Merrick Herald 04-18-2024

__________________ Merrick _________________

Comedy show draws a crowd

Goldstein close to $1M in AIDS fight

Page 3

Page 7

VOL. 27 NO. 17

$1.00 $1.00

APRIL 18 - 24, 2024

MECA gears up for 65th summer of fun

Learn what it takes to fight fires at F.D.’s Empire Games

By JORDAN VALLONE jvallone@liherald.com

Every year in early April, the Firefighters Association of the State of New York expands its efforts to recruit new volunteers to join local fire departments or emergency medical services.

And with the number of volunteers dwindling, Empire Hose Company No. 3, in the Merrick Fire Department, is taking a unique approach to attract new members.

Next month, students in high schools that serve Merrick residents will have a chance to take part in the first-ever Empire Games with the department. They will learn the basic skills needed to become a firefighter, culminating in a competition in early June.

“We came up with this idea of the Empire Games to tap into the competitive nature of young people,” Empire H o s e f i r e f i g h t e r Jo n Loew, who’s part of the recruitment team, said.

The competition will determine if high school students can complete tasks associated with fighting fires. Students will demonstrate if they can lift heavy objects in and out of buildings, go into small spaces, and operate heavy machinery, among other things.

“We can simulate a lot of it,” Loew said. “We can give them a taste of the ConTinueD on page 5

1111 125028 1174

HERALD

says you need to live in Merrick to join, and plenty of members come from Bellmore and surThe Merrick Estates Civic rounding areas.

A board that is elected on a Association’s community cent e r o n S h o r e D r iv e h a s yearly basis runs MECA. The summer season kicks remained an integral part of the community for nearly 65 off unofficially during Memoriyears. Boasting a private pool, al Day weekend, which will be play areas, beach volthe first time the leyball courts, addipool is open in 2024. tional sporting faciliAfter that, through ties and views of the the end of the school E a s t B ay, M E C A year, the association takes pride in the follows the school class and relaxation calendar — meaning it offers South Shore the pool will be open residents. during weekends in Over the years, June, and for holithe beloved spot for GEOffREy days like Juneteenth, many has evolved ShERMAN Sherman said. i n t o wh at i t h a s President, Over the last five become today: a sumyears, some signifiMECA mer haven. cant changes have “When it was allowed MECA to originally founded, in the club- expand beyond its immediate house peninsula, if you were in peninsula around Shore Drive. a certain proximity, you were a Renovations to the facility’s bond holder for the pool,” Geof- bathrooms, a revamp of the frey Sherman, the association’s pools and the installation of a president, explained. “That’s beverage center, among other sort of changed over the years, things, have boosted the appeal and now it’s a membership-type of the recreational center. club. People can join, and then The time period leading up go to the pool.” to Memorial Day is what MECA While many MECA mem- considers its enrollment peribers live in the immediate area, od, Sherman said.

Sher man said it’s expanded “We’re sort of in that enrollgreatly. There’s no rule that

By JORDAN VALLONE

jvallone@liherald.com

I

t’s really grown over the years in popularity.

Jordan Vallone/Herald photos

Tammy Baker, the founder of We Care Blankets, spoke about the work of the organization, which is partnering with Senate District 5.

Blanket, yarn drive will aid children with cancer

By JORDAN VALLONE jvallone@liherald.com

In an effort to give back to children undergoing chemotherapy treatments, State Sen. Steve Rhoads’ office has enlisted the help of community members in his district to give back to others through a Yarn & Blanket drive, where all donations will be given to We Care Blankets.

We Care Blankets is a nonprofit organization founded in 1999 on Long Island. Initially

funded by a medical physician, the goal of the organization was to provide children with cancer something warm and comforting. During intense treatment for many cancers, a side affect is often chills. The founders of We Care Blankets sprang into action, and made colorful blankets, that serve as a gift to kids in hospitals.

Tammy Baker, the founder of We Care Blankets, who resides in Massapequa, said ConTinueD on page 10

ConTinueD on page 2

Community pool is beloved in South Merrick meCa is gearing up for its 65th summer of fun. the community center boasts an olympicsized swimming pool, along with other recreational facilities — some of which were revamped during the off-season.

Continued from page 1

ment phase when people are deciding what they’re doing for their summers,” he said. “But MECA is thriving. It’s really grown over the years in popularity.

A lot of young families have recently moved into the area, which is definitely helping.”

MECA is completely volunteer-run, although it does work with a pool management company that handles the hiring of roles such as maintenance workers and lifeguards, among other positions.

Throughout the summer, pool users not only enjoy plenty of time to swim during the day, but also a variety of social events and activities that are planned by the board. For major holiday weekends, like Memorial Day, Fourth of July and Labor Day, MECA holds barbecues.

And a major bonus of being a member happens right at the beginning of the season, Sherman said.

“We actually have one of the best views of the Jones Beach air show,” he explained. “Especially when they practice, they come right over us. It’s pretty cool.”

And all summer long, social gatherings are held for not only adults, but children as well.

“We do a lot of kids’ activities,” Sherman said, “so things like painting and bracelet making, all that kind of stuff, where we bring in people, neighborhood businesses that are local, who come in and provide that.”

Last year, MECA participated in the Kindness Rocks Project, a grassroots movement that aims to spread joy and compassion. Children painted rocks and put kind sayings on them, which were later spread around the grounds and garden at MECA. In addition, many musicians stop by MECA on a regular basis, and a handful of movie nights are held under the stars.

Some discussion has focused on possibly expanding

Courtesy Geoffrey Sherman

the community center to accommodate yearlong events, but as of now, MECA’s board is solely focused on the summer months. Sherman said that outside of pool season, a lot goes on behind the scenes as the board prepares for the following year.

MECA is open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily throughout July and August. Any scheduled events in the evening begin normally at 8 p.m. Members are allowed to bring guests into the pool for a small fee, but there are certain days that are blocked out on the calendar, Sherman said.

This season, returning members can look forward to new fencing, a revamped kiddie pool and new diving boards. A brand-new water filtration system was also installed, Sherman said, so people can refill their reusable water bottles all day long. A full-time fridge and freezer is also available so families can keep any food they bring cool throughout the day.

For more on the association and information on membership, visit MECAPool.com, or email info@ mecapool.com, with any specific questions or concerns.

1254711

April 18, 2024 — MERRICK HERALD

2

Many laughs had at ‘An Afternoon of Comedy’ Les Degen, Ellen Karis and Chris Montey, all comedians, performed during ‘An Afternoon of Comedy’ at the Bellmore Memorial Library on April 13.

— Jordan Vallone

Mike Monahan/Herald photos

Les Degan is well known around the Long Island entertainment scene.

Chris Montey, on stage, has been featured in movies, like ‘Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2.’

You may have seen Ellen Karis in ‘The Sopranos’ — or at the Bellmore Memorial last weekend!

The comedy show was well received by the community. A large crowd packed into Bellmore Memorial’s community room to have a laugh and a good time.

MERRICK HERALD — April 18, 2024

In Bellmore-Merrick last weekend, laughter was abundant thanks to “An Afternoon of Comedy” at the Bellmore Memorial Library. Gary Smith’s NY Entertainment Club joined forces with the library, presenting a hilarious afternoon of comedy with three national touring artists, Chris Montey, Ellen Karis and Les Degen.

All three talents are well known around Long Island and beyond. Monty has been featured in “Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2,” “Kevin Can Wait” and “Orange is the New Black,” while Karis has been in “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” “The Sopranos” and “The Punisher.” Degen is a Long Island favorite for comedy, music and entertainment.

“An Afternoon of Comedy” was well-received by the community. By hosting things like comedy shows, libraries engage the community in different ways.

The show on April 13 drew a large crowd, as many packed into the library’s community room for a good laugh and a good time.

3

4 N O R T H A M E R I CA’S

1 Selling

Featuring our Free Shower Package

Now you can finally have all of the soothing benefits of a relaxing warm bath, or enjoy a convenient refreshing shower while seated or standing with Safe Step Walk-In Tub’s FREE Shower Package! ✓ First walk-in tub available with a customizable shower CSLB 1082165 NSCB 0082999 0083445 13VH11096000

✓ Fixed rainfall shower head is adjustable for your height and pivots to offer a seated shower option ✓ High-quality tub complete with a comprehensive lifetime warranty on the entire tub ✓ Top-of-the-line installation and service, all included at one low, affordable price

Now you can have the best of both worlds–there isn’t a better, more aff ordable walk-in tub!

FREE SHOWER PACKAGE FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY

Call Toll-Free 516-717-4717 With purchase of a new Safe Step Walk-In Tub. Not applicable with any previous walk-in tub purchase. Offer available while supplies last. No cash value. Must present offer at time of purchase.

Call Today for Your Free Shower Package

1-516-717-4717 FINANCING AVAILABLE WITH APPROVED CREDIT

1252670

PLUS 15% OFF

Attorney advertising

Protecting Your Future with Michael and Suzanne Ettinger Attorneys-at-Law

Spousal Refusal - Just Say No Spousal refusal is a legally valid Medicaid planning option in New York. By way of background, certain income and assets are exempt from Medicaid if there is a spouse.

Generally, the spouse at home, known as the “community spouse” may keep about $3,850 per month of the couple’s combined income and up to about $150,000 of the assets or “resources”. Not included in those figures are any other exempt assets, such as a home (up to about $1,000,000 of the equity only) and one automobile. The spouse who is being cared for in a facility is known as the “institutionalized spouse”.

Many a spouse has advised us that they simply cannot afford to live on the allowances that Medicaid provides. This is where spousal refusal comes in. We start by shifting excess assets into the name of the “community spouse”. He or she then signs a document which the elder law attorney prepares and files with the county indicating that they refuse to contribute their income and assets to the care of the ill spouse since they need those income and assets for their own care and well-being. Note that you may not refuse your spouse’s own income over the $3,850 per month exemption as it is not coming to you.

Once the “community spouse” invokes their right to refuse, and all of the other myriad requirements of the Medicaid application are met, the state Medicaid program must pay for the care of the institutionalized spouse.

After Medicaid has been granted, the county may institute a lawsuit seeking to recover the cost of care from the refusing spouse. Nevertheless, there are a few reasons why spousal refusal makes sense, even in light of this risk. First, in many instances, the county never invokes this right. Secondly, these lawsuits are often settled for significantly less than the cost of care provided. Thirdly, the payment to the county can sometimes be deferred until the community spouse dies. As one county attorney told us when agreeing to such an arrangement, “the county is going to be around for a long time”. Finally, even though the county may seek recovery, it is only for the Medicaid reimbursement rate and not the private pay rate. For example, if the private pay rate is $18,000 per month, which is what you would have to pay, the amount Medicaid has to pay is generally a quarter to a third less. The county may only pursue you for the amount they actually paid.

ETTINGER LAW FIRM ELDER LAW ESTATE PLANNING SINCE 1991

trustlaw.com Trusts & Estates • Wills & Probate • Medicaid

Visit us at trustlaw.com to learn more or search Ettinger Law on YouTube for our elder law estate planning videos

FREE CONSULTATION: 516-327-8880 x117 or email info@trustlaw.com

100 Merrick Rd., Rockville Centre • 3000 Marcus Ave., Lake Success Other offices in Huntington • Melville • Islandia

1254630

April 18, 2024 — MERRICK HERALD

#

News briefs

FREE Back by Pop SHOW ular De ER P mand!

AC K A GE !

Walk-In Tub

courtesy North Bellmore School District

Central office administrators Denise Fisher, the executive director for personnel, and Leyna Malone, executive director for pupil personnel services and special education, were among the district’s seven tenure recipients.

Seven great educators receive tenure in North Bellmore Becoming a great teacher or administrator is not achieved alone, North Bellmore School District Superintendent Marie Testa noted at the annual tenure celebration on April 11. It requires a great support system of family and colleagues.

Seven great educators earned the professional milestone after completing their probationary periods, and were recognized before a large audience of administrators, teachers, students, family members and friends. The tenure recipients included five teachers – Melissa Halaris, Maritza Lopez, Daniela McGee, Kim Rackley and Alexander Roff – and central office administrators Denise Fisher and Leyna Malone.

Fisher first joined the district as assistant principal at Saw Mill Road Elementary School, then became Newbridge Road Elementary School’s principal before moving into her current position as executive director of personnel. She oversees a human resources department that serves 660 employees.

Testa described her as brave and kind, someone who strongly believes in the district’s mission and core values, and a person who quietly lifts up everyone around her.

When Fisher went to Newbridge,

Malone was hired as assistant principal of Saw Mill Road. She then became principal of Martin Avenue, and then the executive director for pupil personnel services and special education. It’s one of the most challenging jobs in the district, Testa explained, and requires a strong knowledge of legal requirements. The superintendent said that Malone’s kindness and strong advocacy for both students and teachers is what has led to her success.

North Bellmore Teachers Association President Joann Signorelli cong ratulated the five teachers who received tenure. There were also remarks from their building principals and colleagues.

Roff teaches general music at Martin Avenue and Newbridge Road, with Lopez spreading her love for music at Saw Mill Road. John G. Dinkelmeyer Elementary School boasts Rackley in fourth grade and Halaris in fifth grade, while Ms. McGee is a speech therapist at Newbridge Road.

North Bellmore Board of Education President Christine Malloy added that the tenure celebration is her favorite meeting of the year because they get to recognize the district’s amazing teachers and administrators.

_________________ bellmore ________________

__________________ merrick _________________

HERALD

HERALD

HOW TO REACH US

Our offices are located at 2 Endo Blvd. Garden City, NY 11530 and are open from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

MAIN PHONE: (516) 569-4000 ■ WEB SITE: www.liherald.com/bellmore ■ E-MAIl: Letters and other submissions: belleditor@liherald.com ■ EDITORIAl DEPARTMENT: Ext. 207 E-mail: belleditor@liherald.com

■ WEB SITE: www.liherald.com/merrick ■ E-MAIl: Letters and other submissions: merrickeditor@liherald.com ■ EDITORIAl DEPARTMENT: Ext. 207 E-mail: merrickeditor@liherald.com

The Bellmore Herald USPS 017547, is published every Thursday by Richner Communications, Inc., 2 Endo Blvd. Garden City, NY 11530.

The Merrick Herald USPS 017651, is published every Thursday by Richner Communications, Inc., 2 Endo Blvd. Garden City, NY 11530.

SUBSCRIPTIONS: Press ”7” ClASSIFIED ADVERTISING: Ext. 286 DISPlAY ADVERTISING: Ext. 249 PUBlIC NOTICES: Ext. 232

E-mail: circ@liherald.com Fax: (516) 569-4942 E-mail: ereynolds@liherald.com Fax: (516) 622-7460 E-mail: rglickman@liherald.com Fax: (516) 569-4643 E-mail: legalnotices@liherald.com

Periodicals postage paid at Garden City, NY 11530 and additional mailing offices. Postmaster send address changes to Bellmore Herald or Merrick Herald, 2 Endo Blvd. Garden City, NY 11530. Newsstand Price: $1. 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 © 2024 Richner Communications, Inc. All rights reserved.

Tapping into competitive nature of students

Courtesy Jon Loew

the first ever empire games will take place next month, for high school students to learn about firefighting. like I did — just like everyone else that is a volunteer.”

Empire Hose has been working with John F. Kennedy High School and Sanford H. Calhoun High School in the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District, asking for help in identifying students who would be a good fit for the competition.

“Kennedy and Calhoun have each kindly agreed to support this experience,” Loew said. “They are reaching out through the coaches of their sports teams, to kids who might be interested in serving their community, or might be interested in just being in a competition.”

While coaches can nominate students, community members whose kids would like to participate can also email Loew, at JonLoew@EHC3.org.

“You don’t have to be super-athletic,” he said. “You

just have to be able to do the basic skills that a firefighter does. We are open to anyone who can meet the minimum standards.”

The department is looking to form teams of 10 students from each high school, although if interest is high enough, more teams may be created. They’ll learn very basic skills, Loew explained, such as how to spray a hose on a target, or drag a rescue dummy that resembles the weight and size of a real person. Students will also earn 10 hours of community service for participating.

The hope is that for some of the participants, they’ll love the work and want to join the fire department.

“They’re either going to be like this is the coolest thing,” Loew said, “or they’re going to be like this isn’t really for me.”

The skills nights will take place on May 23 and 30, and students will also have to attend CPR training one day on a weekend, with the date yet to be announced.

The teams of students will then compete on June 13, putting the skills they learned to the test, at the Four Towns Fireman’s Training Center in Merrick.

Friends and family are welcome to attend, and cheer them on, Loew said.

Loew said the department is made up of people of all ages — some who joined more recently, and others who’ve been part of the department for 50 years. People’s lives change, he said, or they move away, but serving the community — even for a short amount of time — is what being a volunteer is all about.

“This is not a blood oath — like you’re in for the rest of your life here,” Loew, who joined the department in 2020 said. “It’s a big commitment, but it’s extremely rewarding. For me, joining the fire service as an adult after I had kids was one of the best decisions of my life. I wish I’d done it sooner.”

1253900

training that we go through, and a taste of what it’s like to be part of the firehouse — to serve your community.”

More than 80 percent of the fire departments in the U.S. are made up entirely of or mostly volunteers, according to the National Fire Protection Association.

The number of volunteers across the country has decreased, from nearly 900,000 in 1984, to the current levels of around 680,000, according to the association’s 2020 data.

The cost of living on Long Island, time commitment, training demands and changing demographics have contributed to the decline over the last few decades, fire department officials said.

Those interested in joining the Merrick Fire Department could drop by Empire Hose No. 3, at 2300 Merrick Ave. in Merrick, on Thursday night, which is when training sessions are held, Loew said.

“You could see how we check all of the equipment, the tools, and then you could watch us train,” he said.

“And if you feel like this is something that you want to do, then you could submit an application to join. Most people don’t really understand how you join a firehouse — they don’t (know) who to talk to, what to ask.”

The Empire Games is targeting high school students because of the fire department’s juniors programs, for individuals under 18, allowing younger people to become accustomed to the department. And if they’re already 18, they can join right away, if interested, Loew said.

“The idea is this will connect the community with our firehouse and give them an inside look at what’s going on,” he said. “We think if we can get people off their couches, off their phones, for just three Thursdays, they will get the bug for being a firefighter, just

Rides open Fri.: 6pm-10pm; Sat.: 11am-10pm; Sun.: 11am-7pm.

Vendor hours 10am-6pm Sat. & Sun.

MERRICK HERALD — April 18, 2024

Continued from page 1

5

BRINGING LOCAL SPORTS HOME EVERY WEEK

SPOTLIGHT ATHLETE

HERALD SPORTS

Mepham a work in progress

By TONY BELLISSIMO tbellissimo@liherald.com

GARRET GATES North Shore Senior Baseball GATES AND THE VIKINGS couldn’t have scripted a better start to 2024. In the March 25 opener, the hard-throwing southpaw who quarterbacked North Shore’s football team to the playoffs, pitched a perfect game against Herricks. Even more impressive was he needed minimal help from the defense, as he struck out 20 of 21 batters. An All-Conference selection last spring, Gates fanned 12 in his next start and blanked Manhasset over five innings.

GAMES TO WATCH Thursday, April 18 Baseball: V.S. South at Sewanhaka .....................4:30 p.m.

Girls Lacrosse: Calhoun at MacArthur ..................4:45 p.m.

Softball: North Shore at West Hempstead ................ 5 p.m.

Softball: Elmont at Lynbrook ..................................... 5 p.m.

Baseball: Seaford at Clarke ...................................... 5 p.m.

Baseball: Baldwin at V.S. Central............................... 5 p.m.

Boys Lacrosse: Baldwin at East Meadow .................. 5 p.m.

Boys Lacrosse: Oceanside at Long Beach ................ 5 p.m.

Friday, April 19 Baseball: Malverne at Lynbrook ...........................4:45 p.m.

Girls Flag Football: Lynbrook at West Hempstead ..... 5 p.m.

Softball: Carey at Wantagh ........................................ 5 p.m.

Softball: East Meadow at Calhoun ............................ 5 p.m.

Softball: V.S. Central at Uniondale............................. 5 p.m.

