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Civil War vet remembered Albert Henry Rhodes and other veterans receive grave markers those who fought to save the Union and abolish slavery,” Duffy said. “One of the things we do is This Veterans Day, one of Mal- to try to locate unmarked graves verne’s own who was a Civil War of Civil War veterans and then veteran is receiving the recogni- obtain a headstone for the grave tion he deserves — nearly a cen- from the Veterans Administratury after his death. tion.”

Members of The details of Moses A. Baldwin Rhodes’s life are Camp No. 544, a local sparse, but create a chapter of the Sons rough road map of of Union Veterans of the experiences of a the Civil War, gathUnion soldier at the ered at Greenfield time.

Cemetery in UnionRhodes was born dale on Oct. 15 to dedin December of 1843, icate new headstones according to records to four veterans of from the New York the Civil War who State Military Museare buried there. The um, but his exact ceremony was part date of bir th is of an ongoing project DENNIS DUFFY unknown. His surto locate the resting saecretary, name was also places of veterans of spelled “Rhoades,” Moses A. Baldwin the Union Army. because record-keepOne of the Civil Camp No. 544 ing was not stanWar veterans buried dardized at the time. at Greenfield CemeAt the Nov. 2 meeting of the tery is Albert Henry Rhodes, who Malverne board of trustees, villived in what is now Malverne. lage Historian Dave Weinstein Dennis Duffy, camp secretary offered some insight into the vetand graves registration officer, eran and the community he was explained the activities of his born into. camp and the process of locating “This is something that probathe unmarked graves. bly most people don’t realize that “In a nutshell, our mission is CONTINUED ON PAGE 4 to remember the boys in blue,

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TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD Councilman Anthony D’Esposito is leading Laura Gillen in the race to succeed Congresswoman Kathleen Rice.

York City police detective from Island Park appears to have eked out a victory, and in the process flipped a seat from Democratic to Republican control.

“I want to thank each and every one of you in this room,”

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Anthony D’Esposito says he’s going to Washington. But as the clock struck midnight turning Election Day into Wednesday, his Democratic opponent, Laura Gillen, wasn’t quite ready to concede the 4th Congressional District race.

“We’re going to wait until every vote is counted,” Gillen told supporters in Freeport late Tuesday night. “It’s an extremely close race. There’s still a lot of ballots out there.”

As Gillen spoke, however, unofficial election returns from Nassau County showed D’Esposito leading her by 8,000 votes, with 87 percent of precincts reporting. A half-hour later, the county Board of Elections completed the counting, increasing D’Esposito’s lead to 10,000 votes. It was 51.9 percent for D’Eposito out of the more than 266,000 votes counted, compared with Gillen’s 48.1 percent.

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Opponent

Governor

Kathy Hochul (D) .............. 54% Lee Zeldin (R) ................... 46%

Comptroller

Thomas DiNapoli (D) ....... 57% Paul Rodriguez (R) ........... 40%

Attorney General

Letitia James (D) .............. 56% Michael Henry (R) ............ 42%

U.S. Senator

Charles Schumer (D) ........ 58% Joe Pinton (R) ................... 39%

Congressional District 4

Anthony D’Esposito (R) ... 52%

Senate District 9

Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick (R) .. 56% Kenneth Moore (D) .......... 44%

Assembly District 19

Edward Ra (R) ................... 66% Sanjeev Jindal (D) ............ 34%

Assembly District 21

Brian Curran (R)................ 50% Judy Griffin (D)................. 49%

Laura Gillen (D) ............... 48%

Hempstead Town Council Melissa Miller (R) ............. 59% Anthony Cruz (D) ............. 41% Unofficial results as of midnight EST Tuesday

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hese graves, most of them, marked whether they were a veteran or not, which is very unusual.

Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick, Ra also claim victory continued from front page took a seat that’s been in Democratic hands for 25 years.”

D’Esposito will succeed Kathleen Rice in representing most of southern Nassau County at the federal level, the first Republican to do so since Daniel Frisa lost re-election to Carolyn McCarthy in 1996. McCarthy served nine terms before retiring in 2015, and Rice has represented the district ever since.

Gillen had hoped to keep the streak of Democratic women representing the district alive. D’Esposito’s win was one of several benefiting Republicans across the area.

Also claiming victory were Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick, who easily defeated her Democratic opponent, Kenneth Moore, for the State Senate by more than 13,000 votes.

“It’s amazing that we were able to get our message out that our state is on the wrong direction,” Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick told supporters. “It is not taking care of us. It is putting criminals first instead of law-abiding, hardworking citizens.”

And in Assembly District 19, Republican Edward Ra easily beat challenger Sanjeev Kumar Jindal, with 66 percent of the vote.

“We’re going back to Albany with a few new senators,” Ra said, “and we’re going to get to work restoring sanity back to New York.

The only race up in the air Tuesday night was the Assembly District 21 contest, in which Republican Brian Curran had just a 270-vote lead over Judy Griffin out of more than 50,000 cast.

Throughout his race for Congress, D’Esposito stressed the importance of a limited, fiscally responsible government. He said numerous times that he would cut wasteful spending in Washington, and that a small-government approach would help tame inflation.

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The campaign trail was not free of jabs back and forth. Democratic campaign literature portrayed D’Esposito as an extremist on issues like abortion and guns, claiming he might support a nationwide ban on abortion and allow weapons of war on New York streets.

D’Esposito denied to the Herald that he would ever support a national abortion ban, but he did attack New York laws that he claimed allow free access to late-term abortion. On guns, he asserted that the focus of government should not be writing new laws, but cracking down on illegally possessed weapons.

Republicans, meanwhile, linked Gillen to a number of national issues on which they portrayed Democrats as weak. Mailers from the New York Republican State Committee declared that President Biden and Gillen were raising taxes, responsible for the recent national rise in crime, and allowed fentanyl to flood into Nassau County.

Gillen countered by citing her record as town supervisor, during which time she claimed to have cut taxes. Gil-

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Former Town oF Hempstead Supervisor Laura Gillen did not concede the Congressional District 4 race against Anthony D’Esposito. len has also insisted that a tough-on-guns approach can help to curb crime.

While Rice endorsed Gillen, D’Esposito boasted of his own support from a long list of law enforcement groups and police unions.

Additional reporting by Jim Bernstein, Brendan Carpenter, Karina Kovac, Andre Silva, Mallory Wilson and Jordan Vallone.

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Hundreds of costumed children and their families gathered at Reese park on Oct. 29 to celebrate Halloween.

Malverne rings in Halloween with a bang

Hundreds of children and their families took part in festivities throughout the village

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alverne was abuzz with Halloween spirit last weekend as numerous activities and celebrated were hosted by the village of Malverne itself, the chamber of commerce, and other local businesses. Most of the festivities took place on Saturday, Oct. 29, marking the start of the so-called “Halloweekend,” in anticipation of the holiday on Monday.

The flagship Halloween event was the village of Malverne’s annual Ragamuffin Parade. The Malverne board of trustees reported that this year’s Halloween gathering was the largest in the history of the event.

Hundreds of costumed children and their parents marched around Courtesy Maria Casini Reese Park to show their HallowcospLaYers LIned up in front of Rocky’s Comics for the store’s Halloween party as trick or een spirit. treaters passed by on Hempstead Avenue. The comic shop closed its doors shortly after.

“This was the largest Ragamuffin Parade in the history of Malthat. And that brought so many of these lage’s Ragamuffin Parade. Children just verne, almost 160 kids,” declared new families directly into the stores.” leaving the parade and many others Mayor Keith Corbett.

Many of the Chamber’s member busitagged on behind the Chamber’s mascot, “This past Saturday was a great sucnesses also hosted their own Halloween Chamber Champ, to trick or treat cess. I want to thank everyone success,” festivities. throughout the center of Malverne. said trustee Carl Prizzi, who oversees The Broadway Tavern hosted its sec“We did build off of the Ragamuffin.

Malverne’s youth programming. “It was ond annual Howl-O-Ween event. The resYou did have a lot of kids already there,” very well attended. Great costumes. Very taurant’s beer garden was transformed said Chamber president Maria Casini. creative costumes. It was great,” he said. into a furry fashion show as dog owners “Then there were some older kids who “The children had a great time decofrom near and far showed off their pets’ started coming. We walked up and down rating pumpkins. They enjoyed a lot of wild and wacky costumes. treats. They had fun with the parade. The Hempstead Avenue, Church Street, and a Rocky’s Comics, who shuttered their little bit of Broadway.” highlight of the day was our mayor storefront at the end of October, celebratCasini was also very impressed by the shooting candy up into the sky for the ed one last hurrah with a costume party turnout on Saturday. children to catch,” said Prizzi. Corbett featuring a number of high quality “It was unbelievable, and it went on got ahold of an air cannon during the cosplay costumes. for hours,” she said. “We kind of expectparade, and began spraying candy about On Halloween Day, Bee’s Arts and ed it to just be for an hour and a half or the park.

Crafts hosted slime making and spooky so, but the families were out. It was a The Malverne Chamber of Compainting stations. beautiful day and people really enjoyed merce’s Candy Crawl abutted the vil-

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a pug was masquerading as a unicorn at the Broadway Tavern’s second annual canine costume contest. one canIne attempted to pass itself as a wiener dog at the Broadway Tavern’s annual Howl-O-Ween party.

