Nassau Herald 06-13-2024

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And they’re off!

The 15th annual Beit Halochem International Five Towns 5K Run/Walk at North Woodmere Park took place last Sunday. Story, more photos, Page 8.

Hempstead proposes rescinding transit-oriented development

By PARKER SCHUG pschug@liherald.com

A 2019 zoning proposal could be shut down come July 2.

Zoning changes were approved five years ago for a so-called transit-oriented development district in Inwood and North Lawrence. In 2022, any potential plans came to a halt as a moratorium was put in place on projects in the area of the zoning change.

Several extensions of the moratorium, through June 18 of this year, prevented any plans from moving forward. Now the Town of Hempstead will hold a public hearing at Town Hall on July 2 on the option of doing away with the transit-oriented development proposal altogether.

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman played a prominent role in pushing the proposal as a councilman in 2019.

“I have been focused on innovative zoning initiatives throughout my career, including transitoriented zones in the Five Towns area,” Blakeman wrote in a statement to the Herald on June 3. “I understand the town is considering fine-tuning the existing zoning code in that area, and I look forward to working with the town on zoning enhancements that make sense.”

In late May, Councilwoman Dorothy Goosby, who represents nine communities, but none in the Five Towns, moved a resolution to re-evaluate zoning plans that include the transit-oriented development district, a neighborhood zoning overlay dis-

Beth Sholom honors ‘Heroes Among Us’

By MELISSA BERMAN mberman@liherald.com

The theme of Congregation Beth Sholom’s 71st annual dinner on June 4 was the “Heroes Among Us.”

The first Orthodox synagogue on Long Island honored members who have served in the Israel Defense Forces, as well as the parents of current IDF soldiers and wounded IDF veterans.

The dinner was coordinated by co-chairs Lester Henner, Tzvi Kaplan and Melodie Scharf.

“Our life changed on Oct. 7, and I don’t know if it will ever be the same,” Scharf said. “I feel for the hostages, and I’m just hoping for their safe return.”

The dinner served as a fundraiser for Israel, and attendees discussed the impact of Hamas’s attack on Oct. 7 and why it is more important than ever to acknowledge those who served, or are currently serving, in the IDF.

“As I am speaking here this evening, the war is still raging on,” Scharf said. “This isn’t a war we expected, but we have no choice but to fight for our survival. Although the world is a very tense place right now, we

also come here this evening to support our shul and everything that it stands for.”

A somewhat somber, respectful tone replaced the often light, humorous atmosphere of an organizational dinner, in keeping with the theme of honoring those who have played a role in defending Israel. The shul members who have served include Shoshana Adams, Arie Bar, Rabbi Daniel and Naomi Bennun, Eli Harris, Haim Lallouz, Brad Legum, Rami Macanian, Shimon Sabah, Sol Steinlauf and Yaffa Yacker.

The younger congregation members who are currently serving in the IDF — Celia, Max and Sam Cohen, Kayla Flaum-Souskila, Elijah Gurvitch, Natasha Kaplan-Marans and Ariel Weiss — were also recognized. Their parents, who attended, stood on their behalf.

“This year our recognition sphere is different, as we all know,” said Bruce Schneider, the synagogue’s president. “After all we’ve been through, these times are different. However, some are living through these times at an even greater and more anxious level.”

Schneider described all of the former and current IDF sol-

Continued on page 9

Brandeis’s Russell Friedman 5K on Sunday

By RYAN ALFANO Intern

Get ready, June 16 Brandeis Hebrew Academy is coming together with the Nice Jewish Runners of the Five Towns to host the fifth annual Russell Friedman 5K Run. Starting at 8:30 a.m. rain or shine, students, parents and members of the Five Towns community are joining forces to run and raise money for the Brandeis Hebrew Academy in honor of Russell Friedman.

“With the passing our beloved former school president, Mr. Russell Friedman, we gained additional strength and a sense of community as we came together to honor him and his family,” Brandeis Parents Association co-presidents Elana Lederman and Esther DeMarco, combined to write in an email. “Mr. Friedman was a pillar of both the community and the Brandeis Family. It’s only fitting that we honor his legacy as we all run/walk together in support.”

Friedman who died in December 2021 was a Brandeis parent and cherished former school president. A long time resident of the Five Towns, he played a significant role in maintaining the stability and longevity of the community.

“The Brandeis 5K continues to move forward regardless and in spite of all the obstacles we have all been faced with,” Lederman and DeMarco said. “We

understand the necessity of community and bringing everyone together to run/ walk as one group, in support and unity.”

This year’s race would mark the third year the event was named after him, paying tribute to the numerous years he supported the community.

This year Brandeis is pairing with the Nice Jewish Runners of the Five Towns, an organization created by Ezra Feig after the tragic events of Oct. 7.

“Ezra Feig began NJR after Oct. 7th to bring together runners in solidarity

with our Jewish nation,” Lederman and DeMarco said. “Nice Jewish Runners does weekly what Brandeis 5K does annually; joins together to keep moving forward, one foot at a time, unifying, supporting, inspiring and growing in strength and perseverance.”

Last year, Brandeis was able to raise nearly $75,000 with over 150 participants in the race. School officials said they hope to see the race continue to grow with more members of the community coming out to support the Academy and the Jewish community.

You can show your support in many ways either by participating in the 5K run. The registration fee is $25. The starting line is outside the school on Frost Lane in Lawrence with the finish line in the back of the school.

If you are not a runner, you can donate and still attend the brunch held afterwards. Also be sure to check out the silent auction, there are dozens of prizes ranging from luxurious trips to signed memorabilia.

Register for the 5K at Events.EliteFeats.com/24brandeis.

Dispose of unneeded drugs in Woodmere June 23

By MELISSA BERMAN mberman@liherald.com

Gather all your expired and non-useful drugs and dispose of the medications at the third annual “Drug Take Back” event on June 23.

At the Hatzalah of the Rockaways & Nassau County station on West Broadway in Woodmere from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. under the oversight of the Nassau County police 4th Precinct, the event is sponsored by Saving Lives Five Towns Drug & Alcohol Coalition under the umbrella of the Marion & Aaron Gural JCC.

New partners, Ezra Pharmacy in Cedarhurst, are using their pharmacy bags as continuous outreach in the community. The bags will instruct families

How to identify medications that need to be thrown away

• Expired/unknown expiration date

• No longer required

• Unknown medicines

• Change in appearance (color, consistency, smell or taste) —Ezra Pharmacy

on how to properly store/and or dispose of medication to keep everyone safe, especially children.

“People can just drive in, drop off, no questions asked and bring in any unused or expired medications over the counter or prescribed and we take care of it for them,” said Susan Blauner, director substance abuse prevention, awareness and education.

Last year, 144 pounds of medication was collected. Doctor’s offices were bringing in old medication by the droves. The hope is to supersede this amount at this year’s event and helps raise more awareness.

“The whole point of this is to reduce youth access in the homes, home medicine cabinets can be a drug dealer,” Blauner said. “This way people are able to get rid of what’s expired or unused/ unwanted and we take care of it.”

Ezra Pharmacy provides a medical disposal bin in the store to ensure yearround proper disposal. The bin has existed for four years, and serves as a commitment to help keeping the community safe.

Being in the community over 30 years, the pharmacy wanted to do something to help the community and make sure their customers were properly informed.

“It makes me feel good to give back to the community and to help, Ezra means help in Hebrew,” said Sidney Langweil, owner of Ezra Pharmacy.

Langweil has been in touch with doctors and places of worship to spread the word about being apart of this year’s “Drug Take Back” initiative.

Saving Lives Five Towns and Ezra Pharmacy are forging a path towards a healthier and safer community, making a difference one prescription at a time, according to said Isaac Cwibeker, coali-

tion coordinator at the Saving Lives Five Towns Drug and Alcohol Coalition

“We hope that our partnership with Ezra Pharmacy serves as a model for other community stakeholders seeking to address similar challenges, which only underscores the importance of collaboration in creating positive change,” Cwibeker said.

Courtesy Ezra Pharmacy

The annual Five Towns ’Drug Take Back’ event on June 23 is in collaboration with Ezra Pharmacy in Cedarhurst. The store has an inside for everyday disposal. Pharmacy employees Jorge Gallego, left, Nikki Langweil, co-owner of Ezra Pharmacy and Sidney Langweil, co-owner of Ezra Pharmacy, right.

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The start of the 2023 Brandeis Hebrew Academy 5K Run and Walk. This year’s vent is on May 16.

The S.H.O.P.

Crime watCh

Petit LarCeny

A man reported that assorted items were stolen from his vehicle on Moffitt Avenue in Hewlett between May 24 at 5 p.m. and May 27 at 10 p.m., police said.

CriminaL misChief

A woman reported on May 25 at 5:15 p.m. that the front door frame of her apartment on Bayview Inwood was damaged, officials said.

At 9:30 p.m. on June 1, a man told police that the windshield and the passenger side mirror of his vehicle parked on Chestnut Avenue in Cedarhurst was damages, according to police.

LarCeny from auto

A man told police on May 29 at 2 a.m., that $60 was stolen from his vehicle on Golf Drive in Woodmere, authorities said.

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

Mountain bike stolen on Cumberland Place

An unidentified man was seen on Ring camera video entering an unlocked door of a garage on Cumberland Place in Lawrence and leaving his green mountain bicycle and taking a black Cannondale mountain bike at 10:50 a.m. on June 10 valued at roughly $600, Nassau Police said.

The man was last seen heading west on Cumberland Place. He is described as Hispanic, 5-10, with a medium build,

The Rina Shkolnik Kosher Food Pantry at The S.H.O.P. serves the Five Towns, Rockaways and neighboring communities. The services available at The S.H.O.P. provide an extra benefit to those members of our community requiring additional assistance. They are open to everyone and all are welcome. Social workers are on site for future and further aid. A variety of services are available free of charge.

20 to 30 years old, wearing a gray longsleeved sweatshirt, a blue baseball cap with white lettering, gray pant, white sneakers and carrying a black backpack.

Police ask anyone with information about this incident to call Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1 (800) 244-8477. All calls are confidential.

— Jeffrey Bessen

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Final ‘no’ to transit-oriented development?

trict and a residential townhouse/row house zoning overlay district for North Lawrence and Inwood. Goosby did not respond to a request for comment.

The purpose of these proposed districts, as stated in the May legal notice, was to meet the demand for housing close to mass transportation, in this case the Inwood and Lawrence Long Island Rail Road stations, to enhance the area by creating mixed-use development, a walkable environment and a sense of place for residents.

During the moratorium, which went into effect in October 2022, the town worked with Nelson Pope Voorhis, an environmental planning firm, to review the adoption of the districts. The firm conducted an expedited environmental review of the impact of the districts and later concluded that the districts could have negative effects on community character, infrastructure, public health, quality of life, security, emergency services and traffic, as stated in the legal notice.

The town recognizes that it is in the best interests of Inwood and North Lawrence residents to rescind the districts, as written in the legal notice, but has said it would review the applications from developers who submitted proposals before the moratorium went into effect.

Paris Popack, a leading member of the Lawrence Civic Association and deputy mayor of Lawrence, has been fighting overdevelopment in the community for seven years, she said. Despite the proposed transit-oriented district’s location outside the village, Popack said she still believes it is important to fight.

