West Hempstead school district celebrated homecoming over the weekend with a halftime ceremony honoring the 1973 Rams varsity football team, which won the school’s first Nassau County championship. The 2023 Rams suffered a 28-10 loss to Oyster Bay, and ran canceled the traditional parade, but spirits were still high as the marching band provided music while the cheerleaders helped to promote school spirit during the game.
Libraries remain the hub of their communities, and one way they are serving neighbors is by coordinating efforts to help those in need.
As part of the Great Give Back — a community service program started in Suffolk County and now offered throughout the state — many Nassau County libraries are helping their communities by initiating service projects throughout October.
brought positivity to our communities and showed that libraries are a central hub for giving back and creating good,” said Derek Ivie, youth services coordinator of the Suffolk Cooperative Library System.
Nassau libraries have offered hundreds of service-oriented projects, including food and pet supply drives and clean-ups of parks, according to Renee McGrath, manager of youth services for the Nassau Library System.
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The program started in 2017 when the Suffolk County Public Library Directors Association and the Suffolk Cooperative Library System sought a way to help communities. The program soon spread throughout the state and last year, 299 New York libraries participated and more than 27,000 items were collected and donated.
“A few colleagues and myself wanted to create an event in Suffolk County that
“The Great Give Back enables our member libraries to offer their patrons an opportunity to participate in a day of service-oriented projects,” McGrath said.
This year’s event will take place on Oct. 21, but many libraries are offering projects throughout October. Dozens of Nassau libraries are participating, including East Rockaway, Malverne, Lakeview, West Hempstead and Lynbrook.
In Lynbrook, neighbors can donate Halloween costumes
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This is a great giveback for the community.
and books to help those in need. Library director Robyn Gilloon said the idea was to help children be able to enjoy an American tradition.
“When a parent says, ‘If it weren’t for this, my kid wouldn’t have a Halloween costume,’ that’s when you realize this is the right thing to do,” Gilloon said. “This is a great giveback for the community.”
Lynbrook will collect Halloween costumes and books for children throughout the month. The library’s website has a detailed list of the days that items could be donated. Anyone who needs a Halloween costume or book can simply stop by the library.
The East Rockaway Public Library is collecting new, unused socks, unopened hygiene products and non-perishable food. Adult services librarian Heather Massa said the library hopes to provide much-needed items in the months when people don’t typically donate.
“When do people give? They give in November and December,” Massa said. “Donations are typically low in September and October, so we do a food drive in those months.”
Massa added that personal hygiene products — like diapers, menstrual pads and razors — are not covered by the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
“People who are struggling have to pay for these items,” Massa said.
The East Rockaway library will donate the items to the Mary Brennan INN, a Long Island non-profit that helps the hungry and homeless. Massa said that each year, the library collects enough items to fill up her Jeep.
“It’s a really cool event and makes me happy that we can use our public place to collect items,” Massa said.
“East Rockaway comes through pretty great for us.”
For each local library, giving back means something different, which adds to the effectiveness of the countywide program. In Malverne, the library is collecting items to send care packages to deployed troops, veterans, wounded heroes and first-responders through Operation Gratitude. The library is encouraging children to make cards to show appreciation.
“Kids are going to make cards to show gratitude to those who served or are currently serving,” Carol Lagos, director of the Malverne Public Library, said.
Malverne is collecting puzzle books, card games and other new items in their original packaging. Donations can be dropped off during library hours, from Oct. 21 through Nov. 3. Donation boxes have been set up in the front lobby. Lagos said community service hours will be awarded to those who participate.
The West Hempstead Public Library is hosting the Town of Hempstead’s Mobile Adoption Unit on Oct. 21, from noon to 3 p.m. Neighbors can see some cute and cuddly animals up for adoption, and learn more about the town’s programs.
“We wanted to try something different,” Cindy Hosang, head of programming for the West Hempstead library, said. “People can adopt or talk to someone about other adopts the town has. The town will be here with a whole bunch of information.”
Hosang said adoption literature will be available at the library after the event, if anyone wants to find out more but is unable to attend the event.
The Lakeview Public Library is collecting items and making cards for children and teens in foster care and for hospitalized children. The library is collecting toiletries for foster kids and teens, and making cards during children and teens’ craft time, through Oct. 31.
On Sept. 11, George Washington School in West Hempstead promoted kindness and unity at their back to school assembly. Students and teachers gathered in the school’s auditorium as Principal Michelle Notti discussed elements of the district’s Habits of Mind program, which nourishes students’ social-emotional learning and aims to improve the performance of students under challenging conditions. Prior to the assembly, George Washington took a moment reflect on Sept. 11, 2001. Teachers then took turns in reading the novel “Each Kindness” by Jacqueline Woodson, which promotes antibullying and shows that small acts of kindness can change the world.
Members of the Malverne Board of Education were presented with the “Champion of Change” Award for the district’s support of the student-led effort to rename a local street. Trustee Kathleen Nolan-Kasal, far left, Board 1st Vice President Jeanne D’Esposito, NYSSBA Area 11 Director Robert Schoen, Board President Laura Avvinti, Board 2nd Vice President Nicole Henderson, and Trustee Josephine Bottitta.
The Malverne Board of Education recently received the “Champions of Change” Award by the New York State School Boards Association. The award was in recognition for the district’s successful efforts to rename a street in the community that was formerly named for a town founder with racist roots.
The campaign to rename Lindner Place was a three-year endeavor that culminated on Jan. 26, 2023 when the district held a ceremony, led by student advocates, officially renaming the street Acorn Way.
The street was originally named for Paul Lindner, a Malverne landowner who was also a Ku Klux Klan leader in the 1920s. The new name is a tribute to the Malverne town motto “Oaks from Acorns”.
The “Champions of Change” Award celebrates programs in school districts across New York State that optimize existing resources to address issues of equity, demonstrate strong ethical leadership skills and introduce unique learning environments that are cutting-edge and future oriented.
People of all ages enjoyed an afternoon of fun and games during the West Hempstead school district’s annual Community Event at West Hempstead Secondary School on Aug. 30.
District administrators joined families in several activities such as corn-
hole, soccer, sharks and minnows, a book fair, arts and crafts, rock painting and Kan Jam, among other activities. Students and teachers were happy for the opportunity to reconnect and catch up before the 2023-24 school year begins.
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“The Fontanas” is a relatable family dramedy — especially if your family involves hidden mafia ties, earth-shattering secrets, and a quest to learn about your deceased father’s hidden past. The cast appeared on the West Hempstead-based Long Island Breakfast Club Show to talk about the show’s upcoming premier — and to give audiences a taste of what’s to come.
The Fontanas
The podcast show is cohosted by Gregory Cajuste and Valentina Janek of the Long Island Breakfast Club, a West Hempstead-founded club that helps middle-aged people find employment, and is filmed at G’s, Cajuste’s restaurant and live music venue on Hempstead Avenue. Janek her-
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We recently had the opportunity to visit Sunrise of Dix Hills, an assisted living community — part of a group of Sunrise communities across Long Island, Brooklyn, Westchester and Rockland, New York.
A number of things impressed us on our visit. Everywhere we went on our tour of the community, staff warmly greeted us as well as each other and the residents. Residents were actively engaged in group activities including playing games, listening to live music and doing art and crafts. It felt like summer camp for older adults. Lunch was surprisingly tasty with many choices and we were pleased to find the menu changes daily. We were also glad to see diners in groups of three or more. There was a resident cat who kept turning up and we also learned that residents’ own pets are allowed.
Before moving in, staff meets with the resident, their families and their physician to
determine appropriate care levels, likes and dislikes, and hobbies and interests to develop an Individualized Service Plan (ISP). The ISP is updated regularly according to a schedule.
Sunrise designs activities to support physical, mental and spiritual wellness through eight focus areas: exercise, excursions, art, music, education, intergenerational mentoring, community service and spirituality.
Sunrise also provides transportation services to residents for shopping, therapies, diagnostic testing, and doctor and dentist visits -- taking the burden off family members who often have to take time off work or are too far away to manage.
While many clients over the years have told us they would rather stay in their own homes, this often leads to loneliness, isolation and rapid cognitive decline. Being engaged with others has been proven to be one of the greatest tonics for increasing one’s “healthspan”.
