Malverne/West Hempstead Herald 12-01-2022

Some shopping on Main Street

Finding perfect gifts, great service downtown

By MaRK NolaN mnolan@liherald.com

Holiday shopping season is upon us, and whether you’re a shopper who plans ahead or a last-minute scrambler, Main Streets have everything you need to complete your list.

While many people search high and low for deals on Black Friday and Cyber Monday, chambers of commerce in Nassau County emphasize that local businesses provide quaint and unique items that show a level of care that can’t be found with online gifts.

“It’s time to get back to having the experi ence of shopping in a store,” said Stephen Wangel, a past president of the Lynbrook

Chamber of Commerce and owner of the Kitchen Loft. “Local retailers are more geared towards serving individual customers and making sure they get exactly what they want.”

“Malvernites have been supportive of our business community during the last few years, and this holiday season is no different,” said Maria Casini, president of the village’s cham ber and chief executive of Visual Fuel Design. “Black Friday was bustling, with many people buying from our retail stores and purchasing gift certificates from our restaurants, bars, the cinema and our bowling center. People realize the importance of shopping local to provide tax dollars for our village, and to keep home

At Chabad, honing skills of self-defense

By MaRK NolaN mnolan@liherald.com

An early-November alert by the FBI about threats to tristatearea synagogues was yet anoth er reminder of the need for con stant vigilance. The Chabad of West Hempstead has been train ing congregants in self-defense and active-shooter drills in case those skills and procedures are ever needed.

Avi Abraham, a martial arts expert and the chief instructor of the New York Self Defense Academy, directs the training.

Abraham is a for mer Israeli soldier, and has been teach ing people how to defend themselves for over two decades.

While self-defense may seem extreme to some, Abraham and the Chabad’s congregants are agree that the training is need ed and appreciated. “Every time people come in and out of the synagogue, we get so many thank yous,” said Rachel Flam, who, along with her husband, Seth Speiser, oversee security at

the facility. “It’s really nice when people say, ‘Thank you for protecting me and my family.’”

The fact that Jews are the most often targeted victims of religiously motivated hate crimes, Speiser said, is proof that congregants must be pre pared, and the best reason for them to be proactive and train for a pos sible attack instead of being reactive.

“It’s inevitable that something is going to happen to some one in the Jewish community,” he said. “We would rather it not happen to us, but if it does, we train to mitigate the attack.”

Several years ago, Speiser said, many congregants were opposed to training a security team to pro tect the Chabad. Now, he said, more and more congregants realize that as attacks continue, the need for defense increases.

The training consists of selfdefense, active-shooter drills, weapons defense, and more. Abraham said that the basic course — Community Emergen

Mark Nolan/Herald

MalVERNE ChaMBER of Commerce president Maria Casini with a gift certificate for Orchid Nails and Spa. Gift certificates, she said, are big items for the holidays.

The more people who are trained, the more lives will be saved. It’s as simple as that.

aVi aBRahaM martial arts expert

Great season for OLL girls’ soccer team

The girls’ soccer team of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School of Mal verne recently finished an undefeated season in its second year of the Spirit League Soccer. Our Lady of Lourdes played Catholic and private middle schools throughout Nassau County.

Pictured are back row, from left OLL Principal Stephen Harth, OLL girls’ coach Kevin Flanagan, OLL girls’ assistant coach Geoff Rick, and OLL girls’ coach Patrick Carew. In the middle row are, from left Rosann Pas salacqua, Bernadette Rick, Grace Morsellino, Annie Schiller, Avery Migdalen, Kelly Pulis, Alexis Loeffler, Julie Baldacchino, Reily Flanagan, Maeve Ledwith, and Rylin Kenney. In the front row are, from left Caroline Rick, Maura Baldacchino, Juliana Thevenot, Sammie Marchesini, Shan non Hanratty, and Caitlyn Carew. Not pictured are team members Lucia Hanke, Kaeleigh Gildea, Katherine Frohne, Violet Dindyal, Brooklyn Diaz, and Gigi Barton.

The Our Lady of Lourdes girls’ soccer team after a victory against St. William the Abbott.

Courtesy Geoff Rick

What’s neWs in and out of the classroom

Herald ScHoolS

Students named scholarship semifinalists

West Hempstead Second ary School seniors Ashlee Boodoo, Gloria Guerrier and Victoria Guerrier were named semifinalists of the Coca-Cola Scholars Pro gram.

Only 1,617 students were selected from more than 68,000 applicants from across the country to con tinue through the program’s selection process based on their academic excellence, leadership and service dem onstrated in school and community activities. Scholars are currently sub mitting their semifinalist applications to be reviewed by Coca-Cola’s Program Reading Committee. After this review, 250 will advance as regional finalists, with 150 becoming Coca-Cola Scholars and receiving a $20,000 college scholarship.

The Coca-Cola Scholars Program has provided more than 6,600 Coke Scholars nationwide with over $78 million in scholarships over the course of 34 years.

Malverne Marching Band celebrates

Friends, family and supporters of The Pride of Malverne Marching Band joined administration and faculty for the annual Marching Band Dinner and Celebration, honoring the students at the end of the 2022

competitive season.

Each student musician was called to the podium and recognized for their contribu tion, and a video was shown featuring high lights of the season. The highlight of the eve

ning

“Behind the Smile.”

–Mark Nolan

Courtesy of the West Hempstead School District

West Hempstead secondary School seniors Victoria Guerrier, left, Ashlee Boodoo, center, and Gloria Guerrier were named as semifinalists in the 2022 Coca-Cola Scholars Program.

Courtesy of the Malverne School District malverne marcHing Band members gather for the annual dinner and celebration Nov. 10 at Malverne High School.

was the final performance by the marching band of its 2022 show,

–Mark Nolan

Merchants hope shoppers stay local

values up by having business filling store fronts.”

West Hempstead will offer a family event on Sunday, from 3 to 5 p.m.: Holidays at Hall’s Pond Park, sponsored by the West Hempstead Civic Association and featur ing a Christmas Tree lighting at 4:30 p.m.

“It will be fun for the whole family,” West Hempstead chamber President Mar shall W. Myers, of Laffey Real Estate, said. “There will be arts and crafts, and hope fully the weather will cooperate. The whole community gets behind this event, and looks forward to it all year.”

Wangel said that shoppers sometimes forget that purchasing online means being unable to see gifts first-hand. “There are certain things you can’t necessarily order online,” he said. “Jewelry is a big part of holiday shopping. You can order online all you want, but unless you can feel it and touch it and look at it, the satisfaction won’t be the same. In person in the store, you get to make sure it’s exactly the right gift.”

Wangel added that local businesses directly support the local community in a number of ways, so shopping local is in

turn a way to support not only downtown businesses, but also downtown itself. “An intangible that gets lost is that local retail ers support the village and schools and sports teams,” he said. “It’s reciprocal sup port. Local businesses help the local com munity.”

A big part of local shopping is spread

ing the word on social media, and Casini said that the Malverne chamber regularly promotes businesses during the holidays. “The chamber is featuring businesses on social media,” she said, “and our mascot, Chamber Champ, will be waving people on during weekends to encourage people to stop into shops.”

Upcoming holiday events

East Rockaway

Winter festival and christmas tree Lighting

Saturday, Dec. 3, at 5 p.m. - Village Hall menorah Lighting Tuesday, Dec. 20, at 6 p.m. - Village Hall

Lynbrook

christmas tree Lighting and Blessing of the creche Saturday, Dec. 3, at 5 p.m. Stauderman Avenue

Breakfast with Santa Saturday, Dec. 10, at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Knights of Columbus

drive-thru Wonderland of Lights

Saturday, Dec. 17 - Greis Park Trail menorah Lighting Tuesday, Dec. 20, at 6:30 p.m. Stauderman Avenue

malverne gingerbread cookie Workshop Friday, Dec. 2, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Malverne Public Library Historical Society Holiday gala Friday, Dec. 2, from 7 to 11 p.m. St. Mary’s Knights of Columbus, Lynbrook

Breakfast with Santa Saturday, Dec. 3, at 9 and 11 a.m. The Bridge Church Holiday movie matinee Saturday, Dec. 3, at 11 a.m. Malverne Cinema

Bowling with Santa Saturday, Dec. 3, at noon and 2 p.m. San-Dee Lanes

Holiday Lights tour and Scavenger Hunt Sunday, Dec. 4, from 5 to 7 p.m. menorah Lighting Sunday, Dec. 18, at 5:30 p.m. Malverne LIRR station

West Hempstead tree and menorah Lighting Sunday, Dec. 4, from 3 to 5 p.m. Hall’s Pond Park

–Mark Nolan

MaLvERnE ChaMbER of Commerce president Maria Casini at La Benes Clothesline.

Mark Nolan/Herald photos

StoRES on atLantiC Avenue, in Lynbrook, are ready for holiday shoppers.

