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“The message from the board of trustees is that the only way to stop this over-development is through civic involvement of all of the citizens who are affected,” Wallace said. More than 320 people signed in at the door last week, where pre-printed letters to elected officials — including County Executive Bruce Blakeman and Hempstead Town Councilman Anthony D’Esposito — and informational packets — titled “Over-Development Projects

The gathering was organized by longtime Lawrence residents Judi Bernstein and Jennifer Wallace, after a July 21 Lawrence village board meeting that featured several emotional public comments, after which Mayor Alex Edelman suggested that residents organize a meeting of their own.

Five Towns registers its anger Neighbors fed up with proposed developments

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Laura Gillen is a step closer to claiming the open U.S. House seat left vacant by Kathleen Rice. The former Hempstead town supervisor was projected to win the Democratic primary for the 4th Congressional District on Tuesday, with nearly 67 percent of the vote in early returns.

“Tonight, voters spoke loud and clear that they want a representative who will fight tooth and nail against GOP politicians in

arebirthincludingdecisionsistheincest,tionswithoutabortionpass“whoRepublicansalsoingstatementGillenWashington,”saidinafollow-thewin.Shedecriedwanttoanationalbanexcep-torape,orevenifwoman’slifeindanger.”“Healthcare—basiccontrol—betweenawoman and her doctor, not by Washington politicians trying to score political points with their extremist base.”The 52-year-old Rockville Centre resident had been a favorite to win, endorsed by Rice as well as a number of major Democratic Party figures, including House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer and House Democratic Caucus chair Hakeem Jeffries. She now faces Hempstead town councilman Anthony D’Esposito in the Nov. 8 general election. He ran unopposed on the Republican ticket. Gillen has stated that repealing restrictions to state and local tax deductions passed in 2017 is one of her immediate priorities. She also voiced support for universal background checks on gun purchases to help curb crime and violence, while calling for expanded voting rights. Early results showed Nassau County Legislator Carrié Solages in second with 16 percent of votes. Solages advocated for an aggressive foreign policy, tax incentives for small businesses, and expanding protections for women.Keith Corbett had 14 percent of the vote. The Malverne mayor called for expansions to reproductive and voting rights while touting his experience in village planning and infrastructure. Finally, physician Muzib Huq from Elmont captured a little more than 1 percent of the vote. He had campaigned on improving the American health care system, championing racial and religious tolerance, and investing in anemic local and national infrastructure.Whilethefourth district is forecasted to safely lean Democrat by some, other pollsters — like McLaughlin & Associates — say D’Esposito had the best chance of claiming the seat if Gillen was his opponent.

Angered by what they consider to be too much proposed development in the Five Towns, roughly 500 area residents voiced their opposition to the projects and emphasized the need to improve Route 878, also known as the Nassau Expressway, at a meeting at the Lawrence Yacht & Country Club on Aug. 16.

By lISA MARGARIA lmargaria@liherald.com

of the Five Towns and surrounding communities gathered at the Lawrence Yacht & Country Club to express their opposition to several proposed major developments and to stump for improvement of the Nassau Expressway.

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Cedarhurst native Josh Lent serves Israel

Zamir traveled to the games with his younger brother, Uzimel, and his aunt, Chumi Diamond, for support him. Mom, Seri, and dad remained home with the family expect ing a baby this month. He was able to support his team and experience Macca bi’s Olympic-style opening ceremonies and a whole other environment.

Despite injury, Woodmere teen enjoys Games

Operation Protective Edge, an Israeli military opera tion, was launched in July of 2014 in the Gaza Strip and Cedarhurst native Josh Lent, then 16, was visiting the Jewish state when what is also called the 2014 Gaza War wasIgnitedoccurring.bythe kidnapping and murder of three Israeli teenagers, the military conflict had a direct impact on Lent, 24, who said he had already absorbed Zionist val ues growing up in the Five Towns. “I was very connected growing up and wanted to do a little bit more,” he said before speaking at the Chabad of Hewlett on Aug. 14. That little bit more turned into a nearly three-year stint in the Israel Defense forces from August 2018 to March 2021 as a “lone soldier, ” a person who serves in the IDF without any immediate family in the Jewish state.“It’s definitely challenging, said Lent about his time in the IDF. “It’s having to come home to do your own meals, your own clothes. I actually had a very good sup port system. In general there are plenty of people in Isra el willing to volunteer.” He served in an elite unit and remains in the reserves with a unit assigned near the Gaza border. Lent also attended a pre-Israel military academy two years before being drafted by the IDF. “I had an advantage over a lot of other lone soldiers as I had a support system, friends that were with me in the army, I’m fluent in Hebrew which is definitely an advan tage,” he said. “That’s why a lot of lone soldiers struggle, they get drafted, it’s exciting then on the first day it’s like whoa.”Lent has taken his military experience and trans ferred it to Im Tirtzu, a grass roots Zionist advocacy organization that is active on 30 college campuses and has more than 6,000 activists in Israel.

Courtesy Zamir family though iNJuREd, WoodmERE resident Matisyahu Zamir accompanied his team to the Maccabi Games in San Diego.

His father, Ziv Zamir, said that decision would not only help the team but also be a great experience for his son.

“He got to see San Diego, go off on his own, travel with a friend of his, and spend the week getting the experience of the Maccabi Games, which is like the Jewish Olympics,” Ziv said. “He didn't get to compete, but he was a good sport. He was able to sit on the bench and encourage hisZamirteam.”has played sports for the majority of his 14 years and has picked up quite a few bumps and bruises along the way. While no mother likes to see her kids hurt, Seri said she was excited that he was traveling and thought it was an opportunity to see the game at a whole other level.

While Team Long Island did not medal at the Maccabi Games, it was still an experience that Zamir thought was beneficial. “I wanted us to win, but we practiced together and that’s why I went all the way there to support them,” he said. “Even though I didn’t play, the experience was amaz ing. It’s so much more than just a basketball tournament. I met so many people from different places like Chicago, Houston and California, and all these different places. To spend time connecting with them and making good friend ships. I still text them and they’re just fun kids.” Matisyahu played basketball at the Hebrew Academy of Long Beach and has played hoops since the third grade. He plans to try out for the Davis Renov Stahler Yeshiva High School for Boys junior varsity team. Ziv said the Maccabi experience would only help Zamir improve as an athlete. “Ultimately he wanted the experi ence and the atmosphere and got a taste of the level of com petition,” Ziv said. “It’s a very high-level type of play and he is determined to go back now that he knows what it's all about.”

“Definitely got the ability to work hard, definitely got the ability to be determined to work when even it’s a lit tle difficult, even when you didn’t sleep, even when you have a little bit of trouble getting the job done,” he said about his military service. As the director of external relations he propels the group’s mission to promote Zionism and battle anti-Zion ism. Zionism is the development and protection of Israel. He noted that Im Tirtzu has helped pas six pro-Zionist laws in the Knesset, Israel’s parliament and this Novem ber will embark on a campaign to strategically plant what he said will be “gigantic trees” across the Jewish state.“I’ve known Josh a long time,” said Hewlett resident Jay Saltzman, who founded a group Hewlett United for Israel to push for increased electoral involvement. “A lot of things come easy to him. One of the things that come easy to him is marching and running with 70 pound packs. Other fellows in his unit have a harder time with that. They can get through but it’s harder. “So Josh would take candy with him on these march es, which they are not allowed to do,” Saltzman said. “ But he would hide it where he was supposed to have bul lets he was hiding candy just in case he needs it. And sure enough when he was ahead and other guys were having a harder time, Josh would circle back, give people encouragement, give them a little candy so they had a lit tle more Rabbienergy.”Nochem Tenenboim noted that there are inher ent “dangers” to having divisions in Israel and “not sup portingLent,Israel.”whowas married on Aug. 21, understanding the issues is vital to becoming involved. “The most impor tant thing I say to people is do your research,” he said. “Joining the army is a very serious decision. The best way to become a Zionist, the best way to really argue, advocate on behalf of Israel is really just learn. To edu cate yourself. To read books, to learn the history to learn the current events, hear all the viewpoints.”

Though injured, Woodmere resident Matisyahu Zamir traveled to the 2022 Maccabi Games in San Diego July 31 to Aug. 5 to help ensure the boy’s 16U basketball team made up of teens from Long Island, Queens and Brooklyn fielded the required minimum of seven players. Zamir, 14, is one of the youngest on the team that played in the 16-year-old division. When he was younger, Zamir played in the Mid-Atlantic Mini & Junior Maccabi Games for children 9 to 12. Lingering pain in his right leg was diagnosed as a stress fracture by a foot and ankle specialist. The doctor said he could not to play in the Games. Matisyahu decided to attend anyway.“My experience was an interesting one,” Zamir said. “We only had eight guys on the team including me, so on the bench, I helped out the coach, I helped myself by just watching the game and learning.”

“He's had quite a few injuries to his legs, and he broke his wrist but he's a real trooper and he has very good coach es and very good mentors,” she said. “They explained to him that when you have an injury, it gives you time to strengthen the other parts of your body, and by being on the bench, you see a different science to the game.”

“We thought it was best for the team that even though he couldn’t play, he would be a part of the delegation so the rest of the team could play,” Ziv said. “He was very much looking forward to the whole experience and we felt if any thing, he'll get a good experience out of it.”

Jeffrey Bessen/Herald CEdaRhuRSt NativE JoSh Lent spoke about his IDF and Im Tirtzu experiences at the Chabad of Hewlett on Aug. 14.

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In the dance competition there were three separate rounds, where the dancers had to impress the judges with their over all footwork and dancing skills. The first round consisted of hard-shoe dancing, the second round was a soft-shoe set and the third was a final round, where the danc ers performed their last sets in front of theO’Rourke,judges. who was dressed up in an elaborate costume, wig and makeup at the competition, said that she thought the judges were impressed by her dancing prowess.“Thejudges preferred the dancers who had their feet turned out and arched with their bodies straight and with our arms tucked in. I tried my best to take into account all of these elements during my sets,” she said.

Kristina’s mom, Tricia, said she was equally proud of her daughter, for win ning the National competition and for all of the hard work she put into it. “I’m very proud of her for my placing first in her age group, because I know she worked very hard to get to where she is, compet ing against some very talented kids from across the country,” she said. As well as practicing at home, Kristina has been a longtime dance student at the Hagan Kavanagh School of Irish Dance in LongAsBeach.aresult of placing first at the U.S. Open National Dance competition, O’Rourke qualified for the World Irish Dance Championship in Killarney, Ire land. The world championship is set to take place in October of next year.

He said that he was very proud of his daughter for all of the hard work she has put into her Irish dancing routines. “You can hear Kristina practicing her dancing in her room all of the time,” Michael said. “She has put a lot of time and effort into it and it’s really paid off for her.”

Sean O’Rourke, Kristina’s father, said that his daughter was inspired to take up Irish dancing by her grandfather, who was very influential in Irish dancing scene on Long Island. “Her grandfather, Michael, started the first Feis, Irish Festival in 1972, as part of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, said O’Rourke. “I used to take Kristina when she was a little girl to setup the Feis, and I think she really took to the whole atmo sphere. We still go to this day to help set up the stage and everything else and she loves every minute of it.”

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It was the second year in a row that Kristina O’Rourke, a soon-to-be eighth grader at Woodmere Middle School, was entered into the USA Irish’s Dance Alli ance’s U.S. Open championship. This year, the precocious young lady captured first place in the competition, which took place the weekend of June 25 in Atlantic City. O’Rourke captured first place in the (Under 14) division, competing against 30 other kids from across the country. “It was such a happy day for me because I guess the judges thought I danced the best and at the end I received a big trophy,” said O’Rourke. “I had been practicing very hard, five days a week in the lead up to the competition and was so proud that my hard work paid off.”

