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for Friedrich, and a colleague there who served on the suicide prevention society board of The Bellmore-Merrick Cen- directors connected Stacy to the tral High School District wel- organization. “They suggested comed teens and educators from we check out one of their fund27 school districts across the raisers,” she recounted. “It realcounty to the second Nassau ly spoke to me — it helped me County Youth Wellness Summit make meaning of what I was on March 29. The attendees took going through.” part in panels and workshops Her entire family is now and listened to presentations involved with the given by educators organization, Brief and mental health said. “We had been professionals. volunteering and The summit, working with the which took place at society in Jersey, and the Brookside School we saw the impact it in Mer rick, was was having there,” hosted by the New SuSAN TElloNE she said. “I said, Jersey-based Society Clinical director, ‘Our community for the Prevention of could have this, and Society for the Teen Suicide and we could do it too.’” funded by Friedrich Prevention of Teen Brief helped Suicide Air Conditioning. assemble a commitStacy Brief, 24 of tee of mental health Bellmore, a 2016 professionals, educag raduate of Wellington C. tors and local school district Mepham High School, is a administrators to create a welllicensed social worker and a ness summit on Long Island. The therapist at the North Shore first one took place at Brookside Family and Guidance Center in in 2019, but due to the coronaviRoslyn. She also serves as Long rus pandemic, the event took a Island coordinator for the Soci- two-year hiatus. ety for the Prevention of Teen Four students and two staff Suicide. Brief told the Herald members from each participatthat she went through a difficult ing district attended this year’s time in high school, struggling summit, which was meant solely with anxiety and depression. for high school sophomores and Her father, John Brief, works Continued on page 4
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Flood insurance rates could increase in Bellmore, Merrick Households in Bellmore and Merrick could see increased flood insurance premiums on policies that renew after April 1, due to the National Flood Insurance Program’s new system for setting prices. The new rating methodology, called Risk Rating 2.0: Equity in Action, ensures “flood insurance rates are actuarily sound, equitable, easier to understand and better reflect an individual property’s flood risk,” according to a release from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. For new pol-
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By JORDAN VALLONE jvallone@liherald.com
Anthony Gomez, a 16-year-old sophomore at Wellington C. Mepham High School in Bellmore, recently decided to shave his head at the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District’s annual Chop Your Locks for Charity Event, which collectively raised nearly $70,000. Anthony — like the many other students who decided to get shaved — did it for a good cause: to support the St. Baldrick’s Foundation, an organization that raises funds to help find cures for children with cancer. For Gomez, however, it was more personal, because he decided to raise money — and shave his head — for his friend Dylan Murphy, who died from pediatric cancer when they were in the seventh-grade. Anthony’s sister, Gianna Gomez, also had 8-inches of her hair cut at the event. Anthony’s mom, Carmela Gomez, who has three other children in Bellmore-Merrick schools, told the Herald that her son is very active outside school, particularly in the Bellmore-Merrick Roller Hockey League. He’d been growing his hair for over year — undergoing a shave would be a drastic change. “I told him, ‘Once you sign up, you can’t back out,’” Carmela said. “But he told me, ‘I’m doing this for Dylan.’” The decision to shave his head occurred just days before the event, and in less then 48 hours, they raised $973 for the foundation. “When I heard about the event, I thought it would be cool to do it,” Anthony said. “I signed up, and the next night I shaved my head.” Dylan’s parents, Donna and John Murphy, created the charity organization, Dylan’s Dream Team: Crafting For A Cause, in honor of their son. Fundraising supports various groups, such Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital, John Theissen’s Children’s Foundation, and Ronald McDonald House, among others. It also funds yearly scholarships at Kellenberg Memorial High school, where Dylan’s brother is a student. When the decision that Anthony would shave his hair for Dylan was made, Carmela said she knew she wanted to let his parents know, and invited them to be involved. Collectively, it was decided Dylan’s dad would start the shave, Carmela added. On the Bellmore-Merrick Roller Hockey’s Facebook page, they congratulated Anthony for undergoing the shave. “Our very own Anthony Gomez did something spectacular,” the post said. “We have known you since you were a child — we watched you grow up at BMRH and we love the young man you’ve become.” Kids and teenagers these days are so caught up with various activities, Carmela explained. “If more kids see this, they’ll see the positive outcome, and get something from it,” she said. Dylan’s Dream Team fundraises throughout the year, and on April 9, it will host its 7th Annual Egg Hunt in his honor. It will take place at Forest City Park in Wantagh, at 1 p.m. Admission fees will be a $5 donation per child. An R.S.V.P to DylansDreamTeamMemorial@ gmail.com is required. Additionally, there will be a Crafting For A Cause Craft Fair, and a Giant “Lucky Number” Raffle. All proceeds will directly benefit Dylan’s Dream Team Memorial Foundation.
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ABOVE, ANthONy hAs been involved with the Bellmore Merrick Roller Hockey League for many years. The league congratulated him for the good cause.
CENtER, ANthONy’s sistER, Gianna Gomez, also cut and donated 8-inches of her hair at the event. ABOVE, FRiENDs siNCE kindergarten, Dylan and Anthony, far right, with a group of friends after they performed a “Grease Lightning” themed performance. LEFt, ANthONy DECiDED to shave his head, in honor of his friend Dylan Murphy, who died from pediatric cancer when they were in seventh-grade. Dylan’s dad, John Murphy, started the shave.
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ConTinued from fronT page juniors. It began with a “Strings of Hope” resiliency panel, hosted by three young adults including Brief. Then attendees took part in workshops, and later in the day, a resource fair connected students with 16 groups on Long Island — therapeutic schools, safe centers and yoga studios, among others. The last event was a keynote presentation by the organization Lead You, which led a “high-energy, interactive assembly,” according to Brief. Students were taught how to relieve stress, find safe coping skills and manage anxiety through interactive play and games. In Bellmore-Merrick schools, the mental health and well-being of students has long been a priority. “Bellmore-Merrick is very proactive with addressing mental health,” Brief said. “They were incredibly supporting when I was going through my own struggles in high school.” Susan Tellone, the clinical director of suicide prevention society, explained that the organization focuses on education and training rather then therapy. Since its founding in 2005, Tellone said, the society has taught some 650,000 teachers to recognize and respond to warning signs of suicide. It also works with parents and community leaders. The organization regularly held wellness summits prior to the pandemic, and its goal is to get conversations about mental health started. “We’re trying to model how to talk about mental health,” Tellone said. “I think just hearing you’re not alone empowers kids — they aren’t the only ones feeling this way.” “I always take a few minutes to check in with some students, and they all felt really positive about what they had gotten out of the day,” Brief said of the summit. “One girl said that this just made her feel like she could do anything, and she felt a little less alone. “It definitely seemed to be empowering for them.” Tellone said that kids often think they’re the only ones struggling. “Once they start talking about it, they see it’s not true,” she added. “It’s OK to ask for help.” On Monday, Brief hosted a follow-up meeting at Brookside School for parents, called “Parenting Skills to Enhance Safe-
ty and Resiliency.” She offered parents tips on how to work their children through problems, and how to recognize and respond to suicide warning signs. A key point, she noted, is that the adolescent brain remains underdeveloped until age 24, making young people more susceptible to feeling lost or confused. Brief ’s presentation also debunked common misconceptions about suicide. “Adolescents don’t have the life experience to know that what they’re going through will get better,” she said. “Suicide is the second-leading cause of death in adolescents aged 11 through 17, but it is also the most preventable.” For help in times of crisis, Brief offered resources. The Long Island Crisis Center can be reached at (516) 679-1111, and a crisis text line — which, she added, answers quickly — can be accessed by texting “Home” to 741741. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, perhaps the most well-known resource, is (800) 2738255.
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The 2019 summiT, above, kicked off with a “Strings of Hope” resiliency panel, led by Stacy Brief, second from left, and others. The same panel started this year’s summit on March 29.
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aT a follow-up presenTaTion for parenTs on Monday, Brief taught attendees how to recognize the warning signs of suicide, and how to respond to them.
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American Legion’s Law and Order Day honors local heroes
2022 Law and Order Day Honorees mtA/LiRR police Department Sergeant Jeffrey Giel Police Officer Joseph Interdonati Police Officer Michael Graziose Police Officer Kenneth Johnson
By JORDAN VALLONE jvallone@liherald.com
The American Legion Post 1282 in Merrick recently honored local law enforcement and first responders at their annual Law and Order Day. Individuals from the MTA/LIRR Police Department, New York State Police Department, Nassau County Police Department, Merrick Fire Department, North Merrick Fire Department and Bellmore/Merrick EMS were all celebrated at a special ceremony. Families and colleagues of those honored, as well as a local politicians, all came out to witness the in-person ceremony, which took place at Post 1282’s headquarters in Merrick. Retired police office and current Town of Hempstead Councilman Chris Carini, who represents the 5th district, thanked the honorees at the ceremony. “I really do appreciate what each and everyone of you do,”
New York state police Department Trooper Michael Milbauer Trooper Paul Sabo Courtesy Town of Hempstead
HEmpstEAD tOwN COuNCiLmAN Chris Carini, Town Clerk Kate Murray and Receiver of Taxes Jeanine Driscoll congratulated North Merrick Fire Department Chief Christopher Fasano, who accepted the award on behalf of the entire department. Also attending were Nassau County Legislators Steve Rhoads and Tom McKevitt, and New York State Assemblyman Dave McDonough. Carini said. “I promise you that as long as I’m in elected office — even after elected office — I will always stand up for the men and women in
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2nd Annual North Merrick Egg Hunt The 2nd Annual North Merrick Egg Hunt will take place on April 9 at 11 a.m at Fraser Avenue Park. Founded by Jackie and Will Luciani, during the egg hunt, children will also be able to meet the Easter Bunny, get their face painted, and receive balloon animals. Open to the public, free of charge, though it is asked that a donation is brought for the Bellmore-Merrick Community Cupboard.
Sunday, April 24 SMCCA Spring Clean Sweep The South Merrick Civic Association has scheduled its annual Spring Clean Sweep on April 24 and Sunday, May 15. On April 24, the starting location will be the gazebo next to the Merrick LIRR station. Volunteers are needed. Students, boy scouts and girl scots are encouragd to volunteer. Community service will be awarded. Please contact 516-9788310 for more information.
Dylan’s Dream Team 7th Annual Egg Hunt An egg hunt, hosted by Dylan’s Dream Team, will take place at 1 p.m. at Forest City Park in Wantagh. Admission will cost $5 as a donation per child. Social distancing, maks and participant restriction may apply. An RSVP to DylansDreamTeamMemorial@gmail.com is required. There will be Crafting for a Cause craft fair, and a lukcy number raffle. A fun filled event will be available to all!
