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“We all got to eat,” Tucker said simply.

It was especially significant Christopher Tucker wanted for him to give back to the comto make sure that everybody munity in which he was raised. eats during on Thanksgiving. “They gave to me,” he said. “So Tucker, a maintenance worker now that I’m older, to give back from Lakeview, hosted a Turkey — hopefully the youth that see Drive for the Lakeview commu- us doing it, they’re inspired to nity at Harold Walker Memorial keep it going. “And hopefully Park last Sunday, at when we’ re long which he gave away and gone, it’s still 32 turkeys to those going on.” who needed them, Individuals, couno questions asked. ples and entire fam“There’s a lot of ilies lined up in the people that can’t, park on Sunday as and they won’t say music played, kids that they can’t,” chased one other on Tucker said of the playground and being able to afford friends caught up. the Thanksgiving “Like a big famistaple. “So when ly vibe, party vibe,” you just provide it, MICHAEl WAlkER Jerome Moore, who they never have to Lakeview received a turkey, speak on it. They said. don’t have to say, This wasn’t the ‘Oh, I couldn’t afford it’ or what- first time Tucker and his ever. There’s no reason, you just friends have fed the community come get it.” for a holiday. For the past three Tucker and his wife, Late- years, he has hosted a July sha, organized a fundraiser at Fourth barbecue in his backwhich people could donate — yard. This year, he organized a whether in the form of cash or Halloween candy drive at which a turkey — to the drive. Now he he helped give out more than plans to make it an annual tra- 200 bags of candy. And nine dition, and help 50 families next months ago, he and his sister, year.

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Rockin’ into the Hall Longtime West Hempstead rockers The Illusion were inducted into the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame. Story, additional photo, Page 4.

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Italian-American Heritage Month celebrated in Hempstead Hempstead Town Supervisor Don Clavin, Councilman Tom Muscarella, Councilman Chris Carini, Councilwoman Laura Ryder, Town Clerk Kate Murray and Receiver of Taxes Jeanine Driscoll welcomed members of the Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America Lodge 2245 (representing Elmont, West Hempstead and Franklin Square) as the town celebrated Italian-American Herita g e Month on Oct. 12 at Hempstead Town Hall.

Town officials with members of the Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America Lodge 2245.

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Town honors Lodge 2245 Hempstead Town Clerk Kate Murray, far left, congratulated Josephine Falabella, Nancy Binda, Angela Pinto, Annette Koziarz, Andrew Monteleone, Josephine Capriola, Anthony Capriola, Jean Fichtl and Karen Molish during the Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America Lodge 2245’s 52nd anniversary celebration. The organization represents Elmont, West Hempstead and Franklin Square.

Hempstead Town Clerk Kate Murray, far left, congratulated Josephine Falabella, Nancy Binda, Angela Pinto, Annette Koziarz, Andrew Monteleone, Josephine Capriola, Anthony Capriola, Jean Fichtl and Karen Molish.

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Thousands attend Eisenhower Park rally in support of Israel

MALVERNE/WEST HEMPSTEAD HERALD — November 23, 2023

UJA – Federation of New York hosts moving rally, panel of speakers

By JORDAN VALLONE jvallone@liherald.com

Thousands of people flocked to Eisenhower Park Sunday for the United Jewish Appeal – Federation New York’s Long Island Stands with Israel rally, to express a slew of emotions over the events transpiring in the Middle East.

It’s been just over a month since Hamas, a terrorist organization that controls the Gaza strip, began a war with the State of Israel, killing over 1,000 people and taking hundreds hostage.

The supporters who packed Eisenhower’s Harry Chapin Theatre held both Israeli flags and signs, saying “We Stand With Israel,” “Free Palestinians From Hamas,” “Bring Them Home” and “Let My People Go,” among several other messages. Many were from Lynbrook East Rockaway, West Hempstead and other South Shore communities.

In the weeks following the initial attack, antisemitism and hateful acts against Jews around the world have been on the rise. The Anti-Defamation League reported that antisemitic incidents worldwide had risen by 400 percent in the weeks following Oct. 7, when compared to the same time period in 2022.

Mindy Perlmutter, the executive director of the Jewish Community Relations Council of Long Island thanked County Executive Bruce Blakeman and the Nassau County Parks Department for allowing the rally to go off successfully, and Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder and the Nassau County Police Department for protecting the Jewish community.

Perlmutter welcomed Jewish War Veterans Post 652, who presented the color guard, as well as students from the Hebrew Academy of the Five Towns & Rockaway, the North Shore Hebrew Academy and Solomon Schecter, who sang “Hatikvah,” the Israeli national anthem, followed by the “Star Spangled Banner.”

Rabbis and cantors, from dozens of Long Island congregations, blew shofars, officially signaling the start of the rally.

Pamela Barnett, chair of UJA Long Island, said it was hard to believe that Jews recently commemorated the 85th anniversary of Kristallnacht, the organized attack against Jews and their businesses, conducted by the Nazi Party in 1938.

“It truly feels like history is repeating itself,” Barnett said.

Barnett said Israel has the right to defend itself and called on the world to “remember and unequivocally condemn Hamas.”

“Fourteen hundred innocent Israelis murdered, over 240 taken hostage, including infants and children, grandparents, entire families, people young and old, burned alive, raped, beheaded, and for no other reason than because they were Jewish,” she said.

“We stand unequivocally with Israel who is fighting terror on its border, as every sovereign nation must,” she added.

“Israel has the duty, the absolute obligation, to protect its citizens and its coun-

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The Long Island Jewish community was united again at Eisenhower Park on Sunday for the United Jewish Appeal – Federation New York’s Long Island Stands with Israel rally.

People held flags and signs with messages like ‘I Stand With Israel’ and ‘Let My People Go.’ try. And at the same time, we grieve for the suffering of innocent Palestinian civilians who are also victims of Hamas’ brutality.”

She added that the increase in antisemitism must not hinder the community from living “proudly, public Jewish lives.”

New York State Senator Chuck Schumer, the Senate majority leader and highest ranking Jewish official ever elected in the U.S., said he is working tirelessly to ensure that Israel is supported.

“I was the first elected official to go to Israel after Oct. 7,” he said, “and I got off the plane, and I said to Israel ‘We have your back.’ We feel your pain.”

New York Congressman Nick LaLota, who represents the state’s first congressional district, said a ceasefire should not be considered.

“A ceasefire would only give our common enemies more time to regroup, to reattack,” he said. “No American, no other friend of Israel throughout the world should promote the notion of a ceasefire. We must eradicate the terrorists right away.”

Todd Richman, the UJA’s co-chair of Long Island Global Jewish Affairs, encouraged the crowd to not only donate

to the UJA’s Israel emergency funds, but to lobby extensively.

“Go to House.gov, call the U.S. Capitol switchboard — just Google it — and make your voices heard on Capitol Hill,” Richman said. “For all of you that have children or grandchildren on college campuses, make sure they do the same thing. Because most of the representatives on those college campuses are the ones that are getting these calls, and they listen. Members of Congress listen to their constituents.”

Rabbi Ya’akov Trump of Young Israel of Lawrence Cedarhurst said he just returned from Israel.

“To me, the most painful experience in the last week was visiting the Tel Aviv center for Bring Them Back Now, for the hostages,” he said. “When you meet a family of somebody who has somebody in Gaza right now, the pain is so tangible, you can almost feel it in the room.”

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Pamela Barnett, chair of UJA Long Island, expressed grief over the events transpiring in the Middle East.

The support of the hostages was abundantly clear. Each speaker on stage stood at a podium, with over 200 chairs behind them — each featuring the face of someone held hostage, alongside a Teddy Bear.

“It is so inspiring to see the overwhelming generosity of so many people supporting UJA’s critical work in Israel, over $130 million to date,” Barnett said.

“And it’s so inspiring to see how our community continues to show up like we are today in support of the hostages, because we refuse to be silent.

“I am a mother and have children the same ages as our soldiers, and many of our hostages,” she added. “I go to sleep every night praying for our soldiers and hostages and wake up every morning praying for them. We must not stop until every hostage is free. Bring them home.”

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No deception — W.H. rockers in Hall of Fame Long Island rock band influenced Kiss, Aerosmith, Billy Joel and others A group of West Hempstead teens did something almost impossible — they formed a rock band — The Illusion — and lasted.

Now adults, those teens — John Vinci, Mike Maniscalco, Rich Cerniglia, Chuck Alder and Mike Ricciardella — were inducted into the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame last month.

At the induction ceremony, the childhood friends able to attend performed onstage together for the first time in 51 years.

Maniscalco passed away in 2022 and his wife Carol accepted his induction trophy on his behalf. Vinci, the band’s lead singer, could not attend but recorded an acceptance message played during the ceremony.

“Is this cool or what?” Vinci said in his recorded acceptance speech. “I would like to thank the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame for recognizing the Illusions contribuChuCk Alder tion to the Long The Illusion Island music scene during the 1960’s and 70’s when rock was at its infancy. This is a great honor and I’m proud to be among your illustrious inductees.”

At the induction ceremony on Oct. 7, Cerniglia, Alder and Ricciardella reunited and played on stage for the first time in decades. Since two of the original members were absent, they recruited some talented musicians to play their hit songs including Dennis Folger, Billy Alessi, Mike Barberich, Vinny Ricciardella, and Jimmy Javino.

The Illusion is largely credited with being groundbreaking in the rock music genre influencing other bands and most notably legendary musician Jimi Hendrix at the time with their performance style and psychedelic outfits. They first met Hendrix by chance at a recording studio very early in his career and they

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The Illusion became known for outrageous clothes and outstanding music. went on to become friends and frequently played together at the Steve Pauls’ Scene Club and opened for Hendrix in Boston Gardens. Alder said they didn’t really think about making history at that time, it was just something they did.

