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Siela Bynoe: ‘There is more to be done’ “Together, we have focused on creating housing opportunities for first-time homebuyers, and Nassau County Legislator we have focused providing high Siela Bynoe has of ficially quality public education for announced her run for the our children and parents. But State Senate during a campaign there is more to be done.” Bynoe says she rally last Wednesplans to campaign day in Westbury. on a platform that She looks to take would push to over the seat reprerecruit and retain senting West Hemphighly skilled edustead and Lakevcators for public iew, currently held schools, while also by Kevin Thomas, growing the numwho has already ber of qualified made clear he health care workintends to run for ers in the county. Congress. “There is more Bynoe — reto be done to elected just last improve access to month in a medical and behavredrawn district ioral health care,” that now includes she said. “There is Uniondale, Hempmore to be done to s t e a d , a n d h e r SiElA ByNoE create housing hometown of West- State Senate options for our bury — told the candidate young people, for nearly 100 in attenfamilies, and for dance the work the communities have accom- our seniors. There is more to be plished over the years is amaz- done to protect and conserve ing. However, it is simply not our drinking water, and there is more to be done to support enough. “Spiritual leaders, commu- our local businesses, and our nity leaders, housing advocates, labor leaders to build our econeducators and community omy and lead the way to fullmembers,” the legislator said. Continued on page 2
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Jake Catalano said the scenery made the trials and tribulations of the trail worth it.
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Jake Catalano took finding a new path to a whole new level. His 111-day odyssey on the Appalachian Trail led to a new career — and a new chapter of his love story. “It was probably the hardest thing I’ve ever done in my life,” Catalano, 25, said. “It was definitely worth it in the end, just to feel that sense of accomplishment.” Catalano, of Malverne, started his hike of the 2,190-mile trail in Maine on Aug. 2, and completed it on Nov. 11 in Georgia. The trail presented no shortage of challenges, both
physical and mental. For the first month or so of the journey, it rained nearly every day. Catalano had to ford rivers while carrying 35 pounds of food and supplies. He had no access to cellphone service, towns or other people. His socks were never dry. “That’s something I learned about myself,” he said. “How resilient I can be to adversity.” The scenery, however, made the tribulations worth it. The flora and wildlife, Catalano said, were amazing — he saw five bears, countless deer, wild pigs, and even a rattleContinued on page 10
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time jobs and careers in trades.” If Bynoe wants to be on the ballot next November, she’ll first have to get through a primary against Assemblywoman Taylor Darling, who already expressed interest in the senate seat Thomas is vacating. Darling did not respond to requests for comment at this time. “There is not much to be excited about as a Democrat in Nassau County,” said David Chauvin, who helped organize the announcement ceremony. “But there is a jolt of excitement here. No other local politicians would get this type of turnout for an announcement about a senate race.” Uniondale activist Jeannine Maynard says she’s ready to back Bynoe all the way to the end. “I really have a lot of faith in her,” she said. Bynoe “has the mind that can look at policy and see not only what is there, but the gray areas of what people don’t see and how it will impact different communities.” Bynoe says she believes in the power of community and combined efforts. “Together, we can create positive change,” Bynoe said. “We can uplift our communities, and we can make a real difference in the lives of our neighbors today. We can exact change, and we can do that community by community.”
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nassau County Legislator Siela Bynoe is ready to take her public service work from mineola to albany, announcing her candidacy dec. 13 for the State Senate in a race that’s expected to put her head to head with assemblywoman taylor darling in the democratic primary. Bynoe’s top priority, if elected, would be to save public benefits and resources, she said. Like Nassau University Medical Center, located at the border of East Meadow, Uniondale and Westbury — which is the only Level One trauma and
burn center on Long Island while also serving the most vulnerable residents of the county. At the same time, however, it is also Nassau’s most at-risk public hospital, as it continues to lose money. “Many of these issues transcend
nassau County Legislator Siela Bynoe declared her run for the State Senate seat currently held by Kevin thomas in an event on dec. 13 that brought some to tears. communities and goes beyond politics,” Bynoe told the Herald after her speech. “I want to make sure that we preserve our natural resources, and ensure that we have an opportunity to build housing that is appropriate for each community. But my number one priority is going to be saving and sustaining NUMC.”
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In a holiday celebration of harmonious melodies and festive cheer, the Long Island Harmonizers, a group of over 20 men passionate about barbershop-style acapella singing who pull members from all over the area — including Malverne and West Hempstead — graced the Uniondale Library this weekend with their Holiday Barbershop Christmas Show. The Nassau Mid-Island Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society, to which the Long Island Harmonizers belong, proudly holds the title of the largest chapter on Long Island and is on the cusp of celebrating its remarkable 71st anniversary. Committed to both the enjoyment of its members and the entertainment of its audiences, the Long Island Harmonizers have become synonymous with vocal excellence and a dedication to the art of a cappella. The library’s audience was treated to an hour of enchanting and heart warming melodies as the Long Island Harmonizers showcased their vocal prowess and had members of the audience, like Elizabeth Parke, in awe of their “beautiful singing.” The quartet’s performance was not just a display of musical talent, their goal whenever they perform is to bring joy, happiness, and bring together the community in the spirit of the holiday season through the rich tradition of barbershop singing. Jim Johnson, a member of the group who has been singing since a child in his church days, says “this is what makes people happy, you put a smile on somebody’s face and you touch their heart.” Robert Chan, a member of the Quartet who was born and raised in Uniondale, also started singing in church. “I started singing as a kid at New Apostolic Church, which used to be on Front St.,” he said, “and we were the first Chinese family to join the church.” The Harmonizers performed everything from traditional barbershop tunes to songs from the Great American Songbook, and even venturing into the contemporary realm with renditions of Elton John’s classics, the quartet weaved through various genres, and brought many smiles to many faces and delivered quite an experience for all in attendance. Chan’s mother, Margie Chan, who immigrated to Uniondale from China in the 1950’s, said she was beyond proud to see her son grace the stage in his hometown library. Refusing to be confined to the stage, the Long Island Harmonizers are also known for their community engagement. Johnson says the group frequently performs at hospitals, civic events, and charity functions with the mission of spreading joy and harmony wherever they go. Parke told the Herald that the Harmonizers didn’t just sing at the library on Sunday, they created an atmosphere of joy, and holiday spirit as well as shared their talents in the art of barbershop harmony — and overall she felt she was “blown away” by their captivating perfor-
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Members of the Long Island Harmonizers performing one of their many different acts, involving four main singers up front and other singers behind them backing up their vocals.
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Members of the Long Island Harmonizers performing for a large audience at the Uniondale public library on Sunday afternoon.
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Robert Chan, a member of the Long Island Harmonizers who was born and raise in Uniondale, alongside his mother, Margie Chan, who immigrated to Uniondale from China in the 1950s and has been here ever since. mance. As the final notes echoed through the library, the Holiday Barbershop Christmas Show left an indelible mark on the hearts of the audience. The Nassau MidIsland Chapter’s commitment to the art form and to bringing smiles to people’s faces was evident, making the rainy afternoon at Uniondale Library a harmonious holiday memory for all families who attended to cherish.
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Uniondale resident, Elizabeth Parke, being serenaded by the Harmonizers and in awe of the quartet’s ‘beautiful singing.’