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IT WAS QUITE an afternoon for Goodman and the Colts Sept. 23 despite awful weather conditions. The rain, wind and Sewanhaka’s defense couldn’t stop Goodman from reaching the end zone five times as Calhoun evened its record in Conference II at 2-2. All five of his scores came on the ground, including three in the first quarter from 15, 10 and 78 yards. He added two touchdowns in the second and finished with 186 yards on only seven carries.
Thursday, Oct. 5
Field Hockey: Baldwin at Clarke 5 p.m.
Boys Soccer: MacArthur at Calhoun 5 p.m.
Boys Soccer: Roosevelt at South Side 5 p.m.
Boys Soccer: Malverne/ER at Sewanhaka 5 p.m.
Girls Soccer: Elmont at Carey 5 p.m.
Girls Soccer: Hewlett at East Meadow 5 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 6
Field Hockey: New Hyde Park at Long Beach 5 p.m.
Girls Soccer: Massapequa at South Side 5 p.m.
Girls Soccer: Seaford at North Shore 5 p.m.
Girls Soccer: V.S. North at Lawrence 5 p.m.
Football: Wantagh at South Side 6 p.m.
Football: Oyster Bay at East Rockaway 7 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 7
Football: Hempstead at East Meaadow 3 p.m.
Football: Oceanside at Uniondale 3 p.m.
Football: West Hempstead at Lawrence 3 p.m.
Football: Malverne at North Shore 3 p.m.
Football: V.S. North at Kennedy 3 p.m.
Football: New Hyde Park at Mepham 3 p.m.
Football: Herricks at Long Beach 3 p.m.
Football: Manhasset at Calhoun 3 p.m.
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It’s hard to imagine that after starting its season 3-0, the Malverne football team could appear any stronger. But that seems to be the case after the Mules picked up their fourth win of the season over, their most complete yet, over Island Trees, 32-0, last Saturday in Nassau Conference IV.
As expected, the Malverne defense was once again dominant, posting its fourth shutout. However, it was the play of senior quarterback Chad Wesley that made the victory all the more encouraging.
Wesley completed a season-high 11 of 16 pass attempts, throwing for 161 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 36 yards on the ground as well.
“As long as I’ve been playing football and coaching football, I was taught, take what the defense gives you,” Malverne head coach Kito Lockwood said. “That left us no choice but to throw the ball. Chad did a great job under the pressure.”
On two of his touchdown passes, Wesley connected with the new wide receiver, Josiah Brown. The Penn State-bound Brown joined Malverne after transferring from Holy Trinity and is a highimpact player both sides of the ball. Against Island Trees, he picked up a third touchdown by returning an interception 48 yards.
“He’s been a great addition,” Lockwood said. “His athletic ability is phenomenal. I mean, his speed, he’s just electrifying when he has the ball in his hands.”
The addition of Brown has only made Malverne’s already vaunted defense that much tougher.
Up front, Lockwood describes the defensive line, led by Tristian Brunson, as one of the best he’s ever coached. Their effort in the trenches has only made things easier for linebackers Hugh Wilkinson III, William Hartley and Jedidiah Aidelogie, to clean up plays.
“We play a run gap defense,” Lockwood said. “We try to force the ball carrier to the sideline to allow those linebackers to contain and make plays.”
Wilkinson III has been making plays for Malverne ever since he was a freshman. He once again leads the team in tackles, as he has in all but one of his four seasons. Now a senior and a captain, he sets the standard for the rest of the team to follow.
“He’s a great person,” Lockwood said. “You got a guy that’s a middle linebacker, that makes crushing hits and punishes opponents. But off the field, he’s the nicest kid you could possibly meet. He’s soft-spoken, he’s humble, he’s respectful and he’s always looking to help others. He’s the epitome of the Malverne football program.”
Malverne has outscored opponents 125-
0. With each victory, the support from the community around them continues to grow.
“When you win, everybody loves you,” Lockwood said. “Everybody wants to win. The school administration, the community, everybody has been supportive. It’s a great feeling. We’re just proud and happy to be put in this position. We just want to continue to work hard and stay focused on our goal.”
When asked if a county championship was a realistic goal, Lockwood negated the possibility, at least for now, as Malverne is only concerned with its upcoming game at North Shore Saturday at 3 p.m.
Celebrate the Halloween season during the 12th annual Spooky Fest at The Center for Science, Teaching and Learning, every weekend this October.
This special event focuses on providing family-friendly activities and attractions for the community, including decorated wooded paths and festivities with eerie lighting, special effects and popular Halloween characters.
“Long Islanders with children are searching for family-friendly events they can enjoy together with Halloween activities,” Dr. Ray Ann Havasy, executive director of The Center for Science, said in a release. “Spooky Fest offers a one-of-a-kind experience with seasonal attractions and activities families can enjoy together and build lasting memories. We encourage attendees to join in the fun and dress up in their costumes and share their Halloween spirit with us.”
During the event, parents are invited to experience some of the nonscary attractions, including the “Enchanted Halloween Walk.” Visitors are invited to take a walk through the woods and enjoy all of the colorfully lit Halloween decorations. There will also be spooky stories and a chance to meet some friendly Halloween characters along the way including butterflies, friendly ghosts, happy scarecrows, dinosaurs, aliens and Cin-
derella’s carriage complete with a prince and princess.
Other activities include Halloween arts and crafts, fortune telling, face painting and a DJ playing Halloween and other great music. New to Spooky Fest 2023 is an interactive glow tent.
Also returning is the “Spooky Woods,” a quarter mile walk through the dark woods of the Tanglewood Preserve. This special attraction includes the sights and sounds of animatronic zombie dinosaurs, eerie smoke and lights and other spooky Halloween displays. Unlike any attraction on Long Island, visitors will enjoy a moderately “scary” thrill without jump out scares and is recommended for children ages 7-10.
Spooky Fest 2023 takes place at The Center for Science, Teaching and Learning at the Tanglewood Preserve, 1450 Tanglewood Road in Rockville Centre from Oct. 6 - Oct. 8, Oct. 13Oct. 15, Oct. 20 – Oct. 22, and Oct. 27Oct. 29. The event is open from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., rain or shine.
For tickets and more information visit CSTL.org. Admission is $22 for non-scary attractions and $27 for the all-inclusive event featuring admission to “The Spooky Woods.” Tickets are available in advance online on a limited first-come, first served basis. Ages 2 and older must have a purchased ticket.
Courtesy The Center for ScienceNassau county is breaking ground on a new facility that officials say will transform police training like never before in the nation.
The $12 million project next to Nassau Community College — called Phase II Training Village — will replicate a village to mirror real-life communities. That includes everything from schools, banks and houses of worship — complete with role players — so police officers can get hands-on experience in a simulation before going out into the field of the real world.
“This is to take you out of the classroom and put you into that real-life scenario,” Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder told reporters last week. “No longer do you learn from a PowerPoint and a room that we say, ‘OK, pretend this is the mosque or this is a synagogue.’
“No, there will be a synagogue. There will be a mosque. There will be a church.”
The added realism of a village environment will allow police officers to learn a vital skill that was neglected in the past — a community-centric focus.
“Unfortunately, for the last 50, 60 years, we’ve trained only tactical,” Ryder said. “It’s always about tactics — keeping the officers safe, keeping the people safe, firing your weapons, using your baton, using your horses in crowd control situations.
“But now we’re going to police about community.”
The facility will be open to all agencies and departments in the region, not just the county police department. The village will be largely populated by NCC students participating in roleplays for a criminal justice credit.
Through the roleplay scenarios, officers learn how to
handle a variety of situations they may face on the job. Examples include confronting an armed homeless person, managing a group of protesting students, or helping a woman give birth while stuck in traffic.
“We are going to train our cops like no one else has ever trained them before in this country,” Ryder said.
“It’s about training for the community, so that we reflect what is needed and asked for by our community. And we do it right.”
Part of that community-centric focus is helping officers practice connecting people they encounter with government resources like social services. The new method of training is also in response to criticism the NCPD has received in recent years.
“We went through reform, we went through challenges and stuff in the community,” Ryder said. “It was asked of us to do better. Well, we’re going to do better.
“When it’s done, I get to sit down with the white kid, the Black kid, the Hispanic kid, the LBG person, the transgender person, the Jewish person, the Catholic person, the Muslim person, and they’re going to tell me what I did wrong.“I’m going to learn from them, but they’re going to learn from me.
“And that’s what the beauty of this is — whatever today’s society is, you’re going to have it in that village.”