Civil War vet lived in what is now Malverne continued from front page said. “Secondly, the people and Malverne can say, ‘Hey, here is a guy that was born in the village, served in the Civil War, was remembered.’”

Weinstein added that at the time Rhodes was born, Malverne was little more than a hamlet of farmhouses known as Norwood.

Courtesy Dennis Duffy On Jan. 17, 1862, the then 19-year-old Rhodes enlisted The VeTerans adminisTraTion commissioned a new as a private in the 95th New headstone in memory of Albert Henry Rhodes, a native of York Volunteer Infantry Reg- what is now Malverne who fought in the Civil War. iment. He probably would have enlisted at the Union There is little information about Army’s recruiting office in Manhattan’s Rhodes’s life after the war. The 1920 census City Hall Park — which was a ramshack- lists him as married to a woman named led construction area covered in large Catherine. According to Ancestry.com, he advertisements boasting of generous fathered a son, William E. Rhodes, who wages for those who took up arms. At that was born in 1890, though the site offers no time, there were no bridges over the East further information on William.

Rhodes died on April 21, 1926, at age 82, River, and Rhodes likely got to the recruitand he was buried at Greenfield Cemetery ment station by ferry.

He willingly volunteered, since the Mili- in Uniondale. His grave was unmarked, tia Act of 1862, enabling states to draft peo- even though he would have been entitled to ple into service, would not be passed until a government-issued headstone.

“Maybe his family didn’t know, or no July of that year.

The 95th Infantry was officially orga- one cared, or at the time no one could nized under the command of Col. George come up with the necessary documentaH. Biddle on March 6, 1862, to serve for a tion,” Duffy said.

The cemetery did, however, make note term of three years. On March 18, of Rhodes’s veteran status at the time of Rhodes’s company was mustered out of Fort Columbus — now called Fort Jay — his interment, which helped researchers on Governor’s Island and sent to Washing- find him nearly a century later.

“These graves, most of them, marked ton, D.C. For a short time, the 95th Infantry whether they were a veteran or not, which served in the garrison of the nation’s capi- is very unusual,” Duffy said. “Cemeteries tal before being deployed in the campaigns didn’t usually do that. We looked at the cemetery record, and it was stamped against the Confederacy in Virginia.

‘GAR.’” The 95th would see action in many of The “GAR” designation stands for the the Civil War’s most well known and deciGrand Army of the Republic, the veterans sive battles, including the second battle of Bull Run, the battles at Antietam, Freder- group that preceded the Sons of Union Veticksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, the erans of the Civil War. Battle of the Wilderness, and the final Rhodes, three other Civil War veterans, Appomattox Campaign, at which the bulk a veteran of the Spanish-American War of Confederate forces surrendered. and a veteran of World War I, all buried in While it is difficult to know whether Greenfield Cemetery, received headstones any individual infantryman fought in a commissioned by the VA and installed by battle, Duffy said that companies were the Town of Hempstead.

The Sons of Union Veterans, some rarely separated from their regiments, and that Rhodes was almost certainly in most, dressed in period uniforms, conducted a if not all, of the battles that involved the service that borrowed from traditional military funerals of that era.

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Courtesy Art Mattson

The sons of Union Veterans gathered at Greenfield Cemetery on Oct. 15 to honor Rhodes and five other veterans whose graves had gone unmarked for many decades. dennis duffy, of Lynbrook, led the ceremonies at the Greenfield Cemetery.

Courtesy Art Mattson

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Malverne Senior Football BRoWN Was a key factor in Malverne’s 34-7 victory over Mineola last Friday night in a Conference IV first-round playoff game. He rushed for 204 yards and found the end zone three times as the Mules punched their ticket to the semifinals at Hofstra University where they will face defending county champion North Shore. Brown had touchdown runs of 62, 1 and 74 yards against Mineola, which entered the postseason riding a six-game win streak.

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An early deficit and a red-hot opponent in last Friday’s Nassau Conference IV football first-round playoff matchup didn’t affect fourth-seeded Malverne as the Mules scored 34 unanswered points to eliminate No. 5 Mineola, 34-7.

The Mustangs were riding a six-game win streak and needed barely over a minute to get on the scoreboard when Jack Ryan connected with receiver Tommy Renner on a 71 yard touchdown pass that stunned the home crowd.

“I always preach not to have letdowns,” Malverne head coach Kito Lockwood said. “The easy score was somewhat of a tool of motivation. They responded well.”

The Mules did so by establishing a strong ground game as the opening half unfolded. After a turnover on downs by Mineola (7-2), Malverne senior captain Norman Brown ran 62 yards for a gametying touchdown in the late stages of the first quarter.

“Early on in the season he (Norman) had five turnovers and a lot of people doubted him,” Lockwood said. “My slogan was, ‘We’re gonna live with Norm Brown, we’re gonna die with Norm Brown’ because I believed in him.”

While Brown finished with 204 yards and three rushing touchdowns on 20 carries, plenty of credit went directly to Malverne’s offensive line and coach Richard Mirabito for the stellar evening Brown had.

“These guys right here (Joel Onwuamaegbu, Tristan Brunson, Aaron Munoz, Kevin Estime, captain Jedidiah Aidelogie, senior captain Michael Williams, and Alexander Choisi) have everything to do with Norman’s success,” Lockwood said.

“Norm don’t do what he do without these guys. They’re well-coached up and Norm Brown takes care of the rest.”

Brown and Sylvian Castin stole the show in the second quarter on offense as Brown added two more rushing touchdowns and Castin caught a 61 yard touchdown pass from senior quarterback Farvens Ulysse, who completed all five of his

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seNioR NoRMaN BRoWN rumbled for 204 yards and three touchdowns to lead the Mules past Mineola in a Conference IV playoff matchup. passes for 187 yards and two touchdowns.

“It was easier to get them off of us,” said Brown, who scored from 1 and 74 yards out in the second quarter. “They were adjusting to the run and it was easier to open up the pass.”

The two senior captains (Brown and Castin) and junior Michael “Munch” McDougall all made their presence known on the defensive side of the ball.

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clock, we got to get the job done,” Castin said. “We got to make sure we are making plays on both ends of the field and make sure the energy is up and take care of the guys.”

Castin added another receiving touchdown in the second half to finish the night with 90 receiving yards and two scores.

The Mules (6-3) will head to Hofstra University on Thursday to face unbeaten North Shore, the defending Conference IV champions, in the semifinals at 4 p.m.

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The last thing any driver wants is an obstructed view out of their car windows.

But it’s the same for the Nassau County Police Department as well — except it’s not looking out, but instead looking in.

The department has launched Operation Safe Streets, targeting illegal license plates — those that are obstructed or defaced — along with improperly tinted windows and passengers not wearing seatbelts.

The initiative continues through the end of the year, and includes both education and enforcement. But it’s not just about safety, according to Nassau police commissioner Patrick Ryder — these violations typically lead to other criminal activity.

Safe Streets uses officers from a number of police units targeting drivers who are misusing their license plates or have tinted windows that don’t allow officers to see inside. Many will be singled out through various checkpoints set up around the county.

“We know that distracted driving is still the number one cause for accidents and death on our roads,” Ryder told reporters during a news conference last week in Eisenhower Park. “But there is a criminal element that is out there defrauding and taking advantage of the system, committing crimes by using different

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NASSAu COuNtY pOLICe ran a safety checkpoint on Merrick Avenue near Eisenhower Park last week as part of its new Operation Safe Streets program. The initiative aims to crack down on illegal license plates, tinted windows, and expired registrations. types of plates.”

This initiative comes at a time where more people are out and about preparing for the holidays.

“As we are approaching the time of year when people are going out there spending money, they’re shopping. They have gifts. There will be a lot of cars on the road,” Nassau County executive Bruce Blakeman said. “We are going to fight as hard as we can to make sure that all of our communities are safe. That our residential communities are safe. That our busi-

ness districts are safe.”

Paper license plates are a much bigger problem than many might realize, Ryder said. Although typically given to a new car buyer at the dealership before they can get their more permanent plates from the state, there are those who try to copy the plates, change the expiration date, and then sell them online.

“So, until our officers stop that car, we don’t know it’s a fake plate,” Ryder said.

“In the meantime, they’re running red lights. They’re going through (license

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plate readers) after they’ve committed crimes, and we can’t detect it because it doesn’t come back to the right vehicle.”

Nassau police made more than 1,000 arrests last year for fraudulent license plates, more than triple from 2020. Traffic tickets are on the rise, too. There were 73,000 summonses written in 2021. So far this year, that number is already at 123,000.

“I think that we should be concentrating on all the people who are going around with out-of-state plates, with stolen license plates, with tinted windows that make everybody feel unsafe — especially our police officers,” Blakeman said. “And I really want to crack down because when we’ve done this in the past, we’ve been able to confiscate a lot of illegal license plates, we’ve gotten illegal weapons and controlled substances that we’ve confiscated.”

Nassau police also say they’ve taken nearly 800 guns off the road in the past two years.

