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As of press time, Campbell, who lives in Inwood, had an unofficial 205-vote lead over Boxer after the counting — and challenging — of the roughly 900 absentee ballots that were cast.
Equinor officials address concerns about wind farm
In Atlantic Beach Village Hall on March 22, officials from the company detailed the two-part, $3 billion project. Empire 1 would supply power to Brooklyn, and Empire 2 would supply towns on the South Shore, and connect to the E.F. Barrett Power
Station in Island Park.
A total of 147 wind turbines, each 886 feet tall, would be built 15 to 30 miles offshore. The cables for the turbines would be routed underground beneath Long Beach to the power station.
Equinor’s Long Island community engagement manager, Susan Lienau, explained that the project would help achieve the state’s climate goals: a 70 percent renewable energy rating by 2030, the production of 9 gigawatts of offshore wind by 2035, 100 percent zero-emission electricity by 2040 and an 85 percent reduction in greenhouse gases.
“It’s some of the most ambitious clean energy goals really in
the country,” Lienau said. “Offshore wind is a big factor in reaching (those goals) for the state, and Equinor has a big role in that.”
Some of the attendees expressed concerns about potential disturbances the project could create during the summer,
when Long Island attracts visitors from around the world.
e understand there are concerns.“During construction, you’re going to be building a substation that’s in my backyard,” Island Park resident Debbie Slot said to Equinor officials. “What is the noise factor, (the) safety factor? How are you protecting the community?”
“We understand there are
concerns,” Equinor’s principal engineer, Alex Gomez, said. “We all love this part of Long Island, because it has this unique charm to it, and we want to make sure we maintain that.”
Linda Baessler, a longtime Atlantic Beach village trustee, said she was concerned about the possibility that Equinor’s
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mapping of the ocean for the project had disturbed marine life.
“What is the date you started mapping the ocean floor?” Baessler asked. “I’ve lived here for 47 years, and we have never had this problem with aquatic life until you started mapping. We’ve never had dolphins and whales washing up on our beaches, and now we’re getting quite a few, as well as New Jersey. I’m concerned.”
A dead humpback whale washed up on Lido Beach in January.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration cast doubt on the theory that offshore wind projects have been linked to whale deaths.
“At this point, there is no evidence to support speculation that noise resulting from wind development-related site characterization surveys could potentially cause mortality of whales,” a statement on NOAA’s website reads, “and (there are) no specific links between recent large whale mortalities and currently ongoing surveys.”
Jennifer Dupont, Equinor’s strategic permitting manager, who has a Ph.D. in marine science, said that the company has been monitoring ocean life, and would continue to do so if the turbines were constructed.
“If one of our vessels were to hit an animal, that would be reported to NOAA,” Dupont said, referring to the boats the
company has used for the underwater mapping. “They have zero reasons not to report that to that.”
Equinor said it planned to have trained protected-species observers monitoring underwater wildlife.
“You talk about all the mapping,” Atlantic Beach resident Andrew Levey said, “but you don’t talk about the construction phase.”
Dupont addressed Levey’s concern by saying that Equinor would invest in
equipment that would detect animals in order to make construction of the turbines as safe as possible.
The company hopes to make the most of its experience operating wind farms in Europe with projects in the United States.
Equinor has also held public hearings on the project in Island Park and Long Beach in recent months.
“We are going to be beholden to a foreign government for our energy,” Long Beach resident Tim Kramer said. “That is
a big problem.”
Equinor spokesman Brian Young said the company is seeking construction approval from the New York State Public Service Commission. The process could take a couple of years, Young said, and if the commission gives the company the goahead, construction would begin in the mid-2020s.
Have an opinion on the proposed wind farm project? Send a letter to jbessen@liherald.
The road was bumpy for the Nassau County Bridge Authority when it announced tolls were increasing for the Atlantic Beach Bridge last December for the first time since 2007, which caused outrage from bridge commuters.
Tolls for passenger vehicles went up from $2 to $3. Truck tolls would bump up from $4 to $8 or $8 to $16, based on vehicle size. The planned upgrades for the 70-yearold bridge are moving forward.
“The Authority is in the most important early stages of the project,” authority board commissioners wrote in an email, “which will replace the current obsolete and inefficient toll system with a modern, efficient electronic toll collection system.”
The bridge authority, which is in only in charge of one bridge, said that the E-ZPass system, an electronic toll collection method, would be the first time implemented on the bridge in its history. An expected $5 million will go towards installing E-ZPass.
In February, the bridge authority reached an agreement with TRMI Systems Integration, a service that specializes in electronic toll systems, for implementation. The authority will also be sponsored by the Metropolitan Transit Authority, allowing them to become an affiliated member of E-Z Pass.
Raymond Webb worked 30 years with the MTA as its regional director before
becoming the bridge authority’s executive director. He explained what the affiliation means for the authority.
“MTA Bridges and Tunnels sponsorship provides us, and most importantly our customers, with all the benefits of the New York E-ZPass Customer Service Center,” Webb stated in an email. “MTA Bridges and Tunnels is an industry leader in E-ZPass operations with almost thirty years of successful E-ZPass tolling at their seven bridges and two tunnels.”
“We also have plans to renovate, refur-
bish and paint the existing 70 plus year-old toll plaza structure,” the board stated in the email, “for safety improvements for our customers and employees and to support the new upcoming E-ZPass System.”
That is expected to cost $6 million.
Samuel Nahmias, authority chairman, said the toll increase was also needed because the authority has no state or federal funding and its revenue is generated from tolls.
Expecting pushback on the toll uptick, the authority held a community meeting in
December.
“The NCBA anticipated a public discourse,” the board said in an email, “at the onset of the 2023 toll increase.”
After disclosing it’s reasoning, the board said customers understood.
“By articulating the rationale for the increase, and through transparency and dialogue,” the board said, “the customers and communities have been very supportive, fully knowing the objectives and allaround improvements are ultimately for their benefit as bridge users.”
However, many still question the authority’s intentions and reasoning for the raise.
Earlier this month, a petition on change. org created by the Atlantic Beach & Neighbors and Coalition of The Civic Associations of the Barrier Island calls for the authority to repeal the toll hike. 228 people have signed.
Atlantic Beach resident Barry Ringelheim said the work being done for the E-ZPass was good to hear.
However, he still questions the authority’s motive on the raise.
“They are not being open to the public,” Ringelheim said, “they refuse to talk to you and I am very disappointed with the people who are on the bridge authority.”
Have an opinion on the toll increases or E-ZPass installation? Send letter to jbessen@liherald.com.
Two incidents of swastikas found in a Woodmere Middle School boys’ bathroom on March 14 and 16 prompted the school to bring a visitor to speak to the sixth- and seventh-graders in addition to the annual eighth grade presentation
Woodmere Middle School eighth-graders listened closely on March 22 as Hewlett resident Marion Blumenthal Lazan told the story of her childhood years in a concentration camp during the Holocaust. Sixth-graders heard from Lazan on March 21 and the seventh-graders on March 27. She has spoken in the Hewlett-Woodmere district for over 10 years.
Lazan, and her husband, Nathaniel, travel the world, spreading the message that treating people with kindness and respect is the key to reducing intolerance and reminding people about the mass killing of Jews and others by the Nazis.
“We wanted each grade to be able to get to know her because it’s just an incredible story of what she went through and she can speak about it so easily,” said Nicole Eliopoulos, co-president of the school’s Parent Teacher Association.
Lazan’s memoir, “Four Perfect Pebbles,” co-authored with Lila Perl, recounts the Blumenthal family story and the events that shaped her life, including the
death of her father, from typhus, six weeks after he was liberated. The PTA was able to give the students copies of Lazan’s book, and she signed each copy with a personalized message.
“I’ve read her book before and I really loved it,” said eighth-grader Zeon Eliopoulos. “I love the story of it, and seeing her in person you can feel the story even more.”
Eighth-graders made signs welcoming Lazan to the school. In the weeks leading up to her visit they went in-depth about
the experiences of Holocaust survivors.
Social studies classes cover World War II, but there is not enough time to go deep on the Holocaust. Michele Hochhauser the District’s English Language Arts/Reading chairwoman said that the school’s ELA classes hold a Holocaust memoir unit.
“The students get both the historical point of view and the human side of what was happening because they’re hearing stories of real people,” Hochhauser said.
The eighth-graders read Holocaust
memoirs leading up to Lazan’s visit and eighth grade ELA teacher Leah Shiflet brought in several speakers including Ella Schwartz, an author and local parent who shared her journey of researching what happened to her grandparents and great uncles during the war. Students were also visited by SHEMA, an organization from the Gural JCC that brings their families’ stories of survival during the Holocaust to classrooms. For over an hour, Lazan shared her story with the students.
“I think the most interesting thing I learned about was the way she dealt with it,” said eighth-grader Jordan Sapir. “I really hope if I’m ever going through something, god forbid to that scale, I could incorporate her tactics into my own life.”
“That was tremendously disappointing to hear,” Lazan said, about the swastika incidents. “I would like to think there was ignorance on their part. I like to give him the benefit of the doubt, but please, don’t spread anything, so terribly negative that hurts so many innocent people.”
She urged students to respect everyone and celebrate diversity. Lazan wants students to be kind to one another and in a time where Holocaust denial has become more prevalent understand that the Holocaust actually happened.
“I can’t say it enough to be kind, good, and respectful towards one another, but don’t believe everything that you hear on the internet,” she said.
The proposed Lawrence school district budget for the 2023-2024 school year maintains the existing programs except for the removal of teaching French from the curriculum due to the demographics of the district.
District residents will decide on approving the new school budget, which is now tentatively $102.85 million, roughly a $360,00 increase over the current fiscal plan. The related tax-cap uptick is only. 35 percent.
For the fifth straight year, the tax levy — the money collected by the district through property taxes — remains the same at 85,954,000. The preliminary budget includes a 665,000 decrease in state aid from $13.011 million in 2022-2023. Other decreases include $200,000 in BOCES programs, $350,00 in maintenance supplies and $500,00 in business office efficiencies such as school and data security.
Jeremy Feder, the district’s assistant superintendent of business and operations, said there will be nearly no increase in taxes and credited the consistent tax levy over the past years to a myriad of different reasons.
“This year it’s because the interest rates are so high and we have a lot of interests earnings and in prior years we had Covid money to offset some budgetary items,” he said.
The budget includes a $1 million increase in medical benefits, $1.5 million in transportation and $350,000 in nonpublic school services. Revenue increases include 300,000 in payments in lieu of taxes and $885,000 in interest.
Board candidates
Along with voting on the budget on May 16, district residents will be casting ballots for board trustees. Current board President Murray Forman and Vice President Dr. Asher Mansdorf are up for reelection. Both terms are three-years.
To be eligible to vote, district resident must register at the district clerk’s office 2 Reilly Road, Cedarhurst, N.Y., 11516, no later than May 2 from 4 to 8 p.m.?
The next board meeting is on April 3 at 8 p.m. in Lawrence High School, where the budget and the property tax report card could be adopted. On May 2, a budget hearing is scheduled. Also at 8 p.m. at the high school.
By KEPHERD DANIEL kdaniel@liherald.com
One of the best high school basketball players of his time, former NBA player Mike Sweetney has since taken on the role of a mental health advocate and hopes he can make a lasting impact on people’s lives.
Sweetney, 40, spoke at Young Israel of North Woodmere on March 21 as a part of Nafshenu Alenu, a community-wide initiative created in partnership with the Marion & Aaron Gural JCC to address mental health needs.
Sweetney, selected by the Knicks, was the ninth overall pick in the 2003 NBA draft. His four-year NBA career was evenly split between the Knicks and the Chicago Bulls.
An assistant coach at Yeshiva University, he uses his experience as a mental health advocate to mentor young people by raising awareness about mental health issues, and the importance of seeking and receiving help.
Sweetney’s battle began when his father, Samuel, died from a heart attack two days before his first training camp with the Knicks. Sweetney’s father came to every one of his basketball games and was always supportive. The personal loss sent Sweetney into a depression that made it impossible for him to focus on basketball. He even tried to commit suicide during his rookie season.
His battle with depression ultimately contributed to his NBA career coming to an end and once he was out of the league, his problems only worsened.
“It was to the point that I had moved out of my house, and I was sleeping in parks and cars,” Sweetney said. “I’m at a park, in a parking garage, sitting in a car, thinking, how did I get here? I went from shaking David Stern’s hand to living in a park.”
For two months, he lived in parks and
parking garages. Sweetney said because his life was relatively stable before his father died a lack of adversity made the loss especially difficult.
“My father was everything, that’s why it shook my world,” he said. “My wife was calling me every day to come home. I didn’t want to be seen, so I just tried to hide out.”
It took time for Sweetney, but the turning point was the news that his wife was pregnant with their first son.
“There was no way I could be that person for him and be an example for him,” he said.
Sweetney’s agent was able to find him offers to play basketball overseas. Though pregnant, his wife encouraged him to pursue the opportunity, to escape the negative sports publicity in the U.S. He ended up in Uruguay, where he not only played basketball but met a man named Juan, who changed the direction of his life.
“We spent all day together, meditating together and I finally accepted my father’s death,” Sweetney said. “I finally accepted not being in the NBA anymore.”
He faced a far more positive reception from sports fans when playing abroad, which helped get his mind back on track. Sweetney shared his story with media the U.S., and soon, his story went viral and he decided that he wanted to pursue helping others struggling with mental health.
“I thought everybody was going to laugh at me and give me a hard time, but I had so many people playing professional sports, and on TV thanking me for telling my story,” Sweetney said. “I thought, maybe this is my next calling.”
He began speaking at schools and then corporate events and started getting emails about how his story changed people’s lives.
“I finally found my purpose in life, and I was probably more at peace and happy to do what I do now than when I was in the NBA,” Sweetney said.
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After making history in 2022, Hofstra baseball is aiming for an encore this spring.
Despite being picked to finish last in the nine-team Colonial Athletic Association last spring, Hofstra reached the NCAA Tournament for the first time in program history after capturing the conference title with four straight wins in the double-elimination tournament on Memorial Day weekend.
“There is motivation to get back there,” said second-year Hofstra head coach Frank Catalanotto, who had a 14-year Major League Baseball career from 1997 to 2010 with the Detroit Tigers, Texas Rangers, Toronto Blue Jays, Milwaukee Brewers and New York Mets. “All you have to do is get into the CAA Tournament and anything can happen.”
Hofstra found itself in an early hole this season trying to qualify for the sixteam CAA playoffs after dropping four of its first five conference games and were
staring at a 1-5 start before rallying for a 4-3 win against William & Mary on March 19 after trailing 3-0. The Pride entered the week at 3-6 in the CAA after winning one of three at CAA newcomer North Carolina A&T.
In between the William & Mary and NC A&T matchups, Hofstra split two nonleague games at then 24th-ranked West Virginia. The Pride’s 4-2 win over the Mountaineers on March 21 marked the program’s first victory over a top 25 opponent since defeating 14th-ranked Miami 5-0 in 2011.
“We have started to play better,” Catalanotto said. “We have a confident team that believes we are better than we have shown.”
Wantagh native Anthony D’Onofrio has been a big catalyst behind Hofstra’s recent turnaround with a pinch hit tworun double in the bottom of seventh inning that tied the game in the William & Mary comeback. D’Onofrio, a graduate student center fielder, hit a leadoff homer in last year’s CAA finals clinching win.
“Having his presence in the lineup and around the team has been great,” said Catalanotto of D’Onofrio, who was a threetime All-New York State selection at Wantagh. “He is a hard-nosed baseball player.”
The Pride lineup features four starters batting above .300 in Dylan Palmer, Will Kennedy, Brian Morrell, Santino Ross, Kevin Bruggeman and Ryan Morash. Junior catcher Matt Pelcher, a Merick native and graduate of Florida’s ING Academy, is getting increased playing time this season and registered a hit in the March 19 William & Mary comeback win.
The Hofstra pitching staff features plenty of experience led by graduate student Brad Camarda, a reigning FirstTeam All-CAA selection who was 8-2 with 76 strikeouts last year. The Dix Hills native tossed seven strong innings in Hofstra’s 5-3 victory in the series finale with NC A&T.
The Pride pitching staff also includes junior Danny Kelleher, a former standout baseball and soccer goalie at South Side High School in Rockville Centre. Kelleher has shown potential at times, recording
four scoreless innings out of the bullpen in an 11-4 win against Manhattan on March 16.
“He’s had some good games and some not so good games,” said Catalanotto of the 6-foot-4 Kelleher. “He’s the type of player who you kind of know early on where he is going to be on or off.”
Hofstra entered late March in ninth place in the CAA standings, but still has 21 remaining league games to right the ship and earn one of the six available confer-
ence playoff spots. The double elimination CAA Tournament is scheduled for May 24-27 in Mount Pleasant, S.C.
Hofstra is next in action this weekend at home for a Battle of Long Island threegame series against CAA newcomer Stony Brook beginning Friday at 2 p.m. The Pride will also host conference games on April 14-16 against Towson, April 28-30 versus North Carolina-Wilmington before concluding its regular season schedule with Elon with a doubleheader on May 20.
At Adelphi University Press Day, Hewlett High
left, and Divya Maharaj show off their second place Quill awards for Best Opinion Piece also written with Sidrah Ashrafi.
