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Longtime legislator becomes presiding officer Lawrence’s Howard Kopel takes charge in Mineola With Kopel’s ascension to leader of the Legislature, the power of county government is now centered in the Five Towns area. Blakeman lives Republican Nassau County Legislator Howard in nearby Atlantic Beach. The owner of a national title insurance and Kopel is the Legislature’s new presiding officer, replacing Richard Nicolello, who has retired settlement business in Valley Stream, Kopel began his political career in 2010. after 28 years. In November he was re-elected to Kopel, 72, of Lawrence, was his eighth term representing the sworn in on Jan. 5 along with the 7th Legislative District, which rest of the 19-member Legislature, includes the Five Towns and a in which Republicans hold a 12-7 handful of surrounding commumajority. U.S. Rep. Anthony D’Esposito, nities. County Executive Bruce BlakeThe deputy presiding officer man and Town of Hempstead offiwill be Republican Tom McKevitt, cials also attended the ceremony. who represents the 13th District. “I know that he will do an out- BRucE BLAkEMAN Kopel requested to be sworn in standing job,” Blakeman told the County executive by Nicolello. crowd in the Peter J. Schmitt Leg“Howard Kopel, my friend, islative Chamber, referring to Kopel. “He is brings a tremendous amount of business acuthoughtful, he is bright, and he really cares men, thinks outside the box, reaches consensus, about the people in the county, understands the is innovative, is going to be a terrific presiding legislative process and how it works.” ConTInueD on PAGe 12

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Thanking Israel’s soldiers At the Chabad of the Five Towns last Sunday, Helene Goldberg wrote a letter to a member of the Israel Defense Forces. Story, more photos, Page 10.

know that he will do an outstanding job. He is thoughtful. He is bright.

Commuters ask for an ‘E-Z’ way at A.B. Bridge Questions, confusion on discount application process for Barrier Island residents By HERNESTO GALDAMEZ hgaldamez@liherald.com

The launch of E-ZPass on the Atlantic Beach Bridge last month has brought change to the seven-decade-old structure that connects Atlantic Beach with Lawrence, and has also confused many residents and commuters. Atlantic Beach, Long Beach, Lido Beach and Point Lookout residents who have E-ZPass accounts are currently the only drivers who are offered a discount on the bridge’s $3 toll: They pay $2.50, or $162.50 for an annual pass. But some say they are receiving rejections notice

when they apply for the discount, leaving them no choice but to pay the regular toll. Richard Brodsky, of Atlantic Beach, said that in order to receive the discount, he had to cancel his old E-ZPass account and apply for a new one. In the meantime, Brodsky said, he is spending roughly $100 a week in cash to cross the bridge. “The whole thing is just confusing,” he said. “There’s a lack of coordination, and most people are old in the area. We just don’t understand it.” Brodsky added that when he stopped at the Nassau County Bridge Authority headquarters, on the Lawrence side of the

bridge, hoping to get some guidance, many other confused drivers were lined up there as well. Carolynn Matulewicz, who’s also from Atlantic Beach, has heard that other residents have had problems signing up for the bridge discount, but she said she had no difficulty, and was pleased by how smooth the process was. “It was no problem,” Matulewicz said. “We usually purchased two decals, one for each of our cars, and we signed up for two E-ZPasses, and it hasn’t been a problem.” Pass cards and decals for bridge users were discontinued

at the end of 2023. Matulewicz, the director of the Peninsula Public Library, said that when she applied, she submitted not only her name, address and vehicle registration information but also the county in which her vehicles are insured. She received notification of her approval for the discount weeks later. The bridge authority’s exec-

utive director, Raymond Webb, verified this method of signing up. “The vehicle registration that is issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles is the requirement,” Webb wrote in an email. “A sample photo of the registration document is posted on our website. ConTInueD on PAGe 12

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Five Towns kids are learning coding

Peninsula Public Library’s next classes on Jan. 24 and 31 for boys and girls women the ability to seek careers in male dominated industries. Currently, 26 percent of computing Peninsula Public Library is teaching jobs are held by women, Tarika Barrett, children a unique skill set and there is CEO of Girls Who Code wrote in an still time to get in on it. Children’s Librar- email. “By providing underrepresented stuian Pat Murphy made the “natural transition” to leading coding programs after dents with access to computer science education and career readiness resourcmany series of science projects. “There’s a little bit of math involved it es, we’re giving them opportunities to seek our the careers takes a little bit of of the future, often understanding, just bettering their lives placing and sequencin the process,” Baring and that sort of rett wrote. thing,” Murphy said Girls Who Code about the coding prohas become a part of g r a m s wh i ch t h e libraries nationwide library has been runas an attempt to reach ning since last year. as many girls and Before coding, non-binary students Mur phy led other as possible, according STEAM or Science, PAT MURPHy to Barrett. The group Technology, Engineer- Children’s library director is partnered with ing Art and Science programs, including making crystals and library networks like EveryLibrary Institute and the American Association of building catapults. “We did a lot of the typical science School Librarians. “We know firsthand that libraries play projects kids do in school and then I was reading more and more about coding and an integral role within communitiesit was just time to get started on that,” she serving not only as resource hubs but also as important convening spaces for comsaid. To start, Murphy brought on the Girls munity members to learn, grow and Who Code program, run by a national thrive together,” Barrett wrote. Recently, Murphy added a boy’s section organization, aimed at giving young

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here’s a little bit of math involved it takes a little bit of understanding, just placing and sequencing and that sort of thing.

of the coding program through the Scratch Foundation, an organization developed by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, which the library also used in their initial coding training before teaching students this skill. Elaine Atherton, head of programs at the foundation said that this is a digital platform developed to teach. “It’s a tool for creativity that happens to use coding for learning,” Atherton said. Scratch was developed with the values of ‘project, passion, peers and play.’ Courtesy Pat Murphy The library work enviAndy Kazan, left, and Eitan Cohen, both 8, are part of ronment creates a space the coding program at Peninsula Public Library. for students to combine these values Atherton said. in each program. “Most of the time they’re making projMurphy holds one session of coding ect with peers, so that’s where I think programs per month, for boys and girls. libraries are an integral part,” Atherton The next girls coding program will meet said. on Jan. 24 and the next boys coding proThe boys and girls coding sections at gram on Jan. 31. Peninsula Public Library are open to Questions? Contact the Children’s third grade to fifth grade girls and classes Room at Peninsula Public Library, 280 had anywhere from six to eight children Central Ave., Lawrence, at (516) 239-3262.

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Hewlett’s Joshua Sepe goes back-to-back By HERNESTO GALDAMEZ hgaldamez@liherald.com

Hewlett High School senior Joshua Sepe was victorious in the New York Stock Market Fall competition, winning over 5,000 participants across the state. The win marks Sepe’s second time winning the competition, after winning in the spring as a junior last school year. Sponsored by the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association Foundation, the competition offers students interested in stocks the opportunity to learn how to invest and grow a $100,000 nest egg. The competition began on Oct. 15 and ended two months later, with Sepe using most of the same strategies he used in the spring but also implementing new strategies he learned along the way, he said. “I used a lot more patterns such as engulfing and tweezers,” he said. “I also started using breakout and retest of different chart patterns as well to help use a different strategy to up my game.” Each technical analysis strategy helped Sepe to enhance his approach to stock trading allowing him to make more informed decisions about buying or selling stocks. “Most of these moves are all based on

the chart patterns themselves,” he said. He competed in the competition through the high school’s Stock Market Club. Identical to the spring, he had the option to compete as a team or individually. He competed on his own. Sepe said that it gets complicated working with multiple people who have different opinions. “A lot of the people in the club talk about the base stocks like Tesla or Apple,” he said. “I look at all the stocks, such as Biotech, all these risky low stocks that would actually make me a lot of profits to win the game.” Sepe admits, though, that he did not have a good start at the beginning of the game, having a significant loss on his second trade, down by $20,000, but he didn’t let the loss ruin his confidence. “You have to just put it in the past,” Sepe articulated. “In that situation, that kind of distraction I let it get away from me and I do really focus on that, hoping that it would go back, which is a mental thing that I keep working on. That’s my strategy, stick to it and hopefully we’ll keep playing out, and it did,” he added. Jared Pittelli, the club’s adviser, has known Sepe for two years and has enjoyed working with him, seeing him grow from when he first met him to now.

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Hewlett High School senior Joshua Sepe won the New York Stock Market Fall Competition winning over 5,000 participants across the state. Sepe previously won the spring competition last school year. “He spends time teaching other members of the club at the beginning of each meeting to share his knowledge,” Pittelli wrote in an email. “The growth for Josh was mainly in his account balance! As a mentor, I really enjoy working with him. I have learned a ton from working with

him.” Sepe has committed to Fairfield University in Connecticut. He was accepted into the Dolan School of Business. But before Sepe leaves for college, he plans to go for the three-peat, competing once again in the spring competition.