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They have been locked up in a court battle over a proposed casino in Uniondale, and now they are facing off in a more public setting. But this time, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman says he won’t be satisfied until Hofstra University president Susan Poser resigns. But the current debate is not over whether public meetings were properly noticed. Instead, Blakeman is fired up over statements Poser released following the Hamas terrorist attack on Israel in October intended to comfort Hofstra students — both Jewish and Palestinian — she says were directly affected by the Oct. 7 attack, and the war in Gaza that followed. She wrote that the university mourns the loss of life, and fears the continued tensions will move the Middle East “even farther from lasting peace.” Poser notes that since the campus has students and employees who are directly affected by the tragedy, mental health support should be offered if it’s needed. “As a community, we must abhor violence,” Poser said. “At the same time, individuals can have differing political views, particularly given the complexity of the politics and history of this region of the world.” But that went too far for Blakeman,
who wrote a letter to Hofstra’s board of because it appears that a lot of our chiltrustees demanding Poser’s resignation. dren are being indoctrinated,” BlakeHe described her statements as misguid- man said. “They’re not being told the truth, and ed and “antithetical to good moral valwe need to make sure that ues and judgment that it we monitor all of our educaputs into question her abilitional facilities to make ty to lead Nassau County’s sure that our children are largest private university.” being taught a balanced and Hofstra’s board of trustfair history of what really is ees disagrees, telling Blakehappening in the world.” man they stand by Poser, Blakeman’s call for Poswho like Blakeman, is also er’s resignation comes durJewish. Under Poser’s leading a major fight between ership, the board said, Hofsthe county and Hofstra over tra University has a proposed $4 billion rede“remained an academic cenvelopment of the Nassau ter of mutual respect and Coliseum in Uniondale — a peace — even in these diffiproject that includes a concult times.” troversial casino — not far It was a response Blakefrom Hofstra’s campus. man characterized as “disPo s e r h a s e x p re s s e d appointing and disturbing,” opposition to the casino, He told the Herald he hopes and the university sued educators will approach the Nassau County in court topic of the Israel-Hamas over the initial lease agreeconflict with balance, and that he has nothing against BRuce BlAKeMAN ment between Blakeman and the Las Vegas Sands, teaching “both sides” of an Nassau County claiming improper notice issue. At the same time, Executive was given to the public over Blakeman believes educathe meetings where the tors who lean far left of the political spectrum push students toward lease was approved. A judge ruled partially in Hofstra’s an “anti-American” mindset. “I think that it’s high time that we favor last month, which could force the examined exactly what’s being done in county to repeat the lease approval proour institutions of higher education, cess, although an appellate judge later
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Hofstra women’s basketball is looking to build off last season’s late success that spurred the Pride to the conference quarterfinals as the No. 12 seed. The Pride struggled to a 4-14 league record before posting two wins in the Colonial Athletic Association (now known as the Coastal Athletic Association) tournament and giving four seed William & Mary a competitive game in a 76-64 season-ending defeat. Hofstra was picked 12th in the preseason CAA women’s basketball preseason poll and will try to prove the doubters wrong this winter. “I think our returners took it personal and feel they’ve got more to contribute than a 12th-place team,” said fifth-year Hofstra head coach Danielle Santos Atkinson. “It’s one thing to take it personally, but what is the action to go with that? And that’s been our focus.” The Pride were ultra focused last Saturday in a commanding 113-24 romp against Division III foe Farmingdale State, which set a program record for points scored and points allowed. Sophomore guard Emma Von Essen, a Rockville Centre native, tallied 29 points including nine 3-pointers. Santos Atkinson brings back several returners from last year’s 12-20 season led by graduate student guard Sorelle Ineza, who was second on the team scoring with 10 points per game. The Quebec native tallied 20 points in a narrow 63-60 loss at Sacred Heart in Fairfield, Conn. on Nov. 19. Von Essen has emerged as an offensive leader for the Pride after playing her way into a regular starter as a freshman. The former four-year standout at Long Island Lutheran, is the Pride’s leading scorer averaging 14.6 points per game and is displaying more aggressiveness on offense. “One of the areas where she wanted to improve was in the weight room and I think that’s definitely improved her game and helped with her accuracy and also helped her stamina,” said Santos Atkinson of Von Essen, who has hit 29 3-pointers so far this season. “She can score the ball in bunches.” Senior guard Ally Knights, an Australia native, provides additional experience in the backcourt with Essen after averaging 3.5 assists per game last season. Zyheima Swint,a 6-3 senior center, provides the Pride some size and experience inside after averaging eight points a game as a junior and was leading CAA in rebounding through mid-December. Senior 6-0 forward Brooke Anya has also shined on the glass and is the conference’s fourth-leading rebounder. The Pride have also been given a boost this season by the return of redshirt junior guard Selma Markisic,
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Head coach Danielle Santos Atkinson, left, will look to guide Hofstra to a strong showing in the Coastal Athletic Association after a quarterfinal run in last season’s tournament. who missed last season due to injury. Markisic, a Brooklyn native who starred at Xaverian High School, tallied 10 points in a 51-48 victory against Wagner on Nov. 12 and posted 20 in the Farmingdale State romp. “To be able to get another shooter and scorer added back to the team is huge for us,” said Santos Atkinson of Markisic. “She is still finding her way after being off for a whole year, but she’s going to be a great addition as we get here rolling into conference play.” Hofstra opens the CAA schedule on Jan. 5 with a home game against UNC-Wilmington at 7 p.m. followed two days later with a matinee at the Mack Sports Complex versus William & Mary for a 2 p.m. tipoff. The Pride will host Stony Brook for a Friday night Battle of Long Island matchup on Feb. 1 at 7 p.m. and will conclude its home schedule versus Monmouth on March 3 at 2 p.m. “We’re very versatile and I’m excited about what’s to come and what we’re going to be able to be able to do,” Santos Atkinson said. “We have to continue putting it together and getting better but we have the pieces to do it.”
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Nassau County Legislator Delia DeRiggi-Whitton has been designated to serve as minority leader by the members of the Nassau County Legislative Democratic Caucus starting in 2024. DeRiggi-Whitton, 55, of Glen Cove, won her seventh two-year term with more than 64 percent of the vote in the 2023 general election. As the leader, she would succeed current Minority Leader Kevan Abrahams, who has served in the role since 2012 and is leaving office at year’s end after not seeking re-election. DeRiggi-Whitton’s ascension will mark the latest milestone in two decades of service as an elected official. Prior to becoming a legislator, she served two terms on the Glen Cove City Council, where she began to build her reputation as a fiscal hawk and strident environmental advocate aware of the community’s needs. As legislator DeRiggi-Whitton helped secure funding for Scudder’s Pond — one of the most contaminated bodies of water around Hempstead Harbor due to storm runoff — which would help reduce nitrogen levels around the harbor. She also helped residents and businesses link up to a new sewage line in Sea Cliff with reimbursements as high as $7,500 for their efforts. Sea Cliff has been attempting to fix sewage issues in the village for two decades, with fits and starts across five village administrations.
