Malverne/West Hempstead Herald 12-29-2022

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Theatre ... but on his terms

By Mark Nolan

For Malverne native David Coonan, theatre has never been about fame, money, or success.

Coonan, a 1999 Malverne High School graduate with deep roots in the area, believes theatre is about expression, creativity, and exploration.

Coonan has been the director of the Malverne Community Theatre since 2012, when he resurrected the defunct troupe. Since then, the nonprofit theatre group has performed over 100 shows of all types, helping bring people together through entertainment, while adding a rich depth of character to an already vibrant community.

For his work with the theatre, the Herald is proud to name Coonan its 2022 Person of the Year.

“I’m going to say this and you’re not going to type it, but he has that brilliant mind,” Coonan’s sister, Amy, 30, of Malverne, said upon learning of his award. “I’m going to have to listen to it all year!”

Coonan said he decided in 2010 to do “theatre on my own terms” so he began the process of creating his own theatre company. After much research and consultation, he realized that reforming the Malverne Community Theatre was a more efficient and less costly option than starting anew.

“I had no intention of restarting the Malverne Community Theatre. I wanted to do my own thing,” Coonan said.

The word ‘community’ was disconcerting to Coonan. He didn’t want to perform traditional shows. He wanted the freedom to explore and create. “The word ‘community’ packs a certain stipulation, and I didn’t want that,” he said.

Later, Coonan learned that despite the name, he could use the group to be as creative as his mind would permit. “I was biased against the name ‘community theatre’. I didn’t have to be,” he said.

Since 2012, Coonan guided a renaissance of the theatre, including through the troubled times of coronavirus pandemic lockdowns. In his effort to push the boundaries of theatre, he started livestreaming performances on Facebook Live in 2018 — before the pandemic — so the Malverne Community Theatre company was already adjusted to performances in front of a camera.

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Howard T. Herber Middle School in the district. He also produces many shows at the high school and middle school. His parents graduated from Malverne, as did his grandmother.

And even though he now lives in Lynbrook with his wife, Jackie, and their 7-year-old son Lennon, he said he is just “four steps” from Malverne and a twominute drive to his grandparent’s house.

“Malverne has a really rich show business past,” Coonan said. “It has always been a rich arts community.”

Coonan sees his work with theatre students in the schools and for the community theatre company as “standing on the shoulders of giants.” He credits his former drama teacher and mentor at Malverne High School, Salvatorre Zaccaro, for inspiring him.

Coincidently, Zaccaro was the director of the Malverne Community Theatre in 1967 before it went defunct. Zaccaro and other theatre board members at the time gave Coonan their full blessing to restart the company in 2012.

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“I’ve really embraced that word ‘community’,” he said. “That’s why I haven’t tried to make it too big. I work here, I live here and I do theatre here. I love this place. I have a deep appreciation for the history and a deep appreciation for the community.”

“As freaking sad as it sounds, I would look forward to that all week after being locked inside all day,” said company member Mike Pagano. “It was really great to lift our spirits up and still be productive.”

Pagano, a comedian, is one of Coonan’s former students. Now 30, Pagano said he still seeks advice from his teacher.

Coonan embraced the word ‘community’, especially because of his connections to the community. He grew up in Malverne and now teaches English at

Coonan said running a community theatre company is no small feat, and despite the hours of toil, he doesn’t do it for money. He enjoys performing and creating, and helping others achieve theatrical success on whatever stage they happen to be performing.

“It’s never been about the money or being the biggest theatre on Long Island,” said Coonan’s sister, who performs with the group. “It’s always been about the art. Even if there are two people in the audience, he pushes us to go out there and put on the best damn show they’ve ever seen.”

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David Coonan, the 2022 Herald Person of the Year.

I work here, I live here, I do theater here. I love this place.

David Coonan president, Malverne Community Theatre

West Hempstead officially opened its new secondary school in September.

Veterans from several military branches honored the fallen at West Hempstead's annual Memorial Day Parade.

Malverne Mel, the village's season-savvy village groundhog, predicted an extended winter in February.

Coonan has revived Malverne theatre group

Coonan said despite the paucity of funding, the company members are dedicated and talented, and perform truly great shows for all ages. That creative energy and collaboration not base monetary desire is what fuels Coonan and the

Malverne Community Theatre.

“We haven’t been too ambitious with the business,” Coonan said. “We haven’t tried to grow too big too quickly. It’s about creativity. I’d rather have 10 people in the audience who want to be there than 1,000 people who don’t.”

'I've really embraced that word, community ... I haven't tried to make it too big'

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David Coonan in 2019, above, with the Malverne Community Theatre’s award for lighting for its livestreamed Christmas story, which pushed the boundaries.

The previous year, Coonan participated in the theater’s paint party fundraiser, left.

What’s neWs in and out of the classroom

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Cornwell School spreads holiday cheer

Cornwell Avenue School in West Hempstead continued its holiday tradition of supporting senior citizens at the Hempstead Park Nursing Home.

Cornwell Avenue adopted a group of seniors at the nursing home and collected gifts for each of them. Representatives from the nursing home visited Cornwell on Dec. 19 to pick up the gifts. Students and staff at Cornwell Avenue worked hard to collect gifts for the seniors.