“Everything going on in and around our community affects us all,” Popack wrote in a statement. “It’s a domino effect of frustrating and dangerous traffic, congestion, challenges for first responders, pollution and evac-

Community members voiced their preference for extending the Town of Hempstead’s moratorium on transit-oriented development at the Lawrence Civic Association meeting Feb. 29 at the Lawrence Yacht and County Club.

uations that could be compromised if not impossible.”

David Hance, president of the Inwood Civic Association, said he had mixed emotions about rescinding the districts.

“It’s my hope that the community can come together and realize that the town can benefit from some development — the question is, how much?” Hance said. “To throw away all aspects of (the 2019 proposed plan), I don’t think that’s smart.”

Hance suggested looking to other multifamily housing units in the Five Towns for inspiration, to find a “middle ground.”

Judi Bernstein, who has played in active role in gathering residents to voice their opinions on development

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in the Five Towns, was thrilled to hear the news of the July 2 hearing. Bernstein, Popack and other Lawrence civic association members were among a crowd of more than 400 at a Town meeting in September 2022 that focused on the transit-oriented development plan.

“We are thrilled and grateful that Supervisor Don Clavin and his board are going to do the right thing and keep our community ‘Suburban NOT Urban,’” Bernstein wrote in a statement. “They recognized the impact of this TOD, issues we raised regarding safety, infrastructure and impact on the environment.”

Have an opinion on transit-oriented development? Send a letter to jbessen@liherald.com.

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Running to support IDF soldiers, veterans

Runners of a variety ages took part in the 15th annual Five Towns 5K Run/ Walk at North Woodmere Park on June 9. Involved for all that time, the Beit Halochem International name was added five years ago..

Beit Halochem USA is the only organization authorized in the U.S. to raise money to aid in the rehabilitation of wounded soldiers who served in the Israel Defense Forces.

There are a half dozen Beit Halochem rehab centers across the Jewish state. All the facilities are specially designed to accommodate the military veterans, who are enduring a broad spectrum of disabilities,

On Sunday, early morning clouds and some rain created a cool atmosphere for the runners.

North Babylon resident Joel Mandel, 42, was the first to cross the finish line

with a time of 18:23. Jacob Pekelis, 34, from West Hempstead placed second in 19:28 and Woodmere’s Kyle Moshe Seidel, 23, captured third place in 20:07. The first woman to finish was Shari Klarfeld, 43, of Plainview, in 20:43.

Israeli military veterans, Shahar Firshtman, Roi Gavish and Naor Partush attended the event. More than $50,000 was raised.

“I think it was very successful, we had close to 400 participants and it went off very nicely and smoothly as usual, “ said race founder Isaac Seinuk. “The people were very happy afterwards. We had a lot of happy participants.”

Maidenbaum Property Tax Reductions LLC was a major sponsor of the event, along with Abraham Roofing, Herald Community Newspapers, PaKua, Squeezers and The Jewish Star.

— Melissa Berman and Jeffrey Bessen

Eric Dunetz/Herald photos

The 15th annual Beit Halochem International Five Towns 5K Run/Walk at North Woodmere Park took place on Sunday.

The kids had their own race and everyone was considers a winner for having take part and attending the 5K.

At the Five Towns 5K in North Woodmere, Esther Weinwufzel, left, Simon Zmerman and Nomi Gul.

Joel Mandel, from North Babylon, was the first runner to cross the Five Towns 5K finish line.

Shari Klarfeld, of Plainview, was the first woman to cross the finish line of the Five Towns 5K at North Woodmere Park.

Roey Ohayaon, Dana Ohayon, Yuval Moshe and Meir Moshe took part in the Five Towns 5K.

Congregation takes pride in its IDF soldiers

diers as the temple’s heroes among ordinary people.

“We wish each and every one of you good health, a safe return home and, of course, a sweeping victory over our enemies,” he said, to applause and cheers.

A video presentation featured interviews with parents of IDF soldiers, Rabbi Yechezkel Freundlich, Schneider, and current and veteran IDF members.

“Tonight the uniform that we honor is a uniform we all stand behind, its color that’s the most drab olive green that is so beautiful, magnificent and filled with pride as we see those who represent it,” Freundlich said. “The Jewish people’s return to our homeland, the ability of the Jewish people to defend ourselves, and to live at home.”

As Freundlich noted his regret for never having worn the uniform, he expressed his pride and respect for those who did. He said he was grateful to have interviewed the honorees about their experience, and was brought to tears every time.

“To see the pride in how the honorees spoke, the English they shared, fallen comrades, resilience demonstrated, we as a community could not be more proud to have amongst us so many soldiers,” he said. “All we can say is Kol Hakavod” — all the honor — “and thank you.”

Some 3,720 soldiers have been wounded since the beginning of the war last October, Freundlich said, adding, “We will continue to do our part to support

Melissa Berman/Herald Photo Senior Rabbi Yechezkel Freundlich addressing the events of Oct. 7, and how the temple has been aiding Israel.

all of our brave soldiers.”

Shoshana Adams, 92, served in the IDF in the 1950s, the infancy of the state of Israel.

“Seventy years ago, I was Sergeant Shoshana in the Israeli Air Force, busy deciphering codes,” Adams said. “I stand here tonight as a representative of CBS and veterans of the Israeli Defense Forces. On behalf of all that serve now and served before, thank you so much for all the accolades. Am Yisrael Chai!” The people of Israel live.

News briefs

Lawrence board says goodbye to Edelman

Alex Edelman was honored at his last meeting as Lawrence village mayor on June 6.

Lawrence Village Administrator Ron Goldman presented Edelman, who has served on the board since 2013 and mayor since 2016, with a plaque, thanking him for his service to the village.

“I have been repeatedly told by the mayor, that it’s not enough to be correct, in everything you do for the village and everything you do for people, you have to do the right thing,” Goldman said. “And in every instance he’s done the right thing by all of us, by all the employees and certainly by the village.”

Inspector Danny Gluck, 4th Precinct auxiliary police commanding officer, also presented Edelman with a recognition plaque from the unit.

Edelman thanked village staff members one by one, having them stand at the meeting, choking up while express -

ing his gratitude.

“I appreciate everybody’s time and was really happy to have this staff to work with and I really thank you all for the opportunity,” Edelman said.

— Parker Schug

Parker Schug/Herald alex edelman attended his last meeting as Lawrence village mayor on June 6. trustee aaron parnes, left, deputy mayor paris popack, edelman with plaque of appreciation, and trustees eli Kutner and tammy Roz.

Protecting Your Future

Increasing Your Emotional Intelligence

The philosopher Epictetus said “Men are disturbed not by events, but by the views they take of them.” Arising out of “The Good Life”, previously reviewed here, comes the W.I.S.E.R. model for reacting to emotionally challenging situations.

Watch. Initial impressions are powerful but may be incomplete. There is usually more to see. When the impression and the emotional response start to interact, take a moment to pause and thoughtfully observe the situation to prevent a potentially harmful reflexive response. As they say in psychiatry “Don’t just do something, sit there.”

Interpret. We are all seeing the world through our own eyes — what is happening, why it is happening and how it affects us. Our reality is not necessarily that of others. Thinking that a situation is all about us often leads to misunderstanding. When your emotions start to bubble up, it indicates you have something important at stake -- a goal, an insecurity or a vital relationship. Figuring out what’s at stake will allow you to interpret the situation better.

Select. Having watched, interpreted and re-interpreted, you must select your response. Instead of reacting reflexively out of stress, slowing down allows us to choose from more options. As “The Good Life” says “Given what’s at stake and the resources at my disposal, what can I do in this situation? What would be a good outcome here? And what is the likelihood that things will go well if I respond this way instead of that way?”

Engage. Now you are ready to respond more purposefully — aligning with who you are and what you want to accomplish. You’ve observed and interpreted the situation, taken some time to consider the possibilities and their likelihood of success, and you then execute your strategy.

Reflect. “How did that work out? Did I make things better or worse? Have I learned something new about the challenge I’m facing and about the best response? Reflecting on our response to a challenge can yield dividends for the future. It’s in learning from experience that we fully grow wiser.”

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Lawrence “Larry” Franklin

Lawrence “Larry” Franklin passed away peacefully at his home on June 5, 2024 at the age of 95. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend, a successful businessman, and a well-known member of the Hewlett-Woodmere community, where he served as president of the school board in the 1970s and ‘80s.

Larry was born in Brooklyn, NY on February 22, 1929 to Lillian Silberman Franklin and Charles B. Franklin. In 1950 he married his junior high sweetheart, Beverly Weiss. They started their family in Brooklyn and had two daughters, Ellen and Beth, soon after. When they moved to Hewlett, Larry took an interest not only in the local schools but in local politics as well, becoming involved in the Democratic party. He worked with his father in their family hardware business, Franklin Manufacturing, where he expanded their operations to include factories in Asia and distribution across the

United States. After a divorce, Larry married Carole Blake in 2010.

In addition to adoring his family, Larry loved playing tennis and golf, skiing, cheering

for the Brooklyn—and then Los Angeles— Dodgers, and spending time with all kinds of dogs, especially dachshunds. He was always the life of the party and brought people to him with his charm, charisma, and twinkling blue eyes. Larry spent the last years of his life in south Florida.

He was predeceased by his parents, his brother Martin, and his son-in-law John Santopolo. He is survived by his wife, Carole Blake, his daughters Ellen (Roy) Franklin Silver and Beth (David Turret) Santopolo, his grandchildren Jill (Andrew) Claster, Alison (Ben) May, Suzie (Ami) Foger, Jenny (Travis) Owens, David (Elana) Silver, and Jonathan Silver, as well as his great-grandchildren: Lily, Jonah, and Noah May, Laura Claster, and Asher and Sadie Foger.

Donations can be made in his honor to americanbrainfoundation.org or bideawee.org.

Big fun at the Kulanu Fair in Cedarhurst

Though postponed by two weeks due to bad weather on the original date of May 19, the annual Kulanu Fair on Sunday in Andrew J. Parise Cedarhurst Park was a fun-filled day as the sun shined after another cloudy morning.

There were bounce houses, carnival booths, a carousel, face painting, food, games, a giant slide, hair braiding, raf-

fles, and rides, including a roller coaster, and prizes.

Kulanu Academy, in Cedarhurst, offers a variety of educational, clinical and vocational programs for students aged 11 to 21 with special needs. The educational curriculum includes life skills, communication and Common Core Regents-based instruction.

— Jeffrey Bessen

Tim Baker/Herald photos

Orit Yeamans with her daughters, Noa, 3, and Tamar, 2, from Woodmere enjoy the teacup ride at the Kulanu Fair in Andrew J. Parise Cedarhurst Park on Sunday.

Cousins from Lawrence at top Avi Eisenreich, 6, Bella Dahan, 4 ,and Zachy Eisenreich, 3, ride the Flying Dragon.

Cousins Emma Rosenwald, 5, from Woodmere, and Emma Lamm, 4, from Cedarhurst, cool off with refreshing ice treats.

Forecasters predict ‘extraordinary’ storm season

By BEN FIEBERT bfiebert@liherald.com

With at least 17 forecasted named storms, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration anticipates the most active hurricane season outlook ever.