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DeLia DeRiggi-WhittoN DeRiggi-Whitton also boasts a record she says helped spearhead efforts in both Sea Cliff and Glen Cove to improve the quality of life for residents on Shore Road in the form of traffic calming and even a countywide streetscape project. That includes installing radar speed-check devices, reducing the number of travel lanes to discourage speeding, and the reconfiguration of on-street parking. DeRiggi-Whitton said the Democratic caucus will remain keenly focused upon oversight of the Bruce Blakeman administration; reaffirm the Legislature’s crucial role as a provider of checks and bal-
After her daughter Amanda was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at age three, DeRiggi-Whitton has been an outspoken advocate for diabetes awareness, treatment, and research, and remains a prolific fundraiser who has helped to raise well over $1 million through annual “Cooking for a Cure” events. DeRiggi-Whitton said she intends to be a “fiscal watchdog,” citing concerns over County Executive Bruce Blakeman’s handling of funds from the American Rescue Plan Act and a 2021 opioid-related lawsuit with drug manufacturers, distributors, and pharmacies. She believes Blakeman has chosen to put those funds into the county’s reserve to get out of the crosshairs of the Nassau County Interim Finance Authority. “It’s really amazing that Mr. Blakeman has chosen not to do anything with it other than hold on to it for his own personal gain,” DeRiggi-Whitton said. “I’m okay with us getting away from NIFA, but not on the idea of holding on to opioid funding.” DeRiggi-Whitton’s selection as minority leader will be formalized in January during organizational meetings for the 15th term of the Nassau County Legislature. Under the Nassau County Charter, the legislator who receives a majority of votes from the body’s 19 members will lead the Legislature as presiding officer; the runner-up in that tally from the opposing party becomes the minority leader.
ances as a coequal branch of government; and prioritize the delivery of initiatives that will make Nassau more affordable and protect the environment; preserve public safety; reinvest in infrastructure; and enhance the response to the ongoing opioid drug addiction crisis. “Being selected by my colleagues to lead our caucus at such a dynamic time in the history of the Legislature is a tremendous honor, and I am deeply humbled by the trust they have placed in me,” DeRiggi-Whitton said. “I want to thank Nassau County Democratic Committee Chairman Jay Jacobs and my Democratic colleagues for their support and extend my gratitude to my colleague and friend Kevan Abrahams for his guidance and leadership during the last 12 years. I am beyond proud to lead our team into the future, and we are ready to directly confront and overcome Nassau County’s greatest challenges.” DeRiggi-Whitton is a founding board member of the not-for-profit First City Project Collective, which seeks to leverage the community-building power of the arts to spark an artistic and economic renaissance in downtown Glen Cove. One of the organization’s signature events is an annual Toys for Tots drive at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, which has grown from its roots in Glen Cove to become the largest one-day collection event in America. During this time, she further distinguished herself in numerous philanthropic endeavors such as the Diabetes Research Institute Foundation.
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snake. He picked wild blueberries in Maine. He hiked along the summits of the White Mountains in New Hampshire. “Being above the tree line was something I’ve never experienced before, and it’s just incredible,” he said. “It just holds this incredible beauty, and was one of my favorite parts of this.” Amid the trail’s inspiring scenery, Catalano found himself more deeply committed to the decision that inspired his trek in the first place: to switch careers, from manufacturing to renewable energy. “This trail definitely helped further that interest in protecting the environment,” he said. “Just making sure we move to sources of energy that involve less carbon.” The vast majority of people who hike the Appalachian Trail go south to north, so Catalano’s decision to start in Maine and hike south made the experience much more introspective, he said. Occasionally, however, he encountered other people and experienced what hikers call “trail magic,” when kind strangers offer food, beverages and supplies out of sheer generosity — which Catalano welcomed, given that he spent three months subsisting mostly on Pop-Tarts, instant mashed potatoes, tortillas, peanut butter and olive oil. But all the kind strangers in the world couldn’t replace the one person who was missing — Catalano’s partner, Daniella Liporace Though otherwise alone, he was kept company by a bear pin that Daniella had given him. Every time he looked down at the pin, he was reminded of her, he said. “Just being away from her for so long, it really made me appreciate her more,” Catalano said. “I really missed her the whole journey.” He had already decided he wanted to spend his life with her, but he got the inspiration to propose at the end of the trail while hiking the beginning of it, in Maine. Three months and a life-changing trek later, it was finally time. Daniella
His journey on the appalachian trail made Jake Catalano assess what was important to him — which was his partner, daniella Liporace, and his commitment to protecting the environment by switching to a career in renewable energy.
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Jake Catalano was inspired to hike the appalachian trail after deciding to change career paths. met him in Georgia and hiked the last mile with him — and was met with a surprise. “After I celebrated a little bit, I knelt down and asked her to marry me,” Catalano recounted. As it happens, “trail magic” refers to more than generous strangers — hikers also use the phrase to describe the trail’s uncanny propensity to reveal exactly what they need at exactly the right time. Now, with his odyssey completed, Catalano has a newfound sense of resilience, a fiancée and a renewed confidence in his life’s path. “It made me reflect on what’s important to me in life,” Catalano said of his months on the trail. “It gave me the experience of a lifetime.”
Catalano had to ford rivers during his 2,190-mile trek on the appalachian trail, which is no easy feat when you’re carrying 35 pounds of supplies on your back.
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Electeds: Congestion pricing hurts Long Island By CHARLES SHAW cshaw@liherald.com
They called it a “hidden tax” and even “highway robbery.” That’s how Long Island-based lawmakers described the impending congestion pricing system planned for New York City’s Financial District, and are calling on the governor to do away with it for good. The area’s representatives in Albany gathered at the Long Island Rail Road station in Mineola last week to make those demands loud and clear to Gov. Kathy Hochul. Regular passenger vehicles could be hit with charges as much as $7.50 to enter Lower Manhattan, with commercial vehicles looking at daily tolls ranging between $15 and $36. Funds collected would support efforts by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to continue maintaining and expanding its mass transit service — including the LIRR — while the agency maintains it could help push people from driving cars to simply taking the rails. State Sen. Steve Rhoads doesn’t agree. “What congestion pricing does is make it easier for the MTA to give them a license to steal from every resident, from every commuter,” he said. Wantagh Chamber of Commerce president Cathy Powell says the pricing plan affecting vehicles coming in below 61st Street would especially impact businesses in her community that prefer to
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Long Island state senators and Assembly members gathered at the Long Island Rail Road train station in Mineola last week, calling on Gov. Kathy Hochul to end her support of congestion pricing planned for New York City’s Financial District. Hochul says the program would provide cleaner air, better transit, and less gridlock on New York City’s streets, while local electeds say it will create significant financial hardships for their constituents who need to drive into the city. deliver products directly to Manhattan clients, saving money on shipping. And it would only hurt businesses that are still recovering from the pandemic. Powell added workers such as first responders and tradesmen who commute to lower Manhattan would not be exempt from the congestion toll, although the MTA’s mobility review report indicated emergency, public works and other qualifying vehicles transporting people with disabilities would indeed be able to enter Manhattan
for free. Low-income drivers as well as those paying tunnel tolls receive a discount. “The billions of dollars the MTA already has should be used toward the governor’s goal of improving infrastructure,” Assemblyman Ed Ra said. “Encouraging the use of public transportation over private vehicles — without considering the notorious unreliability of the MTA — will only funnel congestion into another flawed system.” Yet, that system has vastly improved
over time, according to LIRR acting president Rob Free. That includes a new Manhattan terminal at Grand Central, a rebuilt concourse at Penn Station, a mainline third track, and a new station servicing the UBS Arena and horse racetrack at Elmont. “The vast majority of Long Islanders who go to Manhattan use mass transit and take advantage of all these capital investments,” Free said in a statement. They “don’t contribute to the extreme congestion that causes ambulances, police, fire and buses to be unable to move.” “It’s time for this madness to stop,” Rhoads said. It wasn’t just Albany lawmakers showing up over the weekend — U.S. Rep. Anthony D’Esposito was at the Mineola station as well, calling congestion pricing a burden for the working class. “Gov. Hochul’s misguided congestion pricing plan is nothing more than a new tax on already overtaxed New Yorkers,” he said. Hochul’s office did not respond to a request for comment. Powell says the congestion plan punishes commuters for not taking mass transit, and adds that the MTA should develop a better plan encouraging commuters to use buses, subways or trains. “It’s costly enough on Long Island,” Powell said. “The governor seems to think that we’re the Hamptons.”
