Nassau Herald 05-04-2023

Running to help save lives

By HeRnesTO GALdAMeZ hgaldamez@liherald.com

“Go Richard! Go Richard! We love you!” That’s what Atlantic Beach resident Richard Brodsky heard while he was running in the Boston Marathon last month.

The 70-year-old is no stranger to marathon running, but everywhere he goes, he is reminded of why he runs. “Just because you have HIV and brain cancer doesn’t mean your life is over,” he said.

Brodsky, a former architect, was 45 in 1997, when he received an HIV-positive diagnosis. He had to tell his wife, Jodi Brodsky, about the diagnosis and admit to her that he is bisexual.

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fourth and fifth from left, have provided food, shelter, clothing and medical attention for people in Kenya since his foundation was founded in 2004.

“It was the worst day of my

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Motorists adjust to Atlantic Beach Bridge toll hikes

By HeRnesTO GALdAMeZ hgaldamez@liherald.com

When the Nassau County Bridge Authority raised its tolls on the Atlantic Beach Bridge at the beginning of the year, Robert Sanchez, a Long Beach resident and an Uber driver, changed his daily routine.

Sanchez, who has a degree in economics from Binghamton University, has always loved driving, and he applied to Uber in 2014 to see if it might be the career for him.

“Nobody knew about Uber when I started, so you really couldn’t do any business on

Long Island,” he recalled. “You had to really commute into Manhattan if you wanted to get any business.”

For Sanchez, that meant using the Atlantic Beach Bridge. “The bridge is really the fastest way if you were starting off in the morning,” he said.

In January, tolls on the bridge rose from $2 to $3 for passenger vehicles, and from as low as $4 to as high as $16 for trucks. The cost of the popular annual decals issued by the Nassau County Bridge Authority increased from $130 to $199 for vehicles registered in Nassau County, and from $175 to

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$349 for those registered elsewhere.

On a typical day before the increases went into effect, Sanchez picked up riders in Long Beach, or across the bridge in Far Rockaway or other parts of Queens, and drove them into Manhattan. At the end of his shift, he came back across the bridge to get home.

Now, when the day starts for him and he checks his Uber app in his apartment, he prioritizes Long Beach Uber riders and is less inclined to respond to those on the other side of the bridge. Over the course of his day, if he is headed to or from Manhattan, he goes the long way, taking Long Beach Road and the Southern State and

Belt Parkways in order to avoid the bridge, and the higher tolls. Sanchez, who cannot purchase a yearly decal because his Toyota Camry is listed as a commercial vehicle, now buys a 20-trip card — whose prices jumped from $15 to $30 at the beginning of the year — every two to three months.

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Courtesy Richard Brodsky

BROdsKY And his wife, Jodi,

I changed my driving habits completely.

Judge to decide Sanitary District 1 election

After judicial decision, Ciampoli considering speaking with county district attorney

By HERNESTO GALDAMEZ hgaldamez@liherald.com

In what appears to be the never-ending legal scuffling over the July 11 Sanitary District 1 commissioner’s election, challenger Gabriel Boxer, along with his attorney John Ciampoli, were putting forward motions to disqualify absentee ballots that should not be counted towards the final vote.

A court hearing on April 25 indicated that Judge Randy Sue Marber is close to declaring a winner after months in court.

According to Ciampoli, Tom Garry, who represents S.D. 1, and Alison Lewis, the attorney representing appointed Commissioner Gwynette Campbell, are requesting the court to deny Boxer’s motion and to move the case along.

Campbell, a resident of Inwood, was appointed to the commissioner post last April replacing Lino Viola who stepped down. Incumbent Commissioner Jim Vilardi ran unopposed and gained re-election.

“The other side is trying to get me to settle the case by recognizing that Campbell won and saying they will fix everything that was wrong with the election in the future,” Ciampoli said. “You’ve got to be kidding me.”

On Election Night Hewlett resident Boxer led 395 to 288 but went to court two days after to determine the legality of how

S.D. 1 issued and reviewed absentee ballot applications and the distribution of those ballots to decide whether to count the ballots towards the vote.

A canvassing of the ballots took place on March 23 through March 28, where more

than 900 ballots were opened and tallied.

The unofficial count then had Campbell in the lead 762 to 554.

During the canvass, Ciampoli objected to more than 700 ballots and objections ranged from the date a ballot was stamped, a signa-

ture not appearing to match on file with the district or a voter registered to vote.

The turn in the counting had Boxer noticeably upset and he previously told the Herald that the election was corrupt and had asked the court to grant him a new election under court supervision.

When asked whether Boxer is aware of the judge close to declaring a winner soon, Ciampoli said he did not inform his client yet.

No new court date has been scheduled. Both sides are awaiting a phone call from Marber.

“Court will now make a decision,” Gerry said in a text message.

Since the first court date last July, Ciampoli has said he would settle with two options: to give his client a new election or to be announced as the winner based on the polling machines on Election Night.

In the event that Boxer is not granted either, Ciampoli said he wouldn’t rule out a visit to Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly.

“Once the judge calls us in for a hearing, it’s all on paper,” Ciampoli said.

Established in 1929 by the Hempstead Town Board, Sanitary District 1 collects the recycling and trash of more than 50,000 residents and at various commercial and institutional properties in the Five Towns and positions of Lynbrook and Green Acres.

Herald file photo

THE cOuRT cASE to determine the winner of the Sanitary District 1 commissioner election between Gabriel Boxer and Gwynette Campbell may be coming to an end.

Meet the two Hewlett-Woodmere trustee candidates

By HERNESTO GALDAMEZ hgaldamez@liherald.com

The Hewlett-Woodmere school district election is less than two weeks away and two candidates are running for re-election on the Board of Education.

Cheryl May, who serves as vice president, and Trustee Shari Amitrano are running unopposed. The terms are for three years, from July 1 to June 30, 2026. The vote is on May 16.

May, on the board since 2011, is currently the longest-serving Hewlett-Woodmere board member. She is seeking her fifth term.

“I have had the privilege of working alongside fellow board members, educators, parents, and community members to ensure that our schools provide the best education possible for our students,” she wrote in an email. “I have gained valuable experience and knowledge that will allow me to continue to be an effective member of the board.”

May, is the mother of three children, all educated in the school district. She emphasized that she advocates for all children and hopes to continue if re-elected.

“As a district, we should always be looking for ways to improve student achievement,” she said. “This includes setting the district direction towards high standards for academic performance, supporting effective teaching strategies, and providing resources to help students succeed.”

May is also a member of multiple committee units, including the Special Education Committee.

“It is also important that the district continues to provide exemplary Special Education services and I always look to continue my advocacy and education within the Special Education world,” she added.

Amitrano has been on the board since 2021. She is a Hewlett High School Class of 1990 graduate and has two children

attending district schools. She said that if re-elected, she would continue maintaining the quality of education for her children, the rest in the district and be transparent within the community.

“My top priority will always be to maintain the excellent quality of education while continuing to be fiscally responsible to the community,” she wrote in an email. “Another priority is my continued focus on accountability, transparency and enhancing our communications

with the community.”

Amitrano is a 40-plus-year resident and understands the importance of being heard in a community that strives for the best education possible for children.

“I want voters to feel confident that their voice will be heard,” she said. “I’m readily available and always open to a conversation. I’m passionate about the work that we are collectively doing, and I want only the best for our community.”

The proposed school district budget and propositions are also on the May 16 ballot. The proposed 2023-2024 budget is $135.17 million, a $4.4 million increase from the current budget.

District voters will also be asked to approve a $17.2 million in renovations at the high school and Woodmere Middle School. The proposed capital project would reconstruct the middle school’s science lab, the high school’s science lab, the high school auditorium and the athletic fields.

“With our capital project proposition, I’m hoping the community will realize all will benefit from enhancing our grounds and creating a safer learning environment,” Amitrano said. “By utilizing reserves that have been set aside for this project, it will have zero impact on the zero-tax levy we have brought forth, nor will it affect the budget.”

Voting is on May 16 from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., at the Woodmere Education Center, 1 Johnson Place, in Woodmere.

Lawrence candidates unopposed, voting May 16

By KEPHERD DANIEL kdaniel@liherald.com

The two candidates running unopposed for Lawrence school board reelection this year are Murray Foreman, the current board president, and Asher Mansdorf, the vice president.

All terms are for three years. Mansdorf, 70, is running for his eighth straight term and Foreman, 65, is running for his seventh consecutive term.

“As a long-serving member of the board, I’m very proud of the work of the Board and our accomplishments,” Foreman said. “It has been an honor to serve and I’d like to continue to serve all the children in the district and nothing makes me happier than when Dr. Pedersen says to me, our children have done well. It is the most fulfilling feeling to hear that as we move forward.”

Ann Pedersen is the school district’s superintendent.

Mansdorf highlighted the board’s success and pointed to the district renovating and upgrading the school buildings as one of the board’s top accomplishments in the past three years.

“Have we lived up to the promises

that we’ve made? The answer for anybody who takes an evidence-based approach is yes,” Mansdorf said. “We said we were going to repair the buildings we have. We said we were going to improve outcomes and we have. We have said, we’re going to be education-centric; we are. We treat everybody the same. Everybody is important. Every segment of the

community is without exception, and that’s the approach that we take.”

The district is aiming to establish a building capital reserve fund and use the money to finance the reconstruction, renovation of Lawrence High School, the middle school and the Primary School. That proposition is also on the ballot.

Both candidates expressed opti -

mism about the district being in the final stages of securing a Federal Emergency Management Agency award, anticipated to be more than $50 million. The money is earmarked for Lawrence high school as a result of the damage caused by Hurricane Sandy in 2012. The award is expected to be received within the year.

“I very much want to see our FEMA money come through and create a building on the high school campus that takes these children into the next century and allows them to achieve in a safe environment, a safe and nurturing environment,” Mansdorf said. “If another Hurricane Sandy comes, looking forward 100 years, I want to have a building that has all the appropriate protections in place that keeps those students safe should that happen. That allows them to prosper and engage in a safe and secure environment. We want them to thrive, so if we can make that happen that would be incredible. “

Voting on the proposed $102.85 million budget, the board candidates and the four propositions, takes place at four locations on May 16 from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Courtesy Cheryl May and Shari Amitrano

HEwLETT-wOODMERE BOARD Of Education Vice President Cheryl May and Trustee Shari Amitrano are seeking re-election on May 16.

Herald file photos MuRRAy fORMAN, LEfT, and Asher Mansdorf are running unopposed for the Lawrence Board of Education.

Inwood warehouse, a boon to school district

An $84 million project that could create 75 construction jobs and at least 25 full-time permanent jobs is planned to bring a new two-story, 138,245-square-foot warehouse on 8.7 acres at 65 Rason Road in Inwood.

Construction on land that formerly housed a sewage treatment plant is slated to start soon and be completed within two years.

The warehouse does not yet have a tenant but the developer an affiliate of CenterPoint Properties Trust, which is co-owned by the California Public Employees’ Retirement System — the largest pension fund in the U. S. — and Chicago-based LaSalle Investment Management said talks have been held with prospective tenants.