Five Hewlett High School students captured two Quill awards at Adelphi University Press Day last month for their work on the school’s newspaper, The Spectrum.
Aryana Borjas and Ibrahim Rasheed took first place in the Best Layout category.
Divya Maharaj, Leeya Azemoun and Sidrah Ashrafi placed second in the Best Opinion Piece category for their editorial.
Press Day offers students an opportunity to explore their passion for media as they hear from professionals in the industry, including newspaper and magazine editors, online and newspaper reporters, and freelance writers. Awards are given in nine categories.
— Jeffrey Bessen
The Hebrew Academy of Long Beach in Woodmere the girls’ basketball team captured the Metropolitan Jewish Day School Basketball League championship with 56-35 win over the Shulamith School on March 19.
The HALB Debate team visited the Moriah School in Englewood, New Jersey for its third competition of the school year. Both schools, along with Ben Porat Yosef, commonly known as BPY, from Paramus, also in New Jersey debated the resolution: “The United States Should Ban the Death Penalty.”
HALB captured the top three spots
with Sammy Libkind taking first place, Moshe Broder placing second and Noa Berman and Leah Fistel finishing third.
Middle school students grabbed a Pi on March 14 to celebrate the number 3.14159, the ratio of a circle’s circumference to its diameter. studying random circular objects. In Sarah Auman’s math classes, folded and unfolded piece of circular paper, the “Magic Circle,” which taught them about several geometric concepts. Students were able to see the geometric concepts with a real world perceptive. — Jeffrey Bessen
Photo courtesy HALB
For providing safe and quality patient care, the primary stroke center at St. John’s Episcopal Hospital in Far Rockaway received the Gold Seal of Approval from the Joint Commission, a U.S.-based nonprofit that accredits more than 22,000 health care organizations and programs nationwide.
The newest recognition is a step up from the previous silver award the hospital received.
“Achieving certification demonstrates our commitment to a higher standard of care, and best practices that will improve patient outcomes,” Karen Paige, chief quality officer and vice president for St. John’s stated in a news release.
Under going what officials called “a rigorous, onsite review,” a Joint Commission team evaluated compliance with standards in several areas. The standards, which are based on nationally accepted guidelines, are created in consultation with health care experts and providers, measurement experts and patients.
“We commend St. John’s Episcopal Hospital for its commitment to advance safety and quality for all patients,” Deborah Ryan, the executive vice president for accreditation and certifications
operations for the Joint Commission, said in the release. Ryan is a registered nurse.
When it comes to speaking on issues surrounding local government, Barbara Epstein is not afraid to step up to the podium, speak her mind, and keep elected officials in check.
As co-president of the East Nassau League of Women Voters — member for more than 50 years — Epstein has worked on a number of campaigns centered around voting rights, voter registration, campaign finance reform, town and county redistricting, transportation, management of natural resources, and an issue near and dear to her heart: affordable housing.
For Epstein, this passion for local government started in 1970 when the Wantagh resident joined, of all things, a local bowling league. At the time, she was home mostly with her young children, but one of her bowling friends told her about the League of Women Voters, and urged her to come to a local meeting.
Being married to a history teacher and a social studies teacher herself at one point, the topic of government naturally came up in conversation in Epstein’s household. She decided to attend a few meetings, and “just got hooked.”
“My husband was instrumental because he encouraged me to get involved and to do things like this,” Epstein said. “It was important to be able to have the support of my family.”
The League of Women Voters is a grassroots, nonpartisan multi-issue political organization founded in the 1920s, shortly after women were granted the right to vote.
Since its inception more than a century ago, the league’s mission has remained the same: To encourage informed and active participation in government, work to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influence public policy through education and advocacy.
The East Nassau League chapter stretches from Freeport through Massapequa on Nassau County’s South Shore. It includes Wantagh, Seaford, Levittown and East Meadow, as well as communities in the Town of Oyster Bay.
Not long after Epstein joined the East Nassau League of Women Voters, she was elected the branch’s president, serving two terms. She is now a part of the group’s management team.
One of her many league responsibilities is talking to community groups, including schools, where they can help students complete their voter registration.
Through the League, she is also involved with Vote411. org — a platform that allows users to learn about the candidates on their ballot during election season, just by shar-
ing their home address. Epstein is incredibly vocal when it comes to participation in local elections, and is currently focused on expanding early voting in New York.
Parent and teacher association groups in Nassau County frequently turn to Epstein and other league members to moderate school board elections.
When it comes to affordable housing, Epstein has been a strong advocate for lowering the costs of buying or renting a home, and works to shine a light on housing inequality present on Long Island.
Epstein has witnessed significant governmental changes, but it really depends on the issue. In some areas, there is still work to do.
For example, Epstein and her fellow managers have encouraged league members to contact legislators in Albany and urge them to pass a bill on campaign finance — which would lead to more opportunities for individuals to run for public office without the overwhelming cost outof-pocket to do so.
More recently, Epstein stood in front of the members of the Hempstead Town Board to protest the proposed redistricting maps, which have since passed.
Epstein continues to attend town meetings, write letters to elected officials, speak on matters impacting Long Island — and she is not planning to slow down any time soon.
“If you have a passion about something, go for it. Get involved,” Epstein said. “You can start small and continue to grow. It’s important you get confidence in what you can do.”
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was leading, 395 to 288.
“I’m excited to hear where we are,” Campbell said, “I don’t want to get too excited, because you never know.”
Campbell was appointed last April to the sanitary district’s Board of Commissioners, succeeding Lino Viola, who stepped down.
“It completely reversed itself, once we opened up these ballots,” Tom Garry, the attorney representing the sanitary district, said of the lead change from Boxer to Campbell.
Garry replaced longtime S.D. 1 lawyer Nat Swergold when Nassau County Supreme Court Judge Randy Sue Marber, ruled that Swergold’s representation of both the district and Campbell was a conflict of interest. Allison Lewis now represents Campbell. John Ciampoli is Boxer’s attorney.
Both parties agreed to review the absentee ballots after Marber pushed both sides to put an end to the legal wrangling. Under state election law, a judge can direct an examination of ballots to be viewed by the candidates and their representatives.
Beginning on March 23, the absentee ballots were opened and reviewed by Boxer, Ciampoli, Lewis and Garry. Campbell was not present. If one party objected to a ballot’s legality, it was marked for further review.
Objections could be made based on a variety of factors, including the date the ballot was stamped, a signature that did not appear to match one on file with the district, or a voter who was not registered to vote. In the presence of election inspectors, Garry recommended which ballot should
or should not be counted.
During the first day of counting, last Thursday, Ciampoli said that some of the ballots were filled out by people who were not registered to vote, and the signatures on those ballots did not appear legitimate. But whether his claims that those ballots did not comply with election law were enough to change the apparent result remained unclear.
The post-election legal back-and-forth poisoned the relationship between the candidates, according to Campbell. “It’s unfortunate that he always remained mean-spirited about things,” she said, referring to Boxer. “I stayed quiet, and now it is coming to light.”
Boxer was understandably unhappy with the direction the election took. “This election has to be the most corrupt and badly run election in the history of this county,” he said. “The conduct of this election gives us more questions then it does answers. We will ask the court to give us a new election under court supervision, so that it can be done right.”
There is expected to be a meeting on Friday to review ballots that need further investigation. The unofficial results will be presented to Marber on Monday.
“The judge can make a determination on some of the objections and rule one way or another,” Garry said, “and of course that can affect the count.”
Garry said he was optimistic that the ballot count as of March 27 could be enough evidence for Marber to certify a winner next Monday. “Once the judge hears where we are,” he said, “I don’t think there is much the judge needs to rule on with the numbers going in this direction.”
i stayed quiet, and now it is coming to light.
Gwynette Campbell Commissioner, Sanitary District 1
Spring has sprung here at Lawrence High School! Since the last time we have spoken, so many events at school have transpired.
The Student Government Association was excited to once again host the ultimate Teachers vs. Students event at Lawrence High on Feb. 28. As a member of SGA, this year we tried to focus on bringing fun back into Lawrence. This Teacher vs. Student basketball game allowed students to bond with not only one another but with the teachers to compete and most importantly to gain new memories that will hopefully last a lifetime.
Without skipping a beat, SGA had Battle of the Classes that same week on March 3. The classes of ’23, ’24, ’25, and ’26 battled head to head to declare to be the best class that Lawrence has ever seen. The classes competed against one another in an obstacle course, trivia game, pinball, a dance battle, musical chairs, volleyball games, tissue box challenge, egg and spoon race, and last but not least Lawrence’s most popular competition “Tug of War.”
Just like the time change, we skip forward to March 22, where all the advanced music groups at LHS had showcased their amazing talents. Obviously, I may be a lit-
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tle bit biased as I have been part of Lawrence High School’s show choir for the last four years but I believe we have given the best performance whether it be in song choice, energy, or overall amazing talent.
Under the direction of Shelly Goldman, show choir students performed “Celtic Dance” by Kirby Shaw, “Bring me A little water, Silvy” by Moira Smiley, and last but not least the highlight of the show “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen with soloists Alexandra Acosta, Alexis Acosta, Ryan Vairo and Stephanie Lopez. The show was filled with strobe lights, smiles and very cute sunglasses.
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On a more serious note, youth advocacy is alive at LHS. Most recently Jayden Emery spoke on behalf of the Five Towns Community Center at the Nassau County Legislature addressing the current request for proposal and the threat to services to families in need.
Since the beginning of the school year, Lawrence High School students have planned, collaborated, and or participated in efforts such as the community march to save the center and raising their voices at two town hall meetings addressed in the future of the FTCC which many of the Lawrence High have attended programming or have been employed throughout the years.
As the school year starts to wrap up, Lawrence High School seniors are now focusing on their futures. Many will attend college, trade school, cosmetology or possibly become entrepreneurs. On April 4, students have the opportunity to sit with two-year college representatives to discuss the possibility of attending and career paths available upon completion of studies.
Gammy’s Pantry at the Five Towns Community Center will be hosting its sixth annual “Egggstravaganza” for the little ones and young at heart on April 8. The event will be an awesome opportunity for community service and a whole lot of fun for the many LHS students that cheerfully volunteer for this event year after year. And with that, till next time!
Lawrence High School senior Matthew Sharin was named a finalist in the National Merit Scholarship Program. He is among a group of 15,000 students, half of which will be awarded $2,500 toward their college education.
Hewlett High School sophomore Matthew DeCicco is the Nassau County Section VIII boys 55-meter hurdles champion. The win secured him a berth in the Nike Indoor Nationals at the Armory Track and Field Center in Manhattan March 10 to 12.
Arianna Patterson Alexander and Brianna Vargas, students in Janet Ganes’ advanced Placement drawing class have their artwork on display in the B. Davis Memorial Library on the LIU Post campus through March 15 as part of the Advanced Visions High School Artists of Excellence Exhibit.
On the College of William & Mary dean’s list for the fall semester was Francesco Pavano, from Hewlett. Students must take at least 12 credit hours and earn a 3.6 grade-point average or higher to attain this honor. — Jeffrey Bessen
See Diane Samuels’ gripping drama, presented by Nassau Community College Theater and Dance Department, based on the experiences of children who were allowed to leave Nazi Germany for England in 1938-39 and separated from their families. It tells of the hardships faced by 9-year-old Eva, sent on a Kindertransport and taken in by a British family. It also focuses on the assimilated and Eva’s alienation from her actual mother, Holocaust survivor, and the discovery by Faith, Eva’s daughter, of her mother’s unspoken past. It takes place simultaneously in 1939 and in 1974 England, when Faith, preparing to leave home, finds old letters and photos in the attic that reveal a secret her mother kept hidden since she was a teenager.
Winter’s dreary doldrums are well behind us now. Spring beckons with the first burst of blooms. And there’s no place better to welcome the season than at the alwaysglorious Old Westbury Gardens, which reopens to visitors on Saturday, April 1.
The renowned Gardens is ready to delight everyone with its glorious gardens and a busy schedule of programs and activities. The first signs of the season have made their presence known.
“April is so exciting, with so many flowers ready to appear,” says horticulture director Maura Brush.“Every type, size and signs of blooms are so cherished.”
Friday, March 31, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, April 2 p.m. Nassau Community College’s Mainstage Theatre, Garden City. $10; NCC students free with valid ID; $8 alumni, seniors 60-plus, students and NCC employees. For tickets/ information, visit NCC.edu or call (516) 572-7676.
She urges visitors not to miss out on the late-April to early-June period, noting that the landscape is everchanging and continuously bursting with color.
By Karen Bloom
“Every week there’s a rollout,” she says. From the cascades of cherry blossoms, the delicate fritillaria, daffodils, cheerful viola to, of course, tulips. Also shrubbery and trees — it’s all carefully planned out by Brush and her team.
Among the many not-to-be-missed spots is the woodland walk. “It’s particularly nice to to walk through the lake trail to the woodland walk,” Brush says. And, certainly the primrose path and walled garden stand out as favorites.
• Opening weekend, April 1-2
• 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury
• Saturday and Sunday, noon-4 p.m.; Tuesday through Friday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
• For more information and program/event schedule, visit OldWestburyGardens.org, or call (516) 333-0048
• Emily Lowe Hall Gallery, South Campus, Hempstead. For information and to RSVP, call (516) 463-5672, or visit Hofstra.edu/museum
“The primrose path is just loaded with blooms,” she enthuses. “It’s so stunning.”
“We have a really well-curated display of bulbs that you’ll not see elsewhere,” she says. “I’m very excited. So much time and care has been put into curating these bulbs. We utilize them in such a way that the combinations are so interesting. The Walled Garden is particularly exciting.”
“When We All Stand,” Hofstra University Museum of Art’s new exhibition, examines the collective power of the arts in society.
Curated by Alexandra Giordano — the museum’s assistant director of exhibition and collection — the exhibit underscores artists’ civic responsibility and influence.
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“It highlights the vital role that artists have in activating democratic values that promise equality and freedom, encouraging civic engagement, and cultivating unity,” Giordano says. “Artists often lead the charge and expose truths that may otherwise be ignored. The artists in this exhibition take a stand and call out injustices through their art and activism on issues such as immigration, gender, reproductive rights, mass incarceration, voting rights, racial bias, gun violence, and promises unfulfilled. They all combine the making of art with public service that has a grassroots approach in the hope of mobilizing their communities and the nation to ignite movement, create awareness, and inspire others to stand with them.”
This exhibit, which runs through July 28, is in conjunction with Hofstra’s 13th presidential conference on the Barack Obama presidency coming up in April.
“We were interested in the idea that the artist has a civic responsibility,” says museum director Karen Albert. “The initial idea for this exhibition was inspired by an Obama Administration White House briefing that took place on May 12, 2009, where more than 60 artists and creative organizers met with administration officials to discuss the collective power of the arts to build community, create change, and chart
Early spring’s brisk weather sets the stage stroll through the many trails on Old Westbury Gardens’s 200 acres. You’ll be able to see the last of the wildflowers and tulips getting ready to open, among other harbingers of the season. The cherry blossoms will soon be visible, along with fruit trees, among other trees and shrubs — all starting to bloom in an array of delicate colors.
It’s what Brush describes as “very nots and other spring ephemerals, along with its namesake — the showy, early blooming primrose. In fact, the considered
namesake — the showy, early blooming primrose. In fact, the primrose is considered the shining star of early spring gardens.
Along with the colorful blooms, the Gardens’ extensive schedule of programming springs forth. Opening weekend begins with the always-popular Story Book Stroll, on April 1, for the youngest visitors (ages 3-5) and a performance by Suzuki on the Island piano students, one of Long Island’s premier music programs for kids 4-18, on April 2.
Pat McGann is quickly rising as one of the sharpest stand-ups on the comedy scene. A relative latecomer to comedy, he began doing standup at 31 after realizing he was not very good at selling packaging. He hustled his way to become the house emcee at Zanies Chicago, where he distinguished himself as especially adept at working the crowd. A husband and father of three young children, McGann’s appeal stems from his quick wit and relatable take on family life and marriage. In 2017, McGann began touring as the opening act for Sebastian Maniscalco, moving with him from clubs to theater, to arenas, including four soldout shows at Madison Square Garden. McGann’s relatively short, but impressive resume, includes Montreal’s famed Just For Laughs Festival, Gilda’s LaughFest, The Great American Comedy Festival, and more. McGann still calls Chicago home.
Looking ahead, the Gardens’ beloved Dog Friendly Weekend, with its Spring Dog Festival, returns April 14-15. Pooches and their pet parents always enjoy exploring the grounds (leashed of course) and meeting up with fellow fourlegged visitors.
Looking ahead, the Gardens’ beloved Dog Friendly Weekend, with its Spring Dog Festival, returns April 14-15.
Saturday, Feb. 11, 8 p.m. $40, $35, $30, $25. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. (800) 745-3000 or Ticketmaster.com or ParamountNY.com.
The nimble, witty comedian visits the Landmark stage. Paula Poundstone is known for her smart, observational humor and a spontaneous wit that has become the stuff of legend. Appearing on stage with a stool, a microphone, and a can of Diet Pepsi, Poundstone’s material keeps her audience thoroughly entertained throughout this fast-paced evening of standup. Among her many pursuits, Poundstone was the first female comic, in its then 73rd year, to perform at the White House Correspondents dinner. She is recognized in innumerable lists, documentaries and literary compendiums noting influential standup comedians of our time. Her ability to interact with her audience members has been hailed for years, and there’s no slowing Poundstone down as she continues to rip riotous laughter for all who witness her talent.
