Courtesy Michelle Smith Hewlett High School football seniors visited the Franklin Early Childhood Center to invite their former teachers to be honored at a future football game. From left were Luke Rochler, Nancy Polakoff, FECC principal Lorraine Smyth, Spencer Smith, Rebecca Greenseid and Danny Sheinin.
Posters, balloons, flowers and gifts on the field or the court? It must be Senior Night.
The traditional Senior Night is an event high school athletes look forward to, a way to say goodbye before they depart for college. But at Hewlett High School, head football coach John Palladino is expanding on that
Illegal road racing remains a source of worry for Five Towns residents.
Sasha Young, of Inwood, who helps direct activities at the Five Towns Community Center in Lawrence, voiced her concerns in a Sept. 10 Facebook post, calling on Assemblyman Ari Brown, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, County Legislator Carrié Solages and Town of Hempstead Councilwoman Melissa Miller to help.
er for Passover when their Nissan Altima was struck by a BMW 5501 GT traveling 100 mph, driven by Rahmel Watkins, 36. The Altima burst into flames, trapping the couple, and then was struck by a Hyundai Genesis driven by Zakiyyah Steward, 25, who was under the influence of alcohol and marijuana. Both Watkins and Steward, who were said to be speeding side by side, were convicted in 2019 and sentenced to prison terms.
Palladino was inspired by Phil Onesto, the football coach at South Side High School in Rockville Centre, who had a similar idea.
“It shows that we do more than just coach football,” said Palladino, who has coached at Hewlett High for over 10 years. “We try to instill some values in our kids.”
Michelle Smith, a member of the HewlettWoodmere PTA, and Board of Education President Debra Sheinin were inspired to expand Palladino’s idea to the other district schools, so that other teachers could be invited to take part in honoring the seniors, making for a much larger showing at other home games and creating a small-town, Fridaynight-lights vibe, Smith said.
Young wrote that illegal road racing is threatening the safety of children and families in the area, and asked what local police are doing about this dangerous situation.
DAvID HANCE president, Inwood Civic AssociationStreet racing remains a semi-regular occurrence on Rockaway Turnpike, through Inwood and Lawrence, as well as on Sheridan Boulevard and Bayview Avenue in Inwood, according to Barry DeGroot, a Bayview Avenue resident.
On April 4, 2018, in a tragedy that shook the Five Towns, Elisheva Kaplan, 20, of Far Rockaway, and Yisroel Levin, 21, of Brooklyn, were killed by road racers on State Route 878, the Nassau Expressway, in Lawrence. The couple were returning from visiting Levin’s broth-
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It was the 2019-20 season of the High School Hockey League of Nassau County and the Lynbrook Hewlett-Woodmere and East Rockaway middle school hockey team was making a big push for the playoffs with a lot of momentum. But then, Covid-19 happened, everything including the season shut down right when the first round was about to start.
As the pandemic slowly phased out and the league began preparing for the 2022-23 season, the Hewlett-Woodmere based team didn’t have a team big enough to compete.
It started when Lynbrook district left and merged with Valley Stream and Sewanhaka’s team, the Storm, last season, leaving Hewlett and East Rockaway outside looking in.
“The whole program basically fell apart,” Hewlett resident Lauren Sobel said. “Kids aged out and the dads who volunteered moved on and it took a little while due to Covid for everything to get back up.”
The county hockey league, established in 1995, is a not-for-profit organization that helps young men and women in middle and high school develop good sportsmanship, self-discipline, self-confidence and positive decision-making through hockey. Members consist of public and private schools with approximately 800 students in the county and there are three divisions: varsity, junior varsity and middle school.
There are approximately 50 teams in the league.
One mother close to the Rockville Centre based team, the Cyclones, got Sobel in contact with the president and head coach of the junior varsity team, George Barrett, on the possibility of merging Hewlett with their team before the season started.
“We had a lot of hockey players in the district, from my sons who both play
and their friends that they were in school with,” she said. “I knew they wanted to get back into it.”
Her older son, a Hewlett High School freshman, Nathan, played on the Lynbrook Hewlett East Rockaway team the last year it was in play on the middle school team. Although he plays on a travel team, too, he took great pride in playing on the middle school team, representing his neighborhood with his friends.
Barrett recognized the call for help from the neighboring district.
“Hockey has always been a passion of mine,” Barrett said, who played ice hockey at Stony Brook University. “It is always nice to extend to other people now we can grab a bunch of players from Hewlett, which is great.”
Now, as a high school freshman, Nathan plays on the junior varsity team
for the Cyclones and as for his younger brother, Sammy, a seventh grader, plays on the middle school team.
In its first year in play, Sammy’s middle school team made it all the way to finals. However, they lost to the Bellmore Merrick Bulldogs.
Now, for this coming season, a third district will be joining the Cyclones, East Rockaway, having one team representing three districts.
“We are going to be able to have a super competitive team this year,” Barrett said.
Rockville Centre resident Alli Johnson who has two sons in the league, one on varsity and the other on the middle school team, viewed the merger as a way for those kids to have access to the sport.
“It’s a great sport and I know other kids who’ve done other sports but there is just something special about hockey,”
she said. “I think its great that they merged and can have a team. It’s all about the kids wanting to play and having fun.”
With no previous communication before the one time Lauren reached out for help, she owes it to Barrett for bringing along children from her district and East Rockaway’s to keep the sport of hockey alive in both communities.
“He really got right on it and did whatever it was that he needed to do to talk to the league and get it going,” she said.
“He’s like most people in hockey, he’s really invested in growing the game and making sure that kids have access to it if they want to play. He was a hugely instrumental in making it happen.” Evaluations took place at Freeport Rec Center from Sept. 5 though Sept. 8 for the three divisions.
In grade school we are taught there are fve senses – sight, hearing, taste, touch and smell. Our sixth sense, intuition, gets short shrift resulting in many never learning its value or how to use it. Ralph Waldo Emerson, in his renowned essay entitled “Self-Reliance”, wrote “we denote this primary wisdom as intuition, whilst all later teachings are tuitions”. Each one of us receives these “intuitions” on a regular basis, but only the fortunate few learn how to use them to increase their well-being.
Here are what some thought leaders have said about this powerful human asset:
“You must train your intuition — you must trust the small voice inside you which tells you exactly what to say, what to decide.”
– Ingrid Berman
“Intuition is a very powerful thing, more powerful that intellect.”
– Steve Jobs
“I’ve trusted the still, small voice of intuition my entire life. And the only time I’ve made mistakes is when I didn’t listen.”
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Oprah Winfrey
“The more you trust your intuition, the more empowered you become, the stronger you become, and the happier you become.”
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Gisele Bundchen“The intuitive mind is a sacred gift and the rational mind is a faithful servant. We have created a society that honors the servant and has forgotten the gift. I believe in intuition and inspiration. At times I feel certain I am right while not knowing the reason.”
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Albert Einstein“Women observe subconsciously a thousand little details without knowing they are doing so. Their subconscious mind adds these little things together — and they call the result intuition.”
– Agatha ChristieTo learn more about intuitive thinking, try “Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking” by Malcolm Gladwell, or “Gut Feelings: The Intelligence of The Unconscious” by Gerd Gigerenzer.
The Hewlett-Woodmere Faculty Association is gearing up for their third annual scholarship raffle on Sept. 29 and by doing that, members purchased gift certificates from local business along Broadway and at the Peninsula shopping center in Hewlett last month.
The gift certificates/gift cards will be raffled off to members during the scholarship raffle and the proceeds will be used to help fund scholarships to community students at a education board meeting in May.
By purchasing the gift credits, Hewlett-Woodmere Faculty Association members are supporting local businesses and increasing the value of scholarships for students.
“We’re proud to support the community’s businesses and the community’s students,” faculity association presi-
Uton Powell, 25, of Brooklyn, was arrested in Inwood on Sept. 11 at 9:41 p.m. after Nassau police recovered a handgun during an investigation.
According to police while on patrol, they discovered a 2021 BMW making an unsafe lane change with excessive window tints. Officers conducted a Vehicle and Traffic Law Stop at the intersection of Nassau Expressway and Burnside Avenue where police placed Powell in custody after recovering the handgun during investigation.
Powell is charged with criminal possession of a weapon, criminal possession of a firearm and multiple traffic violations.
He is out on bail, his next court date is Oct. 25. He is represented by the Legal Aid Society of Nassau County.
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The Five Towns Community Center in Lawrence is ringing in the start of the school year with its after-school program that serves as a gathering spot for children in the community.
Families of students grades pre-K to five, can register for the Community Center’s annual program for $75 with a weekly fee of $80. From 3 to 6 p.m. students will be supervised said Sasha Young, a community center director.
“Children have a safe inviting place with folks that care about them to come to after school,” Young said.
High school-age students supervise the younger children after undergoing a training process that is used for the Community Center’s summer programs, learning rules and safety procedures.
The program leaders will provide homework help, set up activities and organize games. They will also incorporate enrichment into the sessions with science, engineering, art, mathematics and other subject-based sessions.
Young said students could help build electrical circuits, solar system models,
Oreo moon phase creations, candy DNA models and more with the help of the program counselors.
After-school program employee Isabella Marciano, who graduated from Lawrence High School in June and will guiding the children throughout the school year.
“They’re just so fun and full of life,” Marciano said of the after-school program attendees.
She participated in cardio pulmonary resuscitation training before the program began and babysat to prepare for overseeing the children.
“I know a lot of their parents have to work,” Marciano said. “It helps them a lot to get all of the needs that they need while their kids are having fun and being safe, while getting help with homework too.”
Sarah Hayes, an Inwood resident, has sent three of her children to the after-school program. That the program is nonsectarian is a positive for Hayes, she said. Currently, her son Isaiah, 10, is attending.
“They get to do physical activities and workout,” Hayes said. “When they get home, they are beat, they’re eating dinner, taking showers and going to sleep.”
In addition to the activities, Hayes
appreciates her connection with the program leaders.
“We’ve all just grown to really become very close,” Hayes said.
One new focus of this year’s program will be on civic engagement.
