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Gaylor cruises to big victory Authority seeks Ryder wins seat she was appointed to in March path forward with Liberty Water

By NICOLE FORMISANO & MARK NOLAN

of the Malverne/West Hempstead Herald

It’s official: Republican Bill Gaylor has won a fifth consecutive term as county legislator.

“We did it again,” Gaylor told the county Republican Committee Tuesday night. “They said it was a target to take me out. Well, we showed them what we can do.”

The Republican incumbent won the seat over Democrat challenger Jake Scheiner, a first-time candidate. Gaylor will serve the newly drawn 14th District of the County Le gislature, which includes Lynbrook, East Rockaway, Malverne, Lakeview, West Hempstead and a small portion of Valley Stream.

“I’m grateful the residents of the new District 14 have put their trust in me to represent them,” Gaylor told the Herald. “I look forward to working closely with the community in the new term.”

Gaylor earned 60 percent of the vote with all precincts counted, according to the Nassau County Board of Elections as of

Ta k i n g ove r L i b e r t y i s about more than the acquisition, he added. It costs money The South Nassau Water to maintain, as well.

“What does it cost to hire Authority is making progress on a potential public takeover all these extra people?” Hawxof Liberty Water. Yet even as hurst asked. “What about cusprogress is made, one ques- tomer service people? What tion lingers: Is a public take- about everything else in the over of the utility even worth community?”

John Reinhardt, the water it?

It was on the minds of a authority’s temporary presinumber of customers who dent, said that feasibility voiced concerns at the water studies and valuations of authority’s second-ever public assets are moving targets that meeting last week at the Lyn- must be continually updated to remain accurate. brook Public Library. “ R i g h t n ow, we n e e d t o Liberty customers pay sigcome up with a nificantly more for value agreed upon water than Town by both parties to of Hempstead cusget a value to be tomers for the able to say to ratesame service, advopayers, ‘This is the cates for a public nu m b e r, h e re i s takeover claim, as t h e f e a s i b i l i t y, ’ ” well as millions in Reinhardt said. proper ty taxes a And the cost to ye a r. B u t i f t h e acquire the utility cost of taking over should be cheaper, Liberty is steeper, according to ClauLynbrook Deputy dia Boreck y and Mayor Michael former county legH aw x h u r s t s a i d , MIChAEL i s l at o r D av i d t h e S o u t h S h o re hAwxhuRSt Denenberg, since m ay n e e d a n ew deputy mayor, Liberty Water cusplan.

Lynbrook t o m e r s h ave, i n “At what point part, already paid does the valuation become not an effective and for the maintenance of the ef ficient way to do this?” assets and should not have to Hawxhurst asked the board.

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By NICOLE FORMISANO

nformisano@liherald.com

Tim Baker/Herald

Legislator Bill gaylor speaks to supporters during his victory speech tuesday night. midnight Tuesday.

There were few election night surprises throughout the county.

In the Town of Hempstead, Republicans maintained a 5-1 majority on the town board.

Supervisor Don Clavin easily won re-election, defeating challenger Olena Nicks with 65 percent of the vote.

Councilwoman Laura Ryder, who was appointed to the 4th Council District seat in March after serving as a Lynbrook village trustee, won her first election to the town council. Ryder defeated Democratic challenger Darien Ward, with 62 percent of the vote.

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Leading

Opponent

Hempstead Town Supervisor

donald X. Clavin (R,C) ...... 65%

olena nicks (d, WFp) .... 35%

Hempstead Town Clerk

Kate Murray (R,C) ............ 63%

Susan e. Cools (d) ........ 37%

Hempstead Town Receiver of Taxes

Jeanine C. driscoll (R,C) ... 63%

Michael F. Reid (d) ........ 37%

Hempstead Town Council-2

thomas e. Muscarella (R,C) .... 66%

Lawrence nedelka (d) ......33%

Hempstead Town Council-3

Melissa L. Miller (R,C) ..... 68%

ingrid g. izaguirre (d) .... 32%

Hempstead Town Council-4

Laura a. Ryder (R,C) ........ 62%

darien d. Ward (d) ........ 38%

Nassau County Legislature-14 C. William gaylor (R,C) .... 60%

Jake Scheiner (d) .......... 40%

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Outstanding volunteers named West Hempstead Persons of the Year

By NICOLE FORMISANO nformisano@liherald.com

When a person spends their life giving back to the West Hempstead community, the community gives back tenfold.

Vincent Muscarella and Steven Orlando were honored as the Person of the Year, for 2022 and 2023 respectively, during a West Hempstead Community Support Association ceremony on Oct. 11 at the American Legion Hall. Both men have spent decades of their lives making West Hempstead a better place.

“We look to honor people in the community who have supported the community in various ways, and have lived in and flourished within the community,” Maureen Greenberg, president of the West Hempstead Community Support Association, said.

“These are individuals who go above and beyond.”

Vincent Muscarella Person of the Year 2022

When Vincent Muscarella and his wife married 40 years ago, they knew West Hempstead was the place they wanted to raise their children. The community is diverse, the people are welcoming, and the atmosphere is warm, Vincent said. He’s spent his decades living here making sure the community has the representation they deserve.

Vincent has been a lawyer since 1980.

He served in the state assembly for 4 years, and the county legislature for 27 years, making him among the longest serving legislators in county history. He currently serves as a county district court judge. Each experience was a different facet of service that helped him better understand people’s needs.

“I loved being in the legislative branch of the government, where I could draft legislation and see how that affected people,” he said. “I loved being a private lawyer, where you could view how those laws affected people.

“And the natural progression was to be on the judicial side of the legal process, where you get to interpret and apply the law to keep our community safe and strong.”

Vincent was the chairman for the county legislative health committee, and worked to keep the community healthy and safe. He was the author of the first smoking ordinance in Nassau County, which limited where and when someone can smoke cigarettes in public places, and was heavily involved in the transformation of the county medical center from a county hospital to a public benefits corporation.

Though his extensive career of service is impressive, Vincent views it as his natural responsibility as a community member.

“I grew up in a family that always believed in public service,” he said. “It gives you a purpose to share whatever talents any individual has, to share with the community, to make that community better.”

Photo courtesy Vincent Muscarella

Photo courtesy Steve Orlando

Judge Vincent Muscarella and Neal Rosenblatt of the West Hempstead community Support Association. Muscarella has been a lawyer, a state assemblyman, one of the longest-serving legislators in Nassau County history, and is now a district court judge. He said it’s important for him to use his knowledge to help the community in every way he can.

Steve Orlando has taken thousands of professional pictures for big names in the music business, among them this picture of Harry Chapin. But he said the assignments closest to his heart are the ones where he creates memories for people.

He’s been photographing No matter the role, he worked tirelessly for the benefit of his West Hempstead community and listened to their needs.

He was responsible for getting the playground at Halls Pond installed, and coordinated the building of the West Hempstead Public Library. Although his accomplishments are substantial, he said the one he is most proud of is raising three beautiful, independent daughters with his wife.

“I believe that all of us are put on earth for a reason,” Vincent said. “And that reason is to serve others. To be the best we could be, in being a part of something.”

steVe orlando Person of the Year 2023

To Steve Orlando, photography is about more than getting the perfect shot — it’s about creating a cherished memory for someone that will last a lifetime.

Steve has had people come up to him and thank him for a picture he took 40 years ago, telling him that it’s their favorite memory of a loved one since passed, or a cherished memory on their mantle.

“The idea that my pictures last, and carry those memories, is really important to me,” he said.

Steve started out as a guitarist, and though he remains a talented instrumentalist, his love of music took him in a different direction — music photography.

Over the years, Steve has taken thousands of pictures for record companies, photographing the likes of Billy Joel, Harry Chapin, Chuck Berry, and “just about everybody under the sun that comes through Long Island or New York,” Steve said.

Photo courtesy Steve Orlando

Vincent Muscarella, left, and Steve Orlando, the 2022 and 2023 West Hempstead person of the year, are in a band for charity called ‘Dogs of War,’ where they raise money for veterans. Orlando and Muscarella each insist that the other is the better guitarist.

Though he is renowned in the music industry for getting the best shots in the business, Steve still wanted to give back to his community in West Hempstead, where he’s lived for nearly 70 years. He’s been taking pictures for the high school since he himself graduated. He takes special care that most others would not — it’s important to Steve that he takes a picture of every kid, whether it’s a small play or a graduation with hundreds of people. To Steve, it’s not about popping in and out to get the assignment over with.

It’s about every kid and their families who will cherish those pictures forever.

No one deserves to be overlooked.

“I just think because it’s what I would have wanted with my family,” Steve said.

“To have those memories.”

“Now that my father’s passed, I have all these great shots of myself playing

guitar with my dad,” he said of the importance of memories. “And it means a lot to me.”

Steve said that since he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s, the community has continued to rally around him.

“I’ve had the blessing of living in this town, and unbelievably supported by so many people,” Steve said. “And everybody’s just treated me so kindly. So generous.”

Thousands of West Hempstead homes have cherished pictures on their walls, on their mantles, in their phones, that exist because of Steve’s dedication. The warmth and care that exists in every snapshot is representative of his modus operandi: “I take pictures with my camera,” Steve said, “but more than that I take them with my heart.”

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The 2022 and 2023 honorees have spent their lives giving back to the community

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n unknown man made off with about $3,000 worth of cigarettes from a West Hempstead gas station Nov. 4.

Nassau County police said an employee coming to work at the Mobil Gas Station at 570 Hempstead Turnpike noticed the front door was unlocked and damaged when he went to work Nov. 4 at 3:52 a.m. Police said the store had been “ransacked” and the ciga-

rettes stolen.

Police said a burglar used a crowbar to open the front door. He then allegedly grabbed the cigarettes and fled on foot. Police do not have any more details of the subject, and the investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information about the burglary can contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-8477 or call 911. All callers will remain anonymous.

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Fatal accident in West Hempstead

An elderly female pedestrian was struck by an SUV while crossing an intersection in West Hempstead Tuesday, Oct. 24. Nassau County police said the woman died at the scene.

Police later identified the woman as 75-year-old Cathy Leary of West Hempstead.

According to police, the accident happened at 6:47 a.m. when Leary was crossing Cornwell Avenue at the intersection of Wildwood Road. A 19-year-old man driving a 2019 Hyundai SUV struck the woman, police said. The teen remained at the scene.

Police said the investigation is ongoing.

Veterans saluting during last year’s Veterans Day ceremony at Village Hall in the Village of Malverne.

teen arrested For robbery

A West Hempstead dry cleaning company was robbed Monday by a man with a handgun, and police arrested a 17-year-old man Oct. 25 for the robbery.

Nassau County police said the robbery happened on Monday, Oct. 23 at 4:46 p.m. at the Millennium Dry Cleaners at 323 Hempstead Turnpike. The suspect walked behind the counter and showed a handgun while demanding cash, police said.

There were two employees present and no customers, police said. No injuries were reported.

The teen was charged with robbery and was scheduled to be arraigned on Oct. 26 in First District Court.

—Mark Nolan

Where to honor America’s veterans Veterans Day is an important day of commemoration in America. It was designated as a federal holiday so neighbors could take a day to honor those who served and are currently serving in the Armed Forces. Here are a few events neighbors can attend to show their support of those who served:

West Hempstead

On Saturday, Nov. 11, during the Congregation Shaaray Shalom’s annual Veterans Shabbat Program, Jewish War Veteran Sheila Berg will be speaking on Zoom about her 29 years of experience in

the military.

The program will take place at Congregation Shaaray Shalom, located at 711 Dogwood Ave., West Hempstead. Services begin at 9:30 am.

malverne

A Veterans Day Breakfast is scheduled for 9 a.m. at the Malverne Historical and Preservation Society, located at 369 Ocean Ave. The event last until 10:45 a.m.

The village’s annual Verterans Day Ceremony will take place at 11 a.m. at the Gazebo on Church Street. The ceremony is expected to last until 11:30 a.m.

