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A rendering of Yeshiva Darchei Torah’s two new buildings on Seagirt Boulevard.
Yeshiva Darchei Torah, of Far Rockaway, has two new buildings under construction on Seagirt Boulevard, a mesivta beis medrash — a study hall and classroom building — and a residence hall.
The architectural firm working on the project is Fischer and Makooi, based in New York. The yeshiva received city approval for the work in April, and began excavating on May 8.
dents. They expect the construction to be completed by 2026, and a new gymnasium will be added in a second phase of construction, scheduled to begin in six to 12 months.
Darchei Torah officials said that the school needs the new classroom building because enrollment has swelled over the past decade, to 2,800 students, and the current facility, on the opposite side of Seagirt Boulevard, cannot meet the demand for increased learning space.
“We want to not only have more space in terms of class sizes, prayer, gym, science labs and all that,” Rabbi Moshe Benoliel, the school’s director of alumni affairs, said, “but we want to enhance the quality of the educa-
To counter what they view as rising antisemitism on college campuses across New York, Assemblyman Ari Brown, who represents the Five Towns, and upstate Sen. Bill Weber are supporting legislation that would deny access to state money for students who purposely offend Jewish people.
Weber first proposed the Combating Campus Antisemitism Act last November. Brown began sponsoring a companion measure a month later. If the proposed bill becomes law, it would prevent college students who knowingly take part in antisemitic acts from taking part in the state’s Tuition Assistance Program. The funding, known as TAP, awards eligible students anywhere from $500 to $5,665 for the academic year.
As of press time, the bill had been submitted to the Higher Education committees of both legislative bodies.
Brown, who also represents East Rockaway, Island Park, Oceanside and the Long Beach barrier island, and Weber, who represents the majority of Rockland County and part of
Westchester County, were joined by Assembly members Alec Brook-Krasny, Michael Novakhov, Ed Ra and Robert Smullen, Professor Jeff Lax, of Kingsborough Community College, and State Sen. Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick at a news conference to push for the passage of the bill at the Million Dollar Staircase in the State Capitol on May 8. CanzoneriFitzpatrick also represents the Five Towns, and Ra is another Long Island lawmaker.
“Let’s get it passed and signed by the governor,” Weber said, “so we can really make a difference, and hit these kids and students that are chanting these antisemitic slogans and threats — hit them where it hurts, in their pocket.”
Brown and Weber noted recent pro-Palestinian protests that had taken place on college campuses around the state and across the country, as well as the rise of antisemitic acts in academia since the Hamas attacks on Israelis on Oct. 7, and Israel’s military response in the months since.
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Along Broadway from the HewlettWoodmere Public Library stretching to Irving Place in Woodmere, near the Woodmere firehouse, what is considered the largest outdoor festival in the Five Towns will take place on Sunday.
The 11th annual Arts Below Sunrise organized by the Hewlett-Woodmere Public Schools Endowment Fund, HWPL and the Hewlett-Woodmere Business Association will kick off at 10 a.m. and wrap up around 5 p.m. on May 19. LIPrime and Herald Community Newspapers are the media sponsors.
Arts Below Sunrise is a community music and STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) festival that has a multitude of musical performances, robotics presentations, petting zoo and hands-on science activities for children and adults. The award-winning robotics team, Bionica will be conducting demonstrations.
“As this festival is a STEAM-based event, please visit our booth for fun giveaways and crafts, including crochet, at our tables. For the first time this year, we have invited the Nassau Library System’s Techmobile to join us,” said Michelle Young, Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library director. “The Techmobile will be parked across from our booth and will feature VR technology—so put on a headset and come game with your friends and family.”
One of the main sponsors of this festival is the Hewlett-Woodmere Business Association.
“The Hewlett-Woodmere Public Schools and the Hewlett Woodmere Business Association is pleased to continue the celebration of the district’s 125th anniversary,” said David Friedman, president of the HWBA. “The district added amusement park rides for the kids in addition to the usual bounce house and big slide.”
Friedman, who has been one of the main organizers for 11 years, highlighted the Hewlett Fire Department live demonstrations, training and trucks.
“There will be a special presentation from the Hewlett Fire Department in the library parking lot, they will have demos in front of The Woodmere Education Center and inside too,” Friedman said.
The Cradle of Aviation Museum will be having special planetarium shows throughout the day, along with a star finder activity.
“HWPL will again be sponsoring a series of 30-minute planetarium shows along with a Star Finder activity table, all directly from the Cradle of Aviation Museum. The table and the shows will be held indoors at the Woodmere Education Center Auditorium (1 Johnson Place)
from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., so bring your family and travel through space and time to see the stars,” said Young.
There also will be stage performances, including one from the Cultural Performance by the Valley Stream South High School Cultural Society. Science teacher Jeffrey Hsi, is the club’s adviser.
The performance will consist of four to six acts — Chinese Lion, Bollywood, Mexican Skirt, Chinese Yo-Yo, and a surprise finish.
“My multicultural club was first invited to Arts Below Sunrise by the HewlettWoodmere Endowment Fund, years ago,” Hsi said.
Unfortunately due to the smaller stage size, Hsi is unable to bring all of his club members. The performances will includes up to 20 students in seventh to 12th grade.
“The Cultural Society at South has 250 students in it, our annual World Culture Night show involves around 30 different cultural acts,” he said. “We have held assemblies at six different elementary schools this year with a selection of these acts from our show.”
The Hewlett-Woodmere Business Association will be raffling off a big television, and the Hewlett-Woodmere Endowment Fund is raffling a bicycle.
The students from Woodmere Middle School and Woodmere High School will be volunteering at the festival.
“We thank our sponsors and volunteers for helping us produce the festival,” Friedman said.
Residents in the Lawrence school district can go to the polls on May 21 and along with voting on the proposed school budget, newcomer Ilyassha Shivers is challenging incumbent Trustee Heshy Blachorsky, while board member Abel Feldhamer is running unopposed. All terms are three years.
Blachorsky, 48, running for his fourth term, said that his connection with people who live in the district is more iron clad that a lot of other people, even on the board. He is staying on for them and to represent how they feel.
He wants to help ensure that the district’s graduation rate remains above 90 person and that the children who attend the in-district schools are being given instruction without having programs cut. Blachorsky also wants to make sure that the children who attend schools out of district, are being given the same opportunities as the Lawrence district students.
“Our levy hasn’t increased in District 15 in six years, which is pretty tough for anyone in New York state, let alone Long Island to say,” said Blachorsky, who lives in Cedarhurst. “There are no districts whose levy has been stable for six years without increasing, and having no services cut.”
He added that over the past few years as the district demographic has changed, the district has been catering to all the diverse needs of the children it serves. That includes having a more visible English Next Language program, mentoring and tutoring being offered in class, and having bilingual teachers.
Running for the first time, Shivers, 51, an Inwood resident, is concerned for his two children attending the district and believes in fair representation for all students. This is for all public and non-public school students, wanting each child to have a voice.
He emphasizes that there should be balance in the district. His priorities are to bring groups together and for
equal treatment of students and teachers. A concern of his is the lack of bus matrons available to help the students.
“Students need to be monitored at all times, especially young children on buses,” Shivers said. “I think it’s important and I want to address busing, not only matrons, but being able to have busses for early morning and afternoon programming.”
He said he is looking forward to a positive resolution for the busing issues and is grateful to finally be running for school board.
A lawyer and a businessman Feldhamer, 46, also a Cedarhurst resident is running for his sixth term. He said he is very proud of the school district’s accomplishments
over the past few years.
He compliments the district’s administrative partners, including Superintendent Ann Pedersen. Feldhamer emphasized the district’s “incredible sensitivity” to the needs of all the students and ensuring the educational level.
“It’s our privilege to serve an amazing and diverse community, and we’re continuously looking for opportunities to expand and improve programs and services for all of our students,” Feldhamer said.
He continues to look forward for continued success from student outcomes. Feldhamer adds that he is excited for all the upcoming renovations and upgrades in the high school, along with the Federal Emergency Management Agency grant for the proposed $75 million sea wall on the Lawrence High School campus.
The proposed school budget is $101.92 million dollars. The preliminary Peninsula Public Library budget, also on the ballot, is $3.36 million. The Peninsula Public Library incumbent is Reva Oliner.
Voting is on May 21 from 7 am. to 10 p.m. at the Primary School at the Number Two School, 1 Donahue Ave., Inwood; Lawrence Middle School, 195 Broadway, Lawrence; Lawrence High School, 2 Reilly Road, Cedarhurst and Atlantic Beach Village Hall, 65 The Plaza.
Lawrence High School has bragging rights over nearly every school in the state as senior Arian Watson was named a finalist for a national honor that just 161 students in the United States are competing for.
She was one of 625 semifinalists for the Presidential Scholars Program, and took the feat one step further, thanks to her high grade-point average, 98.34, immense involvement, leadership and volunteer work.
“Watson is one of 161 outstanding American high school seniors who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement, artistic excellence, technical expertise, leadership, citizenship, service, and contribution to school and community,” the press office of the federal Department of Education wrote in a news release.
Elmont resident Detola D. Badmus, who attends Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music and Art and Performing arts in Manhattan, is the only finalist from New York.
Each year, the White House Commission on Presidential Scholars selects students as finalists. Watson was chosen from the 3.7 million students expected to
graduate from high school this year, and 5,700 qualifying candidates, according to the Department of Education. Students were picked based on outstanding performance on the College Board SAT and ACT exams, or through nomination from the chief state school officers or other recognition organizations.
Assemblyman Ari Brown recommended Watson to Chief State School Officer Betty Rosa, who nominated Watson in the career and technical fields category for the award.
The Presidential Scholars Program started in 1964 with expansions over the years, in 1983, finalists could name their most influential teacher to be sent a personal letter from the Secretary of Education, for which Watson chose Irina Bayeva of Lawrence High.
Watson will be honored at an online recognition program this summer. Next, Watson will study mechanical engineering at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
For the complete list of 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholars, visit Ed.gov/psp.
— Parker SchugWith Advanced Placement exams, the diligent students of Hewlett High School are immersed in their studies, meticulously preparing for an array of subjects spanning from biology to world history.
ALast month bore witness to a series of prestigious ceremonies and events that celebrated academic excellence. The math honor society held its induction ceremony, with Theodore Tourneaux speaking as the distinguished alumni.
The business and computer science honor societies also conducted their respective induction ceremonies, further recognizing the achievements of their members. The social science department hosted an event that showcased the remarkable work and findings of numerous social science students, delving into the integration of ChatGPT in social science, among other topics.
The past week witnessed the resounding success of Spring Concerts I and II, a true celebration of the music department’s talents. These concerts also served as a platform to unveil more information about the highly anticipated Disney trip scheduled for the following year.
Lastly, the Hewlett Pals extended a warm welcome to incoming freshmen from Woodmere Middle School during Link Night, where they were treated to a comprehensive tour of the hallowed halls of Hewlett High.
A panel comprising numerous Hewlett Pals from all grades imparted invaluable advice to the students, guiding them on their academic journeys through the esteemed institution.
Each one of us experience countless injustices in the course of everyday living. Like other experiences, it is not the experience itself so much that counts, but how you process it. The Mayo Clinic addresses the health benefits of “forgiveness” which they define as “an intentional decision to let go of resentment and anger”. Letting go of grudges and bitterness can lead to:
• Healthier relationships
• Improved mental health
• Less anxiety, stress and hostility
• Fewer symptoms of depression
• Lower blood pressure
• A stronger immune system
• Improved heart health
• Improved self-esteem
• Better sleep
Everett Worthington, Profession Emeritus of Psychology, Virginia Commonwealth University, provides a free workbook at evworthington-forgiveness.com to aid those
for whom forgiveness may be difficult (most of us!), focusing on the REACH method.
Recall: Recall the hurt. Look at the incident in an objective way and don’t try to push aside your feelings.
Empathize: Empathize with the offender without excusing the action or invalidating your own feels. Maybe the person was having a bad day or was raised in dire circumstances.
Altruistic gift: Give the altruistic gift of forgiveness. Think about a time when you were rude or harsh, and recognize that everyone has shortcomings.
Commit: Make a decision to forgive. You can write a letter that you don’t send to help yourself make the commitment.
Hold: Hold on to forgiveness. Memories of the transgression or event won’t change. But how you react to those feelings will.
“Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burned”. Buddha
On May 19, Broadway in Hewlett and Woodmere will be closed to traffic, allowing street vendors to set up shop for the Arts Below Sunrise festival, a vibrant celebration of creativity and artistic expression.
The Science Honor Society will host a science symposium and their induction ceremony on May 29. The symposium promises to be a showcase of the remarkable research endeavors undertaken by the students of HHS, shedding light on their groundbreaking discoveries and contributions to the scientific community.
Thomas Riley, the high school’s choir director, announced the musical for the upcoming school year will be “Chicago: The Musical.” Set in 1920s Chicago, it is a satirical take on corruption and celebrity criminality. It revolves around Roxie Hart, who murders her lover after he leaves her, and Velma Kelly, a vaudeville performer imprisoned for murdering her husband. Both vie for the spotlight and legal representation from the smooth-talking lawyer, Billy Flynn.
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A FOUR-YEAR STARTING midfielder, Paz has been front and center in the Seahawks’ resurgence this spring and reached a milestone May 2 in a hard-fought 12-11 defeat to Herricks. Paz netted all but two of Carey’s goals, giving her 50 on the season to go along with 11 assists. Her nine goals was a singlegame high, topping her previous mark of eight set April 4 against Jericho. She ranks in the Top 10 of Nassau County scorers.
Thursday, May 16
SOFTBALL: Nassau Class AAA quarterfinals at higher seed
SOFTBALL: Nassau Class AA quarterfinals at higher seed
SOFTBALL: Nassau Class A quarterfinals at higher seed
Nassau Class A quarterfinals at higher
LACROSSE: Nassau Class A quarterfinals at higher seed BOYS LACROSSE: Nassau Class C quarterfinals at higher seed
FLAG FOOTBALL: Nassau Division 1 semis at higher seed
FLAG FOOTBALL: Nassau Division 2 semis at higher seed
Friday, May 17
BOYS LACROSSE: Nassau Class B quarterfinals at higher seed
GIRLS LACROSSE: Nassau Class A quarterfinals at higher seed
Saturday, May 18
GIRLS LACROSSE: Nassau Class C quarterfinals at higher seed
Monday, May 20 (at Long Beach Middle School)
FLAG FOOTBALL: Nassau Division 1 final 4:30 p.m.
FLAG FOOTBALL: Nassau Division 2 final 7 p.m.
Wednesday, May 22 (at Adelphi University)
GIRLS LACROSSE: Nassau Class B semis 6 & 8 p.m.
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As much as its season had been beforehand, the Hewlett girls’ lacrosse team endured a roller-coaster ride in its final game of the year May 9. One that came to a thrilling end when senior Catie Iannico scored the game-winning goal in overtime to help the Bulldogs defeat Glen Cove, 11-10.
“It was so much excitement,” Hewlett coach Jackie Hughes said. “Watching [the team], I didn’t chase them because I physically couldn’t move at that point. I don’t think I’ve ever coached so much in one game in my life.”
Hewlett held an 8-5 lead entering halftime but ran into foul trouble late. In the second half, the Bulldogs were outscored by a margin of 5-2, which included a pair of goals they surrendered to Glen Cove with less than 30 seconds left to play in the fourth quarter, sending the game to sudden death.
“I thought some of the players were actually going to fall over while they were playing,” Hughes said. “That’s how exhausted they were on both teams. There were tears during the overtime to finish the game. It was truly a roller coaster of emotions throughout the entire game.”
Senior Brianna Ruta found the back of the net five times for Hewlett in the win, raising her season total to 42.
“She’s come so far since her freshman year,” Hughes said of Ruta. “Back then, we had players who could do it all that didn’t necessarily need her support. Now, she’s kind of a force. In every huddle, you could basically see she was not going to lose this game. She and the other seniors were going to do everything in their power to make sure that they didn’t lose.”
Despite the victory to cap off their season, the Bulldogs failed to qualify for the playoffs, finishing the year with an overall record of 6-5. Still, Hewlett sent the likes of Ruta, Catie Iannico, her twin sister Marcie, as well as Kate Epstein, Lea Nagarayeva, Anie Fluerant, Aryn Feldman and Tella Tutino out
with a game they’ll not soon forget and one that next year’s core will hold onto.
Freshman goalie Dani Kotlyar made eight saves against Glen Cove. After she joined Hewlett on an emergency basis at the beginning of the year, Kotlyar will return next season as a pivotal piece. So too, will fellow freshman Kristina O’Rourke and the team’s leading scorer from this season, Krista Lee.
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“I’m confident that the program is going in a strong direction,” Hughes said. “I really think the future of the program is very, very bright. I’m very excited for their future.”
However, Hughes herself won’t be
around next year to see Hewlett’s future, as she will be tending to her primary job of caring for her young family.
The decision to leave the program was not an easy one for Hughes. Although she knew long before, she did not tell the team of her departure until after the overtime victory. After she did, she knew she’d accomplished all she needed.
“They said such nice things and that I taught them more about life than I did about lacrosse, and that’s always kind of what I set out to do,” Hughes said. “I think that’s the most important thing. I prepared them for life.”
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Art may be the eye of the beholder, however constructive criticism could boost the burgeoning work of young artists.
Hewlett High School was the focal point of the student art world as the Portfolio Project, an annual event, created by the New York State Art Teachers Association in collaboration with the State Education Department took place on May 4.
Judges evaluated the students’ work from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and gave feedback throughout the day, Thomas Finn, an Ogden Elementary School art teacher said.
Hewlett High administrators nominated the school to host the event for students on Nassau’s South Shore.
“It is always a great honor for Hewlett-Woodmere to host art events,” Andrew Fund, the school district’s director of art said. “It continues to show our dedication, commitment and appreciation for the arts in our community.”
About 30 Hewlett-Woodmere students grade three through 12 participated in the event along with over 50 other students. Each participant prepared seven different pieces including an artists statement, self-portrait, resource based
piece, resource artwork reflection statement, and three additional pieces that reflective of their artistic style.
“Students choose to be part of this event,” Fund said. “Doing a portfolio is something extra. Students prepared for the event by working at home, during recess and free periods, and attending extra help. It has fostered a great partnership between the students, teachers, and parents.”
Zoe Eliopoulos, a fifth-grader at Ogden Elementary took part in the Portfolio Project.
“My teacher Mr. Finn asked our class if any students would like to be part of this event,” Eliopoulos said. “We knew it was a lot of extra work. I like art so I was excited to participate.”
This was Eliopoulos’ first time submitting her art for the event and found the feedback to be very helpful.
“They helped me understand my choices of colors and textures,” Eliopoulous said. “They also gave me feedback on how to grow and represent my artwork even more. I was nervous at the beginning, once I talked about my art, I felt better.”
Other regional Portfolio Project events will be held throughout the state through May and June. For more information, visit NYSATA.org/Portfolio-Project.
Meeting role models and creating long-lasting relationships are a major part of a lacrosse collaboration in the Five Towns.
Athletes from Nassau/Suffolk Police Activity League Lacrosse of Hewlett and Hewlett High School varsity lacrosse joined together for the first ever, P.A.L. Day on April 24.
P.A.L. lacrosse, a league for grades first through eighth, was invited to the Hewlett varsity game against Floral Park Memorial High School in an effort to facilitate a community feel for all of the athletes, Michelle Smith, president for the Hewlett Boys Lacrosse Parent Association said.
“The push to help the P.A.L. program is so important because those are the kids that are going to stick with it and play in high school and we want to have a team,” Smith said.
The P.A.L. Day game, held during the spring break featured a V.I.P. bleachers section for P.A.L. players and their families, a Hewlett lacrosse merchandise sale, a chance for P.A.L. athletes to play on field during half time, decorations and photos with varsity players after the game.
“They make us all smile,” Daniel Lankri, a junior goalie on the varsity team said of the P.A.L. player’s attendance.
Many varsity and junior varsity Hewlett lacrosse players help coach at P.A.L. practices, including Lankri.
Ryan Murphy Jr., a 9-year-old P.A.L. lacrosse player was among the roughly 25 P.A.L. players in attendance. His favorite part was “building relationships with the older guys,” he said.
In terms of what he has learned from watching higher-level play, “behind the back shots,” Ryan said.
Tanya Murphy, Ryan’s mother and wife to Ryan Murphy Sr., head coach of Hewlett High School’s junior varsity lacrosse team and P.A.L. lacrosse said that this was a mutually beneficial event for both varsity athletes and the younger lacrosse players.
“This idea of bringing the P.A.L. kids together with the varsity players is so important because the kids are building relationships that are lasting for years,” Tanya said. “There’s kind of a standard for the older kids that they’re role models for the little guys.”
Dale Pescitelli, Hewlett High’s varsity lacrosse coach, said P.A.L.
day was great for his varsity athletes.
“Having the P.A.L. there, I think was inspirational for not just them (P.A.L. players), but I think for the older kids,” he said.
Pescitelli has also involved himself with P.A.L., coaching and leading teams. What P.A.L. kids can learn from varsity players, Pescitelli said basic skills, such as catching, throwing and teamwork, but also overcoming mental challenges on the field.
“What you talk about on the field it will translate to life sometimes,” Pescitelli said. “We try to teach them that on every level, there is a point of advancement.”
Next year, Pescitelli hopes to see the P.A.L. attendance continue, something Smith anticipates P.A.L. leaders pushing, despite closing out her time as part of the association.
“There’s so much potential there to make it a really fun family event, but it was just the tip of the iceberg,” Smith said. “And I think that was kind of cool just to get that process going.”
The next varsity lacrosse season will start around March 2025. To get involved in P.A.L. and receive updates regarding upcoming P.A.L. Days, visit PALLongIslandLacrosse.com.
TUESDAY, MAY 21, 2024
7:00 AM — 10:00 PM Woodmere Education Center, One Johnson Place, Woodmere
The proposed 2024–2025 school budget maintains all of the programs and services valued most by our community while keeping the projected tax levy increase at 0%. This is the second year in a row that the District has presented the community with a 0% tax levy increase.
• Creation of a new Capital Reserve Fund so we may start saving for future facilities/grounds repairs and improvements (Proposition 2)
• Additional funding for after-school clubs at HES and OES
• Increased reading support at HES
• Additional Teacher Aides at HES
• Creation of a Writing Lab at WMS
Each year, the District transfers four million from the general fund to complete necessary repairs and renovations at our facilities. This year, the transfer to capital will fund*:
• Reconstruction of the four (4) existing tennis courts at HHS
• Construction of a fifth (5th) tennis court at HHS
• Replacement of interior doors and hardware at HHS
• Construction of a new field house to include bathroom facilities, a concession stand, and storage at HHS
• Renovations to cafeteria and kitchen at FECC
* If funding allows, tennis court lighting will be installed on the five (5) tennis courts at HHS.
Families and friends gathered at the Chabad of Hewlett for a grand challah bake on May 9.
Challah in Biblical Hebrew translates to a type of loaf or cake.
— Jeffrey BessenThe Thursday evening event had kids and adults preparing the Jewish bread a day before Shabbat. The dough is enriched with eggs, a neutral-flavored oil and a few tablespoons of sugar for the sweetness, and then braided.
the Jews in Israel is considered hate speech,” Brown said, “and they all said that depended on the context.”
He expressed his dissatisfaction with the Legislature’s delay in passing the bill, saying that antisemitism is not held to the same standard as prioritizing proper gender pronoun use and the creation of a day promoting menstrual hygiene.
Despite claims that through education, the world will be free of antisemitism, the behavior is actually perpetuated in school, Brown said.
“If they were going after the Black or Hispanic or any other of our brethren, believe me, this would have ended in two seconds, but it’s enough is enough,” he said. “Jewish blood is not cheap.”
Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick said that in a report on antisemitism on campus published by the Anti-Defamation League, New York campuses had high rates of antisemitic acts.
“It’s especially important that we address the issue on campuses, because it is breeding hate with our young people,” she said.
Brook-Krasny, who represents Coney Island, said that many Holocaust survivors in his district fear for the future.
Ra complimented the Tuition Assistance Program, but said that state taxpayers do not want to fund stu dents who are making their peers feel unsafe. “When you have an institution of higher learning that is tell ing a segment of their student population, you’re not safe on your own campus, you can’t come to your own campus, something is really wrong,” Ra said.