“Nobody was dressing like that, nobody was moving around on stage doing a show, getting the audience participation, that was all new,” Alder said.

Alder said it was great to be back on stage with his former band members. “It was like no time had passed at all. I was right back to being a 20-year-old rocking and rolling. I loved it!”

Ricciardella recounted those days when the Illusion set the tone for Long Island bands that would follow.

“The Illusion, I believe, lit the fuse for all the Long Island bands because there was no Long Island groups playing at the time,” Ricciardella said. “Billy Joel was in a group called Hassles. They opened for us. The Vanilla Fudge were the Pigeons. They opened for us.”

Ricciardella said bands from Long Island were largely shunned. Musicians

had to pretend to be from Manhattan.

“There was nothing going on on Long Island,” he said. “So, what we did was, we put an amazing show together that we felt would draw people… and we started drawing people.”

Ricciardella, now a Lindenhurst resident, has the unique distinction of being the first ever two-time LIMEHOF inductee, first with Barnaby Bye in 2012 and the Illusion 2023.

“We had four days to put this together and it was amazing,” Ricciardella said.

“After fifty something years… being up on stage with those guys, I felt like we never left. We really, really put it together.”

Ricciardella’s son Vinny, a drummer himself, was there and performed on stage with the band for a few songs.

“My son, Vinny, has been watching me and playing since he was 3 years old,” Ricciardella said. “He has been playing drums and developed into an amazing drummer. I would play with him anywhere. Having him up on the stage with me was the greatest thing in my life.”

The Illusion shared the stage with such acts as Jimi Hendrix, The Who, The Allman Brothers Band, Chicago, The Temptations, Richie Havens, Alice Cooper, Ted Nugent, Little Richard, BB King, Iggy Pop, and countless others. Acts and artists like Kiss, Aerosmith, The New York Dolls and Billy Joel cited the Illusion as one of their major influences.

“The Illusion has had such a major impact and influence on so many of the performers who later themselves became inductees into the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame, it is high time they themselves became inductees,” said Barry Fisch, general manager of the hall.

The Long Island Music Hall of Fame is a nonprofit organization that promotes Long Island’s musical and entertainment heritage. To date, the organization has inducted more than 120 musicians and music industry executives, and also offers education programs and scholarships, and awards to Long Island students and educators.

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W.H. girls varsity soccer team enjoys a memorable season

MALVERNE/WEST HEMPSTEAD HERALD — November 23, 2023

West Hempstead Secondary School’s girls’ varsity soccer team had a successful fall season this year.

Led by head coach Kelly Bryne, the Rams finished their season with a record of 9-1-2.

Unfortunately, they suffered from some serious injuries as Cayla Hogan and Mikayla Sarmiento both tore their ACLs. Even after suffering those losses, the Rams were able to win the conference. Madison AbiAoun was the driving force for the Rams as she led the team and conference with 17 goals and 11 assists this season. Her partner in crime, Sara Dos Santos, had four goals and nine assists this season and provided speed and dominance in the midfield along with Madison.

The Rams’ defense was led by senior Jancy Cabrera and goalkeeper Sophia Ciminera. Sophia led the conference with 147 saves. Along with senior Ivana Jimenez, junior Melanie Rodriguez and sophomore Daniella Healy, their team was well-rounded with upperclassmen leadership. The addition of two freshmen Willow Stern and Alexa Rivera really solidified their starting 11.

The team was fortunate to have substitutions this year and Maris Koller and Ariana Corona were able to come off the bench and provide them with valuable minutes on offense. Other substitutions included Dan’iaa Aruz, Denise Blanco, Michele Cherian, Sariah Day, Johana Fray, and Olivia Grant.

The Rams are already looking forward to next season as they will return with a strong combination of players.

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West Hempstead Secondary School’s girls’ varsity soccer team finished their successful season with a record of 9-1-2.

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Are you ready to shop? Be sure to shop local

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By PARKER SCHUG pschug@liherald.com

There’s Black Friday. And then there’s Small Business … Saturday? No, Eric Alexander says: Small Business Season.

“We call it ‘Small Business Season’ for a reason,” said Alexander, founder of the Long Island Main Street Alliance, and director of Vision Long Island. “It’s not just ‘Small Business Saturday.’ It’s much bigger than that.”

Alexander joined several chambers of commerce and other local leaders to push the “Shop Local” message that can sometimes be overlooked in a world filled with box box stores and online shopping. Yet, it’s focusing on mom-andpop stores that keep jobs — and money — right here in the community.

“All of your small business owners need your support year-round,” said Julie Marchesella, president of the Elmont Chamber of Commerce. “It’s not just at holiday time.”

“The more of that money that we spend locally at local retailers, (the more that) stays here in our economy and allows us to grow,” added Joseph Garcia, president of the Farmingdale Chamber of Commerce, which hosted the news conference.

A number of chambers — if not all of them — have been hard at work for weeks getting ready for the holiday shopping season, which officially starts the

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Polly Talbott, president of the Lynbrook Chamber of Commerce, says she is thrilled with the collaborative efforts across Long Island to support small businesses. She shared her sentiment with reporters Monday in Farmingdale. day after Thanksgiving on Friday. Lisa DelliPizzi says her organization — the Franklin Square Chamber of Commerce — is ready.

“Franklin Square is definitely open for business,” she said.

For anyone looking for that great, unique gift — it’s important to not just visit tried-and-true local stores, but also

to venture out and try some of local businesses that they may not have considered in the past, or always wanted to go through.

“There’s a lot of diversity,” said Lawrence Lin, president of the Long Island Chinese Business Owners Association.

“A lot of different ways to celebrate and different flavors, different apparels and

different experiences. That’s very much embodied” in each community’s business district.

For every $100 spent at local businesses, $68 remain in the community, according to data compiled by Capital One Shopping Research. And local businesses are able to keep three times the money spent locally than chain stores.

Making sure that happens, Lynbrook Chamber of Commerce president Polly Talbott says, opens so many doors for new ideas and fresh activities to come to neighborhoods.

“I think it’s really great how we all are able to share what we do,” she said, “so that we can actually create more things for our own communities.”

But getting people to shop locally is not as easy as many would hope. In fact, 1-in-5 Americans say they shop at local businesses often, according to a September study conducted by IPX1031.

However, while 90 percent of those surveyed say they would like to see more stores open up locally, 81 percent say they want to shop locally, but still can’t pass up deals offered by larger chain retailers.

Ivan Sayles, representing the Nautical Mile Merchants Association, likely summarized the message his fellow chamber leaders wanted to convey the most: “Remember to make small business your business, because small business means big business for Long Island.”

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Chris Tucker gave turkeys to 32 families

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Felisha Tucker, began cooking and distributing meals at the park at the end of every month — because people should feel loved not just during the holidays, but every day, Tucker said.

Moore said that Tucker’s food events are beloved by the community. “Honestly, the town comes out every time — they love it,” Moore said. “It brings people together in the community.”

Tucker was helped with Sunday’s event by his family and friends, including Shanari Houstin, Dezzo Hayes and Michael Walker, who has the turkey drive wasn’t the first time been involved with feeding the Christopher tucker has helped feed the community for more than 25 community at his own expense. He has years. hosted July fourth barbecues, Halloween “When I was young, I used candy drives and monthly meals. to be hungry,” Walker said.

“So we feel that that’s very think about is food,” he said with a important — being in a position laugh. now where we can help, it’s manda“To be part of a community that tory that we do help.” is this close-knit and looking out for Walker added that he doesn’t one another, when the maybe less want children these days to have to fortunate may not have right now, worry about where their next meal that’s just a good feeling,” Moore is coming from, or whether they said. “That’s something good to will be able to celebrate a holiday know, that you have people in your when groceries are so expensive. community that’s willing to pick up “Around the holidays, all you really where you can’t.”

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in celebration of thanksgiving, Christopher tucker, right, and his friend michael Walker organized a turkey drive. they gave 32 turkeys to individuals, couples and families.

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You have to try to hunt it down! But, we buy our turkey from Stop & Shop. We put it in a drawer where you can open it — an oven! It gets hot and makes it so it’s yummy. Then you take it out and put it in a big bowl and eat it for Thanksgiving! My dad slices it in big pieces and gives it to everyone. (While waiting for the turkey,) I watch TV and play Spider-Man outside. I eat the turkey with mashed potatoes, and I wanna say pasta? We can’t leave the leftovers for next Thanksgiving so we have to throw it out. We can’t leave it in the fridge forever.

We make cookie turkeys in the oven. We roll the dough out and make turkey shapes. It tastes like turkey, not a cookie — but it’s a turkey cookie! Me and my mommy eat the turkey. We put it in milk and we eat it. I put (the leftovers) on a tray outside. Then, the raccoons get the turkey cookies so they can have Thanksgiving, too!

Miles Leoniuk & Benjamin Leoniuk age 6, Glen Head

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age 4, Oceanside You put it in the oven. You put the stuffing in. It changes color because it gets cooked. Then you put a stick in it. It takes five hours. I watch the Thanksgiving Day parade. Then, we cut the turkey. Mom takes it out of the oven. I take the whole thing out and eat it. It’s just for me (laughs). I eat it with mashed potatoes and seasoning. I don’t even like turkey that much. We make turkey soup the next day.

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We flip it! I put sprinkles and toppings and hearts for my daddy’s birthday. It’s on Thanksgiving! We put candy on when it’s my dad’s birthday. He has two birthdays left!

Sometimes he has more birthdays, and sometimes he has no birthdays.