Saturday, April 15, 8 p.m. $60, $53, $43. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. (516) 767-6444 or LandmarkOnMainStreet.org.
Can art change the world? It’s a question that’s been at the focus of our collective culture for centuries. Now as society navigates the complexities of modern life, art as a path for social change is at the forefront of artistic expression.Photos courtesy Old Westbury Gardens Old Westbury Gardens is ready to burst forth in a brilliant display of color.
March 30
The acclaimed modern dance ensemble appears on the Tilles Center stage, Friday, April 14, 8 p.m. Timeless, dramatic and nuanced, the great Limón Company has been at the vanguard of American modern dance since its inception and is considered one of the greatest dance companies of all time. The late choreographer and dancer José Limón is credited with creating one of the world’s most important and enduring dance legacies. The program includes new repertoire, Limón works, and beloved modern dance classics, performed with indescribable magic felt all the way to the last row of the theater. LIU Post campus, 720 Northern Boulevard, Brookville. Tickets are $66, $46, $36; available at TillesCenter.org or (516) 299-3100.
April 14
Nassau County Museum of Art’s new exhibition, “Eye And Mind: The Shin Collection,” highlights the extraordinary collection masterworks assembled by 31-year-old connoisseur Hong Gyu Shin, an internationally recognized figure in the global art world. He shares his treasures, including works by Whistler, Lautrec, Boucher, Daumier, Delacroix, Klimt, Schiele, Balthus, Warhol, de Kooning, Gorky and many other important names from art history provocatively juxtaposed with the painting and sculpture of our own time from both Asia and the West. On view through July 9. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.
Mercy Hospital offers a peer to peer meeting for breastfeeding support and resources, facilitated by a certified breastfeeding counselor, every Thursday, 10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Bring your baby (from newborn to 1 year) to the informal group setting. All new moms are welcome, regardless of delivering hospital. Registration required. Call breastfeeding counselor, Gabriella Gennaro, at (516) 705-2434 to secure you and your baby’s spot. Mercy Hospital, St. Anne’s Building, 1000 North Village Ave., Rockville Centre. For information visit CHSLI.org.
The Chabad of Hewlett hosts its annual Second Night Family Passover Seder, Thursday, April 6, at 24 Everit Ave., Hewlett. Complete holiday dinner, original hand-made shmurah matzah and four cups of kosher wine. Journey through the Haggadah. $70 per adult. $45 per child (10 and younger). RSVP to JewishHewlett.com.
April 6
Ernest Lehman
Native Woodmere resident Ernest Lehman wrote for “Sabrina,” “The Sweet Smell of Success,” “North by Northwest,” and many other screenplays. Jon Krampner wrote the biography “Ernest Lehman: ‘The Sweet Smell of Success.’” Krampner will do a Zoom talk on Lehman on Tuesday, April 4, at 7 p.m. Join the Zoom at Bit.Ly/3ZachUf.
The Woodmere Fire Department holds its annual chometz burning for non-kosher Passover on Wednesday, April 5 from 6 to 11 a.m., outside the firehouse at 20 Irving Place, Woodmere.
Celebrate Easter in style at the sixth annual Egggstravaganza, Saturday, April 8 ,at 1 p.m., at the Five Towns Community Center, 270 Lawrence Ave., Lawrence. Egg hunt, music, treats and prizes. For more information and/or to be a sponsor contact Sasha at syong@fivetownsmail. org or (347) 702-2013.
Bring the family to Molloy University for some seasonal fun, Saturday, April 1, 10 a.m.-noon. Enjoy an Easter Egg hunt, photos with the Easter Bunny, games, crafts and giveaways, candy, and more. $5 per child; proceeds benefit Cohen Children’s Medical Center. Public Square Lobby, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre.
JazzTimes called Jay Leonhart
“the Fred Astaire of jazz.”
See him and pianist John Weber and drummer Vito Lesczak perform as part of the Highlights in Jazz series on Thursday, March 30 at 7:30 p.m., at Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library, 1125 Broadway, Hewlett.
Items on The Scene page are listed free of charge. The Herald welcomes listings of upcoming events, community meetings and items of public interest. All submissions should include date, time and location of the event, cost, and a contact name and phone number. Submissions can be emailed to thescene@liherald.com.
Mo Willems’ popular The Pigeon comes alive on the Long Island Children’s Museum stage, Triday, March 31, 10:15 a.m. and noon. Pigeon is eager to try anything, with the audience part of the action. $9 with museum admission, $12 theater only. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 224-5800 or LICM.org.
The Board of Commissioners of the Greater Atlantic Beach Water Reclamation District meets on Tuesday, April 4, at 5 p.m., at 2150 Bay Blvd. Atlantic Beach.
Play canasta, mah jongg and Scrabble in the Bentley Room of Peninsula Public Library, 280 Central Ave., Lawrence, Monday, April 3, 2-4:30 p.m. Seating is limited and is first come, first seated. Masks recommended.
Plaza Theatrical springs forward with “Forever Plaid,” an affectionate musical homage to the close harmony guy groups that reached the height of their popularity during the ‘50s, Friday, March 31, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, April 1, 2:30 and 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, April 2, 2:30 p.m.
The show features such hits as “Three Coins in a Fountain,” “Heart and Soul,” “Catch a Falling Star,” and “Love is A Many Splendored Thing.” It’s performed at Plaza’s stage at the Elmont Library Theatre, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. $49, $45 seniors. Elmont. For tickets, call (516) 599-6870 or visit PlazaTheatrical.com.
Everyone’s favorite cat comes to mischievous life in this theatrical adaptation of the Dr. Seuss classic, presented by Plaza Theatrical Productions, Saturday, April 1, 11 a.m. See what goes on during that rainy day when two siblings are home alone with their pet fish while their parents are out of town, and the tall cat wearing a hat appears. Tickets are $15. Visit the Plaza stage at Elmont Public Library Theater, 700 Hempstead Turnpike, Elmont. For information/ tickets, go to PlazaTheatrical.com or call (516) 599-6870.
Help protect yourself from fraud and scams! This FREE webinar series will cover identity theft, elder fraud abuse and how to recognize the warning signs. Representatives from AARP Long Island and United States Postal Inspectors will also provide information about scams targeting people age 50-plus and their families, tactics fraudsters use, and resources available to help prevent fraud.
Advance registration is required.
THURSDAY, APRIL 13, 2023
12-1PM
IDENTITY THEFT:
Each year thousands of Americans fall victim to Identity (ID) Theft. Consumers reported losing nearly $8.8 Billion to scams in 2022. This webinar will focus on:
• Understanding Personal Identifiable Information (PII)
• Scams that target your PII
• Tips to safeguard your identity
REGISTER at www.LIHERALD.com/identity
THURSDAY, APRIL 20, 2023
12-1PM
ELDER FRAUD ABUSE:
Con artists don’t really care about your age or your needs. Their only goal is to separate you from your hard-earned money. Learn how to recognize scams. We’ll cover:
• Grandparent or Relative in Need scams
• Lottery and Sweepstakes Scams
• Investment Scams
REGISTER at www.LIHERALD.com/elder
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Nassau police are looking for the man who allgedly lit two fires that damaged the Reliance Customers Brokerage building on West End Avenue in Inwood.
Nassau police are looking for a man who allegedly set two fires less than a week apart in Inwood.
An unidentified man was seen wearing all black clothing and carrying a red bag when he walked up to Reliance Customers Brokerage on West End Avenue and went to the side of the building on Feb. 26 at 3:35 a.m., police said.
He then allegedly took out an unmarked container and poured an unidentified liquid on the building and set it ablaze, according to police. He then walked south on West End Avenue. The fire went out on its own a brief time later
and caused minor damage to the outside of the building.
Police said the man returned to the same address on March 2 and ignited a larger fire that engulfed the building in flames. The Inwood Fire Department extinguished the blaze. There were no injuries.
If anyone has information about the two incidents, call Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1 (800) 244-8477 or 911. All calls are confidential.
— Jeffrey Bessen Michael and Suzanne Ettinger Attorneys-at-Law
According to the National Institute on Aging, about one in ten adults over age sixty are abused, neglected or exploited. That is a staggering number. The major forms of abuse are:
• Physical abuse happens when someone causes bodily harm by hitting, pushing or slapping. This may also include restraining an older adult against their will, such as locking them in a room.
• Emotional abuse includes a caregiver saying hurtful words, yelling, threatening, repeatedly ignoring the older adult or keeping that person from seeing close friends and relatives.
• Neglect occurs when the caregiver does not respond to the older adult’s needs. This may include physical, emotional and social needs or withholding food, medications or access to health care.
• Abandonment is leaving an older adult who needs help alone without planning for their care.
• Financial abuse occurs when money or belongings are stolen from an older adult. It can include forging checks, taking someone else’s
retirement or Social Security benefits, using a person’s credit cards and bank accounts without their permission, changing names on a will or trust, bank account, life insurance policy or title to a house without permission.
• Financial neglect occurs when an older adult’s financial responsibilities such as paying rent or a mortgage, medical expenses or insurance, utility bills or property taxes are ignored, and the person’s bills are not paid.
• Financial exploitation is the misuse, mismanagement or exploitation of property, belongings or assets. This includes using an older adult’s assets without consent, under false pretenses or through intimidation and/or manipulation.
If you see signs of abuse, try talking with the older adult to find out what’s going on. Many seniors are either too ashamed or fearful of retribution from the abuser if they report the mistreatment. If you see something, say something — report what you see to your county’s adult protective services and they will investigate.
Acentury ago, it was unheard of for a woman to hold a leadership role, not to mention to work in or run her own company. Whether it was fighting for the right to vote, equality in the workplace, access to equal education and fair representation, it is important to recognize the female trailblazers of the past and present.
The 60 dynamic women honored at Herald RichnerLive’s fourth annual Premier Business Women of Long Island Awards Gala are living proof of breaking the glass ceiling.
More than 400 attended the gala on March 22 at The Heritage Club in Bethpage — A night of connection and celebration of each other’s successes.
“When my mother Edith Richner founded our company with my father nearly 60 years ago, she was almost always the only woman at the table,” said Stuart Richner, chief executive of Richner Communications. “If she were here tonight, I have no doubt that she would be in disbelief and extremely proud of the dozens of Long Island women business leaders gathered here this evening.”
Hosted by News 12 Long Island reporter Antoinette Biordi, the awards dinner recognized women in accounting, media, human resources, not-for-profits, education, and government, among other industries, for their achievements in their respective fields.
All proceeds from the night were donated to Girls Inc. Long Island — a nonprofit committed to creating safe and supportive girl-positive spaces. Their program cultivates environments where all girl-identified, gender-fluid and non-binary young people are seen and heard.
Terri Alessi-Miceli, president and chief executive of The Hauppauge Industrial Association of Long Island, said events such as the Premier Business Women gala are necessary because they lift women up from all different industries.
“There is a path — you can do whatever you want in life,” Alessi-Miceli said. “We’ve made a lot of strides in women’s equality, but we have a ways to go.”
Erika Conti, partner with Sahn Ward Braff Koblenz, brought along her two young daughters in hopes they would feel inspired by the many innovative women who surrounded them. As a lawyer who specializes in matrimonial, family and corporate law, Conti was honored for her consistent involvement in public service.
“A leader is someone who mentors the younger generation,” she said. “I always say work hard, but also we are so used to having so much instant gratification — take a breath, get a sense of what’s going on, and don’t feel compelled to jump to an answer.”
Dana Arschin Kraslow forged her own career path in journalism just by sticking to what she is passionate about. The Jericho native is a two-time Emmy Awardwinning journalist who previously
worked for Fox 5 and News 12.
She is the granddaughter of a Holocaust survivor, and has spent the past decade interviewing other survivors and telling their stories.
“I created a role for myself — that’s how my dream job came to fruition,” Kraslow said. “My advice for a journalist — or for anyone in any industry — figure out what you want, dream it up, create it, and go after it, because you can do anything you want.”
Michelle Somers, head of marketing for PSEG Long Island, is a former president of the PSEG Long Island Women’s Network, where she empowered female employees by working on their personal and professional growth.
Somers is a strong believer of “women helping women,” and said a leader should be supportive of their employees — especially through any difficulties.
“I think it’s important as a leader is to understand the challenges the people who report to you are facing, and being able to mitigate those challenges,” Somers said.
“To clear those obstacles so they can grow, run and get there.”
The major sponsors of this event were
Easy Tax Credits and Tenantbase. Gold sponsors included Age of New Beginnings, Anthony’s Live Events, Beach Club Estate, Beth Donner Design, New Collossal Entertainment, PBI Payroll HCM Workforce Technology, Waldner’s Business Environment, and Windows on the Lake.
Supporting sponsors include: Adelphi University, Davidoff Hutcher and Citron, Discover Long Island, Dr. Gail Correale of Long Island Vision Care, Forest Hills Financial Group, Girl Scouts of Suffolk County, Glen Cove Hospital-Northwell Health, Grassi Advisors and Accountants, Innovation Weight Loss and Healthy Market, Jaspan Schlesinger and Narandran, Lockton Cos., Modern Gen X Women, Nassau Community College, New York Institute of Technology, PSEG Long Island, The Smilist, Theralympich Speech, Vertigo Media
and Dolce Bella.
To view additional pictures from the evening, visit tinyurl.com/PremierWomen2023.
Gabrielle Addamo, tax manager
Grassi Advisors and Accountants
Jacquelyn Diiorio, audit supervisor
Grassi Advisors and Accountants
Lisa Epstein, senior manager
PKF O’Conner Davies
Diane Giordano, tax partner Marcum LLP
Valerie K. Giacinto, chief financial officer
PBI Payroll/HCM Workforce Technology
Miriam Hubbard, Northeast sales manager
PBI Payroll/HCM Workforce Technology
Sandra Brennan, CEO & founder Senior Living Renaissance LLC
Valentina Janek, founder Long Island Breakfast Club & Show
Jesika Kalika, marketing communications & business development consultant
Lisa Mirabile, president & founder Vertigo Media Group
Andie Perlmutter, COO, associate general agent Forest Hills Financial Group
Davi Tserpelis, SVP business banking manager City National Bank
Education
Maria P. Conzatti, acting president Nassau Community College
Barbara J. Holahan, vice president financial affairs, CFO & treasurer New York Institute of Technology
MaryAnne Hyland, dean of Robert B. Willumstad School of Business
Adelphi University
Maurie McInnis, president Stony Brook University
Energy & Electric
Jennifer Hayen, communications director
Long Island Power Authority
Michelle D. Somers, marketing hed
PSEG Long Island
Beth Donner, president
Beth Donner Design
Josephine Fitzpatrick, nutrition & weight loss specialist
Innovation Weight Loss & Healthy Market
Maureen Tara Nelson, CEO MTN Matchmaking
Government
Lisa M. Black, chief deputy county executive Office of the Suffolk County Executive
Melanie Basile, chief growth officer
The Smilist
Dr. Michelle A. Chester, senior director operations occupational health services Northwell Health
Dr. Gail Correale, optometrist
Long Island Vision Care
Theresa Dillman, associate executive director & chief nursing officer
Glen Cove Hospital, Northwell Health System
Dr. Odette R. Hall, chief medical examiner Suffolk County Office of the Medical Examiner
Nitza Kahalon Hasis, clinical director
New Horizon Counseling Center–Valley Stream
Stephanie Montano, CEO & co-owner Theralympic Speech
Christiana Neophytou, CEO & co-owner
Theralympic Speech
Rebecca Sanin, president & CEO
Health & Welfare Council of Long Island
Julie Wexler, business development director
The Bristal Assisted Living
Elizabeth Marie Saitta, executive director
SHRM Long Island Chapter
Catia Alati, vice president Lockton Cos.
Paula Parrino, chief administrative officer & vice president of operations
Nationwide Court Services
Stephanie A. Clark, attorney
Law Offices of Stephanie A. Clark
Erika L. Conti, partner
Sahn Ward Braff Koblenz PLLC
Deanna M. Eble, partner
Russo Law Group P.C
Laurel R. Kretzing, partner
Jaspan Schlesinger Narendran LLP
Karen J. Tenenbaum, founder Tenenbaum Law PC
Dina L. Vepsia, partner
Cullen and Dykman
Nicole L. Weingartner, state government affairs director
Davidoff Hutcher & Citron LLP
Media
Dana Arschin Kraslow, journalist, Holocaust storyteller
The Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County
Mimi Bishop, co-founder
Modern Gen X Woman
Jackie Ghedine, co-founder
Modern Gen X Woman
Pei-Sze Cheng, journalist
NBC 4 New York’s investigative unit, the I-Team
Music
Yeou-Cheng Ma, executive director
The Children’s Orchestra Society
Terri Alessi-Miceli, president & CEO
HIA-LI
Antoinette BioRdi, A four-time Emmy-winning reporter, was the woman in charge of ensuring each and every Premier Business Women Awards winner was honored last week.
