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Seawall plan creates a tide of concerns Though the seawall is expected to protect the high school campus from a stormswollen Mott’s Creek, which Homeowners in Cedarhurst flooded the building during village, including members of Sandy, corroding electrical the board of trustees, are seekwires and necessitating the ing details about the measures replacement of boilers, village implemented by the Federal board trustees are upset with Emergency Management Agenwhat they said was a lack of cy to facilitate the construction transparency from the school of a seawall at Lawrence High district about the School. project and the The seawall environmental would surround assessment that it the high school conducted. campus on Reilly “While we Road, to safeguard appreciate the the property from efforts to mitigate the impacts of future tidal surges future severe weather events and flooding, there and avoid a repeat are concerns withof the damage the in the community, building sustained especially among FRANCiNE SHARABi the residents of in Hurricane Cedarhurst Sandy in 2012. the Village of The district Cedarhurst,” Ari applied for funding from FEMA Brown, who serves in the dual after Sandy, when then Presiroles of deputy mayor and as dent Barack Obama declared an assemblyman representing parts of the northeast a major a portion of the area, said in a disaster area. The estimated news release. “Lawrence High cost of the seawall project is $75 School sits within a residential million, and the bulk of the zone, and the construction of funding would come from the seawall raises apprehenFEMA, Lawrence Board of sions about potential adverse Education President Murray effects on the neighboring Foreman has said.

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A ball of a time Lawrence Elementary School students were occupied with a handful of events at the Friendship Dance held at the school on Feb. 2. Story, more photos, Page 10.

Palumbo advances to second round of L.I. Science and Engineering Fair By PARKER SCHUG pschug@liherald.com

Atlantic Beach resident Kayla Palumbo has given new meaning to the term Blue Light Special, with an attention-getting science project focusing on the effects of that light on the mobility of flies and their lifespan. Palumbo, a Sacred Heart Academy senior, has advanced to the second round of the Charles Duggan Long Island Science and Engineering Fair. Stephen Sullivan, Sacred Heart’s science research program adviser, has watched the Cornell-bound Palumbo mature as a student and as a burgeoning scientist. “She’s a great young women,” said Sullivan, who has taught Palumbo since she was a sophomore. “I got to watch her grow.” The project stemmed from Palumbo’s interest in the effects of blue light and products that

block it. “Over the pandemic, a lot of friends were wearing them because we were on our computers all day,” she said, referring to blue light blocking glasses, something she never used because she was skeptical of them. Kayla and her father, Mark Palumbo, constructed an “almost laboratory-quality” habitat, Sullivan said, in which she conducted studies on flies to determine the effects of the light on them. According to her findings, certain blue light blocking technologies work only at specific light intensities, Palumbo said. When Sullivan shared the news with her that her project had made it to the second round of the competition, she was surprised. “I think my exact text was, ‘Wait are you serious?’” Palumbo recounted. Round one of the LISEF was held on Jan. 31 at Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury. PalumContinued on page 16

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Hewlett High students continue to shine in STEM Under the guidance of Hewlett’s science research coordinator Terrence Bissoondial, advised and helped with how to develop their research papers. Hewlett High School students continWith the rise in artificial intelligence, ue to be well represented at competitions Kupchik, the son of Rabbi Claudio Kupas 11 students have been selected as chik of Temple Beth El of Cedarhurst, Regional Semifinalists in the Junior Sciresearched the computer science system. ence and Humanities Symposium. His project titled “An examination of Students in the Hewlett Science perspectives on AI and its impact on acaResearch program, which encompasses demic motivation” which took a look at a social science program, conducted different forms of AI chatbots and how independent research at the level of the usage and the propensity to use them competitions such as the JSHS, which impacted the academic motivation of recognizes excellence in science, techstudents, especially in high school, he nology, engineering and mathematics as said. well as the humanities. “Because of how really contemporary Arielle Golbin, Ariel Villensky, David the subject of AI is, I looked at just my Abelev, Dylan Butler, Emily Smukler, friends around me, on the internet that Naomi Golbin, Sidrah Ashrafi, and Stelis crawling with AI,” he said. “AI is la Fratti will represent the science everywhere and I was just research program. Ryan curious about how that was Hung, Sahara Ahmad and truly going to impact the Simon Kupchik will repreminds and mentality of the sent the social science prostudents around me.” gram. In the social science proFratti, a senior, conducted gram, students were under her research on Chronic the guidance of social sciLymphocytic Leukemia, a ence coordinator Joseph Van cancer that causes too many Wie. B-cells, a type of white blood Last school year, six cell that grows abnormally. Hewlett High students were A member of Five Townsselected as semifinalists, based Girl Scout Troop 737, growing its number to douFratti was always interested TERRENcE ble digits this year as the in science research but BiSSOONDiAL school continues to be didn’t know if it was someacknowledged year after thing she wanted to go into. Science research year. “It gave me a lot more coordinator “I truly value the dedicaindependence,” she said. “I tion and support from our school admindefinitely want to go into research and istrators who have created a culture of this was my first time really experiencemphasis on research and the school,” ing this. It opened my eyes.” Van Wie said. “It shows how much the Students such as Fratti, Ashrafi and school values the STEM field and year Abelev conducted their research at the after year.” Feinstein Institutes for Medical Under the leadership of Bissoondial, Research facility in Manhasset, Butler at Smukler, a junior, said the science coorAdelphi University and Vilensky at the dinator has become an incredible influAlbert Einstein School of Medicine in ence on her throughout the research the Bronx.

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Students in the Hewlett High social science research program are Sahara Ahmad, left, Simon Kupchik and Ryan Hung.

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Students in the Hewlett High School science research program presented their research at York College on Feb. 11. David Abelev, left, Ariel Vilensky, Dylan Butler, Sidrah Ashrafi, Stella Fratti, Emily Smukler, Ariella Golbin, Naomi Golbin. paper process and settling her in the program. “When I first joined the science program, I had a very superficial understanding of what science research really is,” she said. “But when Dr. Bissoondial got me in, it allowed me to have a more personal and applicable experience with science research.” “I’m glad that they feel that way because sometimes I can be quite an ogre,” Bissoondial chuckled. “My goal is to always prepare them because there is no better feeling when your work gets recognized.”

Before the Nassau Herald went to press, both groups joined other high school students to report on their research investigations in STEM on Feb. 11 at York College, presenting their projects to judges who specialize in their fields in an open forum. Nerves, excitement and anticipation for the symposium were on the minds of the Hewlett students ahead of last Sunday, but practice makes perfect, Ahmad said. “Just a lot of practice I am doing,” she said.

Students, title of research project 1. Arielle Golbin: Regulation of Mitogen-activated Protein Kinase Kinase 7 (MKK7) affects salt tolerance in the gametophytes of Ceratopteris richardii. 2. Ariel Vilensky: A Novel Unbiased Statistical Method for Calculating Correlations in scRNA-seq Data. 3. David Abelev: A monocarbonyl analogue of curcumin, 3,5-bis(2bromobenzylidene)-4-piperidone, significantly reduces viability and metastasis of MCF7 breast cancers cells. 4. Dylan Butler: Synthesis of N2,N4Disubstituted, quinazoline-2,4diamine Derivatives as Adenosine/ Guanosine Nucleoside Ribo-hydrolase Inhibitors in Trichomoniasis. 5. Emily Smukler: A Monte Carlo Simulation Model of an Interplay of Controllable Etiological Factors Involved in Neonatal Seizure. 6. Naomi Golbin: 5-aminolevulinic

acid upregulates NDPK2 and mitigates drought stress in the gametophytes of Ceratopteris richardii. 7. Sahara Ahmad: Different factors that impacted adolescent athletes, overall levels of overall grit 8. Sidrah Ashrafi: A Novel Role of Interferon Regulatory Factor 5 in the Regulation of Labile Iron in Bone Marrow Derived Macrophages. 9. Simon Kupchik: An examination of perspectives on AI and it’s impact on academic motivation. 10. Stella Fratti: Fibroblastic reticular cells modulate tumor microenvironment of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL). 11. Ryan Hung: The abstract nature of intuition. An examination on the role of adolescent intuition on the perception and the approach towards everyday social problems. — Courtesy Hewlett-Woodmere schools

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This summer, 3,000 Jewish teen athletes from around the globe will get a chance to represent their country at the world’s largest Jewish youth sporting event. The JCC Maccabi Games offers Olympic-style sports competitions to youth athletes, and a group of 16-andunder Long Island teens will take to the international stage at this year’s games in Houston. The team is comprised of 14 athletes — 13 from Long Island, and one from Brooklyn. Their hometowns include Bellmore, Merrick, Woodmere, Great Neck, Syosset and Commack, and on their high school and travel teams, they are all stand out players who compete at high levels of play. On a group video call with several players, coaches and parents, the Herald spoke with them about what their experience has been like taking part in Maccabi. For some players who were on the call, including Jake Bursztyn, who attends Syosset High School, Alex Demas, who attends John F. Kennedy High School in Bellmore, and Sam Swedarsky who attends DRS Yeshiva High School in Woodmere, this is their second year participating in the games with Mark Rosenman as their coach. Rosenman, who is the team’s head coach, is originally from Seaford, and attended MacArthur High School. He’s long been involved in youth baseball,