The village is expected to be open and ready for use in 2025. Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, a project leader, promised it would open right on schedule.
“I want to make sure that if I’m not re-elected or I don’t run for office, it gets done before I leave office,” Blakeman said. “This will be a source of pride for not only our police department, but all the residents of Nassau County.”
This kind of comprehensive, multidimensional training will help create officers that can better serve their communities, Ryder added.
“If you take community and you consider that in your decision-making, you make better decisions,” the police commissioner said. “We are part of the community, the community is part of us. And that’s what this is all about.”
Nicole Formisano/HeraldAt the conclusion of Superintendent’s Conference Day on Aug. 31, the Malverne Board of Education recognized 18 members of the faculty and staff for their exceptional dedication and outstanding service to the students of the district.
Honored for the 35-year milestone
■ Lloyd Hartley, Malverne High School
Honored for the 30-year milestone
■ Jeanine Greco, Davison Avenue Intermediate School
■ Kim Piccola, Maurice W. Downing Primary School
■ Maura Minor, Malverne High School
Honored for the 25-year milestone
■ Domenica Caparelli, Howard T. Herber Middle School
■ Bridget Ramirez, Howard T. Herber Middle School
■ Elizabeth Niessing, Maurice W. Downing Primary School
■ Caroline Farkas, Davison Avenue Intermediate School
Twelve Malverne teachers were honored for reaching their 25-year milestone.
■ Nancy Bilato, Davison Avenue Intermediate School
■ Anastasia Caputo, Malverne High School
■ Gina Cassar, Maurice W. Downing Primary School
■ Christina Daly, Maurice W. Downing
Primary School
■ Natasha Green-Revnolds, Malverne High School
■ Melissa McGowan, Malverne High School
■ John Moryl, Davison Avenue Intermediate School
■ Michelle Thomson, Malverne High School
In addition, the district recognized Howard T. Herber Middle School Social Studies teacher Jacqueline Coonan as the 2023 Teacher of the Year and Malverne High School Tech Support Specialist Anthony Severino as Outstanding Support Staff Member.
Girl Scouts of Nassau County recently celebrated 55 local Girl Scouts who are members of the 2023 Girl Scout Gold Award class who made a sustainable impact, addressing causes they care about in their communities. West Hempstead and Franklin Square Girl Scouts Brianna Suarez Oubina, Caitlin Fitzpatrick, Ava Zino and Sophia Cano were among 55 Girl Scouts throughout Nassau County who reached this milestone.
“Each of the Girl Scouts who earned their Gold Award this year showed fortitude, diligence and enthusiasm in creating and executing a plan to act on a societal issue,” said Randell Bynum, CEO of Girl Scouts of Nassau County. “We are very proud and impressed by each of them for reaching their goals and leaving a legacy with their communities. Their dedication is evident and their hard work has touched countless lives.
Girls in grades 9-12 begin their Gold Award journeys by identifying a civic or social issue that holds importance to them. Next, a Girl Scout builds a team to support her project with a mission to
create a positive impact in her community. Gold Award projects are coordinated so that they can continue long after girls earn their award by establishing nonprofit organizations, publishing books to be added to school library collections, implementing classroom lessons to be taught for years to come or other initiatives to create lasting change.
Through the process, Gold Award Girl Scouts become innovative problemsolvers, empathetic leaders, confident public speakers, and focused project managers, while educating and inspiring others. They learn resourcefulness, tenacity, and decision-making skills, giving them an edge personally and professionally. As they take action to transform their communities, Gold Award Girl Scouts gain tangible skills and prove they’re the leaders our world needs.
Suarez Oubina’s project, “Mental Health and Pet Therapy,” focused on mental health with younger generations post-pandemic and developed a dog therapy program as a coping mecha -
nism for daily stressors students may have. She partnered with her principal, Pediatric Advanced Life Support classes, and the Mind Over Matter club to offer dog therapy sessions with trained therapy dogs licensed under Therapy Dogs International.
Suarez Oubina has done extensive research alongside Sewanhaka school district Psychologist Dr. Oris and expanded her program in four high schools in her district. Suarez Oubina’s project is sustained by the underclassmen who will be continuing her dog therapy program.
Through her project, “Optimizing a Coanda Device for the Reduction of Beach Erosion,” Fitzpatrick addressed the issue of beach erosion, which is caused by the action of waves and currents on the shoreline. She taught people of all ages how to adjust their behavior at the beach to deter the effects of beach erosion.
Fitzpatrick conducted a scientific experiment in which she optimized the Coanda effect to build a Coanda device as a deterrent against beach erosion.
Her research and information will continue to educate through her Instagram account, where her final research paper and presentation board are posted.
Zino’s project, “Swimming into Safety,” addressed the issue of water safety for children. Zino researched and drew from her personal experience to create a book and website that informs families how to “Be Cool at the Pool.” She developed this book and made it easy to access by using the internet so that everyone can access it. Zino read to the children at her parish and Girl Scout troops who wanted to hear her story.
For her project, “Don’t Drink from the Hose,” Cano sought to educate children about the potential dangers of hose water by writing and illustrating a children’s book that she presented to the local community. To ensure the quality of the book, Cano partnered with book editors and Spanish teachers for the Spanish translation. She also created a website for easy access to the project online, making the project sustainable and available for the community.
Girl Scouts of Nassau County recently celebrated 55 local Girl Scouts who are members of the 2023 Girl Scout Gold Award class who made a sustainable impact, addressing causes they care about in their communities. Malverne resident Anna Nealon was among 55 Girl Scouts throughout Nassau County who reached this milestone.
“Each of the Girl Scouts who earned their Gold Award this year showed fortitude, diligence and enthusiasm in creating and executing a plan to act on a societal issue,” said Randell Bynum, the CEO of Girl Scouts of Nassau County. “We are very proud and impressed by each of them for reaching their goals and leaving a legacy with their communities. Their dedication is evident and their hard work has touched countless
lives.”
Girls in grades 9-12 begin their Gold Award journeys by identifying a civic or social issue that holds importance to them. Next, a Girl Scout builds a team to support her project with a mission to create a positive impact in her community. Gold Award projects are coordinated so that they can continue long after girls earn their award by establishing nonprofit organizations, publishing books to be added to school library collections, implementing classroom lessons to be taught for years to come or other initiatives to create lasting change.
Through the process, Gold Award Girl Scouts become innovative problem-solvers, empathetic leaders, confident public speakers, and focused project managers, while educating and inspiring others.
They learn resourcefulness, tenacity, and decision-making skills, giving them an edge personally and professionally. As they take action to transform their communities, Gold Award Girl Scouts gain tangible skills and prove they’re the leaders our world needs.
Nealon was inspired to pursue her Gold Award project, “Live Without Limits,” through her experience helping those with disabilities by working at Town of Hempstead’s Camp ANCHOR. She improved accessibility to town beaches by having beach access mats placed at the high-tide line at Town of Hempstead beaches.
Through her project, Nealon aimed to provide an opportunity for outdoor experiences and improved mental wellness to all members of the community.
Nealon increased community awareness and support for her project by working collaboratively with local government officials, publishing a Change.org petition and presenting at community events. Her project is being sustained by the town to ensure that shoreline access for all citizens and an evidence-based opportunity for mental well being continues for generations to come.
“Growing up as a Girl Scout I learned I could make a difference in this world, though I never could have imagined that I would be able to make the sizable impact I have made on my community through my Gold Award project,” Nealon said. “Knowing that my actions had a positive impact on someone else’s life is one of the most rewarding experiences of my life.”
Their absence has been sorely missed by Nassau Pops fans, CP Nassau, the concert’s beneficiary, and orchestra members. Now, after a three-year pandemic-imposed absence, Maestro Louis Panacciulli and his orchestra are back on the Tilles Center stage with their popular gala concert in support of the Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau County, next Sunday, Oct. 15. This year the orchestra welcomes Tony Danza and his band as their special guests.
The concert continues to feature the Nassau Pops signature blend of popular and classical music as well as an inspiring moment with Creation, the CP Nassau vocal team that has made their annual appearance a heartwarming tradition since 2004.
