Nassau Herald 05-02-2024

Getting to know Holocaust survivors

By MELISSA BERMAN mberman@liherald.com

Nearly 80 years ago, the Holocaust was declared over and World War II ended. Each year since 1951, Jewish people in the United States and Israel have honored the memories of the 6 million Jews killed by Nazi Germany on Holocaust Remembrance Day, also known as Yom Hashoah, which this year falls on Sunday.

That day, Brandeis Hebrew Academy eighth-graders will present a program created for this year’s commemoration, called Yom Hashoah. It will include poems written by students, video interviews with HoloConTinued on pAge 9

By PARKER SCHUG pschug@liherald.com

Graduation, an accomplishment for many, is just one small step for Ariana Watson, a Lawrence High School senior who has been selected for a national honor.

Watson was named one of 625 semifinalists in the 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program on April 16. Semifinalists were selected from among 6,000 candidates who are set to graduate from high schools across the country.

“I was really excited, and I was really grateful to be able to make it this far,” Watson said. She was invited to apply to the program in mid-December when she received a letter informing her that she had been nominated. Watson will find out this month if the White House Commission on Presidential Scholars has chosen her as a finalist. Each year, the commission awards up to 161 students with the U.S. Presidential Scholar Medallion, honoring them for notable academic,

artistic, career and technical achievements.

“Ariana’s ever present commitment to excellence sets her into this prestigious category,” Lawrence Superintendent Ann Pedersen said. “It is amazing to see the students as they rise through the system accomplishing goals along the way. Seniors are especially exciting to see make their next steps and are rewarded for their talents with recognitions such as Ariana’s.”

Each year, 5,040 students are mailed candidacy material to

apply for the prestigious honor. The majority of students selected have excelled academically, and 20 are chosen for visual/performing arts and creative writing and 20 for work in career and technical fields. The U.S. Presidential Scholars Program was established in 1964 and has expanded over the years to include and honor additional categories of academic excellence.

Assemblyman Ari Brown, who also serves as Cedarhurst’s deputy mayor, recom -

Courtesy Leslie Gang

Holocaust survivor Livia Horowitz sharing her story with Brandeis Hebrew Academy eighth-graders Asnat Rakhmanova and Leah Minkov. The students met with Horowitz once a month, and learned her life story.

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Darkness on the edge of state route 878

By PARKER SCHUG pschug@liherald.com

Roughly 50 lights, on the Lawrence side of the Atlantic Beach Bridge, remain dark, and Samuel Nahmias, now a candidate for Lawrence mayor, says it is because the village is hesitant to accept financial help and responsibility for the problem.

Nahmias, chairman of the Nassau County Bridge Authority, made his claim at the NCBA’s April 17 meeting.

“Our State Senator Patricia CanzoneriFitzpatrick and our presiding officer have teamed up together with a grant to give to the village of Lawrence, and they are reluctant to take it,” Nahmias said. The presiding officer is Howard Kopel, who represents the Five Towns in the Nassau County Legislature.

Nahmias said that in speaking with Kopel, Kopel told him the grant the village was not accepting could potentially be given to the NCBA to complete lighting repairs. The grant was $1.5 million over 10 years, Nahmias said.

Raymond Webb, NCBA’s executive director, said this was a joint grant from the state and county, separate from the annual roads and transportation budget given to villages. The grant was given to the Lawrence this past winter, Webb said.

“Both the presiding officer and the state senator are perplexed as to why (the village) is not willing to take the money,” Nahmias said.

In January, there was discrepancy

over whose responsibility the maintenance of the lights is. Lawrence village officials said that light maintenance falls on the village and larger improvements are the responsibility of the state department of transportation.

In 2019, Lawrence village Administrator Ron Goldman said the electrical wires connected to the lights were eroded and were continuing to erode due to Hurricane Sandy in 2012. At a January meeting, Goldman added that the damage done during Sandy made this a capital improvement project.

A DOT official said local municipalities must maintain lighting along state highways, except in predetermined

instances where the DOT does maintenance, in a January statement.

“Regarding responsibility of the lighting project, our office is in touch with the NYS Department of Transportation and the Village of Lawrence for specific agreements and regulations governing infrastructure maintenance in the area,” Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick said in an April statement.

After the January village meeting and repeated requests for the village to fix the lighting, the NCBA took legal action against the village, filing a notice of claim, sending letters to Governor Kathy Hochul, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick and Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli’s office among others.

Mary Studdert, director of communication for the County Legislature’s Republicans, said in an April statement, that no grant has been issued to Lawrence, as the village is still assessing lighting costs.

Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick said in a statement in April, that she is in contact with the village about the project and funding needs within the village.

Goldman addressed the 878 lighting at Lawrence’s April 11 village board meeting. The village approved the hiring of Welsbach, an electrical contractor to evaluate all 878 lighting in the village and fix minor issues, while compiling a list of larger repairs necessary to alleviate all lighting issues.

“For all of that is requesting a fee of $2,200,” Goldman said at the April meeting.

The village trustees using Welsbach, and Goldman said that once the contractor determines the cost of the larger repairs, the village would work with Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick to determine how to pay for the repairs.

“She’s committed to exploring with us, forcing (the state) Department of Transportation and highways to acknowledge that this isn’t our responsibility and to burden the village, whether it’s the $200,000 or the $600,000, or the $900,000 and she’s willing to work with us,” Goldman said, listing the potential costs of the project.

The NCBA received a quote for $211,00, Webb said.

Lawrence officials said they have has not received any grant for the project, in response to Nahmias’ claims.

Gammy’s Pantry is gone, food distribution continues

By MELISSA BERMAN mberman@liherald.com

The Five Towns Community Center will no longer be referring to its food pantry as “Gammy’s Pantry.” The food pantry will continue to operate without a dedicated name from now on.

The name change comes after Sasha Young, the founder of Gammy’s Pantry and the director of summer camps and afterschool programs at the community center stepped down from her roles in March.

The official end came on Monday as Young received a registered letter on April 27 from the center’s board that Gammy’s Pantry “must close this TODAY leaving thousands without food or basic necessities,” Young wrote in a April 29 Facebook post,

Young started Gammy’s Pantry six years ago inspired by her grandmother Betty Young. She started from serving 100 families to over 1,000, in a span of six years.

“The volunteers know their vital role they play each and every day, 365 days a year for the past six years including during the Covid crisis,” Young said.

Despite rumors that the pantry was closing as a whole, Gwynn Campbell, president of the community center’s board of directors, assures the community that the pantry and building will remain open.

“The food pantry will remain open with help from other resources, and the building

Melissa Berman/Herald

As Gammy’s Pantry closes at the Five Towns Community Center, neighbors collect food and other items on Monday

is not closing at all,” said Campbell. She declined to discuss any other programs or services at the community center.

Syd Mandelbaum, CEO of Rock and Wrap It Up!, a Cedarhurst-based organization that donates food and seeks to prevent wasteful practices, collaborated with Gammy’s Pantry for the past four years. He often hosts holiday feast events and veterans farmers markets at the community center.

“The pantry is dependent on me, I’m the one who gives them food and I’m continuing to donate the food to feed the hungry of

the Five Towns,” Mandelbaum said. ‘We feed over 1,000 people a day, we get 200 to 300 people there and they feed their families.”

Mandelbaum assured his certainty, based on a prior conversation with Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, that the demands for this type of facility would be met.

“Bruce assured myself and wife Diane, that there will always be a pantry at the community center,” adds Mandelbaum. “I continue to trust Bruce’s word.”

Over 75 percent of the food from the vet-

erans farmers market is donated to the community center, along with donations from outside vendors.

Mandelbaum continues to serve the food needs of the Five Towns community and will keep donating and being the main source of help to the food pantry.

The center has had a long history of assisting people across the Five Towns. Nearly 110 years ago, there was a settlement house that was the place where some of America’s newest immigrants and other citizens learned job skills.

It morphed into the Inwood Community Center than the Five Towns Community Center and became a gathering place for aid, games, civic discourse, programs and services.

The community center’s 50-year lease with the county expires in July. Last year, the county sought request for proposals. Two proposals were submitted: the Lawrence school district and the Marion & Aaron Gural JCC. The JCC’s proposal includes planning to partner with the existing center.

Blakeman said last March that he would appoint a committee to review the submitted proposals and make a recommendation about the center’s future.

A decision could be rendered in the near future, according Gural JCC Executive Director Stacey Feldman.

“I haven’t heard anything about the bid yet, but I know it will be coming soon,” she said.

Herald file photo

Controversy continues to surround how a good portion of the lights the Nassau Expressway will be repaired.

HERALD SchoolS

Artistic ability unleashed at Brandeis event Lawrence named ‘Best Community for Music Education’

Fourth-graders at the Brandeis Hebrew Academy in Lawrence celebrated their enthusiasm for reading by creating T-shirts based off books they independently read. Each shirt is unique, as they represent all genres of literature.

There is no lack of creativity as the students use their artistic abilities to showcase their insights and perspectives. This project also celebrates the student’s individuality and passion for learning.

Courtesy Brandeis

Fourth-graders at Brandeis Yeshiva in Lawrence show off their creative and artistic talents as the students displayed the shirts they designed. The shirts represent all different genres of books and interpretation of the book they were assigned.

The pre-k and kindergarten students also let their creative juices flow in a visit to he Peninsula Public Library. They journeyed into the mythical land of Dr. Seuss, and learned all about his imaginative mind and playful spirit.

During the visit, they gathered for a read-aloud version of “The Cat in the

Hat,” and decorated their own version of a “Cat in the Hat” mask. The fun never ended and the room was filled with laughter, learning and Seussian magic.

— Melissa Berman

Special Needs Children and Grandchildren

Capital Gains Tax Tips

Your “basis” for calculating capital gains taxes is what you paid for the stock or the real estate. For real estate, the basis gets raised by the amount of any capital improvements you make to the property. When you sell your primary residence you may exclude the first $500,000 of gain if you’re a couple or $250,000 if you’re single. The $500,000 exclusion for a couple gets extended for a sale occurring up to two years after a spouse dies. For gifts you receive of appreciated stock or real estate during the donor’s lifetime, no capital gains tax is payable, however the donee receives the donor’s basis. It is generally considered better to wait, if possible, and pass the gift to the donee at death, due to the “stepped-up basis”. The basis of any inherited property is “steppedup” to date of death value. If the property is sold within six months of the date of death, then the sale price is deemed to be the date of death value.

If the property is going to be held for

some time it is helpful to get date of death values to establish the new basis. For real estate, this means getting an appraisal from a licensed real estate appraiser (not a real estate broker!). For stocks, you simply ask the company holding the stocks to provide this information.

When a spouse dies with jointly held property, there is a half of a step-up — the deceased spouse’s half gets stepped-up to date of death value, while the surviving spouse has the original basis. However, for a primary residence the capital gains tax exclusions discussed above continue to apply. With combined Federal and New York capital gains taxes reaching about 30%, it is essential to look at holding onto appreciated property until death (especially if you have taken depreciation on the property which can lower your basis to zero) and to look carefully at the estate plan to see if property should be transferred to a surviving spouse to get another step-up on the second death.

The National Association of Music Merchants Foundation has recognized the Lawrence school district as Best Communities for Music Education.

Only 975 school districts nationwide receive this prestigious honor. Acknowledging Lawrence’s ongoing commitment to providing exceptional music education and opportunities for its students.

The NAMM Foundation is a nonprofit organization that dedicates its work to advance active participation in music making across the country. While recognizing districts nationwide that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to music education.

“We are thrilled to be named among the Best Communities for Music Education by the NAMM Foundation,” Superintendent Ann Pedersen said in a news release. “This honor reflects the hard

work and dedication of our educators, administrators, and community members who continually strive to cultivate a rich musical environment for our students. Music education plays a vital role in fostering creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration, and we are committed to ensuring that all students have access to high-quality music programs.”

—Melissa Berman

Courtesy Lawrence schools

The National Association of Music Merchants Foundation has recognized the Lawrence school district as Best Communities for Music Education. Above, the Lawrence High chorus.

Ogden Elementary School Principal Dina Anzalone is being promoted to assistant superintendent of teaching, learning and technology, effective July 1.

From principal to assistant superintendent for Anzalone

For more than a dozen years Dina Anzalone has occupied the principal’s office at Ogden Elementary School in the Hewlett-Woodmere school district.

Effective July 1, Anzalone will be promoted to assistant superintendent of teaching, learning and technology. Her promotion was approved by the Board of Education at its April 16 meeting.

“After a thorough and collaborative selection process, Dr. Anzalone emerged as the clear choice to serve as the next Assistant Superintendent for Teaching, Learning, and Technology,” HewlettWoodmere superintendent, Ralph Marino, Jr. said in a news release. “Her years as a central office administrator, building principal, and classroom teacher will allow Dr. Anzalone to transition seamlessly to her new position. Dr. Anzalone is a veteran leader in our District, is keenly aware of our culture of excellence, and will play an integral role in shaping the education of students of all ages for years to come.”

Anzalone has been a part of the school district for 17 years, serving as Ogden’s principal since 2012 and the district’s director of curriculum, assessment and instructional technology from 2007 to 2012.