The Town of Hempstead’s Industrial Development Agency granted the project a 15-year payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) and sales tax exemption. The current annual taxes being paid to the town are $209,957, according to the IDA.

Officials said that the PILOT will pay the associated taxing jurisdictions $10.5 million, which translates into $700,658 annually.

The building will generate $11,142

in annual sales, town officials said. PILOT payments of $86,222 in the first three years will go to the Lawrence school district and increase over the 15 years to $287,735 annually. In all the school district will receive $4.3 million, officials said.

The town’s IDA aims to attract business to its communities through financial help and tax relief.

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Larceny from auto

■ It was reported at 11 a.m., on April 15 that an unidentified person removed a handicap permit from a vehicle at the Starbucks on Broadway in Hewlett, police said.

■ On April 20, it was reported that an unidentified person stole a license plate from the front of a vehicle on Lawrence Avenue in Lawrence, according to police.

Petit Larceny

■ On April 21, Tisha Max, 29, of Far Rockaway, was arrested at 2:25 p.m. for shoplifting at the Target on Rockaway Turnpike in North Lawrence, police said.

■ On April 22, it was reported at 6:30 p.m. that an unidentified man stole an electric scooter from the Five Towns Shopping Center on Rockaway Turnpike in North Lawrence, police said.

■ It was reported at 9:28 p.m., on April 22 that an unidentified person stole a bicycle on Atlantic Avenue in Cedarhurst, police said.

People named in Crime Watch items as having been arrested and charged with violations or crimes are only suspected of committing those acts of which they are accused. They are all presumed to be innocent of those charges until and unless found guilty in a court of law.

North Lawrence resident fends off alleged intruder

A loud noise emanating from a bedroom awakened a resident of a John Street home in North Lawrence at 5:40 a.m. on April 29, according to police.

The resident went into the bedroom and saw a man who allegedly entered the house through an unlocked window and damaged a shelf. The two people fought and the alleged intruder left the home through the same window, police said.

He is described as black in his mid to

late 20s, roughly 5-feet-9-inches with a very thin build. He was wearing a black ski mask, blue bomber jacket and black pants.

With the investigation continuing, police ask anyone with information on the incident to call Nassau County Crime Stoppers or 911. All calls are confidential.

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Man allgedly breaks into offce and steals computer laptop

At 100 Cedarhurst Ave., a commercial building in Cedarhurst, an unidentified man went to the second floor and entered an unlocked office area and stole a laptop computer at 2:07 a.m. on May 1, according to police.

The alleged thief is described as having dark brown hair and a full beard. He

was wearing a black jacket, blue and white pants and black sneakers. Police ask anyone with information on this incident to call Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1 (800) 244-8477 or 911. All calls are confidential.

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A NEW WAREHOUSE is planned to be built at 65 Rason Road in Inwood.

Lawrence schools to get a $5 million overhaul

By KEPHERD DANIEL kdaniel@liherald.com

The Lawrence school district is proposing to spend $5 million on several capital projects beginning in the summer should the propositions to spend the money be approved by eligible district votes on May 16, when voting takes place on the proposed 2023-2024 school budget and Board of Education candidates.

A roof is planned for Lawrence High School, along with upgrades to the heating, ventilation and air conditioning system, classroom improvements and renovations to the athletic wing, including to the school’s NCAA-sized gymnasium, which includes AC and new lockers.

Lawrence Middle School will also see improvements, including library, classroom renovations, cafeteria upgrades, locker replacements, gymnasium renovations, boiler replacements, and a new equipment storage facility.

The new projects come as the ongoing $5 million capital project from 2022-23 continues at the Broadway Campus. A Herald reporter took a tour of the construction and the completed renovations with district officials on April 19.

The project began three years ago when schools first shut down due to the Covid pandemic in March 2020.

The work continued through the district’s variations of remote and in-person

As scHooL offIcIALs prepare for renovations to begin at Lawrence High School, work at the old gym at the Broadway Campus is nearly complete.

learning and is now being done after school hours.

The school district is also in the final stages of securing a Federal Emergency Management Agency award, which is anticipated to be over $50 million.

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Combined with the local restaurant scene, the Sands New York culinary experience will transform Long Island to a must-experience dining destination. Plus, Sands New York’s fvestar concierge service will be directing visitors to local restaurants, bars and attractions, beneftting the entire region.

The money is considered rebuilding money, which the district believes it is entitled to as a result of the damage caused by Hurricane Sandy in 2012. The award is expected within the year and construction will start shortly thereafter.

Murray Forman, the president of Lawrence’s Board of Education described the upcoming projects as a ground-up renovation.

“What will come out of the process is basically a brand-new building,” he said.

Once the FEMA money is received the board has plans to implement several renovations to the high school through a 5-year plan which will include new turf fields, new heating ventilation for the new boilers and new air conditioning.

In addition a flood wall around the entire property will be built to stem flooding. There will also be new lighting installed, drainage, a backup power supply and additional renovations of the gym and music suite, and new HVAC for all classrooms.

The high school projects are scheduled to get under way this summer. After the renovations at the Broadway Campus building saw old restrooms and locker rooms completely upgraded, school officials are excited for work to begin at the high school.

“It’s going to be a whole different, very nice experience that will be different than people in lots of different schools,” said Asher Mansdorf, the board’s vice president. “They’re going to be educated in airconditioned spaces all the way through. There are kids who are on the Broadway campus that will have their entire Lawrence experience in a brand-new building.”

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spotlight athlete

Comeback win huge for Hewlett

By maRc BeRmaN sports@liherald.com

Last Friday’s huge 11-9 home victory over Mineola has the Hewlett boys ‘lacrosse team feeling good about its playoff hopes.

JUlia paRise

East Meadow Junior Softball

paRise aND the Jets have their sights set on the Nassau Class AA championship after finishing runners-up last spring. Parise was Honorable Mention

All-County as a sophomore pitcher in 2022 and appears to be peaking at the right time as East Meadow makes its push. Over a four-game stretch between April 15-22, she posted three shutouts and struck out at least 10 opponents three times, lowering her ERA to 0.91.

games to watch

thursday, may 4

Baseball: Hewlett at V.S. North 4:30 p.m.

Baseball: Floral Park at Carey 4:30 p.m.

Softball: Freeport at North Shore 4:30 p.m.

Baseball: Mineola at Clarke 4:45 p.m.

Baseball: East Meadow at Oceanside 5 p.m.

Baseball: MacArthur at Calhoun 5 p.m.

Baseball: Lawrence at Elmont 5 p.m.

Baseball: Roslyn at South Side 5 p.m.

Baseball: Sewanhaka at Kennedy 5 p.m.

Baseball: Wantagh at North Shore 5 p.m.

Baseball: West Hempstead at V.S. South 5 p.m.

Girls Lacrosse: Lynbrook at Oceanside 5 p.m.

Friday, may 5

Boys Lacrosse: Carey at Malverne/East Rock 5 p.m.

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

Girls Lacrosse: Long Beach at South Side 5 p.m.

Girls Lacrosse: Wantagh at Massapequa 5 p.m.

Softball: Oceanside at East Meadow 5 p.m.

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

Softball: Wantagh at Herricks 5 p.m.

Softball: Island Trees at Seaford 5 p.m.

Softball: Roosevelt at V.S. South 5 p.m.

Softball: Calhoun at Clarke 5 p.m.

Flag Football: West Hempstead at Long Beach 7 p.m.

After trailing 6-4 at halftime, Hewlett avenged last season’s overtime heartbreaker against the Mustangs by rallying late to even its record at 5-5. The most significant element to the victory – in addition to the continued emergence of sophomore goalie star Daniel Lankri - was contributions from unlikely sources.

That will be key for the Bulldogs to continue their special spring. Their top two guns, seniors Ryan Goodman and Max Mariasch, need assistance.

At 3-1 in Conference C and upstart Clarke on tap Wednesday, after press time, Hewlett hasn’t locked up a playoff berth. But a recent giant win over Floral Park, 7-4, bodes well for the senior-laden squad.

“We need additional players besides Max and Ryan,’’ Hewlett coach Dale Pescitelli said. “They’re going to get most of the points. But we had a couple of guys step up versus Mineola. We need secondary role players to step up to help our top two guys.’’

Against Mineola, freshman Stephano Borsellino scored his first goal of the season, John Cusumano added two goals, and Ryan Rovner and Trevor Auerbach one apiece. Meanwhile, Goodman-Mariasch are on a mission after both felt slighted in the awards department last season. Goodman made All-Conference but felt he had an All-County season. Mariasch netted Honorable Mention for All-County.

They certainly will get top accolades this season. In his last five games, Goodman, committed to Quinnipiac, has 21 goals and 5 assists.

“He wants to show what he can do,’’ Pescitelli said.

Against Mineola, Mariasch recorded 3 goals and 5 assists. He has 15 goals and 18 assists – a total that would be larger had he not missed two games with a hamstring injury.

The Bulldogs’ backbone, though, is in goal with Lankri, who made 10 saves

against Mineola. He’s had 25 saves in the past two games – some of them spectacular.

“He has been outstanding,’’ Pescitelli said. “He’s only a sophomore. His stopping ability is tremendous.’’

The young goalie sill is learning the craft. Lankri only started playing goalie two years ago as an 8th grader. The coach said he needs to “be better at clearing the ball and making better decisions when he has the ball on his stick. But his stopping ability is second to none.’’

Hewlett’s defense features a tightpacking zone that protects close-in areas and allows long shots. It has worked with Hewlett giving up double-digit goals just once.

The central defender is senior Ian Fleurant, who plays at the top of the zone as defensive anchor. Senior Matteo Peziosi has also been invaluable on D. “They do a fantastic job of keeping guys at bay,’’

Pescitelli said.

There’s been another fabulous performer who flies under the radar because he’s not a goal-scorer. That is junior faceoff man Luke Rochler, who won 17 of 21 faceoffs against Mineola. Some teams employ a “FOGO’’ specialist who takes faceoffs, then goes off the field.

“I call him my FOSO,’’ Pescitelli said. “He takes faceoffs and stays on.’’ Rochler also plays basketball and football, making him a rare three-sport performer. “He’s huge for us, doing a fantastic job,’’ Pescitelli said.

Hewlett’s season seems to only be growing. “We started off in a way not as a family,’’ Pescitelli said. “The more things we do together is good for team bonding and team building. We’re starting to believe in each other and trusting one another, trusting the coaches and what we have to say. In one word, I’d say it’s “trust”.’’

Eric Dunetz/Herald photo

RyaN RovNeR, Right, chipped in a goal in the Bulldogs’ 11-9 comeback victory over Mineola last Friday.

Foundation aims to help Kenyans with health care

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life,” he said. “It really was.”

He didn’t know how she would react, but she supported him. In 2002, he wrote a book called “Jodi, the Greatest Love Story Ever Told,” which was a gift to her for keeping the marriage whole and their family together. They have three daughters.