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In response to an increase in anti-Jew ish activity over at least the past five years, Hewlett resident Jay Saltzman launched Hewlett United For Israel — a nonpartisan grass roots organization that supports Israel as a United States ally. The group created in June is nearing 50 members, Saltzman said, and he aims for Hewlett United to work to elect repre sentatives that are pro-Israel, care about the Jewish community and will stand againstBecauseantisemitism.thegroup is still new, Saltzman’s immediate priorities are to grow membership and raise awareness. “The goal is to get our community more involved,” he said, speaking at the Chabad of Hewlett on Aug. 14, which was the first public appearance for the new group. “There is a huge potential here in our community,” Saltzman added. “We have an Israeli community, we have a Rus sian community, we have an American community, it’s all a Jewish community and there is a lot of potential power in ourThecommunity.”FirstHewlett United for Israel event was held on the morning of Aug. 14 at Chabad House of Hewlett, at 24 Everit Avenue in Hewlett. There, Five Towns native Josh Lent spoke about Im Tirtzu — a grass roots organization that fights antiIsrael propaganda for which Lent is the Director of External Relations. Though not affiliated with the Chabad, Rabbi Nochem Tenenboim endorsed the concept of Hewlett United. He said he is happy to see people showing compassion for other and considers the group “extremely“Especiallyimportant.”when Israel is under attack, as we just saw a few week ago,” Tenenboim said. “As someone who lives here and grew up in Israel and has family there, I have seen how critical the IsraeliAmerican relationship is and I can’t exag gerate its importance. Anything that can strengthen that relationship is important. Especially when we see extremists trying to do the exact opposite.”

He told the Herald that Hewlett United For Israel anticipates being politically active by endorsing a Congressional Dis trict 4 candidate in the general election.

Lent spoke about Im Tirtzu's work fighting the Palestinian-led Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement. He also spoke about anti-Zionism in Israel and how anti-Jewish propaganda makes its way to America, directly impacting Hewlett.“The way to exercise that power in the American system is to vote, and it’s not a joke and we’ve actually seen this very recently and in fact this week,” Saltzman went on to reference the Michigan prima ry earlier in August. “National organiza tions remained on the sidelines in Minne sota. Have our community active and acti vated we are not losing by 2 percent. We’ll win and we’ll win big, but we have to be active. Not time to sit on our hands, here, it’s time to get moving.”

On Tuesday, a primary decided the Demo cratic candidate. Town of Hempstead Councilman Anthony D’Esposito is the RepublicanSaltzmannominee.saidthe group is using Face book to reach existing and new members. “For a three-month old organization we are growing quickly,” he said, adding that there are plans for a website. “We are planning to have other community events like the one (on Aug. 14). We would like to host a debate on this issue but have not yet reached out to any (potential) candi dates.”

By LISA MARGARIA lmargaria@liherald.com

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Mount Sinai South Nassau brings back soirée fundraiser

Supporters of Mount Sinai South Nas sau are set to gather once again at The Seawane Club on Saturday, Sept. 17, to help raise funds for hospital projects that are expected to expand services along the SouthForShore.thefirst time after a two-year hia tus, “Soirée Under the Stars” returns with an outdoor gala event that honors Peter Cannuscio, executive vice president and chief operating officer of Axis Construc tion Corp. Cannuscio’s company has been an instrumental part of an array of capi tal improvement projects at Mount Sinai South Nassau, including plans to convert a vacant 60,000-square-foot building in Wantagh into a multi-specialty medical officeAxiscenter.also has built a dedicated bi-plane imaging suite in the hospital’s emergency department for stroke patients, and expanded the modernized Mount Sinai’s pharmacy department.

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Other notable projects from Axis include the urgent care center in Long Beach, the expansion of Long Island’s first free-standing emergency department, and the restoration of the hospital’s outpa tient dialysis center after suffering signifi cant damage through Hurricane Sandy. Rita Regan and Felix Nazario also will be honored at the soirée. Regan, a regis tered nurse who is the patient experience and care coordination vice president for the hospital, will receive the Mary Pear son Award. Nazario, the administrative director of environmental services, will receive the Cupola Award. Regan and Nazario were among the leadership team who helped guide Mount Sinai South Nassau’s response to the coro navirus pandemic. Regan has spent 50 years in health care, joining Mount Sinai in 2012 as a performance management director. Nazario has spent 25 years in the industry, taking over environmental ser vices at the hospital in 2018. During the pandemic, Nazario and his team of house keeping and environmental services staff ers overcame daily challenges in their relentless effort to keep patients and employees safe from the virus. Funds raised at the soirée will support the hospital’s $400 million long-term stra tegic growth initiative, designed to improve services for patients across the South Shore. That includes a new four-sto ry patient pavilion — the J Wing — as well as the $35 million medical arts pavilion in Long Beach, and the new Wantagh medi cal arts building. An outdoor reception begins at 6:30 p.m., at The Seawane Club, 1300 Club Drive, in Hewlett. To purchase tickets, or to buy a spon sorship, call (516) 377-5360.

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Ski Development 13 proposes building 13 single-fami ly homes on 3.83 acres of the 4.34-acre site. The remain ing portion is for the existing unmanned effluent pump station. The property was purchased from Lawrence in 2021 for $8.5 million. Village officials spent a few years discussing what could be built on the land. Ideas ranged from seven sin gle-family homes, a hotel and a park. Lawrence spent thousands of dollars in feasibility studies. The money from the sale has been directed into the village’s general fund, officials said. The application is on file at Village Hall, 196 Central Ave., Lawrence, and can be reviewed between what thew village calls “normal business hours” from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The planning board will meet publicly on Aug. 31 at 7:30 p.m., in Village Hall.

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Five years after Nassau County ceded the Rock Hall Road land to Lawrence and more than 13 years after Cedarhurst and Lawrence agreed to a county plan to the send the villages’ sewage to a pumping station in Inwood, and on to the Bay Park Sewage Treatment Plan, the Lawrence village planning board will hear an appli cation for development of the land.

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hen does summer end? Does it end when the kids return from summer vacation, or when the first notebook is bought for school? Does it end when the camp trunks arrive (certainly not when they’re completely unpacked or else midNovember would not mark summer’s end) or does it end with the Labor Day picnic heartburn? Is summer past when there’s a change in the hue of your tan or the colors of the trees? Perhaps sum mer’s end is that moment when you no longer hear “is it hot enough for you” or that instant when “baseball” is the World Series on television rath er than a home game on a steamy afternoon, and “Monday morning quarterbacks” aren’t discussing early voting results but rather Sunday's football game. Is it the appearance of Hebrew New Year’s cards or yellow school buses putting down routes that’s the last straw (hat) that breaks summer's back? Or is it grown woman crying while shopping for children laughing as they leave for college and grad school? Perhaps summer ends when the summer's “blockbuster movie“ sud denly appears on TV. Does the reality of a new season of reality TV sig nal summer seasons passing, or is it the increase in thickness of the Sunday Times as well as the lack of concern about the thickness of no-longer-bathingsuit-clad waists? Does summer end when summer friendships or romances end? Does summer end when you enter the car to leave, or step from the plane that’s landed? Does summer end when the photos are downloaded or does it end when the visa bill arrives, or the summer guests depart? Does summer end when the days and tempers grow short, or does it end when a strong cold breeze is greeted, not with relief, but with apprehension of colder winds yet to come? Does summer end because the cal endar says so, or does it end because “lazy, hazy, crazy days” can’t last forev er unless you’re the government?

Some say summer ends when life guards abandoned the beach and gays toward the snowy, slippery slopes, while other suggested ends because it’s time to pack up, or because you’ve packed so much in. Indeed, when does summer, with all its beauty and warmth and adventure and easy-reads and peaceful peace, end? Answered my late mother of 94 summers, “it’s a very silly question because while summer, like most wonderful things in life, may conclude, finish and, even be over, thanks to our hearts, souls, minds and memories, it never really ends.”

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Backpacks are handy tools that carry an array of gear. Students rely on them to hold books, while hikers and campers utilize back packs to carry items such as food and beverages that keep them safe on trails. Even office workers may turn to backpacks to carry laptops or other tools of the Backpackstrade.are handy resources, especially for students, but overstuffed backpacks may causeHaulinginjury. full backpacks to and from school each day can be a real pain in the neck and back and shoulders. Yet backpacks are a school staple and a $2.7 billion industry for a rea son. Toting books and notepads and folders and other supplies is necessary to excel in school. So how can parents and students balance the need for backpacks with the potential for injury? Step one is to stop over-worrying about long-term damage. “A lot of parents come in to my office thinking that their child might have scoliosis because of a heavy backpack,” says Dr. Lori Karol. Though back, shoulder and neck pain are all possible results from using a too-heavy or poorly worn backpack, scoliosis and other back deformities aren’t a danger.

Pockets on backpacks are both fun and functional. Having multiple compartments will better distribute the weight of the school sup plies, and they can help your son or daughter stay organized. Bigger books should always be placed in the center of the back, and items such as cell phones and other devices can be easily moved from smaller pockets to lockers during breaks.Another option is a backpack on wheels. They can be dragged, alleviating the need to carry heavy loads.

Weighty Considerations Learning how backpacks affect our bodies helps explain why parents worry. According to registered nurse Anja Hammega, “when a heavy weight, such as a backpack filled with books, is incorrectly placed on the shoulders, the weight’s force can pull a child backward. To compensate for this unnatural posture, he or she may bend forward at the hips or arch the back.” Similarly, kids who sling their backpacks only on one shoulder might lean to one side to balance the weight, compressing the spine or putting unnat ural stress on the shoulders. The effect of this unbalanced stance can be mistaken for scoliosis. Beyond back pain, kids are also at risk of fall ing from the weight of their packs. Keep your kid’s load light by making sure his or her back pack weighs between 10 and 15 percent of his or her body weight. For example, if your son weighs 80 pounds, his backpack should only be 8 to 12 pounds. Younger children and girls are at even greater risk of toppling over because their packs can be heavier in proportion to their body weight. When carrying too-heavy backpacks, students can accidentally hit other kids with their sizable bags, causing injury or loss of bal ance in tight spaces such as hallways or bus aisles,Thetoo.weight of a backpack depends on the age of the person using it. Generally speaking, adults should not exceed 20 percent of total body mass when loading backpacks. That means a healthy person weighing 200 pounds should not carry more than 40 pounds in his or her backpack.Inregard to children, researchers indicate that a child’s backpack should weigh no more than 10 percent of what the student weighs. Those findings are based on a Spanish study involving 49 primary school-aged children. Therefore, if a child weighs 70 pounds, he or she should only carry up to 7 pounds in the back pack. Choose Wisely Start the year off right by purchasing a back pack that fits your child well and by teaching him or her the right way to wear it. Avoid backpacks with careless stitching, fraying fabric edges and exposed zippers without fabric flaps. These are signs of poor manufacturing, and no kid wants to be dealing with a stuck zipper or a broken bag in the middle of the school hallway. Instead, find a lightweight one with two pad ded shoulder straps. If the straps are too narrow, they can cut into your child’s shoulders, poten tially interfering with circulation and causing pain or numbness. A padded back can provide comfort and protect your kid from sharp edges of textbooks, rulers, notebooks and more. The backpack should rest evenly in the middle of the back, close to the body. And those wide shoulder straps should allow your child to freely move his or her arms to easily take the backpack off.

Photo: Family involvement is the number one predictor of early literacy success and future academic achievement.

Back-to-school it’s a hectic time full of shopping, preparation and new routines. But just because children are headed back to school doesn’t mean that parents should stop teaching their children. And just because life is hectic doesn’t mean you can’t make time to improve their literacy skills.You may feel that there isn’t enough time to add more activities to an already packed 24 hours. But these ideas, courtesy of the of National Center for Family Literacy, take just a minute! Choose a letter of the day. Look for the chosen letter in any printed materials you see the newspaper, labels at the grocery store, street signs, billboards or advertise ments on TV. Make up a silly sentence using only words beginning with the letter of the day. (For example, cats can cuddle. Dogs don’t drive. Amy always acts awake.) Singing songs is certainly a literacy activity. Try this twist: Sing short songs like “Row, Row, Row Your Boat” several times, leaving off the last word each time until there are no words left. This activity always produces giggles from children and par ents alike. Do a letter search. While you’re wait ing for the bagel to toast, have your child look for the letter B on any items on your kitchen counter or table. Count as many as possible before the toaster pops. Play “Guess Who.” Describe a cartoon character, celebrity or historical figure. Allow a guess after each detail is disclosed. Expand your child’s vocabulary by using unusual words, and then explain their meaning. Take turns. Listen carefully to your child’s descriptions, especially his choice of vocabulary. Encourage him to paint a pic ture of the character with his words. At the end of the game, compliment him on any unusual or new words used. Do word-based activities while in the car. While stuck in traffic, describe the view from the car by taking “word turns.” The activity is as easy as the name suggests. Parent and child each add a word until the scene is described. (A… yellow… convert ible… with… a… golden… retriever… in… the… back… seat… is… next… to… our… car.) This activity works well on a walk around the block or while waiting in line too. Talk to your child about her day. Pretend to be a television reporter. Try questions like “what was the most surpris ing (curious, funny, eventful) thing that happened today?” Or gather news for the paper.“If your day’s activities were an article in the newspaper, what would the headline be?” You are giving your child opportuni ties to increase vocabulary, recall and reflect, and you are receiving a more detailed version of the time you spent apart. Be prepared to answer the same questions.