Lax said he supported the bill, and criticized Kings borough Community College President Claudia Schrader for not speaking out about violent antisemit ic acts on campus in the past, or about global antisemi
assemblyman ari Brown, center at left, and State Sen. Bill Weber, near left, are pushing for the passage of the Combating Campus antisemitism act, which would deny college students who take part in acts of antisemitism access to the state tuition assistance program. at far left was State Sen. patricia Canzonerif itzpatrick.
“People should start voting on real issues, not on what the media is telling you,” Brown said in a statement. “People should support those that have actually accomplished, kept their promises, and stop voting for those that are high on platitudes, no action and working against you.”
Have an opinion on the proposed antisemitism legislation? Send a letter to jbessen@liherald.com.
tion, and having more space and amenities will enhance the entire educational experience for our students.”
Darchei Torah offers pre-school through seminary studies, and the high school and seminary have a strong residential program, with seminary students required to live on campus. Residential options are offered for older high school students as well.
“We have residential options, but they’re sub-par,” Benoliel said. “We need a proper dormitory, and it happens to be that even though our population in the elementary school is heavily focused on Queens and Nassau County, once you get to high school and seminary, we have a very strong out-of-town component.”
After an elementary school was built in 2011, a dormitory was planned for the next stage of construction for the yeshiva. Two years after the expanded building opened, there was already a shortage of classroom space.
“It became apparent that in addition to a dormitory, we were going to need more classroom space, and the study hall that housed the high school and rabbinical seminary was overcrowded,” Rabbi Baruch Rothman, director of institutional advancement, said. “It became apparent that in addition to a dormitory, we would need another study hall as well as additional classrooms.”
“We had to make a secondary study
We want to not only have more space in terms of class sizes, prayer, gym, science labs and all that, but we want to enhance the quality of the education, and having more space and amenities will enhance the entire educational experience for our students.
Rabbi Moshe benoliel Director of alumni affairshall four, five years ago, so we took a space that was originally something else and have been temporarily using it as a study hall,” Rothman explained. “When that space becomes vacant again because we’re building a new study hall, the current study hall is going to become a new gym.”
Rabbi Yaakov Bender, who serves as dean of the facility, leads Darchei Torah.
“Notwithstanding our record enrollment, we have endeavored to remain a ‘small school’ where it counts — by attending to the educational, social, emotional and spiritual needs of every single student,” Bender said. “Completing this new facility will further enable us to meet
those very needs, on a broader and deeper level.”
Rothman said that the site of the new construction was an underutilized and underappreciated portion of the campus.
“This campus has been occupied by one or another Jewish institution of learning for well over 75 years,” Benoliel said. “As far as we know, this is the first time that the prime location on campus, Seagirt Boulevard, will be occupied by an educational facility.”
The school is halfway through a capital
fundraising campaign, and anticipates more parents becoming involved in the future. It receives an abundance of financial help from the community and foundations.
“A lot of our students do come from low-income backgrounds,” Benoliel said, “and that’s how we have a very strong scholarship program, where we do our best to take students who qualify from all Jewish backgrounds and income levels.”
Saturday, June 1, 2024 10 a.m.
At Hofstra University, graduate students grow the seeds to advance in their career. Hear from representatives across 200 programs that include business, communications, education, engineering, health sciences, nursing, and psychology, and learn all the ways your success can sprout at Hofstra University. Your future awaits.
For event details and to RSVP, visit hofstra.edu/visit
Courtesy Yeshiva Darchei Torah
A Queens woman was charged with assault after a man’s legal guardian questioned the Esplanade of Woodmere about his care at the adult home at 130 Irving Place in Woodmere.
The man, 71, suffers from cognitive disorder and was found to have bruises on May 3, police said. The facility, according to police, told the legal guardian that the man fell out of bed multiple times.
The legal guardian placed a camera in the man’s room. Camera footage showed a woman hitting the man several times with closed fist in the face and on his lower body, police said. The woman also shook the man multiple times.
Bruising was seen on the man’s face that was not there the last the legal guardian, a woman, visited.
Nassau County police were informed and arrested Lisa Napier of 225th Street, Laurelton, Queens on May 7.
Napier is charged with assault, endangering the welfare of incompetent/physically disabled person and endanger vulnerable elderly/incompetent person. A temporary order of protection was issued. She pleaded not guilty and was released with no bail. Her next court date is May 17.
Queens resident Lisa Napier is charged with assault of a man, 71, at the Esplanade of Woodmere.
The Legal Aid Society of Nassau County is representing Napier. Police ask that anyone who thinks that they might have been a victim of a similar incident to call Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1 (800) 2448477 or 911. All calls are confidential.
— Jeffrey Bessen
Walking home from Shabbat dinner at Alan Neuman’s house, Wayne Yarnell saw an odd orange glow emanating from another Cedarhurst neighbor’s house on March 1. Looking through the front window he saw flames.
Yarnell rang the doorbell and banged on the door and shouted, but no one was home. The village’s Superintendent of the Building Department dialed 911 and returned to Neuman’s house to tell him about the fire.
Yarnell went back to the house were the fire was.
Neuman had grabbed two fire extinguishers from his home. The pair then pushed their way in and extinguished the blaze that had consumed a dining room chair.
Neuman and Yarnell were recognized with citations for their quick response by the Cedarhurst board of trustees at the May 6 meeting.
“They saved the house, prevented further devastation and further harm to persons and property,” village officials said.
—Jeffrey Bessen
Courtesy Cedarhurst village
The board of trustees honored Cedarhurst resident Alan Neuman and village employee Wayne Yarnell on May 6. From left were Trustees
Warmer days mean it’s time to get that ‘cue going
By Karen BloomSummertime is soon headed our way, when the grillin’ is easy. If you’re already reaching for the tongs, well then, it’s time to get in the grilling groove.
With Memorial Day weekend around the corner — or whether you just want to enjoy being outdoors with family and friends — forgo the oven and step outside.
Serving your gang the most mouth-watering grilled entrees with ease requires a little know-how and a few crowd-pleasing recipes. From versatile chicken to hearty ribs to tender seafood, it’s never been more fun to incorporate new flavors into grilled cuisine. Find some inspiration with these recipes.
Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
Take a break from the burger and kick your grilling chops up a notch with new take on Buffalo chicken.
• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (if thick, cut horizontally into two even pieces)
• 1 bottle (12 ounces) Frank’s RedHot Buffalo Wings Sauce, divided
• 1/4 cup blue cheese or ranch dressing
• 4 hard rolls, split
• 1/4 cup blue cheese crumbles
• Lettuce leaves (optional)
• Tomato slices (optional)
• Red onion rings (optional)
Marinate chicken in 6 ounces Buffalo wings sauce for 30 minutes, or up to 3 hours.
Mix remainder of Buffalo wings sauce and dressing together. Keep refrigerated until ready to use.
Grill chicken 12 minutes, turning once, or until no longer pink in center. Place 2 tablespoons of mixed sauce on each roll half. Place chicken on top of roll half and top with 1 tablespoon blue cheese crumbles. Add lettuce, tomato and onion rings, if desired. Top with second roll half. Repeat for remaining sandwiches.
As the temperatures rise, focus on flavor to take your backyard barbecue to a whole new level. Sweet and tangy, fall-off-the-bone ribs are sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
• 2 full racks spareribs, trimmed (about 6 pounds)
• 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 bottle (12 ounces) Frank’s RedHot Sweet Chili Sauce, divided
Heat grill to 250° F and prepare for indirect cooking. Spread ribs with ginger and garlic. Place ribs on rib rack or in foil pan. Cook on covered grill for 2 hours.
Spread 6 ounces sweet chili sauce evenly over ribs then cook another hour, until tender.
Baste ribs with remaining sweet chili sauce during last 15 minutes of cooking. If desired, at end of cooking time grill ribs over direct heat to char slightly.
Kabobs are a tasty, healthy way to enjoy many of your favorite fresh flavors in a single meal. The potential combinations of meat, vegetables and fruit on a kabob are nearly endless.
• 3/4 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-1/2 to 2-inch cubes
• 18 medium shrimp, shelled and deveined (1/2 to 3/4 pound)
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/2 cup prepared mango chutney, chopped if coarse
• 1/2 cup bottled teriyaki sauce
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 18 large bamboo or metal skewers (about 12 inches long)
• 1 medium yellow onion, cut into 1/2-inch wedges
• 1 medium red onion, cut into 1/2-inch wedges
• 2 firm, ripe mangos, peeled, pitted and cut into large cubes
• 1 large green bell pepper, halved, trimmed, seeded and cubed
• Nonstick cooking spray, as needed
Place chicken and shrimp in shallow glass pan or large re-sealable plastic bag. For marinade, combine oil, chutney, teriyaki sauce and vinegar in small bowl with lid. Pour half of marinade mixture over chicken and shrimp. Cover or seal and marinate in refrigerator at least 3 hours, preferably overnight. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade for basting.
If using bamboo skewers, soak in water at least l hour before using.
To prepare kabobs: Drain and discard marinade from meat. Thread chicken, yellow and red onion, mango, green pepper and shrimp alternately onto skewers. Be sure to keep enough room at one end of each skewer for a “handle.”
Coat grill grate with nonstick cooking spray. Place skewers over medium coals, and grill for 12 to 15 minutes or until meat is done and vegetables are tender. Brush often with reserved marinade and turn skewers until cooked through. If needed, use spatula to gently loosen skewers before turning as they may stick.
Arrange skewers on a platter and serve with Serve with dipping sauce of your choice. Makes 4 to 6 servings
Tilles Center continues its collaboration with Jazz at Lincoln Center, when the Future of Jazz orchestra visits the Tilles Center stage. This all-Ellington showcase features a hand-picked ensemble of some of the greatest young musicians in jazz meeting the challenges posed by one of jazz’s great composers, Duke Ellington. Led by music director Joe Block — a recent Juilliard graduate and Essentially Ellington composition winner — this 15-piece band will keep everyone swinging all evening long. Ellington’s music is so elegant, so dynamic, so intimately detailed, that it takes a group of musicians with a genuine collaborative spark to fully bring out its inner magic. And that is what you will experience at this concert. You’re guaranteed to enjoy its timeless genius when the next generation of jazz leaders bring their fresh energy to it.
Friday, May 17, 8 p.m. Tickets are $42; available at TillesCenter.org or (516) 299-3100. LIU Post campus, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville.
See the inspirational documentary ‘Left Alone Rhapsody: The Musical Memoir of Pianist John Bayless,’ at a special concert screening. At 25, Leonard Bernstein protégé John Bayless made his Carnegie Hall debut performing ‘Rhapsody in Blue.’ At 54, a left-brain stroke immobilized his entire right side. The music stopped. John’s magical ‘first act’ disappeared. Award-winning independent filmmaker Stewart M. Schulman chronicles John’s rise from four-year-old Texas prodigy to international stardom, capturing his talent and his humanity, as he pushes himself to recover and reinvents himself as a storyteller-entertainer who plays only with his non-dominant left hand. What happens in a person’s brain that allows this kind of transcendence? The film provides some insight. It’s followed by a Q&A with Schulman and Bayless, along with a short concert.
Sunday May 19, 7 p.m. $40. Tickets available at LandmarkOnMainStreet. org or (516) 767-6444. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington.
This unique and entertaining music and multimedia event chronicles the extraordinary career of Simon & Garfunkel, on the Landmark stage, Friday, May 31, 8 p.m. The music speaks for itself, anchored by Rex Fowler, co-founder of the renowned folk/rock duo Aztec Two-Step, and his wife, Dodie Pettit, an original cast member of Broadway’s “The Phantom of The Opera.” Multi-instrumentalist Steven Roues, multi-horn player Joe Meo, and drummer/percussionist Peter Hohmeister round out the band.The show’s storyline was originally created by Pete Fornatale, the late great pioneer of progressive FM radio and author of Simon & Garfunkel’s Bookends biography. Now telling the stories, emceeing and directing the engaging and amusing multimedia show is Fornatale’s dear friend and protégé, Tony Traguardo, WCWP-FM radio host, noted rock music historian, podcaster and founding board member of the Long Island Music Hall of Fame. Nostalgia and laughter abound, and a sing a-long is always in the mix! $42, $37. $33. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. (516) 767-6444 or LandmarkOnMainStreet.org.
