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Teens voice concerns over rise of antisemitism By JoRDAN VAlloNE jvallone@liherald.com

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Students joined elected officials on stage at a community rally in support of Israel last week. The gathering focused on Jewish teenagers and their experiences amid the Israel-Hamas war. Many spoke about the rise in antisemitism, something that is plaguing high schools and colleges alike around the country.

Jewish teenagers from high schools and colleges came together at a rally in Merrick last week, in solidarity and support for Israel amid its ongoing war ag ainst Hamas. In the weeks following the Oct. 7 attack in which Hamas entered Israel and killed more than 1,000 people, taking hundreds captive, Jews have been affected by a steady increase in antisemitism around the world. Students in particular have witnessed and been affected by hate in ConTInued on page 10

Legislator-elect Seth Koslow looks ahead after close election By MoHAMED FARGHAlY mfarghaly@liherald.com

In a closely watched race earlier this month, Nassau County voters elected Democrat Seth Koslow to the seat in the Legislature’s 5th District. Koslow’s narrow victory over Republican Joe Baker reflected his new constituents’ willingness to give him a chance to turn his vision of safer, more affordable, and connected com-

munities into a reality. Koslow defeated Baker by 534 votes out of a total of 11,000 cast, and will now represent the diverse communities of Freeport, North Bellmore and Merrick. A Baldwin native, Koslow, 41, has a connection to the district that goes beyond political aspirations — it’s deeply personal. His father is a businessman, and his sister teaches in Baldwin schools. He entered poli-

tics, he said, with a desire to give back to the community that shaped him. A criminal defense attorney, he stood out in a campaign marked by a focus on safe neighborhoods and collaboration with law enforcement. “As someone with a legal background, I understand the complexities of the justice system,” Koslow said. “I aim to bridge the gap between communities and law enforcement,

advocating for meaningful changes in community safety.” His victory speech on election night focused on those themes, and he emphasized his commitment to making Nassau C o u n t y m o r e a f f o r d a b l e, improving infrastructure, and creating a safe and welcoming environment for families. “In the long term, my focus extends into enhancing affordability to ensure that people can live here and work within

the community,” he said. Koslow’s term begins in January, but he has already made his presence felt. On Nov. 9, he took part in an event honoring veterans at Norman J. Levy Lakeside School in Merrick, planning to engage with the community from the outset. His first priority as a legislator, he said, will be focusing on infrastructure, with an emphasis on creating more parks in ConTInued on page 4

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Temple Beth Am sets up a powerful display Temple Beth Am of Merrick and Bellmore be g an showing a display of over 240 pairs of shoes to represent Israeli hosta g es held by Hamas in Gaza on Friday, Nov. 17. The display, formed in the Star of David, created a visual representation of the hostages kidnapped by Hamas on Oct. 7, marking the beginning of a war between the State of Israel and the terrorist organization that controls the Gaza strip in the Middle East. E a ch p a i r o f s h o e s w a s accompanied by a piece of paper with the name and picture of the victim, and a candle. Nicole Miller, co-president of Temple Beth Am, told the Herald that each item was chosen to represent a part of Jewish life. The tree reprePhotos courtesy Temple Beth Am of Merrick and Bellmore sents the tree of life, the shoes Temple Beth Am of merrick and Bellmore formed a display of shoes into the Star of David, to represent the horrors of the create a visual representation of the hostages in Gaza. Holocaust and the candles Facebook “We have to disassemble our and Hamas, a small fraction of those represent the Jewish outlook of looking for the good and light in the Star of David display, but we still have a taken were released in phases beginpowerful reminder of the hostages take ning on Nov. 23 world. “Thank you to all who donated Miller also said each pair of shoes on Oct. 7.” shoes,” the post further said. “we asked Some of the posters with each face of would be donated when the display is a hostage are now marked with a green for 240 pairs — we received hundreds dissembled. On Nov. 26, the temple posted on sticker, because in a deal between Israel more. All shows have donated to a food

Each pair of shoes was accompanied by a piece of paper with the name and picture of the victim, and a candle. pantry in Brooklyn and will be given to our less fortunate neighbors.” The remaining display can be found in the front of Temple Beth Am, located at 2377 Merrick Ave, Merrick. — Mason Lauron

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Jam for Janie ‘dance-a-thon’ is a huge success

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Jam Dance Studio held their second annual “dancea-thon” for Steven Tyler’s foundation, Janie’s Fund, on Nov.18. Known for being the frontman of well known rock band Aerosmith, Tyler founded Janie’s Fund, which brings awareness to the epidemic of abuse and neglect of young women and children, and raises funds to ensure that all girls receive any support and services they need to help them overcome any trauma or pain they experience from abuse. Partnering with Michelle Ferraro’s Dance USA, located in Coram, and Northeast Dance Academy, located in Commack, Jam joined the fundraiser “Dance for Janie” held by the Star Dance Alliance. Dancers between the ages of 5 and 17 took part in the festivities for four hours on a Saturday evening, including a glow in the dark dance party. Additionally, a fun and challenging dance class was held, with prizes given out such as scholarships and merchandise. The event was very successful, as Michelle Cuccaro Cain, co-owner of Jam Dance, told the Herald the studio helped raise $20,000 over the last two years for Janie’s Fund. The Jam Dance Studio has been serving the Bellmore-Merrick community for 18 years, and was the recipient of the 2022 Heart of a Champion Award. Located at 227 Bedford, the Bellmore studio offers classes for dancers ages one and older. The studio offers both recreational and competitive classes, as well as birthday parties. For more information on Janie’s Fund and Dance for Janie, visit JaniesFund.org/DanceForJanie. Tim Baker/Herald

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Adriana Trebour participated in this month’s ‘dance-a-thon’ at Jam Dance Studio in Bellmore. Dance instructor Criscia Long led students in the 4-hour event. The studio participated in the fundraiser last years as well, raising $20,000 over two years.

The ‘dance-a-thon’ raises money for Steven Tyler’s foundation, Janie’s Fund. Jam’s staff Jenna Knepper, Patti Popolizio, sitting, and Lori Fortier, Criscia Long and Emily Dux, standing, at the fundraiser on Nov. 18.

Jam Dance Studio was packed with dancers. Janie’s Funds brings awareness to the epidemic of abuse and neglect in young women and children.