During a book signing that year, Richard suffered a seizure at a Barnes & Noble in Greenwich Village, and was rushed to a hospital. He was diagnosed with brain cancer, unrelated to his HIV.

After months of treatments, he ran the 2003 New York City Marathon. After that, he came up with the idea of dedicating his life to those not fortunate enough to have the excellent medical care he had.

“Two-thirds of the people that die from AIDS live in Africa, and it’s because they didn’t have access to the medicine,” he explained. “So I wanted to raise awareness, and it was tough getting anyone to take me seriously.”

He launched the Richard M. Brodsky Foundation in 2004. Its goal was not only to raise money for research for a cure or vaccine for AIDS, but also to provide food, medical care, shelter and shoes for orphans in Kenya.

“He is very strong about supporting what he does,” Jodi said. “I am glad to go along with that.”

Worlds Aids Day, marked on Dec. 1, acknowledges the 40 million people who have died of AIDS worldwide, and the Brodskys organized the World Aids Marathon in Africa for 15 years. Last December, they brought the event to Rockaway Park, in Far Rockaway, where it will be held again this year. In mid-December, they will make another in a series of trips to Kenya.

“We feed, like, a thousand orphans, and are providing medical care and are

bringing doctors there,” Richard said.

“They really appreciate it, and I feel very blessed that we’re able to travel there every year. It’s a real working vacation. It’s not like going to the Bahamas, but we get so much joy from going there.”

One doctor who takes part is Richard Sartori, whom Brodsky met in 2008. Sartori serves on the foundation’s board, has joined the Brodskys in Kenya more than 10 times and has examined and treated over 1,000 orphans since 2011.

“I feel really blessed I was able to connect with the Brodskys and get this opportunity in life,” Sartori said. “I hope to go until I can’t go anymore.”

Sartori runs a pediatric practice in Garden City. When he visits Africa, he brings a stethoscope, an interpreter and a range of medications. “I see things (there) that I’ve never seen here,” he said. “It is eye-opening, and it is different. I always pray that I see the same kids from last year.”

Besides providing medical treatment, Sartori also makes personal connections with the Kenyan people by feeding and dancing with them. He said that many remember him, and shake his hand when he returns.

Last month, the Brodskys and Sartori were honored by President Biden with Lifetime Achievement Awards. The award recognizes people who have devot ed more than 6,000 hours to volunteering.

“It was quite an honor,” Jodi said. “Richard was able to give a speech about it, and I was able to give some feedback. Some people have organizations and after a while they lose interest or energy, and we never feel like that.”

Since its inception, the Brodsky foundation has raised about $555,000, and Richard hopes to continue running marathons alongside his wife until he’s 100 — health permitting, he said.

Courtesy Richard Sartori

During his visit to Kenya last year, pediatrician Dr. Richard Sartori examined a child.

Just because you have HIV and brain cancer doesn’t mean your life is over.

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Very best honored at Long Island Choice Awards

By NICOLE FORMISANO nformisano@liherald.com

They were met with whistles, cheers and applause. And then they received a beautiful plaque — all a part of winning a Herald Long Island Choice award.

More than 12,000 people cast 200,000 votes for hundreds of small businesses across Long Island, all to determine who would be honored at the main gala event April 18 at the Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury. The night was hosted by RichnerLive and sponsored by PSEG Long Island, and served as a way to celebrate small businesses for their vital role in supporting the Long Island community.

“We honor the businesses that make Long Island a great place to work, live and play,” said Stuart Richner, chief executive of Richner Communications, which operates RichnerLive. “Looking at the crowd tonight, I’m reminded of the critical role you and your businesses play in making our community so special.”

The 11 categories and 264 subcategories recognized businesses from cardiologists to pet groomers and everything in between. The competition itself was broken down into two voting rounds — a nominating round, and then the actual voting. The top three finalists were then honored at the awards gala, where firstplace winners were announced.

“It’s one thing to see the names on the voting,” said David Lyons, interim president and chief operation officer of PSEG, a Long Island Choice Awards presenting sponsor. “It’s another thing to see the faces of small business owners, your teams, and their families here together. Your faces are a powerful reminder that what we are celebrating here is more than great services and products. Small businesses are the backbone of our communities.”

The gala — also sponsored by TenantBase and Easy Tax Credits — kicked off with a cocktail hour that kept more than 600 guests coming back for more. Floral arrangements and an ice sculpture centerpiece adorned tables of fresh fruit, cheese, dip, and other hors d’oeuvres. Two open bars provided refreshment.

The Elegance String Quartet was a particular hit, with many guests stopping to record the musicians as they jammed to everything from Bruno Mars to Frankie Valli.

Hundreds of winners were announced over dinner by Miss New York 2022 Taryn Smith, with some businesses taking home multiple awards. Frank’s Steaks, for one, took home all five awards they were nominated for.

“It’s beyond exciting,” said Christopher Meyer, co-owner and general manager of the restaurant. “It’s a very humbling experience. It’s a token to how wonderful my staff is and how hard we work, and also our amazing clientele. And the friends and family that voted for us.”

Winning such an esteemed award is particularly impactful to newer small businesses. East Coast Hair Studio of

Oceanside only opened 18 months ago, and its team was full of anticipation — and cautious hopefulness — before the winners were announced.’

“We’re one of three of the best,” said Irene Castello, the receptionist at East Coast. “We’re a young organization to be in that position, and I think we’re going to get it.”

When their young studio was announced as the winner of the best hair

salon award, the table erupted in cheers.

“I feel very blessed,” said Marianna Lombardo, East Coast’s owner and chief executive. “I feel that we can accomplish anything.”

Danielle Barbaro, who took over The Art Studio in Rockville Centre with her husband Mark only a year ago, received the award for best art school. To her, the award was a sign she’s doing what she is meant to do.

“I’ve always wanted to have a studio, so essentially my dream came true,” Barbaro said. “To be the winner, oh man. It’s like this was supposed to happen. Serendipity.”

To some business owners, the most important part of taking home the award isn’t the plaque or the coveted title — it’s showing the young people of Long Island what is possible.

“I hope it’s a good role model to future girls,” said Shobie Lamba, owner and founder of LeSelfie. “It’s so exciting as a female, an entrepreneur, a mom. It’s such a great feeling.”

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Connecting to the Jewish heritage

By Rabbi Zalman Wolowik Special to the Herald

Two weeks ago, my wife, Chanie, and I had the great fortune of joining a special VIP USA delegation to the March of the Living in Poland. I want to share some of our reflections regarding this powerful experience especially since for both of us it was the first time.

The feeling of standing among 10,000 Jewish youth from all over the world is

tration camp Auschwitz to concentration camp Birkenau.

On a personal note, it was meaningful to be joining my dear friend the former ambassador to Israel, David Friedman and his wife Tammy, alongside current ambassador to Israel Tom Nides. I was moved by the thought of two proud Jews from two different presidential administrations and political affiliations coming together for one common cause.

Ashkenazi Rabbi of Israel, Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau, a Holocaust survivor, CNN television journalist Wolf Blitzer, the son of Holocaust survivors.

In a true spirit of “Never Again” we were also joined by the famous Rapper Meek Mill who came with us to learn firsthand, and be educated so that he could spread the message of zero tolerance for antisemitism, as well as Ahmed Obaid Al Mansoori who runs a Holocaust museum in Dubai that educates

helping people who do not yet have the opportunity to put on their prayer shawl and phylacteries (tallit and tefillin). It had a special meaning for us after seeing the items, such as the prayer shawls that were taken away from the Jews who perished in the Holocaust, and now in those same concentration camps we were able to do it with pride.

This is definitely one of the most memorable trips my wife and I have had and will stick with us for many years to come.

Personally, we think that the message from here is to spread the idea of “Never Again” by encouraging people to bring goodness to the world and in memory of the 6 million Jews who perished, to do a mitzvah such as lighting a Shabbat candle Friday evenings before sundown for girls, over the age of three and women, and for men putting on Tefillin.

In this way we ensure that not only will there never be a physical Holocaust, but we should not have a spiritual Holocaust by keeping all souls connected to their heritage.

Rabbi Wolowik is the director of the Chabad of the Five Towns.

Courtesy Rabbi Zalman Wolowik Roadcast jouRnalist Wolf Blitzer, left, with Rabbi Zalman Wolowik, of the Chabad of the Five Towns.

t his is definitely one of the most memorable trips my wife and I have had and will stick with us for many years to come.

Will toll hikes impact locals’ lives and summer traffic?

“I changed my driving habits completely,” he said. “I usually got the card every three to four weeks and spent $15 roughly a month.”

Along with the toll increases, the bridge authority also announced the implementation in mid-2023 of the E-ZPass system on the Atlantic Beach span.

Last month, authority board commissioners told the Herald they had reached an agreement with TRMI Systems Integration, a service that specializes in electronic toll systems, to get E-ZPass up and running.

Sanchez doesn’t approve of E-ZPass for the local bridge, because of the jobs that will be lost. “Eventually they’ll get rid of the toll operators,” he said. “… The bridge is one of the few bridges that have live people.”

It remains to be seen whether the toll hikes will impact beach-bound traffic through the Five Towns, or nearby businesses on either side of the bridge, during the peak summer months. One employee at Atlantic Beach Café Deli, who declined to give his name, said that, so far, business had not suffered.

“Some people prefer to come through Oceanside instead of taking the bridge,” he said.

“But some other people don’t mind and just pay to pass by, but it might affect people who won’t come in if the

Two peTiTions were created on Change.org, calling on the Nassau County Bridge Authority to detail the reasons for the toll increases on the Atlantic Beach Bridge, and to be transparent about the agency’s finances. Long Beach resident and Uber driver Robert Sanchez, seen here outside the authority headquarters, says the toll hike is unfair for him, and he has taken alternate routes to avoid the bridge.

toll is so high.”

In February, two petitions were created on Change.org, calling on the bridge authority to rescind the toll increases and to make its financial statements public. More than 2,000 people have signed them.

The Herald reached out to the bridge authority for comment, but had not received a response as of press time.

One signee commented that the new tolls would prevent her from going to restaurants in Atlantic Beach. “I like to go to the restaurants over there like

Beginnings,” Alian Spielman wrote, but “at that price, I’m not going to go anywhere.”

Have an opinion on the Atlantic Beach Bridge toll increases? Send a letter to jbessen@liherald.com.

She’s been there through thick and thin. Always a shoulder, a hug or words of encouragement. Whoever the ‘ mothers’ are in your life, mom, grandmother, sister, aunt or a good friend, we have the perfect gift for each.

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Relay For Life returns, seeking $$ for walkers

By KEPHERD DANIEL kdaniel@liherald.com

For the first time since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, the popular cancer awareness walk Relay For Life comes back to Hofstra University, looking to raise money — and ultimately defeat cancer — during an event on Saturday, May 6.

Beginning at 6 p.m., 20 teams have already registered to walk the intramural fields track at the 1000 Hempstead Turnpike campus. Teams and individuals celebrate cancer survivors through the walk, while also remembering and honoring those who lost their battle with cancer.