The after-school leaders will bring students to legislative meetings and teach the children about the electoral process, to encourage students to urge their parents to vote.
Young does not have an anticipated
number of students for the program, being that families can sign up throughout the school year, paying on a week-byweek basis.
Five Towns families appreciate the affordability and proximity of the center to schools, Young said, as the program does not offer transportation.
For more information on the Five Towns Community Center after-school program, contact Young at (516) 239-6244, Ext. 265, or syoung@fivetownsmail.org.
Courtesy Sasha Young Maliyah Willams, left, Brian Castellon, Harvin Castellon, Steven Estrada, Norman Sebastian Jimenez Perez, Maria Gomez, and from furthest right, Dannely Quintanilla, Joshua Reyes, Richard Sterlin and Edner Castellones enjoy games and activities put on by Five Towns Community Center employees at the after-school program.
Children have a safe inviting place with folks that care about them to come to after school.
S ASHA YoUnG director, Five Towns Community Center
A FIFTH-YEAR performer on the varsity pitch, Iannico enters the 2023 campaign in search of a third consecutive All-County award as she looks to help lead the Bulldogs into the playoffs. She started on the right foot, scoring twice Sept. 5 as Hewlett defeated Valley Stream North. Her second goal of the game was the 30th of her high school career. She had 12 goals as a sophomore and followed up with 13 tallies last season.
Thursday, Sept. 21
Boys Soccer: East Meadow at Uniondale 5 p.m.
Boys Soccer: Oceanside at Freeport 5 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 22
Girls Soccer: MacArthur at Massapequa 5 p.m.
Football: Baldwin at Westbury 5 p.m.
Boys Soccer: V.S. South at Hewlett 5:30 p.m.
Football: Farmingdale at Freeport 6 p.m.
Football: Hicksville at Oceanside 6 p.m.
Football: Uniondale at Syosset 6:30 p.m.
Football: Bethpage at V.S. North 7 p.m.
Football: Garden City at MacArthur 7 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 23
Boys Soccer: Wantagh at Calhoun 9 a.m.
Boys Soccer: Long Beach at Freeport 10 a.m.
Football: Lynbrook at Hewlett 2 p.m.
Football: Plainedge at Wantagh 2 p.m.
Football: Mineola at South Side 2 p.m.
Football: North Shore at V.S. South 2 p.m.
Football: West Hempstead at Malverne 2 p.m.
Football: Sewanhaka at Calhoun 2 p.m.
Football: Carey at Long Beach 2 p.m.
Football: East Meadow at Massapequa 2 p.m.
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As Hewlett rebuilds following a firstround exit in last year’s Nassau boys’ soccer Class A playoffs, Lawrence returned eight starters from a disappointing non-playoff campaign.
The neighboring districts are now conference rivals in some sports under the county’s new alignment and met on the pitch Sept. 14. Host Lawrence prevailed, 2-0, behind goals by Joseph Gonzalez and Luis Manrique, and 9 saves from goalkeeper Gabriel Rosales.
The Golden Tornadoes improved to 2-1 under first-year varsity coach Gerard Lagasse, who spent 18 seasons leading the JV program before taking over the helm from Patrick Leary.
“I coached a lot of these kids before and there’s plenty of talent here,” Lagasse said. “It’s just a matter of being able to execute. They’re adjusting to a new system and our back four is very strong. We’ve played well so far.”
A defense featuring senior Emerson Mijango and junior Benji Perez in the center sets the tone for Lawrence. Mijango is a four-year varsity player with excellent technique, accurate passes and a strong leg to jumpstart the transition game, Lagasse said. Perez is dynamic in the air, difficult to beat on 50-50 balls and another weapon in transition.
Junior Yaxon Arriega is another returning starter on Lawrence’s defense. He plays right fullback and came into camp in the best shape of his life, the coach noted. He was joined by Gonzalez on the left. A converted midfielder, the fleet-footed junior has been one of the team’s top performers thus far.
In goal, Rosales, a sophomore, has stepped up in the early going to earn the job. He has two shutouts already. “He’s raw but very solid,” Lagasse said. “He has reflexes like a cat and is good with his feet, which is an advantage for us because he helps us offensively from the defensive third.”
Senior center-midfielder Jonathan Valiente is being counted on to spark the offense and connect with the front trio.
“He’s a dangerous playmaker who makes a lot of good things happen” Lagasse said. A pair of newcomers—juniors Troy Batac and Alex Samayoa — are leading the Golden Tornadoes as defensive middies.
Center striker Manrique, a senior, has the ability to put the ball in the back of the net at any time, the coach said. He’s explosive with strong 1-on-1 moves and brings a non-stop motor. He also scored in a 5-0 victory over Valley Stream North.
Unlike Lawrence, the Hewlett roster doesn’t feature many familiar faces. Coach Jesse Corben returned only three starters, led by All-County selection Matthew Lamour, a senior center-midfielder who can play anywhere on the field.
“My biggest concern with such a young team is the transition from the speed of the JV game to the varsity game,” Corben said. “I know the kids are going to work hard and battle.”
The Bulldogs are 0-2-1 through three games. Lamour is a four-year varsity performer and a leader along with senior Zachary Tucker, a physical defensive middie. Junior twins Brandon and Matthew Fridburg are additional keys to Hewlett’s success. Brandon is a dangerous striker and Matthew the starting keeper with a take-charge attitude and strong leg.
The teams meet again Oct. 7 at Hewlett at 3 p.m.
By PARKER SCHUG pschug@liherald.com
The Hewlett-Woodmere school district’s Board of Education is continuing a conversation about hate prevention.
Michael Cohen, the eastern director of the Simon Wiesenthal Center presented a proposal on Aug. 23 for an antihate program to be brought into the Hewlett-Woodmere district.
Interest in such a program was prompted by two incidents of swastikas being found in a boys’ bathroom in Woodmere Middle School last school year. In response, the district held multiple assemblies with Holocaust survivor and Hewlett resident Marion Blumenthal Lazan.
Cohen outlined events and discussions for students, specific to grade levels, community members and staff members. His proposal included interactive workshops, educational workshops, assembly style meetings and professional development workshops and forum groups.
The board expressed that the district was looking to tackle non-online hate, something they were not seeing in a lot of his programming. They then let the administration choose from the offered experiences and offer it on a trial basis to the grade levels most in need of the
information.
The narrowed down Combat Hate program and its related cost was presented to the board at the Sept. 13 work meeting. The trustees decided to offer 23 workshops costing $750 each, to Woodmere Middle School students throughout the school year. The total price for this program would be $17,250.
Trustee Jonathan Altus was concerned about the cost.
“Is it possible to maybe have less workshops so it’s not as big of an amount?” Altus said. “This is a lot of money.”
Cheryl May, board vice president, and Trustee Chana Jeter disagreed.
“We spend a lot more money on other things in this district, when it comes to teaching our kids that hate is not acceptable, like our president said last time, is there actually a sticker price to that?” Jeter asked.
She also voiced concerns regarding a lack of faculty and staff training presented in the contract.
“I very much believed that even though we’re just piloting this and trying it out, we need staff training,” Jeter said. “It’s not enough in my opinion to just have the student training at the middle school right now, I think staff training has to be district-wide because they are the first point person when it
comes to situations, in school, outside of school, they see it unfolding through out the day and need to be equipped with whatever their students are learning.”
Altus feared that if they were to add faculty and staff training, the board would have to cut spending from other areas.
Superintendent Ralph Marino suggested that the district reaches out to Cohen to request professional training
at the faculty and staff conferences in November and March, a contract that would be brought to the board separately.
He assured the board that regardless; staff will be a part of the training.
“Teachers will be in the room with it, we’re not going to leave the students alone with the facilitator,” Marino said.
As of press time, the board was expected to vote on the contract at the Sept. 20 meeting.
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Young said she has also seen highspeed driving in the area. “They were racing four-wheelers, and different kinds of motorcycles with no plates,” she said.
Solages said that residents who witness street racing should contact the Nassau County Police Department’s local precincts.
“I am encouraging people to please reach out to the county police when you see these car races, these dangerous shows of bravado in which people could be hurt,” Solages said, adding that more law enforcement is needed.
“Unfortunately, politics matter, and although they get the mantle of being strong on crime, if you really look at it, they’ve denied our requests for more police officers and detectives,” Solages, a Democrat, said of Republican County Executive Bruce Blakeman and the county government. “So in minority communities like Inwood, like Elmont, like Valley Stream — I hate to use that word, but it is what it is — you have a backlog of cases.”
County spokesman Christopher Boyle said that 20 additional police officers have been added to the county’s proposed 2024 budget.
“The county executive is working with the (New York City Police Department), Suffolk County police and the New York State Police to tackle this regional problem,” Boyle said. “These
individuals, many of whom are repeat offenders, can not be held on bail as a result of the state’s dangerous criminal first-policies.”
Boyle was referring to the state’s bail reform law, which a majority of Republicans oppose.
David Hance, president of the Inwood Civic Association, said he believed that increasing law enforcement’s social media presence could help stop illegal street races before they start.
“Like with anything else, a lot of intelligence can help,” Hance said. “On social media they sometimes advertise where they’re going to meet.”
Young said she believes there are a number of things that need to be done. “We need to have the town (of Hempstead) come out and replace the no parking signs,” she said, and “whoever’s making zoning decisions needs to have at least some kind of idea on how these
Fatal crashes in nassau county this year
According to the Institute for Traffic Safety Management & Research’s Traffic Safety Statistical Repository, there have been more than 25 fatal car accidents in Nassau County in a preliminary 2023 count, and over 4,500 people have been injured in accidents.
decisions are impacting our community. The people who are representing the community need to be more focused on the children and families they are supposed to represent, and not financial gains.”
Have an opinion on street racing in the Five Towns? Send a letter to jbessen@liherald.com.
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Dr. Matthew Bank, Hewlett High School class of 1987, will be inducted in the Hewlett-Woodmere Alumni Association’s Hall of Fame at the Homecoming football game on Sept. 23.