The National PTA recognized Ogden Elementary School as a School of Excellence in 2019 and 2021 under Anzalone’s leadership. She brought the Wisdom Wing, which joined the library and maker space, a yoga studio, a mindfulness space and a therapy dog reading program, to Ogden.

She has also been treasurer of the Hewlett-Woodmere Administrators and Supervisors Association and a member of numerous district committees and task forces.

“The heart of my career in HewlettWoodmere has always been curriculum, instruction, and the learners whom I

serve,” Anzalone said in the release. “I would like to thank the Board of Education, Dr. Marino, the students, parents, and staff who continue to place their trust in me to ensure that student success is never compromised, and that excellence is the standard, not the exception. I eagerly look forward to new collaborative opportunities with the Hewlett-Woodmere Public Schools community.”

Before her time at Hewlett-Woodmere, Anzalone was the language arts lead teacher for kindergarten through grade six and a kindergarten teacher at Oceanside Public Schools. Anzalone also was a literary staff developer for kindergarten through grade six and a first grade teacher at public school 244 in the New York City Department of Education.

The School Administrators Association of New York State/National Association of Elementary School Principals honored Anzalone as principal of the year in 2020. Anzalone spoke as a keynote speaker at the St. John’s University Doctorial Ceremony in 2014. In 2012, The New York State Council of School Superintendents gave Anzalone the Raymond R. Delaney Memorial Scholarship and New York University gave her the Founders Day Award in 1995.

Anzalone has been a member of Nassau County Elementary Principals’ Association, the National Association for Elementary School Principals, the America Association of School Administrators, the School Administrators Association of New York State, the Long Island Consortium for Excellence and Equity in Education, the National PTA and the Tri-State Consortium.

She completely her studies at St. John’s University, the College of Saint Rose, Brooklyn College and New York University.

Hewlett-Woodmere school district

BRADY MAHLER

Baldwin Senior Lacrosse

A FOUR-YEAR STARTING attackman and twoyear captain who has never missed a high school lacrosse game, Mahler has picked up where he left off last spring after earning AllCounty recognition. He led the Bruins with 65 goals and 17 assists, putting him among the county’s offensive stars. So far this season he has a team-high 39 goals through 10 games. He is also a Top 10 student at Baldwin and earned academic All-American honors.

GAMES TO WATCH

Thursday, May 2

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

Softball: East Rockaway at Lawrence 5 p.m.

Softball: West Hempstead at Elmont 5 p.m.

Girls Flag Football: Bell-Merrick at Long Beach 5 p.m.

Baseball: MacArthur at Mepham 5 p.m.

Baseball: Carey at Calhoun 5 p.m.

Baseball: Kennedy at South Side 5 p.m.

Baseball: Seaford at North Shore 5 p.m.

Baseball: East Meadow at Baldwin 5 p.m.

Baseball: Uniondale at Sewanhaka 5 p.m.

Girls Lacrosse: Mepham at Lynbrook 5 p.m.

Girls Lacrosse: Clarke at Elmont 5 p.m.

Friday, May 3

Softball: MacArthur at Oceanside 5 p.m.

Softball: Massapequa at Calhoun 5 p.m.

Boys Lacrosse: West Hempstead at Hewlett 5 p.m.

Boys Lacrosse: Kennedy at Clarke 5 p.m.

Girls Lacrosse: Wantagh at Long Beach 5 p.m.

Boys Lacrosse: Massapequa at South Side 5 p.m.

Saturday, May 4

Softball: MacArthur at Wantagh 9 a.m.

Girls Lacrosse: East Meadow at MacArthur 11:30 a.m.

Boys Lacrosse: V.S. District at Freeport 1 p.m.

Nominate a “Spotlight Athlete”

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Hewlett targeting playoff success

By MARC BERMAN sports@liherald.com

The Hewlett boys’ lacrosse program has seen a revival since the PAL youth program was reinstalled seven years ago.

The Bulldogs are on their way to a fourth straight playoff berth after a 7-5 start – 6-4 in Conference C-D.

But senior midfielder, Luke Rochler, has no delusions of grandeur. It’s good enough Hewlett is back on the lacrosse map.

“We have a mission and set goals,’’ Rochler said. “We’re not here to win the county title. It’s probably the hardest county to play lacrosse in the whole country, maybe the whole world. The goal is to win more lacrosse games than we lose. We’ve been doing that and want to be doing that by the end of the season. We’re having success.’’

With a bothersome zone defense, balanced scoring led by Rochler’s 18 goals and 14 assists and sturdy goaltending by junior Daniel Lankri, coach Dale Pescitelli feels Hewlett is in a favorable spot. He hopes to snare a No. 9 or 10 playoff seed with the aim of advancing further than last year’s first-round KO against Bethpage.

“We’re on target for what we were expecting,’’ Pescitelli said. “There were two games that could’ve gone either way against top-notch opponents.’’

Pescitelli was referring to a 6-4 loss against powerhouse Floral Park and an 11-7 defeat to Island Trees when it coughed up a 4-3 lead.

Last Saturday, Hewlett was beaten by North Shore, 13-5, but that was not indicative of this team’s potential. Because of spring break, Hewlett was missing five starters against North Shore – four away on vacation.

More telling was its 4-3 victory at Locust Valley – Hewlett’s highlight win and third straight year it has beaten a north-shore-area power.

“It’s our family bond,’’ Pescitelli said of Hewlett’s renaissance. “We’re starting to see the revamp of the PAL program and those players rising up, building a foundation to where we’re getting back to what they used to be.’’

Three games remain – against West

Terry Uellendahl/Herald

Hempstead, Seaford and the regular-season finale versus Lynbrook on May 8.

That one is circled on Rochler’s calendar.

“That’s the only one that matters,’’ Rochler said. “That game means a lot to us. For three years I’ve watched them beat us as crosstown rivals. I hate watching that happen. We got some friends over there but the love for the rivalry, we all share of that.’’

Rochler has had a lot of help on offense with four others with 20-plus points.

Freshman Myles King Ryan Rovener, who will play at Cortland, and sophomore Jason Rick have totaled points in the 30’s. And Stefano Borsellino has 20 points.

Add netminder Lankri, whose .667 save percentage has given Hewlett its ability to play a soft zone. “We give up shots, we

allow opponents to take 15-yard shots and hopefully they’ll get frustrated,’’ Pescitelli said.

Zachary Tucker is backbone of the defense and Rochler backbone of the team.

“I’m well-rounded,’’ Rochler said. “I take faceoffs. If I lose it, I’m on defense, clearing the ball. Then I’m on offense and then back on defense playing faceoffs. I try to do as much as I can. I don’t let the coach take me off the field. He tries to take me off and I won’t let him.’’

Rochler’s poise has given Hewlett hope in the playoffs. “I feel the best part of my game is controlling the game, holding the ball for a minute and let the clock run,’’ Rochler said. “It works against better teams.’’

Junior goaltender Daniel Lankri has a .667 save percentage and keeps the Bulldogs in every game in a competitive Conference C-D.

Ariana Watson awaits selection of finalists this month

mended Watson for her career and technical fieldwork, due to her outstanding professionalism and balancing of many responsibilities, to the chief state school officer, Betty Rosa, who nominates five candidates in the career and technical fields category.

“She’s remarkable, student council president, very high GPA,” Brown said. “If there’s an organization, she’s in it. The credentials were unbelievable. She should basically be running for Congress, just a great kid. She definitely deserves the nomination and to hopefully be a finalist.”

If there’s

organization, she’s in it. The credentials were unbelievable. She should basically be running for Congress, just a great kid.

Watson said she believes her involvement in STEM programs at Lawrence High School helped her attain the nomination, since she has remained active in advocating for additional programming and opportunities as the only female in many of the groups. She has done algae biodiesel and renewable energy research for the last five years of her education.

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Watson’s father, Vittorio, said after learning more about the program, he was elated for his daughter.

“Ironically, being brand new to hearing about the U.S. Presidential Scholars, I was curious about the program and who administrated the program, how she got nominated,” he said.

She also holds positions as president of the student body, National Honor Society, Math Mentors, Quiz Bowl and DECA (formerly Distributive Education Clubs of America), and is a vice president of National Science Bowl. In addition, she’s a part of musical groups at Lawrence and leads in athletics.

Outside of school, Watson volunteers at Northwell Health LIJ Valley Stream Hospital.

After graduation from high school, she plans to study mechanical engineering at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Courtesy Ariana Watson

Ariana Watson believes her involvement in STEM academic and extracurricular activities earned her a nomination for the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. In 2023, Ariana, left, and her friend Doaa Adam participated in the Summer Academy for Math and Science.

Holocaust makes an impact on Jewish youth

caust survivors and songs.

The poems were written with the guidance of Audrey Bieber, the school’s literacy coordinator.

“Over the years, the eighth-grade students at Brandeis Hebrew Academy have had a unique and comprehensive education about the Holocaust from their Hebrew studies, literacy studies and their participation in the JCC program with Holocaust survivors,” Bieber wrote in an email. “This extensive lens has enabled them to write truly meaningful poems about such a horrible time.”

Sunday’s presentation will be the culmination of a two-year program, in partnership with one created by the Marion & Aaron Gural JCC called Chaverim. Students have been meeting with, and getting to know, Holocaust survivors.

“They want their students to be face to face with survivors,” Laurie Brofsky, volunteer services manager at the Gural JCC, said. “It’s very important that in the years to come, when they face challenges, criticism of their faith and Holocaust deniers, the students can say, ‘I knew a Holocaust survivor.’”

The students not only learn about the survivors’ lives, but also take part in craft making, reading and quilting blankets for Israel Defense Force soldiers.

“We try to connect to the songs so it’s more meaningful (for) us and for them,” eighth-grader Leah Minkov said, “and we show emotion as we read our poems and

Academy eighth-graders Scott Cohen and Zachary Obadiah interviewing Holocaust survivor Felicia Kaufman. They asked how she survived, and why she tells her story.

sing the songs. We read the background of the songs so it means more to us. The songs are in Hebrew, so we read the translations, the stories, who made it and why.”

During the first year of Yom Hashoah prep, the students built a foundation of knowledge, and over the past school year they took a deeper dive into the survivors’ lives.

“Last year was definitely more of just scratching the surface, basic things about what happened and how old were they,” Asnat Rakhmanova, another program participant, said. “This year, we got to

meet them deeper, learn more interesting things about them. It was sadder, but we were able to get really close with them. Now we’re able to pass on their stories to others who may not have the same privilege as this, to sit and speak with a Holocaust survivor. We are really lucky in doing so.”

The students and survivors met every month on a Thursday at the JCC’s Lawrence campus, where the students interviewed their assigned Holocaust survivor.

“This is one of the last generations of Holocaust survivors,” eighth-grader Zachary Obadiah said. “It’s a responsibil-

ity to pass on the knowledge, and it’s a tribute to making sure no one ever forgets.”

Never forgetting is the program’s primary theme, along with aiming to ensure that younger generations are exposed to the voices of the remaining Holocaust survivors.

“I feel privileged that our students are actually documenting it, because I think the legacy is most important,” Hagit Genosar, coordinator of the Yom Hashoah program, said. “Those kids in our little Brandeis, they leave a mark and I think it’s a big deal.

“I wanted to try and make them feel how people did back then, in the readings and songs during class,” Genosar added. “It’s hard, and it’s something you cannot grasp.”

She said she believed the work the students did, and their getting acquainted with survivors, will leave a last mark on their lives.

“This is something that has so much value to it, and it’s pure gold,” Genosar said. “In perspective, when they grow up, they will appreciate and understand it more. They will get older and it will grow on them, and they will understand that they were the last generation.”

Sunday’s program starts at 7:30 p.m. at Brandeis, at 25 Frost Lane in Lawrence. The interviewed survivors and their families, along with community members and the students’ families, will be in attendance.

Courtesy Leslie Gang

Brandeis Hebrew

Lawrence teen attends Birthright Israel Excel summit Program seeks out future business leaders

By MELISSA BERMAN mberman@liherald.com

Lawrence resident Arye Lifshitz, a past fellow of the Birthright Israel Excel program, took part in the organization’s April 9 New York City summit, to learn more about what is happening in the Middle East.

Completion of a fellowship in the Birthright Israel Excel program is required to receive an invitation to the summit.

Birthright Israel Excel retains the same values and purpose of Birthright, but focuses on business and leadership, recruiting from top Ivy League schools and schools of that caliber from across the United States, Brazil, Canada, across Europe, Israel, Mexico and South Africa. The internship aims to seek out potential future business and innovation leaders.

Not only are they looking for book smart students, but those with leadership skills and experience.

“We predict in 20 years, these students will be successful business people who can give back to Israel and the Jewish world and lead their Jewish community,” said Idit Rubin, executive director of Birthright Israel Excel.

The Birthright Israel Excel program is extremely competitive, receiving 1,500

applications and accepting 60 students to participate. While in Israel for 10-weeks, the fellows have their business internship in the morning and work with a company pre-determined by the program.

In the afternoon, three times a week each participant meets with his or her Israeli peer for a speaker.

“In 10-weeks they will understand a little bit what Israel is all about, the complexity about Israel and in the country,” Rubin said.

After their internships, Excel fellows have maximized their experiences by taking positions at top companies such as J.P. Morgan Chase, Bain & Company and Google, developing strategic partnerships with Israeli companies, and starting their own companies, while often hiring other fellows.