While this year’s Relay For Life is in-person, it’s not that events haven’t been happening in recent years. If they weren’t canceled, some events were conducted virtually.

“Luckily, we were able to maintain ourselves through some very generous donors,” Chelsea Whitney, senior development manager at the American Cancer Society, said. “We were able to bring all of our programs back — including Relay For Life — to cancer patients and their families. And to communities as a whole.”

Relay For Life has raised $6.8 billion across the country, invest more than $3 billion toward cancer research. It’s fundraising like that which has reduced cancer deaths by 3.5 million, according to the society.

Aside from attendees walking around the track, the relay will feature music, food, and a variety of activities including team fundraisers, carnival games like Pie a Professor in the Face and tug-of-war, as well as performances by Danceworks and Hofstra’s a cappella group.

“Hofstra University specifically is such a pillar of the Long Island community,” Whitney said. “Everyone’s connected in some way to this terrible disease. So, having this event at Hofstra gives the students an opportunity to come together as a community that’s already so strong.”

president for the American Cancer Society at her school — was not yet a student in 2019 when the last relay was held in-person. But she’s no stranger to the event.

“I think it’s really important that this is returning to Hofstra because it gives people a space,” Robbins said. “Especially people who had cancer affect their lives personally, just like me.”

The Syracuse native and mass media major lost a family friend, Emily Ponto, to ovarian cancer in 2018. Robbins’ family has had a long personal history with Relay For Life, with her mother Kelly sponsoring an event through her job at Lockheed Martin when Robbins was younger.

“It was pretty severe by the time they caught it,” Robbins said of her friend, Emily. “She ended up passing away that May. I have a lot of family members who have survived or passed away from cancer, and now I relay for her.

And in the past, I relayed for my family members, my grandma, and some of my cousins who have all survived cancer.”

After dark, relay participants will share an emotional moment during the luminaria ceremony. There, bags filled with lights will be decorated with the name of an individual who lost their battle with cancer. Or a survivor. Or someone who is currently battling cancer.

Each luminaria will be lit, and participants will take a silent lap around the track together.

“Usually, that is one of those times where a lot of people get very emotional,” Robbins said. “We are always there to support each other, and you can feel that connection with people.”

To learn more about this particular event, visit RelayForLife.org/HofstraNY.

Makenna Robbins — a Hofstra sophomore and chapter

Courtesy American Cancer Society

LumINARIEs wILL sHINE bright as Hofstra’s Relay For Life returns to campus on Saturday, May 6.

STEPPING OUT

Caissie Levy

Catch Broadway powerhouse Caissie Levy when she visits the Landmark stage for a night of song, stories and laughter before she embarks across the pond to star as Diana Goodman in ‘Next to Normal’ in the West End. Fresh off her powerful role in this season’s must-see production of ‘Leopoldstadt,’ this is a rare opportunity to spend an evening with Levy singing some of her favorite tunes. She created the role of Elsa in Disney’s Broadway production of ‘Frozen,’ and recreated the iconic role of Fantine in the Broadway revival of ‘Les Misérables.’ She also is known to Broadway audiences for originating the roles of Sheila in the Tony award-winning revival of ‘Hair,’ and Molly in ‘Ghost,’ among her many Broadway and off-Broadway credits. A thrilling and versatile performer, Levy finds time to delight audiences with her solo appearances across the United States, United Kingdom and Canada.

Long Island team’s season is under way

By Jeffrey Bessen

t is unknown if anyone will recite the movie line, ”you’re killing me, Smalls,” but former Major League Baseball player Daniel Murphy — a Mets playoff hero — said he is just looking for a sandlot to play in. The 2015 postseason record breaker is part of the 2023 Long Island Ducks, the team’s 23rd season.

STEPPING OUT

Creative advocacy

”The Ducks have been gracious enough to let me use it,” said Murphy, an infielder, referring to Fairfield Properties Ballpark in Central Islip, where the team plays. “You get the most of joy out of it when you find ways to unweight yourself.”

Long Island is one of 10 teams in the Minor League Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, an MLB partner. Murphy, who played second base for the Mets, hit seven home runs as New York marched to the 2015 World Series, and hit homers in six consecutive games in the National League playoffs.

Before the 122-game season got underway on May 2, the Ducks hosted its annual media day where owner Frank Boulton, president and general manager Michael Pfaff, manager Wally Backman, Murphy, pitcher Ian Clarkin and outfielder and hitting coach Lew Ford shared their expectations of the upcoming season with reporters.

Disappointed with how last season ended with a 64-68 record and in third place of the North Division, Backman said the ball club rededicated itself to winning.

By Karen Bloom

”We’ve gone back to kind of the way we had the team, maybe even better,” he said. “When you see our Opening Day roster, you’ll be shocked to see how many Major League players are on this roster.”

Murphy, Al Alburquerque, Adeiny Hechavarria, Ty Kelly and Ruben Tejada are the former Major Leaguers that aim to win Long Island’s fifth league championship. The 26-man roster is expected to be split evenly between pitchers and position players.

WHERE WHEN

in attendance last season, and has sold out an Atlantic League record of 699 games. However, Pfaff said the team is always looking to do things better.

Friday, May 5, 8 p.m. $61, $51, $41. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. Visit LandmarkOnMainStreet.org or call (516) 767-6444 for tickets.

• Fairfield Properties Ballpark 3 Courthouse Dr., Central Islip

• Saturday and Sunday, noon-4 p.m.; Tuesday through Friday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

“We set a lot of records in terms of attendance, did a lot of great things off the field,” he said. “We’re very proud of it. A lot of teams would have been pleased with the 2022 season. There were a few things in our operation that we knew we could improve upon.”

• For more information and schedule, go to LiDucks.com.

• Emily Lowe Hall Gallery, South Campus, Hempstead. For information and to RSVP, call (516) 463-5672, or visit Hofstra.edu/museum

Being a partner with Major League Baseball translates into the Atlantic League being the laboratory where new rules are experimented with that are now in use at the higher level.

The team was not the only thing overhauled during the off-season as the ballpark received several upgrades. A new high-resolution scoreboard 30-foot high-by-36’-foot wide was installed nearly in the precise space of the previous scoreboard, but the new one has four times the resolution. To enhance the ballpark experience, more than 75 new speakers were also installed.

“When We All Stand,” Hofstra University Museum of Art’s new exhibition, examines the collective power of the arts in society.

Curated by Alexandra Giordano — the museum’s assistant director of exhibition and collection — the exhibit underscores artists’ civic responsibility and influence.

‘You’ll see the improvements around the ballpark,” Pfaff said, highlighting the video scoreboard. “We’re cheaper than the movies at this point. You’re talking $15 tickets. So it is sort of the last bastion of affordable entertainment.”

A new wrinkle for Long Island will be live-streaming audio and video of the games through Flo Sport’s at FloSports.tv. Selected Monday, Wednesday and Friday heard games will be broadcast on Hofstra University’s WRHU radio station at 88.7 FM.

Jeffrey Bessen/Herald photos

Pat McGann is quickly rising as one of the sharpest stand-ups on the comedy scene. A relative latecomer to comedy, he began doing standup at 31 after realizing he was not very good at selling packaging. He hustled his way to become the house emcee at Zanies Chicago, where he distinguished himself as especially adept at working the crowd. A husband and father of three young children, McGann’s appeal stems from his quick wit and relatable take on family life and marriage. In 2017, McGann began touring as the opening act for Sebastian Maniscalco, moving with him from clubs to theater, to arenas, including four soldout shows at Madison Square Garden. McGann’s relatively short, but impressive resume, includes Montreal’s famed Just For Laughs Festival, Gilda’s LaughFest, The Great American Comedy Festival, and more. McGann still calls Chicago home.

Temptations and The Four Tops

13 BALDWIN HERALD — February 9, 2023

Two Motown legends join forces for one unforgettable performance. The Temptations and The Four Tops have cemented their places in music history as pioneers of the R&B genre and trailblazers for African-Americans in the entertainment industry. Hailed by Billboard as the Greatest R&B/ Hip-Hop Artists of All Time, The Temptations are renowned for their prolific career and contributions to the global music landscape. The five-time Grammy award winners topped Billboard’s Hot 100 chart 53 times, and scored four No. 1 hits, including, of course,’My Girl.’ The Four Tops rocketed to overnight fame in 1964 with their breakout hit ‘Baby I Need Your Loving.’ Relive all their classic tunes in a soulful evening with these musical superstars.

The Ducks continue their big draw status and led all MLB Partner Leagues

“It highlights the vital role that artists have in activating democratic values that promise equality and freedom, encouraging civic engagement, and cultivating unity,” Giordano says. “Artists often lead the charge and expose truths that may otherwise be ignored. The artists in this exhibition take a stand and call out injustices through their art and activism on issues such as immigration, gender, reproductive rights, mass incarceration, voting rights, racial bias, gun violence, and promises unfulfilled. They all combine the making of art with public service that has a grassroots approach in the hope of mobilizing their communities and the nation

Top: Former Major Leaguer Daniel Murphy warms up before batting practice.

Bottom: Infielder Daniel Murphy fielding a ground ball at warm ups on April 22.

Saturday, Feb. 11, 8 p.m. $40, $35, $30, $25. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. (800) 745-3000 or Ticketmaster.com or ParamountNY.com.

Sunday, May 14, 7 p.m. NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury. TheTheatreAtWestbury.com or LiveNation.com or call (516) 247-5200.

Pat McGann

Can art change the world? It’s a question that’s been at the focus of our collective culture for centuries. Now as society navigates the complexities of modern life, art as a path for social change is at the forefront of artistic expression.

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THE SCENE

May 4

Breastfeeding Support Group

On exhibit

The Guess Who and Orleans

The Tilles Center stage will be rocking, Friday, May 19, 8 p.m. Enjoy The Guess Who, is a group that’s long connected with the masses throughout a exultant hit parade including “These Eyes,” “Clap For the Wolfman,” “Hand Me Down World,” “No Time,” “Star Baby” and “Share the Land.” Add in fellow classics like their #1 rock anthem “American Woman” and “No Sugar Tonight,” and the Canadian-bred hitmakers are eternally etched within the very fabric of pop culture history. Together with pop-rockers Orleans, who are forever in our consciousness with “Still the One,” “Dance with Me” and “Love Takes Time,” their tunes still hold up today. LIU Post campus, 720 Northern Boulevard, Brookville. Tickets are $70, $60, $50, $40; available at TillesCenter.org or (516) 299-3100.

May 19

Nassau County Museum of Art’s new exhibition, “Eye And Mind: The Shin Collection,” highlights the extraordinary collection masterworks assembled by 31-year-old connoisseur Hong Gyu Shin, an internationally recognized figure in the global art world. He shares his treasures, including works by Whistler, Lautrec, Boucher, Daumier, Delacroix, Klimt, Schiele, Balthus, Warhol, de Kooning, Gorky and many other important names from art history provocatively juxtaposed with the painting and sculpture of our own time from both Asia and the West. On view through July 9. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.