We have pasta with the turkey. I make it by myself. I love to cook. I flip it like this (jumps) and then I say ‘I catched it, Mommy!’ I catch the meat in my hands! It gets cooked with the pan. The turkey goes to a secret place: the oven. Then I flip it again and say ‘hoop loop.’ It’s magic! I have a secret: I was making a pancake. I just pretended that I could make a sprinkle pancake. Me and my mommy and daddy and sister eat turkey on Thanksgiving. I flip the leftovers and they disappear. It’s crazy!

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Miles: You put it in the oven and put pepper on it. And put veggies inside his body because it’s tasty. Nonna cooks the turkey. Then you bake it again so it gets crispy! You put it on a dish, cut it up, and eat it. Daddy usually cuts it. Luna, the dog, eats the most turkey. I feed her the turkey.

Benjamin: You go to the store to get the turkey. They get it from the people who kill it. Then you put your face in it! (laughs). Then, I go to Nonna’s house and eat turkey and artichokes.

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Aiming to increase awareness of breast cancer and health Preventing cancer deaths through information and research is the primary goal

By REINE BETHANY rbethany@liherald.com

“I think about the ones who have passed on because they did not bother to go,” said Deputy Town Supervisor Dorothy L. Goosby.

She was talking about going to physicians for regular cancer screenings, or for checkups when signs of cancer appear, such as a change in a wart or mole, or lumps under the skin. The occasion was the breast cancer awareness event that she hosted at Hempstead Town Hall on Oct. 28.

As Goosby spoke, she was standing in the Town Hall lobby with Geri Barish, co-founder of 1 in 9: The Long Island Breast Cancer Action Coalition. Barish is also the executive director of Hewlett House on East Rockaway Road in Hewlett, a resource center for people fighting cancer and their families.

Barish had brought a broad handstitched banner that read, “Women With Breast Cancer Are Dying for Research,” to donate to the Town of Hempstead.

“This banner is the very first banner that we made in the nation in 1990,” said Barish. “We were a group of fo u r o r f ive women who couldn’t answer a lot of questions. We had just started working on cancer and breast cancer.”

Linda ToscaDOROTHY L. n o, a yo u n g mother fighting GOOsBY breast cancer, Deputy Town sewed the banSupervisor ner. With Barish and two other activists, Pat Kaplan and Fran Krichek, she attended the unveiling of the AIDS Memorial Quilt at the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C. The four women stood with their banner unfurled during the AIDS event.

“People started coming and asking us questions: How do you get breast cancer? Why are women dying?” Barish said. “And we realized we had a lot of work to do.”

Since then, the banner has traveled to countless locations with Barish and other advocates. They have scored victories such as passage in New York State of the 1997 “Mastectomy Bill,” which mandates a 48-hour hospital stay for women undergoing a mastectomy. They have also funded research such as that of Dr. Michael Wigler, who discovered the breast cancer gene, P-TEN. “Our young black women and our young Hispanic women and our young men are dying from cancer at a very high rate,” said Goosby. “It’s up to us” — to continue educating the community, people of color in particular, and

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Deputy Town Supervisor Dorothy L. Goosby hosted a breast cancer awareness event at Hempstead Town Hall on Oct. 28. Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer in women, though men get it as well.

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ur young black women and our young Hispanic women and your young men are dying from cancer at a very high rate.

Breast cancer activist Geri Barish donated a banner reading “Women With Breast Cancer Are Dying for Research” to the Town of Hempstead. It was created in 1990 by the women founding 1 in 9: The Long Island Breast Cancer Action Coalition. demanding action from legislators.

In the Town Hall Plaza, about 20 health organizations had set up tables with information concerning cancer awareness and associated health matters.

“I try to educate people on all the resources that are out there,” said Sharran Chambers-Murphy, a veterans outreach program specialist with the Department of Veterans Affairs in Hicksville. “I explain what we do, and tell people when eligibility changes, so more people are able to come and receive our services.”

Chambers-Murphy was discussing her organization’s donation of cancer pillows, which are specifically designed for women recovering from a mastectomy, with local community advocate Joyce Dewar.

Cancer survivors Tanya Crawford and Mae Watts, who are with the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc., Long Island Chapter, handed out bags with ginger tea, ginger lozenges, and information.

“There are things to understand about breast density, breast cancer facts,

breast cancer myths,” said Crawford.

She said ginger helped combat her nausea during chemotherapy.

“One in eight women will get breast cancer, but Long Island is a hot spot,” said Sandra Martinez, a bilingual SpanishEnglish outreach coordinator with Adelphi University School of Social Work, Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program. “We help women who don’t have health insurance get free mammograms.”

‘We stand in the gap for those medical professionals who are administering hospice and palliative care,” said 20-year cancer survivor Semiko Crider, a doula (certified health support professional). With her niece Letisha Crider, a birth doula, Semiko offers resources through her organization, Okimes 13: Holistic Wellness Care.

A panel of medical professionals from Nassau Community College, Nassau County, Mount Sinai, and NYU Langone presented information at a program inside Town Hall, while the health advocates in the plaza distributed pamphlets and answered questions, all of it aimed at promoting healing and preventing needless suffering.

Hempstead resident Sharran ChambersMurphy is a veterans outreach program specialist with the Department of Veterans Affairs in Hicksville. Her presentations educate women involved with the military about health and social resources.

Semiko Crider, right, a 20-year cancer survivor, is a “transition” (hospice) doula, and her niece, Letisha Crider, is a birth doula with Semiko’s organization, Okimes 13: Holistic Wellness Care

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‘Sail Away’ with Arthur Dove and Helen Torr through their use of organic shapes and captivating movement. The exhibit reminds us that art is all around us, waiting to be observed and captured, as in Dove’s ‘Untitled Sketch,’ 1940-43, wax-based paint on paper. Courtesy Amon Carter Art Museum. Also Helen Torr’s ‘Oyster Stakes.’ Courtesy Heckscher Museum of Art.

By Danielle Schwab

ome aboard! The life and times of artist pair Arthur Dove and Helen Torr are the focus of Heckscher Museum’s newest exhibit,“Salt Life: Arthur Dove and Helen Torr.”

Before setting down in their Centerport cottage, the couple lived on a sailboat — the Mona — in and around the North Shore during the 1920s and 1930s. Captivated by the nature around them, Torr and Dove channeled their fascination into their modernist style.

When Dove and Torr sailed into Huntington Harbor in July 1924 aboard their 42-foot yawl, they could not have anticipated the extent to which Long Island’s North Shore would inspire some of their greatest paintings. Dove, a native of Geneva — and a Cornell graduate — had achieved early recognition among avant-garde artists for the abstract paintings he had created 14 years earlier, the first by an American artist.

By Karen Bloom WHERE An accomplished illustrator, Dove had spent several years farming in Westport, Connecticut, fi nding little Can art change the world? It’s a question WHEN opportunity to paint.

••Now through March noon-4 Born inat Philadelphia and trained Drexel Institute and hat’s been the focus of atour collective Saturday and Sunday, • Open Thursday through at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, Torr met Dove p.m.; Tuesday through Friday, Sunday, noon-5 p.m. culturein Connecticut for centuries.

Now as society around 1919.

Recognizing kindred spirits 11suggested a.m.-4 p.m.admission • $5 in each other, the two artists eventually left their unhappy •non-members; Emily Lowe Hallmembers Gallery, and navigates the complexities of modern life, marriages to sail the waters of Long Island Sound together.

South Campus, Hempstead. children under 13 free years, they lived and painted on their boat before For information andof toArt, RSVP, • Heckscher Museum art as settling a For path for social change is at the 2call Prime Huntington at what is now the Dove/Torr Cottage in 1938.

(516)Ave., 463-5672, or visit • (631) 380-3230 or Hofstra.edu/museum Located the banks of picturesque Titus Mill Pond, their orefront ofonartistic expression.

Heckscher.org 500-square-foot home’s surroundings provided the subject matter — light, wind, water and sand — for some of “Whencouple’s We All Stand,” Hofstraworks.

University Museum of Art’s new exhibition, examines most inspired he collective power the artswere in society.

Dove of and Torr avid visitors to the Heckscher throughout the years. The exhibit also Curatedmarks

by Alexandra — of thethe museum’s assistant director exhibition and the 25thGiordano anniversary museum’s acquisition of of their property, a mere three miles ollection — the exhibit underscores artists’Register civic responsibility infland uence. away.

It’s listed on the National of Historicand Places is a member of Historic Artists’ “It highlights role that artistsof have activating democratic values that Homesthe andvital Studios program theinNational Trust.

“It’s a unique show, because civic whileengagement, museums across the country showcase the works romise equality and freedom, encouraging and cultivating unity,” of Dove andoften Torr, no one can and do itexpose in the place inspired Giordano says.

“Artists lead theelse charge truthsthat that lived may and otherwise be their art,” Karli Wurzelbacher, museum’s curator, says. want through to continue gnored. The artists in this the exhibition takechief a stand and call out“We injustices theirtoartchampion their work.” nd activism on issues such as immigration, gender, reproductive rights, mass incarceration, The couple’s to Long Island’s natural environment, their with oting rights, racial bias, gunconnection violence, and promises unfulfi lled. They all combine theexperimentation making and that techniques, and the impact of in Dove’s declining health on their art, is explored. Of f art with materials public service has a grassroots approach the hope of mobilizing their theand more 80to pieces halfcreate are new to the museum through partnership with the ommunities thethan nation igniteincluded, movement, awareness, and inspire othersa to Amon Carter Museum of American Art (in Texas). tand with them.” these are Arthur Dove’s watercolorswith that Hofstra’s have never been on view in this area, This exhibit,“Many which of runs through July 28, is in conjunction or haven’t been here for Barack decadesObama and won’t be back againup soon,“ Wurzelbacher says. Archival 3th presidential conference on the presidency coming in April. materials such as paints, paintbrushes and art books that the artists “We were interested in the idea that the artist has a civic responsibility,” saysused are also on display.