Koslow wants safer, more connected communities ular activities to reinforce my comthe towns he will represent. “I’m mitment to keeping young people going to be actively involved in engaged and attached to the commuaddressing various issues related to nity.” fields and open spaces within our Koslow said he was committed to communities,” Koslow said. “I, listening attentively to the concerns along with other local and criticisms of his town authorities, will constituents. Drawing explore opportunities on his le gal backfor turning town areas, ground, he pledged to facilitating a broader address justice-related rang e of spor ts and issues effectively. activities.” He added that he He also emphasized looked forward to colthe importance of laborating with elected e n s u r i n g t h at s m a l l of ficials at both the businesses can operate county and town level, without unnecessary and finding common regulation, stressing his ground on key issues in commitment to providthe county. ing equal resources to “As someone who has minority- and womenserved as both a proseowned businesses to procutor and a defense mote economic growth. attorney, I’ve had the During his campaign, privilege of working Koslow acknowledged w i t h i n d iv i d u a l s i n Seth KoSlow the challenges of the Queens County, which county’s high cost of liv- District 5 legislatoris probably the most i n g , i n f r a s t r u c t u r e elect diverse county in the issues such as sinkholes world,” Koslow said. and potholes, and the need for a safe “My commitment is to extend the environment for families. same level of dedication to my con“As a father of three, my dedica- stituents as I have for my clients, tion to the community is deeply per- actively engaging with the commusonal,” said. “I actively participate nity to ensure their interests are in youth programs and extracurric- well represented.” Continued from page 1

n the long term, my focus extends into enhancing affordability to ensure that people can live here and work within the community.

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Bellmore-Merrick Broadcasting advised ahead of Fall Challenge Students in the Bellmore-Merrick Broadcasting program participated in a Zoom session with CBS News National Correspondent David Begnaud ahead of their preparation for the Student Television Network’s Fall Challenge. The Fall Challenge is a national competition that has become an annual tradition for BMB, where students are provided with a prompt by STN and then allowed six days to create a news package or short film. Begnaud, who began his career in television journalism while he was still in high school, encouraged students to not focus on the technology, but rather on the story. “That’s what I want you to take away, I want you to leave today with,” Begnaud said. “And I want you to say to yourself, what is it that sets my soul on fire? If you don’t have the answer, it’s okay. But get about the business of finding it. Because it is either this or it is something else. And that is what will make you happy. That is what will make you work without worrying about money. That is what will make you successful.” The news correspondent also offered the students tips they could use in their current competition. “The first thing you’ve got to do when you find a story is to figure out what it is that interests you,” Begnaud said. “Because if it doesn’t interest you, you’re going to have a hard time making it interesting to me.” Junior Ryan Marr appreciated this advice. “One of the hardest things is figuring out where to start,” Marr explained. “Mr. Begnaud showed us that you just have to start and to have the confidence to just go off and talk to people to learn their stories.” Submissions will begin aired on BMB’s Midweek Update on Nov. 15.

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Sangeeta Kulkarni, who represented the Hindu faith, showed students how to wrap a saree at Mepham on Nov. 14. explained Christina Cone, a district social studies chairperson. “The event fostered an environment for students to recognize commonalities and correct misconceptions, promoting understanding and unity.” In order to further engage students, speakers brought various items demonstration religion, culture, art and more. “We hope this forum provides our students with a further opportunity to understand the similarities among these faiths, and to appreciate their unique aspects as well,” added Robyn Einbinder, a district social studies chairperson.

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Students in social studies classes across John F. Kennedy, Wellington C. Mepham and Sanford H. Calhoun high schools participated in multi-faith forums throughout the month of November. As part of the Global History and Geography curriculum, belief systems are learned in historical context. Faith leaders from the community representing five of the major religions in the Long Island region, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, and Sikhism visited all three schools to discuss the origins and foundations of their belief system. To enrich this learning, Kennedy ninth graders attended a forum on Nov. 7 during the school’s Academic Field Day, dubbed “A Day of Belonging.” Planned entirely by student leaders, the day was designed to provide students with an opportunity to learn about and even interact with people from a variety of backgrounds. “It was important to our student leaders to convene a panel of religious leaders in hopes of sending forth the message that ‘different’ faiths are not necessarily that different,” explained Ann Donaldson, a district social studies chairperson. “It is through that message that we hope to foster a deeper understanding of a faith practice other than one’s own while at the same time building bridges between people.” On Nov. 14 and Nov. 16, ninth grade students attended the fourth annual multifaith forums, held at Mepham and Calhoun, respectively. “Representatives addressed the history, beliefs and practices of their faith and answered student questions,”

Balloons over Broadway at Newbridge Students fill halls with balloon creations, just like annual New York City parade Newbridge Road Elementary School had its very own version of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade in New York City to North Bellmore on Nov. 22. Appropriately named Balloons Over Broadway, at Newbridge the parade lined the halls of the school to show off their balloon creations. The idea imagined by a few sixth grade students after reading “Balloons Over Broadway” — a book about the puppeteer who invented the giant balloons

we know and love — came alive for the annual parade this year. From rainbows to snowmen, life sized nutcrackers to turkeys, the balloon parade proudly marched through the school. The event is not only fun, but also educational, as it combines art with problem solving and plenty of teamwork. All students were invited to participate in the event — Rachele Terranova

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Karen Barrins’ fifth grade class put together a variety of creative balloons for the parade at Newbridge Road Elementary School.

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schools. Just a few weeks ago, swastikas were found inside of an East Meadow High School classroom — an incident that joins countless others on Long Island. At the Nov. 22 rally, organized by Jodi Turk-Goldberg and Stephanie Arnell, in collaboration with the Chabad of Merrick-Bellmore-Wantagh, dozens of teenagers from many different communities gathered at the intersection of Broadcast Plaza and Merrick Avenue, near the Merrick Long Island Rail Road station. Rabbis, leaders in the Jewish community and elected officials joined the students, and several speakers took the stage to pledge their unwavering support for Israel. “The reason why you’re gathered right here today is because many of us feel surrounded by the darkness in our schools, our colleges and on the streets,” Rabbi Shimon Kramer, director of the Chabad Center, said. “Your mission is to light the candle for truth and for the Jewish people.” The rally raised $500, all of which is being donated to Heart2Heart, an organization that assists Israel Defense Forces. The student speakers at the rally included Sofie Glassman of East Meadow High School; Hailey Arnell of Wellington C. Mepham High School; Madison Lange of John F. Kennedy High School; Liam Schor r, a student at Columbia University; and Matthew Pfeffer, a student at Brandeis University. Ryan Kertzner, a student at the University of Pennsylvania, played a musical performance on guitar at the end of the rally. G l a s s m a n , a j u n i o r, s a i d t h at throughout her high school career, antisemitism has been something that she’s endured. “When I decided to start speaking out about my experiences, it was liberating in a sense that people finally knew what I was g o i n g t h ro u g h , ” s h e s a i d . “Although at the time I thought speaking out was a personal choice, I quickly learned that it was it was not, with the rise of antisemitism since Oct. 7 increasing by over 400 percent — staying silent is not an option.” Glassman encouraged the crowd to help make the voices of Jewish people heard on social media.

Upcoming events at Chabad Center the Chabad of merrick-BellmoreWantagh will host its 17th annual grand menorah Lighting on dec. 7 at 6 p.m., on the first night of Hanukkah. donuts, hot latkes and more will be served as the Chabad continues to stand with israel. Visit ChabadJewishLife.org for more information.