The Atlantic hurricane season officially started June 1 when ocean temperatures are typically primed for storm development. Predicting that 17 storms will reach at least tropical storm status — with sustained winds of between 39 and 73 mph — is unusually high considering an average Atlantic hurricane season between 1991 and 2020 included 14 named storms — half of them hurricanes, and three of those major hurricanes.

“This season is looking to be an extraordinary one,” NOAA administrator Rick Spinrad told reporters during a news conference.

Nelson Vaz, a New York-based warning coordination meteorologist for the National Weather Service, noted the forecast calls for high activity in the Atlantic Ocean due to abnormally warm water temperatures and favorable wind conditions.

El Niño — a vast area of above-normal water temperatures in the east Pacific Ocean — is cooling down and forecasted to transition to La Niña by late summer. That means below-normal water temperatures creating what Vaz says is a recipe for more tropical development.

But while meteorologists can focus on

how the storms will form, it’s tough to predict on where they will end up.

“The one thing that is not in the forecast is landfall,” Vaz said. “You can’t forecast where the storms are going to go, when they are going to occur. So, those are going to be shorter term forecasts based on shorter term weather patterns.”

The threat for a landfalling hurricane is higher than it would be in a typical season, Vaz emphasized. Even in a low-activity season, it’s important for people on Long Island to prepare, even though only a handful of storms ever make it this far north.

The best time to prepare, Vaz said, is now before the hurricane season starts to pick up in late July.

Jackie Bray, the commissioner of the

state’s homeland security and emergency services division, says that anyone living on the coast needs to know if they’re in an evacuation or flood zone. And that even includes people who live inland, as flooding could very much be an issue.

Residents should to prepare for potentially being trapped for a few days if local authorities can’t get to them.

“Prepare a ‘go’ bag,” Bray said. “Flashlights, batteries, bottled water, non-perishable food, extra medication for you and your pets, tarp, duct tape, and stuff that you just might need.”

Homeowners should make sure they know where electrical equipment is located at their residence, and find out what their drainage situation is like.

If a tropical system were to impact the

Preparing for hurricane season

■ Know if you’re in an evacuation or flood zone, or flood-prone area

■ Prepare a ‘go’ bag

■ Have supplies ready like flashlights, batteries, bottled water, nonperishable food, extra medication for you and your pets, tarp, duct tape

■ Take note of where your electrical equipment is located

Learn more at NOAA.gov.

–Ben Fiebert

area, Bray explained her department would set up an emergency operations center. From there, they would start tracking local needs, such as generators, light and crews to remove downed trees.

“And because all signs point to an incredibly active season, we’re really focused now on the tabletop exercises, training exercises, and making sure our stockpiles are full,” Bray said.

To stay up to date on the hurricane season, visit NOAA.gov. For information on how to get notified during weather emergencies, visit Alert.NY.gov.

Courtesy National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Weather Service forecasters at the Climate Prediction Center expect an above-normal hurricane activity in the Atlantic basin this year.

What you don’t know about Nassau BOCES

By MELISSA BERMAN mberman@liherald.com

There is more to the Nassau BOCES program than meets the untrained eye. It is not just a program to send troubled students or special education students, but a trade school offering more than 100 programs to children and adults.

Established in 1967, as the Board of Cooperative Educational Services of Nassau County It is the largest BOCES in the state, serving 56 school districts.

The mission is to “enhance public education and the opportunities available to students of all ages and abilities by providing access to innovative and cost-effective services,” according to nassauboces.com.

With nearly three-dozen locations, the largest education facility is the Joseph M. Barry Career & Technical Education Center in Westbury. It serves as a high school by day, and adult education center by night.

Nassau BOCES is the premier provider of special education services in the region delivering individualized instruction to over 1,800 students at 10 special education schools throughout the country, according to nassauboces. com.

The adult education program is not nearly as well known as the students program, but Assistant Principal of BOCES Adult Education Program, Brad Slepian is changing the narrative.

“We have a number of different training programs, some as short as three months and some as long as a year and a half,” Slepian said. “But we have a total student enrollment of over 1,400 in our program this year.”

In November 2023, Lawrence school district launched their first vocational school fair to help promote the opportunities from within with assistance from the school’s guidance team.

“We promote the vocational programs offered through BOCES after students graduate from high school via emails to the families,” Ann Pedersen, superintendent of Lawrence school district said. “These online presentations from Mr. Slepian are what helps provide information and education about the programs.”

Nassau BOCES provides a career counselor to help build resumes, give

interview advice and help the students find jobs that fit their qualifications.

“Our enrollment is through the roof, in a good way, we’re up about 50 percent in our enrollment since the pandemic,” Slepian said. “I think people see the trades as job security and there’s a feeling of contentment for the students knowing that they are able to earn a credential and provide for their family without an absorbent amount of student loan debt and getting right to work.”

While the Lawrence district currently only has a handful of special education students attending BOCES, students and family members are taking advantage of their English Second Language and high school equivalency courses. These classes are completely free to the students.

The ESL courses are for students whose native language is not English and want to improve their speaking, reading and writing skills. The high school equivalency/GED program helps prepare the student to earn a New York Equivalency Diploma by passing the New York State Testing Assessing Secondary Completion exam.

“It’s really helpful to launch yourself with a low cost training program like ours, before you commit and sign off for large tuition dollars and a four year commitment,” Slepian said. “Come and give it a try!”

Enrollment for the 2024-2025 school year is now open. For more information visit NassauBoces.com.

Courtesy Nassau BOCES

Gerard Romaine of Lawrence graduated from Nassau BOCES Entry-Level Career Training course in Building Maintenance in January 2022.

COME CELEBRATE FATHER’SDAY WITH US!

Remember those lost since October 7th while embracing the vibrancy of Israel. Come dance with us, engage in family activities, discover Israeli products, and savor international Jewish cuisine! We will never forget — Am Yisrael Chai!

HONORING RITCHIE TORRES, CONGRESSMAN OF THE 15TH DISTRICT IN THE SOUTH BRONX FEATURING A PERFORMANCE BY THE MACCABEATS AND A COMMEMORATIVE CEREMONY WITH RABBI MENACHEM CREDITOR

SUNDAY, JUNE 16 • 1:30-4:30PM At Tilles Center • 720 Northern Boulevard, Brookville Visit sjjcc.org/israelfest

Parker Schug/Herald

Rabbi Michel Schlesinger, left, of the Hewlett-East Rockaway Jewish Centre and David White, associate regional director of Jewish outreach for the Anti-Defamation League New York/New Jersey spoke about the rise of antisemitism on college campuses and how to handle the problem.

Taking action on campus antisemitism

By PARKER SCHUG pschug@liherald.com

Rising antisemitism on college campuses was met by a three-prong attack led by the National Council of Jewish Women Peninsula Section as the group joined forces with the Hewlett-East Rockaway Jewish Centre and the AntiDefamation League.

David White, associate regional director of Jewish outreach for the Anti-Defamation League New York/New Jersey, along with HERJC Rabbi Michel Schlesinger, took part in a May 30 discussion on how the organization is battling campus antisemtism and how alumni, parents and students can help and protect themselves.

“Meetings like this, where you can get the word out to their mothers or their grandmothers, even though there weren’t a lot of kids here, it’s helping because they will go back and talk to their kids, their grandchildren,” Executive Director of NCJW Bonnie Sperry said. “How can you take, as an individual, control of the narrative, and how can we view and make a bigger impact?”

White said in New York state and New Jersey, there have been 140 reported incidents of reported antisemitism this year, versus 80 last year. In the state there have 110 so far this year compared to 50 in 2023. Nationwide there have been 8,800 of reports of antisemitism this year, a 300 percent increase from previous years with 10 percent of those incidents occurring on college campuses, White said.

“We instituted new roles for staff, we instituted our campus antisemitism legal line which we partnered with the Brandeis Center and Gibson Dunn, and now we have other pro bono attorneys who have decided to come on to offer

legal help to students and faculty on these campuses,” White said of ADL’s recent efforts. “Not something we usually do, usually our place was in advocacy, but things needed to change and accountability needed to be had.”

White said the ADL rates campuses in an online report card based on situations of antisemitism and campus response as well as Jewish opportunity on campus to provide a framework for those looking at colleges.

“We had a variety of scholars who came in and helped us with a methodology and how to really address this. The goal of this is not to deter people from going to certain campuses, White said. “ADL does not feel that we are the arbiter to say that you should not go to this school, you should not go to this school. I’ve seen Jonathan Greenblatt speak many times our CEO and he’s asked the same question, and he says “No, of course not, the goal is for all these schools to get As.’”

White added that stripping funding from schools is not always effective because some programs like Hillel, which provides community for Jewish students, are impacted. ADL does a lot of work directly with Hillel on campuses, to provide resources they need, White said.

“Are we just saying, we don’t need Harvard anymore? We don’t need Columbia anymore?” Schlesinger said. “Or maybe the opposite is true, we must be there in order to make these universities, these colleges, become again a safe place for Jews.”

White closed out by encouraging attendees to use their voice in voting, writing letters, taking advantage of ADL resources and reporting all instances of antisemitism to the organization at ADL.org/Antisemitism-campus.

Nassau County Bridge Authority

160 Beach 2nd Street

Lawrence, N.Y. 11559-0341

516-239-6900

PUBLIC NOTICE

Amended Atlantic Beach Bridge Drawbridge Operation Regulations

Effective June 6,

2024

As published in the U. S. Federal Register Vol. 89, No 89 Tuesday May 7, 2024/ Rules and Regulations, the U. S. Coast Guard amends the drawbridge operations of the Atlantic Beach Bridge as follows:

Section 117.799 Long Island New York Inland Waterway from East Rockaway Inlet to Shinnecock Canal

PART 117—DRAWBRIDGE OPERATION REGULATIONS

■ 1. The authority citation for part 117 continues to read as follows: Authority: 33 U.S.C. 499; 33 CFR 1.05–1; and DHS Delegation No. 00170.1. Revision No. 01.3

■ 2. Amend § 117.799 by revising paragraph (e) to read as follows:

§ 117.799 Long Island, New York Inland Waterway from East Rockaway Inlet to Shinnecock Canal * * * * *

(e) The draw of the Atlantic Beach Bridge across Reynolds Channel, mile 0.4, shall operate as follows:

(1) From October 1 through May 14 the draw shall open on signal from 8 a.m. to midnight.

(2) From midnight to 8 a.m. year-round, the draw shall open on signal if at least eight (8) hours of notice is given by calling the Bridge Tower at 516–239–1821.

(3) From May 15 through September 30, the bridge will open on signal except from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on weekdays, and from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturdays, Sundays, Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day, when the bridge will open on the hour and half-hour.

Giving Birth? Look No Further than the South Shore’s

Only High Performing Hospital for Maternity Care

Mothers looking for a hospital at which to give birth should consider the quality indicators used by U.S. News & World Report ® to determine institutions deemed High Performing for Maternity care.

Mount Sinai South Nassau is the only South Shore hospital to earn the rating of High Performing based on eight key measures:

• Reduced C-section delivery rates

• Low early elective delivery rates

• Low overall unexpected newborn complication rates

• Increased routine VBAC rates

• Increased exclusive human milk feeding rates

• Low episiotomy rates

• Routine birthing-friendly practices

• Transparency on racial/ethnic disparities

If you want the best birthing experience for you and for your baby, look no further than Mount Sinai South Nassau.