Students raise money for breast cancer charity

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, students from Malverne’s Davison Avenue Intermediate School collected over 20,000 returnable cans and bottles, resulting in a donation of $1,520.75 bene

fitting Cans 4 Cancer.

Garden City-based Cans 4 Cancer is a 501(C)3 non-profit organization that col lects cans, bottles, and donations to help young women battling breast cancer.

Memorial service to honor the fallen

The Malverne Fire Department held its annual memorial service Oct. 23 to honor department members who have lost their lives. The ceremony took place at the Fireman’s Memorial Park on Broadway. Pictured are 1st Asst. Chief Kevin Garvey, left, Nassau County Legislater G. William Gaylor, Chief Ernest Bohringer, and 2nd Asst.

Courtesy of Malverne School District Davison avenue social Worker Martine Laventure, students Trae Snoozy and Ethan Jolly, Cans 4 Cancer representative Robert Schwendel and Davison Avenue Principal Rachel Yudin.

Courtesy Malverne Fire Department

Chief Anthony Buonomo.

Lianne Webb, Natalia Suaza take home crowns

Baldwin, Valley Stream contestants win at Miss Long Island pageant

By daniEL oFFnER doffner@liherald.com

Lianne Webb and Natalia Suaza stood out from among dozens of contestants from across Nassau and Suffolk counties, crowned winners of Miss Long Island and Miss Teen Long Island.

The two young women from Baldwin and Valley Stream were among those who gathered at the Madison Theatre at Molloy College on Nov. 20, selected by a panel of judges based on their talents, drive, beauty and compassion.

Before stepping on stage, Suaza said that she set out to complete the New York City Marathon as a way to take herself out of her comfort zone and face her fears head-on.

Upon her coronation as the new Miss Teen Long Island, Sauza says she plans to work with Long Island communities, spreading her message of cancer aware ness.

“With my title, I hope to partner with the Center for Hope at Northwell Hospi tal and the Calvary Hospital,” she said.

Having lost her father when she was just 9, these organizations helped pro vide Suaza an opportunity to talk about him — just as they helped others with loved ones who have passed, and to try and live the lives that they would’ve wanted them to live. Suaza also praised their free summer camp that was offered for her and her siblings.

“This really impacted my life and made me as strong as I am today,” she said.

Leanne Baum, executive director of the Miss Long Island pageants, said that over the next year, both of the winners will make guest appearances to promote their platform.

Webb’s platform aims to promote advocacy for children. She works as a

behavioral therapist with Achieve Beyond, where she works with students with autism. She’s also a volunteer with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island.

By promoting these different causes across Long Island, the goal is for the pageant winners to become role models for change in the world. This year, for example, all of the pageant contestants came together before the big night to help collect food for Island Harvest, Baum said. In fact, they ended up with more than 400 pounds of food for Long Island’s largest food bank.

Both Webb and Sauza now move on to compete for Miss New York USA and Miss Teen New York USA next August.

Some of the runners-up from this year’s Miss Long Island competition include Jenna Hofmann of West Islip, Alexandra Ali of Commack, Alliyah St. Omer of North Baldwin, and Michelle Lent of Glen Cove.

The Miss Teen Long Island competi tion runners-up include Emily Hall and Valarie Goorahoo of Valley Stream, Rudra Patel of Farmingdale, and Kyra Smith of East Hampton.

Miss Long isLand Teen 2023 Natalia Suaza, from Valley Stream, joined by Miss Long Island Pageants executive director Leanne Baum, and Miss Long Island 2023 Lianne Webb, from Baldwin.

ThE 2022 Miss Teen Long Island winner Jessica Fuentes crowns her successor, Natalia Suaza, of Valley Stream.

ThE 2022 Miss Long Island winner Nadgeena Jerome crowns fellow Baldwin native and 2023 Miss Long Island winner Lianne Webb.

Tim Baker/Herald photos Miss Long isLand contestants hit the stage at the Madison Theatre in their glorious gowns, showing their best for judges Matthew James Graziano, Yasmeen Gumbs, Amy Amato of RichnerLive, Peter Andolina and Edson Estime

D’Esposito in driver’s seat to House floor

By KARINA KOVAC kkovac@liherald.com

He was an obscure candidate from Island Park who went up against a Republican powerhouse — and won.

His name was Al D’Amato, who would go on to serve 18 years in the U.S. Senate before being upended himself by Chuck Schumer in 1998. D’Amato’s early political career in Island Park involved him running village elec tions, which helped him get his feet wet before heading to Congress.

Now, four decades later, voters have sent another Island Park resident to Washington as Anthony D’Esposito makes his way to the floor of the House of Representatives, in congressional seat he flipped from Democrat to Republican.

“I don’t think that coming from a small community prepares you to be in politics,” D’Esposito said, after defeating Laura Gillen in the November election. “I think it opens your eyes to what community is all about.”

But getting involved on a local level in the fire depart ment, Kiwanis, chamber of commerce or a civic group is “really what opens people’s eyes to further public ser vice” — paralleling how the Hempstead town council man got his start.

Mentioning D’Amato’s influence during his victory speech election night, D’Esposito says he’s pleased to be adding to the village’s story.

“That’s a piece of history, especially coming from a small tight-knit community,” he said. “It’s a place where I was born, raised, called home. The fact that we’ve sent two members of our little village to represent us in Washington, D.C. I think is pretty cool.”

On Long Island, those within the Town of Hempstead have wondered who will fill his empty seat on the town board. D’Esposito still has a month or so left before he

has to pack up and head to Capitol Hill, but says he’ll “figure that out when the time comes.”

He spent his first week in Washington undergoing ori entation, and hopes when it comes time to join commit tees, he’ll find himself on homeland security, and trans portation and infrastructure.

Worried about the state of people’s pocketbooks as well as their quality of life, D’Esposito says nothing has

changed his campaign promises since winning.

“The duration of this campaign, the message has been the same,” D’Esposito said. “And people are con cerned about things that affect their pockets. They’re concerned about crime, and they want someone to repre sent them that’s willing to cross party lines and work with others in order to deliver for our communities.”

But then again, he’s already posting negative com ments on social media about some Democratic col leagues like U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez outgoing House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. D’Esposito says their track records leave much to be desired.

“When it comes to Nancy Pelosi, the fact that we can all ask ourselves, ‘Are we better off today than we were two years ago when Joe Biden took office?’ And she’s been nothing but a rubber stamp for the Biden adminis tration,” he said. “And I think a lot of the issues that we’re dealing with on Long Island are issues that are reflective of the administration.”

So, which Democrats will D’Esposito work with?

“People that are there to deliver for the communities that they represent,” he said. “Not just be a loud mouth piece and looking for headlines on Twitter and CNN.”

Sitting down as a delegation after Thanksgiving, D’Esposito says he’s looking forward to making America safer, the economy stronger, and energy greener. But his first focus will be eliminating the state and local taxes cap, known as SALT.

“For me, what’s most important is delivering change to Long Island,” D’Esposito said. “Working hard to repeal the SALT cap, so that we can bring tax relief to commu nities here in New York — some of the individuals who pay the highest taxes in the nation. So, there’s a lot of work to do.

“But I look forward to getting to D.C. again, rolling up my sleeves, and getting to work.”

Courtesy Anthony D’Esposito

By the steps of the U.S. Capitol Building sits freshly elected Anthony D’Esposito, a Republican from Island Park, getting ready for his first day in Congress.

Experts in self-defense teach preparedness

cy Response Training, or CERT — is approved by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. He offers more detailed training as well. “We give them ways to defend other people,” Abraham said. “We do simulations — if someone is stabbing someone else, what do you do? We simulate differ ent active-shooter trainings, or maybe the terrorist has a secondary weapon or an explosive. It’s a very intense pro gram.”

An expert in krav maga, a martial art developed by the Israeli Defense Forces, Abraham said he had to engage and disarm an enemy several times in the military and as a civilian. He estimates he has trained as many as 15,000 people in self-defense, and said that the mental aspect of training is especially difficult for some to mas ter.

“We start with aggression and how to be in a different mindset,” Abraham explained. “Once the attacker comes in shooting a gun, it’s very loud. They have to learn to deal with extreme scenarios and work under pressure. We yell and scream so they understand this is like the real thing. They have to go from 0 to 100 and have controlled aggression. Not everybody can do these things.”

An important aspect of the training, Flam said, is realizing there is a need for the training. Some people, she added, tend to become compla

cent, and forget the need for constant vigilance.

“It’s called optimism bias,” Flam said. “People think, it won’t happen to me. But what we’ve expe rienced in the past five years proves the need to be vigilant, not only right after an attack. There’s always terror out there. People forget. We are pro tecting all year round and not waiting for an attack to happen.”

Chabad of West Hempstead’s secu rity team works in shifts to protect the congregants. They stand outside in extreme heat and cold, Flam said, because it’s worth the hardship to pro vide security.