Additionally, the exhibit’s digital component offers visitors another glimpse of the artists. museum director Karen Albert. “The initial idea for this exhibition was inspired by An outdoor soundwalk around the cottage property (accessed by downloading the Bloomberg n Obama Administration White House briefing that took place on May 12, 2009, Connects app) connects everyone to Torr and her artistic inspiration — part of a larger where more than 60 artists and creative organizers met with administration officials to community project. iscuss the collective power of the arts to build community, create change, and chart “When people go on the soundwalk, you hear students reading excerpts from Helen Torr’s pathway letters for national recovery in the justice, civicwind participation and ducks quacking, and and diaries.

You alsoareas hear of thesocial sound like the blowing and ctivism.”

To that end, unlike other recent exhibits that showcased the museum’s ermanent collection, Giordano reached out to contemporary artists who loaned

Friday, Nov. 24, 8 p.m. Molloy University, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. For tickets and information, visit MadisonTheatreNY.org, or call (516) 323-4444.

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Observations ofOUT a life on the water STEPPING Creative advocacy C An artist’s touch

Laugh the night away on Black Friday when the Long Island Comedy Festival returns to the Madison Theatre. This entertaining evening, hosted by Paul Anthony, features a lineup of creative talent who have appeared at the top venues in Manhattan and elsewhere.

According to Anthony, ‘this is going to be a hilarious night of non-stop laughter and fun.’ Bryan McKenna, Helen Angley, Jeff Norris and Mick Thomas will keep the party going all evening long. McKenna has been touring with Jim Breuer the past few years, and is now a headliner himself.

Angley, known as ‘that tall blonde comic,’ brings honesty to the stage that helps everyone relax, and laugh at the joy and pain of aging. Norris, a regular on the stand-up circuit, has performing credits that include HBO’s ‘Oz’ and ‘Boardwalk Empire,’ as well 13 as ‘Anger Management.’

water running,” Wurzelbacher explains.“We’ve never done this before.”

The soundwalk came about through a summer Pat McGann learning program in which local middle school girls Pat McGann is quickly rising as one participted in a week-long “camp” with artist Susan of the sharpest stand-ups on the Buroker. comedy scene. A relative latecomer “I did projects with them every day,” Buroker says. he began doing standto comedy, “We drew, did model printing, sculpture, collage, up atwe 31 after realizing he was not used native fish to do fish printing.” very good at selling packaging.

With assistance from sound engineer Evangeline He hustled his way to become the Knell, the participating students were also involved house emcee at Zanies Chicago, in capturing the natural environment with sound where he distinguished himself as technology equipment. especially adept atLong workingIsland the “What’s interesting is to think, historically,crowd. why A husband and father of Ballet Theatre’s Arthur Dove has been celebrated and recognized, threeand young children, McGann’s why Helen Torr was less celebrated and recognized,” appeal stems from‘The his quick wit Nutcracker’ Wurzelbacher adds.“Some of these reasons have and relatable take The on family life holiday treat returns to Long and to do with challenges that women artists faced in marriage. In 2017, Island.McGann Audiences will once again began opening actby the Sugar Plum the 20th century, and some of it had to do with the touring as the be transported for Sebastian Maniscalco, moving circumstances of their (Dove/Torr’s) life.”

Fairy to The Land of Sweets in this to theater, classic, set to the For Buroker — who was inspired to createwith a him from clubs family-friendly arenas, including fourof soldsculpture symbolizing Helen Torr, on display intofront music Tchaikovsky. Long Island out shows at Madison BalletSquare Theatre’s production opens of the cottage — her involvement offers an important Garden. relatively short, season’ here, on the message: “If you’re inspired by art, it’s important to McGann’s‘Nutcracker impressive resume, includes Landmark stage, sparkling with learn history. The girls became so empoweredbut with Montreal’s famed Just For Laughs beautiful costumes, dazzling sets, and themselves about how important it is to be educated Festival, Gilda’s LaughFest, The a cast that features adult professionals and to have your own path.”

Great American Comedy Festival, as well as aspiring young student and more. McGann still calls dancers.

Designed to appeal to Chicago home. younger kids as well as older children and adults, this ‘Nutcracker’ is both Saturday, Feb. 11, narrated 8 p.m. $40, and$35, abridged, so you can $30, $25. The Paramount, enjoy the370 story of Clara, her magical New York Ave., Huntington. (800) nutcracker, and 745-3000 or Ticketmaster.com or her enchanting winter adventure as a family. Throughout ParamountNY.com. its history, the LIBT has welcomed acclaimed dancers from both the New York Ballet and the American Ballet Theatre for this production, as the first of the holiday season on Long Island.

Saturday, Nov. 25, noon and 4 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 26, 2 p.m.

All tickets $35. Purchase tickets at LandmarkOnMainStreet.org Courtesy Susan Buroker or call (855) 222-2849. Jeanne Susan Buroker with her stainless-steel sculpture, ‘A Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Vision Against Context,’ is a testament to Helen Torr’s Main Street, 232 Main St., Port dedication and her sacrifices.

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Parsons Dance

Parsons Dance brings its innovative performance to Tilles Center, Friday, dec. 1, at 8 p.m. As one of the world’s premier contemporary dance companies, this talented troupe showcases a dynamic fusion of styles that combines athleticism, grace and unparalleled innovation.

Through endless creativity and self-expression, striking choreography and powerful music, Parsons Dance creates unforgettable performances that push the boundaries of dance and bring life-affirming artistry to audiences across the globe. Guided by founder David Parsons, artistic director, the company performs works selected from the vast and varied repertory of more than 75 works he created. This program includes the dance “The Road,” with music by Cat Stevens, commissioned by Tilles Center.

In addition to Parsons’ dances, established choreographers like Trey McIntyre and Monica Bill Barnes are invited to re-stage works from the American canon. And, through its newly launched GenerationNOW Fellowship, the company offers commissions to young American choreographers whom Parsons mentors through the creative process. Heralded by The New York Times as “one of the great movers of modern dance,” Parsons has received many accolades throughout his 30-year career, combining his choreographic gifts and talent for training highly skilled dancers with a real passion for the art form. The company remains committed to providing enriching experiences beyond its performances as it seeks to engage audiences of all ages through education and outreach programs; through post-show discussions, open rehearsals, studio showcases, video workshops, open company classes, summer workshops for pre-professional dancers; and in-school workshops for public school students. LIU Post campus, 720 Northern Boulevard, Brookville. Tickets start at $34.50; available at TillesCenter.org or (516) 299-3100.

Winter FUNderland Epilepsy Foundation Long Island hosts a holiday event for children with epilepsy and their families, Saturday, dec. 9, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. It’s open to children with epilepsy, their siblings and their parents. Pediatric neurologist Dr. Robin Varughese, with Cohen’s Children’s Medical Center, presents an educational lecture for parents.

Kids can enjoy activities and meet others with epilepsy. Pizza and snacks will be served. The event is held at EPIC Long Island, 1500 Hempstead Turnpike, East Meadow. Preregistration is required. Contact Janet Romeo at (516) 739-7733, option 1, Ext. 145, or email jromeo@epicli.org.

Turkey Trek Looking to burn off those Thanksgiving calories? Take a leisurely trek around the Bridle Path at Hempstead Lake State Park, Friday, Nov. 24, 10-11:30 a.m. The hike is three miles long and is a family friendly. 1000 Lake Drive, West Hempstead. Register at EventBrite. com or call (516) 766-1029.

‘Stranger Things’ escape room Do your kids love the show “Stranger Things”? Do they love challenges?

Kids in grades 6-12 can visit West Hempstead Public Library, Monday, Nov. 27, for a “Stranger Things” escape room event. Sessions are 6-6:45 p.m. and 7:30-8:15 p.m.

500 Hempstead Ave. Register at WHPLibrary.org or call (516) 4816591.

Breastfeeding support group Mercy Hospital offers a peer to peer meeting for breastfeeding support and resources, facilitated by a certified breastfeeding counselor, every Thursday, 10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Bring your baby (from newborn to 1 year) to the informal group setting. All new moms are welcome, regardless of delivering hospital.

Registration required. Call breastfeeding counselor, Gabriella Gennaro, at (516) 705-2434 to secure you and your baby’s spot.

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

How do animals survive winter?

Ever wonder how animals make it through the long winter? Bring the kids to Hempstead Lake State Park, Sunday, Nov. 26, to learn the winter behavior of animals and see how they adapt to make it through the cold months. 1000 Lake Drive, West Hempstead.

Register at EventBrite.com or call (516) 766-1029.

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Learn to code!

Students in grades 3-8 who want to learn to code can attend a class at Lakeview Public Library, Saturday, Nov. 25, with TecEquity, 10:3011:30 a.m. Kids under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Register in advance by calling or visiting the library. 1120 Woodfield Road, Rockville Centre. Register at LakeviewLibrary.org or call (516) 536-3071.

In concert Get in the groove with Jazz Funk Soul, at the Madison Theatre, Saturday, Nov. 25, 8 p.m. The smooth jazz supergroup formed in the mid-2010s as a collaborative trio featuring Jeff Lorber, Chuck Loeb, and Everette Harp. They released two albums with 2014’s Grammynominated Jazz Funk Soul and 2016’s More Serious Business. After Loeb’s death in 2017, guitarist Paul Jackson, Jr. joined for 2019’s Life and Times and 2022’s Forecast, both of which honored Loeb and continued to showcase the trio’s hooky, grooveoriented sound. Molloy University, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. For tickets and information, visit MadisonTheatreNY.org or call (516) 323-4444..

Having an event?

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

On exhibit Nassau County Museum of Art’s latest exhibition, “Our Gilded Age,” examines the appearances and the realities of an era that mirrors our own in many ways. Like the nation’s economy, American art and literature flourished during the Gilded Age. It was an exuberant age of excess with its own secret flaws, including widespread fraud.