Meet the 16-andunder Maccabi baseball team Zach Adelstein – No. 9 Dylan Baron – No. 23 Jake Bursztyn – No. 28 Alex Demas – No. 20 Toby Harris – No. 27 Hunter Kass – No. 44 Charlie Shapiro – No. 3 Daniel Stashower – No. 4 Ryan Steinberg – No. 10 Sam Swedarsky – No. 5 Ian Yegidis – No. 19 Derek Yormack – No. 13 Ryan Yormack – No. 35 Aaron Zacharia – No. 6

having coached travel teams for years. Right after the pandemic, he said Maccabi was looking for coaches, and he volunteered. The team’s other coaches are Danny Lackner and Kevin Baez. Tryouts were held in September and October. All athletes who participate in Maccabi must be Jewish. In total, 27 players tried out, and 14 made the final team. The team is now practicing throughout the winter at the Long Island Field House, an indoor facility in Hauppauge. “It’s really great to be returning with these guys, and the new kids too, obviously,” Demas said. “I go to school with some of these kids and I play with them — but I am really liking how this team is shaping up and it’s going to be looking good this summer.” Across the country, regionally, Jewish community centers have a certain number of athletes allotted to them for the Maccabi Games and they decide what teams they want to field — and in the New York area, one of them is baseball. Rosenman said it is fascinating to see the players’ maturity levels when it came to discussing topics relating to religion — which is one thing that connects each of the players. “This was a U16 team and they were sitting down for breakfast and the conversation that was going on at the table, for me, was fascinating,” he said. “It was probably better than any intellectual talk show. Sometimes, when you become and old guy, you say things like ‘I’m worried about the next generation.’ Watching theses kids — I’m not worried. These kids, really, they get it. And it was eye opening for me.” For players like Ian Yegidis, who attends Sanford. H Calhoun High School in Merrick, it’s their first year playing on the 16-and-under team. The age range of players on the team spans from 14 to 16, and for a lot of the players, it’s been fun to meet athletes from not only different schools, but also different grades. “I used to play with some of these kids in little league, now we’re in different high schools, but it’s just good to be back with everyone,” Yegidis said. “And it’s more than just baseball this year, with everything going on in the Middle East. I think it’s a big thing that we do this. It’s important.” The ongoing Israel-Hamas war in the Middle East has rocked Jewish communities around the world. There’s been a rise in antisemitism, but also a push for Jewish unity and pride.

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A 16-and-under baseball team, comprised of 15 players from Long Island, and one player from Brooklyn, will take to the international stage at this summer’s 2024 JCC Maccabi Games, slated to take place in Houston. It is the world’s largest Jewish youth sporting event. Gus Demas, Alex Demas’ father, said “We’re feeling it through our local Rosenman’s leadership is incredible. communities and school and everything “Mark is a huge factor for all of these that’s been done to silence everybody,” boys, coming back to play with a pheYegidis said. “And I think it’s awful nomenal coach, not only for baseball, that’s it happening.” but just for life in general,” he said. Swedarsky said his sister is in Israel, where she’s been aiding Israel Defense Darin Shapiro, whose son Charlie was Forces soldiers. He also has family not able to be on the group call, said that friends who are enlisted in the games help athletes the IDF and are on the front understand their connection lines of the war right now. to Israel. “This tournament is you “Secular Americans who know, religiously, very big (don’t) have any connection for me,” he said. “I just want to Israel are now kind of to have a good run and supwaking up and maybe underport for everything that’s standing that there is a conhappening right now.” nection between all of us to “In the beginning of practhe homeland,” he said. “I tice, when we finally finalthink it’s really going to hit ized the team and we got home, and really make it together, I told them for me, MARk ROsENMAN special this year.” this tournament is more The team has been fundCoach than baseball,” Rosenman raising in effort to offset the said. “It’s not about winning and losing costs of travel, and has been very suc— it’s about them being proud. They go cessful — drawing in $16,000. More to school, some of them, where antisemi- information on the team, its players tism is on the rise. They’re looked at difand their journey to the games which ferently. When they’re all together, will take place in early August, can be there’s a comfort level — they take pride found at MarkRosenman.com/Teamin who they are.” Maccabi. Some of the parents on the call spoke “There’s something about this about what it’s like watching their sons group,” Rosenman said. “They all lead take part in the competition — whether by example, it’s not just one kid. And I’m they are returning athletes, or it’s their excited. I love doing this, and these kids first year playing. make it easy to want to do it.”

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The hidden danger of noise and light By Will Sheeline, Nicole Formisano & Angelina Zingariello First part in a series Long Island faces a growing crisis as noise and light pollution become more troublesome. Noise pollution — characterized by unwanted and harmful sounds — and light pollution — stemming from excessive artificial lights — are pressing issues impacting not just all of us who live here, but also the environment. The World Health Organization defines noise pollution as disruptive sounds harmful to human health, while the International Dark-Sky Association — a nonprofit that fights to return the stars to our skies — warns that light pollution not only affects the natural night sky, but it also disrupts wildlife and interferes with astronomical observations. The consistent noise from traffic, airplanes, construction and urban development disrupts daily lives and sleep patterns. Simultaneously, the widespread artificial light from streetlights, billboards, and other sources diminishes the natural darkness at night, impacting stargazing and unsettling nocturnal wildlife. As Long Island tackles these escalating issues, local authorities are actively working to enforce noise regulations and promote responsible outdoor lighting practices, such as the Dark Skies Protection Act, put forth by the Assembly last year. The aim is to strike a balance between the imperatives of urban progress and the preservation of Long Island’s unique environment. Addressing noise and light pollution is vital for protecting human health, according to the WHO, as well as maintaining the integrity of natural ecosystems. Additionally, research shows the detrimental effects of noise pollution — including more stress, hypertension, and even cognitive impairment in both adults and children. Similarly, excessive exposure to artificial light at night contributes to lower quality sleep and insomnia, and even mood disorders. These environmental stressors also affects local wildlife populations by altering migration, nesting and foraging patterns, and even disrupting reproductive hormones and behaviors. Fireflies, for example, can no longer can find mates in an artificially lit night sky. “Almost every form of wildlife uses the night for either navigation or mating, or for many ways of regenerating the species,” said Susan Serven, a DarkSky spokeswoman. “So if you don’t have a deep dark night, you have this artificial daylight. It can confuse them, and it

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Using NASA’s Black Marble light product, observers can get a sense how bright different parts of the world really are. While it’s no surprise that New York City is one of the brightest spots in the region, it’s also clear that light pollution spreads well across Long Island — especially in Nassau County. can affect their physiology as well.” While it might not get the same attention as other forms of pollution — like air and water — community organizations are teaming up with environmental advocates and researchers to raise awareness and devise strategies against noise and light pollution on Long Island. The Town of Oyster Bay, for example, mandates that any outdoor light is properly shielded to ensure light is only cast on necessary areas rather than, really, all over the place. They must also be placed on a timer to turn on and off at appropriate times to save energy. The Village of Malverne passed a noise ordinance last December intended to limit the unnecessary sound neighbors say they experience at all hours of the day. “Sleep is the biggest factor in all of this,” Malverne mayor Tim Sullivan said. “Residents are trying to find peace at night. And if that’s disturbed, it has a negative effect on your mental wellbeing and your physical functionality, which could negatively impact your earnings potential, your family, your home life, and how you generally interact with people on a daily basis. “My biggest concern, as a father, is when I have a plane flying over my house in the middle of the day, that’s excessive. It has woken my daughter up from her nap, and that (nap is) important to her well-being and development.”