“There’s always a need for more people,” she said. “It’s not an easy thing to do. We have a great team. We’re out in 100-degree heat and 18-degree cold, freezing our toes off.”

Abraham, a highly regarded securi ty expert who receives constant alerts on possible threats, said he was aware that some people don’t believe that preparing for an attack is necessary, but he steers clear of philosophical debates about prepared ness. He simply urges awareness.

“Our goal is to save lives,” he said. “My goal, my job, is to try to take control and prevent people from dying. The more people who are trained, the more lives will be saved. It’s as simple as that. We do the best we can do because the bad guys, their mindset is to kill as many people as possible. Our goal is to defend as many people as possible.”

Courtesy Rachel Flam

Avi AbrAhAm, left, an expert in martial arts, taught Seth Speiser and Michael Sigal the proper technique for disabling an attacker at Chabad of West Hempstead.

rAchel flAm Chabad of West Hempstead

STEPPING OUT

‘First Couple’ of ‘Up, Up and Away’ with Marilyn McCoo Billy Davis Jr.

By Mary Malloy

It’s easy to see why seven-time Grammy winners Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr., have been married for 53 years. A dynamic duo on and off the stage, the former members of the 196070s group The 5th Dimension have an easy way of sharing the conversation, finishing each other’s sentences, and endearingly calling each other “baby.” They are in true harmony — and headed to Tilles Center for the Performing Arts for “Up, Up and Away! A Musical Fable,” with special guest The Next Dimension, on Saturday.

As two of the lead vocalists with one of the top pop-R&B-soul-jazz groups of the era, their popular classics — among them “Up, Up and Away,” “Aquarius/Let the Sun Shine In,” “Wedding Bell Blues,” “One Less Bell to Answer” and “Stoned Soul Picnic” — live on. Graced with McCoo’s three-octave vocal range, the group was inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 2002, and have stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and the St. Louis Walk of Fame.

After a decade with The 5th Dimension, McCoo and Davis decided to step away in 1975 to establish themselves as a duo. They had immediate success with the single “You Don’t Have to Be a Star (To Be In My Show)” which hit No. 1 on the charts and earned them a Grammy for Best R&B Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group. They have since enjoyed enduring success through the years as recording artists, performers and authors. Throughout their career, this showbiz couple has been honored with seven Grammy Awards and earned 15 gold and three platinum records, as well as enjoyed starring roles on television and the Broadway stage.

WHERE WHEN

• Sat., Dec. 3, 8 p.m.

• Tilles Center for the Performing Arts Concert Hall, LIU Post, 720 Northern Blvd. Brookville

• Tickets are available at TillesCenter.org, or by calling the box office at (516) 299-3100

Their many endeavors go beyond their musical achievements. They also have a movie coming out during the holidays, “The Waltons Thanksgiving,” on the CW network. “It’s family-oriented, and it’s so perfect for this time of year,” McCoo says. “It’s nice for people to remember the warmth and love and excitement that comes from family.”

From East to West

“We are so looking forward to being in New York,” says McCoo, who, with Davis, calls California home. “We’ve visited, but we haven’t done a show there in quite a while. We truly always enjoy coming back … Long Island is such a pretty area, and we’re very excited.”

“We love New York, we have a history with New York,” Davis adds.

“Up, Up and Away” is a journey and musical celebration of their iconic music. The concert also includes tributes to fellow music legends including The Beatles (McCoo and Davis’ contemporaries) and The 5th Dimension’s original lineup.

They will perform some songs from their newest CD, “Blackbird: Lennon-McCartney Icons,” a celebration of The Beatles’ timeless music. The album covers 10 Beatles classics and solos. “It’s so relevant,” Davis says about the title track. “It fits in with things that are happening today. The young people are very concerned with what was going on in the world.”

And what about their own iconic songs as the “First Couple” of Pop & Soul?

“Of course, we’ll enjoy doing many of our hits,” says Davis. “They wouldn’t let us off the stage if we didn’t!”

Tony Danza

The actor-entertainer croons the classics in his cabaret turn. In ‘Standards & Stories,’ he performs a selection of his favorite standards from the Great American Songbook, plus selections from Jason Robert Brown’s score for ‘Honeymoon in Vegas,’ while interweaving stories about his life and personal connection to the music. Danza combines timeless music with wit, charm, storytelling, and a dash of soft shoe and ukulele, in this evening of glorious songs and personal storytelling, backed by a four-piece band. Perhaps best known for his starring roles on two of TV’s most cherished and long-running series, “Taxi” and “Who’s The Boss,” Danza has also established himself as a song and dance man, and received rave reviews for his performance in the Broadway musical comedy ‘Honeymoon In Vegas.’

Friday, Dec. 2, 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. $62. Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, LIU Post campus, Route 25A, Brookville. (516) 2993100 or TillesCenter.org.

Judy Collins: Holidays & His

The iconic legend lends her voice to holiday standards along with her classic hit songs as only she can. Collins performs holiday classics, along with songs from her latest album ‘Spellbound’ — her 55th album and first complete album of originals — and beloved songs culled from her six-decade career. Collins is as creatively vigorous as ever, writing, touring worldwide, and nurturing fresh talent. She is a modern-day Renaissance woman who is also an accomplished painter, filmmaker, record label head, musical mentor, and an in-demand keynote speaker for mental health and suicide prevention. She continues to create music of hope and healing that lights up the world and speaks to the heart.

Saturday, Dec. 3, 8 p.m. $70, $65, $60. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. (516) 767-6444 or LandmarkOnMainStreet.org.

Courtesy Darren Stone/Jon Carrasco

Photos: Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr., honored with multiple Grammy awards numerous gold and platinum records, return to the concert stage with their iconic hits — and some surprise selections.

THE SCENE

Legally Blonde: The Musical

The ultimate Broadway tribute to girl power arrives at Tilles Center, Saturday, Dec. 10, 4 and 8 p.m. Elle Woods, is ready to prove who’s in charge (again) in this ultimate Broadway tribute to girl power, on the LIU Post campus, 720 Northern Boulevard, Brookville. Based on the beloved movie, the musical follows Elle’s transformation as she tackles stereotypes, sexism, snobbery and scandal in pursuit of her dreams, and proves that you can be both ‘legally blonde’ and the smartest person in the room. Tickets are $89, $69, $59, $49; available at TillesCenter.org or (516) 299-3100.

Dec. 4

Holiday Craft Market

Crossroads Farm is hosting its Holiday Arts & Crafts Market Dec. 4, Dec. 11, and Dec. 18 with a special visit from Santa Claus on Dec. 4. Come visit indoor and outdoor artists and vendors displaying unique arts and crafts featuring jewelry, woodcrafts, pottery, and much more. Baked goods will be available, as well food trucks. For more information, call (516) 8817900 or go to xroadsfamilyny. com. The farm is located at 480 Hempstead Ave., Malverne.

Lighting up the Village

The annual Lighting of Malverne Family Event will be held Saturday, Dec. 3, 2-3 p.m. at the Malverne Public Library, 61 St. Thomas Place. Enjoy a special holiday storytime, singalong, and photos with Cindy Lou and the Grinch! Other actvitiies include holiday craft, games and snacks. Children of all ages are welcome. Register online, call (516) 599-0750 ext. 303, or emailmalvernekids@ malvernelibrary.org.

On stage

Plaza Theatrical continues its season with “Grumpy Old Men: The Musical,” Thursday, Dec. 1, 2 p.m; Friday, Dec. 2, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 3, 2:30 and 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 4, 2:30 p.m. Based on the beloved 1993 film, which starred Jack Lemmon, Walter Matthau and AnnMargret, this stage adaptation captures the lovably crotchety characters through humor, great songs, and the affectionate depiction of a small town that feels like home to everyone. It’s performed at Plaza’s stage at the Elmont Library Theatre, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. $49, $45 seniors. Elmont. For tickets, call (516) 599-6870 or visit PlazaTheatrical.com.

Cookie Workshop

As part of the Malverne’s holiday kickoff celebration, the Malverne Public Library will be hosting cookie-making workshops, Friday, Dec. 2. Visit the library at 61 St. Thomas Place to whip up some holiday treats. Register for the 3:30 p.m. or 4:30 p.m. slots online at MalvernevVillage.org. Call village hall at (516) 599-1200 for more information.

Holiday fun

Visit the streets of 19th century London during the darkest days of the year, in this adaption of the classic “A Christmas Carol,” with the Experiential Theater Company, Thursday and Friday, Dec. 1,-2 10:15 a.m and noon; Saturday, Dec. 3, 2 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 4, 2 p.m.; Wednesday, Dec. 7, 10:15 a.m. and noon, on the Long Island Children’s Museum stage. Meet the Cratchit family, Scrooge, and the ghosts of past, present and future in this interactive show. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 224-5800 or LICM.org.

