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So Kathy spoke with her son, Vonn, who has experience in act ing and production work, and they toyed with the idea of creat ing a movie instead. “This way, they’d be more comfortable,” she said. “There wouldn’t be an audience, so they’d just be comfortable with us.”ESY students have since taken part in a variety of film productions, including “Suessi cal the Musical” and “Cinderel la.”The Brickmeiers formed the company Autotroph Films after the success of ESY’s early pro ductions, with the goal of per haps eventually branching out and helping other districts and special-education students cre ate productions of their own. For now, Autotroph mainly works with Bellmore-Merrick. This year, the students filmed a version of the musical “Wick
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Preston Bowman, a rising junior at John F. Kennedy High School in Bellmore, has always envisioned himself in a career in filmmaking.Evenbefore he entered high school, he was putting his cre ativity to the test. When he was stuck at home at the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic in the spring of 2020, he created a movie with his family about escapingKennedy’squarantine.principal, Gerard Owenburg, saw Bowman’s movie, and was impressed. He reached out to Bowman before the start of his freshman year, and asked if he’d be interested in helping build a television program at Kennedy. When he was the school’s assistant principal, Owenburg oversaw student activity orga nizations. “For many years, we had always talked about some sort of media-type club, and we gave it a try a couple times,” he recalled. “It just had trouble sticking. We were in need of a student who was passionate about it and could help make it
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Courtesy Preston Bowman “loVE iS BETTER Blind,” a short film created by Preston Bowman and filmed by students in the Cougar TV program, was named best comedy at the American Film Youth Festival in Atlanta. It starred Ryan Garcia, left, and Samantha Schneider, center. Amanda Ham, at right with Bowman, worked behind the scenes.
Every summer, students in the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District’s Extended School Year program put on a play, but with a unique twist. For the past six years, the production chosen by the district’s summer school program has been record ed and made into a movie, thanks to Kathy Brickmeier, a paraprofessional at Sanford H. Calhoun High School, and her son,TheVonn.Extended School Year program is for students with Individual Education Programs who have been deemed in need of schooling during the summer so they do not regress education ally, socially or emotionally. ESY ran this summer at Merrick Ave nue Middle School, and there were eight classes, for students ranging from seventh-graders through age 21. Beth Johnson, a teacher at Calhoun for 28 years, has taken part in every production, and spoke highly of their impor tance to ESY students. “The the ater piece became such an important part of this summer program because it really allowed kids to find that voice, to learn to act, to become more selfconfident, and to follow direc tions,” Johnson said. “It’s all of the skills we look to provide them.”Kathy Brickmeier, who has worked at ESY for the past seven years, said the program’s teach ers and paraprofessionals found that the students liked acting, and at first she suggested they put on a play. “It was good,” she said, “but we found that not all the students could participate in it, because many of them had difficulty memorizing lines, and a lot had stage fright.”
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Seizaburo and Katsuko Inatome opened Inatome in 1975. The restaurant features a sushi bar, serving traditional Japanese dishes, and hibachi in a separate dining room prepared by Chef Hiroki Yoshiyuki Oji. The interior, designed by the owners, blends Eastern and Western styles and at the heart of the restaurant, “Maneki-Neko” — a porcelain cat — greets guests.
BEST JAPANESE FOOD: Inatome Japanese Steak + Sushi 6 5th St, Valley Stream (516) www.inatomerestaurant.com872-0419
Just like owner Niko Vasilopolous’ family in Greece makes it, the food at GREEKTOWN is made from scratch using fresh ingredients. They strive to create and serve food to Long Islanders that their families would be proud of. The colorful bright plates of food, including chicken souvlaki and gyros, spanakopita and so much more, are sure to satisfy taste buds. Established in 1996, this authentic greek kitchen offers catering and delivery in Rockville Centre.
Island Empanada, owned and operated by Roy and Kathy Pelaez, is the Long Island dream turned reality offering authentic empanadas with his crafted secret sofrito seasoning. Roy, self taught cook, trained in the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico and now has two food trucks and multiple locations. Order for lunch or dinner, food truck catering, delivery and more.
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BEST THAI FOOD: Thai Table Restaurant 88 A N Village Ave, Rockville Centre (516) www.thaitableny.com678-0886
BEST LATIN FOOD: Island Empanada of Merrick 2142 Merrick Ave, Merrick (516) www.islandempanada.com608-2663
Ram Bisht, owner and food enthusiast, has crafted the robust favors and delicacies of India as a child in his mother’s kitchen. Ram, born in the Himalayas of Nepal and famous for its Medieval India food concept of ‘Byanjana’ that infuenced the royal kitchens of India, learned from these concepts. From preparation to menu planning, Ram takes special care and mentors his staff to continue to provide the community with delectable and authentic culinary dishes and experience great Indian hospitality. Dive into foods like vegetable samosas, chicken tikka masala and coconut lemon rice and taste the spices of life.
BEST ITALIAN FOOD: Lia’s Pizzeria and Restaurant 60 Atlantic Ave, Oceanside (516) www.liaspizzeriaoceanside.com764-4971
Traditional Italian food made with fne, fresh ingredients — Lia’s Pizzeria serves up more than pies. From soups, salads, and sandwiches to pastas, seafood and homemade pizzas, open seven days a week Lia’s has a menu to please. Enjoy the tasty specialty pies or heroes by ordering in for take out or delivery, now available online; or plan a date night at their elegant dining area with modern moody lighting.
BEST GREEK FOOD: Greek Town 90 N Village Ave, Rockville Centre (516) www.greektownny.com678-4550
Take a seat at the Thai Table Restaurant and immerse yourself in the true culinary art of native Thai cuisine. Enjoy a number of dishes, from Asian, Asian Fusion and Thai to seafood, soup and noodles. There are vegetarian and vegan options as well. Relax over a meal with family or friends in their modern atmosphere and cozy ambiance or order in during their delivery hours. YOUR PALATE WITH LONG ISLAND’S BEST RESTAURANTS Visit www.lichoiceawards.com to view all winners and fnalists of the 2021 Herald Long Island Choice Awards presentd by PSEG Long Island. Check back September 15th to nominate your favorite businesses for 2022. 1182584
BEST MEXICAN FOOD: The 1034CabanaWBeech St, Long Beach (516) www.thecabanalbny.com889-1345 Long Beach is serving up specialty tacos and other Mexican dishes at The Cabana. They also offer soups, wraps, sandwiches and salads to suit everyone’s taste. There’s nothing like good food and a great time; and with their numerous events from discounted drink deals, live music and pop-up food vendors every monday — there will always be something new to come back to.
This is not your average restaurant, it’s an entire new world. There are actually several buildings on eight acres: a Biergarten, Beer Hall, Brathaus, catering hall and large event space in addition to the restaurant so you step into a new atmosphere submerged in authentic German cuisine, culture and events. Established in 1901, this unique venue and dining spot can offer a fun day out for friends, family, or events. Celebrate German celebrations such as Ompahfest, Jagerball or Oktoberfest among others throughout the year or pop in for a beer, wursts or fuffy pretzel imported from Munich!
BEST CHINESE FOOD: Little Fu’s 1739 Peninsula Blvd, Hewlett (516) 295-2888 Find us on Facebook Local restaurant Little Fu’s offers meat and vegan options, but not just a veggie dish — mock meats from chicken to duck — within their full vegetarian menu. Enjoy large portions of tasty chinese cuisine for take out, delivery or eat in their sizable dining area perfect for a lunch or dinner with family, friends or a date. Japanese cuisine is also available on their ample menu.
BEST INDIAN FOOD: 924RaaginiAtlantic Ave, Baldwin (516) www.raagininy.com608-5578
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T he number of sharks seen at Long Island’s South Shore beaches this summer has been a concern for many beachgoers and swimmers, who spend their days and weekends at the beach. While some residents may be hesitant to jump in the water, others are testing their strength with rods and reels. Jacob D’Arrigo, 17, of Bellmore while working with a small team of people, has caught 43 sharks this summer, which are almost immediately released back into the ocean. D’Arrigo also helps scientists and shark experts, by tagging some species of sharks, which are then tracked by the National Oceanic and Atmosphere Administration.D’Arrigoisarising junior at John F. Kennedy High School in Bellmore. He is a member of Kennedy’s boys’ varsity soccer team, and has been fishing since he was young. Last summer, he started working at Jones Beach Bait and Tackle, located at Jones Beach’s Field 10, as well as Captree Fuel Bait and Tackle Shop, located at Captree StateD’ArrigoPark. said he started fishing for sharks this sum mer with a few of his coworkers from the tackle shop. They try and fish all day if they’re able to, and if not, between the hours of 5 p.m. and midnight. Typically, they’ll fish at Fields 6 and 10 at Jones Beach, or at Tobay Beach, which is maintained by the Town of Oyster Bay and also located on Ocean Parkway. “On Long Island,” D’Arrigo said, “we have a bunch of protected sharks species.” These species include brown sharks, big nose sharks, sand tiger sharks and longfin makos, among others. When these species are reeled in, they have to be released back into the ocean in 15 seconds. “We keep them in the wash, and take care of them, and make sure they swim off strong,” he said. “We try to get a quick picture if we can.” Hooks need to be removed in 3 seconds, he added, and the shark needs to stay somewhat submerged in the water so there is still water entering its gills, allowing it to breathe. Because the process is so quick, these protect ed sharks are not tagged. Working with NOAA’s Cooperative Shark Tagging Program, when D’Arrigo’s crew catches a non-protected species, such as spinner sharks, black tip sharks, bull sharks or dusky sharks, they are able to tag them. “It’s a prong that goes on the shark’s back by the dor sal fin,” he explained. “We fill out information on a tag card, and send it back to NOAA.”
A NumBER Of species have been captured this summer, including many that are protected and non-protected. D’Arrigo tags sharks, allowing the National Oceanic and Atmosphere Administration to keep track of certain species and population trends.
The best thing swimmers can do, experts said, is follow protocol and listen to lifeguards. “As scary as these bites sound, they are bites,” Gilmore said. “Every one of the five we’ve had this year, the animal bit and let go right away. We’re not seeing these large, scary sharks you see on Shark Week.” Michael Malaszczyk contributed to this story.
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The information NOAA asks for includes things like the shark’s species, sex, and date and location of capture. When a tagged shark is recaptured, it helps NOAA better understand shark species’ population trends, stock and structure, and distribution in the ocean. According to Fisheries.NOAA.gov, since the shark tagging program launched in 1962, 295,000 sharks have been tagged, and over 17,000 recaptured. The process of catching a shark can be long and tedious, and begins with bait, often blue fish, being pad dled 500 yards off the beach in a kayak. When a shark is hooked, D’Arrigo said the goal is to have it brought into the shore in around 30 minutes, although sometimes it takes over an hour. When sharks get tired, he added, it is hard for them to swim away once released, so they try to keep the process as short as possible. D’Arrigo said the largest shark he caught this sum mer was a 7-and-a-half foot sand tiger shark, and that often, he sees the same people on the beaches, day after day. “It’s a nice community out there on the beach,” he said. “We like to help each other out.” Are beaches safe? While the number of sharks in the ocean may seem alarming, experts say its actually a good thing. Jim Gilmore, the New York State Department of Environment Conservation’s director of Divi sion of Marine Resources, said many shark species are now considered protected, due to a decline in population. “They were an important predator in the marine environment,” Gilmore said of sharks. “So overall, this is good news for the marine environment and our ecosystems.” Chris Scott, a supervising marine biologist from the DEC said that not every shark sight ing warrants a beach closure. “We have to edu cate the lifeguards and park staff on what is a threat to swimmers,” Scott said. “It’s going to take a little time for them to understand that not every shark sighting warrants the beach being shut down.”
ShARkS put up a quite a fight — some times it takes over an hour to pull one into the shore.