“Those car stops are vital,” Ryder said, when it comes to “doing the investigation, asking the right questions when they interview the driver, and allowing us to get into that car.”

The commissioner also mentioned cracking down on uninspected an unregistered vehicles, which he added “90 percent of the time, they are also uninsured.”

Depending on the violation, a warning or a summons could be issued, and fines may be increased during the Operation Safe Streets initiative.

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“Chambers,” said Fran Camarano Jr. “We get involved in a nonprofit organization, support our communities and businesses. Why do we do this? Well, we’re part of the community, right?’

Camarano is quite active in the East Meadow Chamber of Commerce. But at the Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury on Oct. 28, Camarano was filling a different role — president of the Nassau Council of Chambers of Commerce. The group — which represents more than 40 chambers from across the county — gathered once again to honor its businesspersons of the year.

Those winners included Manny Alvarez, president of Kolstein’s in Baldwin, who continues to open the world of stringed instruments to so many musicians. And Sharon Davis-Edwards, founder and chief executive of S.J. Edwards Inc., in Merrick, who has provided financial and employee benefits services to businesses for more than 30 years. And Iyna Bort Caruso, who leads Sweet Lime Ink Content Studio, bringing her Emmy Award-winning writing and content creation work to Rockville Centre and beyond.

But it’s more than simply running a business, Camarano said. True success comes with being active in the community. Like Nicole Eliopoulos. She fulfilled her dream to run her own State Farm Insurance Agency in Valley Stream, yet she still finds time to not only raise four children with her husband, but stay active in their lives — from their school PTAs, to even coaching some of their sport teams.

“The idea of grassroots efforts from the ground up being the best way to support communities — and businesses supporting their communities — is the way to go,” Camarano said. “But the truth is, the commitment we make is not just to the chamber. What you want to do to support the businesses is to support each other.”

Other winners include Lauren Maslov, the third-generation owner of Pietro’s restaurant in East Meadow. Dale Davids, a home solar dealer — and Afghanistan veteran — in Elmont. Patricia McColley, a program manager for the community and population health team at Northwell Health out of Franklin Square. And Jorge Martinez, vice president of the J&A Group — which provides commercial maintenance out of Freeport.

Then there’s Luis Lopez, an immigrant from El Salvador who now runs Morgan Delicatessen in Glen Cove with his wife.

Steve Adler, who came out of retirement to take on marketing and sales for Servpro of Garden City and Hempstead.

And Christine Sweeney, branch manager and director for Webster Bank Levittown Banking Center.

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HuNdrEds gAtHErEd At Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury Oct. 28 to honor the Nassau Council of Chambers of Commerce Businesspersons of the Year.

Evelyn Heredia Malverne Chamber of Commerce Evelyn Heredia has been active in Malverne since acquiring her Phoenix Family Chiropractic office in 2017, a place she’s happy to make the small jaunt from her Suffolk County home each and every day.

Heredia specializes in prenatal and pediatric care.

She’s active not only on the Malverne chamber board, but also in raising money for Long Island Harvest, the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, and Healing Hands for Heroes.

“I love what I do, and enjoy being a local business owner helping people in Malverne,” Heredia told the Nassau Council of Chambers of Commerce. “I can’t express enough how proud I am to serve alongside such an incredible group of people.”

Leah Tozer might be known for her appearances on HGTV’s “Island Life,” but she remains one of Long Beach’s top real estate practitioners. Mike Govinda has helped companies grow their IT and health care services through his company, Arista Careers, while David Silva spends his day as a financial advisor for Janney, but then goes home and does everything from coach youth basketball, to helping shape young minds.

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FrANk CAMArANo Jr., president of the Nassau Council, says community service starts with the local chamber of commerce. And he practices what he preaches as a longtime leader of the East Meadow Chamber of Commerce.

family’s successful jewelry business in Lynbrook, while Dr. Evelyn Heredia has changed lives as the owner of Phoenix Family Chiropractic in Malverne. Victoria Van De Ven runs her own State Farm Insurance Agency in Seaford, while Margo Cargill focuses on corporate and government strategy through her Uniondale-based Titanium Linx Consulting, and Rosemarie DeMaio makes Wantagh smile as chief custom cookie designer at Mama’s Custom Cookies.

And businesses were winners as well — like Stellina Ristorante, run by

renowned chef Fabrizio Facchini and the Milana family in Oyster Bay. “Nassau County is back, and we’re open for business,” County Executive Bruce Blakeman told the crowd at Crest Hollow. “Nassau County is committed to partnering with each and every one of the chambers so that every community can thrive, and every downtown business district can do well with no community left behind.”

To learn more about the Nassau Council of Chambers of Commerce, visit NCChambers.org.

Exit & Succession Planning for Business Owners On Thursday, Nov. 3, law firm Vishnick McGovern Milizio LLP and The NYBB Group held a free live webinar featuring Joseph G. Milizio, managing partner at Vishnick, McGovern and Milizio and Anthony Citrolo, founder of NYBB Group — a premium service merger and acquisition business sales firm — with Herald Inside LI host Michael Hinman, executive editor at Herald Community Newspapers.

“No one likes to think too much about the future, especially about their business,” Hinman said. “But in the next hour we will find out why planning ahead is crucial!”

Citrolo’s clients include privately held companies and family owned businesses and is CPA and a Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA). Vishnick McGovern Milizio LLP has been named Best Law Firms in America by US News and World Report for 2022 and 2023.

Hinman jumped right into their expertise with a few questions, starting with the basics: when is the best time to start planning?

“The best time to start planning is the moment a client walks into my office and says I have a concept I would like to start a new business,” Milizio said.

He explained that if you plan from the

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Pictured executive editor of Herald Community Newspapers, Michael Hinman (top left), Joseph G. Milizio, managing partner at Vishnick, McGovern and Milizio (top right), and Anthony Citrolo, founder of NYBB Group (bottom middle) on Zoom Thursday Nov. 3. very start, then you will have a headstart on yourself as you have planned ahead and set the guidelines for the business to thrive efficiently.

Determining the value of your business is an important part of the planning and succession process. There are also a number of steps that a business owner

can do to increase the value of their company.

Citrolo went on to define “value acceleration” and how it plays into the process of exit planning.

“If you are really planning your business properly and want to make sure your business has a value of x and you’re willing to do whatever it takes to make that happen,” Citrolo said. “You can do things to essentially grow that business and accelerate the value.”

For example when you need management and hire a team that increases your value, as well as spreading the customer base and even customer contracts which increase value because the customer has staying power. This plus a number of HR and legal issues that need to be dealt with all in time, increase the value of your business.

“Your business is evaluated by value drivers which either increase or decrease the value and you can see what you can do to enhance the value,” Citrolo said.

The webinar included vital information for business owners that could make a difference in the future. Making sure you are building your business efficiently can be done when you have the proper tools and guidance. If you missed out on this informative webinar, visit the Herald Inside LI YouTube Channel at www. youtube.com.

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Apartments, thrift shop damaged after blaze Smoke could be seen billowing above Hempstead Avenue just across the street from the West Hempstead Public Library on the afternoon of Wednesday Nov. 2 as a fire broke out above Mi Closet Thrift Shop.

Multiple fire departments including the West Hempstead and Lakeview Fire Departments responded to the blaze. The fire reportedly began in the secKyle Chin/Herald ond story apartments above the thrift store at 523 Hemp- the interior oF Mi Closet Thrift Shop was gutted stead Avenue in the early following a fire on Nov. 2. The Town of Hempstead has afternoon. since declared building unfit for human habitation.

The fire spread into the Mi Closet was left gutted following the floor below and caused significant damage to the thrift store within. blaze, with much of its contents removed.

Workers from the shops and residents The shop’s ceiling was most heavily damcould be seen standing outside in disbe- aged, leaving a warped metal grid misslief following the blaze. The fire was suc- ing many of its ceiling panels, which lay cessfully contained and did not spread to heaped and broken on the floor.

The Town of Hempstead Department any neighboring buildings.

The incident created a substantial dis- of buildings has since condemned the ruption to traffic along the busy thor- damaged building as unfit for human oughfare of Hempstead Avenue. Nassau occupancy, according to an order posted County Police closed off the section of the on the building’s padlocked entrances by road between Roosevelt Avenue and Inspector Andrew Manzo.

Mi Closet Thrift Shop has been listed McKinley Street for several hours as firefighters worked to extinguish the flames. as permanently closed online.

Through traffic was redirected to neigh–Kyle Chin boring roads for much of the afternoon.

Courtesy Lakeview Fire Department

FireFighters oF the Lakeview Fire Department assisted the West Hempstead Fire Department in quelling.

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By Mary Malloy ock legends The Rascals are back on WHERE stage for the first time in four years.

Their Time Peace Tour 2022 rolls on WHEN — with a stop at NYCB Theatre at Westbury on Nov. 13 — featuring two • Sunday, Nov. 13, 7:30 p.m. of the group’s legendary original members: Felix • NYCB Theatre at Westbury, Cavaliere and Gene Cornish.

960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury The group (formerly The Young Rascals) is best • For tickets, visit known for their string of smash hits during the TheTheatreAtWestbury.com, mid-to-late 1960s, including “Groovin,” “Good LiveNation.com, or call (516) Lovin’,” “A Beautiful Morning” and “People Got 247-5200 to Be Free.” (The tour is named after their 1968 Greatest Hits album.)