On-site shredding at the Bellmore Memorial Library Visit the Bellmore Memorial Library to protect yourself and keep your information private via this free on-site outdoor shredding event with A Shred Away Inc. Shredding is available between 1:30 - 4:30PM. No plastic or wet paper allowed. Please separate X-rays, CDs and credit cards. 5 boxes maximum. Please line up in your car at the Royle Street library parking lot entrance coming from Washington Ave.
Monday, April 11 Using your Iphone camera to the fulest at the Merrick Library Visit the Merrick Library where Photography expert Kristine Thomas will share her knowledge on the features of the iPhone camera. Including various capture modes, editing and then how to take advantage of the camera’s full potential. Registration begins March 28. Class will take place from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
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Students take a shot at curing heart disease Students put their basketball skills to good use at John G. Dinkelmeyer Elementary School in the North Bellmore School District by taking part in the Hoops for Heart campaign. The fitness initiative benefits the American Heart Association.Physical education teacher Jim Mulvey said that students participated in various basketball games, including shooting competitions, relay races and one-on-one and two-on-two matches.
Thursday, April 14 Marc Berger in concert at the Bellmore Memorial Library Join the Bellmore Memorial Library for a free indoor concert starting at 7:00pm. At this special concert, Marc, joined by mandolinist Rob Meador, will perform songs from the album and tell stories about his experiences as an easterner in the desert and mountain West. Marc’s life has been about pursuing twin passions: creating, recording and performing his original songs and exploring remote areas of the American West. He’s performed at Austin’s SXSW Music Festival and the Kerrville Folk Festival and opened for Bob Dylan.
Registration (+3 guests) is open. Please contact 516-785-2990 or visit the library’s website to register.
New beginnings with Marla Matthews at the NBPL Join the conversation or just come and listen when Marla Matthews social worker and TV talk show host of The Relationship Journey, facilitates the growing discussion, social and support group meetup.If you are divorced, widowed, single, or an empty nester age 50 plus who would like a new beginning, come and be inspired to make new friends, network and learn new skills towards reinventing yourself. Event will take place from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Please contact the library directly
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Friday, April 15 St. Barnabas the Apostle choir presents sacred cantana The St. Barnabas Choir will be presenting a sacred cantata by Theodore Dubois entitled, “The Seven Last Words of Christ.” The concert will take place on Good Friday evening, April 15th, at 7:30 PM in St. Barnabas Church on Bedford Avenue. The choir will be joined by guest soloists and musicians. The musicians will be under the direction of Mr. William Dione. Admission is free. We hope you can join us for this glorious and sacred musical presenta-
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Area libraries will be closed in observance of Easter. Area schools will have spring recess from April 18 to April 22. Easter will be celebrated on April 17 this year. Passover begins on April 15. The Easter Bunny will pay Bellmore a visit at the LIRR train station April 9 at 12:00 p.m. Planet Play in Bellmore will be hosting an Easter Bunny Party, Sat. April 16, from 1:00p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
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Molloy College will soon become Molloy University
April 7, 2022 — MERRICK HERALD
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Rockville Centre’s largest educational institution will soon have a new name. Molloy College has officially earned university status from the New York State Board of Regents, allowing the Dominican institution to adopt the Molloy University moniker beginning June 1. It’s the culmination of work university officials have conducted for more than a decade. Founded in 1955 by the Sisters of St. Dominic of Amityville, Molloy is known for its strong nursing program that has been especially important during the coronavirus pandemic. Molloy is a private institution with roughly 3,500 undergraduate and 1,500 graduate students. College president James Lentini unveiled a new logo for Molloy last week, which keeps the school’s burgundy lion mascot, but is now enclosed by an offwhite “M” and “U.” This is essentially full circle for Lentini, who said university status was discussed even when he interviewed for his job back in 2019. “Some of the regents finally softened,” Lentini told the Herald. “I’m probably lucky with my timing a little bit, but I was involved in lobbying pretty hard with our regents.” Both Lentini and predecessor Drew Bogner — who retired in June 2020 after 20 years in the position — worked with 10th Judicial District Regent Roger Tilles to change some of the language the
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MOllOy COllege pResidenT James Lentini shows students the new logo for Molloy University. match the rest of the country. Regents used to describe uniWhile a huge moment for his versities. New York’s definitreasured Molloy, Bogner said tion was far stricter than the he was excited to also usher rest of the country, Lentini in more New York institusaid. tions to take on university staIn fact, if Molloy had been tus with the refined definilocated in any other state, its tion. four schools of nursing, busiMolloy — through Lentini ness, education and the arts and Bogner — argued that would have qualified Molloy across the country, the definifor university status as early as 2018. JAMes lenTini tion of university simply meant they had graduate proAfter retiring, Bogner President, grams. New York’s system, moved on to become an interMolloy College however, required a school to im president with the Comoffer doctoral programs in mission on Independent Colleges and Universities in New York, order to achieve university status. “In many ways, New York was comwhere he lobbied the Regents even more to change its university designation to pletely out of touch,” Bogner said. The
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old definition hurt the competitiveness of New York schools not just with other states but internationally. Bogner recounted a number of times prospective students would be surprised Molloy offered graduate and doctoral programs, while still being called a college. The name might be changing, but Lentini believes Molloy’s character will remain. Right now, there are no announced plans for the school to expand its current campus, at least when it comes to existing Rockville Centre real estate. Still, becoming Molloy University is something Jeff Greenfield — a longtime Rockville Centre resident and a 19-year member of the college’s board of trustees —believes will add value to the degrees of past, present and future students. “It’s very gratifying to see the mission of the sisters who founded the college fulfilled,” Greenfield said, by upgrading Molloy’s status to a university. But Molloy’s work isn’t over, Lentini said. Far from it. The next goal for the soon-to-be university is to tailor its nursing programs to the needs of partners like Mount Sinai South Nassau in Oceanside and Catholic Health, which runs Mercy Hospital in Rockville Centre. “If we have (programs), we’re trying to make them more robust,” Lentini said. “If we don’t have them, we’re going to be developing those. “We’ve been a college. Now I want us to think like a university.”
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After defeating Fairfield to close the regular season last year on a Friday night, the Hofstra men’s lacrosse team gathered in Margiotta Hall the following afternoon to await its postseason fate needing a Towson loss to Drexel in order to reach the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) tournament. With hopes looking bleak when Towson led by four goals late in the third quarter, Hofstra’s seniors suddenly learned their careers were in fact not over yet when Drexel stormed back for a 12-11 win. The Pride then took advantage of the surprise CAA tournament appearance with a semifinal upset of top-seeded Delaware before falling in the conference finals to that same Drexel team that resurrected its season a week earlier. “You live and die by every goal and you start to become a fan rather than a coach because your future is out of your hands,” said 16th-year Hofstra head coach Seth Tierney of the scene watching Drexel-Towson. “It was an array of emotions.” Tierney hopes this year the Pride will be able to wrap up one of the four available CAA tourney spots on the field and not have to rely on external help. Hofstra opened the CAA schedule with a 12-10 defeat at Fairfield last Saturday. The CAA schedule gives Hofstra a fresh start after an up and down non-conference season where the Pride battled a number of injuries. The Pride entered CAA play with a 10-9 overtime loss at Providence College where sophomore attackman Gerard Kane tallied five assists, graduate student midfielder James Philbin scored a hat-trick and red-shirt freshman Rory Jones registered four points. The 6-2 Kane, an Ohio State transfer, has emerged as Hofstra’s leading scorer with 17 goals and 11 assists. Seniors Matt Elder and Dylan McIntosh are also offensive threats. Junior goalie Mac Gates, a San Francisco native, has stepped up in net to anchor the defense in front of starting defensemen Tom Ford, Tim Hegarty and Bryan McIntosh. Gates recorded 17 saves in a 8-6 loss at Villanova on March 5. Following a road game at Delaware this Saturday, Hofstra hosts Drexel in its CAA home opener on April 16 at 3 p.m.
Pride women off breakout year The Hofstra women’s lacrosse team had a breakthrough season in 2021 with the program’s first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2007. The Pride graduated all-time leading Hofstra scorer Alyssa Parella, but returns plenty of talent from last
JuNiOR gOAltENDER MAx Gates has stepped up as the leader in Hofstra’s defensive zone.
StANDOut KAtiE WhElAN, a Long Beach native, will be in the middle of any success the Pride achieves this spring.
year’s team that earned an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament with a 6-6 record after facing one of the toughest schedules in the country. Hofstra then nearly pulled off its first NCAA Tourney win in school history before falling to ninth-ranked Loyola 11-9 in a game where Long Beach native Katie Whelan shined with four points. “It showed how resilient our team was last year to get big wins and find ourselves in the NCAA Tournament,” Smith said. “It was an incredible experience and it makes our team motivated to get back there.” Whelan, a graduate student, has emerged as a leader of the offense at attack in her final season of college lacrosse. The former Long Beach High School standout leads Hofstra in both goals and assists and tallied seven points in a 12-9 loss to Vanderbilt on March 20. Junior midfielder Taylor Mennella has also emerged as an offensive threat with a four-goal performance in a 16-9 win at Marist on March 11. Graduate student mid-
fielder Arrianna Esposito,senior attacker Erin Demek and sophomore midfielder Kerry Walser are also stepping up as scoring options. The Hofstra defense has been a big strength this season led by senior goalie Jess Smith, who tallied 14 saves in a 15-11 loss to 22nd-ranked UConn on March 26. The close features senior Wantagh High School product Anna Kaufmann, Kendall Smith, Brynn Hepting and Shannon Boyle, who was an All-CAA second team selection last year. Hofstra went 6-4 in non-conference play, which included a competitive game with local rival and then sixthranked Stony Brook before falling 12-6 on March 18. The Pride began the CAA schedule with a 17-12 loss to 12thranked James Madison last Saturday. Demek had three points. After an April 13 game at Drexel, Hofstra hosts Towson on April 16 at noon.