The alumni association’s Hall of Fame recognizes the professional and civic accomplishments of outstanding Hewlett High graduates.
Bank, who now lives in Dix Hills, is being honored for his contribution to caring for and advancing the treatment of trauma patients, along with his work with Doctors Without Borders.
Hewlett’s Homecoming celebration will begin with parade on that Saturday at 1 p.m., from the Woodmere Education Center, 1 John-
son Place, Woodmere to the high school. The Bulldogs square off against neighboring rival Lynbrook an hour later.
— Jeffrey Bessen
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From the writing of the letters in the Torah scroll at the home of Rabbi Zalman and Rebbetzin Chanie Wolowik in Woodmere to the dancing in the street to 74 Maple Ave. in Cedarhurst, the home of the Chabad of the Five Towns the new Torah was celebrated on Sept. 10.
The Wolowiks have been in the Five Towns since 1995, and have creat
ed a haven of Judaism for every age and welcomed many into their circle.
The Five Towns Chabad has a broad scope of educational and religious programs, and is a large part of civic celebrations that includes the lighting of the grand menorah in Andrew J. Parise Cedarhurst during Hanukkah.
— Jeffrey Bessen
By NICOLE WAGNER nwagner@liherald.com
As renting, utilities, and grocery costs rise not just all across the country, but also here at home, Democrats inside the Nassau County Legislature are urging County Executive Bruce Blakeman to deliver tax relief ahead of the budget proposal deadline last week.
Republicans, however, say that tax relief has already come — by eliminating proposed tax increases under Democrats.
They’ve cited a number of proposed cost increases affecting many locally, like Liberty Utilities wanting to hike rates by nearly 35 percent. The county’s Rent Guidelines Board voting to increase rents by up to 2 percent, excluding only the Village of Hempstead. And ongoing rising food prices — which were up nearly 5 percent over last year, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
The Democrats wanted Blakeman to deliver $128 million of tax relief, stemming from a 2021 campaign pledge from Blakeman promising to deliver property tax cuts “by over $128 million in a single year.”
Blakeman did not respond to the Herald’s requests for comment.
A $70-million tax cut included in the 2022 county budget, passed during the administration of Blakeman’s Demo -
cratic predecessor, Laura Curran administration, received unanimous legislative support, the Democratic legislators said during a news conference last week.
“Now is the time — as good students, as elected leaders — to come together,” County Legislator Siela Bynoe said.
“The entire legislature and this administration: Provide a tax break.”
While tax cuts were delivered between 2018 and 2022, Democrats say last year’s budget passed under Blake -
man included no tax cut.
But that’s not true, Republicans said. Richard Nicolello, the legislature’s GOP presiding officer, added his body eliminated tax increases planned under Curran between 2023 and 2025. He disputes the claim last year’s budget delivered no tax cuts, and said that relief came from cutting out a planned $35 million tax increase proposed by Democrats while Curran was still in office.
Even if that were the case, Democrats don’t feel that is enough.
“At a time when the costs for various commodities are increasing across the board,” Bynoe said, “this budget provides us with an opportunity to embrace the principles of good government and deliver relief to taxpayers in a meaningful and impactful way.”
Projections show that the county is on track to end fiscal 2023 with a significant surplus. Giving that surplus back to taxpayers — including a “modest portion” of county reserves — would make that relief possible, Democrats said.
Monthly reports from the county’s budget management office indicates that another $100 million could be added to various reserves this year.
Democrats credited Curran’s administration with providing a “fiscally solvent” government that “eased the burden” on Blakeman.
“Unfortunately, because of poor government policies, we have two Nassau counties,” County Legislator Carrié Solages said.
“One Nassau County for the very rich, headed by Bruce Blakeman. And then the Nassau County in which everyone else is there. As a result, his budget reflects that.”
Everyday residents of Nassau need this relief, Bynoe said.
“We need a cut,” said the Uniondale representative. “We need a reduction. And we need it now. Families are suffering, now. They need the help, now.”
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The East Meadow Beth-El Jewish Center hosted the Herald’s Senior Health & Beyond Expo on Sept. 7, part of the company’s 2023 Expo series.
This community-favorite event featured more than 30 businesses and service providers sharing their expertise with Long Island residents. HearingLife conducted free hearing examinations, and HealthFirst provided music under a tent.
Amy Amato, executive director of corporate relations and events at Herald Community Newspapers and RichnerLive, expressed gratitude for what she described as a fantastic turnout and beautiful day. Attendees enjoyed panel discussions led by Lori Berger, the Heralds’ sales director, who cracked a few jokes.
Panelists included Katherine Reilly from CenterLight Health System, Christopher Demers of Aetna, Jill Wasser from the New York State Department of Public Service, and Pablo Rendon from Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care & Rehabilitation.
Guests received goody bags from Otsuka filled with event sections, keepsakes, and valuable take-home materials. Raffle prizes included tickets to “The Play that Goes Wrong,” gift certificates and Mary Kay gift baskets.
The Expo’s success was made possible by sponsors Gold and Gift Bag Sponsor Otsuka, as well as Silver Sponsors HearingLife, Atena, CenterLight Health System, Parker Jewish Health Care and Rehabilitation, Long Beach Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, and New York State Department of Public Service.
Both guests and vendors eagerly anticipate the next expo on Monday, Oct. 16, at The Mansion at Glen Cove, 200 Dosoris Lane, in Glen Cove. Register at RichnerLive.com/ seniorexpo.
–Alexa AnderwkavichThe new Village of Lawrence board, from left were Trustees Aaron Parnes and Dr. Tammy Roz, Deputy Mayor Paris Popack, Mayor Alex Edelman, Village Justice Gary Mandel and Trustee Eli Kutner.
The Village of Lawrence board of trustees has a couple of new faces and an incumbent board member in a new position as the trustees continue their work governing Lawrence.
Aaron Parnes and Dr. Tammy Roz were voted onto the board in the June election, running unopposed.
Sitting Trustee Paris Popack, who has served on the village board since 2020,
was appointed deputy mayor to succeed Jeff Landy who stepped down.
Board meetings are usually the second Thursday of every month at Village Hall, 196 Central Ave., Lawrence at 8 p.m. The next meeting is Oct. 12 and is planned to be held at the Lawrence Yacht & Country Club, 101 Causeway, Lawrence.
— Jeffrey Bessen
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BEST ICE SKATING RINK: Grant Park
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Grant Park, part of the Nassau County Park system since 1955, is located in the southwest part of the county, offering a complete recreational and sports complex on 35 acres in Hewlett, Long Island. Outdoor ice rinks available for public skating sessions from November to March.
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Hofstra University Museum of Art’s many treasures are grand in scope and scale. It’s been a proud transformation for the museum, which began with a single gallery space, constructed in 1963. Decades later, it’s among the region’s leading arts institutions.
“Hofstra Museum is the only nationally accredited public facing (university) museum on Long Island,” says Alexandra Giordano, the museum’s new director.
Take a musical cross country trip with Martin Sexton, whose latest album Mix Tape of the Open Road blazing through all territories of style. Critics liken it to a charm bracelet of 12 gems all strung together with the golden thread of what Rolling Stone calls his ‘soul-marinated voice.’ Growing up in Syracuse, uninterested in the music of the day, Sexton fueled his dreams with the timeless sounds of classic rock ’n’ roll. As he discovered the dusty old vinyl left in the basement by one of his big brothers, his musical fire was lit. He has infiltrated many musical worlds, performing at concerts ranging from pop (collaborating with John Mayer) to the Jam scene to classic rock (collaborating with Peter Frampton); from the Newport Folk Fest to Bonnaroo to New Orleans Jazz Fest to Carnegie Hall. Still fiercely independent, he’s influenced a generation of contemporary artists.
The museum reaches into its vast collection once again to open its fall exhibit season with “New Perspectives: The Museum of Art at 60.” It’s a sampling of the more than 5,200 works of art in the permanent collection, which date from 1500 B.C.E. to the 21st century. Painting, prints, drawings, photographs and sculpture — with an emphasis on American and European art — are all here. African, Asian, Melanesian, and Central and South American artifacts add to the strength of the collection.
“We like to think of ourselves as a learning lab for the campus, as well as hub for community enrichment and education,” Giordano says. That educational component also serves as foundation for arts education for students from pre-K through high school.
It’s all in keeping with the museum’s mission to facilitate rich and varied cultural and artistic explorations in an atmosphere promoting an open exchange of ideas. That’s certainly what this exhibit is all about.
By Karen BloomNew Perspectives is just that: a view of the museum’s collections through “new” eyes. Actually a showcase of 10 “mini exhibitions,” curated by what may seem unlikely individuals.
“We invited campus and community members to bring us a new perspective and point of view. It’s an interdisciplinary approach that involved alumni, students, staff, administrative leadership and others,” Giordano says. “We have created a place where art intersects with the community.”
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Saturday, Sept. 23, 8 p.m. $49, $44, $39. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. (516) 767-6444 or LandmarkOnMainStreet.org.
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• Emily Lowe Hall Gallery, South Campus, Hempstead. For information and to RSVP, call (516) 463-5672, or visit Hofstra.edu/museum
“The experience was truly remarkable as the artworks I chose resonated with my soul on a profound level. Each piece exuded a powerful feminine energy that both motivated and inspired me, leaving an indelible mark on my heart and reaffirming the importance of celebrating art and culture in our academic community.”
Among her selections: The Dowayo peoples’ Namji Fertility Doll and George Gach’s sculpture, Maternity.
“When We All Stand,” Hofstra University Museum of Art’s new exhibition, examines the collective power of the arts in society.
Curated by Alexandra Giordano — the museum’s assistant director of exhibition and collection — the exhibit underscores artists’ civic responsibility and influence.
These “guest curators” reviewed the collection database, examined works in collection storage, and then made their selections. Their entries, of course, vary in style and content, depending upon their interests and focus.
Other highlights include Benny Andrews’ collage “Chasty,” selected by Margarita Lopez, a recent alumna, and Dong Kingman’s “Harlem Girl,” another pick by Darling.
