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Students lead community to a different and better street Page 7 name.

The Malverne Mules capture the Class B county Page 13 basketball title.

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HERALD PERSONS oF THE YEAR Lakeview CiviC aSSoCiation

Lakeview needed a voice. Seven friends stepped up.

By Nicole Formisano

They get together every few months or so to plant seeds.

And sure enough, after a little bit of sunshine and rain, those seeds area replaced by beautiful flowers all across the community nestled around Hempstead Lake.

They are members of the Lakeview Civic Association — planting seeds in their community, and watching something beautiful grow. And in the process, they have helped make Lakeview more beautiful, and earn their spot as the Malverne/ West Hempstead Herald Persons of the Year.

“A love of Lakeview. That’s what we share,” said Doris Hicks Newkirk, one of the civic association’s founders. “Anyone sitting here will tell you — a love of the community.” here’s love There is no Lakeview mayor. There in Lakeview. is no Lakeview school district. There was no singular voice to advocate for You feel it. the community. So, in the summer of 2020, seven neighbors — Mike AlexDoris Hicks ander, William Anders, Aisha DemNewkirk osthenes, Nicole Henderson, Hicks co-founder, Newkirk, Lisa Ortiz, and the Rev. Lakeview Civic Tristan Salley — took it upon themAssociation selves to be that voice.

And the Lakeview Civic Association was born.

In just three years, the civic association has become a highly active community staple. They plan biannual community cleanups. They organize a yearly Lakeview Christmas tree lighting. They partner with local organizations like the library, the NAACP, and churches to host events like Black history celebrations. They’ve hosted neighborhood gatherings like a family kickball event to honor male role models.

The Lakeview Civic Association wants to show that Lakeview has just as much community spirit and pride as any other community on Long Island.

Neighbors showing up for neighbors is a story not uncommon for Lakeview. The neighborhood is no stranger to having to make things happen for itself.

“It’s figuring out how to rebuild our own communities,” said Anders, one of the co-founders. “To really be in community with one another, and being able to pool resources in order to survive.”

And that’s exactly what Lakeview has done for themselves

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— and each other. It was the only hamlet of all the surrounding communities, for example, to not have a library — until neighbors came together to buy the Woodfield School building.

Now the Lakeview Public Library — colorful, locally beloved — stands proudly, and is maintained and owned not by the town or county, but by the people of Lakeview.

“I think it’s important that we acknowledge all the hard work that every resident has put forth to make sure that they can live and own a space in the community,” Ortiz, another cofounder, said. “A lot of people make a lot of sacrifices to live in this community that has such a rich history, and is made up of a community of people of color that, typically, don’t necessarily have access to everything that communities that don’t look like us” have access to.

One of those resources? A village government.

“Lakeview does not have a mayor,” Hicks Newkirk said. “We don’t really have a representative that we can go to, to fight our Continued on page 2 Nicole Formisano/Herald

Seven neighbors came together in the summer of 2020 to form the Lakeview Civic Association, including, from left, William Anders, Lisa Ortiz, Tristan Salley and Dorothy Hicks Newkirk. The other founders of the group are Mike Alexander, Aisha Demosthenes and Nicole Henderson.

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Civic members celebrate, advocate for Lakeview

Seven neighbors created a group that sows the seeds of community support Continued from front

battles. We fight our own.”

That isn’t to say there haven’t been excellent representatives— Nassau County Legislator Kevan Abrahams and Assemblywoman Taylor Darling, are two — but Lakeview lacks a singular voice to speak for them.

“So, when the library’s in need, where do we go?”

Salley — a pastor of St. Paul AME Church on Pershing Boulevard, and a co-founder of the civic association — said. “When our young people from our Lakeview community are going to school in Malverne, how can we make sure that they are provided for? That the money we’re sending over there supports them?

“We have a number of unique challenges as a community. The development of this cohesive team comes from the desire to see the revitalization of the Lakeview community.”

Which brings up the fundamental question that got all of this going in the first place.

“If not us,” Hicks Newkirk asked, “who?”

The civic serves as a central organization where people can bring their ideas and concerns and know they’ll be heard.

“The work with the LCA is not any different than the work that I do with the church,” Salley said. “They work in concert — in complement to each other — because they’re about building relationships. Building trust. And letting individuals, community members, know that there are resources available. That there’s assistance. That there’s help.”

The civic association helps neighbors navigate zoning issues, small business regulations and taxes, to

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Twice each year, the Lakeview Civic Association hosts a community cleanup where kids get a chance to plant flowers and watch them sprout in the spring, according to association co-founder Dorothy Hicks Newkirk.

name a few. To ensure Lakeview residents get the quality of life they deserve, Salley said, they are dedicated to making knowledge accessible and navigable.

Advocacy is central to the organization's vitality but so is celebrating the loving community Lakeview is.

“I thought I was coming for a short while, but I found comfort here,” Hicks Newkirk said. She moved to Lakeview nearly four decades ago, and can’t imagine herself anywhere else.

“I found neighbors that will call on you when you’re ill,” she said. “There’s love in Lakeview. You feel it.”

“Lakeview is a special place,” Salley said. “It’s home.

It’s love. It’s caring community. And it’s deserving of so much.”

“So, we talk about celebration,” Anders said. “The celebration is we wake up every day and see people, we speak to our neighbors, we look out for one another.

It’s a good life. There’s no special formula. This is reality. This is where we are.”

But the highest priority of all? The next generation.

“We want our children to grow up in a community where they’re happy, where they see progress,” Hicks Newkirk said. “Where they see the fun of Lakeview, and the beauty of Lakeview. And that we care.”

“I want my kids to grow up in a community that’s safe and loving,” Salley said. “I want them to know their neighbors, and know what it means to be neighborly.”

“It means everything to be able to have a community where my kids can walk down the street and go play at the park. Or come to the library and pick out a book. Or go down to the bodega,” Anders said. “To have that comfort of having a community where we’re all looking out for each other.”

Every event draws dozens of families, kids play tag and there is always laughter. No matter what, the neighbors of Lakeview show up for one another — and that’s what the civic association is about.