At this year’s Excelerate24 Summit, almost 400 fellows from all over the world attended. The summit reflected on the horrors of the October attacks by Hamas and served as a central element of the three-day Excel Summit.

Fellows at the summit participated in global networking opportunities, panels on topics from impact investing to climate tech and AI. Excel fellows, who are navigating the worlds of the business and tech fields, led each panel.

“It was heartwarming to see the glob-

fellows of the

al Excel business community launch initiatives supporting Israelis and young Jews worldwide post October 7th,” Gidi Mark, CEO of Birthright Israel, said in an email.

“Birthright Excel Fellows are active every day as recognized leaders in their professional arenas and within the

broad Jewish community and it’s our goal to continue guiding and supporting them in their efforts to build a thriving and better Jewish future for all,” Mark added.

For more information on Birthright Israel Excel, visit BirthrightIsraelExcel. com.

Nassau Community College faces dining dilemma

By ANGELINA ZINGARIELLO azingariello@liherald.com

Getting something to eat might not be so easy for students at Nassau Community College after the school’s primary food service provider abruptly terminated its contract last month, with two years remaining.

The seven-year agreement with Compass Group was cut off because of what the vendor described as less demand of its services due to the college’s declining enrollment.

One of the biggest places NCC students felt the change was at the Eatery, a central dining location at the Uniondale campus. It’s here where hungry scholars have to turn to vending machines to get what they need.

It’s raised a number of concerns, not only about accessibility and variety of food offered, but also the financial implications and uncertain future of dining services at the college.

“Right now, NCC students are in the middle of our semester with four to five weeks left,” said one student, Sebastian Bros. “Before, we had to suffice with the prices for the food we wanted at the Eatery. Now, we are going to have to suffice with the vending machines around the campus.

“There are students who feel strongly about this topic, and the fact that money issues are now an ongoing and recurring conversation we overhear around NCC.”

NCC’s faculty union has appealed to Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman for his help to address the NCC food shortage, urging the allocation of county funds to reinstate on-campus dining. Additionally, the union has called for a complete restructuring of the college’s board of trustees, as well as the public resignation of key college administrators, citing their failure to adequately respond to the crisis.

“The bottom line is it is very disrespectful to our students, shows a real lack of concern, and failure to meet their needs,” union president Faren Siminoff said. “But for us, it’s part of a whole — this whole mismanagement, lack of planning, failure to understand the mission of the college, and failure to understand our students and the community that we serve.”

But it’s not that Compass wants to go away. Instead, the company says it wants to rework the current contract to a new seven-year agreement costing approximately $320,000 annually.

It was a proposal not well received by NCC administrators. Especially since students didn’t seem to be happy with what they were getting from Compass.

More than 1,100 students and staffers participated in a survey conducted last year that revealed widespread dissatisfaction with both the cost and quality of the food services provided, according to Jerry Kornbluth vice president of community and govern -

mental relations at NCC.

Although he acknowledges times have been tough for food services companies in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, Kornbluth says different departments at NCC have collaborated to address the challenge.

“We’re not like (kindergarten) through 12, so kids come here, they take a couple of classes, maybe grab a sandwich somewhere, and they go off and then they go to work,” Kornbluth said. “So, they’re in and out in a weekend. It’s pretty tough for a company to make a profit. They’ve been losing money, and they wanted us to make up the loss.”

In the meantime, NCC is exploring several food options to at least get students through the final weeks of the spring semester. Currently, food trucks are available on certain days.

On top of that, Kornbluth says the school already is looking to find a new food services vendor.

That can’t come soon enough for another student, Kaldwin Lerandy Ladislas

“In truth, it is not done, and one can assume that it’s because they think they can get away with it,” Lerandy Ladislas said. “They cannot get away with it. We must not allow them to get away with it. It is too much wrong, for too long, and we must reshape, or tear down institutions that do not care about our wellbeing as a community.

“For this is a community college.”

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Former

Birthright Israel Excel, Jesse Behar from East Setauket and Arye Lifshitz, right, from Lawrence, attended the summit in New York City

Inwood firehouse breaks ground on $4.8 million renovation

Overhaul includes a two-bay garage and ample vehicle space

By MELISSA BERMAN mberman@liherald.com

Ground has been broken on the $4.8 million renovation at the Inwood firehouse. Inwood Fire District residents approved the bond in 2022.

The fire district will be refurbishing a two-bay garage, which will house two fire trucks and have two restrooms in the back. These upgrades are on the Wanser Avenue side of the building.

“The project is anticipated to take around 12 months to complete, we have literally just broken ground so there’s a hole here and they’re going to be getting ready to work on the foundation forming beginning next week,” said Dennis Varriello, the fire district’s manager. “Then, the foundations will progress from there.”

There is a metal piece atop the broken ground covering the hole, along with a traffic cone immediate in front of the firehouse bay doors .

Along with the building upgrades, the fire district purchased a new 75-foot ladder truck to add to the fire department’s fleet, which is replacing the current 25-year old one. It was bought to fight fires and rescue people because of a couple higher-story buildings being built in Inwood.

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The Inwood Firehouse has broken ground on their $4.8 million renovation and will take 12 months

“It’s really a cut and dry workspace that we’re creating, no frills,” Varriello said.

The proposed expansion plans also included an expansion of the apparatus room, which will assist in the ease of backing in/out with the first-response ladder trucks and larger vehicles.

It’s incredibly important with the new space, the distance between the trucks will be much greater,” Varriello said. “Allowing them to have the ability to open the doors easier and get in and out.”

There is no current update on the proposed plans, besides the groundbreaking of the renovation for the twobay garage with two restrooms, at this time.

The firehouse was built in 1927 on the northeast corner of Wanser Avenue and Doughty Boulevard. The building was expanded twice in 1952, including the expansion on the Doughty Boulevard side of the firehouse. An elevator was added in 1995 on the Wanser Avenue side.

Inwood Fire Commissioner Frank Parise said, the new $2 million truck contains a 100-foot ladder, exactly for that purpose.

increased room for firefighter gear and equipment.

In the original presentation in 2022, officials proposed to add Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant restrooms on the first floor of the building, ADA shower stalls and elimination of outdated fuel dispensing system and

In addition to the new two-bay garage, the main reason for expanding was for increased room. The extra space will allow the firefighters to work in safer conditions and have more room between vehicles and equipment.

“I support it, Inwood is going to see larger structures in the coming years, there’s a five-story building being built along the train tracks,” said David Hance, president of he Inwood Civic Association. “You need to be able to house the equipment and the building hasn’t been updated properly in a long time, it’s money well spent.”

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Julie J. Wyetzner, from left, Amy Amato, honoree Kristi DiPaolo, Jennifer Cona, Melissa Negrin-Wiener and Julie Allegretti.

Nicholas Terzulli of Davidoff Hutcher & Citron.

Jeffrey Kimmel of Salenger, Sack, Kimmel & Bavaro.

Joseph Trotti of Vishnick McGovern and Milizio.

Michael Antongiovanni of Meyer Suozzi English & Klein.

Honoree David Mejias.

Jennifer Mone of Hostra University.

Paul Millus of Meyer Suozzi English & Klein with Herald Community Newspapers publisher Stuart Richner.

Tim Baker/Herald photos Honoree and platinum sponsor Eduardo Villacorta.

Tiffany Graham of Touro University, Jacob D. Fuchesberg Law Center.

Donna Stefans of Stefans Law Group.

Bettina Hollis of The Rizzuto Law Firm.

Long Island’s top lawyers honored at gala

By Joseph D’Alessandro

It was a pleasant evening of celebration for more than 40 of Long Island’s best attorneys last month, with nearly 300 in attendance.

They gathered at The Heritage Club at Bethpage for the Herald Top Lawyers of Long Island awards gala, hosted by Kristen Thorne, the multi-Emmy-winning investigative reporter for WABC7, and host of Hulu’s crime docuseries “Missing.”

Even better, a portion of ticket proceeds were earmarked for Nassau Suffolk Law Services, which provides legal aid to those who can’t afford it in civil cases.

“Tonight, we come together to acknowledge the vital role of legal professional in protecting the rights of Long Islanders,” said Amy Amato, RichnerLive’s executive director. “We commend their dedication to serving our community, and recognize their significant contributions — both professionally, and through charitable endeavors — enriching the lives of those on Long Island.”

Winners were chosen from attorneys who prioritize those in need — whether by their choice of clientele, partnering with charities, or doing work pro bono, without charging the client. They represent many disciplines of law, including worker’s compensation, immigration, family and elder law, medical malpractice and cannabis practice.

“I’m very honored to get this award,” said Kristi DiPaolo, a senior associate at Cona Elder Law. “I love what I do, so it’s really an honor to be recognized.”

The most valuable part of the work by Marc Saracino — a senior associate at Campolo, Middleton & McCormick — is providing guidance. He donates to CMM Cares, which supports family programs on Long Island.

“You’re helping a lot of people out in the legal community who don’t really know what they’re doing,” Saracino said. “To the extent that I can provide services to them and expedite their legal issues, I think that’s rewarding.”

Jennifer Mone, a general counsel for Hofstra University, also serves on the board of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Long Island.

Hofstra’s mission is to “educate and contribute to the academic education and knowledge of the world,” Mone said. “So, we’re educating students. My role is providing excellent legal services in support of that mission.”

Eduardo Villacorta, founder of Villacorta Law Group, says the most rewarding part of his work is keeping families together.

“We believe in the American dream, and our mission is to make the American dream a reality for immigrants,” he said. “The most rewarding thing I can give is granting their papers, and legalizing them.”

Jeffrey Kimmel, managing partner of Salenger, Sack, Kimmel & Bavaro — who also is an active member of Nassau Suffolk Law Services — says medical malpractice victims often face an uphill battle when facing large medical institutions.

“Unfortunately, most people who are victims of medical malpractice are from lower income communities that don’t have the best medical care,” he said. “And so they ended up being my clients, and more often than not, without my help, they wouldn’t really know what to do.”

Kelly Koster, a partner at Pasternack Tilker Ziegler Walsh Stanton & Romano says a reliable attorney is essential. Her firm — which specializes in worker compensation and Social Security disability — also represents women of domestic violence pro bono.

“To young women that are striving to be attorneys, never give up your passion,” Koster said. “Keep your eyes on the goal, and don’t set a time limit, because there’s a time and a place for everything. You can always achieve what you’ve put your mind towards.”

Hon. Gail Prudenti a partner at Burner Prudenti

Law returned to work as an attorney after her career as chief administrative judge. Her firm is involved with the Katz Institute for Women’s Health at Northwell Hospital.

“I really think being an attorney is a vocation,” Prudenti said. “It’s not a job. And while it is a wonderful profession, you really have to be dedicated to being a problem solver. I think that sometimes, in this crazy world, we really need people who are thoughtful, who are kind, who are compassionate, and who are empathetic.”

Platinum sponsor for Herald Top Lawyers of Long Island was Villacorta Law Group. Centerpiece sponsor was Salenger Sack Kimmel & Bavaro.

Gold sponsors were Hofstra University and Mejias Milgrim Alavardo & Lindo.

Silver sponsors were Cona Elder Law, Meister Seelig & Fein, Davidoff Hutcher & Citron, The Rizzuto Law Firm, Stefans Law Group, Nixon Peabody, Davidov Law Group, Nassau County Women’s Bar Association, Touro University’s Jacob D. Fuchesberg Law Center, Schroder & Strom, Pasternack Tilker Ziegler Walsh Stanton & Romano, Goldstein & Bashner, Greenberg Traurig, Meyer Suozzi English & Klein, Nassau Community College Foundation, and Vishnick McGovern Milizio.

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The Schroder & Strom team were among those honored at the recent Herald Top Lawyers of Long Island gala.

Honorees Michael and Ilana Davidov of Davidov Law Group.

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Kelly Koster, left, of Pasternack Tilker Ziegler Walsh Stanton & Romano.

Bryan Lewis of Nixon Peabody.

Five Towners make the grades in college

Cedarhurst resident Kionti Buelto was named to the Southern New Hampshire University fall dean’s list.

Full-time undergraduate students who earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.50 to 3.69 for the reporting term earn this honor. Full-time status is achieved by earning 12 credits over each 16-week term or paired 8-week terms grouped in fall, winter/spring, and summer.

Fletcher Goodman and Ryan May, both from Hewlett, and Rose Gilbert and Julia Gueli, both of Woodmere, earned dean’s lists status for the fall semester at Muhlenberg College in Allentown, Pa. Muhlenberg College students and Muhlenberg College School of Continuing Studies students with a term GPA of 3.50 or higher were recognized for this academic achievement.

Lawrence resident Esther Auerbach and Gabrielle Nakkab, a Hewlett High School graduate, made the fall semester dean’s list at upstate Hamilton College.

A student must have carried a course load of four or more graded credits throughout the semester and earned an average of 3.5 or above on a 4.0 scale, to earn this distinction.

Inwood resident Joseph Tullo was named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at upstate SUNY Delhi. Tullo is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in construction management: design & building.

The dean’s list is recognition of academic achievement for students who

are enrolled in six or more credits and earn at least a 3.5 grade-point average for the semester.

