Nassau Herald 04-18-2024

Kiwanis’ Model

Hindi’s Libraries has donated 500,000 books

Nonprofit based in Cedarhurst has global reach

By MELISSA BERMAN mberman@liherald.com

Hindi’s Libraries — the nearly 6-year-old Cedarhurst-based nonprofit with a global reach — has now donated more than 500,000 children’s books.

The organization announced this landmark occasion in its mission to foster literacy among children worldwide on April 4.

“Reaching the milestone of distributing over 500,000 books is a testament to the dedication and hard work of everyone involved in

Hindi’s Libraries,” the group’s co-founder Dovid Kanarfogel said. “We believe that every child deserves the opportunity to discover the joy of reading and explore the endless possibilities that books offer. This achievement motivates us to continue our efforts and expand our reach to even more children in need.”

Following the death of Hindi Krinsky, a beloved teacher at Hebrew Academy of the Five Towns and Rockaway, the organization was created in late 2018, diligently working to provide free new and gently used children’s

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A Five Towns village tests gated security

By PARKER SCHUG pschug@liherald.com

Could the village of Hewlett Harbor become a gated community?

Late last month, Mayor Mark Weiss sent a letter to residents informing them of the village’s plan to install and test manually operated security gates at its borders. This comes after years of discussion, which is now focused on increasing crime in Nassau, Suffolk and Queens, Weiss said.

In Hewlett Harbor, there have been several auto thefts and break-ins in the past year, as well as two attempted home break-ins.

Gates are being erected on Schencks Lane, Hewlett Lane, Auerbach Avenue and Waverly Avenue, at Everit Avenue, where those roads intersect with East Rockaway Road. This will fortify the village against auto theft, home break-ins and cut-through traffic, Weiss wrote.

“By reducing access and egress, and having cameras in those places and on the streets, where we don’t have it,” Weiss said at the April 11 village board meeting, “what we’re looking to do is harden the vil-

lage, make it less accessible, make it less desirable if somebody’s going to break into a house and try to get away. Having to go down one street is different than having to go down five streets.”

The test phase of gates will begin in mid-April, it has not started, but will by the end of the month village officials said and run for six months, during which traffic patterns, cutthrough volumes and resident feedback will be collected, according to the village. It will also collaborate with the Nassau County Police Department for feedback on the gates’ impact on preventing crime.

Gate posts have been installed at all of the locations, powder coating — a finishing process for metal surfaces — has begun, and the fully assembled gates should be installed by the end of the month, Trustee Gil Bruh said.

When they become operational, the gates will be closed by village security staff from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m., low-traffic periods in the village.

“This will be a significant deterrent to anyone looking to commit crimes in our Village,” Weiss wrote in the letter.

The gate on Auerbach AveContinued on page 7

Courtesy Hindi’s Libraries

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Five Towns Kiwanis celebrates Passover with model Seder

By MELISSA BERMAN mberman@liherald.com

Kosher wine was flowing and matzo ball soup was bubbling at the Five Towns Kiwanis Club 34th annual Rick Levine Model Passover Seder at Lido Kosher Deli in Long Beach on April 11, 11 days before the eight-day Jewish holiday gets under way.

Members of all faiths and backgrounds joined together to celebrate Passover. The holiday commemorates the exodus of the Israelites in ancient Egypt. The holiday is observed by eating matzah (unleavened bread) as the Jews left without having time for their bread to rise.

Seder, which means order in Hebrew, includes 14 steps and it could last all night. There are Seders held on the first two nights of the holiday, which include the Seder plate, four cups of wine, a large meal and lots of singing. In Hebrew, it is known as Pesach which means “to pass-over,” because God passed over the Jewish homes during the last of the 10 plagues: the slaying of the first born as lamb’s blood was placed on their doorposts.

Rabbi Steven Graber, of Temple Hillel, kicked off the model Seder.

“I’m so proud to be here or wherever you are every year and follow you around and be apart of what you do for Passover,” Graber said.

He then explained in depth the Passover Seder plate and what the items on it represent and how the holiday came to be.

“The maror reminds us of the bitterness of slavery, charoset reminds us of the mortar and the bricks that we used to build the cities of Egypt, a green vegetable reminds us of the spring time, the egg is a symbol of the sacrifices of our ancestors and the lamb shank reminds us of the sacrifices our people made,” Graber said.

Matzah is a big part of Passover and one the most famous symbols of the holiday. It is made of flour and water, and bakes quickly due to the tiny holes in it.

It is also known as the bread of affliction.

Once the soup was served, the conversation and drinks flowed. There was laughter, stories, and all around enjoyment as Five Towns Kiwanis Club members shared old stories.

“We enjoy doing it and that’s what Kiwanis is all about, everybody getting together and meeting and camaraderie,” Kiwanis President Bill Bressant said.

This is first year that the model Seder is named after Rick Levine, who currently serves as Deputy Lt. Governor. He made the trek from Florida to surprise his friends at the Seder and visit with those he hasn’t seen in months.

“It means the world because we started with an Italian club, and we

brought in a couple of Jewish guys and eventually after having Christmas, St. Paddy’s day and ever other religion I said we should have a Jewish holiday that commemorates the Seder,” Levine said.

Even after 34 years, the model Seder evolves and grows into something bigger and better. More members than ever attended this year.

“You can’t make old friends, we know everybody’s wives and kids, it’s kind of cool, I like it,” Levine added.

One could feel the sense of community and friendship was strong and the smiles never left anyone’s face all night.

“Tzedakah is doing the righteous thing and that’s what Kiwanis is all about,” Graber said.

The Passover Seder plate

Zeroa (Shank bone): Represents the Jewish people being spared of the last plague, the slaying of the first born, as blood of a lamb placed on their doorposts.

Beitzah (Egg): Symbolizes the circle of life and the sacrifices the Jewish people made on their pilgrimages to the temple in Jerusalem,

Maror (Bitter Herbs): Represents the bitterness of slavery that the Jewish people endured in Egypt under Pharaoh’s rule. Typically horseradish is used.

Chazeret (Bitter Herbs):

Symbolizes the bitterness of slavery that the Jewish people endured in Egypt under Pharaoh’s rule. Typically romaine lettuce is used.

Charoset (Paste): The spread represents the mortar that the enslaved Jewish people used to build the pyramids. Usually a mixture of apples, walnuts, raisins, and sweetened with kosher wine, honey and spices.

Karpas (Vegetable): Represents the flourishing of the Israelites when they first arrived in Egypt, before they were enslaved. Typically parsley is used.

Salt water: Symbolizes the tears of the enslaved Jewish people. The karpas is dipped in this.

— Melissa Berman, Sourced from Chabad.org

Melissa Berman/Herald photos

Five Towns Kiwanis Club at the 34th annual Rick Levine Model Passover Seder on April 11 at Lido Kosher Deli in Long Beach. Rabbi Steven Graber of Temple Hillel, far left, David Vines, Perry Applebaum, Anthony Campanile, Daniel Ditkowich, Deputy Lt. Governor Rick Levine and Marty Schwartz.

Matzo ball soup, one of the many courses enjoyed, at the 34th Annual Rick Levine Model Passover Seder on April 11 at Lido Kosher Deli in Long Beach. Members from left to right: Brian Rappaport, President Bill Bressant, First Lady Jeannette Bressant, and Elaine Rappaport.

Rabbi Steven Graber of Temple Hillel explains the Passover Seder plate and what the items on it represent.

The true meaning of Passover

Pesach, which begins this year on Monday evening, April 22, is one of the most familiar and widely observed of the Jewish festivals. Surveys show a large majority of Jews celebrate the holiday with a Seder, a festive meal centered around telling the story of the Israelite Exodus from Egypt. Many nonJews are familiar with the holiday, and the menu staples of matzah, marror (bitter herbs), and four cups of wine are well known.

Pesach might be better known as Passover.

Why is this holiday called Passover?

The classic answer is that the holiday celebrates God passing over the Jewish homes during the final plague against the Egyptians, the killing of the first-born. God passed over; hence we celebrate Passover.

This explanation is borne out by the text of the Torah. Shemot (Exodus) 12:23 reads:

“For, the Lord when going through to smite the Egyptians, will see the blood on the lintel and the two doorposts, and the Lord will pass over the door and not let the Destroyer enter and smite your home.”

The Hebrew word “Pesach” is translated as pass over, and the holiday of Pesach/Passover is born. Except …

The Hebrew word “Pesach” has another meaning.

“The word ‘Pesach’ means ‘and God will show compassion.’ It can also mean ‘God will pass over them.’”

Pesach CAN mean to pass over.

Passover is the popular Pesach translation which has been influenced by

Rabbi Shlomo Yitzchaki, the classic medieval commentator known as Rashi, explains:

later Greek, Latin, Christian translations. At the same time, Pesach may be as much about “focus on” as it is about “pass over.” Pesach is the holiday of compassion.

that Pesach is an expensive holiday, and the first thing we should be worrying about is to ensure everyone can celebrate the holiday properly. We prepare for Pesach with compassion.

Rabbi Joseph Soloveitchik, the late great Orthodox thinker taught that freedom from slavery means having the ability to car for someone else. Time and again, the Torah will command the Jewish people to remember their slavery in Egypt as a motivation to show compassion for the poor, the widow, the orphan, and the needy. God is saying, “You know how it feels to be without. Now that you are free, show compassion to those less fortunate.”

That’s Pesach! We remember the Exodus as a moment not only of God’s might and miracles, but also that it was God’s compassion — Pesach — that saved us. And we need to pay it forward.

In many ways, we celebrate Pesach with an attitude of compassion.

The very first law of Pesach is called “Ma’ot Chitim,” which, literally, means “money for wheat.” The idea is

The Pesach Seder begins with the declaration, “Let all who are hungry come and eat; let those in need celebrate Pesach with us.”

At the end of the Seder, we open the door for Elijah. One explanation is that we are ending the Seder with the same sentiment in which it began: our hearts and homes are open to others.

That’s Pesach! We remember the Exodus as a moment not only of God’s might and miracles, but also that it was God’s compassion — Pesach — that saved us. And we need to pay it forward.