The Rascals were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1997.

“It’s been a while since I’ve been in New York because of Covid, but I travel here a lot to see friends and family,” says Cavaliere, the group’s keyboardist, vocalist and songwriter. “We’ve been in the area doing some private shows. Westbury is one of the last few places with a theater in the round. I’m happy that our music appeals to more than one generation. It’s a real treat seeing the some of the younger faces out there in the audience.”

Trained as a classical pianist at a young age — and fully intending to go into the medical field — Cavaliere formed a band called The Escorts during his college years at Syracuse University. That led him to play with Joey Dee & The Starliters (“The Peppermint Twist”) where he met Cornish and Eddie Brigati. The threesome eventually left to form The Young Rascals with jazz drummer Dino Danelli.

After a few months doing the New York club scene, Cavaliere and his bandmates caught the attention of promoter/manager Sid Bernstein with their high-energy set at Long Island’s elite club, The Barge on Shinnecock Bay in East Quogue. They soon signed a contract with Atlantic Records.

After topping the charts with hit after hit — and selling more than 30 million records worldwide — The Young Rascals disbanded in 1972, and the members went on to have successful solo careers. Cavaliere now calls Nashville, Tennessee, home, where he is collaborating and prolifically writing new material.

“This (tour) gives us another chance to play together,” Cornish adds, “and do it for the fans.”

A treat: Special guests Vanilla Fudge Vanilla Fudge, best known for their extended heavy rock arrangements including “You Keep Me Hangin’ On” and “Season of the Witch,” join The Rascals as special musical guests.

Vanilla Fudge has been cited as “one of the few American links between psychedelia and what soon became heavy metal.” The group is also known to have influenced other major bands such as The Nice, Deep Purple, Yes, Styx and Led Zeppelin.

“We’re excited to come back to Westbury,” says the band’s award-winning drummer, vocalist and songwriter Carmine Appice, who now resides in Florida. “It’s one of my favorite venues. We’ll include a lot of our popular hits, and I’ll probably do a drum solo.

The Rascals were like our mentors, and we’ve been friends for many years.”

The band is currently touring with three of its four original members: Appice, Mark Stein, Vince Martell, and Pete Bremy (who took over for Tim Bogert, who retired in 2009 and died 2021.)

Large photo: Felix Cavaliere is ready to wow the NYCB Theatre at Westbury audience with The Rascals greatest hits.

Bottom photo: Original Rascals Gene Cornish, left, and Felix Cavaliere first met in the mid ‘60s playing with Joey Dee & The Starliters.

‘Fiddler on the Roof’

Bartlett Sher and the team behind ‘South Pacific,’ ‘The King and I’ and 2017 Tony-winning Best Play ‘Oslo,’ bring a fresh and authentic vision to this beloved theatrical masterpiece. Featuring a talented cast, lavish orchestra, and stunning movement and dance from Israeli choreographer Hofesh Shechter, based on the original staging by Jerome Robbins, this production is an uplifting celebration that raises its cup to joy — to love — to life. Rich with musical hits everyone knows and loves, including ‘Tradition,’ ‘Sunrise, Sunset’ and ‘To Life (L’Chaim!),’ this heartwarming story never goes out of style.

Friday, Nov. 11, 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, 2 and 8 p.m. $89, $69, $59, $49. Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, C.W. Post Campus, Route 25A, Brookville.

(516) 299-3100 or TillesCenter.org.

Toubab Krewe

Vanilla Fudge, special guest, is known for their extended rock versions of contemporary hit songs. Pictured from left are Carmine Appice (drums), Mark Stein (keyboard), Vinny Martell (guitar), and Pete Bremy (bass).

Some music defies categorization.

Such is the case with Toubab Krewe, the vibrant North Carolinabased instrumental powerhouse that lustily swirls together rock, African traditions, jam sensibilities, international folk strains and more.

This is a band that actively draws inspiration from whatever source floats into their purview, something they’ve exhibited in their half decade of heavy gigging — including regular appearances at major U.S. festivals like Bonnaroo, High Sierra, Rothbury and Wakarusa — and abroad at such legendary gatherings as Festival In The Desert in Mali.

Their globe-hopping propensity has made them an emerging headliner at their hometown’s famous Orange Peel, and a familiar face at similar venues nationwide. Whether on their own or collaborating with luminaries like the Last Poets’ Umar Bin Hassan or Uncle Earl’s Rayna Gellert, Toubab Krewe has already earned the attention and respect of a broad musical community.

Saturday, Nov. 12, 8 p.m. $38, $33, $28. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. (516) 767-6444 or LandmarkOnMainStreet.org.

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Nov. 25 Tunes with Cyndi Hazell and Rob Cardone Vocalist Cyndi Hazell and drummer Rob Cardone perform, Friday, Nov. 25, 8 p.m., at the Broadway Tavern, 8 Broadway.

They cover varied artists including Cher, Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston, and many more, Cyndi brings back all the favorites. Rob is a versatile drummer who has been a part of many successful original and cover bands over the years. For those interested in a night of music and drinks, call Broadway Tavern at (516) 792-6036.

Annual Lighting of Malverne

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YES: Close to the Edge Tour

The pioneering progressive rock band visits NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury, touring in celebration the 50th anniversary of their famed album, “Close To The Edge,” Saturday, Nov. 19, 8 p.m. With an ever growing fan base, YES continues to electrify audiences with daunting virtuosity, complex musical textures and powerful lead vocals. Experience an unforgettable evening of YES at its best, featuring its existential prog masterworks and instrumental pyrotechnics. For information/tickets, visit TheTheatreAtWestbury.com or LiveNation.com or call (516) 247-5200.

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Kickoff the holiday season by helping setup the annual lighting of Malverne. Festive decorations will be set up along Hempstead Avenue and adjacent streets in celebration of the winter holidays. Decorating begins Saturday, Nov. 19, at 10 a.m.

Register to assist and to join in other Malverne holiday traditions MalverneVillage.org. Call village hall at (516) 599-1200 for more information.

‘Willy Wonka’ Everyone’s favorite candy man lights up the stage, in Plaza Theatrical’s family-friendly production of “Willy Wonka,” Friday, Nov. 11, 11 a.m.; Saturday, Nov. 12, 11 a.m.; Sunday, Nov. 13, noon. This scrumdidilyumptious musical features the enchanting songs from the film starring Gene Wilder. Tickets are $16.

Grab your golden ticket and visit the Plaza stage at The Showplace at Bellmore Movies, 222 Pettit Avenue, Bellmore.

For information/tickets, go to PlazaTheatrical.com or call (516) 599-6870.

Turkey Trek Take a leisurely trek around the Bridle Path at Hempstead Lake State Park to burn off those Thanksgiving calories, Saturday, Nov. 26. Also discover the history and ecology of the park on the approximately 3 mile long hike, starting at 10 a.m. on To register, visit Eventbrite.com and search for “Hashtag Nature Edventure,” or contact the park at (516) 7661029.

Mount Sinai Vaxmobile flu/ Covid vaccines

Vaxmobile, in partnership with the Town of Hempstead, expands outreach to seniors to provide no-cost flu and Covid-19 booster vaccines.

The remaining schedule includes: Thursday, Nov. 10, Uniondale Hempstead Senior Center; Tuesday, Nov. 15, Bellmore Senior Center; Friday, Nov. 17, Uniondale Merrick Senior Center. The Vaxmobile offers the Pfizer-BioNTech bivalent vaccine to individuals 12 and older. Current CDC guidance says that it is safe to get both the Covid and flu vaccines together, even during the same visit to doctor or pharmacy. All vaccine recipients must show proof of age; ages six months to 17 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. For information, visit SouthNassau. org or Facebook @ MountSinaiSouthNassau. To schedule an appointment, go to SouthNassau.org/sn/ vaxmobile, call Mount Sinai South Nassau Community Education at (516) 377-5333 or emailvaxmobile@snch.org.

Break for Art

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Kids and parents/caregivers are invited to join Nassau County Museum of Art staff to create and innovate during “Break for Art,” Friday, Nov. 11, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. or 1-2:30 p.m. Find inspiration in the art on view and in the sculpture garden. Later explore the outdoors and Sculpture Garden with the nuseum’s Fall Scavenger Hunt as your guide to discovery and adventure. $10, $5 members free. Registration required.

Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.

Seasonal delights at Crossroads Farm Crossroads Farm in Malverne is a landmark of Long Island agricultural tradition for many generations. Their mission is to create conscious communities by connecting them with nature and encouraging environmental stewardship. Crossroads’ farm stand is open 3-6 p.m. on Fridays; 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, at 480 Hempstead Ave. Every Saturday, the farm also hosts a farmer’s market from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Reach the farm at (516) 881-7900.

Birds of the South Shore Join guest lecturer Jay Koolpix at Hempstead Lake State Park for a discussion about the birds that call Hempstead Lake State Park and all of Long Island’s South Shore home, on Saturday, Nov. 12, 10 a.m. Jay Koolpix is a local self-taught photographer with great success capturing fantastic bird activity. Join an educator for a bird walk following the presentation. To register, visit Eventbrite.com and search for “Hashtag Nature Edventure,” or contact the park at (516) 766-1029.