Storefronts in Lawrence are seeking tenants

Retail spaces do not remain vacant long, many businesses looking to open in area min Weinstock said Cedarhurst business is doing extremely well, with 100 percent occupancy of store fronts. Edelman said that Lawrence village The end of 2023 marked the end of the Amazing Savings storefront presence on does everything in their power to speed Central Avenue in Lawrence. Signs were up the process of bringing new business posted, prompting customers to visit the in, in terms of helping with permits. “We expedite this process literally Lawrence Lane location, as the 309 Central Ave. storefront joins the list of busi- within days,” Edelman said. In terms of the Amazing ness vacancies in the area. Savings closure, Edelman This comes after Gino’s said he is aware of a plan to Pizza closed last year, leavsplit up the property into ing 318 Central Ave. vacant, various spaces and refurthe closure of Five Towns bish it. Judaica at 311 Central Ave. “It’s not going to be and a vacancy at 320 Central vacant for too long,” EdelAve. where Dish It Out, man said. moved from, among other Buchsbayew is aware of empty storefronts in the vilat least four merchants looklage. At 341 Central Ave. ing to fill storefronts in the what was once Meisner’s area, she said. and J.Korn’s Marketplace Edelman said the Nassau and Bake Shop, is set to become a Meat Maven. ILANA BUCHSBAyEw County Fire Department’s approval is one factor delayDish It Out owner Ilana Buchsbayew and Lawrence Mayor Alex ing incoming business, being that they Edelman both share that these vacancies are pointing people in various different directions, he said. are not something they’re worried about. Buchsbayew said that the Nassau “I know personally there are so many businesses looking to open on Central County Fire Marshal, Michael Uttaro is Avenue in Cedarhurst or Lawrence,” thorough in assuring new businesses are Buchsbayew said. “I have people calling following code. “He’s making sure everything’s updatme asking if there is any space. I don’t see ed properly, which is not a bad thing, he’s retail spaces open for long.” Village of Cedarhurst Mayor Benja- just very very strict,” Buchsbayew said.

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Amazing Savings at 309 Central Ave. in Lawrence closed its doors on Dec. 31. New businesses are attracted to the village merchant, Ilana Buchsbayew, said. “It’s been difficult for new businesses to get in there just because it’s hard to get his approval.” Uttaro said that delays are typically within the building departments, but once businesses come to the fire marshal with proper safety equipment such as sprinkler systems and alarms, the turnaround is about six to eight weeks, one of the quickest he knows of, Uttaro said. “We don’t like to play ‘got ya,’” Uttaro said. “We’re always available to come to a chamber meeting so we can help educate

or inform about the process.” As for other businesses in Lawrence, Scott Fagan, owner of Traditions Eatery, at 302 Central Ave., said that he has seen no impact to his own business and doesn’t anticipate a change, due to vacancies in surrounding storefronts. Several other merchants in the area agreed that they have seen no change in business, since Amazing Savings closure and Gino’s Pizza. Have an opinion on vacant storefronts in Lawrence and Cedarhurst? Send letter to jbessen@liherald.com.

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As the Orthodox Jewish population in the Five Towns continues to expand, the Conservative Jewish community, particularly its synagogues, are continuing to find ways to collaborate, reviving a collaborative spirit from the past, but now with a renewed and deeper significance. A new program, “Pizza and Parashah,” aims to bring religious leaders of Congregation Sons of Israel, HewlettEast Rockaway Jewish Centre, Temple Beth El in Cedarhurst and Temple Hillel in North Woodmere and their congregants together for group discussions on the Torah. The idea is not new as many Jewish groups or synagogues hold classes where they discuss issues in the text of the Torah. “We felt that it would be good for synagogues to do this together,” said Rabbi Steven Graber of Temple Hillel. “It’s a mitzvah to teach Torah. That’s what rabbis do.” A parashah is a section of the Torah used in Jewish liturgy. There are 54 parashahs in Hebrew and the full cycle is read over the course of one Biblical year. Sessions will be held across the four synagogues once a month, with one rabbi being the key speaker. The concept of the sessions would have the leading rabbi of the evening choose a verse they would like to discuss. Another rabbi will lead that night’s discussion, Graber said. The inaugural session took place weeks after the Oct. 7 attacks by Hamas on Israel. Rabbi Steven Saks of Congre-

gation Sons of Israel said a similar weekly event was held at a synagogue he led in Delaware. He said the Five Towns get togethers are slightly different from what he was familiar with. “We’re doing it a few times a year, but with several synagogues combined,” he said. “In Delaware, it was a way of building community and bringing people together, which is especially nice after the Oct. 7 attack as anytime you get Jews together in the Jewish world working communally and collectively is terrific.” When Graber taught classes in his community, he didn’t see a huge amount of people in his class, recalling only 12 congregants attending. After the launch of the collaboration, that number grew to 35. “It brings them together in a festive atmosphere, where they get to eat and learn,” Graber said. “We used to do things together 20 years ago. Now, for us, it is more important.” Five days after the Hamas attacks on Israel, leaders of the synagogues came together for a solidarity event at Congregation Sons of Israel that was attended by community members and local elected officials. When asked why pizza, Saks said it is a fun word to go with parashah. “Part of it is just the alliteration,” he explained. “Parashah, pizza and pizza, parashah, however you want to say it. It is just nice, easy and it is not particularly religious decadence, just a fun thing. The next scheduled get together is Jan. 25 at the Hewlett- East Rockaway Jewish Centre, 275 Main Street, East Rockaway at 7 p.m.

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GAMES TO WATCH Thursday, Jan. 11 Boys Basketball: Oceanside at Syosset .................... 5 p.m. Wrestling: V.S. South at Lawrence ............................. 5 p.m. Gymnastics: Hicksville at Long Beach ....................... 6 p.m. Gymnastics: Garden City at Hewlett .....................6:30 p.m. Gymnastics: Lynbrook at Wantagh ............................ 7 p.m. Girls Basketball: Uniondale at Freeport..................... 7 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 12 Girls Basketball: Garden City at Sewanhaka ........4:30 p.m. Girls Basketball: Calhoun at Elmont.......................... 5 p.m. Wrestling: North Shore at Seaford............................. 6 p.m. Boys Basketball: V.S. Central at Long Beach ............. 7 p.m. Boys Basketball: MacArthur at Mepham ................... 7 p.m. Boys Basketball: Kennedy at South Side .................. 7 p.m. Girls Basketball: Seaford at Clarke............................ 7 p.m. Girls Basketball: South Side at Kennedy................... 7 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 13 Wrestling: Uniondale Tournament.............................. 9 a.m. Wrestling: MacArthur Tournament ............................. 9 a.m. Wrestling: Freeport Tournament................................. 9 a.m. Wrestling: V.S. Central Tournament ............................ 9 a.m. Boys Basketball: Wantagh at Lynbrook ...................12 p.m. Boys Basketball: East Rockaway at West Hemp. .....12 p.m. Girls Basketball: Lynbrook at Wantagh ....................12 p.m. Boys Basketball: Friends Academy at Lawrence......12 p.m. Girls Basketball: West Hemp. at East Rockaway......12 p.m.

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There’s nothing Anthony Scro wants more than to win as the head coach of the Hewlett girls’ basketball team. “I don’t want to do anything halfspeed,” Scro said. “Whether it’s coach, teach, anything. When I played sports, I never wanted to go half-speed. If I don’t invest my time, what am I doing coaching?” The Bulldogs came out of the gates with their feet on the gas, starting the season 5-2. But right before Christmas, a brutal 40-point blowout at the hands of South Side brought them to a screeching halt. “Nobody likes to lose,” Scro said. “But I can live with competitive losses. It’s the games where we’re turning it over so many times, or lazy, sloppy errors may be the difference. Those are the things that will absolutely frustrate you a little bit more.” The team has yet to recover, as it’s in the midst of a three-game losing streak. It’s a position that Scro despises to be in, especially after all the hours that he’s invested into the program. “I demand a lot as a coach,” Scro said. “When they hear in our preseason meeting what our goals are, and they still choose to be part of the program, it’s you’re sending the message that they’re going to buy into that philosophy.” Scro opens the gym seven days a week to give his players as much of an opportunity to improve. Although he gives them ample time, he he also knows they don’t always have it themselves. “There’s only so much time in the day,” Scro said. “Kids need to do their homework. They need to focus on their family and friends. I do understand the realistic nature of it.” Some have still found ways to take major strides. Senior Brianna Ruta put together her first-ever 20-point game, and sophomore Kayla Owens already has a few of her own. Freshman Mia Koloden put up 30 one night. Nevertheless, the playoffs are as much of a guarantee for Hewlett as the Bulldogs are an uncertainty. “The big thing with this team is I don’t want to waste our potential,” Scro said. “I really do think that this is a playoff team. This group of girls will earn the right to get to the playoffs, especially after underperforming last year. It’s critical going forward that this program gets back to where it can and should be.” The Bullogs split their first four conference games wins over Roosevelt and Kennedy. Ruta hit for 23 points and Owens added 10 against Roosevelt. Koloden (19), junior Sienna LaPaglia (16) and Ruta (10) all scored in double figures against Kennedy. Even if his team doesn’t get to the postseason, helping them grow as people and

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Freshman Mia Koloden has been a key contributor for the Bulldogs and scored 19 points to lead a recent conference victory over Kennedy. reach individual goals will more than suffice as a consolation prize. “One of my mantras is ‘It’s bigger than basketball,’ Scro said. Accountability, becoming better young ladies in society, working through tough times, I really do

think that it’s going to help them in the long run. When they have a tough boss they don’t get along with, or they have a class that may be very difficult. Sports do so much more than just prepare a child to play a sport.”