Families will enjoy another musical adventure, “Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!” ripped from the pages of Mo Willems’ beloved children’s books, on the Long Island Children’s Museum stage, Friday, May 17, 10:15 a.m. and noon; Saturday, May 18, 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.; Sunday, May 19, 2 p.m.; Tuesday through Thursday, May 21-23, 10:15 a.m. and noon. Back by popular demand after a sold-out 2023 run, see Pigeon, Bus Driver, and some zany passengers sing and dance their way to help Pigeon find his “thing” in this upbeat comedy based on Willems’ popular Pigeon books. Featuring a live band to bring Deborah Wicks La Puma’s jazzy score to life, audiences will thoroughly enjoy singing and flapping along with The Pigeon and friends. The audience is part of the action, in this innovative mix of songs, silliness and feathers. It’s an ideal way to introduce kids to theater and Willems’ books. $10 with museum admission ($8 members), $14 theater only. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 224-5800 or LICM.org.
On exhibit Nassau County Museum of Art’s latest exhibition, “Urban Art Evolution,” is a comprehensive exhibit featuring a diverse range of compositions from the 1980s through the present by creators who were based in the rough and tumble downtown area of New York City known as Loisaida/LES (Lower East Side/East Village) and close surrounding neighborhoods.
Artists pushed the boundaries of what was considered “art” with a primary focus on street/graffiti art. The exhibit’s scope, guest curated by art collector/gallerist Christopher Pusey, offers an even broader view from other creative residents, who worked inside their studios but still contributed to the rich fabric of the downtown art scene from different vantage points and aesthetics.
Works include sculpture, paintings, photography, music, and ephemera from many noted and influential artists. On view through July 7. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.
See some birds with the South Shore Audubon Society. All are welcome to join members for the next in its series of bird walks, at the west end of Jones Beach State Park, Sunday, May 19, starting at 9 a.m. The group meets at the Jones Beach Coast Guard Station Parking Area. The entrance for the Coast Guard Station and West End Boat Basin is on Bay Drive going west. Walk leaders, other birders and nature enthusiasts are happy to share their knowledge and experience with you. Bring binoculars. To register, text your name and contact information to (516) 467-9498. No walk if rain. Text regarding questionable weather. For more information, visit SSAudubon. org.
Support the National MS Society at that annual walk at Jones Beach, Saturday, May 18 Everyone is welcome at Walk MS, with no registration fee or fundraising minimum. While there is no fee to participate, every dollar raised helps to lift up those living with MS and their supporters. Visit WalkMS. org and use the search bar to find the donation page, or call (855) 372-1331.
Converse, collaborate and create at Family Saturdays at Nassau County Museum of Art, Saturday, May 19, noon-3 p.m. Get inspired by the art and objects in the galleries and then join educators at the Manes Center to explore and discover different materials to create your own original artwork.
Kids and adults connect while talking about and making art together. A new project is featured every week. $20 adult, $10 child. For ages 2-14. Registration required. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. Visit NassauMuseum.org for to register or call (516) 4849337.
The Hewlett Bay Park Board of Trustees meet, Frjday, May 17, at 9 a.m. 30 Piermont Ave., Hewlett. Call (516)-239-1400 for more information.
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‘Thomas & Friends’ Long Island Children’s Museum welcomes families to experience its newest exhibit, Thomas & Friends: Explore the Rails!, opening Saturday, May 28. Participate in fun activities celebrate the arrival of this traveling exhibit, 1-3 p.m., during the drop-in programs. Step onto the Island of Sodor, where visitors can climb aboard a large model of Thomas the Tank Engine, race trains along a giant track, work together to sort and load cargo and maintain engines. Kids engage in a variety of STEM challenges from simple sorting and shape identification to more complex engineering obstacles. As they test their abilities, the smiling faces of Thomas, Percy, Victor and others are there to offer encouragement and remind children how “really useful” they all are. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 2245800 or LICM.org.
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Long Island Kennel Club welcomes families and their four-legged companions to its spring show, Sunday, May 19, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at Planting Fields Arboretum. This year’s Long Island Kennel Club show follows the annual acclaimed Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show earlier in the week. Many canine contenders are expected to leave the Big Apple and then head east to compete at the annual spring dog shows (Friday through Sunday, May 17-19, all held at the same venue. The three days celebrate everything canine, from impeccable show dogs and trick-dog demonstrations to doggie dock diving and an agility obstacle course. Events and attractions make this festival a treat for anyone who loves dogs. Sunday also features a special demonstration by the NYPD Transit Bureau Canine Unit, at 11 a.m. Dogs must be leashed at all times. No prong collars, retractable leashes or head halters. $20 admission per car load includes all-day access. 1395 Planting Fields Road, Oyster Bay. Visit LongIslandDogsShows.com or call (516) 776-0923 for more information.
Sands Point Preserve’s reserve’s historic mansions and waterfront grounds are the backdrop for the latest edition of it’s unique chamber music series, “A Tour de France,” Sunday, May 19, 5 p.m. Feast your ears with French composers, old and new, when the duoJalal ensemble-in-residence is joined by violinists Deborah Buck and Min-Young Kim, cellist Caroline Stinson and soprano Abigail Brodnick. With wine reception following. $56, $45 members. Sands Point Preserve, 127 Middle Neck Road. For tickets and information, visit SandsPointPreserveConservancy.org or call (516) 571-7901.
Peninsula Public Library hosts in-person game time, Monday, May 18. 2 p.m. Play canasta, Mah Jongg and scrabble, in the downstairs Bentley Room. Space is limited; seating is first come, first served. Peninsula Public Library, 280 Central Ave, Lawrence. Call Roxanne at (516)-967-5777 to confirm the day before.
With the upcoming budget and board vote, what is on the ballot in the Hewlett-Woodmere district?
Incumbents Francois Tenenbaum and Judy Menashe are running for re-
Tenenbaum, a father to two sons in the district, has served one term on the board. In the next term, he wants to focus on keeping the top-performing district at the top while keeping the budget in check, to keep the supportive community happy, Tenenbaum said.
Menashe is in her sixth year as a trustee. Her sons graduated from Hewlett High School in 2016 and 2022. Her goal for her next term would be prioritizing the district’s special education student’s needs, she said.
King, a parent to three children
her communications and operational professional experience to Board of Education procedures, she said. HOW?
The proposed school budget is over $138 million for the 2024-2025 school year, roughly a 3 percent increase. Transportation costs will jump over 15 percent and administrative and district wide services over 5 percent. Voters will also cast ballots on the possible creation of a new capital reserve fund for future facility and ground repairs and renovations.
Chalkin has been using the HWPL since 1997, with her two children, deem-
She saw running for trustee as an opportunity to give back to a place she has always valued.
The HWPL budget is roughly $6.9 million, a $233,000 increase from the current budget. This will cover continued programming and services for the community, including a Summer Reading Club for adults. General operations and personnel expenditures will increase over $115,000.
Voting is May 21 from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. at the Woodmere Education Center, 1 Johnson Place in Woodmere.
For nearly a century, the men and women of the Nassau County Police Department have put themselves on the line, protecting the communities they love. But how exactly do they do it?
Some 2,400 students from 23 schools across the county found out last week, as they were all invited to an open house at the police department’s David S. Mack Center for Training and Intelligence in Garden City.
Students ranging from kindergarten to those about to graduate high school received an opportunity to interact with law enforcement officers and learn about police work. Detective Lt. Richard LeBrun emphasized that interaction between students and officers was central to what the police department was trying to achieve.
“It’s all about community engagement,” he said. “Interaction with the students, exchanging ideas, and answering their questions. That’s the big thing because there’s a lot of myths about police work, and we bring out the truth. They get it right from somebody who’s actually a police officer.”
Each day of the open house featured a variety of activities as well as various demonstrations and exhibits — from watching the SWAT team in action, to interacting with K-9 units, to interacting with exhibits from the arson and bomb
squad, emergency services unit and highway patrol bureau.
“It’s cool to be here this year,” said
Karen Barrins, a fifth-grade teacher from Newbridge Road School in North Bellmore. “The kids can see all the different
units where they could perhaps become involved in future careers with aviation, the K-9 unit, or the mounted unit.
“It’s important for them to know there are so many people that are willing to help them and that support them every day. If anything ever happens, we could always depend upon Nassau County police officers — but it gives them opportunities to think about their future. Being a police officer doesn’t just mean being in a car. There’s so many different things that they could do.”
Kyle Kelly, a forensics and special education teacher from Division Avenue High School in Levittown, brought his class to the open house for the first time. Many of his students are interested in forensic science.
“They have an opportunity to talk to people who have gone through the process before and see what different career opportunities there are within the police department,” Kelly said.
One of Kelly’s students, high school junior Justin Gesualdo, is interested in forensic psychology. The open house, he said was great to display the variety of different roles available in law enforcement.
“There are a lot more options than just being a cop, and there’s a lot of different things here,” Gesualdo said. “It’s definitely helping a lot of people out, so I think it’s a cool opportunity for us to get here and take the tour.”
Kepherd Daniel/Herald
If you take the time to think about what you know rather than what you don’t know, you may be amazed at how wise a philosopher you are. Life has taught me many things that have served me well — especially when I keep them in front of my mind. I’d like to share a dozen of them with you.
1) People sometimes want to chat not because they have something significant to say but because they want someone to listen to them.
2) The seasons don’t always arrive when they’re supposed to. The same applies to many other things that refuse to operate on your schedule. It’s old news but let me repeat it. Patience is a virtue worth cultivating.
3) Everybody has secrets to hide. It’s not unusual for those who are the most self-righteous to have the biggest whoppers!
yourself to others will ruin your day.
7) Everyone’s got an Achilles heel. Even someone who is the picture of confidence can be a scared little kid when out of his element.
8) The more you demand that people behave the way you want them to, the more you need to relax, lighten up, and let go.
4) Deciding what action to take is often enhanced if you base it on what you want rather than what you fear.
5) You only really know a person once you experience how they behave when angry, disappointed, or frustrated.
6) Being with someone with an infectious sense of joy will make your day. Constantly comparing
9) Ignorance has an essential word in it: ignore. So, if someone adamantly tells you something you know is not so, it’s often best to ignore it.
10) Life is much sweeter when you celebrate what’s going right and don’t focus so much on what may go wrong.
11) If the line between your work and play is fuzzy, rejoice! You’ve got it made.
12) Think about the advice you give to others. Then consider the times, it would be so helpful if only you took your own advice!
©2024
Linda Sapadin, Ph.D., psychologist, coach, and author specializes in helping people improve their relationships, enhance their lives, and overcome debilitating anxiety, procrastination, and depression. Contact her at DrSapadin@aol.com. Visit her website at www.PsychWisdom.com.
Lawrence Primary School students Heaven Land and Andy Villatoro received the prestigious Outstanding Physical Education award from the state’s Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance.
The award is given to students who demonstrate responsible behavior, leadership, a commitment to physical activity ad wellness and overall excellence in physical education.
“We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Andy Villatoro and Heaven Land for their well deserved recognition, Principal Kristen Panzarella said in a news release. “Their exemplary dedication to physical fitness and wellness serves as inspiration to their peers and embodies the spirit of our school’s commitment to
promoting healthy living.”
Land and Villatoro were nominated by their physical education teachers, Bernard McQuillian and Tara Nelson, as the students exemplified exceptional dedication and enthusiasm in promoting a healthy and active lifestyle.
Committed to instilling lifelong cause of health and wellness, the school engages the students through physical education programs that encourages the children to embrace the benefits of physical activity and aims to teach vital skills such as leadership, resilience and teamwork.
The state’s award highlights the importance of honoring students who excel at promoting the values of activity and well being.
— Jeffrey Bessen16, 2024
Long Island’s most anticipated new oceanfront community is now open. At The Breeze, each rental unit opens you to a world of uncompromising luxury amenities and an active, adventurous lifestyle.