“There is a passion that we all have for this community,” Hicks Newkirk said. “It brings a life. I see people getting excited about things. Even the cleanup got bigger. People were out and enjoying it — planting flowers and seeing them come up in the spring.

“It brings a joy — to celebrate us.”

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Island custodial workers authorize strike bcruz@liherald.com

Ten thousand custodial workers across the tristate area are ready to strike — including 700 on Long Island.

The 32BJ Service Employees International Union, one of the largest and most influential labor unions on the East Coast, whose members services buildings including Roosevelt Field Mall, Nassau Community College, the Nassau Coliseum and a slew of other commercial properties in Nassau and Suffolk counties — voted last weekend to approve a work strike if a new contract is not agreed to by Dec. 31.

SEIU is negotiating with a coalition of roughly 85 cleaning contractors, and is asking for an increase in wages, the expansion of pensions, and an end to the use of non-union workers. Lenore Friedlaender, who represents the union, did not disclose the exact wage demands of the workers or the contractors’ counteroffer, but said the bottom line is that they are “far apart.”

“The money that they’re offering is an insult to us,” Jose Portillo, a union member and a member of its negotiating team, said.

“If you remember, we were called essential workers during the pandemic,” added Portillo’s union colleague, Arnelge Escobar. “We were out there every day, making sure that everything was disinfected. All of the doors, floors, bathrooms, every hallway, and everything else.”

Portillo and Escobar were just two of the nearly 100 workers who attended last Saturday’s vote at the RXR Plaza in

Uniondale, where they unanimously approved a strike — with not even a single vote in opposition. “We’re fighting for this contract because every day, it becomes harder to pay the lights, to pay the water, to bring food to the table for our families,” Portillo said. “Sometimes we (get) behind on bills because we don’t have enough to be able to pay for food. We deserve a good contract.”

Nick Grello, the lawyer representing the cleaning contractors in the negotiations, had not responded to the Herald’s requests for comment by press time.

Antonio Rosario and other members of Teamsters Local 804 Union, which represents area UPS drivers, expressed their support for the custodial workers, letting the SEIU know that the Teamsters would not cross any picket line at the buildings in which the custodial staffs are striking, or deliver any packages there that were shipped via UPS. “What we’re hearing today is very similar to what we heard at UPS a year ago,” Rosario said. “They’re making all of the money, and they don’t want to share with the workers, who are responsible for their profits.”

Rosario said he had seen firsthand what happens when workers stand together and demand their fair share, and added that he was glad the vote went the way it did. He explained that this year, Teamsters 804 got the contract it wanted without having to go on strike, thanks to the strength and solidarity workers displayed during the negotiations. UPS ultimately agreed to give them guaranteed raises over five years, improved health care coverage, expanded pensions, and raises and additional

Arnelge Escobar, left, and Jose Portillo, with fist raised, encouraging other union members to vote ‘yes’ on a strike.

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benefits for part-time workers, among other concessions.

“I know there are a lot of people who are scared of going on strike,” Rosario concluded, “but we have to overcome that fear, because if we don’t, they will continue making those profits and lining the CEOs’ pockets, lining the shareholders’ pockets, and we will continue to get the short end of the stick.”

Assemblywoman Taylor Darling and County Legislator Siela Bynoe were among those who expressed their support for the custodial workers, joining the gathering for the strike vote in an RXR meeting room.

“I know how hard you guys work, and I know that people look at our com-

munities, and people who live here, and they find ways to exploit us and use us for their own gain,” Darling said. “They forget how hard you all worked, risking your lives and your families’ lives in the pandemic, but I’m here to remind them and will fight with you every step of the way. I’m here to stand with you until we get the contract that you deserve.”

Bynoe told the workers that she related to their struggle, recalling that her father was an immigrant who had to work two jobs to support his family on Long Island. “These companies must be held to a higher standard, and we must hold them accountable to ensure a bright and equitable future where you get your fair share.”

Sands’ casino project hits legal roadblock

By BRANDON CRUZ bcruz@liherald.com

Las Vegas Sands’ $4 billion plan for a casino resort at the Nassau Hub in Uniondale has hit another bump in the road.

A state appeals court has agreed with last month’s lower court ruling that denied Nassau County and the Sands organization’s appeal that would have allowed the group to continue holding the rights to the county-owned property.

“We are pleased that the courts continue to uphold the public’s rights to transparency and participation in these important decisions regarding the future use of the Nassau Hub,” said Adam Schuman, an attorney representing Hofstra University, the plaintiff in the case.

Sands officials were not pleased with the ruling, but they said they were optimistic that since they got the lease transfer approved once, they will ultimately be able to do it again, citing widespread support for the project.

“If that’s the case, we will just repeat the process,” said Matthew Aracich,

president of the Building and Construc- Meetings Laws and skirted its responsition Trades Council of Nassau and Suf- bility to conduct a thorough environfolk Counties, who told the Herald last mental review,” and described the way month that he believed the initial ruling the county and the Sands organization went about the process as “an obvious was “odd.” attempt to avoid public But according to a poll by input and scrutiny.”

Newsday and Siena College, “We are confident,” the half of all area residents are civic association stated, opposed to the lease transfer “that after a fair and transand do not want a casino to parent process, it will be come to the Nassau Hub — clear to both county legislaincluding Hofstra President tors and residents of Nassau Susan Poser, who has been that any lease transfer that one of the more prominent would allow for a massive voices of opposition to the c a s i n o. Po s e r s a i d s h e MAtthew ARACICh and predatory casino in the heart of Nassau County believes that the county President, should be voted down.” should be “advocating for Building and The decision, issued on the use of the Hub in ways Construction Trades Dec. 13, was the most recent that will best contribute to Council of Nassau development in a continuour thriving community, and Suffolk Counties ously unfolding legal saga. while protecting against Last month, State environmental and other Supreme Court Justice Sarika Kapoor harms.”

The Say No to the Casino Civic Asso- ruled that the county Planning Commisciation, which is vehemently opposed to sion had violated the state’s Open Meetthe county’s and Sands’ plans for the ings Law, agreeing with Hofstra that the Hub, said in a statement that “it is very county did not properly notify the pubclear that Nassau County violated Open lic, or properly review the development

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plan, before it approved the lease transfer of the Hub to the Sands organization in June.