Pat McGann is quickly rising as one of the sharpest stand-ups on the comedy scene. A relative latecomer to comedy, he began doing standup at 31 after realizing he was not very good at selling packaging. He hustled his way to become the house emcee at Zanies Chicago, where he distinguished himself as especially adept at working the crowd. A husband and father of three young children, McGann’s appeal stems from his quick wit and relatable take on family life and marriage. In 2017, McGann began touring as the opening act for Sebastian Maniscalco, moving with him from clubs to theater, to arenas, including four soldout shows at Madison Square Garden. McGann’s relatively short, but impressive resume, includes Montreal’s famed Just For Laughs Festival, Gilda’s LaughFest, The Great American Comedy Festival, and more. McGann still calls Chicago home.
Assemblywoman Taylor Darling is among those invited to participate.
“I’m deeply honored to be a part of Hofstra Museum 60th
“It highlights the vital role that artists have in activating democratic values that promise equality and freedom, encouraging civic engagement, and cultivating unity,” Giordano says. “Artists often lead the charge and expose truths that may otherwise be ignored. The artists in this exhibition take a stand and call out injustices through their art and activism on issues such as immigration, gender, reproductive rights, mass incarceration, voting rights, racial bias, gun violence, and promises unfulfilled. They all combine the making of art with public service that has a grassroots approach in the hope of mobilizing their communities and the nation to ignite movement, create awareness, and inspire others to stand with them.”
This exhibit, which runs through July 28, is in conjunction with Hofstra’s 13th presidential conference on the Barack Obama presidency coming up in April.
“We were interested in the idea that the artist has a civic responsibility,” says
“Their use of materials, oil on canvas, really captures their subjects,” Giordano adds. “Both artists complement each other well.”
As always, public programming enhances the exhibit experience. Upcoming events include a conversation with the curators, Oct. 4, at 6 p.m. The guest curators will discuss their selections and experiences, offering insight into this collaborative exhibition. Attendees will hear how they viewed the collection from their individual outlooks. Light refreshments will be available.
‘Easy come, easy go’ Queen-mania rocks on with Killer Queen’s homage to Freddie Mercury and his bandmates. Formed in the United Kingdom in 1993, Killer Queen played their first public shows at London University where Queen itself had its first shows 21 years earlier. Fronted by Patrick Myers, critics have described Myers’ resemblance to Mercury as ‘spooky;’ his uncanny likeness was further proven when he recorded a No. 1 hit single singing as Freddie Mercury on Fat Boy Slim’s record ‘The Real Life.’ Their expert musicianship, extraordinary energy, and accurate portrayal of beloved band has rightfully earned them the title of Queen Royalty. Combined with Myers’ powerful three-anda-half octave tenor range, expert musicianship and dynamic stage presence, Killer Queen continues to captivate audiences the world over.
Saturday, Sept. 23, 8 p.m. $49.50, $39.50, $35, $24.50. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. (800) 745-3000 or Ticketmaster.com or ParamountNY. com.
Saturday, Feb. 11, 8 p.m. $40, $35, $30, $25. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. (800) 745-3000 or Ticketmaster.com or ParamountNY.com.
Can art change the world? It’s a question that’s been at the focus of our collective culture for centuries. Now as society navigates the complexities of modern life, art as a path for social change is at the forefront of artistic expression.Top: Benny Andrews’ Chasty, 1961, is a mixed media, oil and collage on canvas, represents a playful portrait. A gift to the museum by Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Tucker. Bottom: Dong Kingman’s Harlem Girl, Harlem Girl, undated oil and collage on masonite, captures the spirit and resilience of an African American woman in an urban environment. A gift to the museum by Dr. Alfred Brotman.
Indie icon and National Symphony Orchestra Artistic Advisor Ben Folds visits The Paramount, on the heels of his recently released What Matters Most, Monday, Oct. 2, 8 p.m. Folds says his frst full-length studio album in eight year is his most “true” to date. “There’s a lifetime of craft and experience all focused into this one record,” explains Folds.
“Sonically, lyrically, emotionally, I don’t think it’s an album I could have made at any other point in my career.” One of the major music infuencers of our generation, Folds’ body of genre-bending music includes a string of classic albums with Ben Folds Five and a glorious mix of collaborations and special projects. Folds is known for hits like “You Don’t Know Me”, “Way to Normal” and “Landed” but as lead singer of the famous Ben Folds Five he spent much of the ‘90s generating his success with the band. After releasing no less than six solo albums, Folds really is his own entity, with a huge number of hit songs under his belt, fans are loyal to his unique sound and continue to follow him into his 4th decade of music. Ben has worked with handfuls of notable artists through the years, both collaborating with and writing for, including Nick Hornby, Ymusic and William Shatner, including performing with some of the world’s great symphony orchestras. He has also managed to ft in writing music for hit flms, proving time and again that he’s a man of many talents. he takes success in his stride and continues to be the humble musician he was been for so many decades. A self-confessed enigma, he prefers to stay out of the limelight except when touring, but can easily claim credit for some of music’s most unlikely trends. $99.50 $79.50, $69.50, $59.50, $39.50. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. (800) 745-3000 or Ticketmaster.com or ParamountNY.com.
View the landmark exhibition “Modigliani and the Modern Portrait,” at Nassau County Museum of Art. Devoted to the way that Modigliani powerfully re-defned the art of portraiture, the show includes his masterworks along with paintings and drawings by his Parisian contemporaries (Picasso, van Dongen, Laurencin). Modigliani’s enduring infuence on artists even in our own time is shown in a selection of Contemporary paintings by such important fgures as David Hockney, Eric Fischl, Elizabeth Peyton and others. The exhibition is being curated by Dr. Kenneth Wayne, founder of The Modigliani Project, which authenticates paintings and drawings (two of the works in the show have been recently approved by the committee). Through Nov. 5. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.
In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Hip-Hop, Mayor Waylyn Hobbs Jr. and The Village of Hempstead host a free concert featuring Hip-Hop legends The Sugar Hill Gang, Rob Base, Hempstead native A+ and Keith Murray, Friday, Sept. 29, 6 p.m., at Denton Green. The concert in Hempstead, one of the bedrocks of early and current Hip-Hop, ncludes vendors, food and activities. Dressing in early Hip Hop-era attire encouraged. 99 James A. Garner Way, across from Village Hall, Hempstead.
Celebrate fall and all the colors of the season with the family at Long Island Children’s Museum, Saturday, Sept. 23, 12-2 p.m. Use your imagination to make animal art out of colorful leaf shapes, focusing on the seasonal shades of vibrant yellow, deep purple, and fery orange, at the dropin program. Suitable for ages 3 and up. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 224-5800 or LICM.org
Nassau County Museum of Art welcomes those interested in improving their art skills or those who simply want to explore their creativity to participate in one of their many stimulating classes. The fall schedule includes Watercolor Florals: Beginner to intermediate levels (adults and teens 16+), Thursdays, 9:30 a.m.-noon, Nov. 2-Dec. 14. $300, $270 members. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. For information and to register visit NassauMuseum.org or call (516) 484-9338.
The Lawrence village trustees hold their monthly meeting on Thursday, Oct. 12, at 8 p.m., at the Lawrence Yacht & Country Club, 101 Causeway, Lawrence.
The popular informal discussion group moderated by Jay Gold is comprised of thought-provoking conversation and congenial company,on Fridays, at 10:30 a.m., at Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library. 1125 Broadway, Hewlett.
Play canasta, mah jongg and Scrabble in the Bentley Room of Peninsula Public Library, 280 Central Ave., Lawrence, Monday, Sept. 25, 2-4:30 p.m. Seating is limited and is first come, first seated.
Art Baron Trio
The veteran jazz trombonist in concert, part of HewlettWoodmere Public Library’s Highlights in Jazz series, Thursday, Sept. 28, 7:30 p.m. 1125 Broadway, Hewlett.
Portrait artist Donna Gabusi will have her mostly pencil drawn faces of people of all ages and Long Island landscape paintings on exhibit through Oct. 26, at HewlettWoodmere Public Library. 1125 Broadway, Hewlett.
Conductor-composer Steven Sametz directs The Princeton Singers in “Inspirations,” a program of diverse musical selections, Adelphi’s Performing Arts Center stage, Saturday, Sept. 30 , 4 p.m. They have captivated audiences and listeners for 40 years through their versatile musicianship. The ensemble is noted for their mastery of works from Bach to Schoenberg, with forays into unexplored and exciting realms such as Aboriginal and Native American ritual music, Igbe chanting, and ArabAndalusian muwashahat. Inspirations is a look at how contemporary composers take their inspiration from chant, carnival songs, and spirituals, including works by Josquin des Prez, Johann Sebastian Bach, Johannes Brahms, Steven Sametz, and Adelphi faculty member Sidney Boquire. $35. Adelphi University Performing Arts Center, 1 South Ave., Garden City. (516) 877-4000 or Adelphi.edu/pac.
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For many years visitors to Westbury House at Old Westbury Gardens asked what was beyond the first floor corridor. Now beyond the door and discover “secrets of the service wing,” during a 60-minute guided tour, Friday, Sept. 22, noon-1 p.m.; Sunday, Sept. 24, 1:302:30 p.m. and 3:30-4:30 p.m.; Monday, Sept. 25, noon-1 p.m.; Wednesday and Thursday, Sept. 27-28, noon-1 p.m. Be introduced to the intensive labor required to create the lifestyle experienced by the Phipps family and their guests; tour the many rooms that were “behind the scenes” to create the formal dining experiences of early 20th century. Go along the corridors to the butler’s pantry and silver cleaning room then descend the 17 steps to the kitchen, scullery, and wine storage rooms located on the ground floor. Reservations required. 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. For information contact (516) 333-0048 or visit OldWestburyGardens.org.
Mercy Hospital offers a peer to peer meeting for breastfeeding support and resources, facilitated by a certified breastfeeding counselor, every Thursday, 10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Bring your baby (from newborn to 1 year) to the informal group setting. All new moms are welcome, regardless of delivering hospital. Registration required. Call breastfeeding counselor, Gabriella Gennaro, at (516) 705-2434 to secure you and your baby’s spot. Mercy Hospital, St. Anne’s Building, 1000 North Village Ave., Rockville Centre. For information visit CHSLI.org.