Bowling with Santa

Come to Sandee Lanes, Saturday, Dec. 3, to bowl with St. Nick, at 342 Hempstead Avenue. Sessions are at 12 and 2 p.m. Register at MalverneVillage.org or call (516) 599-1200.

On exhibit

Photography’s ascent in the art world is an international phenomenon. Nassau County Museum of Art’s star-studded exhibition spans the historical roots of the medium. View works by Ansel Adams and his generation and the thrilling, large-format color works of such contemporary masters as Cindy Sherman, Thomas Struth, James Casebere and Gregory Crewdson, among others. From the documentary to the painterly, images bear witness to the times. On view through March 5. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Drive, Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum. org.

Happy Hanukkah

Get ready for Hanukkah by learning all about dreidels, at Long Island Children’s Museum, Saturday, Dec. 3, 1-3 p.m. Discover the game’s history and rules, and decorate your own dreidel to take home, at the dropin program. Visit the museum on Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 224-5800 or LICM.org.

Breakfast with Santa

Kids are invited to come have breakfast with Santa Claus himself on Saturday, Dec. 3. Enjoy breakfast and let Santa know what you want for Christmas at the Bridge Church, 1 Norwood Avenue. Register for the 9 a.m. or 11 a.m. slots at MalvernevVillage.org. Call village hall at (516) 599-1200 for more information.

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.

Family fun

Kids will enjoy a special holiday storytime at Malverne Public Library, Saturday, Dec. 3,, 2-3 p.m. With sing-along, photos with Cindy Lou and the Grinch, crafts, and more, 61 St. Thomas Place. Register online, emailmalvernekids@malvernelibrary. org or call (516) 599-0750 ext. 303.

Celebrating Literacy

The West Hempstead School District hosts its annual district-wide family literacy night Thursday, Dec. 1, 6:30-8:30 p.m. With varied activities for all ages. Contact the school district at (516) 390-3100 for more information.

Village Board Meeting

The monthly meeting of the Malverne Village Board of Trustees will take place on Wednesday, Dec. 7 at 7:30 p.m., at Village Hall at99 Church St. Call (516) 599-1200 for more information.

Avoid holiday charity scams

Tips to ensure charities are legitimate

Donations of any kind can make a real impact on a good cause, which is why char ity scams are especially cruel. Unfortu nately, scammers never miss an opportuni ty to defraud people, so it’s important to remember that not all donation requests are legitimate. The New York State Depart ment of State’s Division of Consumer Pro tection (DCP) created a guide to help donors do their own due diligence on the charities seeking their support.

“After a major event such as a natural disaster, tragedy, or as the season of giv ing unfolds, scammers prey on the good intentions of people and take money that could otherwise help individuals and pro grams in need,” said Secretary of State Robert Rodriguez. “In order to ensure that donations go to the right place, we encourage New Yorkers to research and confirm charity claims before making a donation.”

Charity scams can hap pen at any time, but they are more prevalent after a natural disaster or emergencies collecting millions of dollars from unsuspect ing donors. On many occasions, these fraudsters pretend to be affili ated with wellknown organizations or even the government to scam people out of their hard-earned money. According to the Federal Trade Commission about 2.8 million people nation-wide reported being victims of someone pretending to be a trusted chari ty source in 2021 causing loses of about $2.3 billion.

To prevent your donation money from falling into the wrong hands, DCP recom mends taking the following precautions: Check the legitimacy of the charitable organization. Research the charity by searching the New York State Attorney General’s online database of registered charities at charitiesnys.com, and by vis iting websites such as bbb.org, www.give. org and www.guidestar.org in addition to visiting the charity’s website. If donating toward relief efforts after a natural disas ter, check a site like disasterphilanthropy. org to be sure your money is going to truly help those in need.

Learn how to detect a phony chari ty. Some scammers will create fake “char ities” and try to trick you with similar names of well-known charities. Pay atten tion to the charity’s name, web address, logos, etc. Scammers often mimic the names of familiar, trusted organizations to fool donors.

Designate your donation. Find out what percentage of your donation will go directly toward the cause as opposed to administrative costs. Ask the charity whether you can designate your donation to a specific effort rather than a general contribution fund. If the solicitation comes from a professional for-profit fund raising company, be aware that the chari

table organization will receive only a per centage of your donation. If you want to ensure the charity receives the whole amount, donate directly instead.

Pay attention to vague claims. Pay atten tion to language such as “all proceeds go to charity” or “your purchase will benefit a charity.” A disclosure should be provid ed that includes the actual or estimated purchase price amount the charity will receive directly.

Resist high-pressure tactics. Charity fraud scams can come in many forms, whether by email, social media, crowd funding platforms, cold calls, etc. Watch out for direct emails from “victims” and solicitors who employ heart-wrenching stories, insisting that you donate immedi ately. It is strongly advised not to give money over the phone to unsolicited telemarketers, and instead ask the caller to send written materials about the charity.

Find out who’s behind the crowd funding request. Online platforms like GoFundMe make it easy for people to create crowdfunding campaigns. To protect yourself, remem ber to give to people you know directly. It’s also important to understand the crowdfunding site’s rules, policies, and vetting procedures. It can be helpful to know these ahead of time to determine how they are protecting con sumers from potential fraud.

Do not disclose personal or financial information to unsolicited requests. Never give your Social Security number, credit card or debit card number or other personal identifying information in response to an unsolicited charitable request.

Avoid giving cash. Give your contribution by check or credit card to ensure that you have a record of the donation. Make checks out to the charity, not to an individ ual. If you choose to make a donation via a charity’s website, check that the website is secure and that your computer is equipped with the latest anti-virus protection. Do not send contributions with a “runner,” by wire or overnight parcel pick-up.

Don’t assume. Check out an organiza tion’s tax status at irs.gov/app/eos to find out if the donation is tax deductible. Ask for a receipt and trace the status of your donation.

The New York State Division of Con sumer Protection provides resources and education materials to consumers on product safety, as well as voluntary media tion services between consumers and businesses. The Consumer Assistance Helpline 1-800-697-1220 is available Mon day to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., excluding State Holidays. Consumer com plaints can be filed online at www.dos. ny.gov/consumer-protection.

Public Notices

LEGAL NOTICE AVISO DE ELECCIONES

ANUALES DISTRITO DE LA BIBLIOTECA PÚBLICA DE LAKEVIEW DE LA CIUDAD DE HEMPSTEAD CONDADO DE NASSAU, NUEVA YORK

A LOS ELECTORES HABILITADOS DEL DISTRITO DE LA BIBLIOTECA PÚBLICA DE LAKEVIEW:

SE NOTIFICA que, de conformidad con el Capítulo 403 de las Leyes del Estado de Nueva York de 1977, se celebrará una elección en el Distrito de la Biblioteca Pública de Lakeview el 6 de diciembre de 2022, con las urnas abiertas entre las 4 p.m. y las 10 p.m., hora estándar, en la Biblioteca Pública de Lakeview, ubicada en 1120 Woodfield Road, Rockville Centre, Nueva York, con el fin de elegir un (1) administrador de la biblioteca para un período de cinco (5) años para suceder a Ka’re Akins cuyo término caduca el 31 de diciembre de 2022. La votación se realizará con papeletas. Las urnas se abrirán a las 4:00 p.m. y permanecerán abiertas hasta las 10:00 p.m. y todo el tiempo que sea necesario para que los votantes presentes puedan emitir su voto.

SE NOTIFICA ADEMÁS que, de conformidad con una resolución adoptada en una reunión de los Fideicomisarios del Distrito de la Biblioteca Pública de Lakeview celebrada el 19 de octubre de 2022, los candidatos a Fideicomisario de la Biblioteca deberán presentar sus nombres ante el Secretario 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, suscritos por veinticinco (25) electores habilitados (según se define a continuación) del Distrito. Un elector habilitado es una persona que está registrada para votar y que ha residido en el Distrito de la Biblioteca por lo menos 30 días antes de la elección del Distrito de la Biblioteca. Sólo los electores habilitados residentes reúnen los requisitos para ocupar el cargo de Fideicomisario de la Biblioteca o para votar en una elección del Distrito de la Biblioteca. Los formularios de petición de muestra están disponibles en la Biblioteca.

TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que las solicitudes de votos en ausencia para la elección de la Biblioteca Pública de Lakeview pueden hacerse en la Biblioteca Pública de Lakeview en 1120 Woodfield Road, Rockville Centre, Nueva York 11570. Las solicitudes completadas deben ser recibidas por la Biblioteca

Pública de Lakeview por lo menos siete (7) días antes de la elección si la papeleta se le debe enviar por correo al votante o un (1) día antes de la elección; si la papeleta debe ser entregada personalmente al votante.