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What’s key to know about Risk Rating: 2.0? ConTinued from fronT page “The side-by-side comparisons show some policyholders now will experience decreases under year one of Risk Rating 2.0,” Maurstad added of the change, “while a majority of remaining policyholders will see premium increases mostly on par with what they already pay.” FEMA said that the new methodology takes into account the cost of rebuilding, which ensures “equitable” rates for all policyholders. According to Redfin, a real estate brokerage that details market trends, approximately 2,120 homes in Bellmore and 1,860 homes in Merrick are at risk of flooding. Thirty percent of those homes in Bellmore, and 23 percent in Merrick, are required by their mortgage companies to have flood insurance policies. Premiums can cost anywhere from $250 to $2,500 per month. High Risk areas for flooding, as defined by FEMA, are areas with a 1 percent annual chance of flooding and a 26 percent chance over the course of a 30-year mortgage. In Bellmore and Merrick’s coastal neighborhoods — areas that saw widespread damage during Superstorm Sandy in 2012 — the base floodplain, where flood elevations are provided, is also considered when determining risk. On FEMA’s website, a flood insurance rate map can help determine risk by location. At Mike Walsh’s State Farm Insurance office in Bellmore, Chris Bauer, the agency’s flood specialist, showed the Herald how FEMA’s mapping system works. Entering an address into the mapping service, FEMA takes into account factors including distance from the shoreline and elevation to determine the risk. Maps are drawn based on where there were losses and damage due to floods. Insurance companies cannot write National Flood Insurance policies — they must be written through FEMA. An agency’s licensing can, however, allow employees to write policies for FEMA, using the map-
is the risk of flooding increasing? The risk of flooding is on the rise in BellmoreMerrick, at rates faster than the national average.
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The numbers of homes currently deemed at risk, according to Redfin Real Estate Brokerage:
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The projected numbers of homes deemed at risk in 30 years, according to Redfin: Merrick: 5,050 — Jordan Vallone
Bellmore: 2,120
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The area’s vulnerabiliTy to flooding was evident during Superstorm Sandy, when widespread flooding wreaked havoc. Above, a flooded street in Bellmore after the storm in late October 2012. The risk of flooding is projected to significantly increase over the next 30 years. ping system as a tool to determine risk. Along Bellmore’s and Merrick’s coastline, where there are myriad inlets and canals, many new residents who buy homes may not realize they are at risk of flooding. FEMA flood insurance policies require the first year’s premium be paid in full. After that, Bauer explained, customers can opt to have flood and home insurance month-
ly premiums built into a mortgage payment. According to FEMA, there are some things that will not change with Risk Rating 2.0, such as limiting annual premium increases — most rates cannot increase more than 18 percent year to year. Additionally, flood insurance rate maps will still be used. Risk Rating 2.0 State Profiles can be found on FEMA’s website, fema.gov, along with additional information on the new system. Downloadable Excel spreadsheets break states down by ZIP codes, so homeowners can see what to expect. Some policies in Bellmore and Merrick will see significant premium decreases. According to FEMA, current and potential National Flood Insurance policyholders should contact their insurance company or agency to learn about their specific rates, and whether the changes will affect their policies.
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Registration for Gan Israel Day Camp of Merrick-Bellmore-Wantagh is open for the 2022 Summer season. Interested families can visit campgi. com or call 516-833-3057 ext. 0 for dates, rates, registration and more information. Preparations are well underway for another awesome, fun, and exciting safe summer. They are also looking for specialty staff — applications can be submitted on their website as well. For the last two summers, Gan Israel ran a successful and safe camp program, and they are anticipating and planning for a full, regular program once again. The camp has programming for sports with professional coaches, swimming and trips for older campers, and many specialty sessions such as karate, drumming, magic, science, art and more. For the Mini Gan division, all campers remain on site, and entertainment and shows are brought to the camp including an animal show, petting zoo, magic show, gymnastics, music and movement, among others. The program will include all of the must up-to-date Covid-19 safety guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control, State Health Department, and local health departments. The camp will run weekly, from June 29 through August 19. Weekly and part
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Nassau County Legislature Presiding Officer Richard Nicolello, joined members of the Legislature, Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joe Saladino and members of the Town Board to send off the region’s largest supply of donations collected by county residents to help refugees in Ukraine. The last boxes were loaded onto a truck provided by Hendrickson Fire Rescue Equipment, and will be driven to the Port of New Jersey, where they will be transported to Poland, to help the refugees escaping Ukraine. Last month, the Majority Caucus of the Nassau County Legislature and the Town of Oyster Bay initiated the collection drive and opened drop off locations at various County and Town facilities. Residents were able to drop off muchneeded supplies including medical items, and personal hygiene products in an effort to help the crisis abroad. County locations included Eisenhower Park, Grant Park, Cantiague Park, Wantagh Park, Christopher Morley Park, Nickerson Beach and the Theodore Roosevelt Legislative Building. The donations were then stored at the Town of Oyster Bay Department of Public Works warehouse
in Syosset, where their journey to Europe begins. “The people of Nassau County opened their hearts to the plight of the Ukrainian people and rallied around them to donate necessary supplies to help those fleeing the Russian invasion,” Presiding Officer Richard Nicolello said. “Thank you to everyone who donated supplies. Together, we have put together the largest collection in the region, and we have given those in danger hope.” “What is happening in Ukraine is a travesty. Thank you to the people of Nassau County for coming together to provide supplies for so many people who have been forced from their homes,” Legislator Steve Rhoads said. “The good will of the people of Nassau County has led to the largest collection drive in the region. Thank you everyone who helped.” In total, more than 45,000 pounds of items were collected for Ukrainians forced to leave their homes. It is the largest collection on Long Island of supplies for the refugees. Courtesy Nassau County Legislature; compiled by Jordan Vallone.
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LEGAL NOTIC ASSESSOR’S NOTICE OF COMPLETION OF THE FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL THE ASSESSOR OF THE COUNTY OF NASSAU HEREBY GIVES NOTICE that he has completed the 2022/2023 final assessment roll, which will be used for the 2023 levy of Town and County Taxes in the Towns of Hempstead, North Hempstead and Oyster Bay, and the City of Glen Cove and the City of Long Beach, and for the 2022/2023 levy of school taxes in such Towns and in the City of Long Beach. A certified electronic copy of the roll was filed with the Department of Assessment on April 1, 2022. The electronic roll may be examined on public terminals located in the offices of: DEPARTMENT OF ASSESSMENT NASSAU COUNTY OFFICE BUILDING 240 OLD COUNTRY ROAD, FOURTH FLOOR MINEOLA, NY 11501 where the same will remain open for public inspection for fifteen days. Dated this 1st day of April, 2022. ___________________ ROBIN S. LAVEMAN Acting Nassau County Assessor 130539
LEGAL NOTICE Notice to Bidders The BOARD OF EDUCATION of the Merrick Union Free School District of the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, New York, hereby invites the submission of sealed bids for: MITSUBISHI SPLIT DUCTLESS AIR CONDITIONING UNITS AND UNITS WITH HEAT PUMPS - UNIT ONLY AND/OR UNIT WITH INSTALLATION Bids will be received at the Merrick Union Free School District, Business Office, 21 Babylon Road, Merrick N.Y., 11566, Attention: Facilities and labeled Mitsubishi Split Ductless Units, until 12:00 noon on Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Specifications, conditions, bid forms and related documents may be obtained at the Business Office and are currently available. The Board of Education reserves the right waive any informalities in the bids, or, to reject all bids, or, to accept any bid, which in the opinion of the Board of Education will be in the best interest of the school district(s). Contact Mr. James O’Beirne at (516) 992-7256 or jobeirne@merrick.k12.ny. us to receive a copy of the bid document. Participating Districts: Baldwin, Bellmore, Bellmore-Merrick, Bethpage, Carl Place, East Meadow, East Rockaway, East Williston, Elmont,
Floral Park-Bellrose, Freeport, Garden City, Glen Cove, Great Neck, Herricks, HewlettWoodmere, Hicksville, Island Trees, Jericho, Lawrence, Levittown, Locust Valley, Long Beach, Lynbrook, Manhasset, Massapequa, Merrick, Mineola, North Bellmore, North Merrick, North Shore, Oceanside, Plainedge, Plainview-Old Bethpage, Port Washington, Rockville Centre, Seaford, Syosset, Uniondale, Valley Stream 24, Valley Stream 30, Valley Stream CHSD, Wantagh, Westbury. Pamela Amon District Clerk Merrick UFSD Town of Hempstead Nassau County, New York 130568
LEGAL NOTICE DISTRITO ESCOLAR LIBRE UNIFICADO DE NORTH MERRICK PUEBLO DE HEMPSTEAD, CONDADO DE NASSAU, NUEVA YORK POR EL PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA que se llevará a cabo una audiencia sobre el presupuesto del Distrito Escolar Libre Unificado de North Merrick en la escuela Harold D. Fayette, 1057 Merrick Avenue, North Merrick, Nueva York, el día 10 de mayo de 2022, a las 7:00 p. m., para la resolución de los asuntos de acuerdo con lo estipulado por la Ley de Educación. TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que la votación anual sobre el presupuesto y la elección del Distrito Escolar Libre Unificado de North Merrick se llevarán a cabo en la biblioteca pública de North Merrick, 1691 Meadowbrook Road, North Merrick, Nueva York, el día martes 17 de mayo de 2022, con el propósito de realizar una votación sobre los gastos estimados para el año escolar 2022-2023 y sobre cualquier propuesta que pueda presentarse oportunamente en la reunión, al igual que sobre la elección de tres (3) miembros de la Junta de Educación, cada uno con un cargo de tres años de duración, que comenzará el 1 de julio de 2022 y finalizará el 30 de junio de 2025. La votación se realizará con máquinas y se podrá votar desde las 6:30 a. m. hasta las 9:00 p. m. de ese mismo día. ASIMISMO SE NOTIFICA que, durante la elección mencionada anteriormente, los votantes calificados del Distrito Escolar Central de Escuelas Secundarias de Bellmore-Merrick votarán con los siguientes fines: (A) votar sobre el presupuesto escolar anual para el año 2022-2023 y para autorizar la exacción de un impuesto sobre la propiedad sujeta a tributación del distrito para los propósitos mencionados anteriormente, y (B) votar sobre cualquier otra propuesta que pueda
presentarse oportunamente en la reunión. TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que, de acuerdo con la Sección 495 de la Ley del Impuesto sobre Bienes Inmuebles, el Distrito Escolar debe adjuntar un informe de exención al presupuesto sugerido. Este informe de exención, que también formará parte del presupuesto final, mostrará qué parte del valor total calculado de la lista final de tasación usada durante el proceso presupuestario queda libre de impuestos, enumerará todos los tipos de exenciones otorgadas por la autoridad legal y mostrará el impacto acumulativo de cada tipo de exención, el monto acumulativo que se espera recibir en pagos en lugar de los impuestos y el impacto acumulativo de todas las exenciones otorgadas. El informe de exención se publicará en cualquier tablero de anuncios que el Distrito designe para avisos públicos y en el sitio web del Distrito. TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que la Junta de Educación ha designado viernes 22 de abril de 2022 a partir de las 8:00 a.m. y hasta 3:30 p.m. y el día miércoles 11 de mayo de 2022, a partir de las 4:00 p. m. y hasta las 8:00 p. m., para la realización de una reunión de la Junta de Registros en la escuela Harold D. Fayette, 1057 Merrick Avenue, Merrick, Nueva York, para preparar el registro del Distrito Escolar. Los residentes también pueden registrarse en la oficina de la secretaria del Distrito durante los días de actividad escolar desde las 9:00 a. m. hasta las 3:00 p. m., hasta cinco días antes de la votación del Distrito. Para ser elegibles para votar durante la reunión anual y sobre el presupuesto y las propuestas del Distrito Escolar Central de Escuelas Secundarias de Bellmore-Merrick, los residentes calificados del Distrito Escolar Libre Unificado de North Merrick deben registrarse en ese momento si no lo han hecho antes. Toda persona tendrá derecho a que su nombre se incluya en el registro, siempre y cuando se sepa o se demuestre ante la secretaria del Distrito o algún miembro de la Junta de Registros que dicha persona tiene, en ese momento o en adelante, derecho a votar en la elección anual del distrito, para la cual se prepara dicho registro. Si un votante está registrado y es elegible para votar en virtud del Artículo 5 de la Ley de Elecciones, también es elegible para votar en esta elección sin necesidad de ningún registro adicional. NINGUNA PERSONA tendrá derecho a votar en la reunión anual de