Mercy Hospital offers a peer to peer meeting for breastfeeding support and resources, facilitated by a certified breastfeeding counselor, every Thursday, 10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Bring your baby (from newborn to 1 year) to the informal group setting. All new moms are welcome, regardless of delivering hospital. Registration required. Call breastfeeding counselor, Gabriella Gennaro, at (516) 705-2434 to secure you and your baby’s spot. Mercy Hospital, St. Anne’s Building, 1000 North Village Ave., Rockville Centre. For information visit CHSLI.org.

Down Memory Lane

Enjoy the music of the 1960s, ’70s and ’80s? Then you’ll enjoy theBroadway BlockBusters production, sponsored by All Saints Episcopal Church, on Saturday, May 6, at 7:30 p.m., at Trinity-St. John’s Church. 1142 Broadway, Hewlett. $70, includes light refreshments. Call Rev. Maxine Barnett at (516) 243-6683 or go to AllSaintsBaldwin.org.

Atlantic Beach meeting

Atlantic Beach village holds its monthly trustees meeting, Tuesday, May 9, at 7:45 p.m., in Village Hall. 65 The Plaza.

Plant Sale

Support the Atlantic Beach village garden’s annual plant sale, Friday, May 5, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Saturday, May 6 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Village Garden across from Village Hall on The Plaza. Organic and pesticide free. From $3 to $8. Cash only.

In concert

Rhett Miller, Old 97 frontman performs, Friday, May 5, at My Father’s Place supper club. The alt country-pop power pop singersongwriter is acclaimed for his compelling melodic tunes Doors open at 6 p.m., concert is at 8 p.m. The Metropolitan, 3 Pratt Blvd., Glen Cove. For tickets/ information, visit MyFathersPlace. com or call (516) 580-0887.

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April 27

On stage

Back by popular demand, families will enjoy a musical adventure, ripped from the pages of Mo Willems’ beloved children’s books, on the Long Island Children’s Museum stage, Thursday and Friday, May 4-5, noon; Sunday, May 7, 2 p.m.; Wednesday through Friday, May 10-12, 10:15 a.m. and noon.Elephant and Piggie storm the stage in a rollicking musical romp filled with plenty of pachydermal peril and swiney suspense perfect for young audiences. Together with nutty backup singers, The Squirrelles, the comedic duo even gets the audience involved in the action. $9 with museum admission ($7 members), $12 theater only. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 224-5800 or LICM.org.

Lag B’Omer

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Celebrate Lag B’Omer with archery, barbecue, bonfire, dancing, inflatables, music, a petting zoo and more at Andrew J. Parise Cedarhurst Park, with the Chabad of the Five Towns, Tuesday, May 9, 5:30 to 8 p.m. 257 Cedarhurst Ave., Cedarhurst.

In-person Game Time

Play canasta, mah jongg and Scrabble in the Bentley Room of Peninsula Public Library, 280 Central Ave., Lawrence, Monday, May 8, 2-4:30 p.m. Seating is limited and is first come, first seated. Masks recommended.

Passion for Pride

Support PFY, a division of Long Island Crisis Center, at a 30th Anniversary Benefit celebration, Tuesday, June 13, 6-10 p.m. With drag bingo and performances by Ivy Stalls and Syn; also special guest honoree actor-author-activist Maulik Pancholy. The event, honoring PFY’s 30 years serving Long Island/Queens’ LGBTQ+ communities, is at Westbury Manor, 1100 Jericho Turnpike, Westbury. For more information and tickets, go to tinyurl.com/pfyevent2023.

Jerry Herman tribute

Storybook Stroll

Bring the kids to Old Westbury Gardens for a storybook adventure, Saturday, May 6, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Stroll the gardens and listen to Jory John’s “The Bad Seed.” Later create a unique take home craft. For ages 3-5. Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. For information visit OldWestburyGardens.org or contact (516) 333-0048.

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A cast of Broadway and concert stars salute the life of the Broadway icon-lyricist-composer on Adelphi University Performing Arts Center stage, Saturday, May 13, 8 p.m. Hear tunes from “Hello, Dolly!,” “Mame,” “La Cage Aux Folles,” “Mack and Mabel,” and more. Tickets are $45, with discounts available to seniors, students, Adelphi alumni and employees. Adelphi University Performing Arts Center, 1 South Ave., Garden City. (516) 877-4000 or Adelphi.edu/pac.

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Rockin’ out as HALB marks Israel’s 75 years

The traffic might not have closed Peninsula Boulevard and it did not rain, but the concert performed by Joey Newcomb and his band felt like a Jewish version of Woodstock as students danced, parents swayed and one principal sang on stage at the Hebrew Academy of Long Beach’s Yom Ha’Atzmaut and barbecue to mark Israel’s 75th anniversary on the Hirt Family Campus in Woodmere on April 26.

That Wednesday was the Jewish state’s independence day and roughly 1,000 HALB kids, parents, other family members, friends, and community members were swept up into the joy of celebrating Israel’s diamond jubilee.

HALB Executive Director Adrianne Mittan called it “a real community

event.”

Burgers, chicken, French fries, hot dogs along with the traditional condiments were served. And the audience

“rocked out” to the three-guitar attack of Newcomb, the lead singer, Judah Hulkover on drums, Aryeh Kunstler, electric guitar; saxophonist Sam Lowenger, Yanky Katina, electric guitar; keyboardist Yaakov Zeines and sound engineer Bruce Moldaver kept the group on track.

Lower School Principal Richard Altabe rocked out with Newcomb on stage later in the show and the two sang “Hafachta Mispedi” by the Diaspora Yeshiva Band from Psalms 30 originally done in 1976.

— Jeffrey Bessen

Jeffrey Bessen/Herald photos

Hebrew AcAdemy of Long Beach celebrated Israel’s 75th anniversary with a barbecue and concert on April 26.

HALb eigHtH grAde girls helped close out the concert with their flag-waving routine.

Lower ScHooL PrinciPAL Richard Altabe, right, accompanied Joey Newcombe on ‘Hafachta Mispedi.’

Joey newcomb revved up the crows with his Jewish pop exuberance.

Training on mental health

A portion of Kulanu Academy’s clinical, educational and administrative team took part in a training session in late April led by Stuart Katz on “Your Mental Health First Aid,” at the Cedarhurst school that serves students and young adults with various disabilities.

Katz is chairman of the board of Mental Health First Aid Israel and has the “goal of making the world stigma-free” regarding mental health.

Kulanu staff learned about the mental health diagnoses most related to young

people, how to recognize the signs of mental health struggles and crises, and how best to refer people to needed professional mental health support.

The new knowledge will be applied through the employees’ daily work at Kulanu and staff noted that the training will have an impact and provide them with an increased confidence when working with their clients and addressing their needs.

— Jeffrey Bessen

with Michael and Suzanne Ettinger Attorneys-at-Law

Contesting a Will

In order to contest a will, the objectant must have “standing”, meaning they would legally be entitled to a share or a greater share of the estate if the will was declared invalid. “Standing” alone, however, is insufficient. There must also be grounds for contesting as provided below.

1. Undue Influence: Independent caregivers and caregiver children who end up being named primary beneficiaries under the will are often scrutinized for having prevailed upon the decedent to leave them the lion’s share of the estate. The various means alleged may be physical or mental abuse, threats and isolation of the disabled person. Even noncaregivers who had influence over mom or dad may be challenged where they end up with more than their fair share. As with any court proceedings, proof of the claim will need to be made.

2. Improper Execution: The formalities for executing a will must be strictly observed. The formalities include that the witnesses believed the decedent was of sound mind,

memory and understanding. There must be two witnesses who signed in the presence of the testator and of each other. The testator must declare in front of the witnesses that they read the will, understood it, declare that it is their last will and testament and approve of the two witnesses to act as witnesses to the will.

3. Incapacity: Even if the witnesses testify they believed that the testator was capable to sign the will, a challenge may still be made that the person was not able to read the will due to a defect of sight or was unable to understand either the will, what property they owned or who their heirs were, due to mental incapacity. These latter claims will require medical proof.

Challengers should be wary of the “no contest clause”. This provides that any benefit the challenging party would have received under the will is forfeited if the challenge is unsuccessful. If the gift was substantial, even though not an equal share, the no-contest clause is a powerful disincentive to contest the will.

Courtesy Kulanu Academy Kulanu academy clinical, educational and administrative team members after taking part in the Stuart Katz presentation last month.

Public Notices

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT

COUNTY OF NASSAU NATIONSTAR

MORTGAGE LLC, Plaintiff AGAINST MARIE DURANTE-BOLIVARD, ET AL., Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered July 5, 2022, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on May 11, 2023 at 2:00PM, premises known as 1106 ROSEDALE RD, NORTH WOODMERE (TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD), NY 11581.

All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being near Valley Stream, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 39, Block 511, Lot 33. Approximate amount of judgment $963,932.08 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of fled Judgment Index #006017/2014. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 mitigation protocols and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure

Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine”. John J. O’Grady, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221

18-005649 75384

138681

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT

COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. Bank, National Association, as Trustee for the holders of The Banc of America Funding Corporation, 2008-FT1 Trust, Mortgage PassThrough Certifcates, Series 2008-FT1, Plaintiff AGAINST Marina Shulman; et al.,

Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered January 19, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on May 11, 2023 at 2:00PM, premises known as 1310 Waverly Street, Hewlett, NY 11557. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the

Unincorporated Village of Hewlett, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, SECTION: 39, BLOCK: 446-01, LOT: 6. Approximate amount of judgment $388,041.76 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of fled Judgment Index #011367/2014. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 Protocols located on the Offce of Court Administration (OCA) website (https://ww2.nycourts.gov /Admin/oca.shtml) and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine”. For sale information, please contact XOME at www.Xome.com or call (844) 400-9633. Karl C. Seman, Esq., Referee Frenkel Lambert Weiss Weisman & Gordon, LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 01-089309-F00 75496

138679

LEGAL NOTICE

SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS-SUPREME

COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, COUNTY OF NASSAU- US BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR VRMTG ASSET TRUST., Plaintiff, -against- THE UNKNOWN HEIRS-ATLAW, NEXT-OF-KIN, DISTRIBUTEES, EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS, TRUSTEES, DEVISEES, LEGATEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS AND SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST AND GENERALLY ALL PERSONS HAVING OR CLAIMING, UNDER, BY OR THROUGH THE DECEDENT NECHAMA N. TOUTI, BY PURCHASE, INHERITANCE, LIEN OR OTHERWISE, ANY RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST IN AND TO THE PREMISES DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT HEREIN; ASSI TOUTI; JPMORGAN CHASE BANK AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO THE CHASE MANHATTAN BANK; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (EASTERN DISTRICT); JOHN HOPPI, Defendants - Index No. 609645/2022 Plaintiff Designates Nassau County as the Place of Trial. The Basis of Venue is that the subject

premises 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 fled pursuant to an order of the court dated January 25, 2023.