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NuNley’s CAROusel Is a treasured memory for many in Nassau County and beyond, and is expected to continue influencing generations, now that it’s under operation by the Long Island Children’s Museum at Uniondale’s Museum Row.

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“I was one of those kids that grew up at Nunley’s,” he said. “On a Sunday, if we were really good, me and my three sisters and brother would be treated to going to Nunley’s,”Backthen, the Baldwin attraction fea tured roller coasters, games and, of course, the carousel. “The highlight was always the carou sel,” Blakeman said. “It brings back so many childhood memories.”

T hey were large mechanical carou sels, populated by gorgeous woodcarved representations of horses with strong and aggressive manes, open mouths and batwing saddles. Named after the Brooklyn landmark that inspired them — Coney Island — Sol omon Stein and Harry Goldstein shipped out a number of these carousels across New York more than a century ago. Few of them still exist, but one particu lar carousel that would start its journey in Brooklyn’s Canarsie neighborhood before moving to Baldwin in 1940, not only remains, but is now part of a permanent attraction at Long Island Children’s Muse um at Uniondale’s Museum Row. Nunley’s Carousel returned to service last week, and spins once again on select days — and indoors — for $4 a ride. It gets is moniker from Nunley’s Amusement Park, where it was a fixture on Sunrise Highway until that park’s closure in 1995. Relocating it to the children’s museum took years in the making, having been pre viously part of the Cradle of Aviation operations next door. The carousel contin ued the Long Island tradition until Covid19 flared up a couple years ago, and had been closed ever since. That is until last week, when the muse um officially re-opened Nunley’s Carousel, and its fleet of more than 40 horses, a lion and two chariots. It is now one of only three Stein & Goldstein-manufactured car ousels still intact, and in 2020, was award ed the National Carousel Association’s Historic Carousel Award. Gary Grasso represented that very association during the grand re-opening, finally able to bequeath the plaque for the award over to the children’s museum inperson. Established to promote, preserve and appreciate the classic wooden carou sel, Grasso said Nunley’s is one of 50 clas sic carousels still operating. And even more impressive with its original band’s organ, ticket booth, Wurlitzer calliope, and ringTransitioningmachine.

Saving the carousel was pushed by then-Nassau County Legislator Joseph Scannell, who redirected $420,000 through county funds and through money raised by nonprofit Pennies for Ponies in 2008. The restoration process started a year beforehand by Carousel Works in Ohio, that largest manufacturer of wooden mer ry-go-rounds in the world. It then opened in 2009, spending the next 11 years run Cradle of Aviation. While Nunley’s Carousel may have spent more time in Baldwin than any where else, Gary Farkash — president of the Baldwin Historical Society — says the ride was too big for just any one single community to claim. “It was more than just Baldwin iconic, this was something that people from all over Nassau County came to enjoy,” he said. “It’s a very proud moment for us, especially Baldwin. It was a labor of love, and having this day for us, is priceless. That’s the only thing I could say: Price less.”

“The colors and lights and music and motion create an unforgettable multi-sen sory experience that will become part of the memories passed down through the generations,” LeBlanc said. Susan Harlin was one of the first peo ple in line last week to ride Nunley’s Car ousel once again. But it’s hardly her first time.“Oh, my goodness, I was probably about 10 — 57 years ago — the last time I rode the carousel,” she said. “I grew up in Roosevelt and we’d go to Nunley’s all the time. We’d lean out and get that golden ring so we could ride it again.” Harlin’s adult daughter, Elizabeth Bock, said seeing it reopening reminded her of her mother, and she decided to take her two children, Evelyn and Thomas, for a ride the whole family could enjoy.

Even Nassau County executive Bruce Blakeman has own fond memories of driv ing with the family to Nunley’s. He joined Harlin and others last week to celebrate its reopening with the children’s museum.

operational control of Nunley’s Carousel from Cradle of Avia tion on Charles Lindbergh Boulevard was a smooth one, said Suzanne LeBlanc, the children’s museum director. Fitting into the museum’s mission of connecting children to a lifetime of won der, imagination and exploration, the car ousel is an excellent exercise in analyzing options and exploring sensations as chil dren choose the perfect horse to ride on their magical adventure.

The carousel is open from Thursday to Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets can be bought in advance online at the museum’s website at LICM.org/nunleys for $4.

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Nunley’s Carousel returns to awe next generation

ThIRd-geNeRATION CAROusel RIdeR Mary Friel, 2, from Malverne excitedly boarded the hand-carved horse alongside grandmother Maureen Clark.

lONg IslANd ChIldReN’s Museum president Suzanne LeBlanc addressed the eager children and adults alike waiting to ride the historic Nunley’s Carousel on its opening day on Charles Lindbergh Boulevard with Nassau County executive Bruce Blakeman.

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Tim Baker/Herald LONg IsLANDERs gAthERED in Bellmore to celebrate the state's volunteer fire departments and watch the firefighters compete in the firematic championship.

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Arthur White, chief of the North Bellmore depart ment, explained that departments who wish to host the championship can volunteer to do so, and the Firefight ing Drill Association of New York votes for who gets the honor. The location its hosted alternates between upstate and downstate departments, and when it’s hosted on Long Island, between Nassau and Suffolk County. The championship had been a few years in the mak ing, amid complications caused by the coronavirus pan demic. White said North Bellmore learned it would host the tournament two years ago, but everything was post poned. The department had been planning last week end’s event for about 10-months he said, after it received word that the tournament would be taking place. Though sometimes an old-fashioned drill competition will also take place at certain competitions, this week end’s event was only motorized drill. A small fee of $10 was charged to enter the drill on Saturday, in addition to refreshments and souvenirs being sold. The parade, which started at the intersection of Bellmore Road and Bellmore Avenue, and ended on Pettit Avenue by the Long Island Rail Road station, was free to attend. The winning team was the Islip Wolves and in second through fifth place was the West Sayville Flying Dutch men, the Central Islip Hoboes, the North Lindenhurst Piston Knockers and the Hagerman Gamblers.

Fire departments from across New York State came down to the Four Towns Fireman Training Center in Merrick this past weekend, to take place in the 2022 New York State Championship Drill, hosted this year by the North Bellmore Fire Department. The motorized drill competition took place on Saturday, followed by a parade on Sunday through the Bellmore Village.

A grand weekend for parade and firematic drill

By JORDAN VALLONE jvallone@liherald.com

White said he felt that North Bellmore hosting the event was good for both the department members, and the“Icommunity.thinkit’s a good inspiration — it brings life to (drill),” he said. “It’s good for the community. It brings the world back together. Post-Covid, things are going back to normal, and this is helpful.”

HERALDNASSAU—202225,August 12 1183213 Clavin Don Supervisor invites you to a Council Members Dorothy L. Goosby • Anthony P. D’Esposito • Dennis Dunne, Sr. Thomas E. Muscarella • Christopher Carini • Melissa Miller Kate Murray Town Clerk Jeanine C. Driscoll Receiver of Taxes Rev. Dr. Eric C. Mallette Commissioner, Dept. of Occupational Resources ClavinDon Supervisor When you attend: BRING SEVERAL COPIES OF YOUR TOWNRESUMEOFHEMPSTEAD Town of Hempstead Department of Occupational Resources For more information, please call (516) 485-5000, ext. 1181 Visit our website: www.HempsteadWorks.com Thursday, September 15, 2022 Freeport Recreation Center • 130 East Merrick Road • Freeport 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.- Open to Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. - GeneralHostedAdmissionby: Robert T. Kennedy, Mayor Freeport Village TO ATTEND, REGISTER AT: www.hempsteadworks.com/job-fairEmployersattheeventinclude:United States Postal Service • NYS Dept. of Corrections • MTA - LIRR • Mount Sinai South Nassau Orlin & Cohen • New York State Police • A1 Roofing & Siding • UPS • Amazon FlexStaff • New York Community Bank • Catholic Health • Hyatt Place and Hampton Inn Council for Airport Opportunity • SUNY Old Westbury • Frito Lay • Manpower Antech Diagnostics • Altice USA • Richner Communications • FedEx Home Delivery Ametek Aerospace and Defense • Cold Spring Harbor Lab • NICE Bus Cox & Company • Schivo Medical • Mavis Discount Tire • And Many More!!!

Saffra highlighted the proposed development at the 110-acre Woodmere Club. Other developments include a three-story Amazon warehouse on the Nassau-Queens border; 17 approved single-family homes on property for merly owned by the Lawrence Woodmere Academy; nearly 20 acres of transit-oriented development in North Lawrence and Inwood; the approved Pearsall Project, in Cedarhurst, and Far Rockaway’s Rockaway Village Apartments, which, when finished, will comprise eight buildings and 1,693 residential units.

Over-development concerns dominate zoning hearing in the Community, The combination of These Projects Will Crush Us!” — were handed out.

County Legislators Howard Kopel and Denise Ford and Town Councilwoman Melissa Miller opened the meeting, acknowledging residents’ frustration and tell ing them about a town public hearing Sept. 20, scheduled so that Hempstead officials can hear and possibly address residents’ concerns. Kopel stayed for a handful of comments, while Miller and Ford left soon after they spoke. Town Supervisor Don Clavin sent two representa tives who stayed until the end of the meeting, and Law rence village officials were also in attendance. The Sept. 20 hearing at Hempstead Town Hall will address building development zones — transit-oriented development districts, the Neighborhood Business Over lay District and the Residential Townhouse/Rowhouse Overlay District — in the Five Towns. Town officials announced the public hearing outside Lawrence Village Hall the same day as the resident-organized meeting at the country club, which, Wallace noted, was “interesting timing.” “Quite clearly, they are starting to hear us and realize that this is an important issue to the people who vote for them,” she said.

“There are obviously many building projects being planned all over the Five Towns, and they’re all in differ ent stages of planning right now,” Five Towns Civic Association member Rena Saffra said. “Each one on its own may not sound so bad, but the totality of all of them is something that must be understood and taken into consideration before [projects are] given the green light.”

“The three key action requests I’ve shared with the village officials are that we would like them to first roll back and reverse zoning of all transit-oriented develop ments that will urbanize our beautiful towns,” Wallace said. “Stop the over-development. Our community is already too dense for the current infrastructure. The sec ond item is to complete Route 878.” She added, “Our rep resentatives need to go to Albany and fight for us to get this done to alleviate absolutely intolerable traffic that we already face.”

Residents were given one minute each to share their concerns.“Allof you, when you’re talking, when you’re speak ing up at the meeting next month, make sure that you know what the IDA is,” Oceanside Civic Group member Aaron Meyer said, referring to the town’s Industrial Development Agency, “and how these developers claim they can’t build these projects without an IDA’s support, which is to say tax breaks at your expense. Make sure you keep that in mind, and don’t allow it to happen.”

“Coming to this meeting is a step in the right direc tion, but it isn’t enough,” Saffra said.

Have an opinion on development in the Five Towns? Send a letter to jbessen@liherald.com.

Lisa Margaria/Herald Cedarhurst resident daniel Mancici, who lives next to the approved Pearsall project, spoke in opposition to more major developments in the Five Towns.

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An IDA is charged with fostering economic develop ment in its municipality, and negotiates agreements with businesses such as payments in lieu of taxes, or PILOTS, to attract and retain businesses. Both the town and Nas sau County have an IDA.

The list of impacts on residents’ quality of life, they say, includes overcrowding and increased traffic volume on already crowded roadways, hindering emergency responders and compromising evacuation routes. Resi dents at the meeting also noted the lack of infrastructure and utilities and the environmental impacts of develop ment, such as a loss of green space that could contribute to more flooding and loss of wildlife.

“Each and every one of us should be actively engag ing with our elected officials on a regular basis. Call them, email them, stay on top of them, remind them of why you voted for them in the first place and let them know how much you care about what happens in our community.”