presupuesto y elección del Distrito Escolar Libre Unificado de North Merrick ni en la votación de presupuesto del Distrito Central de Escuelas Secundarias de Bellmore-Merrick si su nombre no aparece en el registro del Distrito Escolar Libre Unificado de North Merrick o en las listas de registro del condado provistas por los funcionarios electorales del condado. TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que los votantes que cumplan con los requisitos para votar mediante voto por ausencia pueden solicitar y recibir una boleta electoral de voto por ausencia a través de la secretaria del Distrito. La secretaria del Distrito deberá recibir la solicitud treinta (30) días antes de la elección para la cual se solicita la boleta electoral de voto por ausencia, y no antes. La secretaria del Distrito debe recibir las solicitudes de boleta electoral de voto por ausencia completas por lo menos siete (7) días antes de la elección si la boleta debe enviarse al votante por correo, o hasta el día antes de la elección si la boleta debe entregarse al votante o a la persona designada por este en persona. Al recibir una solicitud oportuna para enviar por correo una boleta electoral de voto por ausencia, la secretaria del Distrito enviará por correo dicha boleta a la dirección indicada en la solicitud a más tardar seis (6) días antes de la votación. La secretaria del Distrito debe recibir las boletas electorales de voto por ausencia antes de las 5:00 p. m. del día martes 17 de mayo de 2022. Durante los cinco (5) días anteriores al día de la elección, excepto los domingos, en la oficina de la secretaria del Distrito se encontrará a disposición una lista de todas las personas a quienes se les hayan emitido boletas electorales de voto por ausencia. TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que los votantes militares que no estén registrados actualmente pueden solicitar registrarse como votantes calificados del distrito escolar. Los votantes militares que sean votantes calificados del distrito escolar podrán enviar una solicitud de una boleta electoral militar. Los votantes militares pueden indicar su preferencia para recibir una solicitud de registro de votantes militares, una solicitud de boleta electoral militar o una boleta electoral militar por correo postal, fax o correo electrónico en la solicitud de su registro, solicitud de boleta o boleta. Los formularios de registro de votantes militares y los formularios de solicitud de boleta electoral militar deben recibirse en la oficina de
la secretaria del Distrito antes de las 5:00 p. m. del 21 de abril de 2022. Los votos militares no serán escrutados, a menos que (1) la oficina de la secretaria del Distrito los reciba antes del cierre de la votación el día de la elección y tengan una marca de cancelación del servicio postal de los Estados Unidos o del servicio postal de un país extranjero, o un endoso fechado de recepción por parte de otro organismo del gobierno de los Estados Unidos, o bien (2) la oficina de la secretaria del Distrito los reciba antes de las 5:00 p. m. del día de la elección, y estén firmados y fechados por el votante militar y un testigo de ello, con una fecha asociada que no sea posterior al día previo a la elección. TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que cualquier votante calificado del Distrito podrá obtener una copia de las declaraciones de la cantidad de dinero que será requerido para fines escolares para el año siguiente, a excepción de los fondos públicos, durante los catorce (14) días inmediatamente anteriores a la reunión anual, excepto los sábados, domingos o feriados, en la oficina central del Distrito ubicada en 1057 Merrick Avenue, entre las 9:00 a. m. y las 3:30 p. m., y en cualquiera de las sedes escolares del Distrito, es decir: las escuelas Camp Avenue, Harold D. Fayette y Old Mill Road, la biblioteca pública de North Merrick, el sitio web del Distrito y en la reunión anual. TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que el registro del distrito escolar se presentará en la oficina de la secretaria del Distrito, donde quedará abierto para la inspección de los votantes calificados del distrito escolar, entre las 9:00 a. m. y las 3:00 p. m. cada uno de los cinco días anteriores a la elección y el mismo día de la elección anual del distrito, excepto el domingo, y el sábado 14 de mayo de 2022 con cita previa. TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que la Junta de Registros del Distrito Escolar Libre Unificado de North Merrick se reunirá durante el horario de votación el día 17 de mayo de 2022 en el lugar de votación con el fin de preparar un registro para elecciones o reuniones del Distrito que se realizarán después del 17 de mayo de 2022. Dicho registro incluirá: (1) a todos los votantes calificados del Distrito Escolar Libre Unificado de North Merrick, que deberán presentarse personalmente para el registro; (2) a todos los votantes calificados registrados permanentemente en la Junta de Elecciones del
condado de Nassau, y (3) a todos los votantes previamente calificados del Distrito que se hayan registrado previamente para cualquier elección o reunión anual o especial del Distrito y que hayan votado en alguno de estos eventos realizados o llevados a cabo en cualquier momento durante los cuatro años calendario (2016-2020) previos a la preparación del registro de votantes. TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que las peticiones para nominar candidatos para el cargo de miembro de la Junta de Educación deberán presentarse ante la secretaria del Distrito en su oficina, a más tardar el 18 de abril de 2022, de 9:00 a. m. a 5:00 p. m. Los puestos vacantes de la Junta de Educación no se consideran cargos específicos ni independientes; los candidatos se presentan en general. Las peticiones de nominación no deben describir ninguna vacante específica de la Junta para la cual se nomina al candidato, deben estar dirigidas a la secretaria del Distrito, deben estar firmadas por 25 votantes calificados del Distrito, deben indicar el nombre y la residencia de cada firmante, y el nombre y la residencia del candidato. Y TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA POR EL PRESENTE que, de acuerdo con una regla adoptada por la Junta de Educación en virtud de la Sección 2035 de la Ley de Educación, cualquier referéndum o propuesta para modificar el presupuesto, o que se presente por otra forma para su votación en dicha elección, debe realizarse ante la secretaria del Distrito con el tiempo suficiente para permitir el aviso de la inclusión de la propuesta con el aviso de audiencia pública, votación de presupuesto y elección, si fuera necesaria su inclusión en dicho aviso, a más tardar el día 18 de marzo de 2022 a las 5:00 p. m., hora vigente, debe estar escrita o impresa en idioma inglés, debe estar dirigida a la secretaria del Distrito, debe estar firmada por al menos 48 votantes calificados del Distrito y debe indicar el nombre legible de cada firmante. Sin embargo, la Junta Escolar no considerará ninguna petición de presentar a los votantes ninguna propuesta cuyo propósito no esté dentro de sus facultades de decisión, que esté fuera de la ley o que no incluya una asignación específica cuando dicha propuesta requiera un gasto de dinero, o cuando exista alguna otra razón válida para excluir la propuesta de la votación. TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que esta Junta establecerá una reunión especial a partir de ese
momento, dentro de las 24 horas luego de la presentación ante la secretaria del Distrito de un informe escrito de los resultados de la votación, con el fin de examinar y tabular dichos informes del resultado de la votación y declarar su resultado; que, por el presente y de acuerdo con la Sección 2019-a, subdivisión 2b, de la Ley de Educación, la Junta se designa a sí misma como un grupo de presidentes de mesa para emitir y escrutar los votos durante dicha reunión especial de la Junta. POR ORDEN DE LA JUNTA DE EDUCACIÓN DISTRITO ESCOLAR LIBRE UNIFICADO DE NORTH MERRICK Pueblo de Hempstead, Merrick, Nueva York JOANNE LONG, SECRETARIA DEL DISTRITO 1057 Merrick Avenue, Merrick, Nueva York Merrick Herald Life: 31 de marzo, 7 de abril, 21 de abril, 5 de mayo 130327 To place a notice here call us at 516-569-4000 x232 or send an email to: legalnotices@liherald.com
LEGAL NOTICE NORTH MERRICK UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Budget Hearing of the North Merrick Union Free School District will be held at Harold D. Fayette School, 1057 Merrick Avenue, North Merrick, New York, on the 10th of May 2022, at 7:00 PM for the transaction of such business as is authorized by Education Law. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN the annual budget vote and election of the North Merrick Union Free School District will be held at the North Merrick Library, 1691 Meadowbrook, Road, North Merrick, New York on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 for the purpose of voting on estimated expenses for the school year 2022-2023 and upon such propositions as may properly come before the meeting, as well as the election of three (3) members of the Board of Education each for a three-year term, commencing July 1, 2022 and expiring on June 30, 2025. Voting will be on machines, and polls will be open between the hours of 6:30 AM and 9:00 PM on that day. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that at the aforesaid election, qualified voters of the BellmoreMerrick Central High School District shall vote for the following purposes: (A) vote upon the annual school budget for the year 2022-2023 and to authorize the levying of a tax upon the taxable property of the district for the foregoing purposes. (B) To vote
upon such other propositions as may properly come before the meeting. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that pursuant to Section 495 of the Real Property Tax Law the School District is required to attach to its proposed budget an exemption report. Said exemption report, which will also become part of the final budget, will show how much of the total assessed value of the final assessment roll used in the budgetary process is exempt from taxation, list every type of exemption granted by statutory authority, and show the cumulative impact of each type of exemption, the cumulative amount expected to be received as payments in lieu of taxes, and the cumulative impact of all exemptions granted. The exemption report shall be posted on any bulletin board maintained by the District for public notices and on any website maintained by the District. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN the Board of Education has designated Friday, April 22, 2022 between the hours of 8:00 AM and 3:30 PM and Wednesday, May 11, 2022, between the hours of 4:00 PM and 8:00 PM for the Board of Registration to meet to prepare the register of the School District at the Harold D. Fayette School, 1057 Merrick Avenue, Merrick, New York. Residents may also register on school days between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM in the District Clerk’s office until five days before the District vote. Qualified residents of the North Merrick Union Free School District must register at this time if not previously registered, in order to be eligible to vote at the annual meeting and on the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District Budget and Propositions. Any person shall be entitled to have his/her name placed upon such register provided that he/she is known or proven to the satisfaction of the District Clerk or a member of the board of registration, to be then or thereafter entitled to vote at the annual district election for which such register is prepared. If a voter is registered and eligible to vote under Article 5 of the Election Law, he or she is also eligible to vote at this election without further registration. NO PERSON will be entitled to vote at the annual budget meeting and election of the North Merrick Union Free School District and the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School Budget Vote whose name does not appear on either the Register of the North Merrick Union Free