The art of John Singer Sargent, Childe Hassam, Louis Comfort Tiffany and others adorned palatial residences designed by Stanford White and Ogden Codman Jr., architect of the museum’s own quintessential Gilded Age mansion. Drawing heavily upon the local literary history of Long Island, including William Cullen Bryant, Mark Twain (who named the Gilded Age), Walt Whitman, Edith Wharton and others, the exhibition will include paintings, fashion, decorative arts including period silver and china, photographs, manuscripts, first editions and other historic memorabilia. The “Upstairs, Downstairs” approach to the life of a country house brings to life not only the storied conspicuous consumption for which the Gilded Age was infamous, but also the real lives of these many individuals who maintained the palatial estates where that lifestyle was enjoyed. On view through March 10. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.

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The 2023 Gala A BENEFIT FOR NASSAU COMMUNITY COLLEGE DECEMBER 7, 2023 6 PM The Garden City Hotel 45 7th Street Garden City, NY 11530

Visit NCC.Edu/gala to purchase tickets PHONE: 516.572.0670 EMAIL: FOUNDATION@NCC.EDU

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Nassau County Museum of Art welcomes those interested in improving their art skills or those who simply want to explore their creativity to participate in one of their many stimulating classes.

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

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

The South Shore Audubon Society welcomes all to join its members for another in its series of bird walks, at Point Lookout Town Park and Lido Preserve, Sunday, Nov. 26, starting at 9 a.m.

Walk leaders, other birders and nature enthusiasts are happy to share their knowledge and experience with you. Bring binoculars.

Exit from the Meadowbrook at Loop Parkway toward Point Lookout, ending west of Point Lookout at Lido Boulevard. Continue straight across into Point Lookout Park. Park in the southeast corner, closest to the private homes. To register, text name and contact information to (516 ) 467-9498. No walk if it rains. Text regarding questionable weather. For more information, visit SSAudubon.org.

Westbury House, decorated for the season, welcomes visitors to celebrate the season, Saturday, Dec. 2, 6:30-9 p.m. Take a self-guided tour through the illuminated and decorated period rooms with their enchanting floral decorations, have cookies and cider on the West Porch, and meet and take pictures with Santa. A Christmas-themed concert performed by the Bethel Concert Choir, at 7:30 p.m., is followed by an outdoor tree-lighting ceremony.

Limited ticket availability; advance purchase required. $25, $18 ages 7-17. Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. For information contact (516) 333-0048 or visit OldWestburyGardens.org.

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NCC unveils $31M STEM-dedicated facility First of many planned renovations across Garden City campus

By NICOLE FORMISANO nformisano@liherald.com

With the unveiling of its new building dedicated to science, technology, engineering and mathematics, Nassau Community College has taken another step toward solidifying itself as one of the premier schools in the SUNY system.

Its $31 million transformation of “Cluster C” was celebrated last week with a ribbon-cutting ceremony by nearly 100 people in the courtyard in front of the remodeled structure.

“What you have done in this particular building was transformative,” Nassau County Legislator Arnold Drucker, a former member of the college’s board of trustees, told attendees. “It’s enduring. It’s going to last a lifetime.”

The new facility includes laboratories, a planetarium, outdoor classrooms, and an observatory with telescopes. The high-tech building also features climatefriendly green roofs, solar panels, and a mini-wind turbine for environmental and climate studies.

“This momentous occasion not only represents the physical expansion of our institutions,” said Genette AlvarezOrtiz, acting academic affairs vice president at NCC, “but also stands as a testament for our commitment to nurturing

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Nassau Community College administration and supporters — including Nassau County Legislator Arnold Drucker, chief administrative officer Maria Conzatti, board of trustees chair Jorgé Gardyn, and acting academic affairs vice president Genette Alvarez-Ortiz, celebrated the transformation of Cluster C into a high-tech academic STEM building. The project has been in the works since 2018. the brilliant minds of our students, fostering a culture of excellence and scientific exploration and discovery.”

The transformed building serves to replicate the modern workforce that students will graduate into — a workforce that is hybrid, technology-driven, and focused on solving modern-day problems.

“To have a STEM building that has state-of-the-art technology, the students are experiencing firsthand what they’re going to expect when they leave here,” Alvarez-Ortiz said. “And that’s what I’m so excited about. They can see it for themselves. They experience it for themselves. They can apply. They can practice.

“It’s just changing that environment.”

Nearly all students will find themselves in the three-story Cluster C at some point or another — and some seemed impressed with the changes.

“There’s a big difference,” said Harvey Weiner, who takes a physics class in Cluster C. “It’s just more modernized.”

Originally constructed in the 1970s, renovations of Cluster C began in 2018 before being interrupted by the coronavirus pandemic. Construction resumed later on, and the facility officially celebrated its opening this month.

“Many of the most pressing global challenges — such as public health crises, climate change and energy sustainability — require solutions rooted in STEM disciplines,” said Jorgé Gardyn, chair of the college’s board of trustees.

“This state-of-the-art facility will provide our college students with invaluable hands-on experience.”

Half of the $31 million that funded Cluster C’s construction was provided by the college, with the other half being supplied by the state.

It’s expected to serve as a prototype for the other projects across campus also in the works.

“You are witnessing,” Gardyn said, “the first in the transformation of Nassau Community College.”

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The Heritage Club at Bethpage HOST ANTOINETTE BIORDI 4x NY Emmy Award Winning Reporter News 12 Long Island

The Awards recognize the most impactful and visionary executives and will celebrate the critical role they play in shaping the success and future of their organizations.

*READER’S CHOICE

The public and our readers had the opportunity to nominate these award winners.

MEET THE 2023 AWARD WINNERS

Chief Executive Officer Armanino

DEVELOPMENT & REAL ESTATE TODD BOURGARD

LEE J. BRODSKY

Chief Executive Officer of Brokerage, Long Island, Hamptons & North Fork Douglas Elliman Real Estate Regions

STEVEN C. BUSH

Founding Partner & Chief Executive Officer Blue Island Homes

Chief Executive Officer BEB Capital

Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer Apple Bank

BRAD CALHOUN

President & Chief Executive Officer Teachers Federal Credit Union

RENU DALESSANDRO Chief Marketing Officer Jovia Financial Credit Union

MICHELE DEAN

President & Chief Executive Officer Suffolk Credit Union

LOUIS C. GRASSI, CPA, CFE

Managing Partner & Chief Executive Officer Grassi Advisors and Accountants

JAMES MARON

Senior Vice President, Community Banking Leader Wells Fargo & Company

ROBERT J. MILAS

Long Island Market Executive Citizens Commercial Bank

MARIANNA MOONEY Managing Partner Prager Metis, CPAs

REBECCA O’CONNELL Executive Vice President, Head of Corporate Banking Citizens Commercial Bank

MARC J. PEREZ

President Bank of America Long Island

FRANK VITALE

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EDUCATION DONALD R. BOOMGAARDEN, PH.D. President St. Joseph’s University

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ENTERTAINMENT & HOSPITALITY TRACEY A. EDWARDS Corporate Social Responsibility Officer Sands Corporation

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President Mount Sinai South Nassau

President Stony Brook University

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MICHAEL SERAO

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

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

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

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

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

Section 35, Block 240 and Lot 46.

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

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

Cary David Kessler, Esq., Referee, Aldridge Pite, LLP Attorneys for Plaintiff - 40 Marcus Drive, Suite 200, Melville, NY 11747 142886 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR THE RMAC TRUST, SERIES 2016-CTT, Plaintiff AGAINST OSCAR PRIETO, AS ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF RICHARD KOOS, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered August 23, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on December 4, 2023 at 4:00PM, premises known as 683 NIGHTINGALE ROAD, WEST HEMPSTEAD, NY 11552.

All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and

improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Lakeview, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 35, Block 517, Lot 4. Approximate amount of judgment $480,559.67 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #601959/2020.

The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 mitigation protocols and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the foreclosure auction.

Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine”. Please contact the Referee with any questions at (516) 510-4020. Peter L. Kramer, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 17-000320 78006 142832

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LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR SECURITIZED ASSETBACKED RECEIVABLES LLC 2005-FR5 MORTGAGE PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-FR5, V. BERNICE WALTER, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated June 18, 2008, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR SECURITIZED ASSETBACKED RECEIVABLES LLC 2005-FR5 MORTGAGE PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-FR5 is the Plaintiff and BERNICE WALTER, ET AL. are the Defendant(s).

I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction RAIN OR SHINE at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on December 12, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 1090 PINEBROOK COURT, WEST HEMPSTEAD, NY 11552: Section 38, Block K, Lot 750:

ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 012241/2007. Jaime D. Ezratty, Esq, - Referee.

Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES. 143128

LEGAL NOTICE AVISO DE ELECCIÓN ANNUAL BIBLIOTECA PÚBLICA DEL DISTRITO DE LAKEVIEW DEL PUEBLO DE HEMPSTEAD CONDADO NASSAU, NUEVA YORK A LOS ELECTORES CALIFICADOS DEL DISTRITO DE BIBLIOTECA PÚBLICA DE LAKEVIEW: POR EL PRESENTE SE LES NOTIFICA que, de conformidad con el Capítulo 403 de las Leyes del Estado de Nueva York de 1977, se llevarán a cabo elecciones en el Distrito de Bibliotecas Públicas de Lakeview el 5 de diciembre de 2023, y las urnas estarán abiertas entre las 4 p.m. y las 10 p.m. hora estándar, en la Biblioteca Pública de Lakeview, 1120 Woodfield Road, Rockville Centre, Nueva York, en dicho Distrito con el propósito de elegir un (1) Síndico de la Biblioteca por un período de cinco (5) años para suceder a Lisa Ortiz, cuyo período expira el el día 31 de diciembre de 2023. La votación se realizará mediante papeleta. Las urnas se abrirán a las 4:00 p.m horas y permanecerá abierto hasta las 10:00 p.m. horas y tanto más tiempo como sea necesario para permitir que los electores presentes en ese momento emitan su voto.