Kopel urged residents to bring their friends to the Sept. 20 meeting. “If you don’t show up, the politicians, the governor is not going to take us seriously,” he said.

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Bottom photo: The iconic sounds of the bagpipers honor a cherished heritage.

Middle photo: Kids enjoy an old favorite: a tug of war competition. It’s all at the annual games, held in Old Westbury Gardens.

petting zoo and plenty of kids activities, a British car parade, and Scottish cuisine to sample — it’s those traditional elements that continue to be the main attraction — especially the caber toss and pipe bands. The caber is a long, tapered 20foot pine pole or log, ranging from 90 to 120 pounds. The groundendairthatandrunningsmallerholdingvertically,balances“tosser”ittheend,forwardtossingsoitturnsinthewiththelargerstrikingthefirst.Ideally, the pole strikes in a strictly vertical position. Scoring is based on how closely the throw lands at a 12 o’clock“Theposition.cabertoss is always a big draw,” Burnside says. “It’s a true test of strength and skill.”

ld Westbury Gardens’ lush grounds will once again fill with the sounds of bagpipers and Scottish revelry as it welcomes the Scottish Festival and Highland Games. The popular spectacle — now in its 60th year — returns from its pandemic-imposed hiatus on Saturday, Aug. 27. And that’s all to the delight of Clan MacDuff, which created and oversees the event.

beginning with 200 people, it’s evolved into a day that’s both a family fair as much as a cultural event, with more than 6,000Whileparticipating.it’snowa broad-based event — with birds of prey, a

“The opening ceremony at 12:30 is especially impressive” with a grand march down the North Lawn, Burnside adds, “with those bagpipers marching together.”

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‘Natural Woman’ Broadway’s Carter Calvert captures Carole King’s musical styling pitch-perfectly in ‘A Carole King Experience: Natural Woman,’ the premier tribute to the legendary singer-songwriter. Backed by the dynamic Roge Cohen Band, Calvert performs the iconic songs that defined a generation. These are all the classic favorites you’ve loved since the ’60s and ’70s, like the groundbreaking ‘Brill Building’ chart-topping pop mega hits conceived in a tiny Times Square cubicle. The timeless tunes you know by heart but possibly never knew King created. And, of course, the masterpieces from the record-shattering phenomenon ‘Tapestry,’ the emblem of the singer-songwriter era that solidified King’s position as a trailblazing woman to watch. Sunday, Aug. 28, 2:30 p.m. $40, $35 seniors. Elmont Library Theatre, 700 Hempstead Turnpike, Elmont. (516) 599-6870 or PlazaBroadwayLongIsland.com.visit Maria Bamford Get ready for fall with some laughs when Maria Bamford visits the area. She is revered for her deeply personal and experimental comedy about mental illness. She starred in the surreal, semiautobiographical Netflix comedy series ‘Lady Dynamite,’ about a comedian who suffers a nervous breakdown, and is the star of three unconventional hour-long stand-up specials: ‘Weakness is the Brand,’ ‘Old Baby’ and ‘Maria Bamford, the Special, Special, Saturday,Special!’ Sept. 10, 8 p.m. $39. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. (516) 767-6444 or LandmarkOnMainStreet.org.

Photos courtesy Clan MacDuff/Old Westbury Gardens

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HIGHLAND FLING

By Karen Bloom

Open to both men and women, there’s even a kids’ version, using a cardboard “caber.”

When Saturday,: Aug. 27, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Where: Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury Info: (516) 333-0048 OldWestburyGardens.orgor or LIScots.org.

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Top photo: Pipers and drummers step proudly around the grounds of Old Westbury Gardens to celebrate the Scottish Festival and Highland Games.

While the games are going on, a lively lineup of bands and dance ensembles — including assorted bagpipers — provide a musical backdrop throughout the day.

“We are so looking forward to bringing it back again,” says Clan MacDuff member Peter Burnside. “We’ve missed it, and so have all those who come out and join us for the day.”With those bagpipes, traditional strength competitions and highland dancing — along with varied entertainment and assorted activities for lads and lasses — there’s plenty of end-ofsummer revelry for all ages. According to Scottish lore, the games were begun by the PuttingoftodaytraditionsThoseforthetohighlandancientchieftainshelpthemselectstrongestmentheirarmies.ancientcontinueintheformcabertossing,theStone,Putting the Sheaf, arm-wrestling competitions, piping and drumming. Long Island had once been home to five Scottish clans. Today only Clan MacDuff remains. This clan considers its festival to be similar to a traditional gathering. “We wanted to emulate what was done in Scotland,” Burnside says. “So we started out in 1959 with what was essentially like a big familyFromreunion.”thathumble

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Less than a week before a new school year begins, HewlettWoodmere Superintendent Ralph Marino Jr. will speak at the Center for Adult Life Enrichment, Thursday, Aug. 25, 12:15 p.m., 137 East Rockaway Road, Hewlett.

The alt rockers bring their explosive sound to the Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, Saturday, Aug. 27, at 8 p.m., to close out Eisenhower Park’s summer concert season. Hear their many gems, “Until I Fall Away,” “Found Out About You,” “Hey Jealousy” and “Allison Road.” The Grammy-nominated band’s fusion of melodic rock, pop, folk and country continues as strong as ever. As always, bring seating. For information, visit NassauCountyNY.gov/parks.

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See “The Crimes of Grindelwald,” Tuesday,Aug. 30, at North Woodmere Park, 750 Hungry Harbor Rd., North Woodmere, courtesy of Nassau County. All movies begin at dusk. For more information contact Parks Administration at (516) 572-0201 or go NassauCountyNY.gov/parks.to All events are weather permitting.

AboutBonesNoMake It Young scientists will dig into learning all about owls, Wednesday, Aug. 31, 1 p.m. Find bones and dissect an owl pellet. Get to the root of how owls eat, hunt and ingest food. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 2245800 or LICM.org. AUG. 31

‘The Donut King’ Cambodian refugee Ted Ngoy, who escaped the Khmer Rouge Killing fields, builds a multimillion dollar empire in the 1970s by baking America’s favorite pastry—the donut. Pink boxes, now a trademark for these Southern California donut shops, fitting a dozen donuts, were used because they were cheaper at the time than white boxes. Watch his story in the 90-minute documentary “The Donut King” on Thursday, Aug. 25 at 1 p.m. in Gold Hall at Hewlett.Broadway,1125Library,PublicWoodmereHewlett-

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HighLawrencereunion Lawrence High School classes of 1986, ’87 and ’88 will have a reunion on the Rockaway Hotel rooftop, Saturday, Oct. 8, at 8 p.m. $100 per person, includes open bar, appetizers and dessert.

Ella: First ofLadySong Enjoy inspiringthestory of Ella firsttohomelessjourneyremarkableFitzgerald’sfromteenagertheworld’sladyofsong, Thursday, Aug. 25, through Saturday, Sept. 10, at the Madison Theatre, on the Molloy University campus. Virtuosa Freda Payne brings Fitzgerald to life with an elegance, resonant beauty and transcendent voice that captures the immortal songstress. 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. For tickets and information visit MadisonTheatreny.org or call Game time Play canasta, Mah jonng and Scrabble with friends or new friends at Peninsula Public Library’s in-person game time in the Bentley Room, Monday, Aug. 22, 2 to 4:30 p.m. Seating is limited. It is first come, first seated. Masks recommended. PPL, 280 Central Ave., Lawrence.

Kids can make, view and talk about art, through Sunday, Sept. 4, with four Indigenous artists at Long Island Children’s Museum. Toyuskanash, the Algonquin word for bridges, brings together artists from the Shinnecock Nation to explore their traditional and contemporary culture and how they bridge gaps in history and knowledge with surrounding communities. The exhibit highlights the artwork of fine art photographer Jeremy Dennis, painter and tradition bearer Denise Silva-Dennis, beadwork appliqué and ribbon work artist Tohanash Tarrant and painter David Bunn Martine. Each artist’s creative process is featured during residencies; including artist-led workshops during each residency and daily activities for visitors led by museum staff that draw inspiration from their artwork, process and media. Visit the museum on Museum Row, Garden City. For more information, call (516) 224-5800 or go to LICM.org.

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SEP. 15 Having an event? 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 Mobile Market Shop for locally produced food delivered through Cornell Cooperative Extension Nassau at the Five Towns Community Center, 270 Lawrence Ave., Lawrence, every Tuesday though October from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Cash, debit/credit, SNAP/ EBT and FMNP accepted. For Updates and cancellation, call (516) 832-2591 ext. 22.

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Community Chest 5K Take part in the Community Chest South Shore 5K Run/ Family Walk on Sunday. Aug. 28, at Sunny Atlantic Beach Club, 2035 Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach. Race registration at 7:45 a.m. Gun goes of at 8:45 a.m., sharp. Awards, post awards refreshments and free finish line photos. To sign up, go to elitefeats.com/22community.events. Art talk Grab your lunch and join MuseumCountyNassauof Art Docent Riva Ettus for her popular “Brown Bag Lecture” live, via Zoom, Thursday, Sept. 15, 1 p.m. She’ll discuss the current exhibition, “Other Worlds than This: The Supernatural in Art.” Participants are invited to ask questions at the end of the program. Register at least 24 hours in advance to receive the program Zoom link. Also Oct. 13. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.

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“I am not opposed to people praying — far from it,” Dubin said. “People are cer tainly entitled to do that. I just think that we need to have some more answers before we can approve this.”

Hewlett resident Bill Dubin, who also teaches at Hewlett High School, wants to done before any development takes place, as he is afraid the growing congregation could increase traffic and negatively affect parking in the area.

A proposal to build a Sephardic syna gogue across the street from Hewlett High School ignited roughly one hour of public comment with mixed reactions at an Aug. 17 Town of Hempstead Board of Appeals hearing.Thesynagogue, called The Sephardic Congregation of Hewlett, has been oper ating out of multiple congregant homes for roughly two years, as there is no per manent home base to worship at. “More and more families are moving in,” Hewlett resident Sergey Kalantarov said. “Our congregation has grown. We need a new home. Right now we are a nomadic tribe with no place to call our home.”The property the synagogue has target ed is 56 East Rockaway Road in Hewlett — a single-family zoned property — where congregants would worship in a tempo rary, 87-person capacity trailer while a permanent synagogue is built over the span of at least three years. While congregants were supportive of the development, residents neighboring the property were not so happy.

Proposed synagogue stirs

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The board also received a stack of writ ten comments regarding the proposed development, which they will review and consider along with the rest of the public comments before they make a decision at a later

Within the past few months, overdevel opment has become one of the most dis cussed concerns of Five Towners and res idents in surrounding communities.

“Wedate.aszoning board must give abso lute deference to any application for a synagogue, church, mosque or any other type of religious use of the community, and we are virtually required to grant these uses with whatever reasonable limi tations can be put on them so it’s not to impact the community to its detriment,” Board of Appeals member David Weiss said at the hearing. “And that’s why it sounds like we’re saying that this is already going to be approved. That’s not

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T here’s so much rage we see on television and is posted on social media that you may feel absolutely justified becoming angry and resentful with others when they don’t act as you expect them to.

“Resentmentdear.islike taking poison and waiting for the other person to die.”—

Boxing is one of the total body workouts that increases speed, muscle definition and conditioning all while reaching your full potential. Bout Boxing is a fun way to challenge yourself. Whether you’re looking to better your self defense, gain confidence and feel good overall by putting your body to the test. New or experienced boxers are welcome, and there are kids classes where you can have smaller groups with your kids or their friends — a way to play games, get in shape and have fun.

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■ You tell your husband what you need him to do. He forgets and does exactly what he intended to do in the first place.

■ First, you must gain control of your anger. Nobody makes you act the way you do. Yes, others contribute to your anger, but you’re the one who acts it out. So, take responsibility for your behavior rather than putting the blame on another.

■ To alter your behavior, you must know alternative ways to act and speak, despite feeling upset in the moment. So think about how you can respond to someone who annoys you before the annoying moment. Once you know that, it’ll be much easier to avoid reacting with furi ous, venomous, impulsive words or actions that can quickly destroy every thing you hold

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Meet Theresa Hellers-Foders at the park for an outdoor high-intensity interval training session. Due to the closing of gyms, Theresa started offering training classes from her own home and started the Terrible Theresa’s Training Facebook group, which has grown to have over 650 members to date. While sometimes offering virtual training sessions, she offers classes at the park or small group training for up to five people. Stay fit, healthy and motivated with or without the gym.