Weinstock is the senior rabbi of the Jewish Center of Atlantic Beach.

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Hindi’s Libraries collaborates with Nigerian foundation

books to those in need. The books are shipped all around the globe to serve different communities and help those who can’t afford books, according to Kanarfogel, who was Krinsky’s husband.

Hindi’s Libraries is honoring Krinsky’s memory by promoting the passion for children’s literacy and continuing her dedication to making sure each child has access to books with enthusiasm.

“Every book we donate gets a special dedication label on the inside front cover, with a picture of Hindi and talks about her life,” another co-founder, Leslie Gang, said. “With every book we contribute, we hope that Hindi’s legacy continues and somebody can connect with Hindi knowing how much she loved books.”

Hindi’s Libraries operates with the core belief that access to books is a fundamental right for all children, regardless of their socioeconomic background. By providing free books, the organization aims to inspire a love for reading, promote literacy skills and empower children to reach their full potential.

Through strategic partnerships, community engagement and support of volunteers and donors, the organization has been able to reach children in diverse communities, both locally and globally.

Hindi’s Libraries also partners with the Lizzy Anche Foundation in Nigeria. By delivering books to the foundation, which helps build libraries for underprivileged children. Hindi’s Libraries ships the books all over the states, and then the books head overseas to libraries in Nigeria. The shipping can cost hundreds of dollars, but Hindi’s Libraries covers the cost.

“Hindi’s Libraries is now shipping to over 900 groups over the world that support kids in need, because we’ve become well-known in the non-profit world,” Gang said. The Lizzy Anche Foundation reached out to us to see if it’s something we could do.”

Elizabeth Anche, the group’s founder and CEO, said, “We are proud members of a dynamic global community on Facebook called Women Helping Women, dedicated to empowering women across the world. Recognizing the power of collaboration, we actively sought partnerships with various groups of women entrepreneurs. Through our outreach efforts, we were fortunate to connect with a compassionate individual who graciously provided us with the contact information for Hindi’s Libraries team. Thus, our partnership with Hindi’s Libraries was born. Since 2022, we have been privileged to receive a steady supply of books from them, enabling us to make a positive impact within our communities.”

Anche expressed a “heartfelt gratitude” to Hindi’s Libraries for the donation of books.

“This gesture has had a profound impact on the children we serve, igniting a genuine desire within them to explore the world of literature and expand their horizons,” Anche added. “We are always eager to form new partnerships and collaborate with other organizations or individuals who share our vision of empowering and uplifting communities through education.”

Hindi’s Libraries said it’s proud to be affiliated with the foundation and to help children all over the globe gain access to books and literacy programs.

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

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

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

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

The foundation’s mission is to empower women and girls, enhancing their lives through economic opportunities, education and access to vital health information. The foundation helps several communities in Nigeria, impacting more than 1,000 pupils.

“We are incredibly grateful for the outpouring of support we have received from our community and beyond,” Gang said. “Together, we can continue to make a difference in the lives of children across the globe.”

To donate books to Hindi’s Libraries, go to HindisLibraries.org. Continued from page

Courtesy Lizzy Anche Foundation

elizabeth anche, top left, founder of the Lizzy anche foundation, visited narayi, Chukun Local government area, Kaduna State, nigeria to donate books. the kids range in age from 3 to 13.

SPOTLIGHT ATHLETE

GARRET GATES

North Shore Senior Baseball

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

GAMES TO WATCH

Thursday, April 18

Baseball: V.S. South at Sewanhaka 4:30 p.m.

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

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

Softball: Elmont at Lynbrook 5 p.m.

Baseball: Seaford at Clarke 5 p.m.

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

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

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

Friday, April 19

Baseball: Malverne at Lynbrook 4:45 p.m.

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

Softball: Carey at Wantagh 5 p.m.

Softball: East Meadow at Calhoun 5 p.m.

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

Girls Lacrosse: Baldwin at Hewlett 5 p.m.

Boys Lacrosse: Calhoun at Carey 5 p.m.

Boys Lacrosse: Oceanside at Freeport 5 p.m.

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

Saturday, April 20

Softball: Freeport at West Hempstead 10 a.m.

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

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

Girls Lacrosse: MacArthur at Oceanside 10 a.m.

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Lawrence in transition phase

By BRIAN KACHARABA sports@liherald.com

It’s always tough for a school sports team when there is either a huge roster turnover from the previous year, a conference change or a coaching carousel. But what if all three happen at the same time?

The Lawrence softball team suddenly finds itself at a crossroads after winning 14 games in 2023 with just a handful of girls returning to the team, a move from Conference 6 to a more challenging 5 and being led by a third coach in as many years. The Golden Tornadoes are still searching for their first victory entering this week’s action, but new manager Craig Mannhart remains positive as his team endures the transition.

“They’ve had seasons of quite good years in recent past,” he said. “When you move up a conference and lose the majority of your team, it’s kind of hard to keep up with. And it’s frustrating with a new coach all the time. Everybody’s expecting something different.

“I’ll always find the good inside the bad and [use things as] a teaching moment. You make your mistake, we’re going to understand why and we’re going to work our best to correct it.”

Lawrence’s offense is led by senior power-hitting catcher Jayleen Aquino, who belted a grand slam among her six home runs last spring. She already has a triple this year and has also seen time at designated hitter to heal a recent knee injury.

“She’s a great kid, a solid hitter and quite a good catcher as well,” Mannhart said.

Senior shortstop Ariana Watson has been one of the team’s more consistent hitters, according to Mannhart, and is another dependable fielder. Utility infielder Kristelene Cribbs is the Golden Tornadoes’ leadoff hitter and has impressed with her hustle and ability make contact at the plate and fellow junior Gina Pasquariello and senior right fielder Luzynette Torres-Lugo can both bat in the two-hole to help set up RBI opportunities.

Terry Uellendahl/Herald Junior Gina Pasquariello starts at third base and bats near the top of the lineup to help the Golden Tornadoes manufacture runs.

Senior Mariah Ramos has a “cannon” of an arm in left field who also makes strong contact at the plate and junior sister Madelyn is a speedy center fielder who can also make opposing baserunners hesitant with her good arm. Marcianette Torres-Lugo will also appear in right for her twin sister.

Junior Heather McHale has filled in admirably at catcher and can hit in the middle part of the lineup and senior Andrea Monroy and sophomore Haily Brancaccio share first base duties.

Hard-throwing Franki Cancelliere and fellow freshman Giana Torres are

Lawrence’s main starting pitchers.

For now, Mannhart is employing a back to basics approach with his mostly green team and hopes that experience and learning the nuances of softball will lead to more positive results.

“I just want to see what I have and make ourselves better as a team and progressively get better as the season goes along,” he said. “My biggest philosophy is just understanding the little things, no matter what game or sport you’re playing. If you know the little things, you’re already becoming a better player.”

Mixed reactions to having a gated community

nue will not be closed, as traffic into and out of the village is tracked with cameras and license plate readers.

Weiss explained that on nights when the Seawane Club, on Club Drive, hosts events, all of the gates will remain open until all guests exit. They will also remain open in rain and snowstorms, he said.

In 2021, cameras and license plate readers were installed throughout the village, and the following year, residents gave a “virtual” gate system a try, collaborating with Ring, a home security company, which sold them security cameras at a discounted rate. Three private security officers patrolled the village on a rotating schedule. The village still utilizes cameras and patrol officers, and has deemed their actions successful.

Hewlett Harbor resident Gary Kevin said he had concerns about the gates and the management of the new system.

“I think the major issue is that there’s no discussion with residents,” Kevin said. “The mayor and board do not send letters out — very infrequently. They’ll call because there have been burglaries and car thefts, (but) mail correspondence doesn’t happen. Whether this is passed or not, it’s something that should have been fleshed out with residents.”

Kevin also had questions about the trial period and the future, when Weiss said, the residents may get a pass or tag to open the gates.

“What about visitors that come? How are they going to be let in?” he asked. “What about emergency repair? What about ambulance, fire trucks? What if someone loses a (resident) tag?”

Kevin said he also had concerns about people’s privacy with the use of license plate readers, and the potential complications of driving rental cars into the village.

“You have to weigh things in life,” he said, “and the inconvenience of having this, and the potential problems of people that need to get in.”

Marvin Welkowitz, a resident of

Hewlett Lane, said he was happy to learn of the new security measures, and would even push for the closure of the Auerbach Avenue gate.

“I believe property values will go up by advertising we have a gated community with 24-hour security,” Welkowitz said at last week’s board meeting. “Twenty-four-hour security service seven days a week: it’s a no brainer.”

Have an opinion about the use of gates in Hewlett Harbor? Send a letter to jbessen@liherald.com.

Parker Schug/Herald Metal posts have been installed on Hewlett Lane and other roads off East Rockaway Road in Hewlett Harbor, as part of a six-month trial period to use gates in the village.

Parker Schug/Herald Hewlett Harbor trustees discussed plans for the trial period for using gates in the village at the April 11 meeting.

Fire departments rally to recruit new volunteers

By KEPHERD DANIEL kdaniel@liherald.com

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

That’s the question being asked across Nassau County by the 69 volunteer fire departments that protect them. It’s all part of a renewed push from the Firefighters Association of the State of New York in its annual RecruitNY campaign to find more volunteer firefighters and EMTs.

To help support those efforts, County Executive Bruce Blakeman declared last week as a volunteer firefighter and ambulance worker recruitment week. That includes the launch of a new website, NassausBravest.com, providing information on volunteering in the county.

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

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

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

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

Much of that money is saved in sala-

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

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

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

ernments have opted in.

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

Eugene Perry first joined the Patchogue Fire Department in 1979, thanks to his father — even those he was never a firefighter himself.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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‘Raisin’ serious issues at LWA’s Hessel Hall

Assimilation, housing discrimination and racism are difficult subjects for anyone to tackle let alone high school students.

Lawrence Woodmere Academy students however dove right in and performed “A Raisin in the Sun” in the school’s Barbra Barth Feldman Performing arts Center at Hessel Hall on April 12 and 13.