Las papeletas para votos en ausencia deben ser recibidas en la Biblioteca Pública de Lakeview a más tardar a las 5:00 p.m. del 6 de diciembre de 2022. Una lista de todas las personas a las que se les han emitido las papeletas en ausencia, estará disponible para su inspección en la oficina administrativa de la Biblioteca Pública de Lakeview entre las 10 a.m. y 5 p.m. en cada uno de los cinco (5) días anteriores al día de la elección, excepto los domingos, y entre las horas de 10 a.m. y 12 del mediodía del sábado anterior a la elección, y dicha lista también estará disponible para su inspección en el lugar de votación en la elección de los miembros del Consejo de Administración.

Por orden del Consejo de Administración del Distrito de la Biblioteca Pública de Lakeview.

Con fecha: 19 de octubre de 2022

Rockville Centre, Nueva York

Secretario de distrito Biblioteca Pública de Lakeview 135268

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 19th day of October 2022, 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. Sample 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.

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 6, 2022, 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 Ka’re Akins which term expires on the 31st day of December 2022. 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.

Absentee ballots must be received at the Lakeview Public Library no later than 5:00 p.m. on December 6, 2022. 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 19th, 2022

Rockville Centre, New York District Clerk Lakeview Public Library 135266

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 12/7/22 at 9:30 A.M to consider the following applications and appeals:

THE FOLLOWING CASES WILL BE CALLED

STARTING AT 9:30 A.M. 790/22. WEST HEMPSTEAD - Ilda Cuffey, Special exception to maintain 2nd accessory structure (Gazebo) higher & larger than permitted, exceeding horizontal maximum & with lot area occupied variance., N/s Walton St., 57 ‘ E/o Duryea Terr., a/k/a 319 Walton St.

ALL PAPERS PERTAINING TO THE ABOVE HEARING ARE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AT THE BOARD OF APPEALS, TOWN HALL, 1 WASHINGTON STREET, HEMPSTEAD, NY 11550.

This notice is only for new cases in West Hempstead within Town of Hempstead jurisdiction. There are additional cases in different hamlets, towns and villages on the Board of Appeals calendar. The full calendar is available at https://hempsteadny.gov/ 509/Board-of-Appeals

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

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LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to N.Y. Election Law Article 17, Title 2, the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act of New York, and N.Y. Public Officers Law Article 7, the Open Meetings Law, public hearings will be held by the Town of Hempstead Temporary Redistricting Commission in the Nathan L. H. Bennett Pavilion, Hempstead Town Hall, 1 Washington Street, Village and Town of Hempstead, New York, on December 13, 2022 at 10:30am, to receive input regarding the reapportionment and composition of the Town

of Hempstead’s councilmanic districts to be used beginning with the Town election of 2023.

ALL PERSONS INTERESTED shall have an opportunity to be heard and give input at the times and place aforesaid.

Dated:Hempstead, New York November 15, 2022

BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, NEW YORK.

KATE MURRAY Town Clerk DONALD X. CLAVIN, JR. Supervisor 135671

LEGAL NOTICE

Supplemental Summons and Notice of Object of Action Supreme Court Of The State Of New York County Of Nassau Action to Foreclose a Mortgage Index #: 602511/2020 Nationstar Mortgage LLC D/B/A Mr. Cooper, Plaintiff, vs Unknown Heirs Of Daniel Gause Of Daniel Gause If Living, And If He/She Be Dead, Any And All Persons Unknown To Plaintiff, Claiming, Or Who May Claim To Have An Interest In, Or General Or Specific Lien Upon The Real Property Described In This Action; Such Unknown Persons Being Herein Generally Described And Intended To Be Included In Wife, Widow, Husband, Widower, Heirs At Law, Next Of Kin, Descendants, Executors, Administrators, Devisees, Legatees, Creditors, Trustees, Committees, Lienors, And Assignees Of Such Deceased, Any And All Persons Deriving Interest In Or Lien Upon, Or Title To Said Real Property By, Through Or Under Them, Or Either Of Them, And Their Respective Wives, Widows, Husbands, Widowers, Heirs At Law, Next Of Kin, Descendants, Executors, Administrators, Devisees, Legatees, Creditors, Trustees, Committees, Lienors, And Assigns, All Of Whom And Whose Names, Except As Stated, Are Unknown To Plaintiff, Unknown Heirs Of Lena N. Gause If Living, And If He/She Be Dead, Any And All Persons Unknown To Plaintiff, Claiming, Or Who May Claim To Have An Interest In, Or General Or Specific Lien Upon The Real Property Described In This Action; Such Unknown Persons Being Herein Generally Described And Intended To Be Included In Wife, Widow, Husband, Widower, Heirs At Law, Next Of Kin, Descendants, Executors, Administrators, Devisees, Legatees, Creditors, Trustees, Committees, Lienors, And Assignees Of Such Deceased, Any And All Persons Deriving Interest In Or Lien Upon, Or Title To Said Real Property By, Through Or Under Them, Or Either Of

Them, And Their Respective Wives, Widows, Husbands, Widowers, Heirs At Law, Next Of Kin, Descendants, Executors, Administrators, Devisees, Legatees, Creditors, Trustees, Committees, Lienors, And Assigns, All Of Whom And Whose Names, Except As Stated, Are Unknown To Plaintiff, Fannie Mae Gause As Heir To The Estate Of Lena N. Gause, Who Was Heir To The Estate Of Daniel Gause, Antoinette Kirkland, As Heir To The Estate Of Lena N. Gause Who Was Heir To The Estate Of Daniel Gause And As Appointed Guardian Of Anne D. Kirkland As Heir To The Estate Of Lena N. Gause Who Was Heir To The Estate Of Daniel Gause, Teachers Federal Credit Union, People Of The State Of New York, United States Of America Acting Through The IRS, ETR Inc D/B/A Empire Tax Reductions, Maidenbaum Property Tax Reduction Group LLC, John Doe (Those unknown tenants, occupants, persons or corporations or their heirs, distributees, executors, administrators, trustees, guardians, assignees, creditors or successors claiming an interest in the mortgaged premises.), Defendant(s). Mortgaged Premises: 468 Barbara Lane West Hempstead, NY 11552 To the Above named Defendant: You are hereby summoned to answer the Complaint in this action, an d to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the Complaint is not served with this Supplemental Summons, to serve a notice of appearance, on the Plaintiff(s) attorney(s) within twenty days after the service of this Supplemental Summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after the service is complete if this Supplemental Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York). In case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. The Attorney for Plaintiff has an office for business in the County of Erie. Trial to be held in the County of Nassau. The basis of the venue designated above is the location of the Mortgaged Premises. TO Unknown Heirs of Daniel Gause, and Unknown Heirs of Lena N. Gause, Defendants In this Action. The foregoing Supplemental Summons is served upon you by publication, pursuant to an order of HON. David P. Sullivan of the Supreme Court Of The State Of Ne w York, dated the Seventh day of November, 2022 and filed with the Complaint in the Office of the Clerk of the

County of Nassau, in the City of Mineola. The object of this action is to foreclose a mortgage upon the premises described below, dated January 30, 2007, executed by Daniel Gause (who died on February 3, 2018, a resident of the county of Nassau, State of New York) to secure the sum of $398,610.00.

The Mortgage was recorded at Book 31601, Page 433 in the Office of the Nassau County Clerk on February 28, 2007.

The mortgage was subsequently assigned by an assignment executed May 20, 2014 and recorded on May 23, 2014, in the Office of the Nassau County Clerk at Book M 39706, Page 940.

Said Mortgage was subsequently modified by a Loan Modification Agreement executed by Daniel Gause on October 6, 2017 and recorded October 24, 2017 in Book 42460, Page 684 in the Office of the Nassau County Clerk; The property in question is described as follows: 468

BARBARA LANE, WEST HEMPST EAD, NY 11552

HELP FOR HOMEOWNERS IN FORECLOSURE NEW YORK STATE LAW REQUIRES THAT WE SEND YOU THIS NOTICE ABOUT THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME. IF YOU FAIL TO RESPOND TO THE SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT IN THIS FORECLOSURE ACTION, YOU MAY LOSE YOUR HOME. PLEASE READ THE SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT CAREFULLY. YOU SHOULD IMMEDIATELY CONTACT AN ATTORNEY OR YOUR LOCAL LEGAL AID OFFICE TO OBTAIN ADVICE ON HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF. SOURCES OF INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE The state encourages you to become informed about your options in foreclosure. In addition to seeking assistance from an attorney or legal aid office, there are government agencies and non-profit organizations that you may contact for information about possible options, including trying to work with your lender during this process. To locate an entity near you, you may call the toll-free helpline maintained by the New York State Depart ment of Financial Services at 1-800-342-3736 or the Foreclosure Relief Hotline 1-800-269-0990 or visit the department’s website at WWW.DFS.NY.GOV.

RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS YOU ARE NOT REQUIRED TO LEAVE YOUR HOME AT THIS TIME. YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO STAY IN YOUR HOME DURING THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. YOU ARE NOT REQUIRED

TO LEAVE YOUR HOME UNLESS AND UNTIL YOUR PROPERTY IS SOLD AT AUCTION PURSUANT TO A JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE AND SALE. REGARDLESS OF WHETHER YOU CHOOSE TO REMAIN IN YOUR HOME, YOU ARE REQUIRED TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR PROPERTY AND PAY PROPERTY TAXES IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE AND LOCAL LAW.