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Students from the Stella K. abraham High School for girls, a modern orthodox Jewish day school in Hewlett, proudly represented their institution in the crowd. “You have the power to create change,” she said. “I am calling on you, the people of my generation, to be the voice for the Jewish people.” Arnell, founder of the Jewish Student Union chapter at Mepham, spoke about how it feels to be a Jewish teenager amid the Israel-Hamas war. “Jewish teens in the United States are thousands of miles away from Israel, yet we have found ourselves bombarded with antisemitic messages shared on social media platforms,” she said. “As teens, we should be focused on grades, SATs, and whether our school’s sports team will win our next games. Jewish teens are at times feeling anxious, isolated and helpless.” Just weeks earlier, on the 85th anniversary of Kristallnacht, an organized attack of the Jewish people and their businesses by the Nazi Party in Germany in 1938, Arnell said she had an opportunity to hear Holocaust survivor Sami Steigman speak. “He said only we have the power to choose how we respond to our circumstances,” she said. “In closing, I want to remind you of the words of Sami: ‘Don’t feed into the hate, and educate.’” Schorr said he’s enrolled in a dual degree program at Columbia University alongside the Jewish Theological Seminary. “I’m lucky to have the privilege to study the history of the Jewish people and learn Hebrew at one of the best institutions in the world for Jewish studies,” Schorr said. “However, it deeply pains me to witness the significant increase in prejudice and hate against the Jewish community.” Schorr referenced several antisemitic incidents that have occurred on Columbia’s campus since Oct. 7, citing controversial statements made by faculty and club leaders, and said many Jewish students feel the university has responded inadequately. “Columbia has a motto which translates to, ‘In thy light, we shall see light,’” Schorr said. “However, the recent events

Sofie glassman, a student at east meadow High School, encouraged those in the crowd to find their voice and help foster change. show a stark contrast between the university’s motto and the current reality on our campus. These incidents not only threaten the wellbeing and sense of security of Jewish students, but also challenge the fundamental values of the ideas that the Columbia motto embodies.” Rabbi Kramer said it is a large responsibility of the Jewish people to be the light in dark times, but it is one they must take on. “We are given a match,” he said. “We are given a candle to light up our surroundings. We must not duck in fear. We must speak the truth and light up our surroundings. The world will respect the Jews and respect their history, their heritage and their faith.”

madison Lange, a John f. Kennedy High School student, spoke about her recent travels to israel, and about why the attack feels personal to Jews around the world.

as elected officials like Congressman anthony d’esposito took the stage, crowd members raised signs with messages like ‘i stand with israel.’

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hat aroma of fresh-baked goodies wafting through the house is surely a signature of the season. Make merry with a cookie swap party, where guests bring cookies and enjoy some sweet tastes. Everyone can get in on the act and share their creations all around in your makeshift holiday workshop. Refresh those holiday favorites. Sure, chocolate chip and gingerbread cookies are classics, but ﬁnd inspiration in trying something new, such as a peppermint mocha chip version.

Visions of sugarplums await holiday revelers. Leggz Ltd. Dance presents its annual full-length production of Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker. This 29th edition of the holiday treat, helmed by longtime artistic director Joan Hope MacNaughton, features Violeta Angelova as the Sugar Plum Fairy — who’s appeared with the Vienna State Opera, Ballet Bulgaria, and Suzanne Farrell Ballet — with Bolshoi Ballet’s Peter Borchneko as the Cavalier. Also the Bolshoi’s Anastasia Fedorova as the Snow Queen, along with dancers from Suzanne Farrell Ballet, Martha Graham Dance Company, and Twyla Tharp, among other acclaimed ballet companies. It’s rounded out with 40 young dancers from the metropolitan area. The South Shore Symphony, under the baton of music director Adam Glaser, brilliantly brings the glorious Tchaikovsky score to life. Friday, Dec. 1, 7 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 2, 5 p.m.; and Sunday, Dec. 3, 3 p.m. $30-$55. Madison Theatre, Molloy University, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre.Tickets available at MadisonTheatreNY.org or (516) 323-4444.

Peppermint Mocha Chip Cookies • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened • 3 cups semi-sweet chocolate morsels, divided • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar • 3 teaspoons instant coffee • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract • 1 teaspoon peppermint extract • 3 large eggs • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose ﬂour • 2 teaspoons baking powder • 12 soft peppermint candies, crushed Preheat oven to 375° F. Grease or line baking sheet with parchment paper. Melt butter and 1 cup chocolate morsels in medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly, until smooth. Transfer chocolate mixture into a large mixer bowl; add sugar and beat until combined. Add coffee granules, vanilla extract and peppermint extract; beat just until combined. Beat in eggs. Add ﬂour and baking powder, mixing until all is incorporated. Fold in remaining 2 cups chocolate morsels. Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheet, spacing 2 inches apart, using a medium-sized cookie scoop. Sprinkle each cookie with a little of the crushed peppermint candies. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until cookies are set. Allow to cool for about 2 minutes on baking sheet, and then remove to a wire rack to cool completely. Makes 36 cookies.

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Peanut Butter Blossoms • 48 Hershey’s Kisses, unwrapped • 1/2 cup shortening • 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter • 1/3 cup granulated sugar • 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar • 1 egg • 2 tablespoons milk • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour • 1 teaspoon baking soda • 1/2 teaspoon salt • Granulated sugar Preheat oven to 375° F. Using an electric mixer, beat shortening and peanut butter together until creamy. Add 1/3 cup granulated sugar and brown sugar, beating until fluffy. Add egg, milk and vanilla; beat well. In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking soda and salt; gradually beating dry ingredients into wet mixture until dough forms. Using your hands, shape dough into 1-inch balls. Roll shaped balls in granulated sugar; turning completely to coat. Place sugared balls of dough onto a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper for easy clean-up. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until cookies turn a very pale brown. Immediately remove sheet from oven and press a Hershey’s Kisses candy into the center of each cookie. Carefully remove cookies from cookie sheet to wire rack and allow to cool completely. Store airtight. Makes approximately 4 dozen cookies.

Snowballs • 1/2 cups (3 sticks) butter, softened • 3/4 cup powdered sugar • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 3 cups all-purpose flour • 1 2/3 cups (10-oz. pkg.) Nestle Holiday Morsels • 1/2 cup finely chopped nuts • Powdered sugar Preheat oven to 375° F. Beat butter, sugar, vanilla extract and salt in large mixer bowl until creamy. Gradually beat in flour; stir in morsels and nuts. Shape level tablespoons of dough into 1 1/4-inch balls. Place on ungreased baking sheets. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until cookies are set and lightly browned. Remove from oven. Sift powdered sugar over hot cookies on baking sheets. Cool on baking sheets for 10 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely. Sprinkle with additional powdered sugar, if desired. Store in airtight container.