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the likes of Charles Lindbergh and Wiley Post, Long Island is now a hot spot for the biggest threat to our sky: light pollution. South Shore neighbors, for example, are all too familiar with the incessant, 24-hour glow to the west that is New York City. But light pollution atlases maintained by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences reveal Nassau County is not without its own blame. Light pollution is “the human-made alteration of outdoor light levels from those occurring naturally,” according to Dark-Sky. And for more than 20 years, Long Island has produced light pollution on par with one of the world’s biggest cities: its neighbor, New York. “We’ve been losing our night sky for decades,” Serven said, adding that more than 90 percent of people throughout the country can no longer see the Milky Way — or even many stars, for that matter — from their backyards. “We’re really the first generation who has lost the night sky.” Some of our biggest contributors, according to Dark-Sky, are streetlights, electronic advertising, and even parking lots — and it’s getting worse. Light pollution has risen by nearly 10 percent every year, and is projected to double over the next decade, Serven said. That over-lighting comes at a cost. Every year, millions of sea turtles that call Long Island home are killed because they mistake endless streetlights and billboards for a glowing ocean horizon with a brightness that rivals the moon. The fireflies that marked summer nights on Long Island now face total extinction, and studies have shown light pollution is largely at fault. Humans are not exempt from the effects of light pollution. Our circadian

rhythm — or sleep-wake cycle — relies on light cues from our natural world. But in an environment full of blue light from cellphone and laptop screens, our natural clocks are ticking out of sync. This circadian disruption, studies show, is linked to mood disorders, reproductive problems, cancers and more. It also has drastic effects on our ability to produce melatonin, meaning more people are lying awake at night, often not realizing that the brightness that surrounds them throughout the evening is to blame. The cost of light pollution is literal, too. Dark-Sky estimates 30 percent of all outdoor lighting in the United States is misdirected — meaning shone on areas that don’t require light, often even up into the night sky itself — adding up to $3.3 billion wasted every year. The energy it takes to sustain those unnecessary lights creates 21 million tons of carbon dioxide every year, which is among the leading contributors to climate change. And light isn’t the only invisible menace draining your health.

Taking on noise pollution Noise pollution, is characterized by sounds that reach above the human decibel threshold, the level of sound it takes to cause auditory damage, and has far-reaching effects on our well-being. Various sources contribute to noise pollution, with cities like Glen Cove and Long Beach bearing the brunt of its impact. Traffic noise — including the incessant honking of horns and the roar of engines — dominates streets, reaching levels as high as 100 decibels — equivalent to a hair dryer or a blender — according to the Hearing Center of Excellence, a program created by the U.S. Defense Department to study and reduce hearing loss among veterans. CoNtINUed oN NeXt pAge

Remember when you could see stars in the sky? Similarly, air traffic noise, construction sites, and bustling nightlife establishments all contribute to the cacophony of urban-like life. Lawnmowers and leaf blowers long have been a point of contention between business owners and local governments, such as in the Village of Sea Cliff, which has discussed numerous complaints by both residents and businesses regarding their use in the last two years. Following nearly two years of research, village officials passed an ordinance in 2022 restricting the days leaf blowers can be used while promoting the use of electric leaf blowers as opposed to louder, diesel versions. “We needed to balance the public’s right to live in a quiet, bucolic setting versus other residents who hire landscapers to do their work,” Sea Cliff mayor Elena Villafane said. “So, we restricted the gas leaf blowers by prohibition during the spring and summer, and then we’ve limited the hours of electric leaf blowers during the same period to weekdays, business hours. And then, in the fall and winter, you can use both.” The effects of noise pollution extend beyond mere annoyance, according to the federal Environmental Protection Agency and similar organizations. Prolonged exposure to loud noises can lead to a range of health issues, including hearing loss, high blood pressure and

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even sounds as innocuous as a car muffler can cause long-term auditory damage, especially compounded by the number of cars on the road in cities like glen Cove and Long Beach. heart disease. Moreover, noise pollution disrupts sleep patterns, increases stress levels, and impairs cognitive function, particularly in children according to Matthew Mannis, a noise consultant for AKRF Inc. “Whether it’s construction noise outside or aircraft flyovers — or even the most mundane things that we take for granted — these everyday noises can be disturbing,” Mannis said. “We are learning that higher degrees or levels of noise for extended periods

of time can raise anxiety and blood pressure levels.” For wildlife, noise pollution presents its own set of challenges. Marine mammals such as whales and dolphins — which have been spotted more often around the Long Island Sound as water temperatures have risen — rely on echolocation for communication and navigation, according to National Geographic. However, the underwater cacophony created by ships, sonar devices and seismic surveys interferes with their ability to perceive their surroundings, leading

to mass stranding and altered behavior. Awareness and education are essential tools in combating noise and light pollution. “Light pollution is actually the easiest form of pollution to fix,” Serven said. “Simply turn off any lights that aren’t needed at night. That’s the simplest thing you can do.” Dark-Sky also recommends neighbors swap unprotected outdoor lights for ones that are shielded or on timers to limit unnecessary light and energy drainage. Plus, more and more regions — including New York — are participating in “Lights Out,” a movement to shut off nonessential outdoor light between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m., during bird migration periods to help lessen light pollution’s effects on wildlife. Investment in noise-reducing technologies — such as sound barriers and quieter asphalt for roads — can mitigate the impact of noise pollution in urban areas, according to the European Environment Agency, an organization in the European Union that studies data to support Europe’s environment and climate goals. Moreover, fostering a culture of environmental stewardship and responsible noise management is crucial for safeguarding our health and the well-being of wildlife. “Learn as much as you can, and tell others,” Serve said. “Because it’s critically important. And, the issue is getting worse.”

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Lawrence Elementary School students had a balloon of a time at the Friendship Dance held at the school on Feb. 2.

Emily Lira, a sixth-grader, and her brother Matias Rosales, a firstgrader, danced and played at the school event.

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they don’t want to answer us on the spot, they know exactly where to go without barriers,” he said. “Catholic Health could not be more excited about this great opportunity — I cannot be more excited about it because preventative health has always been my life’s work.” Meg Ryan, acting chief executive officer of NUMC, said the funds are “well needed.” The hospital plans to build outpatient rooms, bathrooms, counseling centers, conference rooms and nursing stations on its 10th floor, where there’s an inpatient mental health and addiction unit, and to expand facilities on its ground floor, by the emergency room, to treat patients struggling with substance abuse and mental health disorders, Ryan explained. The county has received approximately $385 million in coronavirus relief money through the federal American Rescue Plan Act, and over $92 million in settlements form opioid manufactures, distributors and retailers. County Legislator Delia DeReggi-Whitton, the minority caucus leader, said less than $7 million of that money has been spent. She called Monday’s announcement a “disappointment.” “After two years of delays, the agencies that have been promised funding should have been paid in full, and a significant amount of additional funding should also have been released,” DeRiggi-Whitton said. “Neither have happened. “To have just paid about one-seventh of our opioid funding more than two years later is an insult to every family that continues to struggle with the opioid epidemic. This money cannot be used for anything else other than addressing opioid addiction, and I feel Nassau must begin distributing this funding at a pace that meets the urgency of this crisis.”

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a time before they need to move on to another activity or take a break. Teens and tweens can likely study for longer periods of time, from 30 to 40 minutes, before they need to get up and stretch or rest their eyes. Remember: You’re paying a certified educator for their expertise in subject matter, as well as their knowledge about what makes a successful learning environment. Work collaboratively with your tutor to establish boundaries and rewards that feel appropriate for your student’s needs, your comfort level as a parent, and the tutor’s needs as an educator. For most tutors — and students — it’s also best if parents make themselves scarce during tutoring sessions. If you hang around during a session, it could make it more difficult for your student to focus — even if they’re on break. Encourage your student to follow the rules and have a good time — then make your exit!

Help your student achieve tutoring success It’s a whirlwind for your family after school: Your kids need to have a snack, keep up with their activities, complete their homework — on and on it goes. All the while academics are the priority. So how do you fit tutoring into a busy household without distracting your struggling student, or making them feel left out of all the fun? Even when tutoring is necessary, learning sessions can be a tall order for kids who are already over-programmed and overtired.

Institute Quiet Hours Have other children? Make sure they understand that the tutor and your student need time and space to work on their own. Establish this boundary early, so your kids all understand that tutoring time is important work time. Tutoring time can also be good “quiet time” for the rest of your household. If true “quiet time” is a no-go at your house, try sending your other children outside or to a different part of the house to play.

Emphasize Family Time Even though tutoring can be fun and engaging, it’s still extra work for your young student. That can make kids feel left out, especially when their brothers and sisters get to spend the time playing, attending after-school clubs, or hanging out with friends. In order to make your tutored child feel included, make sure to emphasize family time after the tutoring session is over. Whether you all sit down to dinner together, watch a movie, or take a walk around the block before it gets dark, family time helps your student transition from a long workday back into being a kid. Every family member has individual responsibilities, interests, hobbies, and activities they do on their own. Helping your child see that tutoring is just one of the things they do makes it less isolating and more independent and confidence-building..