Kapoor also ruled that the County Legislature was wrong to forgo an extensive environmental review, and ordered the entire process to start over from the beginning.

“We will continue to move forward and not be deterred by minor distractions,” Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, whose administration helped negotiate the lease with Sands earlier this year, said. “We are confident that the (state) licensing board will view the Sands application favorably.”

Schuman said that if the county simply listened to the court, and conducted a proper public hearing and the environmental review that it failed to do previously, it could “avoid further litigation.”

“It is time for County leadership to acknowledge that they did indeed violate such laws, end its wasteful appeal, and start over,” the Say No to the Casino Civic Association stated, “this time following our laws and subjecting the lease to both public scrutiny and environmental review.”

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While I gaze around and thank G-d I have been blessed (poopoo) with no regrets regarding marriage, family, career and community, I can’t help but note that there are some areas I not so much “gret” as regret, thus: I regret not taking all those naps I could’ve used alya as kid … I regret agreeing in 1966 to my sisters’ demands that I give away my 900-plus comic book collection … I regret telling the school jerk that he and his lackey were both jerks and then losing the school election by two votes … I regret not appreciating the academic side of high school … I regret eating all those corned beef, salami and tongue sandwiches … I regret being jealous of some and disdainful of others.

I regret not saving my favorite CCNY sweatshirt, and not being able to fit into the leather bomber jacket I did save … I regret not taking my piano lessons (and those television broadcasting emergency tests) more seriously … I regret not doing stuff before I have to … I regret being repeatedly entrapped by choco-

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Burst pipe closed W.H. Library. The West Hempstead Public Library had closed on Christmas Day due to a burst fire sprinkler.

New principal. Lisa Minicozzi was appointed interim principal of Chestnut Street School. Minicozzi succeeded Faith Tripp.

Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick sworn in. Newly elected State Sen. Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick was sworn into office. She was ceremonially sworn in by her father, former Malverne Mayor Joseph Canzoneri.

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Limo owner allegedly stretched the rules. The West Hempstead driveway where law enforcement found several illegally registered vehicles.

Chestnut Street School celebrates 110th birthday. Students, West Hempstead School District administrators and members of the West Hempstead Historical Society celebrated Chestnut Street School’s 110th birthday on Jan. 13. The school rang the historic Meneely Bell at 2:50 p.m. and students also rang a replica bell, which was on display near the school’s entrance.

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Students led Malverne down a different street. Malverne High School students took the wheel on the renaming of Lindner Place, which was named after a prominent Ku Klux Klan member. Former Mayor Keith Corbett and Superintendent Lorna Lewis held the past and present street signs to celebrate its renaming to Acorn Way — a tribute to the village’s motto, ‘Oaks from Acorns.’

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Rams had a comeback. Chris Oliver, who was one of three seniors on the Rams’ roster and their lone captain, helped lead the program’s turnaround.

Malverne Mel declared an early spring. Suzie Sims-Fletcher and Gary, King of Groundhogs, joined in celebrating.

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Malverne celebrated Black history month. The Malverne school district’s annual Black History Month celebration featured a recognition of African-American resilience with student performances, such as Janae Wilson, who recited ‘No Imperfections.’

West Hempstead Lions’ Super Bowl pancake breakfast revived.

Hempstead Town Supervisor Don Clavin, kneeling at right, joined the West Hempstead Lions for the Super Bowl pancake breakfast. The decades-long tradition was interrupted by Covid-19, but came back in full force this year.

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Hempstead commemorated Black history. The town’s Black History Month celebration focused on the theme of Black Resistance, which recognized African Americans and their fight against oppression across the nation. Trumpet player Everton Bailey had the audience on their feet as he led the Instrumental Sounds of Praise Youth Ensemble in a performance.

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Historic water tower was removed. The West Hempstead skyline changed after 84 years. The old water tower that West Hempstead residents knew all too well, which has been around since 1939, was replaced by the newer model.

West Hempstead’s resident history buff turned 90. John Shaud, a Korean War veteran and West Hempstead Historical Society member, turned 90. Shaud has always been interested in history.

His great-great-uncle Daniel Sickles, a replica of whose uniform Shaud is holding, was a Union army soldier who infamously was the first man in America who successfully used temporary insanity as a legal defense for murder. Shaud is not a fan of Sickles.

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West Hempstead Chamber got new officers. Assemblywoman Taylor Darling, left, congratulated the newly sworn in board of directors of the West Hempstead Chamber of Commerce, from left, Secretary Linda Anderson, President Sagine Pierre-Charles, Vice President Andria Daniel and Treasurer Maureen Greenberg.

Kindergartners celebrated their first 100 days of school. These kids are wise beyond their years! Kids from Maurice W. Downing Primary School dressed up as 100-year-olds to celebrate the 100th day of school.

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These artists were All-County. An impressive 12 students represented West Hempstead in the 19th annual Art Supervision Association All-County Art Exhibit, a prestigious showing of the county’s best artists. The students were Alexa Rivera, Anasha Abdur-Rahman, Angelina Padilla, Angelo Hughes, Belinda Rodriguez, Dominick Ferguson, Matthew Mariani, Rhiannon Heikkila, Taj Hinds, Vera Hametz, Victoria Armogan and Vivian Beriguette.

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A remarkable Malverne matriarch turned 100. On Grace Rivkin’s 100th birthday, she shared some tips. The secrets to a long life, she said, are coffee, Spanish music and pets.

Library got brand-new upgrades for young book lovers. Kerry Nuget, head of children’s services at the West Hempstead Library, showed off the newly renovated children’s room.

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Eggs and ears galore. The Malverne Chamber of Commerce held its annual Bunny Hop, at which families enjoyed egg baskets and, of course, bunny ears.

Ryder appointed to Town Board. Laura Ryder, right, was sworn in as Town of Hempstead councilwoman with her father, Peter Ledwith, by her side.

Ryder now represents the town's 4th Councilmanic District.