Parsons Dance brings its innovative performance to the Tilles Center stage. As one of the world’s premier contemporary dance companies, this talented troupe showcases a dynamic fusion of styles. Through endless creativity and self-expression, striking choreography and powerful music guided by founder and artistic director David Parsons, the dancers perform pieces from the vast and varied repertory of more than 75 works Parsons created. This program includes the dance ‘The Road,’ with music by Cat Stevens, commissioned by Tilles Center. In addition to Parsons’ work, established choreographers like Trey McIntyre and Monica Bill Barnes are invited to re-stage works from the American canon. Heralded by The New York Times as ‘one of the great movers of modern dance,’ Parsons has received many accolades throughout his 30-year career, combining his choreographic gifts and talent for training highly skilled dancers with a real passion for the art form. Friday, Dec. 1, 8 p.m. Tilles Center, LIU Post campus, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville. Tickets start at $34.50; available at TillesCenter.org, or (516) 299-3100.

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Celebrating 38 years of music making, Cherish the Ladies continues to delight audiences with its beautiful vocals, captivating arrangements and stunning step dancing. Delight in the holiday season with music that embodies the beauty of the season, Celtic style, when the supergroup performs on the Landmark stage, Sunday, dec. 10, at 7 p.m. “It is simply impossible to imagine an audience that wouldn’t enjoy what they do,” says the Boston Globe speaking of the long-running, Grammy nominated, Irish-American band formed in New York City in 1985 to celebrate the rise of extraordinary women in a male-dominated Irish music scene. The past decades have included world tours, concerts at the White House and the Olympics and numerous critically acclaimed albums including their Emmy Award-winning special, “An Irish Homecoming,” which was broadcast on PBS. Under the leadership of All-Ireland flute and whistle champion Joanie Madden, named by The Irish Voice Newspaper as one of the Top 25 most influential Irish Americans of the past quarter century, Cherish the Ladies create an evening that includes a spectacular blend of virtuoso instrumental talents, beautiful vocals, captivating arrangements and stunning step dancing. Their continued success as one of the top Celtic groups in the world is due to the ensemble’s ability to take the best of Irish traditional music and dance and put it forth in an immensely entertaining show. $47, $41, $37. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. (516) 767-6444 or LandmarkOnMainStreet.org.

Family theater It’s a beautiful sunny summer day in the meadow. Leo Lionni’s beloved children’s books come to life, in “Frederick,” on the Long Island Children’s Museum stage, Monday through Friday, dec. 1, 10:15 a.m. and noon; Saturday, dec. 2, 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.; Sunday, dec. 3, 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.; also Tuesday through Thursday, dec. 5-7, 10:15 a.m. and noon. Mouse friends Nellie, Sunny, Baby, Ernest, and Frederick are playing their musical instruments and having fun singing, until a leaf falls from the sky — autumn is here! Winter will be coming soon. All the mice get to work gathering supplies for winter, except, where is Frederick? He is gathering supplies, too, in his own unique way. With toe-tapping Americana music inspired by bluegrass, gospel, and folk, Frederick is an engaging, energetic story about the power of the arts, community, and that no mouse gets left behind. $10 with museum admission ($8 members), $14 theater only. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 224-5800 or LICM.org.

Breastfeeding Support Group 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.

‘Frozen’ Party and Author Visit Kids can participate in Frozen inspired games, crafts and karaoke, at North Merrick Public Library, Saturday, dec. 2, 11 a.m. Meet Jen Calonita, author of “Frozen Polar Nights: Cast into Darkness” and The Fixer Upper,” both from the world of Frozen. 1691 Meadowbrook Rd, North Merrick. Visit NMerrickLibrary. org for more info.

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Fun with art Families can enjoy an artsfilled day at Nassau County Museum of Art, with author and illustrator Tim Miller as he reads his newest book, “Izzy Paints,” Saturday, Dec. 9, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 1-2:30 p.m. The program includes an illustration demo and an immersive artmaking activity designed to activate imaginations and creativity. Miller is the author-illustrator of “Moo Moo in a Tutu,” “What’s Cooking, Moo Moo?,” and “Tiny Kitty, Big City.” He’s also illustrated numerous other books. $20, $10 children and members. Reservations required. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9338 or NassauMuseum.org.

Annual Christmas Tree & Menorah Lighting Join in the lighting of the Christmas tree and menorah at the Merrick Gazebo, Sunday, Dec. 3, 5-7 p.m. With refreshments. Merrick Ave and Broadcast Plaza. Register at MerrickChamber.org or RSVP at info@merrickchamber.org.

Christmas Tree Lighting Celebrate the season at Bellmore’s annual Christmas Tree Lighting, Friday, Dec. 1, 6-10 p.m., at Bellmore Village Veterans’ Memorial. With lighting at 7 p.m., horse and carriage rides at 6-9 p.m. and trolley rides 6-10 p.m. along with a live nativity, visit from Santa, holiday music, and refreshments. It all takes place at the corner of Bedford Ave., Broadway and Petit Ave.

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Epilepsy Foundation Long Island hosts a holiday event for children with epilepsy and their families, Saturday, Dec. 9, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. It’s open to children with epilepsy, their siblings and their parents. Pediatric neurologist Dr. Robin Varughese, with Cohen’s Children’s Medical Center, presents an educational lecture for parents. Kids can enjoy activities and meet others with epilepsy. Pizza and snacks will be served. The event is held at EPIC Long Island, 1500 Hempstead Turnpike, East Meadow. Pre-registration is required. Contact Janet Romeo at (516) 739-7733, option 1, Ext. 145, or email jromeo@epicli.org.

Santa’s Visit Santa will be arriving by firetruck, at the Merrick golf clubhouse, Saturday, Dec. 2, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. With candy, hot chocolate and photos with Santa. 2550B Clubhouse Road. Register at MerrickChamber.org or RSVP at info@merrickchamber.org.

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First Night and Tree Lighting Westbury House, decorated for the season, welcomes visitors to celebrate the season, Saturday, Dec. 2, 6:30-9 p.m. Take a self-guided tour through the illuminated and decorated period rooms with their enchanting floral decorations, have cookies and cider on the West Porch, and meet and take pictures with Santa. A Christmas-themed concert performed by the Bethel Concert Choir, at 7:30 p.m., is followed by an outdoor tree-lighting ceremony. Limited ticket availability; advance purchase required. $25, $18 ages 7-17. Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. For information contact (516) 333-0048 or visit OldWestburyGardens.org.

On exhibit Nassau County Museum of Art’s latest exhibition, “Our Gilded Age,” examines the appearances and the realities of an era that mirrors our own in many ways. Like the nation’s economy, American art and literature flourished during the Gilded Age. It was an exuberant age of excess with its own secret flaws, including widespread fraud. The art of John Singer Sargent, Childe Hassam, Louis Comfort Tiffany and others adorned palatial residences designed by Stanford White and Ogden Codman Jr., architect of the museum’s own quintessential Gilded Age mansion. Drawing heavily upon the local literary history of Long Island, including William Cullen Bryant, Mark Twain (who named the Gilded Age), Walt Whitman, Edith Wharton and others, the exhibition will include paintings, fashion, decorative arts including period silver and china, photographs, manuscripts, first editions and other historic memorabilia. The “Upstairs, Downstairs” approach to the life of a country house brings to life not only the storied conspicuous consumption for which the Gilded Age was infamous, but also the real lives of these many individuals who maintained the palatial estates where that lifestyle was enjoyed. On view through March 10. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.