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NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that a copy of the statements of the amount of money which will be required for the ensuing year for school purpose, exclusive of public monies, may be obtained by any qualified voter of the District during the fourteen (14) days immediately preceding the Annual Meeting except Saturday, Sunday, or holidays, between the hours of 9:00 AM and 3:30 PM at the District’s central office located at 1057 Merrick Avenue, and at each of the school houses in said District, to wit: Camp Avenue, Harold D. Fayette, and Old Mill Road Schools, at the North Merrick Public Library, on the District’s website, and at the Annual Meeting. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the register of the school district shall be filed in the Office of the District Clerk where it shall be open for inspection by any qualified voter of the School District, between the hours of 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM on each of the five days prior to and the day of the Annual District Election, except Sunday, and on Saturday, May 14, 2022 by appointment. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Board of Registration of the North Merrick Union Free School District will meet during the hours of voting on May 17, 2022, at the polling place for the purpose of preparing a register for District meetings or elections to be held subsequent to May 17, 2022. Said register shall include: (1) all qualified voters of the Union Free School District, who shall present themselves personally for registration; and (2) all qualified voters permanently registered with the Nassau County Board of Elections; and (3) all previously qualified voters of the District who shall have been previously registered for any annual or special District meeting or election and who shall have voted at any annual or special District meeting or election held or conducted at any time within the four calendar years (2016-2020) prior to preparation of the registration of voters. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that petitions nominating candidates for the office of member of the Board of Education shall be filed with the District Clerk at the Office of the Clerk between the hours of 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM on or before April 18, 2022. Vacancies on the Board of Education are not considered separate, specific offices; candidates run at large. Nominating petitions shall not describe any specific vacancy upon the Board for which the candidate is nominated; must be directed to the
Clerk of the District; must be signed by 25 qualified voters of the District; must state the name and residence of each signer, and the name and residence of the candidate. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to a rule adopted by the Board of Education in accordance with §2035 of the Education Law, any referenda or propositions to amend the budget, or otherwise to be submitted for voting at said election, must be filed with the District Clerk in sufficient time to permit notice of the proposition to be included with the Notice of the Public Hearing, Budget Vote and Election, if required to be included in said notice, or on or before March 18, 2022, at 5:00 p.m.; prevailing time; must be typed or printed in the English language; must be directed to the District Clerk; must be signed by at least 48 qualified voters of the District; and must legibly state the name of each signer. However, the School Board will not entertain any petition to place before the voters any proposition the purpose of which is not within the powers of the voters to determine, which is unlawful or any proposition which fails to include a specific appropriation where the expenditure of monies is required by the proposition, or where other valid reason exists for excluding the proposition from the ballot. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that this Board shall convene a special meeting thereof within twenty-four hours after the filing with the District Clerk of a written report of the results of the ballot for the purpose of examining and tabulating said reports of the result of the ballot and declaring the result of the ballot; that the Board hereby designates itself to be a set of poll clerks to cast and canvass ballots pursuant to Education Law §2019-a, subdivision 2b at said special meeting of the Board. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION NORTH MERRICK UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT Town of Hempstead, Merrick, New York JOANNE LONG, DISTRICT CLERK 1057 Merrick Avenue, Merrick, New York Merrick Herald Life: March 31, April 7, April 21, May 5 News Day: March 31, April 7, April 21, May 5 130325
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LEGAL NOTICE AVISO LEGAL AVISO DE AUDIENCIA PÚBLICA, VOTO SOBRE EL PRESUPUESTO Y ELECCIÓN DE FIDEICOMISARIOS DE LA BIBLIOTECA PÚBLICA DE NORTH MERRICK POR EL PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA que el 5 de abril de 2022 a las 7:15 p. m. la Junta de Fideicomisarios llevará a cabo una Audiencia Pública de la Biblioteca pública de North Merrick (la “Biblioteca”), pueblo de Hempstead, condado de Nassau, Nueva York, en la Biblioteca, 1691 Meadowbrook Road, North Merrick, Nueva York, con el objetivo de analizar los gastos que se incluyen en el presupuesto propuesto de la Biblioteca para el año fiscal 2022-2023. POR EL PRESENTE TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que dicho Voto sobre el presupuesto y dicha elección se realizarán el miércoles 13 de abril de 2022 en la Biblioteca, en 1691 Meadowbrook Road, North Merrick, Nueva York, entre las 10:00 a. m. y las 9:00 p. m., para votar mediante una máquina de votación sobre los siguientes asuntos: 1. Adoptar el presupuesto anual de la Biblioteca para el año fiscal 2022-2023 y autorizar la parte requerida de este a ser recaudada con impuestos sobre la propiedad sujeta a tributación del Distrito. 2. Elegir un (1) miembro de la Junta de Fideicomisarios de la Biblioteca para un período de cinco (5) años, desde el 1 de julio de 2022 hasta el 30 de junio de 2027, para suceder a Richard C. Smith, cuyo mandato finaliza el 30 de junio de 2022. POR EL PRESENTE TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que se puede acceder a una copia de dicho presupuesto o dicha declaración a través del sitio web de la Biblioteca o los residentes del Distrito la pueden obtener bajo solicitud entre las 10:00 a. m. y las 5:00 p. m. desde el 29 de marzo de 2022, salvo los domingos o feriados, en la oficina de la Directora de la Biblioteca, 1691 Meadowbrook Road, North Merrick, Nueva York, y en la oficina del Rector en cada uno de los siguientes edificios escolares desde el 22 de marzo de 2022 durante el horario escolar: Camp Avenue School, Harold D. Fayette School y Old Mill School. POR EL PRESENTE TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que las solicitudes para nominar candidatos para la oficina de miembros de la Junta de Fideicomisarios de la Biblioteca se deberán presentar ante la Secretaría del distrito escolar North Merrick (el
“Distrito”), Harold D. Fayette School, 1957 Merrick Avenue, North Merrick, NY, antes del 14 de marzo de 2022, entre las 8:00 a. m. y las 5:00 p. m. Cada solicitud deberá dirigirse a la Secretaría del Distrito, firmarse por al menos veinticinco (25) votantes calificados del Distrito, deberá indicar el nombre y la residencia de cada firmante, así como también el nombre y la residencia del candidato, y deberá describir la vacante específica para la que se nomina al candidato. POR EL PRESENTE TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que se requiere el registro personal de votantes y ninguna persona tendrá el derecho de votar en la reunión si su nombre no aparece en el registro del Distrito escolar en el que se preparó. La Junta de Registros se reunirá el miércoles 6 de abril de 2022, entre las 4:00 p. m. y las 8:00 p. m, en la Biblioteca, 1691 Meadowbrook Road, North Merrick, Nueva York, con el fin de realizar un registro de todos los votantes calificados del Distrito de conformidad con la Ley de Educación § 2014, para añadir al Registro todo nombre adicional, siempre y cuando en dicha reunión de la Junta de Registros se haya conocido o probado a satisfacción de dicha Junta de Registros que tienen derecho a votar a partir de entonces en tal elección para la que se preparó el registro. La Secretaría del Distrito debe recibir el registro en persona antes de las 4:00 p. m. del viernes 8 de abril de 2022. POR EL PRESENTE TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que las solicitudes de voto por ausencia se podrán obtener en la Secretaría del Distrito durante el horario escolar. Las solicitudes completadas deben recibirse antes de las 4:00 p. m del 6 de abril de 2022 si se debe enviar por correo la boleta electoral al votante o antes de las 4:00 p. m. de 12 de abril de 2022 si se debe entregar la boleta electoral personalmente al votante. La Secretaría del Distrito debe recibir las boletas electorales por ausencia antes de las 5:00 p. m. del miércoles 13 de abril de 2022. POR EL PRESENTE TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que, a partir de la emisión de tales boletas electorales por ausencia, estará disponible una lista de personas para las que se emitieron boletas electorales por ausencia a fin de que los votantes calificados del Distrito la inspeccionen, así como también la lista de votantes inscritos, en la oficina de la Secretaría del Distrito en cada uno de los cinco días previos a la elección, sin incluir el
domingo, en días de semana entre las 8:00 a. m. y las 4:00 p. m., y el 9 de abril de 2022 con cita y en el lugar de votación en el día establecido para la elección. POR MEDIO DEL PRESENTE TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que los votantes militares que sean votantes calificados del distrito y que no estén inscritos deben solicitar inscribirse como votantes calificados poniéndose en contacto con la Secretaría del Distrito sita en 1057 Merrick Avenue, North Merrick, NY 11566, por correo electrónico a jlong@nmerrick.org o por fax al (516)282-1822. El votante militar puede indicar su preferencia de recibir la solicitud de registro por correo, fax o correo electrónico. La solicitud de inscripción se debe recibir antes de las 5:00 p. m. del día vigésimo sexto (26.o) previo a la elección. POR EL PRESENTE TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que los votantes militares que sean votantes calificados del distrito escolar podrán solicitar una boleta electoral militar. La solicitud de boleta electoral militar puede pedirse en la Secretaría del Distrito y debe devolverse, en persona o por correo, a la oficina de la Secretaría del Distrito en 1057 Merrick Avenue, North Merrick, NY 11566 antes de las 5:00 p. m. del día vigésimo sexto (26.o) previo a la elección. El votante militar puede indicar su preferencia de recibir la solicitud de boleta electoral militar por correo, fax o correo electrónico. La Secretaría del Distrito (1) debe recibir las boletas electorales militares antes del día de cierre de la votación, el 13 de abril de 2022. Las boletas, además, deben tener una marca de cancelación del servicio postal de los Estados Unidos o del servicio postal de un país extranjero, o un endoso fechado de recepción por parte de otra agencia del gobierno de los Estados Unidos; o (2) antes de las 5:00 p. m. del día fijado para la elección. Las boletas, además, deben estar firmadas y fechadas por el votante militar y un testigo de ello, con una fecha que establezca que no son posteriores al día previo a la elección. Independientemente del medio de transmisión preferido, la solicitud de boleta electoral militar y la boleta electoral militar deben entregarse por correo o en persona. En la oficina de la Secretaría del Distrito estará disponible para la inspección de los votantes calificados del Distrito, durante el horario de atención habitual y hasta el día de la elección, una lista de todas las personas para las que deberán haberse