Learn more at southnassau.org/maternity, or call 877-SOUTH-NASSAU.

By Danielle Schwab & Tim Baker

Nicolas Albarano (with Barry LeBron, music teacher), Rockville Centre

Mr. LeBron, since sophomore year, has encouraged me to do NYSSMA, jazz ensemble and Tri-M Music Honor Society. He’s helped me to develop my musical talent (piano) in and outside of school.

Is there a teacher, mentor, or friend who impacted you throughout your high school experience?

Stephen D’Amato (with Courtney Prestianni, guidance counselor), Wantagh

One person that stands out the most to me is my guidance counselor, Ms. Prestianni. She always helps me problem-solve and come to the best decisions. She treats me like one of her own kids.

Christian Auguste (with Arthur Ergistre, director of science), Uniondale I approached Mr. Ergistre with an idea for a paid peer tutoring program and with his guidance, he pushed me in the right direction. He has always been super supportive of what I want to do, and he’s always encouraged me.

Camdresa Davis (with Peter Buckley, English teacher/track coach), Baldwin During my sophomore year, I faced one of the most difficult challenges of my life, which was the loss of my mother. Mr. Buckley was always there for me I was able to talk to him and he helped me realize that even though I had lost someone close to me, I would never be alone.

Rodriguez (with Briar Falvo, English

East Rockaway I had Ms. Falvo in middle school and high school. Even when I didn’t have her, she always made time for me. When I was struggling with my English class or problems personally, I went to her and she would give me advice.

Johnna

teacher),

STEPPING OUT

Ripe for the

Venture forth to local strawberry fields

By Karen Bloom

June means … strawberries. Those luscious berries await during this precious — short-lived — season. So gather up your gang and venture out to one of the many u-pick growers for a day in the berry patch. The season reaches its peak here as spring transitions into summer, as the fruit grow and ripen throughout May and June.

Everyone can agree that local is always best, so skip those California and Florida supermarket berries and head out to one of the many farms nearby where you can pick your own. Then when you return with your bounty, be sure to whip up some yummy strawberry creations. These fresh gems are always terrific on their own, of course, but when used in a recipe, they’ll jazz up any meal.

Strawberry Shortcake

The quintessential summer treat never goes out of style.

• 3 baskets of fresh strawberries

• 1/2 cup sugar

• Whipping cream

• Vanilla

1. Remove the stems from the strawberries. Slice into thin (1/4- to 1/8-inch slices. Put into a large bowl. Add 1/4 cup to 1/2 cup of sugar (depending on how sweet the strawberries are to begin with) and mix into the strawberries. Set aside at room temperature to macerate (which means that the sugar will soften the strawberries and help release their juices).

2. After the strawberries have been sitting for 20 minutes or so, take a potato masher and mash them a little. Not too much, just enough to get more juice out of them.

3. Whip the cream, adding a drop or two of vanilla and a teaspoon of sugar.

4. To serve, break up one biscuit per person into big pieces into a bowl. Ladle strawberries over the biscuit (either scratch-made or Bisquick recipe). Add a dollop of whipped cream.

Biscuits from scratch:

• 3 cups all purpose flour

• 3 tablespoons granulated sugar

• 1 1/2 tablespoons baking powder

• 3/4 teaspoon salt

• 12 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces

• 1 1/2 cups heavy cream

• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1. Sift the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt into a large bowl. Toss with a fork to combine. Cut the butter into the flour mixture with a pastry cutter or a fork until the largest pieces of butter are the size of peas. (Or pulse several

times in a food processor.) 2. Combine the cream and vanilla in a liquid measure. Make a well in the center of the flour and pour the cream mixture into the well. Mix with a fork until the dough is evenly moistened and just combined; it should look shaggy and still feel a little dry.

3. Gently knead by hand five or six times to create a loose ball.

4. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured work surface and pat it into an 8-inch square, 3/4 to 1-inch thick. Transfer the dough to a baking sheet lined with parchment or silpat, cover with plastic and chill for 20 minutes in the refrigerator.

5. Heat the oven to 425º F. Remove the dough from refrigerator. Cut the dough into 9 even squares and spread them about 2 inches apart from each other on the baking sheet. Bake until the biscuits are medium golden brown, 18 to 20 minutes.

Makes 9 biscuits.

Classic Bisquick biscuits:

• 2 1/3 cups Bisquick baking mix

• 3 tablespoons butter, melted

• 1/2 cup milk

• 3 tablespoons sugar

1. Heat oven to 425° F. Stir baking mix, melted butter, milk, and sugar in a mixing bowl until soft dough forms.

2. Drop by 6 spoonfuls on to a greased cookie sheet. Bake 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.

Makes 6 biscuits.

Strawberry Tarts

All the sweet goodness of strawberry shortcake in a small bite.

• 6 2-1/2-inch tart shells

• 1 1/2 quart fresh strawberries

• 1 cup sugar

• 3 tablespoons cornstarch

• 2 tablespoons lemon juice

• Whipped cream

1. Wash and remove caps from the strawberries. Set aside the best half of the berries; combine the remaining berries, whole or cut, sugar and cornstarch in saucepan.

2. Cook, stirring frequently, 5-6 minutes or until the berry mixture is very thick. Stir in the lemon juice. Cook. Select a few of the reserved strawberries for garnish; add the rest, whole or cut, to the cooked mixture.

3. Pour into the baked pastry shells. Garnish with the whipped cream and remaining whole or cut berries.

Jessie’s Girl

Drag out that neon once again and give your hair its best ‘80s ‘do. Those crazy days are back — as only Jessie’s Girl can pull off, on the Paramount stage. So slip on some Jordache jeans, legwarmers, grab an extra-large bottle of Aqua Net, and get ready to dance the night away. There is no decade like the ‘80s, and no band that has mastered the music of the era like Jessie’s Girl. Hear all of your favorites by Prince, Madonna, Eddie Money, Duran Duran, Whitney Houston, Cyndi Lauper, Pat Benatar, Van Halen, J. Geils Band, The Police and many more. The show is led by New York City’s top rock and pop vocalists and backed by a phenomenal band, who get everyone into that ‘Back to the ‘80’ vibe. Throw in a load of super-fun choreography, audience participation, props, costumes bubbles and confetti — and you have a party that audiences don’t want to leave.

Friday, June 14, 8 p.m. $45, $37.50, $25. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at Ticketmaster.com or ParamountNY.com.

‘So Happy Together’

The Happy Together Tour is back with an evening of groovy tunes. The touring sensation that has crisscrossed the nation delighting audiences for more than a decade returns with a show full of ‘60s and ‘70s chart-toppers — an undeniable 61 Billboard Top 40 smashes. Surely an evening of hit after hit after hit that will have you heading home whistling the soundtrack of that beloved era. Returning favorites and new additions in this edition include The Turtles once again, the evening’s musical hosts. They are joined by Jay and the Americans, The Association, Badfinger, The Vogues and the Cowsills. The Turtles, of course, are best known for their harmony-heavy California pop sound. With such hits as ‘Elenore,’ ‘She’d Rather Be With Me,’ ‘It Ain’t Me Babe,’ ‘You Showed Me’ — and the title of the tour, ‘Happy Together’ — the band ruled the airwaves in the late ‘60s. Rewind time and groove to the classics as you see these legends live on the same stage.

Saturday, June 15, 8 p.m. Flagstar at Westbury Music Fair, 960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury. Tickets available at LiveNation.com.

Strawberry Shortcake

Strawberry Tarts

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Fab Faux

The Beatles live on — in the form of the Fab Faux. The acclaimed band brings out the best Beatles moments, appearing on the Paramount stage, Saturday, June 22, 8 p.m. With a commitment to the accurate reproduction of Beatles’ repertoire, The Fab Faux treat the seminal music with unwavering respect, known for their painstaking recreations of the songs (with emphasis on the later works never performed live by the Beatles). The musical virtuosity of The Fab Faux — in actuality five New York City-based musicians —upends the concept of a Beatles tribute band. Far beyond being extended cover sets, their shows are an inspired rediscovery of The Beatles’ musical magic.

The Fab Faux tackles the group’s most demanding material onstage in a way that has to be experienced to be believed. In addition to their note-for-note accuracy, the band is famous for blurring the lines slightly and injecting their own musical personalities into the performances. Imagine hearing complex material like “Strawberry Fields Forever” or “I Am the Walrus” performed in complete partperfect renditions; or such harmony-driven songs as “Because”, “Nowhere Man”, and “Paperback Writer,” reproduced with extra vocalists to achieve a double-tracked effect. That’s The Fab Faux experience. $55, $35, $30, $25. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at Ticketmaster.com or ParamountNY.com.

Family theater

Families will enjoy another musical adventure, “Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!” ripped from the pages of Mo Willems’ beloved children’s books, on the Long Island Children’s Museum stage, Friday, June 14, 10:15 a.m. and noon; also Saturday, June 15, 2 p.m.; Sunday, June 9, 2 p.m.; Wednesday, June 19, 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Back by popular demand after a sold-out 2023 run, see Pigeon, Bus Driver, and some zany passengers sing and dance their way to help Pigeon find his “thing” in this upbeat comedy based on Willems’ popular Pigeon books.

Featuring a live band to bring the jazzy score to life, audiences will thoroughly enjoy singing and flapping along with The Pigeon and friends. The audience is part of the action, in this innovative mix of songs, silliness and feathers. It’s an ideal way to introduce kids to theater and the humorous stories from Willems’ books.

$10 with museum admission ($8 members), $14 theater only. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 224-5800 or LICM.org.

On exhibit Nassau County Museum of Art’s latest exhibition, “Urban Art Evolution,” is a comprehensive exhibit featuring a diverse range of compositions from the 1980s through the present by creators who were based in the rough and tumble downtown area of New York City known as Loisaida/LES (Lower East Side/East Village) and close surrounding neighborhoods.

Artists pushed the boundaries of what was considered “art” with a primary focus on street/graffiti art. The exhibit’s scope, guest curated by art collector/gallerist Christopher Pusey, offers an even broader view from other creative residents, who worked inside their studios but still contributed to the rich fabric of the downtown art scene from different vantage points and aesthetics.

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

Seasonal Sprouts

Bring the kids to Old Westbury Gardens for a Seasonal Sprouts session, Wednesday, June 19, 11 a.m.-noon. Children (ages 4 to 6) can explore the grounds on a guided walk within the formal gardens and informal woodlands. Families will enjoy activities and plant a flower to take home. $10 per child. Registration required. Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. For information, visit OldWestburyGardens.org or contact (516) 333-0048.

Brandeis Hebrew Academy 5KRun/Walk

Brandeis Hebrew Academy hosts its 5th Annual 5K Run/ Walk, Sunday, June 16, at 8:30 a.m. The Nice Jewish Runners of 5 Towns join for this race. The event starts at Brandeis Hebrew Academy, 25 Frost Lane, Lawrence. For more information, visit www.events.elitefeats. com/24brandeis.