Aaron Eisner and Marc Hahn of Cedarhurst, Marcus Neiman and Jonathan Savitsky from Woodmere and Pinchas Balsam of North Woodmere were all named to the Fairleigh Dickinson University’s Metropolitan Campus fall semester honors list.

To qualify for the honors list, a stu-

dent must carry a 3.5 or better GPA out of a possible 4.0 and be enrolled in a minimum of 12 letter-graded hours (four courses).

Lawrence resident Darling Arias, who is majoring in pre-forensic chemistry, was on the fall dean’s list for Buffalo State University.

Students who have completed at least 12 credit hours and who have attained a GPA of 3.5 or higher qualify for the

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Equan Blackman, Wendy Rodriguez and Ezri Schanke, all from Hewlett, and Oren Hilany of Woodmere earned dean’s list status for the fall semester at the University of Albany.

To qualify for the dean’s list, students must earn a GPA of 3.25 or higher in their first semester of study and a GPA of 3.50 or higher in subsequent semesters.

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Herald group wins 18 state NYPA awards

STAFF REPORT

It was a big night of wins for your local paper and all of Herald Community Newspapers as the New York Press Association honored the best of the best this past weekend.

The Herald papers earned 18 statewide awards overall at the event in Saratoga Springs, including four first places.

Creative director Jeffrey Negrin earned two of them — one for a Salute to Israel special section honoring the country on its 75th anniversary that he did with deputy editor Jeffrey Bessen, and the other for best special section cover he did for a Your Health & Wellness special section focused on mental health.

“Good editorial design in a mix of visual metaphor, eye-catching imagery and strategic typography,” judges from the Tennessee Press Association said. “This cover expertly made all three elements with ease. The use of a stark gray background was such a great decision for keeping the colorful main image large and incharge.”

Daniel Offner, a senior editor who leads the Rockville Centre Herald, earned a first place in religion coverage for his stories centered not just on the issues plaguing the Diocese of Rockville Centre, but also how many churches adapted to life after the Covid-19 pandemic.

First place also was awarded to The Riverdale Press in the Bronx for best editorial page, honoring former editor Gary Larkin and executive editor Michael Hinman.

“The editorial section is diverse, eye-catching and well-balanced in design,” judges said. “Topics are relevant to readers, well-written, and provide a wide variety of topics of interest.”

The Riverdale Press also earned a second place for coverage of crime, police and courts given to Larkin, reporter Eric Harvey, and former reporter Stacy Driks. Harvey won a second place of his own for best feature story on civil rights attorney Clarence Jones, who hosted Martin Luther King Jr., in his Riverdale home back in the 1960s, just in time for him to write his famous “I Have a Dream” speech.

The Riverdale Press also won second place for the Past President’s Award for Editorial Excellence — an award the paper has regularly placed in over the

years, including first-place wins in 2020 and 2021.

This year, the judges called The Press a “strong newspaper with rich and newsy content from front to back” with an “engaging editorial page and eye-catching front pages.”

The Nassau Herald in the Five Towns won second place for advertising excellence, with special kudos to its special sections, its dance workshop ad designs, and for its annual Christmas wrapping paper project.

The Nassau Herald also won second places for special sections/niche publications-newsprint for RichnerLive’s Top Lawyers section, as well as best multiadvertiser pages for its Halloween section.

The Nassau Herald won third place in editorials

written by Bessen, Hinman and former Malverne/ West Hempstead Herald editor Mark Nolan. The editorials focused on project-based learning, a call to replace special political elections with gubernatorial appointments, and calling out the Nassau County Bridge Authority.

“Variety of editorials concern topics in which most readers are interested (like) education, elections and transportation,” judges said. “All three presented clearly, and were well-written.”

Nolan also won third place for column writing for the Lynbrook/East Rockaway Herald.

Nolan’s column selection “covered a range of topics,” judges said, “and they were all smooth to read.” One that really grabbed the judges’ attention was on graduation rates, saying Nolan “explained the high number of graduates was misleading in a clear, simple way.”

Negrin won a third place of his own for best media kit and sales collateral, something the judges said should be a “model for media kits everywhere.”

“It’s truly humbling to receive acknowledgment from our peers in the newspaper community,” said Herald Community Newspapers publisher Stuart Richner. “My heartfelt congratulations to all of our winners. Nevertheless, our ultimate gratification stems from ensuring our readers receive the best and most comprehensive community news every single week.”

“Such a great honor for the sales staff to win two awards for advertising excellence,” said Rhonda Glickman, the sales vice president at Herald Community Newspapers. “It takes a great team, including finance, art, production, circulation, the press room, and the marketing staff to bring home these awards. Congrats to our editorial team and creative director for all their awards.”

Honorable mentions went to sports editor Tony Bellissimo for sportswriter of the year, the Rockville Centre Herald for advertising excellence, former East Meadow Herald editor Mallory Wilson for her coverage of education, Larkin for feature story, and photo editor Tim Baker for feature photo in the Malverne/ West Hempstead Herald.

Overall, more than 140 newspapers submitted 2,530 entries in 65 categories, and nearly 380 awards were handed out.

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More than 20 members of the Herald Community Newspapers team attended the annual New York Press Association Spring Conference in Saratoga Springs over the weekend, where the newspaper group earned 18 state awards.

Herald Community Newspapers creative director Jeffrey Negrin won first place for best special section cover design for his cover last May focusing on mental health for a Your Health and Wellness special section.

State legislature allocates $56 million more for TAP

By NICOLE WAGNER nwagner@liherald.com

College tuition is something that can loom over a student’s head long after she graduates. But she and others are getting a little help from Gov. Kathy Hochul and state legislators, who earmarked an additional $56 million into the state’s Tuition Assistance Program.

More students applying for financial aid through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid form will have the opportunity to receive assistance through TAP. The program has been active since 1974, providing nearly $30 billion in financial aid to 6 million students in New York.

TAP is one of the largest need-based financial grants in the country. The program provided 234,000 students $662 million in TAP grants as recently as the 202223 academic year.

The minimum annual TAP award was increased from $500 to $1,000, capping out at just below $5,700. Income limit threshold qualifications were also increased for both dependent and independent students.

Those who may qualify include:

■ independent students with tax dependents,

■ students who qualified as an orphan, foster child or ward of the court any time since they were 13, and

■ dependent undergraduate students

Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages speaks with Elmont residents about the importance of the expansion of New York’s Tuition Assistance Program after the state allocated an additional $56 million to the program for the 2024-25 academic year.

with a household earning less than $125,000.

Independent students who are married without tax dependents who make less than $60,000 now qualify — up from $40,000 previously.

Independent students who are single without tax dependents who make less than $30,000 now qualify — up from $10,000 previously.

The TAP expansion was celebrated by Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages, Assemblywoman Taylor Darling, former Assemblywoman Judy Griffin, Nassau County Legislator Carrié Solages and members of the Elmont community out-

side of Elmont Memorial High School last week.

“It is indispensable for families who are struggling with the affordability crisis in which we exist today,” Assemblywoman Solages said, emphasizing the importance for students to receive “a quality education at a good price.”

The TAP expansion is meant to help students and families, especially when facing the hardships brought by inflation.

“Turning the TAP on is exactly what we needed to do,” Darling said, adding that students have come to her to say they needed to drop out of school because they couldn’t afford things like a MetroCard or Long Island Rail Road ticket, day care, or

even to put food on the table.

Quincy Velez, a senior at the Elmont school, said he “definitely needed” the help that TAP provides. He receives $2,000 in aid from the program, which helps a lot coming from a single-parent household where going to college isn’t always a viable option.

“Now I can look for a school that is my first choice instead of it not being my first choice because of money issues,” said Velez, who has dreams of someday becoming a pilot.

Such a dream could be expensive, said Lynette Battle — Velez’s mother, and president of the school’s parent teacher association. Aviation school can cost as much as $75,000 per year, if not more. Expanding TAP can really make a difference.

“The struggle is real, and this is a breath of fresh air,” Battle said. “And now, the opportunities are much greater.”

To receive TAP, students must be in good standing on a student loan under any state or federal education loan program, or on the repayment of any state award, among other conditions.

Applications are now open through June 2025.

“I’m grateful for this opportunity,” Battle said. “I hope that every young person makes sure they fill out their FAFSA form, and makes sure they get everything done in a timely fashion, because now is the time.

“The TAP is turned on. Don’t wait until the TAP is off.”

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STEPPING OUT

Familiar face leading

Co-founder Harrelson

honored with uniform patch

By Tony Bellissimo

The Long Island Ducks took the field for the 2024 Atlantic League baseball season opener April 25 with heavy hearts.

Bud Harrelson, the former Mets great who co-founded and coowned the Ducks, died Jan. 11 at 79 after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s disease. He co-founded the Ducks franchise with Frank Boulton in 1998, and served as the league’s first president.

“Bud’s impact on Long Island will be felt through Ducks baseball for as long as we play,” Boulton says. “He was my partner in bringing professional baseball to Long Island following his outstanding playing career in MLB, and he made his mark on so many through his charitable giving, appearances and kindness. He was a one-of-a-kind human being, and he is missed greatly.”

The Ducks, who won their first game under new manager Lew Ford, are honoring Harrelson this season with a “3” patch on the front of their uniforms. Harrelson’s family was on hand for the opener, and threw out the ceremonial first pitch.

Ford became the seventh manager in Ducks history, succeeding Wally Backman. A member of the 1986 Mets World Series team, Backman joined the Ducks prior to the 2019 season, and finished his Ducks career with a record of 284-232 (.550). The team made the playoffs three times, and advanced to two Atlantic League Championship Series (2019, 2021), winning it all in 2019.

Ford has spent the past 13 seasons on Long Island, the past nine as a player/coach.

“I am honored and excited,” Ford says. “I look forward to working with our exceptional staff and players to bring home a championship to Long Island.”

Ford’s 13 years with the Ducks are more than any other player in franchise history, and his run as a player/coach is the longest tenure in franchise annals as well. He has the most hits in team history with 1,036, ranking him third all-time in the Atlantic League. Additionally, he sits second all-time among Ducks players in batting average (.318, mininum of 1,000 at-bats), games played (877), runs batted in (511), runs scored (549), doubles (227) and total bases (1,541).

setting league singleseason records for hits (189) and games played (140) that season. In addition to his time with the Ducks, Ford spent parts of seven seasons at the Major League level, and in 519 big league games batted .268 with 35 home runs and 176 RBIs.

“Lew has been an outstanding representative of the Ducks organization over the past 15 years,” Boulton says. “He has earned this opportunity, and we are very excited to have him guiding our team on

Atlantic League. Additionally, he sits second all-time among Ducks

The 47-year-old Central Islip resident played on the Ducks championship clubs in 2012, 2013 and 2019. He also helped lead the Flock to eight division titles and 11 postseason appearances as a player/coach. The outfielder was named the 2014 Atlantic League Player of the Year,

Asbury Short Film Concert

The latest edition of the short film showcase is back at the Madison Theatre. With a lineup of classics from Asbury’s past combined with current international festival winners — and in many cases, featuring up-and-coming filmmakers — audiences can get a look at these ‘smaller’ films that don’t often get a big screen showing. The fast-paced evening includes local spotlight selection ‘Across’ from Long Islandbased filmmaker Laura Sweeney It tells the dramatic story of three World War II widows on a road trip together to try and find healing, but instead wind up learning tough secrets. Another stand-out is the 2011 Academy Award nominee, ‘The Crush,’ a quirky drama about an 8-year-old boy and his infatuation with his teacher, from Irish director Michael Creagh. Author, comedy writer and former Friar’s Club archivist Barry Dougherty serves as guest host.

Friday, May 3, 7:30 p.m. $25. Madison Theatre, Molloy University, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. Tickets available at MadisonTheatreNY.org, or call (516) 323-4444.

field.”

The most accomplished player Ford will pencil into the lineup is Major League veteran outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr., who signed April 4. He appeared in 1,182 MLB games, and won a World Series with the Boston Red Sox in 2018. He totaled 109 homers, 449 RBIs and 69 stolen bases over an 11-year career.

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“Jackie is an exceptional talent with a wealth of experience in the game,” Ford says. “His resume speaks for itself. He’s excited to be here and we’re thrilled to have him.”

Bradley will patrol center field with speedy Nick

Bradley will patrol center field with speedy Nick Heath (42 steals) in left and Tyler Dearden in right. The infield features another former Major Leaguer, first baseman Frank Schwindel, who hit 22 in the bigs. Shortstop Ivan Castillo and third baseman Hector Gomez also have some MLB experience. Scott Kelly returns at second base, and Ford expects newcomer Rixon Wingrove to hit some dingers.

Behind the plate, Chance Sisco returns after belting 11 homers, including three in one game, with 33 RBIs in just 31

base, games.

“He’s a veteran catcher who calls a great game, and is a very productive hitter,” Ford says.

Stephen Woods Jr., who went 7-2 for the Ducks last season. There

Sisco will work with a starting pitching staff anchored by Stephen Woods Jr., who went 7-2 for the Ducks last season. There is also former MLB southpaw Wei-Yin Chen. A onetime teammate of Ford’s in Baltimore, Daniel Corcino, who spent the past two years with Lexington. And Chris Ellis, who got a taste of the Majors with 25 relief appearances.

“We have talented players and a great clubhouse,” Ford says.