Learn why pirates such as Capt. Kidd were attracted to Long Island at the turn of the 18th century. Learn why Long Island was attractive to Prohibition bootleggers as author, historian and former Newsday reporter Bill Bleyer discusses these and other historical topics, Friday, Sept. 22 , at noon, at The Bristal. 477 Hungry Harbor Road, North Woodmere. RSVP to Lori McGuinness at (516) 792-5134 pr lmcguinness@thebristal.com.
They don’t want new legislation — they’re simply want enforcement.
Last week, Mom’s Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, victims of gun violence and local gun control advocates gathered on the north lawn of the Nassau County Supreme court to rally for just that enforcement when it comes to the state’s “red flag” law.
The “red flag” law — or the “extreme risk protection order” law — was established in 2019 in an attempt to prevent guns from falling into the hands of someone posing a threat to themselves or others. It followed nationwide mass shootings, acts of domestic violence, and suicides by gun.
“These laws provide space and time between the guns and gun owners if they are thinking of harming themselves or somebody else,” said Jana Nesbitt Gale, deputy chapter lead and co-local group lead of Long Island Mom’s Demand Action organization. “It’s not about taking the gun away forever. It’s just about providing a temporary cooling off period for the safety of the person in question.”
Since the law’s fruition, Gov. Kathy Hochul has enhanced the legislation, requiring state police to file an red flag protection order when they deem it necessary, and by adding health care practitioners who have seen someone as a patient within six months to the list of those who can file for such orders. Hochul has pushed police training councils to create and teach policy and procedure on when a red flag protective order petition should be used.
Others eligible to file a protective order petition include district attorneys, school officials, and even those who might live with someone who might be intending harm.
According to Seth Koslow — a Democrat running against Joseph Baker for the Nassau County Legislature — 35 protective order petitions were issued in the county over the course of a recent year. During that same time, however, neighboring Suffolk County filed more than 1,500.
Many red flag protective order petitions in Suffolk came from 911 calls, Koslow added, where someone threatened to hurt themselves.
“We need more rigorous police use of the existing ‘red flag’ law,” Koslow said. “Taking this step will help (keep) our children safe from self-harm, and help us sleep better at night.”
Baker — who seeks to represent Freeport, Merrick and Bellmore, among other communities — is not believed to have publicly spoken out on his position of “red flag” laws.
Linda Beigel Schulman — mother of Scott Beigel, a teacher murdered in the 2014 Parkland, Florida high
Linda Beigel Schulman shares the story of her son, Scott, who lost his life to gun violence, at a Nassau rally advocating for improved enforcement of ‘red flag’ laws — intended to prevent weapons from falling into the hands of someone who poses a threat to themselves, or others.
school shooting — shared that if a “red flag” law had been in place in that state sooner, her son might be alive right now.
If Republican candidates believe mental health issues cause gun violence, she added, they should use the “red flag” law to its fullest extent.
“The proper enforcement of ‘red flag’ laws means people like me — like you, your family, your friends, your coworkers — will not have to endure what I do each day,” Beigel Schulman said. “You’ll never have to live with a scar that never heals. Pain that never goes away.”
Deanna Drury shared her family’s experience with suicide, losing her uncle to suicide by a gun, and nearly losing her mother.
“I’m grateful on her bad day,” Drury said, “she didn’t have access to a gun.”
“Removing access to firearms is the quickest and easiest intervention. We don’t have to live like this, and we don’t have to die like this.”
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“We go to all these other districts, and the entire community comes out for support,” Smith said, whose son, Spencer, is among the senior Bulldogs. “We’ve gone to games like Wantagh, and they breathe football.”
This year, seniors were asked to choose up to three teachers and/or administrators across the district that had a positive impact on them. The 43 teachers and administrators chosen by the 14 seniors will wear their jerseys during the week of a home game of their choosing, and be honored at the game.
Smith created certificates for the honorees, and Sheinin, whose son, Danny, is also among the senior Bulldogs, delivered them.
“I’m truly honored and grateful we have the opportunity to expand Coach Palladino’s wonderful tradition,” Sheinin wrote in a text.
“Recognizing and honoring the educators who’ve played a pivotal role in our students’ lives is a testament to the values of gratitude and community. This tradition reinforces the importance of education and the enduring impact of our teachers and administrators.
“I hope it continues to inspire both current and future students to appreciate the dedicated educators who shape
their paths toward success.”
Smith said she was told that some of the chosen educators were brought to tears.
“They thought it was so touching that these were kids they had in elementary school that remembered them,” she said.
By creating a new tradition, Smith also hopes to make students at schools beyond the high school more aware of the football team’s games and boost
attendance.
“Whether it’s in their classroom, or the principal of that school makes an announcement saying, ‘Mr. or Mrs. Soand-so is going to be honored at this weekend’s football game — you should attend,’” Smith said. “We’re just trying to drum up the hype a little bit, and it’s a really nice nod for the kids to look back at their teachers.”
Palladino said he hoped this year’s seniors would make the most of the
opportunity to honor those who had the greatest impact on their education.
“I’m certain they understand how teachers try to help them,” he said. “Not just by getting good grades on tests, but to help them in life. Respect is a two-way street, and I think it’s really rewarding when a student says thank you by asking them to wear a jersey, coming to a football game or asking to be their guest. It’s a great thing for everyone involved.”
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Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale
entered June 12, 2023, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on October 10, 2023 at 2:30 PM. Premises known as 224 Hungry Harbor Road, North Woodmere, NY 11581. Sec 39 Block 527 Lot 43. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being at Valley Stream, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York.
Approximate Amount of Judgment is $524,385.18 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of fled Judgment Index No 601823/2020. For sale information, please visit www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832. During the COVID-19 health emergency, Bidders are required to comply with all governmental health requirements in effect at the time of the sale including but not limited to wearing face coverings and maintaining social distancing (at least 6-feet apart) during the auction, while tendering deposit and at any subsequent closing. Should a bidder fail to comply, the Referee may refuse to accept any bid, cancel the closing and hold the bidder in default.
Bidders are also required to comply with the Foreclosure Auction Rules and COVID-19 Health Emergency Rules issued by the Supreme Court of this County in addition to the conditions set forth in the Terms of Sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the Court Appointed Referee shall cancel the foreclosure auction.
Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.”
Harold Damm, Esq., Referee NY202000000018-1
141700
OF NASSAU
THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF CWALT, INC., ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2006-OC3, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-OC3, Plaintiff - against - BIBI SHERIFFA ALI, et al Defendant(s).
Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on July 21, 2017.
I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 “Rain or Shine” on the 12th day of October, 2023 at 2:00 PM. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York.
Premises known as 517 11th Street, Cedarhurst, NY 11516.
(Section: 39, Block: 290, Lot: 57)
Approximate amount of lien $1,001,229.89 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of fled judgment and terms of sale.
Index No. 010427/2012.
Richard T. Kerins, Esq., Referee. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 420 Lexington Avenue, Suite 840 New York, NY 10170 Tel. 347/286-7409
For sale information, please visit Auction.com at www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832
Dated: August 22, 2023
During the COVID-19 health emergency, bidders are required to comply with all governmental health requirements in effect at the time of sale including but not limited to, wearing face coverings and maintaining social distancing (at least 6-feet apart) during the auction, while tendering deposit and at any subsequent closing. Bidders are also required to comply with the Foreclosure Auction Rules and COVID-19 Health Emergency Rules issued by the Supreme Court of this County in addition to the conditions set forth in the Terms of Sale.
141836
Village of Hewlett Bay Park
Date: September 26, 2023
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Place: Village Hall, 30 Piermont Avenue, Hewlett, New York
Subject: Application of Daniel & Lisa Kufik, 1100 Elinor Road, Hewlett Bay Park, New York, to construct a pool, pool equipment, fencing and BBQ island, where such construction requires variances of the following Village Code sections: (a)
146-9(C)(8)(h), to permit (i) the pool cover vault to be 18.5 feet from the rear lot line, and (ii) the pool to be 20 feet from the rear lot line, where a minimum of 35 feet is required, (b)
146-9(C)(8)(h) to permit
(i) the pool cover vault to be 7.5 feet from the side lot line, (ii) the pool to be 10.1 feet from the side lot line, (iii) the spa to be located 12.3 from the side lot line, and (iv) the pool equipment to be 21.5 feet from the side lot line, where a minimum of 30 feet is required; and (c) 146-13.1(8), to permit an impervious lot coverage of 31.7% (6,931 square feet), where a maximum of 30% (6,559.2 square feet) is permitted. Premises are designated as Section 41, Block 4, Lot 16 on the Nassau County Land and Tax Map. At the said time and place, all interested persons may be heard with respect to the foregoing matters.
This application is a Type II Action under the State Environmental Quality Review Act.
Any person having a disability which would inhibit attendance at or participation in the hearing should notify the Village Clerk at least three business days prior to the hearing, so that reasonable efforts may be made to facilitate such attendance and participation.
All relevant documents may be inspected at the offce of the Village Clerk, 30 Piermont Avenue, Hewlett, New York, during regular business hours.
Dated: August 10, 2023
BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF APPEALS
Subject: Application of Michelle Zelcer, 185 Meadowview Ave, Hewlett Bay Park, New York, to construct additions to the existing dwelling, where such construction requires variances of the following Village Code sections: (a) 146-17, to permit (i) the western corner of the addition to be 45.31 feet from the front lot line, and (ii) the eastern corner of the addition to be 48.38 feet from the front lot line, where a minimum of 50 feet is required, and (b) 146-18, to permit (i) the second foor addition to be 24.23 feet from the side lot line, and (ii) the frst foor addition to be 26.41 feet from the side lot line, where a minimum of 30 feet is required. Premises are designated as Section 41, Block 4, Lot 5 on the Nassau County Land and Tax Map. At the said time and place, all interested persons may be heard with respect to the foregoing matters. This application is a Type II Action under the State Environmental Quality Review Act. Any person having a disability which would inhibit attendance at or participation in the hearing should notify the Village Clerk at least three business days prior to the hearing, so that reasonable efforts may be made to facilitate such attendance and participation. All relevant documents may be inspected at the offce of the Village Clerk, 30 Piermont Avenue, Hewlett, New York, during regular business hours.