Written by Lorraine Hansberry the play premiered on Broadway in 1959 as the Civil Rights movement was coming to the forefront of the American political landscape.

The play, which has had several revivals, a 1961 Hollywood movie and a television performance, tells the story of a Black family’s life in south Chicago trying to improve their financial situation with an insurance payment after the death of the father.

Hansberry’s title comes from the Langston Hughes poem “Harlem,” which is also known as “A Dream Deferred.”

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Christian Ford as Walter Lee Younger makes an emphatic point in a scene with Destiny Smith as Beneatha Younger.

Drama in the kitchen as Destiny Smith as Beneatha Younger, left, Lauren Mitchell as Ruth Younger and Lamiyass Chen as George Murchison ponder the conflict.

In the living room, Charle’ Williams as Lena Younger (Mama), left, Lauren Mitchell as Ruth Younger, Isabella Tovar as Wilhelmina Johnson and Youshmere Joseph as Willie Mae Johnson.

Christian Ford as Walter Lee Younger, right, and Mekhi Jordan as Travis Younger discuss the issues at play in ‘A Raisin in the Sun.’

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Lawrence Woodmere Academy students perform ‘A Raisin in the Sun.’ Lauren Mitchell as Ruth Younger, left, Christian Ford as Walter Lee Younger and Charle’ Williams as Lena Younger (Mama).

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miraculous transition from slavery to freedom’

Pesach is the first Jewish holiday of the Torah cycle. It marks the transition from slavery to freedom and the birth of the very idea of the Jewish nation. During the Exodus the Jewish people became the vehicle of Hashem’s rule in the world, and it became the key memory that constantly connects us with Him.

That’s why many Mitzvot, not even specifically related to the Exodus, are called “ זכר ליציאת מצרים ” — memory of the Exodus (for example, Tzitzit or Tefillin). The whole purpose of the Seder, composed by the Rabbis with every Jew in every generation in mind, is to make sure the transition from slavery to freedom happens every year, at every Passover table!

This is the highlight of the Maggid section of the Seder — “in each generation one must look upon himself as if he personally had come out of Egypt.”

Mexpected of us at the Seder. Matzah is called לחם עוני in Hebrew — and that’s what we call it at the beginning of the Seder — bread of our poverty, or bread of affliction. At the very end of Maggid we are reminded of the three most important symbols of the night: the Pesach (sacrifice), matzah and Maror.

At this point we answer the question of why we eat matzah — “our ancestors’ dough was not yet able to rise, before HaShem redeemed us.”

atzah itself represents a miraculous transition from slavery to freedom, and as we recite the Haggadah — we are to follow a similar journey!

The Torah seems to refer to the Exodus as an ongoing process of transition, which requires us to renew ourselves on our journey to Freedom — as long as this Galut is not over and the Mashiach is still on his way!

At the Pesach Seder we are surrounded by symbols — some of them represent slavery (Maror, salted water, Haroset ) others represent freedom (wine, reclining ) — but what about matzah?

We are about to discover one of the great secrets of Pesach night — which also illustrates the change that is

Now it becomes clear — Matzah symbolizes freedom, but didn’t we just call it the bread of poverty and affliction?

Matzah itself represents a miraculous transition from slavery to freedom, and as we recite the Haggadah — we are to follow a similar journey!

The main message of the Seder is that change is not only possible but is imminent — those who don’t change and remain enslaved would perish in Egypt.

As part of the Seder we drink 4 cups of wine — representing the ‘four languages of redemption’ — but we also have the fifth cup, that of Elijah — which we don’t drink. The tradition of leaving the cup on the table and not drinking it is actually hinting to us that we never truly end the Seder — until Elijah will proclaim Mashiach’s arrival and we rejoice in Eretz Israel!

May this Pesach bring much joy and fulfillment to all of us, and may we merit to see Goel Tzedek!

Khaskin is the school rabbi for the Brandeis Hebrew Academy.

Rabbi Reuven Khaskin

A new arena for Lawrence students to learn STEM

Concerts and Islander hockey might be the first things people think of UBS Arena for, however Lawrence Middle School students most likely will remember when they visited the Elmont venue for an educational field trip.

Everfi Future Goals Hockey Scholar Math and Science Programs provided the kids had the opportunity to delve into an intersection of sports and STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) walking through the United by Hockey Mobile Museum.

The interactive experience introduced the students to a comprehensive understanding of hockey’s scientific principles and included hands-on activities that aim to bridge the gap between theory and practice. Concepts such as geometric constructions, energy and forces within the fast-paced sport were explored.

Students were able to hone their scientific critical thinking and problem-solving skills through animation, direct instruction and performance-based games. Each program module follows the steps of a science investigation with the goal of fostering a deeper understanding of STEM.

“By taking our online Future Goals Hockey Scholar curriculum and bringing it to life at UBS Arena, we’re offering students a unique opportunity to engage with STEM concepts tangibly and excitingly,” Lawrence Middle School Principal

At UBS Areana, Lawrence Middle School students visited the United by Hockey Mobile Museum through Everfi Future Goals Hockey Scholar Math

Willis Perry said in a news release. “From hitting pucks to measuring speed and learning about hockey equipment, this field trip promises to be both educa tional and exhilarating for our students.”

— Jeffrey Bessen

Courtesy Lawrence schools

STEPPING OUT

Cultivating the future at Crossroads Farm

By Danielle Schwab

Vegetables, fruits, and honey, oh my!

Melissa Errico

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Saturday, April 27, noon-4 p.m.

• $10 per person or $25 per family, kids younger than 3 free

• Farmstand hours: Tuesday and Friday, 1-6 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

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either are first or second generation, or are foreign-born themselves. They ask for specific products that may be hard for them to find,” D’Angelo says. “And that is always exciting for us. We love hearing and catering to the way people cook different things.”

Crossroads also has a presence at local establishments. You’ll find Crossroads products incorporated into the menu at Malverne eateries such as Uva Rossa Wine Bar and Kookaburra Coffee Co.

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

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

Mike DelGuidice

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

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

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

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

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

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

is of buzzy jokes.

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

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

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

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

Mike DelGuidice, one of Long Island’s most celebrated singer/ songwriters continues his ‘residency’ at the Paramount. Mike DelGuidice and his band always give it their all, especially when playing the iconic Billy Joel songs. DelGuidice leads his band in a rousing concert that highlights the ‘Piano Man’s’ decades of hits. Like his idol, DelGuidice has become one of the area’s most celebrated performers, balancing his schedule between doing his own thing and touring with Joel all over the world. DelGuidice, as with Joel, grew up mastering several instruments, including bass guitar, guitar, piano and drums. He’s renowned for his encyclopedic knowledge of the Joel catalog, which caught the attention of Joel himself, who ultimately brought him on stage with him. DelGuidice and his band pack hit after charttopping hit, along with his own tunes in a high-energy show that’s always a crowd pleaser.

“We have customers from all different backgrounds, some who

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

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

beloved selection of organic produce for its loyal patrons. This you’ll find here. manager.

Michael D’Angelo, operations manager, is ready to reopen the popular farm for another busy season.

Photos courtesy Crossroads Farm Crossroads field manager Peter Notarnicola tends to his plantings.

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Chris Ruggiero

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

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

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

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He has shared the stage with artists such as Bobby Rydell, The Duprees and The Drifters. It seems almost preordained that the young man who loves the special sounds of an era is now performing on the same stages as those he admires most. The young singer was a 2020 East Coast Music Hall of Fame nominee and at the 2019 induction ceremony, he performed alongside Tito Puente Jr. singing the iconic song Tito’s father wrote, “Oye Como Va.” In his new show, “Teenage Dreams and Magic Moments,” Ruggiero tells his story by breathing ew life into the timeless music of the eras he loves, enhanced with a six-piece band and live brass. Songs like “Unchained Melody,” “My Cherie Amour,” “You Can’t Hurry Love” and “This Magic Moment” come to life with unique interpretations of these classics and more, with new orchestrations by Charlie Calello, arranger for the Four Seasons and known in the industry as “The Hit Man.” Chances are you’ll know every word of every song. $59, $49, $39. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. (516) 767-6444 or LandmarkOnMainStreet.org.

Featuring a live band to bring Deborah Wicks La Puma’s jazzy score to life, audiences will thoroughly enjoy singing and flapping along with The Pigeon and friends. The audience is part of the action, in this innovative mix of songs, silliness and feathers. It’s an ideal way to introduce kids to theater and the humorous stories from Willems’ books. $10 with museum admission ($8 members), $14 theater only. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 224-5800 or LICM.org.LICM.org.

Nassau County Museum of Art’s latest exhibition, “Urban Art Evolution,” is a comprehensive exhibit featuring a diverse range of compositions from the 1980s through the present by creators who were based in the rough and tumble downtown area of New York City known as Loisaida/LES (Lower East Side/East Village) and close surrounding neighborhoods. Artists pushed the boundaries of what was considered “art” with a primary focus on street/graffiti art. The exhibit’s scope, guest curated by art collector/gallerist Christopher Pusey, offers an even broader view from other creative residents, who worked inside their studios but still contributed to the rich fabric of the downtown art scene from different vantage points and aesthetics.

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April 23

Passover Seder

Chabad of Hewlett invites the Hewlett community to the Second night of Passover Seder, Tuesday, April 23, at Chabad House of Hewlett. This event celebrates the holiday of Passover traditionally. Dinner, wine and shmurah matzah included. $70 per adult ages 13 and up, $35 for kids 3-12. 24 Everit Avenue, Hewlett. RSVP by April 22, at Jewishhewlett. com/seder. Call (516) 295-3433 for more information.

Games & Crafts

Relax with friends playing a game or work on your ongoing craft project as part of Peninsula Public Library’s in-person Cozy Games & Crafts program, Monday, April 29, 2-4:30 p.m. Bring your own knitting, crocheting or other projects and material. Some games will be provided. No instructors. 280 Central Ave., Lawrence.