Acclaimed as a masterful storyteller, the singer-songwriter visits the Landmark stage for ‘An Intimate Evening of Songs and Stories.’ She’s joined by her longtime guitarist, Gerry Leonard, performing a careerspanning show including favorites like Tom’s Diner, Luka and more. Vega emerged as a leading figure of the folk-music revival of the early 1980s when, accompanying herself on acoustic guitar, she sang what has been called contemporary folk or neo-folk songs of her own creation in Greenwich Village clubs. Bearing the stamp of a storyteller who ‘observes the world with a clinically poetic eye’ (The New York Times), Vega’s songs have tended to focus on city life, ordinary people, and real-world subjects. Notably succinct and understated, her work is immediately recognizable — as utterly distinct and thoughtful.
“I’ve truly missed this concert,” says Panacciulli, the orchestra’s longtime musical director. “The orchestra is family, and this is one big lovefest. I’m so glad to be back at Tilles Center during our 40th season. It’s always exciting to be here. So many wonderful people have
The collaboration between the Nassau Pops and CP Nassau goes back to his mother, who was a member of the CP auxiliary in Valley Stream.
inspiring the orchestra’s crossed this stage.” for her idea
By Karen Bloom“In the past, we had done benefits for Special Olympics, pop concerts for hospitals,” he recalls. “But the idea for doing this came one day when I was discussing with her the idea of doing a benefit concert for CP Nassau. I’m thrilled to carry on her legacy.”
And he’s delighted to return to Tilles Center.
Friday, Oct. 6, 8 p.m. $195 and $99 premium VIP packages, $61, $51, $41. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. (516) 767-6444 or LandmarkOnMainStreet.org.
“Music crosses over all lines, whether you’re young or old, no matter if you’re on the right side of the aisle or the left. The Nassau Pops is back at full strength, doing what we set out to do — not only to make music, but to make a difference.”
• Saturday and Sunday, noon-4 p.m.; Tuesday through Friday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
“We knew it had to be special and are so fortunate to get Tony Danza to participate,” Panacciulli says. “He was very interested in working with a symphonic band.”
• Sunday, Oct. 15, 3 p.m. $59.50, $49.50, $37.50; available at NPSO.org/tickets • Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, LIU Post Campus, Brookville. Information available at TillesCenter.org or NSPO.org
• Emily Lowe Hall Gallery, South Campus, Hempstead. For information and to RSVP, call (516) 463-5672, or visit Hofstra.edu/museum
That’s where Creation comes in, the singers who participate in CP Nassau’s Adult Day Treatment Program. As part of the opening segment, they’ll perform “Sweet Caroline,”
“Georgia on My Mind” and “God Bless the USA.”
“When We All Stand,” Hofstra University Museum of Art’s new exhibition, examines the collective power of the arts in society.
Singers David Tindal and Chris Wawrzonek have “grown up” with the orchestra.
Curated by Alexandra Giordano — the museum’s assistant director of exhibition and collection — the exhibit underscores artists’ civic responsibility and influence.
This collaboration brings a unique twist to Danza’s acclaimed cabaret show, “Songs and Stories.” Combining Danza’s wit, charm, storytelling — with a dash of soft shoe and even Danza on the ukulele — the “Taxi” and “Who’s the Boss” actor sings his favorite standards from the Great American Songbook while he interweaves stories about his life and personal connection to the music.
“It highlights the vital role that artists have in activating democratic values that promise equality and freedom, encouraging civic engagement, and cultivating unity,” Giordano says. “Artists often lead the charge and expose truths that may otherwise be ignored. The artists in this exhibition take a stand and call out injustices through their art and activism on issues such as immigration, gender, reproductive rights, mass incarceration, voting rights, racial bias, gun violence, and promises unfulfilled. They all combine the making of art with public service that has a grassroots approach in the hope of mobilizing their communities and the nation to ignite movement, create awareness, and inspire others to
Some might not realize that Danza, who grew up on Long Island and attended Malverne High School, is a well-established song and dance man, in addition to his acting chops in television, film and on stage.
“I’m filled with such a sense of gratitude that I can affect two lives by giving them a chance to perform in front of a full orchestra and a large audience,” Panacciulli says. “We share something special when we share music together. The audience gives them standing ovations every time. It’s so amazing to see what they can do.”
And for Panacciulli — a Franklin Square resident, who has been at the helm of the Nassau Pops since 1984 (and also serves as band director at Nassau Community College) — that moment defines this concert.
Pat McGann is quickly rising as of the sharpest stand-ups on the comedy scene. A relative latecomer to comedy, he began doing standup at 31 after realizing he was very good at selling packaging. He hustled his way to become house emcee at Zanies Chicago, where he distinguished himself especially adept at working the crowd. A husband and father three young children, McGann’s appeal stems from his quick wit and relatable take on family life and marriage. In 2017, McGann began touring as the opening for Sebastian Maniscalco, moving with him from clubs to theater, to arenas, including four soldout shows at Madison Square Garden. McGann’s relatively short, but impressive resume, includes Montreal’s famed Just For Laughs Festival, Gilda’s LaughFest, The Great American Comedy Festival, and more. McGann still calls Chicago home.
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“He brings a lot of different things to the show,” Panacciulli says. “He draws in the crowd with ‘Angel Eyes,’ the big Frank Sinatra tune.”
This exhibit, which runs through July 28, is in conjunction with Hofstra’s 13th presidential conference on the Barack Obama presidency coming up in April.
“We always want to leave something behind after the notes have faded away,” he adds. “Creation is a by-product the wonderful work that CP Nassau does. It does my heart good to help them and give back to the community through the gift of music.”
“We were interested in the idea that the artist has a civic responsibility,” says museum director Karen Albert. “The initial idea for this exhibition was inspired by an Obama Administration White House briefing that took place on May 12, 2009, where more than 60 artists and creative organizers met with administration officials to discuss the collective power of the arts to build community, create change, and chart a pathway for national recovery in the areas of social justice, civic participation and
And throughout his 70-minute set, Danza is thoroughly enjoying himself.
“He always has a big smile on his face,” Panacciulli says. “He’s certainly having a good time. And I guarantee the audience will as well.”
Panacciulli gratefully acknowledges Long Island-based credit union Jovia, which has been the gala’s title sponsor since 2012. Proceeds from every ticket sold are donated directly to CP Nassau.
Mixing rumba, flamenco, salsa and pop, the Gipsy Kings featuring Nicolas Reyes will have you moving to their irresistible rhythms and melodies from the very first song. Their fast flamenco guitar leads and rhythmic strumming are truly captivating. What really sets them apart is Nicolas Reyes’ gritty, intense and instantly recognizable vocals. You feel the passion in every note he sings. Since they debuted more than three decades ago, France’s most successful group has performed all over the world, earning gold and platinum albums along the way. Thirty years is an eternity in pop music, but the story of the Gipsy Kings has the depth to endure. Theirs is a music that extends through generations, to the sounds of their ancestors — Spanish Romani people who fled the Catalonia region during the Spanish Civil War — and reflects the vibrantly eclectic and peripatetic history of the gitanos.
“We knew it had to be special and are so to while about personal Some might not realize that in addition television, clearly Panacciulli.
To that end, unlike other recent exhibits that showcased the museum’s permanent collection, Giordano reached out to contemporary artists who loaned the museum their selected works. Some 36 pieces are on view — representing all media — from Emma Amos, Molly Crabapple and the Equal Justice Initiative, For Freedoms, Miguel Luciano, Michele Pred, Hank Willis Thomas, and Sophia Victor.
The language of music is clearly special to
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Can art change the world? It’s a question that’s been at the focus of our collective culture for centuries. Now as society navigates the complexities of modern life, art as a path for social change is at the forefront of artistic expression.Maestro Louis Panacciulli conducts the Nassau Pops Symphony Orchestra, which he refers to as his ‘family.’
Multifaceted American jazz pianist and composer Emmet Cohen is one of his generation’s pivotal figures in music and the related arts. He visits the Landmark stage, Friday, Oct. 13 , at 8 p.m. A recognized prodigy, Cohen began Suzukimethod piano instruction at age three, and his playing quickly became a mature melding of musicality, technique, and concept. Downbeat observed that his nimble touch, measured stride, and warm harmonic vocabulary indicate he’s above any convoluted technical showmanship. In the same spirit, Cohen himself has noted that playing jazz is about communicating the deepest levels of humanity and individuality; it’s essentially about connections with both musicians and audiences. In constant demand as a sideman, he leads his namesake ensemble, the Emmet Cohen Trio, and is a vibrant solo performer. Possessing a fluid technique, an innovative tonal palette, and an extensive repertoire, Cohen plays with the command of a seasoned veteran and the passion of an artist fully devoted to his medium. Cohen headlines regularly at Jazz at Lincoln Center, the Village Vanguard and Birdland, among other prestigious venues. $48, $43, $38. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. (516) 767-6444 or LandmarkOnMainStreet.org.