Elizabeth Einhart, executive director & vice president
The Theresa Foundation
Theresa Sanders, president & CEO
Urban League of Long Island
Tammy Severino, president & CEO
Girl Scouts of Suffolk County
Stacey I. Sikes, vice president of government affairs & communications
Long Island Association
Tourism
Kristen Reynolds, president & CEO
Discover Long Island
Transportation
Shelley LaRose-Arken, aviation commissioner
Long Island MacArthur Airport
Entrepreneur of the Year
Ellen Pellegrino, entrepreneur/movie producer
Windows on the Lake Beach Club Estate
Age of New Beginnings
Legacy Award
Meredith Waldner Stern, president
Waldner’s Business Environments
Next Generation: Under 30
Kathleen Donnelly, senior associate
Long Island Architecture Studio DPC
Lianne Webb, Miss Long Island 2023
Miss Long Island Pageants
Rising Teen Award
Natalia Suaza, Miss Long Island Teen 2023
Miss Long Island Pageants
Trailblazer Award
Dani Rylan Kearney, founder
National Women’s Hockey League
LEGAL NOTICE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF LAWRENCE
NOTICE OF SALE OF LIENS FOR UNPAID VILLAGE TAXES AND/OR ASSESSMENTS REMAINING UNPAID FOR THE YEAR 2022
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to the provisions of Village Code §187-17 and the New York Real Property Tax Law as applicable to the Village of Lawrence (“Village”), and pursuant to direction of the Village Board of Trustees, the undersigned Village ClerkTreasurer/Village Administrator will sell at Public Auction in the manner provided by law on April 04, 2023 at 10:00 am local prevailing time in the Village Hall, 196 Central Avenue, Lawrence, New York so much of each of the following parcels upon which Village Taxes and/ or Assessments remain unpaid for the year 2022 as will be sufficient to discharge the taxes and/or assessments, fees, interest and discharges which may be due thereon respectively at the time of such sale, and shall continue the same from day to day until the said sale shall be completed. The Village reserves the right to withdraw any property prior to the sale of its lien.
PLEASE ALSO TAKE NOTICE THAT THE VILLAGE OF LAWRENCE WILL PURCHASE ALL LIENS FOR SALE, AND NO PUBLIC BIDDING WILL BE PERMITTED.
Such real estate will be sold subject to any unpaid tax liens purchased and held by the Village. The purchase or purchasers of such tax sale will be required to pay the amount of their respective bids to the undersigned within TEN days after the sale pursuant to the provisions of Section 1454 of the New York Real Property Tax Law and Village Local Law #12-1994. THE VILLAGE DOES NOT PROVIDE LEGAL ADVICE TO ANY LIEN PURCHASER REGARDING ANY ASPECT OF THE PURCHASE OF OR FORECLOSURE UPON ANY LIEN. The following is a list or statement of the Real Estate upon which such Tax and/or Assessments are unpaid for the year 2022 with a statement of the amount of tax and/or assessments, fees, interest and charges thereon:
LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK INDEX NO. 605283/2022
COUNTY OF NASSAU
MORTGAGE ASSETS
MANAGEMENT, LLC
Plaintiff, vs. GERALDINE
CASTROVILLA, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF ANTHONY T.
CASTROVILLA; CHERYL
GREENER, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF ANTHONY T.
CASTROVILLA; NICHOLAS
CASTROVILLA, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF ANTHONY T.
CASTROVILLA; JONATHAN
CASTROVILLA, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF ANTHONY T.
CASTROVILLA; ANTHONY
CASTROVILLA, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF ANTHONY T.
CASTROVILLA;
GEORGINA CRUZ A/K/A
GINA CRUZ, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF ANTHONY T.
CASTROVILLA; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DISTRIBUTEES OF THE ESTATE OF ANTHONY T.
CASTROVILLA, any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or general or specific lien upon the real property described in this action; such unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them, or either of them, and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors and assigns, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to plaintiff; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; UNITED STATES
OF AMERICA; THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK; INC. VILLAGE OF LYNBROOK, “JOHN DOE #1” through “JOHN DOE #12,” the last twelve names being fictitious and unknown to plaintiff, the persons or parties intended being the tenants, occupants, persons or corporations, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the premises, described in the complaint, Defendants.
Plaintiff designates NASSAU as the place of trial situs of the real property
SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS
Mortgaged Premises:
1128 FULTON STREET, WOODMERE, NY 11598
Section: 39, Block: 209,
Lot: 23 & 24
To the above named Defendants
YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in the above entitled action and to serve a copy of your Answer on the plaintiff’s attorney within twenty (20) days of the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service, or within thirty (30) days after service of the same is complete where service
is made in any manner other than by personal delivery within the State. The United States of America, if designated as a defendant in this action, may answer or appear within sixty (60) days of service. Your failure to appear or to answer will result in a judgment against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. In the event that a deficiency balance remains from the sale proceeds, a judgment may be entered against you.
NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT
THE OBJECT of the above caption action is to foreclose a Mortgage to secure the sum of $900,000.00 and interest, recorded on April 22, 2010, in Liber M 34781 at Page 483, of the Public Records of NASSAU County, New York., covering premises known as 1128 FULTON STREET, WOODMERE, NY 11598.
The relief sought in the within action is a final judgment directing the sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the Mortgage described above.
NASSAU County is
designated as the place of trial because the real property affected by this action is located in said county.
NOTICE
YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME
If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home.
Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to the mortgage company will not stop the foreclosure action.
YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT.
Dated: March 6, 2023 ROBERTSON, ANSCHUTZ, SCHNEID, CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC Attorney for Plaintiff
Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Stern & Eisenberg, P.C., Woodbridge Corporation Plaza, 485B Route 1 South, Suite 330, Iselin, NJ 08830. Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered April 18, 2018, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on April 25, 2023 at 2:30 PM. Premises known as 16 Washington Avenue, Lawrence, NY 11559-2405. Sec 41 Block 086 Lot 152. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in Incorporated Village of Lawrence, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York.
Second Floor, Hempstead, New York on 4/5/23 at 9:30 A.M. to consider the following applications and appeals:
Veronica M. Rundle, Esq. 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310 Westbury, NY 11590 516-280-7675
137976
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY.
NAME:CAMP CLEARWATER, LLC.
Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York, (SSNY) on 01/08/23. NY Office location: Nassau County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of the process to:1875 Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach, NY 11509
Purpose: To engage in any lawful act or activity.
137968
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT NASSAU COUNTY WELLS
et al
Approximate Amount of Judgment is $658,966.26 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 000030/2014. 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.” Mark S. Ricciardi, Esq., Referee NY201800000501-1 138157
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE BOARD OF APPEALS
Pursuant to New York State Town Law Article 16, New York State Public Officers Law Article 7, and the Town of Hempstead Building Zone Ordinance, NOTICE is hereby given that the BOARD OF APPEALS of the Town of Hempstead will hold a public hearing in the Old Town Hall, 350 Front Street, Room 230,
THE FOLLOWING CASES WILL BE CALLED STARTING AT 9:30 A.M. 228/23. HEWLETTShepard & Marilyn Goldberg, Renewal of grant to maintain 5’ high stockade & chain link fences & 6’ high stockade fence located within clear sight triangle & living fence varying in height from 4’ to 6’., N/W cor. Hilary Ct. & East Rockaway Rd., a/k/a 1600 Hilary Ct. N.C.P.C. Local determination. 242/23. WOODMERERony & Vanessa Lvovsky, Variances, lot area occupied, height, exceeds number of stories, rear yard, construct 1, 2 & 3-story additions & wood deck, all attached to dwelling., S/s Eileen Terr., 73.72’ W/o Norman Way, a/k/a 931 Eileen Terr. N.C.P.C. Local determination.
ALL PAPERS PERTAINING TO THE ABOVE HEARING ARE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AT THE BOARD OF APPEALS, TOWN HALL, 1 WASHINGTON STREET, HEMPSTEAD, NY 11550. This notice is only for new cases in Hewlett & Woodmere within Town of Hempstead jurisdiction. There are additional cases in different hamlets, towns and villages on the Board of Appeals calendar. The full calendar is available at https://hempsteadny.gov/ 509/Board-of-Appeals
The internet address of the website streaming for this meeting is https://hempsteadny.gov/ 576/Live-Streaming-Video
Interested parties may appear at the above time and place. At the call of the Chairman, the Board will consider decisions on the foregoing and those on the Reserve Decision calendar and such other matters as may properly come before it.
138368
SANITARY DISTRICT NO.
1 TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, NEW YORK
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Sealed bids will be received by theBoard of Commissioners, Sanitary District No.1, Bay Boulevard,Lawrence, New York,until11: 00a.m. on April 19 2023 at which time they wil be publicly opened and read and the contract awarded as soon thereafter as practicable for:
(1)Foul weather gear as required and to be supplied over a term of two (2)years.
(2)Leather palm gloves to be supplied as needed over a term of two (2)years.
Facsimiles or emails of proposals will not be accepted under any circumstances.
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The contracts to be awarded will contain a provision entitling the District at its option exercisable in its sole discretion to renew and extend the contract for an additional period of one ( l.) year upon the same terms and conditions, including terms of compensation, embraced in the contract to be awarded. The option to extend the contract as aforesaid to be exercised by the District no later than thirty (30) days prior to the termination of the initial contract.
Separate detailed specifications for each of the above mentioned contracts may be examined at the office of Sanitary District No. 1, Bay Boulevard, Lawrence, New York.
A bidder may submit a bid for one or more of the foregoing items.
Bids must be addressed to the Board of Commissioners, Sanitary District No. 1, Bay Boulevard, Lawrence, New York, and submitted in a sealed envelope marked “Proposaln not later than 11:00 a.m. on the date above stated.
No bid may be withdrawn after its acceptance or for a period of 60 days after being publicly opened and read.
The Board of Commissioners reserves the right to reject in whole or in part any or all bids, waive any informa.li ty in the bids and to accept the bid which they deem most favorable in the interests of the District.
Dated:Lawrence, New York
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SANITARY DISTRICT NO.
By: James J. Vilardi Chairman Board of Commissioners 138376LEGAL NOTICE
SANITARY DISTRICT NO.
1 TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, NEW YORK
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Sealed bids will be received by the Board of Commissioners, Sanitary District No. 1, Bay Boulevard, Lawrence, New York, until 10:30 a.m. on April 19, 2023, at which time they will be publicly opened and read and the contracts awarded as soon thereafter as practicable for:
Summer and Winter uniforms with motor delivery laundry service for a period of two (2) years. Facsimiles or e-mails of proposals will not be accepted under any circumstances.
The contract to be awarded will contain a provision entitling the District at its option exercisable in its sole discretion to renew and extend the contract for an additional period of one (1) year upon the same terms and conditions,
including terms of compensation, embraced in the contract to be awarded. The option to extend the contract as aforesaid to be exercised by the District no later than thirty (30) days prior to the termination of the initial contract.
Detailed specifications for the above mentioned may be examined at the office of Sanitary District No. 1 during regular business hours. Each bid proposal must be accompanied by a Bid Bond or Certified Check payable to Sanitary District No. 1, in the sum of $500.00. Bids must be addressed to the Board of Commissioners, Sanitary District No. 1, Bay Boulevard, Lawrence, New York, and submitted in a sealed envelope marked “Proposalff not later than 10:30 a.m. on the date above stated. No bid may be withdrawn after its acceptance or for a period of 60 days after being publicly opened and read.
The Board of Commissioners reserve.s the right to reject in whole or in part any or all bids, waive any informality in the bids and to accept the bid which they deem most favorable in the interests of the District.
Dated: Lawrence, New York
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SANITARY DISTRICT NO.
By: James J. Vilardi Chairman Board of Commissioners138377
LEGAL NOTICE AVISO DE AUDIENCIA PÚBLICA, VOTO ANUAL DE PRESUPUESTO Y ELECCIÓN DE DISTRITO DEL DISTRITO ESCOLAR GRATUITO DE LAWRENCE UNION (NO. 15), CIUDAD DE HEMPSTEAD, CONDADO DE NASSAU, ESTADO DE NUEVA YORK
LA PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA que la Junta de Educación deberá realizar una audiencia pública con el propósito de la discusión de los gastos de fondos y el presupuesto del mismo para la 2023-2024 año escolar el Martes, de mayo de 2, 2023 que comienza a las 8:00 p.m., en Escuela Secundaria de Lawrence, 2 Reilly Road, Cedarhurst, Nueva York, seguida de la reunión especial de la Junta de Educación en la que la Junta de Educación llevará a cabo otros asuntos adicionales que puedan surgir antes. Los comentarios públicos pueden enviarse a BOE@lawrence.k12.ny.us.
TENGA EN CUENTA
ADEMÁS que habrá una votación y elección por parte de los votantes calificados del Distrito Escolar Libre de Lawrence Unión No. 15, Ciudad de Hempstead, Condado de Nassau, el Martes, de mayo de 16, 2023, entre las 7:00 a.m. y las 10:00 p.m. en los distritos electorales de la escuela
se indican a continuación, con el fin de someterlas a votación la apropiación de los gastos necesarios de la 2023-2024 de año escolar, para elegir dos (2) miembros de la Junta de Educación y un (1) miembro de la Junta de la Biblioteca Pública en la que se tramitarán los negocios según lo exige la ley, incluida una votación sobre las siguientes propuestas, así como cualquier otra propuesta, que pueda presentarse debidamente ante el electorado:
PROPOSICIÓN NO. 1PRESUPUESTO ESCOLAR RESUELTO, que la Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar Libre de Unión de Lawrence Distrito No. 15, Ciudad de Hempstead, Condado de Nassau, Nueva York, esté autorizada a gastar la suma de Ciento Dos Millones Ochocientos Cincuenta Mil Trescientos
Setenta y Nueve Dólares ($102,850,379.00) para el año fiscal 2023-2024, y además está autorizado a recaudar el impuesto necesario para el propósito anterior sobre la propiedad imponible del Distrito Escolar, después de deducir primero el dinero disponible de la ayuda estatal y otras fuentes.
PROPOSICIÓN NO. 2PRESUPUESTO DE LA BIBLIOTECA RESUELTO, que la suma de Tres Millones Doscientos Treinta y Nueve Mil Seiscientos Cuarenta y Seiscientos Dólares ($3,239,646.00) se asigne a la Biblioteca Pública de la Península para el año fiscal 2023-2024 y que dicha cantidad se recaude por impuestos sobre la propiedad imponible del Distrito Escolar Libre de Unión de Lawrence Distrito No. 15, Ciudad de Hempstead, Condado de Nassau, Nueva York, de conformidad con el §259 de la Ley de Educación, y se recaudará de la misma manera que otros impuestos generales, después de deducir primero el dinero disponible de ayuda estatal y otras fuentes.
JUNTA ESCOLAR
FIDEICOMISARIOS - Elegir dos (2) fiduciarios de la Junta de Educación para un término de tres (3) años del 1 de julio, 2023, y que termina el 30 de junio, 2026.
BIBLIOTECA TARJETA DE
FIDUCIARIO - Elegir a uno (1) administrador de la biblioteca pública de la Península por un término de cinco (5) años del 1 de julio, 2023, y terminando el 30 de junio, 2028.
TENGA MÁS AVISO de que la elección se llevará a cabo de acuerdo con la Reunión Anual y la Política de Elección y la Política de Candidatos y Campañas adoptada por la Junta de Educación.
POR FAVOR TOMAR
NUEVO AVISO que las candidaturas para el cargo de administrador
de la Junta de Educación y la oficina del administrador de la Junta de la Biblioteca, se tomarán por suscrita petición de al menos 25 votantes calificados de la distrito, y archivadas en la Oficina de la Secretaria del Distrito ubicado en Lawrence High School, 2 Reilly Road, Cedarhurst, entre las 9:00 a.m. y las 5:00 p.m., a más tardar el día 30 anterior a la elección en la que se votarán los fideicomisarios. Dicha petición deberá indicar la residencia de cada firmante y deberá indicar el nombre y la residencia del candidato y la vacante específica en la Junta para la cual el candidato está nominado, cuya descripción incluirá al menos la duración del mandato y el nombre del último titular, si lo hubiera. Cada vacante se considerará una oficina separada, y se requerirá una petición separada para nominar un candidato para cada oficina separada. Ninguna persona podrá ser nominada para más de un cargo separado en la Junta de Educación. Sin embargo, una nominación puede ser rechazada por la Mesa Directiva de Educación si el candidato no es elegible para el cargo o declara su falta de voluntad para servir. POR FAVOR TOMAR nuevo aviso de que cualquier proposición o cuestión que se instalen en las máquinas de votación deberán ser presentadas por escrito por la petición suscrita por al menos 250 votantes calificados del distrito y archivada en la Oficina del Secretaria del Distrito de la clase nuestro de 9:00 a.m. y 4:00 p.m. No más tarde del trigésimo día anterior a la elección en la que se votará sobre dicha pregunta o proposición, excepto que esta regla no se aplicará a aquellas preguntas o proposiciones que se requieran que se establezcan en el o aviso publicado de la reunión o de aquellas propuestas o preguntas que la Junta de Educación tiene autoridad por ley para presentar en cualquier reunión anual o especial del Distrito.
TENGA EN CUENTA ADEMÁS que la forma condensada de la propuesta de presupuesto y el texto de todas las demás propuestas aparecerán en la máquina de votación y una declaración detallada del presupuesto propuesto, por escrito, de la cantidad de dinero que se requerirá para el año escolar 2023-2024 para fines escolares, especificando los propósitos y la cantidad para cada uno, se prepararán y copias de los mismos se harán disponibles a petición, a cualquier residente en el
distrito en cada escuela en el distrito, durante el período de catorce días inmediatamente anterior al Presupuesto anual y votación de la elección del Distrito de mayo, 16, 2023 (excepto sábado, domingo y días festivos) entre los nuestra de las 9:00 a.m. y 4:00 p.m., en el d página web Lawrence.org y en los lugares de votación el día de la elección.