ADEMÁS SE NOTIFICA que, de conformidad con una resolución adoptada en una reunión de los Fideicomisarios del Distrito de Bibliotecas Públicas de Lakeview celebrada el día 18 de octubre de 2023, los candidatos a Fideicomisarios de la Biblioteca presentarán sus nombres ante la Secretaria del Distrito en la Biblioteca Pública de Lakeview, 1120 Woodfield Road, Rockville Centre, Nueva York, al

menos diez (10) días antes de la fecha de dicha elección, suscrita por veinticinco (25) electores calificados (como se define a continuación) del Distrito.

Un elector calificado es una persona que está registrada para votar y que ha residido en el Distrito de Bibliotecas al menos 30 días antes de la elección del Distrito de Bibliotecas.

Sólo los electores residentes calificados son elegibles para ocupar el cargo de administrador de la biblioteca o votar en una elección del distrito bibliotecario.

Los formularios de petición están disponibles en la biblioteca.

TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que las solicitudes de voto en ausencia para la elección de la Biblioteca Pública de Lakeview se pueden realizar en la Biblioteca Pública de Lakeview en 1120 Woodfield Road, Rockville Centre, Nueva York 11570. La Biblioteca Pública de Lakeview debe recibir las solicitudes completas al menos siete (7 ) días antes de la elección si la boleta se enviará por correo al votante o un (1) día antes de la elección; si la boleta va a ser entregada personalmente al elector.

Las boletas de voto ausente deben recibirse en la Biblioteca Pública de Lakeview a más tardar a las 5:00 p.m. el 5 de diciembre de 2023. Una lista de todas las personas a quienes se les habrán emitido boletas de voto ausente estará disponible para su inspección en la oficina administrativa de la Biblioteca Pública de Lakeview entre las 10 a. m. y las 5 p.m. en cada uno de los cinco (5) días anteriores al día de la elección, excepto los domingos, y entre las 10 a.m. y las 12 del mediodía del sábado anterior a la elección, y dicha lista también estará disponible para su inspección en el colegio electoral en la elección de miembros de la Junta de Síndicos.

Por orden de la Junta Directiva del Distrito de la Biblioteca Pública de Lakeview.

Fecha: 18 de Octubre, 2023 Centro Rockville, Nueva York Secretaria del Distrito Biblioteca Pública de Lakeview 143030

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF ANNUAL ELECTION LAKEVIEW PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE LAKEVIEW PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT:

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that in accordance with Chapter 403 of the Laws of the State of New York for 1977, an election will be held in the Lakeview Public Library District on December 5, 2023, the polls to be open between the hours of 4 p.m. o’clock p.m. and 10 o’clock p.m. standard time, at the Lakeview Public Library, 1120 Woodfield Road, Rockville Centre, New York, in said District for the purpose of electing one (1) Library Trustee for a term of five (5) years to succeed Lisa Ortiz which term expires on the 31st day of December 2023. The voting will be by paper ballot. The polls will be opened at 4:00 p.m. and remain opened until 10:00 p.m. and as much longer as may be necessary to enable the voters then present to cast their ballot.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that pursuant to a resolution adopted at a meeting of the Trustees of the Lakeview Public Library District held on the 18th day of October 2023, candidates for Library Trustee shall file their names with the District Clerk at the Lakeview Public Library, 1120 Woodfield Road, Rockville Centre, New York, at least ten (10) days prior to the date of such election, subscribed by twenty-five (25) qualified electors (as defined below) of the District.

A qualified elector is a person who is registered to vote and who has resided in the Library District at least 30 days prior to the Library District election.

Only resident qualified electors are eligible to hold office of Library Trustee or to vote at a Library District election. Petition forms are available at the Library.

NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that applications for absentee ballots for the Lakeview Public Library election may be made at the Lakeview Public Library at 1120 Woodfield Road, Rockville Centre, New York 11570.

Completed applications must be received by the Lakeview Public Library at least seven (7) days before the election if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter or one (1) day before the election; if the ballot is to be personally delivered to the voter.

Absentee ballots must be

received at the Lakeview Public Library no later than 5:00 p.m. on December 5, 2023. A list of all persons to whom absentee ballots shall have been issued will be available for inspection in the administrative office of the Lakeview Public Library between the hours of 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. on each of the five (5) days prior to the day of the election except Sundays, and between the hours of 10a.m. and 12 noon on the Saturday prior to the election, and such list will also be available for inspection at the polling place at the election of members of the Board of Trustees.

By Order of the Board of Trustees of the Lakeview Public Library District.

Dated: October 18th, 2023 Rockville Centre, New York District Clerk Lakeview Public Library 143028 PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES… Printed in this publication can be found online. To search by publication name, go to: www.newyorkpublicnotices.com TO PLACE AN AD CALL 516-569-4000 x 232 To place a notice here call us at 516-569-4000 x232 or send an email to: legalnotices@liherald.com

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION SUBJECT TO PERMISSIVE REFERENDUM At the Board Meeting of November 14, 2023, the Board of Fire Commissioners of the West Hempstead Fire District adopted the following resolution, subject to permissive referendum, on a motion by Commissioner LaCombe, seconded by Commissioner Brohm and carried with all Commissioners voting affirmatively: Be it resolved that the Board of Fire Commissioners of the West Hempstead Fire District expend a sum not to exceed $150,000.00 from the Capital Reserve Account- Building & Grounds, to make an emergency purchase of a building generator with associated installation costs for the 295 Hempstead Tpk. Firehouse.

This will replace the current generator, which is no longer repairable and inadequate to power the entire building.

The purpose of the resolution is to use monies in a reserve fund established for Building & Grounds for the purchase of needed supplies and services. The result of the resolution’s acceptance would be to deplete the said fund by up to $150,000.00.

Attested: Kenneth Brohm Fire District Secretary 143383 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the MALVERNE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS will hold a PUBLIC HEARING on Thursday, December 14, 2023, at the MALVERNE VILLAGE HALL, 99 Church Street, Malverne, New York 11565 and will hear the following cases at 7:00 PM: Scott Sulkes & Marc Ginsberg 1 Sterling Pl.: Residential “B” District Fence Permit Application #2023-0673 Proposes to install 5 ft. high solid PVC fence in front yard on Sterling Place.

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

BY ORDER OF THE MALVERNE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF MALVERNE Averil Smith, Village Clerk Dated: November 17, 2023 143382 PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES… Printed in this publication can be found online. To search by publication name, go to: www.newyorkpublicnotices.com TO PLACE AND AD CALL 516-569-4000 x 232

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

BY THE BOARD OF APPEALS Pursuant to New York State Town Law Article 16, New York State Public Officers Law Article 7, and the Town of Hempstead Building Zone Ordinance, NOTICE is hereby given that the BOARD OF APPEALS of the Town of Hempstead will hold a public hearing in the Old Town Hall, 350 Front Street, Room 230, Second Floor, Hempstead, New York on 11/29/23 at 9:30 A.M. & 2:00 P.M. to consider the following applications and appeals: THE FOLLOWING CASES WILL BE CALLED STARTING AT 9:30 A.M.

706/23. - 707/23. WEST HEMPSTEAD - Chameleon Event Space, Renewal of grants: Use premises for place of public assembly & amusement (cabaret, live music & dancing); For variance in off-street parking (cabaret)., N/W cor. Hempstead Tpke. & Cherry Valley Ave., a/k/a 510-516 Hempstead Tpke.

THE FOLLOWING CASES WILL BE CALLED STARTING AT 2:00 P.M. 726/23.

WEST HEMPSTEAD - Liberty Utilities (New York Water) Corp., Special exception for proposed construction of well & treatment building & emergency generator with enclosure in conjunction with public utility., W/s Cleveland St., 344.35’ S/o Eagle Ave., a/k/a 840 Cleveland St. 727/23.

WEST HEMPSTEAD - Somerset Brewing Company LLC, Special exception to use premises for place of public assembly & amusement (proposed tasting room in brewery)., E/s Cherry Valley Ave., 307.93’ N/o Hempstead Tpke., a/k/a 94 Cherry Valley Ave. 732/23.

WEST HEMPSTEAD - Bais Torah U’teffilah, Install 6’ high fence along a roadway of an interior lot forward of the adjacent building line (4’ high fence required)., W/s Hempstead Ave., 80’ N/o Coolidge St., a/k/a 401 Hempstead Ave. ALL PAPERS PERTAINING TO THE ABOVE HEARING ARE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AT THE BOARD OF APPEALS, TOWN HALL, 1 WASHINGTON STREET, HEMPSTEAD, NY 11550.

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

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

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

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Fax your ad to: 516-622-7460 E-mail your ad to: ereynolds@liherald.com E-mail Finds Under $100 to: sales@liherald.com DEADLINE: Monday, 11:00 am for all classified ads.

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 an ad.

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BARBER NEEDED With Clientele

Must Be Responsible Franklin Square Location Salary $500 - $800/ Week 516-270-3500 CANVASSER AND TELEMARKETER For a Political Campaign in Nassau County.

Pat Maher for Congress 516-447-8954.

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

EDITOR/REPORTER

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

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

DRIVERS WANTED

Full Time and Part Time Positions Available!

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

Must Have a Clean License and BoxTruck Driving Experience.