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Whether flying in for electrifying dunks or being a leader on and off the court, Jet Rivers truly lives Girl power with Mia ‘Ice’ Castenada and Torch George, up to his name. heralded as the ‘Queen of the Crossover.’
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Old Bethpage Village Restoration shimmers in its ‘Hallmark card’inspired setting during Candlelight Evenings, its popular annual seasonal spectacle. Flickering candles illuminate the historic homes that display their holiday finery while showcasing the village’s festive spirit.The Holiday Brass Quartet and fiddlers provide a musical accompaniment with Civil War-era Christmas songs. Stories of Christmases past and classic children’s holiday tales are retold each night, set against the backdrop of the grandly decorated Christmas tree, circa 1866. Also gather around a rousing bonfire at the village’s crossroads and enjoy hot mulled cider and refreshments. Thursday through Saturday, Dec. 21-23; Tuessday through Friday, Dec. 26-29, 5-9:30 p.m. $20, $15 ages 5-12 and seniors. 1303 Round Swamp Road, Old Bethpage. For information, contact (516) 572-8409, or visit OldBethpageVillageRestoration.org.
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Those quick-fingered hoops stars are back to close out the holiday season with their special brand of basketball. Expect plenty of action when the Harlem Globetrotters’ latest World Tour arrives at UBS Arena at Belmont Park on Jan. 1. International icons, the Globetrotters are considered “ambassadors” of the game, beloved the world over for their special brand of family entertainment that combines the skills and foundations of basketball with a uniquely theatrical flare. As basketball pioneers, they are credited with popularizing such well-known techniques as the slam dunk, the task break, the forward and point guard positions, the figure-eight weave, and four-point shooting line. Those who’ve seen their favorite NBA or collegiate players do a jump shot or a half-court hook shot — you’ve witnessed the creative moves made famous by the Globetrotters. Throughout the team’s nearly 100-year history, the Globetrotters have entertained more than 148 million fans • Jan. 1, 1 p.m. across 124 countries and territories — introducing many • Tickets range from $53 to to the game itself — and have continued to break down $161 for courtside seats; barriers, provide acts of goodwill and display a commitment available at UBSArena.com to the game that goes far beyond the court. or Ticketmaster.com • Options also include a Latif “Jet” Rivers remembers watching the Harlem Magic Pass and Celebrity Globetrotters and their signature tricks when he was a kid. Court Pass; available at “Now, I get to go out on the court and return the favor HarlemGlobetrotters.com for kids,” Rivers says, “and help them create memories that • UBS Arena, 2400 Hempstead they’ll never forget.” Turnpike, Elmont The 6-foot-1 guard from Elizabeth, New Jersey, went on to be a star at Wagner College, where he is still the career leader with the most wins over a four-year span. His signature moves include dribbling, and a “four-point shot” that he throws underhand, granny style, from the free throw line at the other end of the court. “I shoot it pretty consistently,” River says.“The crowd goes wild for it. I love electrifying the crowd.” While every stop on the tour is different, all have one thing in common — making sure to “interact with the fans and put on a good show that will leave them with fun and lasting memories.” “Every one (of our games) is special. You never know if it could be the first time somebody is seeing us play,” he says. “But this is particularly special because it’s taking place on New Year’s Day.” Rivers promises the team’s exhibition match against longtime rivals, the Washington Generals, will be a special experience for families to come together and celebrate. And those Generals are ready to take the Globetrotters on. The Washington Generals have united with a new optimism — dreaming the impossible dream — as they strive for their first
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Get The Led Out rocks out with their tribute to what many consider rock ‘n roll’s greatest band, in ‘A Celebration of the Mighty Zep.’ From the bombastic and epic, to the folky and mystical, GTLO has captured the essence of the recorded music of Led Zeppelin and brought it to the concert stage. The six veteran musicians who make up the Philadelphia-based group delivers Zeppelin live with the all passion and fury these bluessoaked, groove-driven rock anthems deserve. GTLO re-creates songs, in all their depth and glory, with the studio overdubs that Zeppelin themselves never performed. When you hear three guitars on the album, GTLO delivers three guitarists on stage. No wigs or fake English accents, GTLO brings what the audience wants — a high energy Zeppelin concert with honest, heart-thumping intensity with a strong focus on the pivotal early years. Friday and Saturday, Dec. 29-30, 8 p.m. $75. $45, $30. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at Ticketmaster.com, or ParamountNY.com.
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‘Cold Beer on a Friday Night’ Shake off those winter doldrums with Jimmy Kenny and the Pirate Beach Band. It may seem like we’ve got much too long to wait til those beach days arrive again, but Jimmy Kenny and his band come to the rescue, on the Paramount stage, Friday, Jan. 5, 8 p.m. Join in their “Ultimate Beach Party Tribute” to Kenny Chesney, Jimmy Buffett and Zac Brown Band. Parrotheads, No Shoes Nation and the Zamily: it’s 5 o’clock somewhere so let’s ‘raise ‘em up and sing along. The Long Island based band — guided by Paul C. Cuthbert (aka Jimmy Kenny) on lead vocals/acoustic guitar, with Linn DeMilta (aka Lovely Linn), lead and backing vocals, Luis Rio, lead guitar/backing vocals, Frank Stainkamp, keyboard/backing vocals, Dan Prine, bass, and drummer Mike Vecchione, have been celebrating the beach country sounds of Buffett, Chesney and Zac Brown Band for some 12 year, spreading their vibe up and down the Northeast coast. Everyone has a great time grooving to their lively l mix of their popular sing-along hits and feel good, easy living flair. If you like your toes in the sand, wasting away with a margarita or a cold beer on a Friday night, then you’ll surely have a great time with the Jimmy Kenny Band. $35. $25, $20, $15. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at Ticketmaster. com or ParamountNY.com.