Girls Lacrosse: Baldwin at Hewlett ............................ 5 p.m.

Boys Lacrosse: Calhoun at Carey .............................. 5 p.m.

Boys Lacrosse: Oceanside at Freeport ...................... 5 p.m.

Boys Lacrosse: Somers at South Side ...................... 6 p.m.

Saturday, April 20 Softball: Freeport at West Hempstead ....................10 a.m.

Softball: Sewanhaka at V.S. North...........................10 a.m.

Girls Lacrosse: Seaford at Long Beach ...................10 a.m.

Girls Lacrosse: MacArthur at Oceanside .................10 a.m.

Nominate a “Spotlight Athlete” High School athletes to be featured on the Herald sports page must compete in a spring sport and have earned an AllConference award or higher last season.

Please send the following information: Name, School, Grade, Sport and accomplishments to Sports@liherald.com.

Coming off an unimaginable ending to the 2023 Nassau County baseball season, Mepham will be chasing the standings in Conference AA-1 after failing to take a game from upstart Long Beach last week.

The Pirates managed a darknessforced 7-7 tie in the series opener with the Marines but were held to five runs total in the next two games while allowing 18.

“We played poorly against Long Beach and to their credit, they really hit the ball especially the top four guys in the lineup,” Mepham coach Eric Passman said. “We graduated most of our starters from last year so we’re a work in progress. We’ll get better as we go.”

Last spring, Mepham ranked among Nassau’s winningest clubs with 19 victories but was bounced in the Class A semifinals by neighboring Calhoun via a walk-off grand slam by the Colts’ Joey Goodman in the bottom of the seventh inning of the decisive third game.

The Pirates returned only a handful starters, led by last year’s breakout star senior first baseman Kieran Kehoe, and Passman is optimistic despite the slow start. In addition to Long Beach, the conference consists of Great Neck South, Herricks, Jericho and MacArthur.

“We expect to be playoff contenders,” Passman said. “Our control has been off on the mound so far and we haven’t hit consistently. It’s early and its cold, but before we know it it’ll be late. We just have to keep working.”

The 6-foot-6 Kehoe is coming off one of the best seasons in Nassau baseball history. He batted .710 with 3 homers, 43 RBIs and went down on strikes only three times. Saint Joseph’s University (Philadelphia) commit is also a tremendous defensive player, Passman said.

“I’ve been coaching 50 years and never had a kid make that kind of hard contact and be almost impossible to strike out,” Passman said. “Kieran had a good sophomore season hitting over

Cradling shoulder pain?

We’ve Got Specialists For That ®

Justine Stefanelli/Herald

Mepham senior Kieran Kehoe won the Nassau County Diamond Award last spring after hitting over .700 with 43 RBIs and only three whiffs. .300 and then just exploded last year. I can’t wait to see what he does this season and is his college career.”

Senior center fielder Steven Mulqueen is an All-County talent and protecting Kehoe in the order. “He’s a masher and a great athlete,” Passman said of Mulqueen. “He hits the ball hard and has a gun for an arm.”

Moving forward, the starting pitching staff consists of senior Kiran Paingankar and sophomores Jaiden Zollar

and Brayden Seligman. The latter is the Pirates’ primary third basemen set to make his first start on the mound this week against Great Neck South. Zollar, who bats in the leadoff spot, plays left field on non-pitching days. Senior Conor Myllet is the vocal leader of the infield from behind the plate.

The middle infield defense has looked solid so far, Passman said, with senior Sal Visone at shortstop and sophomore James Quilty at second base.

4:21:36

516.536.2800 | orlincohen.com

1254611

April 18, 2024 — MERRICK HERALD

6

36 years later, fundraising for AIDS nears $1M jdalessandro@liherald.com

Francine Goldstein clearly remembers the day she received a phone call from her best friend from the hospital.

“It was AIDS,” Goldstein said. “She called me and she said, ‘I understand if you never want to see me again.’ I said, ‘I’m your best friend, we’re gonna do everything we can to help you.’”

36 years later, Goldstein and her partners have raised a sum total of nearly $1,000,000 for AIDS relief, a milestone she expects to reach within the coming weeks. She is only about $2,000 away from reaching the seven-figure goal.

In 1988, Goldstein’s friend was showing symptoms of illness at the end of her pregnancy, thought to be pneumonia — but after the birth of her daughter, the illness was identified as acquired autoimmune deficiency disorder, also known as AIDS. Goldstein participated in her first AIDS walk that year.

She raised $150, in one donation from her husband and her two dogs. In the following years, she expanded her outreach by contacting friends, family and clients to support the cause, many of whom still donate today.

One of those individuals is Kelsey Louie, former CEO of Gay Men’s Health Crisis, who Goldstein referred to as a mentor who played a significant role in her journey.

“He’s wonderful,” Goldstein said.

“She is very kind to call me a mentor,” Louie said, “but she has taught me as much as I have taught her. She is an inspiration to so many, including myself. Every cause needs a champion like Francine, and everyone needs a friend like Francine.”

The goal of the Gay Men’s Health Crisis is to provide AIDS patients treatment and public support. Goldstein and her husband have been members of GMHC since 1981.

“We provide our clients with housing, food and nutrition, legal services, immigration, mental health, substance abuse,” Susan Devaney, the vice president of development for GMHC said.

“Our mission is to end AIDS,” Devaney added, “but infections happen every day. We want to get more education, more prevention, more testing — that’s our biggest focus.”

Goldstein explained that many people fear being diagnosed or sharing that they have HIV. The goal of the event is to combat the negative stigma towards AIDS patients and the idea that the disease is a problem of the past.

“When I first took my job just two years ago, some people said to me, is that still a thing?” Devaney recounted.

“Yes, it’s still a thing. We’re still here fighting.”

AIDS walks are an important time for surviving relatives of lost loved ones to honor their memories and support research towards a cure for the disease.

“Francine believes in our mission and she understands what it is that we’re trying to do when we’re providing all of these services and programs,” Devaney said, “and she fights every day for every dollar that she brings in — she knows that it’s going somewhere.”

Even after reaching a monumental figure, Goldstein has shown no sign of stopping her activism. “I will walk until there is a cure,” she said.

Goldstein has been a Bellmore resident for the past 17 years, and she was the Long Island Herald’s Person of the Year in 2018. At the time, she had raised over $640,000.

The next AIDS walk will take place May 19 in Central Park, New York City. Annually, the walk typically has anywhere from 10,000 to 12,000 registered walkers, many appearing in fundraising teams. “Francine’s Team – A Promise to a Friend” has already raised $68,345 in 2024. If you want to donate as a part of Francine’s team, visit AIDSWalkNY.org.

MERRICK HERALD — April 18, 2024

By JOSEPH D’ALESSANDRO

Courtesy Francine Goldstein

Francine Goldstein has been walking for a cure for AIDS for the last 36 years. Above, she was celebrated by AIDS Walk NY attendees at a prior event.

YOUR JOURNEY IS MY PLEASURE! Lisa Pellegrino

MOBILE: 631-241-7117

Real Estate Consultant Top Producer for Douglas Elliman

OFFICE: 516-623-4500

Part of the Louise Pitlake Team

Lisa.pellegrino@elliman.com The Louise Pitlake Power Team

Partnering With all The Services Needed For Your Real Estate Transactions

· Expeditor · Furniture Removal & Sale · Property Inspector · Staging · Landscaping · Handyman · General Contractor · Surveyor East Coast Capital Mortgage e Financing

7

Real Estate Attorney John Testaiuti Law Office 1253918

April 18, 2024 — MERRICK HERALD

8

Fire departments rally to recruit new volunteers

By KEPHERD DANIEL kdaniel@liherald.com

“Firefighting is all about passion,” said Oyster Bay town supervisor Joe Saladino. “Do you have a fire in you?”

That’s the question being asked across Nassau County by the 69 volunteer fire departments that protect them. It’s all part of a renewed push from the Firefighters Association of the State of New York in its annual RecruitNY campaign to find more volunteer firefighters and EMTs. To help support those efforts, County Executive Bruce Blakeman declared last week as a volunteer firefighter and ambulance worker recruitment week. That includes the launch of a new website, NassausBravest.com, providing information on volunteering in the county.

“Exactly 30 years ago in 1994, there were 10,000 firefighters here on Long Island. There are now 6.000, so we’ve got a lot of work to do,” Blakeman said. “It’s not just community service. That’s important, and it’s very rewarding to give back to your community, but it’s about the camaraderie between firefighters and EMT’s.”

Steve Klein knows exactly how rewarding it is. He joined the Oceanside Fire Department when he was 18, just a couple years after his father died from a heart attack. Now 77, Klein has decades of volunteer service under his belt, and is even the former president of state fire-

Kepherd Daniel/Herald

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman was joined by firefighters in Plainview to share how important these volunteer departments are — and why solid recruitment this month is vital, for residents of all ages. fighters association.

Still, Klein will never forget how it was volunteer firefighters who responded to his father’s medical emergency. And it proves how important these types of services are. That’s why his statewide agency worked so hard to adopt more universal firefighting training methods.

“Anything we want to do, it’s going to cost money,” Klein said. “But the offshoot of that is that the volunteer fire service in the state of New York saves the taxpayers approximately $3.5 billion in taxes every year. We need to have trained people available to respond to emergencies.”

Much of that money is saved in sala-

ries, which volunteers obviously do not collect. Departments also look to fundraise as ways to avoid tax levies needed for purchasing, maintaining and operating firefighting equipment.

But there are benefits to volunteering beyond just doing the right thing. Volunteers get free training and equipment, as well as tax breaks and insurance coverage. All of that is provided by the Volunteer Firefighter Benefits Law, first passed in 1957.

Those tax breaks could include income tax credits of $500 to $1,000 per year, as well as property tax reductions of up to 10 percent — assuming local gov-

ernments have opted in.

There also are possibilities to earn a pension, as well as tuition reimbursement and scholarships.

Eug ene Per ry first joined the Patchogue Fire Department in 1979, thanks to his father — even those he was never a firefighter himself.

“My uncles were both in the fire service, but my father … took me to one of the tour nament drills they had in Patchogue, and it was something that piqued my interest and got me to come in the door,” Perry said. “I learned quickly after that, that that’s not the whole aspect of the volunteer fire service.”

Perry has been an administrative officer for many years and is involved in fundraising efforts for the fire department and companies and is hoping to help even more through efforts at the state level, encouraging, even more, to receive benefits from the fire service in more ways than one.

“I’m still an active interior firefighter,” Perry said. “It’s still the rush of being in a firehouse and getting on a fire truck and going to a fire trying to help somebody.”

And that’s a big reason why there is so much longevity in this line of work, Blakeman said.

“You have a built-in family when you join a firefighting service,” the county executive said. “You have friends that share a love of protecting the community.”

NO MORE

NEWS

DESERTS! 25% of NY's counties are news deserts. Reverse the trend by passing the Local Journalism Sustainability Act. SaveNYLocalNews.com

Sign this letter to show Albany you support local newsrooms 1253634

9

Best Wishes for A Happy & Healthy

MERRICK HERALD — April 18, 2024

Passover

• Rabbi Rishe Groner • Cantor Joshua Diamond • Joseph Weisbord, President • Ellen Agulnick, Director of Congregational Learning & Programming

2770 Sunrise Highway, Bellmore • PiccoloRistorante.com • 679-8787 (In King Kullen Shopping Center)

1250953

1253505

Visit Us Online!

A Zissen Pesach Sweet Passover Temple B'nai Torah wishes you and your family a happy, healthy, and sweet Passover!

Merrick Jewish Centre 225 Fox Boulevard Merrick, NY 11566

May each of us be inspired to help build a world of freedom and peace for all!

www.merrickjc.org

516-221-2370

1250951

temple@tbtwantagh.org

(516) 379-8650 1250958

Wishing you a Chag Sameach and a Zissen Pesach!

Temple Beth Am

The Reform Jewish Congregation of Merrick & Bellmore 2377 Merrick Avenue, Merrick NY MICHAEL BAUM, RABBI / DIR. OF EDUCATION DANIEL ROSENFELD, CANTOR

Wishes all a Happy Passover 1250963

Live Streaming All Services

HAPPY PASSOVER From Congressman D’Esposito Chag Sameach!

1254705

Torah for Tots (ages 2½-4) • Award winning Hebrew School with certified teachers Youth Groups for ages 10-18 • Family Shabbat dinners and Services lead by our dynamic clergy Festive Holiday events • Adult Education • Discounted rates for our Social Hall Interfaith families welcome Call us to learn about our “Give From the Heart” voluntary pledge model and arrange for a personal tour.

Or e-mail us at membership@templebethammerrick.org 516-378-3477 www.templebethammerrick.org

1253919

RONALD BROWN AND PAUL KUSHNER z”l., RABBI EMERITI

April 18, 2024 — MERRICK HERALD

10

Jordan Vallone/Herald photos

dozens of community members from the 5th State Senate district, along with representatives from State Sen. Steve rhoads’ office, took part in a kick off ‘wrap night’ on april 10 for a Yarn & Blanket drive for We Care Blankets.

Caring for kids, undergoing chemotherapy Continued from page 1

that while the organization has always donated blankets to local hospitals, it never had a permanent “home” to concentrate its efforts. About six years ago, the Merrick Library offered We Care Blankets a room, which has helped the nonprofit.

“We had no room, and we never wrapped the blankets,” she explained. “We used to deliver them in big black trash bags.”

Now, We Care Blankets hosts “wrap nights,” usually about every other month at the library. It invites community members from all over to participate, as well as other volunteer organizations. In the library’s community room, volunteers will curate donation bags, each containing ten blankets. When all of the blankets are wrapped, they are brought out to volunteer’s cars, who will deliver them to hospitals.

In January, Rhoads stopped by a wrap night, and was impressed by the efforts of the organization.

Looking for a way to help, his office organized a month-long drive. Through May 10, residents in his district can drop off yarn and blankets to 12 locations including the North Bellmore Public Library; the Merrick Library; the North Merrick Public Library; the East Meadow Public Library; the Farmingdale Public Library; the Bethpage Public Library; the PlainviewOld Bethpage Library; the Island Trees Public Library; the Levittown Public Library; Needlepaint Nook in Merrick; JOANN Fabric & Crafts in Westbury; and Rhoads’ District Office on Merrick Road in Massapequa.

The drive officially kicked off April 10, during one of We Care Blanket’s wrap nights. Over 60 volunteers packed into the Merrick Library’s community room, and wrapped 620 blankets for children will illnesses.

“Each wrap is special,” Baker said at the wrap night last week, “but tonight it’s (extra) special. Senator Rhoads came to visit us at our last wrap, and he made the decision that he would like to help us and he had the idea of launching a yarn drive.”

Baker thanked every volunteer for participating and Rhoads’ office for helping make the kick off event possible. In the hopes that the 12 drop off bins will fill up over the next month, she added that there’ll be more wrap nights ahead to assemble all that’s donated.

“We’ll have more work,” she said, “but it’s all good work.”

Rhoads, who was unable to attend the event as he

We Care Blankets, founded in 1999, donate blankets to children in hospitals undergoing chemotherapy. above, volunteers worked to assemble blanket bundles. was in Albany working on the state’s budget, shared his thoughts on the evening through a virtual message.

“During intense (cancer) treatment, many children’s get chills, and the yarn and blankets collected will serve as a wonderful gift for each child,” he said.

“All blankets serve as a gift of love and support, not only for the child, but for the family as well.”

Though the drive ends May 10, there are ways the community can support We Care Blankets. By donating acrylic yarn, funds, or their time — either at wrap nights, or by making blankets. Blankets must be at least 32-by-32-inches, but can be larger.

“It is a heartbreaking reality that many children have to endure such a difficult and painful journey fighting cancer at a young age,” Rhoads said. “While medical treatments are crucial in their fight against cancer, it is also important to provide them with love, comfort, and warmth during this chaotic time.”

To donate yarn, call (516) 769-5381. To donate funds, write a check payable to “We Care Blankets,” and mail it to Susan Berk, 11 Mechanic Court, Huntington, NY 11743 or Tammy Baker, 1407 Bucknell Drive, Massapequa, NY 11758.

Volunteers wrapped 620 blankets last week, which will all be delivered to local hospitals.

For information on the drive, and specific addresses for donation locations, visit NYSenate.gov/senators/ steven-d-rhoads. His office can also be reached at (516) 882-0630.

“Without caring volunteers, benefactors, and talented crafters we couldn’t fulfill this mission,” Baker said. “At We Care Blankets, our first love is children.”

11

Passover Message ter. Did anyone ever learn to work for Pharoah to let the Israelites go t o g e t h e r a n d f i g h t t o a b o l i s h and it took a civil war to free the inequality between people? Yes! African Americans from slavery.

Look no further than Dr. Martin Yet, we are strong as we unite to combat this evil, and we L u t h e r K i n g J r. a n d will succeed.

Rabbi Abraham Joshua On March 21, 1965, Heschel, may their souls Selma, Alabama and the rest in peace. rest of the world I t w a s Ja nu a r y 1 4 , w a t c h e d a n d s aw a n 1963, in Chicago, Illinois. unprecedented march.

Rabbi Heschel delivered People of all colors and a powerful speech with a religions marched cl e a r m e s s a g e. T h e together. Rabbi Heschel speech dealt with reliwas there, in the now gion and race. It was a famous march. G-D was moving and motivating there in the smallest speech, both condemning details as well, a Torah, and comparing the slavabbi oshe The Five Books of Moses ery of the Israelites in eisbluM was dearly and carefully ancient Eg ypt and the held in support of the s l av e r y a n d r a c i s m marchers. This was a toward the African Americans. Dr. King was impressed powerful message. If we want a betby the speech and the two became ter world, we must unite. Equality is friends. Dr. King made his famous, not just another word in the diction“I have a dream speech”, on August ary, we must strive to implement it 28, 1963. With a tremendous crowd, every day, hour or minute of our believers and supporters, his dream lives.

One of the commandments’ of came true but not without struggles.

To this day, we are still struggling to Passover is that every Jewish perperfect his dream. It took plagues son should see himself as he him-

R

W

M

self was just freed from Egypt. This year, I invite us all to see ourselves as we survived slavery, just as Alex Haley did in a brilliant way. The Divine Providence will continue watching over us, His children. Our appearance does not make T he Omnipresent love us more or less, in His eyes we are all equal.

Alex Haley, Dr. Martin Luther King and Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel might have departed from us physically, yet they are with us through their legacy. This Passover let’s keep their memory and legacy alive. While asking the four traditional Passover questions, look into yourself and ask some more questions. Did I do my utmost to build bridges between people? Can I do better? Am I active enough in my community? Feel FREE to add questions, after all this holiday we celebrate FREEDOM! Happy Passover, RABBI MOSHE P. WEISBLuM, PHD Rabbi Moshe Weisblum is the spiritual leader for Congregation Beth Tikvah in Wantagh.

Prep for Profit in Four Steps 1. Maximize Curb Appeal Add colorful flowers, bushes, or potted plants to create an inviting entrance.

2. Create a Clean Canvas Tidy up and neutralize the decor to appeal to a broad range of buyers.

3. Revamp & Renew Update any outdated features, such as appliances, cabinets or consider simple upgrades.

4. Hire an Expert Staging and interior design is one of my specialties. I know what buyers are looking for.

Kaitlynn McCartney | Hal Knopf Team Licensed Real Estate Salesperson kaitlynn.mccartney@compass.com M: 516.574.3491 | O: 516.764.6060 HalKnopfTeam.com

@realestateby.kait

@realestateby.kait

The Hal Knopf Team is a team of real estate agents affiliated with Compass. Compass is a licensed real estate broker and abides by Equal Housing Opportunity laws.

1238435

T

he upcoming holiday of Passover is a time to reflect on our lives, our strengths, our freedom and more. Jewish people all over the world will celebrate their heroic escape from being slaves to the wicked king, Pharoh.

The night before Passover, The Almighty was on the watch, protecting the Israelites and made sure that every single one of them escaped Egypt safely. Our Creator had performed many miracles for the Israelites, including the splitting of the sea and the ten plagues, but was the lesson learned?