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It may feel far away right now but you’re going to need to start thinking about the endless days of summer sooner rather than later. Your child’s last day of school may still be months away, but as we all long for the easy, breezy days of summer you know that your time will not be as easy or breezy if you don’t find the right summer activities for your child. When shopping for a kids’ day camp, there are a few key things to look for to ensure that you’re comfortable with the program and that your preschooler swill be a happy camper. The camp should stress fun, not learning. As with preschool, your child’s earliest experiences with camp shouldn’t be about academics. If a brochure promises to jumpstart reading or prep your toddler for math, give it an “F” and move on to other options. (And rest assured, even if all your child does during the day is kick a ball, dribble water in a kiddie pool, and dabble in finger paint, she’ll still be learning plenty.) A kids’ day camp should mix it up. While older kids with special interests may benefit from specific programs like sports or musicaltheater camps, little ones thrive on exposure to different activities. Your preschooler will have the most fun if her day camp for kids includes a variety of endeavors — arts and crafts, supervised games, story time, cooking, swimming, or water play, etc. The camp should be in a safe, well-main-

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With a $3.26 billion investment, New York Transco and the New York Power Authority unveiled details of its Propel NY Energy project, aimed to fortify Long Island’s power grid by potentially bringing new underground electrical transmission and substations to Nassau County. The Long Island Association’s offshore wind committee hosted a discussion last week in Melville, with topics ranging from electrical grid reliability improvements to potential traffic disruptions caused by the work to make it happen. Propel NY represents a step toward a cleaner, more sustainable energy future for Nassau County and the wider region. After last year’s competitive bid process in 2023, the New York Independent System Operator — which monitors the reliability of the state’s power system — threw its support behind Propel NY, which is now entering the permitting process. Regulated by Article VII of the New York Public Service Law, the regulatory framework emphasizes environmental impacts, ensuring community involvement. “We want to make sure that we’re all working together … to make sure that effective outreach and communication is happening throughout the process,” said Carrie Gallagher, the Long Island office director for the state’s public service department. That means bringing together not only the Long Island Power Authority and PSEG Long Island, but also the public service department, Transco, and the power authority. Propel NY aims to bolster the reliability and resiliency of the Long Island power grid, according to officials. That means adding what they are calling bi-

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Propel NY Energy — which plans to invest billions in a project burying 90 miles of electrical transmission lines — will discuss exactly where those lines will go in detail with affected communities, residents and businesses. directional power flows from Long Island into the statewide grid through 90 miles of new transmission pathways. The goal is to transmit up to 3,000 megawatts of energy from offshore wind projects that could power hundreds, if not thousands, of homes. An estimated 66 miles of the new underground distribution lines will run across Nassau County, with less than two miles planned for Suffolk. That includes several separate high-voltage cables from Melville, Island Park, Syosset, Uniondale and Glenwood Landing in Oyster Bay that then would

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homes.” The 216-page environmental assessment, which is available to the public at the Peninsula Public Library, in Lawrence, details a variety of environmental factors and potential impacts of the project. It includes evaluations of the local topography; soil, air and water quality; wetlands, floodplains and coastal resources, as well as information on threatened and endangered species — but no information on the seawall’s potential impact on residents and residential housing. “It is crucial to ensure the measures taken to protect the school do not inadvertently redirect seawater and create new challenges for the residents,” Brown wrote. Those concerns were raised during a village board meeting on Feb. 5, when residents also expressed their frustration with the lack of transparency from the school district. “The real question is, what’s the district’s plan for this property?” asked Francine Sharabi, who lives near the high school. “When you do something like this, isn’t this supposed to be for the good of the community? The kids that live in the community that are students of that school will end up being displaced. Their homes will be flooded, as we were all displaced during Hurricane Sandy.” Ensuring that the project follows federal requirements, including the National Environmental Policy Act,

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Members of the Cedarhurst village board expressed their concerns about the proposed Lawrence school district seawall project and its environmental assessment at their Feb. 5 meeting. FEMA published its assessment and is now in a public comment period. The original deadline for any feedback was Feb. 9, but due to the level of interest in the project, it was extended to March. 9. Brown requested that FEMA officials hold a public hearing focusing on their residents concerns about the project, according to an email thread that included the Herald. FEMA officials responded that it is the school district’s responsibility to hold a hearing. Cedarhurst residents and village board members had planned to attend a Lawrence school board meeting scheduled for Monday, but the meeting was canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for March 18 — nine days after FEMA’s

public comment period ends. Foreman said that the board was unable to reach a quorum for a meeting on Monday, denying that its cancellation had anything to do with the controversy surrounding the seawall project. “Currently, there is a comment period open, and we have put forth a complete data room with complete details of the project,” Foreman said. “Everybody has full access regarding the project, and we await community comments, and we will respond.” Comments can be mailed to Federal Emergency Management Agency, Region 2, Environmental Planning and Historic Preservation, 26 Federal Plaza, Suit 1802, New York, NY 10278.

Cedarhurst Mayor Benjamin Weinstock said that he and the village board submitted comments ahead of the original Feb. 9 deadline. With the new deadline, the board will submit additional comments, he added. “This could be an extravagant waste of $75 million of taxpayer money,” Weinstock said, “because they mentioned on Page 2 of the environmental report that the Army Corps of Engineers is working on a project that will keep the area within Jamaica Bay free from flooding.” Weinstock was referring to a proposed seawall along Doxey Creek, including the southwest edge of the high school property, to reduce flooding in coastal neighborhoods in Jamaica, Queens, and surrounding tributaries. He said that project would be the best fit for the community. “In order to maximize flood protection and structural compatibility, the Subrecipient is currently in discussion with USACE to determine how the USACE Cedarhurst-Lawrence project and the Proposed Action at LWA will be integrated,” FEMA’s environmental assessment stated. “Somehow, (USACE) is figuring out a way to prevent the area from flooding, or possibly something,” Weinstock added, “and if they do that, you don’t need to spend $75 million to protect the school. It would already be protected.” Have an opinion on the proposed Lawrence seawall project? Send a letter to jbessen@liherald.com.

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bo’s project was up against 403 others involving 494 students from 64 schools across Long Island. There were 15 project categories, ranging from animal science to molecular biology, biomedical engineering, chemistry and material science, physics and astronomy, microbiology and biochemistry, and robotics. Palumbo’s project was one of 25 percent that advanced to Round 2 in the animal science category. Experts in their respective fields not only talk with the students at the fair, but also judge the projects, Angela Lukaszewski, the fair’s director, noted in an email. “We ask our judges to concentrate on two areas: Creativity and Presentation,” Lukaszewski wrote. “Creativity demonstrates imagination and inventiveness. We suggest that the judges place emphasis on research outcomes in evaluating creativity. Presentation/ interview: the interview gives the judges the opportunity to evaluate the students’ understanding of the project’s basic science, interpretation and limitations of the results and conclusions.” Sullivan said he was confident in Palumbo’s speaking skills, which

Palumbo said she believed helped her advance. “I think I just presented to the judges well,” she said. Round 2 will be held at Crest Hollow on March 5, and will be followed by an awards ceremony. Scores from the two rounds will determine the winners in each category to move on to the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair in Los Angeles from May 11-17. The Regeneron ISEF will feature over 1,500 students in ninth through 12th grades from more than 75 countries, regions and territories, Lukaszewski wrote in the LISEF welcome letter. “We congratulate them on the work they have done,” she wrote. “Even though in some instances their research outcomes may not have demonstrated their initial goal, they should still be proud of it, because it has added to an existing body of knowledge.” Palumbo, who will head to Cornell University this fall to study engineering, is preparing for the second round of the Long Island competition by rehearsing her presentation. “My research is done,” she said. “I’m really just practicing.”

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Kayla Palumbo, a Sacred Heart Academy senior, with her presentation on the effects of blue light on flies in the school’s research lab. She presented it at the Long Island Science and Engineering Fair last month, and has advanced to the second round in March.

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By Danielle Schwab Walk among the prehistoric giants at Jurassic Quest, where everyone can roam about and glimpse what Earth was like more than 165 million years ago. Jurassic Quest — that traveling dinosaur experience combining archaeology with the latest tech — returns with its herd to Nassau Coliseum this weekend. This immersive spectacle features a bevy of lifelike dinosaurs — of all shapes and sizes — that are an impressive lot. They transform the arena environment back to the time when dinosaurs roamed, so that visitors can get up-close and personal with the creatures. The three days of prehistoric adventuring — Saturday through Monday — includes visiting with the lifelike dinos, who’ll glare and move about as folks pass by, along with all sorts of related activities. Plus, the playful dino “babies” — Tyson the T-Rex, Trixie the Triceratops and Cammie, the Camarasaurus — always delight visitors. You’ll find exciting curiosities at every turn. Rideable dinos, dinosaur shows, and interactive science and art stations — including a fossil dig • Feb. 17-18, 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; — are all part of the experience. Feb. 19, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. The littlest explorers will also enjoy • Tickets $32.50-$52.05 (Use a “Triceratots” soft play area, code FOSSIL for 10 percent bounce houses and inflatables. off admission price); It’s all self-guided, so everyone available at JurassicQuest. can go through the activities at com or NassauColiseum.com their own speed. But it’s suggested • Nassau Coliseum, carving out at least two to three 1255 Hempstead Turnpike, hours to get the most out of the Uniondale experience. It all began 10 years ago, created by Texas-based Jurassic Quest, which consults with paleontologists to make the creatures as realistic as possible, and reflect current thinking about how the giant creatures looked and acted. “Dinosaurs are sort of universal to all people,” says Nick Schaefer (aka Prehistoric Nick), one of the expert “dino trainers” and fossil experts, who’s been with Jurassic Quest since 2016. “When guests walk into our pillars, the first thing we have is our exhibit where we have dinosaurs from the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods. We have over 165 million years worth of dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures.” One of the more popular components allows kids to become dino-trainers. “We have the raptor training experience, where we have one of our trainers come out and interact with our guests to help train our full-sized Utahraptor (one of the newest additions to the animatronic pack),” Nick says. “Our guests will give central commands and try to make it listen.” Ever wonder what it’s like to ride a dinosaur? Climb