Dated: September 14, 2023 BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF APPEALS
Michelle Blandino, Village Clerk 142036
A complete copy of the Resolution summarized herewith is available for public inspection during regular business hours at the Offce of the Hewlett Bay Fire District Secretary, 1180 Broadway, Hewlett, NY 11557, for a period of thirty (30) days from the publication of this notice.
Dated: Hewlett, NY September 11, 2023
/s/Robert Cribbin District Secretary 142035
LEGAL NOTICE
Notice of Public Hearing
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Inwood Fire District will conduct a Public Hearing on Monday, October 16, 2023 at 12:00 P.M., at the Offce of the District, located at 188 Doughty Boulevard, Inwood, New York, for the purpose of adopting the 2024 Annual Budget for the District.
TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a copy of the proposed budget will be available at the Offce of the Town Clerk, Town of Hempstead, 1 Washington Street, Hempstead, New York, beginning October 1, 2023, between the hours of 9:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M., Monday to Friday, except holidays or at the above Fire District’s Offces, 188 Doughty Boulevard, Inwood, New York, beginning October 1, 2023, between the hours of 10:00 A.M. and 2:00 P.M., daily.
By Order of the Board of Fire Commissioners INWOOD FIRE DISTRICT
DATED: Inwood, NY September 15, 2023 142040
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LEGAL NOTICE
contract # PT68722 to satisfy all purchasing requirements including programming and installation services. AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the above stated resolution will be in full effect immediately after such review period has concluded.
Dated: Inwood, New York September15, 2023, Dominic Andreno, III Fire District Secretary 142039
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LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held as to the following matter:
Agency: Board of Appeals Village of Hewlett Bay Park
Date: September 26, 2023
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Place: Village Hall, 30 Piermont Avenue, Hewlett, New York
HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
that a public hearing will be held by the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Hewlett Bay Fire District, in the Town of Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, at the District Offce, 1180 Broadway, Hewlett, NY, at 7:00 P.M., on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, for the purpose of considering the proposed Fire District Budget for the 2024 fscal year.
ALL PERSONS
public hearing will be held in the Town Meeting Pavilion, Hempstead Town Hall, 1 Washington Street, Hempstead, New York, on the 3rd day of October, 2023, at 10:30 o’clock in the forenoon of that day to consider the enactment of a local law to amend Section 197-5 of the code of the Town of Hempstead to INCLUDE “ARTERIAL STOPS” at the following location:
NORTH WOODMERE NEWBURG AVENUE (TH 391/23)- STOP -
that a public hearing will be held as to the following matter:
Agency: Board of Appeals
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Michelle Blandino, Village Clerk 142037 LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE
that a public hearing will be held as to the following matter:
Agency: Board of Appeals
Village of Hewlett Bay Park
Date: September 26, 2023
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Place: Village Hall, 30 Piermont Avenue, Hewlett, New York
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Hewlett Bay Fire District in the Town of Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, at a meeting held on the 11th of September 2023, duly adopted the following Resolution, subject to permissive referendum: A Resolution authorizing the transfer of $252,160.66 from the Hewlett Bay Fire District’s General Fund to District’s Capital Reserve Apparatus and Equipment Fund for the purpose of remitting the payment of the annual lease to Santander Leasing, LLC, in accordance with the Hewlett Bay Fire District’s lease/purchase agreement with Santander Leasing, LLC, for three new Spartan pumpers.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Inwood Fire District in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State New York, at a regular meeting held on the 14th day of September, 2023 duly adopted the following Resolution, subject to permissive referendum including a review period of 30 days which shall be published in the Nassau Herald, a newspaper having general circulation throughout the Inwood Fire District.
WHERAS, a Resolution authorizing the expenditure of monies from the Inwood Fire District Capital Radio, Technology and equipment Fund to purchase new hand-held fre and emergency communication radio devices with associated accessories. The Proposed Radio system and all conversions will be limited to a cost not to exceed $225,000 The system described herein, will be purchased utilizing the New York State
Subject: Application of Nalini Sinha, 49 Piermont Avenue, Hewlett Bay Park, New York, requesting a one year extension on the zoning board decision granted on January 13, 2022 to construct a one story addition and barbeque island, where such construction requires variances of the following Village Code sections: (a) 146-19, in that the rear yard setback to the barbeque island will be 30 feet, and the rear yard setback to the addition will be 30 feet, where a minimum of 35 feet is required, and (c) 146-13.1, in that the lot coverage will be 14,910 square feet, where a maximum of 14,410 square feet is permitted. Premises are also known as Section 41, Block 1, Lot 105 on the Nassau County Land and Tax Map. At the said time and place, all interested persons may be heard with respect to the foregoing matters. This application is a Type II Action under the State Environmental Quality Review Act. Any person having a disability which would inhibit attendance at or participation in the hearing should notify the Village Clerk at least three business days prior to the hearing, so that reasonable efforts may be made to facilitate such attendance and participation. All relevant documents may be inspected at the offce of the Village Clerk, 30 Piermont Avenue, Hewlett, New York, during regular business hours.
Dated: September 7, 2023
BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF APPEALS
Michelle Blandino, Village Clerk 142038INTERESTED in the matter will be heard at that time and place. A copy of the proposed 2024 Fire District Budget will be available after September 15, 2023, at the Offce of the Town Clerk of the Town of Hempstead, One Washington Street, Hempstead, NY 11550 on normal business days, between the hours of 9:00 A.M. and 4:30 P.M. and at the Offce of the Fire District Secretary, 1180 Broadway, Hewlett, NY 11557, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 10:00 A.M. and 2:00 P.M.
By Order of the Board of Fire Commissioners Hewlett Bay Fire District
Dated: September 15, 2023
Robert Cribbin, District Secretary 142034
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLIC NOTICE
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a public hearing will be held by the Board of Fire Commissioners of the MEADOWMERE FIRE DISTRICT, Nassau County, New York at the Meadowmere Firehouse, 14 Meyer Avenue, Lawrence, New York on the 18th day of October, 2023 at 6:00 P.M. for the purpose of considering the proposed Fire District Budget for the 2024 fscal year. A copy of the proposed Budget is available at the offce of the Town Clerk of the Town of Hempstead and the Fire District Secretary where it may be inspected during normal offce hours.
ALL PERSONS INTERESTED in the matter will be heard at such time and place.
Dated: Lawrence, New York
September 18, 2023.
BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS MEADOWMERE FIRE DISTRICT.
SUSAN LUND SECRETARY 142016
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC
HEARING
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Article 9 of the New York State Constitution, the provisions of the Town Law and Municipal Home Rule of the State of New York, both as amended, a
All traffc traveling east bound on Fanwood Avenue, shall come to a full stop.
KILMER LANE (TH 391/23) - STOPAll traffc traveling west bound on Fanwood Avenue, shall come to a full stop.
ALL PERSONS INTERESTED shall have an opportunity to be heard on said proposal at the time and place aforesaid.
Dated: September 19, 2023
Hempstead, New York BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD DONALD X. CLAVIN, JR.
Supervisor KATE MURRAY Town Clerk
141987
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LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Article 9 of the New York State Constitution, the provisions of the Town Law and Municipal Home Rule of the State of New York, both as amended, a public hearing will be held in the Town Meeting Pavilion, Hempstead Town Hall, 1 Washington Street, Hempstead, New York, on the 3rd day of October, 2023, at 10:30 o’clock in the forenoon of that day to consider the enactment of a local law to amend Section 202-1 of the code of the Town of Hempstead to INCLUDE “PARKING OR STANDING PROHIBITIONS” at the following locations:
NORTH MERRICK
MERRICK AVENUE (TH 398/23) East SideNO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting north curbline of Larkspur Avenue, north for a distance of 65 feet.
OCEANSIDE
OCEANLEA DRIVE (TH 342/23) West SideNO STOPPING ANYTIMEstarting at a point opposite the south curbline of Irma Drive, south for a distance of 225 feet.
WOODMERE CRAWFORD ROAD (TH 400/23) South SideNO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting at the west curbline of Neptune Avenue, west for a distance of 35 feet.
To honor and remember those who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks in New York, Washington, D.C. and Shanksville, Pennsylvania, on Sept. 11,
ALSO, to REPEAL from Section 202-1 “PARKING OR STANDING PROHIBITIONS” from the following locations:
OCEANSIDE
OCEANLEA DRIVE (TH 123/20) West SideNO STOPPING ANYTIME - starting at apoint opposite the south curbline of Irma Drive, south for a distance of 110 feet.
(Adopted 9/8/20)
WOODMERE NEPTUNE AVENUE (TH 557/91) South SideNO PARKING ANYTIMEstarting 300 feet west of the west curbline of Crawford Road, west for a distance of 30 feet.
(Adopted 1/28/92)
ALL PERSONS INTERESTED shall have an opportunity to be heard on said proposal at the time and place aforesaid.
Dated: September 19, 2023
Hempstead, New York
BY ORDER OF THE TOWN
BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD
DONALD X. CLAVIN, JR.
Supervisor
KATE MURRAY Town Clerk
141986
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
BY THE BOARD OF APPEALS
Pursuant to New York
State Town Law Article 16, New York State Public
Offcers Law Article 7, and the Town of Hempstead Building Zone
Ordinance, NOTICE is hereby given that the BOARD OF APPEALS of the Town of Hempstead will hold a public hearing in the Old Town Hall, 350 Front Street, Room 230, Second Floor, Hempstead, New York on 9/27/23 at 9:30 A.M. to consider the following applications and appeals:
THE FOLLOWING CASES WILL BE CALLED STARTING AT 9:30 A.M.