StudentS and Staff members at Cornwell Avenue School in West Hempstead collected gifts for a group of seniors at the Hempstead Park Nursing Home on Dec. 19.

Volleyball players receive slew of awards

Four Malverne High School volleyball players were recognized for outstanding athletic achievement by the Nassau County Volleyball Coaches Association at the annual awards ceremony at Crest Hollow Country Club Dec. 12.

The following students received awards: Xiang Chin earned All-County honors; Kristina Gray and Sarah Boubert were named AllConference; and Samantha Frey was named ScholarAthlete.

the Malverne girlS’ volleyball team celebratesd an exciting season at the annual awards ceremony. Coach Nadeem, left, with team members Sarah Boubert, Xiang Chin, Kristina Gray, Anissa McKay, Makayla Boubert, Amira Douglas and Hailey Ramsaroop.

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Courtesy Malverne School District Malverne Mules varsity football team and players were honored by the Nassau County Football Coaches Association at the annual awards ceremony held at Crest Hollow Country Club Dec. 13.

Players honored for athletic achievements

The Malverne Varsity football team received multiple honors at the annual Nassau County Football Coaches Association awards dinner held at the Crest Hollow County Club Dec. 13.

The team was recognized for making the final four in the Nassau County football playoffs and multiple student athletes were honored for their achieve-

ments during the 2022 season.

The following students received awards:

Alexander Choisi received the Unsung Hero Award; Sylvain Castin, Kevin Estime, Michael Williams, and Norman Brown received All-County awards; and Tristian Brunson received All-County Honorable Mention.

Students display generosity for those in need

The Malverne School District’s Davison Avenue Intermediate School came together for a special holiday collection to help those less fortunate in the community.

The school’s annual Toy Drive and Mitten Tree, organized by the Davison Stu-

dent Ambassadors, collected 100 brand new toys and a combination of 25 hats, gloves, and scarves.

All the donations will benefit ReesSpect Life, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting kindness by making a difference in the lives of others.

Davison avenue stuDent with the school’s ‘Mitten Tree,’ where 25 hats, gloves and scarves were collected to benefit those less fortunate.

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A community with civil rights ties. In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Day, neighbors reflected on the close history the local communities share with the civil rights movement’s desegregation efforts of the 1960s as well as past visits by King himself.

Sixth-grader honored at George Washington School.

George Washington School sixth grader Yonah Lalehzari became the first student in the West Hempstead School District to complete all the levels in KidOyO, the district’s coding program.

Malverne is open for business. The Dec. ribbon cutting for On Point Pharmacy, previously known as Nordon Drugs, on Hempstead Avenue, one of many new businesses opened in Malverne in late 2021 and early 2022.

West Hempstead students teach peer-to-peer.

West Hempstead High School’s Students Against Destructive Decisions Club spoke to West Hempstead Middle School students about making smart decisions.

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Happy birthday, Chestnut! Students at the Chestnut Street School in West Hempstead celebrated the institution’s 109th anniversary on Jan. 13.

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West Hempstead resident honored after recovering duckling. Elliot Speiser, a lifelong West Hempstead resident, held a rescued duckling alongside Long Island Orchestrating for Nature president John Di Leonardo.

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Malverne Mel predicts six more weeks of winter. Malverne held its 27th annual celebration a day later at Crossroads Farm at Grossmann’s, where Malverne Mel, the village groundhog, saw his shadow, prognosticating six more weeks of winter.

Juniors fire program offers a head start. West Hempstead Junior Fire Department member Elizabeth Poirot climbed a ladder to the top of a trailer in February to simulate a response in a fire or another type of emergency.

Spreading love

and kindness at WHHS. West Hempstead High School students and staff wore purple to recognize 'P.S. I Love You Day' on Feb. 11.

Malverne native protests monkey experiments. Seven animal rights activists, including former Malverne resdient John DiLeonardo, were arrested after entering the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services building in Washington, protesting taxpayer-funded experiments on monkeys.

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Feeding the hungry. West Hempstead’s St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church has an active ministry that is committed to helping people in need of food, and the efforts have aided many, with donations totaling more than a ton in 2021.

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Snowed-In Day festivities at Chestnut Street School. Chestnut Street School Kindergarteners got in the spirit of the winter season during Snowed-In Day, throwing paper “snowballs”.

Community members call for invasion to end. Rallies calling for the Russian war on Ukraine to stop sprung up across Long Island including one that took place in Glen Cove, led by Nina Babayev, the vice chair of the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County.

Malverne mayor is running for Congress. Malverne Village mayor Keith Corbett, a Democrat, officially announced he would run for the open 4th Congressional District seat currently held by Kathleen Rice. He was defeated by Laura Gillen in the primaries, who lost to Anthony D'Esposito..

He sells seashells and donates. Andrew Weis, 17, makes and sells decoupage seashells, and donates proceeds to Camp Anchor, Grateful Greyhounds, It’s All About the Kids, and Nobody Starves on Long Island.

Making sweet creations. Sydney Perry, a former accountant and a co-owner of Sydney’s Sweets bakery in West Hempstead, took part in Food Network’s 'Spring Baking Championship: Easter' series, in which seven bakers competed to win $25,000.