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MALVERNE/WEST HEMPSTEAD HERALD — November 9, 2023

Updates, Progress, and a Call to Action Dear Liberty Customers: My name is Deborah Franco, and I am President of Liberty New York Water. I am honored to be part of a talented and dedicated team of professionals responsible for providing more than 300,000 Nassau County residents with highquality, safe, and reliable water each and every day.

When we took over operations in this service territory, we made a commitment to improve the customer experience. We are proud of the progress we have made so far.

We hired Long Islanders for our local customer service team, providing jobs to local residents and offering you support from people who understand our communities. We are also working diligently to open a walkin center on Long Island, where customers can talk to customer service representatives about their service and pay their bill.

Since 2021, we have invested $25 million, upgrading more than 80,000 feet of water mains.

We have made significant improvements in operations, including building a new treatment facility to address emerging contaminants.

In response to feedback from many of you and to help beautify the communities we serve, we are painting 5,000 fire hydrants to bring them back to looking like new.

While these investments have made a considerable impact, this aging water system needs further improvement. This spring, Liberty New York Water submitted a rate request with the New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) to pay for these necessary current and future investments to ensure ongoing safety and reliability. We fully understand the important role water plays in your daily lives and work hard to make your service cost-effective while maintaining infrastructure and supporting water quality guidelines and regulations being implemented by state and federal regulators. This request reflects the cost of providing quality water service to customers.

Make Your Voice Heard Heading into 2024, we (Liberty and our customers) have a game-changing opportunity to reduce water bills by working to mitigate the Special Franchise Tax (SFT)—a tax Liberty is required to collect that makes up a substantial portion of your water bills each month – approximately 25 percent for many of our customers. Liberty is required to collect these funds that are used by the town and county to support various community initiatives. These taxes are passed through to local governments; Liberty does not profit from them. You can see the breakdown of how your bill is allocated at https://new-york-water.libertyutilities.com/all/residential/customer-service/understanding-my-bill.html We are also working with our state officials to change a law that would allow Liberty to access public grants for infrastructure investments.

Meet with Liberty and Learn More Liberty is hosting meetings to connect with customers, provide updates on operations and dive into legislative issues.

We hope you join us on one of the following dates: Nov. 14, 7 p.m. – Bellmore Veterans Association, 2400 Bedford Ave., Bellmore Nov. 15, 7 p.m. – Valley Stream VFW, 65 E Merrick Rd., Valley Stream Dec. 06, 7 p.m. – Virtual You can register for any of these meetings on our website at www.Libertyenergyandwater.com.

We value our customers and work hard every day to improve your experience and provide safe and reliable water service. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns and cannot make one of the above dates, please contact customer service at 1-877-426-6999. You can also email us at customerservicenyw@libertyutilities.com or visit www.libertyenergyandwater.com.

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South Nassau Water Authority meets for second time pay again for the acquisition of those assets. Both are co-directors of Long Island Clean Air Water & Soil, who have pushed to make the utility public.

“T he infor mation about assets being paid for by the ratepayers has been heard dozens of times by the cour ts,” Reinhardt said. “And the courts, every time, have found that the ratepayers did not own the assets of any utility.”

That’s not a decision Reinhardt says he agrees with, but one that only the courts have the power to make.

Still, the board would “look deeper

into other decisions” made by courts to see if a dif ferent case could be made.

A public takeover would save ratepayers more than just the millions in property taxes, Denenberg said, but also the money from franchise taxes, sales taxes, and future rate increases from Liberty.

Liberty Water proposed a rate hike earlier this year that averages more than 34 percent across Nassau County, with Lynbrook facing a proposed 39 percent increase. The state Public Service Commission has yet to approve the rate hike, which would affect some

120,000 customers.

Not only would a public takeover save Liberty customers money from property taxes, Borecky claimed, but that it would also save ratepayers the extra money that a private company charges for profit.

“We wouldn’t have to pay for the corporate tax that the shareholders make on the profits,” she said. “We wouldn’t have to pay for that expense anymore.”

The property taxes Liberty charges is a popular talking point among proponents of a public takeover, but Hawxhurst warned that money would

still have to come from somewhere.

“The $35 million in taxes is not going away,” he said. “You’re still going to have to pay those taxes. It’s moving from your right pocket to your left.”

Barbara Hafner, former president of the West Hempstead Education Association, said Liberty’s rates pose some serious ethical concerns. People should not have to pay exorbitant fees so a private company can make profit on a service people can’t live without.

“We pay taxes for a lot of things — for my sanitation, my police officers, and that’s important to me,” Hafner said. “But I should not be paying the amount of money I’m paying for water, which is a human right.”

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the South nassau Water authority board members — from left, Mark plumer, John Conroy, Robert gizzi and temporary president John Reinhardt — are working with others, like chair Robert York and treasurer Michelle Bocci, in making progress on the valuation of Liberty Water’s assets. But some customers of the utility wonder whether it will simply be too expensive to make public.

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dave denenberg, co-director of Long island Clean Water air & Soil, says the cost of acquiring the Liberty Water utility should be mitigated by the money customers have already paid to maintain its services. Yet, that’s not possible, the temporary president of the South nassau Water authority, John Reinhart, said, as courts have already ruled against such an approach.

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Harvest celebration raises $465K to fight hunger STAFF REPORT The hunger crisis won’t be solved overnight, but Island Harvest took a big step to combat it last month at the food bank’s 29th annual Taste of the Harvest Celebration, which raised $465,000.

Nearly $110,000 of that will fund an additional 365 children in Island Harvest’s Kids Weekend Backpack Feeding Program, according to the Melville organization’s president and chief executive, Randi Shubin Dresner. That program acts as a supplemental food support initiative for children who rely on their school’s free breakfasts and lunches, but often don’t get enough to eat over the weekend when school is closed.

Other funds raised will help families, older adults and veterans facing hunger in Nassau and Suffolk counties.

In addition to the money raised, this year’s celebration also honored Barry and Marie Landsman, who received Island Harvest’s Above & Beyond Award.

The Bellmore couple have long been supporters of Island Harvest, conducting food drives, assisting with fundraising, and advising the nonprofit on matters involving the acquisition and financing of the organization’s main facility at 126 Spagnoli Road in Melville.

“For over two decades, we have had the privilege of working with Island Harvest,” the couple said, in a statement.

“Being the honorees at the Taste of Harvest event was a humbling and rewarding experience for us as parents and as Long Islanders, as we were honored to be a small part of raising funds for Island Harvest — in particular, the backpack program.”

The Landsmans are both attorneys, with Marie at Rivkin Radler, and Barry at Pryor Cashman.

They also have made fundraising a family tradition by involving their children, Zachary and Saria.

“It is critical we all do what we can to raise funds for this worthy cause as there are hundreds of thousands of Long Islanders who face food insecurity every day,” the Landsmans said. “These are our fellow Long Islanders, our friends and neighbors. Children. Seniors. And veterans. And, so, we hope every Long Islander joins us, and takes this moment in time to make a difference in the lives of those in need.”

Also honored was former longtime operations vice president and food procurement specialist Migdalia Otero-Terry, who received Island Harvest’s Linda Breitstone Spirit Award, named for the founder of Island Harvest. Otero-Terry was honored for her immeasurable contribution to the growth and success of the food bank during her tenure, which spanned two decades.

“I was humbled by the honor, and I find personal satisfaction that I have, and will continue to, help the Long Island community feeding those in need,” said Otero-Terry, now president and chief executive of MTC Consulting Services.

The celebration itself too place Oct. 24 at the Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury, attracting 450 guests. It was emceed by Pei-Sze Cheng, a member of

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Randi Shubin Dresner, president and chief executive of Island Harvest, honored Marie and Barry Landsman with the organization’s 2023 Above & Beyond award. Migdalia Otero-Terry, below, accepts the 2023 Linda Breitstone Spirit Award from Dresner.

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“On behalf of Island Harvest and our Long Island neighbors we serve, we are exceptionally grateful to everyone who helped make this year’s Taste of the Harvest Celebration a great financial success,” Shubin Dresner said. “Thanks go

out to our sponsors, guests, participating restaurants, staff, and the committee who helped raise much-needed funds, and create such a memorable and fun evening.”

The mission of Island Harvest Food Bank is to end hunger and reduce food waste on Long Island. It’s accomplished

through a number of innovative programs and services aimed at enhancing hunger awareness, short-term case management, nutrition education, outreach, and advocacy initiatives.

To learn more, visit IslandHarvest. org.

This dog was allegedly starved to death and clearly suffered,” Gary Rogers, president of the Nassau County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Kevin Barnett allegedly walked into said in the release.

“It appears that my client has a long the West Hempstead Animal Hospital on July 1 holding an allegedly filthy, ran- history of being a dog owner,” Jeffrey cid-smelling blanket. Inside that blanket Groder, Barnett’s lawyer, said. “And all of these dogs were treated extremely was his dog named Jessica, dead. well.”

The dog was “virtually Rogers told the Herald skin and bones,” said Disthat, while all animal crueltrict Attorney Anne Donty cases are upsetting, ones nelly in a news release. The wh e r e t h e a n i m a l h a s picture shows her ribs, hips already died are disturbing and shoulder blades poking on a different level. through with disturbing “It bothers [you], because detail. Her nails were so how long was it like that?” overgrown that they curled Rogers said. “Did anybody over into the pads of her ATTRIBUTION: see it like that?” paws.

Gary Rogers, president “An animal starving is Bar nett requested the of the Nassau County just — imagine yourself West Hempstead Animal starving to death,” he said.

Hospital staff cremate Jes- Society for the Jessica’s malnutrition sica. A necropsy performed Prevention of Cruelty to was so severe that her body on her shows that she had Animals scored the lowest possible been ingesting non-food items shortly before her death, “indicat- score of 1 out of 9 on the Purina Body ing that she was starving and searching Condition scale. This scale is medically for food,” Donnelly said. According to accepted among veterinarians to docudocumentation, Jessica had not seen a ment muscle loss and assess the general veterinarian since 2017. The necropsy health of an animal. According to prosedetermined she had been starved to cutors, Jessica had serious muscle fat atrophy, indicating emaciation, and nondeath.

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Kevin Barnett brought his dog Jessica, dead, to West Hempstead Animal Hospital to be cremated. She was allegedly wrapped in a filthy, foul-smelling blanket. A necropsy determined she had been starved to death.

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Say ‘ruff’ for Nassau County’s Barkfest Dressed in costume, dogs compete for top prize at Eisenhower Park Nassau County’s Eisenhower Park came alive with dogs and spirit on Oct. 29 for the annual “Barkfest.” As Long Island’s largest free pet costume contest and parade, pooches of all shapes, sizes and breeds came dressed up, for a chance to be named winner.

The event took place at the Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre in Field 6 of the park, and despite the rain, there was still a good turnout of Nassau County residents, and of course, their dogs.

The event was sponsored by the Nassau SPCA, Long Island’s K98.3 radio, and CSEA Nassau Local 830.

From 1 to 3 p.m., dogs that stopped by were able to linger and meet other friendly faces, and their owners were able to help pets in need, by bringing a pet food donation for local organizations that were at the event with tents.

Whether the pups were dressed up in Harry Potter gear, or as Woody from ‘Toy Story,” the creativity of owners was unmatched. In the end, Bastian, a terrier, who was dressed up as Bob Barker, the longtime host of CBS’s The Price Is Right, was named winner.

For more on the work of Nassau County’s SPCA, and upcoming events, visit NassauCountySPCA.org or call (516)576-2921.

— Jordan Vallone

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Dog Bastian, with his owners Lee Kessler and Joelle Andres, was dressed up like Bob Barker, the longtime host of CBS’s The Price Is Right, was named winner at Nassau County’s Barkfest.

Penny, from East Meadow, was dressed up like Samara Morgan from ‘The Ring.’

Shea, from Valley Stream, rolled into the park in his very own Batmobile.

Zadie, from Floral Park, could not be missed in her take on Wonder Woman.

