throw out a first pitch at a game back in 2002, and it has been an honor to be invited back over the years. I’m proud to call Frank my friend and proud to be a loyal Ducks fan. Play ball!

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

No, I don’t have time to answer your survey

ou don’t have a moment, and neither do I, but what does that matter? Ubiquitous, intrusive and endless surveys are a good idea gone rogue.

Suddenly, all of life’s experiences are followed up with an emailed questionnaire asking you to rate your doctor, car rental, pet groomer, colorist, breakfast cereal, political candidate, wine, motel, coffee or underpants. Have a moment? Have a moment? Have a moment?

The basic idea of soliciting people’s opinions about service and RANDI products and KREISS experiences is sound. But, as with many decent ideas today, folks are beating it to death with overuse. You can’t make simple purchases without the inevitable survey landing in your inbox.

Let’s agree that there are surveys you will consider answering and some you delete immediately for very good reason.

Example: I hurt my wrist last week and went to a local urgent care. The sur-

vey popped up on my phone before I even left the premises. It was pages long and asked my input on everything from the hygiene of the location to the friendliness of staff at all levels and my thoughts about ever returning to that center or recommending it to others.

I was impressed with the place, the efficiency and the kindness of the staff and the thoroughness of the doctor. I was not so happy with one of the medical support people who poked around my wrist with some indifference to my pain level, and there was a place on the form to say so. I gladly filled out the online survey and happily signed my name. I will probably not go back there again, because I have my own doctor.

That’s why I felt safe to relinquish anonymity.

A few days later, I had a follow-up appointment with my physician to check my wrist. I see him twice a year. I chose him as my doctor because I like him and the way he works with patients. By the time I got into my car, swish, the survey popped up.

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brain, I believe my doctor somehow can access the surveys and find out who threw him under the bus. I can imagine him in the evenings, poring over the surveys, tracking the patients who mentioned how freezing the examining rooms are or how frustrating the office phone system can be. He’s the guy with the needles and potions and sharp instruments at his disposal; I would never put anything online that wasn’t in the order of high praise. No. No surveys for me at my doctor’s office.

Open Table, the restaurant reservation website, sends surveys all the time, soliciting consumers’ opinions about everything from food to service to ambience. In one happy exchange, I wrote a seriously negative review of a restaurant we frequent, explaining that our experience seemed to be an anomaly but it was awful, and I wanted the owner to know.

I signed my name.

The owner called me and invited us back for a free dinner. We went. It was great. I said so in a follow-up survey.

Good. Good.

Now, if I had nothing to do in my life

ut we got a free meal when I complained about an eatery we frequent.

but fill out surveys, I would be giving feedback to Chukar Cherries, my food gift outlet of choice; Optum RX, my mail order drug company; Amazon; The Washington Post; BridgeBase, my online game site; UPS; Marriott Hotels; Chewy, my go-to store for pet supplies; American Airlines; and every magazine to which I ever subscribed.

But I have a busy life, and in order to discover how well I’m doing in my own arena, I developed a small survey for my son and daughter to complete. Just five easy-to-answer questions, which I emailed to them last week: 1. Did you have a happy childhood?

2. Do you have any memories of the time I flipped out, took the car and ran away from home when you were 5 and 2?

3. Why don’t you call more often?

4. Have you ever told a therapist any family secrets?

5. What are your feelings about adult children taking in their parents?

No surprise: There has been a complete communication blackout. I guess answering anonymously wasn’t an option.

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

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here were more than a dozen of them — some wearing caps denoting their military service, others in full uniform. They were veterans of various conflicts over the past several decades, many of them members of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2736 in East Meadow. They paid a visit to East Meadow High School ahead of Memorial Day to ensure that the true meaning of the annual observance of those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for freedom was not forgotten.

“We wanted to come here and tell the high school students what it was like to serve,” one veteran, Frank Belardo, said.

“We wanted to do this before Memorial Day to teach the students, and honor those who did not come home.”

But that wasn’t the only thing on the minds of the veterans as they met with social studies classes that day.

“It seems like less kids are going down that route of joining the military,” Navy veteran Tom Kelly said. “So you just have to keep reminding them about the commitment to America, and how proud we are. It’s something that should be carried on. It seems like it’s a dying art these days, but I hope not.”

Kelly wasn’t exaggerating. America’s military forces are struggling to recruit new members. The Army, for example, missed its recruiting goal by 25 percent last year, according to the military industry news outlet War on the Rocks. In fact, the Army believes its overall forces will be reduced by 20,000 soldiers by September — part of an overall downward trend across the branches.