Weekly Parsha

Chabad of the Five Towns welcomes all to its weekly Parsha class for men and women, Thursdays, at 7:30 p.m. Join R’Yanky Feder for discussion at the Levi Yitzchak Library. 564 Central Ave., in Cedarhurst.

Art explorations

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

Kids and adults connect while talking about and making art together. A new project is featured every week. $20 adult, $10 child. For ages 2-14. Registration required. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. Visit NassauMuseum.org for to register or call (516) 4849337.

Cyndi Hazal Duo

The Cyndi Hazel Duo performs the last show of the Bagel Boss Music Series until summer, Saturday, April 20, 9 p.m.-midnight. 1352 Peninsula Blvd. in Hewlett. To RSVP, visit AllanSpielman. wixsite.com/Hewlett-BagelBoss-c.

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Eglevsky Ballet Gala

Eglvesky Ballet presents “Live from Studio 4,” an intimate evening of classical and contemporary ballets, Saturday, April 20, 7 p.m. The program features new and existing repertory works chosen to showcase the dancers unique ability to transfer from classical to neo-classical to contemporary with ease and mastery of their techniques. Eglevsky Ballet Studio, 700 Hicksville Road, Suite 102, Bethpage. For information and tickets, visit Eventbrite.com/e/ live-from-studio-4-tickets859994295087?aff=oddtdtc.

Atlantic Beach Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Greater Atlantic Beach Water Reclamation District holds a Board of Commissioners Meeting, Tuesday, April 23, 5 p.m. 2150 Bay Blvd., Atlantic Beach. For more information call (516) 239-6777.

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.

Spring Dog Festival

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

Music Club Concert

Join the Friday/Woodmere Music Club for a piano and vocal recital, Friday, April 19, 2-4 p.m. Soprano Sharon Presenti and pianist

Karen Faust Baer will perform Bach, Dvorak, Gershwin and others, at Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library. Tickets not needed. 1125 Broadway, Hewlett.

May 4

‘The Creator’

Enjoy a movie on HewlettWoodmere Public Library’s big screen, Wednesday, May 1, at 2 and 7 p.m. Against the backdrop of a war between humans and robots with artificial intelligence, a former soldier finds the secret weapon, a robot in the form of a child in “The Creator.” Rated PG-13, 2 hours, 13 minutes, Stars David Washington and Allison Janney. 1125 Broadway, Hewlett.

Indoor Yard Sale

Temple Hillel hosts a two-day indoor yard sale, Saturday, May 4, 8:30-10:15 p.m.; Sunday, May 5, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Browse among household items, clothing, furniture, electronics and more. Temple Hillel, 1000 Rosedale Road, Valley Stream. Call (516-) 791-6344 for more information.

Baby shower for moms-to-be

Mercy Hospital hosts this free event for expecting momsto-be, Saturday, May 11, noon to 2 p.m., in the lower level cafeteria. With raffles, giveaways for mom and baby, and meet and greets with physicians, lactation specialists, mother/baby nurses, games and more. For moms only. 1000 N. Village Ave. Email Elizabeth.Schwind@chsli.org to register. For more information, visit CHSLI.org/mercyhospital or call (516) 626-3729.

Breakfast at Lawrence Woodmere Academy

Coffee, conversation on unique offerings

By PARKER SCHUG pschug@liherald.com

Local leaders and representatives gathered to learn more about the self-proclaimed ‘best kept secret of Long Island’ according to Lawrence Woodmere Academy head of school, Hank Williams.

The Woodmere-based nonsectarian private school hosted its first legislative breakfast, sharing the school’s status, accomplishments and future plans with those who stopped by on April 5.

Williams kicked off the event by thanking everyone for attending.

“We thought it was very important to have our elected officials and representatives come to our school because our kids come from so many different areas, cities and towns, local areas and extended areas,” Williams said.

State Sen. Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick, Assemblyman and Cedarhurst village Deputy Mayor Ari Brown, a representative from Sen. Chuck Schumer’s office and parents, faculty and staff of LWA met in the library where bagels, coffee, fruit, pastries, tea and other snacks were served, and students performed.

“Private school does things that public school can’t always do,” Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick said of LWA’s initiatives.

Williams spoke about the diversity found at LWA, noting the 51 zip codes the students represent and various countries

including Africa, Bangladesh, China, France, Greece, Israel Spain and Turkey. He also commended the students for the independent planning of many events and celebrations throughout the school year including Black History Month, Women’s History Month, Holocaust Remembrance Day and a cancer awareness event.

Lindsay Breslauer, an assistant principal at LWA, discussed plans to start a Social Emotional Learning Focus program for next school year.

The program will teach student’s selfawareness, self-regulation, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills and responsible decision-making Breslauer said.

“We want to make sure that our students have enough readiness to go out into the world and feel prepared to be in different social situations and build upon their emotional intelligence,’ she said.

Olga Pagieva, the international student support director, and Henry McDaniel, the theater arts and oration director presented reports on the programs.

LWA Parent Association Vice President Frances Scarantino noted the importance of the theater program.

“Theater is part of the curriculum here at LWA, it’s not an afterthought, it’s not an after school activity, it’s actually part of the curriculum and all of the students get involved,” Scarantino said. “We

feel like it’s an important part of the curriculum that the students are able to get up in front of a crowd and speak and practice performance. These are things that they could take into the real world.”

Brown commended the work of LWA, before leaving.

“I’m a father of seven, I know the importance of sending your kids to private school, Brown said. “I love our public schools, but what you do is exactly right.”

Marina Rabinovich, director of college guidance, presented information on the Global Scholars program, which includes

classes on media literacy, leadership, entrepreneurship and a thesis.

“It’s an amazing program,” Rabinovich said.

Nadia Kalyan, director of development, closed out the event highlighting the alumni network at LWA and mentioning the potential of additions to the Advanced Placement course list and the installation of a Spanish immersion program.

“We just want to get the word out about the school and the services we have to offer,” Kalyan said.

Parker Schug/Herald Elinor Radomsky, left, Christian Ford and Alexander Altieri performed for the local leaders in attendance at the first Lawrence Woodmere Academy Legislative Breakfast.

Lopez takes over county’s social services

By JOSEPH D’ALESSANDRO jdalessandro@liherald.com

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

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

Lopez has spent the last three years as the county’s labor relations director, settling more than 8,000 bargaining agreements with Nassau County employees. He also guided more than 40 county departments in their negotiations with unions, and even served a member of the county’s health care committee.

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

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

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

ple, including more than a dozen former cops to help manage the department’s ever-growing workload.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Courtesy Nassau County

Jose Lopez is the new acting commissioner for the Nassau County’s social services department.

Public Notices

LEGAL NOTICE

SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS IN TAX LIEN FORECLOSURE-SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, COUNTY OF NASSAU - SETH SCHREIBER and YAFFA SCHREIBER, Plaintiffs, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DISTRIBUTEES OF THE ESTATE OF BERNICE FROHMAN, Defendants.

Index No. 602539/23. To the above named Defendants -YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the complaint in this action within twenty days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the day of service or within thirty days after service is completed if the summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York. In case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint. Plaintiffs designate Nassau County as the place of trial. Venue is based upon the county where the property against which a declaratory judgment sought is situated. The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to the Order of the Hon. Eileen C. Daly-Sapraicone, J.S.C., entered on March 18, 2024. The object of this action is to obtain a declaratory judgment declaring that Plaintiffs are the record owners of all rights, title and interest in Section: 39 Block: 577, Lots: 37 and 54 on the Tax Map of Nassau County, also known as 52 Steven Dr., Hewlett, New York, vesting said property in Plaintiffs, free and clear of all liens.

Dated: March 18, 2024 BRONSTER, LLP, Attorney for Plaintiffs

Seth Schreiber and Yaffa Schreiber, By: Leonid Krechmer, Esq. 156 West 56th Street, Suite 703 New York, NY 10019 (212) 558-9300 #101276

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MASTR ASSET BACKED SECURITIES TRUST 2006-WMC4, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-WMC4 Plaintiff, Against LUCRECIO AQUINO, ET AL, Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 12/24/2018, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY

11501 on 4/30/2024 at 2:30PM, premises known as 46 Saint George Place, Inwood, New York 11096, And Described As Follows:

ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town Of Hempstead, County Of Nassau, State Of New York.

Section 40 Block 57 Lot 48

The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $466,857.24 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 16-008698

If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the then Court Appointed Referee will cancel the Foreclosure Auction. This Auction will be held rain or shine.

Bradley Marks, Esq., Referee. MCCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC, 10 Midland Avenue, Suite 205, Port Chester, NY 10573

Dated: 1/31/2024 File Number: 560-3388 CA 145726

LEGAL NOTICE

SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU.

7841 PINES BOULEVARD LLC, Plaintiff -againstGENNADY BOROKHOVICH, ELENA BOROKHOVICH, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Amended Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale dated February 8, 2024 and entered on February 15, 2024, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court “Rain or Shine” located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on May 7, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. premises situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Hewlett Harbor, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, bounded and described as follows:

BEGINNING at a point on the Westerly side of Seawane Drive, where the Northerly line of land now or formerly of auguste Richard intersects the said Westerly side of Seawane Drive; RUNNING

THENCE North 82 degrees 49 minutes 20 seconds West along the aforesaid land of Richard, 344.32 feet to the mean high water line of Macy Channel as the same existed on January 18, 1967; THENCE along the bulkhead line of Macy Channel as the existed the following 2 courses and distances: 1. North 26 degrees 10 minutes 40 seconds East, 166.03 feet; 2. North 32 degrees 42 minutes 40 seconds East, 151.58 feet to land now

or formerly of Pier; THENCE along said lastmentioned line South 60 degrees 00 minutes 40 seconds East, 104.59 feet to the Southwesterly side of Albon Road; THENCE along the Southwesterly side of Albon Road, the following 2 courses and distances: 1. Southwesterly along the arc of a curve bearing to the left having a radius of 190.47 feet, a distance of 95.73 feet; 2. Still Southeasterly along the arc of a curve bearing to the right having a radius of 340 feet, a distance of 28.28 feet to the extreme Westerly end of the arc of curve connecting the Westerly side of Seawane Drive with the Southwesterly side of Albon Road; THENCE Southeasterly and Southerly along said lastmentioned arc of curve bearing to the right having a radius of 57.71 feet a distance of 59.24 feet to the westerly side o Seawane Drive; THENCE Southerly along the Westerly side of Seawane Drive along the arc of a curve bearing to the left having a radius of 1760 feet, a distance of 125.02 feet to the point or place of BEGINNING. Section:

42 Block: K and Lots: 103 and 622

Said premises known as 1310 SEAWANE DRIVE, HEWLETT, NY

Approximate amount of lien $2,854,066.42 plus interest & costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment and Terms of Sale.