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West Hempstead street fair was a hit. The streets were packed with neighbors enjoying the nice weather during the third annual street fair, hosted by the West Hempstead Community Support Association. Debbie Benson and Amy Baur, both of Franklin Square, and Rose Eifler, of West Hempstead, were excited to get some seasonal plants.

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Student won statewide essay contest. Aiden Sargent, a West Hempstead Secondary School senior, won Stony Brook University’s Japan Center essay competition, as well as the Consul General of Japan Special Award, with his essay ‘Japan: Unlikely Gateway to My Educational Future.’

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The seniors took the trophy. Joselyn Henriquez, left, Gabriella Koodsi and Gianna Cardillo showed their school spirit at West Hempstead Secondary School’s Class Night, where the seniors took home the prize.

Little hands made a big difference at Halls Pond Park. The West Hempstead Community Support Association held its biannual cleanup at Halls Pond Park, and thanks to a few sets of little hands, the park ended up much cleaner.

World War II veteran turned 100. Honoree Bob Mackreth was just two years younger than the Village of Malverne itself. His memoirs detail a boyhood in Depression-era Malverne, training in the Army with the likes of Henry Kissinger during World War II, and coming home to his wife, Helen, to whom he was married for 69 years.

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Four years flew by for these grads. Another June marked another class of Malverne and West Hempstead students moving on. The Class of 2023, including the West Hempstead Secondary School graduates, above, celebrated their four years of hard work and received their much-deserved diplomas.

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These kids had a field day. The playground at Malverne’s Maurice W. Downing Primary School was awash in smiles and school spirit — especially from Team Purple — during Field Day.

This soldier returned to see his son. U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Christopher Oyaes made a surprise trip from his service in Kuwait to celebrate his son, Mateo’s, kindergarten moving-up ceremony at Chestnut Street School.

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Communities celebrated Juneteenth. With music, food, drums and dancing, Malverne’s third annual Juneteenth Jubilee emphasized joy.

Four Lakeview men were honored by their community. Families enjoyed a fun-filled day of games, snacks and music to pay homage to the men of Lakeview. Lorenzo Jenkins, Charles Nanton, Tyrell Wilson and Frederick Brewington were recognized by the Lakeview Civic Association for going above and beyond as role models.

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MALVERNE/WEST HEMPSTEAD HERALD — December 28, 2023 Malverne opens with hot streak. Josiah Brown found the end zone three times for the Mules Sept. 30 including a pick-6 in their shutout victory at Island Trees as they improved to 4-0.

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Hall’s leaps lead West Hempstead. West Hempstead senior Jurrel Hall was a triple county champ for the second time in nine months Feb. 8 and competed in the state meet.

Magnificent Mules win county title. Malverne scored the first 15 points of the Nassau County Class B boys’ basketball title game and cruised to victory over Carle Place on March 1 at Hofstra.

Courtesy Jo Richards

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Summer sun shone at Crossroads Farm. Fresh air is just a little sweeter in a place like Crossroads Farm at Grossman’s. The Malverne fixture is one of the few remaining farms on Long Island. All throughout the summer people came to enjoy the fresh produce at its farmer’s market — and, of course, the wooden fire truck.

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Blue Bombers proved hard-fought wins are that much sweeter. Last year the Blue Bombers lost the championship by a single run — but this summer, they came back better than ever. Though they were down 3-0 in the fifth inning, the team made a roaring comeback, scoring 5 runs to win.

Malverne welcomed a new principal. Kesha Bascombe has been an educator for 23 years and served as an assistant principal of Malverne High School for a decade. This year she was named the school’s new principal. Vincent Romano, former principal, became the district’s assistant superintendent of educational services.

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Scouts took part in a cleanup despite a downpour. Despite the torrential downpour, the Boy and Girl Scouts at this year’s Camporee still spent their morning cleaning up Hempstead State Lake Park — after the presentation of a color guard and the national anthem, of course.

Water board held first public meeting. The South Nassau Water Authority, created to take over Liberty Water, held a public meeting — the first since its creation in November 2021. The board, comprising John Conroy, Robert Gizzi, John Reinhardt, Ella Stevens and Mark Plumer, was met with boos and hisses and even chicken clucking from the incensed South Shore audience.

Courtesy Sheila Thomas

The Malverne Ambulance Corps amplified its call for volunteers.

As of mid-August, the Volunteer Ambulance Corps had only received one application all summer. Without the ambulance corps, the people of Malverne would have to depend on county ambulances — which just aren’t the same as those staffed by neighbors.

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Lakeview Day — for the 26th year in a row — was a hit. The Lakeview Police Department’s Clydesdales were a big hit with the young kids of the hamlet on the 26th annual Lakeview Day

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Courtesy Lakeview Civic Association and Creative Focus Designs

The marching band tuned up. Members of the Pride of Malverne Marching Band showed off their spirit as they participated in team-building exercises during a break in an on-field rehearsal.

Local places of worship worried about longevity.

A lone woman sat in a pew of Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Church in Malverne. Nearly all local places of worship saw a significant decline in attendance in recent years, which accelerated after the coronavirus pandemic.

Our Lady of Lourdes and Shaaray Shalom shared worries about the future of their congregations.

Lakeview Civic set the example for future generations. Lakeview needed a community voice, and the Lakeview Civic Association stepped up. Seven neighbors came together to form the highly active community organization, which hosts family kickball events, Black history events, Christmas tree lightings, and biannual community cleanups.

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‘Run For Heroes’ 5K benefited local veterans.

Nearly 200 people participated in Assemblyman Brian Curran’s annual Run For Heroes 10K which raised thousands of dollars for local veterans.

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Helen Duryea’s work for West Hempstead was recognized.

The West Hempstead Historical Society dedicated a new bench to Duryea in honor of her decades of service to the community.

Courtesy Town of Hempstead

Heatherwood Luxury Apartments broke ground. Heatherwood, joined by members of the West Hempstead community, broke ground on its project to transform National Wholesale Liquidators, on Hempstead Turnpike, into a luxury apartment complex.

West Hempstead remembered Sept. 11. John Shaud, a neighbor of Robert DeAngelis, who died on Sept. 11, 2001, protected the photograph of DeAngelis as the rain came down.