It’s a beautiful sunny summer day in the meadow. Leo Lionni’s beloved children’s books come to life, in “Frederick,” on the Long Island Children’s Museum stage, Friday and Saturday, dec. 29-30,11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Mouse friends Nellie, Sunny, Baby, Ernest, and Frederick are playing their musical instruments and having fun singing, until a leaf falls from the sky — autumn is here! Winter will be coming soon. All the mice get to work gathering supplies for winter, except, where is Frederick? He is gathering supplies, too, in his own unique way. With toe-tapping Americana music inspired by bluegrass, gospel, and folk, Frederick is an engaging, energetic story about the power of the arts, community, and that no mouse gets left behind. $10 with museum admission ($8 members), $14 theater only. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 224-5800 or LICM.org.
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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Chuckle your way through the final hours of 2023, when comedian-producer Paul Anthony brings his Long Island Comedy Festival to the Adelphi University Performing Arts Center stage, Sunday, Dec. 31, 6 and 8 p.m. The lineup includes national headliner Rich Walker, voted Long Island’s Favorite Comedian two years in a row; Rob Falcone, who’s appeared at venues nationwide and also in “Law and Order,” “Blue Bloods,” and “The Sopranos,” among other shows; Scott Baker, half of the improv comic duo of Baker & Mark: The Quickest Thinkers in Comedy; wih headliner Vinnie Mark, the other half of the Baker & Mark duo. Also expect a surprise guest comedian. Tickets are $55 and $65 with discounts available to seniors, students, alumni and employees. Adelphi University Performing Arts Center, 1 South Ave., Garden City. (516) 877-4000 or Adelphi.edu/pac.
Get ready to enjoy all the thrills of the snowy season, while staying warm and cozy as Long Island Children’s Museum’s popular “Snowflake Sock Skating rink returns, now through Jan. 7. Slip on “sock skates” and take a spin on the indoor rink, made from a high-tech synthetic polymer surface that lets kids slide around without blades. Kids can stretch, twirl and glide. As visitors step off the “ice” they can jump into winter dramatic play in Snowflake Village. Become a baker in the holiday sweet shop, step inside a giant snowman and serve up some hot cocoa, take a turn in the rink “ticket booth” and “warm up” around a rink side “fire pit.” Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 224-5800 or LICM.org.
‘Scrooge!’ Miserly Ebenezer Scrooge undergoes a profound experience of redemption in Sunrise Theatre Company’s production of “Scrooge!,” Saturday, Dec. 23, 11 a.m. Follow along with Scrooge as he learns the true spirit of Christmas in this holiday musical tradition based on Charles Dickens beloved tale. All tickets $15. Visit the Sunrise stage at The Showplace at Bellmore Movies, 222 Pettit Ave., Bellmore. For information/tickets, SunriseTheatreLI.com or call (516) 218-2782.
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Long Island Children’s Museum welcomes back its popular “Noon” Year’s Eve family party, Sunday, Dec. 31, noon-4 p.m. This year’s theme, “Let Your Light Shine in 2024”, is inspired by the lighthouse symbol in the Museum’s logo and continues LICM’s celebration of 30 years of community impact. The day’s celebration starts and ends with Times Square-style ball drops (noon and 4 p.m.). In between the opening and closing ball drops, families will make themed crafts and enjoy a DJ-led dance party. All activities are drop-in and run through 3:45 p.m. Advance ticket purchase recommended. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 224-5800 or LICM.org.
W.H. Secondary School Winter Concert Joyful carolers from West Hempstead Secondary School present their winter concert, Wednesday, Dec. 20, starting at 6 p.m. The band, orchestra and chorus will perform the repertoires they’ve been honing all year at West Hempstead Secondary School. 400 Nassau Blvd.
Storytime Saturday Families can enjoy Saturday morning with a story, coloring and more, Saturday, Dec. 23, at Hempstead Lake State Park. For ages 3-5. Registration and adult supervision is required. Eagle Ave., West Hempstead. To register, visit Eventbrite.com.
Tiny Tot: Winter Wonderland Families can explore the the natural world around you, Friday, Dec. 29. Kids and their parents can connect with nature through short walks, animal visitors and crafts. Eagle Ave., West Hempstead. To register, visit Eventbrite.com.
LuminoCity Discover an enchanting universe of light and wonder in Eisenhower Park before it closes. Experience the LuminoCity Holiday Lights Festival, after sundown, at Eisenhower Park. $34, $22 kids aged 4-12. Visit LuminocityFestival.com for more.
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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU HSBC Bank USA, N.A., as Indenture Trustee for the registered Noteholders of Renaissance Home Equity Loan Trust 2007-1, Plaintiff AGAINST Pauline E. Johnson; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered January 21, 2020 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on January 11, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 301 Coventry Road North, 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, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section 35 Block 515 Lot 30. Approximate amount of judgment $616,322.45 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 004255/2014. The auction will be conducted pursuant to the COVID-19 Policies Concerning Public Auctions of Foreclosed Property established by the Tenth Judicial District. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.” Ellen Durst, Esq., Referee LOGS Legal Group LLP f/k/a Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792 Dated: November 6, 2023 143570
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY ON BEHALF OF FINANCIAL ASSET SECURITIES CORP, SOUNDVIEW HOME LOAN TRUST 2007-WMC1, ASSET BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-WMC1, Plaintiff, vs. LLOYD SHACKLEFORD, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on December 20, 2019, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on January 10, 2024 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 50 Meadow Road, Inwood, NY 11096 a/k/a 50 Meadow Road, Hempstead, NY 11096. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon
erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 40, Block 191 and Lot 26. Approximate amount of judgment is $816,187.99 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #006649/2014. This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale. Jane P. Shrenkel, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No. 181722-2 143556
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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU WELLS FARGO BANK, NA, Plaintiff AGAINST VERNON BIRCH, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered January 3, 2020, 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 January 8, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 136 MEADOWBROOK ROAD, HEMPSTEAD, NY 11550. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Hempstead, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 34, Block 445, Lot 30-33. Approximate amount of judgment $242,401.59 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #610173/2018. 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”. Ralph J.
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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD LOCAL LAW NO. 84-2023 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, pursuant to Article 9 of the New York State Constitution, the provisions of the Town Law and the Municipal Home Rule Law of the State of New York, both as amended, a public hearing was duly called and held December 5th, 2023 , by the Town Board of the Town of Hempstead on the proposed adoption of Town of Hempstead Local Law No. 84-2023, and following the close of the hearing the Town Board duly adopted Town of Hempstead Local Law No. 84-2023, amending Chapter 202 of the Code of the Town of Hempstead, to include and repeal “REGULATIONS & RESTRICTIONS” to limit parking at various locations. Dated: December 5, 2023 Hempstead, New York BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD DONALD X. CLAVIN, JR. Supervisor KATE MURRAY Town Clerk 143840 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT NASSAU COUNTY U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLEY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCF EBO TRUST, Plaintiff against DUDLEY F. STEPHENS, et al Defendant(s) Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Fein Such & Crane, LLP, 28 East Main Street, Suite 1800, Rochester, NY 14614. Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered September 13, 2023, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on January 22, 2024 at 2:30 PM. Premises known as 81 Alden Court, Malverne, NY 11565-2104. Sec 38 Block 20 Lot 120. 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, County of Nassau and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $657,208.62 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 001836/2017.