Index Number 003612/2014. PETER RUBIN, ESQ., Referee Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP

Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 333 Earle Ovington Blvd., Suite 1010, Uniondale, New York 11553

{* NASSAU HER*} 145824

1. Presentar a los electores una declaración detallada de la cantidad de dinero que se requerirá para el año fiscal 2024-2025.

2. Discutir todos los puntos que a continuación se establecen para ser votados mediante máquina de votación en la Votación y Elección del Presupuesto que se llevará a cabo el martes 21 de mayo de 2024.

3. Tramitar otros asuntos que puedan presentarse adecuadamente ante la reunión de conformidad con la Ley de Educación del Estado de Nueva York y las leyes que la modifican.

Y POR EL PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA ADEMÁS que cualquier residente del Distrito podrá obtener una copia de la declaración de la cantidad de dinero que se requerirá para financiar el presupuesto del Distrito Escolar para 2024-2025, excluyendo los fondos públicos, a partir del 1 de mayo. 2024, entre las 8:00 a. m. y las 4:00 p. m., hora vigente, excepto sábados, domingos o feriados en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito, One Johnson Place, Woodmere, Nueva York, en la Biblioteca Pública de Hewlett-Woodmere, 1125 Broadway, Hewlett y en el sitio web de Internet del Distrito.

Y POR EL PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA ADEMÁS, que dicha votación y elección del presupuesto se llevará a cabo el martes 21 de mayo de 2024, en el Centro Educativo Woodmere, One Johnson Place, Woodmere, Nueva York, entre las 7:00 a. m. y las 10:00 a.m.: 00 PM hora vigente, momento en el cual se abrirán las urnas para votar mediante máquina de votación sobre los siguientes puntos:

LEGAL NOTICE AVISO DE AUDIENCIA PÚBLICA, VOTACIÓN DEL PRESUPUESTO Y ELECCIÓN DEL DISTRITO ESCOLAR LIBRE DE HEWLETT-WOODMERE

UNION CONDADO DE NASSAU, NUEVA YORK POR EL PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA que una Audiencia Pública de los votantes calificados del Distrito Escolar Libre Unión HewlettWoodmere, Ciudad de Hempstead, Condado de Nassau, Nueva York, se llevará a cabo en el Centro Educativo Woodmere, One Johnson Place, Woodmere, Nueva York. York, en dicho distrito el miércoles 8 de mayo de 2024 a las 6:45 PM, hora vigente, para la transacción de negocios autorizados por la Ley de Educación, incluyendo los siguientes artículos:

1. Adoptar el presupuesto anual del Distrito Escolar para el año fiscal 2024-2025 y autorizar que la porción requerida del mismo se recaude mediante impuestos sobre la propiedad sujeta a impuestos del Distrito.

2. Elegir tres (3) miembros de la Junta de Educación por un período de tres (3) años que comenzará el 1 de julio de 2024 y finalizará el 30 de junio de 2027.

3. ¿DEBE autorizarse a la Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar Libre Unión HewlettWoodmere, de conformidad con la Sección 3651 de la Ley de Educación, a establecer un fondo de reserva que se conocerá como el Fondo de Reserva de Capital “Fondo de Mejoramiento de Edificios a Largo Plazo #2” para el propósito de las siguientes mejoras capitales a las instalaciones del Distrito: (i) mejoras/actualizaciones al espacio educativo y no

educativo, incluyendo aulas e instalaciones existentes tales como auditorio/gimnasio/cafete ría/exterior, palco de prensa/piragua/casa de campo, letreros, campo deportivo/parque infantil/lockers/vestuario, sistema de megafonía/reloj, sistema de sonido/teléfono; (ii) mejoras/actualizaciones de computadoras/tecnología/ sistemas de seguridad, plomería/HVAC/eficiencia energética, incluida la instalación de energía solar, y renovaciones requeridas para cumplir con la ADA, (iii) renovaciones de preparación vocacional y profesional, reemplazo de aulas portátiles y /o compra, reemplazo de techo/canalón/líder/venta na/mampostería/hormigó n/puerta interior o exterior/entradas, renovaciones de baños, mejoras de iluminación, reemplazos de pisos/paredes/calderas, ascensores, renovaciones de carpintería y (iv) compra de edificios/terrenos, renovaciones/reconstrucci ón de sitios, remediación de materiales peligrosos, renovaciones de espacios de almacenamiento, mobiliario, equipos y compra de vehículos. Todo lo anterior incluye toda la mano de obra, materiales, equipos, aparatos y costos incidentales relacionados con los mismos; siendo dicho Fondo de Reserva de Capital un monto que no exceda de $40,000,000 y con un plazo probable de diez (10) años; y con el financiamiento de dicho Fondo de Reserva de Capital proveniente de: transferencia de la Reserva de Compensación al Trabajador existente del distrito escolar por la cantidad de $7,000,000 y en una cantidad anual que no exceda los $10,000,000 en cualquier año durante el plazo probable, y dichos fondos se obtendrán de fondos excedentes y/o asignaciones presupuestarias al final del año presupuestario.

4. Aprobar el presupuesto de la biblioteca para 2024-2025 propuesto por la Junta Directiva de la Biblioteca Pública Hewlett-Woodmere y la recaudación de un impuesto correspondiente de conformidad con la Sección 259 de la Ley de Educación.

5. Elegir un (1) Fideicomisario de la Biblioteca Pública de Hewlett-Woodmere por un período de cinco (5) años que comenzará el 1 de julio de 2024 y finalizará el 30 de junio de 2029.

Y POR EL PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA ADEMÁS, que de conformidad con la Sección 495 de la Ley del Impuesto sobre Bienes Inmuebles, el Distrito Escolar debe adjuntar a su proyecto de presupuesto un informe de exención. Dicho informe de exenciones, que también formará parte del presupuesto final, mostrará cómo el valor tasado total de la nómina final utilizada en el proceso presupuestario está exento de tributación, enumerará cada tipo de exención otorgada por la autoridad estatutaria y mostrará el impacto acumulativo de cada tipo de exención, el monto acumulado que se espera recibir como pagos en lugar de impuestos (PILOT) y el impacto acumulativo de todas las exenciones otorgadas. Además, dicho informe de exención se publicará en cualquier tablero de anuncios mantenido por el Distrito para avisos públicos y en cualquier sitio web mantenido por el Distrito. Y POR EL PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA ADEMÁS, que las peticiones para nominar candidatos para el cargo de miembro de la Junta de Educación se presentarán ante la Secretaria de dicho Distrito Escolar en su oficina en Woodmere Education Center, One Johnson Place, Woodmere, Nueva York, a más tardar. del 22 de abril de 2024, entre las 9:00 y las 17:00 horas, horario vigente. Cada petición deberá dirigirse al Secretario del Distrito; debe ser firmado por al menos cincuenta y cinco (55) votantes calificados del Distrito. Las vacantes en la Junta de Educación no se consideran cargos separados y específicos; los candidatos se postulan en libertad. Las peticiones de nominación no describirán ninguna vacante específica en la Junta para la cual se nomina al candidato. Para nominar un candidato para el cargo de Síndico de la Junta de Biblioteca, cada petición debe estar firmada por al menos cincuenta y cinco (55) votantes del Distrito. Las vacantes en el Patronato no se consideran cargos específicos separados; los candidatos se postulan en libertad. Las peticiones de nominación no describirán ninguna vacante específica en la Junta para la cual se nomina al candidato.

elector está registrado y tiene derecho a votar en virtud del artículo 5 de la Ley Electoral, también tiene derecho a votar en esta elección. Todas las demás personas que deseen votar deben registrarse.

La Junta de Registro se reunirá con el propósito de registrar a todos los votantes calificados del Distrito de conformidad con la Sección 2014 de la Ley de Educación el miércoles 8 de mayo de 2024 , de 7:00 a. m. a 9:00 p. m., hora vigente, para agregar cualquier nombres adicionales al Registro que se utilizarán en la elección antes mencionada, momento en el cual cualquier persona tendrá derecho a que su nombre se incluya en dicho Registro siempre que en dicha reunión de dicha Junta de Registro sea conocido o probado por el satisfacción de dicha Junta de Registro para tener en ese momento o en adelante derecho a votar en la 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 inspección por cualquier votante calificado del Distrito a partir del 16 de mayo. 2024, entre las 8:00 a. m. y las 4:00 p. m., horario vigente, cada día anterior al día fijado para la elección, excepto el domingo, y el sábado 18 de mayo de 2024, mediante cita previa entre las 10:00 a.m. AM y 1:30 PM, y en el(los) lugar(es) de votación el día de la votación.

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 16 de mayo de 2024, entre las 8:00 a.m. y las 4:00 p.m., horario predominante, cada día anterior al día fijado para la elección, excepto el domingo, y el sábado, mayo 18 de diciembre de 2024, mediante cita previa entre las 10:00 a. m. y las 13:30 p. m., y en el(los) lugar(es) de votación el día de la votación.

Y POR EL PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA ADEMÁS, que los votantes militares que no están registrados actualmente pueden solicitar registrarse como votantes calificados del Distrito Escolar. Se puede solicitar una solicitud de registro como votante militar al Secretario de Distrito en el Centro Educativo Woodmere, One Johnson Place, Woodmere, Nueva York y debe devolverse a dicha oficina a más tardar a las 5:00 p.m. del 25 de abril de 2024. Al solicitar una solicitud de registro, el elector militar puede designar su preferencia para recibir la solicitud de registro por correo, transmisión por fax o correo electrónico.