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Capri Motor Inn was declared a public nuisance and shut down. Town Supervisor Don Clavin, second from left, joined by County Legislators Bill Gaylor and John Giuffré, Councilman Tom Muscarella and Robert Shelly, of the West Hempstead Community Support Association, supported the community’s call for the Capri Motor Inn to be permanently shuttered.

Malverne went global.

Malverne students and chaperones visited the ancient Colosseum in Rome.

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Chestnut Street students learned about fire safety from the experts. For Fire Prevention Month, the West Hempstead Fire Fepartment visited Chestnut Street School to teach pre-K and kindergarten students what to do in a fire emergency.

The Mules dominated. The Malverne Mules came back in a big way to build on their 3-0 record at the beginning of the season. In their fourth win, Josiah Brown found the end zone three times for the Mules, including a pick-6 in their shutout victory over Island Trees.

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Mary Ann Hanson was honored as a Woman of Distinction. Hanson has been working with people with special needs at Camp ANCHOR for decades.

Assemblyman Brian Curran named her a Woman of Distinction.

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Town looks to replace Capri Motor Inn. Town Supervisor Don Clavin, center, joined by Maureen Greenberg, president of the West Hempstead Community Support Association, and County Legislator Bill Gaylor, announced that the town was looking to take over the Capri in eminent domain proceedings.

Students were all smiles for Homecoming. Malverne students, including, from left, Homecoming King Ethan Brown, Queen Amelia Avvinti, Jordan Blue and Gabrielle Bernabe, were looking fine for Homecoming.

Kids embraced exploration at brand new camp.

Davison Avenue Intermediate School’s Camp Explore opened, much to the delight of the kids who enjoyed the outdoor learning activities.

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Halloween was a rootin’, tootin’ good time.

Neighbors of all ages donned their scariest — or most adorable — Halloween costumes for Malverne’s annual Ragamuffin Costume Parade.

Vincent Muscarella, above, and Steve Orlando named W.H. ’22 and ’23 Person of the Year. Both are in the band Dogs of War, which raises money for veterans. Orlando and Muscarella each insist that the other is the better guitarist.

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Chris Tucker made sure everybody ate on Thanksgiving. In celebration of the holiday, Christopher Tucker, right, and his friend Michael Walker organized a turkey drive. They gave 32 turkeys to individuals, couples and families. Tucker said he wanted Lakeview neighbors to know their community had their backs.

Bill Gaylor was re-elected to his fifth straight term. Gaylor, a Republican, won the battle for the seat in the County Legislature's redrawn 14th District over newcomer Jake Scheiner, a Democrat. Gaylor won with 60 percent of the vote.

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W.H. rockers were inducted into Hall of Fame. More than 50 years ago, West Hempstead teens John Vinci, Mike Maniscalco, Rich Cerniglia, Chuck Alder and Mike Ricciardella formed a rock band called The Illusion. This year, the band was inducted into the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame.

This Rockette took a step toward a new dream. After fulfilling her dream of becoming a Rockette, Kristen Smith, of Malverne, pursued a new dream: becoming a pediatric nurse. Still a passionate dancer, Smith returned to Tap to Pointe in Malverne to guest-teach young dancers.

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Malverne celebrated the Festival of Lights. A larger-than-life menorah celebrated the beginning of Hanukkah for Malverne. State Sen. Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick, far left, Rabbi Susan Elkodsi of the Malverne Jewish Center, Mayor Tim Sullivan and village Trustees Perry Cuocci and Lori Lang joined neighbors to celebrate.

Fire departments teamed up to fight raging blaze. Lynbrook and Malverne firefighters arrived on Ocean Avenue to find a pickup truck engulfed in flames.

Thanks to the quick work of the first responders, no one was hurt.

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Lakeview was alight for the holidays.

Lakeview neighbors enjoyed music, food and more in a festive community celebration — complete with a resplendent Christmas tree that lit up against the night sky.

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Elks Lodge donated thousands to organization for disabled athletes. The New York State Elks Lodge No. 1, aiding veterans in Malverne, donated $3,500 to Long Island Sled Hockey Inc. The team aims to build sportsmanship and camaraderie in young people and people with disabilities.

Santa said hello to the kids of Malverne. These kids couldn’t contain their excitement when Santa, stage right, showed up to have breakfast with them. They assured him they were on the Nice List!

James Lang was honored as Malverne’s Firefighter of the Year. Lang, second from right, ex-chief of the department, earned the award from Elks Lodge No. 1 and Mayor Tim Sullivan for a mental health program he created.

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Public Notices

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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

PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES… Printed in this publication can be found online. Search by publication name at: www.newyorkpublicnotices.com

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.

Madalena, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 18-005262 78267 143524

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 PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES… Printed in this publication can be found online. To search by publication name, go to: www.newyorkpublicnotices.com

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 this County in addition to the conditions set forth in the Terms of Sale. 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.”

Gerald Wright, Esq., Referee File # NY-52600060-16 143856

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 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.

Heather D. Crosley, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No. 193351-1 143852 PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES To place a notice here call us us at 516-569-4000 x232 or send an email to: legalnotices@liherald.com

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Article 9 of the New York State Constitution, the provisions of the Town Law and Municipal Home Rule of the State of New York, both as amended, a public hearing will be held in the Town Meeting Pavilion, Hempstead Town Hall, 1 Washington Street, Hempstead, New York, on the 9th day of January, 2024, at 10:30 o’clock in the forenoon of that day to consider the enactment of a local law to amend Section 202-1 of the code of the Town of Hempstead to INCLUDE “PARKING OR STANDING PROHIBITIONS” at the following locations: EAST MEADOW BARD LANE (TH 536/23) East Side NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting from the Apex of the south curbline of Gerald Avenue, south for a distance of 45 feet.

OCEANSIDE BEDELL STEET (TH 521/23) South Side -NO STOPPING ANYTIME starting from the east curbline of Bedell Street, east fora distance of 52 feet.

FOXDALE AVENUE (TH 521/23) East Side -NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting from the south curbline of Bedell Street,south for a distance of 40 feet.