587/23. HEWLETTHewlett II Regency, LLC
d/b/a Mayweather Boxing & Fitness, Special exception to use part of premises for place of public assembly & amusement (proposed ftness center in existing building)., S/W cor. Broadway & Everit Ave., a/k/a 1320 Broadway
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 Hewlett 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 a t https://hempsteadny.gov/
509/Board-of-Appeals
The internet address of the website streaming for this meeting is
https://hempsteadny.gov/
576/Live-Streaming-Video Interested parties may appear at the above time and place. At the call of the Chairman, the Board will consider decisions on the foregoing and those on the Reserve Decision calendar and such other matters as may properly come before it.
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LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING ON THE BUDGET
EAST END ATLANTIC BEACH FIRE DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE PROPOSED BUDGET OF THE EAST END ATLANTIC BEACH FIRE DISTRICT OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD STATE OF NEW YORK WILL BE PRESENTED TO THE BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS FOR ITS CONSIDERATION.
A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD AT 6 PM TO 8 PM AT THE EAST ATLANTIC BEACH CLUB HOUSE ON TROY AVE IN EAST ATLANTIC BEACH NEW YORK ON THE 17TH OF OCTOBER 2023.
PURSUANT TO TOWN LAW SECTION 105 THE PURPOSE OF THE PUBLIC HEARING IS TO ALLOW ANY PERSON TO BE HEARD IN FAVOR OF OR AGAINST THE PROPOSED BUDGET AS IT IS SUBMITTED OR FOR OR AGAINST ANY ITEM OR ITEMS CONTAINED IN
THE PROPOSED BUDGET, AND HEARING ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE SUBJECT COVERING THE SAME. THAT A COPY OF THE PROPOSED BUDGET IS AVAILABLE WITH THE TREASURER OR SECRETARY OF THE EAST END ATLANTIC BEACH FIRE DISTRICT.
DATED: SEPTEMBER 18, 2022
BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS EAST END ATLANTIC BEACH FIRE DISTRICT DAVID FINKELSTEINSECRETARY 142018
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LEGAL NOTICE
ATLANTIC BEACH FIRE DISTRICT ABSTRACT OF NOTICE OF PERMISSIVE REFERENDUM
By resolution dated the 11th day of September, 2023, the Atlantic Beach Fire District has approved a resolution subject to permissive referendum to withdraw up to $30,000 from the Capital Reserve fund to be put towards the purchase of a Chiefs vehicle. Petitions for a referendum must be submitted to the secretary of the Atlantic Beach Fire District no later than thirty days after the date of publication of this notice.
By Order of the Fire Commissioners Arnold Geller, Secretary Atlantic Beach Fire District 142017
2001, the Lawrence school district held flag ceremonies at Lawrence Elementary School on the Broadway Campus in Lawrence, the Lawrence Primary School and Lawrence universal pre-K.
Flags was hoisted to half-mast, a moment of silence was observed, the Pledge of Allegiance was recited and the National Anthem sung. After the ceremony, the students, who were wearing red, white and blue, continued to observe Patriot Day by drawing American Flags.
“Patriot Day holds great significance for our nation, serving as a reminder of the tragic events that unfolded 22 years,” Lawrence superintendent Ann Pedersen said in a news release.
“It is a day to pay tribute to the thousands of innocent men, women and children who lost their lives on the day, and the heroic efforts of those first responders who gave their lives in trying to save others.”
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Basic customer service and administrative responsibilities include: heavy computer work, answering phones, making phone calls, entering orders, faxing, filing, etc.
STRONG knowledge of EXCEL a must! Knowledge of DATABASE maintenance or postal regulations a big plus. Qualified Candidates must be computer literate, able to multitask, dependable, reliable, organized, energetic, detail oriented and able to work well under deadlines.
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A. It’s true that your white roof was a great choice because of its reflectivity, and throughout the industry there’s a lot of good information about the results from choosing a white roof over a black one. Studies show that the reflectivity has a significant effect on keeping cooling costs lower, but that’s not the whole story. As I have written many times, buildings are systems, and nature never fails to be consistent, taking all factors into account. In areas of the world that have low humidity and high temperatures, the white color responds better as a system, because the condensation from humidity is kept in check by indoor to outdoor conditions being balanced by lack of moisture getting in from the outside, and indoor humidity being controlled by consistent removal of moisture by air conditioning. This is not to say that air conditioning is actually doing the job of removing moisture from the interior, but the key to your problem is humidity control, and your description gave clues as to your current problem.
If your building is brand new, and the concrete poured floors over the steel decking are recent, then your building is still trying to dry out. The concrete and other fresh materials are still holding some of the water that helped mix the materials. The same happens with houses that have new lumber that is still losing moisture from its fibers, for example. Your building needs to be aired out with dehumidification, and you should consult the mechanical engineer and mechanical contractor to coordinate getting the moisture out of the building in a methodical way. Just opening the windows won’t help, since humid outdoor conditions can replenish lost moisture in every absorbent material, from finishes to wallboard, concrete and fabric.
This is one of the most misunderstood parts of building systems. You’re very observant to have seen the moisture and caught it in time. Over the lifespan of the building, you would have observed deterioration, mold and distortion of many of the products installed to make the building come together. This is why many materials don’t last as long as they’re supposed to, and it’s the No. 1 reason for movement and separations, cracking and discoloration.
Condensation is a silent beast that ruins buildings very slowly and steadily. Fortunately, we have better equipment to control humidity than ever before. Your white roof was a smart decision.
The roof is the right color, but moisture’s getting through
Baldwin $660,000
Lakeside Drive. Colonial. 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms.
Finished basement. Eat-in kitchen with granite countertops. Formal dining room. Den/family room. Large oversized yard. Situated in Silver Lake area on the Oceanside border.
Taxes: $13,321
Bellmore $830,050
Judith Drive. Splanch. 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms. Partial finished basement. Eat-in kitchen. Formal dining room. Den/family room and home office.
Taxes: $16,954.25
East Meadow $642,000
Aaron Avenue. Colonial. 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Eat-in kitchen with granite countertops. Formal dining room. Den/ family room and home office. 2 decks and indoor/outdoor porch above the garage. Oversized rooms.
Taxes: $10,882.81
Elmont $640,000
Wellington Road. Cape. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Finished basement. Eat-in kitchen with granite countertops and new LG Signature refrigerator. Formal dining room. First floor master bedroom. All large rooms with ample storage. Updates include electric and plumbing with smart thermostat.
Taxes: $10,575
Hewlett $725,000
Felter Avenue. Colonial. 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms. Living room with fireplace. Spacious rooms. First floor bedroom. Oversized property with deck. Convenient location near shopping, dining, LIRR.
Taxes: $14,286.97
Malverne $845,000
Gold Circle. Expanded Ranch. 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. Eat-in kitchen with pantry. Formal dining room. Den/family room and exercise room.
Taxes: $15,758.38
Merrick $770,000
Frankel Boulevard. Colonial. 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms.
Gourmet eat-in kitchen with quartz countertops, extended breakfast room and sliders to deck. Formal dining room. Den/family room. Country club-style backyard with professional landscaping, inground saltwater pool. Central air conditioning.
Taxes: $14,730
Oceanside $604,000
Westlake Avenue. Ranch. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Finished basement. Eat-in kitchen with granite countertops. Updates include cathedral ceiling and skylight.
Taxes: $12,438
Rockville Centre $910,000
Brower Avenue. Colonial. 5 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms. Partial finished basement. Formal dining room. Den/family room and home office. Updates include cathedral ceiling and skylight.
Taxes: $14,226.25
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Every few months there is a respected opinion poll that asks how much credibility Congress has. Poll after poll finds that the public’s faith in Congress is at an all-time low, and sinking lower by the week. As a former state official, I follow the daily events in Washington, and the more I read, the more I’m convinced that it may be time to have a recall election to sweep out some of the crazies who are wielding too much power in Washington.
Regrettably, there is no recall process, so there is no way to make the 535 members of the House and Senate accountable to voters other than regular elections.
It is hard to recite in one column all of the missteps that our elected federal officials are committing, but I’ll give it a try. Let’s start with Sen. Tommy Tuberville, an Alabama Republican. Tuberville, whose claim to fame is that he was a successful college football
coach, is holding up over 300 military promotions, including the vacancy of the joint chiefs of staff, because he doesn’t like the military’s abortion policy. Every officer in the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines is affected by this holdup, but not one Republican senator has been able to get Coach Tommy to change his position.
The Senate is currently under the control of the Democratic Party, and New York’s Chuck Schumer is the majority leader. You’d think Schumer would try to force the Senate to act, but somehow the majority party refuses to try to break the logjam. It seems there’s a Senate rule that allows a member to stall a nomination, or a group of nominations, by placing a “hold” on them. This old-boy tradition is apparently too important to get the military promotions back on track.
Things aren’t much better in the case of Minority Leader Mitch McConnell. Sadly, last year Mc Connell suffered a bad fall at home, and since then he has been experiencing all kinds of problems that have affected his speech. He
has had two startling public incidents that have exposed his underlying issues. But McConnell has been encouraged to stay in the job, because both parties would rather have him as leader than anyone else. There are a few senators capable of taking over that job, but the party leaders prefer to have an ailing leader rather than some new minority boss.
The case of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is probably the saddest of any Washington story. It took 15 rounds of voting for McCarthy to be elected speaker, and he holds on to his job so long as he can satisfy the Freedom Caucus, a group of far-rightwing zealots who came to Washington to burn down the government. Every day, the caucus members flex their muscles and the speaker jumps to placate them. Under rules that he agreed to, any member of the Republican Conference can move for his ouster, which would force an immediate vote on a new speaker.
McCarthy’s weakness poses a special problem for three members of the Long Island congressional delegation. Repre-
sentatives Nick LaLota, Anthony D’Esposito and Andrew Garbarino are faced with the possibility of a government shutdown on Sept. 30, and their votes, along with those of a few other moderate members, could keep that from happening. The votes of most members of Congress are often ignored by many voters, but there is no way the trio can avoid the wrath of Long Islanders who lose postal or passport service or some other government function if the shutdown happens.