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Plaza Theatricals invites everyone to celebrate the holidays in true Motown style, Sunday, Dec. 10, 4 p.m. Enjoy an afternoon of soulful tunes, joyful dancing and nostalgic vibes at an electrifying Motown holiday party. Get ready to groove, spread the festive cheer, and make unforgettable memories. Performance is at the Elmont Library Theatre, 700 Hempstead Turnpike, Elmont. $35, $30 seniors. Elmont. For tickets, visit PlazaTheatrical. com or call (516) 599-6870.

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Second Step addresses needs in classrooms Birch fourth graders recently completed a team challenge as part of the Second Step, a districtwide, social-emotional program. They used goal setting and engineering skills as they interacted with their peers to complete certain tasks as a team. Second Step is a researched based curriculum, addressing all five CASEL core competencies; selfawareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills and responsible decision-making. “The program aims to strengthen the district’s commitment to the explicit instruction of necessary skills to be successful in life and in school,” explained Salvatore Dossena, the district’s assistant superintendent for student services & technology. “The entire school community will utilize the digital lessons multiple times throughout each week.” In addition, the program supports service learning, parent communication, and social-emotional learning skill development for adults within the school community. Second Step has been implemented across the grade levels at all buildings this school year and classroom teachers are demonstrating the program so that each student can participate in lessons.

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Birch fourth graders recently completed a team challenge as part of the Second Step, a districtwide, social-emotional program.

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE OF THE TIKI SERIES III TRUST, Plaintiff, vs. VLADISLAV BONDARSKY, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on May 5, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on December 12, 2023 at 2:30 p.m., premises known as 2621 Merrick Avenue, Merrick, NY 11566. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Merrick, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 63, Block 135 and Lot 881. Approximate amount of judgment is $949,219.50 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 4169/2009. 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. Jerry A. Merola, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff Firm File No.: 191890-2 143191 LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU DLJ MORTGAGE CAPITAL, INC., V. CAROL VALENTE TOPOREK, ET. AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated January 31, 2014, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein DLJ MORTGAGE CAPITAL, INC. is the Plaintiff and CAROL VALENTE TOPOREK, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction RAIN OR SHINE at the

NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on December 15, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 2840 LINDENMERE DR, MERRICK, NY 11566: Section 62, Block 191, Lot 14: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT MERRICK, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 009621/2008. Michael H. Sahn, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES. 143321

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: Golden Hour Artistry, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York, (SSNY) on 9/17/2018. NY Office location: Nassau County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of the process to: Golden Hour Artistry, LLC. , 161 Stuyvesant Avenue, Merrick, NY, 11566. Purpose: To engage in any lawful act or activity. 143403 LEGAL NOTICE Annual Audit Report Notification Notice is hereby given that the fiscal affairs of Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District for the period beginning on July 1, 2022 and ending on June 30, 2023, have been examined by an independent public accountant, and that the report of, or management letter prepared in conjunction with the external audit by the independent public accountant has been filed in my office where it is available as a public

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record for inspection by all interested persons. Pursuant to §35 of the General Municipal Law, the governing board of the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District may, in its discretion, prepare a written response to the report of external audit or management letter by independent public accountant and file any such response in my office as a public record for inspection by all interested persons no later than February 1, 2024. By Pattianne Guccione District Clerk Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District, North Merrick, New York 143468

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE BOARD OF APPEALS Pursuant to New York State Town Law Article 16, New York State Public Officers Law Article 7, and the Town of Hempstead Building Zone Ordinance, NOTICE is hereby given that the BOARD OF APPEALS of the Town of Hempstead will hold a public hearing in the Old Town Hall, 350 Front Street, Room 230, Second Floor, Hempstead, New York on 12/06/23 at 9:30 A.M. to consider the following applications and appeals: --------------------------------THE FOLLOWING CASES WILL BE CALLED STARTING AT 9:30 A.M. 735/23. MERRICK Joshua Hata-Tanzer, Variance, rear yard, construct 2nd story addition attached to dwelling., W/s Frankel Blvd., 285’ N/o Holland Way, a/k/a 2854 Frankel Blvd. 736/23. MERRICK Kerry Crimmins, Maintain 4’ high fence forward of dwelling which may substantially obstruct line of sight., W/s Taft Ave., 135’ S/o Hamilton Rd., a/k/a 1308 Taft Ave. 748/23. MERRICK - Diane & Gary Seaman, Variance, lot area occupied, maintain rear deck attached to dwelling., S/s Cortelyou Rd., 250’ E/o Central Blvd., a/k/a 19 Cortelyou Rd. ALL PAPERS PERTAINING TO THE ABOVE HEARING ARE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AT THE BOARD OF APPEALS, TOWN HALL, 1 WASHINGTON STREET, HEMPSTEAD, NY 11550. This notice is only for new cases in Merrick within Town of Hempstead jurisdiction. There are additional cases in different hamlets, towns

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, PS FUNDING, INC., Plaintiff, vs. PROPERTY A10 LLC, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on January 20, 2023 and an Order duly entered on October 17, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on January 3, 2024 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 3376 Robin Lane a/k/a 3376 Robbin Lane, Merrick, NY 11566. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Merrick in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 63, Block 327 and Lot 20. Approximate amount of judgment is $878,911.06 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 600211/2022. 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. Malachy Lyons, Jr., Esq., Referee Chartwell Law, One Battery Park Plaza, Suite 710, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff 143459

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Thousands of people flocked to Eisenhower Park on Nov. 12 for the United Jewish Appeal – Federation New York’s Long Island Stands with Israel rally, to express a slew of emotions over the events transpiring in the Middle East. It’s been just over a month since Hamas, a terrorist organization that controls the Gaza strip, began a war with the State of Israel, killing over 1,000 people and taking hundreds hostage. SOme hostages have been released since the rally. The supporters who packed Eisenhower’s Harry Chapin Theatre held both Israeli flags and signs, saying “We Stand With Israel,” “Free Palestinians From Hamas,” “Bring Them Home” and “Let My People Go,” among several other messages. In the weeks following the initial attack, antisemitism and hateful acts against Jews around the world have been on the rise. The Anti-Defamation League reported that antisemitic incidents worldwide had risen by 400 percent in the weeks following Oct. 7, when compared to the same time period in 2022. Mindy Perlmutter, the executive director of the Jewish Community Relations Council of Long Island thanked County Executive Bruce Blakeman and the Nassau County Parks Department for allowing the rally to go off successfully, and Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder and the Nassau County Police Department for protecting the Jewish community. Perlmutter welcomed Jewish War Veterans Post 652, who presented the color guard, as well as students from the Hebrew Academy of the Five Towns & Rockaway, the North Shore Hebrew Academy and Solomon Schecter, who sang “Hatikvah,” the Israeli national anthem, followed by the “Star Spangled Banner.” Rabbis and cantors, from dozens of Long Island congregations, blew shofars, officially signaling the start of the rally. Pamela Barnett, chair of UJA Long Island, said it was hard to believe that Jews recently commemorated the 85th anniversary of Kristallnacht, the organized attack against Jews and their businesses, conducted by the Nazi Party in 1938. “It truly feels like history is repeating itself,” Barnett said. Barnett said Israel has the right to defend itself and called on the world to “remember and unequivocally condemn Hamas.” “Fourteen hundred innocent Israelis murdered, over 240 taken hostage, including infants and children, grandparents, entire families, people young and old, burned alive, raped, beheaded, and for no other reason than because they were Jewish,” she said. “We stand unequivocally with Israel who is fighting terror on its border, as every sovereign nation must,” she