Friends of the Brothers Friends of the Brothers returns with their dynamic tribute to the Allman Brothers. Their powerful celebration of the Allman Brothers, featuring musician closely associated with the original band, continues the brotherhood with passion, committed to the ideals of every night being special and unique. Guitarist/singer Junior Mack has fronted Jaimoe’s Jasssz Band for 12 years, and starred in the acclaimed Broadway show ‘Lackawanna Blues.’ Guitarist Andy Aledort played with Dickey Betts for 12 years, has recorded with Double Trouble and Band of Gypsys, and toured with Experience Hendrix. Their ﬁrsthand experience with the Allman Brothers Band — and their deep knowledge of the repertoire and the music’s roots and heritage — allows them to play with an unrivaled depth. They perform songs from every stage of the Allman Brothers Band’s career, backed by a band of inspirational, veteran players. Friday, Feb. 16, 8 p.m. $33, $28. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. (516) 767-6444, or LandmarkOnMainStreet.org.

It’s estimated that a new species of dinosaur is named every two weeks. Photos courtesy Jurassic Quest

Trainer Prehistoric Nick knows his way around a dinosaur skull. aboard one — such as the mighty T-Rex — and find out. Kids also eagerly make their way to the fossil dig, where they can channel their inner paleontologist and study replicated and real fossils like T-Rex teeth, a triceratops horn, and life-size dino skull. Much like the dinos, Jurassic Quest continues to evolve (without heading to extinction). “The Quest” — a self-guided dinosaur scavenger hunt and expanded excavation station — add to this year’s experience. Visitors can also try to lasso escaped dinos in Rope-a-Raptor, assisting the experienced “Broncobusters” round up the creatures and bring them back to their pens. Also you might want to face off with a notoriously fast Utahraptor in a “Raptor Run” race. Each dinosaur is painstakingly replicated, from coloration to teeth size, to textured skin, fur or feathers, drawing on the latest research about how we understand dinosaurs and ancient giants of the sea looked and moved. Plant settings, sound effects, lighting and electronics add to the authenticity of the setting. “We actually have modified a few of the dinosaurs to stay as up to date as we can with the information,” Prehistoric Nick says. “One of our dinosaurs, the Spinosaurus, paleontologists are still learning about, and every couple of years, a new paper will come out and change the way it looks. So, we do our best to keep updating it.” Aspects like its snout, posture, and even the tail have been readjusted. These dino trainers really know their stuff. Prehistoric Nick, who studied archeology in college, shares the team’s passion for dinosaurs. He’s been involved in excavations, and has participated in paleontological digs in Canada. “Dinos are often the introductory science for younger kids,” Nick says. “I think it’s really important to bring a sense of wonder about dinosaurs to the public. Studies have shown that kids who have sustained interest — like a fascination of dinosaurs — have a tendency to do better in STEM fields. So fostering a love of dinosaurs and science and engineering is really beneficial.” Even more that that there’s magic in science. “When guests first come through for the first time, there’s this jaw-dropping awe,” Nick says. “When they see these full-sized dinosaurs, it blows their mind.”

Modi Get to know Modi when he visits Long Island with his highly anticipated comedy tour, Know Your Audience. Voted ‘One of the Top 10 comedians in New York City’ by The Hollywood Reporter, and ‘The Next Jackie Mason’ by The New York Times, he’s now one of the circuit’s most sought-after performers. Modi has received rave reviews for his charisma and positive message, relatable to both Jewish and nonJewish audiences. He and his family immigrated to the United States from Israel (at 7), and was raised on Long Island. After graduating from Boston University, he worked as an investment banker until his ﬁrst open-mic night, where he knew stand-up was his true calling. Equipped with a sharp wit, Modi has become a successful ﬁxture on the comedy scene. Sunday, Feb. 18, 7:30 p.m. $144.50, $69.50, $59.50, $49.50, $39.50. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington.Tickets available atTicketmaster.com or ParamountNY.com.

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Flogging Molly Celtic-punk rockers Flogging Molly have hit the road with their “Road to Rebellion” tour, sure to rouse audiences with their anthemic odes to the Emerald Isle, on the Paramount stage, Sunday, Feb. 25, at 7:30 p.m. Formed in L.A. in 1997 by Irish expat Dave King, the band got its start (and its name) from local Hollywood bar Molly Malone’s, where each week the band performed, grew their following and laid down the blueprint for eventual success. Their infectious Celtic-tinged reels are perfect for dancing along to, for those who love their Irish heritage and those who just want a Expect an elective mix of old favorites, sing-a-longs, rare acoustic numbers and new material strung together by King’s cheeky tales and jokes and first-rate musicianship from the legendary seven-piece group. Building a loyal following through endless touring, Flogging Molly has become a staple in the punk scene over the past 20-plus years, kicking off with its riotous debut, “Swagger,” and continuing through their additional studio albums. With numerous late-night TV appearances under their belt, a sold-out Salty Dog Cruise through the Caribbean, and a yearly St. Patrick’s Day Festival in L.A., the band’s juggernaut continues. $79.50, $49.50, $39.50 . The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at Ticketmaster.com or ParamountNY.com.

Shake off the winter blues at Planting Fields Arboretum State Park’s annual two-day Camellia Festival, Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 17-18, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Enjoy light music and be amazed by the variety of colors and gorgeous blooms of these glorious camellias. Coe Hall is the center of activity throughout the festival, with music, watercolor painting crafts, activities, a typewriter poet, tea tastings, learning experiences for all ages, shopping, self-guided tours of the historic mansion and more. Learn about Planting Fields rare and extensive collection of hundreds of camellia trees. Both historic and modern plants native to Japan, Korea and China display a wide variety of spectacular flowers including red, pink, white, bicolor and even yellow. $15, $10 seniors. 1395 Planting Fields Road, Oyster Bay. Visit PlantingFields.org or call (516) 922-8600 for more.

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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Feb. ‘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.

Concert time Modeled on Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers, the Pitch Perfect Project, a core septet of seasoned musicians pays homage to jazz music. See them perform on Sunday, Feb. 18, at 2 p.m., at Hewlett-Woodmere Public library. 1125 Broadway, Hewlett.

Reclamation District The Board of Commissioners of the Greater Atlantic Beach Water Reclamation District meets, Tuesday, Feb. 20, 5 p.m. 2150 Bay Blvd. Atlantic Beach.

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Art talk Join Scott Defrin, owner of European Decorative Arts in Greenvale for Nassau County Museum of Art’s exhibit related program “Collecting Decorative Arts During the Gilded Age; Connoisseurship vs. Decoration,” Sunday, Feb. 25, 3 p.m. New York was the center for collecting during the Gilded Age. More money was spent on fine art, decorative art and interior decoration than at any time in American history. From Carnegie to Frick, and Morgan to Vanderbilt, Defrin discusses the different approaches to collecting among these magnates and how their fortunes helped establish the permanent collections of today’s museums. Limited seating with registration required.1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.

Princesses and other enchanting heroes and heroines take to the stage, when Plaza Theatricals presents its Winter Princess concert, Friday and Saturday, Feb. 23-24, 11 a.m. Take part in an interactive singa-long featuring an array of everyone’s favorite winter characters. $15. See it at The Showplace at Bellmore Movies, 222 Pettit Ave., Bellmore (Friday) or at Elmont Memorial Library Theatre, 700 Hempstead Turnpike, Elmont (Saturday). For tickets, visit PlazaTheatrical.com or call (516) 599-6870.

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Beginning on March 4, reservations for the picnic areas in Nassau County’s parks can be made in person with a valid county leisure pass and fee, seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Grant Park, 1652 Broadway, Hewlett, (516) 571-7821; Inwood Park, 600Bayview Ave., Inwood, (516) 571-7894; and North Woodmere Park, 750 Hungry Harbor Road, Valley Stream, (516) 571-7801.

Groove to the sounds of 1950s rock-and-roll and a little bit of calypso music as Mark Eiseman performs, Thursday, Feb. 15, at 1 p.m., at the Center for Adult Life Enrichment. 37 East Rockaway Road, Hewlett. Registration required. Call (516) 3744747 for information and to register.

Art showcase Mike Stanko will have his still life paintings that capture contemporary society, nature and pop culture on exhibit, through Feb. 26, at Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library. 1125 Broadway, Hewlett.