Photos courtesy Long Island Ducksi

Photos (top): Catcher Chance Sisco had 33 RBIs in only 31 games last season.

(middle): Third baseman Hector Gomez is one of many Ducks with MLB experience.

(bottom): Long Island Ducks mascot ‘Quakerjack’ is a hit with fans of all ages.

Get a head start on beach season with Jimmy Kenny and the Pirate Beach Band. We’re all eager for summertime to arrive, meanwhile Jimmy Kenny and his band come to the rescue on the Paramount stage again. Join in their ‘Ultimate Beach Party Tribute’ to Kenny Chesney, Jimmy Buffett and Zac Brown Band. Parrotheads, No Shoes Nation and the Zamily: It’s 5 o’clock somewhere so let’s ‘raise ‘em up and sing along. The Long Island-based band — guided by Paul C. Cuthbert (aka Jimmy Kenny) on lead vocals/ acoustic guitar, with Linn DeMilta (aka Lovely Linn), lead and backing vocals, Luis Rio, lead guitar/backing vocals, Frank Stainkamp, keyboard/ backing vocals, Dan Prine, bass, and drummer Mike Vecchione — have celebrated the beach country sounds of Buffett, Chesney and Zac Brown Band for more than a decade, spreading their vibe up and down the Northeast.

Saturday, May 4, 8 p.m. $35. $25, $20, $15. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at Ticketmaster.com, or ParamountNY.com.

Dance Theatre of Harlem

The acclaimed dance company visits Long Island on its 2024 tour, appearing on the Tilles Center stage, Friday, May 10, 8 p.m. With a storied history, the first Black classical ballet company, co-founded by dance icon and international superstar Arthur Mitchell, has toured the world, engaged communities and introduced young minds and bodies to the power of dance. With all its renown, this boundary-breaking, dynamic organization has maintained Mitchell’s core belief that ballet belongs to everyone. Now a singular presence in the ballet world, DTH presents a powerful vision for ballet in the 21st century.

The 18-member, multi-ethnic company performs a forward-thinking repertoire that includes treasured classics, neoclassical works by George Balanchine and resident choreographer Robert Garland, as well as innovative contemporary works that use the language of ballet to celebrate Black culture. Through performances, community engagement and arts education, the Company carries forward Dance Theatre of Harlem’s message of empowerment through the arts for all. The dynamic program and music by Michael Nyman; Balanchine’s “Pas de Dix, with music by Alexander Glazuno; “Take Me With You,” with choreography by Robert Bondara, featuring Radiohead music; “Return,” choreographed by Robert Garland, with James Brown and Aretha Franklin tunes. Tickets start at $64; available at TillesCenter.org or (516) 299-3100. LIU Post campus, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville.

Family

theater

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, May 3, 10:15 a.m. and noon; Sunday, May 5, 2 p.m.; Tuesday through Friday, May 7-10, 10:15 a.m. and noon. 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.

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.

On exhibit

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.

Works include sculpture, paintings, photography, music, and ephemera from many noted and influential artists. On view through July 7. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.

NYU Langone makes transplant history

By HERNESTO GALDAMEZ hgaldamez@liherald.com

Lisa Pisano suffered from heart failure and end-stage kidney diseases — conditions that required routine dialysis. Because of that, the 54-year-old New Jersey resident wasn’t a candidate for either a heart or kidney transplant, because doctors feared it just wouldn’t help her long-term.

But those same doctors refused to give up. And last week, NYU Langone Health completed its first transplant surgery to combine a mechanical heart pump and a gene-edited pig kidney.

NYU Langone Health — which operates a hospital in Mineola — completed the first transplant surgery to combine a mechanical heart pump and a geneedited pig kidney,

More than 100,000 people are currently awaiting a transplant across the country, with most specifically looking for a kidney. More than 800,000 people suffer from end-stage kidney disease in the United States alone, yet just 1-in-30 were fortunate enough to undergo a transplant last year, according to the United Network for Organ Sharing.

With little to no options, Pisano considered xenotransplant — which depends on animal organs to replace human ones in people.

“When the opportunity first came to me, I was like, ‘I got to try it,’” Pisano

Robert Montgomery prepares the surgical site for a medical history-making pig-tohuman transplant surgery by using sterile forceps and scissors for Lisa Pisano at NYU Langone Health’s Kimmel Pavilion in Manhattan.

told reporters through a video conference from her intensive care unit room.

“So, when this opportunity came, I was going to take advantage of it.”

The effort involved approval from NYU Langone’s review board and Food and Drug Administration clearance through its expanded access program.

Also known as “compassionate use, “ the expanded access program is designed for patients with serious or life-threatening conditions.

“There are opportunities for us to

learn a lot,” Robert Montgomery, NYU Langone’s surgery department chair told reporters last week. “But obviously, the intent here is to try to preserve and save that person’s life.”

It otherwise would have taken years for Pisano to find the right match for a human kidney transplant. Montgomery, with the help of the United Therapeutics Corp., matched an investigational gene-edited pig kidney with a thymus, which was available.

Two surgical teams conducted the

series of procedures over nine days. On April 4, Pisano received a mechanical heart pump — a device known as a left ventricular assist device. On April 12, she received a gene-edited pig kidney, and the pig’s thymus gland.

Montgomery performed the transplant itself, while Nader Moazami — a cardiothoracic surgery chief at NYU Grossman School of Medicine — along with Deane Smith, director of mechanical circulatory support, performed the mechanical heart pump surgery at the Kimmel Pavilion in Manhattan.

NYU Langone officials described the overall procedure as the first reported organ transplant in a person with a mechanical heart pump, and second known transplant of a gene-edited pig kidney into a human.

Pisano expressed feeling “fantastic” after the procedures.

“I’ve felt the best I’ve felt in a long time,” she said. “I can’t thank anyone enough for that. My family, the doctors, nurses, staff — everyone here.”

Although uncertain about how she will react over time, Pisano acknowledged the treatment may prove beneficial for someone else — if not for her.

“Worst-case scenario, if it doesn’t work, it might work for the next person,” Pisano said.

“At least somebody is going to benefit from it. If not me, then who? Somebody.”

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Demolition of Woodmere church building begins

For 10 years, the Woodmere-Lawrence Methodist Church at 1023 Broadway in Woodmere has been sitting empty awaiting demolition. The United Hebrew Community of New York, known as the self-billed “Leading Jewish Burial Society in New York,” purchased the land in 2014.

The United Hebrew Community of New York strives to help families with the high cost of Jewish funerals, according to information on the organization’s website. The group serves Jewish families in New York and nationwide, while also offering membership plans for synagogues, fraternities, clubs and other Jewish groups.

What once was the Woodmere Methodist Church is

ly being demolished. The United Hebrew Community of New York bought the building in 2014.

The church was originally built in 1921, donated by Hewlett resident, Yvonne June- Marie Brower. Established in 1871 as the Lawrence Methodist Church, the congregation merged with members of McKendre’s Chapel, which closed in 1976, to form the WoodmereLawrence Methodist Church.

The United Hebrew Community of New York is building a funeral home and

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multiple-story-high parking facility on this plot of land. The demolition of the old church is currently underway, with no specific time frame mentioned.

The new addition of a funeral home on Broadway, will add to the already congested street loaded with shops and eateries.

As of press time, the United Hebrew Community of New York did not comment on the demolition of the building and time frame of construction.

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Melissa Berman

News briefs

food to stamp out hunger

It’s that time of year again, when you can play a major role in helping those who are hungry by doing nothing more than putting some food out for collection.

It’s all part of the annual Stamp Out Hunger food drive — a collaboration involving Island Harvest Food Bank, the National Association of Letter Carriers, and the U.S. Postal Service. It takes place on Saturday, May 11, when everyone is encouraged to leave food donations by their mailbox for their letter carrier to collect before their regular mail delivery.

As part of the nation’s largest singleday food collection campaign, all donations collected in Nassau and Suffolk counties will help Island Harvest provide much-needed food support to more than 300,000 people on Long Island who face hunger — including more than 90,000 children.

“Contributing to Stamp Out Hunger is simple,” said Randi Shubin Dresner, president and chief executive of Island Harvest, in a release. “Just leave nonperishable food items in a bag next to your mailbox before the regularly scheduled mail deliver. Your USPS letter carrier will do the rest to make sure it gets onto the tables of our Long Islander

neighbors in need.”

Non-perishable food items needed include canned goods, cereal, pasta, rice, boxed juices, and shelf-stable milk. It does not include food items in glass containers, as these are easy to break.

In addition, mail carriers will look for personal care items like toothpaste, soap, shampoo, deodorant, and disposable diapers. All donations will help replenish Island Harvest’s network of food pantries, soup kitchens and other emergency feeding programs in communities throughout Long Island.

Since its inception in 1993, Stamp Out Hunger has collected nearly 1.8 billion pounds of food in all 50 states, plus the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Just here on Long Island, the demand for food has increased significantly since 2019 — with Island Harvest distributing 15 million pounds of food in 2022, up 42 percent from before the coronavirus pandemic.

All donations are tax-deductible since food collected benefits Island Harvest, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

To learn more, visit IslandHarvest.org.

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Public Notices

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. 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:

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. 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 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.

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 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 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 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

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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,

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.

May 2,

Public Notices

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 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

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 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 INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF HEWLETT HARBOR NOTICE OF MONTHLY MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Hewlett Harbor will meet in both public and via Zoom on Thursday, May 9, 2024, at 7:00PM, Eastern Standard Time, for the purpose of holding the Village’s regular monthly meeting.

An agenda for the meeting will be made available to the public on the Village Website. All residents wishing to attend via Zoom can visit www.hewlettharbor.gov for instructions. Residents wishing to speak via Zoom or in person must notify the Village Clerk in advance.

Dated: Hewlett Harbor, New York April 19, 2024 BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF HEWLETT HARBOR NICOLE GIACOPELLI VILLAGE CLERK 146358

LEGAL NOTICE SUMMONS AND NOTICE - SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, COUNTY OF NASSAU - U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR VRMTG ASSET TRUST, Plaintiff, -againstHAASHIM ALI; FAZEER ALI; ANY UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, DISTRIBUTEES OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST OF THE LATE MAJIDAN ALI, if they be living or, if they be dead, their spouses, heirs, devisees, distributes and successors in interest, all of whom and whose names and places of residence are unknown to the Plaintiff; State of New York, and “JOHN DOE,” said name being fictitious, it being the intention of Plaintiff to designate any and all occupants of premises being foreclosed herein, and any parties, corporations or entities, if any, having or claiming an interest or lien upon the mortgaged premises, Defendants. Index No.: 612011/2022 Plaintiff Designates Nassau County as the Place of Trial. The Basis of Venue is that the subject action is situated in Nassau County. To the above named Defendants - YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the complaint is not served with this Summons, to serve a notice of appearance, on the Plaintiff’s Attorney(s) within 20 days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after the service is complete if this Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York); and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. That this Supplemental Summons is being filed pursuant to an order of the court dated March 26, 2024. NOTICE - YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING

Public Notices

YOUR HOME - If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to the mortgage company will not stop the foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR VRMTG ASSET TRUST) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an order of the Honorable Rhonda E. Fischer A.J.S.C.

Dated: March 26, 2024

Filed: April 2, 2024. The object of this action is to foreclose a mortgage and covering the premises known as 684 Colfax Place, North Woodmere, NY 11581. Dated: September 3, 2022 Filed: September 9, 2022. Knuckles, & Manfro, LLP., Attorney for Plaintiff, By: Richard F. Komosinski, Esq., 120 White Plains Road, Suite 215, Tarrytown, New York 10591 Phone: (914) 345-3020 146333

LEGAL NOTICE

INC. VILLAGE OF HEWLETT NECK

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF COLLECTION OF TAXES

TAKE NOTICE that I the undersigned Clerk of the Village of Hewlett Neck have received the tax roll and Warrant for the collection of taxes for the forthcoming fiscal year, June 1, 2024 to May 31, 2025 and that I will attend to my office from June 1st to July 1st, from 8 o’clock in the morning until 4 o’clock in the afternoon, excepting Saturdays, Sundays and holidays for the purpose of receiving such taxes; during which period taxes may be paid to me without additional charge.

Checks for the payment of taxes will be received at the Village Office, 30 Piermont Avenue, Hewlett, New York 11557.

TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that on all such taxes remaining unpaid after July 1, 2024 five per centum (5%) will be added for the first month, Thereafter, the rate will be that percentage determined by the Commissioner of Taxation

and Finance of the State of New York and will be added for each month or fraction thereof thereafter until paid.

MICHELLE BLANDINO

VILLAGE CLERK

Inc. Village of Hewlett Neck Dated: May 2, 2024 146448

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LEGAL NOTICE

Village of Lawrence

Legal Notice NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Appeals of the Incorporated Village of Lawrence will hold a work session beginning at 6:45 P.M. followed by a public meeting on May 15, 2024 at the Lawrence Village Hall 196 Central Ave Lawrence, New York 11559 beginning at 7:30 P.M. to conduct the following Public Hearings and to attend to such other matters as may properly come before the Board:

“217 Juniper Circle S, Lowy - Section 212-12.1 of the Schedule of Dimensional Regulations states the maximum building coverage for a lot size of 9,325 sq ft in area is 2,677 sq ft. Section 212-16.D (1) of the Village Code states, in a Residence District B, the minimum side yard setback is 15 ft. Section 212-16.D (1) of the Village Code states, in a Residence District B, the minimum aggregate yard setback is 30 ft. Section 212-16.D (1) of the Village Code states, in a Residence District B, the minimum rear yard setback is 30 ft. Section 212-16.D (2)(c) of the Village Code states, in a Residence District B, the maximum side yard height/setback ratio is 1.5. Section 212-39.C of the Village Code states, the maximum exterior wall height from the base plane to the underside of the eave is 23 ft. Section 212-27.C(3) of the Village Code states, one-car garage shall have clear inside dimensions of not less than 10 feet in width and 20 in depth.