POR FAVOR TOMAR
NUEVO AVISO que la descripción precisa de los límites de los distritos electorales se encuentra disponible para su inspección por cualquier votante calificado junto con un mapa del distrito en la Oficina del Secretaria de Distrito en el Lawrence de alta escuela, 2 Reilly Carretera, Cedarhurst, Nueva York, durante los días escolares regulares. Los cuatro (4) zonas designadas para la votación en cada distrito electoral son los siguientes: Primary School @ Número Dos Esquela, 1 Donahue Avenue, Inwood; Escuela Intermedia Lawrence, 195 Broadway, Lawrence; Lawrence High School, 2 Reilly Road, Cedarhurst, y Atlantic Beach Village Hall.
TENGA MÁS AVISO que el registro de votantes se llevará a cabo en la oficina del Secretaria del Distrito ubicada en, 2 Reilly Road, Cedarhurst, Nueva York 11516, en cualquier día escolar antes del 3 de mayo del 2023, entre las 9:00 a.m. y 3:00 p.m., tiempo durante el cual cualquier persona tendrá derecho a que se coloque su nombre en dicho registro siempre que sea conocido, o se demuestre a satisfacción del Secretario del Distrito que tiene derecho en ese momento o en el futuro a votación en la a anual votación del Presupuesto y del Distrito e lección para el cual se elabore el registro.
TENGA EN CUENTA
ADEMÁS que el registro de votantes que no se hayan registrado previamente y que sean elegibles para votar se llevará a cabo entre las 4:00 p.m. y las 8:00 p.m. el 2, 2023 de mayo en la Oficina del Secretaria de Distrito. Dichas personas deberán presentarse personalmente a la inscripción en el horario y lugar señalados, para tener derecho a voto.
TENGA EN CUENTA
ADEMÁS que la fecha final para registrarse para la votación del presupuesto anual y la elección de distrito 2023-2024 es el 3 de mayo, 2023, de 8:00 a.m. hasta las 11:00 a.m. en la oficina del secretario de distrito, en la cual Cualquier persona tendrá derecho a que se coloque su nombre en dicho registro, siempre que se sepa, o se demuestre a satisfacción del secretario
de distrito, que tiene derecho a votar en la votación del presupuesto anual y en el futuro. Elección para la que se prepara dicho registro.
POR FAVOR TOMAR
NUEVO AVISO que el registro deberá incluir (1) todos los votantes calificados de la distrito que lo presentará personalmente a sí mismos para el registro; y (2) todos los votantes previamente calificados del Distrito que se hayan registrado previamente para cualquier reunión de Distrito anual o especial o elección y que hayan votado en cualquier anual o especial reunión o elección celebrada o llevado a cabo en cualquier momento dentro de los cuatro años naturales antes de la preparación de dicho registro; y (3) votantes registrados permanentemente en la Junta Electoral del Condado de Nassau.
POR FAVOR TOMAR nuevo aviso de que, el registro deberá ser presentada en la oficina del Secretaria de Distrito donde será abierta para su inspección por cualquier votante calificado entre las horas de 9:00 a.m. y 4:00 p.m. de cada uno de los cinco (5) días de antelación a el día fijado para las elecciones, excepto sábado, domingo y días festivos.
POR FAVOR TOMAR nuevo aviso de que las solicitudes de papeletas de voto ausente pueden obtenerse en la Oficina del Secretaria del Distrito están también disponibles en el página web Lawrence.org. Las solicitudes completas deben ser recibidas por el Secretaria de Distrito en la oficina del Secretaria de Distrito antes del 9 de mayo de 2023 si la boleta debe enviarse por correo al votante. Si la votación se va a entregar parte, que debe ser recibida por el Secretario de Distrito en el Distrito de la Secretaria de oficina antes de las 5:00 p.m. del día de la elección. Si la boleta debe entregarse en mano, el Secretaria de Distrito debe recibir la solicitud en la oficina del secretaria de Distrito el día antes de la elección. Una lista de todas las personas a las que se les habrá emitido boletas de voto ausente estará disponible en la Oficina del Secretaria de Distrito en cada uno de los cinco (5) días anteriores al día de la elección, excepto sábado, domingo y días festivos.
TENGA ADEMÁS AVISO de que esta Junta convocará una reunión especial en la Escuela Secundaria Lawrence dentro de las veinticuatro horas posteriores a la presentación ante el Secretaria del Distrito de un informe escrito de los resultados de la boleta con el propósito de
examinar y tabular dichos informes de la resultado de la votación y declarar el resultado de la votación; que la Junta se designa a sí misma como un grupo de secretarios electorales para emitir y escrutar los votos de conformidad con la Ley de Educación, §2019-a, subdivisión 2b en dicha reunión especial de la Junta.
Fecha: el 30 de marzo de 2023
Por Orden de la Junta de Educación, Distrito Escolar Libre de Lawrence Unión No. 15, Ciudad de Hempstead, Condado de Nassau, Nueva York SRTA. MOHINDER
BHARAJ, SECRETARIA DE DISTRITO 138433
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Lawrence Union Free School District No. 15, Town of Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, be authorized to expend the sum of One Hundred Two Million Eight Hundred Fifty Thousand Three Hundred Seventy Nine Dollars ($102,850,379.00) for the fiscal year 2023-2024, and is further authorized to levy the necessary tax for the above purpose upon the taxable property of the School District, after first deducting the monies available from State Aid and other sources.
PROPOSITION NO. 2 -
LIBRARY BUDGET
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING, ANNUAL BUDGET VOTE AND DISTRICT ELECTION OF LAWRENCE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT (NO. 15), TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU, STATE OF NEW YORK
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Education of the Lawrence Union Free School District No. 15 shall hold a public hearing for the purpose of discussion of the expenditure of funds and the budgeting thereof for the 2023-2024 school year on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at Lawrence High School commencing at 8:00 p.m., followed by the Board of Education Special Meeting at which the Board of Education shall conduct such other and additional business as may come before it. Public comments may be submitted to BOE@lawrence.k12.ny.us.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER
NOTICE that there will be a vote and election by the qualified voters of the Lawrence Union Free School District No. 15, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. at the four (4) school election districts indicated below, for the purpose of voting upon the appropriation of necessary expenditures of the 2023-2024 school year to elect two (2) members of the Board of Education and one (1) member of the Board of Trustees of the Public Library at which business will be transacted as required by law, including a vote on the following propositions, as well as any other propositions which may properly come before the electorate:
PROPOSITION NO. 1SCHOOL BUDGET
RESOLVED, that the sum of Three Million Two Hundred Thirty Nine Thousand Six Hundred Forty Six Dollars ($3,239,646.00) be appropriated for the Peninsula Public Library for the fiscal year 2023-2024 and that said amount be raised by tax upon the taxable property of the Lawrence Union Free School District No. 15, Town of Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, pursuant to §259 of the Education Law, and be levied and collected in the same manner as are other general taxes, after first deducting the monies available from State Aid and other sources.
SCHOOL BOARD TRUSTEES- To elect two (3) trustees of the Board of Education for a three (3) year term commencing July 1, 2023, and ending on June 30, 2026.
LIBRARY BOARD TRUSTEE- To elect one (1) trustee of the Peninsula Public Library for a five (5) year term commencing July 1, 2023, and ending on June 30, 2028.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the election shall be held in accordance with the Annual Meeting and Election Policy and Candidate and Campaigning Policy adopted by the Board of Education.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that nominations for the office of trustee of the Board of Education and office of trustee of the Library Board, shall be made by petition subscribed by at least 25 qualified voters of the district, and filed in the Office of the Clerk of the District located in Lawrence High School, 2 Reilly Road, Cedarhurst, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. not later than the 30th day preceding the election, at which the trustees shall be voted upon. Such petition shall state the residence of each signer and shall state the name and residence of the candidate and the specific vacancy on the Board for which the candidate is
nominated, which description shall include at least the length of the term of office and the name of the last incumbent, if any. Each vacancy shall be considered a separate office, and a separate petition shall be required to nominate a candidate to each separate office. No person shall be nominated for more than one separate office on the Board of Education. However, a nomination may be rejected by the Board of Education if the candidate is ineligible for the office or declares his/her unwillingness to serve.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER
NOTICE that any proposition or question to be placed upon the voting machines shall be submitted in writing by petition subscribed by at least 250 qualified voters of the district and filed in the Office of the Clerk of the District between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. not later than the 30th day preceding the election at which such question or proposition shall be voted upon, except that this rule shall not apply to those questions or propositions which are required to be stated in the published or posted notice of the meeting or to those propositions or questions which the Board of Education has authority by law to present at any annual or special meeting of the District.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER
NOTICE that the condensed form of the budget proposition and the text of all other propositions to appear on the voting machine and a detailed statement of the proposed budget, in writing, of the amount of money which will be required for the school year 2023-2024 for school purposes, specifying the purposes and the amount for each, will be prepared and copies thereof will be made available upon request, to any resident in the district at each schoolhouse in the district, during the period of fourteen (14) days immediately preceding the Annual Budget Vote and District Election of May 16, 2023 (excluding Saturdays, Sundays and holidays) between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., on the district website Lawrence.org and at polling locations on the day of the election.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER
NOTICE that the accurate description of the boundaries of the election districts is available for inspection by any qualified voter together with a map of the district in the Office of the District Clerk at Lawrence High School, 2 Reilly Road, Cedarhurst, New York, during regular
school days by appointment only. The four (4) sites designated for voting in each election district are as follows:
Primary School @ Number Two School, 1 Donahue Avenue, Inwood; Lawrence Middle School, 195 Broadway, Lawrence; Lawrence High School, 2 Reilly Road, Cedarhurst and Atlantic Beach Village Hall.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER
NOTICE that registration of voters shall take place at the office of the District Clerk located at, 2 Reilly Road, Cedarhurst, New York, on school days between September 1, 2023, and May 3, 2023, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., during which times any person shall be entitled to have his/her name placed upon such register provided that he/she is known, or proven to the satisfaction of the District Clerk to be then or thereafter entitled to vote at the Annual Budget Vote and District Election for which such register is prepared.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the registration of voters, not previously registered and eligible to vote, will take place between 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. on May 3, 2023, at the Office of the District Clerk. Such persons must present himself or herself personally for registration during the time and place set forth, in order to be entitled to vote.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the final date to register for the 2023-2024 Annual Budget Vote and District Election is May 3, 2023, from 8:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. in the office of the District Clerk, at which time any person shall be entitled to have his/her name placed upon such register, provided that he/she is known, or proven, to the satisfaction of the District Clerk, to be then or thereafter entitled to vote at the Annual Budget Vote and District Election for which such register is prepared.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the register shall include (1) all qualified voters of the district who shall personally present themselves for registration; and (2) all previously qualified voters of the District who shall have been previously registered for any annual or special District meeting or election and who shall have voted at any annual or special district meeting or election held or conducted at any time within the four (4) calendar years prior to preparation of the said register; and (3) voters permanently registered with the Nassau County Board of Elections.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the register shall be filed in the office of the District Clerk where
it shall be open for inspection by appointment only, by any qualified voter between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on each of the five (5) days prior to the day set for the election, except Saturday, Sunday or holidays.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that applications for absentee ballots may be obtained at the Office of the District Clerk and are also available on the district websiteLawrence.org.
Completed applications must be received by the District Clerk in the District Clerk’s office by May 9, 2023, if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter. If the ballot is to be hand delivered, it must be received by the District Clerk in the District Clerk’s office by 5:00 p.m. on the day of the election. If the ballot is to be hand delivered, the application must be received by the District Clerk in the District Clerk’s office the day before the election. A list of all persons to whom absentee ballots shall have been issued will be available in the Office of the District Clerk on each of the five (5) days prior to the day of the election excluding Saturday, Sunday and holidays.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that this Board shall convene a special meeting in the Lawrence High School within twenty-four hours after the filing with the District Clerk of a written report of the results of the ballot for the purpose of examining and tabulating said reports of the result of the ballot and declaring the result of the ballot; that the Board hereby designates itself to be a set of poll clerks to cast and canvass ballots pursuant to Education Law, §2019-a, subdivision 2b at said special meeting of the Board.
Dated: April 1, 2023
By Order of the Board of Education, Lawrence Union Free School District No. 15, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, New York MS. MOHINDER BHARAJ, DISTRICT CLERK 138379
given an opportunity to be heard. The purpose of such meeting will be the consideration and passage of such budget. Said tentative budget is for the fiscal year beginning June 1, 2023 and ending on May 31, 2024. The tentative budget is on file in the office of the Village Clerk, 65 The Plaza, Atlantic Beach, NY, where the same may be inspected by any interested persons from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday. No compensation is proposed to be paid to the Mayor or the four Trustees.
BE FURTHER ADVISED the Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees will be held at the same date and place following the Public Hearing.
BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES VILLAGE CLERK EMILY SINISCALCHI VILLAGE OF ATLANTIC BEACH
March 13, 2023 138378
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING, BUDGET VOTE AND ELECTION OF THE HEWLETT-WOODMERE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a Public Hearing of the qualified voters of the HewlettWoodmere Union Fee School District, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, New York, will be held in the Woodmere Education Center, One Johnson Place, Woodmere, New York, in said district on May 3, 2023 at 6:00 PM, prevailing time, for the transaction of business as authorized by the Education Law, including the following items:
1. To present to the voters a detailed statement of the amount of money which will be required for the 2023-2024 fiscal year.
2. To discuss all the items hereinafter set forth to be voted upon by voting machine at the Budget Vote and Election to be held on Tuesday, May 16, 2023.
3. To transact such other business as may properly come before the meeting pursuant to Education Law of the State of New York and acts amendatory thereto.
Woodmere, New York, and at the HewlettWoodmere Public Library, 1125 Broadway, Hewlett, and on the District’s internet website.
AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that said Budget Vote and Election will be held on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, in the Woodmere Education Center, One Johnson Place, Woodmere, New York, between the hours of 7:00 AM and 10:00 PM prevailing time, at which time the polls will be opened to vote by voting machine upon the following items:
1. To adopt the annual budget of the School District for the fiscal year 2023-2024 and to authorize the requisite portion thereof to be raised by taxation on the taxable property of the District.
2. To elect two (2) member(s) of the Board of Education for a three (3) year term commencing July 1, 2023, and expiring on June 30, 2026.
3. To elect one (1)Trustee of the Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library for a five (5) year term commencing July 1, 2023 and expiring on June 30, 2028.
4. That the 2023 – 2024 library budget proposed by the Board of Trustees of the Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library, and the levy of a tax therefore in accordance with Section 259 of the Education law shall be approved.
final assessment roll used in the budgetary process is exempt from taxation, list every type of exemption granted by the statutory authority, and show the cumulative impact of each type of exemption, the cumulative amount expected to be received as payments in lieu of taxes (PILOT) and the cumulative impact of all exemptions granted. In addition, said exemption report shall be posted on any bulletin board maintained by the District for public notices and on any website maintained by the District.
LEGAL NOTICE
INC. VILLAGE OF ATLANTIC BEACH
PUBLIC HEARING ON TENTATIVE BUDGET
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Section 5-508 of the Village Law of State of New York as amended, a Public Hearing will be held upon the tentative budget of the Village of Atlantic Beach on Monday, April 10, 2023 at 7:45 PM. All interested parties will be
AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a copy of the statement of the amount of money which will be required to fund the School District’s budget for 2023-2024, exclusive of public moneys, may be obtained by any resident of the District beginning April 26, 2023, between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM, prevailing time, except Saturday, Sunday or holidays at the Office of the District Clerk, One Johnson Place,
5. Shall the Board of Education of the HewlettWoodmere Union Free School District be authorized to expend, for renovations and/or upgrades, a total amount not to exceed $17,209,455 from the District’s existing Capital Reserve Fund known as the Long Range Building Improvements Capital Reserve, including (i) an amount not to exceed $1,955,765 for the Woodmere Middle School Science Lab; (ii) an amount not to exceed $3,747,000 for various athletic locations at the George W. Hewlett High School, including the track, turf field, and tennis courts; (iii) an amount not to exceed $6,199,190 for the George W. Hewlett High School Auditorium; and (iv) an amount not to exceed $5,307,500 for the George W. Hewlett High School Science Lab for the purpose of renovating and/or reconstructing capital improvements.
AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to Section 495 of the Real Property Tax Law, the School District is required to attach to its proposed budget an exemption report. Said exemption report, which will also become part of the final budget, will show how the total assessed value of the
AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that petitions nominating candidates for the office of member of the Board of Education shall be filed with the Clerk of said School District at her office in One Johnson Place, Woodmere, New York, not later than April 17, 2023, between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., prevailing time. Each petition shall be directed to the Clerk of the District; must be signed by at least seventy-three (73) qualified voters of the District. Vacancies on the Board of Education are not considered separate, specific offices; candidates run at large. Nominating petitions shall not describe any specific vacancy upon the Board for which the candidate is nominated. To nominate a candidate for the office of Trustee of the Library Board, each petition must be signed by at least seventy-three (73) voters of the District. Vacancies on the Board of Trustees are not considered separate specific offices; candidates run at large. Nominating petitions shall not describe any specific vacancy upon the Board for which the candidate is nominated.
AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that personal registration of voters is required either pursuant to Section 2014 of the Education Law, or pursuant to Article 5 of the Election Law. If a voter has heretofore registered pursuant to Section 2014 of the Education Law and has voted at an annual or special district meeting within the last four (4) calendar years, he or she is eligible to vote at this election. If a voter is registered and eligible to voter under Article 5 of the Election law, he or she is also eligible to vote at this election. All other persons who wish to vote must register. The Board of Registration will meet for the purpose of registering all qualified voters of the District pursuant to Section 2014 of the Education Law on Monday, May 8, 2023 from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM, prevailing time, to add any additional names to the Register to be used
at the aforesaid election, at which time any person will be entitled to have his or her name placed on such Register provided that at such meeting of said Board of Registration he or she is known or proven to the satisfaction of such Board of Registration to be then or thereafter entitled to vote at such election for which the Register is prepared. The Register so prepared pursuant to Section 2014 of the Education Law will be filed in the Office of the District Clerk, One Johnson Place, Woodmere, New York, and will be open for inspection by any qualified voter of the District beginning on Thursday, May 11, 2023, on each day prior to the day set for the election, except Sunday, between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM, prevailing time on each weekday prior to the day set for the election, and on Saturday, May 13, 2023 by prearranged appointment between 10:00 AM and 1:30 PM, and at the polling place(s) on the day of the vote.
AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, the voters may register with the Clerk of said School District at her office in the District Administration Office, One Johnson Place, Woodmere, New York, between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM, when school is in session at any day prior to May 11, 2023 to add any additional names to the Register to be used at the aforesaid election, at which time any person will be entitled to have his or her name placed on such Register provided that at such meeting with the Clerk of said School District he or she is known or proven to the satisfaction of the Clerk of said School District to be then or thereafter entitled to vote at such election for which the Register is prepared. The Register so prepared pursuant to Section 2014 of the Education Law will be filed in the Office of the District Clerk, at her office in the District Administration Office, One Johnson Place, Woodmere, New York, and will be open for inspection by any qualified voter of the District beginning on Thursday, May 11, 2023, between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM, prevailing time, on each day prior to the day set for the election, except Sunday, and at the polling place(s) on the day of the vote, and on Saturday, May 13, 2023 by prearranged appointment between 10:00 AM and 1:30 PM, and at the polling place(s) on the day of the vote.
AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that military voters who are not currently registered
may apply to register as a qualified voter of the School District. An application for registration as a military voter can be requested from the District Clerk in the Woodmere Education Center, One Johnson Place, Woodmere, New York and must be returned to said office no later than 5:00 PM, April 20, 2023. In the request for an application for registration, the military voter is permitted to designate his/her preference for receiving the application for registration by mail, facsimile transmission or electronic mail.
AND FURTHER NOTICE IS
HEREBY GIVEN, that military voters who are qualified voters of the District may submit an application for a military ballot from the Office of the District Clerk, One Johnson Place, Woodmere, New York. The original military ballot application must be returned by mail or in person to the District Clerk, One Johnson Place, Woodmere, New York, during school business hours, no later than 5:00 PM on April 20, 2023. In the request for an application for a military ballot, the military voter is permitted to designate his/her preference for receiving the application for a military ballot, and the military ballot, by mail, facsimile transmission or electronic mail. All qualified military voters’ ballot application and military ballot must be returned by mail or in person. Ballots for military voters shall be distributed to qualified military voters no later than April 21, 2023. Military ballots must be received by the District Clerk (1) before the close of the polls, on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, and must show a cancellation mark of the United States postal service or a foreign country’s postal service, or must show a dated endorsement of receipt by another agency of the United States Government; or (2) not later than 5:00 pm on the day of the election and be signed and dated by the military voter and one witness, with a date ascertained to be not later than the day before the election.
A list of persons to whom military ballots are issued will be available for inspection to qualified voters of the District in the Office of the District Clerk on and after Thursday, May 11, 2023, between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM, prevailing time, on each day prior to the day set for the annual election, except Sunday, and on May 16, 2023, the day set for the election. Any qualified voter then present in the polling place may object to the voting of the ballot upon
appropriate grounds by making his or her challenge and the reasons therefore known to the Inspector of Election before the close of the polls.
AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that applications for absentee ballots will be obtainable during school business hours from the District Clerk beginning April 17, 2023; completed applications must be received by the District Clerk no earlier than April 17, 2023 and at least seven (7) days before the election, May 9, 2023, if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or the day before the election, May 15, 2023, if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter. Absentee ballots must be received by the District Clerk not later than 5:00 p.m., prevailing time, on Tuesday, May 16, 2023.
Applications for absentee ballots may be printed from the District website www.hewlettwoodmere.net and delivered to the District Clerk beginning April 17, 2023, in the manner described above.
A list of persons to whom absentee ballots are issued will be available for inspection to qualified voters of the District in the Office of the District Clerk on and after Thursday, May 11, 2023, between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM, prevailing time, on each day prior to the day set for the annual election, except Sunday, and on May 16, 2023, the day set for the election. Any qualified voter then present in the polling place may object to the voting of the ballot upon appropriate grounds by making his or her challenge and the reasons therefore known to the Inspector of Election before the close of the polls.
AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to a rule adopted by the Board of Education in accordance with Section 2035 of the Education Law, any referenda or propositions to amend the budget, or otherwise to be submitted for voting at said election, must be filed with the Clerk of the Board of Education at the District Office, One Johnson Place, Woodmere, New York, in sufficient time to permit notice of the proposition to be included with the Notice of the Public Hearing, Budget Vote and Election required by Section 2004 of the Education Law or on or before April 17, 2023, at 5:00 PM, prevailing time; must be typed or printed in the English language; must be directed to the Clerk of the School District; must be signed by at least one hundred eighty two (182) qualified voters of the
District (representing 5% of the number of voters who voted in the previous annual election); and must legibly state the name of each signer. However, the School Board will not entertain any petition to place before the voters any proposition the purpose of which is not within the powers of the voters to determine, which is unlawful, or any proposition which fails to include a specific appropriation where the expenditure of monies is required by the proposition, or where other valid reason exists for excluding the proposition from the ballot.
Dated: Woodmere, New York, March 15, 2023
By Order of the BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE HEWLETTWOODMERE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Town of Hempstead, Nassau County, New York Barbara Randazzo, District Clerk 138350
y las leyes que la modifican.
Y POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL de que cualquier residente del Distrito puede obtener una copia de la declaración de la cantidad de dinero que se requerirá para financiar el presupuesto del Distrito Escolar para 2023-2024, sin incluir los fondos públicos, a partir del 26 de abril de 2023, entre las
8:00 a. m. y las 4:00 p. m., horario vigente, excepto los sábados, domingos o feriados en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito, One Johnson Place, Woodmere, Nueva York, y en la Biblioteca Pública de HewlettWoodmere , 1125 Broadway, Hewlett y en el sitio web de Internet del Distrito.
Y POR LA PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA ADICIONALMENTE que dicha Votación y Elección del Presupuesto se llevarán a cabo el martes 16 de mayo de 2023, en el Woodmere Education Center, One Johnson Place, Woodmere, Nueva York, entre las 7:00 a. m. y las 10:00 a.m. 00 PM hora prevaleciente, en cuyo momento se abrirán las urnas para votar por máquina de votación sobre los siguientes puntos:
en la Escuela Secundaria George W. Hewlett, incluyendo la pista, el campo de césped y las canchas de tenis; (iii) una cantidad que no exceda los $6,199,190 para el Auditorio de la Escuela Secundaria George W. Hewlett; y (iv) una cantidad que no exceda los $5,307,500 para el Laboratorio de Ciencias de la Escuela Secundaria George W. Hewlett con el propósito de renovar y/o reconstruir mejoras de capital.
no describirán ninguna vacante específica en la Junta para la cual se nomina al candidato.
LEGAL NOTICE
AVISO DE AUDIENCIA PÚBLICA, VOTO DE PRESUPUESTO Y ELECCIÓN DEL DISTRITO ESCOLAR LIBRE DE HEWLETT-WOODMERE UNION CONDADO DE NASSAU, NUEVA YORK POR LA PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA que se llevará a cabo una Audiencia Pública de los votantes calificados del Distrito Escolar HewlettWoodmere Union Fee, Ciudad de Hempstead, Condado de Nassau, Nueva York, en el Woodmere Education Center, One Johnson Place, Woodmere, Nueva York. York, en dicho distrito el 3 de mayo de 2023 a las 6:00 p. m., hora vigente, para la transacción de negocios autorizada por la Ley de Educación, incluidos los siguientes artículos:
1. Presentar a los votantes una declaración detallada de la cantidad de dinero que se requerirá para el año fiscal 2023-2024.
2. Discutir todos los artículos que se establecen a continuación para ser votados por máquina de votación en la Votación y Elección del Presupuesto que se llevará a cabo el martes 16 de mayo de 2023.
3. Tramitar cualquier otro asunto que pueda presentarse adecuadamente ante la reunión de conformidad con la Ley de Educación del Estado de Nueva York
1. Adoptar el presupuesto anual del Distrito Escolar para el año fiscal 2023-2024 y autorizar que la parte requerida del mismo se recaude mediante impuestos sobre la propiedad imponible del Distrito.
2. Elegir dos (2) miembros de la Junta de Educación por un período de tres (3) años a partir del 1 de julio de 2023 y que finaliza el 30 de junio de 2026.
3. Elegir un (1) Síndico de la Biblioteca Pública de Hewlett-Woodmere por un período de cinco (5) años a partir del 1 de julio de 2023 y que finaliza el 30 de junio de 2028.
4. Que se apruebe el presupuesto bibliotecario 2023-2024 propuesto por la Junta de Síndicos de la Biblioteca Pública de Hewlett-Woodmere y la imposición de un impuesto de acuerdo con la Sección 259 de la Ley de Educación.
5. ¿Se debe autorizar a la Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar Libre de Hewlett-Woodmere Union a gastar, para renovaciones y/o actualizaciones, una cantidad total que no exceda $17,209,455 del Fondo de Reserva de Capital existente del Distrito conocido como Reserva de Capital para Mejoras de Edificios a Largo Plazo, incluyendo (i) una cantidad que no exceda $1,955,765 para el Laboratorio de Ciencias de la Escuela Secundaria Woodmere; (ii) una cantidad que no exceda los $3,747,000 para varios lugares deportivos
Y POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL de que, de conformidad con la Sección 495 de la Ley del Impuesto sobre la Propiedad Inmueble, el Distrito Escolar debe adjuntar a su presupuesto propuesto un informe de exención. Dicho informe de exención, que también pasará a formar parte del presupuesto final, mostrará cómo el valor catastral total de la cédula de tasación final utilizada en el proceso presupuestario está exento de tributación, enumerará cada tipo de exención otorgada por la autoridad estatutaria y mostrará las impacto acumulado de cada tipo de exención, el monto acumulado que se espera recibir como pago en lugar de impuestos (PILOT) y el impacto acumulado de todas las exenciones otorgadas. Además, dicho informe de exención se publicará en cualquier tablón de anuncios mantenido por el Distrito para avisos públicos y en cualquier sitio web mantenido por el Distrito.
Y POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL, que las peticiones de nominación de candidatos para el cargo de miembro de la Junta de Educación se presentarán ante el Secretario de dicho Distrito Escolar en su oficina en One Johnson Place, Woodmere, Nueva York, a más tardar el 17 de abril de 2023, entre las 9:00 a. m. y las 5:00 p. m., hora vigente. Cada petición se dirigirá al Secretario del Distrito; debe estar firmado por al menos setenta y tres (73) votantes calificados del Distrito. Las vacantes en la Junta de Educación no se consideran cargos específicos separados; los candidatos corren en general. Las peticiones de nominación no describirán ninguna vacante específica en la Junta para la cual se nomina al candidato. Para nominar a un candidato para el cargo de Síndico de la Junta de la Biblioteca, cada petición debe estar firmada por al menos setenta y tres (73) votantes del Distrito. Las vacantes en la Junta de Síndicos no se consideran cargos específicos separados; los candidatos corren en general. Las peticiones de nominación
Y POR LA PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA ADICIONALMENTE que se requiere el registro personal de votantes ya sea conforme a la Sección 2014 de la Ley de Educación o conforme al Artículo 5 de la Ley Electoral. Si un votante se ha registrado hasta ahora de conformidad con la Sección 2014 de la Ley de Educación y ha votado en una reunión distrital anual o especial dentro de los últimos cuatro (4) años calendario, es elegible para votar en esta elección. Si un votante está registrado y es elegible para votar según el Artículo 5 de la Ley Electoral, él o ella también es elegible para votar en esta elección. Todas las demás personas que deseen votar deben registrarse.
La Junta de Registro se reunirá con el fin de registrar a todos los votantes calificados del Distrito de conformidad con la Sección 2014 de la Ley de Educación el lunes 8 de mayo de 2023 de 7:00 a. m. a 9:00 p. m., horario vigente, para agregar cualquier nombres al Registro para ser utilizados en la elección antes mencionada, momento en el cual cualquier persona tendrá derecho a que su nombre sea colocado en dicho Registro siempre que en dicha reunión de dicha Junta de Registro se sepa o se demuestre a satisfacción de dicha Junta de Registro que en ese momento o posteriormente tiene derecho a votar en dicha elección para la cual se prepara el Registro. El Registro así preparado de conformidad con la Sección 2014 de la Ley de Educación se archivará en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito, One Johnson Place, Woodmere, Nueva York, y estará abierto para su inspección por parte de cualquier votante calificado del Distrito a partir del jueves , mayo 11 de enero de 2023, cada día anterior al día fijado para la elección, excepto el domingo, entre las 8:00 a. m. y las 4:00 p. m., hora vigente en cada día de la semana anterior al día fijado para la elección, y el sábado , 13 de mayo de 2023 con cita previa entre las 10:00 a. m. y las 1:30 p. m., y en el(los) lugar(es) de votación el día de la votación.
Y POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL, los votantes pueden registrarse con la Secretaria de dicho Distrito Escolar en su oficina en la Oficina de Administración del Distrito, One Johnson Place, Woodmere, Nueva York, entre las 8:00 a. m. y las 4:00 p. m., cuando la escuela esté en sesión
en cualquier día anterior al 11 de mayo de 2023 para agregar cualquier nombre adicional al Registro que se usará en la elección mencionada, momento en el cual cualquier persona tendrá derecho a que su nombre se coloque en dicho Registro siempre que en dicha reunión con el Secretario de dicho Distrito Escolar, se sabe o se prueba a satisfacción del Secretario de dicho Distrito Escolar que en ese momento o posteriormente tiene derecho a votar en dicha elección para la cual se prepara el Registro. El Registro así preparado de conformidad con la Sección 2014 de la Ley de Educación se archivará en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito, en su oficina en la Oficina de Administración del Distrito, One Johnson Place, Woodmere, Nueva York, y estará abierto para inspección por cualquier persona calificada. votante del Distrito a partir del jueves 11 de mayo de 2023, entre las 8:00 a. m. y las 4:00 p. m., hora vigente, todos los días anteriores al día fijado para la elección, excepto el domingo, y en el lugar de votación (s) el día de la votación, y el sábado 13 de mayo de 2023 con cita previa entre las 10:00 y las 13:30 horas, y en el (los) colegio(s) de votación el día de la votación.
Y POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL de que los votantes militares que no están actualmente registrados pueden solicitar registrarse como votantes calificados del Distrito Escolar. Se puede solicitar una solicitud de registro como votante militar al Secretario del Distrito en el Woodmere Education Center, One Johnson Place, Woodmere, Nueva York y se debe devolver a dicha oficina a más tardar a las 5:00 p. m. del 20 de abril de 2023. En la solicitud de una solicitud de registro, el votante militar puede designar su preferencia para recibir la solicitud de registro por correo, transmisión por facsímil o correo electrónico.
Y POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL de que los votantes militares que son votantes calificados del Distrito pueden presentar una solicitud para una boleta militar de la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito, One Johnson Place, Woodmere, Nueva York. La solicitud de boleta militar original debe devolverse por correo o en persona al Secretario del Distrito, One Johnson Place, Woodmere, Nueva York, durante el horario escolar, a más tardar a las 5:00 p. m. del 20 de abril de 2023. En la solicitud de una boleta militar, el votante militar
puede designar su preferencia para recibir la solicitud de una boleta militar, y la boleta militar, por correo, transmisión por facsímil o correo electrónico. Todas las solicitudes de papeletas de votantes militares calificados y las papeletas militares deben devolverse por correo o en persona. Las boletas para votantes militares se distribuirán a los votantes militares calificados a más tardar el 21 de abril de 2023. El secretario del distrito (1) debe recibir las boletas militares antes del cierre de las urnas, el martes 16 de mayo de 2023, y deben mostrar un marca de cancelación del servicio postal de los Estados Unidos o del servicio postal de un país extranjero, o debe mostrar un endoso de recibo fechado por otra agencia del Gobierno de los Estados Unidos; o (2) a más tardar a las 5:00 p. m. del día de la elección y estar firmado y fechado por el votante militar y un testigo, con una fecha que no sea posterior al día anterior a la elección. Una lista de las personas a las que se emiten las boletas militares estará disponible para inspección de los votantes calificados del Distrito en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito a partir del jueves 11 de mayo de 2023, entre las 8:00 a. m. y las 4:00 p. m . PM, hora prevaleciente, cada día anterior al día fijado para la elección anual, excepto el domingo, y el 16 de mayo de 2023, día fijado para la elección. Cualquier votante calificado que esté presente en el lugar de votación puede oponerse a la votación de la boleta por motivos apropiados, dando a conocer su impugnación y las razones por las cuales el Inspector de Elecciones antes del cierre de las urnas.