added. “Israel has the duty, the absolute obligation, to protect its citizens and its country. And at the same time, we grieve for the suffering of innocent Palestinian civilians who are also victims of Hamas’ brutality.” She added that the increase in antisemitism must not hinder the community from living “proudly, public Jewish lives.” New York State Senator Chuck Schumer, the Senate majority leader and highest ranking Jewish official ever elected in the U.S., said he is working tirelessly to ensure that Israel is supported. “I was the first elected official to go to Israel after Oct. 7,” he said, “and I got off the plane, and I said to Israel ‘We have your back.’ We feel your pain.” New York Congressman Nick LaLota, who represents the state’s first congressional district, said a ceasefire should not be considered. “A ceasefire would only give our common enemies more time to regroup, to reattack,” he said. “No American, no other friend of Israel throughout the world should promote the notion of a ceasefire. We must eradicate the terrorists right away.” Todd Richman, the UJA’s co-chair of Long Island Global Jewish Affairs, encouraged the crowd to not only donate to the UJA’s Israel emergency funds, but to lobby extensively. “Go to House.gov, call the U.S. Capitol switchboard — just Google it — and make your voices heard on Capitol Hill,” Richman said. “For all of you that have children or grandchildren on college campuses, make sure they do the same thing. Because most of the representatives on those college campuses are the ones that are getting these calls, and they listen. Members of Congress listen to their constituents.” Rabbi Ya’akov Trump of Young Israel of Lawrence Cedarhurst said he just returned from Israel. “To me, the most painful experience in the last week was visiting the Tel Aviv center for Bring Them Back Now, for the hostages,” he said. “When you meet a family of somebody who has somebody in Gaza right now, the pain is so tangible, you can almost feel it in the room.” The support of the hostages was abundantly clear. Each speaker on stage stood at a podium, with over 200 chairs behind them — each featuring the face of someone held hostage, alongside a Teddy Bear. “It is so inspiring to see the overwhelming generosity of so many people supporting UJA’s critical work in Israel, over $130 million to date,” Barnett said. “And it’s so inspiring to see how our community continues to show up like we are today in support of the hostages, because we refuse to be silent. “I am a mother and have children the same ages as our soldiers, and many of our hostages,” she added. “I go to sleep every night praying for our soldiers and hostages and wake up every morning praying for them. We must not stop until every hostage is free. Bring them home.”

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A. About 10 years ago, they started with the explanation that whole house plans were needed, because it was suspected that the house might have been used by a previous owner for more than one family, and the municipality wanted to see current conditions to compare with original plans to see if changes need to be put on record. Then it became onte eeper required that plans needed to be provided, because the house either wasn’t on record, if it was built before 1930, before records were kept, or the addition required a zoning variance because it might increase the allowable area of the home’s footprint on the lot. Any way you examine the issues, the architect you first interviewed was correct, but it wasn’t what you wanted to hear. Just to get the job, the second person, not even a qualified professional, gave you a low-ball figure and downplayed what was needed. It doesn’t surprise me to hear about your predicament, because this is a constant problem. The most difficult part is that your municipality is pretty capable of notifying you about what a great job they’re doing, but not really giving you alerts about the fact that you may want to check your house records to be sure that you won’t feel ambushed when you get a violation notice for your shed or fence. They could explain that you need to keep street corners clear of taller fences and foliage that can cause car accidents, or that your finished basement may someday delay your house sale while you scramble for a permit. The reason I started writing this column is because almost nobody else figured out that “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” and that people need to know how to avoid problems. Instead, neither the downward spiral of surprising people nor the equally worse problem of people avoiding the costly inevitable dilemma produces a better outcome. Good luck.

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he older you get, the more you think about the times when things were simple and pleasurable. That especially applies to my years in school, when my only cares were homework, lunch, recess and our next vacation. I fondly remember the milk and a graham cracker at 3 p.m., and field trips to the zoo or a museum. I thought about those heady days while watching the latest session of the House of Representatives. The JERRY boys and girls of KREMER the House were just out on what they call recess. Over the past 11 months they have worked so hard, and deserved a rest. They have funded the federal government until early January, and when they get back from their trips to Israel and the Ukraine, they will once again try to figure out how to further postpone any action on those challenges. Looking back on 2023, there are so many parallels between current Washington politics and my school days. In elementary school, we used to

bring home lots of things to show off to our proud parents. Sometimes it was a crayon drawing or a clay model. In middle school it was something we made in shop class. So what did the House bring home to the taxpayers? What bills did they pass? Was there any legislation that will improve your day-to-day quality of life? Did they come up with a plan to reduce the price of a dozen eggs? Did they call over to the Senate and say, “Let’s make a deal”? As a child, I met quite a few schoolyard bullies. Luckily, I always ran faster than they did. Two weeks ago, Tennessee Congressman Tom Burchett complained that former Speaker Kevin McCarthy elbowed him in the kidney. McCarthy told the press that there are a lot of tight spaces in the House corridors, and that he didn’t elbow anybody. As I got older, sometimes I’d run into some kid with a short fuse who was looking for a fight. Just before recess time in D.C., Sen. Markwayne Mullin asked Teamsters President Sean O’Brien if he wanted to mix it up at a committee hearing, and the chair, Bernie Sanders, had to defuse

the situation. In school, the biggest threat a teacher could make was that you’d be kept after class, or that classes wouldn’t end until certain projects were completed. In Washington, there is no scarier edict than one that members might have to work on Thanksgiving or some other holiday. After all, vacation plans have been finalized, or some educational trip to a far-off destination — sometimes a taxpayerfunded junket — would have to be canceled. The Republican House is in danger of losing its majority in next year’s election unless it can start acting like a cohesive body on issues that matter. The 30-member Freedom Caucus kicked McCarthy out of the speakership, and will only support the new speaker, Mike Johnson, so long as they get some of their wish list. The problem is, that wish list could cost them their majority next November. To show that McCarthy’s ouster was just a function of personal dislike, Johnson worked out a budget extension with Democratic votes. Recognizing that a government shutdown was imminent, the Freedom Caucus

here are so many parallels between Washington politics and my school days.