FORECLOSURE RESCUE SCAMS Be careful of people who approach you with offers to “save” your home. There are individuals who watch for notices of foreclosure actions in order to unfairly profit from a homeowner’s distress. You should be extremely careful about any such promises and any suggestions that you pay them a fee or sign over your deed. State law requires anyone offering such services for profit to enter into a contract which fully describes the services they will perform and fees they will charge, and which prohibits them from taking any money from you until they have completed all such promised services. § 1303

NOTICE NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. DATED: November 15, 2022 Gross Polowy, LLC Attorney(s) For Plaintiff(s) 1775 Wehrle Drive, Suite 100 Williamsville, NY 14221

The law firm of Gross Polowy, LLC and the attorneys whom it employs are debt collectors who are attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained by them will be used for that purpose. 74367 135655

LEGAL NOTICE

Supplemental Summons and Notice of Object of Action SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU Action to Foreclose a Mortgage INDEX #: 609858/2019

REVERSE MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS, INC.

Public Notices

Plaintiff, vs HOWARD HARRIS AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF MAMIE LEE MYERS, WHO WAS THE SURVIVING SPOUSE OF ARTHUR H. MYERS, KAREN TUCKER AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF ERNESTINE TUCKER, WHO WAS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF MAMIE LEE MYERS, RODERICK TUCKER AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF ERNESTINE TUCKER, WHO WAS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF MAMIE LEE MYERS, ERVINA TUCKER AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF ERNESTINE TUCKER, WHO WAS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF MAMIE LEE MYERS, MAMIETT TUCKER AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF ERNESTINE TUCKER, WHO WAS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF MAMIE LEE MYERS, REGINALD TUCKER AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF ERNESTINE TUCKER, WHO WAS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF MAMIE LEE MYERS, CHRISTOPHER TUCKER AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF ERNESTINE TUCKER, WHO WAS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF MAMIE LEE MYERS, EBONIK TUCKER AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF ERNESTINE TUCKER, WHO WAS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF MAMIE LEE MYERS, TATIANA KINARD AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF ERNESTINE TUCKER, WHO WAS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF MAMIE LEE MYERS IF LIVING, AND IF HE/SHE BE DEAD, ANY AND ALL PERSONS UNKNOWN TO PLAINTIFF, CLAIMING, OR WHO MAY CLAIM TO HAVE AN INTEREST IN, OR GENERAL OR SPECIFIC LIEN UPON THE REAL PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN THIS ACTION; SUCH UNKNOWN PERSONS BEING HEREIN GENERALLY DESCRIBED AND INTENDED TO BE INCLUDED IN WIFE, WIDOW, HUSBAND, WIDOWER, HEIRS AT LAW, NEXT OF KIN, DESCENDANTS, EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS, DEVISEES, LEGATEES, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES, COMMITTEES, LIENORS, AND ASSIGNEES OF SUCH DECEASED, ANY AND ALL PERSONS DERIVING INTEREST IN OR LIEN UPON, OR TITLE

TO SAID REAL PROPERTY BY, THROUGH OR UNDER THEM, OR EITHER OF THEM, AND THEIR RESPECTIVE WIVES, WIDOWS, HUSBANDS, WIDOWERS, HEIRS AT LAW, NEXT OF KIN, DESCENDANTS, EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS, DEVISEES, LEGATEES, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES, COMMITTEES, LIENORS, AND ASSIGNS, ALL OF WHOM AND WHOSE NAMES, EXCEPT AS STATED, ARE UNKNOWN TO PLAINTIFF, UNKNOWN HEIRS AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF MAMIE LEE MYERS, WHO WAS THE SURVIVING SPOUSE OF ARTHUR H. MYERS IF LIVING, AND IF HE/SHE BE DEAD, ANY AND ALL PERSONS UNKNOWN TO PLAINTIFF, CLAIMING, OR WHO MAY CLAIM TO HAVE AN INTEREST IN, OR GENERAL OR SPECIFIC LIEN UPON THE REAL PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN THIS ACTION; SUCH UNKNOWN PERSONS BEING HEREIN GENERALLY DESCRIBED AND INTENDED TO BE INCLUDED IN WIFE, WIDOW, HUSBAND, WIDOWER, HEIRS AT LAW, NEXT OF KIN, DESCENDANTS, EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS, DEVISEES, LEGATEES, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES, COMMITTEES, LIENORS, AND ASSIGNEES OF SUCH DECEASED, ANY AND ALL PERSONS DERIVING INTEREST IN OR LIEN UPON, OR TITLE TO SAID REAL PROPERTY BY, THROUGH OR UNDER THEM, OR EITHER OF THEM, AND THEIR RESPECTIVE WIVES, WIDOWS, HUSBANDS, WIDOWERS, HEIRS AT LAW, NEXT OF KIN, DESCENDANTS, EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS, DEVISEES, LEGATEES, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES, COMMITTEES, LIENORS, AND ASSIGNS, ALL OF WHOM AND WHOSE NAMES, EXCEPT AS STATED, ARE UNKNOWN TO PLAINTIFF, PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ACTING THROUGH THE IRS, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ACTING

THROUGH THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, FORD MOTOR CREDIT COMPANY LLC, SLOMIN’S INC, WILLIAM HACKETT, APRIL JACKSON Defendant(s).

MORTGAGED PREMISES: 243 COVENTRY ROAD SOUTH WEST HEMPSTEAD, NY 11552

To the Above named Defendant: You are hereby summoned to answer the Complaint in this action, and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the Complaint is not served with this Supplemental Summons, to serve a notice of appearance, on the Plaintiff(s) attorney(s) within twenty days after the service of this Supplemental Summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after the service is complete if this Supplemental Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York). In case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. The Attorney for Plaintiff has an office for business in the County of Erie. Trial to be held in the County of Nassau. The basis of the venue designated above is the location of the Mortgaged Premises. TO TATIANA KINARD AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF ERNESTINE TUCKER, WHO WAS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF MAMIE LEE MYERS Defendants In this Action. The foregoing Supplemental Summons is served upon you by publication, pursuant to an order of HON. David P. Sullivan of the Supreme Court Of The State Of New York, dated the First day of November, 2022 and filed with the Complaint in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, in the City of Mineola. The object of this action is to foreclose a mortgage upon the premises described below, executed by Arthur H. Myers (who died on March 27, 2017, a resident of the county of Nassau, State of New York) and Mamie Lee Myers (who died on

January 22, 2019, a resident of the county of Nassau, State of New York) dated the April 23, 2012, to secure the sum of $300,000.00 and recorded at Book 37419, Page 539 in the Office of the Nassau County Clerk, on the July 5, 2012. The mortgage was subsequently assigned by an assignment executed February 11, 2016 and recorded on March 28, 2016, in the Office of the Nassau County Clerk at Book 41108, Page 639.

The mortgage was subsequently assigned by a corrective assignment executed October 18, 2017 and recorded on November 10, 2017, in the Office of the Nassau County Clerk at Book 42495, Page 330; The property in question is described as follows: 243 COVENTRY ROAD SOUTH, WEST HEMPSTEAD, NY 11552 NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. DATED: November 16, 2022 Gross Polowy, LLC Attorney(s) For Plaintiff(s) 1775 Wehrle Drive, Suite 100 Williamsville, NY 14221

The law firm of Gross Polowy, LLC and the attorneys whom it employs are debt collectors who are attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained by them will be used for that purpose.

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I’m right; You’re an idiot!

There’s no better time to understand what confirmation bias is than during election season. What I believe is right! Your belief is not only wrong; it’s moronic and you’re an idiot to think the way you do!

Both parties believe their convictions are right, reasonable and rational, based on what they hear, see and their life experi ence. “My side bias,” officially termed “confirmation bias” is when people seek out, remember and interpret information, factually true or false, that confirm their beliefs while ignoring or refuting information that challenges their beliefs.

When it is election season people seek out information that paints their candidates in a good light, the other par ty’s candidates in a negative light. We look for details that uphold our beliefs, ignoring details that oppose our beliefs. No wonder so many of us swear by MSNBC news while others are just as dedi cated to FOX News.

ing all my attention to the section of the report that warned of terrorist activity in Northern Uganda, a section of the country you needed a visa to enter. My fears pushed me to attend to the information supportive of my existing premise, ignor ing what didn’t conform to my initial belief. Glenn’s lack of fear allowed him to be more objective.

So, are we doomed to be forever biased toward whatever confirms our existing beliefs?

Yes and No. Some of us hold tight to our beliefs, even when the evi dence overwhelming shows that our beliefs are false.