“213 Juniper Circle South, Mendel - Section 212-16.D (1) of the Village Code states, in a Residence B District the minimum side yard setback is 15 ft. Section 212-16.D (1) of the Village Code states, in a Residence B District the minimum aggregate yard setback is 30 ft. Section 212-16.D (1) of the Village Code states, in Residence B District the minimum rear yard setback is 30 ft. Section 212-16.D (2) (c) of the Village Code states, the maximum side yard height setback ratio for a building on a lot sized of 8,863 ft. is 1.5. Section 212-16.D (2) (c) of the Village Code states, the maximum rear yard height setback ratio is .74.

“85 Harborview W, Wolmark (Contract Vendee)-Section 212-48.B of the Village Code states, the minimum rear yard setback for a pool is 20 feet. Section 212-48.C of the Village Code states, in a Residence District B the minimum side yard setback for pool equipment is 15 ft.

“30 Muriel Ave, FeinSection 70-11.B of the Village Code states that it shall be unlawful to alter, change, add to or remove from any site soil or other material which will result in any deviation from the original grade of the property.

“222 Broadway, Shattner - Section 212-25.A (4) of the Village code states, in the case of a corner lot, a garage may not be nearer to the street line of the street on which the lot has greater frontage than the front building line established for that street.

“64 Muriel Ave, Borenstein- Section 212-15.D (1) of the Village Code states, in a Residence District BB, the minimum side yard setback is 15 ft. Section 212-15.D (1) of the Village Code states, in a Residence District BB, the minimum aggregate yard setback is 35 ft. Section 212-15.D(2)(c) of the Village Code states the maximum side yard height/setback ratio in Residence District BB is 1.5. Section 212-39.C of the Village Code states the maximum exterior wall height from the base plane to the underside of the eave is 23 ft. Section 212-27.C(3) of the Village Code states, one-car garage shall have clear inside dimensions of not less than 10 ft in width and 20 ft in depth.

Section 212-55.A of the Code of the Village of Lawrence states, no recreational structure shall be constructed less than 20 ft from any side or rear property line.

Section 212-48.B of the Village Code states, the minimum rear yard setback for a pool is 20 ft. The order in which the listed applications are heard shall be determined the night of the meeting. The applications and accompanying exhibits are on file and may be inspected at the Village Office during normal business hours between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. If anyone needs special accommodations for a disability, such person should contact the Village Clerk at least 5 days before the hearing. All interested parties will have the opportunity to be heard By Order of the Board of Appeals

Lloyd Keilson

Chairman Dated: April 22, 2024 146445

place a notice here call us at 516-569-4000 x232 or send an email to: legalnotices@liherald.com

LEGAL NOTICE

LEGAL NOTICE

SANITARY DISTRICT NO. 14 TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, N.Y.

NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN, that pursuant to Town Law, the Nassau County Civil Divisions Act and a Resolution of the Board of Commissioners of Sanitary District No. 14, Town of Hempstead, New York, an election will be held by the qualified voters of Sanitary District No. 14, Town of Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, on May 20, 2024 \, between the hours of 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. at the Administration Building, foot of Troy Avenue and Ocean Front, East Atlantic Beach Park District, East Atlantic Beach, New York, for the purpose of electing.one resident of Sanitary District No. 14 as a member of the Board of Commissioners for a term of five ( 5 ) years. A copy of the aforesaid Resolution is on file with and may be inspected during normal business hours, at the premises of Sanitary District No. 14, 2150 Bay Boulevard, Atlantic Beach, New York. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that applications for absentee ballots for the annual District election may be applied for at the office of the Secretary to the Board of Commissioners. A list of all persons to whom absentee ballots shall have been issued will be available at the office of the Secretary to the Board of Commissioners during regular office hours and until the day of the election, and such list will also be posted at the polling place during the election.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SANITARY DISTRICT NO. 14 TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, NEW YORK

Secretary Dated: April 22, 2024 146456

LEGAL NOTICE

VILLAGE OF CEDARHURST

LEGAL NOTICE SEALED BIDS will be received by the Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of Cedarhurst at Village Hall, 200 Cedarhurst Avenue, Cedarhurst, New York 11516 until 11:00 AM on Thursday October 25,2012, at which time bids will be publicly opened for (1) 2012 Nissan Sentra - USED Automobile - Automatic 4 door or EQUAL -(COLOR MUST BE WHITE ).and (1) 2012 Nissan VersaUSED AutomobileAutomatic 4 door or EQUAL(COLOR MUST BE WHITE). Specifications can be obtained at Village Hall, Monday to Friday from 9am to 4:30 pm. Delivery must occur within 30 days of awarding this bid.

Proposals must be in writing, signed by the party making the bid(s), contained in a securely sealed envelope, addressed to the Village Administrator, Village of Cedarhurst, 200 Cedarhurst Avenue, Cedarhurst, New York 11516, marked “ BID -2012 Nissan Sentra and BID-2012 Nissan Versa. Sealed bids must actually be received at said place on or before the day and hour stated.

Proposals will be publicly opened and read at that time by the Village Administrator and the contract awarded by the Board of Trustees within thirty (30) days thereafter.

A non-collusive certificate as required by Section 103-d of the General Municipal Law must accompany each bid. The Board of Trustees reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and subject to the foregoing will award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder.

Dated: October 12, 2012 Cedarhurst, NY By order of Mayor Andrew Parise and Board of Trustees Cedarhurst, NY Salvatore Evola Village Administrator 146493

By Order of the Board of Building Design Barry Pomerantz Chairman

Dated: April 22, 2024 146458

LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held as to the following matter: Agency: Board of Appeals

Village of Woodsburgh Date: May 9, 2024

Time: 7:00 p.m.

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

COFFEE SERVICES FOR THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR

Bid # Bagels-01

LEGAL NOTICE Village of Lawrence Legal Notice NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Building Design of the Incorporated Village of Lawrence will hold a work session beginning at 6:45 P.M. followed by a public meeting on May 13, 2024 at the Lawrence Village Hall 196 Central Ave Lawrence, New York 11559 beginning at 7:00 P.M. to conduct the following Public Hearings and to attend to such other matters as may properly come before the Board:

“Elgaoi-346 Central Avenue- Proposed New Business Sign “Commons on Central LLC-311 Central AvenueProposed New Business Sign.

“Mr. & Mrs. Cohen -105 Ocean Avenue- Proposed New House Design. The order in which the listed applications are heard shall be determined the night of the meeting. The applications and accompanying exhibits are on file and may be inspected at the Village Office during normal business hours between 8:00a.m. and 4:00p.m. If anyone needs special accommodations for a disability, such person should contact the Village Clerk at least 5 days before the hearing. All interested parties will have the opportunity to be heard

Subject: Application of David Neuberg as agent for, Neuberg Children Trust, 75 Willow Road, Woodsburgh, New York, to maintain a swimming pool and equipment, which requires an amendment to a previous approval and variances of the following Village Code sections: (a) 150-39, in that the proposed impervious site coverage will be 9,991.98 square feet (previous approval permitted impervious site coverage of 5,053 square feet), where the maximum permitted is 6,187 square feet, and (b) 150-47(H), in that the pool equipment is located 6.5 feet from the side property line (previous approval permitted a setback of 15 feet), where a swimming pool, swimming pool fencing and pool equipment shall not be located less than 25 feet from a rear or side property line. Premises are also known as Section 41, Block 40, Lot 466 on the Nassau County Land and Tax Map.

At the said time and place, all interested persons may be heard with respect to the foregoing matters. This application is a Type II Action under the State Environmental Quality Review Act.

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 5, 2024 BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF APPEALS Michelle Blandino, Village Clerk 146441

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Notice is hereby given that the HewlettWoodmere Public Schools, in accordance with Section 103 of Article 5-A of the NYS General Municipal Law, invites the submission of sealed bids for: Bid # Coff-Serv-01

BAGELS, KOSHER & SPECALTY BAKED GOODS FOR THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR Sealed bids will be received until 10:00AM, prevailing time, on Thursday May 16, 2024, at the office of the Assistant Superintendent for Finance & Personnel, Ms. Marie Donnelly, One Johnson Place, Room 305, Woodmere, NY 11598, at which time and place all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. The bid number and title must be clearly marked on each envelope, along with bidder name and address, and the date and time of the bid opening. The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any and/or all bids, or to accept that bid which, in its judgment, is in the best interest of the School District.

Any bid submitted will be binding for FORTY FIVE (45) days after the formal opening thereof, and no bid shall be withdrawn during that time, pending the award decision of the Board of Education. The bid specifications may be examined and obtained between the hours of 8:00 AM and 3:30 PM Monday through Thursday at the Office of the Assistant Superintendent for Finance & Personnel, Ms. Marie Donnelly, One Johnson Place, Room 305, Woodmere, NY 11598 beginning on Monday May 6, 2024. By Order of BOARD OF EDUCATION Hewlett-Woodmere Union Free School District Town of Hempstead Woodmere, NY 11598

Marie Donnelly Purchasing Agent TO BE PUBLISHED: Thursday May 2, 2024 in Nassau Herald 146271

LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held as to the following matter: Agency: Board of Appeals Village of Woodsburgh Date: May 9, 2024 Time: 7:00 p.m. Place: 30 Piermont Avenue, Hewlett, NY 11557

Subject: Application of Rai Aslam and Mariana Davydova, 810 Barberry Lane, Woodsburgh, New York, to construct a three season room addition to the dwelling and a cabana, which construction requires variances of the following Village Code sections: (a) 150-39(A)(1), to permit a lot coverage of 4,873 square feet, where the maximum permitted is 3,238.05 square feet; (b) 150-39(B), to permit an impervious surface coverage of 9,302 square feet, where the maximum

permitted is 6,940 square feet; (c) 150-39(F)(1) to permit the cabana to be located 18 feet from the side property line, where a minimum of 20 feet is required; (d) 150-47(H), (i) to permit the pool fence to be located 2.6 feet from the east property line and 2.5 feet from the west property line, where a minimum of 25 feet is required, and (ii) to permit the pool fence to be located in the side yards, where the fence shall be located in the rear yard. Premises are also known as Section 41, Block 71, Lot 13 on the Nassau County Land and Tax Map. The Board of Appeals, as lead agency, has determined that these applications are Type II matters under the State Environmental Quality Review Act, which require no environmental review. At the said time and place, all interested persons may be heard with respect to the foregoing matters. 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. Plans and other materials associated with the application may be reviewed and downloaded at www.woodsburghny.com or inspected at the office of the Village Clerk, 30 Piermont Avenue, Hewlett, New York, during regular business hours.

Dated: April 4, 2024 BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF APPEALS Michelle Blandino, Village Clerk 146442

LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held as to the following matter: Agency: Board of Appeals Village of Woodsburgh

Date: May 9, 2024

Time: 7:00 p.m.

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

Subject: Application of Martin and Lauren Sobel, 312 Ivy Hill Road, Woodsburgh, New York, to maintain a rear deck with lanai, which requires a variance of the following Village Code sections: (a) 150-11, where the deck is located 17 feet 3 inches from the side property line, where a minimum of 20 feet is required. Premises are also known as Section 40, Block 70, Lot 466 on the Nassau County Land and Tax Map. At the said time and place, all interested persons may be heard with respect to the foregoing matters.

Public Notices

This application is a Type II Action under the State Environmental Quality Review Act.

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 22, 2024

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF APPEALS

Michelle Blandino, Village Clerk 146444

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

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

Agency: Board of Appeals

Village of Woodsburgh Date: May 9, 2024

Time: 7:00 p.m.

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

Subject: Application of Israel and Jacqueline Abecassis, 99 Willow Road, Woodsburgh, New York, to construct a one story addition and two story addition, which requires variances of the following Village Code sections: (a) 150-10, (i) the proposed addition will be located 25.1 feet from the front property line, (ii) the proposed addition will be located 29.3 feet from the front property line, (iii) the proposed addition will be located 37.1 feet from the front property line, where the minimum front yard setback of 50 feet is required, (b) 150-13.1, (i) where the front height setback ratio along Pond Lane will be 0.87, (ii) where the front height setback ratio Pond Lane 1.20, (iii) where the front height setback ratio along Willow Road is 0.61, where the maximum height setback ratio is 0.420, (c) 150-13.3, the proposed floor area is 5,793.8 square feet, where the maximum permitted is 4,819.76 square feet, (d) 150-39(A)(1), the proposed lot coverage is 3,411.3 square feet, where the maximum permitted is 2,986.8 square feet, (e)

150-39.(B), the proposed impervious surface coverage is 7,319.2 square feet, where the maximum permitted is 6,537.75 square feet.