Katie Frary and Kristen Whalen, with dogs Kora, Buster and Maverick, from Best in Show Pet Resort in Mineola.

Bentley, from Wantagh, galloped in Eisenhower Park’s Field 6 during the Barkfest costume parade on Oct. 29.

Thanksgiving food drives nearby Thanksgiving and the upcoming December and January holidays are a joyous time for most Nassau County families, but every year, neighbors go hungry. It’s an unfortunate reality, although each year, charity organizations and students pitch in to help.

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Malverne High School Assistant Principal James Miller, left, College Board recognized students Olivier Durisile, Gabriela Franco, Kassandra Maurad, Taylor Jenulis-Jackson, Isabella Ramharakh, Gabrielle Bernabe and Mecca Jones, and Principal Kesha Bascombe.

Malverne students earn prestigious College Board National Recognition Seven Malverne High School students have been awarded academic honors from the College Board National Recognition Programs.

These students excelled in College Board assessments and schoolwork, including a GPA of 3.5 or higher, to earn these awards, which colleges and universities across the country use to identify academically competitive underrepresented students.

Malverne is proud to celebrate the following 2023-24 award recipi-

ents: National Hispanic Recognition Award (NHRA) Gabriela Franco, senior Kassandra Maurad, junior National African American Recognition Award (NAARA) Gabrielle Bernabe, senior Olivier Durisile, senior Taylor Jenulis-Jackson, senior Mecca Jones, senior Isabella Ramharakh, junior

The sixth grade Advisory and Community Service Club will be holding a Thanksgiving Food Drive at Howard T. Herber Middle School to benefit the INN in Hempstead. The event runs thru Nov. 20.

Davison Avenue Ambassadors are hosting their annual thanksgiving food drive with all donations being donated to the INN in Hempstead. All Mathletics students will be working together across grades to create Thanksgiving Math Mats.

Students will donate the hand-decorated, math-focused place mats with messages of cheer, hope, and love along with the food we collect. Fifth grade mathematics students will also be collecting data on the food collected to create an organized bar graph representing the impact a community can have when it comes together in a common altruistic goal.

The 28th Annual YES WE CAN Maurice W. Downing Thanksgiving Food Drive takes place thru Nov. 20. All donations benefit local families.

Turkeys for veTerans

Team Every Veteran Appreciated is giving frozen turkeys and bags of canned goods to veterans. In Nassau County, giveaway is scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 19 from 1-4 p.m. at the Marine Corps League-Sunrise Detachment, 99 New York Ave., Massapequa.

Any veteran is able to receive a free frozen turkey and bag of canned goods for Thanksgiving while supplies last.

To donate for the event, visit GoTeamEVA.org.

Turkey and TriMMing collecTion

Island Harvest is holding its annual Turkey and Trimming Collection Campaign thru Dec. 30 for Thanksgiving and the holidays. Anyone who wants to help can make a monetary contribution or drop off traditional holiday food items, personal care items, or grocery gift cards.

Some of the items needed are: canned tuna or chicken, vegetable, olive or canola oil, canned vegetables, and more.

For more information, call (516) 2948528. Visit IslandHarvest.org for a complete list of needed items and a list of drop-off locations.

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Dr. Maria Casvikes and Dr. Linda Delores Anderson were among those honored by the Nassau Council of Chambers of Commerce — both for entrepreneurial spirit and giving back to their community — during a recent breakfast at Crest Hollow Country Club. Others include Stephen Wangel (Lynbrook), Lori Berger (Merrick), Ed Asip (Rockville Centre), Nick Parson (Seaford), Felicia Kasow (Uniondale), Joosoo Kim (Valley Stream), the Bahnik family (Oyster Bay), and Frank Ubriaco (Wantagh). ber in 2000, and became a trustee on the board this year, where she had made many contributions to annual events.

“I am so happy to be able to contribute to this amazing organization that plans many exciting events for this one-of-akind and heartwarming village,” Cas-

vikes said. “Thank you.”

Another honoree — this time from the West Hempstead Chamber of Commerce — is Linda Delores Anderson, owner and director of Special Treasures Childcare.

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Her passion for helping children reach their full potential comes by providing the tools they need to become confident in themselves and their abilities, as well as equipping them academically.

Before opening Special Treasures, Anderson worked as a customer service representative for Verizon before joining joining the workforce development department of the Equal Opportunity Commission of Nassau County.

After that, Anderson earned her bachelor’s degree in Christian education and her master’s in biblical studies from Long Island Bible College. She earned her master’s — and later her doctorate — in theology from Anchor Theological Seminary.

For the past four years, Anderson has been an instructor with the New Greater Bethel Bible Institute in Queens.

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What does it take to be a Businessperson of the Year? It’s putting aside their personal time to serve, according to Frank Camarano Jr., president of the Nassau Council of Chambers of Commerce.

And it’s always finding a way to make each and every community in Nassau County a better place to work and live — and all 38 people and organizations who earned that honor this year have done exactly that.

Like Dr. Maria Casvikes, a dentist who started her family practice — Dental Works of Malverne — nearly 25 years ago in the heart of the village.

Honored by the Malverne Chamber of Commerce for her work, Casvikes obtained her bachelor’s degree in biology at New York University, and her DDS degree at Columbia University, before completing her general practice residency at Lenox Hill Hospital.

“I combine state-of-the-art technology with digital X-rays and a 3D intraoral scanner with my expertise and continuing training, together with an exceptional, kind, caring and efficient staff, to provide the best possible experience to my patients,” Casvikes said, according to the Nassau Council of Chambers. “We treat everyone like family and friends.”

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Ryder thanked her constituents for her victory.

“It is my honor to continue to serve my constituents in the Town of Hempstead 4th District,” Ryder said. “I am grateful to be part of an incredible team of dedicated public servants. Many thanks to all who supported me and I will continue to be your voice.”

Incumbent Clerk Kate Murray was reelected with 63 percent of the vote. And incumbent Receiver of Taxes Jeanine Driscoll beat Michael Reid, with 63 percent of the vote.

Countywide, Republicans appeared to hold their 12-7 majority in the Legislature.

Democrat Joshua Lafazan was trailing, 42 to 58 percent, according to the county Board of Elections website.

Ward said the election had taught him a lot, and that he would remain involved in helping neighbors.

“Win, lose or draw, I think residents need to stay engaged in the political and economic issues of the town,” Ward said.

“I will stay engaged. I learned a great deal from the residents, and will continue to advocate for accountability and transparency in town government.”

County Executive Bruce Blakeman, who wasn’t up for re-election this year, praised fellow Republicans at the county level, saying that under the leadership of county GOP Chairman Joseph Cairo,

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Hempstead Councilwoman Laura ryder, who was appointed to the seat in march, handily won her election.

Republicans had built a dynasty.

“One hundred years from now they’re going to be talking about the Cairo dynasty,” Blakeman told supporters Tuesday night. “It’s a night when we can put faith in the people behind me that they will protect our communities. They will keep our taxes down, and they will

make sure that we do not become a sanctuary county.”

Clavin summed up the feeling throughout the county Tuesday night when he said, “Ladies and gentlemen, how good does it feel to be in the Republican Party of Nassau County tonight?”

Scheiner, a 28-year-old lawyer and a

former political campaign manager, fell short against Gaylor. “We are very proud of the campaign we ran,” Scheiner said.

“We brought to the forefront important issues that are affecting our community, whether it be the skyrocketing cost of living in Nassau County or price gouging by Liberty Water and other utility companies.

“I want to congratulate Legislator Gaylor on a good win, and I wish him the best of luck in his next term serving our community in our districts.”

County and state Democratic Chair Jay Jacobs told supporters at the Garden City Hotel Tuesday night that the results coming in were expected.

“I don’t think we’re going to gain or lose any seats in the Legislature,” Jacobs said.

“I’m very happy to congratulate the Democratic candidates who won tonight.”

With about 75 percent of votes counted, both statewide ballot amendments appeared to have passed overwhelmingly.

Sixty-five percent of voters supported Proposal 1 — which would remove the debt limit for small city school districts — and 69 percent supported Proposal 2 — which would permit cities and towns to exceed debt limits to build new sewage facilities.

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By Karen Bloom WHERE Disney and Pixar’s Lightning Another dose of Disney wonder awaits us as we usher in the holiday season. The latest McQueen and Tow Mater Disney ice spectacle — aptly titled “Magic in the Stars” — arrives at UBS Arena on Nov. 15, to Can artembrace change the moment. world? It’s a question WHEN as they cruise on the ice the delight of families who eagerly every Disney to “Life is a Highway;” Along with the always-welcome iconic characters and stories — classic and current • Wednesday through Sunday. that’s at thefullfocus of Audiences our collective • Saturday and Sunday, noon-4 reconnect with Toy Story’s favorites — this extravaganza is anbeen all-new showcase of surprises. will enjoy Nov. 15-19; times vary p.m.; Tuesday through Friday, Buzz Lightyear, Woody, seeing the most characters ever gathered together on the ice: 54 in all.

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Hempstead For information Turnpike, Elmontand to RSVP, to witness her encourage “It’s so exciting to be ableas to add this segment tosocial our show,”change director Adam Loosely says. art a path for is at the call (516) 463-5672, or visit Te Kã�to “Know Who You “We’re incredibly excited that Disney has entrusted us with these characters prior to the film’s Hofstra.edu/museum Are” and transform into release. Our audiences are getting a sneak at Asha expression. (the film’s teenage heroine). Her solo, forefront of peak artistic Te Fiti. And, yes, travel to the mountains of Colombia performed to the ballad ‘This Wish,’ is just beautiful.” where the Madrigal family lives, unlock the magic in the The film, inspired by the classic wishing star, is an homage to Disney’s centennial Stand,” Hofstra Museum of Art’s new exhibition, examines family’s casita, and discover — yet again — why “We anniversary year — as is this“When editionWe of All Disney on Ice. Or asUniversity Loosely puts it: “We’re celebrating Don’t Talk About Bruno.”

100 years of wonder.” the collective power of the arts in society.

Asha is joined, of course, by theby many unforgettable all brought to lifedirector on ice in Curated Alexandra Giordanocharacters — the museum’s assistant of exhibition andIn yet another special moment, watch as Raya, a captivating production that transports audiences to a world where imaginations in from “Raya and the Last Dragon,” ascends into the air, collection — the exhibit underscores artists’ civic responsibilitysoar andand influence. true Disney spirit, “anything“Itcan happenthe if you More than that, the democratic stars certainly highlights vitaljust rolebelieve.” that artists have in activating values that lifting the show to higher heights as the strong warrior align in this fast-paced promise spectacle. performs an aerial acro-pole routine. equality and freedom, encouraging civic engagement, and cultivating unity,” As always, the skating brings a new dimension to “We’re taking our audience up to the stars,” Loosely says.

Giordano says. “Artists often lead the charge and expose truths that may otherwise be the stories audiences know so well. Solos, pairs, fastMickey, Minnie, Goofy, Donald and Daisy start off this starry ignored. The artists in this—exhibition a stand andIt call out injustices art ensemble skating along with acrobatic routines, adventure and eventake Pluto joins in. all begins when through theirpaced and activism on issues asStar immigration, gender, reproductive rights, mass incarceration, keep everyone in awe of what’s taking place on the thesuch North shines brightly and descends upon voting rights, racial bias, gun violence, unfulfi lled. They all combine theice. making Jiminy Cricketand as promises he welcomes everyone and of art with public service thatreminds has a grassroots approach the hope of mobilizing their “We have an incredible international cast that does audiences that theinmost fantastic, it all,” things cancreate happen, and it alland inspire others communities and the nation tomagical ignite movement, awareness, to Loosely says, “including fantastic tricks.”