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t is disgusting and a health hazard.

portion of Motts Creek to be the county’s responsibility. In 2023, Crystal attended Rep. Anthony D’Esposito’s Town Hall, and after expressing his concerns about debris situation, he was directed to Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman’s office, he said. “They said they would take care of it,” Crystal said of Blakeman’s office. “They’ve done nothing for us with regard to this water way. We’re taxpayers we have beautify properties, we’re fortunate to live on water, but it’s not right, it’s disgusting.” As of press time, Blakeman’s office did not respond for comment State Department of Conservation spokesman Bill Fonda said, “it’s complex to who’s actually responsible,” considering all the jurisdictions involved. In 2021, North Woodmere resident Lily Buziashvili also noted debris and cleaned up the Nassau County storm basin from Branch Boulevard to Hungry Harbor Road and handed it to the trash pickup. Have an opinion on waterway cleanup in the Five Towns? Send letter to jbessen@liherald.com.

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sion that began on Jan. 7. Chabad officials said, “It was an amazing sight to see people of all ages coming together to do a special mitzvah and make a difference in the lives of these brace soldiers.” To suppor t Israel, go to ChabadFiveTowns.com/SupportIsrael. — Jeffrey Bessen

Bella Cwibeker was hard at work coloring her gift bag for the IDF soldiers.

Dovid Goldstein got ready to decorate his gift bag at the Mitzvah Fair.

Estee Baron hand her hands full of gift bags that will be given to IDF soldiers.

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ew Year’s Eve is traditionally a time that we attend to the tick of the clock, reflecting on the previous year, resolving to do better in the New Year. Most resolutions people make are repetitive. We’re going to lose those extra pounds, exercise daily, drink less, curb our temper, save money, organize our mess, give stuff away, be more patient, spend more time with family and friends. Ho-hum. So what else is new? Weren’t you going to do that last year and the year before? Perhaps the problem is you’re just weakwilled. You lack the fortitude and character to stick with any resolutions. Might as well give up on making any. Right? Wrong! Time to give up, but not on yourself. Time to give up on those tired old resolutions that don’t work. Time to make new ones that you’ll keep and that’ll keep you smiling. What kinds of resolutions are

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E-ZPass rollout confuses many local drivers

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(Not the sticker that is affixed to the vehicle windshield)” The bridge, which originally opened in 1927, was replaced in 1952, and the current bridge was rebuilt in 1998. The bridge authority, established in 1945, has a five-member board of commissioners. It raised the basic toll from $2 to $3 at the beginning of 2023, the first increase since 2007. The cashless toll system has been in operation since Dec. 13, and was celebrated with a ribbon cutting on Dec. 20. Drivers are advised to register their vehicles equipped with E-ZPass on the authority’s website, ncbaabb.com, or at its headquarters, at 160 Beach St. in Lawrence. The authority reached an agreement with TRIMI Systems Integration, a service that specializes in electronic toll systems, to implement E-ZPass last February. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority sponsored the authority, allowing it to become an affiliated member of E-ZPass. A flow chart on the authority’s website illustrates on how to sign up for E-ZPass and the local-resident discount,

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Commuters and residents of the barrier island say they are confused about the application process for the Atlantic Beach Bridge’s E-ZPass discount for local drivers. whether a driver already has an account or is new to the system. Those in the latter category are directed to the E-ZPass website to sign up.

“In the event of a rare anomaly we correct and remedy with a customer refund,” Webb wrote when asked if those who have applied for the discount,

but have been denied and are paying the full bridge toll, are eligible for a refund if they reapply with the correct proof of registration. “This only if the customer has correctly followed the flow chart procedures for discount registration highlighted on our website. “We have not declined or refused any valid customer refund requests,” Webb added, “and of course welcome any customers with E-ZPass inquiries to contact us at 516-239-6900 or through the website.” Matulewicz, who had a decal valid through Dec. 31, said she was charged for a full year of discounted E-ZPass use with her new account on Dec. 15. At the last month’s board meeting, people who signed up for the bridge E-ZPass before Jan. 1 got a special offer, delaying the expiration of their E-ZPass to Dec. 31 of this year. It’s a way to give those who signed up early a bit more time before their E-ZPass expires. Additional reporting by Parker Schug Have an opinion on the toll changes at the Atlantic Beach Bridge? Send a letter to jbessen@liherald.com.

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officer,” said Nicolello, an original member of the Nassau Legislature, having represented the 9th District since 1996. “He is going to be a terrific presiding officer. “Just to give you an idea of what the transition will be,” Nicolello added with a chuckle, “the presiding officer parking spot, where there used to be a boring (Ford) Edge — there is now a hotrod Dodge Charger.” Nicolello and Kopel’s wife of 47

years, Esther, swore him in. In his remarks, Kopel recognized other former presiding officers during his political career, beginning with the man the legislative chamber is named for. “ I ’ve a lw ay s t h o u g h t o f Pe t e r (Schmitt) as a happy warrior,” Kopel said. “He took me under his wing when I first started and he kind of showed me the ropes. I’ll always be grateful to him.” Under Norma Gonsalves, who retired when her term expired in 2017, Kopel began to see what leadership was like,

he said. Kopel served as deputy presiding officer under Nicolello, beginning in 2018, and said that he epitomized leadership based on dignity and respect for colleagues on both sides of the aisle. “I’ve learned from each of these fine public servants, and I’ll try to build on that service,” Kopel said. In a pre-election roundtable discussion with the Herald last October, Kopel noted the county’s several years of budget surpluses and said that Nassau “is in a lot better shape than many other counties” — and that the Nassau Inter-

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Howard Kopel, of Lawrence, was sworn in as the Legislature’s presiding officer, succeeding Richard Nicolello, who retired.

im Finance Authority, which has overseen the county’s finances for more than 20 years, has outlived its usefulness. Although Re publicans hold the majority, Kopel emphasized that county lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are friends. “We are going to inevitably agree on most of what we do,” he said. “We’ll work together. We’ll agree on what we can, argue when we must, and we’ll shake hands and go home as friends.”

Richard Nicolello, the retiring presiding officer, talked about his colleague and friend, Howard Kopel, moments before Kopel was sworn in as the new presiding officer.

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There are just a few events that are a must when it comes to Long Island, and everyone who is anyone finds themselves at the State of the Region breakfast hosted by the Long Island Association. It’s become an annual tradition for leaders across the island — and state — but took a different approach this year with a round table featuring Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine, and former congressman — and current Herald columnist — Peter King at the Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury last week. In the discussion moderated by LIA president and chief executive Matt Cohen, the two county executives shared their top priorities for the upcoming year. Blakeman made clear his plans to continue campaigning for public safety, having added 70 new officers to the Nassau County Police Department in just the last year. Blakeman also plans to keep the $5 billion Las Vegas Sands redevelopment project and casino at the Nassau Coliseum alive and well. Economic development is his top priority, Blakeman said, emphasizing Long Island continues facing funding issues at the state level.

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The new year brought local and state electeds together at the Long Island Association State of the Region breakfast, where Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman and Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine joined former U.S. Rep. Peter King in a discussion moderated by LIA president and chief executive Matt Cohen. “The state should realize that Long Island is the goose that lays the golden egg.” Blakeman said. But it is all about making the most of what you do get, said Romaine, who just started his new role as county executive Suffolk last week. And guaranteeing you get everything you’re supposed to. “Let’s make sure we get our fair share of federal and state aid,” he said. “We get short-changed. We shouldn’t be short-changed. We are a tremendous

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ship now represents the GOP, there were Democrats, too. Like U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer and Gov. Kathy Hochul. Schumer has just finished his 25th year visiting each of New York’s 62 counties, reflecting on past accomplishments — especially those of a bipartisan nature. Like those with King, who worked with Schumer quite a bit over the three decades they served together. From advocating universal gun background check legislation to supporting first responders of the 9/11 attacks with better health care. For Schumer, however, moving forward in 2024 consists of supporting offshore wind and renewable energy, as well as getting full Federal Emergency Management Agency reimbursement for hospitals throughout the island. Hochul declared Long Island the epicenter of offshore wind, as it has the possibility to create tens of thousands of jobs. “I’m with Long Island,” the governor said, “because New York cares about Long Island immensely.” And that includes whether their colors are red or blue. “I know how to work across the aisle,” Hochul said. “It’s in my DNA. And I cherish the ability and the privilege to represent all walks of life in every corner of the state.”