Premises are also known as Section 41, Block 68, Lot 79 on the Nassau County Land and Tax Map.

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

This application is a Type II Action under the State Environmental Quality Review Act.

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 18, 2024 BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF APPEALS

Michelle Blandino, Village Clerk 146443

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LEGAL NOTICE

INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF HEWLETT HARBOR

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Zoning Appeals of the Incorporated Village of Hewlett Harbor will hold a public hearing via ZOOM on May 16th, 2024 at 7:00PM. All residents and professionals wishing to attend are directed to contact Village Hall at 516-374-3806 for further ZOOM information/instruction or visit our website at www.hewlettharbor.gov.

All interested parties will be given the opportunity to be heard on the following applications for variance relief:

Simon and Tatiana Ilyaich – 1336 Boxwood Drive West Hewlett Harbor, NY 11557- are requesting to install a 24x44 inground pool, construct a new outdoor kitchen and legalize existing prefabricated gazebo. This dwelling is in a residential B district.

Applicant requests relief from Village Zoning Codes 145-19, and 145-49:

•Zoning code section 145-19 states: The maximum permitted lot coverage shall not exceed 23%. Applicant is requesting a 40.8 % lot coverage.

•Zoning code section 145-19 states: The maximum permitted front yard lot coverage shall not exceed 23%.

Applicant is requesting a 26.1 % lot coverage.

•Zoning code section 145-19 states: The minimum front yard setback is 25 ft. Applicant is requesting 16ft. (2 front yards)

•Zoning code section 145-49 states: No swimming pool or part thereof shall be constructed in the front yard.

Roman Sionov – 1345 Boxwood Drive East Hewlett Harbor, NY 11557 – is requesting to construct a 16’ x32’ inground pool with pavers and a prefabricated outdoor kitchen (BBQ) as well as replace dilapidated/previously approved pergola. This dwelling is in a residential B district. Applicant requests relief from Village Zoning Code 145-19, and 145-49:

•Zoning code section 145-19 states: The maximum permitted lot coverage shall not exceed 23%. Applicant is requesting a 39.8 % lot coverage.

•Zoning code section 145-49 states: No swimming pool or part thereof shall be constructed in the front yard.

Jeremy Danziger and Ilana Ajzenman – 369 Pepperidge Road Hewlett Harbor, NY 11557 - are requesting to construct 2nd story addition over remaining portion of existing house. Applicants also requesting to remove portion of house not in compliance with FEMA Regulations and replace at correct elevation. This dwelling is in a residential B district. Applicants request relief from Village Zoning Codes 145-10.1, 145-10.3, and 145-19:

• Zoning Code 145-10.1

Height /setback plane: this dwelling encroaches 3.6 ft into the height setback plane.

• Zoning Code 145-10.3

Street Wall

Allowed/Permitted initial maximum is 21ft with an increased allowable 1ft for each additional 10ft setback which is 22ft; this dwelling proposes 23.9ft which encroaches 1.9 ft

into the street wall height.

• Zoning Code 145-19 front yard lot coverage allows 25%; the existing front yard coverage is 47% it is an existing legal non-conforming front yard surface coverage. This violates overage of 22%

•Zoning Code This house is also located in an AE 9 flood zone with FEMA regulations and a 2 ft free board; the dwelling will be raised to AE 11 to comply with FEMA regulations.

Anthony and Danielle Naso – 339 Pepperidge Road Hewlett Harbor, NY 11557 – is requesting to build a deck, replace the existing brick pool perimeter with pavers and add to existing patio, and add a walkway. This dwelling is in a residential B district. Applicants request relief from Village Zoning Code 145-19:

•Zoning Code 145-19 states: The maximum permitted lot coverage shall not exceed 30%.

Applicant is requesting a 39.96% lot coverage.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS

STEVEN GOLD, CHAIRMAN ZONING BOARD

STEPHEN N. HARAMIS,Building Superintendent Dated: Hewlett Harbor, New York April 26, 2024 146528

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT: NASSAU COUNTY. JOHN CASIMIR, Pltf., vs. UZI BINIAMIN, LYUBOV BINIAMIN, Defts. Index #602620/2021. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered July 6, 2023, I will sell at public auction on the north side steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on June 4, 2024 at 2:00 p.m., prem. k/a 1269 Wheatley Street, Hewlett, NY 11557 a/k/a Section 39, Block 95, Lot 7. Approx. amt. of judgment is $535,304.05 plus costs and interest. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. BRIAN J. DAVIS, Referee. MARGOLIN, WEINREB & NIERER, LLP, Attys. for Pltf., 165 Eileen Way, Ste. 101, Syosset, NY. #101351 146498

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Grand Getaways and beyond Unreserved J U dgment

Oence upon a time, there were two little girls, sisters named Emily and Peyton, who were much more than a little excited about their family’s planned holiday trip to a magic kingdom in Orlando.

While Emily had sweet visions of princesses in beautiful gowns feted at ornate dinner and elegant celebrations, Peyton relished the prospect of boundless adventures and a wide variety of fun-filled, challenging activities. Both girls embraced the opportunity to make new friends while still spending (some) quality time with their parents during (some ) quiet meaningful moments of bonding.

Meanwhile, their mom and dad’s agenda including lounging by a soothing pool , reveling in tasteful late-night entertainment, feasting on a slew of sumptuous meals, and meeting new friends, while still spending (some) quality time with their kids during (some) quiet, meaningful moments of bonding.

GRAND GETAWAYS at the Waldorf Astoria, a Passover program directed by their cousin, Alan Berger.

GRAND GETAWAYS is a no Mickey Mouse operation, as it combines authentic religious observance with scholarly and topical presentations, and an overflowing schedule of sports, social, culinary and recreational activities.

Surrounded by like-minded people who like you, and whom you like in return, at GG you share and enjoy food, faith, fun, friends and family in a stress-free environment where everything “works” to your satisfaction.

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The whole family envisioned a glorious week of laughter, song, excitement, energy and happily-ever-after-before-andduring.

Yup, Emily and Peyton were going to a fantasy-land where there’s always something new, where the level of service reaches perfection with a smile.

Indeed. Emily and Peyton were heading to a magical kingdom in Florida: a magic carpet ride filled with all sorts of interesting colorful characters, hours of joy, a few serious moments and memories to last to infinity and beyond.

Yes, Emily and Peyton were going to ....

Parents (and grandparents) appreciate the invigorating comfort of gathering together with children (and grandchildren) to observe the holiday and perpetuate heritage and tradition midst a supportive atmosphere of warmth and camaraderie.

Of course, for sisters Em and Pey (and all their colleagues) there’s a full day/ afternoon/evening camp calendar, Mad Tea (room) Parties and kid-friendly meals followed by friendlier desserts and surprises.

If happiness is a quiet conversation, a rousing concert, a thoughtful study session, an exhausting hour or two of athletic competition, a stimulating discussion, an emotional ceremony and/or a zany evening of music and laughter, then for two little girls (and a whole bunch of kids and grown ups), GRAND GETAWAYS may just be the happiest place on earth.

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2024 Ron Goldman

Lawrence High musicians honored and perform

Several Lawrence High School students were inducted for Chapter 1787 of the Tri-M Music Honor Society and also performed showcasing their musical talents.

Inductees and recital performers included Danielle Domanas, Sergio Escalante, Sivan Laniado, Eli Libkind, Leslie Melendez-Melgar, Roberto Mendoza, Hector Munoz and Ryan Vairo.

The students have demonstrated excellent musicianship, leadership and service in the Lawrence High music community, which embodies the Tri-M’s core values.

“We are thrilled to celebrate the induction of our talented students into the Tri-M Music Honor Society,” Andrew Krahm, Tri-M Advisor at Lawrence High School, said in news release. “The distinction earned by each student showcases their remarkable musical abilities and recognizes their hard work and dedication.”

The recital included solo instrumentalists and vocal ensembles.

The Tri-M Music Honor Society, a program of the National Association for Music Education, honors students for their musical achievements and contributions to their school’s music program. Induction into the Tri-M Honor Society is considered a prestigious honor that signifies a student’s commitment to musical excellence and service.

“We are incredibly proud of our Tri-M members and the positive impact they have on our school’s music program,” Pam Gallopino, the district music coordinator, said in the release. Their passion for music and dedication to their craft serve as inspiration to their peers and exemplify the spirit of artistic achievement.”

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We’re not sure about my cousin’s advice

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BQ. We are planning an addition and some interior changes, and read your column about taking out walls around our kitchen and dining room. My cousin is a contractor, and he has been making suggestions, some that are really good and some that I’m a little concerned about. At first he told me we could save a lot of money, and he knew many ways to do that. We are getting plans from his architect, who we’ve never met, and the cost is doubling. We’re wondering how to tell my cousin that we really need to back off or get other competitive prices. Have you any suggestions about what we should do? We don’t want to alienate or insult him, but we’ve tried to be honest about it, and are getting an uneasy feeling about where this is leading.

A. Over the 50-plus years I have been in the construction business, I have seen the result of this kind of relationship. Many were very successful, but mostly because clients were the controlling deciders, willing to take advice but able to recognize that it was their money that was making the project happen.

This is the same advice once given to me that in construction, the customer should play by the golden rule. You may know the biblical golden rule, “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you,” but there is also the other golden rule — that he, or she, with the gold rules. In other words, as long as you haven’t paid, until satisfied, you still have some control over the project. Once you pay for something or let something continue that should have been addressed, you accept the conditions.

I have also seen, many times, where a relative or friend took advantage of the relationship and either took money without doing the work, did inferior work to keep an unrealistic budget, or never did the work at all. One young man called me at the suggestion of his cousin to do a restaurant. I initially sat with the cousin contractor and future restaurateur to discuss details. Subsequently, the contractor stopped showing up for meetings, but we worked through the project, trusting the cousin to follow plans and decisions despite his absence.

You should always be meeting with the architect to discuss the design. After obtaining permits and getting started, there was no communication for several months. I called to confirm that building inspections were made, and the restaurant was open, only to learn the unreachable cousin started but then ran off with the first $30,000. The restaurant did finally open a year later, with another contractor.

So be communicative, get other pricing and feel satisfied. Remember, you are in control and should play by the golden rule. You need to be directly involved with planning, permits and decisions, and be honest with your cousin, even if just to keep things under your control. Lose control, lose money, and your cousin. Good luck!

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Iam an avid reader. For as long as I can remember, I’ve chased the feeling of escape I find in a book I enjoy. Good books make you smile. But great books? They make you think. And I like to think.

As a junior in high school, I read “The Great Gatsby” for the first time, and was instantly enthralled. I decided at 16 it was the best thing I’d ever read, and I’ve yet to be persuaded otherwise. Why it took me as long as it did to pick up another one of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s works is beyond me. And it’s honestly a shame. I find, in the midst of my young adult years, that I finally understand why his words left an impression on me — but thanks to an entirely different book.

Let’s talk about “This Side of Paradise.”

It was Fitzgerald’s first novel, released in 1920, examining the life and morality of Amory Blaine, an attractive middleclass student. The story mostly details

Finding our side of paradise

Amory’s experiences in college at Princeton University and thereafter, exploring his relationships with friends, a Catholic priest, and several young women, who could only be thought of today as flappers — you know, fashionable ladies who flouted convention.

Amory is arrogant, and certainly hard to like. Yet for some reason, I found myself enjoying his whimsical naivete when it comes to life.

The novel was an instant hit, becoming particularly popular among college students. Fitzgerald was just 23 at the time of its publication, the new face of “youth in revolt.”

romantic relationships that ended as quickly and poetically as they had begun.

It makes sense why some may not like “This Side of Paradise.” But I feel as though I completely understand Amory’s experiences. He loved to write. He loved to think. He wanted the best for himself, and he imagined a life that he felt was obtainable.

A s a member of Gen Z, I know as well as anyone how the world views people my age.

It attracted criticism from so-called “social conservatives” because of the attention he brought to young people. Seen as immoral, undisciplined and self-indulgent, Fitzgerald’s generation sparked a wave of change — not only for young men, but certainly for young women.

While reveling in the wonders of his youth, Amory Blaine faced setbacks that changed the trajectory of his life. His parents died. His closest confidant, a monsignor, also died. And he had a handful of

n“Everything was hallowed by the haze of his own youth,” Fitzgerald writes of Amory, a simple yet powerful statement that affectively summarizes young adulthood.

Amory’s plight — and his enduring yearn to become someone that matters — is really what being young is all about, isn’t it?

As a 22-year-old — and a member of the infamous Gen Z — I know as well as anyone how the rest of the world views people my age.

We’re seen questionably — frowned upon, even. We think differently. Act differently. And want the best not only for ourselves, but also for the world around us. And when we watch things that we care about get stripped away, it’s hard not to feel angry.

We may swim against tides, but we

don’t act wiser than we are, because we can’t possibly know of things we’ve yet to experience.

In many ways, we’re just like Amory Blaine. You may not like what we have to say. You may question our morals and our actions, but I believe we live our lives with great intention.

“This Side of Paradise” isn’t Fitzgerald’s best work. It’s a great read, but as he got older and wiser, he produced better. He is regarded today as a great American novelist, but his debut was just a taste of what was to come.

“I know myself,” Amory cries at the end of the novel. “But that is all.”