Y POR EL PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA ADEMÁS, que se requiere el registro personal de los votantes de conformidad con la Sección 2014 de la Ley de Educación o de conformidad con el 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 anual o especial del distrito dentro de los últimos cuatro (4) años calendario, él o ella es elegible para votar en esta elección. Si un

Y POR EL 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 antes del 16 de mayo de 2024 para agregar cualquier nombre adicional al Registro que se utilizará en la elección mencionada anteriormente, momento en el cual cualquier persona tendrá derecho a que su nombre se incluya en dicho Registro siempre que en dicha reunión con el Secretario de dicho Distrito Escolar, se sabe o se demuestra, a satisfacción del Secretario de dicho Distrito Escolar, que en ese momento o en adelante tiene derecho a votar en la 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 de la Secretaria del Distrito, en su oficina

Y POR EL PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA ADEMÁS, que los votantes militares que son votantes calificados del distrito pueden presentar una solicitud para una boleta militar en 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 comercial escolar, a más tardar a las 5:00 p. m. del 25 de abril de 2024. En la solicitud de solicitud de boleta militar, el votante militar puede designar su preferencia para recibir la solicitud de boleta militar, y la boleta militar, por correo, transmisión por fax o correo electrónico. Todas las solicitudes de boleta de votantes militares calificados y la boleta militar deben devolverse por correo o en persona. Las boletas para votantes militares se distribuirán a los votantes militares calificados a más tardar el 26 de abril de 2024. Las boletas militares deben ser recibidas por el Secretario de Distrito (1) antes del cierre de las urnas, el martes 21 de mayo de 2024, y deben mostrar una marca de cancelación del servicio postal de los Estados Unidos o del servicio postal de un país extranjero, o debe mostrar un endoso fechado de recepción por parte de otra agencia del

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Gobierno de los Estados Unidos; o (2) a más tardar a las 5:00 pm del día de la elección y estar firmado y fechado por el votante militar y un testigo, con una fecha que se determine no posterior al día anterior a la elección.

Una lista de personas a quienes se emiten boletas militares estará disponible para su inspección para los votantes calificados del Distrito en la Oficina del Secretario de Distrito a partir del jueves 16 de mayo de 2024, entre las 8:00 am y las 4:00 pm, hora vigente, de cada día anterior al día fijado para la elección anual, excepto el domingo, y el 21 de mayo de 2024, día fijado para la elección.

Cualquier votante calificado presente en el lugar de votación puede oponerse a la votación de la boleta por motivos apropiados haciendo saber su impugnación y las razones por lo tanto al Inspector de Elecciones antes del cierre de las urnas.

Y POR EL PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA ADEMÁS, que las solicitudes para boletas anticipadas por correo y boletas en ausencia se podrán obtener durante el horario comercial escolar a través del Secretario del Distrito a partir del 22 de abril de 2024; las solicitudes completas deben ser recibidas por el Secretario de Distrito no antes del 22 de abril de 2024 y al menos siete (7) días antes de las elecciones, el 14 de mayo de 2024, si la boleta se enviará por correo al votante, o el día antes de las elecciones. , 20 de mayo de 2024, si la boleta debe ser entregada personalmente al elector. Las boletas de voto anticipado por correo y en ausencia deben ser recibidas por el Secretario del Distrito a más tardar a las 5:00 p.m., hora predominante, el martes 21 de mayo de 2024. Las solicitudes para boletas de voto en ausencia o boletas de voto anticipado por correo también se pueden imprimir desde el sitio web del Distrito www. hewlett-woodmere.net y entregado al Secretario del Distrito a partir del 22 de abril de 2024, de la manera descrita anteriormente.

Una lista de las personas a quienes se emiten boletas por correo anticipado y boletas en ausencia estará disponible para su inspección para los votantes calificados del Distrito en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito a partir del jueves 16 de mayo de 2024, entre las 8:00 am. y las 4:00 pm, hora vigente, de cada día anterior al día fijado para la elección anual, excepto el domingo, y el 21 de mayo de 2024, día fijado para la elección.

Cualquier votante calificado presente en el lugar de votación puede oponerse a la votación de la boleta por motivos apropiados haciendo saber su impugnación y las razones por lo tanto al Inspector de Elecciones antes del cierre de las urnas. No se puede impugnar una boleta de voto ausente basándose en que el votante debería haber solicitado una boleta de voto anticipado por correo.

Y POR EL PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA ADEMÁS, que de conformidad con una norma adoptada por la Junta de Educación de conformidad con la Sección 2035 de la Ley de Educación, cualquier referéndum o propuesta para enmendar el presupuesto, o de otro modo para ser presentado para 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 propuesta se incluya con el Aviso de audiencia pública, votación y elección del presupuesto requerido por la Sección 2004 de la Ley de Educación o en o antes del 22 de abril de 2024 a las 5:00 p. m., horario vigente; debe estar mecanografiado o impreso en idioma inglés; debe dirigirse al Secretario del Distrito Escolar; debe estar firmado por al menos ciento treinta y siete (137) votantes calificados del Distrito (que representan el 5% del número de votantes que votaron en la elección anual anterior; y debe indicar de manera legible el nombre de cada firmante. Sin embargo, el La Junta Escolar no considerará ninguna petición para presentar ante los votantes ninguna propuesta cuyo propósito no esté dentro del poder de los votantes para determinar, que sea ilegal, o cualquier propuesta que no incluya una asignación específica donde se requiera el gasto de dinero. por la propuesta, o cuando exista otra razón válida para excluir la propuesta de la boleta.

Fecha: Woodmere, Nueva York, 20 de marzo de 2024

Por Orden del JUNTA DE EDUCACIÓN DE LA DISTRITO ESCOLAR LIBRE DE HEWLETTWOODMERE UNION Ciudad de Hempstead, condado de Nassau, Nueva York

Barbara Randazzo, Secretaria de Distrito 145941

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 Free 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 Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 6:45 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 2024-2025 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 21, 2024.

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.

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 2024-2025, exclusive of public moneys, may be obtained by any resident of the District beginning May 1, 2024, 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, Woodmere, New York, at the Hewlett-Woodmere 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 21, 2024, 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 2024-2025 and to authorize the requisite portion thereof to be raised by taxation on the taxable property of the District.

2. To elect three (3) members of the Board of Education for a three (3) year term commencing July 1, 2024, and expiring on June 30, 2027.

3. SHALL the Board of

Education of the HewlettWoodmere Union Free School District, be authorized pursuant to Section 3651 of the Education Law, to establish a reserve fund to be known as the “Long Range Building Improvement Fund #2” Capital Reserve Fund for the purpose of the following capital improvements to the District’s facilities: (i) improvements/upgrades to instructional and noninstructional space, including classrooms and existing facilities such as auditorium/gymnasium/ca feteria/exterior, press box/dugout/field house, signs, athletic field/playground/lockers/l ocker room, public address/clock system, sound/telephone system; (ii) improvements/upgrades to computer/technology/sec urity systems, plumbing/HVAC/energy efficiency, including the installation of solar power, and renovations required for compliance with the ADA, (iii) vocational and career preparation renovations, portable classroom replacement and/or purchase, roof/gutter/leader/windo w/masonry/concrete/interi or or exterior door/entry ways replacements, toilet room renovations, lighting upgrades, floor/wall/boiler replacements, elevators, carpentry renovations, and (iv) purchase of buildings/land, site renovations/reconstructio n, hazardous material remediation, storage space renovations, furnishings, equipment, and the purchase of vehicles. All of the foregoing to include all labor, materials, equipment, apparatus, and incidental cost related thereto; with such Capital Reserve Fund to be in an amount not to exceed $40,000,000 and with a probable term of ten (10) years; and with funding of such Capital Reserve Fund to be from: transfer from the school district’s existing Worker’s Compensation Reserve in the amount of $7,000,000 and in an annual amount not to exceed $10,000,000 in any year during the probable term, with such funds to be obtained from end of budget year surplus funds and/or budget appropriations.

4. To approve the 2024–2025 library budget proposed by the Board of Trustees of the HewlettWoodmere Public Library, and the levy of a tax therefor in accordance with Section 259 of the Education Law.

5. To elect one (1) Trustee of the Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library for a five (5) year term commencing July 1, 2024 and expiring on June 30, 2029.

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 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.

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 Woodmere Education Center, One Johnson Place, Woodmere, New York, not later than April 22, 2024, between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM, prevailing time. Each petition shall be directed to the Clerk of the District; must be signed by at least fiftyfive (55) 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 fifty-five (55) 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 vote 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 Wednesday, May 8, 2024, 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 May 16, 2024, 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 on Saturday, May 18, 2024, 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 16, 2024 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 16, 2024, 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 on Saturday, May 18, 2024, 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 25, 2024. 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 25, 2024. 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 26, 2024. Military ballots must be received by the District Clerk (1) before the close of the polls, on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, 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 16, 2024, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., prevailing time, on each

day prior to the day set for the annual election, except Sunday, and on May 21, 2024, 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 early mail ballots and absentee ballots will be obtainable during school business hours from the District Clerk beginning April 22, 2024; completed applications must be received by the District Clerk no earlier than April 22, 2024 and at least seven (7) days before the election, May 14, 2024, if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or the day before the election, May 20, 2024, if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter. Early mail ballots and absentee ballots must be received by the District Clerk not later than 5:00 p.m., prevailing time, on Tuesday, May 21, 2024. Applications for absentee ballots or early mail ballots may also be printed from the District website www.hewlettwoodmere.net and delivered to the District Clerk beginning April 22, 2024, in the manner described above.

A list of persons to whom early mail ballots and 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 16, 2024, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., prevailing time, on each day prior to the day set for the annual election, except Sunday, and on May 21, 2024, 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. A challenge to an absentee ballot may not be made on the basis that the voter should have applied for an early mail ballot.