Many of us who read Alex Haley’s book “Roots”, or even watched the mini-series, saw a glimpse of what slavery was like. “Roots” portrays the story of Kunta Kinte who was kidnapped from Gambia, Africa. Kunta was stripped of his freedom and brought into North America where he was sold as a slave.

Haley lucidly describes slavery. His writing touched people of all colors, religion or economic status. Slavery was wrong in Egypt and was equally wrong in North America or anywhere else in the world for this mat-

MERRICK HERALD — April 18, 2024

Passover, the night our creator was on the watch

Lopez takes over county’s social services

By JOSEPH D’ALESSANDRO jdalessandro@liherald.com

Jose Lopez has stepped in as the new acting commissioner for Nassau County’s social services department, filling the absence left by Nancy Nunziata.

“I’m excited about the opportunity to serve, to work with the county executive,” Lopez said. “To work with all the employees at the DSS. And to build a team that has a sense of morale, and more importantly, a sense of trust that the administration understands that what they do is vital to everyone that we serve.”

Lopez has spent the last three years as the county’s labor relations director, settling more than 8,000 bargaining agreements with Nassau County employees.

He also guided more than 40 county departments in their negotiations with unions, and even served a member of the county’s health care committee.

At DSS, Lopez is now responsible for a department focused on supporting local families with day care, housing and homelessness prevention. He also will oversee the county’s management of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, known as SNAP, that assists low-income, disabled or senior citizen residents with needed financial support to purchase food.

“The role is to make sure that we serve the constituency of Nassau County, and to provide services that are very much needed,” Lopez said. “At the same time, you provide an opportunity for those working with the county to do their best.”

Lopez also will lead Child Protective Services, child support enforcement, and accommodating the Abandoned Infant Protection Act, which provides a safe way for those with unwanted infants to part with them. It’s with CPS Lopez would like to add more peo-

Courtesy Nassau County

Jose Lopez is the new acting commissioner for the Nassau County’s social services department. ple, including more than a dozen former cops to help manage the department’s ever-growing workload.

These new hires will assist caseworkers after undergoing a six-week training period — largely calling upon prior experience as first responders, according to reports.

CPS is responsible for investigating neglect and all kinds of child abuse. The service employs casework-

ers and court liaisons. Child victims are brought to Nassau’s Child Advocacy Center, where they share information and receive various support services from the Coalition Against Child Abuse and Neglect.

“Jose Lopez has demonstrated through his many assignments in government that he has the intellect experience and work ethic to take on important challenges,” County Executive Bruce Blakeman said, in a statement. “Protecting our neighbors in their time of vulnerability is of paramount importance to me as county executive.”

Nunziata, appointed in 2019 by then-county executive Laura Curran, abruptly resigned last month, according to reports, after she says she was asked to fire someone in her office from an official in the county executive’s office. Nunsiata left over a disagreement over policy with the county executive.

Blakeman had no knowledge of the request, according to Boyle, who told a news outlet the employee in question was later transferred to a different department. The county executive also said he received no communication from Nunziata about why she stepped down.

Lopez’s experience includes a decade as the human resources director for the Western Beef supermarket chain, where he oversaw more than 2,000 employees across 22 stores and three warehouses.

He’s also a former deputy commissioner of Nassau County Parks, Recreation and Museums, and also oversaw key functions of Eisenhower Park Aquatic Center, including staffing and event planning.

Lopez intends to reduce the amount of staff training occurring upstate, preferring to train them within Nassau instead. He also intends to broaden the services the department provides, although he has yet to share details.

1414 Jerusalem ave North Merrick, NY 11566 516-489-9005 Carefreetennis@gmail.com

2024 JUNIOR SUMMER CAMP JULY 1st - AUGUST 16th

FULL WEEK-FULL DAY 9AM-5PM - $795 FULL WEEK-HALF DAY 1-5PM - $425 SINGLE DAY RATE - $180 **15% DISCOUNT FOR 2 FULL WEEKS OR MORE, PAID IN FULL, BY APRIL 19, 2024 **

9AM- 12PM 12-1PM 1-5PM

TENNIS, PICKLEBALL, BASKETBALL AND OTHER SPORTS/ACTIVITIES LUNCH, OFF COURT, ACTIVITIES AND SUPERVISED FREE PLAY TENNIS, PICKLEBALL, MATCH PLAY AND MORE! ** MUST SIGN UP IN ADVANCE WITH FULL PAYMENT**

OPEN HOUSE

ON WEDNESDAY APRIL 24TH @ 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM 12:30 PM - 1:30PM 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM SIGN UP REQUIRED SCAN BARCODE FOR REGISTRATION FORM

1251583

April 18, 2024 — MERRICK HERALD

12

STEPPING OUT

13

Melissa Errico appears on the Landmark stage with pianistarranger Billy Stritch for her new show ‘The Life and Loves of a Broadway Baby.’ Errico sets her own life to the Broadway songs that she has sung and owned in this theatrical tour de force. She presents both a sensational set of beloved standards and a series of witty and sometimes wicked stories about an ingenue’s life passed on the Great White Way. Its sexy, sublime study of American songs — ranging from Cole Porter to Harold Arlen, Lerner & Loewe to Taylor Swift, with a substantial peek at Melissa’s new Sondheim album, ‘Sondheim in the City’ — with songs like ‘Everybody Says Don’t,’ ‘Take Me to the World,’ and ‘Being Alive.’ A woman of stage, screen and song, Errico has been acclaimed as ‘the Maria Callas of American musical theatre’ by Opera News, referencing both her silken voice and dramatic, expressive intensity.

Cultivating the future at Crossroads Farm

By Danielle Schwab

Vegetables, fruits, and honey, oh my!

With the growing season now upon us, Crossroads Farm at Grossmann’s is ready to welcome visitors again. The historic 5.5-acre site hosts its annual season-opening event, next Saturday, April 27. It’s a day to enjoy being outdoors, and partake of family-friendly activities, delicious eats, farm-fresh items to purchase, and, naturally, a wealth of information on planting.

Crossroads Farms at Grossmann’s has a long tradition that’s been shared by generations of folks from throughout Nassau County and beyond. Since 1895, it’s been a go-to for produce, plants and related agricultural products. Owned and cultivated for more than 100 years by the Grossmann family, it was purchased by Nassau County through the Nassau Land Trust to preserve the acreage as an open farm space. It’s one of the closest farms to New York City.

“One of the big things for the Grossmann family was that Long Island Rail Road runs directly through the back of the farm,” Crossroads operations manager Michael D’Angelo says. “Back in the early 1900s, that was huge. Instead of having to use a horse and cart to go to Manhattan to sell their produce, they were able to load up onto the train that would then go right into the city.”

With more than 75 products offered, the farm produces diverse and beloved selection of organic produce for its loyal patrons. This includes best sellers like tomatoes and greens, along with turmeric, and even loofas — among the many items you’ll find here.

Crossroads also showcases its crops at the Long Island Fair. Its tradition of excellence is evident with strong finishes in the agricultural competition.

“We put in like 50 entries last year, and 90 percent of our crops placed first, second or third,” adds Peter Notarnicola, Crossroads’ field manager.

This year, Crossroads is doubling its production by planting on twice as much of its land. Anything that can’t be grown or produced in-house is obtained through a barter system with other farms and sold at the farm store.

Another popular product is the result of a collaboration with millions of special farm workers — worker bees that is. Their buzzy effort supplies the farm with rich tasty honey.

“We got about a million ladies that work on the farm, and they’re the bees,” D’Angelo jokes.

D’Angelo and Notarnicola are always on the go, planning and moving forward with new ideas — and crops. They maintain a close dialogue with visitors.

“We have customers from all different backgrounds, some who Michael D’Angelo, operations manager, is ready to reopen the popular farm for another busy season.

Photos courtesy Crossroads Farm

Crossroads field manager Peter Notarnicola tends to his plantings. either are first or second generation, or are foreign-born themselves. They ask for specific products that may be hard for them to find,” D’Angelo says. “And that is always exciting for us. We love hearing and catering • Saturday, April 27, noon-4 p.m. to the way people cook different things.”

• $10 per person or $25 per Crossroads also has a presence at local family, kids younger than establishments. You’ll find Crossroads 3 free products incorporated into the menu at • Farmstand hours: Tuesday Malverne eateries such as Uva Rossa Wine and Friday, 1-6 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Bar and Kookaburra Coffee Co. • 480 Hempstead Ave., While the season is just beginning, there Malverne will be no shortage of activities to occupy • XRoadsFarmLINY.com everyone on opening day. A ribbon-cutting ceremony kicks off the festivities, followed by entertainment, farm tours, hayrides and food vendors on hand with some tasty bites. Check out Rockin Roots, South Shore Brewery and Beach Barbecue, among the participating vendors.

Kids can keep busy visiting farm animals and taking in an ATV ride, along with puppetry and face painting. The youngsters can also gather around a maypole and chase down colorful ribbons.

“It’s a family fun day to come down and just enjoy the farm,” D’Angelo says.

Crossroads is so much more than simply a place to visit. Its valued community partner can be relied up to support many endeavors.

“Fresh produce, fresh flowers, educational opportunities and entertainment space truly make Crossroads Farm unique” Maria Casini, Malverne Chamber of Commerce co-president, adds.

Among the projects she’s involved in with Crossroads, the farm has partnered with LIJ-Valley Stream Northwell Hospital to introduce a”Food is Health” program tackling nutrition and hunger.

The farm also offers an interactive Sunshine program to introduce kids up to 11 to agriculture.

“A lot of people don’t know the process that it takes for food to get to their table,” Notarnicola says. “To see that hands-on, I think for someone who didn’t grow up with planting, is eye-opening.”

From a tiny seedling to your dinner plate, it’s a team effort to get it all there.

Interested in become a part of the farm family? Crossroads Farms welcomes volunteers to help out. Various volunteering options include working in the fields planting and harvesting, or participating in education and fundraising programming.

Friday, April 19, 8 p.m. $63, $53, $43. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. (516) 7676444 or LandmarkOnMainStreet.org.

Mike DelGuidice Mike DelGuidice, one of Long Island’s most celebrated singer/ songwriters continues his ‘residency’ at the Paramount. Mike DelGuidice and his band always give it their all, especially when playing the iconic Billy Joel songs. DelGuidice leads his band in a rousing concert that highlights the ‘Piano Man’s’ decades of hits. Like his idol, DelGuidice has become one of the area’s most celebrated performers, balancing his schedule between doing his own thing and touring with Joel all over the world. DelGuidice, as with Joel, grew up mastering several instruments, including bass guitar, guitar, piano and drums.

He’s renowned for his encyclopedic knowledge of the Joel catalog, which caught the attention of Joel himself, who ultimately brought him on stage with him. DelGuidice and his band pack hit after charttopping hit, along with his own tunes in a high-energy show that’s always a crowd pleaser.

Friday and Saturday, April 19-20, 8 p.m. $60, $40, $25, $20. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. (800) 745-3000.

Ticketmaster.com or ParamountNY. com.

MERRICK HERALD — April 18, 2024

Melissa Errico

Your Neighborhood

THE 26

On stage

Chris Ruggiero

Experience the magic of Chris Ruggiero’s new show, “Teenage Dreams and Magic Moments.” The dynamic vocalist visits the Landmark stage, Friday, April 26, at 7:30 p.m.

Ruggiero is an old soul. Still in his 20s, the music that speaks to him is the music of the ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s, breathing new life into the timeless classics that form the soundtrack of our lives. His approach to performing is more in line with that of a bygone era, bringing to the stage the panache of Frank Sinatra or Paul Anka, coupled with the energy of Jackie Wilson. Ruggiero first came to national attention when he performed in concert on a PBS coast-to-coast special and was featured on Good Morning America. Since then, he has traveled the country, delivering his unique brand of vintage rock and roll and sharing his passion for the classics.

He has shared the stage with artists such as Bobby Rydell, The Duprees and The Drifters. It seems almost preordained that the young man who loves the special sounds of an era is now performing on the same stages as those he admires most. The young singer was a 2020 East Coast Music Hall of Fame nominee and at the 2019 induction ceremony, he performed alongside Tito Puente Jr. singing the iconic song Tito’s father wrote, “Oye Como Va.” In his new show, “Teenage Dreams and Magic Moments,” Ruggiero tells his story by breathing ew life into the timeless music of the eras he loves, enhanced with a six-piece band and live brass. Songs like “Unchained Melody,” “My Cherie Amour,” “You Can’t Hurry Love” and “This Magic Moment” come to life with unique interpretations of these classics and more, with new orchestrations by Charlie Calello, arranger for the Four Seasons and known in the industry as “The Hit Man.” Chances are you’ll know every word of every song. $59, $49, $39.

Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. (516) 767-6444 or LandmarkOnMainStreet.org.

Families will enjoy another musical adventure, “Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!” ripped from the pages of Mo Willems’ beloved children’s books, on the Long Island Children’s Museum stage, Friday, April 19, 10:15 a.m. and noon; Monday through Friday, April 20-26, 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Back by popular demand after a sold-out 2023 run, see Pigeon, Bus Driver, and some zany passengers sing and dance their way to helping The Pigeon find his “thing” in this upbeat, energetic comedy based on four of Mo Willems’ popular Pigeon books.

Featuring a live band to bring Deborah Wicks La Puma’s jazzy score to life, audiences will thoroughly enjoy singing and flapping along with The Pigeon and friends. The audience is part of the action, in this innovative mix of songs, silliness and feathers.

It’s an ideal way to introduce kids to theater and the humorous stories from Willems’ books. $10 with museum admission ($8 members), $14 theater only.

Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 224-5800 or LICM.org.LICM.org.

Nassau County Museum of Art’s latest exhibition, “Urban Art Evolution,” is a comprehensive exhibit featuring a diverse range of compositions from the 1980s through the present by creators who were based in the rough and tumble downtown area of New York City known as Loisaida/LES (Lower East Side/East Village) and close surrounding neighborhoods.

Artists pushed the boundaries of what was considered “art” with a primary focus on street/graffiti art.

The exhibit’s scope, guest curated by art collector/gallerist Christopher Pusey, offers an even broader view from other creative residents, who worked inside their studios but still contributed to the rich fabric of the downtown art scene from different vantage points and aesthetics.

Works include sculpture, paintings, photography, music, and ephemera from many noted and influential artists. On view through July 7. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.

MAGIC GETS PERSONAL.

“ONE OF THE

BEST MAGIC ACTS I HAVE EVER SEEN.” — Huffington Post

NOW PLAYING IN NYC

STALKERSHOW.COM Expiration: 6/30/24

GET TICKETS

212-239-6200

NEW WORLD STAGES 340 WEST 50TH ST (BETWEEN 8TH & 9TH AVES)

1251215

April

On exhibit

1254590

April 18, 2024 — MERRICK HERALD

14

Baby shower for moms-to-be

Father’s Day Car Show The annual Father’s Day Car show returns to Merrick, Saturday, June 15, opens at 9 a.m. Money raised benefits the Nassau County Sheriff’s COBA Widow’s and Children’s Fund. Admission for pre-registered cars is $15, on the day of the show $20. The first 350 cars will get a free t-shirt and plaque. Free admission for all spectators. At the Merrick LIRR station.

Eglevsky Ballet Gala

Spring Dog Festival

VFW Auxiliary Post 2770 hosts a tea party, Sunday April 25, 1-4 p.m. Scones, tea, sandwiches, and desserts will be served. With raffles and a fancy hat contest. $30 per person, $20 ages 12 and under. 2400 Bedford Ave., Bellmore. RSVP by April 13 by calling or texting Kathy at (516) 305-3139. Payment by check, payable to VFW Aux to Vigilant Post 2770, along with attendees’ names, should be sent to Kathy Burns at 665 Eileen Street, Franklin Square, NY 11010

Eglvesky Ballet presents “Live from Studio 4,” an intimate evening of classical and contemporary ballets, Saturday, April 20, 7 p.m.

The program features new and existing repertory works chosen to showcase the dancers unique ability to transfer from classical to neo-classical to contemporary with ease and mastery of their techniques. Eglevsky Ballet Studio, 700 Hicksville Road, Suite 102, Bethpage.

For information and tickets, visit Eventbrite.com/e/ live-from-studio-4-tickets859994295087?aff=oddtdtc.

Enjoy the glorious grounds of Old Westbury Gardens with your pooch (leashed of course), Saturday and Sunday, April 20-21, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. With varied vendors and activities. Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. For information contact (516) 333-0048 or visit OldWestburyGardens. org.

Baldwin Homemakers Annual Auction

Breastfeeding Support Group

All are welcome to join Baldwin Homemakers for their annual auction, Wednesday May 1, 7 p.m., at Baldwin Middle School. $5 admission includes 1 front table raffle ticket. With coffee, cake and door prize.

Additional raffle tickets will be available for sale. 3211 Schreiber Place, Baldwin.

Mercy Hospital offers a peer to peer meeting for breastfeeding support and resources, facilitated by a certified breastfeeding counselor, every Thursday, 10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Bring your baby (from newborn to 1 year) to the informal group setting. All new moms are welcome, regardless of delivering hospital. Registration required.

Call breastfeeding counselor, Gabriella Gennaro, at (516) 7052434 to secure you and your baby’s spot. Mercy Hospital, St. Anne’s Building, 1000 North Village Ave., Rockville Centre.

For information visit CHSLI.org.

Merrick Chamber Spring Festival Join the Merrick Chamber of Commerce for its annual spring festival, Friday through Sunday, April 26 to 28. A weekend of fun opens on Friday at 6 p.m., and there will rides on Saturday and Sunday, open at 11 a.m. A merchant fair on the weekend is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. It all takes place at the Merrick LIRR station.

For more information, visit MerrickChamber.org.

“I Never “I Never Finish Finish “INever Never “IAnythi…”

Anythi…”

Relay for Life

The Relay for Life at Calhoun High School takes place April 24-25. Parents are needed to help with food donations.

Parents are also wanted to form teams, participate in the event, and be a part of the event.

Register, form a team, or make a donation at Main.ACSEvents.org.

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.

Friday Night Car Show Friday car shows return, sponsored by The Chamber of Commerce of the Bellmores and the Town of Hempstead, Friday, weekly through Oct. 4 (weather permitting), at the Bellmore LIRR parking lot on Broadway.

See a variety of classic and custom cars. Spectators can enjoy the displays free of charge, while car owners are invited to showcase their vehicles for a nominal $5 admission fee. For more information, contact (516) 679-1875.

Art explorations Converse, collaborate and create at Family Saturdays at Nassau County Museum of Art, Saturday, April 20, noon-3 p.m. Get inspired by the art and objects in the galleries and then join educators at the Manes Center to explore and discover different materials to create your own original artwork.

Kids and adults connect while talking about and making art together. A new project is featured every week. $20 adult, $10 child. For ages 2-14.

Registration required. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor.

Visit NassauMuseum.org for to register or call (516) 484-9337.

A Taste of Thailand

Finish Finish Doesthis thispretty pretty much sumsum it up for Does much it you? up for you?

Anythi…”

Or Or someone someone youyou care care for? for?

Anythi…”

If you’re shaking your head YES,

Siam Emerald, Rockville Centre's new Thai Hot Spot, harmonizes traditional and innovative flavors, offering a delightful journey through ancient recipes reimagined for contemporary palates.

you’re shaking DoesIfthis pretty muchyour sumhead it up YES, for you?

Does this pretty much sum ityou? up for you?

Does this describe Or someone you care for? here’s the BOOK that will here’s the BOOK that will OrOr someone you care someone close to for? you?

If you’reshow shakingyou yourhow head YES, to If you’reIfshaking your head YES, the answer is Yes. show you how to here’s the BOOK that will here’s theyour BOOK Procrastination! that will Outsmart Heres the book that'll teach show you how to you how to GRAND OPENING SPECIAL! Outsmart your Procrastination! show you how to outsmart ENJOY Outsmartyour yourprocrastination!

Procrastination!