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■ You tell your wife what you want her to do. She insists that things be done the way she wants them done. Becoming angry and resentful may be only the beginning. When emotions surge, righteous indignation may reach a boiling point. Then a sense of entitle ment reigns and rage follows. Expressing rage creates trouble!

So it’s important that you think, not act. Think with the smart part of your brain, never letting the reptilian part control your life. Think about how you want to conduct yourself. Think thoughts that’ll calm you down. Think about walking away — at least for the moment.Control your rage for yourself as well as for others. In the heat of anger you may feel righteous and mighty, but how good will you feel about yourself the next day? No matter how you ratio nalize what you said or did, in those silent moments of contemplation, you’ll feel humiliated and shamed for acting like a jerk. And your reputation will be damaged long after your anger has quelled. Smoldering embers live on forever, crumbling even strong relation ships into bits and pieces. Now I’m not suggesting you need to be an angel. Nor do I think you should be easy-tempered, serene, and shrug off your hostility when resentments and disappointments slap you in the face. I am suggesting, however, that hurt feel ings, perceived slights, unexpected dis appointments, even minor treacheries need to be dealt with fittingly, not taken to the extreme nor viewed as tragic. But how can you do this when you’re so upset?

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■ You tell your child what he should be doing and he doesn’t listen to a thing you say.

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■ Critically examine your assumptions. Imagine alternative explanations and interpretations for what someone did. If your kid didn’t listen to you, could it be due to his attention problem, forgetful ness, or other priorities he has rather than his wish to blow you off? How one behaves is often about their momentary needs, not your expectations.

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Since 1970, Hewlett Lawrence Soccer Club has been serving The Five Towns as a non-profit community soccer club. The Long Island Junior Soccer Leagues, which the club participates in, was established in 1966 non profit and is now one of the largest soccer leagues in America. With intramurals, travel soccer, sessions and overall education of soccer, the league strives to encourage growth and development of youth through soccer play, while “emphasizing fun and de-emphasizing winning” to promote a healthy fun atmosphere.

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21 202225,August—HERALDNASSAU 1183140 SUCCESS RUNS IN THE FAMILY (BUSINESS). Family businesses are the beating heart of the business community and play a vital role in the Long Island economy. From small businesses to large multi-generational firms, these entrepreneurial families are building business legacies that will last for generations to come. After the number of challenges the past few years presented us, these family businesses overcame obstacles and continue to persevere. RichnerLIVE and Herald Community Newspapers will celebrate family-owned businesses that are successful, giving back and moving Long Island forward. Honorees will be announced in the Herald and celebrated at the 2022 Family Business Awards Gala. Nominations close September 16. The Heritage Club at6PM-9PMBethpage SAVE THE DATE: 10.26.22 If You Know A Successful Family Business, Share It With Us! RICHNERA portion of ticket proceeds will be donated to a local charity. NOMINATErichnerlive.com/nominateTODAY or scan QR code below Produced by: For more information or to sponsor, contact Amy Amato at aamato@richnerlive.com or (516) 569-4000 x224. Connect. Collaborate. Celebrate!

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THE FOLLOWING CASES WILL BE CALLED STARTING AT 9:30 A.M. 608/22. WOODMEREAryeh & Michelle Jacobson, Variances, lot area occupied, side yards aggregate, exceeds number of stories, construct dwelling., N/s Green Pl., 458.67’ E/o Clubhouse Rd. ALL PAPERS PERTAINING TO THE ABOVE HEARING ARE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AT THE BOARD OF APPEALS, TOWN HALL, 1 WASHINGTON STREET, HEMPSTEAD, NY 11550. This notice is only for new cases in Woodmere within Town of Hempstead jurisdiction. There are additional cases in different hamlets, towns and villages on the Board of Appeals calendar. The full calendar is available

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GENERAL MEETING OF BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE INWOOD FIRE DISTRICT, INWOOD, NEW YORK, There11096.will be a General Meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the Inwood Fire District as Time:7:00follows: P.M. Date: contactattendprofessionals7:00pm.WednesdaypublicwillVillageofthatNOTICEOFINCORPORATEDLEGAL133650RosePlace:DISTRICTSeptemberThursday,8,2022OFFICELynch,DistrictClerkNOTICEVILLAGEHEWLETTHARBORISHEREBYGIVENthePlanningBoardtheIncorporatedofHewlettHarborconveneandholdahearingviaZOOMAugust31,atAllresidentsandwishingtoaredirectedtoVillageHallat 516-374-3806 CARYL COURT (TH 309/22) West SideNO PARKING ANYTIMEstarting at the north curbline of Mott Avenue, north for a distance of 60 MOTTfeet. AVENUE (TH 309/22) North SideNO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting at the west curbline of Caryl Court west for a distance of 50 MERRICKfeet. AVENUE (TH 291/22) East SideNO STOPPING ANYTIMEstarting at a point 30 feet north of the north curbline of Ripley Lane north for a distance of 228 HARVEYfeet. AVENUE (TH 317/22) West SideNO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting at the southcurbline of Oakview Avenue south for a distance of 30 feet. PERSHING BOULEVARD (TH 302/22) South SideNO STOPPING HERE TO CORNERstarting at the E/C/L of Woodfield Road, east for a distance of 25 feet. PERSHING BOULEVARD (TH 302/22) North SideNO STOPPING HERE TO CORNERstarting at the E/C/L of Woodfield Road, east for a distance of 40 feet. WOODFIELD ROAD (TH 302/22) West SideNO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting at the S/C/L of Pershing Boulevard, south for a distance of 40 feet. LAFAYETTE AVENUE (TH 302/22) North Side - NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNERstarting at the E/C/L of Langdon Boulevard, east for a distance of 50 feet. LAFAYETTE AVENUE (TH 302/22) South Side - NO STOPPING HERE TO CORENER - starting at the E/C/L of Langdon Boulevard, east for a distance of 30 feet. LANGDON BOULEVARD (TH 302/22) East SideNO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting at the N/C/L of Pershing Boulevard, north for a distance of 30 feet. LANGDON BOULEVARD (TH 302/22) West SideNO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting at the N/C/L of Pershing Boulevard, north for a distance of 30 feet. LANGDON BOULEVARD (TH 302/22) East SideNO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER -starting at the S/C/L of Pershing Boulevard, south for a distance of 30 feet. LANGDON BOULEVARD (TH 302/22) West SideNO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting at the S/C/L of Pershing Boulevard, south for a distance of 30 feet. LANGDON BOULEVARD (TH 302/22) East SideNO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting at the S/C/L of Coolidge Avenue, south for a distance of 30 LANGDONfeet. BOULEVARD (TH 302/22) West SideNO STOPPING HERE TO

Mr. Lemuel Santana 20 Thixton Drive Hewlett Harbor, NY 11557. Is requesting to build a new one family dwelling. Applicant requests relief from Village Zoning code Ordinances 145-10.A(2), 145-10.3, and 145-19. Village zoning Code 145-10.A(2) states: The height of a residential dwelling with a flat roof shall not exceed 28’. Applicant is requesting 36.7’ building height. Village zoning Code 145-10.3 states: The street wall height shall not be greater than 21’ measured at the front yard setback. Applicant is requesting a street wall height of 28’ 11”. Village zoning Code 145-19 states: The maximum permitted lot coverage shall not exceed 30%. Applicant is requesting a 57% lot coverage. Village zoning Code 145-19 states: the maximum permitted front yard surface coverage shall not exceed 21%. Applicant is requesting a 80% front yard surface coverage. Village zoning Code 145-19 states: no side yard shall have a width that is less than 15’. Applicant is requesting a 13’6” side yard setback. Village zoning Code 145-19 states: Two side yards are required to maintain a minimum aggregate width of 35’. Applicant is requesting a 32’ side yard aggregate. Mr. Igor Kanfer 1298 Auerbach Avenue Hewlett harbor, NY 11557, is requesting to maintain rear yard pavers. Applicant requests relief from Village Zoning Code 145-19. Village zoning Code 145-19 states: The maximum permitted building lot coverage in a residential “B” district is 30%. Applicant is requesting a 59.2% lot Mr.coverage.Igor Noble 1141 Harbor Road Hewlett harbor, NY 11557, is requesting to enlarge existing circular driveway, new rear yard pavers, elevated equipment pad and outdoor shower. Applicant requests relief from Village Zoning Code 145-19 and 145-25.A. Village zoning Code 145-19 states: The maximum permitted lot coverage shall not exceed 25%. Applicant is requesting a 41.6% lot coverage. Village zoning Code 145-19 states: The maximum permitted front yard surface coverage shall not exceed 21%. Applicant is requesting a 41% front yard surface coverage. Village Zoning Code 145-25.A states: An accessory structure shall not be nearer to any property line than 15’ in a residential BX district. Applicant is requesting a 9’ side yard setback for exterior shower and a 13.4’ side yard setback for equipment pad.

22 LEGAL SEALEDNOTICENOTICETOBIDDERSBIDSare being accepted by the Nassau County Bridge Authority, for the 2023 Pass Cards InstructionsOrder. Specificationsand may be obtained at the Atlantic Beach Bridge Administration Building at the Southern End of Route #878, Lawrence, New York, between the hours of 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through BidsFriday. will be publicly opened at 11:30 AM. on Wednesday, September 29, 2022. Bids must be addressed to the Board of Directors, Nassau County Bridge Authority, 160 Beach 2nd Street Lawrence, New York, 11559, and submitted in a sealed envelope marked “proposal” no later than 11:00 AM on the date above stated. No bid may be withdrawn after its acceptance or for a period of sixty (60) days after being publicly opened and read. The Board of Directors of the Nassau County Bridge Authority reserves the right to reject any or all bids in the whole or in part and to waive any informality in the bids and to accept the bid and award the Contract to the lowest, responsible, formal Bidder deemed most favorable to the interests of the Nassau County Bridge Authority therefore, pursuant to Section 103 of the General Municipal Law.

CONTINUATION - Mr. Michael Weiss 225 Everit Avenue Hewlett Harbor, NY 11557, is requesting to build a new 2 story 2 car detached garage. Applicant requests relief from Village Zoning code Ordinances 145-10.B(4), 145-25.A and 145-19. Village Zoning Code 145-10.B(4) states: No accessory structure shall be erected or altered, which is higher than 1 Ω stories or exceeds 18’ in height. Applicant is requesting to erect a 2 story 25’ high 2 car garage. Village zoning Code145-19 states: The minimum front yard setback for all structures shall be a minimum of 35’. Applicant is requesting a 15’ front yard setback. Village Zoning Code 145-25.A states: Accessory structures may be located only in the rear or side yards. Applicant is requesting to locate his proposed 2 car garage in the front yard.

Said premises known as 191 CATHEDRAL AVENUE, HEMPSTEAD, ApproximateNY amount of lien $265,894.08 plus interest & costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment and Terms of IndexSale. Number KAREN612681/2020.C.GRANT, ESQ., TheRefereeCamporeale Law Group Attorney(s)PLLCfor Plaintiff 585 Stewart Avenue, 770, Garden City, NY 11530 {* NASSAU HER*} 133158LEGALNOTICENoticeofformation of Limited Liability Company. Name: Ocean House North LLC (“LLC”). Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of the State of New York (“SSNY”) on December 12, 2002. NY office location: Nassau County. The SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to Ocean House North LLC, 930 Broadway, Woodmere, NY 11598. Purpose/character of LLC is to engage in any lawful act or NoticeLEGAL133395activity.NOTICEofformation of Limited Liability Company. Name: Ocean House West LLC (“LLC”). Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of the State of New York (“SSNY”) on December 12, 2002. NY office location: Nassau County. The SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to Ocean House West LLC, 930 Broadway, Woodmere, NY 11598. Purpose/character of LLC is to engage in any lawful act or NoticeLEGAL133405activity.NOTICEofformation of Limited Liability Company. Name: Surf View North LLC (“LLC”). Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of the State of New York (“SSNY”) on December 12, 2002. NY office location: Nassau County. The SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to Surf View North LLC, 930 Broadway, Woodmere, NY 11598. Purpose/character of LLC is to engage in any lawful act or To133401activity.placeanotice here call us at 516-569-4000 x232 or send an email legalnotices@liherald.comto:

SUPREMELEGAL1335202022NOTICECOURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU FLATLANDS FUNDING LLC, Plaintiff -againstBIBLE WAY CHURCH OF CHRIST, INC. a/k/a THE GREATER BIBLEWAY TEMPLE, INC., et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale dated February 9, 2022 and entered on February 14, 2022, 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 September 6, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. premises situate, lying and being in the Village of Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at a point on the westerly side of Cathedral Avenue, distant 100.00 feet Southerly from the corner formed by the intersection of the said Westerly side of Cathedral Avenue with the Southerly side of St. Paul’s Place; being a plot 248.45 feet by 100.00 feet by 248.59 feet by 100.00 feet. Section: 34 Block: 282 Lot: 11 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.