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By Danielle Schwab Those iconic Hot Wheels toys take to the tracks when the Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow party lights up Nassau Coliseum. Once again, fans of all ages can watch their favorite Hot Wheels trucks come to life when the action returns to Long Island, Jan. 20-21. The spectacle will involve families in monster mayhem, with a laser light show, dance parties, theatrical effects, toy giveaways — with the spotlight on exciting monster truck and motorcycle stunts. It’s truly a family affair, starting on the track. The Holman family — Bobby, his son, Cody, and Cody’s wife, Taylor — all will be behind the wheel when the tour arrives here. They’re among the drivers who adeptly handle these 12-foot-tall, 10,000-pound machines that bring audiences to their feet, racing and ripping up a custom-designed track full of obstacles. Who better to be involved in a show geared to families than a family of monster truck drivers? “It’s really cool for us,” says International Monster Truck Hall-of-Famer Bobby Holman. “A lot of people say they can’t work with family. But for us, it’s a really good deal and keeps us together. We expect more out of each other.” The elder Holman pilots Tiger Shark, a monster truck that, as he tells it, combines the best parts of both tiger and shark, making it a standout favorite for the kids. On top of driving Tiger Shark, he also had a direct hand in creating the epic ride. “We put it all together, and Cody painted it,” he says. “It literally looks like a shark sitting there, painted like a tiger.” As with the other drivers on the circuit, monster trucks are Holman’s passion. The owner of a monster truck repair shop in Dayton, Ohio — Team Beast OffRoad _ he’s been involved in the monster truck world for more than 40 years. He and his son work on many of the trucks that appear in the show, including painting and vinyl wrapping. “I grew up around monster trucks. From the time I was old enough to walk, I knew I wanted to be a driver,” Cody says. “When I was 17, I started doing shows with my dad.” This year, he’s thrilled to be driving the newest edition to the monster truck lineup, Hot Wheels 5-Alarm, known as the ﬁre truck hero. Father and son are joined by Cody’s wife Taylor, who drives Demo Derby. When she’s not taking risks on the track and in air, she’s devoted to caring for others on the frontline of health care as an ER nurse at a children’s hospital in Ohio. “Fans get to bring their family to the show,” Cody says, “and I get to bring mine.” Friendly competition among the drivers quickly gets fans revved up. The non-stop action includes a wheelie competition, donuts, long jumps, freestyle, and even motocross. And if that is not enough, there’ll be a special appearance by the car-eating, ﬁre-breathing transforming robot Arctigon. Cody — last year’s winner — is eager for a repeat. Fans will just have

The multi-faceted Pete Correale brings his ‘Authentic’ tour to the Paramount stage. You may know him from his numerous late-night appearances on the ‘The Tonight Show,’ Letterman and Conan, his three TV comedy specials, or as co-host of ‘The Pete and Sebastian Show,’ his podcast with longtime friend Sebastian Maniscalco — with an ever-growing fan base. Correale’s tours also continue to grow exponentially as more and more people discover him and fall for his accessible and extremely relatable point of view. His love for entertainment started when he went off to college. With a conversational delivery and his trademark disarming ‘regular guy’ attitude, he makes you feel like you’re listening to the funniest guy at a party as opposed to just another comedian on a stage.

to wait and see. “Hot Wheels is all about the kids,” Bobby says. “We even put in precautions because the trucks are • Saturday and Sunday, typically very loud with Jan. 20-21; times vary these motors, so we put • Tickets start at $52.50, $90.75 mufflers on them. A lot of VIP, plus $24.20 Crash Zone (prices are subject to change); these kids have never seen available at Ticketmaster.com and monster trucks up close, HotWheelsMonsterTrucksLive.com so we don’t want to make • Nassau Coliseum, Uniondale them afraid of the trucks. Every part of the show is geared toward them.” From back flips on motorcycles to the aforementioned transforming robot, the show has it all. And in showstopping monster truck fashion, it all happens in the dark. “The show was phenomenal without the lasers, but now it’s just incredible,” Bobby adds. “If you’ve never seen the show, you need to because it’s spectacular.” Everyone is encouraged to arrive early to experience the popular pre-show exclusive, Crash Zone. Fans can obtain access to the arena floor at 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., Saturday, and noon on Sunday, when they can see trucks up-close and meet the drivers, get autographs, take photos, and check out some toy versions of the big trucks. Fans also can purchase a VIP experience that includes souvenirs and a special backstage tour. And of course, there will be Hot Wheels toys for sale including exclusive Hot Wheels trucks and merchandise. Bobby Holman still remembers when Cody played with Hot Wheels as a kid. Now it’s come full circle. As Bobby puts it: “We bring toys to life. These kids see these little bitty trucks, and when they come into the arena, their eyes get wide and their smiles get big ‘cause now they are seeing a real monster truck.”

Ikigai Sands Point Preserve’s Four Seasons in Music series welcomes the new year with its ﬁrst concert of 2024, at the stately Hempstead House. The Preserve’s historic mansions and grounds are the backdrop for this unique chamber music series, created by the series’ artistic director Kathryn Lockwood. The winter edition celebrates the Japanese ‘ikigai,’ a reason for living. The ensemble duoJalal — featuring Lockwood on viola and percussionist Yousif Sheronick — is joined by Japanese Koto player Yumi Kurosawa, violinists Ilmar Gavilan and Doori Na and cellist Raman Ramakrishnan. They’’ll dive into the traditional and non-traditional Japananese sounds. Inspired by their namesake, 13th century poet Jalal a din Rumi — whose words brought together people of different religions, cultures and races — duoJalal offers a stimulating inter-cultural experience. Sunday, Jan. 14, 3 p.m. $50, $40 members. Sands Point Preserve. 127 Middle Neck Road, Sands Point. Tickets available at SandsPointPreserveConservancy. org, or call (516) 571-7901.

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The multi-faceted Tom Papa brings his “Good Stuff” tour to the Paramount stage, Saturday, Jan. 20, 7:30 p.m. With more than 20 years on the stand-up circuit, Papa is one of the top comedic voices in the country. In addition to his mastery of the stage, he’s found success in a variety of creative pursuits including as an actor and host in film and television, contributing writer for The New Yorker, author of three books, and popular podcast and radio host. He’s also a sought-after panelist (and occasional guest host) for NPR’s comedy news quiz Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me. Papa has five highly rated stand-up specials to his credit including his most recent Netflix special, What A Day!, filmed at the iconic Wilbur Theatre in Boston. This past June, Papa released his anticipated third book “We’re All In This Together…So Make Some Room.” It’s a compilation of comedic essays that aim to unite us through our stupidity. His highly-rated podcast, Breaking Bread with Tom Papa, features Papa and his guest eating, drinking, and engaging in revealing and funny conversations. When he’s not on the road, Papa lives in Los Angeles with his family where he spends most of his time writing and baking bread. $59.50, $39.50, $29.50. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at Ticketmaster.com or ParamountNY.com.

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Art talk Join Franklin Hill Perrell, curator of Nassau County Museum of Art’s “Our Gilded Age,” for his talk “Art and Decorative Art Styles of the Gilded Age,” Sunday, Jan. 21, 3 p.m. He’ll discuss a selection of works on view through the lens of the era’s changing styles and art movements including, grand tradition portraiture (in the spirit of Sir Joshua Reynolds and Thomas Gainsborough) French Salon style, Impressionism, Realism/Social Realism, Romanticism; and in the decorative arts, and Renaissance Revival Style vs. Art Nouveau. Artists examined include John Singer Sargent, William Merritt Chase, Thomas Eakins, Mary Cassatt and Louis Comfort Tiffany. Limited seating; advance registration required. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.

Chip in at Mulchfest It’s time to bid farewell to those Christmas trees and the Town of Hempstead is ready to help. Residents can dispose of their Christmas trees at Mulchfest, Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 13-14, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., at Baldwin Park. Receive a bag of mulch in return. Also dispose of cardboard boxes accumulated during the holiday season. “Chip in” to help the environment — and safely dispose of those holiday trees. 3232 Grand Ave., Baldwin.

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. 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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‘Parallel Perspectives’ View Molloy University Art Gallery’s current exhibition, a duo exhibit displaying artwork of noted Long Island artists Holly Gordon and Ward Hooper. Various complementary paintings and prints are on view. Upon meeting, it became obvious that both Gordon and Hooper were deeply inspired by Long Island’s fascinating environment and natural beauty. Together, they toured the island and captured the same places, each interpreting the scenes in front of them through their distinctive artistic styles. Their creations not only influence one another but also blend unique aesthetics in their collaborative artistic journey. Gordon and Hooper’s partnership yielded numerous accomplishments, one of which was the publication of their book “Parallel Perspectives: The Brush/Lens Collaboration.” Through Feb. 16. Kellenberg Gallery, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. Call (516) 323-3196 or email artgallery@molloy.edu for more.