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Andy Lockwood talks college costs

By AlexA AnderwkAvich On Wednesday, Nov. 2, Lockwood College Prep and Inside Herald LI presented an hour-long webinar for the community entitled “How to Cut College Costs by 52.2% or More” — produced by RichnerLIVE — which aids college-parents on the rollercoaster ride of putting their children through upper education and its costs.

Host, Judy Goss, host of AWE’s luxury real estate show ‘Behind the Gates,’ former NBC and Fox contributor and QVC host, gave her opening remarks as a collegemom of twins, “My kids just graduated high school in June and started college; so I’ve been through all the ups and downs and the stress and the financial issues — all of the roller coaster moves that we had to get to college finally this year,” she said.

“And I’m happy to say that I’m here with someone today that will make that process a lot easier and less complicated and that is Andy Lockwood.”

Andy Lockwood is a college admissions counselor along with his wife Pearl, as well as best-selling author of ‘How to Negotiate Your Crappy Financial Aid’ and ‘Merit Aid Offer’ as well as three other books in the works. Together, the duo are the masterminds behind Lockwood College Prep which provides you with the tools you may need to get into your dream school, and for less.

The two have four children themselves.

However Lockwood saw the need for better college advisors and prep from his own

experiences going through law school.

“I didn’t choose my career,” the top college advisor said. “It’s almost like it found me. I went to law school and ended with over a hundred thousand dollars of debt.

Because of this horrible experience of high fees and debt, which is actually nothing compared to today, I went into this career.”

Goss introduced Lockwood, who had just finished up a busy time of early applications and deadlines, and jumped right into questions which yielded helpful tips and vital information from Lockwood.

“If you have a younger kid, early decision and early action deadlines are something to look forward to.” owner of Lockwood College prep said and kicked off the webinar with a piece of advice. “Here’s a pro tip: get everything done over the summer. That is my first valuable tip tonight” Having guidance during the intricate process of the application process can make all the difference. As parents send their oldest children to college for the first time, oftentimes they are both figuring out what to do as you go along and the reality is that many things have changed over the years and you might not know everything that is involved.

“If you feel overwhelmed, it’s not your fault.” Lockwood said regarding the complicated financial formulas that are often hard to decipher, with pages upon pages of regulations. “The good news is that there are ways to level the playing field.”

Goss also asked questions such as get-

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ting into and what it takes to be accepted into a top college as well as the rundown on how financial aid and scholarships work.

“I thought you just fill out the FAFSA form and pay as much as you can,” Goss remarked towards the end of the webinar.

“I’m happy to hear that there are actually ways you can strategize this.”

It was a highly informative session which ended with a live Q&A from the audience via chat. Followed by an endscreen with information on how to book sessions with Lockwood College Prep.

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF ANNUAL ELECTION WEST HEMPSTEAD FIRE DISTRICT December 13, 2022 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that the Annual Election of the West Hempstead Fire District will take place on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 between the hours of 4:00 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, 2023 and ending December 31, 2027. 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 21, 2022, twenty-three (23) days before December 13, 2022 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 23, 2022 , twenty (20) days before the date of such election.

Said petition is available 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 135354 To place a notice here call us at 516-569-4000 x232 or send an email to: legalnotices@liherald.com

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to New York State Election Law, Section 15-104(1)(b), the General Village Election for the Inc. Village of Malverne, County of Nassau, State of New York will be held on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at Malverne Village Hall, 99 Church Street, Malverne, New York between the hours of 7:00 am and 9:00 pm.

The following offices are to be filled for the terms set opposite thereto: OFFICE - Mayor (1) - Four (4) year term OFFICE - Trustees (2) Four (4) year term each position OFFICE - Village Justice (1) - Four (4) year term

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Inc. Village of Malverne Averil Smith, Village Clerk Dated: 11/10/22 135355

LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO WILMINGTON TRUST COMPANY, AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO BANK OFAMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, ASTRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED ASSET INVESTMENT LOAN TRUST, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-1, Plaintiff, v.

ASHA DIN A/K/A ASHA DIN SINGH, ET AL, Defendant. NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT In pursuance of a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the Office of the County Clerk of Nassau County on July 03, 2018, I, Francis X. Moroney, Esq. the Referee named in said Judgment, will sell in one parcel at public auction on December 1, 2022 at The North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501, County of Nassau, State of New York, at 2:00 PM the premises described as follows: 11 Goshen Street Elmont, NY 11003 SBL No: 37-547-37 ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND situate in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York.

The premises are sold subject to the provisions of the filed judgment, Index No. 014853/2013 in the amount of $519,881.95 plus interest and costs.

Foreclosure Auctions will be held Rain or Shine. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the foreclosure auction.

Richard S. Mullen Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP Plaintiff’s Attorney 500 Bausch & Lomb Place Rochester, NY 14604 Tel.: 855-227-5072 134939

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LEGAL NOTICE REFEREE’S NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF CITIGROUP MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST INC. ASSETBACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2007-AMC1, Plaintiff against - CESAR A. JOHNSON, et al Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on September 20, 2022. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 “Rain or Shine” on the 29th day of November, 2022 at 2:30 PM. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the Village of Malverne, Town of Hempstead, Nassau County, New York.

Premises known as 7 Dogwood Avenue, Malverne, (Village of Malverne/Town of Hempstead) NY 11565.

(SBL#: 35.-253-418) Approximate amount of lien $1,165,800.03 plus interest and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale.

Index No. 007728/2013.

Paul B. Guttenberg, Esq., Referee.

Davidson Fink LLP Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 400 Meridian Centre Blvd, Ste 200 Rochester, NY 14618 Tel. 585/760-8218 For sale information, please visit Auction.com at www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832 Dated: October 18, 2022 During the COVID-19 health emergency, bidders are required to comply with all governmental health requirements in effect at the time of sale including but not limited to, wearing face coverings and maintaining social distancing (at least 6-feet apart) during the auction, while tendering deposit and at any subsequent closing. Bidders are also required to comply with the Foreclosure Auction Rules and COVID-19 Health Emergency Rules issued by the Supreme Court of this County in addition to the conditions set forth in the Terms of Sale.

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee, for Carrington Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2005-NC5 AssetBacked Pass-Through Certificates, Plaintiff AGAINST Marie Elie a/k/a Marie T. Elie a/k/a Marie Therese Elie; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered December 6, 2019 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on November 28, 2022 at 3:00PM, premises known as 94 Tilrose Avenue, Malverne, NY 11565. All that certain plot piece or

parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Malverne, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section 37 Block 675 Lot 26. Approximate amount of judgment $590,562.31 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 607100/2018.

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

Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.”

Judith Powell, Esq., Referee LOGS Legal Group LLP f/k/a Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792 Dated: October 6, 2022 134916

LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK INDEX NO. 601820/2022 COUNTY OF NASSAU ___________________ PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION Plaintiff, vs.

THERESA KANDALAFT, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF PHYLLIS LOUBRIEL; ELENA CURELLA, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF PHYLLIS LOUBRIEL; MARIA PISANI A/K/A MARIA CURELLA PISANI, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF PHYLLIS LOUBRIEL; DONNA CARTER, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF PHYLLIS LOUBRIEL; DIANE DOLAN, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF PHYLLIS LOUBRIEL; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DISTRIBUTEES OF THE ESTATE OF PHYLLIS LOUBRIEL, any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or general or specific lien upon the real property described in this action; such unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, though or under them, or either of them, and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants,

Volunteers and staff work to keep Hempstead Lake clean A group of volunteers could be seen walking along the shores of Hempstead Lake on Sunday morning, picking up trash in the monthly shoreline cleanup.

Environmental educator assistant Erin Renwick leads the organization of the shoreline cleanup.

“We’re really trying to build our volunteer base right now, since everything here is so brand new,” explained Renwick. “We’re really trying to build a core group of people who will come here and help out. And not just with cleanups, but also with just anything that we might need done.”

A $47 million injection from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the State Office of Parks, Recreation and HisCourtesy Erin Renwick toric Preservation has seen the Volunteers nolan, Jennifer, Nicole, and park blossom in recent years. Following plans from the office of Gov. Jenna walked along the shores of Hempstead Hochul, the park has received a Lake on Sunday in a monthly cleanup event. number of new features, most notably the park’s environmental educaCooler stuff than just cleanups. That’s the tion and resiliency center opened last year. goal,” she said.

“This is our first year where we’re She explained the park staff doesn’t doing organized volunteer activities,” Ren- treat the cleanups too quickly. wick explained. “It took us a while to get “It’s 10 to 12. We try to do two hours. It’s everything set up. We were focusing on our kind of come and go. We don’t want to be environmental education programming.” super strict. Whenever volunteers can Renwick was optimistic about the fur- come is great,” she stated. “We just go until ther expansion of programs at the park. people start getting tired or bags get a little “Hopefully in the spring we can branch heavy.” off once we have more outreach and more people, and then do stuff like plantings.