gave him a one-time pass. But going forward, the caucus could just as easily oust Johnson, so this small group of representatives can keep him on a short leash. And there are some members whom Johnson can’t muzzle forever. Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene, a consistent bomb thrower, led an effort to impeach Alejandro Mayorkas, the secretary of homeland security, but the move was shut down. She will keep coming back, even though her party doesn’t want the process to go forward without a case strong enough for a vote to pass. All my life, I’ve treated politics as an important cause that should be handled with the greatest dignity and respect for the Constitution. I have supported and practiced bipartisanship. The politics of Washington must not be demeaned by a bunch of boys and girls who act like they’re still in elementary school. We are entitled to what the Founding Fathers envisioned, and nothing less. Jerry Kremer was an Assemblyman for 23 years, and chaired the Assembly’s Ways and Means Committee for 12 years. He now heads Empire Government Strategies, a business development and legislative strategy firm. Comments about this column? jkremer@liherald.com.

In challenging times, we’re still thankful

hanksgiving is a uniquely American holiday, and in many ways, my favorite one of the year. It is the one day when, regardless of our background, ethnicity or religion, we pause to give thanks to whatever supreme being we worship to celebrate the many blessings we have in our lives, and give thanks for the opportunity to live in a nation that affords us freedom and the blessings of liberty. Cherished loved ones, good sTEVE health and happiRHoADs ness, successful careers — all of these are things for which we can, and should, be grateful. Reflecting on these blessings periodically is healthy, and makes the many challenges, stresses and pressures we all face in our daily lives a little bit easier to deal with. Collectively, as a community, that’s

just as important. Despite troubling times in the world and myriad challenges and issues facing us, there are many things our communities can be thankful for. While rising costs of everything from food to clothing to other daily necessities are making it harder for all of us to make ends meet, so many people of all ages still find it in their hearts to give back. Residents are organizing or taking part in food drives, clothing drives and other programs that lend a helping hand to local families in need. Whether it’s large organizations like Island Harvest providing food to over 300,000 hungry Long Islanders; others, like Carroll’s Kitchen, cooking and delivering meals to the homebound; your participation in a local Kiwanis drive to support a community cupboard; or even Plainview’s St. Pius X Youth Group, which runs a Families Feeding Families Food Drive, working with two churches in Bellmore and East

Meadow to help provide everything struggling families need to make their own Thanksgiving dinners, the outpouring of kindness and compassion is heart-warming and inspiring. During a tumultuous and dangerous time in the wake of Hamas’ horrific, barbaric terrorist attack against Israel, good people are watching out for one another. They’re sending a loud, clear message that antisemitism — or any other kind of hate or violence against someone because of their religion — will not be tolerated in our community. That message can never be reinforced enough. Although New York’s bail reform laws, and irresponsible policies like Clean Slate — which seals the records of criminal defendants and prioritizes the rights of criminals over victims — continue to make it harder to keep our communities and families safe and for law enforcement officers to do their jobs, our dedicated police, correction officers, firefighters, EMS, and other

o many Long Islanders of all ages still find it in their hearts to give back.

first responders still go out every single day and do everything they can to help protect us. Look no further than the incident last summer in North Bellmore, in which an armed assailant in the middle of Jerusalem Avenue stopped traffic and brandished a gun at passing cars, to see the bravery, commitment and skill of our officers on full display. Their quick thinking helped prevent a tragedy, and they make that kind of effort on a daily basis. We should all be thankful for them. Finally, on a personal note, I’m thankful to you for giving me the opportunity to serve you in the State Senate. Earning the community’s trust and confidence to be your representative in Albany is one of the greatest honors I’ve ever had, and I cherish it dearly. I will continue working as hard as I can on your behalf. May this holiday season fill your hearts and homes with peace, joy and hope in the knowledge that light will eventually triumph over darkness. Steve Rhoads represents New York’s 5th Senate District.

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Staying safe: The county’s 13-second challenge

ow long is 13 seconds? If you ask Google, it’s long enough to run 100 meters. Send a text message. Make a paper airplane. or even look up on Google what you can do in 13 seconds. In Nassau County, however, it’s also the amount of time — on average — between car crashes. If you stopped to think about that, you might have realized it took you longer than 13 seconds. It’s just not a lot of time. That’s what 39,128 car crashes look like, according to statistics compiled last year by the Institute for Traffic Safety Management & research. a good portion of them were minor. But twice a day, there is a serious accident right here in our own backyard, and at least once a week, someone dies as a result. But 13 seconds is important, because it reminds us that traffic accidents aren’t rare, and they can happen to anybody at any time. We think about safety when it’s raining or snowing, or when it’s dark. But accidents also happen in good weather, in bright sunshine. That’s why vigilance is key. No matter how good a driver we think we are, 1 in 35 people In Nassau County can expect to be involved in a car accident at some point in any given year. and we’re just talking about crashes

that involve only cars. When you mix in pedestrians, bicycles and motorcycles, the numbers become even more troubling. Like the fact that 856 people were hit by vehicles in Nassau County last year. That’s more than two people every day. More than 95 percent of them were injured, and 22 died. More than 400 bicyclists were hit, according to the traffic safety institute, with 93 percent of them suffering injuries, and two people dying. and 328 motorcycles crashed in Nassau County last year, injuring more than 225 riders and killing 14. Believe it or not, despite the fact that so many people travel during the holiday season and the potential for heavy winter weather, this isn’t the time of year when most accidents happen. That’s actually in the summer, particularly around the Fourth of July. But becoming a statistic is becoming a statistic, no matter what time of year it is. and no one wants to remember their holiday as a statistic, or know someone who becomes one. The american red Cross offers some great tips for safe driving — something every one of us should heed. Primarily to buckle up, slow down, and don’t drive impaired. But also to be well-rested and alert. That means giving your full atten-

tion to the road, and avoiding distractions like cellphones. also, be sure to observe speed limits — driving too fast, or even too slow, can increase the chances of being in a collision. If you’re taking a long trip, make frequent stops. rotate drivers if you can. But no matter what, if you’re too tired to drive, stop and get some rest. This might not be easy for all of us, but be respectful of other motorists, and follow the rules of the road. But don’t follow other cars too closely. If you plan to drink, designate someone to drive who isn’t drinking. Before you head out, clean your headlights, taillights, signal lights and windows to help you see — especially at night. and as dusk approaches, turn on your headlights. and anytime your windshield wipers are moving, your headlights should be on. If you have car trouble, pull off the road as far as possible. and always be alert about any cars moving near you — or where they could be moving near you. No matter how you look at it, 13 seconds isn’t a lot of time. yet it’s long enough to stop a car dead in its tracks in Nassau County. This holiday season, don’t be a statistic. Stay safe on the roads.