Celebrate Israel

Salute Israel, while welcoming Eisenhower Park’s summer concert season, at the annual Celebrate Israel concert, presented by Jewish Community Relations Council of Long Island, Sunday, June 30, 6 p.m. Israeli superstar Raviv Kaner performs. Bring seating. Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, Eisenhower Park, East Meadow. For more information, visit Facebook. com/jcrcli.

Yoga in the garden

Participate in outdoor yoga at Rock Hall Museum, Tuesday, June 18, 11 a.m., with certified instructor Linda Lagalante. Bring yoga mat or beach towel. $15 or $50 for the whole series. Pre-payment required. 199 Broadway, Lawrence. To RSVP call (516)-239-1157 or email FriendsofRockHall@gmail. com.

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Marching through history

Step back in time and observe different eras of military history, at Old Bethpage Village Restoration, Saturday and Sunday, June 15-16, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. As you “march through history” be side by side with knowledgeable and welcoming reenactors from Long Island and numerous other states portraying soldiers, their uniforms and weaponry from Colonial America through more recent conflicts. With firing demonstrations throughout the day, as well as tent and camp life displays. $15, $12 children, $12 seniors 60+. Old Bethpage Village Restoration, 1303 Round Swamp Road Old Bethpage. Visit OldBethpageVillageRestoration.org for more information or call (516) 5728409.

Items on The Scene page are listed free of charge. The Herald welcomes listings of upcoming events, community meetings and items of public interest. All submissions should include date, time and location of the event, cost, and a contact name and phone number. Submissions can be emailed to thescene@liherald.com.

Midsummer Jazz

Enjoy some summertime tunes at Old Westbury Gardens, Thursday, June 20, 7-9 p.m. Hear jazz standards and original compositions by musician and composer Glafkos Kontemeniotis and his trio Monk for President, with Vince “Kazi” McCoy on drums and Fred Berman on double bass. Before, during, or after, stroll the gardens decorated with floral arrangements and illuminated with lanterns. Drinks and appetizers provided; you’re welcome to bring a picnic dinner. $30. Reservations required. Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. For information, visit OldWestburyGardens.org or contact (516) 333-0048.

Summer sounds

Visit Eisenhower Park for its Noontime Concert series, Wednesday, June 26, noon-2 p.m. The Long Island Harmonizers perform four-part barbershop a cappella. Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, Eisenhower Park, East Meadow. Their repertoire ranges from traditional barbershop to the Great American Songbook and Elton John. Bring seating. For information, visit NassaucCountyNY.gov.

Memorable movie moments

Temple Hillel invites all to a multi-media program, “Treasures from the MGM Vault, Thursday, June 20, 7:30 p.m. Enjoy an evening of entertaining and informative multi-media program highlighting the most memorable moments from famous MGM movies. Hosted by Phil Harwood, a film historian, librarian, lecturer and adjust professor will present and discuss scenes from films starring Judy Garland, Gene Kelly, Jimmy Cagney, Esther Williams, Katherine Hepburn, Fred Astaire and more. $8 for temple members; $10 non-members. Free refreshments will be provided. Temple Hillel, 1000 Rosedale Road, Valley Stream. For more information call (516)791-6344.

Discussion Group

The popular informal discussion group moderated by Jay Gold is comprised of thought-provoking conversation and congenial company, on Fridays, at 10:30 a.m., at Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library, 1125 Broadway, Hewlett.

June 13,

Public Notices

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC, Plaintiff, vs. SHERYL STARK, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on December 5, 2019 and an Order Appointing Successor Referee duly entered on September 28, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on June 25, 2024 at 3:00 p.m., premises known as 175 Burton Lane, Lawrence, NY 11559. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Lawrence, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 41, Block 47 and Lots 1-2. Approximate amount of judgment is $2,565,838.38 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #8158/2012. Cash will not be accepted. This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale.

Richard L. Farley, Esq., Referee Knuckles & Manfro, LLP, 120 White Plains Road, Suite 215, Tarrytown, New York 10591, Attorneys for Plaintiff 146966

LEGAL NOTICE

REFEREE’S NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF CWALT, INC., ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2006-OC3, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-OC3, Plaintiff - against - BIBI SHERIFFA ALI, et al Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on July 21, 2017. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 “Rain or Shine” on the 25th day of June, 2024 at 2:00 PM. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon

erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York.

Premises known as 517 11th Street, Cedarhurst, NY 11516.

(Section: 39, Block: 290, Lot: 57)

Approximate amount of lien $1,001,229.89 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale.

Index No. 010427/2012. Richard T. Kerins, Esq., Referee.

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC

Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 420 Lexington Avenue, Suite 840 New York, NY 10170 Tel. 347/286-7409

For sale information, please visit Auction.com at www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832

Dated: April 25, 2024

During the COVID-19 health emergency, bidders are required to comply with all governmental health requirements in effect at the time of sale including but not limited to, wearing face coverings and maintaining social distancing (at least 6-feet apart) during the auction, while tendering deposit and at any subsequent closing. Bidders are also required to comply with the Foreclosure Auction Rules and COVID-19 Health Emergency Rules issued by the Supreme Court of this County in addition to the conditions set forth in the Terms of Sale. 146888

LEGAL NOTICE

A non-profit in the Five Towns, Nassau County, is seeking sealed bids for sales and installation of a new Paging System. Vendor is responsible for programming, furnishing and installing system including the programming of school schedules. Bids due by June 15. Project walkthrough is available upon request. For more information or to submit a bid, email: Grantbids316@gmail.com 147127

LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU CITIGROUP MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST INC. ASSETBACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-FX1, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, Plaintiffagainst- TAGEWATTIE NANDALALL, SEWNARINE SAWH, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered herein and dated December 11, 2018, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on July 11, 2024 at 3:00 p.m.

premises situate, lying and being at Lawrence, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at a point on the easterly side of Lawrence Avenue, distant 161.52 feet northerly from the corner formed by the intersection of the easterly side of Lawrence Avenue with the northerly side of Spring Street; being a plot 128.71 feet by 50 feet by 108.75 feet by 53.84 feet. Section 40 Block 32 Lot 113. All bidders must wear a face mask/shield at all times and social distancing must be observed by all bidders at all times. Bidders who do not comply with the face mask and/or the social distancing mandate will be removed from the auction.

Said premises known as 280 LAWRENCE AVENUE, LAWRENCE, NY 11559 Approximate amount of lien $629,669.70 plus interest & costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment and Terms of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Index Number 010770/2014.

RALPH MADALENA, ESQ., Referee

David A. Gallo & Associates LLP

Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 47 Hillside Avenue, 2nd Floor, Manhasset, NY 11030 File# 5025.1027 {* NASSAU HER* 147138

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC, Plaintiff AGAINST MARIE DURANTE-BOLIVARD, ET AL., Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered July 5, 2022, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on July 10, 2024 at 2:30PM, premises known as 1106 ROSEDALE RD, NORTH WOODMERE (TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD), NY 11581. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being near Valley Stream, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 39, Block 511, Lot 33. Approximate amount of judgment $963,932.08 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold

subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #006017/2014. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 mitigation protocols and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine”. Keith Lavallee, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 18-005649 80770 147134

LEGAL NOTICE

Village of Lawrence

Legal Notice NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Building Design of the Incorporated Village of Lawrence will hold a work session beginning at 6:30 P.M. followed by a public meeting on June 24, 2024 at the Lawrence Village Hall 196 Central Ave Lawrence, New York 11559 beginning at 7:00 P.M. to conduct the following Public Hearings and to attend to such other matters as may properly come before the Board:

“ Chourka-55

Briarwood LaneProposed New House Design.

“ Jungreis-515 Ocean Avenue- Proposed New Gate & Piers Design.

“ Platt-698

Atlantic AvenueProposed New Retaining Wall Design. Freidus-379

Kenbridge RoadProposed New Single Family Dwelling Design.

“ Steinberg-16 Lakeside Drive- Proposed New Addition Design.

“ YSRO

Trust-15 Rolling Hill LaneProposed New Single Family Dwelling Design. Mendal-213 Juniper Cir- Proposed Addition Design.

“ Eckstein- 175 Ocean Avenue- Proposed New Fence Design. The order in which the listed applications are heard shall be determined the night of the meeting. The applications and accompanying exhibits are on file and may be inspected at the Village Office during normal business hours between 8:00a.m. and 4:00p.m. If anyone needs special accommodations for a disability, such person should contact the Village Clerk at least 5 days before the hearing.

All interested parties will have the opportunity to be heard

By Order of the Board of Building Design

Barry Pomerantz

Chairman

Dated: June 3, 2024 147390

LEGAL NOTICE

Village of Lawrence

Legal Notice

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Appeals of the Incorporated Village of Lawrence will hold a work session beginning at 6:45 P.M. followed by a public meeting on June 26, 2024 at the Lawrence Village Hall 196 Central Ave Lawrence, New York 11559 beginning at 7:30 P.M. to conduct the following Public Hearings and to attend to such other matters as may properly come before the Board:

• 217 Juniper Circle S, Lowy - Section 212-12.1 of the Schedule of Dimensional Regulations statesthe maximum building coverage for a lot size of 9,325 sq ft in area is 2,677 sq ft.

Section 212-16.D (1) of the Village Code states, in a Residence District B, the minimum side yard setback is 15 ft. Section 212-16.D (1) of the Village Code states, in a Residence District B, the minimum aggregate yard setback is 30 ft. Section 212-16.D (1) of the Village Code states, in a Residence District B, the minimum rear yard setback is 30 ft. Section 212-16.D (2)(c) of the Village Code states, in a Residence District B, the maximum side yard height/setback ratio is 1.5. Section 212-39.C of the Village Code states, the maximum exterior wall height from the base plane to the underside of the eave is 23 ft.

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

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

Section 212-55.A of the Code of the Village of

Lawrence states, no recreational structure shall be constructed less than 20 ft from any side or rear property line.

Section 212-48.B of the Village Code states, the minimum rear yard setback for a pool is 20 ft.

• 170 Harborview N, Weingarten - Section 212.12.1 Schedule dimensional Regulations states, the maximum surface coverage for a lot size of 12,285 sq. ft. in an area is 5,528 sq. ft.

Section 212.48.B of the code of the Village of Lawrence states, in a residence B District, the minimum rear yard setback for a pool is 20 ft

• 9 Harborview W, Kutner - Section 212-12.1 of the Schedule of Dimensional Regulations states the maximum building coverage for a lot size of 9,809 sq. ft. in area is 2,740 sq. ft. Section 212.12.1 Schedule dimensional Regulations states, the maximum surface coverage for a lot size of 9,809 sq. ft. in an area is 4,414 sq. ft. Section 212-47 of the Village Code states, the minimum rear yard setback for a pool enclosure is 20 ft. Section 212-47 of the Village Code states, the minimum side yard setback for a pool enclosure is 15 ft.

• 6 Auerbach Ln, DubinSection 212-27.C(3) of the Village Code states, one-car garage shall have clear inside dimensions of not less than 10 feet in width and 20 in depth.