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As part of the Bagel Boss Music Festival, Vinyl Cut performs the music of the 1960s and ‘70s, on Saturday, Feb. 17, at 8 p.m. Bagel Boss is in the Peninsula Shopping Center, 1352 Peninsula Blvd., Hewlett.

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU WELLS FARGO BANK N.A., AS TRUSTEE, FOR CARRINGTON MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2006-NC1 ASSET-BACKED PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, Plaintiff, Against FREDERICK NEIL KLEIN A/K/A FREDERICK KLEIN A/K/A FRED KLEIN, JODI KLEIN, DEBBIE G. KLEIN, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 08/27/2019, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 on 2/28/2024 at 2:00 pm, premises known as 58 Brower Avenue, Woodmere, New York 11598, And Described As Follows: ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being At Woodmere (Formerly Woodsburgh) In The Town Of Hempstead, County Of Nassau And State Of New York. Section 41 Block 24 Lot 326 The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $1,162,718.94 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 0003350/2012 If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the then Court Appointed Referee will cancel the Foreclosure Auction. This Auction will be held rain or shine. Rita Solomon, Esq., Referee. MCCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC, 10 Midland Avenue, Suite 205, Port Chester, NY 10573 Dated: 11/8/23 File Number: 109-0035 SH 144499 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT NASSAU COUNTY LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, Plaintiff against JEAN ALEX LOUIS, et al Defendant(s) Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Stern & Eisenberg, P.C., 20 Commerce Drive, Suite 230, Cranford, NJ 07016 and 1131 Route 55, Suite 1, Lagrangeville, NY 12540. Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered June 12, 2023, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on February 27, 2024 at 2:00 PM. Premises known as

224 Hungry Harbor Road, North Woodmere, NY 11581. Sec 39 Block 527 Lot 43. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being at Valley Stream, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $524,385.18 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 601823/2020. For sale information, please visit www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832. During the COVID-19 health emergency, Bidders are required to comply with all governmental health requirements in effect at the time of the sale including but not limited to wearing face coverings and maintaining social distancing (at least 6-feet apart) during the auction, while tendering deposit and at any subsequent closing. Should a bidder fail to comply, the Referee may refuse to accept any bid, cancel the closing and hold the bidder in default. Bidders are also required to comply with the Foreclosure Auction Rules and COVID-19 Health Emergency Rules issued by the Supreme Court of this County in addition to the conditions set forth in the Terms of Sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the Court Appointed Referee shall cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.” Harold Damm, Esq., Referee File # NY202000000018-1 144503

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU Select Portfolio Servicing, Inc., Plaintiff AGAINST Barry Wachsler a/k/a Barry D. Wachsler; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered December 19, 2023 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on February 27, 2024 at 3:00PM, premises known as 2 Basile Court, Woodmere, NY 11598. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Woodmere, (not incorporated village) in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section 39 Block 170 Lot 53. Approximate amount of judgment $181,481.73 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of

filed Judgment Index# 602750/2020. The auction will be conducted pursuant to the COVID-19 Policies Concerning Public Auctions of Foreclosed Property established by the Tenth Judicial District. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.” Ronald J. Ferraro, Esq., Referee LOGS Legal Group LLP f/k/a Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792 Dated: January 9, 2024 144505

LEGAL NOTICE REFEREE’S NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF CWALT, INC., ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2006-OC3, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-OC3, Plaintiff - against - BIBI SHERIFFA ALI, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on July 21, 2017. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 “Rain or Shine” on the 22nd day of February, 2024 at 2:00 PM. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Premises known as 517 11th Street, Cedarhurst, NY 11516. (Section: 39, Block: 290, Lot: 57) Approximate amount of lien $1,001,229.89 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale. Index No. 010427/2012. Richard T. Kerins, Esq., Referee. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 420 Lexington Avenue, Suite 840 New York, NY 10170 Tel. 347/286-7409 For sale information, please visit Auction.com at www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832 Dated: January 2, 2024 During the COVID-19 health emergency, bidders are required to comply with all governmental health requirements in effect at the time of sale including but not limited to, wearing face coverings and maintaining social

distancing (at least 6-feet apart) during the auction, while tendering deposit and at any subsequent closing. Bidders are also required to comply with the Foreclosure Auction Rules and COVID-19 Health Emergency Rules issued by the Supreme Court of this County in addition to the conditions set forth in the Terms of Sale. 144297

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT AS TRUSTEE FOR PRETIUM MORTGAGE ACQUISITION TRUST, Plaintiff AGAINST JOSE C. MARTINEZ, MARIA S. ALVARENGA, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered February 28, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on February 26, 2024 at 2:30PM, premises known as 102 ROGER AVENUE, INWOOD, NY 11096. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in Inwood, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 40, Block 146, Lot 126-129. Approximate amount of judgment $824,643.25 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #604014/2020. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 mitigation protocols and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine”. Brian J. Davis, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 20-000073 79073 144392 LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU CITIGROUP MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST INC. ASSETBACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-FX1, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, Plaintiff againstTAGEWATTIE NANDALALL, SEWNARINE SAWH, et al

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A makeshift memorial to Pablo Rivera, who died in the one-car crash on Rosedale Road near Lawrence Court in North Woodmere on Feb. 10.

North Woodmere fatal victim is a Valley Stream resident A Lindenhurst man was charged in a one-crash where a vehicle he was driving overturned on Rosedale Road near Lawrence Court in North Woodmere and killed the lone passenger, Pablo Rivera, of Valley Stream, on Feb. 10, Nassau police said. Near 4:30 a.m., police responded to the scene where the driver of a 2023 Toyota, Aaron Cooper, 26, of Lido Parkway, was headed northwest and apparently lost control of the vehicle, police said.

Rivera, 22, was pronounced dead at the scene. Cooper was arrested and taken by police ambulance to a local hospital for treatment. He was charged with manslaughter, vehicular manslaughter, assault, driving while intoxicated and reckless driving. Cooper will be arraigned when “medically practical,” police said.

Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered herein and dated December 11, 2018, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on February 27, 2024 at 2:30 p.m. premises situate, lying and being at Lawrence, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at a point on the easterly side of Lawrence Avenue, distant 161.52 feet northerly from the corner formed by the intersection of the easterly side of Lawrence Avenue with the northerly side of Spring Street; being a plot 128.71 feet by 50 feet by 108.75 feet by 53.84 feet. Section 40 Block 32 Lot 113. All bidders must wear a

David A. Gallo & Associates LLP Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 47 Hillside Avenue, 2nd Floor, Manhasset, NY 11030 File# 5025.1027 {* NASSAU HER*} 144418

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Public Notices face mask/shield at all times and social distancing must be observed by all bidders at all times. Bidders who do not comply with the face mask and/or the social distancing mandate will be removed from the auction. Said premises known as 280 LAWRENCE AVENUE, LAWRENCE, NY 11559 Approximate amount of lien $629,669.70 plus interest & costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment and Terms of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Index Number 010770/2014. RALPH MADALENA, ESQ., Referee

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A. The question really is, who do you trust, and how much really needs to be done? Do you accept the engineer’s opinion? Are they really a licensed engineer or a home inspector? It does matter, because there is a level of responsibility that goes with truly professional advisement versus the opinion of experienced trades-people. onte eeper Basically, it always comes down to one thing: In a court of law, whose testimony and credentials will be acceptable to the judge. Will the contractor or mason be able to demonstrate to a court that they have the training, license(s) or credentials to be recognized as the final word? A concrete wall out of vertical alignment after many years of service can be concerning, but consider that if the wall is still supporting, the one inch is one-eighth (approximately) of the width of the wall, which is still attached to the rest of the construction and is not severed away. I would doubt that the wall is as great a concern as you have been led to believe. It is certainly worth monitoring. When I approach such a condition, which happens several times a year, I look at the much greater surroundings to try to evaluate causes. Is the foundation subject to ground vibration from traffic, underground tidal activity, surface drainage that hasn’t been sloped away from the building, poor soil conditions? There can be many different reasons for the separation. Sometimes it’s just a bad construction job, where the second pour on top of the first was delayed too long, and the horizontal crack is due to what is referred to as a “cold joint,” where the concrete didn’t set up together to begin with. It doesn’t mean the foundation wall will fail. Stick with impartial advice from qualified licensed professionals to make your decision. Good luck!