Guest Column

“Damn the evidence; those brainy experts think they know everything but they don’t know a damn thing.”

Others, however, change their beliefs with new knowledge and understanding.

Though we may believe that our thinking is sane, sen sible and sound, when we’re dealing with an emotionally charged issue (especially fear) or a deeply entrenched belief, our thinking processes themselves may not be rational or reasonable.

A personal story I’ll share with you: When my son Glenn who worked for the U.S. agency - Aid to International Develop ment - called me from Ukraine where he was working to tell me his next assign ment would be in Uganda, I panicked. This was about 20+ years ago when the only association I had with Uganda was Idi Amin, the bloody tyrant. To bolster my belief, I visited the US State Department website and read about how dangerous the country was. I faxed the report to Glenn showing him proof of the dangers he’d face if he went there. He faxed me back, See Mom; I told you Uganda was safe.

After conveying our positions back and forth, I recognized he was right. I was giv

Still, confirmation bias is here to stay. So next time you’re in the midst of a heat ed argument, and you’re absolutely sure you’re right, take a moment to consider whether confirmation bias may be contributing to your overconfidence.

Then, take a deep breath, step back from your sermonizing, and with an open, curious mind, listen. Truly listen to what the other person is saying. Even if you view things differently, see if you can at least partially agree with something he has said. Or, imagine based on her life experience, how she might legitimately think that way. If we could all do that, per haps then we wouldn’t be quite as divided as we are now.

©2022

Linda Sapadin, Ph.D., psychologist, coach and author specializes in helping people improve their relationships, enhance their lives and overcome procrastination and fear. Contact her at DrSapadin@aol.com. Visit her website at www.PsychWisdom.com

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No injuries in Malverne car fire on Franklin

The Malverne Fire Department responded to an accident involving a car fire on Franklin Avenue near Broadway Nov. 18. According to an official, a vehi cle collided with the rear of an empty

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The challenges for the Long Island Four

Once upon a time, there was a group known as the Long Island Nine. They were the nine Republican state sena tors who wielded enormous power in Albany. We now have a new group of seven Republican senators, but the spotlight is shifting to a new Long Island Four: the newly elected Republi can members of Congress, who will have enor mous influence due to the fact that the Republi cans in the House of Representa tives will be gov erning with such a small margin.

JERRY KREMER

The Long Island Four are Representatives Andrew Garbari no, Anthony D’Esposito, George Santos and Nick LaLota. On almost any issue where a critical vote is needed, those four must support the needs of the lead ership, and that’s where the headaches begin. Sometimes what your leadership wants could be a vote that would do enormous damage back at home. I know from personal experience as a state leg islator that bucking the leaders isn’t

easy, but you aren’t elected just to do what the bosses want.

Santos was the first of the four to make a public statement about the House’s mission in 2023. He made it clear that he was “not interested in a Congress that spent all of its time investigating the enemy,” and wanted to be a part of productive actions. Santos and his colleagues will be tested very early in the new session, when the far-right wing proposes the impeachment of President Biden and investigations into the business activities of his son Hunter.

The next test will be whether to shut down the federal government to appease a group that would like to cut back on entitlements such as Medicare and Social Security. That will be fol lowed by resolutions to strip certain Democrats of their committee assign ments to get even for last year’s actions against Congresswoman Marjorie Tay lor Greene of Georgia. I could go on, but that’s just a taste of what is likely to happen early on in their tenure.

Most Long Island voters are just like any other rational voters. They want government to work, and are generally

tired of partisan bickering. Inflation is an issue that hurts voters of all parties, and Congress must be prepared to take action that will heal our economy. Last month’s election taught Washington pol iticians that there is overwhelming sup port for a woman’s right, in consultation with her doctor, to decide whether she should have an abor tion. Women in the four local congressional dis tricts expect their voices to be heard, and that promis es to be another dilemma for the Long Island Four.

To add to these new members’ potential politi cal challenges is the fact that most of them received substantial funding from the Republican Congressional Cam paign Committee. Without that money, a couple of them might never have made it to Washington. How do you vote on an issue that hurts your district but is a priority of the party leadership? That headache reminds me of the old Tip O’Neill reminder that “all politics is local.”

Of course, there’s a positive side to being a member of the majority. With the backing of your party leaders, you can get grants for programs and proj

ects that will make the voters happy. You also get sufficient staff to be able to han dle the thousands of requests for help from your constituents. One of the cru cial things that help candidates get reelected is good constituent service. There are numerous cases of members of Congress losing their seats because they ignored the day-to-day demands of their voters.

Representing our suburban congres sional districts shapes up as an enor mous challenge. Long Island is a very informed and progressive region. There are no secrets about how our represen tatives vote on contentious issues, and bad votes will be part of the debate when they seek re-election. Local voters have many issues they care about at the federal level, and they won’t be bashful about demanding action. As one who served almost a lifetime in public office, I wish the Long Island Four the best of luck as they embark on their new chal lenge. They will need a lot more than luck to stay in office.

Jerry Kremer was a state assemblyman for 23 years, and chaired the Assembly’s Ways and Means Committee for 12 years. He now heads Empire Government Strat egies, a business development and legis lative strategy firm. Comments about this column? JKremer@liherald.com.

Being vulnerable, a new holiday ritual

Can we settle in and be real? No, not everyone is having a better time than you. No, you aren’t the only one who wishes you’d passed on the second slice of coconut custard pie. Yes, we’ve said it before, but that doesn’t make it any less true: Families coming together for holi days are a movable feast of food and family history, old gripes and edgy new connections. And, yes, the coronavirus pan demic and politi cal fractiousness will take seats at our tables this year.

Ph.D. researcher-scientist who’s a pro fessor at the Universities of Texas and Houston. She says she has studied cour age, vulnerability, shame and empathy for the past few decades. She says she is a storyteller. She has a Netflix docu mentary out, several books that hit bestseller lists and podcasts galore. She has a unique style propelled by wit and infused with intel ligence. She tells us we need to be vulnerable. She tells us that when we’re willing to be vulnerable, we connect with people in more genuine ways.

nabes. So smart, so funny and so authentic. I identified with her immedi ately when she told a story of her daughter going to a prom. Her date picks her up in his pickup truck. The girl is dazzled; the guy is strutting. All Brown can think is, “They’re going to crash.” I get that. She was willing to share that tendency to cat astrophize, which as a mother, I own.

I know it all sounds like stuff we know, but try her podcast or her Netflix doc umentary and see for your self.

ly can learn from my experience.

So, to be more vulnerable, I shared some truths with my daughter I haven’t thought to mention in 45 years. I initiat ed a few risky talks with my son. I told stories on myself to the teenage grand kids, not the usual morality tales I prof fer but the real stuff, the dumb stuff, the mistakes that I was lucky to survive. I told them I pretty much stayed within my own no-risk zone all my life, and I know I should have stepped out, and I hope I still may.

RANDI KREISS

So give your self a break. With Thanksgiving just behind us and this month’s Hanukkah/Christmas/New Year’s Eve trifecta ahead, we need to treat our selves with care. We’ve all been through a meat grinder. It’s OK if the fruitcake isn’t homemade. It’s fine if the gift-giv ing isn’t a whirlwind of gimme-gimmegimme.

To strike a vulnerable note myself, these ideas didn’t come to me just like that. Lately I have been watching and reading Brené Brown, the MSW and

“I believe that you must walk through vulnerabili ty to get to courage, there fore … embrace the suck,” Brown says. “I try to be grateful every day, and my motto right now is ‘courage over comfort.’”

Vulnerability might look like shar ing something about yourself you might tend to hold back, or telling somebody they have hurt you in some way, or stepping out of your comfort zone to try some new adventure or job or social group. Brown talks a lot about vulnerability, and how it makes us so much more approachable.

She’s an influencer who has the creds to influence, unlike so many wan

I brought all my new found wisdom (not that much) to the Thanksgiving table, and now call on myself to be vulnerable and tell you most of the truth of my own holiday experience with the whole family.

The mélange included kids, grand kids (all teens), ex-wives, new partners, airplane travel, car trips, weather, secrets, trying to squeeze 75 years of life lessons into words of wisdom for the grandkids, not because I should or because they want to hear it but because that is who I am. I need to teach, to hope that my words land in fertile ground and set roots, so my fami

This isn’t a recipe, but I noticed that when I opened up a bit with an honest personal story, so did others. Not every one, but the teenagers did let a crack of light into the mysterious interior of their adolescent lives.

It feels like a challenge with a big payoff. I’m going to keep reading Brené Brown. I’m pushing myself, and it feels right.

Try it for Hanukkah and Christmas and New Year’s. Talk to strangers at the party. Invite someone for dinner. Actu ally go to the shelter to deliver food. Find a way to find warmth after this long winter apart.

The best of times and the most chal lenging times lie in the holiday weeks ahead.

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

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Remembering for those who no longer can

Where were you when Kennedy was shot?”