–Kyle Chin

Public Notices

executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors and assigns, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to plaintiff; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, “JOHN DOE #1” through “JOHN DOE #12,” the last twelve names being fictitious and unknown to plaintiff, the persons or parties intended being the tenants, occupants, persons or corporations, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the premises, described in the complaint, Plaintiff designates NASSAU as the place of trial situs of the real property SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS Mortgaged Premises: 175 WRIGHT AVENUE, MALVERNE, NY 11565 Section: 0038, Block: 00005-00, Lot: 00243 Defendants. ___________________

To the above named Defendants YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in the above entitled action and to serve a copy of your Answer on the plaintiff’s attorney within twenty (20) days of the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service, or within thirty (30) days after service of the same is complete where service is made in any manner other than by personal delivery within the State.

The United States of America, if designated as a defendant in this action, may answer or appear within sixty (60) days of service. Your failure to appear or to answer will result in a judgment against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. In the event that a deficiency balance remains from the sale proceeds, a judgment may be entered against you.

NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT THE OBJECT of the above caption action is to foreclose a Mortgage to secure the sum of

$612,000.00 and interest, recorded on August 13, 2013, in Book M 39030 at Page 937, of the Public Records of NASSAU County, New York., covering premises known as 175 WRIGHT AVENUE, MALVERNE, NY 11565.

The relief sought in the within action is a final judgment directing the sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the Mortgage described above.

NASSAU County is designated as the place of trial because the real property affected by this action is located in said county.

NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home.

Speak to an attorney or go to the court where

your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property.

Sending a payment to the mortgage company will not stop the foreclosure action.

YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. Dated:October 27, 2022 ROBERTSON, ANSCHUTZ, SCHNEID, CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC Attorney for Plaintiff Eric Sheidlower, Esq. 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310 Westbury, NY 11590 516-280-7675 135095

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Every effort is made to insure the accuracy of your ad. Please check your ad at the first insertion. Credit will be made only for the first insertion. Credit given for errors in ads is limited to the printed space involved. Publisher reserves right to reject, cancel or correctly classify and ad.

RECRUITING A GREAT TEAM IS REALLY SIMPLE.

BELLMORE UFSD NOW HIRING • Teacher Assistants Full Time With full benefits, including health, paid time off, etc Applicants applying for this position must have New York State Teacher or Teaching Assistant Certification

• Permanent Guaranteed Everyday Building Substitutes FT Applicants applying for this position should have New York State Childhood Education (1-6) or (N-6) certification (preferred) or may be pursuing an Undergraduate/Graduate Degree in Education

WE HIRE THE BEST

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A Growing Multi Media Company Based in Garden City Is Hiring: • Receptionist • Human Resource Director • Reporter/Editor • Sales • Multi Media Coordinator • Drivers • Pressman/Press Helper

Dr. Joseph S. Famularo, Supt. of Schools 580 Winthrop Ave. Bellmore, NY 11710 Fax 516-679-3027 bellmore@bellmoreschools.org or apply directly on OLAS

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ADMINISTRATIVE

Richner Communications - a rapidly growing multimedia company and publishers of the Herald newspaper group has several administrative job openings: Receptionist (F/T), Accounts Receivable/Billing Collections Clerk Multi-Media Coordinator (Hours Flexible) Qualified candidates are fast learners with good organizational and people skills - entry level ok.

Role requires working knowledge of Microsoft Office and ability to learn custom software programs.

If you would like to join a communitydriven, fast-paced environment, please send your resume to: careers@liherald.com.

VARIOUS TIME SCHEDULES Bilinqual A Plus

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CSC HOLDINGS, LLC seeks a Wireless Engineer to detect and analyze inconsistencies in internal mobile systems that affect customers and work to resolve the issues. Analyze the recurrence of similar reported incidents in order to identify patterns and the possibility of emergency situations that might affect the services of mobile subscribers. Provide first-level support in the resolution of assigned claims. Follow up with the specialized technical areas for coordination of solutions to opened cases and for complete and successful closing of such cases under a defined SLA. Position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related STEM field, and 3 years of experience working in customer care within the telecommunications industry. Experience must include a minimum of: 1 year of experience synthesizing data and developing mathematical models to resolve business problems; 1 year of experience working with mobile network architecture and platforms, including HLR, HSS, MME, PGW, PCRF, GGSN, OCS, OTA, and IMS; 1 year of experience with product implementation of 3G, 4G, LTE, voice and data services, SIM Cards, WIFI, WLC, TWAG, and provisioning systems; 1 year of experience monitoring and providing support for mobile network nodes related to customer service; 1 year of experience with Excel, GUI-based systems, Office Package, Linux/Unix, and SQL. Requirements of this position include demonstration of either full vaccination status against COVID-19 or company-provided weekly COVID-19 testing. Job Location: Bethpage, NY. To apply, submit resume online at https://www.alticeusacareers.com/ and search by job title or enter job requisition number 2022-35658.

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DELIVERY DRIVER P/T Short Hours Excellent Pay/Tips

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CIRCULATION ASSOCIATE Full Time/Part Time Richner Communications, publisher of Herald community newspapers has an excellent opportunity for a FT/PT Customer Service Clerk in our busy Circulation Department.

Basic customer service and administrative responsibilities include: heavy computer work, answering phones, making phone calls, entering orders, faxing, filing, etc.

STRONG knowledge of EXCEL a must! Knowledge of DATABASE maintenance or postal regulations a big plus. Qualified Candidates must be computer literate, able to multitask, dependable, reliable, organized, energetic, detail orientated and able to work well under deadlines. For consideration, please send resume & salary requirements to: careers@liherald.com

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, Night Availability is a Must.

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

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EDITOR/REPORTER

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. Historically, reporters who have 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.

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@riverdalepress.com

HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR Richner Communications is looking for a hands-on Human Resources professional to oversee all HR functions on a strategic and tactical level. Exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and expanding Garden City, Long Island media company. This position has a flexible schedule, part-time job share would be considered.

Responsibilities: Talent acquisition: Source, screen, and interview potential candidates and manage new employee onboarding Benefits administration: Liaise with brokers, providers and facilitate enrollment and updating of coverage. Manage annual open enrollment and employee benefits review. Administration of 401(k) plan. Employee relations: Provide day- today support and problem resolution in regards to employee concerns, questions and policy issues. Performance management: Coach, counsel and recommend disciplinary actions Compliance: Maintain indepth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risk and ensuring regulatory compliance Payroll: Process biweekly payroll through payroll vendor for population of 150 employees Requirements: Bachelor's degree, preferably in business or HR, or equivalent experience Minimum 5 years HR generalist experience Knowledge of Federal, State & Local regulations governing employment Experience with payroll processing Self-motivated, ability to prioritize and work well under pressure Customer-focused attitude, with high level of professionalism and discretion Excellent oral and written communication and quantitative skills Proficiency with Microsoft Office Qualified candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to: careers@liherald.com.

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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.

Salary, Commission, Eligible for Health Benefits, 401k and Paid Time Off. Will Consider Part Time.

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PART TIME WANTED Companion for Elderly Experience Preferred Clean Driver's License Call Agency 516 328-7126 PRESS-ROOM/WAREHOUSE HELP Long Island Herald has IMMEDIATE openings for a FULL-TIME Pressroom/warehouse helper in Garden City. We are a busy print shop looking for a 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.

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Receptionist (full-time) needed for Publisher and Self-Storage Facility located in Garden City. The ideal candidate should have excellent communications and customer service 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: Monday and Wednesday 8am to 4pm Tuesday and Thursday 8am to 6pm Friday 8am to 5pm 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, 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. Job Type: Full-time.

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Bellmore $445,000 Shore Road. Cape. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Eat-in kitchen with stainless steel appliances. Formal dining room.

Family room with French doors leading to deck with water views. Many updates including cathedral/vaulted ceiling.

Oversized grounds. Deeded beach rights.

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East Meadow $550,000 Falcon Street. Expanded Cape. 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms.

Finished basement with wet bar. Updated eat-in kitchen with pantry. Open floor plan. Den/family room. All large rooms. Convenient location near parkways, LIRR, shopping, dining.

Taxes: $12,165

Long Beach $715,000 W. Penn Street. Colonial. 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Partial finished basement. Oversized eat-in kitchen with granite countertops. Spacious living room. Home office. First floor master bedroom. Multi-deck backyard. Great location near boardwalk, beach, shopping, dining, LIRR, and more.

Taxes: $6,619 Lynbrook $575,000 Olive Place. Tudor. 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms. Partial finished basement with outside entrance. Updated eat-in kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. Living room with fireplace. Formal dining room.

Central location near heart of village, pool, LIRR, shopping, dining, and more.

Taxes: $10,723 Malverne $625,000 West Avenue. Cape. 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms. Partial finished basement. Eat-in kitchen with granite countertops.

Formal dining room. Den/family room. First floor master bedroom. Security system.

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Baldwin $550,000 Kenneth Avenue. Colonial. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms.

Finished basement. Large updated eat-in kitchen. Formal living room with custom gas fireplace. Formal dining room.