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To the Editor: I would like to take this opportunity to thank my family, friends and neighbors for all of your unwavering support in my campaign for Nassau County legislator in District 5. I am humbled by the experience of this campaign. It was a very close race. I am still a phone call or knock at the door away from community members, as always. Nothing is going to change. I will always fight for you and be your advocate, whether I’m in office or not. I saw the numbers in my hometown of Merrick, and it makes me proud. I am looking forward to seeing you all this upcoming holiday season at all of the local festivities. ThaNk you! JoE BakEr Merrick

A letter writer proves that being Jewish doesn’t matter To the Editor: I’d like to express my thanks to reader Charles holster for his eloquent, compassionate letter regarding the brazen, brutal, unprovoked attack on Israel by hamas, and the surge of antisemitism in this country and elsewhere (“We cannot remain silent in the face of evil,” Nov. 16-22). he proves that one does not need to be Jewish to speak

out against antisemitism or the unfortunate evil in this world. I am a Jewish american who was very frightened by the events of oct. 7. I was born in this country, as were my parents. My grandparents came here from russia in the early 1900s to escape the pogroms, which were sanctioned to kill anyone who was Jewish. They felt

relieved to be in this country of freedom. They subsequently heard about what happened to the Jews years later in Nazi Germany and elsewhere in Europe. It was hard to believe, but once again, they felt relieved that they were in the uSa, a country where Jews could be safe. Growing up in New york City, I didn’t

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hat does it mean to be antisemitic? Can Jews do better in fighting against it? This is a complex issue, and a difficult one. It requires looking outside and inside our community. Eradicating hate is a group effort. Hillel would say, “If I am not for me, who will be for me? And when I am for myself alone, what am I? And if not now, then when?” Let’s begin in Germany, right before Hitler was appointed chancellor in 1933. People liked his charisma and his sHai direct way of Jews BeLooseskY speaking. even felt he was good for Germany’s growth economically. And yet, from the beginning, Hitler’s speeches showed signs of hate. Why did many Jews overlook those signs? Why did so many non-Jews who loved their Jewish neighbors dismiss those signs? Was it for personal gain, or simply a false sense of security? Of course, no one ever could have imagined the atrocities that occurred. The blame lies directly in the hands of Hitler and those who participated. What’s important, though, is that we understand how Hitler gained his power.

Jews are not to blame, but what would have happened if German Jews had taken the hate speech seriously? What if they had listened to the early warnings? We must be cognizant of why we, as Jews, tolerated the hate talk. Excused it. Defended it. And supported Hitler. We must be honest with ourselves. Are we still doing it today? And if so, why? I feel strongly that it’s important to sweat the small stuff. This means to take even the seemingly smallest of antisemitic comments seriously. We must learn to recognize hate speech. We must make sure we are represented, and never avoid taking a moment to educate. I’ve been asked if I feel the propaganda about Israel is rooted in antisemitism. It’s a great question, and one that doesn’t have a simple answer. Israel isn’t perfect. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has a lot to answer for when it comes to the terrorist attacks. The government failed our people. Regardless, I often wonder whether the manner in which Israel is represented around the world is anti-Israel, or actually anti-Jewish. Here is a great question I recently

ate comes from a place of fear and a lack of knowledge. It’s about ignorance.

Letters feel the personal attacks of antisemitism until I visited Salt Lake City while on a teen trip. While I’d heard about antisemitism, it was worse face to face. Then came the horrors of Oct 7. The actions by Hamas were bad enough, but the support the terrorists received in social media, even as they held on to hostages, made me feel unsafe in my own country. Nazi Germany didn’t start the Holocaust with its gas chambers. It started the war against the Jews (and other minorities) with words. People did not speak up enough then, but fortunately, Mr. Holster and others have been speaking up lately in the press and at the rallies. Let us all remember that if we fail to speak up for others, there will be nobody left to speak up for us. PAM SINGER Malverne

Local businesses need to support local patrons, too To the Editor: The Herald rightfully is supportive of local businesses (Editorial, “Small businesses needs us, and we need them,” Nov. 9-15), and we all agree that these businesses are our country’s economic life-

heard: What is the difference between antisemitism and racism, transphobia, homophobia and all other forms of hate? Did you know the source of hate is the same no matter whom it is directed at? Hate comes from a place of fear and a lack of knowledge. It’s about (chosen) ignorance and not wanting to learn. It’s about superiority and control. It’s about power. And so I ask, why is hate speech allowed and tolerated in so many of our offices, schools, and most of all by our public figures, including our politicians? Why are we allowing it? What role do we play when we allow it? Early Shabbat morning on Oct. 7, Israelis experienced a side of antisemitism that we hadn’t seen for generations. Terrorists attacked Israeli citizens in their homes, and at a concert for young people. They killed more than 1,000 people in the most heinous, barbaric ways. They tortured parents in front of children, and children in front of parents. As Israelis begged for their lives, the terrorists laughed, thanked their god, and rejoiced as they kept murdering. This type of antisemitism is one of the most frightening. It’s calculated. It is without mercy or value to life. I am heartbroken by the rise of anti-

semitism I am seeing all over the United States. I’ve heard misinformation and a lack of knowledge of how a terrorist group functions and thinks. I’ve heard so little acknowledgement of what was done to the Israelis by Hamas and the justified retaliation. Instead, I’m hearing hatred toward Israel. We must understand that it can be hard to decipher whether the hatred toward Israel means also to all Jews. Even so, not recognizing the mass murders done to the Israelis by Hamas — and, instead, blaming Israel — is rooted in antisemitism. Let’s call it what it is. The Holocaust did not begin at the gas chambers. It started long before, with hate speech. We must be vigilant and proactive the very second hate is spoken. We must do a better job of uniting with others who are targeted — particularly now, as the pain of antisemitism is real. As our oppressors try to push us down, we have the power in numbers to lift one another up. This gives me hope. We stand on the shoulders of generations of Jews who did not give up for us to be here today. We owe it to them — and the next generation — to do our part, and to do a better job. We must continue to shine our light to illuminate the path toward healing. Jeshayahu “Shai” Beloosesky is the rabbi at Temple Avodah in Oceanside.

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line. Since the pandemic, however, many, if not all, small businesses are now charging back to their customers the credit card fees they have been paying since the inception of the use of credit cards. We have all been hit hard by inflation, and all businesses have raised prices to counter the run-away inflation, and now have added credit card fees on top of rising prices. What is interesting, and what I feel is a slap in the face to us consumers trying to support our local businesses, is the amount the local businesses are charging, an average of 3.5 percent. In reality, as of September, average total credit card processing fees were 2.23 percent. So why are local merchants charging more than they’ re being charged by the banks? Additionally, debit card fees are even less than credit card fees. I feel a lot of the local businesses are taking advantage of the current situation, since they have been paying these fees for decades. Local businesses need to rethink these charges, because the chain stores and chain restaurants aren’t charging these fees at all. Please give your loyal customers a break! LARRy DOOLEy Rockville Centre

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