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

By Order of the Board of Appeals

Lloyd Keilson Chairman Dated: June 4, 2024 147389

LEGAL NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held as to the following matter: Agency: Board of Zoning Appeals Incorporated Village of Atlantic Beach, New York 11509

Date: June 20, 2024

Time: 7:00 PM Place: Village Hall, 65 The Plaza, Atlantic Beach, New York 11509

Subject: Case #24-04-6487. 26 NWFLR LLC., 2101 Atlantic Boulevard, Atlantic Beach, New York 11509. Applicant proposes to install an HVAC condenser in the front yard setback. The applicants are seeking relief from the following sections of the Zoning Code: Section 250-1 Definitions. Front yard. The required open space extending from the front wall of a building to the street line of any street on which the lot abuts. Proposed HVAC condenser is in the front yard on Coronado Street. Premises are also known as Section 58, Block 18 Lot 107 on the Nassau County Land and Tax Map. All the said time and place, all interested persons may be heard with respect to the foregoing matter. All relevant documents may be inspected at the Building Department, 65 The Plaza during normal business hours.

Dated: May 28, 2024. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS

Josie Ficeto, Building Clerk 147392

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

Incorporated Village of Atlantic Beach, New York 11509

Date: June 20, 2024

Time: 7:00 PM

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

Subject: Case #24-01-6424. 45 Dutchess Boulevard LLC, 45 Dutchess Boulevard Atlantic Beach, New York 11509.

Applicant proposes to construct a new threestory single-family dwelling. The applicants are seeking relief from the following sections of the Zoning Code: Section 250-20 Height (A). In the case of a single-family dwelling, no building shall be greater in height than 2 1/2 stories, with a maximum height of 28 feet to peak for properties east of the street center line southbound of the west side of The Plaza and the east side of Acapulco Street north of Atlantic Boulevard.

Proposed third story. Section 250-21 Lot coverage. The lot coverage shall not exceed 30% of the lot area.

Proposed 39.54%.

Section 250-22 Front yards(A). The required front yard depth shall be the same as the average front yard depth of the existing buildings within 200 feet on each side of the lot and within the same block in the same use district. Required

front yard setback 16.6 feet, proposed 14.1 º feet. Section 250-25 Permitted encroachments (A)(2). One story open porches and terraces not exceeding freeboard elevation and projecting not more than six feet into a front yard. Proposed front porch projects 10 feet into the front yard. Premises are also known as Section 58 , Block 52, Lot 130 on the Nassau County Land and Tax Map. All the said time and place, all interested persons may be heard with respect to the foregoing matter. All relevant documents may be inspected at the Building Department, 65 The Plaza during normal business hours. Dated: June 3, 2024. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS Josie Ficeto, Building Clerk 147391

LEGAL NOTICE New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Notice of Complete Application Date: 05/30/2024 Applicant: VILLAGE OF HEWLETT HARBOR 449 PEPPERIDGE RD HEWLETT, NY 11557-2738 Facility: WILLOW POND N/W C/O WILLOW POND LN & EVERIT AV|Nctm# 42-191-19a HEWLETT HARBOR, NY 11557 Application ID: 1-2820-06147/00003

Permits(s) Applied for: 1Article 24 Freshwater Wetlands Project is located: in HEMPSTEAD in NASSAU COUNTY Project Description: The applicant proposes to implement their 2023 management plan and repeat a previously authorized activity to treat Willow Pond with Clipper SC (flumioxazin) herbicide and organic enzymes (Muck pellets) to control the growth of duckweed and reduce accumulated muck and excess nutrients. Clipper herbicide may be applied no more than two times over the calendar year of 2024. The pond will be monitored following applications to measure project success. The project is proposed in NYSDEC regulated freshwater wetland #L-6, Willow Pond, at the northwest corner of Willow Pond Lane and Everit Avenue in the Village of Hewlett Harbor and the Village of Hewlett Bay Park in Nassau County, NCTM #42-191-19A. Availability of Application Documents: Filed application documents, and Department draft permits where applicable, are available for inspection during normal business hours at the address of the contact person. To ensure timely service at the time of inspection, it is recommended that an appointment be made

with the contact person.

State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR)

Determination Project is an Unlisted Action and will not have a significant impact on the environment. A Negative Declaration is on file. A coordinated review was not performed. SEQR Lead Agency None Designated State Historic Preservation Act (SHPA)

Determination Evaluation using a StructuralArchaeological Assessment Form or other information has concluded that the proposed activity will not impact registered, eligible or inventoried archaeological sites or historic structures.

Coastal Management This project is located in a Coastal Management area and is subject to the Waterfront Revitalization and Coastal Resources Act. DEC Commissioner Policy 29, Environmental Justice and Permitting (CP-29) It has been determined that the proposed action is not subject to CP-29. Availability For Public Comment Contact Person

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

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

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

The Plaza during normal business hours. Dated: June 3, 2024. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS Josie

Ficeto, Building Clerk 147394

LEGAL NOTICE

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

Agency: Board of Zoning Appeals

Incorporated Village of Atlantic Beach, New York 11509

Date: June 20, 2024 Time: 7:00 PM

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

and conditions of a previous approval: (i) to permit the pool house to be 447.07 square feet, where the previous approval was conditioned on the pool house being no greater than 325 square feet, and (ii) to permit the pool patio on the west side of the pool to be 7.9 feet wide, where the previous approval was conditioned on the width being no more than 4 feet along the westerly edge of the pool. Premises are also known as Section 41, Block A, Lot 204 on the Nassau County Land and Tax Map.

Lawrence hotline is open for your calls

Lawrence village has established a village pothole and street light outage hotline.

Residents of Lawrence and passersby can now call (516) 239-4601 to report potholes and outages 24/7.

The village asks that callers provide the date and location of the problem and with or without a call back number.

This is an effort to provide for a rapid response, Mayor Alex Edelman

wrote in a May 29 email to residents. At the June 6 Lawrence village meeting, village officials reported that over two dozen calls have been received, so far.

Village hall is still accepting calls at (516) 239-4600 during village business hours for all matters.

— Parker Schug

Public Notices Public Notices

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

Dated: June 6, 2024 BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF APPEALS

Michelle Blandino, Village Clerk 147376

LEGAL NOTICE

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

Comments on this project must be STEPHANIE SFORZA submitted in writing to the Contact NYSDEC Person no later than 06/28/2024 SUNY @ Stony Brook|50 Circle Rd or 16 days after the publication date Stony Brook, NY 11790-3409 of this notice, whichever is later. (631) 444-0357 147387

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 Hewlett Neck

Date: June 25, 2024

Time: 6:00 p.m.

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

Subject: Application of Daniel and Lori Lasky, and Susan & Mitchell Markowitz, 201 Ocean Ave, Hewlett Neck, New York, to construct a new single family dwelling with attached 2 car garage, which construction requires variances of the following Village Code sections: (a) 195-12(G), to permit a gross floor area of 7,681 square feet, where the maximum permitted is 6,966.2 square feet, (b) 195-20(A), to permit a lot coverage of 4,609 square feet, where the maximum permitted is 4,500 square feet, and (c) 195-27(G)(3), to permit three curb cuts, where the Code permits one curb cut plus one additional curb cut where the premises has at least 120 feet of frontage on a Village street. Premises are also known as Section 41, Block 17, Lot 524 on the Nassau County Land and Tax Map.

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

Date: June 20, 2024 Time: 7:00 PM

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

Subject: Case #24-05-6536. ABCDEFGHI Family LLC, 66 Tioga Avenue Atlantic Beach, New York 11509.

Applicant proposes to remove existing 378 s.f. roof structure attached to the existing garage and replace with a 15’ X 19’ X 10’ high pergola. The applicants are seeking relief from the following sections of the Zoning Code: Section 250-21 Lot coverage. The lot coverage shall not exceed 30% of the lot area. Existing lot coverage 32.6%, proposed 31.28%. Section 250-16.2 Accessory Structures

(C)Trellis, not exceeding 80 square feet of ground area and eight feet in height maximum and two feet from the side and rear property line and located in the rear yard, shall not have the yard area occupied calculated in lot coverage. The yard area occupied by such accessory structure shall, however, be included in computing the maximum percentage of the lot area which may be built upon, when exceeding 80 square feet.

Premises are also known as Section 58, Block 42, Lots 53-56 on the Nassau County Land and Tax Map. All the said time and place, all interested persons may be heard with respect to the foregoing matter. All relevant documents may be inspected at the Building Department, 65

Subject: Case #24-04-6488. Howard and Elise Mermelstein, 56 Hamilton Avenue, Atlantic Beach, New York 11509.

Applicant proposes to construct a front porch with stairs. The applicants are seeking relief from the following sections of the Zoning Code: Section 250-22 Font yards. (A) The required front yard depth shall be the same as the average front yard depth of the existing buildings within 200 feet on each side of the lot and within the same block in the same use district. Existing front yard setback 13’-8”. Proposed front yard setback to porch steps 6’-2” and 7’-2” to porch. Premises are also known as Section 58, Block 52, Lots 50-53 on the Nassau County Land and Tax Map. All the said time and place, all interested persons may be heard with respect to the foregoing matter. All relevant documents may be inspected at the Building Department, 65 The Plaza during normal business hours.

Dated: May 31, 2024. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS

Josie Ficeto, Building Clerk 147393

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 Hewlett Bay Park

Date: June 25, 2024 Time: 7:00 p.m. Place: 30 Piermont Avenue, Hewlett, NY 11557

Subject: Application of Kevin & Elana Lifshitz, 142 Cedar Ave, Hewlett Bay Park, to maintain a swimming pool and pool house, which proposed maintenance requires (a) a variance of Village Code §146-9(C)(8)(h), to permit the pool to be located 30 feet from the rear property line, where a minimum of 35 feet is required and the Board previously granted approval for a 31.58 foot setback, and (b) an amendment to the terms

The Board of Appeals, as lead agency, has determined that these applications are Type II matters under the State Environmental Quality Review Act, which require no environmental review. At the said time and place, all interested persons may be heard with respect to the foregoing matters.

Any person having a disability which would inhibit attendance at or participation in the hearing should notify the Village Clerk at least three business days prior to the hearing, so that reasonable efforts may be made to facilitate such attendance and participation. Plans and other materials associated with the application may be reviewed and downloaded at www.hewlettbayparkny.g ov or inspected at the office of the Village Clerk, 30 Piermont Avenue, Hewlett, New York, during regular business hours.

Dated: June 6, 2024 BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF APPEALS Michelle Blandino, Village Clerk 147377

LEGAL NOTICE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF HEWLETT HARBOR PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Zoning Appeals of the Incorporated Village of Hewlett Harbor will hold a public hearing at Village Hall on June 27, 2024 at 7:00PM. A ZOOM link to the meeting is available on our website at www.hewlettharbor.gov. All interested parties will be given the opportunity to be heard on the following applications for variance relief: Simon and Tatiana Ilyaich – 1336 Boxwood Drive West Hewlett Harbor, NY 11557- (CONTINUED)are requesting to install a 24x44 inground pool, construct a new outdoor kitchen and legalize existing prefabricated gazebo. This dwelling is in a residential B district. Applicant requests relief from Village Zoning Codes 145-19, and 145-49:

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

• Zoning code section 145-19 states: The maximum permitted front yard lot coverage shall not exceed 23%. Applicant is requesting a 26.1 % lot coverage.