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Merrick $945,000 Frankel Boulevard. Mediterranean-style Colonial. 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. Finished basement. Large gourmet eat-in kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. Living room with fireplace. Formal dining room with French doors to yard. Den/family room. Large ensuite master bedroom with huge walk-in closet and spa-like bathroom with his and hers sinks and Jacuzzi tub. Security system. Convenient location in walking distance to LIRR. Taxes: $19,307

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Q. A building inspector noticed our air conditioning units while inspecting our deck, and said we need to file for a permit for it. He said it’s a simple permit, and an architect would know what to do. Our house was damaged by Hurricane Sandy. We have been through a lot, so we just want to get this last thing done. Can you explain what is needed?

A. After you started with permits for Sandy repair, which led to a permit for your deck, then electrical and plumbing permits, I suspect you thought you were done, but noooo! This has been a common issue in your municipality. They require a design professional, and the average person immediately sees dollar signs and gets nervous. onte eeper Your building inspector made it sound simple, and from an inspector’s point of view, at the end of the process, it is simple, but getting there is a little more complicated. While doing second floors and rear additions, one stumbling block to final sign-off includes things as minor as an air conditioning unit. The drawing of plans, retrieving the specification manual from the manufacturer to show energy use, sound output and safety testing make the task not so simple. Most people lose or throw away their manuals. Then, because you’re in a flood zone, you must have an elevation certificate and survey from a surveyor (another expense).

So it really isn’t so simple.

Then there are the construction drawings for the raised A.C. units to be above potential floodwaters.

I’ve seen many truly inventive ways to elevate the condenser unit, from stacked wooden crate towers to mini-deck platforms to concrete pedestals covered in decorative stone. We actually have to document the way they were constructed, which isn’t always so easy because the building code addresses only conventional construction, not artistic sculptures that look like someone has set up an air conditioning altar. The construction, no matter what it’s made of, has to have conventional anchorage, some kind of realistic foundation that the architect or engineer has to state is strong enough to resist being carried away in a flood, and that won’t accelerate the floodwaters to neighboring properties when water smacks up against it.

Another problem has been the progression of information, over time, about what design professionals have to note on the plans. Because the communication, shared with the property owner, is on an internet portal, when the examiner sends back a message about “demonstrating compliance with Section X” of the building codes, the client is left to wonder whether their professional really knows what they’re doing, since they apparently can’t even draw an air conditioning unit. Belittling the professional has made many architects and engineers choose not to do these A.C. unit plans. It would be much more helpful if communications included specifics, like an information sheet on standardized required notes, an explanation like the one I just gave, and acceptable anchorage and design heights to simplify the process. Good luck!

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he Federal Aviation Administration has just closed the comment period for the flying public regarding the size of airline passenger

seats.

They were focused on the wrong seats.

The FAA should have been looking at airplane loos. In-flight restrooms have become so small and cramped that they should be equipped with shoehorns.

In 1986, Congress passed legislation requiring the Department of Transportation to create and enforce regulations ensurRoNALD J. ing that people disabilities RoSENBERG with were treated without discrimination in a manner consistent with the safe operation of aircraft and trains. A key part of that task was to make sure airliners had restrooms that were large enough to accommodate disabled passengers.

There was a significant caveat, however. The rules focused only on wide-body aircraft. There was an assumption that the larger the aircraft, the longer the flights, the more pressing the need for facilities. This sly “carve-out” in aircraft standards meant that airlines suffered a

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far smaller economic penalty by giving up several seats in order to make room for the wider restrooms. Single-aisle aircraft that carried fewer passengers and flew shorter routes were exempted from the regulation.

And now, in an era when jumbo jets like the 747 are being retired and smaller, more fuel-efficient, narrowbody jets are making a comeback, those restrooms can still be smaller than a phone booth. (Does anyone remember phone booths?)

One airline industry survey reported that narrow-body lavatories are often as much as 10 inches narrower than they were a decade ago.

The current generation of non-jumbos is so aerodynamically efficient that they can fly the same long-distance routes as 747s. These narrow-body aircraft are capable of international flights of thousands of miles. In the pursuit of efficiency, even many cockpit crews have been reduced, from three to two. Everything is now designed to be far more cost-effective for airlines facing woes ranging from staff shortages to soaring energy costs. That means using every inch of aircraft real estate. And that in turn has meant removing precious inches from the restrooms.

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means not being able to go while going overseas. The issue has not gone unnoticed. One cabin-design firm called AirGo has proposed a unique triangular-shaped airline lavatory. The company claims that it gives passengers who have reduced mobility the ability to wheel in and safely shift from wheelchair to toilet.

Refusing to accept the status quo, disabled passengers filed suit several years ago, demanding that narrow-body aircraft be mandated to have restrooms they could access, and new federal rules will require at least one larger restroom per aircraft to accommodate them. The airlines aren’t happy, because in this era of Covid recovery, they claim the mandate has the potential to cost them billions of dollars in revenue as they remove seats to make room for the wider privy. In the meantime, fewer than 5 percent of U.S. commercial carriers’ narrow-body passenger aircraft have restrooms large enough to be accessible to people who need to use wheelchairs on board, according to Washington’s Government Accountability Office.

While the FAA requested public input on airline seats, the agency made it a point to say they’re not interested in whether you find current cabin accommo-

irlines show little concern for the comfort of those with special needs.

dations comfortable. They only wanted to hear about safety factors. “The FAA is not requesting comments regarding matters … such as how the dimensions of passenger seats might relate to passenger comfort or convenience,” the agency stated.

We can assume they believe the free market will define “comfort.”

An industry expert, Sebastien Weber, chief executive of Safran Aerosystems, told the Wall Street Journal several years ago, “On airplanes, it is all about how you use the real estate.” He should know. His California company builds toilets for aircraft.

It is a now cliché to lament the longlost golden days of aviation, when men arrived planeside in suits and fedoras and women were dressed to the nines. Today it’s cargo shorts and muscle shirts, and passengers who wear jackets and ties are viewed with smirks as flight attendants remind us that there is an extra charge for barely edible snacks. So we shouldn’t be surprised that airline restrooms are shrinking, our seats and amenities are considered commodities, and we are left to wonder if there will be room to go when we have to go.

Ronald J. Rosenberg has been an attorney for 42 years, concentrating in commercial litigation and transactions, and real estate, municipal, zoning and land use law. He founded the Garden City law firm Rosenberg Calica & Birney in 1999.

Need a boost? Celebrate your micro-joys

ast week I wrote about the midterm elections, which may or may not be resolved by the time you read this. I acknowledged the stress many of us are feeling as democracy-as-we-know-it seems to be faltering. I suggested taking a galactic approach, finding comfort in our relative insignificance in the universe. After all, we are so small, and on the grand scales of time and space, politics is inconsequential.

How did that work for you? It worked for me for a while, along with deep breathing, and stepping up a self-care routine to RANDI battle the political KREISS blues. I stopped watching TV news.

I turned off news notifications on my phone, and I chose not to read the new dystopian novel by Celeste Ng, which I am sure is fine and literary, but not for me, not right now.

This is the drumbeat we hear: ■ Facts don’t matter to many Americans.

■ Racism is on the rise.

■ Unqualified candidates enjoy widespread support.

■ Climate change is close to becoming irremediable.

■ A recession is looming.

■ Covid may surge this winter.

■ Former President Donald Trump may run again, or may be indicted. Or he may run and be indicted.

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had baked earlier in the week, toasted it, and found some raspberry preserves for a micro-boost.

I did not turn on the news.

Some days it is challenging to fine the joy, but there is no acceptable option.

I call my grandkids every few days. Sometimes they have time to talk and it’s a good moment. Sometimes they reach out to me with a video of themselves skateboarding or a good grade alert or a bit of gossip about their friends. It all counts in the plus column.

I started watching “White Lotus,” a new series on HBO Max. It’s funny — horribly, darkly funny. It may not work for you, but the characters, especially the teenagers, are so exaggerated (I hope) that it is a fine distraction.

I watched President Obama’s stump speech in Arizona — twice, because his intelligence and humor and passion for democracy are so heartening.

Another day, I called some old friends.

We all do our best to keep in touch, but often, too much time goes by. So I called, and we chatted and had a laugh and consoled one another, and it was another micro-joy.

urge all of us to find the tiny moments that lift the spirit and give our lives meaning.

There are just so many times we can hear these messages and maintain our equilibrium.

So this week I’m moving from the galactic view to the micro view, and urging all of us to find the tiny moments and joys that lift the spirit and give meaning to our lives. The bad stuff looms large and threatens to block out the sun, but the micro-joys are here, and there was never a greater need.

Just this morning, before sitting down to write, I took a walk. I took in the smell of the air and the ripple of leaves. I continued listening to Jon Meacham’s “Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power,” because it reminds me that democracy has always been fragile and precious.

I savored my coffee, a robust Cuban blend that tastes delicious and is a terrific eye-opener. I sliced a piece of cornbread I

Like everyone else I know, I do Wordle and Spelling Bee every day in The New York Times. It has become a ritual and a micro-obsession as well as a joy. I think it’s the fun of chalking up a small win and feeling the ping of success, even though it’s just a word game. Wins are hard to come by.

Maybe you have a card game or a board game that can pull your time and attention into focus for an hour or two.