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Courtesy Preston Bowman PRESTON BOWMAN HElPED build the Cougar TV program from the ground up, after some of his films were noticed by Kennedy’s administra tion, even before he was in high school. Above, Bowman, left, worked with the Cougar TV crew during “Love is Better Blind’s” production. Subscription rates: $60 for 1 year Annual Subscription Rates $9.75 per quarter auto-pay or $50 one-time payment within Nassau County or $60 outside of Nassau County. Copyright © 2022 Richner Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. bellmore HERALD merrick
stick.”That student turned out to be Bowman, and the South Bell more native, now 16, jumped at the opportunity, and told the school what equipment it needed to create a media program. Cou gar TV was formed in the 2020-21 school year, by just a handful of students.Cougar TV is now a regular class during the school day, with over 20 students taking part in the program. It has its own stu dio, and they create videos, livestream events and do the morning announcements. The program’s faculty adviser, Brad Seidman, Bowman said, lets the students have control. “When I was given the oppor tunity to make my own program, I jumped on it,” Bowman said. “(Mr. Seidman) is really laissez faire — he definitely lets us do our own thing. It’s very much a student-run thesaid.andthroughintobuilt“Prestonprogram.”hasimpressivelythisCougarTVprogramsomethingnoteworthyhisincredibletalentsgoodcharacter,”Seidman“We’reluckytohavehiminstudentbodyatKennedy.”CougarTVissomewhatsimi
lar to, but separate from, Bell more-Merrick Broadcasting, the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District’s specialty broad casting program, which is housed at Wellington C. Mepham High School in North Bellmore. But, Bowman explained, Cougar TV does sometimes connect with BMB, and earlier this year, around Valentine’s Day, Kennedy students were invited to join BMB in a filmmaking competi tion.“It had to be two minutes long, it had to have a teddy bear, and it had to contain the line, ‘Eww,’” Bowman said. He knew what he wanted to create — a visuals-heavy short film, recorded outside, at night, in Kennedy’s courtyard — but he didn’t have a lot of time to do it. After being given permission to film on school grounds at night, Bowman and the Cougar TV team got to work. “We spent four or five hours in a blizzard,” Bowman recount ed. “It was snowing, and abso lutely freezing. But it was just cool to watch my ideas come to life in front of me.”
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The short film, “Love is Bet ter Blind,” portrays a blind date gone horribly wrong, according to Bowman. It was nominated for a Bellmore-Merrick Broad casting award, which it didn’t win, but was also submitted to two student film festivals, the first of which, the American Film Youth Festival, took place earlier this month in Atlanta. “I try to keep my expectations low,” Bowman said, “but I was fairly nervous and excited.” At the Atlanta festival, which Bowman attended, “Love is Bet ter Blind” was named best come dy. “It’s unbelievable,” Owenburg said. “His talent for things like that — he really has just a cre ative mind.” “I am incredibly proud of Preston and the entire Cougar TV team for this award-winning production,” Seidman added. The film is also now an offi cial selection in the largest high school film festival in the world, the All American High School Film Festival, which will take place in Manhattan in October. It will be screened at the AMC the ater in Times Square. “This is a lot harder to get into,” Bowman said of the upcoming festival. “To think that our film, we made in the middle of a blizzard, made it to two film festivals, is Ultimately,crazy.”what Bowman wants to do is attend film school in New York, California or Atlanta. But for now, he said, he just wants to help Cougar TV expand. Owenburg said that thanks to the kind of person Bowman is, keeping the pro gram alive shouldn’t be a prob lem.“He just has such a dynamic personality,” Owenburg said. “Kids are drawn to him. I’m sure there’s going to be exciting things to watch him do.” To view the film, and to see more of the program’s work, visit its YouTube channel, Cou gar“I’mTV. always looking to improve, and I’m just looking forward to seeing the continued growth of the program,” Bow man said, “and I’m really excited to go to film school.”
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StudentS in the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District’s Extended School Year program put on a show last week, turning the musical “Wicked” into a movie, with students and teachers in the starring roles. the StudentS are frequently empowered while on the big screen. Alexa Fico, right, starred as Glinda in ESY’s film version of “Wicked.”
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The environment that the Brickmeiers create, according to Johnson, empowers every student involved. Johnson told the Herald about one student who, with Kathy’s help and encouragement, made a two-minute speech about his passions in life.“He was a big train person,” Kathy recounted. “So, we ran a train video behind him when he was speaking, which empowered him. We found what worked for him.” Johnson said it has been “incredi bly wonderful” for the ESY program to benefit from Kathy’s and Vonn’s tal ents. This was Johnson’s last summer at ESY, because she is retiring from teaching, but she will remain involved in district programs in the future. ESY concluded on Aug. 12, and the Brickmeiers said the community could look forward to many more pro ductions in the years to come. “Wicked,” Johnson added, was selected for a reason. “Kathy picked it, and Vonn, because they always believe in the power of the individual,” she said. “They tap into the joy of per forming, and they produce a movie where the kids are the magic. The message is understanding acceptance, love in its many forms, and finding your place in the world.”
ed.”The final flick was about 45 minutes long, and screened on Aug. 11 in MAMS’s auditorium. It featured performances big and small from students in the program, as well as teachers and district adminis trators. Kathy Brickmeier said she read the book “Wicked” in order to create a modified script and screenplay for the stu dents to follow. Her son is Autotroph’s video editor, camera operator and co-pro ducer, and oversees the recording and editing process, which makes use of green screens, stage lighting and special effects.ESY students have the option to partic ipate — no one is required to do so. Some are comfortable with having just a single line, and others are eager to take on star ring roles. Typically, one person is chosen for each lead character. “The only year we didn’t do that was when we did ‘Alice in Wonderland,’ because Alice was such a huge part, and there were girls that wanted to be in it,” Kathy explained. “But for the most part, we try to stick to one actor, one actress, perBeingcharacter.”infront of a camera boosts stu dents’ confidence, Kathy said. “As soon as they put on a costume, they become a dif ferent character, and they get comfort able,” she said. “Kids that don’t normally speak, or speak much — they come alive when they’re on camera, and that’s really what it’s all about. We want them to feel proud of themselves. We want to boost thatParents,ego.” Kathy added, who either attend the screening or view a copy of the recording afterward, are often blown away by the final product. “Parents have said to me, ‘We watched it eight times,’” she said. “They have it — they watch it with their families, they watch it on holidays, they send it out to relatives. It’s a treasure.”
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The older we get the faster each year seems to fly by, especially when raising children. They grow up faster than we can keep up. And clothing trends are moving faster than ever, too, so kids want to have the hip, happening duds and kicks. It’s enough to break the bank! By approaching back-to-school clothing shopping with some thought and planning, you can minimize the stress on yourself and your wallet n these inflationary times and still afford your kids some fun, fashionable options.
Inventory What You Have First, take an inventory of your kids’ closets. Separate all clothing and shoes into piles: clothes that still fit, clothes to be donated (or passed down) and clothes to be discarded. That way you know exactly what you’re working with. Have them try on any items you’re unsure about. There’s no sense in buying multiples of pieces that still fit, and there’s no sense in buying something your child dislikes and won’t wear. Next, make a complete list of items you need to purchase. Include organizational details in the list, such as item of clothing, size(s) needed and even a few wish list items. If your children are growing fast and you are unsure how much they will have grown by the middle or end of the school year, you may want to hold off on buying certain items. Your budget will inform the stores in which you’ll shop. Off To Shop When it comes to the actual shopping day there are a few things to keep in mind. Clothing is an important part of self-expression for teens, so bring them along on the shopping trip (if they desire) so they have input. They may want to buy the name-brand version of the musthave trends. But more generic brands often have very similar styles for less. The key to maximizing a wardrobe while minimizing spending is buying pieces that you can mix and match. Items that can be used yearround for all seasons are even better. Concentrate on tops and bottoms in more basic colors (less graphic tees), and let your child pick out a few inexpensive but trendy accessories to spice up any outfit and add versatility. If your child seems to be between two sizes buy the larger size. It’s easier and more costeffective to make a temporary hem or sew a dart into a waistband than to replace the item. Plus, comfort goes a long way during the school day. Squeezing into too-tight jeans won’t help. In fact, if you and your children are interested in arts and crafts or sewing, enjoy some bonding time by doing sewing projects together. Repurpose a few prized pieces of clothing from last year’s wardrobe, or add a fun embellishment to a hand-me-down.Don’tdismiss ways to engage with other families in your community. If there are a lot of growing families in your neighborhood, perhaps arrange a meet-and-swap. Who knows, you and your kids may make new friends in the process.
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Even for those students who genuinely love school and are eager to see their friends and start up their school year activities, some initial anxiety and nervousness may impact their return again this year. The last school was often interrupted by Covid outbreaks that meant a peri odic return to virtual learning in some cases, and, often a general sense of unease.
Anticipate Your Child’s Concerns Children do best when they know what to expect, so it’s important to take the time to answer their questions and talk to them about their back-to-school experience. Especially in that first week, excitement may be tem pered with unease. Be sure all medical records are updated and they understand and are prepared for what school safety protocols may be. Gather school supplies and send them off with some special supplies that will exciteBethem.prepared for your child’s emotions to fluctuate over the final weeks of summer and into the beginning of the school year. The first week of school is always exhaust ing, but while we’re all ready for life to full return to “nor mal,” we’re not quite there yet. If your child is struggling to adjust to school or show ing signs of excessive worry (acting out, withdrawing, irritability), it may be time to consider professional help. Or at the very least, contact the school counselor or social worker.
The more time you give yourself to figure things out, the less likely you are to feel stressed those days before school starts. If you haven’t been informed already, reach out to your school’s administration to determine what their policies will be in the fall.
The start of a new school year is like a fresh box of crayons full of possibilities. Families can take advan tage of this clean slate by establishing some new organizing routines. Think ahead. Mornings are cha otic in most households with schoolaged children. Consider handling as many daytime preparations as possi ble the night before. Lay out clothes. Pack lunches. Set out the breakfast dishes and cereal. Pack backpacks. Make systems kid-friendly, so young helpers can feel involved, and save mom and dad some time in the process. For example, carve out a spot on a lower shelf of the pantry for lunch boxes and lunch-making supplies. Then make children respon sible for putting away their empty lunch boxes at the end of the school day, or even packing their own lunch. Tackle school paperwork. Make a habit of sorting through children’s backpacks with them the same day they come home. Allot time after school, when you arrive home from work, or after dinner, depending on your family’s schedule. Use a tiered letter sorter or filing system with des ignated slots for each child’s papers, and an “A.S.A.P.” space for teachers’ notes, permission slips and anything else that requires immediate atten tion, that’s not handled through your schoolForportal.schoolwork and artwork you want to keep, try a two-step approach. First, purge unwanted items as soon as they come in the door. Collect the possible keepers in a storage bin or wheeled cart with col or-coded drawers that allow for easy separation by child or project type. Go through stored items at regular inter vals, perhaps once a month or once a quarter. Keep in mind, the more you accumulate, the easier it will be to pare down, as the best pieces will stand out from the crowd. Designate a homework spot. Decide on the best spot in your home to set up homework central. That could be the location your child became accustomed to doing school work and studying during the early days of the pandemic, when class was virtual. Or maybe a different set-up is preferred at this point. Take into con sideration how involved you need to be with homework and your child’s style. Does he focus better with peo ple around or in a private setting? Is he better suited to sit at a desk or curled up in a favorite chair with a laptopOncecart?you have a place picked out, gather together handy homework tools and supplies into a nearby bin, drawer or cabinet. Stock up on ageappropriate supplies such as pens, pencils, erasers, paper, crayons, mark ers, a ruler, dictionary, calculator and a pencil sharpener. Create a communication hub. Include the family calendar, a chalk or bulletin board for posting messages and reminders, a binder for key docu ments, colored markers, pens and pencils. If you’re a visual person, con sider color coding your calendar by assigning each family member a dif ferent color. Remember not to forget. Use wall hooks and baskets or bins near the front door to corral the items you need to remember each day: back packs, books, lunches, gym shoes, sports equipment and musical instru ments. Above photo: Back to school is an oppor tunity to reorganize your family routines.
Navigating the post-Covid environment Above photo: Everyone’s situations are similar yet different all at the same time. Equip your kids with situational knowledge they need to be healthy — both physically and emotionally — and remain flexible.
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Think Through Your New Schedule As A Family Which extracurricular activities will you resume again? Have your child’s needs/interests changed? Also, make a plan for your updated child care needs and com municate them with caregivers in advance.