emitido boletas electorales militares. ADEMÁS, SE NOTIFICA que el voto de todas las proposiciones y la elección de los candidatos en la elección que se realizará el miércoles 13 de abril de 2022 se realizará en máquinas de votación. Queda entendido expresamente que la intención de la biblioteca es cumplir con toda legislación que se origina de la actual pandemia por coronavirus. Por lo tanto, todas las referencias sobre el horario, la ubicación y la modalidad de las audiencias, el registro y el voto en la votación del presupuesto y la elección están sujetos a modificaciones de acuerdo con la legislación o indicaciones vigentes de una entidad con jurisdicción sobre la biblioteca. Fecha: North Merrick, Nueva York 18 de enero de 2022 Por orden de la JUNTA DE FIDEICOMISARIOS BIBLIOTECA PÚBLICA DE NORTH MERRICK North Merrick, Nueva York Susan Santa, directora 129299 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING, BUDGET VOTE AND TRUSTEE ELECTION OF THE NORTH MERRICK PUBLIC LIBRARY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a Public Hearing will be held by the Board of Trustees of the North Merrick Public Library (the “Library”), Town of Hempstead, Nassau County, New York on, April 5, 2022, at 7:15 PM at the Library, 1691 Meadowbrook Road, North Merrick, New York, for the purpose of discussing expenditures contained in the Library’s proposed budget for the 2022-2023 fiscal year. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that said Budget Vote and Election will be held on Wednesday, April 13, 2022, in the Library, 1691 Meadowbrook Road, North Merrick, New York, between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., to vote by voting machine upon the following items: 1. To adopt the annual budget of the Library for the fiscal year 2022-23 and to authorize the requisite portion thereof to be raised by taxation on the taxable property of the District. 2. To elect one (1) member of the Library Board of Trustees for a five (5) year term commencing July 1, 2022, and expiring on June 30, 2027 to succeed Richard C. Smith, whose term expires on June 30, 2022. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a copy of such budget or statement may be accessed on the Library’s website or obtained by any resident of the District upon request
between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. beginning March 29, 2022, except Sunday or holidays, at the Library Director’s office, 1691 Meadowbrook Road, North Merrick, New York and the Principal’s office in each of the following school buildings beginning March 22, 2022 during school hours: Camp Avenue School, Harold D. Fayette School, and Old Mill School. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that petitions nominating candidates for the office of member of the Library Board of Trustees shall be filed with the Clerk of the North Merrick School District (the “District”), Harold D. Fayette School, 1957 Merrick Avenue, North Merrick, NY, not later than March 14, 2022, between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Each petition shall be directed to the Clerk of the District; must be signed by at least twenty-five (25) qualified voters of the District; must state the name and residence of each signer, and, must state the name and residence of the candidate and shall describe the specific vacancy for which the candidate is nominated. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that personal registration of voters is required, and no person shall be entitled to vote at the meeting whose name does not appear on the register of the School District prepared thereof. The Board of Registration will meet for the purpose of conducting a registration of all qualified voters of the District pursuant to Education Law § 2014 at the Library, 1691 Meadowbrook Road, North Merrick, New York on Wednesday, April 6, 2022 between the hours of 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. to add any additional names to the Register, provided that at such meeting of the Board of Registration he or she is known or proven to the satisfaction of said Board of Registration to be then or thereafter entitled to vote at such election for which the register is prepared. In person registration must be received by the Clerk of the District not later than 4:00 p.m. on Friday, April 8, 2022. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that applications for absentee ballots will be obtainable during school business hours from the Clerk of the District; completed applications must be received no later than 4:00 p.m. on April 6, 2022 if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or by 4:00 p.m. on April 12, 2022 if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter. Absentee ballots must be received by the Clerk of the District not later than 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday,
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School District or the County registration lists provided by the County election officials. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that voters qualifying to vote by absentee ballot may apply and receive an absentee ballot from the District Clerk of the District. An application must be received by the District Clerk no earlier than thirty (30) days before the election for which an absentee ballot is sought. Completed absentee ballot applications must be received by the District Clerk at least seven (7) days before the election if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or the day before the election, if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter or his/her designated agent. Upon receiving a timely request for a mailed absentee ballot, the District Clerk will mail the ballot to the address set forth in the application by no later than six (6) days before the vote. Absentee ballots must be received by the District Clerk not later than 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 17, 2022. A list of all persons to whom absentee ballots shall have been issued, will be available in the Office of the District Clerk on each of the five (5) days prior to the day of the election except Sundays. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that military voters who are not currently registered may apply to register as a qualified voter of the school district. Military voters who are qualified voters of the school district may submit an application for a military ballot. Military voters may designate a preference to receive a military voter registration, military ballot application or military ballot by mail, facsimile transmission or electronic mail in their request for such registration, ballot application or ballot. Military voter registration forms and military ballot application forms must be received in the Office of the District Clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. on April 21, 2022. No military ballot will be canvassed unless it is (1) received in the Office of the District Clerk before the close of the polls on election day and showing a cancellation mark of the United States postal service or a foreign country’s postal service, or showing a dated endorsement of receipt by another agency of the United States government; or (2) received by the Office of the District Clerk by no later than 5:00 p.m. on election day and signed and dated by the military voter and one witness thereto, with a date which is associated to be not later than the day before the election.
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Nassau BOCES Long Island High School for the Arts (LIHSA) is proud to partner with Hofstra Continuing Education to offer the Summer Arts Academy for students in grades 7-12. Learn, grow and, most of all, HAVE FUN in a variety of arts-focused Summer Programs taking place at the Long Island High School for the Arts in Syosset this summer. The program gives students the chance to explore the arts with peers who share a similar passion. Students will learn from instructors who have turned their own passions into successful careers.
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April 13, 2022. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a list of persons to whom absentee ballots are issued will be available for inspection to qualified voters of the District commencing with the issuance of such absentee ballot, as well as the list of registered voters, in the office of the Clerk of the District on each of the five days prior to the election, excluding Sunday, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on weekdays, and on April 9, 2022 by appointment, and at the polling place on the day set for the election. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HERBY GIVEN that Military voters who are qualified voters of the district who and are not registered must apply to register as a qualified voter by contacting the District Clerk at 1057 Merrick Avenue, North Merrick, NY 11566 or by email jlong@nmerrick.org or fax sent to (516)282-1822. The military voter may indicate their preference for receiving the registration application by mail, facsimile or electronic mail. The application to register must be received no later than 5:00 P.M. on the twenty-sixth (26th) day before the election, AN FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that military voters who are qualified voters of the school district may apply for a military ballot. A military ballot application may be requested from the District Clerk and must be returned, in person or by mail to the
Office of the District Clerk at 1057 Merrick Avenue, North Merrick, NY 11566 not later than 5:00P.M. on the twenty-sixth (26th) day before the election. A military voter may indicate their preference for receiving the military ballot application by mail, facsimile transmission, or email. Military ballots must be received by the District Clerk(1) before the close of the polls on April 13, 2022 and showing a cancellation mark of the U.S. postal service, or a foreign country’s postal service, or showing a dated endorsement of receipt of another agency of the U.S government or (2) by 5:00 P.M. on the date set for the election and signed and dated by the military voter and one witness thereof, with a date which is ascertained not be later than the day before the election. Irrespective of the preferred mode of transmission, the military ballot application and military ballot must be returned by mail or in person, A list of all persons to whom military ballots shall have been issues will be available for inspection to qualified voters of the District in the office of the District Clerk during regular office hours until the day of the election. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the vote on all propositions and the election of candidates on the election held on Wednesday, April 13, 2022 will be conducted by voting machine. It being expressly understood that the intent of the Library is to
comply with any legislation stemming from the current coronavirus pandemic Thus, all references to the timing, location, and manner of hearings, registration, and voting in the budget vote and election are subject to modification based on applicable legislation or direction by an entity with jurisdiction over the Library. Dated: North Merrick, New York January 18, 2022 By Order of the BOARD OF TRUSTEES NORTH MERRICK PUBLIC LIBRARY North Merrick, New York Susan Santa, Director 129297
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LEGAL NOTICE Notice to Proposers The Board of Education of the Merrick Union Free School District hereby invites the submission of a SEALED PROPOSALS from reputable and qualified not-for-profit organizations for: Universal PreKindergarten Program Sealed proposals for Universal PreKindergarten Program for the 2022-2023 school year must be received on or before 10:00 a.m. on Monday, April 18, 2022, at the Business Office, Merrick Union Free School District, 21 Babylon Road, Merrick, New York 11566. Proposals received after stated date and time will be returned to the sender, unopened.
Specifications and proposal forms for this Request for Proposals may be obtained from the Business Office at (516) 992-7260, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. All proposals must be enclosed in a sealed envelope, and clearly marked on the outside: Proposal for: “Universal Pre-Kindergarten Program”. No phone, fax or email proposals will be accepted. Requests for Information must be submitted in writing and will be received until Tuesday, April 12, 2022, at 10 a.m. These requests may be emailed to rbutler@merrick.k12.ny.u s. The Board of Education of the Merrick Union Free School District intends to award contracts in the best interest of the School District. The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all proposals it receives as a result of this RFP, to negotiate with all qualified Proposers, or to cancel this RFP in part or its entirety, if it is in the best interest of the School District to do so. No proposer shall have any legal, equitable or contractual rights of any kind arising out of its submission of a proposal. Incomplete proposals may not be considered. Dated: March 31, 2022 Merrick Union Free School District By:Ryan Butler Assistant Superintendent for Business (516) 992-7260 130569
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■ Programs offered are Theatre (including Musical Theatre Production, Acting for the Camera and Stage Combat) ■ Music (including Songwriting, Recording and Live Performance) ■ Visual Arts (including Fundamentals of Art, Film Techniques: Concept to Creation and Figure Drawing) ■ Dance (including Hip-Hop and Broadway Theatre) Choose to enroll in a one-week offering or combine several to be on campus for up to four weeks. Visit www.longislandhighschoolforthearts.org/summer-arts-academy for more information.