The foreclosure sale will be conducted in accordance with 10th Judicial District’s Covid-19 Policies and foreclosure auction rules. The Referee shall enforce any rules in place regarding facial coverings and social distancing. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the Court Appointed Referee shall cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.” Ronald James Ferraro, Esq., Referee File # XFSLN011 143858
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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT NASSAU COUNTY WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS THE TRUSTEE FOR THE BROUGHAM FUND I TRUST, Plaintiff against MAX NOEL, et al Defendant(s) Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Stern & Eisenberg, P.C., 20 Commerce Drive, Suite 230, Cranford, NJ 07016 and 1131 Route 55, Suite 1, Lagrangeville, NY 12540. Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered February 6, 2014, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on January 23, 2024 at 2:00 PM. Premises known as 88 Wolf Avenue, Malverne, NY 11565. Sec 35 Block 233 Lot 91. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Malverne, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $757,222.29 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 006044/2008. During the COVID-19 health emergency, Bidders are required to comply with all governmental health requirements in effect at the time of the sale including but not limited to wearing face coverings and maintaining social distancing (at least 6-feet apart) during the auction, while tendering deposit and at any subsequent closing. Should a bidder fail to comply, the Referee may refuse to accept any bid, cancel the closing and hold the bidder in default. Bidders are also required to comply with the Foreclosure Auction Rules and COVID-19 Health Emergency Rules issued by the Supreme Court of
Donate a cellphone connect the troops State Sen. Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick is teaming up with “Cell Phones for Soldiers” to help U.S. troops overseas connect with their families. Donated phones will be used to send prepaid international calling cards to the soldiers to make free calls. SIM cards need to be removed before donating the phones. Cell Phones for Soldiers, a nonprofit organization, recycles gently used cellphones and provides free calling cards to military service members and veterans. For nearly 20 years, the group has supplied more than 400 million minutes to the soldiers and recycled over 25 million cellphones. “Celebrating the holiday season with our loved ones is a privilege that our service members and their families frequently forgo in their dedication to protecting our nation,” Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick said in a news release. I am privileged to support Cell Phones for Soldiers in their endeavor to bridge the gap between our soldiers and
their loved ones during this holiday season and year round. Many families have unused phones in their homes, collecting dust, and contributing these devices to a soldier overseas could provide them with the opportunity to connect with their families back home.” The following locations will have drop-off boxes available during normal business hours: ■ Henry Waldinger Memorial Library, 60 Verona Place, Valley Stream ■ Long Beach Public Library, 111 W Park Ave., Long Beach ■ Malverne Public Library, 61 Saint Thomas Place, Malverne ■ Peninsula Public Library, 280 Central Ave., Lawrence For more information about Cell Phones For Soldiers, go to CellPhonesforSoldiers.com. –Jeffrey Bessen
Curran collects food for Sharon’s Pantry Assemblyman Brian Curran announced that his Thanksgiving food drive for Sharon’s Pantry in Rockville Centre was a success. Donations were collected from all across the 21st Assembly District — which includes Baldwin, East Rockaway, Freeport, Hewlett, Lynbrook, Malverne, Oceanside, Rockville Centre, South Hempstead and West Hempstead — and donated to the food pantry. The Green Acres Mall in Valley Stream, in cooperation with Curran’s office, also donated turkeys this year. Sharon’s Pantry, named after Sharon Sheppard, the assistant director of the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center in RVC, focuses on helping end the scourge of food instability facing
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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, U.S. BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS LEGAL TITLE TRUSTEE FOR TRUMAN 2016 SC6 TITLE TRUST, Plaintiff, vs. SHEIKH S. HOSSAIN A/K/A SHEIKH HOSSAIN A/K/A SHEIKH N. HOSSAIN, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on April 13, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court
Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on January 23, 2024 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 771 Maple Place, West Hempstead, NY 11552. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 35, Block 269 and Lot 47. Approximate amount of judgment is $1,113,780.84 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #610562/2020. This foreclosure sale will be
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A. You may be floored by my answer. Any of the materials you mentioned will allow rooms to be warmed, and even though the choice of flooring may slow the transfer of heat slightly, the heat issue is a non-issue. What it comes down to is what makes you happy. Each of those floor materials lasts and looks great. There is a trend onte eeper toward hard materials and away from carpet, which may be temporary once the fear of microbes has subsided. If you choose synthetic carpet, which most of the industry is leaning toward, and choose colors, thickness, short-cut pile and stronger weight for durability, you can be very happy walking barefoot, again, on cozy carpeted floors. Cleaning is necessary for any choice. Even hard floors need cleaning. Hardwood floors are extremely durable and long-lasting. If you match your interior décor nicely, the flooring will look great for many years. Wood floors require refinishing, and are problematic in homes where either the material is not installed correctly or where humidity levels fluctuate enough to cause expansion and contraction. If the flooring is installed without perimeter spacing for the floor to expand into the hidden space under the wall base molding, you can experience rises in the individual planks, cupping in the boards or separation where the ends join. Another choice you didn’t mention is composite flooring, which is real wood mounted to a stabilized backing. This allows for real wood to be installed without many of the movement problems I just mentioned. Vinyl flooring is a less costly, still realistic-looking alternative that is very durable and easy to keep clean. Over 30 years ago I specified vinyl wood-look flooring for Lady Footlocker stores around the New York area, and even though I got some resistance, the floors were installed, and the last time I looked at a local store, the floor was still performing very well, even though the rest of the store has been renovated several times. One other great alternative is wood-look ceramic planks, which radiate heat perfectly, last the longest and meet all of your needs, with a warm look. With an area rug, you get the best of both. Choose quality and maintain anything you select. Good luck!
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he exalted halls of academia and the grit of the football gridiron have never been more distant from one another than in recent weeks. The presidents of Harvard, the University of Pennsylvania and MIT, who testified before Congress, demonstrated a startling disconnect from everyday Americans, while a previously unknown Italian-American, the New York Giants’ third-string quarterback, who’s from a blue-collar family with working-class New Jersey neighborhood values, has engendered massive support not just pETER from football fans, but from KinG Americans who want to feel good about themselves and their country. The university presidents’ inability to answer the basic question of whether promoting antisemitism or advocating genocide against Jews would violate university regulations against harassment was indefensible. And it wasn’t
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just their contorted First Amendment rationale that was so offensive to many Americans — it was their cavalier, entirely unemotional, almost robotic attitudes and delivery. I disagreed with their legal position. I do not believe that the First Amendment prevents a university from setting standards of conduct and enforcing them. The amendment protects individuals from governmental action taken against them for expression of views, no matter how offensive or vile, not universities setting rules of conduct. I can understand honest disagreement with my position. What I could not understand was the indifference these educators displayed. It were almost as if they were discussing an abstract hypothetical issue in a faculty lounge. There was no mention of the atrocities carried out by Hamas against innocent Israeli men, women and children on Oct. 7. The murders, rapes and mutilations. Average Americans, whether or not they are
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Jewish, were horrified by this barbarity. Nor was there any mention of the Holocaust. Or of mankind’s commitment to “Never again.” It was almost as if combating antisemitism was no longer a fashionable academic cause. This would be in contrast to what these academics would have said and done if racist statements had been made or Ku Klux Klan pamphlets distributed on their campuses in the aftermath of George Floyd’s killing by Minneapolis police. Tommy DeVito was a college quarterback who wasn’t drafted by any NFL team. He signed on with the Giants as the third-string quarterback, which means he was the guy on the sidelines who carried the clipboard. He was unexpectedly called into action against the Jets when both quarterbacks ahead of him on the depth chart were injured. After being severely restricted by the coaching staff as to how many passes he could throw, DeVito was turned loose
hey couldn’t have been less inspiring. He couldn’t have been more so.