Outsmart your Procrastination! ǯ YOUR ENTIRE DINE IN CHECK ǡ ǡ ǡ Ǧ ǡ ǯ ǯ With coupon only. Expiration 4/30/24 ǯ

ǡ ǡ ǡ Ǧ ǡ ϐ ǡ

ǡ ǡ ǡ Ǧ ǡ ǡ ǡ ǡ Ǧ ǡ ϐ ǡ ǯ Ǩ ϐ ǡ ϐ ǡ ǯ Ǩ ǯ Ǩ ǯ Ǩ https://amzn.to/3utXcii https://amzn.to/3utXcii https://amzn.to/3utXcii Dr. Linda SapadinSapadin Dr. Linda Dr. Linda Sapadin Psychologist/Success Coach https://amzn.to/3utXcii

10% OFF

Psychologist/Success Coach Psychologist/Success Coach www.BeatProcrastinationCoach.com www.BeatProcrastinationCoach.com 88A N. Village Avenue, www.BeatProcrastinationCoach.com

Dr. Linda Sapadin

1254079

516 791-2780 Psychologist/Success 516 791-2780Coach dsapadin@aol.com 516 791-2780 www.BeatProcrastinationCoach.com 1253533

1253533

Rockville Centre, NY 11570 1253533

www.siamemerald.com RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED

(516) 678-0886

1254594 1252199

MERRICK HERALD — April 18, 2024

Mercy Hospital hosts this free event for expecting momsto-be, Saturday, May 11, noon to 2 p.m., in the lower level cafeteria. With raffles, giveaways for mom and baby, and meet and greets with physicians, lactation specialists, mother/baby nurses, games and more. For moms only. 1000 N. Village Ave. Email Elizabeth.

Schwind@chsli.org to register.

For more information, visit CHSLI.org/mercy-hospital or call (516) 626-3729.

15

VFW Tea Party

DON’T MISS YOUR CHANCE TO WIN TONS OF PRIZES*

C O M E

We’re Back!

T O

T H E

F R E E

*must be present at drawing to win

25 APRIL EVENT AGENDA: VISIT EXHIBITORS 10AM-11:30AM

RVC RECREATION CENTER

PANEL DISCUSSION + Q&A 11:30AM - 12:30PM

IT’S FREE!

111 N OCEANSIDE RD, MARK YOUR MONDAY RAFFLE DRAWING AT 12:30PM ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY 11570

10AM-12:30PM

FREE HEARING TESTS

OCTOBER CALENDARS! 16 • 2023 10:00AM - 12:30PM

The Mansion at Glen Cove

200 Dosoris Ln, Glen Cove NY 11542 FREE! FREE Health Screenings FREE Refreshments PANEL TO-GO LUNCH* RAFFLES & FREEOF Goodie Bags* SPEAKERS FREE Panel Discussion COURTESY PRIZES + Q&A *FOR THE FIRST 150 FREE Parking

*limited supplies available ATTENDEES

Register at richnerlive.com/seniorexpo To Register Call For Advertising Opportunities or call 516.569.4000 x219 Contact Amy Amato 516-569-4000 x224 Alexa Anderwkavich 516-569-4000 x253 SILVER SPONSORS: SILVER SPONSORS

TO SPONSOR OR EXHIBIT Contact at aamato@liherald.com or 516.569.4000 x245

or aamato@liherald.com VENUE: GIFT BAG SPONSORS

TO RSVP Contact Amanda Marte at amarte@liherald.com or 516.569.4000 x219

1254598

April 18, 2024 — MERRICK HERALD

16

Public Notices

17

LMER1-4 0418

Merrick el Jueves, el 4 de abril de 2024, el 18 de abril de 2024 y el 2 de mayo de 2024.

145958

To place a notice here call us at 516-569-4000 x232 or send an email to: legalnotices@liherald.com

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING, ANNUAL MEETING, ELECTION AND REGISTRATION OF VOTERS, MERRICK UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT AND MERRICK PUBLIC LIBRARY TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a public budget hearing of the Merrick Union Free School District, Town of Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, will be held at the Lakeside Elementary School, Merrick, New York on May 7, 2024 at 7:15 p.m. for the purpose of discussion of the expenditure of funds for the 2024-2025 school year and the budgeting thereof and for such other business as is authorized by the Education Law of the State of New York.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that a public budget hearing of the Merrick Library will be held at the Merrick Library, Merrick, New York on April 30, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. for the purpose of discussion of the expenditure of funds for the 2024-2025 fiscal year and the budgeting thereof and for such other business as is authorized by the Education Law of the State of New York.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that the vote upon the appropriation of the necessary funds to meet the estimated expenditures of said school district and library for the 2024-2025 school year (school budget and library budget) will be held at the annual meeting of said school district on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at the Norman J. Levy-Lakeside School, Merrick, New York.

Voting shall take place between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m.

Voting machines will be used for voting at said annual election.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that an election to fill three (3) vacancies, each for a term of three (3) years for the office of member of the Board of Education and one (1) vacancy for a term of five (5) years for the office of trustee of the Library Board will be held at the Norman J. LevyLakeside School, Merrick, New York, on Tuesday, May 21, 2024. The polls for voting at said election will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that the

Board of Education of the Merrick Union Free School District is hereby authorized to transfer $2,000,000 from the Repair Reserve Fund established on April 11, 2019 to the Capital Reserve Fund established on May 21, 2019 in addition to the authorization for the annual funding of the Capital Reserve Fund as authorized by the voters at the May 21, 2019 annual meeting.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that a proposition will appear on the ballot to read substantially as follows: Shall the Board of Education of the Merrick Union Free School District be hereby authorized to expend $6,100,000 from the Capital Reserve Fund established on May 21, 2019 for the purpose of the performing the following projects: (1) Roof replacement or recoating at the Chatterton Elementary School; (2) masonry wall repair at the Chatterton Elementary School; and (3) steam pipe replacement at Lakeside Elementary School.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that a copy of the statement of the amount of money which will be required for the school year 2024-2025 for school purposes and library purposes may be obtained by any resident of the district during the fourteen (14) days preceding the vote, except Saturdays, Sundays, or holidays, at the schools of the district from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, Pursuant to Chapter 258 of the Laws of 2008, Section 495 was added to the Real Property Tax Law and requires the School District to attach to its proposed budget an exemption report. Said exemption report will show how much of the total assessed value on the final assessment roll used in the budgetary process is exempt from taxation. The report will list every type of exemption granted, identified by statutory authority, and will show the cumulative impact of each type of exemption expressed either as a dollar amount of assessed value or as a percentage of the total assessed value on the roll, the cumulative amount expected to be received from recipients of each type of exemption as payments in lieu of taxes (PILOT) or other payments for municipal services, and the cumulative impact of all exemptions granted. This exemption report shall be posted on any bulletin board maintained by the District for public notices and on

the website maintained by the District.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that petitions nominating candidates for the office of member of the Board of Education must be filed with the Clerk of the District between the hours of 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., and no later than 5:00 p.m., Monday, April 22, 2024. Such nominating petition must be signed by at least twenty-five (25) qualified voters of the district for election to the Board of Education.

The candidates receiving the highest number of votes will be elected to office.

Personal registration is a prerequisite for voting at all elections in this school district, and no person will be entitled to vote at such election whose name does not appear upon the register prepared for such election; except that any person, a resident of the district, who is permanently registered with the Nassau County Board of Elections to vote at elections other than a school district election and whose registration is current, shall also be qualified to vote at this election without further registration.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that the District Clerk will be in the District Office in said district on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 between the hours of 12:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. for the purpose of preparing the register of the school district for such election; at such time and place, any person will be entitled to have his or her name placed upon such register provided that he or she is known or proven to the satisfaction of the Board of Registration to be entitled to vote at the meeting or election for which such register is to be prepared. Qualified individuals may also register between 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. on days when school is in session at the schools of the district, except that no registration shall take place less than five (5) days preceding the election, this year May 16, 2024.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that the Board of Registration will meet on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at the Norman J. LevyLakeside School, Merrick, New York, between the hours of 7:00 A.M. and 9:00 P.M. to prepare the Register of the School District to be used for meetings or elections held subsequent to the annual School District election and budget vote, at which time any person may be entitled to have his or her name placed on such Register provided that at such meeting of the Board of Registration he or she is known or proven to the satisfaction of said Board of

Registration to be then or thereafter entitled to vote at the school meeting or election for which said Register is so prepared.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that the register thus prepared will be filed in the office of the Superintendent of Schools and that such register will be open for inspection to any qualified voter of the district at the office of the Superintendent of Schools and the District Clerk in the Katherine E. Reif Administration Center between the hours of 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. during each of the five (5) days prior to the day set for the election, except Sundays, and on the Saturday prior to the election by appointment only.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that applications for absentee and early mail ballots may be applied for at the Office of the District Clerk. An application for an absentee or early mail ballot must be received by the District Clerk no earlier than thirty (30) days before the date of the election.

An application for an absentee or early mail ballot must be received by the District Clerk at least seven (7) days before the election if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or the day before the election if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter or his/her designated agent.

Upon receiving a timely application for a mailed absentee or early mail ballot, the District Clerk will mail the ballot to the address designated on the application by no later than six (6) days before the election. No absentee and early mail voter ballot shall be canvassed unless it shall have been received at the Office of the District Clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. on the date of the election. A list of all persons to whom absentee and early mail ballots have been issued will be available in the Office of the District Clerk on each of the five days prior to the election except Sunday.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that military voters who are not currently registered may apply to register as a qualified voter of the school district. Military voters who are qualified voters of the school district may submit an application for a military ballot.

Military voters may designate a preference to receive a military voter registration, military ballot application or military ballot by mail, facsimile transmission or electronic mail in their request for such registration, ballot application or ballot.

Military voter registration application forms must be received in the Office of

the District Clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. on April 25, 2024. Military ballot applications must be received in the Office of the District Clerk by mail or in person by also no later than 5:00 p.m. on April 25, 2024.

No military ballot will be canvassed unless it is returned by mail or in person and (1) received in the Office of the District Clerk before the close of the polls on election day and showing a cancellation mark of the United States postal service or a foreign country’s postal service, or showing a dated endorsement of receipt by another agency of the United States government; or (2) received by the Office of the District Clerk by no later than 5:00 p.m. on election day and signed and dated by the military voter and one witness thereto, with a date which is associated be not later than the day before the election.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that at the election of the Merrick Union Free School District, qualified voters of the BellmoreMerrick Central High School District shall vote for the following purposes: a) To vote upon the annual school budget for the 2024-2025 school year, and to authorize the levying of a tax upon the taxable property of the district for the foregoing purposes. b) To vote upon such other propositions as may properly come before the meeting.

DATED: March 2024 Merrick, NY

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION MERRICK UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT PAMELA AMON, DISTRICT CLERK 145799 To Place A Notice Call 516-569-4000 x232

LEGAL NOTICE AVISO DE AUDIENCIA SOBRE EL PRESUPUESTO, REUNIÓN ANUAL, ELECCIÓN Y REGISTRO DE VOTANTES, DISTRITO ESCOLAR MERRICK UNION FREE Y BIBLIOTECA PÚBLICA DE MERRICK PUEBLO DE HEMPSTEAD, CONDADO DE NASSAU, NUEVA YORK POR EL PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA que se celebrará una audiencia pública sobre el presupuesto del Distrito Escolar Merrick Union Free, pueblo de Hempstead, condado de Nassau, Nueva York, en la escuela primaria Lakeside Elementary School, Merrick, Nueva York, el 7 de mayo de 2024 a las 7:15 p. m. para analizar el gasto de los fondos para el año escolar 2024-2025, su correspondiente presupuesto y otros asuntos según la

autorización de la Ley de Educación del estado de Nueva York.

TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que se celebrará una audiencia pública sobre el presupuesto de la biblioteca de Merrick en la biblioteca de Merrick, Merrick, Nueva York, el 30 de abril de 2024 a las 7:00 p. m. para analizar el gasto de los fondos para el año fiscal 2024-2025, su correspondiente presupuesto y otros asuntos según la autorización de la Ley de Educación del estado de Nueva York.

TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que, durante la reunión anual de dicho distrito escolar, que se celebrará el martes 21 de mayo de 2024 en Norman J. Levy-Lakeside School, Merrick, Nueva York, también se votará la asignación de los fondos necesarios para cubrir los gastos estimados del distrito escolar y la biblioteca (el presupuesto escolar y para la biblioteca) para el año escolar 2024-2025. La votación se realizará entre las 7:00 a. m. y las 9:00 p. m. Se usarán máquinas de votación en dicha elección anual.

TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que se celebrará una elección para cubrir tres (3) vacantes con un mandato de tres (3) años para el cargo de miembro de la Junta de Educación y una (1) vacante con un mandato de cinco (5) años para la oficina del fideicomisario de la Junta de la Biblioteca en Norman J. Levy-Lakeside School, Merrick, Nueva York, el martes 21 de mayo de 2024. Las urnas para dicha elección estarán abiertas desde las 7:00 a. m. hasta las 9:00 p. m.

TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que se autoriza por el presente a la Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar Merrick Union Free a transferir $2,000,000 del fondo de reserva para reparaciones establecido el 11 de abril de 2019 al fondo de reserva de capitales establecido el 21 de mayo de 2019, además de la autorización para el financiamiento anual del fondo de reserva de capitales, tal como lo autorizaron los votantes en la reunión anual del 21 de mayo de 2019.

TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que, en la boleta electoral, aparecerá una propuesta que indicará esencialmente lo siguiente: Se autorizará a la Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar Merrick Union Free por medio de la presente a gastar $6,100,000 del fondo de reserva de capitales establecido el 21 de mayo de 2019 con el fin de realizar los siguientes proyectos: (1) reemplazo o

recubrimiento del techo en la escuela primaria Chatterton Elementary School; (2) reparación de las paredes con mampostería de la escuela primaria Chatterton Elementary School, y (3) reemplazo de las tuberías de vapor en la escuela primaria Lakeside Elementary School.

TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que cualquier residente del distrito podrá obtener una copia de la declaración del monto de dinero que será requerido para el año escolar 2024-2025, a los fines de invertirlos en la escuela y la biblioteca, durante los catorce (14) días previos a la votación, excepto los sábados, domingos o feriados, en las escuelas del distrito, entre las 9:30 a. m. y las 3:30 p. m.

TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que, de conformidad con el Capítulo 258 de las Leyes de 2008, se agregó la sección 495 a la Ley del Impuesto sobre Bienes Inmuebles y requiere que el distrito escolar adjunte a su presupuesto sugerido un informe de exenciones. Este informe de exenciones mostrará qué parte del valor total estimado de la lista de tasación final utilizada en el proceso presupuestario queda libre de impuestos.

En el informe se mencionará cada tipo de exención, otorgadas por la autoridad legal, y se mostrará el impacto acumulativo de cada tipo de exención, expresado en un monto en dólares del valor estimado o como porcentaje del total del valor estimado en la lista, el valor acumulativo que se espera recibir de los beneficiarios de cada tipo de exención como pagos en lugar de impuestos (PILOT) u otros pagos para servicios municipales, y el impacto acumulativo de todas las exenciones otorgadas.

Este informe de exenciones se publicará en cualquier tablero de anuncios que el distrito designe para avisos públicos y en el sitio web del distrito.

TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que las peticiones para nominar a candidatos para el cargo de miembro de la Junta de Educación deberán presentarse ante la secretaria del distrito entre las 9:30 a. m. y las 3:30 p. m. y antes de las 5:00 p. m. del lunes 22 de abril de 2024. Dicha petición debe estar firmada por al menos veinticinco (25) votantes calificados del distrito para la elección de la Junta de Educación. Los candidatos que reciban la mayor cantidad de votos serán electos para el cargo. El registro personal es un requisito previo para votar en todas las elecciones de este distrito escolar y nadie podrá votar en esta elección si su nombre no aparece en

MERRICK HERALD — April 18, 2024

LEGAL NOTICE AVISO DE AUDIENCIA PÚBLICA BELLMORE-MERRICK CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT CIUDAD DE HEMPSTEAD CONDADO DE NASSAU, NUEVA YORK EL AVISO SE HA DADO AQUÍ que la Junta de Educación del BellmoreMerrick Central High School District celebrará una audiencia pública el 8 de mayo de 2024, a las 7:30 p.m. en la Sala de la Junta del Edificio de Administración Central ubicado en la Centro Educative Brookside, 1260 Meadowbrook Road, Merrick, Nueva York, con el propósito de tramitar todos los negocios según lo autorizado por la Ley de Educación, que incluye, entre otros, la discusión de los gastos de fondos y presupuestos, por lo tanto, en relación con la apropriación de fondos necesarios para cubrir los gastos necesarios del Distrito Central de Escuelas Secundarias para el año escolar 2023-2024 y sobre las propuestas que involucran el gasto de fondos o la recaudación de impuestos, en qué momento y en qué lugar todas las personas interesadas en el tema del mismo en relación con el mismo tendrán la oportunidad de ser escuchadas.

Y TAMBIÉN SE DE AVISO que una copia del estado de la cantidad de dinero que se requerirá para el año siguiente con fines escolares (presupuesto escolar) y copias de las propuestas relacionadas con el gasto de dinero y el funcionamiento del sistema escolar para el año siguiente , estará disponible para cualquier contribuyente en el Distrito siete días inmediatamente antes de la audiencia pública, excepto los sábados, domingos o días festivos, en cada escuela en la que se mantenga la escuela durante las horas de 8:00 a.m. y 4:00 p.m.

Y TAMBIÉN SE DE AVISO que un Informe de Exención del Impuesto sobre Bienes Inmuebles, preparado de acuerdo con la Sección 495 de la Ley del Impuesto sobre Bienes Inmuebles, se adjuntará a cualquier presupuesto provisional / preliminar, así como al presupuesto adoptado final del cual formará parte; y se publicarán en el (los) tablón (s) de boletines del Distrito que se mantendrá para avisos públicos, así como en el sitio web del Distrito POR ORDEN DE LA JUNTA DE EDUCACIÓN BELLMORE-MERRICK CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT PATTIANNE GUCCIONE SECRETARIO DE DISTRITO El aviso anterior se publicará en los periódicos Herald de Bellmore y Herald de

18

Public Notices

April 18, 2024 — MERRICK HERALD

LMER2-4 0418

el registro preparado para dicha elección; a excepción de cualquier persona residente del distrito que esté registrada de manera permanente en la Junta de Elecciones del condado de Nassau para votar en otras elecciones que no sean del distrito escolar y cuyo registro esté vigente, quien también podrá votar en esta elección sin registro adicional.

TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que la secretaria del distrito estará en la oficina del distrito el martes 7 de mayo de 2024, entre las 12:00 p. m. y las 4:00 p. m., con el propósito de preparar un registro de este distrito escolar para dicha elección, momento y lugar en los que cualquier persona tendrá derecho a que su nombre se incluya en el registro, siempre y cuando se sepa o se demuestre, para satisfacción de la Junta de Registros, que dicha persona tiene derecho a votar en la reunión o en la elección para la cual se prepara dicho registro.

Las personas calificadas también podrán registrarse los días en que la escuela esté en sesión entre las 9:30 a. m. y las 3:30 p. m. en las escuelas del distrito, pero no se harán registros con menos de cinco (5) días de anticipación a la elección; este año el límite es el 16 de mayo de 2024.

TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que la Junta de Registros se reunirá el martes 21 de mayo de 2024, entre las 7:00 a. m. y las 9:00 p. m. en Norman J. LevyLakeside School, Merrick, Nueva York, para preparar el registro del distrito escolar que se usará en las reuniones o elecciones subsecuentes a la votación del presupuesto y elección anual del distrito escolar, en cuyo horario cualquier persona tendrá derecho a inscribirse en el registro, siempre que en tal reunión de la Junta de Registros se sepa o se demuestre, a satisfacción de dicha Junta de Registros, que esa persona tiene derecho, entonces o en lo sucesivo, a votar en la reunión o en la elección escolar para la cual se prepara el registro.

TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que el registro preparado se presentará en la oficina del superintendente de escuelas y estará disponible para que cualquier votante calificado del distrito pueda inspeccionarlo en la oficina del superintendente de escuelas y de la secretaria del distrito en Katherine E. Reif Administration Center cada uno de los cinco (5) días previos al día establecido para la elección, de 9:30 a. m. a 3:30 p. m., excepto los domingos, y el sábado

anterior a las elecciones únicamente con cita previa.

TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que las solicitudes de voto por ausencia y por correo anticipado pueden realizarse en la Secretaría del Distrito. La secretaria del distrito deberá recibir las solicitudes de voto por ausencia o por correo anticipado no antes de los treinta (30) días previos a la fecha de la elección. La secretaria del distrito debe recibir las solicitudes de voto por ausencia o por correo anticipado por lo menos siete (7) días antes de la elección si la boleta electoral debe enviarse al votante por correo, o hasta el día antes de la elección si la boleta electoral debe entregarse al votante o a quien haya designado en persona. Al recibir una solicitud oportuna para enviar por correo una boleta electoral por ausencia o por correo anticipado, la secretaria del distrito enviará por correo dicha boleta electoral a la dirección indicada en la solicitud a más tardar seis (6) días antes de la elección. Las boletas electorales por ausencia o por correo anticipado no se escrutarán a menos que se hayan recibido en la Secretaría del Distrito antes de las 5:00 p. m. del día de la elección.

Habrá una lista de todas las personas para las que se emitieron boletas electorales por ausencia o por correo anticipado disponible en la Secretaría del Distrito durante los cinco días previos al día de la elección, excepto el domingo.

TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que los votantes militares que no estén registrados actualmente pueden solicitar registrarse como votantes calificados del distrito escolar.

Los votantes militares que sean votantes calificados del distrito escolar podrán enviar una solicitud de boleta electoral militar.

Estos votantes pueden indicar su preferencia de recibir un registro de votante militar, una solicitud de boleta electoral militar o una boleta electoral militar por correo postal, fax o correo electrónico en su pedido del registro, de la solicitud de boleta electoral o la boleta electoral. Los formularios de solicitud de registro para votantes militares se deben recibir en la Secretaría del Distrito antes de las 5:00 p. m. del 25 de abril de 2024.

Las solicitudes de boleta electoral militar deben recibirse en la Secretaría del Distrito por correo o en persona también a más tardar a las 5:00 p. m. del 25 de abril de 2024.

Las boletas electorales militares no se escrutarán a menos que se envíen por correo o se

presenten en persona y (1) la Secretaría del Distrito las reciba antes del cierre de las urnas el día de la elección y tengan una marca de cancelación del servicio postal de los Estados Unidos o del servicio postal de un país extranjero, o un endoso fechado de recepción por parte de otra agencia del gobierno de los Estados Unidos, o bien (2) la Secretaría del Distrito las reciba antes de las 5:00 p. m. del día de la elección, y estén firmadas y fechadas por el votante militar y un testigo de ello, con una fecha asociada que no sea posterior al día previo a la elección.

TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que, durante la elección del Distrito Escolar Merrick Union Free, los votantes calificados del Distrito Escolar Central de Escuelas Secundarias Bellmore-Merrick votarán con los siguientes fines: a) Votar sobre el presupuesto escolar anual para el año escolar 2024-2025 y autorizar la imposición de un impuesto sobre la propiedad sujeta a tributación del distrito para los propósitos anteriores. b) Votar sobre cualquier otra propuesta que se pueda presentar oportunamente en la reunión.

FECHA: marzo de 2024 Merrick, NY POR ORDEN DE LA JUNTA DE EDUCACIÓN DISTRITO ESCOLAR MERRICK UNION FREE PAMELA AMON, SECRETARIA DEL DISTRITO 145801

expenditure of funds or the levy of tax, at which time and which place all persons interested in the subject matter thereof concerning the same will have an opportunity to be heard.

AND NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that a copy of the statement of the amount of money which will be required for the ensuing year for school purposes (school budget) and copies of propositions involving expenditure of moneys and the operation of the school system for the ensuing year, will be available to any taxpayer in the District seven days immediately preceding the public hearing except Saturday, Sunday or holidays, at each schoolhouse in which school is maintained during the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

AND NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that a Real Property Tax Exemption Report, prepared in accordance with Section 495 of the Real Property Tax Law, will be annexed to any tentative/preliminary budget as well as the final adopted budget of which it will form a part; and shall be posted on District Bulletin board(s) maintained for public notices, as well as on the District’s website.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION BELLMORE-MERRICK CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT PATTIANNE GUCCIONE DISTRICT CLERK The above notice will be published in the Bellmore and Merrick Herald Life newspapers on Thursday, April 4, 2024, April 18, 2024, and May 2, 2024.

145956

To Place A Notice Call 516-569-4000 x232

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR RMAC REMIC TRUST, SERIES 2009-9, Plaintiff, vs. CLAUDIO JOVELL, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on October 25, 2016, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on May 14, 2024 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 1720 Montague 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 24 and Lot 120. Approximate amount of judgment is $633,799.60 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF THE BELLMOREMERRICK CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD COUNTY OF NASSAU, NEW YORK NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Education of the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District will hold a Public Hearing on May 8, 2024, at 7:30 p.m. in the Board Room of the Central Administration Building located at the Brookside Educational Center, 1260 Meadowbrook Road, Merrick, New York, for the purpose of transacting all business as is authorized by the Education Law, including, but not limited to, discussion of the expenditure of funds and budgeting therefore relative to the appropriation of necessary funds to meet the necessary expenditures of the Central High School District for the school year 2024-2025 and on propositions involving the

Judgment Index # 003996/2014. Cash will not be accepted. 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.

Jeffrey Halbreich, Esq., Referee Knuckles & Manfro, LLP, 120 White Plains Road, Suite 215, Tarrytown, New York 10591, Attorneys for Plaintiff 146094 LEGAL NOTICE BELLMORE-MERRICK CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT NOTICE TO BIDDERS VENDOR_____________ Sealed proposals will be received by the Board of Education, BellmoreMerrick Central High School District, Town of Hempstead, Nassau County, Merrick, New York, at the Business Office, 1260 Meadowbrook Road, North Merrick, New York ll566-1500, for the following categories up to the times on the dates indicated: May 17, 2024 10:00 A.M. Musical Instrument Rental and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud. All information for bidders, specifications and bid forms may be obtained at the abovementioned address. The Board of Education, Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District, reserves the right to waive any informalities in, or to reject any or all bids, or to accept that bid, or any part of that bid, which in its judgment is for the best interests of the School District. All bid awards are pending budget approval.

The School District may receive bids for the above listed items periodically during the 2024-2025 school year, if necessary.

These bids will not be readvertised for this purpose. The frequency of bid solicitations will be determined by operating requirements.

By order: Board of Education Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District By: Melisa Stiles School Business Administrator & Purchasing Agent 146175 LEGAL NOTICE BELLMORE-MERRICK CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT NOTICE TO BIDDERS VENDOR_____________ Sealed proposals will be received by the Board of Education, BellmoreMerrick Central High School District, Town of Hempstead, Nassau County, Merrick, New

York at the Business Office, 1260 Meadowbrook Road, North Merrick, New York 11566-1500, for the following categories up to the times on the dates indicated: Bread, Rolls, Bagels School Lunch Printing May 7, 2024 10:00 a.m. and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud. All information for the bidders, specifications and bid forms may be obtained at the abovementioned address. The Board of Education, Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District, reserves the right to waive any informalities in, or reject any and all bids, or to accept that bid, or any part of that bid, which in its judgement is for the best interests of the School District. All bid awards are pending budget approval.

The School District may receive bids for the above listed items periodically during the 2024-2025 school year if necessary.

These bids will not be readvertised for this purpose. The frequency of bid solicitations will be determined by operating requirements.

By order: Board of Education Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District By: Joanne Finelli 146173 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE OF TIKI SERIES IV TRUST,, Plaintiff, vs.

SOPHIA AKSOY; ERKUT AKSOY;, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on June 12, 2023, 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 11501 on May 21, 2024 at 2:30 p.m., premises known as 319 Frankel Boulevard, 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 63, Block 125 and Lot 10-12.

Approximate amount of judgment is $266,677.21 plus interest and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 616143/2018.

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.

Louis B. Imbroto, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No. 201125-1 146196 PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES To place a notice here call us us at 516-569-4000 x232 or send an email to: legalnotices@liherald.com

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF ANNUAL SCHOOL DISTRICT VOTE OF THE BELLMOREMERRICK CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU, NEW YORK NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the annual vote of the qualified voters of the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District, Nassau County, New York, will be held on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at the several polling places designated by the Bellmore, Merrick, North Bellmore, and North Merrick Union Free School Districts, as follows: BELLMORE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, at the Charles A. Reinhard Early Childhood Center 2750 South St. Marks Avenue, Bellmore, New York between 6:30 a.m. and 9:00 p.m.

MERRICK UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, at the Merrick District OfficeKatherine E. Reif Administration Center, 21 Babylon Road, Merrick, New York, between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m.

NORTH BELLMORE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, at the Newbridge Road School, 1601 Newbridge Road, North Bellmore, New York, between 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m.

NORTH MERRICK UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, at the North Merrick Public Library, 1691 Meadowbrook Road, North Merrick, New York, between 6:30 a.m. and 9:00 p.m.

For the following purposes: PROPOSTION NO. 1 Central High School District Budget RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, is authorized to expend the sums in the General Fund Appropriate of one hundred ninety-seven million, four hundred fifty thousand, six hundred three dollars ($197,450,603) to be raised through taxation in the several districts included with the Central High School District after first deducting the monies available from state aid and other sources.

PROPOSITION NO. 2 Capital Improvement Projects

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Bellmore Merrick Central High School District is hereby authorized to expend $2,100,000 from the Capital Reserve Fund established in May, 2016 for the purpose of performing the following projects; John F. Kennedy HS auditorium sound, lighting and stage rigging upgrades; John F. Kennedy HS HVAC upgrades; John F. Kennedy HS track resurfacing/replacement; Merrick Avenue MS parking lot and sidewalk reconstruction; Districtwide interior alterations; District-wide exterior building envelope reconstruction; Districtwide floor/ceiling replacement; Districtwide HVAC reconstruction; Districtwide electrical reconstruction; Districtwide plumbing reconstruction; Districtwide abatements all of the foregoing to include all labor, materials, equipment, apparatus and incidental costs related thereto. Since the funds to be expended hereunder come from the Capital Reserve Fund approval of this proposition will not require a tax levy upon the real property of the district. This Proposition shall be independent of Proposition No. 1.

PROPOSITION NO. 3 Capital Reserve Fund RESOLVED that pursuant to Education Law Section 3651, the Board of Education of the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District is hereby authorized to establish a Capital Reserve Fund for the purpose of funding the following capital improvement projects: instructional and noninstructional space improvements/renovation s/upgrades, (including but not limited to classroom improvements/renovation s/upgrades and/or additions to existing facilities), auditorium renovations, gymnasium renovations, cafeteria renovations, library/multi media center renovations, exterior renovations/reconstructio n, computer/technology upgrades, security system upgrades, plumbing improvements/renovation s/upgrades, electrical improvements/renovation s/upgrades, HVAC improvements/renovation s/upgrades, energy efficiency improvements/renovation /upgrades, including the installation of solar power, improvements/ renovations/upgrades, fuel tank replacement, renovations required for compliance with ADA requirements, vocational and career preparation renovations, portable classroom replacement and/or purchase, roof/gutter/leader replacement, window

Public Notices

19

LMER3-4 0418

Administrative Office, 2616 Martin Avenue, Bellmore, New York, and all district schools on all school days of the school year until five (5) days preceding the vote between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.; and the North Merrick Union Free School District at the Harold D. Fayette School, 1057 Merrick Avenue, Merrick, New York, on all school days of the school year until five (5) days preceding the vote between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., and additionally on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at the Harold D. Fayette School between the hours of 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. for the purpose of preparing a register of the qualified voters entitled to vote at the school meeting and election for which such register is prepared, in the manner provided by law. The register, as so prepared, will be filed in the office of the clerk at each of the respective Union Free School Districts as set forth in this notice of meeting and such register is to be open for inspection at reasonable times for at least five (5) days prior to the date set for voting on the budget and election, except Sunday, and by appointment on the Saturday prior to the election at each elementary district.

AND NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that a person shall be entitled to vote at the annual meeting and election who is a citizen of the United States, eighteen years of age, a resident of the Union Free School District in which he intends to vote for a period of thirty days next preceding the election he offers to vote and registered to vote for said election. A person shall be registered to vote if he or she shall have permanently registered with the Nassau County Board of Elections or with the Board of Registration of the component Union Free School District in which he resides. Only persons who shall be registered shall be entitled to vote AND NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Boards of Registration of the several component Union Free School Districts will meet during the hours of voting on May 21, 2024 at the polling places in each of the Union Free School Districts for the purpose of preparing a register for district meetings or elections to be held subsequent to May 21, 2024; said register shall include (1) all qualified voters of the Union Free School Districts, who shall present themselves personally for registration; and (2) all qualified voters permanently registered with the Nassau County

Board of Elections.

AND NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that a copy of the statement of the amount of money which will be required for the ensuing year for school purposes (school budget) and copies of propositions involving expenditure of moneys and the operation of the school system for the ensuing year, may be obtained by any resident in the District during the fourteen days immediately preceding the annual vote except Saturday, Sunday or holidays, at school district offices and any schoolhouse within the district and on the district’s website.

AND NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that applications for early mail voting and absentee ballots for the school district election may be applied for at the Office of the Clerk of the District. Applications for early mail voting and absentee ballots must be received by the District Clerk no earlier than thirty (30) days before the election.

Furthermore, such application must be received by the District Clerk at least seven days before the election if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or the day before the election if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter or his/her designated agent.

Upon receiving a timely request for a mailed ballot, the District Clerk will mail the ballot to the address set forth in the application by no later than six (6) days before the vote. No early mail voting or absentee voter’s ballot will be canvassed unless it has been received in the office of the District Clerk not later than 5:00 P.M. (prevailing time) on the day of the election. A list of all persons to whom early mail voting and absentee ballots shall have been issued will be available for inspection at the Office of the Clerk until the day of the vote.

AND NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that military voters who are not currently registered may apply to register as a qualified voter of the school district. Military voters who are qualified voters of the school district may submit an application for a military ballot. Military voters may designate a preference to receive a military voter registration, military ballot application or military ballot by mail, facsimile transmission or electronic mail in their request for such registration, ballot application or ballot.

Military voter registration forms and military ballot application forms must be received in the office of the District Clerk of the school district no later than 5:00 p.m. on April 25, 2024. No military ballot will be canvassed unless it is (1) received in the office of the District

Clerk before the close of the polls on election day and showing a cancellation mark of the United States postal service or a foreign country’s postal service, or showing a dated endorsement of receipt by another agency of the United States government; or (2) received by the office of the District Clerk by no later than 5:00 p.m. on election day and signed and dated by the military voter and one witness thereto, with a date which is associated to be not later than the day before the election.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION BELLMORE-MERRICK CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT PATTIANNE GUCCIONE DISTRICT CLERK The above notice will be published in the Bellmore Herald and Merrick Herald newspapers on Thursday, April 18, 2024, May 2, 2024 and May 16, 2024.

145961

To Place A Notice Call 516-569-4000 x232

LEGAL NOTICE AVISO DE VOTO ANUAL DEL DISTRITO ESCOLAR BELLMORE-MERRICK CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT CIUDAD DE HEMPSTEAD, CONDADO DE NASSAU, NUEVA YORK EL AVISO SE HA DADO AQUI que el voto anual de los votantes calificados del BellmoreMerrick Central High School District, el Condado de Nassau, Nueva York, se llevará a cabo el Martes, el 21 de mayo de 2024, en los varios lugares de votación designados por el Bellmore, Merrick, North Bellmore y North Merrick Union Free School Districts, de la siguiente manera: BELLMORE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, en el Charles A. Reinhard Early Childhood Center, 2750 South St. Marks Avenue, Bellmore, Nueva York, , entre las 6:30 a.m. y las 9:00 p.m.

MERRICK UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, en la Merrick District OfficeKatherine E. Reif Administration Center, 21 Babylon Road, Merrick, Nueva York, entre las 7:00 a.m. y las 9:00 p.m.

NORTH BELLMORE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT en la escuela Newbridge Road, 1601 Newbridge Road, North Bellmore, Nueva York, entre las 6:00 a.m. y las 9:00 p.m.

NORTH MERRICK UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, en la Biblioteca Pública de North Merrick, 1691 Meadowbrook Road, North Merrick, Nueva York, entre las 6:30 a.m. y las 9:00 p.m.

Para los siguientes propósitos: PROPUESTA NUMERO 1PRESUPUESTO DEL DISTRITO CENTRAL DE LA ESCUELA SECUNDARIA

SE RESUELVE, que la Junta de Educación del Distrito Central de Escuelas Secundarias de Bellmore-Merrick, Ciudad de Hempstead, Condado de Nassau, está autorizada a gastar las sumas apropiadas del Fondo General de ciento noventa y siete millones cuatrocientos cincuenta mil seis ciento tres dólares ($197,450,603) que se recaudarán a través de impuestos en los diversos distritos incluidos en el Distrito Central de Escuelas Secundarias después de deducir primero el dinero disponible de la ayuda estatal y otras fuentes.

PROPUESTA NUMERO. 2 PROYECTOS DE MEJORA DE CAPITAL SE RESUELVE, que por la presente se autoriza a la Junta de Educación del Distrito Central de Escuelas Secundarias de Bellmore-Merrick a gastar $2,100,000 del Fondo de Reserva de Capital establecido en mayo de 2016 con el propósito de realizar los siguientes proyectos; mejoras en el sonido, la iluminación y el montaje del escenario del auditorio John F. Kennedy HS; Actualizaciones de HVAC de John F. Kennedy HS; Repavimentación/reempla zo de vías de la escuela secundaria John F. Kennedy; Reconstrucción del estacionamiento y de las aceras de Merrick Avenue MS; Reformas interiores en todo el distrito; Reconstrucción de la envolvente exterior del edificio en todo el distrito; Reemplazo de pisos/techos en todo el distrito; Reconstrucción de HVAC en todo el distrito; Reconstrucción eléctrica en todo el distrito; Reconstrucción de plomería en todo el distrito; Reducciones en todo el distrito de todo lo anterior para incluir toda la mano de obra, materiales, equipos, aparatos y costos incidentales relacionados con los mismos. Dado que los fondos que se gastarán en virtud del presente provienen del Fondo de Reserva de Capital, la aprobación de esta propuesta no requerirá un impuesto sobre los bienes inmuebles del distrito.

Esta Propuesta será independiente de la Proposición Numero 1.

PROPUESTA NUMERO 3 FONDO DE RESERVA DE CAPITAL SE RESUELVE que de conformidad con la Sección 3651 de la Ley de Educación, la Junta de Educación del Distrito Central de Escuelas Secundarias de BellmoreMerrick está autorizada por la presente a establecer un Fondo de Reserva de Capital con el fin de financiar los siguientes proyectos de mejoras de capital: mejoras de espacios educativos y no educativos/

renovaciones/actualizacio nes (incluidas, entre otras, mejoras/renovaciones/act ualizaciones de aulas y/o adiciones a instalaciones existentes), renovaciones de auditorios, renovaciones de gimnasios, renovaciones de cafeterías, renovaciones de bibliotecas/centros multimedia, renovaciones/reconstrucci ones exteriores, actualizaciones de computadoras/tecnología , mejoras/renovaciones/act ualizaciones del sistema de seguridad, mejoras/renovaciones/act ualizaciones de plomería, mejoras/renovaciones/act ualizaciones eléctricas, mejoras/renovaciones/act ualizaciones de HVAC, mejoras/renovaciones/act ualizaciones de eficiencia energética, incluida la instalación de energía solar, mejoras/renovaciones/act ualizaciones, reemplazo del tanque de combustible , renovaciones requeridas para cumplir con los requisitos de la ADA, renovaciones de preparación vocacional y profesional, reemplazo y/o compra de aulas portátiles, reemplazo de techos/canalones/líderes, reemplazo de ventanas, renovaciones estructurales que incluyen reemplazo de mampostería, ladrillos y acero, reemplazo de pavimentos y concreto, interiores y Reemplazo de puertas/entradas exteriores (incluido el hardware), renovaciones de baños, mejoras de iluminación, reemplazo de techos, reemplazo de pisos, reemplazo de paredes, reemplazos de calderas, ascensores, renovaciones de carpintería, compra de edificios/terrenos, renovaciones/reconstrucci ón de sitios, incluida la repavimentación de vías y césped. reemplazo de campo, palco de prensa/piragua/mejoras/r enovaciones/actualizacion es de la casa de campo, mejoras/renovaciones/act ualizaciones de las gradas, mejoras de letreros, renovaciones/reconstrucci ón de campos deportivos, renovaciones de canchas de tenis, renovaciones de parques infantiles, renovaciones de casilleros/vestuarios, megafonía/reloj público reemplazo de sistemas, mejoras del sistema de sonido, actualizaciones del sistema telefónico, remediación de materiales peligrosos, renovaciones de espacios de almacenamiento, mobiliario y equipo, incluida la compra de vehículos.