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S tudents return to the classroom after summer break energized and ready to embark on another school year. Or they? While families have seemingly settled into the ‘new normal’ vacation ing, socializing, etc, have returned to the daily rhythms of our lives for the most part, it’s important to remember that Covid-19 is still spreading. That pesky BA.5 subvariant is seemingly everywhere right now and may be ready to join students in the classroom. As you prepare for and start the 2022-2023 school year, continue to take steps to prevent the spread of Covid-19. Taking all precautions available will provide the most protection to children and the community and help students have a safe and healthy school year. That starts with vaccination. Medical practiitioners and epidemiologists strongly urge all family members to add the Covid vaccine to their immunization schedule. Everyone ages 6 months and older now is eligible to get vaccinated for Covid-19. Covid-19 vaccines are safe and highly effective at preventing serious illness. In addition, individuals ages 5 and older are eligible to get a Covid-19 booster shot. Staying up to date on your vaccines is the best way to reduce the spread of Covid. If your child is eligible, schedule their Covid booster before school begins. Other Safety Precautions Proper hand hygiene remains as vital as ever. It’s important step in lowering risk of Covid-19 infection, as well as other illnesses. Provide your child with hand sani tizer to bring to school and encourage them to wash or sanitize their hands frequently. In addition, if your child shows any symptoms of Covid-19, such as fever, keep them home from school to prevent the spread of illness. Managing Expectations
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Transitioning your child from a summer schedule to a school schedule
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Above photo: Slowly adjust your child into a new schedule for back-to-school time.
By Sharon Naylor Get your kids ready for the first day of school not just with a shopping trip for school supplies and to their favorite store for new school clothes, but also with a gradual adjustment from their summertime lifestyle. Those unstructured days of sleeping late and having little if any responsi bility are coming to an end, and kids will be bet ter prepared for their new school schedules if you ease them into it, starting at least two weeks before school starts. Here are some top ways to transition your kids from the lazy days of summer to the more organized, streamlined and productive schedule of school. Get them more sleep time. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, preschoolers (3- to 5-year-olds) need 11 to 13 hours of sleep every night, and school-age chil dren (5- to 10-year-olds) need 10 to 11 hours every night. If your kids have been staying up late and then rising early to attend summertime day camp or sports, the end of these activities allows more time for healthy sleep. In 15-minute increments each night, gradually move their bedtime earlier so that they adjust to getting more sleep. Slowly adjust their wakeup time. The experts at Procter & Gamble acknowledge that kids may not be “morning people,” but that “one way to get your kids excited about waking up early is to give them something they can look forward to.” It may be a healthy pancake break fast or a special morning story-and-snuggle time. Save these treats for the weeks leading up to the start of school to make them more of an enticement. And point out to kids that waking up early means more hours of sunlight, giving them extra playtime outside. At least three days before the start of school, kids should be waking up at their weekday morning time. To help with kids’ sleep, Procter & Gamble experts advise set ting a “no gadgets” rule for sleep hours to cut down on distraction and stimulation, as well as adjusting the window coverings in children’s rooms to ensure a darker, more sleep-conducive bedroom environment. Create a bedtime routine. It could be a bedtime story or hugging family members (including pets) goodnight. A bedtime ritual prepares children for the onset of sleep and cre ates a familiar pattern that will help them wind down on school nights. Reduce television viewing and screen time. It’s a habit we all indulged — in many cases overindulged — in since the start of the pandemic. Everyone has their favorite shows, videogames, etc., but when the school year approaches, inform kids that shows airing at 9 p.m. and later will be viewed at a later date — or 8 p.m. for very young kids. The choice of time is up to you. Encourage older kids to use their new free time before bed to read or listen to music. Introduce kids to your scheduling sys tem. Whether you use Google Calendar to orga nize the family schedule or a chart on the refrig erator, introduce kids to the system. Point out the colors that refer to their school activities, or ask them to choose their own color to give them a sense of involvement. On the night before the first day of school, involve the kids by selecting outfits, packing book bags and backpacks and doing a lastminute run over things like what time the school bus will arrive and what your child can expect during the school day. And it’s a wonderful idea to mark the start of school with a special dinner at home, at a restau rant or even with a family party that conveys a sense of excitement about the new school year.
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In line with national trends for com munity colleges, NCC is expected to wel come fewer students this year, especially coming out of Covid-19. “That’s always been a community col lege issue,” Conzatti said. “We certainly continue to see that here at the college.” Weathering both stop-outs and lower enrollment, Conzatti still boasts the sheer number of students who do finish their“Weeducation,haveover 168,000 alumni,” she said. “I mean, how many colleges can say that? That’s the people that graduate, not even people that just came to take a cou ple of classes because they wanted to get an increase in their pay.” For Conzatti, it’s all about creating a better future for students. “If you look at some of these schools, they’re charging a tremendous amount of money to do this,” she said. “We can help, and that’s what I mean by commu nity service. It’s an aid to our communi ty. We need to, and we can do it afford ably. And that’s what we need to do.”
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Maria Conzatti has two major goals for the next 12 months: To have Nassau Community College “live” the word “community,” and to serve that commu nity through a number of new diverse programs.Appointed last May as NCC’s interim president, Conzatti’s term lasts a year, with the possibility of going longer if a permanent president isn’t found. Striv ing to offer a wider range of courses for Nassau County, Conzatti plans to bring new vocational classes like welding and HVAC — heating, ventilation and air conditioning — to the campus. Conzatti is hardly new to the NCC campus, instrumental in a number of different roles over the past 33 years. She has had a hand in both academic and technical departments, served as an adjunct business professor, and even as an academic dean and executive vice president.Conzatti is even an alum, attending NCC between 1984 and 1986. Working at the college was her way of giving back. “I’m a product of the college, I gradu ated from here as a first-generation alum,” Conzatti said. “This place really gave me my start and has offered me a wonderful career. So, in a way, I owe the college.”Understanding the diverse back ground of students drawn to NCC, Con zatti wants to cast a wider net in who enrolls by adding newer hands-on curric ulum and class times. “Not every student certainly was meant to go to college and spend two and or four years being educated,” she said. “So we’re going to be looking to really diversify program availability here at theThatcollege.”means more time options for nights and weekends, in addition to unique stepping-stone classes like voca tional training and micro-credentials — education and training for more specific aspects of subjects and careers. More classes would mean more ways to explore careers and interests. “You can take an HVAC class, and maybe you decide that, you know what, you want to major in engineering,” Con zatti said. “Maybe with that HVAC class, we can give you three credits toward a certificate or an associate’s degree. So, to me, I think it’s all interconnected.” Although still in development, Conzat ti plans to renovate and re-purpose build ings for welding and HVAC to properly accommodate the programs. The student-driven courses might help fight a national problem — “stopouts.” It’s where students attend classes, but drop out for any number of life events or reasons — like getting married, or building a family — and then they come back to possibly finish their educa tionAtagain.apublic community college, “we’re no strangers to this,” Conzatti said. “This is something that the college has always had.”
MARIA CONzAttI hAs spent her entire career — and even her educational life — at Nassau Community College. And now, for at least the next year, she’s the school’s interim president — a job she vows not to be just a placeholder.
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The Australian-English soft rock duo, of Graham Russell and Russell Hitchcock, are still going strong. They visit Long Island on their current 45th anniversary tour, driven by years of friendship and love for Air Supply. The trademark sound of Hitchcock’s soaring tenor voice and Russell’s simple yet majestic songs created a unique sound that would forever be known as Air Supply. “Lost in Love,” “All Out of Love,” “The One That You Love,” “Sweet Dreams,” and “Making Love Out Of Nothing At All” have all achieved multi-million radio Friday, Aug. 19, 8 p.m. NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury. (516) 247-5200 LiveNation.com.TheTheatreAtWestbury.comoror
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Courtesy Anissa Boudjaoui-Sutton Large photo: Singer and actress Freda Payne is best known for her 1970 smash hit ‘Band of Gold,’ earning her a gold record.
around 1969. I was speechless when I met her. I occasionally would be told that when I sing jazz tunes, I did sound a little bit like Ella, and my scatting was just beginning to develop. The day I got the Los Angeles Times, June 16, 1996, the front page (was) memorializing Ella Fitzgerald. It was that very morning I decided I was going to portray Ella and continue to bring her legacy forth through my presence and my interpretation of her. My favorite Ella song is ‘Mr. Paganini.’ The real title is ‘If you can’t sing it, you’ll have to swing it.’”
notes Summers. “Not only did her singing career endure the Depression era, (but also) the Big Band, Swing, and Be-Bop eras. Ms. Fitzgerald also sang the most definitive recordings of the American Songbook. Ella accomplished all, while living under the terrorism of the Jim Crow era and the rage of the civil rights movement. Even though her close friends included the iconic Marilyn Monroe, Fred Astaire, Frank Sinatra and other wealthy celebrities, our story humanizes Ella for a new generation.”
‘If you can’t sing it, you’ll have to swing it’
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Courtesy Lee Summers Middle photo: Lee Summers wrote and directed the life story of Ella Fitzgerald.
Courtesy Alan Mercer Top left: In her 60-year career, Ella Fitzgerald was known as The First Lady of Song,’ ‘The Queen of Jazz,’ and ‘Lady Ella.’
Garden stroll As summer winds down, this is the perfect time to visit Old Westbury Gardens and the sculptures of “Revisiting the Familiar: Seward Johnson at the Gardens,” the popular exhibit now on view. Enjoy the weather, the beautiful landscape and the whimsical art of renowned artist Seward Johnson at your leisure. There’s plenty to see and do with the sculptures during your visit: Snap fun selfies. Go on a scavenger hunt. Canvas the gardens to see every sculpture. Now, through Sept. 5. Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury. (516) 333-0048 or OldWestburyGardens.org.visit
What: Ella, the First Lady of Song When: Aug. 18-Sept. 11 Where Madison: Theatre, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville ForCentretickets, atorMadisonTheatreNY.orgvisitcalltheboxoffice(516)323-4444 By Mary Malloy
inger and actress Freda Payne, best known for her 1970 smash hit “Band of Gold,” will channel jazz singer Ella Fitzgerald, “The First Lady of Song,” in a much-anticipated production of the same name at the Madison Theatre, at Molloy University, starting this weekend, and running through Sept. 11. The show was conceived by Maurice Hines and also stars Harriett D. Foy, Debra Walton and DannyTheAdams.songlist includes a plethora of Fitzgerald’s hits, among them “A-tisket, A-tasket” and “Sweet Georgia Brown.” It also features selections from songwriters Cole Porter, Harold Arlen, and Rodgers and “Ella,Hart. First Lady of Song,” written directedandby awardwinning actor, director, librettist, lyricist, composer, and educator Lee acontinuessongstress.world’steenagerhomelessjourneyremarkableofinspiringchroniclesSummers,thestoryFitzgerald’sfromtothepremiere“Today,Ellatobebeaconofexcellence,”
“‘Ella, First Lady of Song’ reminds us that wearing a crown of admiration such as hers does not deem one immune to loneliness, racism, envy, hate, or even body shaming. Lastly, our story stars the legendary recording artist, Freda Payne, who is one of a vanishing breed of singers who possess the musicality and talent to deliver the song stylings of the great Ella inin-personvenues.performingIonIold,”theEllatheFitzgerald.”“IadmiredsingingstyleofFitzgeraldfromtimeIwas12yearssaysPayne,“andlistenedtohersingingtheradio,andthenstartedhearingherinotherIsawheronceinanightclubNewYork.Thiswas
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OpportunityVolunteer Want to brush up on your farming techniques, and contribute to a community garden? Every Wednesday from 3 to 5 p.m., and every Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon, visit the Garden at St. Francis, 1692 Bellmore Ave., North Bellmore, to help with garden tasks. Open to everyone, regardless of physical abilities. For more information, call (516) 679-1184. Gypsy — The Music of Stevie Nicks and Fleetwood Mac Visit Merrick Park on Thursday, Aug. 18 for a concert by Gypsy, a Fleetwood Mac and Stevie Nicks cover band. The concert begins at 8 p.m., 1600 Merrick Rd., Merrick. Visit GypsyNicks. com for more information. Sounds of the ‘70s It’s a ‘70s explosion in the park, when 45RPM, known as “the band you wish your parents had warned you about,” bring their C’mon Get Happy show to the Harry Chapin stage, Friday, Aug. 19, at 8 p.m., at Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, Eisenhower Park, East Meadow. The dynamic singers and nimble band bring AM radio hits that other bands overlook back to life with the veracity and fun this music deserves. As always, bring seating. For information, visit NassauCountyNY.gov/parks.
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Eggs, honey, and fresh vegetables are sold every Sunday at the Garden at St. Francis. Open 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. outside the church or in the church hall. Leftover produce is donated to local charities in Bellmore-Merrick. Visit 1692 Bellmore Ave., North Bellmore, for local produce every Sunday through late October.