Hallams propel The People’s Food Drive. Rob Hallam filled two shopping carts of with groceries for the 15th annual People’s Food Drive, which started in their Lynbrook home. The food was donated to those in-need a short time later.

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A call for a new street name. Malverne High School student Olivia Brown spoke at a village board meeting in support of efforts to rename Lindner Place because of its connections to a Ku Klux Klan leader

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First woman to win Garden City 5K.

Ribbon cutting at Malverne High School ball field.

The Malverne Union Free School District cut the ribbon to mark the opening of a new playing field at Malverne High School.

Baker wins on Food Network. Sydney Perry, owner of Sydney’s Sweets in West Hempstead, won the Food Network’s 'Spring Baking Championship: Easter” series and the $25,000 first prize.

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Pantry holds Easter drive. As the price of food and gas rose, many people living on Long Island were forced to rethink their shopping habits. But Our Lady of Lourdes’ pantry in Malverne still served the needy.

Volunteers clean up Hall’s Pond Park for Earth Day. Volunteers grabbed their rakes and garbage bags on Earth Day weekend to lend a helping hand to spruce up Hall’s Pond Park in West Hempstead for the Community Support Association.

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Kylie Pearse Lupica, a former Malverne resident, crossed the finish line at the Tomorrow’s Hope 5K in Garden City first overall, a Nassau County first.

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Malverne Union Free School District

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Lindner Place to be renamed. After a two-year push by community members to rename Lindner Place, the village street named after Ku Klux Klan leader Paul Lindner, culminated with the Malverne village board voting unanimously to rename the street in a special meeting.

Running 50 miles for a cause. Gregory Waxman — known as Malverne’s 'Patriot Man' — and world-renown wheelchair athlete Peter Hawkins could be seen whizzing around Malverne to raise money for veterans.

Malverne activist joins actor in effort to ‘save the cows’. John Di Leonardo, left, president of Long Island Orchestrating for Nature, joined actor. James Cromwell in a protest against Starbucks’ upcharge on vegan milk.

Slamming some

Students gathered to celebrate National Poetry Month by participating in Malverne High School’s first ever poetry slam.

Malverne students celebrate Cinco de Mayo. It was a day of celebration and culture as first graders in Katie Smyth’s and Bridget Jelovcic’s classes at Maurice W. Downing School embraced the Cinco de Mayo festivities on, well, May 5.

Cornwell Students

Celebrate Poetry Month. Second graders in Jennifer Corrado’s class at Cornwell Avenue School in West Hempstead have been participating in reading, writing and reciting poetry during National Poetry Month.

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rhymes.

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Danny Higgins

Malverne playwright revisits Oscar Wilde. Morgan Moffitt and Van Whitaker were in rehearsal for 'Being Earnest' at Westbury Arts. Playwright Danny Higgins wrote a new spin on Oscar Wilde’s classic.

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Scoutmaster decides it’s time to hang up the ol’ neckerchief. Members of Boy Scout Troop 240 in West Hempstead said their goodbyes to Scoutmaster Joseph Canzoneri Jr., who led the troop for seven years.

Fire chief celebrates 60 years. Dave Weinstein, 77, has served the Malverne Volunteer Fire Department for a record six decades.

Celebrating comics, costumes and more. Members of the 501st Empire City Garrison Legion appeared in full Star Wars armor at the Malverne Comic Fest, organized by Rocky’s Comics.

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Waging a fight against plastics. Activist Joseph Varon has rallied against the widespread, unsustainable use of plastic packaging.

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ERASE Racism

Malverne high school seniors win anti-racism essay awards.

Kayla George receives her scholarship accompanied by Erase Racism president V. Elaine Gross, and Malverne superintendent Lorna Lewis.

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Honoring those who served. West Hempstead Vietnam veterans march down Hempstead Avenue to honor their fallen comrades and all those who served during the 2022 Memorial Day parade.

Malverne senior Keondre Greene, right, scored 10 points in the Mules’ 59-46 defeat to Friends Academy in the Nassau Class B boys’ basketball championship game.

Banner spring for West Hempstead. Senior Jordan DeJesus, left, was a triple county running champion for the Rams, who shared the Nassau Class A crown with Clarke.

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West Hempstead advances to title game. Jonathan Balthazard was part of a strong ground attack for the Rams in their 36-20 semifinal football playoff win over Seaford.

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Malverne rolls into football semifinals. Senior Norman Brown rumbled for 204 yards and three touchdowns to lead the Mules past Mineola in a Conference IV playoff matchup.

Malverne falls in Class B finals.

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Smith propels Malverne tennis. Senior Jamila Smith went undefeated at first singles to lead the Mules to their first tennis conference title since 2018.

December 29, 2022 —

A look back at 2022

RichnerLIVE Events, Expos & Programs

By Alexa Anderwkavich

Oh what a year 2022 has been! RichnerLIVE has been honored to CONNECT, COLLABORATE and, of course, CELEBRATE hundreds of incredible people and businesses on Long Island — from healthcare heroes, top lawyers, premier business women and family businesses to the highly anticipated senior expos and the Long Island Choice Awards.