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LEGAL NOTICE Notice of formation of Limited Liability Company. Name: Surf View West LLC (“LLC”). Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of the State of New York (“SSNY”) on December 12, 2002. NY office location: Nassau County. The SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to Surf View West LLC, 930 Broadway, Woodmere, NY 11598. Purpose/character of LLC is to engage in any lawful act or SeaLEGAL133403activity.NOTICEParkNorth L.P. (the “LP”) filed Certificate of Limited Partnership with the Secretary of State of the State of New York (“SSNY”) on April 24, 2003. NY office location: Nassau County. The SSNY has been designated as agent of the LP upon whom process against it may be served. The SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to The Limited Partnership, 930 Broadway, Woodmere, NY 11598. Purpose/character of LP is to engage in any lawful act or SeaLEGAL133397activity.NOTICEParkWest L.P. (the “LP”) filed Certificate of Limited Partnership with the Secretary of State of the State of New York (“SSNY”) on April 24, 2003. NY office location: Nassau County. The SSNY has been designated as agent of the LP upon whom process against it may be served. The SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to The Limited Partnership, 930 Broadway, Woodmere, NY 11598. Purpose/character of LP is to engage in any lawful act or NOTICELEGAL133399activity.NOTICEOF

for (NR)ROCKVILLEOCEANSIDEMERRICK(NR)LAWRENCEfollowingPROHIBITIONS”ORandHempsteadofSectionaconsiderforenoon10:30September,York,Street,TownPavilion,heldpublicYork,RuleLawprovisionsConstitution,ofthatPLEASEHEARINGNOTICELEGAL133350VillageMICHAELPlanningTEDHEWLETTTHEPLANNINGBYHewettDated:meeting.48VillagerequestedofaccommodationsandtoThosehours.theandbeforeHallbeproposedbegiveninterestedAtandfamilyreviewandsitetoYorkHewlett3)20andfamilyreviewandsitetoYorkHewlett2)226garagetwo(2)reviewandsitetoYorkHewlett1)225relief:.followingtobeAllwww.hewlettharbor.org.visitinformation/instructionZOOMfurtherorourwebsiteatinterestedpartieswillgiventheopportunitybeheardontheapplicationsforEveritAvenueHarbor,New11557hasappliedthePlanningBoardforplan,elevationplanlandscapedesignfora11/2storycardetachedRichardsLaneHarbor,New11557hasappliedthePlanningBoardforplan,elevationplanlandscapedesignforanewonehome,drivewayingroundpool.ThixtonDriveHarbor,New11557hasappliedthePlanningBoardforplan,elevationplanlandscapedesignforanewonehome,drivewayingroundpool.saidhearing,allpartieswillbeanopportunitytoheard.CopiesoftheapplicationwillavailableattheVillageatleastfive(5)daysthepublichearingmaybeseenduringregularbusinesspersonsplanningattendthemeetingwhorequirespecialbecauseadisabilityaretonotifytheClerknolessthanhourspriortotheAugust15,2022Harbor,NewYorkORDEROFTHEBOARDOFVILLAGEOFHARBORMAYBoardChairmanRYDERClerkNOTICEOFPUBLICTAKENOTICEpursuanttoArticle9theNewYorkStatetheoftheTownandMunicipalHomeoftheStateofNewbothasamended,ahearingwillbeintheTownMeetingHempsteadHall,1WashingtonHempstead,Newonthe7thdayof2022,ato’clockintheofthatdaytotheenactmentoflocallawtoamend202-1ofthecodetheTownoftoINCLUDEREPEAL“PARKINGSTANDINGatthelocations:CENTRE

PUBLIC BYHEARINGTHE BOARD OF PursuantAPPEALS to New York State Town Law Article 16, New York State Public Officers Law Article 7, and the Town of Hempstead Building Zone Ordinance, NOTICE is hereby given that the BOARD OF APPEALS of the Town of Hempstead will hold a public hearing in the Town Meeting Pavilion, Town Hall Plaza, One Washington Street, Hempstead, New York on 8/31/22 at 9:30 A.M. to consider the following applications and appeals:

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF ZONING CHAIRMANSTEVENAPPEALSGOLD, ZONING MICHAELBOARD RYDER Village Clerk Dated: Hewlett Harbor, New York August 10,

23 202225,August—HERALDNASSAU What’s up next door and around the corner herald neighbors

Dated: August 2, 2022 Hempstead, New York BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF DONALDHEMPSTEADX.CLAVIN, JR. 133634TownKATESupervisorMURRAYClerk

— Jeffrey Bessen

CORNER - starting at the S/C/L of Coolidge Avenue, south for a distance of 30 ALSO,feet. to REPEAL from Section 202-1 “PARKING OR curblinefeetstartingNO291/22)MERRICK(TH155northcurblinenorthstartingNO291/22)MERRICKOCEANSIDEMERRICKfollowingPROHIBITIONS”STANDINGfromthelocations:AVENUE(THEastSide-PARKINGANYTIME-atapoint30feetofthenorthofRipleyLaneforadistanceoffeet.196/96:11/19/96)AVENUE(THEastSide-STOPPINGANYTIME-atapoint185northofthenorthofRipleyLane north for a distance of 75 (THfeet.128/75: 4/15/75) JOHNSON PLACE (TH 295/22) North SideNO PARKING ANYTIMEstarting at a point 30 feet west of the west curbline of Oceanside Road, west for a distance of 72 feet. (TH 403/20: 2/23/22) ALL INTERESTEDPERSONSshall have an opportunity to be heard on said proposal at the time and place aforesaid.

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Alex Benowitz/Herald photos Byron AlAvArAdo vAliente grilled and served the hamburgers at the annual Inwood Day festivities.

FAr rockAwAy resident Daisy Gutierrez channeled her inner William Tell under the guidance of Jamal Duke from Highwind Archery. ritA corso, leFt, Maria Artusa and Diane Tyler manned one of several booths at Inwood Day.

F rom the water slides, to archery and the bouncy entertainment, the DJ, the dancers, the food, ices, bookbags and other give aways and raffle prizes this year’s Inwood Day on Aug. 13 at the Five Towns Commu nity Center in Lawrence was “amazing” said Sasha Young, one of the event’s orga nizers.“Itis also important to note that each and every person that volunteered had a critical role, whether planning, setting up, cooking, distributing, feeding, cleaning!” Young posted on Facebook. Plenty of people helped, including Blanca Bran, Chris Gebauer and family, Byron Alvarado Valiente and family, Syd Mandelbaum, Richard Applebaum, Jodi Applebaum and many others. The organization included the Com munity Center, Inwood Civic Association and Gammy’s Pantry.

LEGAL NOTICENOTICEOF BUDGET PLEASEHEARING TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Commissioners of The Greater Atlantic Beach Water Reclamation District will conduct a Public Hearing at the office of the District, located at 2150 Bay Boulevard, Atlantic Beach, New York, on September 8, 2022, 5:00 PM, for the purpose of adopting the 2023 Annual Budget for the TAKEDistrict.FURTHER NOTICE that a copy of the proposed budget will be available for inspection at the above offices of the District between the hours of 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM, Monday to Friday, except holidays. By Order of the Board of 133649AugustNewDated:AtlanticSecretaryBY:AnthonyViceArnoldBY:ChairmanBY:ScottDistrictBeachTheCommissionersGreaterAtlanticWaterReclamationMason,Geller,ChairmanLicatesi,Beach,York16,2022 this publication can be found online. To search by publication name, go www.newyorkpublicnotices.comto:TOPLACEANDADCALL516-569-4000x232

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Review Inventory, Oraganize/Supervise Shifts, Ensure Safety Compliance, Train New/Current Employees, New York Food Protection Certificate Highly Desired Matthew 646-533-6615. OFFICE ASSISTANT P/T We Are In Search Of A Dependable Assistant For Answering Phones, Scheduling Appointments, Copying, Data Entry, And Various Other Office Duties. Will Train The Right Candidate. E mail Resume OFFICEwilsoncollegeconsulting.comjwpersonal@To:HELPPT: Computer Literate. Answer Phones, Packing, Process Orders. Baldwin Dental Supply Company. 516-783-7800 OUTSIDE SALES Richner Communications, One of the Fastest Growing Media, Event and Communications Companies on Long Island is Seeking a Sales/Marketing Candidate to Sell our Print Media Products and our Digital, Events, Sponsorships. Salary, Commission, Eligible for Health Benefits, 401k and Paid Time Off. Will Consider Part Time. Please Send Cover Letter and Resume with Salary Requirements to GardenPARTorereynolds@liherald.comCall516-569-4000X286TIMEASSISTANTSCityChildcareCenterMondaythroughFriday$15perhourHSDiplomaRequiredCall516-572-7614 CLASSIFIED Fax your ad to: 516-622-7460 E-mail you ad to: ereynolds@liherald.com E-mail Finds Under $100 to: sales@liherald.com DEADLINE: Monday, 11:00 am for all classified ads. Every effort is made to insure the accuracy of your ad. Please check your ad at the first insertion. Credit will be made only for the first insertion. Credit given for errors in ads is limited to the printed space involved. Publisher reserves right to reject, cancel or correctly classify and ad. To pLACE your AD CALL 516-569-4000 - press 5 EmploymentHERALD 1128595 RECRUITINGA TEAMGREAT ISSIMPLE.REALLY A Growing Multi Media Company Based in Garden City Is Hiring: • Receptionist • Human Resource Director • Reporter/Editor • Sales • Multi Media Coordinator • Drivers • Pressman/Press Helper To join our team, please email your resume to careers@liherald.com or Call 516-569-4000 Ext #235 WE HIRE THE BEST 1181223 If interested, please email resume to our Personnel Office jcentrella@franklinsquare.k12.ny.usat 1181982 Franklin Square UFSD c Sch OO l B US Dr I ver S Wante D Must Have B License With PS Endorsement And NYS Fingerprints Required. Guaranteed 6 Hours/Day. 10 Month Position. Offering Benefits, Retirement Fund And Holiday Pay. $25.35/Hour With Contractual Increases. 1183362 LYNBROOK UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT 111 Atlantic Avenue, Lynbrook, New York 11563 POSITIONS AVAILABLE Teaching Assistants Full-time positions Must possess New York State Teaching Certification Security Aides (Civil Service) 10-month positions Daytime and evening hours Prior law enforcement experience is required. SUBSTITUTE POSITIONS AVAILABLE Teaching PermanentCustodialClericalAssistantsStaffStaffMonitorsNursesandPerDiemTeachersTeacherAides Interested candidates send a cover letter and resume to Employment@lynbrookschools.org on or before September 14, 2022. Please include position in email subject. Dr. Maureen T. Berman Assistant Superintendent for Personnel, Transportation and Student Support Services

HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR Richner Communications is looking for a hands-on Human Resources professional to oversee all HR functions on a strategic and tactical level. Exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and expanding Garden City, Long Island media company. This position has a flexible schedule, part-time job share would be Responsibilities:considered.

Minimum 5 years HR generalist experience Knowledge of Federal, State & Local regulations governing employment Experience with payroll processing Self-motivated, ability to prioritize and work well under pressure Customer-focused attitude, with high level of professionalism and discretion Excellent oral and written communication and quantitative skills Proficiency with Microsoft Office Qualified candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to: careers@liherald.com.