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tieaboutAlldye Kids ages 4+ can get their groove on, Wednesday, Aug. 24, 1 p.m. Explore tie dye technique, which dates back to Asian and Eastern culture in the 6th century. Learn the technique and make a tie dye pillowcase to take home. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 2245800 or LICM.org.
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If you are divorced, widowed, single or empty nester over 50, who would like a new beginning, join Marla Matthews, a social worker and TV talk show host of The Relationship Journey, at the North Bellmore Public Library. Patrons are invited to come and feel inspired, meet new friends, and network to learn skills towards reinventing yourself.
The North Bellmore School District’s Board of Education will meet to discuss the future of district facilities during a meeting on Aug. 30. This follows the completion and review of the stated-mandated 5-year building conditions survey during the July 7 meeting. Residents are invited to attend and listen to presentations regarding potential capital improve projects, including an overhaul to the district’s HVAC system. Both meetings will begin at 6:30 p.m., and held at the Martin Avenue School, 2616 Martin Ave., Bellmore. For more, contact BoardOfEd@ northbellmoreschools.org.
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Visit the Merrick Train Station every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for a day of great treats and vendors, brought to you by the Merrick Chamber of Commerce. If interested in joining in on the fun, please visit FoodTruckFridayPeople.com.
The Bellmore Chamber of Commerce’s weekly car show takes place every Friday through Oct. 7. Admission is free for pedestrians, and entry fees for cars are $5 per vehicle. It runs from 6-10 p.m., in the Bellmore LIRR parking lot.
Weekly Car Show in Bellmore
Steve performanceWhite at The Brokerage Steve White is a likeable, passionate and talented actor with an infectious smile. Visit The Brokerage in Bellmore, 2797 Merrick Rd., Aug. 20, at 7 p.m. Admission is $22. The show is for those ages 16 and older. There will be a 2 item minimum per table. For info, visit Brokerage.Govs.com, and hit the calendar tab.
Kids can make, view and talk about art, through Sunday, Sept. 4, with four Indigenous artists at Long Island Children’s Museum. Toyuskanash, the Algonquin word for bridges, brings together artists from the Shinnecock Nation to explore their traditional and contemporary culture and how they bridge gaps in history and knowledge with surrounding communities. The exhibit highlights the artwork of fine art photographer Jeremy Dennis, painter and tradition bearer Denise Silva-Dennis, beadwork appliqué and ribbon work artist Tohanash Tarrant and painter David Bunn Martine. Each artist’s creative process is featured during residencies; including artist-led workshops during each residency and daily activities for visitors led by museum staff that draw inspiration from their artwork, process and media. Visit the museum on Museum Row, Garden City. For more information, call (516) 224-5800 or go to LICM.org.
The program will take place, Thursday, Aug. 18 at 6:30 p.m., at 1551 Newbridge Road, North Bellmore. Contact (516) 785-6260 for information.
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The North Bellmore Fire Department is hosting the New York State Drill and Parade at the Four Towns Fireman Training Center in Merrick, at 1650 Merrick Rd,, Merrick. The drill portion of the weekend will take start at 9 a.m. There will be a $10 entry free, and t-shirts, sweatshirts, food, beer, water and soda will be sold. The parade will take place the following day, Aug. 21, on the streets of Bellmore. For more, visit North Bellmore Fire Department on Facebook.
Having an event? Items on The Scene page are listed free of charge. The Herald welcomes listings of upcoming events, community meetings and items of public interest. All submissions should include date, time and location of the event, cost, and a contact name and phone number. Submissions can be emailed to thescene@liherald.com. Art talk Grab your lunch and join MuseumCountyNassauof Art Docent Riva Ettus for her popular “Brown Bag Lecture” live, via Zoom, Thursday, Sept. 15, 1 p.m. She’ll discuss the current exhibition, “Other Worlds than This: The Supernatural in Art.” Participants are invited to ask questions at the end of the program. Register at least 24 hours in advance to receive the program Zoom link. Also Oct. 13. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org. SEP. 15 Street Food MarketplaceSunday
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Michael Malaszczyk/Herald wILL CongEStIon affect Long Island? Not that works for people here, to Nassau County legislators Steve Rhoads and John Ferretti, along with Oyster Bay tax receiver Jeff Pravato.
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Driving into downtown Manhattan in the near future could cost more than $20 for cars, and four times that for trucks. And that’s after factoring in gas. With congestion pricing — a plan intended to reduce vehicle dependence on the crowded streets of New York City ready to become a reality, one of the agencies expected to directly benefit — the Metropolitan Transportation Authori ty — has shared what it thinks vehicles should pay for the privilege of driving instead of riding. That’s $23 for cars and $82 for trucks, with such tolls also applying to deliveries, taxis and ride-hail vehicles like Uber and Lyft.There are many not too happy about the plan, especially Nassau County Republican legislators Steve Rhoads and John Ferretti, who joined Oyster Bay tax receiver Jeffrey Pravato in front of the Theodore Roosevelt Executive and Legis lative Building in Mineola to express that displeasure.It’s“simply another tax on hardwork ing residents of suburbia,” said Rhoads, who represents Wantagh, Seaford, Bell more, Merrick and Freeport. “Eighty-five percent of residents that commute on a daily basis into New York City already commute using mass transit, This is sim ply another way to control your behavior, using the power to tax and take another billion dollars away from the residents of suburbia into the pocket to cover the fis cal mismanagement of the MTA.” John Ferretti, whose district repre sents parts of East Meadow, Wantagh and Seaford, said the state measure’s goal of fighting traffic congestion is a good one, but that Albany is taking the wrong path. People are not taking the Long Island Rail Road because of rising ticket costs, he said, and blamed bail reform as a reason many don’t feel safe taking public transit. “Who wants to take the Long Island Rail Road when you might get pushed in front of the train you’re trying to get on?” Ferretti asked. But not everyone agrees with the law makers. State Sen. John Brooks, a Demo crat who faces Rhoads for a newly drawn senate seat in November, argued Rhoads and Perretti grossly misunderstand how things work in Albany. “No one voted solely on the question of congestion pricing,” Brooks said. “We voted on the budget as a whole. Your vote is either ‘yes’ for everything, or ‘no’ for everything.”Ifthelegislators want to attack him over congestion pricing, Brooks added, then they also owe him credit for millions of dollars in state aid and infrastructure repair, since those were also part of the state budget he voted for in 2019. Brooks dismissed Rhoads’ congestion price rhetoric as simply campaign rheto ric.“If Steve wants to talk about raising taxes on residents, let’s talk about the county housing assessments,” he said. “Nassau’s housing assessment has been frozen for 13 years because of the county legislature.”ButRhoads feels state officials are doing everything they can to try and keep opposition down, even holding public hearings on the MTA’s toll proposal in August, when many are on vacation. “It’s a further idea of what their actual thoughts on transparency are in this pro cess,” he said. As far as state lawmakers like John Brooks?“They’re the ones that voted for this,” Rhoads said. “And they are the ones that still have the power to be able to stop it.”
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NOTICELEGAL133498NOTICEOFADOPTION OF TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD LOCAL LAW NO. 60-2022 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, pursuant to Article 9 of the New York State Constitution, the provisions of the Town Law and the Municipal Home Rule Law of the State of New York, both as amended, a public hearing was duly called and held August 2nd , 2022, by the Town Board of the Town of Hempstead on the proposed adoption of Town of Hempstead Local Law No. 60-2022, and following the close of the hearing the Town Board duly adopted Town of Hempstead Local Law No. 60-2022, amending Section 197-5 of the Code of the Town of Hempstead, to include “ARTERIAL STOPS” at various locations. Dated: August 2, 2022 Hempstead, New York BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF DONALDHEMPSTEADX.CLAVIN, JR.
Place a notice by phone at 516-569-4000 x232 Households: Households that currently include children who receive the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) but who are not found during the Direct Certifcation Matching Process (DCMP), or households that currently receive Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF), or the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) must complete an application listing the child’s name, a valid SNAP, TANF, or FDPIR case number and the signature of an adult household member. Eligibility for free milk benefts based on participation in SNAP, TANF or FDPIR is extended to all children in the household. When known to the School Food Authority, households will be notifed of their children’s eligibility for free milk based on their participation in the SNAP, TANF or the FDPIR programs. No application is necessary if the household was notifed by the SFA their children have been directly certifed. If the household is not sure if their children have been directly certifed, the household should contact the school.
To fle a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online 1179281This(3)(2)Washington,1400Offce(1)submittedandinaddress,or0508-0002-508-11-28-17Fax2Mail.pdf,https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/fles/documents/USDA-OASCR%20P-Complaint-Form-at:fromanyUSDAoffce,bycalling(866)632-9992,bywritingaletteraddressedtoUSDA.Thelettermustcontainthecomplainant’sname,telephonenumber,andawrittendescriptionoftheallegeddiscriminatoryactionsuffcientdetailtoinformtheAssistantSecretaryforCivilRights(ASCR)aboutthenaturedateofanallegedcivilrightsviolation.ThecompletedAD-3027formorlettermustbetoUSDAby:mail:U.S.DepartmentofAgricultureoftheAssistantSecretaryforCivilRightsIndependenceAvenue,SWD.C.20250-9410;orfax:(833)256-1665or(202)690-7442;oremail:program.intake@usda.gov.institutionisanequalopportunityprovider.
Households notifed of their children’s eligibility must contact the School Food Authority if they choose to decline the free milk benefts. Households may apply for benefts at any time throughout the school year. Children of parents or guardians who become unemployed or experience a fnancial hardship mid-year may become eligible for free milk at any point during the school year. For up to 30 operating days into the new school year (or until a new eligibility determination is made, whichever comes frst) an individual child’s free eligibility status from the previous year will continue within the same SFA. When the carryover period ends, unless the household is notifed that their children are directly certifed or the household submits an application that is approved, the children’s milk must be claimed at the paid rate. Though encouraged to do so, the SFA is not required to send a reminder or a notice of expired Theeligibility.information provided on the application will be confdential and will be used for determining eligibility. The names and eligibility status of participants may also be used for the allocation of funds to federal education programs such as Title I and National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), State health or State education programs, provided the State agency or local education agency administers the programs, and for federal, State or local means-tested nutrition programs with eligibility standards comparable to the NSLP. Eligibility information may also be released to programs authorized under the National School Lunch Act (NSLA) or the Child Nutrition Act (CNA). The release of information to any program or entity not specifcally authorized by the NSLA will require a written consent statement from the parent or guardian. The School Food Authority does, however, have the right to verify at any time during the school year the information on the application. If a parent does not give the school this information, the child/children will no longer be able to receive free milk. Foster children are eligible for free milk benefts. A separate application for a foster child is no longer necessary. Foster children may be listed on the application as a member of the family where they reside. Applications must include the foster child’s name and personal use Underincome.theprovisions of the policy, the designated offcial will review applications and determine eligibility. If a parent is dissatisfed with the ruling of the designated offcial, he/ she may make a request either orally or in writing for a hearing to appeal the decision. Ryan Butler, Assistant Superintendent for Business, whose address is 21 Babylon Road, Merrick, NY 11566 has been designated as the Hearing Offcial. Hearing procedures are outlined in the policy. However, prior to initiating the hearing procedure, the parent or School Food Authority may request a conference to provide an opportunity for the parent and offcial to discuss the situation, present information, and obtain an explanation of the data submitted in the application or the decisions rendered. The request for a conference shall not in any way prejudice or diminish the right to a fair hearing. Only complete applications can be approved. This includes complete and accurate information regarding: the SNAP, TANF, or FDPIR case number; the names of all household members; on an income application, the last four digits of the social security number of the person who signs the form or an indication that the adult does not have one, and the amount and source of income received by each household member. In addition, the parent or guardian must sign the application form, certifying the information is true and correct. Nondiscrimination Statement: This explains what to do if you believe you have been treated Inunfairly.accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.