El monto máximo del citado Fondo de Reserva de Capital será de $10.000.000, más los ingresos por inversiones.

El plazo probable será de

doce (12) años. Los fondos deben transferirse de los excedentes de dinero que quedan en el fondo general, el fondo de capital y/o en otras reservas que no excedan los $4,500,000 del presupuesto 2023-2024 y, posteriormente, en una cantidad anual que no supere los $4,500,000 para cada año restante del término. Por la presente se ordena al Superintendente de Escuelas o su designado que deposite el dinero de este fondo de reserva en una cuenta bancaria separada que se conocerá como el “Programa de mejora de instalaciones 2024”.

Y TAMBIÉN SE DA AVISO que el registro se llevará a cabo en los lugares de votación indicados anteriormente por Las Juntas de Registro de los varios distritos componentes de la siguiente manera: la Bellmore Union Free School District en la Oficina del Distrito, Winthrop Avenue School, 580 Winthrop Avenue, Bellmore, Nueva York, en todos los días de clases del año escolar hasta cinco (5) días anteriores a la votación entre el horario de 9:00 a.m. y las 3:00 p.m.; la Merrick Union Free School District en la Oficina Administrativa, 21 Babylon Road, Merrick, Nueva York, en todos los días de clases del año escolar hasta cinco (5) días anteriores a la votación entre las horas de 9:30 a.m. y 3:30 p.m.; la North Bellmore Union Free School District en la Oficina Administrativa, 2616 Martin Avenue, Bellmore, Nueva York, y todas las escuelas del distrito en todos los días de clases del año escolar hasta cinco (5) días anteriores a la votación entre las horas de 9:00 a.m. y 3:00 p.m.; y la North Merrick Union Free School District en la escuela Harold D. Fayette, 1057 Merrick Avenue, Merrick, Nueva York, en todos los días escolares del año escolar hasta cinco (5) días antes de la votación entre las 9:00 a.m. y 4:00 p.m., y además, el miércoles el 15 de mayo de 2024, en la Escuela de Fayette D. Harold entre las horas de 4:00 p.m y 8:00 p.m. con el fin de preparar un registro de los votantes calificados con derecho a votar en la reunión de la escuela y la elección para la que dicho registro es preparado, en la forma prevista por la ley. El registro, como así preparado, será archivado en la Oficina del Secretario (District Clerk) en cada uno de los respectivos Distritos Unión Libre como se establece en este aviso y dicho registro sera abierto por inspección en horas razonables hasta cinco (5) días antes de la fecha establecida para votar

sobre el presupuesto y la elección del distrito, excepto el domingo, y por cita el sábado anterior de la elección en cada distrito elemental.

Y TAMBIÉN SE DA AVISO que una persona quien es cuidadano de Los Estados Unidos, tenga diez y ocho años de edad y es residente del Distrito Escolar de la Unión en el que se tiene la intención de votar a favor un período de treinta días antes de la elección y esta registrado para votar para la elección dicha tendrá derecho a votar. Una persona debera ser registrada para votar si el o ella han registrado permanente con La Junta de Elecciones del Condado de Nassau (Nassau County Board of Elections) o con La Junta de Registro (Board of Registration) del distrito donde el o ella reside.

Solamente las personas que estan registradas tienen el derecho para votar.

Y ADEMÁS SE NOTIFICA que Las Juntas de Registro (Boards of Registration) de las varias escuelas componentes tendran una reunion el 21 de mayo 2024 durante las horas de votación en los lugares de votación en cada escuela para el propósito de preparer el registro para que las elecciones tendran lugar despues del 21 de mayo 2024; El Registro incluirá (1) todos los votantes calificados de las escuelas, quines se presentáran personalemente para registro; y (2) todos votantes calificados permanente registrados con la Junta Electoral del Condado de Nassau (Nassau County Board of Elections).

Y TAMBIÉN SE DA AVISO que una copia de la declaración de la cantidad de dinero que se requerirá para el año siguiente para fines escolares (presupuesto escolar) y copias de las propuestas que involucran gastos de dinero y el funcionamiento del sistema escolar para el año siguiente , puede ser obtenido por cualquier residente del Distrito durante los catorce días inmediatamente anteriores a la votación anual, excepto sábados, domingos o días festivos, en las oficinas del distrito escolar y en cualquier escuela dentro del distrito y en el sitio web del distrito.

Y TAMBIÉN SE DA AVISO que las solicitudes de votación anticipada por correo y boletas en ausencia para las elecciones del distrito escolar se pueden solicitar en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito. Las solicitudes de votación anticipada por correo y de voto en ausencia deben ser recibidas por el Secretario del Distrito no antes de treinta (30) días

MERRICK HERALD — April 18, 2024

replacement, structural renovations including masonry, brick and steel replacement, paving and concrete replacement, interior and exterior door/entry ways replacement (including hardware), toilet room renovations, lighting upgrades, ceiling replacement, floor replacement, wall replacement, boiler replacements, elevators, carpentry renovations, purchase of buildings/land, site renovations/reconstructio n including track resurfacing and turf field replacement, press box/dugout/ field house improvements/renovation s/ upgrades, bleacher improvements/renovation s/upgrades, upgrades of signs, athletic field renovations/reconstructio n, tennis court renovations, playground renovations, lockers/locker room renovations, public address/clock system replacement, sound system upgrades, telephone system upgrades, hazardous material remediation, storage space renovations, furnishings and equipment, including the purchase of vehicles.

The maximum amount of the aforesaid Capital Reserve Fund shall be $10,000,000, plus investment income. The probable term is to be twelve (12) years. The funds are to be transferred from surplus monies remaining in the general fund, capital fund, and/or in other reserves not to exceed $4,500,000 from the 2023-2024 budget and thereafter in an annual amount of not more the $4,500,000 for each remaining year of the term. The Superintendent of Schools or his designee is hereby directed to deposit monies of this reserve fund in a separate bank account to be known as the “Facilities Improvement Program 2024.”

AND NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that registration shall be conducted at the several polling places stated above by the Boards of Registration of the several component districts as follows: the Bellmore Union Free School District at the District Office, Winthrop Avenue School, 580 Winthrop Avenue, Bellmore, New York, on all school days of the school year until five (5) days preceding the vote between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.; the Merrick Union Free School District at the Administrative Office, 21 Babylon Road, Merrick, New York on all school days of the school year until five (5) days preceding the vote between the hours of 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.; the North Bellmore Union Free School District at the

April 18, 2024 — MERRICK HERALD

20

Arrest made in connection to antisemitic graffiti

By JORDAN VALLONE jvallone@liherald.com

Antisemitic graffiti was found spraypainted on a long stretch of fencing on Merrick Avenue earlier this week, a few blocks south of Front Street, including statements like “Zionism is Nazism,” “Stop the Genocide” and “Free Palestine.”

The heavily trafficked road connects Bellmore and Merrick to East Meadow, and the graffiti was found just a mile from the East Meadow Beth-El Jewish Center. Neighborhoods nearby have a large number of Jewish residents.

A s I s r a e l ’s war on Hamas DON CLAVIN continues in the Town of Hempstead Middle East, supervisor antisemitism remains on the rise in the United States, and Monday’s incident sparked outrage from the local community and elected officials.

Debbie Habshoosh, whose yard backs up to Merrick Avenue, began displaying flyers on her fence last fall, showing photos of hostages taken by Hamas when it attacked Israel on Oct. 7. Habshoosh’s husband is Israeli, she told the Herald, and in the six months since she put up the flyers, they haven’t been touched.

But on Monday, she discovered that they had been defaced by the graffiti, which wasn’t confined to her fence.

Many of her neighbors’ fences had been vandalized as well.

While it was unclear exactly when the graffiti was spray-painted, Habshoosh said she checked her fence at around 10 p.m. on Sunday, and it had not been tampered with.

I

have never seen such a brazen attack on our friends of the Jewish faith.

Jordan Vallone/Herald photos

Antisemitic graffiti was discovered along Merrick Avenue on Monday, sparking outrage from elected officials and the community.

Above, Hempstead Town Supervisor Don Clavin called an emergency news conference to address the findings.

“I have never seen such a brazen attack on our friends of the Jewish faith,” Hempstead Town Supervisor Don Clavin said at a news conference on Monday, arranged in response to the incident. “We should all be outraged, and we should all make a commitment that we are not going to stand for antisemitism in our communities.”

Clavin was joined by Town Councilmen Chris Carini and Dennis Dunne, Receiver of Taxes Jeanine Driscoll, County Legislator Tom McKevitt and District Attorney Anne Donnelly, as well as dozens of East Meadow residents.

“This is a thriving community with many individuals of many faiths, but a

Public Notices

LMER4-4 0418

antes de la elección.

Además, dicha solicitud debe ser recibida por el Secretario de Distrito al menos siete días antes de la elección si la boleta se enviará por correo al votante, o el día antes de la elección si la boleta se entregará personalmente al votante o a su agente designado. Al recibir una solicitud oportuna de una boleta por correo, el Secretario del Distrito enviará la boleta por correo a la dirección indicada en la solicitud a más tardar seis (6) días antes de la votación. No se escrutará ninguna boleta de votación anticipada por correo ni de votante ausente a menos que se haya recibido en la oficina del Secretario del Distrito a más tardar a las 5:00 p. m. (horario

predominante) del día de la elección. Una lista de todas las personas a quienes se les habrá emitido la votación anticipada por correo y el voto en ausencia estará disponible para su inspección en la Oficina del Secretario hasta el día de la votación.

Y TAMBIÉN SE DA AVISO de que los votantes militares que no están registrados actualmente pueden registrarse como votantes calificados del distrito escolar.

Los votantes militares que sean votantes calificados del distrito escolar pueden presentar una solicitud para una boleta militar. Los votantes militares pueden designar una preferencia para recibir un registro de votante militar, una solicitud de boleta militar

o una boleta militar por correo, transmisión por fax o correo electrónico en su solicitud de dicho registro, solicitud de boleta o boleta. Las formas de registro de votantes militares y las formas de solicitud de boletas militares deben ser recibidas en la oficina del secretario de distrito del distrito escolar no más tarde que a las 5:00 p.m. el 25 de abril de 2024. No se escrutará ninguna boleta militar a menos que (1) se reciba en la oficina del Secretario de Distrito antes del cierre de las urnas el día de las elecciones y que muestre una marca de cancelación del servicio postal de los Estados Unidos o de un servicio postal de un país extranjero, o mostrando un endoso fechado de

recibo de otra agencia del gobierno de los Estados Unidos; o (2) recibido por la oficina del secretario de distrito no más tarde que las 5:00 p.m. el día de la elección y firmada y fechada por el votante militar y un testigo del mismo, con una fecha que se asocia a no ser mas tarde del día anterior de la elección.

POR ORDEN DE LA JUNTA DE EDUCACIÓN BELLMORE-MERRICK CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT PATTIANNE GUCCIONE SECRETARIO DE DISTRITO El aviso anterior se publicará en los periódicos Herald de Bellmore y Herald de Merrick el Jueves, el 18 de abril de 2024 y el 2 de mayo de 2024 y 16 de mayo de 2024.

145963

hard-practicing congregation is just blocks away that I’ve been to many times,” he added. “I’ve never been so disgusted in my entire life as a public official.”

Donnelly said the incident could be categorized as a hate crime, which means it was motivated by bias. She added that her office has seen an increase in hate crimes in the past six months, and is aggressively prosecuting those who are responsible.

“Hate crimes are not acceptable in our town,” Donnelly said. “To our Jewish brothers and sisters, my heart hurts for you today. This is not something you should have to see. This is not something that you should have to put up with. I stand by you and stand with you, and will prosecute the individual and work with the police department to find out who did this.”

The Town of Hempstead’s Quality of Life task force, which was created by Carini, promptly began to remove the graffiti from the fences.

“We must stand firm with our ally,” Carini said, referring to Israel. “We must stand firm against antisemitism.

We must stand firm against international terrorism. And we must demand that Albany fixes our broken criminal justice system and holds these criminals accountable.”

Rabbi Aaron Marsh, the spiritual leader of East Meadow Beth-El, said, “We read about these things in the news — you see them on the news all the time, but to see it happening two minutes from our synagogue here, it’s something else.”

Marsh added everyone has the right to their beliefs, but to deface property is outrageous. “It’s an act of intimidation,” he said.

The sidewalk in front of East Meadow Beth-El was also defaced by the

The graffiti was discovered along a fence line that faces Merrick Avenue. ‘Nazism is Zionism’ was one of many statements written there. spray-painted words “Free Palestine.”

The Nassau County Police Department and the district attorney’s office began investigating the graffiti at around 6:20 a.m. on Monday morning, and asked residents to check their homes’ cameras and report anything suspicious to the police or the D.A.’s office.

At around 1:40 a.m. on Tuesday, police announced that Sebastian Patino Caceres, 23, of East Meadow, had been arrested in connection to the incident.

Caceres was charged with seven counts of criminal mischief, possession of graffiti instruments and seven counts of making graffiti. He was arraigned on Tuesday at First District Court in Hempstead.

“The location of this hateful act was not chosen by accident,” McKevitt, who also lives in East Meadow, said. “This is a portion of East Meadow which has a very large Jewish community. It was designed to incite violence and hate, which we will not tolerate here.”

21

H1 04/18

Employment

CLASSIFIED

Fax your ad to: 516-622-7460 E-mail your ad to: ereynolds@liherald.com E-mail Finds Under $100 to: sales@liherald.com DEADLINE: Monday, 11:00 am for all classified ads.

To pLACE your AD CALL 516-569-4000 - press 5

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 an ad.

viscardicenter 2x4.crtr - Page 1 - Composite

MERRICK ELEMENTARY ADVERTISING SALES SCHOOL DISTRICT viscardicenter 2x4.crtr - Page 1 - Composite

Be A Part Of A Growing Multi Media Company Based in Garden City

REPRESENTATIVE

Full Time Cleaner PART-TIME

viscardicenter 2x4.crtr - Page 1 - Composite

ADVERTISING SALES

ADVERTISING SALES REPRESENTATIVE REPRESENTATIVE PART-TIME

MERRICK HERALD — April 18, 2024

HERALD

PART-TIME The Viscardi Center publishes a monthly print/digital

and website that serves the New York City and The newspaper Viscardi Center publishes a monthly print/digital Evenings Monday – Friday, 3:00–11:00 pm The Viscardi Center publishes a monthly print/digital newspaper and website serves the York City Long Island disabilitythat community andNew is looking forand an (Summer Hours 9:00am–5:00 pm) newspaper and website that serves the New York City andIsland disability community and is looking for an Long

Long Island disability community and is looking for an $44,586 energetic, highly motivated sales representative. energetic, highly motivated sales representative.

Sell print and digital advertising, assist with growth Sell print and digital advertising, assist withbase. growth and management of the subscription Sell Summer print and digital advertising, assist with growth Cleaners and management of the subscription base.

Be able to learn quickly, multi-task, and– management of the subscription Be able to effectively learn quickly, multi-task, 6:30am 3:00 pm Monday – Friday base. and work to meet deadlines.

Be able to learn quickly, multi-task, and work effectively to meet deadlines.

Minimum age to apply 16-17 (Must have Working Papers) This is a part-time position with and work effectively to meet deadlines.

This is a part-time position with a flexible schedule; $25-$30/hr.++commission. commission.

This is a part-time a flexible schedule; $25-$30/hr. $16.00/Per Hourposition with a flexible schedule; $25-$30/hr. + commission. more information, call(516) (516)465-1432 465-1432 For For more information, call Send letter & resume to:465-1432 Forcover more information, call (516) or email humanresources@viscardicenter.org or email humanresources@viscardicenter.org hr@merrick.k12.ny.us or email humanresources@viscardicenter.org

energetic, highly motivated sales representative.

NOW HIRING:

SALES/MULTI MEDIA CONSULTANTS – INSIDE & OUTSIDE* FT/PT

CIRCULATION ASSOCIATE FT/PT (Salary Range $16 per hour to $23 per hour)

In the email subject line please include the job title for which you are interested in applying. EOE

MAILROOM/WAREHOUSE HELP FT/PT (Salary Range $16 per hour to $17 per hour) PRINTING PRESS OPERATORS FT/PT (Salary Range $20 per hour to $30 per hour)

DRIVERS FT/PT (Salary Range $17 per hour to $21 per hour)

ext 200

EMPLOYMENT Help Wanted Database Architect. Det. DB struct. reqs. by analyzing syst. ops., apps, & programming; devel. DB solutions by desgn. syst.; install DB syst. by devel. flowcharts & applying optimum access techniques; & maint. DB perf. by ID'ing & resolv. production & application devel. probs. Sal. $92,186/yr. BS in Comp. Sci. or rel. Send res/ltt to Attn: HR, KISS Nail Products, Inc. 25 Park Harbor Dr., Port Washington, NY 11050

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, Salary Ranges from $17 per hour to $21 per hour Night Availability is a Must.

Please Email Resume to careers@liherald.com or Call (516)569-4000 x239

DRIVING INSTRUCTOR

Company Car/ Bonuses. Clean Driving Record Required, Will Train. Retirees Welcome! $20 - $25/ Hour Bell Auto School 516-365-5778

Email: info@bellautoschool.com

DRIVING INSTRUCTORS WANTED Will Certify And Train HS Diploma

NYS License Clean 3 Years $20 - $25/ Hour

Call 516-731-3000

EDITOR/REPORTER

Part Time & Full Time. 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.

H i s t o r i c a l l y, r e p o r t e r s w h o h ave 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. Salary range is from $20K to $45K To apply: Send a brief summary in the form of a cover letter describing your career goals and what strengths you can bring to our newsroom, along with a resume and three writing samples to mhinman@liherald.com

GOODYEAR AUTO CENTER

AUTO MECHANIC (F/T or P/T) $2000.00 HIRING BONUS Starting Salary $75,000 Experience in General Repairs Long Beach And Queens

Call (516) 661-8471

EOE

Send Resume: yonab@autofix.com

EOE EOE viscardicenter 2x4 b.crtr - Page 1 - Composite viscardicenter 2x4 b.crtr - Page 1 - Composite

FULL-TIME DIRECT SUPPORT FULL-TIME

No Fee To Employers

Evon's Services MULTI MEDIA ACCOUNT DEVELOPMENT 516-505-5510 Inside Sales Abilities, Inc. is looking for Direct Support Professionals Looking for an aggressive self starter to provide support services to successfully who is great at making and maintaining Situations Wanted Abilities, Inc. is looking for Direct Support Professionals relationships and loves to help businessintegrate individuals with developmental to provide support to successfully es grow by marketing them on many difdisabilities into services their communities.

ADMINISTRATOR AVAILABLE To Work Abilities, Inc. is looking for Direct Support Professionals ferent advertising platforms. You will integrate individuals with developmental For You FT/ PT Immediately. I'm Experisource new sales opportunities through support to provide services to successfully Transport and accompany Program Participants to disabilities into their communities. enced. RVC Vicinity. Call 516-536-6994 inbound lead follow-up andintegrate outbound individuals with developmental recreational activities — bowling, movies, volunteering — cold calls. Must have the ability to disabilities underTransport and accompany Program Participants to into their communities. and other socialization activities. Additional duties, such YOUTHFUL SENIOR CITIZEN Woman: stand customer needs and requirements recreational activities — bowling, movies, volunteering — Helpful, Kind, Active.