NOTICE-YOU ARE IN

DANGER OF LOSING

YOUR HOME - If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who fled this foreclosure proceeding against you and fling 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 (US 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 David P. Sullivan.J.S.C.

Dated January 25, 2023

Filed: January 25, 2023. The object of this action is to foreclose a mortgage and covering the premises known as 55 Johnson Place, Woodmere, NY 11598.

Dated: January 27, 2023

Filed: January 27, 2023

Knuckles, Komosinski & Manfro, LLP., Attorney for Plaintiff, By: Richard F. Komosinski, Esq., 565 Taxter Road Suite 590, Elmsford, NY 10523

Phone: (914) 345-3020

138921

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU

WELLS FARGO BANK

N.A.M AS TRUSTEE, FOR CARRINGTON MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2006-NC1 ASSET-BACKED PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES

Plaintiff, Against FREDERICK NEIL KLEIN

A/K/A FREDERICK KLEIN

A/K/A FRED KLEIN, JODI GLEIN, DEBBIE G. KLEIN, et al., Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 8/27/2019, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501. This Auction will be held rain or shine on 5/23/2023 at 2:00 PM, premises known as 58 Brower Avenue, Woodmere, NY 11598, and described as follows: ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Woodmere (formerly Woodsburgh) in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York

Section 41 Block 24 Lot 326

The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $1,162,718.94 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 0003350/2012 If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the then Court Appointed Referee will cancel the Foreclosure Auction. Rita Solomon , Esq., Referee. McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC, 10 Midland Avenue, Suite 205, Port Chester, NY 10573 Dated: 2/21/23 File Number: 109-0035 LD 138917

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 11, 2023, 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.org for instructions. Residents wishing to speak via Zoom or in person must notify the Village Clerk in advance.

Dated: Hewlett Harbor, New York

April 21, 2023 BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF HEWLETT HARBOR

MICHAEL RYDER

VILLAGE CLERK

139074

LEGAL NOTICE

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORKCOUNTY OF NASSAU

WILMINGTON SAVINGS

FUND SOCIETY, FSB, D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT AS TRUSTEE FOR CARLSBAD FUNDING MORTGAGE TRUST, V. FRANK CIACCIO A/K/A FRANCESCO CIACCIO, ET AL.

NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated April 16, 2018, and entered in the Offce of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein WILMINGTON SAVINGS

FUND SOCIETY, FSB, D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT AS TRUSTEE FOR CARLSBAD FUNDING MORTGAGE

TRUST T is the Plaintiff and FRANK CIACCIO A/K/A FRANCESCO CIACCIO, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction RAIN OR SHINE at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on May 30, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 594 DIANE PL, NORTH WOODMERE, NY 11581: Section 39, Block 596, Lot 2: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT VALLEY STREAM, IN THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU, AND STATE OF NEW YORK

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of fled Judgment Index # 015491/2012. John P. Clarke, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES.

139090

MICHAEL SILBOWITZ, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF MITCHELL SILBOWITZ; JERRY SILBOWITZ, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF MITCHELL SILBOWITZ; BARRY SILBOWITZ, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF MITCHELL SILBOWITZ; ALEXIS SILBOWITZ, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF MITCHELL SILBOWITZ; ASHLEY ARGENTINA A/K/A ASHLEY BENTON, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF MITCHELL SILBOWITZ; and any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or general or specifc lien upon the real property described in this action; such unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them, or either of them, and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors and assigns, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to plaintiff; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DISTRIBUTEES OF THE ESTATE OF MITCHELL SILBOWITZ; and any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or general or specifc lien upon the real property described in this action; such unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them, or either of them, and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors and assigns, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to plaintiff, Plaintiff designates NASSAU as the place of trial situs of the real

property

SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS

Mortgaged Premises:

67 TIOGA AVENUE, ATLANTIC BEACH, NY 11509

District: , Section: 58, Block: 41, Lot: 84 Defendants.

To the above named Defendants

YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in the above entitled action and to serve a copy of your Answer on the plaintiff’s attorney within twenty (20) days of the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service, or within thirty (30) days after service of the same is complete where service is made in any manner other than by personal delivery within the State. The United States of America, if designated as a defendant in this action, may answer or appear within sixty (60) days of service. Your failure to appear or to answer will result in a judgment against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. In the event that a defciency balance remains from the sale proceeds, a judgment may be entered against you.

SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT.

Dated:April 19, 2023

ROBERTSON, ANSCHUTZ, SCHNEID, CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC Attorney for Plaintiff

Nadine D. Smith, Esq. 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310 Westbury, NY 11590 516-280-7675 139072

LEGAL NOTICE

VILLAGE OF CEDARHURST, NEW YORK

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

that on May 1, 2023, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Cedarhurst, in the County of Nassau, New York, adopted a bond resolution entitled:

NOTICE OF

NATURE

OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT

THE OBJECT of the above caption action is to foreclose a Mortgage to secure the sum of $900,000.00 and interest, recorded on February 23, 2007, in Liber 31583 at Page 814-840, of the Public Records of NASSAU County, New York, covering premises known as 67 TIOGA AVENUE, ATLANTIC BEACH, NY 11509. The relief sought in the within action is a fnal judgment directing the sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the Mortgage described above.

NASSAU County is designated as the place of trial because the real property affected by this action is located in said county.

NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME

If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who fled this foreclosure proceeding against you and fling 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

“Bond Resolution of the Village of Cedarhurst, New York, adopted May 1, 2023, authorizing the issuance of bonds in a principal amount not to exceed $1,800,000 to fnance a part of the cost of acquisition of a parcel of real property located at 68 Washington Avenue, in the Village, for use as a Village parking lot, stating the estimated maximum cost thereof is $2,000,000, appropriating said amount for such purpose and stating that $200,000 of said appropriation will be paid from available Village funds,” an abstract of such bond resolution, concisely stating the purpose and effect thereof, being as follows:

FIRST: AUTHORIZING the Village of Cedarhurst, New York to issue bonds in a principal amount not to exceed $1,800,000 pursuant to the Local Finance Law of the State of New York, to fnance the acquisition of a parcel of real property located at 68 Washington Avenue, in the Village (Sec. xx-Blk. xx - Lot xx), for use as a Village parking lot;

SECOND: STATING that the estimated maximum cost thereof, including preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto and the fnancing thereof, is $2,000,000; appropriating said amount for such purpose; and STATING that the plan of fnancing includes the expenditure of $200,000 in available Village funds to pay a part of said appropriation, the issuance of bonds in a principal amount not to exceed $1,800,000 to fnance the balance of said appropriation, and the levy and collection of taxes on all the taxable real property in the

Village to pay the principal of said bonds and the interest thereon as the same shall become due and payable;

THIRD: DETERMINING and STATING the period of probable usefulness applicable to the purpose for which said bonds are authorized to be issued is thirty (30) years; the proceeds of said bonds and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation thereof may be applied to reimburse the Village for expenditures made after the effective date of this bond resolution for the purpose for which said bonds are authorized; and the proposed maturity of said bonds will exceed fve (5) years;

FOURTH: DETERMINING that said bonds and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of said bonds and the renewals of said bond anticipation notes shall be general obligations of the Village; and PLEDGING to their payment the faith and credit of the Village;

FIFTH: DELEGATING to the Village Treasurer the powers and duties as to the issuance of said bonds, and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of said bonds, or the renewals thereof; and

SIXTH: STATING the conditions under which the validity of the bonds and any notes issued in anticipation thereof may be contested: and

SEVENTH: DETERMINING that the bond resolution is subject to a permissive referendum.

DATED: May 1, 2023

Salvatore Evola Village Clerk 139297

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC

HEARING BY THE BOARD OF APPEALS

Pursuant to New York State Town Law Article 16, New York State Public Offcers Law Article 7, and the Town of Hempstead Building Zone Ordinance, NOTICE is hereby given that the BOARD OF APPEALS of the Town of Hempstead will hold a public hearing in the Old Town Hall, 350 Front Street, Room 230, Second Floor, Hempstead, New York on 5/10/23 at 9:30 A.M. to consider the following applications and appeals:

THE FOLLOWING CASES WILL BE CALLED

STARTING AT 9:30 A.M.

273/23. WOODMERE -

Joshua Greenstein & Jessica HandlerGreenstein, Variances, lot area occupied, average front yard setback, rear yard setback, construct 2nd story addition attached to dwelling., W/s Edward Ave., 280’ S/o Caryle St., a/k/a 325 Edward Ave.

ALL PAPERS PERTAINING TO THE ABOVE HEARING ARE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AT THE BOARD OF APPEALS, TOWN HALL, 1 WASHINGTON STREET, HEMPSTEAD, NY 11550. This notice is only for new cases in Woodmere within Town of Hempstead jurisdiction. There are additional cases in different hamlets, towns and villages on the Board of Appeals calendar. The full calendar is available at https://hempsteadny.gov/ 509/Board-of-Appeals

The internet address of the website streaming for this meeting is https://hempsteadny.gov/ 576/Live-Streaming-Video

Interested parties may appear at the above time and place. At the call of the Chairman, the Board will consider decisions on the foregoing and those on the Reserve Decision calendar and such other matters as may properly come before it.

139298

LEGAL NOTICE

SANITARY DISTRICT NO. 14

TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD

AMENDED RESOLUTION AS TO ANNUAL ELECTION FOR OFFICE OF COMMISSIONER(S)

RESOLVED, that candidates for the offce of Commissioner shall fle their names with the Secretary of the Board of Commissioners of Sanitary District No. 14, Town of Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, at 2150 Bay Boulevard, Atlantic Beach, New York, at least thirty (30) days prior to May 22, 2023, and that such nominations must be submitted in petition form in conformance with the applicable provisions of the Election Law of the State of New York, subscribed by twenty-fve (25) registered voters of the District. Such petition shall state the residence of each signer and shall state the name and residence of the candidate and the specifc vacancy on the Board of Commissioners for which the candidate is nominated, which description shall include at least the length of the term of offce.

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the ballots to be prepared for the election of District offcers shall specify the names of the candidates duly fled and, in addition, to provide proper blank spaces for each offce to be flled at the election of May 22, 2023.