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NOTICELEGAL133338180558-1NOTICEOF SALE SUPREME COURT NASSAU COUNTY WELLS FARGO BANK N.A., AS TRUSTEE, FOR Defendant(s)ABRAHAMPlaintiffTHROUGHASSET-BACKEDTRUST,MORTGAGECARRINGTONLOANSERIES2006-NC4PASS-CERTIFICATES,againstKLEIN,etal
Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Fein Such & Crane, LLP, 1400 Old Country Road, Suite 103N, Westbury, NY 11590. Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered June 8, 2018, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on September 20, 2022 at 2:30 PM. Premises known as 2794 Lincoln Boulevard, Merrick, NY 11566. Sec 63 Block 127 Lot 64, 65, 66 & 74. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, lying and being in at Merrick, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $779,655.70 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of fled Judgment Index No The007490/2015.foreclosure sale will be conducted in accordance with 10th Judicial Covid-19District’sPolicies and foreclosure auction rules. The Referee shall enforce any rules in place regarding facial coverings and social distancing. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the Court Appointed Referee shall cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.” Ronald A. Pollio, Esq., Referee CARN203
LEGAL NOTICENOTICEOF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU The Bank of New York Mellon FKA The Bank of New York, as Trustee for the Certifcateholders of the CWALT, Inc., Alternative Loan Trust 2006-OA9 Mortgage Pass-Through Certifes, Series 2006OA9, Plaintiff AGAINST The Estate of George E. Combes a/k/a George Combes, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered October 30, 2019, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on August 29, 2022 at 2:30PM, premises known as 66 Madison Street, Merrick, NY 11566. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, SECTION: 55., BLOCK: 121, LOT: 356 and 413. Approximate amount of judgment $626,073.34 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of fled Judgment Index #005993/2015. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 Protocols located on the Offce of Court Administration (OCA) Shine”.willsale.timepracticesmasksdistancing,complysuch/Admin/oca.shtml)(https://ww2.nycourts.govwebsiteandasallpersonsmustwithsocialwearingandscreeningineffectattheofthisforeclosureForeclosureAuctionsbeheld“RainorForsale information, please visit Auction.com at www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832. Mark Ricciardi, Esq., Referee Frenkel Lambert Weiss Weisman & Gordon, LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 01-075953-F00 Merrick, NY 11566-4745. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, ofCountyNassau, State of New York, Section 63 Block 135 Lot 861. Approximate amount of Barak,f/k/aLOGSRefereeIrene“RainAuctionsForeclosureJudicialestablishedForeclosedPublicPoliciespursuantauctionIndex#Judgmentprovisionsbeand$588,637.31judgmentplusinterestcosts.Premiseswillsoldsubjecttooffled14715/2013.ThewillbeconductedtotheCOVID-19ConcerningAuctionsofPropertybytheTenthDistrict.willbeheldorShine.”Villacci,Esq.,LegalGroupLLPShapiro,DiCaro&LLC Attorney(s) for the 175Plaintiff Mile Crossing Rochester,Boulevard New York
Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 7202600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.
or legalnotices@liherald.comemail: PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES… Printed in this publication can be found online. To search by publication name, gowww.newyorkpublicnotices.comto: LEGAL NOTICE ANNUAL NEWS RELEASE - PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT Merrick UFSD today announced a free milk policy for Merrick area school children. Local school offcials have adopted the following family eligibility criteria to assist them in determining eligibility: 2022-2023 INCOME ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES FOR FREE MILK Free Eligibility Scale Free Milk Household Size Annual Monthly Twice per Month Every Two Weeks Weekly 1 $ 17,667 $1,473 $ 737 $ 680 $ 340 2 $ 23,803 $1,984 $ 992 $ 916 $ 458 3 $ 29,939 $ 2,495 $ 1,248 $ 1,152 $ 576 4 $ 36,075 $ 3,007 $ 1,504 $ 1,388 $ 694 5 $ 42,211 $ 3,518 $ 1,759 $ 1,624 $ 812 6 $ 48,347 $ 4,029 $ 2,015 $ 1,860 $ 930 7 $ 54,483 $ 4,541 $ 2,271 $ 2,096 $ 1,048 8 $ 60,619 $ 5,052 $ 2,526 $ 2,332 $ 1,166 Each personAdd’ladd $ 6,136 $ 512 $ 256 $ 236 $ 118 SNAP/TANF/FDPIR
72197 SUPREMENOTICELEGAL133005NOTICEOFSALE COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., AlysAGAINSTPlaintiffBalbes; et al., PursuantDefendant(s)to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered November 5, 2018 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on September 6, 2022 at 2:30PM, premises known as 2599 Orr Street,
Other Source Categorical Eligibility: When known to the School Food Authority, households will be notifed of any child’s eligibility for free milk based on the individual child’s designation as Other Source Categorically Eligible, as defned by law. Children are determined Other Source Categorically Eligible if they are Homeless, Migrant, Runaway, A foster child, or Enrolled in Head Start or an eligible pre-kindergarten program. If children or households receive benefts under Assistance Programs or Other Source Categorically Eligible Programs and are not listed on the notice of eligibility and are not notifed by the School Food Authority of their free milk benefts, the parent or guardian should contact the school or should submit an income application.
Other Households: Households with income the same or below the amounts listed above for family size may be eligible for and are urged to apply for free milk. They may do so by completing the application sent home with the letter to parents. One application for all children in the household should be submitted. Additional copies are available at the principal’s offce in each school. Applications may be submitted any time during the school year to the District Treasurer. Please contact Thomas Primiano at 516 992-7286 with any questions regarding the application process.
NOTICELEGAL133192Dated:(877)14624430-4792July15,2022NOTICEOF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU HSBC Bank USA, National Association as trustee on behalf of the holders of the OPTEMAC AssetBacked Pass-Through Certifcates, Series 2006-1, Plaintiff AGAINST Joseph A. Katla a/k/a Joseph Katla, Michelle Katla, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered March 15, 2016, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on September 7, 2022 at 2:00PM, premises known as 1 Lee Court, Merrick, NY 11566. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Merrick in the Town of Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, SECTION: 55., BLOCK: P, LOT: 45 and 46. Approximate amount of judgment $497,417.74 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of fled Judgment Index #015388/2 012. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 Protocols located on the Offce of Court Administration (OCA) complysuch/Admin/oca.shtml)(https://ww2.nycourts.govwebsiteandasallpersonsmustwithsocial distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine”. Anthony J. Rattoballi, Esq., Referee Frenkel Lambert Weiss Weisman & Gordon, LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 01-059903-F00 72537 SUPREMENOTICELEGAL133163NOTICEOFSALE COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR OPTION ONE MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2003-3, CERTIFICATES,ASSET-BACKED SERIES 2003-3, Plaintiff, vs. KEVIN P. MURPHY A/K/A KEVIN MURPHY, ET AL., PursuantDefendant(s).to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale After Inquest and Appointment of Referee duly entered on January 31, 2017, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on September 13, 2022 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 1811 Bedford Avenue, Merrick, NY 11566. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 55, Block 123 and Lots 61, 62, 63 & 108. Approximate amount of judgment is $321,049.80 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of fled Judgment Index # 12-007487. This foreclosure sale will be held on the North Side Steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale. George Esernio, Esq., FriedmanReferee Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No.:
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Dated:TownKateSupervisorMurrayClerkAugust 2, 2022 Hempstead, N.Y. NOTICELEGAL133533NOTICEOF PUBLIC NOTICEHEARING IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a public hearing will be held by the Town Board of the Town of Hempstead on 7th day of September at 10:30 o’clock in the forenoon of the day, in Town Meeting Pavilion, Hempstead Town Hall, 1 Washington Street, Village and Town of Hempstead, New York for the purpose of considering the recommendation of the Town of Hempstead Landmarks Preservation commission that the Merrick Gable Home, Sec,56 Block 195 Lot 814 127 Fox Boulevard Merrick, New York on the Land and Tax map of Nassau County and be designated as an Historical Landmark. ALL PERSONS INTERESTED in the subject matter will be given an opportunity to be heard with reference thereto at the time and place above designated. BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF DonaldHEMPSTEADX.Clavin, Jr.
Nondiscrimination Statement: This explains what to do if you believe you have been treated unfairly. In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity. Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.To fle a program
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Households notifed of their children’s eligibility must contact the School Food Authority if they choose to decline the free meal benefts. Households may apply for benefts at any time throughout the school year. Children of parents or guardians who become unemployed or experience a fnancial hardship mid-year may become eligible for free and reduced price meals or free milk at any point during the school year. For up to 30 operating days into the new school year (or until a new eligibility determination is made, whichever comes frst) an individual child’s free or reduced price eligibility status from the previous year will continue within the same SFA. When the carryover period ends, unless the household is notifed that their children are directly certifed or the household submits an application that is approved, the children’s meals must be claimed at the paid rate. Though encouraged to do so, the SFA is not required to send a reminder or a notice of expired eligibility. The information provided on the application will be confdential and will be used for determining eligibility. The names and eligibility status of participants may also be used for the allocation of funds to federal education programs such as Title I and National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), State health or State education programs, provided the State agency or local education agency administers the programs, and for federal, State or local means-tested nutrition programs with eligibility standards comparable to the NSLP. Eligibility information may also be released to programs authorized under the National School Lunch Act (NSLA) or the Child Nutrition Act (CNA). The release of information to any program or entity not specifcally authorized by the NSLA will require a written consent statement from the parent or Theguardian.School Food Authority does, however, have the right to verify at any time during the school year the information on the application. If a parent does not give the school this information, the child/children will no longer be able to receive free or reduced price meals (free milk). Foster children are eligible for free meal benefts. A separate application for a foster child is no longer necessary. Foster children may be listed on the application as a member of the family where they reside. Applications must include the foster child’s name and personal use income. Under the provisions of the policy, the designated offcial will review applications and determine eligibility. If a parent is dissatisfed with the ruling of the designated offcial, he/she may make a request either orally or in writing for a hearing to appeal the decision. Mikaela Coni, Assistant Superintendent for Business, whose address is 1260 Meadowbrook Road, N Merrick, NY 11566 has been designated as the Hearing Offcial. Hearing procedures are outlined in the policy. How ever, prior to initiating the hearing procedure, the parent or School Food Authority may request a conference to provide an opportunity for the parent and offcial to discuss the situation, present information, and obtain an explanation of the data submitted in the application or the decisions rendered. The request for a conference shall not in any way prejudice or diminish the right to a fair hearing. Only complete applications can be approved. This includes complete and accurate information regarding: the SNAP, TANF, or FDPIR case number; the names of all household members; on an income application, the last four digits of the social security number of the person who signs the form or an indication that the adult does not have one, and the amount and source of income received by each household member. In addition, the parent or guardian must sign the application form, certifying the information is true and correct. Beginning July 1, 2019, students in New York State that are approved for reduced price meals will receive breakfast and lunch meals at no charge.
LEGAL NOTICENOTICEOFADOPTION OF TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD LOCAL LAW NO. 58-2022 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, pursuant to Article 9 of the New York State Constitution, the provisions of the Town Law and the Municipal Home Rule Law of the State of New York, both as amended, a public hearing was duly called and held August 2nd , 2022, by the Town Board of the Town of Hempstead on the proposed adoption of Town of Hempstead Local Law No. 58-2022, and following the close of the hearing the Town Board duly adopted Town of Hempstead Local Law No. 58-2022, amending Chapter 202 of the Code of the Town of Hempstead, to include and repeal “REGULATIONS & RESTRICTIONS” to limit parking at various Dated:locations.August 2, 2022 Hempstead, New York BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF DONALDHEMPSTEADX.CLAVIN, JR.
Other Households: Households with income the same or below the amounts listed above for family size may be eligible for and are urged to apply for free and/or reduced price meals (or free milk). They may do so by completing the application sent home with the letter to parents. One application for all children in the household should be submitted. Additional copies are available at the principal’s offce in each school. Applications may be submitted any time during the school year to Joanne Finelli. Please contact at 516-992-1030 with any questions regarding the application process.
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The South Merrick Community Civic Association with have a meeting on Aug. 23, at 7 p.m. All meetings take place at the Merrick Park Golf Clubhouse, at 2550B Clubhouse Road, Merrick. The agenda, SMCCA president Joe Baker said, will include community updates. All residents, as usual, are welcome to attend. For more, visit SouthMerrickCivic.org, or call (516) 978-8310.