in late November and ran up a string of three clutch, upset victories. But as much as his performance on the field commanded attention, it was where he came from that was off the charts. He lives at home with his proud ItalianAmerican family just a few miles from MetLife Stadium. He’s a classic blue-collar guy with blue-collar friends. He eats chicken cutlets cooked by his mother. He’s nicknamed Tommy Cutlets. His agent dresses in black and wears a fedora, straight out of “Goodfellas.” There’s no pretense or showboating. DeVito is totally genuine. A 21st-century Rocky. I was a Giants fan, going back to the days of Charlie Conerly, Frank Gifford and Sam Huff, until I was turned off by the NFL going woke. Now, like so many others, I was drawn back in by the Tommy Cutlets phenomenon. No politics. No posturing. Just a blue-collar guy playing hard. A real-life guy with a real family and friends. So unlike the university presidents in their ivory towers. Peter King is a former congressman, and a former chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security. Comments? pking@ liherald.com.
The power of the vote is the power of the people
s the assemblywoman representing District 18, I recognize that the foundation of a thriving democracy is the active participation of its citizens. In the dynamic landscape of my district, the issue of voter turnout emerges as crucial, particularly when it comes to the representation of different age groups and races. This is essential for fostering a connection between the older and younger generations, and closing the gap between the diverse communities in Long Island. In my role as both the assemTAYLoR blywoman and a DARLinG proud constituent of the district I represent, I believe it is imperative to address the issue of voter turnout. It’s not just a political duty, but a deeply personal commitment, driven by firsthand experience. I am convinced that our communities require robust representation to address constituents’ needs. Let’s delve into the reasons behind low voter turnout, because understanding them is crucial. While active participation ensures diverse representation in government, a lack of engagement
can result in inadequate responsiveness from elected officials. In our communities, many people do not vote because they feel their concerns are overlooked, creating a disconnection from the political process. Insufficient information about issues or candidates can further contribute to voters’ indifference with the political process. Before I entered government service, I, like many in our community, observed a pattern in which local politicians were visible only when they were seeking votes. Outside election cycles, they were notably absent, creating a distinct gap between me, personally, and the government. Encouraging voter participation involves more than seeking support; it requires a genuine commitment to addressing community needs, because our community may feel that elected official are just using them for their own purposes. The most important thing those officials can do is ensure that trust in government is built on responsiveness and transparency. Bridging the gap between political aspirations and tangible support is about actively addressing concerns. Shifting the narrative from an individual-focused “I” run to a collective “we”
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run is essential, ensuring that the community feels actively involved, and heard, in the political process. As a state representative, I can attest to the transformative power of civic engagement. The area that became Assembly District 18 — Freeport, Hempstead, Lakeview, Roosevelt, Uniondale, West Hempstead and a portion of Garden City — has a unique history. Prior to 1983, area residents had expressed concerns about a lack of representation and a voice in Albany. In response to the collective call for more representation, the current district was formed, making it possible for our communities’ concerns to be heard. This emphasizes why voter turnout is so crucial — it’s about ensuring that everyone in our diverse community isn’t just heard but has a role in shaping the policies that govern us. To increase voter turnout, I believe in the importance of engaging voters yearround. This involves continuously providing information to the community, not just during election season. Building trust between elected officials and constituents is crucial, and is done through transparent communication, active listening, and responsive governance. Creating accessible forums for open
o increase voter turnout, I believe in engaging voters year-round.
dialogue and addressing community concerns further encourages voter participation. It’s essential to foster a sense of civic duty and empowerment, ensuring that people feel that their voices are heard. Building on this perspective, we’ve seen the positive impact of initiatives like “Get Out the Vote.” These initiatives make use of strategies like voter registration campaigns in public spaces targeting underrepresented groups, and efforts to encourage preregistered voters to participate. The essence of voter turnout extends beyond mere numbers; it’s about nurturing a collective spirit where every voice, regardless of age or background, resonates in the heart of our vibrant community. As a resident deeply rooted in the community, I am committed to inspiring neighbors to embrace their right to vote, actively contributing to the shaping of our united destiny. Together we foster not just civic participation, but a shared sense of responsibility in building a community where every voice is not only heard but actively contributes to our future. In our democracy, the power of the vote is the power of the people, and by engaging in initiatives like “Get Out the Vote,” we amplify our shared impact, reinforcing the democratic ideals that bind us together. Taylor Darling represents the 18th Assembly District.
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s we prepare to welcome in 2024, we find ourselves in that annual position of thinking about what we accomplished in the past year, and setting some goals for the months ahead — many times, some pretty lofty ones. Maybe we simply want to make more time for our family. Cook more at home this year. Lose a few pounds. Hit the gym more often. It’s possible that we’re thinking about tucking the credit cards away except when it’s time to pay them off. Or we’re going to focus on finding that great next job that advances our career. Every resolution is made with the best of intentions. But even that can’t stop the inevitable. Fewer than 10 percent of the resolutions we make for the new year will be fulfilled, according to one study by U.S. News & World Report. And with that failure likely comes the fall of another resolution many of us might make: feeling a sense of accomplishment by succeeding at what we set our minds to. Why do we struggle so much to achieve our resolutions? Well, it might start with the fact that we’re making them at the start of the year, instead of doing it when we need to change something about ourselves. Remembering the time we stretched a paycheck because we spent too much money eating out is much better motivation to eat at home in
the future than simply fulfilling some tradition of setting goals because we have to buy a new calendar. But that’s not the only reason we fail. Many of the goals we set are just not realistic. Instead of looking for a smaller goal along the way to a larger one, we just shoot straight for the top. Afterward, we scratch our heads, wondering why we didn’t manage to buy a new car, when we first needed to seek the promotion that would give us the necessary raise to buy one. We also fail to be specific about what our goals are. We say we simply want to live healthier, instead of defining exactly what that means. Even then, we may say “eat better” or “exercise more,” instead of “I’m going to cut out desserts,” or “I pledge to walk two miles every day.” At the same time, we fail to make a specific plan to achieve those goals. If we’re going to walk two miles every day, at what time of day? Where? If it’s raining, what’s our backup? Who can we ask to come walk with us and make sure we do it? In fact, that accountability is another variable many of us neglect when setting resolutions. It’s easy to make excuses to ourselves — but much more difficult to find excuses with our friends and family. Making sure someone is willing to call you out is a good way to increase your chances that you might actually
succeed in what you set out to do. And the worst obstacle of all to achieving our New Year’s goals? Pure impatience. We want to fit into that suit or that dress, and if it doesn’t happen by February, we simply conclude that it’s never going to happen. Meeting important goals take time, and achieving results is much more meaningful if we take the necessary time to get there. And think about recording each resolution somewhere other than your mind. Dr. Gail Matthews, a psychology professor at Dominican University in California, found that you are 42 percent more likely to achieve your goal if you write it down. But even with all this advice, there’s a good chance that come this time next year, you’ll be setting the same goals once again. And that’s OK, as long as you don’t give up because you didn’t achieve them before. Maybe think about a different approach, or whether the change you’re looking for is what you really want, or even need. “If you don’t like something, change it,” the poet and civil right activist Maya Angelou once said. “If you can’t change it, change your attitude.” A new year could very well mean a new you. But let’s all go into 2024 with our eyes wide open, and with a smart plan to achieve everything we set out to do.