He certainly knows his way around the ice. The starts with a wish. stand with them.” former competitive skater (a member of the Canadian See from “The Princess This exhibit, which runs through July 28,Tiana, is in conjunction with Hofstra’s the Frog,” as she strives tocoming make up in April. National Team) performed in seven productions over 13th presidential conference on and the Barack Obama presidency 12 years as a cast member. He relishes his role now her wish of opening a restaurant come “We were interested in the idea that the artist has a civic responsibility,” says helming the show. true. Go along with Aladdin to museum director Karen Albert. “The initial idea for this exhibition was inspired by “This transition has been so incredibly rewarding. discover the power of three an Obama Administration White House briefi ng that tookhe place onthat May 12, 2009, I’m so grateful and proud of this production. It’s just wishes when finds where more than 60 artists and creative organizers met with administration officials so to much fun,” Loosely says. “I’ve been working on magic lamp in the Cave of discuss the collective power of the arts to build community, createwith change, and chartit for a year, and it’s been a honor to work with such Wonders.

Reminisce a pathway for national recovery in the areas of social justice, Cinderella, civic participation and a talented team to bring it all to life. And to remind beloved heroines our audiences, you don’t need magical powers to be Snow White, Belle and activism.” a hero. The real magic is you, and the brightest light as they the remind us To that end, unlike other recent exhibitsRapunzel that showcased museum’s to never stop wishing and permanent collection, Giordano reached out to contemporary artists who loaned shines inside of you.

“Every one of you is a star. So shine bright and let the museum their selected works. Some 36 dreaming. pieces are on view — representing your stories light up the night sky!”

In another fi rst (on ice), all media — from Emma Amos, Molly Crabapple and the Equal Justice Initiative, escape “Into the Unknown” Photos courtesy Feld Entertainment For Freedoms, Miguel Luciano, Michele Pred, Hank Willis Thomas, and Sophia with Elsa and Anna from “Frozen Wish upon a star in celebrating 100 years of Disney.

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“The way our climate is now, this exhibit could not be more timely than at this moment,” Albert adds.

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The Joni Project

The Joni Project visits the Landmark stage, celebrating Joni Mitchell’s 80th birthday. The musically sophisticated band is fronted by remarkable multi-instrumentalist and singer Katie Pearlman, who impressively plays Joni’s songs in their original open guitar tunings. It also includes jazz and jam band mainstays Dave Berg (guitar), Dan Ehrlich (bass), Alan Lerner (drums), Mark Mancini (keyboards), Steve Finklestein (percussion), Premik Russell Tubbs (saxophone and flute) and Victoria Faiella (backing vocals). Together, they bring fresh interpretation to Joni’s legendary tunes from their many eras and genres — particularly from the time of her stunning and dynamic collaboration with Jaco Pastorius, Pat Metheny and Michael Brecker.

From the deep folk roots of her musical beginnings, Perlman faithfully performs in true Joni style. Her tunings remain as fresh today as they were when first played.

Pat McGann Pat McGann is quickly rising as Friday, Nov. 10, of 8 p.m. $45, stand-ups on th the sharpest $39. $33 Jeanne Rimsky comedy scene. A relative lateco Theater at Landmark on Main to comedy, he began doing sta Street, 232 Main St., Port up at 31 after realizing he was Washington. (917) or packaging. very567-5842 good at selling LandmarkOnMainStreet.org.

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 o three young children, McGann appeal stems from his quick wi and relatable take on family life and marriage. In 2017, McGan began touring as the opening a for Sebastian Maniscalco, movi with him from clubs to theater, to arenas, including four soldout shows at Madison Square South Shore McGann’s relatively sh SymphonyGarden. but impressive resume, include South Shore Symphony Orchestra, Montreal’s famed Just For Laug now under the baton of Adam Festival, Gilda’s LaughFest, The Glaser, continuesGreat its new music Comedy Festiv American director’s inaugural andseason more.with McGann still calls spirited VeteransChicago Day program, home.

‘Coming Home,’ at its longtime Madison TheatreSaturday, home. Selections Feb. 11, 8 p.m. $40, include Valeri Coleman’s ‘Seven $30, $25.

The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. (8 O’Clock Shout,’ an anthem inspired 745-3000 or Ticketmaster.com by the tireless frontline workers ParamountNY.com. during the Covid-19 pandemic, and the heartwarming ritual of evening serenades the celebrated life and the sacrifices of heroes during isolation.

There are also John Williams theme from ‘Born on the Fourth of July,’ the 1989 biopic of vet turned antiwar activist Ron Kovic. Also Leonard Bernstein’s ‘On the Town Suite,’ and more. ‘We are excited to begin this new chapter in the South Shore Symphony Orchestra’s story together,’ says Wayne Lipton, orchestra president and principal cellist.

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Now in its 18th year, Adelphi Saturday, Nov. 11, 7:30 p.m. $30, University’s ‘new music’ $25 seniors. Madison Theatre, series welcomes Yarn/Wire.

Molloy University, Hempstead The1000 intrepid New York-based Ave., Rockville Centre. Tickets piano-percussion quartet has available at MadisonTheatreNY.org forged a singular path with or (516) 323-4444. endlessly inventive collaboratio commissions and performance that have made a significant

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Long Island’s own Melissa Errico brings her Broadway pizzazz to the Adelphi University Performing Arts Center stage, Sunday, Nov. 12, at 3 p.m., in Sondheim Sublime. The actress-vocalist celebrates the brilliance of her mentor, the late Stephen Sondheim. Come to the cabaret matinee and hear why Broadway World says that “the way Melissa Errico immerses herself in every moment, the technical brilliance of her vocal abilities, and the sheer star power that the lady exudes, makes her a take-no-prisoners performer, offering a leaveit-all-on-the-floor show,” among her many accolades.

From “Send in the Clowns” to “No One Is Alone,” Errico sings the Sondheim masterpieces — from “West Side Story,” “Gypsy,” “Into The Woods,” to, of course, “Sweeney Todd” — delivering her insightful and witty vision of Broadway’s greatest modern songwriter. She also provides a swinging look at Sondheim’s influences from Cole Porter to Rodgers & Hammerstein, as well as her own personal relationship with the master, joined by a jazz trio led by legendary music director Billy Stritch. First known for her starring roles on Broadway, including “My Fair Lady,” “High Society,” “Les Miserables,” and more, she’s also acclaimed as a concert singer. Errico’s album, “Sondheim Sublime” was called by The Wall Street Journal as “The best all-Sondheim album ever recorded.” Her history with Sondheim began when he selected her to star as Dot in “Sunday In The Park With George” at The Kennedy Center, and she has since co-starred as “Clara” in Passion at Classic Stage Company, and in the New York City Center Encores! production of the Sondheim/Richard Rodgers musical “Do I Hear A Waltz?” She’ll also sing selections from her highly-anticipated new album “Sondheim In The City” (Spring 2024), a playful and swinging popinflected follow up to her lyrical, romantic first recording of his music. Tickets start at $45. Adelphi University, Westermann Stage, 1 South Ave., Garden City. (516) 877-4000 or Adelphi.edu/pac.

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Storytime in the park Bring the kids to Hempstead Lake State Park, Saturday, Nov. 11, 10-11 a.m., to enjoy a story, coloring and more.

The program is designed for children ages 3-5. Registration and adult supervision is required. 1000 Lake Drive, West Hempstead. Register at Eventbrite.com or call (516) 766-1029.

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Enjoy an evening of learning and playing historic games at Old Westbury Gardens’ Westbury House, Friday, Nov. 17, 7-9 p.m. The Long Island Tabletop Gaming Expo takes visitors on journey through 5000 years of board game history, from its roots in ancient times to more familiar examples from the time of the Phipps family. A brief lecture on the history of board games, includes a presentation of each of the featured games.

These historic games are fully playable, and you can try them out yourself. Featured games include: Senet, The Royal Game of Ur, Three Man’s Morris, Six Man’s Morris, Nine Man’s Morris, Twelve Man’s Morris, Mancala, Go, Chess, The Royal and Most Pleasant Game of The Goose, Backgammon. The Landlords Game (transition to the modern Monopoly).

Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. For information contact (516) 333-0048 or visit OldWestburyGardens.org.

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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Talking birds Art classes 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 Figure Drawing with Live Model (adults and teens 16+), Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., through Dec. 14. Attend one day or for entire series. 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor.

For information and to register visit NassauMuseum. org or call (516) 484-9338.

Community service for kids Kids in grades 6-12 can join friends and neighbors at West Hempstead Public Library, Thursday, Nov. 16, all day, to decorate towels with fabric markers to donate to the Mary Brennan INN soup kitchen in Hempstead. Projects are due by Nov. 30. 500 Hempstead Ave. Visit WHPLibrary.org or call (516) 481-6591 for information.

The South Shore Audubon Society invites all to a lecture program, “Raptors of Nassau County’s South Shore,” with nature photographer Jay Koolpix, at its monthly meeting, Tuesday, Nov. 14, 7:30 p.m., at Freeport Memorial Library. See fascinating photos and videos of South Shore raptors courting and mating, having meals, capturing prey, and feeding their young dependent nestlings.

Bald Eagles, Ospreys, Great Horned Owls, Northern Saw-whet Owls, Merlin, Cooper’s Hawks, Snowy Owls, and many more local raptors are featured. 144 W. Merrick Road (at S. Ocean Avenue) in Freeport.

For more information about the program or South Shore Audubon, go to SSAudubon. org.

The festive season is underway at Old Westbury Gardens.

Enjoy a cream tea (featuring scones, Devonshire cream, assorted sweets, and tea), then a guided tour of decorated Westbury House, Tuesday, Nov. 28, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 1:30-3 p.m.; Wednesday, Nov. 29, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Thursday, Nov. 30, 11 a.m.12:30 p.m. and 1:30-3 p.m. $22.50 person. Advance registration suggested. Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury.

For information contact (516) 333-0048 or visit OldWestburyGardens. org.

Long Island Children’s Museum is gearing up to hit another milestone birthday and invites families to celebrate, Saturday, Nov. 19, noon to 4 p.m. Join in the fun at this special party.

Make some quintessential ‘90s sand art, create a party hat, send a wish with a bubble wand, decorate (and eat) a tasty mini cupcake and leave a birthday message at the handson collaborative installation.

Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City.

(516) 224-5800 or LICM.org.

Veterans Day events The Village of Malverne hosts two Veterans Day events, Saturday, Nov. 11, to honor those who served America. The day begins with aVeterans Day breakfast, 9-10:45 a.m., at the Malverne Historical and Preservation Society, at 360 Ocean Ave. A Veterans Day ceremony, follows, at 1111:30 a.m., at the Malverne Gazebo on Church Street. Call Village Hall at (516) 599-1200 for more information.

Terrific trees Kids can explore the fascinating world of trees and their importance to the ecosystems, Sunday, Nov. 12, 10-11:30 a.m.,at Hempstead Lake State Park. Discover fun new ways to identify trees. For ages 6 and older. Registration and adult supervision is required. 1000 Lake Drive, West Hempstead.

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Fireside photos with Santa Visit the Malverne Historical Society for fireside photos with Santa, Sunday, Nov. 19, from 1-3 p.m., at the Landers Restoration House. The house is decorated for the holidays and Santa will be waiting by the fireplace. View Malverne’s history and take your Christmas card photos early! Free event; bring your own camera.

369 Ocean Ave., Malverne. For more information, call (516) 8123909.

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU ONEWEST BANK, FSB Plaintiff, Against LISA BELL MATTHEWS, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 07/14/2017, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, The North Front Steps of the Nassau County Courthouse, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501. This Auction will be held rain or shine on 11/20/2023 at 2:00 P.M., premises known as 841 Woodfield Road, West Hempstead, New York 11552, And Described As Follows: ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being At Lakeview, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, City and State of New York.

Section 35 Block 604 Lot 67 The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $669,160.70 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 004789/2011 If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the then Court Appointed Referee will cancel the Foreclosure Auction.

Malachy P Lyons, Esq., Referee.

MCCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC, 10 MIDLAND AVENUE, SUITE 205, PORT CHESTER, NY 10373 Dated: 9/28/2023 File Number: 272-3363 RS 142618

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LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR FREMONT HOME LOAN TRUST 2006-D, MORTGAGE-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-D, V. CLIFFORD FRANCIS, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated July 26, 2023, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR FREMONT HOME LOAN TRUST 2006-D, MORTGAGEBACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-D is the Plaintiff and CLIFFORD FRANCIS, 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 November 28, 2023 at 3:00PM, premises known as 710 ORIOLE AVE, WEST HEMPSTEAD, NY 11552: Section 0035, Block 00437-00, Lot 00030: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN LAKEVIEW, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 600649/2018. Peter L. Kramer, 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. 142715

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU CMG MORTGAGE, INC., Plaintiff, Against JANICE COGHLAN, AS EXECUTRIX OF THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM S. GROOMS A/K/A WILLIAM GROOMS, ET AL. Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 04/12/2019, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 on 11/28/2023 at 2:00 pm, premises known as 17 Hopatcong Avenue, West Hempstead, New York 11552, And Described As Follows: ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town Of Hempstead, County Of Nassau And State Of New York.

Section 35 Block 462 Lot 508 The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $274,404.81 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 17-001008 If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the then Court Appointed Referee will cancel the Foreclosure Auction. This Auction will be held rain or shine.

Ralph Madalena, Esq., Referee.

McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC, 10 Midland Avenue, Suite 205, Port Chester, NY 10573 Dated: 9/21/23 File Number: 16-303695 SH 142709

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU DEUTSCHE BANK TRUST COMPANY AMERICAS, AS TRUSTEE FOR RESIDENTIAL ACCREDIT LOANS, INC., MORTGAGE ASSET-BACKED PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-QS11, Plaintiff, AGAINST GEORGINA GARCIA, MYRIAM ROJAS, et al.

Defendant(s) Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale duly entered on June 4, 2019.

I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on December 6, 2023 at 3:00 PM premises known as 240 Franklin Avenue, Hempstead, NY 11565.

Please take notice that this foreclosure auction shall be conducted in compliance with the Foreclosure Auction Rules for Nassau County and the COVID 19 Health Emergency Rules, including proper use of masks and social distancing.

All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Malverne, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York.

Section 35, Block 240 and Lot 46.

Approximate amount of judgment $968,868.92 plus interest and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment. Index #018091/2007.

Cary David Kessler, Esq., Referee, Aldridge Pite, LLP Attorneys for Plaintiff - 40 Marcus Drive, Suite 200, Melville, NY 11747 142886 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 2016-CTT, Plaintiff AGAINST OSCAR PRIETO, AS ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF RICHARD KOOS, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered August 23, 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 December 4, 2023 at 4:00PM, premises known as 683 NIGHTINGALE 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 Lakeview, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 35, Block 517, Lot 4. Approximate amount of judgment $480,559.67 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #601959/2020.

The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 mitigation protocols 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”. Please contact the Referee with any questions at (516) 510-4020. Peter L. Kramer, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 17-000320 78006 142832 PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES To place a notice here call us us at 516-569-4000 x232 or send an email to: legalnotices@liherald.com

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF 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 11/15/23 at 9:30 A.M. to consider the following applications and appeals: --------------------------------THE FOLLOWING CASES WILL BE CALLED STARTING AT 9:30 A.M. 683/23.

WEST HEMPSTEAD - Jose M. Cruz, Juana Evangelista Moran Peralta, Ramon D. Rodriguez & Maylenis Torres, Mother/ Daughter Res. (2nd Kitchen)., N/s Oak St., 432.81’ W/o Westminster Rd., a/k/a 150 Oak St. ALL PAPERS PERTAINING TO THE ABOVE HEARING ARE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AT THE BOARD OF APPEALS, TOWN HALL, 1 WASHINGTON STREET, HEMPSTEAD, NY 11550.

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food material in her stomach, indicating that she had been seeking food.

“Most of the time, it’s dogs that are near death or have passed,” Rogers, who has been with the SPCA for 40 years, said of the scale’s lowest possible score.

“We don’t see this too often, but we see it often enough that it’s disturbing.”

Despite his alleged neglect of Jessica, Barnett attempted to adopt another dog just a few weeks before his arrest, Donnelly said. Barnett, 70, is charged with aggravated cruelty to animals, as well as failure to provide sustenance and overdriving, torturing and injuring animals.

Barnett pleaded not guilty.

If convicted, Barnett faces up to four years in prison. He has been barred from possessing any animals. He is due back in court Nov. 27.

The county pays particular attention to animal abuse crimes due to their high correlation with other offenses, according to prosecutors.

“We know that people who abuse or neglect animals are more likely to commit domestic violence, crimes against children, crimes against elders,” the DA office said. “So we pay particular attention to these offenders because we’re aware of the social science that these are the people we need to pay attention to keep the community safe.”

Rogers urged the community to take

action when they see an animal that is suffering. He said that an abused or neglected animal is like an abused or neglected child — except the animal has no cell phone, no school to go to, and no one to ask for help. People often don’t call the SPCA even when they know something is wrong, Rogers said.

“Most crimes don’t go unnoticed,” Rogers said. “We’d rather somebody call and it be nothing at all, than not call and it turns into a situation where an animal is suffering.

“If it was a child, you would call right away,” Rogers added.

Anyone who is concerned about the wellbeing of an animal should call the county SPCA at (516) 843-7722, or the county police at (516) 571-3000.

Public Notices

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.

143120 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF ANNUAL ELECTION WEST HEMPSTEAD FIRE DISTRICT December 12, 2023 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that the Annual Election of the West Hempstead Fire District will take place on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 between the hours of 6:00 P.M. and 9:00 P.M. at the Fire Headquarters Building located at 295 Hempstead Turnpike, West Hempstead, New York, for the purpose of

electing one (1) Commissioner for a five (5) year term, commencing January 1, 2024 and ending December 31, 2028. All duly registered voters residing in the West Hempstead Fire District shall be eligible to vote.

Residents must be registered to vote with the Nassau County Board of Elections by November 20, 2023, twenty-three (23) days before December 12, 2023 and be a resident of the Fire District for 30 days preceding the election in order to be eligible to vote.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that Candidates for District office shall file their names in proscribed petition form with the District Clerk of the West Hempstead Fire District at the Fire District Office located at 295 Hempstead Turnpike, West Hempstead, New York, no later than November 22, 2023 , twenty (20) days before the date of such election.

Said petition is available

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from the District Clerk, and must include the signatures of at least 25 registered voters of the Fire District.

Christine Raymond District Clerk West Hempstead Fire District 143117

LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR SECURITIZED ASSETBACKED RECEIVABLES LLC 2005-FR5 MORTGAGE PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-FR5, V. BERNICE WALTER, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated June 18, 2008, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR SECURITIZED ASSETBACKED RECEIVABLES LLC 2005-FR5 MORTGAGE PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-FR5 is the Plaintiff and BERNICE WALTER, 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 December 12, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 1090 PINEBROOK COURT, WEST HEMPSTEAD, NY 11552: Section 38, Block K, Lot 750: 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 # 012241/2007. Jaime D. Ezratty, 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. 143128

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PoSiTionS AVAiLAbLE Permanent Building SuBStitute teacher 2023-2024 School Year Qualifications: NYS Certification is required in at least one of the following: * Elementary Special Education * Special Area Certification – Elementary Grades Salary: $140 Per Day Benifits: Individual Benefits Offered

NOW HIRING:

long term SuBStitute reading teacher

SALES/MULTI MEDIA CONSULTANTS – INSIDE & OUTSIDE* FT/PT

Qualifications: Preferred NYS Literacy Certification, Reading Teacher Certification or K-6 Certification NYS training requirements must be up-to-date Salary: $150 Per Day

Salary Range $31,200 to $100,000 including Commissions & Bonuses CIRCULATION ASSOCIATE FT/PT (Salary Range $15 per hour to $23 per hour)

RECEPTIONIST (Salary Range $15 per hour to $17 per hour)

MAILROOM/WAREHOUSE HELP FT/PT (Salary Range $15 per hour to $17 per hour)

PRINTING PRESS OPERATORS FT/PT (Salary Range $20 per hour to $30 per hour)

long term SuBStitute art teacher

Qualifications: Prefferred NYS Certification in Visual Arts Salary: $150.00 Per Day

JameS a deVer School

classroom aide – 1:1 Qualifications: High School Diploma Required Salary: $20,346 annually

PerSonnel clerK Provisional Position

DRIVERS FT/PT (Salary Range $17 per hour to $21 per hour)

Salary: $52,122-$62,760 annually Pending Civil Service clearance/approval Reports to: Assistant Superintendent of Business and Human Resources Job Summary: Performs varied clerical tasks processing and maintaining personnel forms and records performs related duties as required.

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EMPLOYMENT Help Wanted

Administrative Assistant Full Time Monday-Friday 10am-4pm $17.00 Per Hour Howard Hanna | Coach Realtors’ Hewlett Office Call 516-374-0100 and email your resume to hewlett@coachrealtors.com Bellmore-Merrick Child Care Program Is Looking For Qualified Staff

After-School Staff (2:30pm-5:30pm) 5 Days Per Week Some Mornings Available $17.00 - $20.00/ Hour Depending On Experience Paid Time Off Please Email Us

office@bellmoremerrickchildcare.com

To Arrange For An Interview

DELIVERY DRIVER P/T Short Hours Excellent Pay/Tips

Delivery Charge Goes To Driver

IMMEDIATE!

516-295-5421 Veronica/Mark/Glen DOG WALKER: 5- 7 Days/ Week.

7:15am- 7:45am. $20- $35/ Hour. Merrick Area. Call 917-319-2202

DRIVERS WANTED

Full Time and Part Time Positions Available!

Busy Print Shop in Garden City is Hiring Immediately for Full Time and Part Time Drivers.

Must Have a Clean License and BoxTruck Driving Experience.

Hours Vary, Salary Ranges from $17 per hour to $21 per hour Night Availability is a Must.

Please Email Resume to careers@liherald.com or Call (516)569-4000 x239

DRIVING INSTRUCTOR

Company Car/ Bonuses. Clean Driving Record Required, Will Train. Retirees Welcome! $20 - $25/ Hour Bell Auto School 516-365-5778

Email: info@bellautoschool.com

DRIVING INSTRUCTORS WANTED Will Certify And Train HS Diploma

NYS License Clean 3 Years $20 - $25/ Hour

Call 516-731-3000

EDITOR/REPORTER

Part Time & Full Time. The award-winning Herald Community Newspapers group, covering Nassau County's North and South Shores with hard-hitting news stories and gracefully written features, seeks a motivated, energetic and creative editor/reporter to join our dynamic (and awesome) team! This education and general assignment reporting position offers a unique experience to learn from some of the best in the business.

H i s t o r i c a l l y, r e p o r t e r s w h o h ave launched their careers with us have gone on to The New York Times, Newsweek, Newsday, the New York Daily News, New York Post, CNN, BBC, NBC News and The Daily Mail, among many others. We look for excellent writers who are eager to learn, enhance their skills, and become well-established and respected journalists in our industry. Salary range is from $20K to $45K To apply: Send a brief summary in the form of a cover letter describing your career goals and what strengths you can bring to our newsroom, along with a resume and three writing samples to mhinman@liherald.com

MAILROOM/ WAREHOUSE HELP Long Island Herald has IMMEDIATE openings for a FULL-TIME & PART-TIME mailroom/warehouse helper in Garden City.

We are a busy print shop looking for motivated and reliable individuals to assist in various duties in the shop. Forklift experience is a plus and heavy lifting is required.

Hours vary, so flexibility is key. Salary Ranges fromo $15 per hour to $20 per hour.

Email resumes or contact info to careers@liherald.com One phone call, one order, one heck of a good price to run your ad in any state, or across the country.

Call the USA Classified Network today!