View the landmark exhibition “Modigliani and the Modern Portrait,” at Nassau County Museum of Art. Devoted to the way that Modigliani powerfully re-defined the art of portraiture, the show includes his masterworks along with paintings and drawings by his Parisian contemporaries (Picasso, van Dongen, Laurencin). Modigliani’s enduring influence on artists even in our own time is shown in a selection of Contemporary paintings by such important figures as David Hockney, Eric Fischl, Elizabeth Peyton and others. The exhibition is being curated by Dr. Kenneth Wayne, founder of The Modigliani Project, which authenticates paintings and drawings (two of the works in the show have been recently approved by the committee). Through Nov. 5. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.
The South Shore Audubon Society invites all to a lecture program, “Horseshoe Crabs: Blue-Blooded Laboratory Stars,” with Dr. John Tanacredi, at its monthly meeting, Tuesday, Oct. 10, 7:30 p.m., at Freeport Memorial Library. Dr. Tanacredi has tracked up to 115 locations for horseshoe crab breeding conditions and habitats on Long Island; he’ll discuss why they and their habitats are so important. A Professor of Earth and Environmental Sciences and Director of the Center for Environmental Research and Coastal Oceans Monitoring at Molloy University, he is a founding member of the IUCN SSC Horseshoe Crab Specialist Group. 144 W. Merrick Road (at S. Ocean Avenue) in Freeport. For more information about the program or South Shore Audubon, go to SSAudubon. org.
Crossroads Farm at Grossmann’s invites all to a Barnyard Dance Fundraiser, Saturday, Oct. 21 , 4-8 p.m. Enjoy live traditional music and learn dance steps from caller Chart Guthrie. Picnic and dance in the farm’s open space. For all ages. $20 per person, with children under 5 free. 80 Hempstead Ave., Malverne. (516) 881-7900.
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Nassau County Museum of Art welcomes those interested in improving their art skills or those who simply want to explore their creativity to participate in one of their many stimulating classes. The fall schedule includes Watercolor Florals: Beginner to intermediate levels (adults and teens 16+), Thursdays, 9:30 a.m.-noon, Nov. 2-Dec. 14. $300, $270 members. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. For information and to register visit NassauMuseum.org or call (516) 484-9338.
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.
Art talk Grab your lunch and join Nassau County Museum of Art Docent Riva Ettus for her popular “Brown Bag Lecture,” now back on-site at Nassau County Museum of Art, Thursday, Oct. 19, 1 p.m. Enjoy an in-depth presentation on the current exhibition “Modigliani and the Modern Portrait.” Participants are invited to ask questions at the end of the program and to join the 2 p.m. public tour of the exhibit. 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 4849337 or NassauMuseum.org.
The Village of Malverne holds a traffic commission hearing, Wednesday, Oct. 11, 7:30-8:30 p.m., at Village Hall. The event will give neighbors a chance to discuss traffic concerns and hear possible solutions. 99 Church St. Visit MalverneVillage.org for more.
Enjoy the spirit of the season at a Howloween Masquerade Gala benefiting Freeport-based Bobbi and the Strays animal rescue, Thursday Oct. 26, 7 p.m.-12 a.m., at Russo’s on the Bay. $125 ticket price includes four-course dinner, dancing, entertainment and raffles. All funds raised support sheltering and medical needs of the rescued dogs and cats. 162-45 Cross Bay Blvd., Howard Beach. For information, call (917) 2139840 or (718) 845-0779.
The Village of Malverne sponsors its annual village-wide garage sale, Saturday, Oct. 7 . The rate date is Sunday, Oct. 8. There is a discounted $10 permit fee for participating households. Register by Oct. 1 by visiting MalverneVillage.org or calling (516) 599-1200.
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For many years visitors to Westbury House at Old Westbury Gardens asked what was beyond the first floor corridor. Now beyond the door and discover “secrets of the service wing,” during a 60-minute guided tour, Friday, Oct. 6, noon-1 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 8, 1:302:30 p.m. and 3-4 p.m.; Monday, Oct. 9, noon-1 p.m.; Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 11-12, noon-1 p.m. Be introduced to the intensive labor required to create the lifestyle experienced by the Phipps family and their guests; tour the many rooms that were “behind the scenes” to create the formal dining experiences of early 20th century. Go along the corridors to the butler’s pantry and silver cleaning room then descend the 17 steps to the kitchen, scullery, and wine storage rooms located on the ground floor. Reservations required. 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. For information contact (516) 333-0048 or visit OldWestburyGardens.org.
A Halloween experience not to be missed, Spooky Fest is an outdoor adventure perfect for families who don’t want to be scared — or maybe just a little. Join in the fun at the Center for Science, Teaching and Learning, every Friday, Saturday and Sunday throughout October. Along the way in the updated and beautifully lit up, Enchanted Walk you will see dinosaurs, aliens and friendly witches, costumed characters and more. Get your fortune told, make a craft and danceg with the Halloween DJ, along with face painting and the new Amazing Glow tent. For those who want to get a little scared, venture into the Dino Woods. Be on the lookout for the Zombie Robotic Dinosaurs. 1450 Tanglewood Road, Rockville Centre. Visit CSTL.org for more information.
Join author and historian Kerriann Flanagan Brosky as she uncovers ghastly historical crimes on Long Island, Sunday, Oct. 29 , at 3 p.m., at Malverne Historical Society House. True crimes and why people are led to commit them have fascinated people for centuries. In “Historic Crimes of Long Island; Misdeeds from the 1600s to the 1950s,” the award-winning author uncovers some of the most ghastly historical crimes committed on Long Island. Brosky will be joined by paranormal investigator Joe Giaquinto. Book sale and signing to follow. $10 in advance, $15 at the door. Seating is limited. 369 Ocean Ave. For tickets, contact Diane at (516) 812-3909.
There’s a bit of a power struggle happening in Nassau County — and it quite literally has everything to do with power.
Dozens gathered in front of a closed office building in Seaford belonging to PSEG Long Island demanding the utility end its quasi-private management of the Long Island Power Authority and replace it with a fully public entity.
The coalition — which included community organizations, environmental groups, businesses, and various members of chambers of commerce — had already signed on to a letter addressed to Gov. Kathy Hochul and state legislators to help make that happen.
“It demonstrates the widespread support, both regionally and statewide, for a fully public LIPA,” said Ryan Madden, sustainability organizer for the Long Island Progressive Coalition.
Madden’s coalition hosted the recent event as part of its larger “Reimagine LIPA” campaign, calling for the public entity to become wholly locally controlled.
Madden describes the public-private PSEG model as expensive, unreliable and structurally flawed. Those flaws were made especially clear in 2020 when Tropical Storm Isaias swept through Long Island and left some 645,000 homes and businesses without power — some for as long as eight days.
Albany has been paying attention to the demands, however. Legislation was passed last year creating a commission tasked with developing a roadmap for a restructured LIPA. The Legislative Commission on the Future of Long Island released a draft report this past April detailing a key financial finding: That LIPA can save between $50 million and $80 million a year by operating
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David Osorio joined Oceanside’s Jill Weber at a rally in front of a closed PSEG Long Island office in Seaford demanding the utility end its private-public partnership with Long Island Power Authority, and let distributing electricity be solely a public job. PSEG officials, however, warn making the utility fully public will lead to rampant mismanagement.
the local electric grid itself.
“It has shown that a fully public LIPA will lower rates and provide more transparency and accountability.” Madden said.
LIPA has been managed by PSEG Long Island since 2013 under a contract that runs through 2025.
Christopher Hahn, PSEG Long Island’s vice president of external affairs, told the commission during a hearing in Hauppauge a day after the rally that the public-private model is the best option for Long Island and the Rocka-
ways, and that LIPA — as a public entity — has already produced a muddy track record.
He cited a 175 percent jump in payroll since 2015, and increasing the organization’s debt from $7.6 billion to just under $13 billion. That has caused LIPA’s operating budget to grow an average of 25 percent each year for the past decade.