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HERALDNASSAU—202225,August 24 H1 EMPLOYMENT Help Wanted ADMINISTRATIVE Richner Communications - a rapidly growing multimedia company and publishers of the Herald newspaper grouphas several administrative job openings: Receptionist (F/T), AccountsMulti-MediaCollectionsReceivable/BillingClerkCoordinator(HoursFlexible) Qualified candidates are fast learners with good organizational and people skills - entry level ok. Role requires working knowledge of Microsoft Office and ability to learn custom software programs. If you would like to join a communitydriven, fast-paced environment, please send your resume to: maintenanceRichnerCIRCULATIONcareers@liherald.com.ASSOCIATEFullTime/PartTimeCommunications,publisherofHeraldcommunitynewspapershasanexcellentopportunityforaFT/PTCustomerServiceClerkinourbusyCirculationDepartment.Basiccustomerserviceandadmin-istrativeresponsibilitiesinclude:heavycomputerwork,answeringphones,makingphonecalls,enter-ingorders,faxing,filing,etc.STRONGknowledgeofEXCELamust!KnowledgeofDATABASEorpostalregulationsabigplus.QualifiedCandidatesmustbecomputerliterate,abletomulti-task,dependable,reliable,orga-nized,energetic,detailorientatedandabletoworkwellunderdead-lines.Forconsideration,pleasesendresume&salaryrequirementsto:careers@liherald.com CLERK FULL TIME Needed For Garden City Law Firm. Responsibilities Include Filing, Ordering And Stocking Office Supplies, Mail Distribution, Photocopying, Scanning, And Errands To Banks, Post Office And Courts. Must Have A Vehicle And Valid N.Y. Driver License. Please Email Resume COUNTERCOOK:mjagnandan@albaneselegal.comToOrCall516-248-7000Ext.2212COMPANIONSP/TandF/TWithElderlyExperienceRequiredAllHoursAvailableCALLAGENCY516-328-7126EXPERIENCEDWantedForFoodTruckParkedInOceansideGreatPayAndHoursWednesday-Sunday516-385-7141HELP/ASSEMBLY FT/ PT For Busy Dry Cleaner In Long Beach. Call Breanna 516-431-6863 Court Messenger/ Part Time Seeking P/T Court Messenger To Deliver Documents To NYC. Travel Via LIRR From Our Office To Manhattan And Return. Monday-Thursday 8AM-12PM. $20 Hourly. Retirees Welcomed Much Walking Involved. Mark 516-679-6702 x 101 DELI COUNTER AND PREP PERSON Full Time And Part Time. Weekends A Must. Experienced. Long Beach. Call 516-431-5515 DELIVERY DRIVER: P/T, Short Hours. Excellent Pay/Tips. Delivery Charge Goes To Driver. IMMEDIATE! 516-295-5421, Veronica/ Mark/ Glen DRIVERS WANTED Full Time and Part Time Positions Available! Busy Print Shop in Garden City is Hiring Immediately for Full Time and Part Time Drivers. Must Have a Clean License and BoxTruck Driving Experience. Hours Vary, Night Availability is a Must. Please Email Resume to ehecker@liherald.com or Call (516)569-4000 EDITOR/REPORTERx239 The award-winning Herald Community Newspapers group, covering Nassau County's North and South Shores with hard-hitting news stories and gracefully written features, seeks a motivated, energetic and creative editor/reporter to join our dynamic (and awesome) team! This education and general assignment reporting position offers a unique experience to learn from some of the best in the business. Historically, reporters who have launched their careers with us have gone on to The New York Times, Newsweek, Newsday, the New York Daily News, New York Post, CNN, BBC, NBC News and The Daily Mail, among many others. We look for excellent writers who are eager to learn, enhance their skills, and become well-established and respected journalists in our industry. To apply: Send a brief summary in the form of a cover letter describing your career goals and what strengths you can bring to our newsroom, along with a resume and three writing samples to mhinman@riverdalepress.com

Talent acquisition: Source, screen, and interview potential candidates and manage new employee onboarding Benefits administration: Liaise with brokers, providers and facilitate enrollment and updating of coverage. Manage annual open enrollment and employee benefits review. Administration of 401(k) plan. Employee relations: Provide day- today support and problem resolution in regards to employee concerns, questions and policy issues. Performance management: Coach, counsel and recommend disciplinary actions Compliance: Maintain indepth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risk and ensuring regulatory compliance Payroll: Process biweekly payroll through payroll vendor for population of 150 employees Requirements: Bachelor's degree, preferably in business or HR, or equivalent experience

25 202225,August—HERALDNASSAU 08/25H2 Help Wanted PRESS-ROOM/WAREHOUSE HELP Long Island Herald has IMMEDIATE openings for a FULL-TIME Pressroom/warehouse helper in Garden City. We are a busy print shop looking for a motivated and reliable individuals to assist in various duties in the shop. Forklift experience is a plus and heavy lifting is required. Hours vary, so flexibility is key. Email resumes or contact info to PRIVATEcareers@liherald.comDRIVERNEEDED Weekly Hours Vary. Occasional Overnight Stay. Use Of Company Car. Background Check And DMV Check. Call For Details. Barbara 516-705-4804 RECEPTIONIST FULL TIME: Busy OBGYN Office Rockville Centre. Call Maureen 516-764-1095 TEACHER FT OR PT Our Kids Place is Looking for a UPK Teacher with Early Childhood Degree and a Minimum of One Year Experience in a Licensed Center. You Must be CPR/First Aid Certified, Have High Energy and a Passion for Teaching. We Offer a Warm and Comforting Environment to Encourage our Children to Grow Both Emotionally and Intellectually. Please Send a Cover Letter and Resume contact@ourkidsplacecares.comtoor FAX to 516-706-4935. For Questions, Please Call 516-569-5999 UP TO $19.09 NYC, $18 L.I., $14.50 Upstate NY! If you need care from your relative, friend/ neighbor and you have Medicaid, they may be eligible to start taking care of you as personal assistant under NYS Medicaid CDPA Program. No Certificates needed. 347-713-3553 Health Care/Opportunities WE HAVE THE HELP YOU NEED!!! HHA's, LPN's, Nurse's Aides Childcare. Housekeeping Day Workers No Fee To Employers Evon's Svces: 516-505-5510 Situations Wanted ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Needs A Job For FT/PT Position. RVC Vicinity. Available Immediately. Experienced. Call 516-536-6994 HOME HEALTH AIDE Available Nights And Weekends. 25 Years Experience. Excellent References. 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A. When it rains, it pours. The leaking was a wakeup call that A.C. unit condensation occurs every summer season, and even though you have a drain pan, if it doesn’t have a working sensor to shut off before the drain pan overflows and you never clean the drain pan pipe to the outdoors, the water overflows. You should, by law (code), have a floor in the attic around the unit, also, which can dry out, since it remains structural, and will be minimally affected by the water. The insulation and the sheetrock are another story. If the sheetrock hasn’t loosened and isn’t sag ging, then it can just be left to dry out. Make cer tain, even using a moisture meter, that the sheet rock is completely dry before repainting to avoid potential mildew and discoloration. The insulation, if it is either fiberglass or closed-cell foam, can be dried out also, but only if it can be exposed. This means removing the plywood flooring above so that air can get to the insulation.

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In addition, the insulation should be inspected to see that it isn’t compressed by the saturation weight of the water, since compressing insulation, contrary to what you were told, actually takes away the ability for it to work properly. The principle behind insulation technology isn’t just the use of thermally resistant material but, most critically, the insulation forms tiny air pockets within the material that form the resistance to air passing through. Each trapped air bubble slows the transfer of cold or heat by first conducting or resisting the temperature change within the air molecules.

Heat moves by one of three mechanical princi ples, convection, conduction and radiation. If the air bubbles or pockets in the insulation are pressed closer together and the material made denser by this, the conduction or transfer of temperature is easier, so the insulation has less likelihood of resisting, and resisting is what you want insulation to do. It would be great to rebuild the floor with deeper joists or have closed-cell foam sprayed in, since it also resists water saturation to solve the problem. Good luck!

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

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eing a college trustee for 30 years, I have kept a close eye on trends in the field of higher edu cation. I’m happy to see that many of our institutions are introducing new courses that reflect the changes that are happening. There are plenty of jobs for engineers and many schools, like Hofs tra, have created comprehensive pro grams to thereshortage?suchones.gramslongermanyofcriticalthereanticipateddents.engineeringattractstuButIneverthatwouldbeashortageteachers,andcollegesnohaveprototrainnewWhydowehaveanationalSadly,aretoomany reasons. If you follow the news, you’ll learn that the state of Florida needs 8,000 teachers, but no one is rushing to work in the Sunshine State. The politicians, not the colleges, caused Florida’s dilemma. Florida has passed multiple laws govern ing what can be taught in the classroom, and numerous school boards are asking residents which books they want removed from library shelves. Those conditions alone would discourage a teacher or any student thinking about getting an educa tionFearingdegree.for their personal safety, teach ers and education students are also shun ning states such as Texas. Since the recent tragedy in Uvalde, in which 19 students and two teachers were killed, some state officials have been suggesting that schoolteachers bring a gun to class. Why would a col lege-bound student consider teaching as a profession if they had to take firearm training to qualify for a job? In addition, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is in the process of suggesting revisions to the schoolPerhapscurriculum.thebiggest disin centive for potential new teachers is salary levels around the coun try. If you live in New York, Massachu setts, California or Alaska, starting sala ries are attractive enough for possible can didates. But Missouri, as an example, has an average starting salary of $33,200, and the legislature has failed to appropriate any fresh dollars to increase it. Because salaries in some 14 states are so low, teach ers are forced to take second jobs in order to survive. A National Education Associa tion 2021 survey found that the national average for entry-level teacher pay is $41,000, and experienced teachers on aver age earn $64,000.

An article by Emily Tate in the March issue of Mother Jones magazine outlined the expanding number of teachers hold ing second jobs. The reporter interviewed 30 people, all of whom worked in such gigs as bartenders, delivery ser vices, tutoring, Lyft or Uber drivers, retail clerks and real estate agents. Many of those interviewed found their work interesting and challenging, but admitted that having to work after hours and nights detracted from their mission to be pre pared for classroom chal lenges. Some observers would say that there’s noth ing wrong with teachers looking to supplement their income, but others would say that teach ers shouldn’t be forced to grade papers at 2 a.m.Many years ago I was asked to repre sent a Long Island school board in its negotiations with the district teachers union.While some current-day negotiation tactics may have changed, the discussions I had soured me on doing such work in the future. The school board asked for an extra 30 minutes a day to help students who were falling behind and needed extra help. In addition, it proposed that the start ing salaries for entry-level teachers be boosted by 10 percent. Those requests were rebuffed, and the only salary discus sion was about how much to pay teachers with 10 or more years of service. Unable to find teachers, a number of school boards in Indiana and Ohio recent ly advertised that they would accept any one with a college degree to teach in their schools. The deeper you dive into the national teacher crisis, the more you learn about why high school graduates are turn ing their backs on studying education in college and one of the most important jobs in our society, and why experienced teach ers are retiring in large numbers. America has its priorities messed up when it comes to the teaching profession. A young baseball player called up to the major leagues makes hundreds of thou sands of dollars, and may be further rich ly rewarded with bonuses and long-term contracts. Is it asking too much to pay new teachers a decent wage? I don’t think so, but apparently many governments around the country have failed not only the teach ing profession, but children as well.