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MULTI MEDIA ACCOUNT DEVELOPMENT Inside Sales Looking for an aggressive self starter who is great at making and maintaining relationships and loves to help businesses grow by marketing them on many different advertising platforms. You will source new sales opportunities through inbound lead follow-up and outbound cold calls. Must have the ability to understand customer needs and requirements and turn them in to positive advertising solutions. We are looking for a talented and competitive Inside Sales Representative that thrives in a quick sales cycle environment. Compensation ranges from $31,200 + commissions and bonuses to over $100,000 including commission and bonuses. We also offer health benefits, 401K and paid time off. Please send cover letter and resume with salary requirements to ereynolds@liherald.com Call 516-569-4000 X286

OFFICE HELP P/T 3 Days/ Week, 9AM-3PM Knowledge Of QuickBooks A Plus But Willing To Train Phones, Invoicing, And General Office Work. $18.00 - $20.00/ Hour Oceanside 516-764-2552 Fax Or E-mail Resume To: 516-678-9087 butchbpms@aol.com

OFFICE MANAGER

Clerical, Phones, Emails, Accounting Tasks, Excellent Written/ Verbal Communication Skills. Ability to Multi-task.

Proficiency in Excel/ Word/ QuickBooks.

Salar y Open, Medical Benefits and more. Call Monday- Thursday 516-536-7755.

PerFormance reSPonSiBilitieS: • Maintains current personnel records for employees in accordance with prescribed rules and regulations • Processes new employee applications for completeness and proper form • Prepares and submits required Civil Service forms and reports • Answers routine inquires related to Civil Service rules and regulations, examinations procedures, retirement system, wage and salaries, and related matters • Compiles and prepares statistical reports as required All positions require NYSED fingerprint clearance, Nassau County Civil Service approval.

If interested, forward a copy of your resume

Valley Stream uFSd 13 585 North Corona Ave Valley Stream NY 11580

516-568-6110 OUTSIDE SALES

Richner Communications, One of the Fastest Growing Media, Event and Communications Companies on Long Island is Seeking a Sales/Marketing Candidate to Sell our Print Media Products and our Digital, Events, Sponsorships.

Earning potential ranges from $31,200 plus commission and bonuses to over $100,000 including commissions and bonuses.

Compensation is based on Full Time hours Eligible for Health Benefits, 401k and Paid Time Off. Please Send Cover Letter and Resume with Salary Requirements to rglickman@liherald.com or Call 516-569-4000 X250 PRINTING PRESS OPERATORS FT & PT. Long Island Herald has IMMEDIATE openings for Printing Press Operators in Garden City. We are a busy print shop looking for motivated and reliable individuals to assist in various duties in the shop.

Hours vary, so flexibility is key. Salary Ranges from $20 per hour to $30 per hour.

Email resumes or contact info to careers@liherald.com

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REPORTER/EDITOR FT/PT (Salary Range $20,000 to $45,000)

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Project/Design Engineer needed in Deer Park, New York to research and evaluate all mechanical products and services offered to ensure sustainability, operating condition effects and necessity of modification; Collaborate with engineering team to implement operating procedures and resolve system malfunctions as to cabling, A/V and CCTV services; Develop and monitor all aspects of mechanical production, drawings, project list, project requisitions and quotes; Design and update drawings for all commercial scale projects using design software (AutoCAD 2D & 3D); Design the As-Built drawings and layouts for audio-visual, paging, sound masking and CCTV systems; Analyze system components and provide reports on modification requirements to ensure conformance with engineering design, perform specifications, and environmental regulations; and Oversee the sourcing and project management of cabling A/V, CCTV and other equipments. Reqs – Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology or closely related technical field and at least six months experience as a Project/Design Engineer or any related position with experience in mechanical engineering technology. Salary: $88,670. To apply, please email resume to dotral@mason247.com.

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Help Wanted RECEPTIONIST & CLERICAL Positions P/T. Seasonal. Franklin Square. Call: 516-358-9455. Fax Resume 516-358-9483 E Mail: ed@loturco.com.

RECEPTIONIST

Receptionist needed for Publisher and Self-Storage Facility located in Garden City. The ideal candidate should have excellent communications and customer ser vice skills, be professional, dependable and have reliable transportation. Candidate should have computer knowledge and working knowledge of MS Office. Candidate MUST be reliable, punctual and be able to work a CONSISTENT schedule: Job Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Answering phones and greeting customers, assisting new customers by showing storage facility options and pricing, collecting payments from customers, contacting customers for late payments, applying payments and updating the customer files /data base and other general administrative responsibilities on an as needed basis. Hourly pay $15 to $17 plus eligible for Holiday Pay, PTO, Medical, Dental, 401k with company matching, plus other benefits. Qualified candidates should email their resume, cover letter and salary requirements. No phone calls please.

Email your resume to: careers@liherald.com

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Home Sales A sampling of recent sales in the area

Baldwin $607,500 Carnation Avenue. Ranch. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Finished basement. Eat-in kitchen. Formal dining room. Den/family room.

Taxes: $11,000

10 Month Position - Starting salary $40,154 Plus Benefits, Sick & Personal Days

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IT A SELLERS SELLERS THINKING SELLING ITIS IS STILL STILLOF A MARKET! MARKET! YOUR HOME?

Rockville Centre School CROSSING GUARD P/T

@ 10 hrs./ week. $25 per hour.

Must pass background check and Nassau County Civil Service hearing test.

Contact Human Resources @ 516-678-9227

SALES PT: Perfect For College Student.

Oceanside. $15- $17/ Hour. Reliable, Immediate Hire. Robin 516-763-1448

Child/Eldercare/Help Wanted LIVE IN CAREGIVER Needed For Young Man With Autism. Drvers License And Vehicle Required, Rent, Utililities, Food In Exchange For Services. Call/Text 516-244-1430.

Business/Opportunities FOOD CONCESSION OPPTY: Looking For Someone To Run Food Concession Within Catalina Beach Club, Atlantic Beach. For Fur ther Information call George 516-239-2150

One phone call, one order, one heck of a good price to run your ad in any state, or across the country.

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CEDARHURST BA, 332B Peninsula Blvd, Move Right Into This Updated 3 Br, 2 . 5 B t h C o o p Tow n h o u s e. L R , D R , Gran/Wood Kit w/ Stainless Steel Appl.

Trex Deck Off LR.Primary Ste Features Updtd Bth & WIC. Att Gar Plus 1 Pkg Spot incl in Maintenance. W/D in Unit.Pull Down Attic.SD#15. Convenient to Shops, Trans & Houses of Worship...$449,000 Ronnie Gerber, Douglas Elliman 516-238-4299 EAST ROCKAWAY BA, 45 Judith Ct, FIRST TIME ON MARKET! Immaculate & Well Maintained 3300 Sq Ft, 6 BR, 3 Bth Exp Ranch on Beautiful Quiet St in SD#20.

Won't Last!...$1,089,000 Ronnie Gerber, Douglas Elliman 516-238-4299 HEWLETT BA, 1267 Peninsula Blvd,, NEW! 5 BR, 2 Bath Exp Cape inSD#14(Hewlett Woodmere)Living Room, FDR & Updtd Gran/Wood EIK w/ Vaulted Ceiling. 2 Main Flr BRs & Updtd Bth. Upper Level 3 BRs & Updtd Bth. 1.5 Car Det Gar Plus 4/5 Car Drivewy. Priv Yd w/ Deck.HW Flrs, Gas Ht. Near Shops, LIRR, Trans & Houses of Worship...$599,000 Ronnie Gerber, Douglas Elliman 516-238-4299 HEWLETT BA,1534 BROADWAY #205, BIG REDUCTION!! MOTIVATED SELLER!!Extra Large 2000 Sq Ft, 2 Bedroom(Originally 3 BR), 2 Bath Condo in Prestigious Jonathan Hall with Doorman & Elevator. Updtd Wood/Quartz Kit, LR & DR. Washer/Dryer in Unit. Underground Pkg. Loads of Closets. Terrace Faces Back. Easy Ranch Style Living...$579,000 R o n n i e G e r b e r, D o u g l a s E l l i m a n 516-238-4299 HEWLETT BAY PARK,. BA,, 190 Meadowview Ave Ever Dream of Living in A Castle? This 8000 Sq Ft Mansion is Full of Character. Amazing Architectural Details, Soaring Ceilings, Stained Glass Windows.

5 BR, 6.55 Bths. Sprawling 1.3 Acre Prop with IG Gunite Pool. SD#14.Near All. Must See This Unique Home!..REDUCED $2,700,000 Ronnie Gerber, Douglas elliman 516-238-4299 WOODMERE BA, 504 Saddle Ridge Rd.,Move Right Into This Renovated 4 BR, 2 Bth Split with Open Layout in Prime Location! Granite/Wood EIK Opens to Dining Room & Living Room. Lower Level Den. HW Flrs, Gas Heat, CAC. Oversized Property! SD#14.Near All!..$950,000 Ronnie Gerber, Douglas Elliman 516-238-4299

Apartments Wanted SINGLE MATURE SCHOOL Teacher, Non-Smoker, Looking For 1BR Apartment (Non-Basement) In Franklin Square/Elmont, Malverne/West Hempstead or Valley Stream. Tom 516-306-8764

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

(516)860-6889/ (516)852-5135/ (516)582-9978 ISLAND PARK: 1 BR, ground floor, all renovated, water/ heat included. $2600/ month. 516-316-6962

Apartments For Rent LAWRENCE CENTRAL AVENUE 2BR, EIK, One Floor Up, Move-in Condition. Suitable 2/3. No Smoking/Pets.

917-975-7062

Parking Space Available

COMMERCIAL PARKING VANS, TRUCKS, TRAILERS, STORAGE CONTAINERS, OVERNIGHT, DAYTIME

516 996 5818

Florida Real Estate DELRAY BEACH, FL: For Sale, opportunity before it hits the market! Single Story Ranch Condo. Beautifully appointed in desirable Emerald Pointe gated community, Approx 1800 Sq Ft. Furnished, All Appliances, 2 Bed / 2 Bath, Eat-In Kitchen, Walk-In Closets, Great Interior Storage and Exterior Storage Room, Screened-In Porch with Dual Interior Access, New Rheem HVAC Jan 2019, Ceiling fans throughout, 4 Private Parking Spots, Clubhouse with Auditorium, Pool, Gym, Tennis, Pickleball (TBD), Game and Card Rms, Interior Walking-Paths, Pet Friendly, 55+ Community, Easy access to Palm Beach International and Ft Lauderdale Airports. Exciting Downtown Delray offers beautiful Beaches, Shopping, Restaurants, and Nightlife. Asking $319,999. Call David at 248-240-8154 SWCGRPMI@gmail.com

Cemetery Plots BETH DAVID CEMETERY: Elmont, NY. 3 Plots. Separate Or All Together. Graves 18, 25, and 32. Purchase Separate $5000; Purchase Together $14000.

Negotiable. Call 845-641-7316

Rent Your Apartment through the Herald and PrimeTime Classified section.

Call us for our great *specials.

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Bellmore $575,000 Marion Street. Expanded Cape. 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms. Eat-in kitchen with pantry. Open layout. First floor bedroom. Landcaped yard with two-tier deck and hot tub.

Large driveway with 4-car parking.

Taxes: $9,213.36 Cedarhurst $1,200,000 West Broadway. Colonial. 5 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms.

Gourmet kosher eat-in kitchen with granite countertops, premium stainless steel appliances, including 2 GE ovens, 2 Bosch dishwashers and island. Living room with custom built-ins. Formal dining room. Den/family room and guest quarters. Large rooms and ample storage. Park-like backyard. 2 zone central air conditioning. Security system.

Taxes: $8,372 East Meadow $715,000 Oxford Street. Expanded Cape. 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms.

Finished basement. Extended eat-in kitchen. Formal dining room. First floor bedroom. Spectacular country club-style yard and paved entryway. Security system.

Taxes: $10,373.36 East Rockaway $870,000 Talfor Road. Expanded Ranch. 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms.

Finished basement. Eat-in kitchen. Formal dining room.

Den/family room.

Taxes: $16,085.70 Elmont $540,000 Audrey Avenue. Cape. 4 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. Eat-in kitchen with granite countertops. Open layout. Den/family room. First floor master bedroom. Oversized lot. Convenient location near UBS arena, transportation, parkways, shopping, parks, and more.