Public NoticesLMER2 818 To Place A Notice Call 516-569-4000 x232 LEGAL NOTICE ANNUAL NEWS RELEASE - PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT Bellmore-Merrick CHSD today announced a free and reduced price meal policy for Bellmore-Merrick area school children. Local school offcials have adopted the following family eligibility criteria to assist them in determining eligibility: 2022-2023 INCOME ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES FOR FREE AND REDUCED PRICE MEALS OR FREE MILK Free Eligibility Scale Reduced Price Eligibility Scale Free Lunch, Breakfast, Milk Reduced Price Lunch, Breakfast Household Twice per Every Two Household Twice Every Two Id Size Annual Monthly Month Weeks Weekly Id Size Annual Monthly per Month Weeks Weekly 1 $ 17,667 $ 1,473 $ 737 $ 680 $ 340 1 $ 25,142 $ 2,096 $ 1,048 $ 967 $ 484 2 $ 23,803 $1,984 $ 992 $ 916 $ 458 2 $ 33,874 $ 2,823 $ 1,412 $ 1,303 $ 652 3 $ 29,939 $ 2,495 $ 1,248 $ 1,152 $ 576 3 $ 42,606 $ 3,551 $ 1,776 $ 1,639 $ 820 4 $ 36,075 $ 3,007 $ 1,504 $ 1,388 $ 694 4 $ 51,338 $ 4,279 $ 2,140 $ 1,975 $ 988 5 $ 42,211 $ 3,518 $ 1,759 $ 1,624 $ 812 5 $ 60,070 $ 5,006 $ 2,503 $ 2,311 $ 1,156 6 $ 48,347 $ 4,029 $ 2,015 $ 1,860 $ 930 6 $ 68,802 $ 5,734 $ 2,867 $ 2,647 $ 1,324 7 $ 54,483 $ 4,541 $ 2,271 $ 2,096 $ 1,048 7 $ 77,534 $ 6,462 $ 3,231 $ 2,983 $ 1,492 8 $ 60,619 $ 5,052 $ 2,526 $ 2,332 $ 1,166 8 $ 86,266 $ 7,189 $ 3,595 $ 3,318 $ 1,659 Each Add’l Each Add’l person add $ 6,136 $ 512 $ 256 $ 236 $ 118 person add $ 8,732 $ 728 $ 364 $ 336 $ 168 SNAP/TANF/FDPIR Households:
discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: plaint-Form-0508-0002-508-11-28-17Fax2Mail.pdf,https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/fles/documents/USDA-OASCR%20P-ComfromanyUSDAoffce,bycalling(866)632-9992,orbywritinga letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in suffcient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:
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Other Source Categorical Eligibility: When known to the School Food Authority, households will be notifed of any child’s eligibility for free meals based on the individual child’s designation as Other Source Categorically Eligible, as de fned by law. Children are determined Other Source Categorically Eligible if they are Homeless, Migrant, Runaway, A foster child, or Enrolled in Head Start or an eligible pre-kindergarten program. If children or households receive benefts under Assistance Programs or Other Source Categorically Eligible Programs and are not listed on the notice of eligibility and are not notifed by the School Food Authority of their free meal benefts, the parent or guardian should contact the school or should submit an income application.
SNAP/TANF/FDPIR Households:
• mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Offce of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or • fax: (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or • email: program.intake@usda.gov This institution is an equal opportunity provider. 1182522 Notices File Photo
Dated:TownKateSupervisorMurrayClerkAugust 2, 2022 Hempstead, N.Y. 133532 Households that currently include children who receive the Supplemental Nutrition Ass Households that currently include children who receive the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) but who are not found during the Direct Certifcation Matching Process (DCMP), or house holds that currently receive Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF), or the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) must complete an application listing the child’s name, a valid SNAP, TANF, or FDPIR case number and the signature of an adult household member. Eligibility for free meal benefts based on participation in SNAP, TANF or FDPIR is extended to all children in the household. When known to the School Food Authority, households will be notifed of their children’s eligibility for free meals based on their participation in the SNAP, TANF or the FDPIR programs. No ap plication is necessary if the household was notifed by the SFA their children have been directly certifed. If the household is not sure if their children have been directly certifed, the household should contact the school.
NOTICELEGAL133479TownKATESupervisorMURRAYClerkNOTICEOFADOPTION OF TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD LOCAL LAW NO. 59-2022 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, pursuant to Article 9 of the New York State Constitution, the provisions of the Town Law and the Municipal Home Rule Law of the State of New York, both as amended, a public hearing was duly called and held August 2nd , 2022, by the Town Board of the Town of Hempstead on the proposed adoption of Town of Hempstead Local Law No. 59-2022, and following the close of the hearing the Town Board duly adopted Town of Hempstead Local Law No.59-2022, amending Section 202-1 of the Code of the Town of Hempstead, to include “PARKING OR CountyandNew65Sec,56MerrickcommissionLandmarksTownrecommendationconsideringtheHempstead,VillageWashingtonHempsteadTownforenoon10:307thTownthehearingGIVEN,NOTICEHEARINGNOTICELEGAL133480TownKATESupervisorDONALDHEMPSTEADBOARDBYHempstead,Dated:variousPROHIBITIONS”STANDINGatlocations.August2,2022NewYorkORDEROFTHETOWNOFTHETOWNOFX.CLAVIN,JR.MURRAYClerkNOTICEOFPUBLICISHEREBYthatapublicwillbeheldbyTownBoardoftheofHempsteadondayofSeptemberato’clockintheoftheday,inMeetingPavilion,TownHall,1Street,andTownofNewYorkforpurposeoftheoftheofHempsteadPreservationthattheGableHome,Block191Lot136HenryStreetMerrick,YorkontheLandTaxmapofNassauandbedesignated as an Historical ALLLandmark. PERSONS INTERESTED in the subject matter will be given an opportunity to be heard with reference thereto at the time and place above designated. BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF DonaldHEMPSTEADX.Clavin, Jr. Dated:TownKateSupervisorMurrayClerkAugust 2, 2022 Hempstead, N.Y. NOTICELEGAL133534NOTICEOF PUBLIC NOTICEHEARING IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a public hearing will be held by the Town Board of the Town of Hempstead on 7th day of September at 10:30 o’clock in the forenoon of the day, in Town Meeting Pavilion, Hempstead Town Hall, 1 Washington Street, Village and Town of Hempstead, New York for the purpose of considering the recommendation of the Town of Hempstead Landmarks Preservation commission that the Jackson House II, Sec,57 Block 014 Lot 02550 1419 Wantagh Avenue Wantagh, New York on the Land and Tax map of Nassau County and be designated as an Historical Landmark. ALL PERSONS INTERESTED in the subject matter will be given an opportunity to be heard with reference thereto at the time and place above designated.
SMCCA to resume meetings next week
19 202218,August—HERALDMERRICK H1 CLASSIFIED Fax your ad to: 516-622-7460 E-mail you ad to: ereynolds@liherald.com E-mail Finds Under $100 to: sales@liherald.com DEADLINE: Monday, 11:00 am for all classified ads. Every effort is made to insure the accuracy of your ad. Please check your ad at the first insertion. Credit will be made only for the first insertion. Credit given for errors in ads is limited to the printed space involved. Publisher reserves right to reject, cancel or correctly classify and ad. To pLACE your AD CALL 516-569-4000 - press 5 EmploymentHERALD 1128595 RECRUITINGA GREAT TEAM ISSIMPLE.REALLY A Growing Multi Media Company Based in Garden City Is Hiring: • Receptionist • Human Resource Director • Reporter/Editor • Sales • Multi Media Coordinator • Drivers • Pressman/Press Helper To join our team, please email your resume to careers@liherald.com or Call 516-569-4000 Ext #235 WE HIRE THE BEST 1181223 1181905 POSITIONS AVAILABLE SCHOOL NURSE 2 TEACHERPOSTIONSAIDE AND MONITOR POSITIONS (HS diploma required for teachers aide) Fingerprint Clearance Required For All Positions FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT HUMAN RESOURCES AT 516 295-7037 PUBLICLAWRENCESCHOOLS MERRICKSCHOOLELEMENTARYDISTRICT Send cover letter & resume to: hr@merrick.k12.ny.us In the email subject line please include the job title for which you are interested in applying. EOE 1182213 Elementary School Nurse (10 Months, school calendar) $60, 000 NYS Licensed Required Part-Time Teacher Aide (4 hours per day) $13,378 – 10 months, school calendar Teaching Assistant (6.25 hours per day) $29,979 – 10 months, school calendar NYS Teaching Assistant or NYS Teacher Certifcation required Part Time Cleaner (Evenings Monday–Friday, 19.5 hours) $21.02/ hour Bus Driver Full Time (10 Month, school calendar position, plus 30 Summer Days) $38, 000 NYS Commercial Drivers License (Class B) and 19A 20+ Part-Time Job Coach Positions Available in your Area! Call (516) 465-1432 or email humanresources@viscardicenter.org for more information. Part-time opportunities available in local areas assisting High School students with disabilities at job sites, teach job skills and socialization skills. Follows school hours and calendar. Nassau County: Albertson • Floral Park • Freeport • Hempstead • Mineola • Levittown Suffolk County: Deer Park • Kings Park • Elwood • Floater Positions Also Available! viscardicenter 2.crtr - Page 1 - Composite 20+ Part-Time Job Coach Positions Available in your Area! Call (516) 465-1432 or email humanresources@viscardicenter.org for more information. Part-time opportunities available in local areas assisting High School students with disabilities at job sites, teach job skills and socialization skills. Follows school hours and calendar. Nassau County: Albertson • Floral Park • Freeport • Hempstead • Mineola • Levittown Suffolk County: Deer Park • Kings Park • Elwood • Floater Positions Also Available! viscardicenter 2.crtr - Page 1 - Composite20+ Part-Time Job Coach Positions Available in your Area! Call (516) 465-1432 or email humanresources@viscardicenter.org for more information. Part-time opportunities available in local areas assisting High School students with disabilities at job sites, teach job skills and socialization skills. Follows school hours and calendar. Nassau County: Albertson • Floral Park • Freeport • Hempstead • Mineola • Levittown Suffolk County: Deer Park • Kings Park • Elwood • Floater Positions Also Available! viscardicenter 2.crtr - Page 1 - Composite 1181686 5th_floor • Clients • m-Clients • Malverne • 44897 Malverne Richner Communications 3.125x 3" Richner Communications Malverne Union Free School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. BusPartDispatcherTime StartingOfficeMalverneImmediately!UFSDofHumanResources 301 Wicks Lane, Malverne, NY 11565 or Call dlawlor@malverneschools.org516-887-6419 Applications may be picked up at: Malverne UFSD Long Island, New York 1181626 5th_floor • Clients • m-Clients • Malverne • 44870 Malverne Richner Communications 3.125x 3" Richner Communications Malverne Union Free School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SchoolPartMonitorsTime $15.61/Hour. 17 ½ to 25 Hours/Week. StartingOfficeMalverneImmediately!UFSDofHumanResources 301 Wicks Lane, Malverne, NY 11565 or Call dlawlor@malverneschools.org516-887-6419 Applications may be picked up at: Malverne UFSD Long Island, New York 1181079 118 2404 PART TIME Franklinjcentrella@franklinsquare.k12.ny.usIfCLEANERSSUBSTITUTENEEDEDVariousShiftsAsNeeded$18.75/HourExperienceAPlusGoodWorkEthicRequiredinterested,pleaseemailresumetoourPersonnelOfficeatSquareUFSD has the following position available: One phone call, one order, one heck of a good price to run your ad in any state, or across the country. Call the USA Classified 1-800-231-6152today!Network