Let Freedom Ring with MLK Visit Long Island Children’s Museum for a workshop honoring Martin Luther King, Jr., Monday, Jan. 15, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Families will learn about MLK beyond his “I Have a Dream” speech and gain a better understanding of his impact on the civil rights movement. Also participate in a gallery walk of images from the Civil Rights Movement and then create a bell to “let freedom ring.” For ages 5 and up. $4 with admission, $3 members. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 224-5800 or LICM.org.

Men’s club meets Gural JCC’s Men’s Club brings together a men’s only club, Monday, at 11 a.m. 207 Grove Ave., Cedarhurst. To register call (516) 569-6733 ext. 231 or email andrew. kahn@guraljcc.org.

Writing Classes Professor Mindy Mangot will help you find your inner writing muse in these creative writing class, Wednesdays, Jan. 19. Feb. 14 and March 13, at 10:30 a.m., at Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library. 1125 Broadway, Hewlett. Class sizes limited. Contact Marie Drucker at mdrucker@hwpl.org.

The popular informal discussion group moderated by Jay Gold is comprised of thought-provoking conversation and congenial company, on Fridays, at 10:30 a.m., at HewlettWoodmere Public Library. 1125 Broadway, Hewlett.

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Art Reception Valley Stream resident Steve Breslow, whose work is on display at Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library through Jan. 22, hosts an exhibit reception, Saturday, Jan. 13, 1-3 p.m., in the Boehm Room. 1125 Broadway, Hewlett. More information available at HWPL.org.

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Lawrence Village meets Lawrence Village Board of Trustees holds its monthly meeting, on Thursday, Jan. 11 at 8 p.m., in Village Hall. 196 Central Ave., Lawrence.

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The Hewlett-Woodmere Board of education holds its regular public meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 17, at 7:30 p.m., at Hewlett Elementary School. 1570 Broadway, Hewlett.

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The Gural JCC’s Friendship Circle joins together men and women with chair exercise and discussion, on Mondays, at 2:30 p.m. 207 Grove Ave., Cedarhurst. To register call (516) 569-6733 ext. 231 or email andrew.kahn@guraljcc.org.

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LEGAL NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held as to the following matter: Agency: Board of Zoning Appeals Incorporated Village of Atlantic Beach, New York 11509 Date: January 18, 2024 Time: 7:00 PM Place: Village Hall, 65 The Plaza, Atlantic Beach, New York 11509 Subject: Case # 23-11-6389, MB 1781 LLC., 1781 Bay Boulevard, Atlantic Beach, New York 11509 Applicants propose to maintain a 37’-8 æ” X 12’-10” pergola over the existing terrace. The applicants are seeking relief from the following sections of the Zoning Code: 250-22 Front yards. (B) In case of a corner lot, a front yard shall be required on each street, and, notwithstanding the foregoing, each front yard shall be not less than 25 feet. Proposed front yard setback 15’-3”. Premises are also known as Section 58, Block 66, Lots 28-33 on the Nassau County Land and Tax Map. All the said time and place, all interested persons may be heard with respect to the foregoing matter. All relevant Documents may be inspected at the Building Department, 65 The Plaza during normal business hours. Dated: January 3, 2024. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS Josie Ficeto, Building Clerk 144212 LEGAL NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held as to the following matter: Agency: Board of Zoning Appeals Incorporated Village of Atlantic Beach, New York 11509 Date: January 18, 2024 Time: 7:00 PM Place: Village Hall, 65 The Plaza, Atlantic Beach, New York 11509 Subject: Case # 23-04-6224, Debbie M. Magids as Trustee of the Debbie M. Magids Living Trust 134 Bermuda Street, Atlantic Beach, New York 11509 Applicants proposes to maintain an existing garage as an accessory structure (gym). The applicants are seeking relief from the following sections of the Zoning Code: 250-16.2 Accessory structures. (A) Accessory structures, exclusive of a private garage, shall not include the erection or maintenance hereafter of any structure other than one erected on the ground and not exceeding 80 square feet of ground area and eight feet in height maximum and two feet from the side and rear property line and

located in the rear yard, unless authorized as a special exception by the Board of Zoning Appeals. Existing 232.20 square feet and a height of 10.5 feet. Premises are also known as Section 58, Block 10, Lots 46 & 47 on the Nassau County Land and Tax Map. All the said time and place, all interested persons may be heard with respect to the foregoing matter. All relevant documents may be inspected at the Building Department, 65 The Plaza during normal business hours. Dated: January 3, 2024. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS Josie Ficeto, Building Cle 144211

LEGAL NOTICE WOODMERE FIRE DISTRICT MEETINGS FOR 2024 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Woodmere Fire District in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, will hold a Meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners on the following evenings in 2024 commencing at 7:00 p.m.: Tuesday 1/16/24 Thursday 2/15/24 Tuesday 3/19/24 Tuesday 4/16/24 and Thursday 4/18/24 Thursday 5/16/24 Thursday 6/20/24 Thursday 7/18/24 Thursday 8/15/24 Thursday 9/19/24 Tuesday 10/15/24 (budget meeting @ 6:45pm) Tuesday 10/15/24 Thursday 11/21/24 Thursday 12/19/24 The meetings will be held at the Fire District Headquarters located at 20 Irving Place Woodmere, NY 11598 in the main meeting room. All meetings of the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Woodmere Fire District are open to the public. This notice is being publicized and posted in accordance with the provisions of Section 104 of the Public Officers Law of the State of New York. By order of the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Woodmere Fire District. Dated: Woodmere, New York January 8, 2024 David Haller, Secretary, Woodmere Fire District 144210 To Place A Notice Call 516-569-4000 x232

23-11-6390, MB 1781 LLC., 1781 Bay Boulevard, Atlantic Beach, New York 11509 Applicants propose to maintain a 10’-3” X 19’-4” X 8’-5” high pergola attached to the existing cabana in the front yard setback. The applicants are seeking relief from the following sections of the Zoning Code: 250-21 Lot Coverage. The lot coverage shall not exceed 30% of the lot area, existing lot coverage 37.65%, proposed 37.84%. Section 250-16.2 Accessory structures (C) Trellis, not exceeding 80 square feet of ground area and eight feet in height maximum and two feet from the side and rear property line and located in the rear yard, shall not have the yard area occupied calculated in lot coverage. The yard area occupied by such accessory structure shall, however, be included in computing the maximum percentage of the lot area which may be built upon, when exceeding 80 square feet. Pergola is 199.82 square feet. Premises are also known as Section 58, Block 66, Lots 28-33 on the Nassau County Land and Tax Map. All the said time and place, all interested persons may be heard with respect to the foregoing matter. All relevant documents may be inspected at the Building Department, 65 The Plaza during normal business hours. Dated: January 3, 2024. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS Josie Ficeto, Building Clerk 144213

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LEGAL NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held as to the following matter: Agency: Board of Zoning Appeals Incorporated Village of Atlantic Beach, New York 11509 Date: January 18, 2024 Time: 7:00 PM Place: Village Hall, 65 The Plaza, Atlantic Beach, New York 11509 Subject: Case # 23-10-6365, Gail Propp LLC., 81 Vernon Avenue, Atlantic Beach, New York 11509 Applicants propose to construct a three-story single-family dwelling. The applicants are seeking relief from the following sections of the Zoning Code: 250-20 Height (A) In the case of a single-family dwelling, no building shall be greater in height than 2 1/2 stories, with a maximum height of 26 feet to peak for properties west of the street center line southbound of the west side of The Plaza and west of Acapulco Street north of Atlantic Boulevard and 28 feet to peak for properties east of the street center line southbound of the west side of The Plaza and the east side of Acapulco Street north of Atlantic Boulevard. Section 250-108 (J) Buildings within the Village of Atlantic Beach shall be constructed with a peaked or gable roof only. Sections of the roof are flat roofs. Premises are also known as Section 58, Block 39, Lots 5-10 on the Nassau County Land and Tax Map. All the said time and place, all interested persons may be heard with respect to the foregoing matter. All relevant documents may be inspected at the Building Department, 65 The Plaza during normal business hours. Dated: January 3, 2024. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS Josie Ficeto, Building Clerk 144215 To place a notice here call us at 516-569-4000 x232 or send an email to: legalnotices@liherald.com

LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Notice of Availability of Environmental Assessment Lawrence High School Flood Mitigation Cedarhurst, Nassau County, New York FEMA-4085-DR-NY Notification is hereby given to the public of the Department of Homeland Security-Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (DHS-FEMA) intent to provide Federal financial assistance to New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (NYSDHSES), as Recipient, and Lawrence Union Free School District, as Subrecipient, to address the tidal surges and flooding damages Lawrence High School (LHS) experienced during Hurricane Sandy; and improve the resiliency of the high school to withstand future flooding and coastal storms.