Could there be any truer words?

People like me, people in my generation, are at the same point in our lives as Amory, or even perhaps Fitzgerald. We, too, are hallowed by the haze of our youth.

We aren’t asking you to agree with us, but rather to view us as you once viewed yourself.

We will become who we are meant to be, in time. And one day, we will find our side of paradise.

Jordan Vallone is a senior editor who writes for the Bellmore, East Meadow and Merrick Heralds. Comments? jvallone@ liherald.com.

The state budget: lots of dollars, little sense

early three weeks late, the $237 billion state budget presents a mix of positives and negatives.

While it’s easy to find initiatives to support in such a large spending plan, inexplicably, there are areas where it falls short.

I’m pleased that our communities’ voices were heard in our opposition to the proposed cuts in foundation aid for many of our school districts. No district will receive less foundation aid than it did last year. Additionally, funding for clean water infrastructure and the Environmental Protection Fund will greatly benefit our environment, and progress has been made on addressing Tier 6 and providing much-needed support for human services workers.

The budget did not, however, provide desperately needed financial support for Nassau University Medical Center, our county’s only safety-net hospital, and it enacted potentially harmful changes to the Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program by requiring the use of a single, state-selected fiscal intermediary. As I travel across the 9th Senate Dis-

trict, there are two issues that I repeatedly hear about from Long Islanders of all walks of life: affordability and public safety. Unfortunately, this budget does little to improve either. Rather than reining in government spending and cutting residents’ taxes, the state imposed a new tax on health insurance, and increased spending by $8 billion. Further, while I’m not in favor of tucking unrelated policy changes into the state budget, I welcome any opportunity for the state to meaningfully advance public-safety measures.

platitudes, as the Senate majority was unable to give me an adequate explanation during the floor debate of how this provision would change the manner in which a squatter is actually removed from someone’s property.

T his spending plan does little to improve affordability or public safety.

Disappointingly, rather than giving judges discretion when setting bail, which would allow them to keep violent criminals off our streets, Albany advanced modest proposals, such as increasing the penalty for assaulting retail workers, although it was not made bail eligible. The list of offenses that can be charged as hate crimes was expanded, but does not include graffiti, which is often used to target the Jewish community with hateful rhetoric and imagery such as swastikas.

Even the “changes” to laws regarding so-called squatter’s rights — an issue I, and several of my Long Island colleagues, have brought to the forefront of the Legislature — appear to be empty

Another troubling aspect of policy in this year’s budget is the incorporation of the RAPID Act. While aimed at advancing environmental goals, the act raises significant concerns about local autonomy and decision-making. It grants the state even broader authority to disregard local laws or ordinances in pursuit of its climate objectives.

While I support a fiscally responsible transition to cleaner, more diverse energy sources, I firmly believe that this transition must respect the rights and concerns of local elected officials, and must include meaningful input from the affected communities. Local governments are most attuned to the unique needs and circumstances of their communities, and they are best positioned to make decisions that align with the priorities of their residents. By allowing the state to override local laws, the RAPID Act undermines the principles of local governance and community involvement.

Continuing the theme of Albany’s

misplaced priorities, last year Gov. Kathy Hochul vetoed legislation I supported, the Alex R. Jimenez New York State Military Immigrant Family Legacy Program. This initiative, which would have helped undocumented veterans and their family members become American citizens, was vetoed because of the estimated cost of $1 million. Rather than including this initiative in the state budget, however, $2.4 billion was included to fund New York City’s migrant crisis. It’s worth noting that this $2.4 billion pot — thousands of times more than what would be needed for the Legacy Program to support those who risk their lives defending our nation — is in addition to the millions of dollars the state already spends each year assisting migrants. I remain committed to advocating for common-sense policies and fiscal responsibility in Albany. It is crucial that future budgets and policies are more reflective of the priorities and concerns of New Yorkers. The outmigration of so many people to other states should be an alarm sounding to the one-party-controlled state government that many residents do not agree with its policies and spending plans. I hope my colleagues in state government will realize this before the Empire State becomes the empty state.

Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick represents the 9th Senate District.

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Celebrating N.Y.’s

Last month marked a pivotal moment for New York state — a moment that extended far beyond the numbers and legislative details of a state budget.

Gov. Kathy Hochul and the state legislature delivered a beacon of hope for our communities by including in the state budget a groundbreaking initiative to support local news organizations in the form of a tax credit, modeled on the Local Journalism Sustainability Act.

At the heart of this legislation lies a profound acknowledgment: Local journalism is not just about reporting news; it’s about safeguarding the health of both our democracy and our communities.

State Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal, the bill’s sponsor in the upper chamber, aptly captured the essence of this endeavor, emphasizing that “a thriving local news industry is vital to the health of our democracy.” With bipartisan cooperation and a shared commitment to our communities, the initiative underscores the fundamental role that local journalists play in keeping our

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D’Esposito gets his marching orders from you know who

To the Editor:

investment in local journalism

democracy vibrant and informed.

What does this legislation mean for our neighborhoods and towns? It means that we, as a society, are recognizing the value of — and investing in — the storytellers who bring our communities together: the journalists who uncover local stories, amplify diverse voices, and hold leaders accountable.

The Empire State Local News Coalition, founded earlier this year, spearheaded this legislative achievement by organizing more than 200 local newspapers across the state. The coalition’s tireless efforts moved the Local Journalism Sustainability Act to the forefront of legislative priorities.

“It is really an astounding legislative accomplishment,” Hoylman-Sigal told members of the New York Press Association last weekend in a Zoom appearance. “After stalling for years, our Local Journalism Sustainability Act really didn’t catapult into a top legislative priority” until “the founding of the Empire State Local News Coalition. That coalition … mobilized hundreds of newspapers and a broad range of stakeholders from around the country.”

Congressman Anthony D’Esposito disingenuously claims in his latest column, “Migrants get more government support than veterans” (April 18-24), that the Senate Democrats’ proposed border bill merely codified the existing “open border” policies, despite the Associated Press reporting on Feb. 15 that “The Senate’s border proposal was one of the toughest bipartisan bills to emerge on the issue in decades.”

Significantly, the lead negotiator for the Senate Republicans was James Langford, of Oklahoma, who is known to be one of the most conservative members of the Senate.

The bill collapsed, however, when former President Donald Trump called for the Republicans in Congress to kill it, because he feared it would enhance President Biden’s chances of being re-elected.

It’s long past time for Congressman D’Esposito, and the rest of the Republicans, to stop following the marching orders of Donald Trump and do what’s best for their constituents instead of what’s best for Donald Trump.

ROBERT TOLLE Cedarhurst

Trump selectively honors police

To the Editor:

Re Peter King’s column “The heartbreaking death of an NYPD hero” (April 11-17): How mature of Don-

Zach Richner, founder of the Empire State Local News Coalition — and a director of Richner Communications, the parent company of Herald Community Newspapers — expressed profound gratitude to the legislators who championed this cause. In addition to Hoylman-Sigal’s unwavering leadership, Hochul, Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie and Assembly sponsor Carrie Woerner all played pivotal roles in turning this vision into reality.

New York’s leadership on this issue sets a powerful example for the nation. Other states — blue, red or purple — now have a template to follow, as does the federal government, where the Community News and Small Business Support Act has been introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives. While there is still work to be done in crafting the final regulations governing this tax credit, let’s celebrate this milestone. And let’s continue to champion the indispensable role of local journalism in shaping the future of our communities — and our nation.

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Trump never showed an ounce of compassion to the families of the Capitol and Washington, D.C., police officers who died after Jan. 6? Not to mention the sur-

ald Trump to demonstrate great “dignity and respect” to Detective Jonathan Diller’s family, who my heart goes out to.

question begs to be asked why

viving Capitol police, who still suffer due to the trauma they experienced that day. Please wake up, people, and see Trump for who he is: a self-serving narcissist.

JOSIE MARINO Lynbrook

We must secure our borders, reform immigration now

the United States must secure our borders and reform our broken immigration system. This demands immediate action, not delay tactics for political convenience. American citizens are owed this much. Our immigration system’s shortcomings have been a longstanding issue, with decades of inaction due to a lack of political will on both sides.

The U.S. Constitution explicitly assigns Congress the responsibility and power to fix this problem, yet the 118th Congress has been notably ineffective, the least productive Congress since the Great Depression. This stagnation is largely attributed to the prevailing hyper-partisanship and an inclination toward political theatrics over substantive legislative work.

The behavior exhibited within the halls of Congress — ranging from per-

How about a street naming?

To the Editor:

sonal attacks and physical altercations among members, to successive attempts to oust the speaker of the House, to catcalls at the State of the Union Address — underscores a departure from the principles of civility in government. Sadly, many of our representatives have embraced chaos and dysfunction as a substitute for governance. And in the wake of this chaos, the effort to solve the migrant crisis and its unprecedented impact on New York has been sidelined.

the Senate’s promising bipartisan border deal was dismissed as ‘disastrous.’

Fixing our complex immigration system requires a balanced approach that secures our borders while extending compassion to law-abiding immigrants. Although challenging, a solution is within reach through diligent effort and bipartisan collaboration.

The Senate’s bipartisan border security deal was a promising development, which laid the groundwork for meaningful reform. The bill proposed new measures to secure the border, streamline the asylum process, and end the broad

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The financial outpouring for Detective Diller was outstanding. But I hope Peter King, with his relationship with Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, will support renaming Detective Diller’s street in Massapequa in his honor. This would be a lasting tribute to him and his family.

RICH MORICCO East Meadow

Antisemitism, not Netanyahu, is the problem

To the Editor:

Re Jerry Kremer’s column “Netanyahu is a supporter of one party: himself”: Kremer supports Sen. Chuck Schumer’s view that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is more concerned about himself than about Israel. What Schumer has said has nothing to do with “Bibi’s” alleged corruption. What Schumer was really doing was attempting to placate the virulent antisemitism that has take root in the Democratic Party among radical Islamists. What is Netanyahu to do about Gaza? Before the Oct. 7 massacre of 1,200 Israelis, Israel took a hands-off

release of migrants into communities. This initiative was crafted by Democrats and Republicans, and garnered support across the political spectrum. It was supported by the National Border Patrol Council — the union representing the men and women who protect our border. Despite some imperfections, the deal represented a significant step forward, embodying the essence of compromise and cooperation that is foundational to American democracy. However, opposition from figures like Rep. Anthony D’Esposito, who immediately criticized the bill as “disastrous” and who has held fast to a hyper-partisan position on immigration, exemplifies the obstacles to progress.

D’Esposito’s refusal to engage in any real attempt to move border solutions forward, coupled with his shocking recent praise of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott for sending nearly 40,000 migrants to our state, highlight a disturbing trend of prioritizing partisan loyalty over constructive problem-solving.

The empty rhetoric and finger-pointing of elected officials like D’Esposito, characterized by a lack of commitment to real solutions, fail to serve the interests of Americans. In contrast, my approach in Congress will be to collaborate with all parties to achieve comprehensive, bipartisan immigration reform. This includes enhancing border security by hiring more border patrolagents, deploying additional advanced “smart” technology and building strategic physical barriers. It also includes reforming the system to expedite the asylum and deportation processes and to provide clear paths to citizenship for hard-working, eligible people in search of better lives.

Performative politics and a refusal to engage with bipartisan solutions not only impede progress, but also betray the trust of the American people. The time for action is now, and it requires leaders willing to prioritize effective governance over partisan fealty and gamesmanship. Long Island, New York state and the entire nation deserve better.

Laura Gillen, a former Hempstead town supervisor, is a Democratic candidate in the 4th Congressional District.

Framework by Michael Ostrow

approach to Gaza. What did the people of Gaza do? They elected the terrorist group Hamas, which then used the aid that should have been used for the people of Gaza to build a huge underground system of tunnels — which some say is larger than the New York City transit system, in some places under hospitals (with human shields) — to acquire and store munitions and to use that system to launch attacks on Israel.

The massacre on Oct. 7 was the equivalent of 35,000 Americans being killed on Sept. 11, 2001. Do you think we would tolerate a foreign entity telling us what our response should be? Netanyahu is not the villain here. Hamas is. It has killed a number of hostages, and is holding others, including Americans. Israel’s rightful negotiating stance should be: the unconditional release of all hostages and the return of all bodies of the dead, or face total destruction. Israel has already demonstrated surgical restraint in dealing with the civilian population. Hamas was gutless because it targeted civilians and not the Israeli military.

Growing up in the late 1950s and early ’60s, we knew from our fathers of Hitler’s Holocaust. We knew what “Never again” meant. Yet here we are, 80 years later, and antisemitism has raised its ugly head, this time on American soil. For the radical Islamists there is no two-state solution. It has been offered time and again and refused. The first time was when Israel was created in 1947.

Former President Donald Trump is a strong supporter of Israel. He brokered the Abraham Accords. But for the radical Islamists, there is only one solution, the same as Hitler’s. They hate the Abraham Accords, because they don’t want peace. They can’t even tolerate a small Jewish state the size of New Jersey. As former Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir said many years ago, there

will be peace only when the radicals love their children more than they hate the children of Jews.

Netanyahu does not threaten the existence of Israel; it is the mealymouthed apologists for Hamas in this country who are the threat to Israel.

At the Great Pyramid of Giza — Egypt

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