Young people just don’t see the military in the same light that previous generations did. They are bombarded by images of war, death and gruesome injuries, as well as many soldiers returning home and dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder.

Yet that’s not the only factor causing a drain of personnel in the armed forces.

The nation’s low unemployment rate means there’s less incentive for many to seek out the military. And the sheer number of people eligible to serve is lower than ever.

A Pentagon study last year determined that 77 percent of America’s 17- to 24-yearold population wouldn’t qualify without some kind of waiver. Many are overweight. Others abuse drugs and alcohol.

And then there’s the growing number of young people who wouldn’t qualify because of mental and physical health issues, especially in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.

More than 44 percent, the study concluded, would be disqualified for more than one reason.

U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis, of North Carolina, a ranking Republican member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, shared during a hearing last year that “every single metric tracking the military recruiting environment is going in the wrong direction.”

“To put it bluntly, I am worried we are now in the early days of a long-term threat to the all-volunteer force,” Tillis said, according to Military.com. There is “a small and declining number of Americans who are eligible — and interested — in military service.”

So, what can be done? Many military leaders and lawmakers are trying to figure that out. The branches already offer a number of incentives to new recruits — from signing bonuses to education funding, solid (and free) medical care, room and board allowances, and a month of vacation every year, among other things.

But we must do more — and maybe we can, right here, closer to home. The Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps has been a fixture in thousands of high schools — and even some middle schools — across the country since 1916. It gives young people a taste of what it’s like to serve, without leaving home. And it has been instrumental in not only providing stability for many young people over the decades, but recruiting for military service as well, since nearly half of them eventually do that.

The problem? There aren’t enough JROTC programs, especially in New York.

Especially on Long Island. The vast majority are concentrated in the Southeast, according to the Rand Corp. South Caroli-

na and Georgia, for example, boast JROTC programs in far more than half their schools. New York? It’s less than 10 percent.

JROTC has been great at addressing demographic representation by being in many schools with larger ethnic diversity, Rand says. But geographic representation is severely lacking. Just 16 percent of young people live in states with high numbers of JROTC programs, while more than half of the total population of teenagers are in 28 states like New York where such programs are lacking.

More schools need to offer JROTC, but they can’t do it alone. Congress needs to expand JROTC overall — and pay for that expansion, retired U.S. Army Lt. Gen. David Barno and Johns Hopkins professor Nora Bensahel say. At the same time, members of Congress — on both sides of the aisle — need to stop using the military as a political football.

“Painting the entire U.S. military as either woke or extremist undermines public support for the institution and the people in uniform, and often deflects examination of concrete problems that are affecting military capabilities and readiness,” Barno and Bensahel told War on the Rocks. “Elected officials should stop making broad assertions about the entire force, and instead focus their legitimate oversight role on the senior officials who testify in front of Congress.”

The brave men and women — like those who visited East Meadow High School — should forever be honored by all of us. But let’s not let their service and sacrifice become part of a dying breed.

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ince 2014 I have had the privilege of representing the residents of the 2nd District at the Nassau County Legislature.

Throughout that time, I have contemplated and made decisions on a full spectrum of controversial and consequential issues. Deciding whether or not to execute a lease transfer agreement between the county and Las Vegas Sands was one of the most difficult decisions I have been confronted with to date.

What made it so challenging is the fact that I sIeLa a. don’t have the luxury of analyzing BYnoe this or any other issue that comes before me as a lawmaker through a one-dimensional lens.

Because I am entrusted with overseeing and safeguarding Nassau County’s fiscal future, I had to carefully considering the tax revenue, economic development and job creation opportunities presented by the resort and casino Las Vegas Sands has proposed building at the

Nassau Hub. The last two factors are especially vital for the economically disadvantaged communities that I serve as a legislator.

As a policy maker, I must always be aware of the legislative atmosphere in which I am operating — and in New York state, legal gambling is a growing reality. Online sports betting became legal in January 2022, and in a 2013 statewide referendum, 67 percent of Nassau voters cast ballots in favor of the siting of seven new casinos throughout the Empire State.

As a community advocate, I researched, vetted and deliberated on the heartfelt concerns my constituents expressed about potential impacts of the Hub development on public safety, traffic and behavioral health. One especially important element of advocacy is robust community engagement.

To get the pulse of the communities I represent, I took part in numerous events in Hempstead, Uniondale and Westbury. In Uniondale — the host community for any development at the Hub — I met with leaders of the public

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library, the Fire Department, the Nassau County Land Bank and other key stakeholders to ascertain the community’s concerns and needs. I listened intently to public commentary presented through various media, and read dozens of emails we received from across the county to gain a fuller understanding of public sentiment.