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

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

David and Eryka Kadosh1181 Harbor Road Hewlett Harbor, NY 11557 – is requesting to complete a 1203 sq. ft. Interior Renovation; total will be 1501 sq. ft. addition to existing • Zoning Code 145-10.2 states: a flat roof shall not exceed 28 ft.; plans propose 32.5 ft. (exceeds code by 4.5 ft)

• Zoning Code 145-19 states: maximum building area shall not exceed 30%; the plans propose 39.7%. Existing building area is 26.3%. Plans propose a 9.7% increase in building area.

• Zoning Code 145-19 states: side yard setback is 15ft.; plans propose 14.5 ft. (exceeds code by 6 inches)

• Zoning Code 145-19 states: side yard aggregate is 35 ft.; plans propose 29.5 ft. (exceeds code by 5.5 ft.)

Michael Roitman – 127 Lake Drive Hewlett Harbor, NY 11557 – is requesting to build an inground pool and cabana. Applicant requests relief from Village Zoning Codes 145-25 and 145-12. This dwelling is in a residential B district. It is a legal non-conforming lot with 10,900 sq ft where 14,500 is required. Applicant is seeking relief for a rear yard set-back.

• Zoning Code 145-25

Accessory Structures (swimming pool): 15ft is required for the rear yard setback; applicant is proposing 5.8ft which is encroaching 9.2 ft into the rear yard setback.

• Zoning Code 145-25

Accessory Structures (gazebo, pergola): 15 ft is required for the rear yard setback; applicant is proposing 5.8ft which is encroaching 9.2 ft into the rear yard setback.

• Zoning Code 145-25

Accessory Structures (pool equipment): 15 ft is required for the side yard setback; applicant is proposing 11.9ft which is encroaching 3.1ft into the side yard setback.

• Zoning Code 145-12

Building Area: maximum is 30% as per chart in 145-19; applicant is requesting 40.5% which is over 10.5%.

Anthony and Danielle Naso – 339 Pepperidge Road Hewlett Harbor, NY 11557 – (CONTINUED)is requesting to build a deck, replace the existing brick pool perimeter with pavers and add to existing patio, and add a walkway. This dwelling is in a residential B district.

Applicants request relief from Village Zoning Code 145-19:

• Zoning Code 145-19 states: The maximum permitted lot coverage shall not exceed 25%.

Applicant is requesting a 39.96% lot coverage.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS

STEVEN GOLD, CHAIRMAN ZONING BOARD

STEPHEN N. HARAMIS,Building Superintendent Dated: Hewlett Harbor, New York June 7, 2024 147378

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR RPMLT 2014-1, TRUST, SERIES 2014-1, Plaintiff, vs. NINA FISCHMAN, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on March 17, 2023 and a Short Form Order duly entered on May 5, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on July 15, 2024 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 703 Carlyle Street, Woodmere, NY 11598. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 39, Block 192 and Lot 218. Approximate amount of judgment is $191,479.38 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #608260/2017. This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale.

Joshua David Brookstein, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No. 182006-1 147396

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE OF LSF9 MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST, Plaintiff AGAINST HEINRIC ROSENBLUM AKA HEINRICH ROSENBLUM, SARA HAMER AKA SHERRI SARA HAMER. BOAZ HAMER, Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered April 16, 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 July 16, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 9 Park Circle, Cedarhurst, NY 11516. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Cedarhurst, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 39 Block 122 and Lot 69. Approximate amount of judgment $699,167.91 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #606257/2023. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 mitigation protocols and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine”. Peter M. Rubin, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 22-000053 80752 147328

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The neighbors won’t leave us alone

Q. My neighbors from hell have been harassing me at every step of my construction, and I don’t know what to do. They tried to stop our permit, and have continued to try to have it revoked for several reasons, such as false claims that my contractor is unlicensed, that they start work before the allowed work times, that they work too late, that my permit wasn’t posted properly, that the simple deck we’re having built is in the wrong place, that our dog isn’t licensed … How can we stop this harassment? They are both attorneys who aren’t working, and have plenty of time to bother us.

A. George Herbert, a 17th-century poet, said, “Living well is the best revenge.” Apparently he had neighbors like yours, and he didn’t want to use all the other much more vindictive and possibly illegal means to stop them. After a while, like the story of the boy who cried wolf, the authorities will stop believing them and may even turn their attention to them, looking for issues to keep your neighbors busy with their own issues.

I have heard many stories about vindictive neighbors over the years, and although it is puzzling what motivates people to behave this way, to not just live and let live, they have to be either dealt with or ignored. It’s hard to ignore some of the more dastardly things people can do to harass, but it has to be done. Being attorneys indicates that they understand how to manipulate the system, which was put in place for justice, to create an injustice.

In some cases I have knocked on a door on behalf of a client to ask what the problems are, with the best of intentions, to assure the neighbor that their concerns are being dealt with and everything will work out. The lesson I learned from this is that there are people put on this planet for the sole purpose of ruination, destruction, intimidation and harassment. It appears to give them a level of satisfaction that cannot be attained by some more meaningful method. It reminds me of what many people have told me when we hear about a criminal who went to great lengths to figure out how to commit the crime, that had that same individual put their energy into solving a positive, constructive problem, like curing cancer or helping those less fortunate, they may have had a productive life instead of creating the misery they thrive on.

I suggest writing down, in detail, your neighbors’ actions, compiling a book on how pathetic some people can be, selling the book, and living well off the royalties from the neighbors’ contribution to your making lemonade out of the lemons they keep hurling at you. I’m hesitant to write about the worst thing that a neighbor once did just to be difficult, because it really did cause lasting pain for a family whose small children were scared for life by what that neighbor did.

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This is the best part: All of summer lies ahead

Hardly any summer lives up to its hype.

How could it, when we’ve waited nine months for school to be out, slogging through dark, snowy days and freezing weeks? We’ve waited for the warming breeze, the gentle waves, the fresh cherries and soft-shell crabs. We waited, and here it is … now! All this freedom is too wonderful to grasp.

Our vacation time from work lies ahead, too, and we want our adventures, and our kids’ camps, and the rentals in the mountains or by the shore to be restorative and fun. In June it’s still possible that the big family reunion in the Poconos will be a life-altering love fest. In June, the outdoor concerts are still anticipatory joy. These are the best days of summer, when everything is possible. Here, pinned to this spot in time, there are no rampaging wildfires, no floods, no hurricanes, no Covid surge, no family feuds. Yup, the dangerous possibilities all lie ahead. Pre-summer is the golden window of

igood weather and unlimited expectations. That’s why people keep booking weekends in Maine, forgetting that last year they waited on line in the 95-degree heat for a $30 Kennebunkport lobster roller. These are the days of anticipatory dreaming.

BOn summer weekends, families head to our beaches, the Berkshires, the Jersey Shore or out East. Everyone is trying to recapture summer memories while forgetting the kids’ rainy-day tantrums or the traffic in the Hamptons or the prices at the farm stands that used to be a bargain. This is the time of dreaming and planning; there will be enough time in September to absorb the realities that subvert these fantasies.

in their hair. It was a significant cultural shift, which led to the end of the war and the beginning of a real push for civil rights, women’s rights and racial equality.

eaches? Trails?

Farm stands?

This is the time of dreaming and planning.

My big regret is that I didn’t go; I wasn’t part of history. I was planning my wedding and looking for a job. I didn’t go to Woodstock, either, in the summer of 1969. My heart and mind were with the progressive causes, but the path I saw for myself was fixed and somewhat narrow.

read “War and Peace,” all 1,200 pages. Truth? The last 50 summers have been my summer to read “War and Peace.” Never cracked the cover, but it doesn’t matter; I hold on dearly to the possibility.

In the big picture, we don’t know yet what kind of summer this will be historically, meteorologically or politically. Will it leave an indelible mark? Will our collective destinies stay the course or take a detour?

I remember the summer of 1967, when some 100,000 young people, widely known as hippies, descended on San Francisco, specifically the Haight, and protested the war in Vietnam, lived in casual encampments, did some drugs and wore flowers

So, young folks, this summer, get out there and live your days. Summer 2024 will not come around again. The calendar from midJune to Sept. 21 is blank. The summer could sweep in dramatic change. Anything can happen. The days are hot already and very long; worry is in the air about drought and wildfire and political unrest.

On an individual level, this is the time to plan our downtime activities. Is this the summer you get out on the kayak? Learn to surf? Start hiking the Appalachian Trail? Rescue a puppy and use the summertime to train it? Maybe send the kids off to camp and get reacquainted with your partner?

For me, this is the summer to finally

The freedom of some unstructured time allows us to prepare for the upcoming election. A minefield covers the ground between June and November. It seems unlikely to me that any of the legal cases against Donald Trump will be resolved in time to make a difference. We have, as individuals who are citizens of a great democracy, the time to think about what kind of man we want to be president. I will be casting my vote for Joe Biden, the sitting president who has displayed decency and solid, pro-American, forward-thinking policies. I hope that others who have the time and inclination will seriously weigh the kind of America we want to live in.

We don’t want to get terribly serious because, after all, it’s about to be summer. Put your feet up. Grab a bowl of Washington State cherries, and if “War and Peace” seems daunting, pick up a National Geographic and learn the important stuff, like “Do Spiders Dream?”

Relax with one eye open. The summer of 2024 is about to unfold.

Copyright 2024 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.

Congestion pricing punishes commuters

n 2019, the Democratic majorities in the State Senate and Assembly passed the well-known Congestion Pricing Plan. At the time, every Long Island Senate Democrat voted in support of the proposal. The policy mandated an extra fee for most motorists entering Manhattan below 60th Street during peak hours. While the intent behind this initiative may be commendable, its repercussions for commuters — particularly those from Nassau County — are concerning.

Last week, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that she was delaying the implementation of congestion pricing. I commend those of us on the Island who voiced our objections to the plan and made our voices heard. This is a victory for Long Islanders who simply can’t afford another tax. It is disappointing that Hochul’s decision was clearly motivated by politics rather than concern for overburdened New Yorkers, and after a substantial expenditure was made on the required infrastructure.

Elected officials should be held accountable for their actions, and a last-

minute effort to postpone the plan in hopes of avoiding accountability from voters in the upcoming election is shameful. Congestion pricing shouldn’t just be delayed; it must be repealed, and I am a cosponsor of Senate Bill 5425, which would do just that.

Congestion pricing is being promoted as a solution to reduce traffic and emissions, but in reality, its sole purpose is to generate revenue to fix the continuing mismanagement of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority. The state budget includes $1 billion of revenue for the MTA, which is expected to be generated by congestion pricing, so clearly there is an expectation that many people will continue to drive and pay the price rather than use public transportation. Many from Nassau County travel to Manhattan for work or medical appointments, or to visit family and friends.

enjoy themselves. For those who must travel into the city for work, it will increase their costs, which will in turn be passed on to the consumers of their products.

F or many Nassau County residents, driving into Manhattan is a necessity.