WANTAGH

WILLOW STREET (TH 525/23) West Side -NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting at the south curbline of Merrick Road, south for a distance of 35 feet.

WILLOW STREET (TH 525/23) West Side -NO STOPPING ANYTIME starting at a point 88 feet south of the south curbline of Merrick Road, south for a distance of 40 feet.

WEST HEMPSTEAD NASSAU BOULEVARD (TH 539/23) West Side -NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting at the north curbline of Guildford Court, north for a distance of 52 feet.

ALSO, to REPEAL from Section 202-1 “PARKING OR STANDING PROHIBITIONS” from the following locations: WANTAGH WILLOW STREET (TH 226/81) West Side -NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting at the south curbline of Merrick Road, south for a distance of 68 feet.

(Adopted 2/23/82) WILLOW STREET (TH 226/81) West Side -NO STOPPING ANYTIME starting at a point 68 feet south of the south curbline of Merrick Road, south for a distance of 62 feet.

(Adopted 3/23/82) WEST HEMPSTEAD NASSAU BOULEVARD (TH 370/22) West Side -NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting at the north curbline of Guildford Court, north for a distance of 40 feet.

(Adopted 9/20/22) ALL PERSONS INTERESTED shall have an opportunity to be heard on said proposal at the time and place aforesaid.

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 144022 Place a notice by phone at 516-569-4000 x232 or email: legalnotices@liherald.com

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Article 9 of the New York State Constitution, the provisions of the Town Law and Municipal Home Rule of the State of New York, both as amended, a public hearing will be held in the Town Meeting Pavilion, Hempstead Town Hall, 1 Washington Street, Hempstead, New York, on the 9th day of January, 2024, at 10:30 o’clock in the forenoon of that day to consider the enactment of a local law to amend Section 197-5 of the code of the Town of Hempstead to INCLUDE “ARTERIAL STOPS” at the following locations: NORTH BELLMOR OAKFIELD AVENUE (TH 541/23) - STOP -

All traffic traveling east bound on Ravine Place shall come to a full stop.

WANTAGH AUSTIN AVENUE (TH 527/23) - STOP -All traffic traveling north bound on Spruce Street shall come to a full stop.

WEST HEMPSTEAD ARGYLE ROAD (TH 520/23) - STOP -All traffic traveling north bound on Stevens Avenue shall come to a full stop.

ALL PERSONS INTERESTED shall have an opportunity to be heard on said proposal at the time and place aforesaid.

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 144023 Search for notices online at: www.newyorkpublicnotices.com

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Section 202-48 of the code of the Town of Hempstead entitled, “Handicapped Parking On Public Streets,” a public hearing will be held in the Town Meeting Pavilion, Hempstead Town Hall, 1 Washington Street, Hempstead, New York, on the 9th day of January, 2024, at 10:30 o’clock in the forenoon of that day, to consider the adoption of a resolution setting aside certain parking spaces for motor vehicles for the sole use of holders of special parking permits issued by the County of Nassau to physically handicapped persons at the following locations: ELMONT HANCOCK STREET - north side, starting at a point 207 feet west of the west curbline of Landau Avenue, west for a distance of 20 feet.

(TH-537/23) WEST HEMPSTEAD GUILDFORD COURT north side, starting at a point 36 feet west of the west curbline of Nassau Boulevard, west for a distance of 20 feet (TH-550/23) and on the repeal of the following locations previously set aside as parking spaces for physically handicapped persons: ELMONT EMPORIA AVENUE - east side, starting at a point 208 feet south of the south curbline of Rosalind Avenue, south for a distance of 20 feet.

(TH- 545/13 - 4/08/14) (TH-531/23) FRANKLIN SQUARE FENWORTH BOULEVARD - north side, starting at a point 19 feet east of a point opposite the east curbline of Harrison Street, east for a distance of 20 feet.

(TH-321/23 - 9/06/23) (TH-321B/23) (NR)VALLEY STREAM

FRANK STREET - east side, starting at a point of 125 feet north of the north curbline of Oliver Avenue, north for a distance of 20 feet.

(TH-643/14 - 3/10/15) (TH-526/23) ALL PERSONS INTERESTED shall have an opportunity to be heard on said proposal at the time and place aforesaid.

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 144024 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the MALVERNE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS will hold a PUBLIC HEARING on Thursday, January 11, 2024, at the MALVERNE VILLAGE HALL, 99 Church Street, Malverne, New York 11565 and will hear the following cases at 7:00 PM: Sody Singh 76 Tilrose Ave.: Residential “A” District Building Permit Application #2023-0422 Proposes to construct 7.9 ft. x 25.9 ft. one story front addition over crawl space and 5.0 ft. x 21.4 ft. front porch; Remove existing and provide new roof / ceiling structure over portion of existing building; interior structural alterations on first floor including kitchen expansion, living room expansion with sloped ceiling, new fenestration and removal of existing fenestration, abandon existing fireplace. All to existing single family one-story dwelling.

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

BY ORDER OF THE MALVERNE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF MALVERNE Averil Smith, Village Clerk Dated: December 15, 2023 143953 LEGAL NOTICE The Organizational Meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners of the West Hempstead Fire District, for the Year 2024, will be held on January 3, 2024 at Fire Headquarters 295 Hempstead Turnpike, West Hempstead, NY 11552 at 7:00 P.M. The regular monthly Board of Fire Commissioner’s meetings for 2024 shall begin at 7:30PM on the second Tuesday of each month.

West Hempstead Fire District Secretary Kenneth Brohm 143948 To place a notice here call us at 516-569-4000 x232 or send an email to: legalnotices@liherald.com

Residents prepare for natural disasters

–Nicole Wagner

MALVERNE/WEST HEMPSTEAD HERALD — December 28, 2023

Community members learned how to prepare themselves for natural disasters during a citizens preparedness seminar at the East Meadow Public Library Auditorium on Nov. 28.

The seminar was co-hosted by Assemblyman Ed Ra, who represents West Hempstead, alongside Sen. Steven Rhoads, Assemblyman John Mikulkin, and County Legislator Tom McKevitt to help residents prepare for severe weather events — which have become more frequent and more extreme.