Taxes: $10,779 Long Beach $915,000 Forester Street. Split Level. 4 bedrooms. 2.5 bathrooms. Chefstyle eat-in kitchen. Stunning open concept main floor with new gas fireplace and cathedral ceiling. Den/family room with radiant heat and home office. Sunny and bright home on a double wide lot on canal. Multi-level decks with 80’ bulkhead.

Private driveway and ample parking. Central air conditioning.

Taxes: $14,784.93 Malverne $709,000 Park Boulevard. Tudor. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Finished basement. Eat-in kitchen with granite countertops. Formal dining room.

Taxes: $16,483.70 Merrick $760,000 Shore Drive. Split Level. 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. Partial finished basement. Updated extra large kitchen. Double sliders off kitchen and dining room. Expanded master bedroom with new master bathroom with wall to wall closets.

Large open, airy rooms. Updates include vaulted ceiling.

Close to schools and water.

Taxes: $15,705.50

Source: The Multiple Listing Service of Long Island Inc,, a computerized network of real estate offices serving Nassau, Suffolk, Queens, and Brooklyn.

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What to look for when you buy a house, Part 2 Q. My kids are looking for a house, and I’ve been going with them. It’s hard to swallow how expensive real estate has gotten since my wife and I bought our first, and last, home 36 years ago with a 14.9 percent interest rate. Could you give some tips on what to look for, beyond basics, because every home we look at needs some kind of work, and I wonder if any of it can be done without a permit (which involves more time and money, and increased taxes), and with the fewest problems later on.

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Location! This cozy cape style home is located on a quiet residential street in West Hempstead's desirable presidential section and school district 27. It is conveniently, located near all. This home boasts 4 bedrooms, with the master bedroom located on the first or second floor. You will also enjoy 2 full baths, a nice living room with fireplace, dining room, kitchen, full basement, one car garage with great storage and more. It is conveniently located near all and only $599,000. Call David to make an appointment to view this lovely home.

A. Most things done to improve a property, even air conditioning, sheds and driveways (depending on jurisdiction) require review and approval with architectural plans, applications and permits. People think they’re saving money, or enjoy the feeling of getting away with something, by avoiding getting permission. Homeowners onte eeper often learn the hard way that someday, somebody is going to pay the increased price.

Add to that the fact that either the contractor had no idea, or no intention, of building to regulations, or the homeowner just assumed the person they hired knew what the laws were. After all, why would someone who skirts the approval process be expected to follow any other rules? Construction, as I’ve often said, is like the Wild West. The “sheriffs” never summon, fine or prosecute the perpetrators of the time-consuming act of building — only the assuming homeowner who either had it built or passed it on to an unsuspecting buyer.

“Safety first,” you’ll always hear, but the way the system is set up, it’s rigged against the consumer.

They’ll all disagree with me and hate that I write this, but the people you hired with the intention of making sure the sale goes smoothly, that you get the house, are not, in every instance, the ones who question the legitimacy of the construction — whether it has permits, was built right or will last.

If you find one who does, you’ve found a gem, but many times, whistleblowers, instead, appear to be “too picky” when in fact they are helping you.

I love speaking with any attorney, real estate agent or inspector about how to help you out and get you through the problem they brought to your attention. But many say nothing. They just don’t have the background or, frankly, in some cases, the interest in whether the home you’re choosing is clear of construction defects unrelated to their specific job, so you may only find out about it much later. The real estate agent, the attorneys, the title company, the bank inspector, the appraiser and the home inspector may even have clauses in their agreements exempting them from things they might have mentioned.

In many cases, where I discover things years later, when I’m called to review the papers and property, I have the task of answering the question, “Why didn’t anybody tell me this?” More to come …

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David Zivotofsky Licensed RE Sales Person 516-732-0018 dzivotofsky@ realtyconnectusa.com RealtyConnectUSA 1 Crossways Park Drive West Woodbury, New York

EaST ROCKaWay 45 Judith Ct, BA, FIRST TIME ON MARKET! Immaculate & Well Maintained 3300 Sq Ft, 6 BR, 3 Bth Exp Ranch on Beautiful Quiet St in SD#20. Won’t Last!................................................................... $1,089,000

HEWLETT Bay PaRK 190 Meadowview Ave, BA, Ever Dream of Living in A Castle? This 8000 Sq Ft Mansion is Full of Character. Amazing Architectural Details, Soaring Ceilings, Stained Glass Windows. 5 BR, 6.55 Bths. Sprawling 1.3 Acre Prop with IG Gunite Pool. SD#14.Near All. Must See This Unique Home! ......................................................................REDUCED $2,700,000

HEWLETT 1534 Broadway #205, BA, Extra Large 2000 Sq Ft, 2 Bedroom (Originally 3 BR), 2 Bath Condo in Prestigious Jonathan Hall with Doorman & Elevator. Updtd Wood/Quartz Kit, LR & DR. Washer/Dryer in Unit.

Underground Pkg. Loads of Closets. Terrace Faces Back. Easy Ranch Style Living ..............BIG REDUCTION!! MOTIVATED SELLER! $579,000 1267 Peninsula Blvd, BA, NEW! 5 BR, 2 Bath Exp Cape in SD#14 (Hewlett Woodmere) Living Room, FDR & Updtd Gran/Wood EIK w/ Vaulted Ceiling. 2 Main Flr BRs & Updtd Bth. Upper Level 3 BRs & Updtd Bth. 1.5 Car Det Gar Plus 4/5 Car Drivewy. Priv Yd w/ Deck. HW Flrs, Gas Ht. Near Shops, LIRR, Trans & Houses of Worship...... $599,000

WOOdMERE 504 Saddle Ridge Rd, BA, Move Right Into This Renovated 4 BR, 2 Bth Split with Open Layout in Prime Location! Granite/Wood EIK Opens to Dining Room & Living Room. Lower Level Den. HW Flrs, Gas Heat, CAC. Oversized Property! SD#14. Near All! ..................... REDUCED! $950,000

“Call A Realtor With Proven Experience!”

Rob Kolb Licensed Real Estate Salesperson Tripodi Shemtov Team

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This Robin won’t rest until you are in your new NEST! How’s the market?? Please contact me for your free market report and personalized service!

“Leading Edge Award Winner” Robin Reiss

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CEdaRHURST 332B Peninsula Blvd, BA, Move Right Into This Updated 3 Br, 2.5 Bth Coop Townhouse. LR, DR, Gran/Wood Kit w/ Stainless Steel Appl. Trex Deck Off LR. Primary Ste Features Updtd Bth & WIC. Att Gar Plus 1 Pkg Spot incl in Maintenance. W/D. Pull Down Attic. SD#15. Convenient to Shops, Trans & Houses of Worship ............................................. $449,000

One phone call, one order, one heck of a good price to run your ad in any state, or across the country.

FRANCINE BASSETT

Licensed Real Estate Salesperson Certified Buyer Representative Senior Real Estate Specialist

5066 Sunrise Highway Massapequa Park, NY 516-972-0880 - mobile francine.bassett@elliman.com

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he war in the Middle East has become more than a conflict between Israel and Hamas. And it is more than a regional confrontation of Israel vs. Iran, which utilizes Hamas and Hezbollah as proxy fighters and front men in its campaign to destroy Israel and its people.

In many ways, the war has become a struggle for Western civilization and for the survival of our values. The Oct. 7 assault on Israel

by Hamas constituted the nadir of human degradation. Man’s inhupETER manity to man.

Rapes, mutilaKinG tions, murders and beheadings even of children should have caused all people to call for Hamas to be consigned to humanity’s ash heap.

Instead we see hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of people taking to the streets around the world to denounce Israel. More than just pro-Palestinian, many shouting “From the river to the sea!” are pro-Hamas and anti-Israel. And all too many are antisemitic, displaying Nazi swastikas.

Particularly disturbing are the large numbers of Americans taking part in these demonstrations. College students betray a shocking lack of knowledge of history, and too many university heads

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tolerate antisemitism on their campuses, while Jewish students feel threatened and unsafe. The media increasingly show a moral equivalence between Israel and its murderous enemies, Iran, Hamas and Hezbollah. The most disgraceful episode was a New York Times false front-page story accusing Israel of bombing a Gaza hospital based on reports from Hamas.

A number of LGBTQ+ organizations, all of which would be violently oppressed if not murdered

by Hamas, are siding against Israel. Most bizarrely, so too are some Jewish groups.

Viewing, listening to and reading this incessant anti-Israel vitriol, which is raging in America less than five weeks after the worst massacre of Jews since the Holocaust, moved me to compare how America reacted to World War II, when our survival was threatened, with how so many Americans want Israel to react today.

Before the attack on Pearl Harbor, we were decidedly isolationist. Hero aviator Charles Lindbergh was foremost in the pro-isolationist America First movement. While there was an element of Nazi support, most isolationists genuinely believed that Europe’s wars were for Europe and Asia’s wars for Asia.

None of this involved the United States.

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had been attacking one another throughout history, and one group or another was always being persecuted.

Most significant, the Atlantic and Pacific oceans were natural barriers against any foreign war impacting the United States. President Franklin D. Roosevelt was re-elected to his third term in 1940, and pledged not to have “American boys fighting in foreign wars.”

Then came Pearl Harbor, and our isolation ended overnight. Young men rushed to enlist in the military. Rather than being hotbeds of resistance like they are today, colleges and universities strongly supported the war effort: Not only did students enlist, but campuses were used as training centers. Women, immortalized as Rosie the Riveter, worked in factories and defense plants.

No one called for a ceasefire. No one challenged FDR when he ordered the firebombing of Tokyo, not for any military action to show Japan that we would do whatever had to be done to defeat and destroy the Japanese empire. When the tide of war shifted toward America and our allies, no one called for a pause to allow the distribution of food and fuel to the German and Japanese people.

When Dresden and other German cities were bombed, reporters were not in the streets, asking German mothers or senior citizens how they felt about it.

Hitler and Hideki Tojo, the prime minis-

he Western world is trying to restrict Israel’s ability to preserve its very survival.

ter of Japan, were not given equal time with Roosevelt and British Prime Minister Winston Churchill. When offers to negotiate were suggested by Germany, they were rebuffed by FDR, who demanded unconditional surrender.

And after Germany and Japan were defeated, the United States helped build both into flourishing democracies and industrial powers. Most significantly, when America and the world realized the full extent of Hitler’s depravity, and how the Holocaust had almost decimated the entirety of the Jewish people, we declared “Never again!” brought Nazi leaders to justice at Nuremberg and recognized Israel as the Jewish homeland.

Today Israel is under siege, and much of America and the Western world, which fought so valiantly to destroy Nazi Germany and Imperialist Japan, is attempting to restrict Israel’s ability to preserve its very survival, and is enabling — and in some cases supporting — the present-day Nazi axis of Iran, Hamas and Hezbollah. This abdication of moral responsibility and failure of will by Western countries in the face of this mortal, existential threat to Israel threatens not just Israel’s survival as a nation, but our survival as a civilization.

We must not allow “Never again!” to be supplanted by “From the river to the sea!” We must stand with Israel.

Peter King is a former congressman, and a former chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security. Comments? pking@liherald.com.

A war overseas, yet close to home

he war in Israel is one that I have clear opinions about, and one that has affected my personal life. Yet at this time, when expressing thoughts is more important than ever, I find doing so more difficult than ever.

I’ve never had to fear for my safety when it comes to choosing a side, supporting it, and offering a personal perspective in response to global events. Now, however, I can’t help but think cautiously about the ideas I put forward.

I’ve written about current events before, but never could I have iLAnA that I GREEnBERG conceived would need to provide a teenager’s perspective on the war that’s occurring in my family’s backyard.