“Historically, empire building by government agencies — unchecked and unchallenged — does not produce efficiencies,” Hahn said, according to his written testimony. “And to believe this one would be different is just wishful thinking.”
Hahn also said the partnership provides the benefits of public power with accountability. Yet those who gathered in front of PSEG’s Seaford offices disagree.
“From Montauk to the Rockaways, Long Islanders are facing economic hardships and an affordability crisis that makes living and thriving here harder and harder each year,” Joseph Sackman, a member of the Long Island Activists, said at the rally. “With frequent and dangerous storms and an already outdated electric grid, we can add uncertainty and risks to life and property as well.”
John Hyland, a retiree member of the Professional Staff Congress — a union representing faculty and staffers at CUNY — says public power would prioritize serving the needs of the people.
“More transparency, accountability, lower rates, and a commitment to environmental sustainability and justice, are so important to Long Island communities.” he said.
“You cannot guarantee that a fully municipalized system will not drastically raise ratepayer costs, or that mismanagement and politics won’t run rampant,” PSEG’s Hahn said. “Are you willing to gamble our region’s electric grid with your constituents’ hard-earned dollars for a hypothetical savings of $3 per customer?”
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self plays Jakie Caretti, the family matriarch.
The Aug. 28 episode focused on the upcoming final episodes of the show’s first season, which was filmed in locations across Long Island and was created by Lindenhurst native Gerry Ferretti.
“It’s about life,” Angela C. Parker, who plays Nora Caretti, said. “Anybody will be able to relate to it — it’s funny, it’s serious, it’s got everything.”
“It really is like a big Italian family,” Wendell Laurent, who plays Frank Caretti, said. “Everyone talking at the same time. Every emotion.”
He said that even though the series includes some more serious themes, like mafia ties and deaths in the family, it does so with a refreshing balance of levity and humor that makes it perfect for audiences who need a break from a seemingly constant barrage of bad news.
“It’s just a positive environment with passionate people,” said Parker of filming the show. “It inspires me to stay motivated and keep going. That things can happen, dreams do come true.”
The show is a glimpse into the inner workings of a typical Long Island Italian family: a well-meaning — but perhaps overbearing — matriarch, four brothers who fight and love each other in equal measure, and of course, huge family dinners. Creator and writer Gerry Ferretti — who also costars in the show as Freddy Caretti — said the series is loosely based on his own life.
“When my father passed, it changed my family,” Ferretti said. “That patriarch absence. How it changed — that’s
where the fiction comes in.”
The on-screen connection between the cast is more than just good acting. Those involved with “The Fontanas” support each others’ endeavors outside the show, and describe themselves as a family.
“Everybody genuinely loves each other,” Ferretti said. “There’s a trust between us.”
“We’ve become like a little family,” Joseph Ferraro, who plays Tony, said. “Everyone’s putting a lot of good energy toward it.”
The Long Island influence is apparent throughout the show, and was purposely woven into the script by Ferretti.
“Long Island is a big part of it,” he said. “I always joke that I want to do for Lindenhurst what ‘Rocky’ did for Philly.”
Ferraro himself grew up in an Italian household in Uniondale, but says a family of any ethnicity can identify with the dynamics on the show.
“You relate,” Ferraro said. It’s wellwritten, it’s funny, and we all can say ‘yeah, that’s like my sister, or my brother.’”
Discussions about collaborating with a streaming service have been in the works, Ferretti said. But for now, audiences can see an exclusive screening of “The Fontanas” on Oct. 18 to kick off the fifth annual New York Long Island Film Festival, which Ferretti created in 2019.
To learn more about the film festival, visit NYLIFF.com. To watch the Aug. 28 podcast episode, visit LongIslandBreakfastClubShow.com. For teaser trailers and more, visit FerrettiFilms.com or “Following the Fontanas” on Facebook.
that, pursuant to Article 9 of the New York State Constitution, the provisions of the Town Law and the Municipal Home Rule Law of the State of New York, both as amended, a public hearing was duly called and held September 19th, 2023 , by the Town Board of the Town of Hempstead on the proposed adoption of Town of Hempstead Local Law No. 66-2023, and following the close of the hearing the Town Board duly adopted Town of Hempstead Local Law No. 66-2023, amending Chapter 202 of the Code of the Town of Hempstead, to include and repeal “REGULATIONS & RESTRICTIONS” to limit parking at various locations.
Dated: September 19, 2023 Hempstead, New York BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD
DONALD X. CLAVIN, JR. Supervisor
KATE MURRAY Town Clerk 142246
Proposes to demolish rear one-story room and exterior basement entry and construct one story rear addition over crawl space with landing and steps to grade and construct one-story rightside addition over crawl space. 2274 Davis Street LLC 36 Maple St.: Residential “B” District Building Permit Application No.: 2023-0592
Proposes to demolish rear one-story attached structure and detached garage; and construct two story rear addition and alterations to existing first and second floors. 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 September 28, 2023 142257
LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORKCOUNTY OF NASSAU U.S BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE UNDER POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT
DATED AS OF NOVEMBER
MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-FRE1 is the Plaintiff and ROBIN COADS, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction RAIN OR SHINE at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on October 24, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 503 CHAMPLAIN AVENUE, WEST HEMPSTEAD, NY 11552: Section 035.00, Block 456.00, Lot 222-224: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN MALVERNE, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK
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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, October 19, 2023, at 7:30 pm to hear the following cases: Kraus Family Revocable Trust 104 Aberdeen St.: Residential “C” District Permit Application #2023-0444
1, 2005 MASTR ASSETBACKED SECURITIES TRUST 2005-FRE1
MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-FRE1, V. ROBIN COADS, ET. AL.
NOTICE OF SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated November 22, 2019, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein U.S BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE UNDER POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT
DATED AS OF NOVEMBER 1, 2005 MASTR ASSETBACKED SECURITIES TRUST 2005-FRE1
Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 006766/2014. Scott H. Siller, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES.
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NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated March 20, 2023, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein U.S. BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE UNDER THE POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT DATED AS OF DECEMBER 1, 2006, GSAMP TRUST 2006-HE8, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-HE8 is the Plaintiff and MARITA ARRINGTON, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction RAIN OR SHINE at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on October 31, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 49 CAROL STREET, WEST HEMPSTEAD, NY 11552: Section 35, Block 538, Lot 30 & 45: 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 Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 002877/2013. George Esernio, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES. 142163
MARITA ARRINGTON, ET. AL.
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Q. I’m doing a report for school on how buildings get designed. If you design a skyscraper, what are the things you have to do, and is it different for different kinds of buildings? Like, what do you have to do for a school or a house or a store to figure out what it will look like and how it gets built? My mom helped me with this question, but then we thought you might have more to say about it.
A. There are so many considerations when designing a building. You really have to think about many things all at once. First, you need to know as much as you can about where the building will be built. Is the site big enough, and are there going to be government limitations on how big the building can be? Those limitations include how tall it’s allowed to be, how far from the street, how close to the side and rear property lines and how much area, in general, can be covered by the building itself, and how much area must be open land for parking and lawn space.
There are special areas, called zones, and each has different requirements, which is why you don’t see a shoe store or a skyscraper next to a house. You also have to know how hard the ground is to support the building, where rain will be collected, in what direction the sun rises and sets, how to resist wind, rain and snow, and whether there are trees that need to be removed. Nature plays a big role in the design of all aspects of buildings.
Next, you have to think about what materials the building should be made of. If there’s a limit on how much money can be spent, the materials, which all fit together like a big puzzle, have to be carefully selected to last the longest, prevent the building from moving too much and keep the weather out. Sometimes we plan buildings to limit how much wasted material there will be by using what are called modular materials, which are cut in factories and then assembled more quickly on the site, instead of picking materials that will need much more work (that is, labor) on the building site.
Labor costs, the money workers are paid, is the most expensive part of the building, so it’s very important to find ways to save money on how much time it will take to put all the parts together, whether it’s a house or a skyscraper.
Skyscrapers have many more parts, and because they’re very tall, they have to be stronger, since the wind is greater the higher you go in the sky. Every building has to be designed to resist fire from spreading quickly, to allow people to get out and to allow firefighters to put the flames out faster while being safe from the building coming apart. So, as you can see, there are many things to consider. More about the design next week.
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Most people view politics as a simple business. There are winners and losers. But there are other factors that can determine who emerges as a victor or suffers defeat, and the public hears little if anything about them. I refer specifically to the terms “coattails” and “down ballot.”