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Designed to motivate young minds and gain experience in a desired career path, Summer Tech at Nassau BOCES Barry Tech, now a longtime partner with Hofstra Summer Camps, offers programs for students entering grades 7-11. Students can cook up tasty treats in our Culinary Arts Academy or feed treats to a four-legged friend in Animal Care classes, just a couple of the unique summer offerings at the stateof-the-art Joseph M. Barry Career & Technical Education Center in Westbury. Other classes include Aviation
Academy, Construction Trade Academy, Mechanical and Automotive Institute, and Computer Hardware Essentials. Certain courses are offered in Introduction, Intermediate and Advanced levels. Students can cook up tasty treats in our Culinary Arts Academy or feed treats to a four-legged friend in Animal Care classes, just a couple of the unique summer offerings at the stateof-the-art Joseph M. Barry Career & Technical Education Center in Westbury. Other classes include Aviation Academy, Construction Trade Academy, Mechanical and Automotive Institute, and Computer Hardware Essentials. Certain courses are offered in Introduction, Inter mediate and Advanced levels. Through Nassau BOCES Outdoor and Environmental Education program, campers become Marine Biologists for the summer in the Marine Explorer Technology program. STEM (science, technolo g y, engineering, math) enthusiasts work in teams to build an underwater remote-operated vehicle (ROV) in the Marine Exploration Technology camp. There are also hiking-based, coastal explorations and an outdoor adventure challenge waiting for campers who want to be in the great outdoors this summer. These programs allow youngsters to discover the unique habitats of Caumsett State Historic Park in Lloyd Harbor, where they will use hi-tech tools to explore nature. Programs are also held at the Nassau BOCES Brookville Environmental Education Center where there is an outdoor classroom and challenge course elements including a sixty-foothigh climbing wall. For more infor mation on any of these summer programs, visit www. hofstra.edu/academics/ce/summercamp/ or call 516-463-2267. Courtesy Nassau BOCES; compiled by Jordan Vallone..
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PRESS-ROOM/WAREHOUSE HELP Long Island Herald has IMMEDIATE openings for a FULL-TIME Pressroom/warehouse helper in Garden City. We are a busy print shop looking for a motivated and reliable individuals to assist in various duties in the shop. Forklift experience is a plus and heavy lifting is required. Hours vary, so flexibility is key. Email resumes or contact info to careers@liherald.com
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Q. I recently got a “framing” inspection for carpentry. The inspector asked me to get all electrical wiring and plumbing pipes in before he would look at the way the wood framing was done. Then he rejected the work because of the way the beams and columns went into the walls. We had steel beams put in so we could remove all the inside walls and open the kitchen up to the living and dining rooms. It’s now one big open space. The carpenters cut the wall tops and bottoms so the beam and column could go in. Is there a way to fix this, and why is it so important? The inspector said the architect would need to write a letter explaining the fix.
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A. Your inspector is looking out for you. He didn’t accept the work because the interior walls that were removed had an important role to play in holding your house together. Now that there are no walls running at right angles to the outside wall, the strength of the exterior walls has been reduced, enough so they can waiver in a high wind onte eeper and compromise the home. In other words, the long, unbraced wall can collapse in a heavy storm. From flying in a plane, you may have heard of wind shear. It’s caused by pulsing crosswinds that work like a giant hammer, pounding directly at the wall’s surface, like pounding a big drum face, and is referred to as positive pressure. The wall is also brushed by winds that run parallel to its surface, which causes a suction known as negative pressure. Together, the pulsing is tugging at the wall and pushing it, causing opposite reactions that, if the wall isn’t properly braced, can make it come apart and wrench away from the rest of the building. By cutting the continuous top and bottom wall “plates” that run around the whole structure, the wall is no longer attached at these points. That’s one reason why windows and doors receive extra support around the openings. The “weakest links” are the places where the connection has been severed or removed altogether, as when steel beams and columns are inserted into the wall and the wood has been cut away. Some argue that the steel beam and column actually brace the structure, but only if they are attached to the surrounding dissimilar wood. In most cases, when an inspection is done, the lack of understanding of the wind shear process is revealed, and hopefully it is discovered before a disaster and not after. This can be repaired by making the wood walls connect again, using steel sheets, steel strapping or plywood that bridges the wall studs on either side of the steel column and beam. The plywood will stick out if the wall is only as thin as the column, but with large wall studs, the plywood can be recessed to be even with the rest of the carpentry.
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hether you knew it or not, there are many types of football games. According to Wikipedia, the roster includes Jorkyball, cycle-ball, football tennis, blind football, power chair football, rugby, traditional American football and my favorite, political football. While most of the others (except the gridiron variety) need an explanation, almost everybody knows what a political football is. And one of the best examples is the price of gasoline. JERRY Regardless of the party in power, KREMER gas prices are used regularly as a line of attack on the incumbent leader of the country. Over the past 40-plus years, Presidents Carter, Reagan, Bush, Clinton, Bush, Obama and now Biden have been the targets of public anger over the price of gasoline. And in most of those instances, the attack on the White House has been nothing more than a cheap shot for political gain.
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One of the major causes of sharp hikes in gas prices is wars or political upheaval on far-away continents. In 1973, the ArabIsraeli war caused prices at the pump to skyrocket. That was followed by the IranIraq War, which started in 1980. In the 1990s, the Persian Gulf War made motorists go crazy when the price per gallon spiked. While Saudi Arabia pretends to be our good friend and is always seeking more jets and defensive weapons, the Saudis periodically decide to cut back on oil production, which hits American drivers in the wallets and pocketbooks. Another enemy of the gasoline consumer is Mother Nature. Drivers in New York may pay little attention to disasters or climate-related events in Louisiana or Texas, but an explosion at an offshore oil rig, or a major hurricane, can cause longterm disruption of gas prices. I’ve always wondered why, within minutes after a hurricane slams into one of those key Southern states, the stations around here up their prices. That anticipatory action isn’t due to a shortage; it’s just an example of greed.
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For as long as I can remember, the price of gas has gone up and down during the spring and winter seasons, respectively. The jump in price as the weather warms is actually the result of the industry practice of changing the grade of the fuel to adjust to the climate. Summer gasoline costs more to produce, because it’s a special blend that is less polluting and can adapt to the heat. Even though this has been going on for the past 30 years, there are always politicians somewhere waiting to jump on their opponents to cast partisan blame. Another reason for the summer jump in prices is that around April, most oil companies shut down their facilities for maintenance, and are slow to prepare their production for the increased demand from vacationers starting in June. If you’re looking for someone else to blame for the summer rise in the price per gallon, it’s you, me, your neighbors and countless other Americans. Most of us start taking time off in June and many of us take driving vacations, and that trend continues right through Labor Day.
o matter who's in power, the other side will blame them for high gas prices.
The extra gas we guzzle puts enormous pressure on refineries, and up go our costs. Over a recent Saturday-night dinner, a few of my friends started complaining about the price of gasoline, and were quick to blame it on President Biden. Because he sits in the Oval Office, he’s the natural target for fuel-cost outrage. But many people forget the fact that the coronavirus pandemic caused a sharp cutback in production, and when the public decided that it was time to get out and start driving again, there wasn’t enough gasoline to meet that sudden burst of demand. That was another open invitation for the refineries to dramatically raise their prices. As we’re seeing, virtually every basic commodity, from corn flakes to car tires, is becoming more costly, but the easiest target for a politician seeking to get a few headlines is the price of gas. There’s no more popular political football, but it’s tossed around for all the wrong reasons. Jerry Kremer was a state assemblyman for 23 years, and chaired the Assembly’s Ways and Means Committee for 12 years. He now heads Empire Government Strategies, a business development and legislative strategy firm. Comments about this column? JKremer@liherald.com.
Facts, fiction and when to fish for shad
’m afraid if you didn’t cut your hair in March, potty train your 2-year-old, castrate your farm animals, quit smoking or get married, you probably missed the optimal moment for such events. That is according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac, which suggests auspicious dates for various activities, based on the phases of the moon and the alignment of the stars. The almanac, launched in 1792, is now my go-to reliable source of information, meteorological predicRANDI tion and general good-natured kibKREISS itzing. I used to read newspapers and watch TV news, but the OFA claims to be 80 percent accurate, and that’s good enough for me. I’m going with the annual pamphlet that tells me when to plant my tomatoes, based on the tides. If you’ve never read the Almanac, it is now available on Kindle, and as an act of personal devotion to readers, I purchased my own copy for $5.39 so I could write this tribute to a publication that has informed and amused folks for 230 years. It made my day — no, it made my month to read a compilation of anecdotes, folklore, science, magical thinking, histo-
ry, recipes, weather forecasts, farming information, ephemera, origins of month names, friggatriskaidekaphobia trivia (that’s the fear of Friday the 13th), animal signs of the Chinese zodiac and a windfall of homey, heart-warming, salt-of-theearth stories about good people doing kind things. The almanac offers a total, feel-good, not-amoment-too-soon distraction. According to the OFA, this month we will have a Full Pink Moon, which heralds the blossoming of wild ground phlox, one of the first spring flowers. It is also known as the Moon when the Geese Lay Eggs, for obvious reasons. The Almanac offers random factoids:
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If you want to know how much paint you need for a room, or how much wallpaper, or when to go fishing for shad, check out the OFA. One section offers famous last words: “Is it The Fourth?” Thomas Jefferson, our third president and the author of the Declaration of Independence, who died on July 4, 1826. “How were receipts today at Madison Square Garden?” P.T. Barnum, April 7, 1891. “Get my swan costume ready.” Anna Pavlova, Russian ballerina, Jan. 23, 1931. “Is it not meningitis?” Louisa M. Alcott, March 6, 1888. The OFA does not limit its predictions to the weather or farming. It sees in our future fake leather clothing and shoes made from mushroom roots, jeans recycled for housing insulation and shoes made from soda bottles. In the dead-and-stuffed department, I learned that Comanche, a horse belonging to an officer killed at Little Bighorn in 1876, was given a full funeral, with military honors, in 1890, and then sent to the University of Kansas to be stuffed. He can be seen there today. Also, Owney the terrier, an official U.S. Mail dog, was stuffed and displayed at the 1904 World’s Fair. We all know Trigger trotted down the same path, but did you know that Vladi-
ant to know what's really important? It's in the Farmer's Almanac.