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ong Island lost an American icon with the passing of Baldwin resident Bob Beckwith last week. The image of Beckwith standing with President George W. Bush amid the ruins of the World Trade Center days after the Sept. 11 attacks will forever personify America’s unyielding courage and quiet determination in the face of horrific tragedy and massive challenge. In the aftermath of 9/11, the deadliest attack ever on American soil, the country was shattered. I pETER traveled to New York from WashKinG ington on Friday, Sept. 14. Bush was on Air Force One, and I was on an accompanying Air Force jet with other members of Congress from New York. Riding in a government vehicle from LaGuardia Airport to Lower Manhattan, I was struck by how quickly New York had become a ghost town. There was virtually no traffic on its usually congested streets, and just handfuls of pedestrians on otherwise busy sidewalks. We were driven to a corner adjacent to the wreck-

age of the twin towers. Though I had worked in an office building on Vesey Street years before, when the towers were being constructed, I had difficulty getting my bearings amid all the destruction. We were told that the president was several blocks away, and would be making his way toward us, when we heard a loud roar and cheers of “USA!” This was before the age of social media, so it wasn’t until I got home that I saw the video on television of Bush standing atop a damaged vehicle, shouting into a bullhorn that “the people who knocked these buildings down will hear all of us soon!’’ His left arm was wrapped around the shoulder of a strong-faced, quietly confident, veteran New York City firefighter. This image resonated with me like the iconic photo of the Marines raising the Stars and Stripes at Iwo Jima inspired a previous generation of Americans. At that moment, on Sept. 14, 2001, Americans knew we would not be vanquished. We would fight back with American spirit, determination and courage. Overnight, photos of the scene flew around the world, including to the cover of Time magazine. In the subsequent days I would talk

with firefighter friends who had worked with Bob Beckwith over the years. Everything they said about him was positive. The most common descriptions of him included “solid,” “regular guy,” “loyal” and “very patriotic.” Sure enough, when I got to know Bob and his wife, Barbara, I saw that he was all that and more. He gave no indication that his image had been seen by tens of millions of people around the world, or that he had visited Bush in the White House and maintained a friendship with him. He was a thoroughly decent man who was proud to have been a firefighter, and considered himself no more important than other firefighters. Often I would be invited to join retired firefighters at monthly breakfasts at a Lindenhurst diner. I was always struck by how Beckwith, an internationally known symbol of 9/11, mingled and sat so unassumingly as just one of the guys, expecting no recognition or special acknowledgment. Rosemary and I became friendly with Bob and Barbara. We visited their home and invited them to ours for Christmas parties. Bob campaigned for me, handing out flyers at shopping centers, appearing at fundrais-

e’d be the last to tell you that his image had been seen by millions around the world.

ing events and attending swearing-in ceremonies in Washington. In November, Rosemary and I visited him when we heard his health had taken a turn for the worse. It was a heartwarming visit. Bob was as sharp as ever, talking with us about his friendship with Bush and how he used his fame to focus public attention on the need to help burned and injured firefighters. He also reminisced about his 30 years of service in the FDNY, without ever making himself the center of the story. Though he was using a walker that day, he got around easily, using it more as a safeguard than a necessity. As always, Barbara not only joined in the conversation, but had coffee and pastries for us as we sat around the dining room table. Bob wasn’t kidding himself. He knew his cancer had spread, and he would be undergoing immunotherapy. But he was both hopeful and fatalistic, hoping it would work while knowing it might not. Bob Beckwith fought hard to the end and died as he lived, with courage and class. It was my privilege to be able to call him my friend. Bob Beckwith and 9/11. The right man for a historic moment. R.I.P. Peter King is a former congressman, and a former chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security. Comments? pking@ liherald.com.

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or Nassau County, 2024 is a year of new beginnings — a fact that is evidenced by the ascension of two new legislative caucus leaders and five new legislators. I was looking forward to a fresh start and greater bipartisan cooperation as we confront the county’s most important issues. Unfortunately, our first meeting did not go as I hoped. Amid the coronavirus pandemic, the federal government allotted funding to help local communities weather the crisis and recover from the many challenges it created. The county received roughly DELiA $385 million in DeRiGGi-WHiTTon American Rescue Plan Act funds, and, as of Jan. 22, still had around $299 million left to allocate. By law, ARPA funding must be allocated by the end of this year and spent by the end of 2026. Otherwise it will be clawed back by the federal government. Some municipalities have used the money for tax rebates for residents, to launch medical bill forgiveness programs or to establish other initiatives that directly aid small businesses and non-

profit organizations. On the other hand, County Executive Bruce Blakeman has recently stressed two ideas — moving more than $222 million into the county’s operating budget, and using $10 million to help stage and promote a series of galas and other celebrations of the county’s 125th anniversary. By comparison, Blakeman proposed setting aside a relatively small portion of the funding — $15 million — to support various nonprofits and special districts that deliver ARPA-approved services. Initially, the minority caucus advocated for the inclusion of roughly $12 million for worthwhile agencies in our seven districts. When presented with the $15 million number for the entire county, our hope was to reach a compromise that increased the total to $19 million, with an agreement to divide the funds equally, with $1 million for each of the 19 districts. That would have allowed each legislator to help arrange for the distribution of resources to the most severely impacted programs and initiatives to help communities fully rebound from the pandemic. Ultimately, the majority would not commit to an equitable distribution approach, or even a small increase of the

allocation. Naturally, this was a disappointing outcome. And recent events have made the absence of an equity agreement a real concern. For the past several years, applications for grant funding in my district — for fire departments, public libraries, and more — seem to have been stonewalled by the Blakeman administration. During our ARPA negotiations, implications were made that the funding was indeed being held up. The reason? The administration didn’t approve of my comments in a recent column, urging it to expedite the delivery of opioid settlement funds to agencies that deliver life-saving prevention, treatment and recovery services. Specifically, when I argued that the administration’s approach is “badly out of touch with the needs of our constituents,” it was alleged that I engaged in “personal attacks.” By fast-tracking approval of $10 million in funding for 125th-anniversary celebrations while opioid funding continued to languish on our ledger books, the administration made its priorities clear. Pointing that out is a policy critique, and I stand by my statement today. I am still dismayed that the county held back hundreds of

e need to make better use of federal funding left over from the pandemic.

millions of dollars in remaining ARPA and opioid settlement funds for as long as it did to bolster its reserves for the sake of impressing rating agencies and potentially generating interest on the funds. In my opinion, by acquiescing to the administration’s wishes, the Legislature’s presiding officer, Howard Kopel, missed a relatively easy opportunity to start off his tenure in a good-faith, bipartisan manner. Even after hearing directly from dozens of organizations that would have put those resources to such good use, the majority rubber-stamped the administration’s plan and gave every indication that the county executive’s office will have the final say on where this $15 million will be spent. While I hope the office will be responsive to the will of the people and each district will receive a fair share, that outcome is now out of the control of the members of the minority caucus. Yes, this was an incredibly disappointing start to the year, but it’s just that — the start. I’m still optimistic that we will do a better job for the people of Nassau County in the months ahead, and that the county will use this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to give worthwhile organizations that serve our communities the resources they deserve. Delia DeRiggi-Whitton is the County Legislature’s new minority leader, and represents the 11th District.

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hen the terrorists attacked, Bob suited up. And, like so many brave first responders, raced toward the danger to save and search for others.” Those were the words former President George W. Bush shared in a statement last week about Bob Beckwith, a Queens firefighter from Baldwin who had indeed raced to the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001, and ultimately stood with the president a few days later as he gave a rousing speech to the first responders with nothing but a bullhorn in that iconic moment. Except that Beckwith — who died on Feb. 4, at 91 — wasn’t on active duty in 2001. He was 69, and had been retired from the New York City Fire Department since the mid-1990s, following a stellar 30-year career. But it was in his blood to rush and help, and that was the only thing on his mind as he raced to the scene in search of survivors, donning his old firefighter helmet from Ladder Co. 164. It was by pure chance that the president spotted him that day. But once he did, Bush wanted nothing more than to have Beckwith at his side while he sought to build optimism during one of the country’s darkest periods. “I want you to know that America today is on bended knee in prayer for the people whose lives we lost here,” Bush told the first responders that day, his left arm draped around Beckwith. “For the workers who work here. For the families

who mourn. This nation stands with the good people of New York City, and New Jersey and Connecticut, as we mourn the loss of thousands of our citizens.” “We can’t hear you,” someone shouted from the crowd. Without missing a beat, the president yelled back into the bullhorn: “I can hear you!” earning cheers from those gathered around him. “I can hear you. The rest of the world hears you. And the people who knocked these buildings down will hear all of us soon!” Afterward, Bush extended his hand to Beckwith, who shook it proudly before stepping off the rubble so he could get back to work. Beckwith wasn’t introduced that day, but that didn’t keep the world from knowing who he was. From multiple news reports in the months that followed to the cover of Time magazine, the image of Bush standing with Beckwith demonstrated the resolve of the American people, helping to begin the healing process. Yet those days were very difficult for Beckwith. Of the 2,977 people who died that day, 343 were FDNY members who had raced into the twin towers as others desperately tried to find their way out. Another 71 were law enforcement officers — primarily from the New York City Police Department — while 55 others were military personnel, most of them killed in the attack on the Pentagon in Washington. After it seemed the initial danger had passed, another remained hidden among

the rubble, and it attacked every one of those brave men and women who sifted through the debris that day and in the weeks and months that followed. Cancers believed to have developed after exposure to the toxic debris sickened many of them in the years afterward, and claimed many lives. Last September, after the death of former EMT Hilda Vannata and retired firefighter Robert Fulco, the number of FDNY members killed in the aftermath by those diseases equaled the total who died on Sept. 11 itself. And that number, horrifically, will only grow. The first responders and their families will continue to need our help. And it’s imperative that our leaders at both the state and federal level continue to ensure that funding is in place to make that happen. Bob Beckwith lived to 91, capping an extraordinary life. But even his was cut short by a 9/11-related illness. Something he never would have developed if he had just stayed home that day. But that wasn’t Bob Beckwith. And it certainly wasn’t who President Bush saw that day at ground zero. Beckwith was a man who raced toward danger while others ran from it. And retired or not, it wasn’t going to stop him. “I was proud to have Bob by my side at ground zero days later,” Bush said after learning of Beckwith’s death. “And privileged to stay in touch with this patriot over the years.” Rest in peace, Bob Beckwith. You truly do define what it means to be an American.