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

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

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

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

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

Email resumes or contact info to careers@liherald.com

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

OUTSIDE SALES

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

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

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

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

Email resumes or contact info to careers@liherald.com RECEPTIONIST & CLERICAL Positions P/T. Seasonal. Franklin Square. Call: 516-358-9455. Fax Resume 516-358-9483 E Mail: ed@loturco.com.

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

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Call Mr. Gregoris 516-825-8700 RECEPTIONIST

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

Email your resume to: careers@liherald.com SALES PT: Perfect For College Student.

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

PerSonnel clerK Provisional Position

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

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

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Qualifications: NYS Certification is required in at least one of the following: * Elementary Special Education * Special Area Certification – Elementary Grades Salary: $140 Per Day Benifits: Individual Benefits Offered

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Eldercare Offered CERTIFIED CAREGIVER To Care For The Elderly. Live-out. Experienced/ Reliable. References Available. Call Lydie 646-924-5374

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The gleaming hardwood floors and fresh neutral paint create a warm and welcoming atmosphere. This sunlit home offers an amazing layout with spacious rooms throughout. You will enjoy 5 bedrooms on the 2nd level with 3 full bathrooms. The first floor has an additional bedroom/office with a main floor full bathroom. All this and a full basement and 1.5 attached garage is included in this immaculate home in SD#14.

A. Probably. I just returned from Europe, and was amazed by the response from each tour guide that “nobody gets permits,” it seems. All the code violations I saw, like no handrails on cliff edges, missing hotel fire safety devices, no handicapped access, and no bathrooms, were the kinds of accommodations we take for granted in the onte eeper U.S. Walking half a mile to the only public (pay) restroom in a sprawling village was, sadly, typical, but acceptable.

That, coupled with the first statement a woman made to me at a party we were invited to on a ship, made me think of how “freedom isn’t free.” In her Australian accent, she introduced herself and asked me what I do back in the States. As soon as I uttered the words, “I’m an architect,” she jumped right in with, “Oh, we hate architects,” as she described the construction company she is an “administrator” for. She told how they design their own construction. I wonder how well that works, considering the levels of legalities there are, like building codes, fire codes, plumbing codes, electrical codes, and multiple levels of engineering required. Who’s protecting the unsuspecting consumer from the service provider?

So you may ask yourself if codes even matter.

Your neighbor, like that construction company, is apparently enabled by a lack of enforcement or action on anybody’s part. Unless there really are no rules to follow, the unknowing are left vulnerable to fall off a cliff, wet themselves or pee in a corner before they reach a sanitary, accessible facility, or become trapped in a burning building.

In your case, you’re actually worried about how you might have the tables turned on you because you thought to do the right thing by reclaiming your property. When those who are violated against become thought of as the violators, which seems to be a trend, will the people who were supposed to protect you really help? It’s sad to think you could be the guilty party for speaking up.

You’ll need to pay for a consult and have a knowledgeable in-person code review, to pick up any of the numerous items you may be remiss in.

The list of code requirements is much longer than you may anticipate. Good luck!

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his year’s election results on Long Island, particularly in Nassau County, were indeed historic, when Republicans were unsuccessful in other parts of the country. I say this not just as a proud Nassau Republican, but as someone who has been a practitioner of government and politics at the town, county, state and federal levels for over a half century.

I have been a local committeeman, executive leader, councilman, county comptroller, congressman, chairman of the Homeland Security Committee and a pETER Nassau County Republican vice KinG chairman, and have participated in successful and unsuccessful presidential campaigns by John McCain, George W. Bush, Rudy Giuliani and Donald Trump. I ran for state attorney general against Bob Abrams in 1986, losing by 1.2 million votes and having my own mother tell me how much Abrams helped senior citizens!

In recent years, it is remarkable how much the Nassau County Republican Party has achieved under Joe Cairo’s leadership, and how far the party has come.

Nassau Republicans had fallen on hard times in 2017 and 2018. The county was no longer the Republican stronghold it had been. Indeed, there were 100,000 more registered Democrats than Republicans.

Democrats held the county executive’s, district attorney’s and comptroller’s offices. For the first time ever, there was a Democratic Town of Hempstead supervisor, and Democrats controlled the Town of North Hempstead, the City of Glen Cove and the City of Long Beach. Two of three congressional seats in Nassau were held by Democrats, and Republicans had lost three State Senate seats.

The reasons for this downswing included a shift in demographics — ethnic groups that had no prior allegiance to Republicans moved into the county — and a backlash against the Trump administration, abetted by a liberal media. But those were only excuses. Politics and government aren’t supposed to be easy. That’s the challenge of democracy. A political organization can’t afford to be satisfied with the status quo, and can’t continue to rely on yesterday’s methods and tactics.

When he became the Republican chairman, Cairo made a point of meeting with Republican clubs and councils throughout the county. He sought out quality candidates like Anne Donnelly, a career prosecutor who would become district attorney in 2021. Cairo also reached out to newcomers, seeking the best and brightest and persuading them they were welcome to play lead roles in the party. In 2021, Mazi Filip, an Ethiopian refugee who had served as a paratrooper in the Israel Defense Forces before moving to Long Island, a mother

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of seven married to a Ukrainian-born cardiologist, became the first Republican Great Neck resident ever elected to the County Legislature.

Cairo went into the business community to recruit Jen DeSena, who became the first Republican to be elected North Hempstead supervisor since 1989, and was re-elected this year.

The Democratic City of Glen Cove elected Pamela Panzenbeck mayor in 2021, and reversed the makeup of the City Council from 6-1 Democrat to 6-1 Republican, which it remained this year.

And in Long Beach, which has an overwhelming Democrat registration edge, Republicans swept three contested City Council seats and the County Legislature seat.

For the major, defining races, Cairo turned to veterans. Don Clavin, Hempstead’s longtime receiver of taxes, won back the supervisor’s office for Republicans in 2019, and then Bruce Blakeman defeated the very capable Laura Curran in 2021 to become county executive, where he has done an outstanding job. In 2022 Republican gubernatorial candidate Lee Zeldin overcame the county’s Democratic registration advantage of 100,000 and received 50,000 more votes in Nassau than Gov. Kathy Hochul, while Republicans were victorious in all three congressional races and won back three State Senate seats.

None of this happened by chance or just by selecting the best candidates.

Cairo combined the best of the old with

he party owes a debt of gratitude to Democrats for lurching so far leftward.

the best of the new to get the Republican message to the voters. To accurately gauge existing issues and to spot others before they arose, he relied on expert pollster and consultant John McLoughlin.

(Full disclosure: McLoughlin was my consultant for all 28 years I was in Congress.)

While he was analyzing the issues, Cairo was re-energizing local Republican committees and clubs, making sure they were in touch with their communities and prepared to work hard from Labor Day through Election Day, making calls and distributing brochures door to door.

Only the Nassau GOP could turn out more than a thousand campaign workers for a candidate on short notice.

And Republicans owe a debt of gratitude to Democrats for lurching so far leftward and providing us issues such as bail reform, defunding the police, unchecked illegal migration and proposals to impose city-like housing in suburban Nassau. These were political gifts, but serious issues that affected county residents and threatened their way of life. Confronting these issues head on was consistent with Republican values and principles.

Cairo made sure that all Republican candidates, officeholders and party volunteers spoke with one voice. They did, and the results have been repeated Republican victories, and what I believe are victories for Nassau County residents. Good job, Joe! Peter King is a former congressman, and a former chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security. Comments? pking@ liherald.com.

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n the tapestry of our nation’s history, veterans stand as the threads of bravery, courage and unity that weave together the fabric of our freedom. We expressed our gratitude for their sacrifices earlier this month, and it is crucial that we recognize the significance of supporting them right here at home.

Our veterans face adversity on foreign soil to safeguard the principles that define our democracy, and return from the front lines with stories of valor and resilience. It is our duty as a grateful nation to ensure Ed Ra that they are embraced with the support they deserve when they come home.

Legislation plays a pivotal role in

shaping the landscape of veteran support. My sponsored bill in the Assembly, A.8106, addresses a critical aspect of post-service life by requiring that veterans be notified about the availability of services offered by federal, state and local veterans agencies. In the hustle of civilian life, veterans may not be aware of the myriad resources at their disposal. This bill would ensure they are informed, promoting a smooth transition and access to the support they need.

I also advocated for bill A.7607, which focuses on apprenticeship training, recognizing that the skills the members of our armed forces acquire during military service are invaluable.

By investing in their professional growth and providing avenues for veterans to seamlessly integrate into the workforce, we not only honor their

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service, but also empower them to contribute to our society as civilians.

Additionally, bill A.3658 underscores the sanctity of veterans’ memorials, establishing legal recourse for the destruction of these symbols of sacrifice. Veterans’ memorials are more than structures; they are sacred spaces that hold the memories and stories of those who served.

Protecting these monuments is not just a matter of legality, it is a commitment to preserving the legacy of our heroes for future generations.

Some of my favorite events of the year are those I host for our local veterans, such as an annual patriotic picnic in the summer, which welcomes veterans from the 19th Assembly District and their guests to enjoy complimentary food and fellowship.

t’s not just a moral obligation. It’s an investment in strengthening the foundation of our freedom.

Earlier this month, we celebrated the completion of the Veterans Portrait Project: Over the course of several weeks, eighth-grade students from the Notre Dame School in New Hyde Park interviewed veterans to gain a deeper understanding of history through their personal stories and to cultivate a sense of gratitude, respect and patriotism.

Their completed biographies and portraits are on display in the Community Gallery at the Long Island Children’s Museum, in Garden City, for the entire month of November.

Supporting our veterans is greater than a moral obligation — it is an investment in strengthening the very foundation on which our freedom rests, as well as helping our local heroes navigate the challenges of returning home with the same valor and courage that defined their service abroad.