Many of us remem ber asking that, or being asked. That question has since been supplanted by ones like “Where were you when the Challenger explod ed?” or “Where were you on Sept. 11?”

But those singular tragedies were hardly the first to dominate our everyday lives on such a massive scale. That is a tragedy remembered for decades with its own question: “Where were you when Pearl Harbor was bombed?”

Yet there are very few people left who can answer that. Not surprising, since the stunning attack that officially brought the United States into World War II happened over 80 years ago. Without those living witnesses, however, we risk the possibility that the attack, the war itself, and atrocities like the Holocaust will become mere footnotes in history.

And that’s simply not acceptable.

This was the time of what NBC anchor Tom Brokaw coined the Greatest Generation. People who lived through the suffering of the Great Depression, only to find themselves fighting for something greater: freedom. Not for Americans, but for people on a global scale. We fought to destroy fascism as well as its key components, totalitarian ism and authoritarianism, as well as hate.

Not that we were perfect in doing so —

far from it. But if anything good came from that period, it was the fact that our global society at least took some signifi cant steps forward.

Conflict has been a part of human his tory, but never on the scale we saw in World War II. Never in the numbers of people lost. The outright attempted geno cide of an entire religious ethnicity. We have to take time to remember because, as Winston Churchill said, “Those that fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it.”

Part of that education comes from exploring what happened at Pearl Har bor — a place thousands of miles away, practically across an ocean, on a group of islands that, at the time, were merely an American territory. The attack killed 2,403 U.S. personnel and destroyed or damaged 19 ships — nearly half of them battleships.

By the time World War II ended in 1945, American deaths would reach near ly 420,000, while globally, 15 million sol diers and 45 million civilians would lose their lives.

The pain from that war — and World War I, “the Great War,” before it — was felt for generations, to the point where governments worked as hard as they could not to let any other conflict balloon to such a global scale. But memories fade, hastened by the loss of those who experienced that suffering firsthand.

Now we live in a time when fears of a

worldwide conflict are stronger than they have been in decades. It’s not just political polarization, but also what has become a broader tolerance of intoler ance and outright hate — something that can never be allowed to normalize, whether it’s antisemitism, racism, sex ism or homophobia. Attacking where someone is from, how they worship — or if they worship — or even how they iden tify gender-wise.

History is fading, and with it its les sons. And we can’t let that happen. That’s why Dec. 7 is so important. Or Jan. 27 — International Holocaust Remembrance Day — as well as spring’s Yom Hashoah. Because you can’t even begin to talk about loss during this peri od without talking about the 6 million Jews who were killed — a third of Jews worldwide. Or the 2 million ethnic Poles. Or 500,000 Roma. Or thousands more who were gay, or who were political or religious prisoners.

The late Elie Wiesel, a Holocaust survi vor himself, once said, “To forget a Holo caust is to kill twice.” And that can be applied to any tragedy we try to forget.

Next week, we have a chance to remember on the 81st anniversary of the bombing of Pearl Harbor. There might be few left to ask where they were when this tragedy took place, but remember ing means we’re learning. And learning gives us a fighting chance to never repeat those horrors again.

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O’Connell sure didn’t pull any punches

To the Editor:

Don’t you love freedom of the press? That basic right enables people like John O’Connell, former executive edi tor of the Heralds, to blatantly cast aspersions on public figures without including specific evidence to support his claims.

In his op-ed last week, “I’ll take the GOP agenda — without Trump — any day,” O’Connell refers to Hillary Clin ton as a “backstabbing, secretive, supercilious, lying, characterless cypher.” While I don’t love Hillary, I question what purpose such unsup ported name-calling achieves, except perhaps to justify why O’Connell opted to vote for Trump, despite his “unap pealing, obnoxious,” “insufferable” and “bullying” behavior.

O’Connell goes on to blast our sit ting president, vice president, trans portation secretary and governor,

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‘Energy efficient’ may become a contradiction in terms

Hearings are getting under way on a proposal to socialize energy on Long Island. It would make the Long Island Power Authori ty the region’s sole entity responsible for keeping our lights on. Its structure would replicate virtually every government agency, bureau or department that you have cursed as inept, incompetent or indifferent.

The hearings, by a special com mission, are the result of legisla tion signed into law by Gov. Kathy Hochul. It directs the review of a plan to convert the existing public-pri vate partnership that manages our electrical grid to one that would, in essence, make the governor ultimately responsible for its operation and mainte nance.

To set the stage for these hearings, you need to understand that LIPA currently owns most of the Long Island electrical grid, including the bulk of our power plants. It has an incentive contract with PSEG Long Island, which actually runs the system. If PSEG does well and hits certain performance criteria, it is finan cially compensated. If it fails, it will take a financial bath. This is the essence of

why capitalism is always better, and why it provides for more-efficient creation and distribution of goods and services than any government-controlled or socialized economy.

What is instructive about this forced march to complete govern ment control is that these hearings were mandated by law to be held by the end of September, but are just beginning now. The govern ment commission couldn’t even get its act together to hold them on time. Good thing it isn’t responsible for directing our electrical future.

Oh, wait. It is.

James Hanley, a fellow with the Empire Center for Public Policy, is a seasoned observer of Albany’s political stinkpot. “It’s hard to predict what will come of this proposal,” Hanley has written. “Public power (left wing) advocates clearly want to eliminate any role for a private utility in operating LIPA’s grid. They don’t have any evidence that LIPA could improve upon PSEG’s management; they seem to think the word `public’ is a magical incantation that will make everything better.”

In truth, it makes everything worse. An example? Which delivery service is more reliable, the government controlled U.S. mail, or the privately owned Federal Express? The answer is obvious.

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among others, again without a logical explanation. He cites the GOP agenda, familiar to most of us. However, he does not mention the many Americans who suffer from a housing shortage, food insecurity, climate change, or a lack of adequate gun control. He also exhibits no concern for the recent increase in racist, antisemitic and homophobic violence against fellow human beings. Will these people merely be casualties of war as the GOP tries to stifle the voic es of its opposition? Surely a nation as great as ours must be able to find a way to achieve compromise so that the needs and safety of so many of its citizens are not ignored.

PAm SInGER Malverne

Trump’s ‘great’ accomplishments?

To the Editor: John O’Connell asserted in his nov.

24-30 column that he doesn’t like Donald Trump, but that the former president accomplished “great things.”

What in the world would those “great things” be?

His disrespect for the country’s courts and its diplomatic and intelli gence services? His refusal to accept the results of an election? Deepening politi cal divisions and encouraging racial bigotry?

O’Connell’s column derides potential Democratic candidates for president and vice president, but omits any men tion of the many GOP members of Con gress who have gone along with Trump’s lies about a rigged election. n or is there any mention of Trump’s attempt to defy the will of American voters by backing a coup.

O’Connell even claims there is a “GOP agenda.” And what would that be? more stunts such as votes to end Obam acare?

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Hanley has identified the ideological underpinnings of this power grab. It has little to do with the efficiency, innovation and accountability demanded of PSEG Long Island under a strict don’t-screw-up contract with LIPA. Rather, it is about a progressive agenda of grow ing government whenever it can, assuming authority over infrastructure that it has no competence running and operating costs it has no interest in cutting.

What makes this power play particularly toxic is that LIPA had been tasked with running the grid before. It failed, miserably, when Superstorm Sandy came ashore a decade ago. As a result, then Gov. Andrew Cuomo required LIPA to engage private industry in running the grid, and to use financial incentives and penalties that are employed in the real world. Hav ing had such a raving success with cash less bail, today’s progressive powerbro kers seem quite content to ignore those lessons, and now seek the keys to the power grid.

How would that work? For starters, the people currently working for PSEG would probably be asked to transfer their skills and expertise to LIPA, a government enti ty. As LIPA employees, they would be given salaries, benefits and pensions that you and I would pay for. The LIPA man

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agement structure would balloon with executives making six-figure salaries. There would be no financial incentives for any of them to work smarter, better, more efficiently.

Compare that with a recent J.D. Power survey that found dissatisfaction with PSEG Long Island among businesses on the Island. That could mean a financial hit for the utility management company, because its compensation is directly tied to customer opinions of its performance. Were LIPA in charge, and faced with such a report, its response would undoubtedly be “Feh,” for there would be no account ability under a socialized structure. That would be good news for those who feast on political patronage, because one suspects someone’s brother-in-law would be in charge of consumer complaints.

We can assume that it will be Hochul’s decision as to whether Long Island’s power goes progressive. She needs to, but probably doesn’t, appreciate, or care, that if that’s the future of LIPA, her office number will be on speed dial for 2.7 mil lion Long Islanders the next time a hurri cane takes down the grid. And if last month’s elections proved anything, it’s that those LIPA customers vote.

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

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In a season of crowded stadiums, a moment to appreciate where it all began — Rome

in Albany, a potential plan to gut the public-private management of our electricity.

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