Ra said the seminar was a “huge success,” with a turnout of more than 60 people.

“The large turnout underscores the commitment of our community members toward readiness and resilience,” Ra said in a news release.

Seminar attendees learned what tools and resources are needed to prepare, respond and recover from any type of disaster.

“I want to thank the governor for sponsoring this critical program — there’s nothing more important than keeping families safe, and the best way to do that is to plan ahead,” he said. “Thank you, also, to every person who made this event possible and the East Meadow Public Library for hosting.”

It’s never too late to prepare for a natural disaster, and for anyone looking for additional information regarding disaster preparedness training resources, family emergency planning, safety tips and more, visit Prepare.

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“For those who couldn’t make it, it’s never too late to start planning for emergencies,” Ra said. “As our climate continues to evolve, being proactive becomes paramount. Preparedness starts at the individual level, and events like these offer invaluable guidance.”

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County Legislator Tom McKevitt, Assemblyman Ed Ra and Assemblyman John Mikulkin co-host a citizens preparedness seminar at the East Meadow Public Library Auditorium on Nov. 28 to help residents prepare for severe weather events.

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A. Front steps are part of what I refer to as the presentation to passersby of your home’s appearance, so if that is a concern to you, the steps should be a reflection of the rest of the architecture, compatible and presentable. There is no code limitation on the material being nonflammable, so you can use wood.

I’m not a big fan of onte eeper front steps made of wood, unless the rest of the house is of the same material. Even though I know there are many reasons to build out of wood, such as more lightweight construction, utilizing smaller foundation piers instead of larger concrete spread footings, and because the construction costs less, consider appearance and durability. Wood is more difficult and costly to maintain.

If you plan to use synthetic decking, a durable composite material, and polyvinyl or composite railings, again, consider cost and durability. The understructure, made of treated lumber, will never last as long as concrete, and the finish materials don’t take the abuse of moving washing machines, refrigerators and other large appliances in by way of your front door. The front door, by code, is required to be a minimum of three feet wide and is often the only door that is wide enough to get the large and heavy boxes into the house.

I speak from experience when I say that delivery people aren’t always as careful as you’d want them to be, and the nosing on my concrete paver block is now chipped and in need of replacement because of the new refrigerator we received. I watched them bang the box onto the step as the container was lifted, and even though I gritted my teeth, there was nothing to be done. Imagine what your beautiful wood or composite wood will look like the first time someone makes that heavy front-door package delivery.

Also, clearing snow and ice from the steps is going to pose problems if you use the edge of a shovel to scrape or chip the ice and snow.

I know that people say that nobody uses their front door, and that’s a terrific choice, but not practical, since I can’t imagine that all the uninvited people, like the postal worker, the delivery person, random solicitors and occasional guests, will enter through the side or garage door. And keep in mind that if you use wood, the fasteners should be hidden, and not top-face-nailed or screwed. With over 200 types of fasteners for this specific purpose, don’t let anybody tell you this can’t be done. Good luck!

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HeraLd editoriaL Small businesses need us, and we need them

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

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

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

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

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

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

ates new economies where once there was nothing.”

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

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

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

But let’s make every effort we can to keep those dollar right here in our communities. “Shop Local” isn’t just a slogan — it’s key to keeping our communities thriving. And it ensures that our small businesses will never be overlooked.

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

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

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

D’Esposito conveniently failed to mention that he refused to support Biden’s comprehensive aid plan, which would not only give $14.3 billion in aid to Israel, but also direct $14 billion to boost the number of border agents, increase staffing for

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

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

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

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

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

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processing asylum cases and install new machines at the border that detect fentanyl.

D’Esposito also failed to mention that 93 percent of fentanyl coming over our border is smuggled by U.S. citizens coming through legal entries. So if D’Esposito wants to find real solutions to the fentanyl LoNg BEAch

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epidemic, why wouldn’t he vote to pass Biden’s aid package, which would do just that?

D’Esposito’s solution to New York City’s rising costs of sheltering migrants is to defund the effort. Please tell me how that makes sense. One of the major reasons why

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At this dinner, true patriotism was on vivid display

All these good, hardworking people Tom and Tim Haskell were heroic totaling more than $235,000 have been ecently I attended the annual gathered to show their unfailing dedicaFDNY members, as was their brother, Patriot Award Dinner hosted by given to 112 Seaford High seniors who Ken, who survived that day, and has dedireflect the values of the graduates who the Seaford High School 9/11 tion and commitment to their community cated so much to the Memorial Committee and country more than two decades after died on 9/11. Honorary Patriot Awards Memorial Committee. This as its president. With Ken at the table were America’s darkest hour exemplify patrioevent, and other 9/11 programs in Seaford, have been presented to 59 people who selfhis mother, Maureen; his wife, Genene; lessly service the Seaford community. tism at its best. are administered by the Memorial Comtheir sons Kenny and Ryan; District students make mittee, which was created in the afterAs I left that night, I thought about how Ken’s sister, Dawn; and field trips to the 9/11 Memomath of the Sept. 11 attacks, with the comwonderful it would be if the spirit of selfTom’s widow, Barbara. rial at ground zero. mitment to “always remember.” less dedication and commitment that has endured clone the voiceNo of family a family member so This year’s dinner and protections herewas will be nothing t is a commonly held frustration of or the tech sector — one contains the Communities these Seaford residents stillthat demonstrate more than the Haskells. they can fake a hostage situation and held at Crest Hollow Counacrossthat Long Island short of catastrophic. could once again predominate ourwe must Long Island residents our govcutting-edge new companiesin that Somehow theirthe spirit in Woodbury . As heed this warnextort a ransom.

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The Artificial Intelligence and have continued their efforts to this for victims of grow the attacks, and with his Each year on Sept. 11, more 1,000 exploitation of children. proliferate and in sophistication Butthan where reac- als vacy Act I am seeking to propose would day, spoke movingly , andfor then led everyone Peter and concern thatcan did compreso much people attend a memorialtive at the plaza — is compassion King isthe a former congressman, and It is long past time our government even beyond what humans government represent first step of many in thea anget emotional and spirited rendition of tohend, help not only laws the victims’ families, but last year, undaunted by a driving rain. former of thetoward House Committee on serious about protecting the privaneither nor lawmakers’ under- into becoming very dangerous relates to the right chair direction, a balance between America.”