On October 29, 2012, Hurricane Sandy caused significant damages to New York State. President Barack H. Obama declared Hurricane Sandy a major disaster on October 30, 2012 (FEMA 4085-DR-NY). This declaration made federal disaster assistance available to affected communities and eligible nonprofit organizations in accordance with the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act of 1974 (Stafford Act; 42 U.S.C. 5172), as amended. The proposed action at LHS will include the construction of a landward concrete subgrade steel sheet pile perimeter seawall and three pumping stations with stone dissipation aprons. The seawall will be one-foot above the 0.2% (or 500-year) base flood elevation surrounding the entirety of the peninsular school campus. Three passive flood barriers will be located at the LHS entrance driveways and will be closed during flood events. The entire system has been designed to collect stormwater from the property and slowly release it into the adjacent waters via subsurface chambers. If that capacity is exceeded, the underground pumping stations will collect and release the overflow. Vegetated riprap splash pads are proposed at the three outfall locations to prevent erosion in the adjacent waterways. Additionally, tidal wetlands restoration is proposed within the project site. In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), an Environmental Assessment (EA) has been prepared to assess the potential impacts of the proposed action on the human environment. DHS-FEMA’s requirement of addressing floodplain management and wetlands protection in accordance with 44 CFR Part 9 is incorporated within the EA. The EA is available for public comment (contact information below.) The EA can be viewed in hard copy at the Peninsula Public Library, 280 Central Avenue, Lawrence, NY 11559. The EA is also available on the Lawrence Union Free School District website: https://www.lawrence.org /documents/fema/563744 as as well as FEMA’s website: https://www.fema.gov/sit es/default/files/document s/fema_ehp-padr-4085-04004-nylawrenceufsdea-20231120.pdf. The comment period will end on February 9, 2024, 30 days after the date of this legal notice

publication in the Long Island Herald: Five Towns. Written comments on the EA can be mailed or emailed to the contact information below. If no substantive comments are received, the EA will become final and a Finding of No Significant Impact will be signed. Substantive comments will be addressed as appropriate in the final documents. Contact: Federal Emergency Management Agency, Region 2, Environmental Planning and Historic Preservation, 26 Federal Plaza, Suite 1802, New York, NY 10278, or via email at https://www.fema.gov/e mergencymanagers/practitioners/en vironmentalhistoric/nepa-repository. Dated: January 11, 2024 Lawrence Union Free School District 144206

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LEGAL NOTICE INC. VILLAGE OF CEDARHURST LEGAL NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT the Board of Zoning Appeals of the Village of Cedarhurst will hold a public hearing on 01/18/2024 at 7:00 PM in the Village Hall, 200 Cedarhurst Avenue, Cedarhurst, NY for the following: Petition of YAACOV AKERMAN Premises: 353 ROSELLE AVE Sec/Blk/Lot 39/342/90 Case # 2023-025 Two story addition, roof over porch, interior alterations, extend existing deck, remove existing garage, construct new attached garage, Variance from: 265-41 Side yards. A side yard is required along each side of a building. A. The side yards along the sides of a building used exclusively as a singlefamily dwelling shall have an aggregate width of no less than 16 feet. Neither side shall be less than six feet in width, except on corner plots, the side yard shall be six feet. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that all interested persons will have an opportunity to be heard at said hearing. Dated: January 10, 2024 Cedarhurst, NY Benjamin Weinstock Mayor Salvatore Evola Village Clerk-Treasurer By Order of the Board Of Zoning Appeals 144209 LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Self Storage Sale Please take notice Safeguard Self Storage #190104 located at 1176 Broadway Hewlett NY 11557 intends to hold a sale of the property stored in the below listed Storage Spaces. The public sale shall occur as an online auction via www.storageauctions.co m on 1/29/2024 at 12:30PM. Unless listed below, the contents consist of household goods and furnishings. Kevin Diaz unit #0406; Michael Alpert/Hymax Group LLC unit #0612; David Burton/Burton & Burton, P.C. unit #1232; Denise Uriri-Luke unit #1324; Philip J Stern unit #2334. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. See manager for details. 144163 LEGAL NOTICE SURROGATE’S COURT, NASSAU COUNTY CITATION THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, By the Grace of God Free and Independent TO:Arnold Rosen Grassi & Co. Jasper Surety, Pamela Sharpe, Esq. Hillary H. Becker

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and December 15, 2021, wherein such claim was allowed; and further directing that any payment determined to be due to the Estate of Howard Sacken, as creditor, be deposited with the New York State Comptroller on account for the unknown next of kin of Howard Sacken, should said distributees of Howard Sacken default herein, or fail to establish proof of kinship; 9. Allowing the claim of Warshaw Burstein in the amount of $ 4,782.00 in accordance with the Supreme Court Order dated March 23, 2023; 10. Allowing the claim of David S. Zeidman, Esq., as Court Examiner, in the amount of $ 13,620.00 in accordance with the Supreme Court Order dated March 23, 2023; 11. Allowing the fee of Pamela Sharpe, Esq., as Guardian ad Litem for Arnold Rosen, such fee amount to be determined and directed by Order from the Surrogates Court in accordance with the Order of the Supreme Court dated March 23, 2023; 12. Allowing the claim of Pollan Mauner & Weiss in the amount of $554,243.00 in accordance with the Supreme Court Order dated March 23, 2023; 13. Directing that the net distributable balance, if any, be paid to the distributees at law of Jack Rosen pursuant to EPTL 4-1.1; 14. Granting such other and further relief as to the Court is just and proper Dated, Attested, and Sealed, December 26, 2023 (Seal) HON. HON. MARGARET C. REILLY Surrogate s/DEBRA KELLER LEIMBACH Chief Clerk Signature of Attorney Richard T. Kerins, Esq. Print Name of Attorney Mahon, Mahon, Kerins & O’Brien, LLC Firm Name (516) 538-1111 Telephone 254 Nassau Boulevard South, Garden City South, New York 11530 Address Email (optional) NOTE: This citation is served upon you as required by law. You are not required to appear. If you fail to appear it will be assumed that you do not object to the relief requested. You have a right to have an attorney appear for you, and you or your attorney may

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LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU --------------------------------x ARKIN, SIMON & SIMON PARTNERSHIP, by PETER B. SIMON, MANAGING PARTNER, Plaintiff,-againstROCKAWAY CROSSING LLC.; ASHKENAZY ACQUISITION CO. LLC; ASHKENAZY ACQUISITION CORP.; BEN ASHKENAZY; LUK-SHOP, LLC; MANUFACTURERS and TRADERS TRUST COMPANY; M & T BANK CORP.; THE STATE OF NEW YORK, DANIEL THOMAS BARRICELLA; SAM BARRICELLA; MEREDITH CHRZANOWSKI; ALICE DUBWOY; RONALD S. KORMAN; ROBERT KORMAN; ANDREW KORMAN; SHARI SOLIS; and RICHARD ALVIN LONG; and CAFLO REALTY, INC., ARKOR BUILDERS, INC.; and MARGARET McGRORY, HER HEIRS AND/OR SUCCESSORS, Respondents/Defendants. --------------------------------x Index No.: 604077/2021 Date Purchased: 3/29/21 (Third Supplemental) SUMMONS WITH NOTICE Plaintiff designates Nassau County as the place of trial The basis of venue is the location of the Subject Property YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Third Amended Petition/Complaint in this Action/Proceeding and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the Petition/Complaint is not served with this summons, to serve a notice of appearance, on the Plaintiff’s/Petitioner’s Attorney(s) within 20 days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within thirty (30) days after the service is complete if this summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York); and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Third Amended Petition/Complaint. TAKE NOTICE, THAT the object of this action/proceeding, and the relief sought, is to obtain a judgment declaring the Petitioner’s/Plaintiff’s title

to real properties noted on the Nassau County Tax Map as Section 40, Block A, Lots 782, 786 and 1136. TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS/RESPONDE NTS: The foregoing Third Supplemental Summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to the Order of the Hon. David P. Sullivan, a Justice of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, dated November 6, 2023, filed with the supporting papers and Third Amended Complaint in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau (New York State Courts Electronic Filing, Doc. No. 115), on November 8, 2023 (see Docs. Nos. 85-110), and Short Form Order dated November 15, 2023 In the case of your failure to appear, judgment will be taken for the relief demanded in the Third Amended Petition/Complaint. Dated: Garden City, New York November 20, 2023 Yours, etc., BERKMAN, HENOCH, PETERSON, & PEDDY, P.C. By: ___________________ Peter Sullivan, Esq. Attorneys for Petitioner/Plaintiff 100 Garden City Plaza Garden City, New York 11530 (516) 222-6200 143796