Job Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Answering phones and greeting customers, assisting new customers by showing storage facility options and pricing, collecting payments from customers, contacting customers for late payments, applying payments and updating the customer files /data base and other general administrative responsibilities on an as needed basis. Hourly pay, plus eligible for Holiday Pay, PTO, Medical, Dental, 401k with company matching, plus other benefits. Qualified candidates should email their resume, cover letter and salary requirements. No phone calls please. Job Type: Full-time. Salary: $15.00 /hour Email your resume RECEPTIONISTcareers@liherald.comto:FULLTIME:Busy OBGYN Office Rockville Centre. Call Maureen 516-764-1095 TEACHER FT OR PT Our Kids Place is Looking for a UPK Teacher with Early Childhood Degree and a Minimum of One Year Experience in a Licensed Center. You Must be CPR/First Aid Certified, Have High Energy and a Passion for Teaching. We Offer a Warm and Comforting Environment to Encourage our Children to Grow Both Emotionally and Intellectually. Please Send a Cover Letter and Resume contact@ourkidsplacecares.comtoor FAX to 516-706-4935. For Questions, Please Call 516-569-5999 UP TO $19.09 NYC, $18 L.I., $14.50 Upstate NY! If you need care from your relative, friend/ neighbor and you have Medicaid, they may be eligible to start taking care of you as personal assistant under NYS Medicaid CDPA Program. No Certificates needed. 347-713-3553 Health Care/Opportunities WE HAVE THE HELP YOU NEED!!! HHA's, LPN's, Nurse's Aides Childcare. Housekeeping Day Workers No Fee To Employers Evon's Svces: 516-505-5510 Situations Wanted ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Is Being Sought By Jackie For FT/PT Position. Available Immediately. Experienced. Call 516-536-6994 HOME HEALTH AIDE Available Nights And Weekends. 25 Years Experience. Excellent References. Call Monica 516-325-5774 HOUSEKEEPER PT Must be Meticulous/Responsible. Tuesday and Thursday 10:30am-1pm. Laundry, Kitchen, Floors, Bathrooms. Salary $150 a week/ 5 Hours. Must Understand English and Own Transportation. email — gcp.housekeeper@gmail.com or Call 516-359-1819 Leave Message EmploymentHERALD To place an ad call 516-569-4000 press 5 • To place an ad call 516-569-4000 press 5 • To place an ad call 516-569-4000 press 5 5th_floor • Clients • m-Clients • Malverne • 44862 Malverne Richner Communications 3.125x 3" Richner Communications Malverne Union Free School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. dlawlor@malverneschools.org Malverne, UFSD Administration Building, HR Dept 301 Wicks Lane, Malverne, NY 11565 Email or mail resume to my attention: Malverne UFSD Long Island, New York Security Guard $20.40 per hour Required: NYS Certification w/security photo ID 1181096 If interested, please email resume to our Personnel Office jcentrella@franklinsquare.k12.ny.usat 1181982 Franklin Square UFSD c Sch OO l B US Dr I ver S Wante D Must Have B License With PS Endorsement And NYS Fingerprints Required. Guaranteed 6 Hours/Day. 10 Month Position. Offering Benefits, Retirement Fund And Holiday Pay. $25.35/Hour With Contractual Increases. BUSDRIVERSWANTED 1182218 DoN’T MISS The Bus! EDU c ATI o NA l BUS TRANS po RTATI o N 516.454.2300 NEW STARTING SAl ARIES Van $23.41/hr. Non-Benefit Rate Big Bus $26.18/hr. Non-Benefit Rate $2,500.00 for CDL driver bus and van $500.00 for non CDL drivers. Will train qualified applicants Sign On Bonus *Some restrictions may apply. JOBS, MERCHANDISE, REAL ESTATE & MORE... JOBS, MERCHANDISE, REAL ESTATE & MORE... JOBS, MERCHANDISE, REAL ESTATE & MORE... JOBS, MERCHANDISE, REAL ESTATE & MORE... JOBS, MERCHANDISE, REAL ESTATE & MORE... JOBS, MERCHANDISE, REAL ESTATE & MORE... JOBS, MERCHANDISE, REAL ESTATE & MORE... JOBS, MERCHANDISE, REAL ESTATE & MORE... HeraldMERCHANDISE,It’sintheClassifieds...To Advertise Call 516-569-4000 press 5 One phone call, one order, one heck of a good price to run your ad in any state, or across the country. Call the USA Classified Network today! 1-800-231-6152
HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR Richner Communications is looking for a hands-on Human Resources professional to oversee all HR functions on a strategic and tactical level. Exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and expanding Garden City, Long Island media company. This position has a flexible schedule, part-time job share would be Responsibilities:considered. Talent acquisition: Source, screen, and interview potential candidates and manage new employee onboarding Benefits administration: Liaise with brokers, providers and facilitate enrollment and updating of coverage. Manage annual open enrollment and employee benefits review. Administration of 401(k) plan. Employee relations: Provide day- today support and problem resolution in regards to employee concerns, questions and policy issues. Performance management: Coach, counsel and recommend disciplinary actions Compliance: Maintain indepth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risk and ensuring regulatory compliance Payroll: Process biweekly payroll through payroll vendor for population of 150 employees Requirements: Bachelor's degree, preferably in business or HR, or equivalent experience Minimum 5 years HR generalist experience Knowledge of Federal, State & Local regulations governing employment Experience with payroll processing Self-motivated, ability to prioritize and work well under pressure Customer-focused attitude, with high level of professionalism and discretion Excellent oral and written communication and quantitative skills Proficiency with Microsoft Office Qualified candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to: careers@liherald.com.
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HERALDMERRICK—202218,August 20 08/18H2 EMPLOYMENT Help Wanted Administrative Assistant For Five Towns Law Office Mgmt/ Computer Skills Mandatory Salary Commensurate With Experience. Email Resume To Siberlaw@aol.comADMINISTRATIVE Richner Communications - a rapidly growing multimedia company and publishers of the Herald newspaper grouphas several administrative job openings: Receptionist (F/T), AccountsMulti-MediaCollectionsReceivable/BillingClerkCoordinator(HoursFlexible) Qualified candidates are fast learners with good organizational and people skills - entry level ok. Role requires working knowledge of Microsoft Office and ability to learn custom software programs. If you would like to join a communitydriven, fast-paced environment, please send your resume to: CHILDCAREcareers@liherald.com.COOK & TEACHER/ ASSISTANT Needed For Early Childhood Education And Care Center In Rockville Centre Full Time Positions High School Diploma Needed E-mail maintenanceRichnerrlychildhoodctr@aol.comResume:Call516-536-5674CIRCULATIONASSOCIATEFullTime/PartTimeCommunications,publisherofHeraldcommunitynewspapershasanexcellentopportunityforaFT/PTCustomerServiceClerkinourbusyCirculationDepartment.Basiccustomerserviceandadmin-istrativeresponsibilitiesinclude:heavycomputerwork,answeringphones,makingphonecalls,enter-ingorders,faxing,filing,etc.STRONGknowledgeofEXCELamust!KnowledgeofDATABASEorpostalregulationsabigplus.QualifiedCandidatesmustbecomputerliterate,abletomulti-task,dependable,reliable,orga-nized,energetic,detailorientatedandabletoworkwellunderdead-lines.Forconsideration,pleasesendresume&salaryrequirementsto:careers@liherald.com CLERK FULL TIME Needed For Garden City Law Firm. Responsibilities Include Filing, Ordering And Stocking Office Supplies, Mail Distribution, Photocopying, Scanning, And Errands To Banks, Post Office And Courts. Must Have A Vehicle And Valid N.Y. Driver License. Please Email Resume COUNTERCOOK:mjagnandan@albaneselegal.comToCOMPANIONSP/TandF/TWithElderlyExperienceRequiredAllHoursAvailableCALLAGENCY516-328-7126EXPERIENCEDWantedForFoodTruckParkedInOceansideGreatPayAndHoursWednesday-Sunday516-385-7141HELP/ASSEMBLY FT/ PT For Busy Dry Cleaner In Long Beach. Call Breanna 516-431-6863 DELI COUNTER AND PREP PERSON Full Time And Part Time. Weekends A Must. Experienced. Long Beach. Call 516-431-5515 DRIVERS WANTED Full Time and Part Time Positions Available! Busy Print Shop in Garden City is Hiring Immediately for Full Time and Part Time Drivers. Must Have a Clean License and BoxTruck Driving Experience. Hours Vary, Night Availability is a Must. Please Email Resume to ehecker@liherald.com or Call (516)569-4000 EDITOR/REPORTERx239 The award-winning Herald Community Newspapers group, covering Nassau County's North and South Shores with hard-hitting news stories and gracefully written features, seeks a motivated, energetic and creative editor/reporter to join our dynamic (and awesome) team! This education and general assignment reporting position offers a unique experience to learn from some of the best in the business. Historically, reporters who have launched their careers with us have gone on to The New York Times, Newsweek, Newsday, the New York Daily News, New York Post, CNN, BBC, NBC News and The Daily Mail, among many others. We look for excellent writers who are eager to learn, enhance their skills, and become well-established and respected journalists in our industry. To apply: Send a brief summary in the form of a cover letter describing your career goals and what strengths you can bring to our newsroom, along with a resume and three writing samples to mhinman@riverdalepress.com
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 PRIVATEcareers@liherald.comDRIVERNEEDED Weekly Hours Vary. Occasional Overnight Stay. Use Of Company Car. Background Check And DMV Check. Call For Details. Barbara 516-705-4804
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A. Sounds like a murky question, filled with mystery. Your hot water supply system is generally made up of metal piping, and can, over time, corrode. First, don’t drink the water, even though you may assume it’s caused only by iron deposits, either from a galvanized pipe that is leaching or from the rod in your hot water tank that is corrod ing. Run your hot water. See if it continually comes out brownish. If it doesn’t, it may be an out side source, such as periodic flushing of water lines by your water supplier. Work done on your street may also cause temporary interruption, and the water can be temporarily brackish. Flushing will dilute the rust, and the water can then become clearer. Sometimes the problem is bacteria, but in a public water system, where you live, this is much lessYoulikely.mentioned that you know the water heater is old, and it is. Thirty years is considered a long time for a hot water tank, but with regular mainte nance, a tank can last that long. I typically hear that with proper annual flushing of the tank, where you either attach a hose, fill deep buckets from the valve and pour the water out elsewhere or have it serviced by your plumber, a hot water tank can last thatMostlong.people, however, naively assume that everything in the house lasts forever, and “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” This simply leads to an emer gency situation when corrosion points to the anode rod, which will have nearly completely deteriorat ed. The anode rod in your hot water tank is there to attract sediment through electrolytic action, the normal occurrence of positive and negative elec trons, so that the rod will deteriorate instead of the inside walls of the tank. Based on what you have described, you need a service call from a licensed professional plumber who can analyze the situation fairly quickly and not necessarily just replace the hot water tank, even though I anticipate that this is where you’re headed. The only other problem you may have is old, galvanized piping, as I mentioned, and replac ing piping, after tracing it inside the walls, will probably be the most expensive process, since walls and floors will need to be opened, pipes sawn out and replaced, and the walls and floors repaired, which often leads to larger projects, like redoing rooms and seriously costly domino-effect renova tion. Good luck!
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Q. We noticed that our water is brown from our showerhead, but only the hot water. It seemed like a simple issue, since our water heater is 30 years old and probably needs replacing. We checked different faucets and another bathroom, and there the water runs clear sometimes and brown sometimes, like every few months or several months. That made the whole thing more confusing. Can you explain why this is happening, what causes this and what we should do?
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W hile much media coverage of the coronavirus pandem ic has focused on its impact on the global economy, which was serious, there is a potentially more insidious long-term consequence: the educational impact on a generation of American children, and especially Black, Latinx and Native American stu dents. Covid-19 has taken a toll on both their learn ing and mental releasedhealth.Arecentlystudy by the rebounding”“academicdemonstrablesigns.someciationEvaluationNorthwestAssofoundhopefulTherewasdur ing the 2021-22 school year in reading and math, particularly among younger stu dents. Measuring average performance, however, hides the fact that younger Black, Latinx and Native American chil dren did not do as well as their white and Asian-American peers. A major reason for the learning decline and larger racial gap appears to be extended remote learning during the pandemic. Low-income students and those three non-white groups were already scoring behind white and Asian students because of disparities that begin early in childhood, and the pan demic exacerbated those learning gaps. During the pandemic, in higher-pover ty schools with larger minority populations, stu dents tended to spend more time learning at home, in front of computer screens, and as a result they lost the equivalent of 22 weeks of instruction.Demographic differences in student performance are most noticeable in the ele mentary school grades, which suggests that as these children grow older, the larger learning gap will extend into middle school and high school. It could take three to five years for all children to reach earlier performance levels if they receive needed supported, but emergency federal Covid allocations expire long before then. School districts are required to spend the last of their coronavirus funds by September 2024.