Seafordof community as well. have kept “God Since 2002, developments Patriot Award in scholarships Security. cy ofBless its citizenry . In my estimation, there Homeland standing this new landscape remarkable the world of the innovation and privacy. is no longer time left to wait. up — and we’re already beginning to see artificial intelligence. Experts are warnLet me be clear: This proposal is not ing that the consequences of government the consequences.

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rarely accelerated new discoveries or the hen you meet chimps, U.S. Some 850 live in laboratories. About Randi is on a brief leave. advancement of human health.” you meet individual 250 chimps are in accredited zoos, 600 in enough support inprivate return.hands, The funding forThe report added, “The majority of our restaurantspersonalities. closed or cut hours is When a sanctuaries, and 250 in This column was originally York’s Alzheimer’s because they arebaby unable tolooks find at staff. We NIH-owned chimpanzees should be desigchimp suchNew as carnivals and low-endDisease zoos. Communipublished June 11-17, 2015. ty Assistance AlzCAP, areit’s at just record unemployment.

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But chimps are and other services, –Jane industrialized Goodall, animalnation, right activist has stagnant for years, while the numthe grocery stores will still be high as long reaction of my friends — all kind, welloped country in the world closer tobeen humans in their of they caregivers who asChimpanzee our farmersstories are unable find shots, workers. DNAber that continues to use chimthan are to any of need these services inviteto cheap informed people — was complete lack of panzees in invasive experigrow, especially since 2020.

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YorkBut no, with experimenting on mice and rats and gate their emotional and physical level. Other countries doajust status for two chimpanzees, National Institutes of Health anditby medistate fruit flies and other lower life forms. struggles, but also because will be less“personhood” of because then he won’t be lawsuit able toarguscare his Hercules and Leo, now being held at Stony cal schools and pharmaceutical ing the “personWe don’t have the moral right to experia financial burden for the compastate than nursvoters into thinking that criminal migrants Brook University. nies.ing This research hood” of chimps, demand focused ment on chimpanzees. The systematic torhome care. rests on the presumpare traveling 2,000 milesour from the border to tion that as higher we havewith the Alzheim-If the apes are freed, they will go to attention action. ture of chimps, once considered Taking carebeings, of someone Merrickand just so they can steal deodorant Chimp Haven, a sanctuary for retired and righter’s to subject other living creatures One to Chimpanzees share 95 to 98 percent of “research” and now discredited by the is extremely expensive. study from CVS. rehabilitated chimpanzees in Florida. painfound and suffering improve owncaregivers our DNA. They are native to Africa and NIH as inhumane and ineffectual, must that 47 to percent of our family CLAUDIA BORECkY According to a spokesman, NhRP is not health andcut longevity . their food, transportation they are endangered, with only 180,000 to stop. Please join me in supporting Jane have back on President, Bellmore Merrick Democratic Club seeking personhood for apes so they can The irony that in 2011, 300,000 remaining. Fifty years ago, there Goodall’s work to save and rehabilitate andawful health careisexpenses to the pay for a loved Merrick roam the streets. It is seeking only one National of Sciences concluded, were probably a million chimpanzees chimpanzees. Go to janegoodall.org, one’sAcademy care. Also, many caregivers struggle specific right: the right to one’s bodily “Most current biomedical research useas of depresroaming Africa. Deforestation, poaching where you can learn, donate or volunteer. with mental health issues, such freedom, the freedom not to be taken and chimpanzees is not necessary .”

In addiand some people’s taste for bush meat sion, and often don’t have the financial kept involuntarily for any purpose. tion,resources a 2013 NIHtoreport confirmed, have depleted the population.

Copyright 2023 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be take care of their own physical When I brought this subject up for dis“Research Nearly 2,000 chimpanzees live in the reached at randik3@aol.com. health.involving chimpanzees has New York can do better in supporting people who take on this vital role. Please To the Editor: join me in calling on our state senators and November is National Family Caregivers Assembly members to increase funding for Month. In New York, 546,000 family caregiv- AlzCAP. ers are providing care worth over $19 bilHELENA MILLER lion to their loved ones with dementia.

Visiting Hallgrimskirkja, its country’s largest church — Reykjavik, Iceland Though these caregivers create significant Volunteer Advocate, Alzheimer’s Association Oyster Bay savings for the state, they are not getting

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reine Bethany

valley stream Editor

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Senior Reporter

Charles shaw

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MALVERNE/WEST HEMPSTEAD HERALD — December 28, 2023

What are the editorial pages all about?

Who writes editorials?

How do letters and guest columns get published?

This week’s pages offer some answers to our readers.

We thank The Riverdale Press and The Seattle Times for the idea.

HOST

MICHAEL HINMAN EXECUTIVE EDITOR HERALD COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS

Present ORTHOPEDIC INNOVATION:

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DR. GILES SCUDERI VICE PRESIDENT OF THE ORTHOPEDIC SERVICE LINE AT NORTHWELL HEALTH SPECIALIZES IN PRIMARY AND REVISION TOTAL KNEE

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DR. JAMES GERMANO CHAIR OF ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY AT NORTHWELL HEALTH LIJ VALLEY STREAM HOSPITAL SPECIALIZES IN HIP AND KNEE REPLACEMENT AND REVISION HIP AND KNEE REPLACEMENT

Northwell Health LIJ Valley Stream is the first hospital in the U.S. to receive all five orthopedic specialty certifications available from the Joint Commission.

Please join LIJVS orthopedic leadership to learn about their surgical experience and answer any questions the audience may have.

THURSDAY JANUARY 18, 2024 FROM 6 PM-7 PM

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DR. ALFRED FAUST CHIEF OF SPINE SURGERY AT NORTHWELL HEALTH LIJ VALLEY STREAM HOSPITAL SPECIALIZES IN ORTHOPEDIC SPINE SURGERY AND CERVICAL DISC ARTHROPLASTY

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