It’s RichnerLIVE’s mission to produce top-level business and community events celebrating members of the vibrant and diverse communities in which we live. Our events highlight Long Island’s industry professionals, economic opportunities, community leaders, and local unsung heroes. This year we accomplished that through our Premier Business Women of Long Island Gala, Excellence in Healthcare Awards, the First Annual Herald Long Island Choice Awards, Top Lawyers of Long Island Awards, Family Business Awards, Tory BurchxRichnerLIVE Women’s Night Out Networking Event, Senior Health & Beyond Expo series and webinars that helped the community stay engaged, informed and connected.

“Although it was a challenge to go back to live events, we are so glad that we did,” Amy Amato, executive director of corporate relations at RichnerLIVE, said. “We made a conscious decision not to do virtual awards events during the height of the pandemic, because one of the greatest values in earning recognition at our ceremonies is to be able to network face-to-face and really celebrate together in person. I’m thrilled that we will be growing and expanding the RichnerLIVE division by adding new and exciting programs. I feel blessed to have a great team that brings years of experience, integrity and can effectively deliver results and produce a gala worthwhile for Long Island.”

Community is at the core of our events and thanks to our your engagement, the launch of the Herald Long Island Choice Awards presented by PSEG Long Island in 2021— the official community choice awards of Long Island — has been a resounding success. This contest highlights Long Island’s top businesses, people and places in a myriad of categories. We’re getting ready to release the 2022 Top 3 finalists next week leading up to the Oscar-style awards gala where the winner is announced live on April 18, 2023!

As part of all of the gala festivities, RichnerLIVE donates a portion of ticket sales proceeds to a local charity. We are grateful to be able to support organizations such as The Moxxie Mentoring Foundation, FealGood Foundation, Nassau County Bar

Association’s We Care Fund, the Family & Children’s Association (FCA) and the EAC Network, to name a few, in their missions. To find out how you can donate to these deserving organizations visit www. richnerlive.com/community.

RichnerLIVE’s success is largely due to the support of our partners and sponsors. A special thank you to PSEG Long Island, FirstNet built with AT&T, Grassi Accountants and Advisors, UnitedHealthcare, Vishnick, McGovern & Milizio, Investors Bank, Mount Sinai South Nassau, and many more.

So without further ado, let’s commemorate the year together and all of our collective accomplishments — we will see you next year and hope you join us for one of the many events to come. For more information visit richnerlive.com

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- Keynote speaker Stew Leonard Jr. at the Family Business Awards.

2 - Custom crystal awards from the Excellence in Healthcare.

3- Sara Director from Barasch McGarry celebrates as she walks up to receive her award at Top Lawyers.

4 - An acrobat dancer performing at Herald Long Island Choice Awards presented by PSEG Long Island.

5 - Dr. Kimon Bekelis, neurosurgeon receives Excellence in Healthcare award

6 - Moxxie Mentoring Foundation was the beneficiary of the Premier Business Women event.

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- Honoree Retha Fernandez at the Premier Business Women Event.

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- Honorees Luciane Serifovic and Amy Flores enjoy a Champagne toast.

9 - Anthony Postiglione and Evelisis S. Valentin from FirstNet built with AT&T.

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West Hempstead student named a diabetes scholar. Hebrew Academy of Nassau County grad Adin Moskowitz earned a $1,000 scholarship to Cornell University.

From Sacred Heart to the Coast Guard. Maureen Sussman of Malverne meets with Lt. j.g. Emily Torsney, the U.S. Coast Guard Academy’s head admissions officer for the Northeast to sign onboard.

Shakespeare at the farm. Ash Boone as Bottom, JonLuc Thompson as Quince, Amy Coonan as Snout, David Coonan as Flute, and Kelly Neary as Snug all performed at Crossroads Farm’s Fairie Garden.

Streaming show films locally. Long Island Breakfast Club Show host Valentina Janek, center, spoke with the cast of ‘The Fontanas,’ a new show in which she is also set to appear.

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Nassau Pops a crowd pleaser in Malverne. Maestro Louis Panacciulli and the Nassau Pops Symphony Orchestra entertained to the delight of those looking for outdoor music.

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Crossroads Farm hosts a vegan festival. Visitors to Crossroads Farm sampled a wide array of vegan offering while listening to live music performed by Moving Forward.

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Orthodox

Estee Ackerman competed at the U.S. National Table Tennis Championship, where her former coach and the mother of her doubles partner reportedly called her ‘ugly.’

Lakeview prepared for annual community celebrations. Two officers of the Lakeview Police Department with their motorcycles and community members at the 2021 Lakeview Day, a fun day with face painting, basketball and other activities.

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Brothers soar like Eagles. Michael Canzoneri and Joseph Canzoneri III lit candles representing various aspects of Scout law at their Eagle Scout ceremony. The ceremony was held at the American Legion hall, renovated by the brothers for their project.

Playing Pickleball. West Hempstead became home to one of the only youth pickleball programs on Long Island

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player allegedly harassed.

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Students honor Sgt. Thomas Winters. Malverne Police Benevolent Association representatives Joseph Falanga, left, and Robert Lang join Mayor Keith Corbett to present Malverne High School graduate Matthew McKeon with an award in honor of the late Sgt. Thomas Winters.