FURTHER RESOLVED, that in compliance with Section 213-a of the Town Law, preparation of the voter register for the May 22, 2023 election to the offce of Commissioner(s) of this District shall be conducted on May 4 2023, on which date the

inspectors of election shall meet to commence the preparation of the register between the hours of 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Administration Building, foot of Troy Avenue and Ocean Front, East Atlantic Beach Park District, East Atlantic Beach, New York. The register shall include all qualifed voters of the District who shall personally present themselves for registration and voters permanently registered with the Board of Elections of the County of Nassau on or before the 23rd day immediately preceding said election of May 22, 2023.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

SANITARY DISTRICT NO. 14

TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, NEW YORK

SECRETARY

Dated: April 24, 2023

139253

LEGAL NOTICE

AMENDED

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 qualifed voters of Sanitary District No. 14, Town of Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, on May 22, 2023 between the hours of 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. at the Administration Building located at 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 fve (5) years and for the further purpose of electing one resident of Sanitary District No. 14 as a member of the Board of Commissioners for a term of one (1) year. A copy of the aforesaid Resolution is on fle 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 nominations for the offce of Commissioner shall be made by petition subscribed by at least twenty-fve (25) registered voters of the Sanitary District, addressed to and fled with the Secretary to the Board of Commissioners at least thirty (30) days prior to May 22, 2023. Such petition shall state the residence of each signer and shall state the name and residence of

the candidate and the specifc vacancy of the Board of Commissioners for which the candidate is nominated, which description shall include at least the length of the term of offce.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that the inspectors of election of this Sanitary District shall meet on Thursday, May 4, 2023 between the hours of 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. at the Administration Building located at foot of Troy Avenue and Ocean Front, East Atlantic Beach Park District, East Atlantic Beach, New York, for the purpose of preparing a register of the qualifed voters of this District for the said annual District election, at which time any person shall be entitled to have his/her name placed on such register provided that at such meeting of the inspectors of elections, he/she is known, or proven to the satisfaction of the inspectors of election to be then or thereafter entitled to vote at the annual District election for which such register is prepared.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that the register shall include all qualifed voters of the District who shall personally present themselves for registration and voters permanently registered with the Board of Elections of the County of Nassau on or before the 23rd day immediately preceding said election of May 22, 2023.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that applications for absentee ballots for the annual District election may be applied for at the offce 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 offce of the Secretary to the Board of Commissioners during regular offce 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

Inwood resIdent devIn Hance’s plane airdrop went viral and she was part of Kelly Clarkson’s “’What I’m Liking’ segment.

Inwood woman’s airplane airdrop viral on TikTok

Devin Hance, from Inwood, boarded a flight to Florida recently when her nose picked up a not to pleasant aroma. Trying to figure where it had emanated from, Hance airdropped a message on her phone to fellow passengers, who were thinking the same thing.

On the “Kelly Clarkson Show” as part of “What I’m Liking” segment Hance spoke with Clarkson. “The message Hance sent out was “If you are farting, please stop.” Hance’s airdropping went viral on TikTok.

She said that “almost immediately you could hear laughter erupt” throughout the plane. “My hope, Kelly, was that the culprit would receive the mention,” Hance said on the show.

Receiving airdrops, Hance and the passengers were trying to find out whop did it, where they were sitting. Through the

airdrop messages, Hance connected with a few passengers and on the onboard tablets played three games of Battleship which she won.

“This whole thing turned into a tablet airdrop party,” Hance said.

Clarkson noted that Hance had a lesson for anyone in close quarters.

“Have some compassion for your seat neighbors,” Hance said. “Planes are stuffy as it is, so if you could go to the restroom before you can board or just relieve yourself. I too have compassion, I know people have IBS, but is quite unbearable.”

Hance said she did not mean to be funny she wanted to solve the problem. And Hance collected a $1,000 prize from one of Clarkson’s sponsors.

— Jeffrey Bessen

Hewlett High School’s Roboboogie wins world championship trophy

Roboboogoie, one of the Hewlett High School robotics teams, captured the Out of the Box Award at the FIRST (For Inspirational Recognition in Science and Technology) Tech World Championship in Houston from April 19 to 22.

competing or improving their robot, Roboboogie member are with Hewlett High special education students and have built and programmed a competitive level LEGO EV3 robot during many free periods and lunch periods.

TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, NEW YORK

Secretary

Dated: April 24, 2023

139254

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 fscal year, June 1, 2023 to May 31, 2024 and that I

The judge’s award is given to a team that embodies FIRST Tech’s core values that includes discovery, fun, impact, inclusion, innovation and teamwork. When not

“We are not using kids to build robot, we are using robots to build kids,” FIRST TECH founder Dean Kamen, has said.

— Jeffrey Bessen

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So what do we do about the housing crisis?

Q. Gov. Kathy Hochul’s attempt to force towns to allow more buildings or doubling up living units on properties may go down in flames. I have mixed feelings about it, since I wouldn’t want to see more congestion, but I know my grown kids can’t afford to buy a home near us, and the so-called “affordable” housing around us isn’t so affordable. What do you think is the solution?

A. In two recent columns, I addressed the intention of Governor Hochul to force municipalities to accept zoning changes in an attempt to develop more affordable housing and allow for doubling up on single-family properties with more living units, a method now available in California, where housing has become a crisis due to the high cost of real estate. As I previously stated, her proposal was not well received. It was rejected by most local communities.

Unfortunately, the problem will not go away, and a master plan is needed to incorporate how to address housing costs, traffic congestion, proximity of housing to commercial and industrial districts — it’s a long list. A county master plan, to make any difference, requires gathering information on what needs to be addressed.

For example, roadways are jammed, with no way to widen main thoroughfares or divert traffic. A future solution could be to place sensors in the pavement, coordinated with car technology to take over and control traffic speed so slow drivers can’t control everyone else’s speed, causing traffic jams. That combined with sensors in traffic lights would detect the number of cars and buses, and allow larger volumes of traffic to flow through intersections more efficiently. Since these systems are already used in California, Europe and Israel, their success is documented. Many larger cities with populations similar to our local area implemented planning solutions decades ago.

As I worked on my thesis for city planning in college 45 years ago, we were required to choose model cities to study. I chose Toronto and New York City. Both required traffic movement improvements to disperse massive volumes of traffic. They also developed housing zones coupled with large open spaces and a number of different sizes of residential buildings to create affordable housing.

Open space-to-building ratios are one of many problems with our local communities. For example, setting stores right on a sidewalk, with no on-site parking and homes directly behind them, was just an invitation to conflicts. Visible parking, wider roads, large-volume housing units with large surrounding open space, parking fields and single-family housing, separated and without their driveways backing directly onto busy boulevards, would have been a much better long-range solution.

It still can be, at a huge cost, because there has been no master plan or intention to implement change to solve conflicts. As long as local governments reject any attempt to solve these many problems and move us all forward, we will just have to live, and complain. These problems have solutions. Good luck!

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To no one’s surprise, President Biden has announced that he will seek a second term. That announcement has stirred up oceans of talk about his ability to serve another four years, because he is 80 years old. Considering the fact that I’ve served in public life for over 30 years and have reached age 80, I feel comfortable expressing my views about his candidacy.

Biden’s decision to run for reelection was the result of many factors, which I understand and can easily explain. First of all, as difficult as the most important job in the world is, with its myriad headaches, it is impossible to just walk away from it. Is being president a boost to your ego? You bet it is. Having musicians play “Hail to the Chief” virtually every time you walk into a room has to be a pretty cool experience. Traveling on Air Force One is also hard to dismiss.

But putting ego aside, Biden has plenty of reasons to defy his biological clock and seek office again. Whether

you like him or not, he has had a highly successful four years, and working with both Democrats and Republicans, he has gotten a number of major pieces of legislation passed that will have a dramatic impact on the lives of all Americans.

His infrastructure bill is responsible for the planned reconstruction or replacement of approximately 3,800 bridges. Billions of dollars have been distributed to local governments to rebuild their aging highways. Thousands of public buildings that are in dangerous condition are being rebuilt with infrastructure funding.

America’s major shortage of microchips will be attacked thanks to a multibillion-dollar program to create American-manufactured chips. Think about the vehicle you drive, or your smartphone. Cars and phones need microchips, most of which come from Taiwan and China. Our country needs to make more of them, and the process to do that is happening thanks to the Biden administration.

Senior citizens have much to be thankful for due to Biden’s efforts. Ask any senior who needs insulin injections

what it cost them annually in 2021. Many will acknowledge that the cost of insulin has resulted in less food on the table. Biden pledged to reduce its price to $35 per month, a pledge he has kept.

Four years ago, the alliance of European nations was in total disarray. Many that were once our friends were disenchanted by our lack of communication, and our disrespect. Biden has brought the members of NATO together, and for the first time in many years, the organization is prepared to fight any attempt by Russia to expand its territory.

There is no doubt that Ukraine would be under total Russian control if not for Biden’s determination to protect it from becoming a Russian colony. Russian President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine wasn’t just an effort to take over another country. Russia would like to swallow up all of the previous parts of the former Soviet Union. A winning takeover of Ukraine was intended to be the first in a series of takeovers of country after country.

The 2023 version of the Republican Party is enough to encourage any Democratic incumbent to run again. Red

state after red state is passing laws to deprive women of their personal rights, and finding ways to deprive minorities and college students of their voting rights. The GOP has abandoned all of its founding principles, and has been captured by the Marjorie Taylor Greenes and other zealots.

Has Biden made America into Pleasantville? No, that hasn’t happened. To date, there has been no bipartisan solution to the border crises. The Democrats want a rational way to let migrants enter the country. Many Republicans want the border forever sealed so that no one, not even those fleeing anarchy and crime, can walk on American soil.

If the Republican Party had a roster of moderate and impressive candidates for the White House, Biden might have hesitated to seek a second term. But sadly, Republicans have no Ronald Reagan type waiting in the wings. Their alternatives will not make America great again.

So if I were Joe Biden, I’d go for it.

Jerry Kremer was an Assemblyman for 23 years, and chaired the Assembly’s Ways and Means Committee for 12 years. He now heads Empire Government Strategies, a business development and legislative strategy firm. Comments about this column? jkremer@liherald.com.

Dispatch from a four-legged 5-year-old

Dear Kathi: I turned 5 years old this winter, and I promised that I’d drop you a note and tell you how my life is with the Kreiss family. Mother’s Day is appropriate: As the breeder who helped bring me into the world, you’re one of my cherished moms.

My birth mom is Mountain Ivy of Chilowee Cotons. My birth grandmother is Destiny’s Rogue Breeze. My human mom is Randi of Brooklyn, and my pedigree is better than hers.

Now, don’t expect one of those heartwarming Lassie stories or a brave-dog-fightsbear story of my life. Think of this more like a Jerry Springer-spaniel (may he rest in peace) sort of tale. I know you thought I was an easy-going puppy, but it was all an act. I’m an alpha all the way, babe.

The Kreisses are OK, as owners go.

Clearly Randi and Don (they don’t know I call them by their first names) wanted a replacement for their beloved Zoe, the long-lived pup who trotted over the Rainbow Bridge six months before I was born. I hate when that happens. I want to be wanted just for myself.

By the way, I resent that you sold me. I mean, it was a great price, and in dog dollars it was a killing, but I don’t like to think of myself as a commodity. And you could have been a little more thorough in interviewing the Kreisses. They do not — I repeat, do not — have the fenced-in yard they promised.