Y POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL de que las solicitudes de papeletas de voto en ausencia se podrán obtener durante el horario escolar del Secretario del Distrito a partir del 17 de abril de 2023; las solicitudes completas deben ser recibidas por el secretario del distrito no antes del 17 de abril de 2023 y al menos siete (7) días antes de la elección, el 9 de mayo de 2023, si la boleta se enviará por correo al votante, o el día antes de la elección , 15 de mayo de 2023, si la boleta se va a entregar personalmente al votante. El secretario del distrito debe recibir las papeletas de voto en ausencia a más tardar a las 5:00 p . Secretario del Distrito a partir del 17 de abril de 2023, de la manera descrita anteriormente. Una lista de las personas a las que se emiten boletas de voto en ausencia estará
disponible para inspección de los votantes calificados del Distrito en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito a partir del jueves 11 de mayo de 2023, entre las 8:00 a. m. y las 4:00 p. m. PM, hora prevaleciente, cada día anterior al día fijado para la elección anual, excepto el domingo, y el 16 de mayo de 2023, día fijado para la elección. Cualquier votante calificado que esté presente en el lugar de votación puede oponerse a la votación de la boleta por motivos apropiados, dando a conocer su impugnación y las razones por las cuales el Inspector de Elecciones antes del cierre de las urnas.
Y POR LA PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA
ADICIONALMENTE que, de conformidad con una regla adoptada por la Junta de Educación de conformidad con la Sección 2035 de la Ley de Educación, cualquier referéndum o proposición para enmendar el presupuesto, o que de otro modo se someta a votación en dicha elección, debe ser presentada ante el Secretario de la Junta de Educación en la Oficina del Distrito, One Johnson Place, Woodmere, Nueva York, con tiempo suficiente para permitir que el aviso de la proposición se incluya con el Aviso de Audiencia Pública, Votación del Presupuesto y Elección requerido por la Sección 2004 de la Ley de Educación o en o antes del 17 de abril de 2023, a las 5:00 p. m., hora vigente; debe escribirse a máquina o imprimirse en inglés idioma; debe dirigirse al Secretario del Distrito Escolar; debe estar firmado por al menos ciento ochenta y dos (182) votantes calificados del Distrito (que representen el 5% del número de votantes que votaron en la elección anual anterior); y debe indicar legiblemente el nombre de cada firmante. Sin embargo, la Junta Escolar no considerará ninguna petición para presentar a los votantes ninguna propuesta cuyo propósito no esté dentro de los poderes de los votantes para determinar, que sea ilegal, o cualquier propuesta que no incluya una asignación específica donde el gasto de la proposición requiere dinero, o cuando existe otra razón válida para excluir la proposición de la boleta.
Con fecha de: Woodmere, Nueva York, 15 de marzo de 2023
Por Orden del JUNTA DE EDUCACIÓN DE LA DISTRITO ESCOLAR GRATUITO DE HEWLETTWOODMERE
Ciudad de Hempstead, condado de Nassau, Nueva York
the list of Eagle Scouts is dotted with famous names from Neil Armstrong to Gerald Ford and Steven Speilberg, along with many others. Now add Atlantic Beach resident Matthew Sharin to that noted roll call.
Sharin, a Lawrence High School senior and the Class of 2023’s valedictorian, became Boy Scout Troop 20’s first Eagle Scout since 2010. The troop was relaunched four years ago.
Beginning in scouting as a third-grader, Sharin advanced from the rank of Ten-
derfoot to 2nd Class, 1st Class, Star and Life. He also completed the required community service project. Sharin designed and installed signs in Atlantic Beach that provide information on the importance of sand dunes.
It takes a scout several years to achieve the highest ranking. Only 4 percent of all Boy Scouts attain Eagle Scout.
The Court of Honor took place at St. John’s Trinity Church in Hewlett on March 26.
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Administrative Assistant Various Office Duties
Must Be Proficient In Word And Outlook
Monday, Wednesday 12-6
Tuesday,Thursday, Friday 9:30-3:30
Will Train Right Candidate Email Resume To: jwpersonal@ wilsoncollegeconsulting.com
No Phone Calls Or In-Person Inquiries
CIRCULATION ASSOCIATE Full Time/Part Time Richner Communications, publisher of Herald community newspapers has an excellent opportunity for a FT/PT Customer Service Clerk in our busy Circulation Department. Basic customer service and administrative responsibilities include: heavy computer work, answering phones, making phone calls, entering orders, faxing, filing, etc.
STRONG knowledge of EXCEL a must! Knowledge of DATABASE maintenance or postal regulations a big plus. Qualified Candidates must be computer literate, able to multitask, dependable, reliable, organized, energetic, detail oriented and able to work well under deadlines. For consideration, please send resume & salary requirements to: careers@liherald.com
DRIVERS
EMPLOYMENT
The award-winning Herald Community Newspapers group, covering Nassau County's North and South Shores with hard-hitting news stories and gracefully written features, seeks a motivated, energetic and creative editor/reporter to join our dynamic (and awesome) team! This education and general assignment reporting position offers a unique experience to learn from some of the best in the business. Historically, reporters who have launched their careers with us have gone on to The New York Times, Newsweek, Newsday, the New York Daily News, New York Post, CNN, BBC, NBC News and The Daily Mail, among many others. We look for excellent writers who are eager to learn, enhance their skills, and become well-established and respected journalists in our industry. To apply: Send a brief summary in the form of a cover letter describing your career goals and what strengths you can bring to our newsroom, along with a resume and three writing samples to mhinman@liherald.com
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Inside Sales
Looking for an aggressive self starter who is great at making and maintaining relationships and loves to help businesses grow by marketing them on many different advertising platforms. You will source new sales opportunities through inbound lead follow-up and outbound cold calls. Must have the ability to understand customer needs and requirements and turn them in to positive advertising solutions. We are looking for a talented and competitive Inside Sales Representative that thrives in a quick sales cycle environment. We offer salary, commission, bonuses, health benefits, 401K and paid time off. Will consider part time. Please send cover letter and resume with salary requirements to ereynolds@liherald.com Call 516-569-4000 X286
OFFICE WORK P/T LAWN SPRINK;ER COMPANY. Monday-Friday 10am-2pm. Small 1 Person Office,
• BUILDING SUBSTITUTES FT
Permanent Guaranteed Everyday
Applicants applying for this position should have New York State Childhood Education
(1-6) or (N-6) certification (preferred) or may be pursuing an Undergraduate/Graduate Degree in Education
• TEACHING ASSISTANT FT With Benefits
• TEACHING ASSISTANT PT
Applicants applying for these positions must have New York State Teacher or Teaching Assistant Certification
• SCHOOL MONITORS PT
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Help Wanted
RECEPTIONIST - FULL TIME
Receptionist (full-time) needed for Publisher and Self-Storage Facility located in Garden City. The ideal candidate should have excellent communications and customer service skills, be professional, dependable and have reliable transportation. Candidate should have computer knowledge and working knowledge of MS Office. Candidate MUST be reliable, punctual and be able to work a CONSISTENT schedule:
Monday and Wednesday 8am to 4pm Tuesday and Thursday 8am to 6pm Friday 8am to 5pm
Job Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Answering phones and greeting customers, assisting new customers by showing storage facility options and pricing, collecting payments from customers, contacting customers for late payments, applying payments and updating the customer files /data base and other general administrative responsibilities on an as needed basis. Hourly pay, plus eligible for Holiday Pay, PTO, Medical, Dental, 401k with company matching, plus other benefits. Qualified candidates should email their resume, cover letter and salary requirements. No phone calls please. Job Type: Full-time.
Salary: $15.00 /hour
Email your resume to: careers@liherald.com
REAL ESTATE
Help Wanted
RECEPTIONIST/ P/T: SEASONAL, Warm, Friendly, Excellent People Skills, Office Work/ Customer Service, Beach Club. 516-239-2150
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REAL ESTATE
Baldwin $561,000
Seaman Avenue. Colonial. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Partial finished basement. Eat-in kitchen. Formal L-shaped dining room. Den/family room. Security system.
Taxes: $13,585
Bellmore $845,000
Susan Road. Splanch. 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms. Partial finished basement. Eat-in kitchen with granite countertops. Formal dining room. Den/family room. Skylight.
Taxes: $22,996.23
East Meadow $690,000
Devon Street. Cape. 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. Updated spacious eat-in kitchen with Corian countertops and stainless steel appliances. Open floor plan. Living room with bay window. Inviting entrance with open front porch. First floor bedroom. Updates include ceiling fans throughout and six wall air conditioners.
Taxes: $9,194
Open Houses
HEWLETT 4/2, 12-1:30, 257 WILLARD Spacious 5 BR, 3 , open house 12-1:30, 4/2, Bth Exp Ranch With Open Layout.Main Floor Mstr Ste Plus Potential Mstr Ste on 2nd Flr.LR/Fpl, FDR, EIK & Sundrenched Family Rm w/ Doors to Deck. Fin Bsmt. Att Gar. Loads of Updates!! SD#20(Lynbrook)No Flood Insurance Req. MUST SEE THIS!..$1,025,000 Ronnie Gerber, Douglas Elliman 516-238-4299
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East Rockaway $615,000
Roxbury Road. Colonial. 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms. Eat-in kitchen with pantry. Formal dining room. Den/family room.
Taxes: $7,130
Elmont $749,000
Randall Avenue. Hi Ranch. 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. New eat-in kitchen. Formal dining room. Family room and den with fireplace. Many updates.
Taxes: $10,757.79
Hewlett Harbor $1,475,000
Everit Avenue. Colonial. 6 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms. Gourmet eat-in kitchen with granite countertops. Formal dining room. Den/family room, home office and exercise room. Master bedroom with walk-in closet. Updates include vaulted ceiling, skylights, marble bathrooms.
Taxes: $28,736.18
Merrick $845,000
Wynsum Avenue. Expanded Ranch. 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. Eat-in kitchen with granite countertops and pantry. Formal dining room. Den/family room. Inground swimming pool. Updates include radiant flooring in kitchen and bathroom, 2 zone air conditioning. Security system and Ring doorbell.
Taxes: $17,248.52
Oceanside $1,108,000
Lorrie Drive. Splanch. 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms. Finished basement. Eat-in kitchen with pantry. Den/family room, home office and exercise room. Vaulted ceiling and skylight.
Taxes: $18,346.06
Rockville Centre $935,000
Coolidge Avenue. Colonial. 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms. Eat-in kitchen with granite countertops. Open floor plan. Den/family room and home office. Cathedral ceiling. Security system.
Taxes: $21,050.11
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This beautifully updated, FEMA compliant, waterfront home is an absolute must-see in person! Boaters, and all water enthusiasts, will love the ample dock space and access to the water. Step inside and be greeted by gleaming hardwood floors, high ceilings, tons of natural light, and an open floor plan with sliding glass doors leading to your very own large waterfront yard. The bright foyer features a beautiful radius window and chandelier while the dining room boasts a stylish bay window. The primary bedroom offers expansive, panoramic views of the water with a walk-in closet and en suite with double sinks. Plenty of dock space and the large waterfront backyard make this home perfect for entertaining or simply enjoying the views. And don't forget about the garage - it's super-sized and includes a cabana with a wet bar. All appliances are updated and include Energy Star Burnham boiler. Plus this home also comes equipped with 200 amp electric service so you know you're safe and sound. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to live on the water. Call Tiffany today at 516.410.6671 to schedule your showing.
Q. We’ve been discussing adding a room on the second floor, behind our kitchen, with views of the water. We spoke to two contractors, and one told us that we can’t use our existing deck to make the floor of the new room because it has an overhang that he called a cantilever, which is too far out beyond our existing deck beams. Is this true that we have to start over, instead of saving money by using our existing deck?
Ronnie Gerber 516-238-4299 1209883
Avail. SD#14. You Don’t Want to Miss This
$379,000
1599 Lakeview Dr, BA, NEW! 4 BR, 3 Bth Exp Ranch on Tree Lined St in SD#14. Spacious LR, DR & Family Rm, EIK & Fin Bsmt. Att Garage. HW Flrs. Near Park, Trans, Shops & Houses of Worship
$829,000
1608 Ridgeway Dr, BA, Move Right Into This Completely Gut Renovated 4 BR, 3.5 Bth Col on 1/4 Acre Prop. New Kosher EIK, FDR, LR w/ Fpl, Den & Enclosed Porch. Radiant Heated Flrs. Full Fin Bsmt. 2 Car Att Gar. MUST
SEE!! SD#20 DRASTIC REDUCTION! MOTIVATED SELLER! $1,399,000 ALSO FOR RENT $6,500 per month
1267 Peninsula Blvd, BA, NEW TO MARKET! 5 BR, 2 Bth Exp Cape in SD#14
(Hewlett-Woodmere) Living Room, DR & Updtd Gran/Wood EIK & Bths. Det
1.5 Gar & Driveway for 4/5 Cars. HW Floors. Gas Heat. Near LIRR, Shops, Trans & Schools. A Steal! $599,000
1534 Broadway #103, BA, Magnificent New Renovation! One of a Kind
Ranch Style Living in Luxurious Jonathan Hall Condominium with Doorman & Elevator. Just Move into This Gut Rvated, Spacious 2 BR, 2 Bath Apt with Open Layout. Large Designer Eat in Kitchen with Sep Pantry & Laundry
Rm. Master BR Boasts Gorgeous Bth & Walk in Closet. Terrace Faces into Courtyard. Garage Parking Incl REDUCED & MOTIVATED!! $699,000
1534 Broadway #205, BA, Extra Large 2000 Sq Ft, 2 Bedroom(Originally
3 BR), 2 Bath Condo in Prestigious Jonathan Hall with Doorman & Elevator. Updtd Wood/Quartz Kit, LR & DR. Washer/Dryer in Unit. Underground
Pkg. Loads of Closets. Terrace Faces Back. Easy Ranch Style
Living BIG REDUCTION!! MOTIVATED SELLER! $699,000
CE da RHURST
332B Peninsula Blvd, BA, Move Right Into This Updated 3 Br, 2.5 Bth Coop Townhouse. LR, DR, Gran/Wood Kit w/ Stainless Steel Appl. Trex Deck Off LR.Primary Ste Features Updtd Bth & WIC. Att Gar Plus 1 Pkg Spot incl in Maintenance. W/D.Pull Down Attic.SD#15. Convenient to Shops, Trans & Houses of Worship $449,000
Open Houses
HEWLETT BA, 1267 Peninsula Blvd, BA, NEW TO MARKET! 5 BR, 2 Bth Exp Cape in SD#14 (Hewlett-Woodmere) Living Room, DR & Updtd Gran/Wood EIK & Bths. Det 1.5 Gar & Driveway for 4/5 Cars. HW Floors. Gas Heat. Near LIRR, Shops, Trans & Schools. A Steal!
.....$599,000 RONNIE GERBER
516 238-4299
Open Houses
HEWLETT BA, 1599 Lakeview Dr., FIRST SHOW! 4 BR, 3 Bth Exp Ranch on Tree Lined St in SD#14. Spacious LR,DR & Family Rm, EIK & Fin Bsmt. Att Garage. HW Flrs. Near Park, Trans, Shops & Houses of Worship...$829,000 Ronnie Gerber, Douglas Elliman 516-238-429
Open Houses
HEWLETTE 1608 RIDGEWAY Dr, BA, Drastic Reduction! Motivated Seller!Move Right Into This Completely Gut Renovated 4 BR, 3.5 Bth Col on 1/4 Acre Prop. New Kosher EIK, FDR, LR w/ Fpl, Den & Enclosed Porch. Radiant Htd Flrs. Full Fin Bsmt. 2 Car Att Gar. MUST SEE!! SD#20...$1,399,000 ALSO AVAILABLE FOR RENT $6,500 per month Ronnie Gerber, Douglas Elliman 516-238-4299
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Apartments For Rent
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A. What you heard may or may not be true, but unless someone with the ability and training to calculate the load distribution and confirm it with building codes can check it, you’ll probably never know if you could have saved the structure or not. The unwritten rule, compared with the code standard, is typically that repetitive floor joists shouldn’t span more than 2 feet beyond a support beam. If calculations show that the bending moment, fiber stress and moment of inertia are within a safe range, however, then the existing structure may be able to be saved. It gets more complicated, though, because most decks have inadequate spread footings for the weight distribution underground, especially because people assume, incorrectly, that sandy soil is very stable. They also generally have little understanding of what freezing conditions can do to the entire structure. In other words, most decks are built based on many assumptions, but aren’t considered as big an issue if they move, since cracking and uplift generally aren’t a noticeable concern. It really doesn’t matter if a design professional is working on a big building or something as simple as a deck, because the ability to cause deadly problems and mistakes is still the same. It’s understandable that people want to save money by not hiring an architect or engineer for something seemingly so simple, but you may want to consider that most municipalities require plans prepared under the direction and review of a licensed professional, and not guessed at by someone with power tools who builds. Many people learn the hard way, especially when they go to legalize a deck long after it has been built and used for years, that the way it was built won’t pass and get a permit without expensive changes.