Part of caring for ourselves is finding like-minded friends to enjoy a common experience. A game, a lecture, a bike ride, a meal out — anything to break out of the device-driven isolation zone.

Memories count. One of my best micro-joys this week was looking through some old, and I mean old, photo albums.

How dazzling were those family times, especially from this distance!

I rolled on the floor with Lillybee the dog.

We must find these joyful moments. We must do it with intention and focus and limited expectations. Want to share with me what micro-joys you have found to lift you up?

We do this to keep ourselves strong and renewed for whatever these strange times bring our way.

Copyright 2022 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.

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here are just two federal holidays each year acknowledging — and thanking — the brave men and women of the U.S. armed forces for their service to our country. They have endured intensive training, harsh conditions and treacherous battlefields on which they have fought for our freedom and protected us from foreign dictators and tyrannical empires overseas.

Memorial Day gives us a chance to remember those we lost. But Veterans Day — which we observe on Friday — honors those who are still with us.

Veterans Day traces its roots back more than 100 years, to the conclusion of World War I. Considered the deadliest and most violent conflict in history to that point, it resulted in nearly 40 million military and civilian casualties.

In the 11th hour of Nov. 11, 1918, a ceasefire accord brought an end to four years of bloodshed. Armistice Day — as it is still known in other parts of the globe — was celebrated in honor of those who fought in the trenches on the Western Front.

Unfortunately, by the time it was acknowledged as an official U.S. holiday in 1938, the world was once again on the brink of a global conflict. World War II’s ferocity far exceeded that of its predecessor, including millions of innocent lives lost in the Holocaust, and culminated with the first — and only — use of the atomic bomb during wartime on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

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letters Where there’s need, there’s no room for politics To the Editor: I, for one, am glad that this election season is over. The vitriol, accusations and character assassination by both parties became unbearable. Common ground and common decency were in short supply. I am almost certain that political discourse in our country will continue to take the low road even after all the votes have been tallied.

One of the things I noticed was how the political ads that peppered the evening newscasts left out one crucial segment of our society. In the months leading up to the election, I never saw, or heard, a single ad, by either party, that mentioned the poor and marginalized. There were lots of ads aimed at those of us in the middle class. One could surmise from these ads that we

have taken place in Birmingham, Alabama, in 1947, when World War II veteran Raymond Weeks organized a celebration to honor all those who served in the Atlantic and Pacific theaters of the war. In 1954, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed a law proclaiming that Armistice Day would henceforth be known as Veterans Day. Today the holiday celebrates all who have served. But despite government assistance through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and programs like the GI Bill, many veterans continue to struggle to readjust to civilian life, facing the challenges of securing education, employment, food and housing.

While many returned home to celebrations and commendations, Americans became more cynical during and after the war in Vietnam. More and more returning veterans were met with hatred and disgust or, at best, were simply ignored, which posed a new set of hurdles, with many suffering from drug addiction, PTSD, suicidal urges and other mental health issues, as well as the lasting effects of exposure to Agent Orange.

Many of those problems remain prevalent among military personnel coming back from more recent conflicts, like those in Iraq and Afghanistan.

This is why Veterans Day is more important than it has ever been. And it necessitates more from us than simply thanking and helping a veteran, though any effort — no matter how small — is appreciated.

Volunteer at a VA hospital. You don’t have to have any medical expertise to help.

You can even give a lift to those without the means to get around. Visit Volunteer. va.gov to learn more. Volunteer for the American Red Cross, which has been lending a hand to those returning from war since World War I. Help veterans find work. Hire Heroes USA is a nonprofit organization assisting veterans, active-duty military and their spouses obtain employment with career counseling and advice. Go to HireHeroesUSA.org.

Send a letter, or help veterans write home. This is probably the simplest of all ways to show your support. Operation Gratitude — at OperationGratitude.com — delivers letters, cards and care packages to veterans and military personnel, letting them know they are appreciated. And Operation Write Home provides blank handmade greeting cards to active-duty service members to send messages back to their loved ones. Visit them at SandyAllnock.com/OperationWriteHome.

Give back at the grass-roots level. You can show your support for local veterans in your community by donating to, and volunteering for, the American Legion or Veterans of Foreign War post nearest you.

Veterans deserve our appreciation for protecting and ensuring our cherished way of life. They deserve our thanks not just one day a year, but every day— and on Friday we should be especially united in that gratitude.

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hen I was in high school in the Bronx in the 1960s, they didn’t let us use calculators on tests. They hadn’t invented them yet.

I actually learned math in middle school, when my friends and I calculated baseball batting averages and pitchers’ earned run averages. In those days, newspapers only published the stats for the league leaders, so we did the calculations for everyone else on the Yankees and Mets.

Today, when you watch a game on aLan TV, all sorts of statistics that I never sinGer heard of as a kid are recalculated instantaneously.

Likewise, kids today have devices with unimaginable computational power and speed. They just punch in the numbers. As an aging dinosaur, I like to balance my checkbook without help to keep my mind sharp, but some days I don’t bother, and I let Excel work the numbers.

I’ve used algebra and geometry for different projects, but I probably could have gotten by in life with very rudimentary math skills. I haven’t used trigonometry or calculus since I left high school.

So why do kids need to study math?

This is an important question, because the latest report from the National Assessment of Educational Progress shows that as a result of pandemic-related school interruptions, fourth- and eight-graders’ math scores in standardized tests fell in nearly every state and demographic group, and in some states they fell precipitously. Only 36 percent of fourth-graders and 26 percent of eighth-graders were rated proficient in math. In New York, the scores were significantly worse for fourthgraders, with only 28 percent of students rated proficient, and slightly better than the national average for eighth-graders. These were the lowest percentages for New York students since the federal testing started in 1998.

More vulnerable students dropped even further behind their peers. A survey included with the test found that only half of low-performing fourth-graders had regular access to computers during the 2020-21 school year, and a third reported that they didn’t have a quiet place to do school work. Black and Latino students, who already scored lower than white and Asian students on previous exams, experienced the sharpest Covid-related declines. The test results and survey hint that in the near future,

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we may see a sharp increase in high school dropouts and a greater opportunity gap.

Reading scores also declined, but it’s easier for students to bounce back when it comes to reading performance. Math is sequential, so if students don’t learn the basics, they can’t perform increasingly complex operations. During the 2021-22 school year, the federal government provided over $120 billion, about $2,400 per student, to address the Covid decline, but federal funding for remediation expires in 2024, and a highly partisan Congress may not allocate the billions more dollars that are still needed.

But again, why do kids need to study math if technology can do the calculations for us?

In New York state, Mathematics Learning Standards stress that the goal is for students to be able to make sense of problems and persevere in solving them; to reason abstractly and quantitatively; to construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others; and to model with mathematics. Computational skills, also called numeracy, are important because to do these things, students have to be comfortable with numbers and be able to “read” math.

But broader “thinking skills” that

n New York, fourth- and eighth-graders’ worst results since federal testing began.

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are over-taxed pawns of the wealthy, or in danger of losing our freedoms. I suppose all of these could be true to some extent. But by ignoring those who struggle most in our society, we have shown the futility that many of us feel with our current political climate.

As a pastor, I am called to minister to those whom Jesus called “the least of his brothers and sisters.” This can be exhilarating, but at the same time frustrating, work. I am also treasurer of the Long Island Council of Churches, which maintains the Freeport Food Pantry.

More than once in the past year, we have nearly had to shut our doors for a few days because of a lack of food — that’s the frustrating part. The exhilaration comes when I see hungry families leave the pantry with full shopping carts to sustain them for a few days. There shouldn’t be food pantries in a nation as wealthy as ours, but that’s the reality that we live with in this time.

My other exhilaration is that I serve in a missionoriented church. We also support local Head Start programs and migrant farm workers and their families on the east end of Long Island. Yes, our efforts are only stopgap measures. But when our politicians have failed us, they are a necessity.

I never ask any of my congregants, or the folks who bring food to our food drives, if they are Democrat or Republican, conservative or liberal. I just give thanks to God that amid all the hostility of our current political climate, there are folks who remember those who are often forgotten, or whom we might wish to forget.

THE REV. RON GARNER Pastor, Wantagh Memorial Congregational Church

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transfer to other areas of school and life are most important. Studying math, besides learning how to calculate, students learn to think logically, how to identify and state a problem clearly, how to plan, how to decide on appropriate strategies to find solutions to a problem, and how to reach conclusions based on evidence — in this case, numbers. And math helps us keep score even when calculators are unavailable. With math we measure money, time and distance. We use it when cooking, balancing a checkbook, determining whether a bill is correct or planning home improvements.

Some people are probably better off when kids can’t do math. It’s easier to cheat them. You can pay them less and bill them more. They can’t understand why climate change and rising sea levels are such a threat, or why Republican claims that the 2020 election was stolen are ridiculous. That only makes it clearer that, if the problem persists, the lives of those kids, and our society as a whole, will be much worse off.

Dr. Alan Singer is a professor of teaching, learning and technology and the director of social studies education programs at Hofstra University. He is a former New York City high school social studies teacher and editor of Social Science Docket, a joint publication of the New York and New Jersey Councils for the Social Studies. Follow him on Twitter at Twitter. com/AlanJSinger1.

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