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Students and alumni join forces in the 'Sister Act.' Current Malverne High School students and returning alums were dressed as mobsters, lounge singers, and nuns for the district’s summer production of the 'Sister Act.'

Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the end of the mask mandate on public transportation — including buses and subways in New York City, as well as the Long Island Rail Road.

Continuing 'gold tree' tradition. Marie Giallombardo held a picture of her daughter, Gina, who died of cancer at 22, as Carol Ruchalski spoke of her own daughter, Mary, who died of the same type of cancer at 12. A fall ceremony in Malverne was held in Mary’s honor.

Dorothy Schein celebrates 100 years. 100-yearold Dorothy Schein blew out the candle at her birthday celebration at Grace

West Hempstead boldly displays its pride. Trustee Burt Blass, President Karen Brohm, Trustee Andrea Shinsato and Trustee Kurt Rockensies of West Hempstead’s education board carried a banner at the head of the district’s annual homecoming parade.

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Masks now encouraged, but not required.

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Malverne track renovations. Overhauls to Malverne Senior High School’s football field were done in May and June.

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New secondary school in West Hempstead. Incoming senior Michael AbiAoun greeted teacher Rob Gewirtz with unbridled enthusiasm on the first day of classes at the new West Hempstead Secondary School on Sept. 1.

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Lutheran Church in Malverne.

Improv

Crowds flock to Malverne Fall Festival. Bouncy castles were set up around the Malverne Long Island Rail Road station parking lot for the town’s annual fall festivities.

Fighters rebuild strength through boxing. Michael Corleone, left, with Donovan Maldonado and Maldonado’s father, Matt. The younger Maldonado suffered a traumatic brain injury, but has improved thanks to Corleone’s boxing training.

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theatre comes back with a bang. Improv Performers Mike Pagano, Billy Callahan and Joe DiGirolamo acted out a number of wacky and bizarre scenarios as part of performing group Mprov’s return to live shows.

Psychics, mediums and more gather at fair. Kenny Cowie played a set of standing bells at G’s nightclub.

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West Hempstead hosts annual street fair. Andrew Irenze with his scented candles from his business, Twins Peak Aromatherapy.

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West Hempstead hitting stride. Aden Palmer, a member of the West Hempstead volleyball team, contributed 7 kills per match during the season.

Drive comes in midst of blood shortage. Our Lady Of Lourdes Roman Catholic Church hosted a blood drive in honor of Peter Zullo, right, an American Legion Post 44 leader who died of leukemia in 2017.

What to do about Woodfield Road?

Assemblyman Ed Ra, County Legislator John Giuffrè, Nassau County Police Department inspector Gregory Stephanoff, and officers took questions from West Hempstead residents concerned about traffic safety following a deadly accident.

Malverne recognizes Veterans Day. Veterans saluted during the singing of the national anthem by vocalist Kaylee Palmer to honor their service and sacrifice.

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Guerrier receives high school Heisman. Victoria Guerrier with her certificate for winning one of two New York State High School Heisman awards.

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D’Esposito claims victory over Gillen in congressional race. Hempstead town councilman Anthony D’Esposito claimed victory over Laura Gillen in the race to succeed U.S. Rep. Kathleen Rice.

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Ringing in Halloween with Edgar Allan Poe. Actor and director David Coonan led off a night of horror at Dollie’s Garden in West Hempstead with a recitation of 'The Raven' by Edgar Allan Poe.

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A change of leadership, not changing priorities. Nene Alameda, left, and Mary Drangel review plans for upcoming job fairs offered by the Hempstead Town Department of Occupational Resources.

At Chabad, honing skills of self-defense. Avi Abraham, left, an expert in martial arts, taught Seth Speiser and Michael Sigal the proper technique for disabling an attacker at Chabad of West Hempstead.

High School sophomore Michael Lawless was selected to the National Honor Choir.

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

Holiday cheer in Malverne. Malverne village officials celebrated their annual tree lighting and holiday events, including 'Bowling with Santa.' Father Jim Stachacz, pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes, fourth from left, joined everyone.

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A Malverne gala of historical proportions. Malverne Village and Historical and Preservation Society members at their successful annual gala.

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Singing his way to the top. Malverne

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BY THE BOARD OF

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Pursuant to New York State Town Law Article 16, New York State Public Officers Law Article 7, and the Town of Hempstead Building Zone Ordinance, NOTICE is hereby given that the BOARD OF APPEALS of the Town of Hempstead will hold a public hearing in the Old Town Hall, 350 Front Street, Room 230, Second Floor, Hempstead, New York on 1/4/23 at 9:30 A.M. & 2:00 P.M. to consider the following applications and appeals:

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STARTING AT 9:30 A.M. 19/23. WEST HEMPSTEAD - Nigel & Sandilia Day, Variances, lot area occupied, side yard, side yards aggregate, construct 1 story addition and garage all attached to dwelling., W/s Jennings Ave., 180’ S/o Eagle Ave., a/k/a 680 Jennings Ave.

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Sterling Bank: 1 Jericho Plaza Ste. 304, Jericho, NY 11753

363 Hempstead Avenue; Business District Sign Permit Application Nos.: 2022-0938; 2022-0937; & 2022-0936

Proposes to install 166” wide x 34.2” high overall, 20.11 net sq. ft. internally illuminated logo and channel letters for Webster Bank facing Hempstead Avenue as main sign.