There are many regulations, codes and laws regarding every kind of structure, from where it can be placed to the materials and methods of putting it together. It doesn’t take much, just a consultation with an architect or engineer, to find out the answer to your question. Building an addition close to water means making a little more effort to only do things once, especially with exposure to the conditions of higher wind and water force, corrosive salt air, saltwater and unstable soil. You may end up with a new structure, but when you think about the investment and your safety, it will be worth it. Good luck!
© 2022 Monte LeeperReaders are encouraged to send questions to yourhousedr@aol.com, with “Herald question” in the subject line, or to Herald Homes, 2 Endo Blvd., Garden City, NY 11530, Attn: Monte Leeper, architect.
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MEDICAL EQUIPMENT: EXCELLENT
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FINDS UNDER $100
Finds Under $100
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SERVICES
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HANDYMAN
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Home Improvement
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Miscellaneous
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Power Washing
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Education
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ACURA 2003, 3.2 CLS, 2 door, Silver, Black Interior, 160K Plus. Needs Battery. $1800 516-668-8877 runs great
Baseball is back. Spring training is over. Opening Day is here. In a world of chaos and danger, baseball, to me, is the one constant, my trusted safety zone.
It’s always been this way — from my days growing up in Queens and rooting for the Brooklyn Dodgers, to watching my son Sean playing Little League ball in Seaford, and then my grandson Jack playing Little League in Wantagh, and travel ball in Massapequa and all over Long Island — even out of state.
Watching the boys play on local fields was as exciting — sometimes more so — as watching the Dodgers at Ebbets Field or the Mets at the Polo Grounds, Shea Stadium or Citi Field. Contrary to the “Bad News Bears” images of screaming coaches and hysterical parents, the tone and attitude of youth baseball were always enthusiastic and uplifting.
My wife, Rosemary, and I enjoyed going
to our son’s and grandson’s games and being with the parents, family members and friends of the other players. There was a genuine spirit of camaraderie and community involvement. (Even Rosemary, who has no interest in baseball and wouldn’t go to a major league game if I paid her, never missed an inning of Sean’s or Jack’s games.) As someone who grew up in Sunnyside, Queens, which didn’t have a blade of grass where kids could play, I was always impressed by the first-class athletic facilities available for youth sports on Long Island, particularly in the Town of Hempstead.
I realize that baseball has to compete with football, basketball, soccer and hockey for attention, and I don’t begrudge those sports. But baseball will always rank highest with me. It requires great skills. Hitting against a pitcher throwing blazing fastballs and sharp-breaking curveballs, and having to make a split-second decision on whether the pitch is in the strike zone and whether or not to swing, is as difficult to do as anything in any sport. There’s also the strategy that baseball requires, such
as matching certain pitchers against certain batters in certain situations, and whether to bunt, hit-and-run or go for the long ball.
Baseball’s more thoughtful pace and the anticipation of what will happen next creates tension and excitement among players and fans. The game also encourages generational interest. My fondest childhood memories are of my father taking my brother, Kevin, and me to Dodgers games at Ebbets Field. Sean and I still enjoy going to Mets games at Citi Field, where we get absorbed in the game we’re watching and reminisce about games and players from years gone by. Similarly, Jack, who went to many Mets games with me, including spring training games in Florida, and now lives in North Carolina, constantly texts me about how the Mets are doing and how it looks for the upcoming season. And it doesn’t have to be major league baseball. The three of us always enjoyed watching the Long Island Ducks, in Central Islip, and the Brooklyn Cyclones, in Coney Island.
During my years in elective office as
town councilman, Nassau County comptroller and congressman, it was always a highlight to take part in Little League parades and Opening Day ceremonies. Those events were always very well attended and festive.
One concern I have now is the decline we are seeing in Little League membership, as so many kids opt for travel baseball, which is much more expensive and has less community focus than Little League ball. If this trend continues, kids whose families can’t afford travel ball, or aren’t at that level of talent, could miss the opportunity that my son and grandson, and so many other Long Island kids, have had of playing competitive baseball with kids in their own community on local fields, with their family and friends cheering them on.
But because baseball has survived, and succeeded, and provided so much enjoyment and great memories for so many generations of kids for so many years, I’m hopeful that it will overcome this challenge and emerge stronger and more popular than ever, and remain America’s national pastime. Play ball!
Peter King is a former congressman, and a former chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security.
After two years of intense preparation and government-enforced security protocol, I am free to announce that I may be part of the NASA crew that will travel to Mars on an 80-day expedition set for spring 2026. What an extraordinary turnabout for an ordinary citizen, especially after the years of constraint and lockdown.
RANDI KREISS
I say “may” because at any time, the NASA leaders are free to rearrange the team. Something could happen in my own life to sideline me and preclude my participation.
What attracted my attention to this opportunity was NASA’s interest in studying the effects of life on Mars on older people, and whether there may be a survival advantage among the over-75 set. For this voyage they were seeking two healthy older individuals (among a crew of 10) who could tolerate the rigors of the voyage and the projected time on the ground on Mars of five to seven days.
I first read about the project five years ago, and, considering the requirements and my modest qualifications, I applied to the program with much trepidation and little hope of being selected. After all, by
the time the spaceship launches, I’ll be older than most astronauts — but, then again, younger than many people who take on extreme challenges.
As a novice astronomer, I have always longed to slip beyond gravity and find out more about the mysterious frontier beyond our planet. I could never imagine that the opportunity would come my way at this time in my life. But, lucky for me, NASA was specifically looking for civilian participants with no space flight expertise.
The initial qualifications were surprisingly relaxed. Candidates had to be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. The standard age requirement of 30 to 55 was suspended for two members of this mission because of the interest in studying older people.
A master’s degree and two years of teaching experience in any field were required, and I had to pass a basic test in computer and biological science as well as the NASA physical. The tests, of course, were modified for the over-70 candidates.
As a finalist, I traveled to the Johnson Space Center in Texas last spring, where I underwent a medical evaluation and psychological and psychiatric screening to determine my suitability for what will be
a physically and mentally demanding mission.
NASA paid for all the exams and travel expenses.
Fortunately, I don’t have any of the food allergies or gastrointestinal disorders that would have eliminated me from consideration. I was even given samples of the spaceflight diet to try at home to test my tolerance.
According to NASA, “Candidates on specific medications are automatically disqualified. For example, blood pressure medications, blood thinners, seizure medications, daily allergy medications, diabetic insulin, sleeping aids, ADHD/ADD medications, antidepressants, anxiety medications. Food supplements are not permitted during the mission.”
Of course, I had to provide proof of full Covid vaccination, and was required to wear a mask on the JSC campus.
Crew applications were evaluated in the order received for qualified applicants until all available spots were filled. I was notified of my acceptance six months ago. Recently we were informed that we could go public with the information.
The sobering disclaimer is: “Risks of participating in this protocol may include minor discomfort and low-level radiation
exposure from X-rays during medical exams, and physical injury or a highly unlikely chance of death.”
Other preparations for the 2026 mission have been under way for some time. As we speak, participants have been living in artificially created Mars conditions in the desert outside Elko, Nevada. They have been there for eight months, with two months to go to test astronauts’ reactions to a simulated Mars environment, including altered gravity, time, and extreme atmospheric conditions. There are three septuagenarians at the Elko test site.
The trip from Earth to Mars will depend on the relative alignments of the planets. For my prospective mission, most of the trip will be travel time, in the capsule, with up to seven days on land. A new, faster rocket has been developed for the 2026 voyage. Consideration has been given to onboard features that would facilitate participation by an older crewmember.
If you are thinking of space exploration yourself, be advised that the application process for this mission to Mars is closed.
Imagine. The Heralds may be able to boast about its own columnist reporting from space.
Yes, imagine, because there’s no way this is happening. Happy April Fools’ Day, my friends.
Copyright 2023 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.
I had to pass a NASA physical, which was modified for over-70 candidates.
Rosemary King hasn’t missed an inning of her son’s or grandson’s games.
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loud snoring is annoying, especially to those who lie awake next to snorers, unable to sleep because of the noise. But the situation may be even worse for the person doing the snoring, because it can be an indication of obstructive sleep apnea, which can cause all kinds of serious medical problems.
Left untreated, sleep apnea can lead to heart attacks, strokes, high blood pressure, weight gain, fatigue, memory issues and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, and significantly increase the risk of certain types of cancers.
National Library of Medicine researchers estimate that some 26 percent of Americans between ages 30 and 70 have obstructive sleep apnea, which occurs when the throat muscles relax and block the flow of air into the lungs during sleep, in turn cutting off the flow of oxygen to the brain, sometimes for as long as two minutes. And the American Medical Association estimates that roughly 30 million people in the United States suffer from sleep apnea — with a smaller number of them, roughly 6 million, actually getting a diagnosis.
The condition can lead to death, as it likely did for actress Carrie Fisher and U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia.
Snoring loudly and feeling tired after a night’s sleep are indicators of the disorder. So are difficulty staying asleep, waking up with a dry mouth, suffering from
To the Editor:
The editorial in last week’s Herald, “Tell Albany it’s time to support local journalism,” made sense. Most communities are down to one local daily or weekly newspaper. Newspapers have to deal with increasing costs for newsprint, delivery and distribution, along with reduced advertising revenue and competition from the internet and other information sources.
Daily newspapers concentrate on international, Washington, Albany, business and sports stories. They have few reporters covering local, neighborhood news. Weekly newspapers fill the void for coverage of community news.
I’m grateful to have the opportunity to express my views via a letter to the editor, along with those of others who may have different opinions on the issues of the day.
Albany needs to join us in supporting weekly community newspapers. Readers, patronize advertisers. They provide the revenue to help keep newspapers in business. Let’s hope there continues to be room for everyone, including the Herald.
LARRY PENNER
A faithful reader for decades Great Neck
morning headaches, feeling overly sleepy during the day, and irritability.
Fortunately, sleep apnea’s effects can be lessened by lifestyle changes, including eating healthy and losing weight. And it can be treated with the use of a CPAP machine — which helps maintain the correct pressure for breathing in order to prevent airway blockage — which most insurance companies cover.
The problem is that many people don’t know whether they have sleep apnea, and are unsure how to find out.
Making an appointment with a sleep disorder specialist — often a pulmonologist, an otolaryngologist or neurologist — is the first step. The doctor will probably recommend a sleep study, which, again, is usually covered by health insurance.
And now it is easier than ever to be tested for sleep apnea. Up until recently, sleep studies were conducted only in labs, where a patient had to spend the night. Though many experts still recommend a lab test, today the test can be also done in your home, using a small monitoring device that looks a lot like an Apple watch. It records your breathing, vital signs and brain activity as you sleep, and the data will indicate patterns, including the different stages of sleep and how often you wake up, and determine why your sleep is disrupted.
Hundreds of pages of information from the study will be analyzed, and after the doctor reviews the results, recommenda-
tions will be made that, more often than not, will include using a CPAP machine.
Small and unobtrusive, the machine can be placed on a bedside table. It provides steady air pressure through a mask worn by the user to the trachea, or windpipe, keeping it open to allow for unobstructed airflow. This will often stop its user from snoring.
The National Institutes of Health have found that men younger than 50 are two to three times more likely to have sleep apnea than women. But after women turn 50, they, too, often develop the disorder. If you suspect that you may have it — if you sleep uncomfortably or if your sleep is regularly interrupted — it’s imperative that you find out for sure.
A recent study by the Johns Hopkins Sleep Disorders Center examined how sleep apnea patients’ metabolism is affected during the night when they neglect to use their CPAP machines. Researchers found the apnea caused a spike in blood sugar, heart rate, blood pressure and stress hormones.
The results were compared to what might happen if someone were asked to speak before a crowd. “It’s very similar to that type of a stress response,” Dr. Jonathan Jun, a pulmonary and sleep medicine specialist at the center, said. “I would liken sleep apnea to something like that happening on a nightly basis.
“CPAP is the first-line treatment,” Jun added, “and it’s very effective.”
the increasing number of women in positions of leadership has been vital to changing our national narrative about what is fair and equitable. I have known great female leaders throughout my career, from New York City schools to those in many prominent organizations here on Long Island. These women leaders have brought about powerful change.
Women have been marginalized historically, but their participation in our society makes for a stronger union. During Women’s History Month, we have recognized the contributions of our female leaders and the challenges to gender equity that remain. Those challenges are faced by women of all backgrounds, affecting our nation in many ways that are not always effectively conveyed or fully understood.
In the New York City Department of Education in the 1990s, a group of women banded together in what became known as the Offeree Movement, battling employment inequity among custodial workers in the city’s schools. The fight
wasn’t easy, and it took many years, but they were on the right side of history and ultimately prevailed. They not only became part of the fabric of the profession, but became leaders among their new colleagues. We thank them for the path they forged.
Currently there are many talented women working for the NAACP, the Long Island Latino Teachers Association, the Long Island Black Educators Association and the Cedarmore Corporation, advocating for an equitable path forward. They will succeed. Please learn about these groups and participate in their great work. Their success is our success, as the world they are creating will be beneficial to all members of our society.
Join these organizations if you believe we are stronger together, or if you believe in gender equity, or if you believe in the rights of all people — or join them if you would like to be in the presence of great people doing transformative things for other people. These groups are about fairly addressing the needs of all members of our society, even when confronted by those who don’t share their values. Their collective good is stronger than the fringe bad.
The Cedarmore Corporation, in Free-
To the Editor:
Re Mark Nolan’s op-ed essay, “The shell game we like to call graduation rates,” in the March 9-15 issue: I was a social worker in the New York City education department for more than 30 years. Nolan’s article about how schools inflate their graduation rates is on target. Administrators want their schools to look good, securing their own positions. Parents want their children to have a reasonable chance of being accepted by colleges.
But Nolan’s piece missed one thing that I learned from my colleagues over the years. A teacher may pass any student without being questioned, but if that teacher believes that a student merits a failing grade, he or she must submit a supporting document detailing why that failure is justified. In New York City, a class may well have 30 or more students. Teachers generally teach five classes a day. That’s at least 150 students per day. It’s reasonable to assume that many students may not have done whatever was needed to pass their classes, for whatever reasons.
If you’re a teacher who must justify a failure but not a passing grade, isn’t it just easier and less time-consuming to simply pass students rather than waste
your time with additional paperwork? This is another way for students to get closer to graduation.
PAM SINgER MalverneTo the Editor:
Climate change poses a devastating threat to Long Island, with our region among the most at risk in the nation. Anyone who lived through Superstorm Sandy and Tropical Storm Isaias got a taste of the destruction to come if we do not take urgent action.
The good news: there are policies that could save lives and money, such as the All-Electric Building Act, in the State Legislature, which would ban fracked gas and other fossil fuels in new buildings. Allelectric new buildings are affordable, reliable, and necessary to meet New York’s climate goals. We are in a code red situation, and it is essential that Long Island legislators support this important bill.
As a member of Food & Water Watch, as well as a devoted grandfather, I urge our leaders to support this common-sense measure to move New York off fossil fuels.
JOSEPH M. VARON West Hempsteadport, has been a powerful advocate for women and especially a guiding light for young women. On March 18 the organization hosted “Lifting as We Climb, I Am My Sister’s Keeper,” a benefit that honored several outstanding women leaders from Long Island: Angela Yee, an award-winning media personality, who was presented with the Cynthia Perkins Roberts Memorial Award; Leema Thomas, deputy editor of Newsday (the Voices of Inspiration Award); Susan Poser, president of Hofstra University (the Trailblazer Award); Amy Flores, vice president and community manager of JPMorgan Chase (Voices of Inspiration); Christine Layne-Waters, conference education chair of the New York State NAACP (Voices of Inspiration); and Marie E. Saint-Cyr, an artist and entrepreneur (Millennial Moment Honoree).
This month, the Heralds have published a number of stories on local female leaders. We should celebrate them and their accomplishments. But as I read about these leaders, a different thought occurred to me: Besides just listening and admiring, let’s follow their lead. What I took away from these stories was that these women are forging a new path for-
ward, beyond their individual accomplishments. They are having a positive effect on those of all genders, because they are leading the way to a better tomorrow for us all.
These women did not seek recognition, and several of them, actually, wanted to decline that recognition to focus on their advocacy for equity, their view being that the work is more important than the acknowledgments. But recognition of our women leaders is vital, because their inspiration has a multiplying effect, as others are moved to join them. I hope they will continue to accept the honors they have earned and richly deserve, so we all may learn about the admirable work they are doing.
Let’s celebrate their victories, join in their efforts and share their vision for the future as they promote a principled way forward. I am optimistic about the future, despite the current political turmoil, because we will be a stronger country moving forward if we are united in respecting the views of all constituencies. Women from all backgrounds are key to this better tomorrow.
Patrick M. Pizzo II, Ed.D., is the assistant superintendent for business and finance in the East Meadow School District, the president of Equity 4 LI Youth and the Education Committee chair for the Hempstead branch of the NAACP.
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their success is our success, because the world they are creating will benefit everyone.patrick m. pizzo ii