There is no use hiding it, so I will state outright: I am an American Jew. My father and my mother’s father are Israe-

li, and I have hundreds of relatives in the tiny country that I call my “homeland” in the Middle East. Now, because of my identity, I am greeted by Nassau County police officers from the 6th Precinct when I walk into my Jewish school each morning. My hearingimpaired grandmother, who lives in a peaceful village outside Jerusalem, can discern the roar of sirens and the thump of missiles landing in her neighborhood. My teachers have children who may never return home.

My people cannot continue to suffer brutally at the hands of terrorists. For my safety, I have been taught to think twice before making that statement.

In my tight-knit New York Jewish community, the unfortunate reality is that everyone knows somebody who has been killed, kidnapped, traumatized, or tortured by Hamas terrorists.

My daily classes are shadowed by the hollow faces of my classmates, distracted

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by the anxiety of knowing that their families are running to shelters. The television lulls me to sleep with talk of bombings and invasions. I am scared.

I am scared of the horrors that are occurring, with no end in sight, and of the possibility that the terror can travel too close to my own home — in this country that my ancestors have relied on as a haven from persecution for generations.

And yet, while my family, friends and peers suffer, I know that the Gazans cannot continue to suffer, either. My stomach churns at the graphic images, the tragic stories of refugees fleeing their homes, which have been reduced to rubble, and civilians crying for their families. I pray that Palestinians can live happily and safely — and that safety comes alongside, not at the cost of, the safety of Israel.

I am pained by the loss of innocent lives, and mourn the loss of our friends. I

hen I walk into my Jewish school each morning, I’m greeted by NCPD officers.

fear for the lives of Israelis, and fear for the lives of Gazan civilians. I want Israel to exist peacefully, and I want Gaza to be more than a city of rubble. Must these all be mutually exclusive?

I want nothing more than peace, yet many are convinced that a brutal war is the only solution.

I wish that I could offer a resolution to these conflicting emotions, but in this war, there may not be one. Death does not pick sides. Need I explain that a bullet will kill an Israeli and it will kill a Palestinian, without considering in which country the lifeless flesh originated?

Regardless of the sides taken in this brutal conflict, I hope that the one thing we can all agree on is the sanctity of human life — though not everyone does.

Maybe one day, that will be enough to unite us in a common desire for peace.

For now, I need not continue to express my thoughts on this tragedy. The thousands of voiceless bodies speak loudly enough.

Ilana Greenberg lives in Valley Stream, and is a junior at North Shore Hebrew Academy High School in Great Neck.

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ur world is seemingly dominated by the twists and turns of the nation’s largest corporations, where billions of dollars are constantly at play, and millions of jobs on the table.

Because of that, it’s easy to overlook the businesses that aren’t trading on the New York Stock Exchange, or that may not have a lot to spend on marketing and branding — where the owner knows every employee, and every employee knows her.

These are our small businesses — our mom-and-pop businesses. And while they might not be the Apples or the Disneys of the world, they remain vital to our communities, and our very lives.

There are 90,000 businesses on Long Island, according to Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, and a vast majority of them employ fewer than 50 people. Many might not be household names beyond their immediate neighborhoods, but where they are known, they are important.

Yet with each passing year, our society pulls further away from the small businesses that we so cherish and pushes further into the realm of the megacorporations. Not that there isn’t a place for the conglomerates — it’s just best that they don’t devour too much of our economic base.

Small businesses account for 44 percent of U.S. economic activity, according

to a report from the federal Small Business Administration just ahead of the coronavirus pandemic, and their share of the nation’s gross domestic progress is slowly, but surely, shrinking. Between 1998 and 2014, the small business share of GDP dropped from 48 percent to 43.5.

Small business GDP itself is growing — but just under 1.5 percent a year, as compared to the 2.5 percent of larger businesses.

A lot of that shifting began after the 2008 recession, and continued as big-box stores grew dramatically, as did online retailers like Amazon. That’s a primary reason why organizations like the Nassau Council of Chambers of Commerce — which represents more than 50 chambers of commerce in the county, and more than 10,000 businesses — are so keen to promote “Shop Local.”

Small businesses need us, and we need them. Small businesses provide more jobs and more opportunities to people in their communities, corporate recruiter Martin Rowinski wrote in Forbes magazine last year.

“Successful small businesses put money back into their local community through paychecks and taxes, which can support the creation of new small businesses, and improve local public services,” Rowinski wrote. “No matter how small it starts — one, two, five, 10 employees — within that town, the city or the county, your small business cre-

ates new economies where once there was nothing.”

And that should be the definitive conclusion to this discussion, but sadly, it’s not. While it’s nearly impossible to find anyone who would consciously choose a large company over a hometown business, it still happens all the time. Many times, it’s because we simply don’t think about the impact of ordering something from Amazon, or ordering a pizza from a chain rather than a local pizzeria.

More often than not, it comes down to cost — more often than not, it’s cheaper to head to Home Depot than to a local hardware store. Or to the 7-Eleven instead of the family-owned bodega on the corner. There is a place for the Home Depots and the 7-Elevens in our communities — but just not at the cost of local business. And it’s important to keep that in mind when we choose where we spend our money.

One of the biggest spending periods of the year is coming up after Thanksgiving, and there will be so many businesses chasing after us, hoping to receive the dollars we’re looking to spend.

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Letters Does Congressman D’Esposito want to solve the border crisis?

To the Editor: U.S. Rep. Anthony D’Esposito’s partisan column last week, “The Biden border crisis comes home to New York,” blaming President Biden, Gov. Kathy Hochul and New York City Mayor Eric Adams for the influx of migrants at our border, exemplifies the dysfunction of the House of Representatives. It’s up to Congress to work across the aisle and introduce laws that have a chance of passing. But the Republicans don’t really want sensible immigration laws, because they want to scare people into voting for them.

Any fool can see that D’Esposito is intentionally introducing legislation that he knows will never be enacted just so he can say, “See, the Republicans are trying to keep you safe, while the Democrats want an open border.” Keep an eye out for a tax-paid mailer that will mention yet another bill that will never become law.

D’Esposito conveniently failed to mention that he refused to support Biden’s comprehensive aid plan, which would not only give $14.3 billion in aid to Israel, but also direct $14 billion to boost the number of border agents, increase staffing for processing asylum cases and install new machines at the border that detect fentanyl. D’Esposito also failed to mention that 93 percent

of fentanyl coming over our border is smuggled by U.S. citizens coming through legal entries. So if D’Esposito wants to find real solutions to the fentanyl epidemic, why wouldn’t he vote to pass Biden’s aid package, which would do just that?

D’Esposito’s solution to New York

City’s rising costs of sheltering migrants is to defund the effort. Please tell me how that makes sense. One of the major reasons why our restaurants closed or cut hours is because they are unable to find staff. We are at record low unemployment.

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s a result of the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act, signed into law in 2019, New York committed to ambitious targets to achieve net zero emissions by 2050 in all sectors of the economy. In pursuit of that goal, Equinor was awarded contracts to build Empire Wind I and II, which were slated to be constructed off the southern coast of Nassau County, where my Senate district is located.

The proposal included a path for high-powered transmission patriCia cables through CanZoneri-FitZpatriCk coastal beaches and a densely populated section of Long Beach.

Throughout the process, Equinor failed to adequately address the community’s concerns about the impact on marine life and the potential health risks associated with electromagnetic field emissions from the cables.

Imposing arbitrary benchmarks laid out by the act does not allow these goals to be met, but instead creates chaos like we recently saw in Long Beach. Compa-

nies like Equinor feel emboldened to come into our communities and display an abysmal lack of transparency and communication in the face of residents’ concerns. Rather than engaging in meaningful dialogue and addressing the concerns of local communities, they resort to underhanded tactics to further their agenda.

Equinor’s underhanded tactics were on blatant display in the passing of Senate bill S6218A, which included language that would have advanced Equinor’s plan to run highvoltage transmission cables through the heart of Long Beach. The language was taken from a bill sponsored

by Assemblyman Ari Brown and me, at the request of the Long Beach City Council. With rare exceptions, these types of bills are carried by local representatives to ensure they are not advanced without support from the impacted community.

In the face of the lack of transparency from Equinor and public outcry, I did not allow this bill to advance. During the last days of the legislative session, a senator from Brooklyn added that language to a separate bill and passed it through the

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Senate over my objections. However, after the hard-fought efforts of our residents, Brown, U.S. Rep. Anthony D’Esposito and I, Gov. Kathy Hochul vetoed this bill, citing the public outcry over the project. Her veto prevents the beach parkland in Long Beach from being used for the proposed transmission cable route through the beach and city.

Just prior to the veto, the state Public Service Commission unanimously denied Equinor’s request for an additional $12 billion in subsidies for renewableenergy projects. You would think the story is over at this point, but there are more chapters unfolding every day.

Hochul recently unveiled the 10 Point Renewable Energy Action Plan, set to be executed by the state Energy Research and Development Authority. This initiative aims to elevate New York’s sustainable energy production, including offshore wind projects. My concern with this plan isn’t the ambition itself, but rather the details of its implementation, which remain unclear as of this moment, such as unrealistic targets for offshore wind energy.

he transition to cleaner energy must not come at the expense of our communities.

Letters lower than any other industrialized nation, prices at the grocery stores will still be high as long as our farmers are unable to find workers.

But of course, D’Esposito fails to mention that Hochul passed a bill that will allow migrants to work in New York after 30 days instead of a 180-day wait. Her program matches migrants with employers, filling 1,300 jobs on Long Island alone. This will get migrants out of shelters, giving them the ability to provide for their families while they seek asylum.

Real solutions to real problems.

What D’Esposito should be doing is initiating a similar program on the federal level.

Other countries do just that. But no, because then he won’t be able to scare his voters into thinking that criminal migrants are traveling 2,000 miles from the border to Merrick just so they can steal deodorant from CVS. CLAUDIA BORECKY President, Bellmore Merrick Democratic Club Merrick

Caregivers need more support from Albany To the Editor: November is National Family Caregivers Month. In New York, 546,000 family caregivers are providing care worth over $19 billion to their loved ones with dementia. Though these caregivers create significant savings for the state, they are not getting enough support in return. The funding for New York’s Alzheimer’s Disease Community Assistance Program,

Additionally, if we allow foreign companies to build in our waters, we may have no guarantees that the jobs related to these projects will go to New Yorkers, let alone to Nassau County residents. It is imperative that we employ a collaborative style of policy development that considers local needs, local labor, and the preservation of local character, while also considering community input.

I certainly favor our state’s endeavors in advancing toward a cleaner, more robust energy future. However, while we all recognize the importance of transitioning to cleaner energy sources, it’s crucial that such plans do not come at the expense of our communities or ratepayers, and that the companies involved in these projects are willing to engage the stakeholder communities meaningfully. It is also imperative that we explore other clean energy sources, such as green hydrogen, so that we aren’t putting all our eggs in one basket.

I don’t know where this story will end, but I remain committed to safeguarding our communities and protecting our residents from governmental overreach. I will continue to uphold transparency in decision-making processes to ensure that local voices are always heard.

Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick represents the 9th Senate District.

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or AlzCAP, which offers care consultations, support groups, educational programs and other services, has been stagnant for years, while the number of caregivers who need these services has continued to grow, especially since 2020.

I have seen the care-giving struggle firsthand for five years. My grandma has Alzheimer’s, and my mother is her caregiver. My mother must balance caring for my grandmother while doing the same for my autistic brother.

And she does this while trying to deal with the other demands of her life. She’s not alone — there are many of these “sandwich caregivers” with similar stories. It is imperative that New York support them, not only because it will mitigate their financial, emotional and physical struggles, but also because it will be less of a financial burden for the state than nursing home care.

Taking care of someone with Alzheimer’s is extremely expensive. One study found that 47 percent of family caregivers have cut back on their food, transportation and health care expenses to pay for a loved one’s care. Also, many caregivers struggle with mental health issues, such as depression, and often don’t have the financial resources to take care of their own physical health.

New York can do better in supporting people who take on this vital role. Please join me in calling on our state senators and Assembly members to increase funding for AlzCAP. HELENA MILLER Volunteer Advocate, Alzheimer’s Association Oyster Bay

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