■ Safe ice thickness for a single person on foot is 3 inches. For an 8-ton truck, it’s 12 inches. ■ The first hurricane of 2022 will be Alex. ■ A fear of toads is bufonophobia; a fear of bees is melissophobia. ■ Playing golf burns the same number of calories per minute per pound of body weight as shoveling grain. ■ You can keep beef in the freezer for six to 12 months, but frankfurters? One to two months.
mir Lenin, who died in 1923, lies somewhat embalmed in a glass tomb in Moscow’s Red Square? Scientists continue the effort to halt the deterioration of his body. Those wacky Russians. Have you seen the signs of spring? According to the almanac, worms begin to emerge from the ground. Indeed, the March moon was the Full Worm Moon. Since ancient times, people have used flora as indicators of when the time is right to plant. For example, when the crocus blooms, it’s the cue to plant radishes, parsnips and spinach. A point of information: Some forwardthinking farmers and ranchers are inviting volunteers to do farm chores for increased fitness. (Sounds like a Tom Sawyer scam to me.) A new thing: mobile grocery stores in trucks that visit numerous neighborhoods. People shop inside the van, which then goes back to restock and then moves on. According to the OFA, pets will soon wear devices that allow them to interface with their veterinarians. Realtors will sell houses with pets included. I recommend the Old Farmer’s Almanac for its forecasts and arcane information and down-home good humor. It is uplifting and entertaining, fascinating and funny. It was the best $5.39 I’ve spent in some time. Copyright 2022 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.
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hings we don’t want in our backyards: incinerators, releasing toxic fumes in the air. Nightclubs, with late-night rooftop music. Prisons, with their high walls and guarded towers. And medical facilities, designed to save us from traveling vast distances just to see a good doctor? Mount Sinai South Nassau wants to open a four-story, 60,000-square-foot specialty-care medical facility on Wantagh Avenue in Wantagh. It would provide everything from radiology, pain management and oncology to a much-needed women’s center. The facility would have 50 private patient examination and consultation rooms, accounting for 75 percent of the space. It would bring 100 new jobs to Wantagh, fewer than a third of them physicians. The rest would be the kind of skilled positions that too many area residents now have to commute to. What Mount Sinai is planning will look like a brand-new building, but it’s not. It would take over a drab brick building that has been vacant for five years. It has become the massive elephant in the neighborhood that many residents and business owners hope their friends and customers don’t see. Mount Sinai’s idea is to create one-stop medical services — providing anything you might need outside of a hospital, all under one roof. Imagine seeing your cardiologist in a warm, inviting office. She
letters What happens locally happens globally To the Editor: After reading the article “Lynbrook, East Rockaway residents aghast at growing gas prices” in the March 17-23 issue of the LynbrookEast Rockaway Herald, I felt compelled to respond. While Long Islanders are definitely feeling the effects of recent global events, I would like to bring attention to the fact that countries around the world are dealing with a lot more than soaring gas prices. While our national average price per gallon is over $4 per gallon, according to FINCA, a nonprofit microfinancing organization, “over 1 billion people live on $2.50 per day or less, including 280 million people in extreme poverty who live on less than $1.25 per day.” So while I support people looking for solutions to local problems, I also urge my fellow citizens to
orders X-rays, but you don’t have to hop in your car to get them. You just take the elevator. When you return, someone is waiting to draw some blood just to rule out infections or other diseases. You take care of almost everything you need in a single visit. Then you head out and make a quick stop at a local pharmacy to pick up your medication. We don’t think about the value of having all of this in one place — in our neighborhood — until we need it. Maybe an occasional cardiologist’s visit wouldn’t be a big deal if it involved multiple stops. But if we were being treated for cancer, and needed to make regular trips to a medical office, why would we want to drive to North Shore or even Manhattan every time? Wouldn’t we be going through enough already? Wouldn’t life be better if we had this kind of facility in our backyard? And why can’t a woman make a single stop for an annual checkup, and have a mammogram and all her lab work done in the same place, at the same time? What Mount Sinai wants to do in Wantagh is hardly new. One-stop medical facilities are common in other parts of the country, especially in areas with large senior citizen populations. No, not common — they are welcomed. Demanded. And this type of facility isn’t even new to Long Island. Mount Sinai opened a similar one in Greenlawn, near Huntington, that is not only a good neighbor, but has
been embraced by that community. There have been legitimate questions asked of Mount Sinai about the Wantagh facility — especially when it comes to parking and the impact on traffic. But the development process with local officials isn’t about a hard yes or no over whether it should be opened, but instead, how Mount Sinai can work with local officials and neighbors to ensure that those questions are answered and those concerns addressed. And from what we’ve seen, Mount Sinai has gone above and beyond to answer them. You can’t see it from the street, but there are nearly 250 parking spots on the Wantagh Avenue property, and Mount Sinai has plans to create another 60, despite the fact that study after study — and the hospital group’s own experience — has found that 250 is more than enough. Like many medical facilities, Mount Sinai’s Wantagh center would be designed to simply blend into the community — but when you needed it, it would be there, ready to serve. And in the meantime, it would bring people into Wantagh, not to clog up streets, but to visit the restaurants, shops, and other small businesses that are the lifeblood of the community. Fight the incinerators, the loud nightclubs and even the prisons. But medical centers are exactly what every great community needs, and this one is just what a great community like Wantagh needs.
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sil fuels to power our future. mid new reports of almost half To rein in Con Edison’s outrageous a million New Yorkers strugprice hikes and put New York on the path gling to catch up with their to a clean energy future, it’s time for the electricity bills, Con Edison’s state to take control of Con Edison. decision to request further increases of New York is the fifth-largest consumer up to 20 percent from state regulators is a of petroleum in the country, and the slap in the face. Con Edison, which reported billions of dollars in profits last sixth-largest consumer of gas; only about a third of our energy year, has chosen to take comes from renewable energy advantage of the global enersources. Meanwhile, for gy crisis to increase its profit decades, deregulation has margin further. allowed companies like Con The utility is price-gougEdison to continue pursuing ing the state. the cheapest, dirtiest energy The crises we face today — sources while increasing pricfrom the ripple effects of the es for their customers, all to pandemic, to the rampant maximize their own profit. economic inequality it exacA publicly owned power erbated, to the climate crisis meLAnie grid would set New York on bearing down on us all — the right path toward revershave shown us that we can’t D’Arrigo ing this trend. By removing continue to accept things as private interests from the they are. We can’t allow corstate regulatory board and porations like Con Edison to bringing Con Edison under state control, rip off New Yorkers in order to enrich the utility would no longer have the their shareholders. Nor can we continue authority or means to spend millions of to rely on the current system of energy dollars lobbying against renewable enerdependence on foreign interests and fos-
Letters think about how they can contribute to solving global issues. Since becoming an intern at the Borgen Project, a national nonprofit that works to make global poverty a focus of U.S. foreign policy, I have been made aware of the impact that individual actions can have on combating these issues. These actions also benefit us here in the U.S. According to Chris Policinski, the former chief executive of Land O’Lakes, “From an economic perspective, what happens in one country has ripple effects throughout the world.” So, I ask my fellow citizens to treat both community and international issues equally when it comes to making a difference. JACk CASOLANI Yaphank
Were the ‘howls’ about Ketanji Brown Jackson purely race-based? To the Editor: Re Elaine Gross’s column “Finally, a Black woman on the Supreme Court?” last week: While I believe that Judge ketanji Brown Jackson does have the high judicial qualifications to sit on the Supreme Court, the hemming and hawing
ownership of our power grids. And to gy — nor would it be able to set its own make this happen, there needs to be a prices or bypass regulations meant to partnership between statewide and fedkeep us on track to being carbon-free by eral representatives. 2040. As a demonstration of that partnerNew York state already has the infraship, we held a rally in the Bronx togethstructure in place for a public takeover er with community leaders across New of Con Edison, and the movement also York City to call for public power. And has legislative momentum. The New when elected, we will push York Power Authority is a Congress and the State Legispublicly owned utility that lature to support public powers state-controlled operations, like the Metropolitan power grids in New York, proTransportation Authority, tect consumers, and advance with renewable energy. toward a sustainable energy But NYPA’s energy is disfuture. tributed by Con Edison, and For too long, Con Edison it isn’t allowed to directly tarhas profited from keeping get consumers or produce its New York underfoot. Now it’s own energy. But legislators our turn to bring the utility JonAthAn are pushing to change that to heel. with the passage of the Build soto Public Renewables Act, which Melanie D’Arrigo, a health would allow NYPA to begin care advocate and community taking over Con Edison by organizer from Port Washingacting as a direct competitor. ton, is a Democratic candidate for ConWe support these efforts — and we’re gress in New York’s 3rd District. Jonathan proud to be the first candidates in our Soto, of the Bronx, is a Democratic candiraces for higher office to support public date for the Assembly.
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and rationalizing she displayed in her hearings was somewhat disconcerting. But most disturbing of all was the fact that President Biden made race and gender his primary criteria in selecting his nominee. Reverse discrimination is still discrimination, regardless of whom it benefits. Ironically, if Biden had just limited his criteria to legal experience and competency, Jackson might still have ended up as his choice, but without the bad taste his criteria left in the mouths of many. Even if she is appointed, Jackson will always have the cloud of Biden’s egotism hanging over her head, his insistence on pointing out that, “Hey, it was me who was responsible for the first Black woman on the court!” History would be aware of that without Biden's self-serving pat on the back. Gross raises many legitimate points in her column, but I have to disagree with her implication that Biden’s nomination of a Black woman “brought howls” for other than very legitimate reasons. Yes, “structural racism” has existed, and continues to exist in America, particularly in certain areas, but that is a wrong that has been, and is being, remedied legislatively and in the courts. To imply that only people of color may rightfully address this issue is insulting and racist in itself. ROBERT RUBALSkY East Rockaway
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Want a ... Women’s Health Center in Wantagh? Join us for the upcoming public information session to learn more about our proposed Mount Sinai Doctors location at 2020 Wantagh Avenue:
Mulcahy’s 3232 Railroad Ave, Wantagh April 13, 5-7pm Note: Parking available at 2020 Wantagh Avenue.
At Mount Sinai South Nassau, we believe the South Shore of Long Island deserves the very best in women’s health services. Mount Sinai South Nassau is investing $35 million at our Wantagh Medical Arts Pavilion to bring you the latest in cancer care, cardiology, radiology, women’s care and endocrinology – all in one convenient location, without having to leave the South Shore. The proposed Mount Sinai Doctors location at 2020 Wantagh Avenue will help save lives by identifying diseases early, provide an economic boost to the Wantagh area, and bring a building that has been vacant for more than five years back to life. There will be ample parking. Let Town of Hempstead officials know you support the project. For more information, visit www.southnassau.org/wantagh
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April 7, 2022 — MERRICK HERALD
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