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

Public Notices

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 22, 2024 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 and thirty-seven (137) 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 20, 2024

By Order of the BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE HEWLETT-WOODMERE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

Town of Hempstead, Nassau County, New York Barbara Randazzo, District Clerk 145939

being in Incorporated Village of Lawrence, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York.

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 File # NY201800000501-1 146096

LEGAL NOTICE

and either: (1) The proposed expansion does not increase the existing degree of nonconformity with the building area, structural and dimensional standards currently in effect in the district, or create a new nonconformity with respect thereto; or (2) Any necessary area variances are granted by the Board of Zoning Appeals. Section 250-21 Lot coverage. The lot coverage shall not exceed 30% of the lot area.

Existing lot coverage for Gio’s Restaurant 58.2% and Surf Shop 38.53%. Combined 44.68% and with proposed rear addition 49.60%. Section 250-24 Rear Yards. There shall be a rear yard, the depth of which shall be at least 25 feet. Existing rear yard setback for Gio’s Restaurant 14.2/16.4 feet and Surf Shop 16.4/17 feet. Proposed rear yard setback 7 feet. Section 250-125 Accessory parking (A)(8)

Restaurants, whether operated individually or as accessory to some other use: one parking space for each three seats or each 100 square feet of total floor area, whichever is the greater, plus one parking space for each four employees.

Required parking spaces 69, provided 10 parking spaces. Section 250-125 Accessory parking (D)(3). All parking spaces shall be designated at a ninetydegree angle with a twenty-four-foot-wide two-way maneuvering aisle, unless a different angle is permitted by the approving authority based upon the unique size and/or shape of the parking facility. In those circumstances where the approving authority does permit parking at an angle other than 90°, circulation in each maneuvering aisle shall be limited to one-way only.

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT NASSAU COUNTY WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., Plaintiff against CHAYA GROSZ, et al

Defendant(s) Attorney for Plaintiff(s)

Stern & Eisenberg, P.C., 20 Commerce Drive, Suite 230, Cranford, NJ 07016 and 1131 Route 55, Suite 1, Lagrangeville, NY 12540. Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered 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 May 14, 2024 at 2:00 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

Clerk 146189

LEGAL NOTICE

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

that a public hearing will be held as to the following matter:

Agency: Board of Zoning Appeals Incorporated

Village of Atlantic Beach, New York 11509

Date: April 25, 2024

Time: 7:00 PM

Place: Village Hall, 65

The Plaza, Atlantic Beach, New York 11509

Subject: Case # 23-08-6327, 1764 Bay Boulevard LLC, 1764 Bay Boulevard Atlantic Beach, New York 11509

Applicant proposes to raise the grade. The applicants are seeking relief from the following sections of the Zoning Code: Section 250-18.1

Grading. For all lots upon which any proposed grade change is in excess of two feet, where the total area of the lot containing the proposed work is in excess of 100 square feet and where the grade is permitted to be increased up to two feet, the grade shall not be permitted to be increased to within 10 feet of the front, side and rear property lines. No person, firm, or corporation or entity shall alter the grade of any parcel of land without first having obtained the approval of the Board of Zoning Appeals. Proposed average grade change is 2’-5” and portions of the side yard 0” and the rear yard is 0”- 4’-1 Ω.”

Premises are also known as Section 58, Block 82, Lots 5-7 on the Nassau County Land and Tax Map.

All the said time and place, all interested persons may be heard with respect to the foregoing matter. All relevant documents may be inspected at the Building Department, 65 The Plaza during normal business hours.

Proposed aisles 24 and 22 feet. Section 250-108

Applicant proposes to combine the two buildings (use change), one story rear addition, interior alterations to enlarge existing restaurant. The applicants are seeking relief from the following sections of the Zoning Code: Section 250-4 Continuation or change of legal nonconforming uses and buildings. (B) The physical area occupied by any legal nonconforming use shall not be expanded.

(C) No legal nonconforming building may be expanded unless the use is expressly permitted in the regulations applicable to the district and not a legal nonconforming use,

heard at this time.

Dated: Cedarhurst, New York

April 17, 2024

By Order of Mayor Benjamin Weinstock And the Board of Trustees Salvatore Evola Village Clerk-Treasurer 146191

LEGAL NOTICE

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

that a public hearing will be held as to the following matter:

Agency: Board of Zoning Appeals Incorporated Village of Atlantic Beach, New York 11509

Date: April 25, 2024

Time: 7:00 PM

Place: Village Hall, 65 The Plaza, Atlantic Beach, New York 11509

Subject: Case #

24-02-6454, Clearwater Holdings Corporation, 1875 Ocean Boulevard, Atlantic Beach, New York 11509

Applicant proposes to operate a member only seasonal day camp. The applicant is seeking relief from the following section of the Zoning Code: 250-72 Permitted uses. A building or structure may be erected, altered, or used and a lot or premises may be used for the following purposes and no other:

(A) Private or commercial beach clubs, excluding day camps, no part of which shall be designed or used for lodging or sleeping.

Premises are also known as Section 58, Block 29, Lots 1-30 on the Nassau County Land and Tax Map.

All the said time and place, all interested persons may be heard with respect to the foregoing matter.

All relevant documents may be inspected at the Building Department, 65 The Plaza during normal business hours.

Dated: April 12, 2024

BY ORDER OF THE

Prohibited and restricted uses (N). In any use district, no permanent structures shall be installed on a roof without a special exemption from the Board of Zoning Appeals, excluding chimneys and photovoltaic panels.

HVAC equipment on roof.

Gio’s Restaurant

Premises are also known as Section 58, Block 67, Lots 17-20 on the Nassau County Land and Tax Map.

All the said time and place, all interested persons may be heard with respect to the foregoing matter.

All relevant documents may be inspected at the Building Department, 65 The Plaza during normal business hours.

Dated: April 12, 2024.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS

Josie Ficeto, Building

Code: Section 250-84

Conditions for installation and

(A)(3)

gate in the fence enclosing such pool, except an opening through the dwelling or other main building of the premises, should be secured by a lock which can be opened only with a key from the outside and without a key from the inside, with a spring or other device to keep said gate securely closed and locked at all times when the owner or a responsible occupant of the premises is not present at such pool.

Double gate with lockable pin located on the driveway side of the house. Premises are also known as Section 58, Block 4, Lots 23-25 on the Nassau County Land and Tax Map.

All the said time and place, all interested persons may be heard with respect to the foregoing matter.

All relevant documents may be inspected at the Building Department, 65 The Plaza during normal business hours. Dated: April 12, 2024. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS

Josie Ficeto, Building Clerk 146186

LEGAL NOTICE

INC. VILLAGE OF HEWLETT NECK

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN, that the Board of Trustees of the Inc. Village of Hewlett Neck will hold a public hearing on Monday, May 20, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. in relation to the Village’s Storm Water Management Program.

Dated: April 12, 2024.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS

Josie Ficeto, Building Clerk 146187

LEGAL NOTICE

INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF CEDARHURST

LEGAL NOTICE

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

that pursuant to Article 5 Section 5-508 Subdivision 3 of the Village Law of the State of New York, as amended, a public hearing will be held to review the Tentative Budget of the Village of Cedarhurst on Thursday, April 25th at 7:00 P.M. at Village Hall, 200 Cedarhurst Avenue Cedarhurst, New York 11516. The purpose of such meeting will be to discuss and review the tentative budget and other matters that come before the Village Board. All interested persons will have an opportunity to be

following matter:

Agency: Board of Trustees, Village of Hewlett Neck

Date: May 20, 2024

Time: 6:00 p.m.

Place: Village Hall, 30 Piermont Avenue, Hewlett, New York

Subject: HN 24-01 A local law to amend Chapter 50 (Building Construction) of the Code of the Village of Hewlett Neck and adopt a new Chapter, to be designated as Chapter 117, entitled Subsurface Investigation, to address construction impacts in relation to the groundwater table.

At the said time and place, all interested persons may be heard with respect to the foregoing matters.

The proposed law is an Unlisted Action under SEQRA, as to which no environmental determination has been made by the Board of Trustees

Any person having a disability which would inhibit attendance at or participation in the hearing should notify the Village Clerk at least three business days prior to the hearing, so that reasonable efforts may be made to facilitate such attendance and participation.

All relevant documents may be inspected at the office of the Village Clerk, 30 Piermont Avenue, Hewlett, New York, during regular business hours.

Dated: April 12, 2024

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Michelle Blandino, Village Clerk 146168

LEGAL NOTICE

SANITARY DISTRICT NO. 1 TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD NASSAU COUNTY, LI., N.Y. NOTICE TO PROPOSERS SALE OF “SURPLUS LAND”

Josie Ficeto, Building Clerk 146190

LEGAL NOTICE

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

that a public hearing will be held as to the following matter:

Agency: Board of Zoning Appeals Incorporated

Village of Atlantic Beach, New York 11509

Date: April 25, 2024

At the said time and place, all interested persons may be heard with respect to the foregoing matter. Any person who may have a disability which would inhibit attendance at or participation in the meeting should notify the Village Clerk at least three business days prior to the meeting, so that reasonable efforts may be made to facilitate such attendance and participation.

All relevant documents may be inspected at the office of the Village Clerk, 30 Piermont Avenue, Hewlett, New York, during regular business hours.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Michelle Blandino, VILLAGE CLERK 146170

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

the following

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held as to the

Sealed proposals for purchasing “Surplus Land” owned by Sanitary District No. 1, Town of Hempstead (the “District”) will be received by the District at the offices of the District, at Bay Boulevard, Lawrence, LI., N.Y. until 11:00 a.m. on May 1, 2024 and will then be publicly opened and the contract for the sale of the “Surplus Land” awarded as soon thereafter as possible.

The Information for Proposers, Form of Proposal, General Conditions and the Contract may be examined at the office of the District, Bay Boulevard, Lawrence, New York, and copies thereof can be obtained upon payment of a deposit of $100.00 for each set. A refund will be made for each set to each proposer or non-proposer upon return of such set in good condition within ten days after the receipt of proposals.

The subject “Surplus Land” is designated on the tax map as part of Section 40, Block A, Part of Lot 1133 and consists of approximately 11,438 square feet.