May 16,
LEGAL NOTICE
SUMMONS AND NOTICE - SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, COUNTY OF NASSAU - U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR VRMTG ASSET TRUST, Plaintiff, -againstHAASHIM ALI; FAZEER ALI; ANY UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, DISTRIBUTEES OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST OF THE LATE MAJIDAN ALI, if they be living or, if they be dead, their spouses, heirs, devisees, distributes and successors in interest, all of whom and whose names and places of residence are unknown to the Plaintiff; State of New York, and “JOHN DOE,” said name being fictitious, it being the intention of Plaintiff to designate any and all occupants of premises being foreclosed herein, and any parties, corporations or entities, if any, having or claiming an interest or lien upon the mortgaged premises, Defendants. Index No.: 612011/2022 Plaintiff Designates Nassau County as the Place of Trial. The Basis of Venue is that the subject action is situated in Nassau County. To the above named Defendants - YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the complaint is not served with this Summons, to serve a notice of appearance, on the Plaintiff’s Attorney(s) within 20 days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after the service is complete if this Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York); and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. That this Supplemental Summons is being filed pursuant to an order of the court dated March 26, 2024. NOTICE - YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME - If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to the mortgage company will not stop the foreclosure action. YOU MUST
RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR VRMTG ASSET TRUST) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an order of the Honorable Rhonda E. Fischer A.J.S.C. Dated: March 26, 2024 Filed: April 2, 2024. The object of this action is to foreclose a mortgage and covering the premises known as 684 Colfax Place, North Woodmere, NY 11581. Dated: September 3, 2022 Filed: September 9, 2022. Knuckles, & Manfro, LLP., Attorney for Plaintiff, By: Richard F. Komosinski, Esq., 120 White Plains Road, Suite 215, Tarrytown, New York 10591 Phone: (914) 345-3020 146333
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING, ANNUAL BUDGET VOTE AND DISTRICT ELECTION OF LAWRENCE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 15, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU, STATE OF NEW YORK
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Hearing of the qualified voters of the Lawrence Union Free School District No. 15, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, New York shall be conducted on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 8:00 p.m., at Lawrence High School, 2 Reilly Road, Cedarhurst, NY 11516 for the transaction of business as authorized by the Education Law, including the following items:
1. To present to the voters a detailed statement (proposed budget) of the amount of money which will be required for the 2024-2025 fiscal year.
2. To discuss all the items hereinafter set forth to be voted upon at the Annual Budget Vote and Election to be held on Tuesday, May 21, 2024.
3. To transact such other business as may properly come before the meeting pursuant to Education Law of the State of New York and acts amendatory thereto.
Following the Public Hearing, a Special Meeting of the Board of Education shall conduct such other and additional business as may come before it. The Board may entertain a motion to enter executive session. At such meeting, such matters as may lawfully be considered may be acted upon by the Board. Public comments may be submitted to BOE@lawrence.k12.ny.us.
AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that there will be a vote and election by the qualified voters of the Lawrence Union Free School District No. 15, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, New York on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. at the four (4) school election districts indicated below, for the purpose of voting upon the appropriation of necessary expenditures of the 2024-2025 school year to elect two (2) members of the Board of Education and one (1) member of the Board of Trustees of the Public Library at which business will be transacted as required by law, including a vote on the following propositions, as well as any other propositions which may properly come before the electorate:
PROPOSITION NO. 1SCHOOL BUDGET
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Lawrence Union Free School District No. 15, Town of Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, be authorized to expend the sum of One Hundred One Million Nine Hundred Nineteen Thousand Seventy Seven Dollars ($101,919,077.00) for the 2024-2025 fiscal year, and is further authorized to levy the necessary tax for the above purpose upon the taxable property of the School District, after first deducting the monies available from State Aid and other sources.
PROPOSITION NO. 2LIBRARY BUDGET
RESOLVED, that the sum of Three Million Three Hundred Fifty Six Thousand Nine Hundred Seventy Nine Dollars ($3,356,979.00) be appropriated for the Peninsula Public Library for the 2024-2025 fiscal year and that said amount be raised by tax upon the taxable property of the Lawrence Union Free School District No. 15, Town of Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, pursuant to § 259 of the Education Law, and be levied and collected in the same manner as are other general taxes, after first deducting the monies available from State Aid and other sources.
PROPOSITION NO. 32024 BUILDING CAPITAL RESERVE FUND CREATION AND EXPENDITURE
AUTHORIZATION
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Lawrence Union Free School District No. 15 is hereby authorized to establish a Building Capital Reserve Fund pursuant to §3651 of the Education Law (to be known as the “2024 Building Capital Reserve Fund”) and expend funds from such Reserve for the purpose of financing reconstruction,
renovation, equipping or purchasing of the following: 1) Districtwide: purchase new trucks, cars and lifts, new backhoe and equipment trailer, landscaping equipment, snow removal and related equipment, curb and sidewalk maintenance; 2) Lawrence Primary School at Number 2 School, 1 Donahue Avenue, Inwood, NY 11096: rebuild storage buildings, replace garage doors; 3) Early Childhood Center at Number 4 School, 87 Wanser Avenue, Inwood, NY 11096: rebuild and secure façade on parapet wall; 4) Lawrence Middle School, 195 Broadway, Lawrence, NY 11559: additional classroom renovation Phase VII and VIII, replace window and door lintels, point brick, caulk windows, courtyard foundation walls (waterproof and install drainage), new tennis courts and track, parking lot (repair drainage system and repave); 5) Lawrence High School, 2 Reilly Road, Cedarhurst, NY 11516: gymnasium renovation (HVAC, locker rooms, weight room and bathrooms, floor and ceiling, new gymnasium roof), music rooms and administrative offices renovation, waterproof foundation. The ultimate amount of such Reserve is not to exceed Five Million Dollars ($5,000,000.00), plus interest and earnings thereon. The probable term of such Reserve is to be ten (10) years, but such Reserve shall continue in existence until liquidated in accordance with the Education Law or until the funds are exhausted. The sources from which the funds shall be obtained for such Reserve are unappropriated fund balances made available by the Board of Education from the 2023-2024 budget.
PROPOSITION NO. 42025 BUILDING CAPITAL RESERVE FUND CREATION AND EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Lawrence Union Free School District No. 15 is hereby authorized to establish a Building Capital Reserve Fund pursuant to §3651 of the Education Law (to be known as the “2025 Building Capital Reserve Fund”) and expend funds from such Reserve for the purpose of financing reconstruction, renovation, equipping or purchasing of the following: 1) Districtwide: purchase new trucks, cars and lifts, new backhoe and equipment trailer, landscaping equipment, snow removal and related equipment, curb and sidewalk maintenance; 2) Lawrence Primary School at Number 2 School,1 Donahue Avenue, Inwood, NY 11096: rebuild storage buildings,
replace garage doors; 3) Early Childhood Center at Number 4 School, 87 Wanser Avenue, Inwood, NY 11096: rebuild and secure façade on parapet wall; 4) Lawrence Middle School, 195 Broadway, Lawrence, NY 11559: additional classroom renovation Phase VII and VIII, replace window and door lintels, point brick, caulk windows, courtyard foundation walls (waterproof and install drainage), new tennis courts and track, parking lot (repair drainage system and repave); 5) Lawrence High School, 2 Reilly Road, Cedarhurst, NY 11516: gymnasium renovation (HVAC, locker rooms, weight room and bathrooms, floor and ceiling, new gymnasium roof), music rooms renovation, administrative offices renovation, waterproof foundation. The ultimate amount of such Reserve is not to exceed Five Million Dollars ($5,000,000.00), plus interest and earnings thereon. The probable term of such Reserve is to be ten (10) years, but such Reserve shall continue in existence until liquidated in accordance with the Education Law or until the funds are exhausted. The sources from which the funds shall be obtained for such Reserve are unappropriated fund balances made available by the Board of Education from the 2024-2025 budget.
SCHOOL BOARD TRUSTEES
To elect two (2) trustees of the Board of Education for a three (3) year term commencing July 1, 2024, and ending on June 30, 2027. Incumbents: Heshy Blachorsky and Abel Feldhamer LIBRARY BOARD TRUSTEE
To elect one (1) trustee of the Peninsula Public Library for a five (5) year term commencing July 1, 2024, and ending on June 30, 2029. Incumbent: Reva Oliner AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the election shall be held in accordance with the Annual Meeting and Election Policy and Candidate and Campaigning Policy adopted by the Board of Education.
AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that nominations for the office of trustee of the Board of Education and office of trustee of the Library Board, shall be made by petition subscribed by at least 25 qualified voters of the district, and filed in the Office of the Clerk of the District located in Lawrence High School, 2 Reilly Road, Cedarhurst, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. not later than April 19, 2024, at which the trustees shall be voted upon. Such petition shall state the residence of
each signer and shall state the name and residence of the candidate and the specific vacancy on the Board for which the candidate is nominated, which description shall include at least the length of the term of office and the name of the last incumbent, if any. Each vacancy shall be considered a separate office, and a separate petition shall be required to nominate a candidate to each separate office. No person shall be nominated for more than one separate office on the Board of Education. However, a nomination may be rejected by the Board of Education if the candidate is ineligible for the office or declares his/her unwillingness to serve.
AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that any proposition or question to be placed upon the voting machines shall be submitted in writing by petition subscribed by at least 250 qualified voters of the district and filed in the Office of the Clerk of the District between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. no later than April 19, 2024 at which such question or proposition shall be voted upon, except that this rule shall not apply to those questions or propositions which are required to be stated in the published or posted notice of the meeting or to those propositions or questions which the Board of Education has authority by law to present at any annual or special meeting of the District.
AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the condensed form of the budget proposition and the text of all other propositions to appear on the voting ballot and a detailed statement of the proposed budget, in writing, of the amount of money which will be required for the school year 2024-2025 for school purposes, specifying the purposes and the amount for each, will be prepared and copies thereof will be made available upon request, to any resident in the district at each schoolhouse in the district, during the period of fourteen (14) days immediately preceding the Annual Budget Vote and District Election of May 21, 2024 (excluding Saturdays, Sundays and holidays) between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., on the district website Lawrence.org and at the polling locations on the day of the election.
AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the accurate description of the boundaries of the election districts is available for inspection by any qualified voter together with a map of
the district in the Office of the District Clerk at Lawrence High School, 2 Reilly Road, Cedarhurst, New York, during regular school days by appointment only. The four (4) sites designated for voting in each election district are as follows: Primary School at Number Two School, 1 Donahue Avenue, Inwood; Lawrence Middle School, 195 Broadway, Lawrence; Lawrence High School, 2 Reilly Road, Cedarhurst and the Atlantic Beach Village Hall.
AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that registration of voters shall take place at the office of the District Clerk located at, 2 Reilly Road, Cedarhurst, New York, on school days between September 5, 2023, and May 16, 2024, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., during which times any person shall be entitled to have his/her name placed upon such register provided that he/she is known, or proven to the satisfaction of the District Clerk to be then or thereafter entitled to vote at the Annual Budget Vote and District Election for which such register is prepared.
AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that personal registration of voters is required either pursuant to Section 2014 of the New York State Education Law or pursuant to Article 5 of the New York State Election Law. If a voter has heretofore registered pursuant to Section 2014 of the New York State Education Law and has voted at any annual or special district meeting within the past four (4) calendar years, such voter is eligible to vote at this election; if a voter is registered and eligible to vote pursuant to Article 5 of the New York State Election Law, such voter is also eligible to vote at this election. All other persons who wish to vote must register no later than May 16, 2024. Those wishing to register to vote should visit https://www.dmv.ny.gov/ more-info/electronicvoter-registrationapplication in order to do so online.
AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to Chapter 258 of the Laws of Section 2008, Section 495 was added to the Real Property Tax Law and requires the School District to attach to its proposed budget an exemption report. Said exemption report, which will also become part of the final budget, will show how much the total assessed value on the final assessment roll used in the budgetary process is exempt from taxation, list every type of exemption granted, identify by statutory authority, and show: (a) the cumulative impact of
each type of exemption expressed either as a dollar amount of assessed value or as a percentage of the total assessed value on the roll; (b) the cumulative amount expected to be received from recipients of each type of exemption as payments in lieu of taxes or other payments for municipal services; and (c) the cumulative impact of all exemptions granted. The exemption report shall be posted on any bulletin board maintained by the District for public notices and on any website maintained by the District.
AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that personal voter registration of voters, not previously registered and eligible to vote, will take place between 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. on May 7, 2024, at the Office of the District Clerk. Such persons must present himself or herself personally for registration during the time and place set forth, in order to be entitled to vote.
AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the final date to register for the 2024-2025 Annual Budget Vote and District Election is May 16, 2024, in the office of the District Clerk, at which time any person shall be entitled to have his/her name placed upon such register, provided that he/she is known, or proven, to the satisfaction of the District Clerk, to be then or thereafter entitled to vote at the Annual Budget Vote and District Election for which such register is prepared.
AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the register shall be filed in the office of the District Clerk where it shall be open for inspection by appointment only, by any qualified voter between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on each of the five (5) days prior to the day set for the election, except Saturday, Sunday or holidays. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that applications for absentee ballots and early mail ballots may be obtained at the Office of the District Clerk and on the district website Lawrence.org. Completed applications must be received by the District Clerk in the District Clerk’s office not before April 21, 2024. If the ballot is to be mailed to the voter the application must be received before May 14, 2024. If the ballot is to be hand delivered, the application must be received by the District Clerk in the District Clerk’s office the day before the election. If the ballot is to be hand delivered, it must be received by the District Clerk in the District Clerk’s office by 5:00 p.m. on the day of the
election. A list of all persons to whom absentee ballots shall have been issued will be available in the Office of the District Clerk on each of the five (5) days prior to the day of the election excluding Saturday, Sunday and holidays.
AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that military voters who are qualified voters of the Lawrence Union Free School District 15 may request an application for a military ballot from the District Clerk by mail to the Office of the District Clerk, 2 Reilly road, Cedarhurst, New York 11516, or by email to the District Clerk at mbharaj@lawrence.k12.n y.us, or fax sent to 516-812-6639. In such request, the military voter may indicate their preference for receiving the application by mail, fax or email. A military voter must return the original military ballot application by mail to the Office of the District Clerk at 2 Reilly Road, Cedarhurst, New York 11516. In order for a military voter to be issued a military ballot, a valid military ballot application must be received in the office of the District Clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. on April 25, 2024. Military ballot applications received in accordance with the foregoing will be processed in the same manner as a non-military ballot application under §2018-a of the Education Law. The application for military ballots may include the military voter’s preference for receipt of the military ballot by mail, fax or email.
AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, a military voter’s original military ballot must be returned by mail to the office of the District Clerk at 2 Reilly Road, Cedarhurst, New York 11516. Military ballots shall be canvassed if they are received by the District Clerk before 5:00 p.m. on May 21, 2024 showing a cancellation mark of the United States Postal Service or a foreign country’s postal service, or showing a dated endorsement of receipt by another agency of the United States Government; or received not later than 5:00 p.m. on May 21, 2024 and signed and dated by the military voter and one witness thereto, with a date which is ascertained to be not later than the day before the election.
AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that this Board shall convene a Special Meeting in the Lawrence High School within twenty-four hours after the filing with the District Clerk of a written report of the results of the ballot for the purpose of examining and tabulating said reports of the result of the ballot
and declaring the result of the ballot; that the Board hereby designates itself to be a set of poll clerks to cast and canvass ballots pursuant to Education Law, §2019-a, subdivision 2b at said Special Meeting of the Board.
By Order of the Board of Education Lawrence Union Free School District No. 15
Ms. Mohinder Bharaj, District Clerk 146581
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT: NASSAU COUNTY. JOHN CASIMIR, Pltf., vs. UZI BINIAMIN, LYUBOV BINIAMIN, Defts. Index #602620/2021. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered July 6, 2023, I will sell at public auction on the north side steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on June 4, 2024 at 2:00 p.m., prem. k/a 1269 Wheatley Street, Hewlett, NY 11557 a/k/a Section 39, Block 95, Lot 7. Approx. amt. of judgment is $535,304.05 plus costs and interest. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. BRIAN J. DAVIS, Referee. MARGOLIN, WEINREB & NIERER, LLP, Attys. for Pltf., 165 Eileen Way, Ste. 101, Syosset, NY. #101351 146498
PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES
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LEGAL NOTICE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF HEWLETT HARBOR NOTICE OF COLLECTION OF TAXES PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT I the undersigned Village Clerk of the Incorporated Village of Hewlett Harbor, has received the Tax Roll and Warrant for the collection of taxes for the forthcoming fiscal year, June 1, 2024 to May 31, 2025 and that I will attend at my office from 10:00 o’clock in the morning until 3:00 o’clock in the afternoon, from June 1, 2024 to July 1, 2024 except Saturday, Sundays, and holidays for the purpose of receiving such taxes, during which period taxes may be paid to me without additional charge. Checks for the payment of taxes will be received at the Village Office, 449 Pepperidge Road, Hewlett Harbor, NY 11557. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that all such taxes remaining unpaid after July 1, 2024, five percent (5%) will be added for the first month. Thereafter, the rate will be that percentage determined by the Commissioner of Taxation and Finance of the State of New York, and will be added for each month or fraction thereof thereafter until paid.
Nicole Giacopelli Village Clerk of the Incorporated Village of Hewlett Harbor
Dated: May 1, 2024 146693
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF SALE
SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU The Bank of New York Mellon fka The Bank of New York as Trustee for the Certificatedholders of CWMBS, Inc., CHL Mortgage Pass-Through Trust 2005-21, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-21, Plaintiff AGAINST Howard Miller, Mindy Miller, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered April 3, 2024, 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 June 10, 2024 at 2:30PM, premises known as 8 Ventana Court, Lawrence, NY 11559. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Lawrence, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, SECTION: 41, BLOCK: 100, LOT: 310. Approximate amount of judgment $1,340,148.88 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #608092/2019. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 Protocols located on the Office 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. For sale information, please visit Auction.com at www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832. Heather D. Crosley, Esq, Referee Frenkel Lambert Weiss Weisman & Gordon, LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 01-090994-F01 80389 146595
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held as to the following matter: Agency: Board of Appeals
Village of Woodsburgh
Date: May 23, 2024
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Place: Village Hall, 30 Piermont Avenue, Hewlett, New York
Subject: [Continued hearing] Application of WG Woodmere, LLC, 99 Meadow Drive, Woodsburgh, New York, (a) appealing the Building
Inspector’s June 29, 2023 determination that (i) Village Code §150-106 applies and the applicant is required to provide certain details as required therein, (ii) the conceptual plan is required to contain details as indicated in the Building Inspector’s determination, (iii) pursuant to Village Code §150-111(A), proposed lots 60, 61, 81-88 and 138-145 are not permitted uses within the Open Space/Recreation subdistrict, (iv) pursuant to Village Code §150-111(C), proposed lots 138-140 are not permitted uses within the Open Space/Recreation subdistrict, and (v) pursuant to Village Code §150-111(A), a proposed road is not a permitted use within the Open Space/Recreation subdistrict, and in the alternative, requesting variances of the aforesaid provisions, and (b) requesting variances of the following Village Code sections: (i) 150-113, to permit proposed lots 43, 44, 52 and 56-59 to not include the required 50 feet of rear property line adjacent to the Open Space/Recreation subdistrict, (ii) 150-113, to permit proposed lot 45 to contain lot area of 5,948.4 square feet, where 15,000 square feet is required, a 75 foot width for a depth of 54 feet, where the 75 foot width must be maintained for a depth of 125 feet, and the lot does not contain the required 50 feet of rear property line adjacent to the Open Space/Recreation subdistrict, (iii) 150-113, to permit proposed lot 46 to contain lot area of 6,611.4 square feet, where 15,000 square feet is required, a 75 foot width for a depth of 62 feet, where the 75 foot width must be maintained for a depth of 125 feet, and the lot does not contain the required 50 feet of rear property line adjacent to the Open Space/Recreation subdistrict, (iv) 150-113, to permit proposed lot 47 to contain lot area of 7,385.2 square feet, where 15,000 square feet is required, a 75 foot width for a depth of 78 feet, where the 75 foot width must be maintained for a depth of 125 feet, and the lot does not contain the required 50 feet of rear property line adjacent to the Open Space/Recreation subdistrict, (v) 150-113, to permit proposed lot 48 to contain lot area of 8,801.2 square feet, where 15,000 square feet is required, a 75 foot width for a depth of 54 feet, where the 75 foot width must be maintained for a depth of 125 feet, and the lot does not contain the required 50 feet of rear property line adjacent to the Open
The Hewlett-Woodmere Central Council PTA Scholarship Fund Inc., hosts an annual fundraiser to award Hewlett High School graduating seniors who demonstrate a financial need.
To give these scholarships the support of local businesses and families in the community is needed.
On June 18 the Central Council PTA will hold a Scholarship Soirée, formerly called the Installation Dinner, the event is an action with dinner, hosting Hewlett-Woodmere school district staff, parents and community members.
Help make this event successful to recognize the students’ pursuit of high-
er education. The PTA creates baskets to be raffled, filled with quality donated items and/or services.
Would you like to donate to the Scholarship Fund? Suggested donations are $25, $50, $100, $250, $500. Any amount is greatly appreciated.
Your generosity will be prominently displayed in an artfully crafted basket and/or in our event’s Sponsor Program.
Please contact for items to donate: Bonnie Kurtz: 516-458-1394 or email hwcentralcouncilpta@gmail.com. Gina Page-Nelson 347-418-6053 or email hwinstallationce@gmail.com.
— Jeffrey Bessen
Space/Recreation subdistrict, (vi) 150-113, to permit proposed lot 49 to contain lot area of 9,603.1 square feet, where 15,000 square feet is required, a 75 foot width for a depth of 84 feet, where the 75 foot width must be maintained for a depth of 125 feet, and the lot does not contain the required 50 feet of rear property line adjacent to the Open Space/Recreation subdistrict, (vii) 150-113, to permit proposed lot 50 to contain lot area of 11,548.6 square feet, where 15,000 square feet is required, a 75 foot width for a depth of 58 feet, where the 75 foot width must be maintained for a depth of 125 feet, and the lot does not contain the required 50 feet of rear property line adjacent to the Open Space/Recreation subdistrict, (viii) 150-113, to permit proposed lot 51 to contain lot area of 4,994.4 square feet, where 15,000 square feet is required, a 75 foot width for a depth of 11 feet, where the 75 foot width must be maintained for a depth of 125 feet, and the lot does not contain the required 50 feet of rear property line adjacent to the Open Space/Recreation subdistrict, (ix) 150-113, to permit proposed lot 52 to have a 75 foot width for a depth of 122 feet, where the 75 foot width must be maintained for a depth of 125 feet, and the lot does not contain the required 50 feet of rear property line adjacent to the Open Space/Recreation subdistrict, and (x) 150-113, to permit lots 56 through 59 to contain less than the required 50 feet of rear property line adjacent to the Open Space/Recreation subdistrict. Premises are also known as Section 41, Block D, Lots 53 and 55; Block F, Lots 40, 123 and 310; Block 72, Lot 1 on
the Nassau County Land and Tax Map.
At the said time and place, all interested persons may be heard with respect to the foregoing matters. The Board has not yet made any determinations under the State Environmental Quality Review Act.
Any person having a disability which would inhibit attendance at or participation in the hearing should notify the Village Clerk at least three business days prior to the hearing, so that reasonable efforts may be made to facilitate such attendance and participation. All relevant documents may be inspected at the office of the Village Clerk, 30 Piermont Avenue, Hewlett, New York, during regular business hours.
Dated: May 7, 2024 BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF APPEALS Michelle Blandino, Village Clerk 146856
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE BOARD OF APPEALS
Pursuant to New York State Town Law Article 16, New York State Public Officers Law Article 7, and the Town of Hempstead Building Zone Ordinance, NOTICE is hereby given that the BOARD OF APPEALS of the Town of Hempstead will hold a public hearing in the Old Town Hall, 350 Front Street, Room 230, Second Floor, Hempstead, New York on 5/22/2024 at 2:00 P.M. to consider the following applications and appeals:
THE FOLLOWING CASES WILL BE CALLED STARTING AT 2:00 P.M. 349/24. - 350/24. ATLANTIC BEACHJonathan Packin, Variances, lot area
occupied, construct 2nd story deck with stairs open below, attached to dwelling (demolish existing deck); Variance, side yard, maintain a/c unit attached to dwelling., N/s Scott Dr., 329’ E/o Park St., a/k/a 137 Scott Dr. 355/24. WOODMEREWG Woodmere, LLC, Use variance, construct proposed dwelling not permitted within open space/recreation subdistrict., S/W cor. Meadow Dr. & Broadway, a/k/a 99 Meadow Dr. 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 Atlantic Beach & 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. 146781
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LEGAL NOTICE Outreach Church of God In Christ Inc will file a Petition with the NYS Supreme Court, Nassau County, located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY, which shall be returnable on June 27, 2024 at 9:30am seeking an order pursuant to NYS
LEGAL NOTICE VILLAGE OF CEDARHURST LEGAL NOTICE SEALED BIDS will be received by the Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of Cedarhurst at Village Hall, 200 Cedarhurst Avenue, Cedarhurst, New York 11516 until 8:00 PM on Wednesday June 3,2024, at which time bids will be publicly opened for (1) new 2023 RAM 500HD Regular Cab with Dump Body or EQUAL - Specifications can be obtained at Village Hall, Monday to Friday from 9am to 4:30 pm. Proposals must be in writing, signed by the party making the bid(s), contained in a securely sealed envelope, addressed to the Village Administrator, Village of Cedarhurst, 200 Cedarhurst Avenue, Cedarhurst, New York 11516, marked “ BID -2023 RAM 500 Dump Truck. Sealed bids must actually be received at said place on or before the day and hour stated. Proposals will be publicly opened and read at that time by the Village Administrator and the contract awarded by the Board of Trustees. A non-collusive certificate as required by Section 103d of the General Municipal Law must accompany each bid. The Board of Trustees reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and subject to the foregoing will award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder.