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country.aroundsalarydisincentivebiggestislevelsthe in 1957, 10-year-old me started sixth grade at the Number Three School in Cedarhurst, in Mrs. Haggerty’s class. No one in that snapshot is still stand ing but me. The Number Three School is now a yeshiva, Mrs. Haggerty presumably is in teacher heaven, and 1957 is now 2022. I was the new kid in class. We had just moved “out to the Island” from Queens. It wasn’t an easy transition for a spot,”gaveTwoclass,hadthegirl.pipsqueaksuper-sensitiveofaBytheendoffirstweek,IcriedtwiceinandinWeekthemeangirlsmethe“blackwhicheveryonewho’sread“TreasureIsland”knowsisfatal:You’llbedeadby the end of the day. I didn’t die, but that’s only a technicali ty. This all comes back to me as we begin the new school year after over two years of home schooling, Zoom classes and dys functional education amid the coronavi rus pandemic. Our kids and grandkids are survivors of a massively destabilizing sea son of social distancing and quarantining and mask wearing. Parents, too, have gone through their own version of hell. Therefore, two things are going on at the same time. On one level, nothing has changed, and on every other level, every thing has changed. I asked my grandkids how they’re feeling about going back to school, the pluses and the minuses, and they all said the same thing. They’re looking forward to seeing other kids, and they’re worried about doing well after this disruptive hiatus.In1957 that was what I wanted, too. I wanted the kids to like me, and I hoped to find some friends. So are we all good? The schools will open, the children will get to see one another, and learning will take place. But that is only if we ignore the rip ple effects of these years of deprivation and isolation. Look around. Smell the air. Feel the vibe. Check in with your stress-o-meter. This back-to-school year is different from other years. In the same way that the pan demic changed our way of living for over two years, it will change our path forward, too.Like most other Americans, I am so relieved that our kids and grandkids are going back to the classroom, in person, with real teachers for a full day. But nor malcy is a relative thing. There are children suffering from school anxiety. We have a mental health crisis among our teenagers. For good rea son, children are afraid of getting sick, getting shot, or failing at their schoolwork. Some friends report that their elementary school grandkids don’t want to go back to school. Their bed room has become their safe place.We need parents and teachers to be monitoring the re-entry process. And parents, too, need support and the comfort of realizing they have survived an unprecedented national and global catastrophe. Parents haven’t ever had to home-school and work from home while trying to stay alive. We are returning to school at a time when ad hoc groups in communities across America are deciding what books school libraries can purchase. They are banning material they deem unsuitable, with references to gender or sexuality or race. Many teachers are demoralized by this random oversight, and we need to pay attention to the political tides in our schoolWho’sdistricts.goingto pay for all the school supplies and technology that is now part of public education? In 1957, my black and white composition book cost 20 cents. Today the average family spends $800 or more per child on back-to-school shop ping. Amazon is selling the composition book for $11.99. How will individual schools navigate this nearly post-pandemic time? There are the recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and then there’s real life. We don’t know yet how treatment of Covid surges will be handled. During their isolation and down time, our kids have become increasingly con nected to their phones. Many mental health professionals see this as an addic tion, and the connection to social media as an impediment to interpersonal commu nication and relationships. How will schools deal with the phone issue? The devices have become a kind of secondary umbilical cord during the school day. We need to take a step back and let our children resume the level of personal responsibility they had before the restric tions of the pandemic. They can do it, and we can, too. We cheer our kids as they return to the classroom. We are mindful that they have been through something, and that they carry more than books in their backpacks.

More than a dozen people are dying of the disease in New York each day, on average, and even if you survive, there are still a number of other complications that can be outright debilitating long after you recover from the initial infection, like long Covid. And many people we interact with are considered “vulnerable,” meaning they may not be able to fight the virus like the rest of us. So wear a mask when you’re around someone who might be more at risk. Wear one in large groups, especially indoors. And if someone starts showing symptoms, know exactly how you can help stop the spread without disrupting your life.Each day brings us closer to our normal lives, so long as we don’t forget what upended all of them in the first place.

W e don’t know much about him, except that he was 61 years old and he had visited a live animal market in Wuhan, China. But his death was the first of nearly 6.5 million worldwide who would die from complications of what would come to be known as Covid-19. And just 10 days later, on Jan. 21, 2020, the first confirmed case of SARS-CoV-2 in the United States would be found in Washington state. We are just months away from Covid’s third anniversary, and while the pandemic itself has changed so much of what we call “normal,” it does feel like life is ever so slowly returning to what it was before the ball dropped in Times Square on Jan. 1, 2020.Social distancing is gone. Masks, while still seen — and even worn — are nowhere near as prominent as they once were. And getting the sniffles doesn’t evoke the same kind of panic it once did. If we look hard enough, there are still signs of those troubling times around us: worn stickers on floors of businesses call ing for six feet of separation. Signs on shop entrances requiring face coverings. And even the occasional Covid-19 mobile testing site on the street. Hospitals aren’t overwhelmed. The death toll is no longer prevalent. And far more of us are vaccinated against the virus than those who aren’t. There are many who say the coronavi rus is now an endemic rather than a pan demic, meaning it’s here, we’ll see season al surges and maybe even some variations, but it’s not the threat it once was. Yet those variants remain unpredictable, and it’s not clear whether current vaccination levels will stave off future mass hospitalizations andAnddeath.yes, people are still dying from the virus, at a clip of more than 600 per day in the United States, according to some esti mates. That’s one person every two min utes.But how scared should we be? What numbers should we pay attention to? And what should we do if we fear exposure to the virus, or develop symptoms that close ly resemble Covid-19? First and foremost, we must stop focus ing on who is getting the virus, and how many, but instead on what impact it’s hav ing on hospitals and mortality. Those num bers were important before there was a vaccine, but not today, when a vast majori ty of those inoculated recover with no major complications, or even the need to visit a hospital. The virus and its many variants will continue to infect people, just as the flu does, and even the common cold. Yes, Covid-19 remains far deadlier than either of those ailments — and thus more serious — but for those of us not working in public health, spending so much time tracking every case accomplishes very little, except to raise anxiety. If you find out you were in the same room as someone who tested positive, you can’t ignore it. But you don’t need to rush to quarantine, either. The Centers for Dis ease Control and Prevention recommends continuing with your life as normal. Just wear a mask for the next 10 days while indoors, or while in close proximity to oth ers.If you start showing symptoms, get test ed right away. If you don’t, wait at least fiveIfdays.youdo test positive, only then should you isolate. And then just for five days, as long as your fever breaks before the start of the fourth day without the help of medi cation, and your other symptoms are improving. Still, even if you can end isola tion, you should still wear a mask through the 10th Whileday.it’s nice to focus on other things in life — and in the news — rather than the coronavirus, we can’t forget about it.

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To the ThankEditor:you for Kyle Chin’s “Could toll lanes fix parkway’s ‘Blood Alley’?” (Aug. 11-17). This story reports on a critical local issue that readers should be aware of. The Long Island Contractors Association and State Assembly woman Michaelle Solages, a Demo crat and the Assembly’s deputy majority leader, are promoting a plan to add High Occupancy Toll lanes to the Southern State Parkway, ostensibly to reduce the number of accidents and deaths on the thor oughfare. The proposal does not explain precisely how the addition of HOTs would do so, though, except perhaps for those traveling in the lanes, which would be open only to single-occupancy drivers who could afford the tolls or those in high-occu pancy vehicles (carpoolers). Among the greatest causes of accidents on the SSP are excessive speed and drunken driving. How would HOTs reduce either?

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Additionally, would the plan involve destroying sections of the Southern State’s forests and grassy medians — among the South Shore’s few uninter rupted green spaces — to make way for the HOTs?

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G ov. Kathy Hochul recently stood in front of the Long Island Rail Road’s New Hyde Park station to celebrate the arrival of the first train on the LIRR’s much-needed Third Track. In truth, she had little to do with this multi-billion-dollar project. It was the creation of her predecessor, Andrew Cuomo, who used political threats and nityanyprobablyHochul,horse.”Island’sizationopposedright-of-waymayorsvarioushisincentiveseconomictohavewaywiththevillagealongthewhomodernofLong“ironButifIwereIwouldlookforphotoopportuthattakesthe

To the Editor: Re Randi Kreiss’s column “Florida Gov. DeSantis: teachers need to be educat ed (Aug. 11-17): Thank you, Randi! I am in a family with teachers, as are a number of friends. I am an art therapist (also licensed by New York state) and teach on a graduate level. I resent it when people say, “Those who can do, do, and those who can’t do, teach.”

Another seasoned politician, New York City mayor Eric Adams, has actually joined Republican lawmakers in demand ing that the State Legislature address the crisis. Not surprisingly, the progressivedominated Legislature declined Adams’s call for an emergency session. He told reporters, “We’re not talking about some one that steals an apple. We’re talking about someone that has repeatedly used violence in our city: robberies, grand lar cenies, burglaries, shootings, carrying a gun.”Hochul will not be alone on the ballot this November. Long Island state senators who voted with their progressive col leagues are going to be asked by voters why they “went along” on progressive leg islation that is now destroying a funda mental principle of American life: free dom from fear.

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focus off the issue that may decide wheth er I will stays in office after November: crime.The headlines are unrelenting. Almost daily we hear of repeat felons being let loose thanks to legislation that essentially scrapped the ability of judges to hold dan gerous repeat felons behind bars until their trials. The painful impact on our communities is incalculable. Still, there is another metric that tells you something about the impact that legislation has had on those who have taken a solemn oath to protect our Accordingsociety.topublished reports, more than 1,500 New York City police officers have either resigned or retired so far this year. If this trend continues, it may well be the biggest loss of officers since these kinds of statis tics began to be recorded by the department. Some 524 police officers had resigned, and 1,072 had retired as of the beginning of the sum mer — a 38 percent increase over the same period last year. We should be more than frightened, because these law enforcement pro fessionals see the true nature of the threat on every patrol, and they have decided that our society isn’t prepared to back them up. There are serious questions we need to ask our public officials this Election Day. We could ask State Senate Majority Lead er Andrea Stewart-Cousins. She led the crusade to dismantle the bail laws, and her progressive agenda remains unchanged as police blotters are filled with repeat felons attacking law-abiding citizens.Ifasked, police officers handing in their badges will say they are done with the job because of anti-cop hostility that is a central philosophy of the progressives, and the obviously destructive nature of “bail reform” to the very idea of law enforcement.Thiscrisis isn’t just a New York City problem. Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman has issued a report stating that more than 87 percent of criminal suspects arrested in Nassau County in April and June were released back on the streets without bail. This number includes 282 who were facing violent assaultStandingcharges.with Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder, Blakeman revealed that in the second quarter of 2022, 2,641 of 3,019 people arrested — 87.5 percent — were released without bail. Some 282 of them faced assault charges, and 103 were arrested on weapons char gers. And then there’s the defendant some have described as a poster child of this cri sis. Tejinder Singh was arrested for alleg edly throwing bricks through the win dows or windshields of 27 cars parked in East Meadow during a three-day vandal ism spree. He was released without bail just hours after his arrest. Hochul is no political neophyte. While she has a massive political war chest and solid poll numbers, all of that can go south quickly if the summer of crime becomes the autumn of anger, especially on voterrich Long Island. When the governor spoke before the New York State Association of Chiefs of Police’s annual conference, she told her audience she would support and fully fund law enforcement. But what does that mean when the destruction of bail laws by Alba ny has led to an explosion of street crime?

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And would the road have to be straight ened to construct them, thus removing one of the SSP’s natural “traffic-calm ing” measures — its bends?

Ronald J. Rosenberg has been an attorney for 42 years, concentrating in commercial litigation and transactions, and real estate, municipal, zoning and land use law. He founded the Garden City law firm Rosen berg Calica & Birney in 1999.

The State Department of Transporta tion proposed a plan 20 years ago to widen and add bus lanes to the Southern State.The agency quietly dropped it, howev er, in the face of strong opposition by environmentally conscious civic groups like the Massapequa-based Long Island Progressive Coalition, which was con cerned about the destruction of green spaces.Wealso must ask how the Southern State’s accident statistics compare with other thoroughfares throughout the region, like the Northern State Parkway or the Long Island Expressway. The LIE is about as wide and straight as a road can be, with High Occupancy Vehicle lanes, and yet it remains plagued by acci dents — and congestion. History tells us that adding lanes only increases traffic — and Finally,crashes.who authored and funded the report on HOTs for the Southern State — LICA, the state, a third party or a combi nation thereof? It’s unclear in Chin’s story, but it’s an important question. LICA represents the interests of build ers, not the hundreds of thousands of South Shore residents who would be affected for years by a costly and terrainaltering undertaking such as this. Where are the voices of local residents?SCOTTBRINTON Merrick Randi got it right again

I, like most of us who have gone through a lot of schooling, have had the good, the bad and the ugly when it comes to teachers. I’ve had teachers who phone it in, and those whose every word I’ve hung onto, savored and quoted throughout my life. To be so naive as to think that all you need is a mentor (and I am sure veterans have lots of spare time) to be able to man age a classroom and teach a subject that you don’t know is sheer idiocy. I have seen “professionals” practice outside their scope of expertise more times than I would like to. I know that there are other types of therapists who believe that all you need is a box of Cray olas and you’re good to go. One of the problems with being ignorant is that you don’t have the knowledge or insight to know that you’re ignorant. But that being said, Randi did make a very valid point. With an uneducated con stituency, Florida’s governor Ron DeSan tis has a better chance of being re-elected. As, my son, a police officer, would say, “felony stupidity.” And unlike Covid, there is still no cure for stupid. Keep on calling it as you see it, Randi.

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