According to a report by McKinsey & Company, a management consulting firm, on the global impact of Covid on education, lower levels of learning trans late into lower future earnings. As of January 2022, over 25 percent of the world’s students attended school systems that were still not fully open. The most affected regions were Latin America, the Caribbean and South Asia. In the Unit ed States, students in majority-Black schools were found to be six months behind in mathe matics and reading at the start of the 2021-22 school year, while students in pri marily white schools were only two months behind. McKinsey estimates that by 2040, the economic impact of Covid-related learning disadvantage could translate to losses of $1.6 trillion worldwide annually. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported on mental health concerns among U.S. high school stu dents during the pandemic. Over a third of high school students — 37 percent — reported that they experienced poor mental health. Some 44 percent reported that they persistently felt sad or hope less, and 55 percent reported that they had experienced emotional abuse from a parent or other adult in the home, includ ing being sworn at, insulted or put down. Eleven percent of high school students reported that they had suffered physical abuse as well. The CDC report did not differentiate based on race and ethnicity, but McKinsey found that parents of Black and Latinx students reported high er rates of concern about the mental health of their children. While Senate Democrats are celebrat ing the current version of their budget reconciliation bill as a major victory, it does not include the $400 billion for early education in the original Build Back Bet ter proposal, which would have created vitally needed universal child care and pre-kindergarten. The education propos al was approved in the House version of the bill, but blocked in the Senate by Republican opposition and conservative Democrats. Dr. Alan Singer is a professor of teaching, learning and technology and the director of social studies education programs at Hofstra University. He is a former New York City high school social studies teach er and editor of Social Science Docket, a joint publication of the New York and New Jersey Councils for the Social Stud ies. Follow him on Twitter at Twitter.com/ AlanJSinger1.
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W e need a National Village Elder, someone whose sole mission it is to advocate for Americans older than 65. I know we have President Biden, and he is a role model for fitness, public service and vigor as he heads toward his 80th birthday.Still,we need someone whose responsibilityonly is the legal, emotion al, financial and health support of people over 65. As of the 2019 census, there were 54.1 million of us. The numbers are grow ing, and the issues of senior health care, financial sta bility and aging at home are growing, too. Do you know who Xavier Becerra is and what he does? Becerra heads the U.S. Department of Health and Human Servic es. If you read the department’s website, you might think that it offers immediate services for older people looking for hous ing or medication or companionship or transportation, but as a government agen cy, the department is neither nimble nor swift in its outreach to seniors. We need one high-level person whose mission it is to help our citizens have a healthy and safe way of life in older age. Other countries do a much better job of caring for seniors, keeping them within the mainstream of life and providing increasing care as it’s needed. In Japan, for example, priority service is always available for older people, whether at the food market, the bus station or the medical clinic. In Den mark, multi-generational day care is available, keep ing the aging population in contact with babies and tod dlers.We need to have one gov ernment official who thinks only about how to better serve older Americans. If you’re reading this, you are either already in the older group, or will be. If our aging population is better cared for, there will be more opportunity for younger adults to live a life unburdened by the isolation and expense of caring for their parents with out help or Historically,relief.we have failed our seniors. During the raging days of Covid-19 infec tion and death, it became obvious to me that the rules of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the guidance from the White House were generalized advice, not especially helpful for older people. I wrote then and I still believe that older people were not sufficiently protect ed during those very dark days. We were more vulnerable, more like ly to have serious Covid, more likely to die. Those of us over 65 comprise 16 per cent of the population, but 80 percent of Covid deaths. Today, deaths are drop ping in the U.S. but accord ing to WebMD, “one fact has not changed in two-plus years of the pandemic: The elderly are still most at risk of dying from the virus.” Some of that is unavoidable, since older people often have other illnesses that make them more vulnerable; however, it stands as a national shame that Covid infection burned through nursing home and senior facilities, killing tens of thou sands of people who might have been kept safe with more evolved medical protocols, specific to older people. What we seniors do have is AARP, a powerful nonpartisan advocate for people over 50. For $9 a year, the organization offers education, discounts, travel benefits and specific guidance for older Ameri cans who want to live the last 30 or 40 years of their lives feeling healthy and fulfilled.AsIwrite this, the AARP website is offering a big thank-you to Congress, which just passed Biden’s Inflation Reduc tion Act of 2022. The organization posted, “Millions of Americans 50-plus are one step closer to real relief from out-of-con trol prescription drug prices.” AARP CEO Jo Ann Jenkins said the group has been working for nearly 20 years to allow Medi care to negotiate the price it pays for med ications. Now, because of the new bill, Medicare can fight for better drug prices, including a $35-a-month cap on insulin. That, as Biden might say, is a very big deal.AARP is a dynamic and popular advo cate, but a National Village Elder could bring additional attention and focus to the needs of our older citizens. If Biden weren’t busy being president, he’d be a terrific choice. He is relentless in his pur suit of solutions to problems we Ameri cans care about. He is empathic and sensi tive. He does not give up. He is old school, and that works when it comes to commu nicating with an aging population. If he decides not to run for a second term, perhaps Biden will consider the Vil lage Elder gig.
letters Your joke fell fat, Gov. Kathy Hochul To the BasedEditor:on Gov. Kathy Hochul’s recent comments in addressing peo ple of the Jewish faith — she encouraged them to stay in New York, and added jokingly that Flori da was overrated — is she just insulting, or ignorant? You have to ask, why wouldn’t people of all religions, and political affiliations, look to leave New York state?Some friends who have relocated to Florida recently have seen their net income increase from 15 percent to more than 25 percent. Why wouldn’t people want to have more money in their pockets? I forgot: They wouldn’t be sup porting supposedly corrupt politi cians and unfair laws. But in Flori da, the cost of living is much lower, personal taxes are almost nonexis
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Hurricane season officially start ed June 1, but for those of us enjoying life on Long Island and in the Northeast, our storm sea son starts just about … now. Of the 19 hurricanes that have made their way here since 1991, all but six have visited us in August or later. In fact, Hur ricane Sandy — the storm we’re still talk ing about a decade later — didn’t ravage our homes and businesses until Hallow eenOfweekend.course, we think of tropical storms and hurricanes as a problem for warmer climates. And for the most part, that’s true. There have been 453 named storms on the Atlantic Ocean side of the world over the past 30 years — an average of 15 per year. But Long Island can expect to see a named storm every year and a half. With five named storms finding their way here since 2020 — including Henri and Ida last year — the law of averages would suggest a rather long respite. But with global warming intensifying weath er patterns, we can only expect the num ber of storms we’ll face this year and beyond to grow. And we need to be ready. The National Weather Service sug gests making preparations now, and not waiting for a storm to show up on our doorstep. First, know your evacuation zone. Long Island is considered “Zone 1” in New York. It’s part of an overall area that is most likely to flood, and is typically one of the first areas to be evacuated. Just about all of Long Island is in Zone 1, along with other coastal and low-lying parts of the greater New York City region, including a good portion of east ern Queens and Brooklyn, lower Manhat tan, all of Staten Island, and the eastern parts of the Bronx. Next, put together an emergency kit. This should include everything from the absolute essentials, like water and food, to first aid kits, flashlights, manual can openers, maps and extra batteries. Then, sit down with your family and write an emergency plan. Include any close friends and neighbors who might need help in the event of an emergency, and create a list of whom you should con tact if you do have to abandon your home. Know where you’re going and what you’ll do. You’ll want to keep a copy of the plan in a safe place — near your emergency kit — so you can access it in a hurry. These are all steps you’ve been reminded of time and again, so much you might be tired of hearing it. But when a storm does come and you have to leave in a hurry, you’ll be glad you put all thisAndtogether.thereis more you can do before we even have to worry about a storm. Like reviewing the insurance policies for your home, vehicles and property. Make sure you have adequate coverage not just for winds, but also for flooding. Even if you’ve never flooded before — storms have a way of making the impossible pos sible.Ifyou’re not sure what the difference is between a tropical storm and a hurri cane, or a watch and a warning, take the time to learn. Any type of alert is seri ous, but some threats are more imminent than others. You can find out more about all of this at Weather.gov. And one agency many of us have depended on in past storms has been the Long Island chapter of the American Red Cross, which serves more than 2.8 million people across Nas sau and Suffolk counties. The Red Cross has many suggestions on how to prepare for a major storm, which you can find at ferencebeingthanButwood,beenlasttinyurl.com/RedCrossEmergency.TwelveAmericansdiedinhurricanesyear,andanaverageof45liveshavelosteachyearsince1991.Knockon2022couldbeaquietstormseason.it’sbettertobepreparedfornothingnotbepreparedforsomething.Andpreparedcouldverywellbethedifbetweenlifeanddeath.
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tent and real estate taxes are very low. Meanwhile, New York has enacted bail reform reforms, which in effect gives criminals more rights than normal tax payers.Crime is a revolving door — commit a crime in the morning and be released the same day to possibly commit another crime, which is ridiculous. Hochul has attempted to blame the judicial system, but many judges have stated that they’re just following the law. When you look at New York City, or state, it reminds you of Dodge City, with crime extremely high all over. Yet the crime rate in Florida in declining. Who wouldn’t want to feel safe walking the streets or shopping malls, and able to lead to a safe and peaceful life? That’s what people want — not the lawlessness and total negativity that’s associated with living in New York. That’s one of the reasons I recently bought a home in Florida.
ILANA GREENBERG
RICHARD GRAvES Valley Stream Are cooling centers open long enough? To the DuringEditor:the many hot summer days, Nassau County opens up cooling centers to help residents escape excessive heat. Many seniors and others are frequent vis itors to their local libraries. But in too many cases, they don’t open until noon, and close by 6 p.m. or are closed on week ends.Surely a few dollars can be found for extending library hours. Why not have all libraries open seven days a week, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. during the summer? Seniors, retirees, students and others would be appreciative. Elected officials who find the funding are welcome to have their local library post a sign by the entrance saying that “our longer hours are thanks to funding provided by your local council member.”
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Scientists grapple with meaning of life. Why should judges? A fter eitheragreeICourt’sSupremethedecision,couldn’tfullywithside.
though our answers often come in shades of gray.When I first heard about the Supreme Court’s monumental decision, I hoped I’d have a passionate stance. But I found myself not fully agreeing with either side, even though the ruling will have the greatest impact on my generation. As a 14-year-old who can barely balance home work and school assignments with tak ing care of my brothers before my par ents get home, I can’t imagine what it would be like to be pregnant at this age, let alone be forced to carry the baby and raise a child. I am growing up in an era when I will have fewer rights than my mother. On the other hand, however, I don’t have enough knowl edge to make an informed judgment on whether a fetus should be considered a person, and whether the overturning of Roe v. Wade will, as some claim, end the “genocide” of unborn lives. To me, that is a matter left to science and philoso phy, as they explore the boundaries of the age-old question, what does it mean to be alive? Perhaps we should therefore stop expecting such a complex topic to fit into a simple political mold and acknowledge that the so-called middle ground isn’t given enough attention, despite the fact that it is where many of us lie. According to Dobbs v. Jackson, the case in which the court made its ruling, the decision to overturn Roe v. Wade was based on an interpretation of the 14th Amendment that abortion is not “deeply rooted in our country’s history” and is therefore not a right guaranteed by the Constitution.Thisrigidinterpretation leaves no room for the fluid and ever-changing def inition of “life.” Technolog ical advancements in recent decades have changed the definition of a viable fetus and have led to constantly fluctuating opin ions. Unfortunately, it seems that our country has lost its focus. By analyzing the scientific concept of life through a judicial lens, the court makes the question of abortion a matter of the Constitution, when it should be a question of life itself that is best left for science to answer.Iam reminded of Carl Zimmer’s “Life’s Edge: The Search for What It Means to Be Alive,” a book I read for an English assignment this past school year. According to the book’s depiction of abortion, scientists make a logic-based argument of a fetus’s biological function ality and ability to survive independent ly, while judges, more philosophically, question consciousness and humanity. Neither side, however, has a certain defi nition, because when life begins is not a concept that can be decided with abso luteAccordingcertainty.to Zimmer, an initially fer tilized egg, a zygote, is merely a cell, and no bigger than the thousands of biologi cally “living” human cells that unnotice ably shed and “die” every day. In society there is a clear distinction between dying cells and dying fetuses, but not always in science. If life can evade the iron defini tions in science and law and challenge our societal certainties, why has the court attempted to define it with such strict legal boundaries? The Supreme Court has taken a onesided stance on a complex topic. I have yet to form a strong opinion on whether abortion is moral, but I know that I am not the only person who feels “gray” on a topic that has become so black and white (or, more accurately, red and blue). And one thing is clear to me: If scientists, pol iticians, and millions of others with “gray” opinions can’t decide whether or not abortion is morally correct, the Supreme Court should not infringe on my personal right to make that choice. Ilana Greenberg will be a sophomore at North Shore Hebrew Academy High School in Great Neck.
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hen faced with controver sial topics or questions, our first instinct is almost always to go in search of others’ opinions. When talking with any one about a contentious issue like abor tion, the question inevitably arises: Which side are you on? Are you conser vative or liberal? Do you hold a Demo cratic or Republi can view? Are you “pro-life” or “pro-
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