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LEGAL NOTICE AMENDED NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT: NASSAU COUNTY. JOHN CASIMIR, Pltf., vs. UZI BINIAMIN, LYUBOV BINIAMIN, Defts. Index #602620/2021. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered July 6, 2023, I will sell at public auction on the north side steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on January 23, 2024 at 2:00 p.m., prem. k/a 1269 Wheatley Street, Hewlett, NY 11557 a/k/a Section 39, Block 95, Lot 7. Approx. amt. of judgment is $535,304.05 plus costs and interest. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. BRIAN J. DAVIS, Referee. MARGOLIN, WEINREB & NIERER, LLP, Attys. for Pltf., 165 Eileen Way, Ste. 101, Syosset, NY. #100956 143879

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Levey will be tumbling for Quinnipiac Bobcats Bet you didn’t know that acrobatics and tumbling could get you to college? Lawrence High School senior Kendall Levey knew and her agility and balance has earned her a scholarship to Quinnipiac University in Connecticut. Levey signed her national letter of intent to compete on the school’s Bobcats’ Division I acrobatic and tumbling team. She did it despite Lawrence High not having a gymnastics team as she dedicated her time and hard work with nonschool related teams. Levey was 5 when she started as a gymnast and began to show a talent and her determination. As a competitive gymnast in level nine (a mastery of specific skills), Levey has exhibited a strong work and commitment to traveling an hour each way to practice five days a week. While becoming a state champion on the balance, she has maintaining a 4.0 grade-point average, displaying a combination of character, discipline and time management skills. “We are extremely proud of Kendall on her commitment to Quinnipiac University,” Angela Matinale, the director of health, physical education and athletics for Lawrence School district said in a new release, wishing Levey luck on a new chapter in her life. “Kendall’s dedication

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St. John’s Hospital first baby is a girl As the world rang in the New Year, St, John’s Episcopal Hospital welcomed its first baby of 2024 with, Ameila, the first in Far Rockaway. At 7:54 p.m. on New Year’ Day, Kameal Ramnauth and Ganesh Narine of Far Rockaway, Queens saw their daughter born. The team at the hospital presented the parents and the 6 pound 15 ounce 20 inch newbor n with the St. John’s iCARE Foundation’s special delivery bag with onsies, a hat, towelettes and more. “My experience was such a good one,” Ramnauth said. “The nurses gave me so much motivation, I’d like to say thank you to everyone at St. John’s, they were very helpful, kind and they treated my family great as well.” — Parker Schug

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Q. .I have a building that has been unoccupied for three years. I bought it because it was going to have a long-term tenant. They backed out, so I need to get the building rented. I have a prospect who wants me to get the permits for their animal grooming service operation, with possible overnight boarding. They’re only interested if the permits are ready to go. What is the minimum I can do to get the permit and get the tenant into the building to rent? The building is 8,000 square feet, and the tenant only needs about 5,000. Do I need more permits for another tenant, and can I get them both together to save money? I need to do this quickly, or the tenant will go elsewhere. What can be done?

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A. Time and cost are a problem. You probably won’t get results in under seven months to a year. Building plans take time, and must involve the tenant’s specific input as to where walls, plumbing and equipment will be located. Most people treat plans like they’re just a suggestion, to be changed later, but the reality is that the onte eeper plans need to show very specifically what will be done. Those plans have to be filed with all the required application papers and a property survey with the building department, which will then put the plans in a lineup with all the other plan folders that come in that will eventually be reviewed. Depending on the size of the community, this process can take three to four months before you first hear back that your plans are objected to or rejected. Once you learn that you can’t be approved with a straight-away permit, you may request that the file go into a request for varying from the zoning code, since most municipalities do not allow overnight animal boarding. This is the zoning variance request. A zoning case is separate from a building permit, and requires the preparation of a map of the property, along with neighboring properties — sometimes, depending on the community, as far away as 600 feet. For commercial use, some municipalities require that the map show the accurate outline of all buildings and names of tenants and owners on each property, prepared by a licensed land surveyor. If the plans you submit on behalf of your potential tenant do not reflect the true layout of the shapes and sizes of rooms, the location of equipment, etc., you may find yourself applying again to repeat the process when a building inspector sees that the plans were not followed, so you and the tenant have to treat this process seriously. Also, if the building is not yet outfitted with sprinklers, plan on another seven- to 10-month process with the fire marshal. It can take less, but this is a common time frame. This process cannot be rushed, and isn’t like getting a driver’s license. Each tenant’s plans will need to be filed for separately. Good luck!

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he United States is at a crossroads. For too long, leaders at all levels of government have turned a blind eye to the crisis unfolding on our southern border. Indeed, that porous border has fueled both a national drug crisis and a migrant crisis, which threaten to undermine the safety of Americans in communities across the country. The Biden administration has so far failed to articulate a clear plan to end these crises by securing the borAnTHonY der, and the cabiD’EsposiTo net official directly charged with implementing a border security plan, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, has routinely downplayed the problems that exist there. For failing to uphold his oath to safeguard the homeland by securing our borders, I have called on Mayorkas to resign. In the absence of a resignation, I believe he should be impeached. As a member of the House Committee on Homeland Security, I will work to build a case for

impeaching Mayorkas in a transparent manner via the committee’s information-gathering process. Under Mayorkas’ leadership, the Department of Homeland Security has lost operational control of the border — a fact backed up by congressional testimony last March by Raul Ortiz, then the chief of the United States Border Patrol. This loss of control coincides with the fact that Border Patrol personnel have encountered over 8.1 million migrants since the beginning of the Biden administration, and an additional 1.7 million managed to evade overstretched law enforcement and slip into the country, according to sources in United States Customs and Border Protection. With the risk of terrorism at dangerously high levels and public safety deteriorating across the country, having 1.7 million “gotaways” roaming the streets of America is a frightening prospect. Our porous border is negatively impacting the quality of life of millions of Americans. On Jan. 2, New York City Mayor Eric Adams

announced that there were “a number of migrants who have committed crimes,” including some who had participated in a “robbery pattern.” More than 160,000 migrants have recently entered New York City, and they have elicited proclamations from Adams that the Big Apple may slash municipal services by up to 15 percent to pay for migrant services. What’s more, since the beginning of fiscal year 2021, 294 people on the United State’s terror watch list have been arrested trying to enter the country — but how many on that list evaded capture because they were among the 1.7 million “gotaways” and are currently in New York? Thanks to Mayorkas’ inability to stem the flow of migrants by securing the border, New Yorkers are facing additional public safety threats and reduced municipal services. In addition to serving as a pathway for migrants, the southern border has also been used as a gateway for drug smugglers to illegally import their dangerous narcotics into the United States.

nder his leadership, the department has lost control of the southern border.

Last fiscal year, Customs and Border Protection seized 27,293 pounds of poisonous fentanyl coming across the southwestern border, which is enough to kill around 6 billion — that’s billion — people. Regretfully, due to overstretched resources, CBP is able to seize only 5 to 10 percent of the fentanyl smuggled across the border, with the remainder making it to the streets of American cities and contributing to the 111,355 American overdose deaths that were recorded in the 12-month period ending in April 2023. Americans are being killed because of the porous southern border. I was proud to help pass H.R. 2, the Secure the Border Act of 2023, in the House of Representatives, which would fully fund CBP and make critical investments in border security infrastructure. While I continue to advocate for my colleagues in the Senate to pass the sweeping border security plan outlined in H.R. 2, I will work to hold Mayorkas accountable for this crisis of his own creation — and there is no better way to hold him accountable than to fire him. Mayorkas must be impeached. Anthony D’Esposito represents the 4th Congressional District.