Proposes to install 166” wide x 34.2” high overall, 20.11 net sq. ft. internally illuminated logo and channel letters for Webster Bank facing Nassau Avenue as secondary sign.

Proposes to install 166” wide x 34.2” high overall, 20.11 net sq. ft. internally illuminated logo and channel letters for Webster Bank facing Malverne Avenue as secondary sign.

Antonio Montalvo 103 Johnson Ave.: Residential “A” District Permit Application No.: 2022-0656

Proposes to install a 14 ft. x 30 ft. inground swimming pool.

Angelo Distefano 26 Ambrose Ave.: Residential “B” District Permit Application No.: 2022-0704

Proposes to construct a 1197 sq. ft. second story addition; 140 sq. ft. addition to covered front porch; and convert existing 65 sq. ft. open front porch to covered front porch.

Antoinette Cicero 290 Cornwell Ave.: Residential “A” District Permit Application No.: 2022-1034

Proposes to construct a 195 sq. ft. rear wood deck and maintain and legalize an existing 174 sq. ft. aluminum roof/awning.

James Byrne 36 York St.: Residential “C” District Permit Application No.: 2022-0208

Proposes to maintain and legalize an existing 671 sq. ft. rear and side wood deck.

Patrick Crapanzano 98 Morris Ave.:

Residential “B” District

Permit Application No.: 2022-0496

Proposes to maintain and legalize an existing 263 sq. ft. rear deck.

Marie Pierre 370 Ocean Ave.: Residential “A” District

Permit Application Nos.: 2021-1196 & 2021-1197

Proposes to maintain and legalize existing 18 ft.

diameter above ground swimming pool and 6 ft. high front, rear, left, and right side facing solid PVC fence with two gates. All interested parties should appear at the above time and place.

BY ORDER OF THE MALVERE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF MALVERNE Averil Smith, Village Clerk Dated: December 15, 2022 136334

Place

LEGAL NOTICE

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORKCOUNTY OF NASSAU WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR SECURITIZED ASSETBACKED RECEIVABLES LLC 2005-FR5 MORTGAGE PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-FR5, V. BERNICE WALTER, ET AL.

NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated June 18, 2008, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR SECURITIZED ASSETBACKED RECEIVABLES LLC 2005-FR5 MORTGAGE PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-FR5 is the Plaintiff and BERNICE WALTER, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction RAIN OR SHINE at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on January 17, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 1090 PINEBROOK COURT, WEST HEMPSTEAD, NY 11552: Section 38, Block K, Lot 750:

ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 012241/2007. Jaime D. Ezratty, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES. 135868

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT. NASSAU COUNTY. L & L ASSOCIATES HOLDING CORP., Pltf. vs. JOHN W. PANIN, et al, Defts. Index #602877/2020. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered March 10, 2022, I will sell at public auction on the north front steps of Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on January 24, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. prem. k/a Section 35, Block 403, Lot 225. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. Foreclosure auction will be held “rain or shine.” If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the auction. LISA

SEGAL POCZIK, Referee. LEVY & LEVY, Attys. for Pltf., 12 Tulip Dr., Great Neck, NY. #99965 136152

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU CMG MORTGAGE, INC. Plaintiff, Against JANICE COGHLAN, AS EXECUTRIX OF THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM S. GROOMS A/K/A WILLIAM GROOMS, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 04/11/2019, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501. This Auction will be held rain or shine on 1/24/2023 at 2:00 PM, premises known as 17 Hopatcong Avenue, West Hempstead, New York 11552 and described as follows;

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU NS182, LLC, Plaintiff, Against ADRIAN G. ZERLA, ET AL. Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 10/19/2022, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501. This Auction will be held rain or shine on 1/25/2023 at 3:00pm, premises known as 121 Munson Avenue, West Hempstead, NY 11552, And Described As Follows:

ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Munson, Town Of Hempstead, County Of Nassau And State Of New York.

Section 35 Block 304 Lot 31

The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $197,495.92 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 606200/2019

If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the then Court Appointed Referee will cancel the Foreclosure Auction.

Salvatore Puccio, Esq., Referee.

Richland & Falkowski, PLLC, 28-07 Jackson Avenue, 5th Floor, LONG ISLAND CITY, NY 11101

Dated: 11/29/2022 File Number: ZERLA LD 136115

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 462 Lot 508. The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $274,404.81 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 17-001008. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the then Court Appointed Referee will cancel the Foreclosure Auction. Ralph Madalena, Esq., Referee.

McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC, Suite 205, 10 Midland Ave, Port Chester, NY 10573 Dated: 10/24/2022 File Number: 16-303695 PCO 136117

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as trustee, on behalf of the holders of the Impac Secured Assets Corp., Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Series 2006-5, Plaintiff AGAINST Jose D. Cruz, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered August 29, 2018, 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 31, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 350 Coventry Road a/k/a 350 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 in the Town of Hempstead,

Lakeview, County of Nassau, New York, SECTION: 35, BLOCK: 514, LOT: 54. Approximate amount of judgment $378,606.83 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment In dex #001855/2016. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 Protocols located on the Office of Court Administration (OCA) website (https://ww2.nycourts.gov /Admin/oca.shtml) 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”. Karen C. Grant, Esq., Referee Frenkel Lambert Weiss Weisman & Gordon, LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 01-056564-F01 74358 136293

LEGAL NOTICE

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU

EDDY FREMONT, Index No. 609627/2020 Plaintiff -againstGERMELLA JOSEPH, Defendant

TO ALL CREDITORS HAVING LIENS ON THE UNDIVIDED SHARE OR INTEREST OF ANY PARTY TO THE ABOVE ACTION: Please take notice, that any person not a party to the above-entitled action, who has a lien upon any undivided share or interest in the property hereinafter described, is required to appear before the undersigned, the referee appointed under section 913 of the Real Property Actions and Proceedings Law by an order filed in the office of the clerk of the County of Nassau, on the 4th day of November, 2022, at the office of said referee, at No. 400 Post Avenue, Suite 201, Westbury, NY 11590 on or before January 31, 2023, to prove said lien and the true amount due or to become due by reason thereof, and to specify the nature of such lien or encumbrance and the dates thereof respectively.

The premises described in the complaint are as follows: 99 Kennedy Avenue Hempstead, New York Dated:December 13, 2022 Darice Guzman Piotrowski, Referee 400 Post Avenue, Suite 201 Westbury, New York

11590 Jeffrey Herzberg, PC Attorneys for Plaintiff 300 Rabro Drive, Suite 114 Hauppauge, New York 11788 (631) 761-6558 136147

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LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD

LOCAL LAW NO.89-2022

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, as amended, a public hearing was duly called and held on the day of December 6, 2022, by the Town Board of the Town of Hempstead, on the proposed adoption of Town of Hempstead Local Law No.89-2022, and following the close of the hearing the Town Board duly adopted Local Law No.89-2022, to amend Section 190-4 of the Code of the Town of Hempstead by the addition of a location to subdivision “A”, in relation to twenty miles per hour school speed limits, 7 AM to 6 PM, school days as follows: INSERT: “A” - 20 mph school speed limits

WEST HEMPSTEAD, Chestnut Street - between Hempstead Avenue and Woodfield Road. (TH-528/22)

Dated: Hempstead, New York

December 6, 202

BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD

DONALD X. CLAVIN, JR. Supervisor KATE MURRAY Town Clerk 136350

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 10th day of January, 2023, 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:

BAY PARK COURT STREET WEST (TH 562/22) - STOPAll traffic traveling southbound on west Boulevard shall come to a full stop.

WEST BOULEVARD (TH 562/22) - STOP - All traffic traveling

eastbound on Court Street west shall come to a full stop.

SEAFORD

SOUTH SEAMANS NECK ROAD (TH 326/22)- STOP - All traffic traveling westbound on Atlantic Avenue shall come to a full stop.

WEST HEMPSTEAD SPRUCE STREET (TH 104/22) - STOP - All traffic traveling eastbound on Fairlawn Avenue shall come to a full stop.

SPRUCE STREET (TH 104/22) - STOP - All traffic traveling westbound on Fairlawn 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 6, 2022 Hempstead, New York

BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD

DONALD X. CLAVIN, JR Supervisor

KATE MURRAY Town Clerk 136339

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

TO PLACE AN AD CALL 516-569-4000 x 232

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LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD LOCAL LAW NO. 84-2022 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 6th, 2022, by the Town Board of the Town of Hempstead on the proposed adoption of Town of Hempstead Local Law No. 84-2022, and following the close of the hearing the Town Board duly adopted Town of Hempstead Local Law No. 84-2022, amending Section 202-1 of the Code of the Town of Hempstead, to include and repeal “PARKING OR STANDING PROHIBITIONS” at various locations.

Dated: December 6, 2022 Hempstead, New York

BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD DONALD X. CLAVIN, JR Supervisor

KATE MURRAY Town Clerk 136343

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RESUME: 516-358-9483. ImmedIate OpenIngs: paraprOfessIOnals, f/t regIstered nurse, f/t (10 am – 5 pm) Salary Commensurate with School Related Experience Other avaIlable pOsItIOns: substItute teachers: $120 - $130 per day NYS Certification required fOOd servIce helper p/t substItutes: $15.09/hr. securIty aIdes days and evenIng f/t (7 hours): $21.63/hr. NYS Security Guard License required, law enforcement background preferred Send Cover Letter & Resume to: egomez@bmchsd.org or mail Eric Gómez Assistant Superintendent – Personnel & Administration 1260 Meadowbrook Road N. Merrick, NY 11566 Additional information can be found on our website at www.bellmore-merrick.k12.ny.us EOE

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Multi-Media Coordinator (Hours Flexible)

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Richner Communications, publisher of Herald community newspapers has an excellent opportunity for a FT/PT Customer Service Clerk in our busy Circulation Department. Basic customer service and administrative responsibilities include: heavy computer work, answering phones, making phone calls, entering orders, faxing, filing, etc.