Proposers should be aware that the upset price for the Surplus Land area is $200,000.00.

Licensed broker participation is invited by the District. Brokerage commission to be paid by the successful proposer.

Checks for deposits on Information for Proposers shall be made payable to Sanitary District No. 1. The District reserves the right to waive any informalities and to accept any proposal it determines is most responsive to the District’s request for proposals and in the best interests of the District. No proposal may be withdrawn earlier than a period of 60 days after publication of notice of the District having awarded a contract to the successful proposer.

SANITARY DISTRICT NO.

1 By: James J. Vilardi, Chairman BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

DATED: March 20, 2024 146172

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Inwood Fire District in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, New York, at a meeting held on the 11th day of April, 2024 duly adopted the following Resolution, subject to permissive referendum: Be it resolved that the expenditure of monies from the Inwood Fire District Capital Reserve Apparatus Fund as well as future taxpayer dollars will be used to purchase a new

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How can I earthquakeproof my house?

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

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A. I was surprised by the number of questions I got about this. Obviously, the unknown is scary, because people feel helpless against the power of nature. Your home, unless it’s made of extremely rigid masonry (concrete or brick) without any reinforcement, is already fairly flexible. Unfortunately, seismic design of residential structures isn’t very well understood, either by designers or builders, because there are very few threatening earthquakes in our region.

Ask The Architect

Monte Leeper

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

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

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

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

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

Migrants get more government support than veterans

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

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

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

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

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

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

over $1.45 billion to shelter, feed and provide services to these lawbreakers. Thanks to New York City’s progressive “right to shelter” legislation, there is reportedly no end in sight to the droves of migrants consuming taxpayer resources at an unsustainable rate. Indeed, if the current rate of migration holds, the city alone could spend around $12 billion to support migrants by fiscal year 2025.

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

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

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

In Congress, I was proud to join my fellow House Republicans in passing a comprehensive border-security bill last year. This sweeping legislative package is the strongest bill in a generation, and would provide a large infusion of resources to support our Border Patrol agents and enhance security infrastructure along our southern border — tools that would end the migrant crisis. The Democratic majority in the Senate has refused to vote on the legislation, and instead attempted to sell the American people a bag of fake goods in the form of their “compromise” border security plan, which would have merely codified the current migrant crisis, not ended it.

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

Spring cleaning: Forget the brooms and mops

My clothes closet is a throwback, a collection from a past life. Who bought all these clothes, I wonder. Whose life was dressed in these costumes? What woman, aside from the extravagantly shod Imelda Marco, could possibly think she needed so many pairs of shoes?

I stand in awe at the bizarre items hanging inside. I cannot connect to the life these clothes adorned. There is a floorlength, multi-colored, layer-cake skirt that I bought and last wore on a trip to Africa, when it was only marginally appropriate, even in Mozambique. Truth? There are two of these skirts. I also have a bright, bright red, heavily embroidered Chinese jacket I bought in Shanghai in 2003. It’s lovely, and it fits, but it is so, so pre-Covid life.

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

them cleaned, several decades ago.

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

Today I could keep my wardrobe in a paper sack. Since the pandemic and the collapse of the social life we once enjoyed, I dress down. Way down. Still, there are four pairs of spiked heels on the shelf. A walk in those babies would be a suicide mission.

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

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

With that in mind, I want to springclean my mind of the addictive behaviors brought on by the deprivations and anxieties of the coronavirus. The superkiller is done, and we’re still standing. The virus, no doubt, is here to stay, but with the appropriate vaccines, we will go on. What remains is our pathological obsession with devices that intensified during the pandemic, and that needs to be treated.

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

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

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

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

minutes that she wanted me to edit.

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

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

But, really, hold on a minute, can I afford to ignore a text from a company that will help me control upper-arm fat? Can I write about spring cleaning this week, when Donald Trump is possibly eating a puppy online in another magic MAGA moment? (Relax, I made that one up.)

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

Anthony D’Esposito represents the 4th Congressional District.

Weaving a future of peace, harmony and justice

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

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

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

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

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There’s ‘my-partisanship’ far from D.C., Jerry

To the Editor:

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

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

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

Jerry Kremer’s good heart, I fear, is overly generous for our current moment (“Washington: where bipartisanship goes to die,” April 11-17). His desire for bipartisanship is currently unfashionable, not only in Washington but right here in Massapequa. Our former honorable representative and gentleman, Peter King, is now willing to pronounce on the political qualifications of mourners attending services for an NYPD officer lost in action.

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

BrIAN KEllY Rockville Centre

King praises Trump for attending a funeral

unite humanity in its quest for transcendence and meaning.

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

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

Together, let us embrace unity in diversity, forging bonds of understanding and compassion that transcend the barriers of ignorance and prejudice. And may we find strength in our shared humanity, and hope in the process of a brighter tomorrow.

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

breaking death of an NYPD hero”: As the proud daughter and sister of New York City policemen, I was outraged to read King’s praise of Donald Trump attending Jonathan Diller’s funeral. To say that Trump had “great dignity and respect” is a joke.

Of course the death of Officer Diller was a tragedy, and we all mourn him and

pray for his family. But where was Trump on Jan. 6, 2021, when the Capitol Police were being beaten and maimed by the insurrectionists while trying to defend the Capitol? Now Trump is saying that these thugs are “hostages” — and appearing at the funeral of this fallen officer was just part of his dog-and-pony show, as usual. The men and women in

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The silent killer of New York’s economy

as a proud representative of the great state of New York, I am deeply concerned about the ominous threat posed by the alarming trend of outmigration. The recent revelation by State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli and Heather Briccetti Mulligan, president and chief executive of the Business Council of New York State, in an op-ed in the Daily News, sheds light on a crisis silently eroding the foundations of our state’s economic prosperity.

amid the throes of the coronavirus pandemic, New York lost 1 in every 100 personal income tax filers to outmigration, a rate four times higher than the prepandemic average.

The numbers are stark and undeniable.

Between July 2020 and 2023, New York recorded a loss of over 533,000 residents, a staggering exodus that directly impacts the state’s tax base. The personal income tax, the lifeblood of our revenue stream, has suffered a tangible blow. In 2020,

While the outmigration rate slowed in 2021, the departure of high-income earners and married tax filers remained troublingly high. The repercussions are profound, as our state continues to lead the nation in population decline for the third consecutive year, with over 101,000 residents leaving the Empire State in the year ending July 2023.

whas been said that there will be imminent proposals in the One House budgets that will look to punish highincome earners even further.

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lost hundreds of thousands of residents, and with them crucial tax revenue.

Why should New Yorkers be deeply concerned? Because personal income tax constitutes the state’s largest share of tax revenue, contributing over $60 billion to its coffers in 2021. High-income earners, comprising a mere 1.6 percent of filers but accounting for 44.5 percent of the total liability, wield an outsized influence on our revenue stream. To make matters worse, it

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Washington were heroes, and he shows them absolutely no respect, or remorse for what happened to them.

I stand with former Washington, D.C., Police Officer Michael Fanone, former Capitol Police Officer Harry Dunn and all of those who worked so hard to defend our democracy.

ANNE DAlY Long Beach

I’m not praising Hochul for giving us our money back

To the Editor:

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

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

Perhaps it’s as simple as educating district boards with the understanding that they can run their budgets like a business. Not only can they, they

should! We are the fiduciary stewards of the taxpayers’ money. l et’s teach boards to be fiscally responsible.

The issue with most administrations, which is no fault of their own, is that they don’t earn the money they’re in charge of. Our schools are multi-million-dollar businesses, and there’s a very different understanding of how to spend money when you’re responsible for generating the business and chasing down the receivables. When you’re responsible for making payroll, and paying worker’s comp, insurance and all other fixed costs each week, you spend differently. When fixed costs rise, they eat into your profits, but in the educational world we just raise everyone’s taxes and ask for more. The mindset is vastly different.

The long and short of it is that the entire state just spent six weeks of budget season — the busiest time of year, when we’re planning for next year — wasting time, energy, manpower and productivity, only to be told, don’t worry, you really do have the money. It is counterproductive, cruel, bad business and a cycle that has become accepted by all! We succumb to this every year, praising the governor for giving us our money back.

Our leadership at the state level — the education commissioner, Board of Regents members and elected officials on both sides of the aisle — needs to start having hard conversations with the governor’s office about their modus operandi. This disaster needs to stop.

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The exodus is not confined to individuals; it has infiltrated the financial sector, a vital pillar of New York’s economic prowess. An October report from various institutions revealed that over $933 billion in assets has migrated from New York to other states in the past three years. The financial industry, representing 5 percent of our jobs and 16 percent of our gross domestic product in 2022, is witnessing an alarming erosion, jeopardizing the “multiplier effect” it has on our broader economy.

States like Texas and Florida have become attractive destinations, and siphoned off $9.8 billion in income from New York in 2021 alone. As representatives of the people, we must not turn a blind eye to the voices resonating from all corners of our state. Why wouldn’t

these states become the new destinations to raise families and grow businesses? It’s quite simple: Not having a state income tax, and putting hardworking American first, are attractive ways to draw new residents.

It’s now budget time here in Albany, and as policymakers, we must confront the challenge of maintaining New York’s attractiveness as an affordable place to live and do business. The op-ed by DiNapoli and Mulligan rightly points out the urgency of reducing the burden on businesses, to ensure a ripple effect that resonates positively across our state.

The time for action is now. Our policies must reflect the resolve to address this silent killer of New York’s economy. By fortifying our state’s appeal, by respecting the hard-working citizenry before those that have migrated here illegally, we can stem the tide of outmigration, preserving our vibrant communities and securing a prosperous future for all New Yorkers.

Ari Brown represents the 20th Assembly District.

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understands that when an organization is kept in constant crisis mode, it affects every operation. The perma-crisis in which this administration keeps our education system is slowly killing public education. So I’m not thankful that the governor let us “keep” our taxpayers’ money.

Personally I’m disgusted, and I’m waiting

for those who can to advocate for real change.

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

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