Dated: May 16, 2024 By order of Mayor Andrew Parise Cedarhurst, NY and Board of Trustees Salvatore Evola Village Administrator 146879
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Busy Print Shop in Garden City is Hiring Immediately for Full Time and Part Time Drivers. Must Have a Clean License and BoxTruck Driving Experience.
Hours Vary, Salary Ranges from $17 per hour to $21 per hour Night Availability is a Must. Please Email Resume to careers@liherald.com or Call (516)569-4000 x239
DRIVING INSTRUCTOR
Company Car/ Bonuses. Clean Driving Record Required, Will Train. Retirees Welcome!
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DRIVING INSTRUCTORS WANTED
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$20 - $25/ Hour
Call 516-731-3000
Part Time & Full Time. The award-winning Herald Community Newspapers group, covering Nassau County's North and South Shores with hard-hitting news stories and gracefully written features, seeks a motivated, energetic and creative editor/reporter to join our dynamic (and awesome) team! This education and general assignment reporting position offers a unique experience to learn from some of the best in the business. Historically, reporters who have launched their careers with us have gone on to The New York Times, Newsweek, Newsday, the New York Daily News, New York Post, CNN, BBC, NBC News and The Daily Mail, among many others. We look for excellent writers who are eager to learn, enhance their skills, and become well-established and respected journalists in our industry. Salary range is from $20K to $45K To apply: Send a brief summary in the form of a cover letter describing your career goals and what strengths you can bring to our newsroom, along with a resume and three writing samples to mhinman@liherald.com
GRAPHIC DESIGNER F/T
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Digital/ Print Shop
Work Direct With Clients Digital/ Copy Shop Exp. Preferred Bilingual (Spanish) A Plus Call 516-285-8526
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HANDYPERSON WANTED
Immediate Opening at our Garden City Location DESIRED SKILLS:
Electrical * Welding * Carpentry
Mechanical * Plumbing Part Time/Fulltime (benefits available with full time) $18-$30 per hour based on experience Richner Communications, Inc 2 Endo Blvd Garden City, NY 11530 Send resume to careers@lixtherald.com or Call 516-569-4000 ext 211
MAILROOM/ WAREHOUSE HELP
Long Island Herald has IMMEDIATE openings for a FULL-TIME & PART-TIME mailroom/warehouse helper in Garden City. We are a busy print shop looking for motivated and reliable individuals to assist in various duties in the shop. Forklift experience is a plus and heavy lifting is required. Hours vary, so flexibility is key. Salary Ranges fromo $16 per hour to $20 per hour. Email resumes or contact info to careers@liherald.com
MECHANIC NEEDED
Auto Experience A Plus With Tools Must Be Reliable Will Train Right Person Minimum 40 Hours A Week Have Valid Drivers License Own Transportation Benefits Available Oceanside 516-764-2552
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MULTI MEDIA
ACCOUNT DEVELOPMENT
Inside Sales
Looking for an aggressive self starter who is great at making and maintaining relationships and loves to help businesses grow by marketing them on many different advertising platforms. You will source new sales opportunities through inbound lead follow-up and outbound cold calls. Must have the ability to understand customer needs and requirements and turn them in to positive advertising solutions. We are looking for a talented and competitive Inside Sales Representative that thrives in a quick sales cycle environment. Compensation ranges from $33,280 + commissions and bonuses to over $100,000 including commission and bonuses. We also offer health benefits, 401K and paid time off. Please send cover letter and resume with salary requirements to ereynolds@liherald.com Call 516-569-4000 X286
Richner Communications, One of the Fastest Growing Media, Event and Communications Companies on Long Island is Seeking a Sales/Marketing Candidate to Sell our Print Media Products and our Digital, Events, Sponsorships. Earning potential ranges from $33,280 plus commission and bonuses to over $100,000 including commissions and bonuses. Compensation is based on Full Time hours Eligible for Health Benefits, 401k and Paid Time Off. Please Send Cover Letter and Resume with Salary Requirements to rglickman@liherald.com or Call 516-569-4000 X250
PRINTING PRESS OPERATORS
FT & PT. Long Island Herald has IMMEDIATE openings for Printing Press Operators in Garden City. We are a busy print shop looking for motivated and reliable individuals to assist in various duties in the shop. Hours vary, so flexibility is key. Salary Ranges from $20 per hour to $30 per hour. Email resumes or contact info to careers@liherald.com
RECEPTIONIST/ P/T: SEASONAL, Warm, Friendly, Excellent People Skills, Office Work/ Customer Service. $16-$24/ Hr. Beach Club. 516-239-2150
RESTAURANT HELP: 4- 5 Days/ Week. Weekends A Must. Starting At $16/ Hr. Great Location. Must Have Transportation. Please call 516-835-2819
LPN's, Nurse's
Exceptional opportunity to own a Mediterranean-style gated estate in Nassau Shores. This bayfront property spans over 5,500 sq ft, offering a 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath residence built in 1966 with timeless elegance and luxury amenities. Highlights include over 250 feet of waterfront, a Navy bulkhead, protected dock slip, boat lift,
Colonial. 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Finished basement. Eat-in kitchen with granite countertops. Formal dining room. Exercise room.
Taxes: $12,319.90
Island Park $610,000
Newport Road. Hi Ranch. 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms. Eatin kitchen with granite countertops. Open layout. Den/family room. Updates include wet bar. Security system. Mother/ daughter with proper permits.
Taxes: $8,564.77
Long Beach $690,000
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Q. I was told by a contractor that the cost of construction has been increasing over the years due to many more requirements that, if we didn’t have them, would keep costs a lot lower. He said they make us put in a lot of extra metal to connect the wood wall studs and rafters, even in decks, and that it adds about $10,000 just for that. Plus he said that we have to use a lot more insulation than we used to, and the foam insulation, especially, really raises the price, up to $16,000 to $20,000 more. I know this is necessary, but are there alternatives to keep prices lower? We have plans we paid for, and now we may not even be able to build. What can you suggest?
A. The connectors for wood can be eliminated almost entirely if you build with metal wall studs, metal rafters and ceiling joists with metal screws. Metal to metal is strong. There are two reasons that people don’t build with metal more often, one being the ease of working with wood, because you can trim and adjust a wood cut to fit more easily, and not have to be so exact, and most people building residential construction don’t have the right tools or training to switch easily to metal.
You see, screws and nails are metal. Wood … is not. Because screws and nails don’t grab wood as well, the connections can pull apart more easily in high winds. Metal connectors brace wood connections with a lot of redundancy, making it harder for a home to pull apart in a high wind. Watch any news report this spring and summer, as homes rip apart from tornadoes, and you’ll see why insurance companies pushed for these regulations, to have better bracing of wall connections to roofs and floors. Metal actually would cost less if more people used the products.
The ease of putting down a metal track and fastening the top plate and wall studs is faster and lighter than working with lumber, but traditions die hard. Metal doesn’t burn easily, will not warp, twist or rot, and you don’t have to treat it with cancer-causing toxins to resist insect damage. Metal is generally stronger and more efficient to work with, and waste is minimal.
Other than that answer, I only know of certain connections utilizing long screws to avoid these connectors, and people in construction would need training to know where and when these types of long fasteners can be used. Even the metal braces widely used have multiple holes for nails, because every hole must have a nail filling it, yet I often see where some holes are not filled.
Insulation, just like metal, will come down in price as more is applied, but better insulation is one of the few products that pays for itself in energy savings. Higher insulation value was debated for years before becoming code. It’s a necessary reality that actually saves money in the long term. Good luck!
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What if you had to vote right now?
Last week, we were treated (or subjected, in one instance) to two presidential events unfolding simultaneously in different places. As the day progressed, I understood that if we see and hear nothing else during the campaign, we will realize, as sentient beings and patriots, that only one man deserves the honor of serving as our president. Only one man is intellectually and temperamentally fit for the job.
The first image we saw on May 9 was President Biden speaking at a Holocaust remembrance at the Capitol, a sacred moment of tribute to the dead and a promise to the living to fight a robust resurgence of antisemitism. The flip screen, on the same day and time, was of former President Donald Trump in a New York City courtroom, where an adult entertainment star testified against him, offering lurid details of their alleged affair. The testimony was part of the ongoing trial of the ex-president for an alleged hush money cover-up.
As Peter Baker observed in The New York Times, we were whiplashed by the images of the candidates: Biden recalling taking his grandchildren to Dachau to bear witness to the horrors of Nazi death camps, and Trump listening to Stormy Daniels describe him “sitting on a hotel bed in his boxer shorts waiting for sex.”
Imagine if, on May 9, you had just dropped onto our planet from another world where the arc of the moral universe does indeed bend toward justice, and good guys win, and presidents are held to high ethical standards, and you had to decide that very day whom would get your vote.
ILong Island, where many of us never heard a hateful word or experienced any kind of ostracism related to our faith. Now the rise of extremism, fueled by lies pumped out by social media, has put Jewish Americans in the cross hairs, along with any other group seen as a threat to a MAGA America.
magine if you had just dropped onto our planet from another, more just, world.
On one hand, you see Biden, a seasoned leader, vowing to fight antisemitism in America, stating that anti-Jewish rhetoric demands “our continued vigilance . . . and outspokenness.” You see him in action on just this one day, addressing hate speech and violence toward Jews, which he said is “ferociously” surging.
You hear him say that Jews will always have a safe place in America, a notion that many Jewish people in my age group have never questioned. We grew up in welcoming communities on
You witness Biden communicating his full support for the Jewish people and for Israel, and for peaceful college protesters on both sides, while pushing back against some of Israel’s most aggressive war tactics in its battle against Hamas. You are seeing impossible political and humanitarian dilemmas, in which no one answer is good or easy, in which any comment is instantly parsed and shredded by multiple raging influencers, ordinary citizens and political opponents.
You see Biden, a determined leader who knows himself and knows justice when he sees it, and knows how to move through this minefield.
That same day, when you drop into our country, you also see the former president, also an old man. You see Trump on TV coming and going from a
courtroom where he is on trial for allegedly covering up an affair he had with a porn star so that his 2016 presidential campaign would not be affected.
Stay with me. You just landed here from a better place. You see the two men in action that day. You know nothing about their respective policies on the economy or the environment or foreign trade or inflation or immigration. You know nothing about Trump’s presidency, when he alienated our allies abroad and denied the coronavirus pandemic even as it killed a million Americans. You never heard the speeches in which he called migrants “animals,” or suggested injecting bleach for a deadly virus, or said there were good people on both sides when white Christian nationalists marched in Charlotte chanting, “Jews will not replace us!”
You have not witnessed, in the past few years, the complete erosion of women’s reproductive rights and the diminishment of our Supreme Court.
You are just here this one day, May 9. Listen to Biden’s Holocaust speech. Look at defendant Trump, contemptuous and contemptible, an abject failure as a human being, not to mention a world leader.
Who gets your vote?
Copyright 2024 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.
An aphorism often attributed to Mark Twain states that “History doesn’t repeat itself, but it does rhyme.” Readers of a certain age will, as I do, recall the upheavals of the 1960s and early ’70s. Recent events set me musing about the similarities and differences between today’s “student protests” and those of yesteryear.