Letters Rediscovering our unity won’t be easy To the Editor: Re Peter King’s column “Americans must rediscover our unity” in the Dec. 7-13 issue: Representative King’s call to do “all that we can to reverse this road toward perpetual division” is timely. First, we must realize that unity is not a thing to be “rediscovered,” like a stray sheep, but a thing to be constructed with plan, purpose and common effort. America’s mission to make a “more perfect union” is plainly an act of common, inclusive effort. Second, we must be mindful that unity, in America, has the flip side of compromise. Unity is derived from compromise, through forging majority support and fellowship. The return road to unity begins by denying support to those who mistake unity for conformity, a forced compliance. The candidate who labels electoral rivals as “enemy” or “vermin,” civil servants as an “evil” to be driven out foments disunity. Suggesting edits to our Constitution, an end to birthright citizenship, planning for internment camps and media censorship are attacks on unity. Denying the results of an election, supporting violence against government, the press and fellow citizens is to deny democracy. Campaign promises of retribution are avow-
als of disunity, and claims to seek the office of dictator for a day have no place on our ballot. The current operation of the House exemplifies compromise-free gover-
nance, ideology supersedes the common good, demands become total, and Sen. Tommy Tuberville becomes a mini-autocrat. Our speaker derives all his principles from the Bible, a work
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pervasive feeling of disappointment swept Long Island two weeks ago, after the Metropolitan Transportation Authority board formally voted to roll out congestion pricing in New York City. The policy creates new charges of $15 for passenger vehicles, $24 to $36 for trucks, and $7.50 for motorcycles to enter Manhattan below 60th Street. You may wonder why 60th Street was chosen as the demarcation line for this new regressive pATRiCiA tax. It’s clear that CAnZonERi-FiTZpATRiCK it was selected because it will capture all cars traveling through the Midtown Tunnel and over the 59th Street Bridge, the two most common routes into Manhattan for Long Islanders. Whether you’re a senior citizen on your way to a doctor’s appointment or a family driving in to shop or see a Broadway show, you’ll have to pay this regressive tax regardless of your tax bracket. Those who will bear this burden consistently are the business owners and employees who must drive to work because, for one reason or another, public transportation isn’t an option for them. In my first year as a state senator, I
have watched taxes and fees pile up, with no relief from Albany. Instituting congestion pricing certainly compounds our collective concern that Albany Democrats believe that Long Island’s hardworking middle class should shoulder an unfair share of the MTA’s financial burden, even if the agency’s financial shortfall is created by its own mismanagement. Many of us are grappling with economic challenges, and the migration trends of recent years speak volumes about the lack of relief for New Yorkers. Hundreds of thousands have relocate to states that offer lower taxes, fewer regulations and a better quality of life. It’s obvious to Long Islanders that one-party rule has gotten our state’s priorities backward, and it’s crucial for us to ask why Albany Democrats persist in pushing policies that benefit only a few while squeezing an already strained working class. Congestion pricing is misnamed, because it’s not about reducing congestion in Manhattan. The MTA is counting on people to continue driving into the city — otherwise it would not have included the expected revenue in its budget. This is simply another fee to generate more income in order to solve the MTA’s financial problems.
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LETTERs that has no regard for constitutions, and supports miscreants like George Santos. The unity occasioned by the 9/11 attacks should be remade despite the current attacks on our institutions. Power must be denied to advocates of disunity. BRIAN KeLLY Rockville Centre
Long Islanders must protect our water supply Dear Dr. Susan Poser: As Long Island’s population grows, so does the amount of pesticides and fertilizers being used. Water is central to Long Island. Unfortunately, the issue of water contamination is all too relevant to the people of New York. PFAS, the “forever chemical,” is found in half of the tap water in the U.S. PFAS has been linked to a multitude of health problems, such as cancer and an overall weakened immune system. Grassroots environmental education states, “Recent reports of significant
It was interesting to hear that the MTA is finally cracking down on fare evaders who aren’t paying tolls, so it won’t miss out on the newly imposed fees. Why wasn’t that done before the implementation of congestion pricing? The MTA should have ensured that it was collecting revenue being lost by fake or illegally covered license plates before asking for a raise. Although the many criminal justice reform policies from Albany Democrats have left rule followers vulnerable, toll and fare evaders seem to enjoy leniency. Why isn’t the MTA focusing on penalizing their indiscretions, rather than levying hefty charges on the rest of us? This regressive taxation policy will continue to allow the MTA to pick our pockets while the real culprits walk away free. It’s an unjust system that we cannot allow to continue. While law-abiding citizens are expected to foot the bill for the MTA’s mismanagement, there seems to be no consequence for its digging itself into a deeper financial hole. The Senate Republican conference called for a forensic audit of the MTA’s finances nearly a year ago, yet the request remains unanswered. In my own district, the Valley Stream Long Island Rail Road station remains in disrepair after
pollution, both in our aquifers and our surface waters, should be of concern to everyone living on the Island.” Steps need to be taken in order to transition to uncontaminated water, something that every person deserves to have. This might seem like a problem that is out of citizens’ hands, but there are small acts that individuals can do to limit the amount of chemicals being leached into the water. You can support regulations that ban high-nitrogen fertilizers and ensure that no chemical pesticides are used to maintain their lawns. If you’re in possession of a hazardous chemical, don’t pour it down the drain; instead, learn the proper way to dispose of it. Finally, trying to conserve water is also essential, because our source of clean drinking water is not infinite. Going about everyday life with care and intention will positively impact our environment. These actions will make a substantial difference in keeping the water everyone utilizes clean and chemical-free. GeNeVIeVe HAMMATT Grassroots Environmental Education Port Washington
years of requests from village officials, and Floral Park continues to negotiate with the MTA for refusing to honor its agreement to install bushes and fencing related to the third rail project. If the agency has no funds for these simple projections, where is all the money going? Our collective opposition to congestion pricing isn’t about resisting change, but rather about standing up for the well-being of our middle class. We must crack down on fare evasion and demand accountability for the MTA’s spending practices. It’s high time the needs of families, those with disabilities, the elderly, small businesses, and those who cannot rely on the subways are genuinely considered. We are witnessing a shrinking middle class, and policies like congestion pricing only accelerate the exodus of our fellow New Yorkers. It’s time for the governor and Albany Democrats, who are in control, to champion policies that genuinely take into account the needs of all, and implement policies that promote fairness and ensure prosperity in our suburban communities. If the MTA board fails to become more transparent and accountable, and continues to refuse to evaluate the impact of its policies on law-abiding, middle-class people, there will come a point when there’s no one left to support its mismanagement. Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick represents the 9th Senate District.
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