During the Legislature’s May 8 Rules Committee hearing, it became abundantly clear to me that the lease transfer agreement would pass on May 22 with or without my vote. Given that fact, my charge was to ensure that the communities that would be most directly impacted by development at the Hub would not have to wait until its completion to receive the public benefits they were promised.

Following extensive and fruitful negotiations, I was pleased that Las Vegas Sands agreed to enhance its community benefits package by $25 million — $10 million for Uniondale, $10 million for East Meadow and $5 million for Hempstead Village. At least half of these funds would have to be disseminated during the construction of the proposed inte-

wanted to ensure that the communities most impacted would receive promised benefits.

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grated casino resort. Throughout that process, the collaboration with my legislative colleague Tom McKevitt, who represents East Meadow, which directly abuts the Hub, was invaluable in navigating the issues related to securing this funding for our respective constituents.

After balancing the array of public comments, completing a painstaking review of the more laudable elements of the Las Vegas Sands proposal, and factoring in the company’s agreement to invest tens of millions of dollars in bolstering crucial services and activities in the most directly impacted communities, I decided to vote in favor of the lease transfer agreement.

While the Legislature’s action on May 22 represents an important benchmark, there are many steps that must be completed before any construction begins. As this process continues to unfold, make no mistake: I will remain vigilant and focused on the series of actions to follow, and I will hold the entities associated with this project accountable for meeting their contractual obligations and fulfilling the commitments they made to the residents of Nassau County.

Siela A. Bynoe, of Westbury, has represented the 2nd District in the County Legislature since 2014.

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Give neighbors a chance Clearing the air to manage L.I.’s electricity about marijuana To the Editor: Re Jerry Kremer’s column last week, “The PSEG love affair is over”: Mr. Kremer opposes “giving a group of local neighbors the power to dictate to professionals” operating a Long Island power company.

“Dictate” may be hyperbole, but it identifies the general problem: unaccountable power. The history provided — LILCO, LIPA, PSEG — demonstrates consistently inadequate infrastructure, a focus on shareholders over ratepayers, the interference of friends in high places, and the general disdain for customer concerns characteristic of near-monopolies.

We can agree that “John Q. Citizen” ought not “dictate” to professional operators, but Mr. Citizen is also a ratepayer, dissatisfied by the “professionals’” history of mismanagement, and now seeks greater transparency, accountability and responsiveness.

Dictatorship by professionals is well known, and is what must be curbed. So long as the primary interests remain short-term corporate goals, the future delivery of Long Island’s electrons will replicate its past. Municipalization may not be the answer, but our history of failures suggests we try a new arrangement.

BRIAN KELLY Rockville Centre

To the Editor: Since the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act was enacted in New York in March 2021, confusion remains about marijuana’s legal and medical realities. As part of the North Shore Coalition Against Substance Abuse efforts to reduce the use and abuse of substances by our youth, we offer below some information on marijuana so you can inform yourself and your family.

The law allows those 21 and older to use cannabis wherever smoking tobacco is permitted, except in a motor vehicle or where the Clean Air Act is in effect. Specifically, it allows for adult possession of up to 3 ounces of cannabis and up to 24 grams of cannabis concentrate. An adult may grow up to three marijuana plants at home, and homes with more than one adult may grow up to six plants (three mature, three immature).

So, does that mean that adults can purchase adult-use marijuana locally now?

The answer may surprise you: no. Most Nassau County municipalities have opted out of permitting retail sales of marijuana in their jurisdictions. For a complete review of what is legal and illegal, go to government sites including NewYorkStateCannabis.org.

As important as legality is to the conversation about marijuana, equally critical is the discussion of its impact on teen health. Marijuana potency has steadily

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increased in the past decades, up from about 4 percent THC levels in the 1980s to an average of 15 percent today. More disconcerting is that marijuana extracts, used in dabbing and edibles, contain, on average, 50 percent THC, and can go as high as 90 percent.

Research suggests that kids who use cannabis may face greater mental health risks, such as worsened depression and anxiety, poor attention and memory problems. Specifically, using a cannabis product with a THC potency of over 15 percent

is linked to a three-fold increase in the likelihood of experiencing mental health and other problems. Studies also suggest that 17 percent of those who start using marijuana in their teens will become dependent on it.

Given these risks, it’s important that parents know the facts and talk to their kids. For more info, go to NSCASA.org.

ALISON CAMARDELLA KEVIN McGILLOWAY President and vice president, NS-CASA

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