Thankfully, the protests that we see now haven’t (yet) devolved into the horrific bombings and other crimes that we experienced in the days of the Weather Underground and other such groups. The Weather Underground claimed “credit” for as many as 25 terrorist bombings in this country. Other similar groups existed around the world at that time, including the Red Brigades of Germany, the Japanese Red Army and others in the United States and abroad.
In the 1970s there were many airline hijackings, which brought an end to the
era in which you could walk right up to the gate of your plane without going through any security check at all. If this seems strange to younger readers, just check out an older romantic comedy with the foolish lover chasing the sobbing girl onto the plane!
TNotably, the 1970s were when the various Palestinian terrorist groups, such as the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine, the Palestine Liberation Organization and others became particularly active. In those years, most of the turmoil focused on the increasingly unpopular Vietnam War, and was often led by university students who were unhappy with American policy. Politically motivated violence resulted in the assassinations of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by a white supremacist, and Sen. Robert F. Kennedy by a Palestinian who was unhappy with Kennedy’s support for Israel. Students staged takeovers of many college offices and buildings, and demonstrations became increasingly violent. Today’s unrest centers on Israel’s
he turmoil in decades past focused mostly on the unpopular Vietnam War.
fight against Hamas terrorists. Violence hasn’t yet reached the levels it did in the ’70s, but watch out! In the ’70s, student groups were eventually infiltrated by radical elements that, in turn, radicalized some of the students. We hear numerous reports today that a significant number of the so-called student demonstrators are, in fact, paid, professional agitators who coach and train the students.
This is where the comparisons of the two eras become frightening. As I write, I am hearing of increasing numbers of colleges that have canceled live classes and gone over to remote instruction. Others have canceled graduation ceremonies. This takes me back to my own college days, when, in 1971, part of a semester was canceled and every student received a “pass” instead of a grade.
I don’t suggest that we are necessarily heading toward a repeat of the bad old days of the ’60s and ’70s; there are important differences in the causes of the trouble and other factors. According to surveys, the Israel-Hamas war isn’t a
significant political concern for most people on either side of the political divide. No American soldiers are involved or likely to become involved in the fighting. The country at large doesn’t seem to support the takeovers of the schools.
The similarities, however, are certainly worrisome, and one of the scariest phrases in the English language is, “This time it’s different.” We need to be vigilant, and make sure the chaos doesn’t spread. We need to be careful that the latent antisemitic poison that appears to be the true motive of some of the instigators of our current troubles does not spread.
I remain optimistic that the turmoil we are currently witnessing will eventually calm down, that cooler heads will prevail and there will be compromise and reconciliation that will allow us to get back to a sense of normalcy. Our country has faced many crises throughout our history. Somehow we have managed to survive difficult times like these, and I believe we will continue to do so now, and in the future.
Howard Kopel represents Nassau County’s 7th Legislative District and is the Legislature’s presiding officer.
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the looming possibility of natural disasters — such as hurricanes and other severe storms — poses a significant, and ongoing, threat to Long Island, and particularly for those living in more vulnerable coastal communities, like Long Beach and Freeport, which are most susceptible to damage caused by high winds and surging floodwaters.
With hurricane season set to begin June 1, it is vital for all of us — especially those in communities with the highest risk — to take proactive measures to prepare. Resilience requires a strategy for severe weather conditions that are often unpredictable. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, that means:
■ Developing an evacuation plan
■ Assembling disaster supplies — including food, water, batteries, chargers, a radio and cash
■ Getting an insurance checkup and documenting your possessions
■ Creating a communication plan with a hand-written list of contacts
■ Strengthening your home
From a government standpoint, preparedness often begins with comprehensive planning and investment in resilient infrastructure. Following the damage wrought by tropical storms Irene and Lee in 2011 and Sandy in 2012, many coastal protection measures have been put into effect, including seawalls and reinforced jetties and dunes.
For instance, after Sandy decimated the boardwalk in Long Beach, the structure was strengthened when it was rebuilt, and sturdier dunes were constructed as an added layer of protection.
Collaborative initiatives involving local governments, community organizations and emergency responders foster a culture of resilience, strengthening the collective ability to withstand and recover from disasters.
In addition, having a robust earlywarning system and evacuation plans in place can be essential in ensuring the safety of residents in the event of a major storm.
The disasters resulting from previous storms continue to serve as a glaring reminder, however, that even the best preparations may not be enough. It’s hard to forget the images of homes sub-
To the Editor:
For so many reasons, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority board’s April 30 enactment of a discount program for New York City monthly rail tickets that excludes residents of Nassau and Suffolk counties is extremely disappointing — especially amid the advent of congestion pricing and its likely fiscal impact on Nassau County households.
As a lifelong resident of Plainview and the representative of the Nassau County Legislature’s 16th District for the last eight years, I am keenly aware of the extent to which residents of my district rely on Long Island Rail Road train service to commute to and from work in the five boroughs every day. Moreover, as a policymaker, I am cognizant of the environmental benefits associated with increased mass transit use and the positive fiscal impact that greater ridership would generate for the MTA and our county.
merged, fallen trees damaging cars and blocking roadways, and long lines of vehicles at gas pumps.
So it never hurts to have additional plans of action. Remember to store some extra gas to provide power to emergency generators. Store backup batteries and chargers. Prepare to-go bags in an easyto-access location. Have your home, auto and flood insurance information at the ready, just in case.
In the aftermath of any natural disaster, swift and coordinated recovery efforts are crucial. Having timely access to emergency services, temporary shelters and essential supplies is paramount to ensure the well-being of our communities.
And, as a storm approaches, it is of the utmost importance to listen to authorities, familiarize yourself with all available evacuation routes, and stay tuned for updates.
And always take warnings seriously. These storms cannot only destroy, they can kill. Being prepared, knowing what to do when a storm is on its way, and putting a plan in motion when the time comes is essential to staying safe and secure.
Considering those clear benefits for our region, Nassau and Suffolk’s exclusion from this incentive program makes little sense. Furthermore, it strikes me as a missed opportunity to extend a gesture of goodwill to Long Islanders in an atmosphere rife with palpable frustration about the implementation of congestion pricing. Imagine the frustration of commuters who live in Elmont, minutes from the Queens border, when they discover that they will be paying more to ride the train to Manhattan than someone up the block in New York City simply because of an arbitrary line
on a map dividing municipalities! State lawmakers now have a responsibility to address this glaring omission. As stated in an April 30 news release announcing the five-boroughs incentive initiative, “the programs are funded by the Outer Borough Transportation Account, created in 2018 by the New York State Legislature to provide $50 million per year to improve transportation in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island in association with congestion
pricing.” The MTA must now work with state officials to identify resources that can be swiftly applied to funding a comparable discount for Nassau and Suffolk commuters.
A strong and comprehensive commitment to mass transit will yield tremendous benefits for our future — but our entire region must be included to maximize those opportunities. It now behooves New York state to act, and correct the glaring and illogical inequities May
the political similarities between former President Donald Trump and Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman are now impossible to miss. Which is probably just what Blakeman intends.
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In his efforts to become Long Island’s leading MAGA man, Blakeman has adopted Trump’s combative and divisive style of leadership. Neither politician tries to find common ground on which to build effective policies. Both have acted as though they have strong mandates for rightwing programs, even though Trump got 3 million fewer votes in 2016 than did Hillary Clinton, and despite Blakeman having bested Laura Curran in 2021 by about 2,000 votes out of more than a quarter-million ballots cast.
Instead of governing consensually, Blakeman and Trump strive to intensify a culture war that threatens to erupt into physical violence.
Like the head of the national Republican Party, the Nassau County executive manipulates and exaggerates voters’ legitimate concerns in order to create an us-vs.-them dynamic. They both use inflammatory language to depict adversaries as not merely misguided,
but mentally ill.
Who, for example, refers to the migrant crisis as “insanity”? And who denounces “crazy” progressive policies? Both the former president and the current county leader.
There have been other echoes of extreme rhetoric. Trump in 2019 urged progressive female members of Congress to “go back” to countries “they originally came from.” Blakeman in January warned Kathy Hochul, New York’s first female governor, to “stay out of Long Island.”
It’s easier, of course, to turn disagreements into confrontations than it is to work collegially toward compromises.
Bunfounded sense of public menace by forming a militia to be mobilized in cases of “emergency.” His move in March to recruit “provisional special deputy sheriffs” has drawn criticism from gun-control groups that say Nassau County should not be encouraging more of its residents to take up arms.
oth strive to intensify a culture war that threatens to erupt into violence.
Blakeman has blamed “Albany Democrats” for an upsurge in crime in New York City and its suburbs. While horrifying assaults in the five boroughs have rightly stoked objections to bail reforms adopted by the State Legislature, it is misleading and irresponsible to suggest, as Blakeman has, that Nassau County had been experiencing a “crime epidemic” unleashed by Democratic-sponsored legislation. While rates of some crimes have indeed increased in the past three years, others have shown a decrease despite the easing of bail requirements.
Rather than allaying unwarranted fears, Blakeman is heightening an
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To the Editor:
For over two years, Liberty has been working hard to convince New York state to eliminate the Special Franchise Tax applied to utility water service so that we can remove that cost from our customers’ monthly bills. It represents a pass-through of the tax we are required to remit to the state government, and does not benefit Liberty in any way. And in many cases, it comprises a significant portion of your monthly water bill.
Your support of this initiative this spring has put us in a position to see real change, and eliminate the SFT from your monthly water bills as we work with officials in Albany this legislative
session. While we have great momentum, we need our customers’ help to push this initiative past the finish line.
Stopthehiddentax.org provides details on the tax and the actions Liberty is taking to remove it from customers’ bills. o n the site, customers can click the Take Action button to let their local legislators know that they want the tax eliminated. Nearly 2,000 Liberty customers have already taken action through the site, which has resulted in more than 30,000 letters being sent to key decision makers in the state. This is great, but we still need more support.
Between 30 and 50 percent of our customers’ bills comprise taxes that provide no benefit to the water system itself. While they do help fund local taxing jurisdictions, it is our firm belief that it is inappropriate and unjust for these taxes to be collected through your water bill. To make matters worse, our customers are the only ones in Nassau County who pay this excessive tax.
The only advantage Liberty stands to gain in pursuing this legislative change is happier customers, and providing water rates that accurately reflect the true cost of providing high-quality water service. That’s it. We have dedicated ourselves to improving the customer experience, and this kind of rate
This unrequested action also implies that Blakeman does not trust the county Police Department to protect the citizenry — despite his boast in a mass mailing earlier this year of having put 200 more cops on the streets.
Scapegoating is another tactic employed by demagogues such as Trump and Blakeman. It’s entirely reasonable to demand that the U.S. border be much more strictly enforced, but it’s not acceptable to refer to migrants as “animals,” a la Trump, or to denounce Hochul’s proposed spending of $2.4 billion for “illegal immigrants,” as Blakeman recently did in another of his countywide mailings. That money is intended to help house and feed the tens of thousands of migrants who have made their way mainly to New York City — not Nassau County — through no initiative on Hochul’s part.
Transgender Americans comprise another group susceptible to being stigmatized by pandering politicians. Blake-
man issued an executive order in February forbidding transgender females from taking part in competitive women’s or girls’ sports in county-owned athletic facilities. Again, there’s a reasonable basis for complaining that some former males have unfair physical advantages over many females. But when asked by a reporter how many transgender athletes have competed in his county, Blakeman said he didn’t know. The absence of any compelling reason to target a sexual minority has led opponents of this grandstanding stunt to call it “a solution in search of a problem.”
Blakeman, once more like Trump, aggravates grievances held by many voters as a way of diverting attention from his failure to fulfill promises on more substantive matters. In his 2021 campaign, Blakeman pledged to cut taxes “immediately” by $120 million. He did no such thing. Nor has he made good on a pledge to fix a “broken” assessment system.
Rather than plastering his name and face on taxpayer-financed mass mailings, Blakeman should help break the political fever that’s preventing Nassau County from becoming great again.
Kevin J. Kelley was a congressional staff member in the 1980s, and is a retired journalist and journalism professor who worked for newspapers in New York, Vermont and Kenya and taught at St. Michael’s College in Vermont. He lives in Atlantic Beach.
relief will benefit all of our customers. It takes only a couple of minutes to visit stopthehiddentax.org, click Take Action and fill in the information to have your voice heard. As a local Long Islander, I encourage you to take the time to tell your elected officials to remove this oner-
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