Letters Too many Long Island teens are driving distracted, and dying To the Editor: Recently, a fatal issue has been making headlines on Long Island. While motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for 15- to 18-year-olds in the U.S., Nassau and Suffolk are two of the deadliest counties for traffic fatalities in New York. According to the Institute for Traffic Safety and Management, Long Island averages 18.2 roadway deaths per month. That number skyrocketed to 31 in August 2023. Crashes claimed 243 lives in 2022, 29 percent more than in 2019. On Jan. 2 of this year, on the Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway in North Massapequa, while returning to school after the holidays, Dylan Nuccio went off the road at Exit 5’s northbound ramp, hit a tree, and flipped the car, a crash that took his life. We at EAC Network, a nonprofit comprising 114 social service programs helping New Yorkers in need, can educate more teen drivers and their parents to decrease these numbers and save lives. Rachel Lugo, EAC’s division director and the force behind our Driving Equation program, partnered with community agencies and Long Island high schools to promote safe driving

and reduce distractions behind the wheel through free educational programs including Second Chances in Occupant Protection for Everyone, or SCOPE, and Teen Driving Equation.

Lugo also oversees Safe Start, a program promoting child passenger safety by educating parents and child care providers. According to Lisa Mirabile, an

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n influx of refugees from Latin America, U.S. political wars, and the 2024 presidential campaign has fueled anti-immigrant campaigns in the United States. In statements echoing Adolf Hitler and Nazi ideology, former President Donald Trump promised, if he is elected again, to keep out refugees he believes are poisoning the “blood of America.” Governors of states along the southern border have been busing migrants to northern cities, straining municipal budgets and threatening to increase homelessness. This kind of hostility to immigrants isn’t new. aLan At the nation’s sinGer founding, Black immigration was banned. Starting in the 1880s, the United States limited Asian immigration. In 1924, advocates for immigration quotas that would restrict southern and Eastern Europeans, specifically Italians and Jews, argued that they would be too difficult to Americanize. Thomas Aldrich published a poem in the Atlantic Monthly, “The Unguarded Gates,” in 1892, in which he warned, “Wide open and unguarded stand our gates, and through them presses a wild motley throng” with “accents of men-

ace alien to our air.” Aldrich begged Lady Liberty, the “white Goddess,” to reconsidered whether it was wise “to leave the gates unguarded.” During a congressional debate in 1924, Robert L. Bacon, a Republican who represented Suffolk County, argued, “We have work to do in assimilating and Americanizing those we already have living under our flag without lifting the floodgates and permitting an inundation to come rushing through … We cannot do this work if we spend all of our time at Ellis Island welcoming the millions who would like to come from other and more unfortunate lands … It must be admitted that the nationals of some countries assimilate easier and become Americanized quicker than the nationals of other countries.” The House of Representatives passed an immigration restriction law by a vote of 308-58; the vote in the Senate was 69-9. A new study by the Immigration Research Initiative shines a different light on recent immigration. Focusing on Long Island, it argues that an influx of immigrants gives local economies a boost. About 20 percent of Long Island’s population is immigrants, and with their American-born children, their families make up a significantly larger portion of the population.

The study found that “New immigrants arriving to Long Island can expect to earn a median wage of about $27,000 per year. If there are two wage earners in a family, as is likely the case for most of the immigrants coming to New York, their combined income would be about $54,000” — well above the 2021 federal poverty level of $12,880 for individuals and $26,500 for a family of four. The study also found that after five years, the annual wage was closer to $35,000, bringing a two-income family’s earnings to about $70,000. The study’s authors calculated that the wages paid to every 1,000 newly arrived immigrant workers contributed $27 million to the local economy, and increased state and local tax revenues by about $3 million. After five years, the local benefit for each 1,000 workers is $35 million annually, and tax revenues increase to $4 million. New immigrants also fill vital jobs, especially as caregivers for children, the elderly and the chronically ill, and in medical facilities. According to Anthony Capote, a senior policy analyst at the Immigration Research Initiative and one of the study’s authors, initially “there’s a net cost” as migrants integrate into new communities, “But in the long run, there’s a net benefit.” Nationally, immigrants pay almost $26

here may be a cost when they arrive, but in the long run, there’s a net benefit.

Letters involved parent, an EAC defensive driving program participant, an EAC Network Board member and the president and CEO of Vertigo Media Group, “The EAC program is invaluable. When a young person receives their license, they don’t realize they’re driving a weapon. EAC’s defensive driving program showed my son — through live examples and testimony from EMTs, police officers and victims — what it’s like to live in the aftermath of catastrophic accidents. The instructor revealed how he lost his own son. It brought my son to tears — he even hugged me. It scared him straight. This saves lives and should be taught in every high school. I’m so grateful that we had this experience. It made my son a respectful driver with no accidents to date.” As Long Island mourns, swift results are essential. The community must unite, support partners like EAC, and emphasize driver responsibility. It’s time to act. Any Long Island high school interested in free educational driving programs for parents, caregivers and students can contact the EAC Network’s Second Chances in Occupant Protection for Everyone at (631) 6487100, ext. 210. Together we can reverse the devastating statistics. GILLIAN HANNA Public Relations, EAC Network

billion annually in income, Social Security and Medicare taxes. They also pay local sales and property taxes. New York state collects $1.1 billion in taxes from immigrant families, and that number would increase by $250 million if the federal government passed legislation creating a path to legal status for undocumented workers. A number of countries now have aging or declining populations, including Japan, Italy, Finland, Portugal and Greece. In Japan, 28 percent of the population is 65 or older. In the United States the 65-and-older cohort is 16 percent. Seven European countries have populations declining at rates of over 18 percent. Japan’s rate is 16 percent, and its population is expected to drop by over 20 million by 2050. China reported a decline of almost 1 million in 2022, the first population decline there since famine in the 1950s and ’60s. Aging and declining populations put a two-way strain on national social services. Older people need more health care and receive government pensions, and a higher ratio of retirees to workers means that a smaller percentage of workers are contributing to national budgets. The United States has largely avoided this problem because of the influx of younger immigrants into the workforce. Dr. Alan Singer is a professor of teaching, learning and technology and the director of social studies education programs at Hofstra University.

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Do you transfer from the LIRR to the subway? To the Editor: Thousands of LIRR commuters who transfer to the New York City subways should be concerned that neither Gov. Kathy Hochul, MTA Chairman Janno Lieber nor NYC Transit President Richard Davey told the whole story at a ceremony when they boarded the new R211 train beginning passenger service on the C local subway line. These new cars are unable to be safely operated on the A line express tracks. A series of Federal Transit Administration grants to the MTA, over several years, paid for most of the base bid of $1.44 billion awarded to Kawasaki to purchase 535 new state-of-the-art R211 subway cars. They will primarily replace a similar number of cars currently operating on the A and C lines, along with the Staten Island Railway, that have reached the end of their useful lives. Delivery of all 535 cars is anticipated to be completed before the end of 2024. This assumes there are no additional project delays. Davey said that NYC Transit is being overly cautious by keeping the subway cars on local subway routes. What they all did not share with com-

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muters, taxpayers, elected officials, the MTA board and transit advocates is that the design of the gangway on the new cars makes it impossible for train operators to safely perform a required inspection following the activation of the emergency brakes. Not a day goes by in which someone doesn’t pull an emergency brake, which results in major service disruptions. Will Hochul, Lieber and Davey hold those responsible for the design, engineering, procurement, inspection and acceptance of these new subway cars

accountable for this major error? Never in the history of the MTA have new subway cars not been able to be safely operated on both local and express tracks. Whoever is responsible for this disaster should be fired. LARRY PENNER Great Neck Larry Penner is a transportation advocate, historian and writer and a former director of the Federal Transit Administration Region 2 New York Office of Operations and Program Management.

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