I don’t mind that you sent me away from Tucson, where I was born, but I just cannot get used to doing my business in the snow. The ice really freezes up the works, if you know what I mean. The Ms. is out there in wool pants, a down coat, hat and gloves. I’m out there in my birthday suit, and she wants me to hurry up. When I hear “hurry up!” know what I do? I take my sweet time, pretending that I found something great to sniff. Or

I raise my ears and stare just behind her, to give her the creeps. Oh, yeah. One thing I’m happy about is that there are no kids around to share the attention. When we walk past kids at the bus stop, I wag my tail like crazy and pretend to love the little dribblers. The Ms. eats it up. She always says the same thing to the moms and dads: “Oh, Lillybee loves children. Of course they can pet her.” Let me tell you, it takes a lot of self-control not to take a bite out of those fat little fingers.

It’s a pretty easy gig I have. In the beginning, the Mr. didn’t like me at all. He didn’t want me, he didn’t want to walk me, and he didn’t like the fact that I barked in his ear for no good reason for 15 minutes straight every night when he turned on the TV. But he just needed to be trained. I’ve trained him to throw my Frisbee every time I bring it to him. I could bring it to him a hundred times and he just keeps throwing it. And he thinks I eat out of his hand?

The Ms. started out strict, making me

sleep in a crate in the kitchen every night, and I pretended to love it. I kept quiet, kept my nose clean and, sure enough, within six months they were discussing the fact that I was bonding more with the crate than with them. Within eight months I was in bed with them.

I know this is a process of give and take, but I did hold my ground in several areas. I refused to be housebroken overnight. I saw no reason to relieve myself outside in the freezing cold when there were perfectly good area rugs in the nice warm dining room.

I will not sit on the floor when everyone else is on the couch, and I won’t eat unless the Ms. keeps me company. From time to time, I bring a small dead bird into the house and deposit it on someone’s bed. I’m a dog, after all, and I won’t let them disrespect my native culture.

I will definitely keep in touch, Kathi, but let’s keep this just between us. The Ms. thinks she’s the only one in the family who writes. And neither of them has any idea that I know how to use the computer.

Love, Lillybee

Copyright 2023 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.

RANDI KREISS

When we walk past kids, I wag and pretend to love the little dribblers.

Whether you like him or not, he has had a highly successful four years.

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A principal’s buyout is worth discussing

the Sewanhaka Central High School district has proposed a budget of nearly $245 million for the 2023-24 academic year, funding a number of projects beginning this fall, including the expansion of a real estate education program that could prepare students to take the state real estate licensing exam, and the restoration of Sewanhaka High School’s iconic clock tower.

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But one thing you won’t find highlighted in that budget — at least not in the part presented to the public — is a payout of more than $400,000 to a beloved principal who disappeared on a sudden sabbatical last fall, only to later reveal that his absence will be permanent.

It’s the kind of omission that remains ever so common among a large number of elected bodies where transparency is paramount. And it’s the kind of unnecessary omission that can fuel distrust between leaders and constituents — just when trust is needed most, when school district residents go to the polls in a couple of weeks to give a school budget their blessing, or to cast a vote against it.

It’s hard to blame now-former Elmont Memorial High School principal Kevin Dougherty for collecting as much as he can for an employment separation it appears he didn’t volunteer for. But even in the shadow of a budget worth nearly a quarterbillion dollars, it could certainly be a real head-scratcher how the district justifies such a significant golden parachute, using taxpayer money — and why it felt that such a deal wasn’t fit for public consumption.

It wasn’t discussed at a school board

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meeting or made part of a budget presentation. We know about it only because a Newsday reporter filed a public-records request and then patiently waited for the school district to hand the documents over.

Now, the school board will say this was not trumpeted across the district because the dispute between Dougherty and the trustees could be classified as a personnel issue — and that’s fair. We know there was a dispute, because one was hinted at in the paperwork obtained through the records request. And the nature of that dispute could very well fall under “personnel.”

But the payout — one involving money every property owner pays into the Sewanhaka district’s coffers — is something that deserved a bit more scrutiny. Or, at the very least, a “for your information.”

Dougherty’s payout appears to consist of both his $200,000 salary and an equal amount in unpaid bonuses. It’s not clear what the bonuses represented, but accrued time off and other elements the board is contractually obligated to pay out were most likely a part of it.

In fact, while it’s a lot of money, an open discussion could have easily benefited the school board, explaining the financial particulars of the payout, why it was necessary, and the fact that $400,000 represents barely two-tenths of 1 percent of the district’s total budget.

The school board also could have boasted how well it manages money, with an example that while Superintendent James Grossane earns the district’s highest salary, at just over $275,000 a year, there are 115 other school administrators in the state

who make more than he does.

Yet that discussion never happened. It didn’t even come up. And if someone hadn’t dug deeper to find out what was going on, we wouldn’t be talking about it now.

Teachers are vital to the makeup of our society. It’s why we spend our entire childhood — and the early part of our adulthood — in front of them, learning everything we can about the world around us. And administrators like Dougherty are important, too, because they build and maintain the framework where education happens.

But if the school board is going to negotiate an exit that ultimately pays someone a full year’s salary, along with additional benefits that essentially doubles that salary, it deserves a discussion. A public discussion. It won’t be fun — not by a long shot. But it is necessary.

So the discussion is happening now. And at the moment, parents seem more upset about losing someone who they believe is a great principal than about how much he’s taking as he walks out the door. And that’s perfectly fine — sometimes it’s not about the money.

In the end, however, these are still taxpayer dollars. And taxpayers have a right to know how every dollar is being spent. While no one is asking the school board to publicize how each dollar is spent, when there’s a payout that’s outside the norm, it’s worth a discussion.

And we hope all government bodies — not just the Sewanhaka Central High School District — will remember that.

As a lifelong resident of the Hewlett-Woodmere school district, I am proud to have graduated from our schools, as well as to have had two of my children graduate from the district, with my youngest daughter still attending high school. I have always held our district in the highest regard and believe it to be the finest in Nassau County.

Recently I have attended the district’s board meetings and work sessions, where I’ve asked questions and become informed about the budget proposal. I am pleased to report that the school board has presented a budget that not only maintains the high ranking of our school district, which is currently No. 6 in New York state, according to Niche rankings, but also expands our district’s offerings to ensure its competitiveness in the future.

The primary reason I urge district voters to come out on May 16 and vote “yes” is that there will be no increase in the tax levy. Our school board recognized the challenging financial environment our

Seeking leadership, and equity, for a better tomorrow

Igrew up as a Reagan Republican, and I have some opinions on our current political paradigm. Reagan, whose flaws are perseverated over in our time, had some great traits that are applicable to our current environment. He had leadership and vision. He understood that we could be more than we were, and that America was created to be the greatest nation ever known by meeting the needs and desires of all of its people. True Republicans should follow his path, and people of other views should reconsider the intent of his policies.

My views on how to address society’s ills have evolved since my youth. I hope that would be true of any lifelong learner, but my core principles and goals are unchanged. Opportunity is the key to success, and the respect for liberty — for yourself and for your fellow members of society — is a sacred responsibility. That was Reagan’s vision through my 16-yearold eyes in the 1980s, and it’s a vision that is still applicable to those seeking equita-

ble opportunities for all.

Success is found in increasing economic growth, not in fighting over the distribution of a diminishing pool of resources. Collaboration in our country can spur a new generation of leadership for us, and for our ideas. Tearing one another down weakens us both nationally and internationally.

Remember, America is predominantly a collection of immigrants, including my ancestors, who fled static societies for new opportunities. We are still a collection of immigrants. Our combined skills and perspectives are a unique and powerful force.

I believe in equity, because it means giving people what they need to succeed, and most often, all they need is a fair chance. Each person’s path is different, and those differences should be respected. The most important ingredient for success will always be the will of the individual. The goal of equity is to remove, or mitigate, systemic barriers to enable people to reach their potential.

In education there is an accepted belief that we need to differentiate instruction. Differentiation of instruction is an acknowledgment that individu-

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community is facing due to high inflation, and implemented a budget plan that requires no increase in taxes. Our district’s ability to do this is a testament to its consistent fiscal responsibility over the years.

Moreover, district voters will have the opportunity to approve a capital reserve plan that also requires no increase in taxes. The plan aims to modernize and repair several middle school and high school facilities, including the auditorium, science rooms and athletic fields.

Considering all these factors, I urge voters to vote “yes” for our kids, our district and our community on May 16 at the Woodmere Education Center, at 1 Johnson Place in Woodmere, from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. By approving the budget, we can help achieve the district’s mission of empowering the next generation for success in life.

MICHELLE MORgAN Gibson

Trump’s indictment is Trump’s fault

To the Editor:

In his April 13-19 column, Peter King seems to be blaming the dawn for the crowing of the rooster. He is bemoaning the fact that a federal grand jury has indicted Donald Trump for breaking fed-

eral campaign laws in connection with his Stormy Daniels payoff, rather than addressing the dirty deeds that Trump has committed.

It is true that there are two other pending cases that are far more egregious than the current one: Trump’s incitement to insurrection in the Jan. 6 assault on the Capitol, as well as his effort to fraudulently “find” 11,780 votes in georgia. But the current case has reached a milestone in that it has ended the notion that a president or former president cannot be indicted for criminal actions.

In other words, it opens the door to a legal path for the extremely serious charges relating to Jan. 6 and to the georgia vote. I hope that Mr. King is taking a very hard look at those two pending cases.

BOB PRAvER

Glen Cove

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als have their own educational needs. Equity is similar to that concept, because each person has his or her own needs to meet their full potential. Equity is meeting each individual where they are and creating a path forward consistent with their abilities and ambition. Creating an environment where individual have the opportunity to succeed is a very Reaganlike initiative.

Equity 4 LI Youth is a forum for identifying opportunities, with volunteers helping young people see possible paths to success. We are not a governmental agency, and we have not raised any money — we are just people from all political perspectives trying to help. We do so by partnering with altruistic groups representing a wide array of causes, and providing resources to help promote equitable opportunities for anyone who is interested. Their race, religion, gender or politics don’t matter to us; all deserve a fair chance to reach their goals.

We are open to all points of view. Books written from any perspective must be respected, not feared. Canceling another person’s ability to experience lit-

erature based solely on one’s own political perspective indicates a fear that there is weakness in that perspective. Fear drives hate, and hate brings more fear.

We believe in reading and analyzing works from multiple perspectives, listening to all positions and engaging in factbased debate. Hearing and respecting a different point of view doesn’t mean you are capitulating to it. Reagan stressed self-reliance, not the destruction of other members of the American experiment in democracy. There is room in the shining city on the hill for people of all beliefs.

I like to study and evaluate all points of view. No single perspective has all the best ideas, or only bad ideas; there is always information to glean from listening to, and learning about, others. Even if all you learn is how to refine your argument, you’ve still gained knowledge and understanding of another’s position. And the experience forces you to critically evaluate your own views. All gain from a sharing of ideas.

Reagan wasn’t always right, but he wasn’t always wrong, either.

Patrick M. Pizzo II, Ed.D., is the assistant superintendent for business and finance in the East Meadow School District, the president of Equity 4 LI Youth and the Education Committee chair for the Hempstead branch of the NAACP.

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