Trickle of funding reveals Blakeman’s skewed priorities

o date, Nassau County has received approximately $385 million in coronavirus relief money through the federal American Rescue Plan Act, and $85.2 million more in settlements from opioid manufacturers, distributors and retailers. Of that combined sum of approximately $470 million, Nassau County has to date only committed roughly $86 million and dispersed $7 million. While many DELiA have wondered DeRiGGi-WHiTTon about the almost palpable lack of urgency from the administration of Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman in getting these life-enriching and lifesaving funds into the community, a recent budget hearing potentially exposed the callous reason his administration continues to sit on

these funds. During the hearing, on Oct. 10, administration officials confirmed that the roughly $378 million in remaining proceeds from the ARPA funding and various opioid settlements is being used to bolster Nassau County’s reserves, which in turn are helping to boost and maintain the county’s credit score with rating agencies such as Moody’s, S&P Global and Fitch Ratings. Furthermore, every penny in interest that has and may be generated in the future by holding the opioid funds back was earned at the expense of someone who is struggling with the disease of addiction. All of this is simply appalling. It is only marginally less infuriating when you consider that Nassau’s ARPA funds could be applied to fighting hunger, combating homelessness, bolstering mental health programs,

supporting small businesses, enhancing youth services and so much more. For months, my colleagues in the County Legislature’s minority caucus and I have been advocating for approximately $12 million in itemized ARPA requests to help support organizations that provide vital community services. While those requests have languished in the Blakeman administration, the transfer of $10 million in Covid relief funds, done under the facade of “tourism” to fund lavish galas, parades and marketing to celebrate the county’s 125th anniversary this year, flew through the Legislature on Dec. 18. The minority caucus is unified in its outrage and opposition to this latest lapse in judgment, which serves as yet another example of how Blakeman and his administration are badly out of touch with the needs

ovid and opioid funds should trump the county’s 125th anniversary.

of our constituents. Federal Covid relief and opioid settlement funds were not meant to gather dust on ledger sheets, serve as an investment strategy, be used to butter up ratings agencies, or soothe the self-inflating ego of an elected official. They were meant to get into the community so they could be used to address the challenges our constituents are grappling with. With so many people struggling, and so many facing the unthinkable crisis of losing family members to addiction, spending $10 million on publicizing an anniversary celebration before releasing these opioid settlement funds is unconscionable. Let’s hope that in the new year, these lifesaving funds, as well as our federal relief funds, reach their intended destinations — at least as swiftly as Blakeman’s celebration funds did. Delia DeRiggi-Whitton represents Nassau County’s 11th Legislative District, and is the Legislature’s minority leaderelect.

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Letters Those college presidents shouldn’t get all blame To the Editor: Re Alan J. Singer’s op-ed last month, “Three college heads who lacked street smarts”: Professor Singer makes the point that the university presidents grilled by right-wing U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik of New York at last month’s congressional hearing suffered from a lack of “street smarts,” leading to the resignation of one (now two) of them. While that may be true, the pointed questioning and harassment of the university presidents at those hearings deserves condemnation. House members engaging in McCarthy-era tactics in those Education Committee hearings does not bode well for democracy. If anyone should resign, it should be Stefanik. Apparently the three presidents failed to respond adequately to hypothetical verbal support of genocide by students at their universities. There is

Don’t wait until you step inside the voting booth to make decisions you hope align with your own priorities. Stay informed by keeping up with reputable news outlets — such as your local newspaper. With so many talking heads touting their agendas on cable news outlets, it’s important to keep your ear close to the ground and pay attention to what is going on in your own neighborhood. Bias and misinformation erode the foundation of democracy, sowing seeds of doubt by distorting facts and adding a political slant. News organizations have a responsibility to offer accurate information, but there are times when information can be misused to skew opinions. So, know where the information is coming from. Your local paper is the perfect place to read all about what’s happening. Not that you can’t turn on the television, but broadcast media tend to focus on national issues and how candidates plan to address foreign policy, spending, energy and immigration. All of that is crucially important — especially as it relates to the presidential race — but the issues at the forefront of local elections are just as important, if not more so. Remember, every decision made at the local level will shape the fabric of the community. It’s impossible to miss news of a spe-

cial election happening right in our backyard, even if you don’t live on the North Shore. On Feb. 13, voters will decide who will replace the disgraced former congressman George Santos in the 3rd Congressional District. Voters will choose between former U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi — a Democrat from Glen Cove who held this seat before making an unsuccessful run for governor in 2022 — and Nassau County Legislator Mazi Melesa Pilip, of Great Neck, who is representing Republicans. As for those who live on the South Shore, the June primary will be just as important to Democrats, at least, looking to reclaim the seat in the 4th Congressional District now occupied by U.S. Rep. Anthony D’Esposito, a Republican who handily won the 2022 race against Laura Gillen. Gillen is back for another try, but would need to beat State Sen. Kevin Thomas to represent Democrats once again in November. Regardless of the outcomes, the decisions made in this fall’s elections will reverberate for many years to come. That is why all of us must seize the opportunity to shape our future by gathering all the information we can about the candidates who are running. The responsibility to contribute lies with every voter. Let us not merely stand witness. Let us take an active role and help shape the future for the better.

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’m occasionally asked a puzzling question by some people in political circles. What, they ask, do people in the Five Towns want from us in government. I respond, of course, that Five Towns residents want the very same things that everyone else, in every other neighborhood, wants and needs. They want their public officials to provide, above all, safety for their families. They want good schools, clean streets, good roads and an efficient, well-run government that keeps taxes as low as possible. HowarD With these imperatives in kopeL mind, let’s review some of what I’ve been working on in the County Legislature, and hope to advance in the future. Nassau is blessed to be perhaps the safest large metropolitan area in the country. This didn’t happen by acci-

dent. Our Police Department is staffed by dedicated officers and headed by Commissioner Patrick Ryder, who many of you may have seen at local gatherings. Pat has been extraordinarily responsive through successive administrations and is, by far, the best leader the police have had in my 36 years of living here. In our area, we are protected by the men and women of the 4th Precinct, led by Inspector Vincent Boden. While crime can always be lower, I believe that our police leaders are doing a great job, and I am proud to support them. Crowded roads are a huge local problem. It is far too often difficult and time-consuming to traverse our main east-west streets of Broadway, Central Avenue and West Broadway. They were laid out many years ago, when no one envisioned the current population of the area, or how many cars each family would have, and it’s almost impossible to expand these roads. Accordingly, it is

hile crime can always be lower, I believe that our police are doing a great job.

Letters no evidence that such a call for genocide against Jews has been expressed on college campuses. Rather, it is a fantasy of Stefanik and other culture war fanatics. Students and faculty at universities have courageously confronted unjustified censure and bullying in response to a very real catastrophe — a relentless ethnic cleansing and genocidal war being waged by the Israeli government, supported by our own, against the Palestinian people of Gaza. JIm BROWN Secretary, Green Party of Nassau County

Congestion pricing would benefit everyone To the Editor: It’s not surprising that Long Island lawmakers are pandering to the tiny minority of their constituents who would actually pay the $15 congestion fee for driving into manhattan south of 60th Street. But it is disappointing that these officials fail to see beyond the narrow interests of this small group and recognize the big and broad benefits of congestion pricing, including for hundreds of thousands of Long Islanders. How could those who took part in the Dec. 11 anti-congestion-pricing news conference not notice the irony of holding their kvetch fest at the Long Island Rail Road’s mineola station? Part of the $15 billion projected to be raised annually by the added fees will go toward improving

my goal to work within the several levels of government — village, town and county — to try to ensure that the roads are well maintained and that development is intelligent, not unduly burdening our limited infrastructure. Although much of it is not actually in Nassau County, State Route 878 — the Nassau Expressway — is a huge problem for all of us, producing monumental traffic jams, and creating pollution and safety issues when first responders can’t get through when they’re needed. The roadway is our main evacuation route, and is woefully inadequate in the event of a major weather or other event. Although 878 is a state road, be on the lookout for more from me as I work to persuade Albany to be responsive to our reasonable needs. I will need support from all of you on this critical issue! Finally, I’m proud to report that I have never voted for a tax increase. Of the real estate taxes that we all pay, the

LIRR service for the 200,000 Long Islanders who take trains into the city on an average weekday. Besides making rail commuting more comfortable and convenient, congestion pricing will reduce air pollution and the risk of car crashes in manhattan. And those positives shouldn’t be ignored by Long Island representatives. Why do they not respect the decision of their fellow lawmakers to better safeguard public health and safety in the city? In addition, Long Island isn’t an island, economically. more than 300,000 of its residents earn their living from manhattan-based businesses, according to the Regional Plan Association. These commuters make an average annual salary of $124,000, amounting to total income of $38 billion that’s spent largely on Long Island. Politicians such as State Sen. Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick oppose congestion pricing partly on the grounds that it is a “tax” unfairly imposed on Long Islanders, as she claimed in a Herald op-ed last month, “Congestion pricing isn’t really about congestion.” That’s a misuse of the term. Taxes are required payments; congestion pricing is an optional fee. No one is being forced to drive a car into manhattan. The $15 fee — and the additional parking and gasoline costs — can be avoided by riding the LIRR. Encouraging more Long Islanders to take the train is, after all, a key objective of congestion pricing. KEVIN J. KELLEy Atlantic Beach

largest component, by far, is school district taxes. County taxes make up a relatively small portion of our overall real estate taxes — about 17 percent. I’m pleased to report that Nassau County, which was in terrible financial shape when I began my service in January 2010, is now in excellent condition, with a surplus recorded in each of the last several years, under the leadership of County Executive Bruce Blakeman. This is just an introductory overview of some important issues that we face. I thank the Herald for making this space available to me, and I hope to periodically report to you on local goings-on. In the meantime, I want to hear your opinions, and about your needs, regardless of which level of government is involved. If your problem doesn’t involve the county, my office will work to get you the relief you need from the correct level of government. I can be reached at hkopel@nassaucountyny. gov, and at (516) 571-6207. Howard Kopel represents Nassau County’s 7th Legislative District and is the Legislature’s presiding officer.

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