Non-driver.

Seeking as assisting with personal care needs, may be required. and turn them in to positive advertising Transport and accompany Program Participants to and other socialization activities. Additional duties, such Job As Companion. Trustworthy, Refersolutions. We arerecreational looking for a talented $20.00/hr. activities — bowling, movies, volunteering — as assisting with personal care needs, may be required. ences. 516-868-4962 and competitive Inside Sales RepresenHS Diploma/equivalent, prior work experience and other socialization activities. Additional duties, such $20.00/hr. tative that thrives in a quick sales cycle with adults having disabilities as assisting with personal care needs, may be required. environment. Compensation ranges from HS Diploma/equivalent, prior workrequired. experience Eldercare Offered $20.00/hr. $33,280 + commissions and bonuses to with adults having disabilities required.

Valid NYS Driver’s License required. over $100,000 including commission and HS Diploma/equivalent, prior work experience CRUZ SERAG Caregivers Probonuses. We also offer healthwith benefits, For more information, call (516) 465-1432 Valid NYS Driver’s License required. adultsSANTA having disabilities required. vide The Best Male/ Female Caregivers In 401K and paid time off. Please send orFor email humanresources@viscardicenter.org more information, call (516) 465-1432 Certified HHA's, required.

Professional. ExValidre-NYS America.

Driver’s License cover letter and resume with salary perts In Dementia, Alzheimers, Parkinsons or email humanresources@viscardicenter.org quirements to For more information, C a s e s . L i vcall e - i n(516) / O u t . 465-1432 Gertrude ereynolds@liherald.com or X286 email humanresources@viscardicenter.org 347-444-0960 Call 516-569-4000

PROFESSIONAL (DSP) DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL (DSP)

DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL (DSP)

1234932

516-569-4000

HHA's, LPN's, Nurse's Aides Childcare, Housekeeping Day Workers

FULL-TIME

Careers@liherald.com *Outside Sales must have car

WE HAVE THE HELP YOU NEED!!!

Serving The Community viscardicenter 2x4 b.crtr - Page 1 Years - Composite Over 20

Email Your Resumes to or Call

Health Care/Opportunities 1253661

MAILROOM/ WAREHOUSE HELP Long Island Herald has IMMEDIATE openings for a FULL-TIME & PART-TIME mailroom/warehouse helper in Garden City.

We are a busy print shop looking for 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. Salary Ranges fromo $16 per hour to $20 per hour.

Email resumes or contact info to careers@liherald.com

OUTSIDE SALES

Richner Communications, One of the Fastest Growing Media, Event and Communications Companies on Long Island is Seeking a Sales/Marketing Candidate to Sell our Print Media Products and our Digital, Events, Sponsorships.

Earning potential ranges from $33,280 plus commission and bonuses to over $100,000 including commissions and bonuses.

Compensation is based on Full Time hours Eligible for Health Benefits, 401k and Paid Time Off. Please Send Cover Letter and Resume with Salary Requirements to rglickman@liherald.com or Call 516-569-4000 X250 PRINTING PRESS OPERATORS FT & PT. Long Island Herald has IMMEDIATE openings for Printing Press Operators in Garden City. We are a busy print shop looking for motivated and reliable individuals to assist in various duties in the shop.

Hours vary, so flexibility is key. Salary Ranges from $20 per hour to $30 per hour.

Email resumes or contact info to careers@liherald.com RECEPTIONIST/ P/T: SEASONAL, Warm, Friendly, Excellent People Skills, Office Work/ Customer Service, Beach Club. 516-239-2150

Eldercare Needed SENIOR LADY WANTS Other Senior For Doctor's Visits, Shopping. Use Light Transport Chair. $14+/Hr. 516-354-6280

EOE EOE 1253673

REPORTER/EDITOR FT/PT (Salary Range $20,000 to $45,000)

1253686

Salary Range $33,280 to $100,000 including Commissions & Bonuses

EOE

JOBS, MERCHANDISE, REAL ESTATE & MORE...

JOBS, MERCHANDISE, It’s in ESTATE the Herald Classifieds...

REAL & MORE...

To Advertise Call 516-569-4000 JOBS, MERCHANDISE, REAL ESTATE & MORE...

JOBS, MERCHANDISE, REAL ESTATE & MORE... press 5

H2 04/18

Homes

HERALD

To place an ad call 516-569-4000 press 5

HOME Of tHE WEEK

Lawrence

• To place an ad call 516-569-4000 press 5

N

estled on a peaceful cul-de-sac overlooking the golf course, this 4 bedroom, 4 bath Split-Level gem in the heart of Lawrence is a mustsee! This home featurs a spacious living room with stone fireplace and wood floors. The kitchen adjoins the sun porch and dining room for easy entertaining. Upstairs you will find two bedrooms and primary suite. A bonus bedroom and full bath graces the third level. The ground floor offers a comfortable family room with yard access, laundry, and garage. Enjoy the beautiful grounds and patio. Don't miss your chance to live in elegance in Lawrence! $2,298.000

Stacey Simens LIc. Re Salesperson 516-455-8152 Nanci-sue Rosenthal Lic. RE Salesperson 516-316-1030 www.bhhslaffey.com/ the-rosenthal-simens-team Berkshire Hathaway Laffey International Realty 950 Broadway Woodmere, NY 11598 516-295-3000 www.bhhslaffey.com

This Robin won’t rest until you are in your new NEST! How’s the market?? Please contact me for your free market report and personalized service!

“Leading Edge Award Winner” Robin Reiss 1251967

Licensed Real Estate Salesperson Cell: 516.510.6484 Office: 516.623.4500 Robin.Reiss@elliman.com

1240395

A BETTER WAY TO BUY AND SELL REAL ESTATE! “Call A Realtor With Proven Experience!”

Rob Kolb Licensed Real Estate Salesperson Tripodi Shemtov Team

Douglas Elliman Real Estate

REAL ESTATE

30 West Park Ave | Long Beach, NY 11561 Cell: 516-314-1728 • Office: 516-432-3400 Rob.Kolb@elliman.com • Elliman.com/RobKolb

Results that Move You

Apartments For Rent CEDARHURST NO FEE Pr ivate Entrance, Modern 1BR, 2BR, 3BR, CAC, W/D, Storage, Wall To Wall Carpeting, Indoor Parking Space. Starting At $1450 For O n e B e d r o o m W h e n Ava i l a bl e.

(516)860-6889/ (516)852-5135/ (516)582-9978

Commercial Prop./Rent

1251569

EAST ROCKAWAY: 131 Main Street 2nd Floor Offices. 200-700 sq.ft. 24/7 access. Utilities included. Starting $575/ month. Retail Space 1500 sq.ft. $3,900/ month. OWNER 516-637-2182

Commercial Prop./Rent F R E E P O RT A R E A : C O M M E R C I A L Parking Available. Sunrise Highway/Henry Street Vicinity. Property is Illuminated and Fenced in. Vans and Trailers Welcome. $ 3 0 0 / m o n t h . C a l l / Te x t B o b @ 516-779-1661

Florida Real Estate BOCA RATON CONDO For Sale: Gated Century Village, Family owned. 2029 Wolverton B. Freshly painted, spacious, updated one bedroom, one bath. 2nd floor, lake view. Walk to clubhouse/ worship. $150K. See MLS websites. (516) 524-4056.

Cemetery Plots BETH DAVID CEMETERY: Elmont, NY. 3 Plots. Separate Or All Together. Graves 18, 25, and 32. Purchase Separate $5000; Purchase Together $14000.

Negotiable. Call 845-641-7316

Rent Your Apartment through the Herald and PrimeTime Classified section. Call us for our great *specials. 516-5694000, press 5 for Classified Dept. *(private party only)

How can I earthquakeproof my house?

Q. Since the recent earthquake, I have looked all over my house and see some small cracks in corners and a few in ceilings. Some of the cracks were there before, but it made me concerned about whether my house is protected from earthquakes, and what can I do to make it safer. Of course, nobody can predict earthquakes or how strong they’ll be, but if there is anything you can suggest, please tell me.

Split Level Gem

1254297

April 18, 2024 — MERRICK HERALD

22

A. I was surprised by the number of questions I got about this. Obviously, the unknown is scary, because people feel helpless against the power of nature. Your home, unless it’s made of extremely rigid masonry (concrete or brick) without any reinforcement, is already fairly flexible.

Unfortunately, seismic design of residential onte eeper structures isn’t very well understood, either by designers or builders, because there are very few threatening earthquakes in our region.

Our safety factor on Long Island is the ground we are built on, which is very sandy along the shorelines, and becomes a little more rigid moving inland, but not enough to put us in a more restricted category. There are charts and graphs in the New York State Residential Building Code that show what categories to follow when designing a building, and what restrictions and exceptions there are to various conditions.

If your home, for example, has interior walls that are perpendicular to exterior walls, bracing the exterior walls, and if the exterior walls are generally in the same plane, from foundation to roof, you have met some of the first requirements for strength in an earthquake. The exterior walls are sheer walls, and the interior perpendicular walls are brace walls that help resist inward and outward movement in a high-wind or an earth-shaking event.

Many people have opened up the interiors of their homes, making the kitchen, dining room and living room, for example, one big open space. In doing so, especially without the benefit of having included a trained professional architect or engineer in the design, they may have subjected themselves to problems with a lack of bracing or sheer design. Just having a beam connecting an outside wall where a wall used to connect to an interior wall across the room usually isn’t enough to resist extreme seismic or high-wind conditions. But because we rarely have either of these two events, most people ignore the possibility. That makes everything much more difficult when a licensed professional has to mop up the mess from when a homeowner only hired someone who didn’t know the whole scope of different regulations.

Cracks in walls and ceilings are often caused by movement, but there are multiple types of movement, from heating and cooling resulting in expansion and contraction, humidity and settling. There is little you can do to strengthen your home’s conditions without the knowledge of a trained professional, engineer or architect, because you may just be adding weight in the wrong places.

Ask The Architect

M

L

© 2024 Monte Leeper Readers are encouraged to send questions to yourhousedr@aol.com, with “Herald question” in the subject line, or to Herald Homes, 2 Endo Blvd., Garden City, NY 11530, Attn: Monte Leeper, architect.

23

H3 04/18

Market Place • • To place an ad call 516-569-4000 press 5

To place an ad call 516-569-4000 press 5

1253790

To place an ad call 516-569-4000 press 5

MERRICK HERALD — April 18, 2024

HERALD

FRANCISCO’S TREE SERVICE

OWA_GotClutter_BW_Bold Sunday, August 02, 2020 11:31:01 AM

& lANdSCApINg • Tree Removal • Stumps • Fertilization • Planting • Land Clearing • Topping

FREE ESTIMATES

general contracting 1251323

sPecIalIZING IN: expert leak repair

Dormers & Extensions • Fire, Flood & Mold Remediation Bathrooms • Kitchens • Basements • Carpentry • Roofing Flat Shingle • Expert in Fixing Leaks • Attics • All Renovations Masonry • Stoops • Brickwork • Waterproofing • Painting Power Washing • Plumbing • Electric

Lic# H206773000

Office: 516-546-4971 Cell: 516-852-5415

call 516-428-5777

CALL FOR YOUR

small jobs welcome

ANNUAL TUNE UP

CLEAR DRAINS, TUBS, TOILET & SINK SEWERS

Your Safety Is Our Top Priority Now Offering Seasonal Tune Ups Starting At $199 with FREE Chimney Inspection.

Beato Fuel Serving Nassau And Suffolk Counties For Over 115 Years

Lic. H18C6020000 • LIAB. DISAB + W/C INS.

TermiTe & insecT service

Offers Valid Valid Through Through12/23/23 5/31/24

1250205 1239965

1253228

516-223-2951

chris mullin

www.beatofuel.com

1251261

C.J.M. Contracting Inc.

DON’T YOU DESERVE A BEAUTIFUL LAWN? For All your Landscaping Needs….

Organic Lawns • Weekly Maintenance NYS Pesticide License Applicator • Insect Control • Branch Removal Organic Fertilization/Lime Program Stump Grinding/Deep Root Feeding • Much More

GUARANTEED BEST PRICE BECAUSE WE CARE

OFFERING THE BEST PRICES FOR THE RIGHT JOB...

Serving Your Community for Over 25 Years

FREE

SERVICE

ESTIMATES

OWNER OPERATED

RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL

ACE LANDSCAPING SERVICES, INC,

516-791-6241 1253401�

TREE

www.acelandscapingservices.com Lic/ins. Nassau County & NYC

CERTIFIED ARBORIST ON STAFF

Nass. Lic. # 185081

Suff. Lic# HI65621

*Power washing sPecialist*

1252201

Residential and Commercial - All Surfaces Call Anthony Romeo “The Local Guy” “Anthony & J Home Improvement, Inc.” Also specializes in ★ Deck Renovation ★ Driveways ★ Siding ★ Masonry ★ Fences ★ Roofing ★ Interior/Exterior Painting.

(516) 678-6641 - Licensed & Insured

Free estimates...Best Price For High Quality service

1251587

Exp. 5/31/24

WE GET YOUR SEWER AND DRAINS FLOWING AGAIN

$69 $49

$99

new

Sewer Drains Hi-Tech Jetting customers only

www.unclogitnow.com

JVR Plumbing & Heating - Nassau Master Plumber lic # 2520 Suffolk # 2111 /Ins

CALL NOW 888-777-9709

1250282

ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED

WWW.WECARETREESERVICE.COM

1253365

CALL OWNER DIRECT

CHRIS 516-216-2617

1253995 #1230413

TREE REMOVAL • LAND CLEARING • PRUNING STUMP GRINDING • ELEVATING • STORM PREVENTION 80 FT. BUCKET TRUCK

24

HERALD

To place an ad call 516-569-4000 press 5

HERALD

Stuff

To place an ad call 516-569-4000 press 5

To place an ad call 516-569-4000 press 5 Health & Fitness

1254653

Plumbing

HEARING AIDS!! HIGH-QUALITY rechargeable, powerful Audien hearing aids priced 90% less than competitors. Tiny and NEARLY INVISIBLE! 45-day money back guarantee! 855-819-7060

PLUMBER! PLUMBER! PLUMBER! FREE ESTIMATES! Heating, Repairs, Installations. $25 OFF New Customers.

24 Hour Emergency Response.

516-599-1011.

Legal Services

1253843

Power Washing POWERWASHING ALL SURFACES: H o u s e s , Fe n c e s , C o n c r e t e / B r i ck , Decks/Sealing. . ANTHONY & J HOME IMPROVEMENT, INC. 516-678-6641

PROFESSIONAL CHIMNEY SERVICE

OIL BURNER SERVICE EXPERTS

10%OFF FOR NEW CUSTOMERS

Servicing All of Nassau County MENTION THIS AD For all your oil burner repairs, AND RECEIVE 10% OFF installs, and cleaning.

SERVICE

Announcements PUBLIC NOTICE WE, Edward & Lisa Castellano, bring forth our land patent benefits. The complete Patent can be viewed at landpatentpower.com SAVE ON YOUR TRAVEL PLANS! Up to 75% More than 500 AIRLINES and 300,000 HOTELS across the world. Let us do the research for you for FREE! Call: 877 988 7277

MERCHANDISE MART Antiques/Collectibles We Buy Antiques, Fine Art, Coins & Jewelry Same Day Service, Free In-Home Evaluations, 45 Year Family Business. Licensed and Bonded, Immediate Cash Paid.

SYL-LEE ANTIQUES www.syl-leeantiques.com 516-671-6464

alwaysaffchimney@aol.com Fully Licensed And Insured

www.alwaysaffordablechimney.com Wanted To Buy

Finds Under $100

FREON WANTED: Certified buyer looking for R11, R12, R22 & more! Call Clarissa at 312-535-8384

FORD MUSTANG 5 slot 14" hubcaps with center hub. Model C6ZZ130A. $75.00 for all. 516-859-5099

FINDS UNDER $100

SERVICES

Finds Under $100

Brick/Block/Concrete/Masonry

APPAREL: BUSINESS TIES, Nice Selection (40) with wooden tie rack, $35.

(516) 486-2363.

HErald

Crossword Puzzle

*MICHAEL LO BAIDO CONSTRUCTION*

Cement Specialist, Brickwork, Interlock Bricks, Belgium Blocks, Stoops, Patios, Driveways, Sidewalks, Basement Entrances, Pavers, Waterproofing. Quality Work, Lic./ Ins. Owner Always Onsite Free Estimates 516-354-5578

Cable/TV/Wiring Get DISH Satellite TV + Internet! Free Install, Free HD-DVR Upgrade, 80,000 OnDemand Movies, Plus Limited Time Up To $ 6 0 0 I n G i f t C a r d s . C a l l To d a y !

1-866-782-4069

Electricians E-Z ELECTRIC SERVICES, INC. All Types Residential/Commercial Wiring, Generators, Telephone/Data, Home Entertainment, Service Upgrades, Pools, Spas.

Services/Repairs. Violations Removed.

Free Estimates Low Rates.

516-785-0646 Lic/Ins.

Exterminating PEST CONTROL: PROTECT YOUR HOME from pests safely and affordably.

Roaches, Bed Bugs, Rodent, Termite, Spiders and other pests. Locally owned and affordable. Call for service or an inspection today! 1-866-448-8311 Have zip code of property ready when calling!

Handyman HANDYMAN Repairs and Installations for the Household. Careful and Reliable and Vaccinated.

Licensed and Insured. 30-Year Nassau County Resident. Friendly Frank Phone/Text 516-238-2112 E-mail-Frankcav@optonline.net

Home Improvement BEAUTIFUL BATH UPDATES in as little as ONE DAY! Superior quality bath and shower systems at AFFORDABLE PRICES! Lifetime warranty & professional installs. Call Now! 1-855-399-2076

Miscellaneous GET BOOST INFINITE! Unlimited Talk, Text and Data For Just $25/mo! The Power Of 3 5G Networks, One Low Price! Call Today and Get The Latest iPhone Every Year On Us! 844-329-9391

INJURED IN AN ACCIDENT? Don't Accept the insurance company's first offer.

Many injured parties are entitled to major cash settlements. Get a free evaluation to see what your case is really worth. 100% Free Evaluation. Call Now: 1-888-454-4717. Be ready with your zip code to connect with the closest provider

Telecommunications AFFORDABLE TV & INTERNET. If you are overpaying for your service, call now for a free quote and see how much you can save! 1-855-399-2803

• System Turn-Ons

• Installations/Renovations Service • Repairs Certified Backflow Tester Free Estimates Licensed and Insured

Joe Barbato 516-826-7700

1251269

ANNOUNCEMENTS

855-244-6880 • 516-830-0166

1250882

Robert O'Brien Oil Burner Service LLC 516-732-1160. Free Estimates.

BOBSBURNERS.COM Nassau License H2409300000

Sprinkler Syst./Irrig.Wells

Always Affordable Chimney Inc. 1249267

April 18, 2024 — MERRICK HERALD

Market Place •

H4 04/18

Tree Services FRANCISCO'S TREE SERVICE

AND LANDSCAPING: Tree Removal, Stumps, Fertilization, Planting, Land Clearing, Topping. Free Estimates. Lic# H206773000. Office 516-546-4971, Cell 516-852-5415

Satellite/TV Equipment DIRECTV SPORTS PACK – 3 Months on Us! Watch pro and college sports LIVE. Plus over 40 regional and specialty networks included. NFL, College Football, MLB, NBA, NHL, Golf and more. Some res t r i c t i o n s a p p l y. C a l l D I R E C T V 1-888-534-6918

AUTOMOBILE & MARINE

Autos For Sale LINCOLN CONTINENTAL MARK 4, 1974. All Black, 80K Miles. Best Offer. Call 516-242-3635

Autos Wanted ***AAA*** AUTO BUYERS $Highest$ Ca$h Paid$. All Years/ Conditions! WE VISIT YOU! Or Donate, Tax Deduct + Ca$h. DMV ID#1303199. Call LUKE 516-VAN-CARS. 516-297-2277

Junk Cars Wanted

HIGHEST CA$H PAID All Cars Bought 24/7 FREE Pickup

Serving Nassau County 41 Years No Title, No Keys=No Problem ID Required. CALL US LAST!