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The award-winning Herald Community Newspapers group, covering Nassau County's North and South Shores with hard-hitting news stories and gracefully written features, seeks a motivated, energetic and creative editor/reporter to join our dynamic (and awesome) team! This education and general assignment reporting position offers a unique experience to learn from some of the best in the business. Historically, reporters who have launched their careers with us have gone on to The New York Times, Newsweek, Newsday, the New York Daily News, New York Post, CNN, BBC, NBC News and The Daily Mail, among many others. We look for excellent writers who are eager to learn, enhance their skills, and become well-established and respected journalists in our industry. To apply: Send a brief summary in the form of a cover letter describing your career goals and what strengths you can bring to our newsroom, along with a resume and three writing samples to mhinman@liherald.com

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Monte Leeper

A. You would think the answer is an easy one, that it would be either yes or no. Unfortunately, the answer is that the decision in these matters is discretionary, left to the plans examiner, who either strictly interprets the code and the federal and state laws based on the Americans with Disabilities Act (which was signed into law by President George H.W. Bush in 1990), or determines that the physical upgrade of the restroom isn’t necessary. The law states that businesses with 15 or more employees must comply, but is overridden by the fact that establishments cannot discriminate against people with disabilities, patrons or employees.

I once had a meeting at which the attorney for my client was challenging my advice to our mutual client that an upgrade — a renovation — would be necessary. The attorney appropriately pointed out exactly the same argument that you’re making, that nobody else has had to upgrade, and therefore you shouldn’t have to, either. My guess is that your neighbors may have been in that location for many years, and as long as nobody brings their location up to an official, we leave well enough alone, or that the official interpreted that the upgrade wouldn’t be necessary. I’m willing to bet that your neighbors, for the most part, moved in without anyone filing anything formally, with plans and permits, so the proprietors think they have no issue to deal with. You, on the other hand, operating honestly and legitimately, probably feel that even though you can’t discriminate against a person with a disability, you’re being unfairly discriminated against.

Although I agree that you are being unfairly judged differently than your neighbors, your architect and any licensed professional, including the attorney, swore to uphold the laws of the state they practice in. If officials choose not to investigate every location, that is the governing bodies’ choice. Your architect is only trying to do what is right under the law.

Coincidentally, that very morning, when the attorney was making the case that others were not in compliance, there was an incident in lower Manhattan in which an attorney had his heels slashed by a homeless man on a subway platform, and was instantly debilitated. I pointed out to the attorney that that poor guy was now disabled, and that we humans are all vulnerable, by age or accident, and need to be considered. He answered, “You should have been an attorney.”

© 2022 Monte Leeper

Readers are encouraged to send questions to yourhousedr@aol.com, with “Herald question” in the subject line, or to Herald Homes, 2 Endo Blvd., Garden City, NY 11530, Attn: Monte Leeper, architect.

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Remembering for those who no longer can

Where were you when Kennedy was shot?”

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

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

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

And that’s simply not acceptable.

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

Not that we were perfect in doing so —

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

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

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

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

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

Now we live in a time when fears of a

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

History is fading, and with it its lessons. And we can’t let that happen.

That’s why Dec. 7 is so important. Or Jan. 27 — International Holocaust Remembrance Day — as well as spring’s Yom Hashoah. Because you can’t even begin to talk about loss during this period without talking about the 6 million Jews who were killed — a third of Jews worldwide. Or the 2 million ethnic Poles.

Or 500,000 Roma. Or thousands more who were gay, or who were political or religious prisoners.

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

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

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O’Connell sure didn’t pull any punches

To the Editor:

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

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

O’Connell goes on to blast our sitting president, vice president, transportation secretary and governor,

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‘Energy efficient’ may become a contradiction in terms

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

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

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

Oh, wait. It is.

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

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

The hearings, by a special commission, are the result of legislation signed into law by Gov. Kathy Hochul. It directs the review of a plan to convert the existing public-private partnership that manages our electrical grid to one that would, in essence, make the governor ultimately responsible for its operation and maintenance.

RONALD J. ROSENBERG

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

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

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

among others, again without a logical explanation. He cites the GOP agenda, familiar to most of us. However, he does not mention the many Americans who suffer from a housing shortage, food insecurity, climate change, or a lack of adequate gun control. He also exhibits no concern for the recent increase in racist, antisemitic and homophobic violence against fellow human beings.

Will these people merely be casualties of war as the GOP tries to stifle the voices of its opposition? Surely a nation as great as ours must be able to find a way to achieve compromise so that the needs and safety of so many of its citizens are not ignored.

PAM SINGER Malverne

Trump’s ‘great’ accomplishments?

To the Editor:

John O’Connell asserted in his Nov.

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

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

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

O’Connell’s column derides potential Democratic candidates for president and vice president, but omits any mention of the many GOP members of Congress who have gone along with Trump’s lies about a rigged election. Nor is there any mention of Trump’s attempt to defy the will of American voters by backing a coup.

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

LARRY McCOY Rockville Centre

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What makes this power play particularly toxic is that LIPA had been tasked with running the grid before. It failed, miserably, when Superstorm Sandy came ashore a decade ago.

As a result, then Gov. Andrew Cuomo required LIPA to engage private industry in running the grid, and to use financial incentives and penalties that are employed in the real world. Having had such a raving success with cashless bail, today’s progressive powerbrokers seem quite content to ignore those lessons, and now seek the keys to the power grid.

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

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

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

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

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