Ed Ra, who represents the 19th Assembly District, is the ranking Republican member of the Ways & Means Committee.

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he turkey’s in the oven, the pumpkin pie is ready to be sliced, and the television in the living room is ready for some football.

Thanksgiving is here once again — a time when we can celebrate all that we’ve achieved over the past year, and the importance of family and close friends.

It’s commonly believed that our modern holiday traces back to 1621, when Plymouth pilgrims gathered with members of the Wampanoag tribe to celebrate the autumn harvest. But in reality, Thanksgiving celebrations of some sort date back much further than that.

In fact, the Smithsonian Institution pinpoints the first true Thanksgiving here led by non-natives on May 27, 1578, in what is now Newfoundland. That’s obviously not what is now the United States, but the Smithsonian also says that many historians believe there was a Thanksgiving feast in what is now Phippsburg, Maine, in 1607.

Although it was informally celebrated by a number of states and territories in the years after that, Thanksgiving didn’t officially become a holiday until the Civil War, when President Abraham Lincoln heeded the long advocacy of magazine editor Sarah Josepha Hale and declared the fourth Thursday of every November to be a national Thanksgiving

Day. And with that, a tradition was born.

Sure, it would take a number of forms through the years. But the spirit of what Thanksgiving is all about — bringing us together, despite our differences — remained intact.

Those, indeed, were the sentiments shared by President Teddy Roosevelt with his son Kermit, who was away at school, highlighting how the White House observed the holiday in 1902.

“Yesterday was Thanksgiving, and we all went out riding,” Roosevelt wrote.

“We had a three-hours’ scamper, which was really great fun.”

“We dined in the new State Dining Room,” the president continued, “and we drank the health of you and all the rest of both families that were absent.

After dinner, we cleared away the table and danced. Mother looked just as pretty as a picture, and I had a lovely waltz with her.”

Whether it was at the White House or right in our backyard at Sagamore Hill, Thanksgiving meant a lot to Roosevelt, in how it brought not only the country together, but families, too.

“We are thankful for all that has been done for us in the past,” Roosevelt would say in a Thanksgiving proclamation two years later.

“We pray that, in the future, we may

be strengthened in the unending struggle to do our duty fearlessly and honestly. With charity and goodwill. With respect for ourselves. And with love toward our fellow man.”

Thanksgiving isn’t just about turkey, pumpkin pie or football. It’s more than the day before the official start of the holiday shopping season. It’s about unity. It’s about cooperation. It’s truly about love — for ourselves, our family, our neighbors. Whether we all gather in one place or our families are spread across the country — or even around the globe — use this time to be together, and enjoy doing it.

The real trick, however, isn’t succeeding at doing that on Thanksgiving, but continuing it after the holiday. Into the following week. Into December. Into next year.

There may be so many things we disagree on, but believe it or not, disagreement can not only bring us together, but make us stronger.

All it takes is a little bit of respect — and love — for one another. And we have the chance to get it all started when we gather for turkey, pie and football on Thanksgiving.

And who knows — maybe we can clear away the dinner table afterward, and, like the Roosevelts, celebrate with a little bit of waltzing.

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Many opponents of Empire Wind insist that they support renewable energy. They also couch their objections to the project in green rhetoric, suggesting, for example, that they are fighting to

protect the local environment. But these outspoken activists are silent in regard to the proven negative impacts on health and climate of the Barrett fossil-fuel-burning plant on Barnum Island operated by National Grid. And while some refer disparagingly to Empire’s “foreign

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letters Let’s not be quick to dismiss offshore wind farms To the Editor: In recent issues of the Herald, State Sen. Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick and Assemblyman Ari Brown have offered several reasons for opposing the Empire Wind project proposed for sites off Long Beach. Their objections include some reasonable, fact-based critiques of the project.

It’s true that Equinor, the Norwegian developer of the wind farm, failed to consult fully and openly with the local communities. It’s also true that this project, like many others worldwide, is proving to be far more expensive than originally anticipated, resulting in pleas for rate increases. Empire’s enormous scale can likewise be legitimately challenged.

Other claims by its opponents, however, are without merit. They contend, for example, that offshore wind turbines are somehow implicated in whale deaths. Federal and independent experts have concluded that there is no basis for such claims. Similarly, a World Health Organization analysis of a range of studies found no evidence that electromagnetic fields

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efforts to establish the United Nations (freedom from fear).

It fell to Rockwell to translate those abstract concepts into four scenes of everyday American life that would capture the minds and hearts of his countrymen (as well as their investments in war bonds), a task he initially thought was beyond his capabilities. History has proven him quite wrong, and those four images are among the most famous of perhaps the most famous illustrator in American history.

“Freedom of Speech” depicts a blue-collar man, wearing a plaid shirt and suede jacket, standing in the crowd at a government meeting to voice his opinion. The others in the painting are well dressed, wearing ties and jackets, but they listen respectfully as this workingman speaks his mind.

“Freedom of Worship,” under the title “each according to the dictates of his own conscience,” shows eight people of different faiths in a moment of prayer.

One of them, his head covered and holding a religious book, is Jewish. A young woman with rosary beads represents Catholics. An older woman, praying devoutly, embodies Protestantism. It’s a tribute to religious diversity.

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he artist’s scenes of everyday American life captured the imagination of his countrymen.

leTTers ownership,” no mention is made of the fact that National Grid is owned by a British multinational corporation.

Barrett’s smokestacks have been belching toxins for more than 60 years. The plant currently emits about one million tons of carbon dioxide and other pollutants annually. Unlike the proposed offshore wind project, Barrett poses a longstanding and existing threat to the health of local residents and to the future sustainability of life on the Long Beach barrier island.

In addition to fouling the air we breathe, National Grid wants to hike Long Islanders’ bills by hundreds of dollars a year — multiples of the increase for ratepayers that might result from building Empire Wind.

It should be possible to conduct a civil discussion on how to safely meet the electricity needs of Long Beach and surrounding communities. A dialogue of this sort would consider the totality of environmental and health effects and proceed on the basis of respect for reputable scientific findings KEVIN J KELLEy Atlantic Beach

In the Middle East, whose side is the press on?

To the Editor: I should be surprised that the news media is saying that Israel should ease up

“Freedom from Want” is a Thanksgiving scene in which an aproned matriarch presents a turkey to her family, three generations breaking bread together at their dining room table. The illustration represents traditional American family values: togetherness, harmony, peace and abundance.

And “Freedom from Fear” shows children nestled safely in their bed, oblivious to the carnage occurring across the ocean.

Their mother tucks them in, and their father holds a newspaper with a headline announcing the Nazi blitz of London, where the scene would be much different and where the lives of everyone, including innocent children, were in jeopardy.

Rockwell’s illustrations, which appeared in four consecutive issues of the Saturday Evening Post, were accompanied by essays by four of the top writers of the era. Booth Tarkington, dubbed the “dean of popular American letters,” authored a piece on freedom of speech. Essayist Will Durant handled freedom of worship. Philippine immigrant Carlos Bulosan wrote about freedom from want. And novelist Stephen Vincent Benét covered freedom from fear (and, ironically, died the day it appeared in print). All are worth revisiting from a historic as well as

on Gaza, but unfortunately, I am not. The news media (in print, on television, on radio and, I suppose, on the various internet sources) is saying that in order to ease the pressure on the average Palestinian in Gaza, Israel should not continue its attack.

I would like to put the situation into a context that might be a little more understandable. Based on the 2023 “World Almanac,” the United States has about 337 million people, while Israel has about 9.3 million.

This means there are about 37 times as many people in the U.S. as there are in Israel. From what I’ve heard, about 1,200 people were killed in the initial attack, most of whom were women and children.

Some were beheaded, whether before or after death isn’t known.

Now let’s say that 5,000 drug soldiers, who want the land that was taken from Mexico in the 1840s returned to Mexico, cross the border from Mexico into San Diego, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Houston, and Brownsville and kill 44,000 people, mostly women and children, some of whom get beheaded. They then take another 4,000 to 5,000 people hostage back to Mexico. Do you suppose the United States would allow that to go without a response?

There are several issues that need to be addressed in the Middle East, but when one side refuses to acknowledge the other

a modern viewpoint. But it was Rockwell’s pictures, more than the essays and perhaps more than FDR’s speech, that remain such a poignant part of Americana.

As we approach Thanksgiving, it’s worthwhile to re-examine the four illustrations and ponder their meaning and message, at a time when the nation seems so terribly divided over — let’s be frank — fleeting issues that often don’t amount to a hill of beans. It often seems that half of our country is perpetually mad at the other half. Are we really that different? Are our differences really irreconcilable?

I don’t think so. Actually, I think we’re much more alike than different, and I believe that as a society, we share core values that matter infinitely more than ephemeral political squabbles. Those values, captured by Rockwell, are what bind us as a nation.

Let’s count our blessings, send our prayers to the suffering people of the Middle East and Ukraine, take a deep breath and maybe revisit Rockwell’s Four Freedoms — permanently on display at the Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge, Massachusetts, an easy and scenic day trip from Long Island. And let’s ponder what those 80-year-old illustrations say not only about us as Americans, but also about us as human beings.

A. Gail Prudenti is a partner in the law firm Burner Prudenti.

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side’s right to exist, there is very little wiggle room for discussion.

When Hamas attacks defenseless people, it loses the right to complain when it is attacked, especially when it stores weapons and munitions in schools and hospitals. When Hamas fighters fire missiles into Israel from schools and hospitals, and then act shocked when the return fire hits those targets, they are

playing the poor-innocent-Palestinian card, and going after world sympathy.

Their actions show that they do not care about the average Palestinian — their only goal is the eradication of Israel.

It is a shame that the news media allows itself to be used by animals disguised as human beings.

LAWRENCE F. LEVy Rockville Centre

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