Call us at 516-766-0000

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Health & Fitness ATTENTION OXYGEN THERAPY USERS! Discover Oxygen Therapy That Moves with You with Inogen Portable Oxygen Concentrators. FREE information kit.

Call 1-855-399-2719 Attention: VIAGRA and CIALIS USERS! A cheaper alternative to high drugstore prices! 50 Pill Special - Only $99! 100% guaranteed. CALL NOW: 1-855-399-2582

NEED A CAR? Find it in the HERALD Classifieds.

Answers to todAy’s puzzle

25

opinionS

M

any corners of New York continue to deteriorate thanks to the left-wing policies instituted by radical ideologues in the White House, the governor’s mansion and City Hall — but prioritizing the financial well-being of migrants over American military veterans who served our nation should be a step too far, and a rallying cry for Empire State residents fed up with the status quo instituted by the Democratic “leaders” of New York.

AnTHonY Indeed, recent reporting D’ESpoSiTo uncoveredhas that in many cases, illegal migrants who have made their way to New York City are receiving more public assistance than disabled veterans. What’s even more jarring is that there seems to be no appetite for correcting this glaring misplacement of priorities among Democratic lawmakers.

Reporting by Newsweek revealed that “a family of four migrants in New

M

York City receives more monthly funding than a family of four that includes a military veteran who receives disability compensation.” Many migrants who have arrived in New York City are receiving prepaid debit cards that can be used to cover a wide range of expenses. Indeed, many migrant families of four are receiving debit cards preloaded with $1,400 a month — courtesy of taxpayers. This dwarfs the amount received by a family of four utilizing the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, which averages $713 monthly.

The assistance for migrants is also higher than military veterans’ disability compensation in many cases: A veteran who has a 50 percent disability rating, a spouse and one child receives only $1,255 every four weeks, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

These infuriating statistics are just the latest iteration of New York’s proillegal migrant record. In fiscal year 2023 alone, the Big Apple welcomed over 175,000 migrants and shelled out

T

over $1.45 billion to shelter, feed and provide services to these lawbreakers.

Thanks to New York City’s progressive “right to shelter” legislation, there is reportedly no end in sight to the droves of migrants consuming taxpayer resources at an unsustainable rate. Indeed, if the current rate of migration holds, the city alone could spend around $12 billion to support migrants by fiscal year 2025.

While President Biden, Gov. Kathy Hochul and New York City progressives continue to facilitate the migrant cost crisis with their open-border and pro-migrant policies, over 35,000 veterans had no permanent housing in the United States in 2023, and the number continues to rise. It’s time we place the priorities of veterans, and all Americans, ahead of migrants whose first action in this country was breaking our immigration laws.

Correcting Democrats’ horrific migrant policies in New York will require a multifaceted approach, starting at the municipal level and ending at the White House. New Yorkers and all

oo many elected officials believe in open-border, pro-migrant policies.

Americans must elect leaders committed to ending the migrant crisis, and not merely “managing” it.

In Congress, I was proud to join my fellow House Republicans in passing a comprehensive border-security bill last year. This sweeping legislative package is the strongest bill in a generation, and would provide a large infusion of resources to support our Border Patrol agents and enhance security infrastructure along our southern border — tools that would end the migrant crisis.

The Democratic majority in the Senate has refused to vote on the legislation, and instead attempted to sell the American people a bag of fake goods in the form of their “compromise” border security plan, which would have merely codified the current migrant crisis, not ended it.

We can stop the prioritization of migrants’ well-being over that of veterans and all Americans by rejecting the radical immigration policies of a Democratic Party that has been captured by its progressive base from the top down, and demanding that Democratic leaders join Republicans in placing the interests of Americans first once again.

Anthony D’Esposito represents the 4th Congressional District.

Spring cleaning: Forget the brooms and mops

y clothes closet is a throwback, a collection from a past life. Who bought all these clothes, I wonder.

Whose life was dressed in these costumes? What woman, aside from the extravagantly shod Imelda Marco, could possibly think she needed so many pairs of shoes?

I stand in awe at the bizarre items hanging inside. I cannot connect to the life these clothes adorned.

There is a floorlength, multi-colored, layer-cake skirt that I bought and last wore on a trip to Africa, when it RAnDi was only marginKREiSS ally appropriate, even in Mozambique. Truth?

There are two of these skirts. I also have a bright, bright red, heavily embroidered Chinese jacket I bought in Shanghai in 2003. It’s lovely, and it fits, but it is so, so pre-Covid life.

I see shirts I bought 25 years ago, when big, padded shoulders were de rigueur. They still have paper stuffed into the sleeves from the last time I had

them cleaned, several decades ago.

It’s like wandering through Pompeii.

Who was this person? I wonder. The big belts, the silk shawls, the long velvet pants for formal attire add to the sense of disconnection. A hot pink cocktail dress?

Today I could keep my wardrobe in a paper sack.

Since the pandemic and the collapse of the social life we once enjoyed, I dress down. Way down.

Still, there are four pairs of spiked heels on the shelf. A walk in those babies would be a suicide mission.

On another shelf in the closet is the crocheted blanket that I started with my mother-in-law, who has been dead 40 years. Any day now I guess I’ll take up crocheting again. The bejeweled handbag I bought in the gift shop at the Raffles Hotel in Singapore doesn’t go with my mom jeans.

You get my point. I hereby publicly vow to use this spring to fling out the old and give away the wardrobe of the woman who once lived a very different life from mine. My new life requires five hangars and a drawer.

There’s more. Closets are a metaphor, are they not? Clichéd, but still the

S

perfect symbol of all that is tucked away, out of sight.

With that in mind, I want to springclean my mind of the addictive behaviors brought on by the deprivations and anxieties of the coronavirus. The superkiller is done, and we’re still standing.

The virus, no doubt, is here to stay, but with the appropriate vaccines, we will go on. What remains is our pathological obsession with devices that intensified during the pandemic, and that needs to be treated.

For example, I thought I had a clear mind when I sat down to write this.

Then I glanced at an incoming text. My sister wanted a recipe, so I stopped writing and looked up the ingredients of sheet pan lasagna. But wait — as I searched, there was “incoming”: A new sale by Eileen Fisher, so I checked it out, and was about to buy a new T-shirt to stash in the aforementioned closet when, blip, there were notices from a dozen charities offering to match my donation today if I made them right now. I started to give my $25 to Planned Parenthood when, whoosh, there was a text from my granddaughter, who was turning in a paper in three

ince the pandemic and the collapse of the social life we once enjoyed, I dress down.

minutes that she wanted me to edit.

So, what was I doing? Writing my column — right, that’s it. But sister texted back, thanking me for the lasagna recipe, and then my husband texted to ask which lettuce to buy at the supermarket. I had to tell him romaine, right? Or he might come back with iceberg.

What did I sit down here to do? Oh yes, I want to focus on spring cleaning, but the news and the texts and the endless notifications are a disorienting sound-and-light show signifying nothing but distraction.

But, really, hold on a minute, can I afford to ignore a text from a company that will help me control upper-arm fat?

Can I write about spring cleaning this week, when Donald Trump is possibly eating a puppy online in another magic MAGA moment? (Relax, I made that one up.)

What practical steps will I take to clean up the psychological and technological distractions? I will stop “notifications” and turn off my phone when I write. Next time. I really will do that, I promise, but first I have to check out two tiny must-read urgent news flashes: the best undiscovered beaches in Newfoundland and photos of an ancient worm that grew to 37 feet long.

Copyright 2024 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.

MERRICK HERALD — April 18, 2024

Migrants get more government support than veterans

26

HeraLd editoriaL

Merrick

April 18, 2024 — MERRICK HERALD

HERALD and Merrick Herald News Established 1994

Incorporating Merrick Life Merrick Beacon 1950-2020

Jordan Vallone Senior Editor Joseph d’alessandro Reporter robert Cummings Multi Media Marketing Consultant lisa malkin Multi Media Marketing Consultant offiCe 2 Endo Boulevard Garden City, NY 11530 Phone: (516) 569-4000 Fax: (516) 569-4942 Web: www.liherald.com E-mail: merrickeditor@liherald.com Copyright © 2024 Richner Communications, Inc.

HERALD COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS

Cliff Richner Publisher, 1982-2018 Robert Richner Edith Richner Publishers, 1964-1987 ■ stuart riChner Publisher ■ Jim rotChe General Manager ■ miChael hinman

Executive Editor Jeffrey bessen

Deputy Editor Jim harmon

Copy Editor karen bloom Features/Special Sections Editor tony bellissimo Sports Editor tim baker Photo Editor

Weaving a future of peace, harmony and justice

a

s the vibrant hues of spring emerge, so, too, do the sacred observances of Easter, Passover and ramadan — each offering a tapestry of traditions woven with threads of renewal, redemption and hope.

Christians and Muslims have completed their observances of Easter and ramadan, and now Jews are set to celebrate what they call Pesach — a holiday that commemorates the liberation of the Israelites in ancient Egypt, and their eventual exodus to the Promised land.

When it comes to the tapestry of humanity, however, all of these celebrations serve as poignant reminders of our shared quest for spiritual uplift and communal solidarity, transcending cultural boundaries and religious affiliations.

At the heart of Easter lies the profound narrative of resurrection, symbolizing the triumph of life over death, and the promise of renewal. Christians around the world gathered to commemorate the resurrection of Jesus Christ, finding solace in the belief that, through faith and redemption, new beginnings are possible.

Similarly, Passover holds a special place in the hearts of Jewish communities. Through rituals steeped in tradition, families gather around the Seder table to retell the story of Exodus, passing the torch of remembrance down from one generation to the next. Passover embodies the timeless themes of liberation and redemption, inspiring people to break free from the shackles of oppression and embrace the promise of a brighter future.

Amid the tapestry of religious diversity, ramadan shines as a beacon of spiritual devotion and self-discipline for Muslims worldwide. During this holiest month of the Islamic calendar, believers fast from dawn to dusk, engaging in prayer, reflection and charity. Through the rigor of fasting, Muslims seek purifications of the soul and a deepened connection with the divine — finding strength and solace in the collective journey of faith.

Despite their distinct cultural expressions and theological nuances, Easter, Passover and ramadan converge on the shared terrain of universal values and aspirations. Across these sacred seasons, the themes of renewal, redemption and hope serve as bridges that

unite humanity in its quest for transcendence and meaning.

In the tapestry of diversity, we find unity in our shared humanity, transcending the boundaries of creed and nationality. As we reflect on the timeless messages of these three observances, let us embrace the richness of our religious heritage, and celebrate the mosaic of traditions that adorn the fabric of our collective existence.

In the face of adversity and uncertainty, these sacred days remind us of the resilience of the human spirit and the enduring power of faith to sustain us through life’s trials.

Together, let us embrace unity in diversity, forging bonds of understanding and compassion that transcend the barriers of ignorance and prejudice.

And may we find strength in our shared humanity, and hope in the process of a brighter tomorrow.

As the spring sun rises, let us embark on a journey of spiritual renewal and communal solidarity, guided by the timeless wisdom of Easter, Passover and ramadan. In this tapestry of diversity, may we weave a future of peace, justice and harmony for generations to come.

■ rhonda gliCkman Vice President - Sales amy amato Executive Director of Corporate Relations and Events lori berger Sales Director ellen reynolds Classified / Inside Sales Director ■

Jeffrey negrin Creative Director Craig White Art Director Craig Cardone Production Coordinator ■

dianne ramdass Circulation Director ■ herald Community neWspapers Baldwin Herald Bellmore Herald East Meadow Herald Franklin Square/Elmont Herald Freeport Herald Glen Cove Herald Hempstead Beacon Long Beach Herald Lynbrook/East Rockaway Herald Malverne/West Hempstead Herald Merrick Herald Nassau Herald Oceanside/Island Park Herald Oyster Bay Herald Rockaway Journal Rockville Centre Herald Sea Cliff/Glen Head Herald Seaford Herald South Shore Record Uniondale Herald Beacon Valley Stream Herald Wantagh Herald

member:

Americas Newspapers Local Media Association New York Press Association Merrick Chamber of Commerce

Published by richner Communications, inc.

2 Endo Blvd. Garden City, NY 11530 LIHerald.com (516) 569-4000

Letters There’s ‘my-partisanship’ far from D.C., Jerry To the Editor: Jerry Kremer’s good heart, I fear, is overly generous for our current moment (“Washington: where bipartisanship goes to die,” April 11-17). His desire for bipartisanship is currently unfashionable, not only in Washington but right here in Massapequa.

Our former honorable representative and gentleman, Peter King, is now willing to pronounce on the political qualifications of mourners attending services for an NYPD officer lost in action.

The lawbreaking, felon-praising Donald Trump is noted for his “dignity” at Jonathan Diller’s memorial, while a rumor of Gov. Kathy Hochul’s being snubbed is pandered. Other notable Democrats are named and shamed with King’s party’s “anti-police” canard. Thus was Diller’s memorial stained with gratuitous my-partisanship. Bipartisanship is often a corpse, Mr. Kremer, before it departs for Washington.

BrIAN KEllY Rockville Centre

I’m not praising Hochul for giving us our money back To the Editor: Upon learning that Gov. Kathy Hochul had decid-

ed to “allow” state school funding to remain status quo, I sent the following sentiments to my Board of Education as well as lobbyist/membership organizations that advocate for school boards, including the Nassau-Suffolk and New York State school boards associations.

The crime of this state aid funding game is that districts ran around in a

frenzy and a state of panic for the past six weeks, each looking to make changes and cuts, all for nothing! This disturbing yearly exercise of dangling money like a carrot is getting old and tiresome. A new method must be put in place, immediately.

Perhaps it’s as simple as educating district boards with the understanding

27

opinions

a

major goal of teachers, especially secondary school social studies teachers, is to help students learn to evaluate multiple perspectives on issues by weighing evidence, separating fact from fiction, examining underlying assumptions and then formulating their own informed opinions. As a teacher, I generally withhold my opinion on a topic — but I have no problem asserting that slavery, genocide, racism, dictatorship and antisemitism are bad.

There are no upsides.

On any given topic, I give students documents aLan J. to evaluate that include things I sinGer agree with and things I don’t. In class, my primary role is to ask questions that promote respectful discussion of the issues. I use this approach whether we’re talking about the past — say, the causes of the American Revolution — or current issues, such as the role of human action in climate change, whether a military campaign constitutes war crimes, or whether a group’s behavior should be identified as terrorism.

This fall, one important topic of discussion will be the Biden administration’s record on foreign policy, the economy, the climate, and the migrant/refu-

gee “crisis.” Another will be whether Biden’s age should be an issue in the election, whatever your evaluation of his first term.

The big problem in September will be what to do about former President Donald Trump. How do you manage a balanced, unbiased analysis of a candidate who makes outrageous, hateful and blatantly false statements?

Trump is facing scores of criminal indictments, has been found guilty of defamation and fraud, tried to overturn the 2020 presidential election, continues to claim that the election was stolen, dismisses any accusations against him as politically motivated, and demands immunity from prosecution as a former president.

November’s election will be a major focus in middle school and high school social studies classes. I’m not neutral about slavery, genocide, racism, dictatorship or antisemitism, and I’m not neutral about the threat Trump poses to the future of democracy in the United States and the country’s constitutional foundation. I won’t use unsubstantiated conspiracy theories, propaganda websites, and Trump-sycophantic reports in document packages and pretend that students are evaluating legitimate sources.

Even an exercise in fact-checking Trump statements can leave a teacher

t

he big problem in September will be what to do about you know who.

Letters that they can run their budgets like a business. Not only can they, they should! We are the fiduciary stewards of the taxpayers’ money. Let’s teach boards to be fiscally responsible.

The issue with most administrations, which is no fault of their own, is that they don’t earn the money they’re in charge of. Our schools are multi-million-dollar businesses, and there’s a very different understanding of how to spend money when you’re responsible for generating the business and chasing down the receivables. When you’re responsible for making payroll, and paying worker’s comp, insurance and all other fixed costs each week, you spend differently.

When fixed costs rise, they eat into your profits, but in the educational world we just raise everyone’s taxes and ask for more. The mindset is vastly different.

The long and short of it is that the entire state just spent six weeks of budget season — the busiest time of year, when we’re planning for next year — wasting time, energy, manpower and productivity, only to be told, don’t worry, you really do have the money. It is counterproductive, cruel,

open to accusations of injecting opinions into class dialogue and trying to influence students’ ideas. But a teacher’s job is to influence students’ ideas.

Our responsibility to promote civic discourse supported by evidence in an election year means we must encourage students to think critically about the campaign and the candidates, and if that means presenting an accurate picture of the threat Trump poses, we’ll have to live with the consequences.

There will be students in every class who support Trump, which is their right. They should be welcomed into the discussion and encouraged to offer evidence to support their positions, but they can’t be permitted to shout down or intimidate other students, which I witnessed in 2016 and 2020.

Trump has recently said some scary things, some of which he has backtracked on and some of which he has not. Any one of them should disqualify him from being president. He told American Jews, who already face a rising tide of antisemitism, that “Any Jewish person that votes for Democrats hates their religion. They hate everything about Israel, and they should be ashamed of themselves.” He has accused immigrants of “poisoning the blood of our country,” echoing the ideas of Adolf Hitler, and promises mass deportations, in violation of constitu-

bad business and a cycle that has become accepted by all! We succumb to this every year, praising the governor for giving us our money back.

Our leadership at the state level — the education commissioner, Board of Regents members and elected officials on both sides of the aisle — needs to start having hard conversations with the gover nor’s office about their modus operandi. This disaster needs to stop.

Any successful businessperson understands that when an organization is kept in constant crisis mode, it affects every operation. The permacrisis in which this administration keeps our education system is slowly killing public education. So I’m not thankful that the gover nor let us “keep” our taxpayers’ money. Personally I’m disgusted, and I’m waiting for those who can to advocate for real change.

MARgARET MARCHAND President, Locust Valley Board of Education Founder, Coalition of New York State School Boards

tional guarantees of due process.

Trump lowers the character of political speech as he raises the level of hostility. He has warned of a “bloodbath” if he isn’t elected, threatens to withdraw the United States from, or sharply reduce U.S. financial support for, NATO, which has helped prevent broader European wars since tens of millions of people died in World Wars I and II, and to withdraw the U.S. from global efforts to minimize climate change. He has repeatedly expressed admiration for authoritarian leaders like Russia’s Putin, China’s Xi and North Korea’s Kim. In his speeches, Trump continuously lies about his record as president. He didn’t build the greatest economy or pass the biggest tax cut in U.S. history.

He didn’t do more for African Americans than any president since Lincoln.

He didn’t defeat ISIS or increase government revenue — and he wasn’t reelected in 2020.

Teachers shouldn’t tell students who to vote for or how they themselves will vote, but they will be remiss if they don’t help them understand who Trump is and what he represents. Those who are unsure how to do this can have students read and debate the points raised here. Students can evaluate whether they raise legitimate concerns, or are just anti-Trump propaganda.

Dr. Alan Singer is a professor of teaching, learning and technology and the director of social studies education programs at Hofstra University.

Framework by Nicole Formisano

Anticipating the show in the sky on April 8 — Watertown, New York

MERRICK HERALD — April 18, 2024

How will we discuss the presidential campaign in class?

April 18, 2024 — MERRICK HERALD

28

Attend our upcoming

UNDERGRADUATE

OPEN HOUSE Sunday, May 5, 2024

Campus Tour times: 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m., Noon, 1:30 p.m.

In-person and virtual tours are available. For event details and to RSVP, please visit hofstra.edu/visit.

1251050

Hofstra University is a community designed with your future in mind.

During this year’s Spring Open House, speak with Hofstra’s world-class faculty and learn about its 175 undergraduate programs, various student services, clubs, organizations, and NCAA Division I athletics, all while touring a stunning 244-arce campus filled with cutting-edge facilities and research labs, and residence halls that will make you feel at home.