The best example of the first phenomenon I can think of was last year’s race for governor of New York. The contest featured Democrat Kathy Hochul, who was well known for her activities as lieutenant governor under former Gov. Andrew Cuomo. She had ascended to the governor’s office when Cuomo resigned. Her opponent was then U.S. Rep. Lee Zeldin, a military veteran who had also been a state senator. Thanks to a number of hot issues, such as bail reform, Zeldin came much closer to beating Hochul than anyone expected, with the highest percentage of the vote for a Republican gubernatorial nominee in 20 years.
After a brutal campaign, Hochul won by a margin of 5 percentage margins. Generally, Republicans running statewide usually have little or no chance to win, but Zeldin mounted a spirited campaign, using crime as his major issue, and he spent an enormous amount of time in four of New York City’s traditionally Democratic boroughs. His aggressive campaign turned out to be a big bonus for other New York Republicans.
Thanks to what we call the coattail effect, Zeldin helped no fewer than five Republican candidates for Congress win in what were traditional Democratic districts. Thanks to Zeldin’s efforts, those five winners helped the Republicans take control of the House of Representatives. In addition to the impact on congressional races, Republicans also won a number of Democratic Assembly seats in Brooklyn and Queens.
If you research state and federal campaigns, you’ll find very few examples of candidates at the top of the ticket sweeping other candidates into office. The first race that I can recall where there was a massive shift in power thanks to
the top candidate was President Lyndon Johnson’s campaign in 1964.
Johnson was opposed by conservative Republican Sen. Barry Goldwater of Arizona. Goldwater spoke for the extreme elements of the party, and as a result, Johnson was able to craft a campaign that helped elect hundreds of Democrats around the nation. Johnson’s effort was so strong that the Democrats were even able to unseat New York’s Assembly speaker, Joseph F. Carlino, with an unknown car dealer named Jerome McDougal.
Presidents Ronald Reagan and Barack Obama were able to help a few members of their party limp to victory. But their triumphs had none of the magnitude of the Johnson landslide. Candidates for almost every office often hope that the nominee at the top of the ticket will somehow magically propel them into office.
Of course, in some cases, candidates at the bottom of the ballot have to worry that the party frontrunner doesn’t cost them their own elections. Being swept out of office by a weak designee at the top of the ticket isn’t a rare occurrence.
In 1972, Democrats chose the ultra-liberal Sen. George McGovern as their presidential headliner. McGovern won only one state, and caused the party to lose numerous down-ballot races.
In 1988, the Democrats chose Massachusetts Gov. Michael Dukakis as their presidential candidate, and many candidates on the slate, including me, had to run strong individual campaigns to survive.
Both parties are already confronting the issue of whether their candidate for president will help or hurt them. Republicans are especially concerned about whether former President Donald Trump will head their ticket and cost them seats. And Democrats are worried about whether President Biden will have any impact on the party turnout.
As the 2024 races unfold, the highprofile candidates will be the subject of much of the discussion of winning and losing, but their parties will be just as concerned with coattails, and what the results will mean down ballot.
Jerry Kremer was a state Assemblyman for 23 years, and chaired the Assembly’s Ways and Means Committee for 12 years. He now heads Empire Government Strategies, a business development and legislative strategy firm. Comments about this column? JKremer@liherald.com.
An alarming trend is taking place that is undermining one of the pre-eminent tenets of our U.S. Constitution — freedom of the press. Faced with the prospect of bad publicity, people in positions of authority, in some cases with a particularly conservative political ideology, are using the legal system as a weapon in a war with an institution once seen as a bedrock of democracy and now perceived as an enemy.
more legal fees for the Pilot & Review. The Times reports that the paper’s publisher has no idea how she can afford to both fight both the legal case and pay her staff of four.
In Wisconsin, a small-town newspaper is on the verge of bankruptcy due to the expense of defending itself in a defamation suit filed by a now Republican state senator. As detailed in a New York Times story in 2021, the Wausau Pilot & Review published an article reporting that a prominent businessman, Cory Tomczyk, referred to a 13-year-old boy as a “fag” at a public hearing. Tomczyk subsequently sued the paper for defamation, but the case was dismissed in April of this year because he failed to meet the legal standard to establish a case. Tomczyk has appealed, resulting in
Meanwhile, in Kansas, one can’t help but see the link between the raid of a small newspaper’s offices and its investigation of the local police chief. As reported on NPR, on Aug. 11, the Marion Police Department confiscated computers, cellphones and a range of other material at the offices of the Marion County Record. While it had not published any stories, the Record had been looking into allegations of misconduct against the local police chief. The paper’s publisher told the Kansas Reflector that the message from police and the local political establishment was clear: “Mind your own business or we’re going to step on you.”
As in Wisconsin, the Kansas case is getting national attention. According to The Intercept, the raid was strongly condemned in a letter from the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press to the Marion County Chief of Police, which was signed by 36 news media and press freedom organizations. The letter
states, “Newsroom searches and seizures are among the most intrusive actions law enforcement can take with respect to the free press, and the most potentially suppressive of free speech by the press and the public.”
This accounting of recent instances of press intimidation, by the Philadelphia Inquirer, makes clear that those above are by no means alone:
■ An Oklahoma sheriff caught on tape earlier this year discussing ways to murder reporters.
■ A government official in Las Vegas charged last year with murdering an investigative reporter who wrote stories about his bullying tactics of subordinates and his relationship with an employee.
■ The homes of two journalists in New Hampshire vandalized last year after stories detailed sexual assault allegations against the operator of an addiction treatment center.
■ Reporters threatened and harassed for covering the mass shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas.
■ Some local governments have stopped
paying to print public notices in newspapers because of unfavorable coverage.
■ Elon Musk banned several reporters from the X social media platform, formerly known as Twitter, who aggressively covered his company.
And then, of course, there is arguably the ringleader in this war against responsible journalism, former President Donald Trump, who has accused the press of being an “enemy of the people,” according to The New York Times. The Times also reports that Trump has filed numerous unsuccessful defamation lawsuits against news organizations, the latest of which, a $475 million whopper against CNN, was thrown out by a federal judge for lack of merit.
This crisis has special significance for us Long Islanders. Marie Colvin was an award-winning hero journalist who lost her life covering war atrocities in Syria. She grew up in East Norwich. Marie used to say, “Be passionate, and be involved in what you believe in, and do it as thoughtfully and honestly as you can. … Our mission is to speak truth to power.”
We need to stand up and fight for independent journalism. Let us all speak ‘truth to power”!
Charles Lavine represents the 13th Assembly District.
An institution once seen as a bedrock of democracy is now often a target.
Counting on strength at the top of the ballot, or concerned about weakness.
the horrific charter bus accident on Orange County’s Interstate 84 on Sept. 21 that claimed the lives of a band director and a retired teacher while injuring 16 members of Farmingdale High School’s marching band should be a wake-up call for change. The procedure for ensuring that a charter bus is safe for travel — an inspection, now conducted by the owner of the bus company — should be replaced and turned over to school districts whenever any trip involves our most precious cargo.
Many school districts hire charter bus companies they deem safe by considering past driving records, hiring practices and inspection procedures. A state transportation department spokesman told reporters after the accident that the charter bus, operated by Regency Transportation of Nesconset, had undergone its semiannual inspection in August, and passed.
While it isn’t clear whether there was another inspection before the bus left for the marching band camp in Greeley, Pennsylvania, investigators believe the crash was caused by a faulty front tire. One last inspection — especially by a qualified school district official — quite possibly could have found the problem, and the outcome of that day might have been quite different.
Where that’s already happening is with schools on the North Shore, where their own transportation depot, built in
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2006, conducts inspections by mechanics employed and contracted by the district. A bus must pass a second inspection before it can leave the depot.
North Shore Schools superintendent Chris Zublionis says that having the depot saves the district money, and brings in revenue when its employees work on buses from other districts. It also gives them all the control necessary to ensure that buses are safe.
The school district’s charter and regular yellow buses all have seat belts, as do yellow buses rented by other districts. Most charter buses have seat belts, too. Initial reports from the Farmingdale accident, however, indicated that none of the 40 students and four adults on the bus were wearing seat belts when it careened 50 feet down a steep slope near Wawayanda after crashing through a guardrail. Several of the injured passengers were ejected.