The additional charge would be more than just an inconvenience — it’s a regressive tax that disproportionately impacts our families, small-business owners and those who depend on their vehicles to earn a living. Congestion pricing won’t alleviate traffic or save our environment; instead, it will increase the cost of traveling to Manhattan, and may actually deter people from doing so to

For many Nassau County residents, driving into Manhattan isn’t a luxury, but a necessity. Nurses working the night shift at hospitals, teachers who need to carry supplies and arrive early in the morning, and those with physical challenges who travel to take advantage of worldclass medical care have legitimate reasons for driving into Manhattan. Travel into the city is already fraught with challenges for those who use public transportation, making driving the most convenient, and sometimes the only, option. The introduction of an additional fee, potentially as high as $15 per trip, would be a significant financial burden. The policy would effectively penalize hard-working New Yorkers who have no viable alternative to driving.

Public transportation is a valuable asset, but it isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution. For many, using public transit means enduring multiple transfers, which can extend commute times to unmanageable lengths. Instead of punishing those who have no choice but to drive, we must prioritize investing in our

public transportation infrastructure to make it more reliable and accessible.

The MTA’s recent decision to offer a 10 percent discount on monthly Long Island Rail Road tickets is a step forward, but it unfairly excludes residents of Nassau and Suffolk counties. The discount applies only to travel within New York City, funded by a state account for city transit improvements, leaving Long Island commuters out. This exclusion, combined with congestion pricing, would further burden them. Both policies highlight a growing disparity, neglecting the needs of suburban commuters who play a vital role in the city’s economy. We must address this imbalance and ensure equitable support for all LIRR riders. While reducing traffic congestion and emissions are important, the congestionpricing plan, as it stands, is a misguided approach to correcting the MTA’s fiscal mismanagement, doing so by putting the burden on the backs of commuters. By continuing to advocate for our constituents, exploring alternative solutions and engaging the public, we can work toward a more equitable strategy.

Now that this plan is delayed, we must seize the opportunity to repeal it. The time is now. We need solutions that address traffic congestion without unfairly hurting the wallets of Long Islanders.

RAnDi KREiss

Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick represents the 9th Senate District.

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We are all champions

assau County truly is the home of champions.

It’s where you can find the four-time Stanley Cup champion New York Islanders. For more than a century, it’s where the Belmont Stakes thoroughbred horse race was held — and where it will return, bigger and better than ever, in 2026, when renovations are completed at Belmont Park.

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There’s also the four-time Atlantic League of Professional Baseball champion Long Island Ducks. And, for the past couple weeks, anyone trying to make their away around Eisenhower Park, in East Meadow, couldn’t help but get caught up in the excitement of the International Cricket Council Men’s T20 World Cup, in which India upended Pakistan in a highly anticipated international rivalry.

But our true champions are much closer to home. In fact, they are in our own backyards, if not in our own homes. They are our school athletes — young men and women who spend hours conditioning, training and drilling to step out on a baseball diamond, a track, a tennis court, a football field, a basketball court, a lacrosse field, or a soccer or rugby pitch to try to win it all in front of their families, friends, neighbors and peers.

And then, after all that, they go back to their studies, so they can have the best shot at a successful future.

We are proud of every one of them for what they accomplish. And we support

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them as they look for ways to win, and cheer them when they do so.

They always give us reason to cheer for them, and even more when they win titles — like the South Side High School boys’ lacrosse team taking home the state Class B boys championship in a thrilling overtime win over Victor.

And they are hardly alone. The boys’ track and field team from Baldwin High captured its first county championship in more than a decade, while the girls’ track and field team from Oceanside did the same, over rival Syosset.

The boys from Malverne won a county championship of their own in track and field, while the Valley Stream North girls celebrated a number of individual county champions, like Moanna Thelusca in discus, Nattaly Lindo in shot put, and the Fessler sisters, Paige and Brooke, finishing first and second, respectively, in the high jump. We also have to mention the amazing work of the North Shore girls’ track and field squad, which came away with the Class A championship.

And don’t even get us started on the excellence in softball from the previous week, with Kennedy and South Side winning Long Island championships, while Oceanside took home the Class AAA crown.

Then there was the Wantagh girls’ lacrosse team beating Manhasset for the Nassau Class C championship, while the Lynbrook boys’ tennis team won a con-

I would like to thank the members of the HewlettWoodmere community who voted in the school budget election on May 21. We are grateful for the faith the community places in us to provide educational excellence to the children of Hewlett-Woodmere.

Thank you, also, to everyone who shared their thoughts and opinions with us throughout the many meetings and conversations that helped shape our budget for the 2024-25 school year. We were thrilled to be able to provide our residents with a zero percent tax levy increase for the second year in a row.

I think we can all agree that Hewlett-Woodmere is a wonderful place to learn, live and work. The passage of the budget will allow us to continue to improve on the educational and community services programs valued most by our community. In addition, the passage of the capital reserve proposition will help us plan for future facility improvements.

Congratulations to our two incumbent Board of Education members, Mrs. Judy Menashe and Mr. Francois Tenenbaum, and our newly elected trustee, Mrs. Meredith King.

ference title.

We could go on. There is a lot to celebrate — no matter what the scoreboard shows.

These young men and women are learning teamwork, leadership and resilience. As they work together to achieve common goals, they learn the value of collaboration and mutual support. The highs of victory and the lows of defeat provide lessons in handling success with grace, and the rest with dignity.

These experiences are invaluable as these athletes prepare to face the myriad challenges of adult life with a balanced and determined mindset. They also provide opportunities for college scholarships and career advancement, opening doors to higher education that might not have otherwise been available for many. Their journeys also serve as a powerful unifying force within communities. On Long Island, where villages and hamlets have distinct identities, high school sports can bridge divides and create a sense of shared purpose.

High school sports are much more than a venue for cheering on the home team. They are a cornerstone of physical health, personal development, academic excellence and community cohesion. By supporting and investing in them, we are nurturing the next generation of leaders, scholars and community members, ensuring a vibrant and dynamic future for Nassau County.

As always, I would like to invite all members of our community to share their opinions with us by attending our Superintendent’s Roundtables, Board of Education meetings, budget sessions or any of our extraordinary events and

activities throughout the year. The district calendar will be available in late summer, and will include the times and dates of the opportunities for you to join us. In the interim, the district website, Hewlett-Woodmere.net,

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Hello, Harrison Butker? Women can be heroes, too

if history has proven anything, it’s that the world wasn’t set up for women to succeed.

Countless trailblazers have incited change, but there is still an overarching prejudice against us. The struggle that we internalize may vary, but I think we can agree that some days, it’s just hard to be a woman.

Every time our gender makes strides, it’s easy to be humbled — by something someone says, by something someone does. And it’s easy for us to deflect, and say, “Well, that’s just the way things are.” But why are we OK with the way things are?

A few weeks ago, as universities around the United States began holding commencement ceremonies, a well-known athlete spoke to the graduates of Benedictine College, a Catholic institution in Atchison, Kansas.

Harrison Butker, the kicker for the Kansas City Chiefs, addressed the crowd of young men and women. And it wasn’t

his presence, but rather what he said, that created an aura of polarity.

“For the ladies present today,” Butker said, “congratulations on an amazing accomplishment. You should be proud of all that you have achieved to this point in your young lives. I want to speak directly to you briefly because I think it is you, the women, who have had the most diabolical lies told to you.”

Butker went on to say that while “some” of the graduating women might lead successful careers, he’d “venture to guess” that the majority of them were excited about marriage, and the children they will bring into the world.

that it’s more likely that she’s looking forward to a life of marriage and motherhood.

The concepts of modern feminism are broadly misunderstood, by men and women alike. A true feminist would support a woman on any path she chooses, whether it be a career, a home life or something in between, and it was insulting and ignorant of Butker to project that most women in the audience would want to devote themselves to their partner and their future children.

a ll that comes to mind when I reread the Chiefs’ kicker’s words is, really?

I have nothing against opinions, and I respect everyone’s right to voice their own. But all that comes to mind as I reread Butker’s words is, really?

The internet jumped to his defense, but let me riddle you this: He chose to single out “the women.”

Imagine being a young woman in Benedictine’s graduating class, who at the very least just completed four years of college. She deserves to be celebrated for her degree, and instead she’s told

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the Facebook page (Hewlett-Woodmere Public Schools), and the district Instagram (14HWPS) are all great sources of information.

Once again, thank you to the community for continuing to support HewlettWoodmere Public Schools. We look forward to seeing you at our end-of-year celebrations and throughout the 2024-25 school year. r.

RAlPH MARInO JR Superintendent, Hewlett-Woodmere schools

Abortion, women’s equity loom large in November

To the Editor:

As the presidential election approaches, understanding the opinions of both President Biden and Donald Trump is pivotal when thinking about which candidate to vote for. Specifically, when it comes to abortion rights and women’s equity on both a national and global scale, the two candidates have differing opinions and differing degrees of action, and it is hyper-important for women to be informed about their standpoints, so they understand who to vote for in november.

In terms of abortion rights, Trump and Biden have starkly different opinions. Although Biden has stated that he

is a practicing Catholic who doesn’t necessarily personally support abortion, he has avidly stated that women deserve the right to choose, no matter where they live, and that abortion care should be a human right. Trump, on the other hand, wants to leave abortion rights up to the states, meaning that each state can choose whether or not abortions should be legalized, potentially taking away that right to choose.

In terms of the international policy surrounding women’s equity, Biden and Trump have similar policies, but their commitment to those policies is of varying degrees, and they have different motives for supporting women’s equality. They have both tried to combat women’s inequity through financial support of efforts in other countries, but Biden has directed hundreds of millions more dollars to those efforts than Trump.

Biden also states that women’s equality is a moral issue, something that should be intrinsically guaranteed to populations around the world. Trump, however, mainly sees women’s equality as an opportunity for economic growth. Biden also claims to aid specific countries that may need help promoting gender equity, making Trump’s policy appear weaker and less specific. These differences must be recognized by the people they would affect the most: the voters.

We reach out with the hope that you are aware of the stakes of this election,

On the days when women feel the most unsupported, by people in their lives or public figures like Butker, they should remember that there are always things to turn to. I find it exceedingly important to read and watch content that is created with the best intentions for people just like us. For women.

What do I mean?

A few months ago, as I enjoyed some time off from work in Florida, sitting poolside at my cousin’s house on International Women’s Day, I picked up “The Women,” a novel by Kristin Hannah, released earlier this year. Hannah is an

extraordinary writer who has been telling the tales of important women for decades, and this book is no different. I’ve read several of her novels over the past year, and I’ve come to love the way Hannah crafts stories of inspiring women, and the positive effect she has on my self-worth, every time I finish one of them. “The Women” offers readers an in-depth look at what it was like to be a nurse during the Vietnam War, and what it was like to return home afterward. If you love history, this read is for you.

In the first few pages, you’ll stumble across a striking notion. Women can be heroes.

So, to the women reading this — and the men — internalize that. All of us can be heroes.

And while people like Harrison Butker may continue to make speeches that threaten to strip us of everything we’ve worked for, remember that what we choose to do, in every walk of life, matters. Our accomplishments and choices, at home or in the workplace, matter.

And our feelings, and the way we view ourselves, matter, too.

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

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and that you share our concern for its possible outcomes. We strongly feel that in a world where information is hidden, falsified, misconstrued and polarized, it is important that our reputable local media outlets continue being dedicated

to the truth — now more than ever. HEnRY SPInA, SOPHIA MARCHIOlI and CHARlOTTE MARCHIOlI North Shore High School Class of 2024 Glen Head

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