AAA spokesman Robert Sinclair says that bus passengers should wear seat belts, although many yellow buses from various school districts don’t have them.
“The expense of having them in a school bus is paid for by school districts,” Sinclair said, “and since school buses are the safest vehicle on the road, statistically — with very few crashes — schools may not want to incur the expense.
“It would have been beneficial,” he added, “if they had been wearing them in this accident.”
But the benefits of wearing a seat belt on a bus aren’t as clear as, say, for a regular passenger car, Zublionis said. One theory is that a seat belt could stop a child from escaping from a bus in an emergency. But Zublionis — along with other superintendents the Herald spoke with — supports wearing one, although no school district requires students to do so.
That needs to change. Sinclair said that it’s far more common for seat belts to protect passengers in a charter bus accident than to be a detriment.
And it wouldn’t be hard to make the change. Before a bus departs, a chaperone or teacher could instruct students to buckle their seat belts, demonstrate how it’s done, and then ensure that they are properly secured — as airline flight attendants do before takeoff.
Taking steps like these could be seen as an overreaction to the tragedy two weeks ago. But taking control of bus inspections, and ensuring that their passengers wear seat belts, is the perfect opportunity for school districts to be proactive. And the state education department could help, too, by sending bus safety guidelines to schools.
In the end, everyone — from parents to school districts to bus operators — would get exactly what they want, and deserve: To protect our children, whether they are in the classroom or on the road. And doing it won’t take much — just a little preventive action.
Note to former Congressman Peter King (“We’ve had great people working for us at the U.N.,” last week): Driving into Midtown Manhattan in midafternoon is never a good idea, and a particularly bad one when world leaders gather at the United Nations in late September.
Rather than spending a half-hour traveling five and a half blocks, Mr. King could have taken the subway to his destination. If he had ridden the Long Island Rail Road to Grand Central, the No. 6 train from there would have gotten him to WABC-AM’s studio on East 49th Street in about five minutes.
Imagine: no frustration, and plenty of time to read or nap. The train and subway would have been cheaper too, given Mr. King’s decision to spend at least $30 to park in a garage. Hopefully, congestion pricing will further encourage him, and thousands of other drivers, to opt for the vastly superior alternative of public transit.
KEvIN J. KELLEy Atlantic Beachthe Metropolitan Transportation Authority is, unfortunately, usually in the news for billion-dollar boondoggles. But local issues and corporate governance problems plague the agency that affects the daily lives of so many riders in Nassau County. The MTA needs some corporate governance and a renewed focus on the commuters it serves, and only then will it be able to lead us out of the pandemic era and into a robust recovery.
The MTA is the largest public transit system in America, shuttling over 11 million passengers on an average weekday, covering 14 counties, employing 70,000 people and serving over 850,000 vehicles across seven bridges and two tunnels. Because of its importance to New Yorkers’ livelihoods and the economy, it is critical that it functions efficiently and serves its constituency well.
The agency has certainly hit some big milestones recently, including increased ridership, back to pre-pandemic levels, and registering over 2 million OMNY fare-payment taps in one day. But at the same time, the MTA
is failing my constituents in the 15th Assembly District, as well as the hundreds of thousands of daily LIRR riders across the MTA’s Long Island footprint.
My district stretches along the eastern border of Nassau, from Farmingdale to Locust Valley, a large portion of which is served by the notoriously problemplagued Oyster Bay line. For years, commuters in this area have had to choose between leaving work ridiculously early in order to make it home to their families, or staying at work longer and missing activities at home.
At first, the excitement over the recent East Side Access project was palpable among Oyster Bay line commuters. After years of unreliable service and difficult train schedules, it seemed like more options were finally becoming available. To our dismay, it turned out that, once again, the line will suffer the brunt of bad schedule changes. The few popular peak trains available are now even fewer and farther between, and require changing in Jamaica.
The situation has become so dire that many people are opting to drive to other stations on other lines. This not only defeats the purpose of commuter
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I’d like to commend reader Brian Kelly for his thoughtful letter in last week’s issue, “Are we sure Trump’s guilt would be enough?” explaining how former President Donald Trump may escape conviction despite overwhelming evidence. I’d just like to add two things Mr. Kelly didn’t mention.
The first is that a “not guilty” verdict is not synonymous with “innocent.” When a jury foreperson announces “not guilty,” that means only that the jury did not feel the prosecution had a strong enough case to prove the defendant was guilty, even though he or she may clearly not be innocent.
The second is that Trump is only one part of a much bigger problem in our country. That problem is that so many people continue to support him regardless of what he says, how he behaves, or even how many times he is indicted. The most frightening thing is that Trump continues to soar in the
polls. He may actually succeed in once again getting his hands on the reins of this country due to his base of supporters, who don’t seem to care which laws he has broken, and to the many citizens who just don’t care enough to vote.
PAM SINGER Malverne
To the Editor: Welcome back to Randi Kreiss (“I’ll be choosing my words even more carefully,” Sept. 21-27)! As a reader, I for one welcome her return, and hope her husband is doing well.
I’m sad to hear that she has decided to write her column monthly, as opposed to weekly, but it will give me something to look forward to. Perhaps the Herald can fill her space with other columnists from different stages in life — a Generation X-er and a parent navigating a life with children come to mind. Just a thought.
rail, it also negatively affects small business owners around the Oyster Bay line train stations who are there to serve commuters.
The problems LIRR riders are facing are a direct result of corporate governance failures at the top. When Phillip Eng retired as LIRR president over a year ago, the MTA announced that MetroNorth Railroad President Catherine Rinaldi would serve as president of both the LIRR and MetroNorth. While Rinaldi may be a capable transit executive, the very nature of this dual role divides her focus and allegiance, which is not fair to MetroNorth or LIRR customers, especially those who use the Oyster Bay line.
This arrangement would be untenable in any other arena of government, nonprofit or private business, and we need to get a fast and thorough executive search under way now. The fact that ridership is climbing to pre-pandemic levels means we needed a dedicated and focused LIRR president months ago.
But it’s no surprise that this structure isn’t sounding any alarm bells within the MTA. The same problem exists at the very top of the organizational chart. Janno Lieber, the chair-
man of the MTA, also serves as its chief executive officer. Much like the dual-president role, giving the same person the chairman and CEO powers is an inherent conflict of interest, and runs counter to the transparency and accountability that is supposed to be the bedrock of a public authority.
The private sector has for years now recognized this conflict, and more corporations are splitting the functions of the chairman and CEO. This allows the chair and the board to perform their vital oversight duties, including establishing budgets, ensuring transparency and accountability, engaging in shortand long-term planning, and evaluating executive performance, among other functions, independent of conflict.
These are problems with clear solutions. If the MTA had a better corporate structure, it would be a more transparent, accountable and efficient public authority that serves its customers better. Projects would be delivered closer to on time and on budget, and closer attention would be paid to customers throughout the system.
A clear organizational chart, with dedicated roles and talented executives, including a separate LIRR president, is the first step toward an efficient and responsive MTA. New Yorkers deserve nothing less.
the agency is failing hundreds of thousands of LIRR riders across the Island.DEBBIE LEVINE Baldwin
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10am-2pm, The Sands at Lido Beach, Lido Beach Town Park, 630 Lido Blvd Ste 2, Lido Beach, NY 11561
Green Acres Senior Center – Friday, October 13 10am-2pm, 400 Flower Rd, Valley Stream, NY 11581
Levittown Senior Center – Monday, October 16
10am-2pm, 555 N Newbridge Rd, Levittown, NY 11756
Merrick Senior Center – Wednesday, October 18 10am-2pm, 2550 Clubhouse Rd, Merrick, NY 11566
Uniondale-Hempstead Senior Center – Monday, October 30
10am-2pm, 840 Uniondale Ave, Uniondale, NY 11553
Bellmore Senior Center – Tuesday, October 31
10am-2pm, 2000 Bellmore Ave # A, Bellmore, NY 11710
Uniondale-Merrick Senior Center – Wednesday, November 1
10am-2pm, 750 Jerusalem Ave, Uniondale, NY 11553
Franklin Square Senior Center – Monday, November 6 10am-2pm, 1182 Martha Pl, Franklin Square, NY 11010
Merrick Senior Center – Wednesday, November 8
10am-2pm, 2550 Clubhouse Rd, Merrick, NY 11566
For more information, call Mount Sinai South Nassau’s Department of Community Education at 516-37 7-5333.