At the same time that the House majority is wrestling with the crazy Freedom Caucus, they will also have to eventually take a vote on impeaching President Biden. I may be a registered Democrat, but I feel free to state that most of my readers tell me this is a a do-nothing House that should be spending its time on things like inflation, border security, migrants and helping less fortunate people survive on modest paychecks.
Jerry Kremer was an Assemblyman for 23 years, and chaired the Assembly’s Ways and Means Committee for 12 years. He now heads Empire Government Strategies, a business development and legislative strategy firm. Comments about this column? jkremer@liherald.com.
i’ll be seeing you, just not every week.
In June, when I wrote, “Column writing through hell and high water,” I told readers I was taking a leave from writing for a few months to help my husband through a serious health issue. Many of you reached out, with kind words and encouragement. I wasn’t surprised. You’re good people.
My husband is doing well, but everything changes everything, and the time away from a weekly deadline made me realize that this is a good moment to take a step back and switch from writing weekly to writing once a month.
Now, I understand that for some of you this is excellent news. You can reduce your aggravation level and possibly lower your blood pressure. This summer, one of my favorite letters was from a reader who said that everything I wrote made her angry, but she would miss me.
Well, Mary, I’m back.
As I go through my days, I think constantly of columns that need to be writ-
ten. What I’m happy to let go is the deadline that has been a boundary in my life, week in and week out, for 40 years. When we traveled, I either had to write two or three columns in advance or find Wi-Fi in the wilderness. I’m not complaining; I felt accountable to my readers.
As I wrote three months ago, this hasn’t just been a column; it has been a running memoir of our times. I wrote my heart out after 9/11, grieving with so many readers who lost loved ones in the towers. I scribbled my way through blackouts, epic blizzards, hurricanes and, for three years, the pandemic.
I wrote about how to sleep better and eat better and find friends and keep friends. Sometimes an idea landed on the page full blown, and sometimes it has been a struggle to compose a cogent piece. I spent my 750 words a week in wildly different ways, from warning folks off the road when my son got his license, to welcoming President Ronald Reagan to Congregation Ohr Torah, in North Woodmere, with a bust of his head in chopped liver, to sharing my grief for my darling girl, Zoe the dog, when she passed at 16. My work has been personal. I have written about my children’s lives, their
mitzvahs and their missteps. My breast cancer. My husband’s heart surgeries. I struggled for days trying to find just the right words to honor my parents when they died. In some ways the column has been a running story of all of our lives. After all, don’t we share the same hopes and dreams, worry about the threats to our Mother Earth and yearn for a safer world for our kids?
Many of my columns have suggested or reviewed books, the other love in my life. In return, many of you have pitched books my way that turned out to be thrilling and illuminating.
As politics got nasty and toxic in recent years, I jumped in, wanting to use my 750 words to rally support for our democracy, women’s rights, LGBTQ rights and laws that ensure equality for every community and every human being. I think these were words well spent, although at times the backlash has been fierce. That’s what opinion columns are for: to stir the pot, open the debate and disagree without getting too creepy. I love newspapering. Ink in my veins is how the expression goes. I will write my monthly column going forward with a renewed focus on our democracy. We
Randi is back, but beginning with this issue, she will appear in the Herald once per month.
have the votes to bring sane and serious people into office. Time to close the chapter on book banning in America. Translated, that means supporting equal justice for all as the former president and his cronies face the consequences of their transgressive, mean-spirited time in office.
Last week, David Ignatius, the respected columnist and longtime Biden friend, called for President Biden to withdraw his bid to run in 2024 because he’s too old. I agree; he is old. But there isn’t a qualified, experienced alternative who has the chops to run and win a national election.
Trump is old, too. He is also unfit in mind, body, temperament and demeanor. He has been criminally charged in four indictments. Biden has boosted our democracy and enhanced our reputation around the world. He has robust skills and a natural charm that can’t be learned or bought. His team is working well for America during a treacherous time in our history.
Run, Joe, run.
Copyright 2023 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.
RAnDi KREiss
i ’m happy to let go the deadline that has been a boundary in my life.
House Speaker
Kevin McCarthy is busy wrestling with the crazy Freedom Caucus.JERRY KREMER
although it’s late in the season, boating safety should remain at the forefront for everyone on the water.
Whether boating off the South Shore of Nassau County or the North Shore’s Long Island Sound, having a safe and fun day on the water is the goal. And that includes personal watercraft operators and their passengers.
But boating can quickly turn treacherous without proper precautions, and a commitment to safety.
Every year, more than a dozen people die in boating accidents in New York — with 28 dying last year alone, according to the state parks department. These incidents are not mere statistics — they represent lives disrupted and ecosystems harmed.
To safeguard against such tragedies and to preserve the waterways, boat
To the Editor:
operators and their passengers should be educated on fundamental seamanship and waterway rules, how to use their equipment properly, and basic first aid.
Knowing what navigational markings mean goes a long way in reducing hazardous situations such as running aground and passengers falling overboard. Equally crucial is the necessity for personal flotation devices. The majority of boating-related fatalities are caused by not wearing lifejackets. Twenty-one of the 28 people who died last year weren’t wearing them.
Boating under the influence is a grave danger. Just as drinking and driving are a hazardous combination, alcohol and boating do not mix. Impaired judgment and slower reaction times increase the risk of accidents, accounting for 21 percent of the boating fatalities in New
York between 2005 and 2022, according to the parks department. If needed, designate a sober operator and bring along a non-drinking crew member.
Weather conditions can change rapidly on the water. Check the forecast before heading out, and be prepared for unexpected changes. Even experienced boaters can forget to do something as basic as checking the weather before casting off.
Navigational aids such as charts, radios and GPS devices are invaluable tools. Knowing your location and having the means to call for assistance are critical components of safe boating. Making safety a priority can help ensure that every voyage is a memorable and safe experience. There are a couple of good months of boating weather remaining. That’s plenty of time to make good habits routine.
Re U.S. Rep. Anthony D’Esposito’s column “Congestion pricing will fuel further flight from New York” (Sept. 7-13): Congressman Esposito has it all wrong by opposing New York City’s proposed congestion pricing plan, which would charge drivers $23 during peak hours to drive south of 60th Street in Manhattan.
He claims it would create a heavy cost burden on Long Island drivers heading to the city. If you drive into New York, however, you have to look at all the costs.
First, Long Island parkways and surface streets in the city are in a constant state of gridlock. It feels like rush hour from early morning until evening. Once you get to Manhattan, you slow to a crawl, with delivery trucks blocking you on nearly every block. Every day, 700,000 cars, taxis and trucks stream into Lower Manhattan. The average speed is 7.1 mph, and each of those vehicles spews carbon into our heavily polluted environment. MTA bus speeds have declined 28 percent since 2010.
If you have a 75-mile round trip commute and you expense that, according to the IRS, you could write off roughly $48. That’s what the feds see as the wear and tear of putting miles on your car, insurance, maintenance and depreciation. And what about the price of gas, which is spiking at over $4.25 a gallon? If you make a 75-mile round trip five days a week, and your car gets 20 miles per gallon, it will cost you $160 a week.
Once you get to Manhattan, there’s parking. If you can even find an open lot, it’s very costly, $50 to $75 a day in Lower Manhattan. Street parking is almost impossible, since Covid created hundreds of restaurant extensions onto the streets. Couple that with Citi Bike racks, and thousands of parking spots have vanished.
The time we spend in our cars getting into Manhattan is intolerable. I used to broadcast the financial news on the ABC radio networks from BusinessWeek in Midtown. My commute at 4 a.m. took about 35 minutes. That same commute during rush hour can take 90 to 120 minutes. Plus, if you’re going to Lower Manhattan via the L.I. “Distressway,” you’re paying $17 a day, or $85 a week, for the Midtown Tunnel.
Bottom line, if you add up the costs of commuting by car, you’re paying more than $100 a day with parking. And don’t forget about precious time consumed. New Yorkers lose 117 hours on average each year sitting in traffic, costing them nearly $2,000 in lost productivity and other costs. We have the longest commute times of any
city in the country. Wouldn’t you rather see your kids than taillights?
The stress and cost of driving pushed me onto the LIRR and the subways. It’s a relief not to worry about being late for an appointment or sitting in stop-and-go traffic. The LIRR now gets you to the East Side at Grand Central Terminal as well as Penn Station and Atlantic Terminal in Brooklyn.
I do agree with Congressman D’Esposito that the MTA is mismanaged. It should be deconstructed and rebuilt to make it cost-effective, and to rid us of unconscionable overtime and featherbedding. It’s another unfair surcharge on Long Islanders and New Yorkers.
According to traffic engineers, congestion pricing will reduce traffic and pollu-
on clear summer evenings, I sit on the lawn of William L. Buck Elementary School in Valley Stream — a five-minute walk from my house — with a telescope I was given four years ago at my bat mitzvah. From my small corner of the universe in Valley Stream, peering upward, I see constellations and planets. My eyes travel farther than any landbound human has ever gone, exploring the cosmos through my glass lens. In these moments, I know I love space visible in the night sky, and the science that can describe it.
This summer, I spent six weeks pursuing this passion for astrophysics with the Summer Science Program in New Mexico.
Thirty-four other student scientists and I started by shooting photos of the night sky, using the telescope at Tortugas
Mountain Observatory, near Las Cruces. Then, in flipbook-like fashion, the captured images showed a small speck of an asteroid hurtling through space. From three simple images, we derived coordinates and calculations that could predict the position of the space rock and track its journey around the solar system for the next 50 million years.
Nightly discussions in the observing center with my peers began with thoughts of confusion and questions about how to decipher the symbols and numbers that haunted our whiteboards, but by the close of the program, we found understanding. We spent our days poring over problems and collectively devising solutions to what at first seemed unsolvable. The program allowed us to gain firsthand experience in the work of astrophysicists. Like them, we collaborated and questioned and watched calculations that once existed only in textbooks come alive in the surrounding sky.
tion and persuade people to get back onto the trains. The new funding will hopefully close the MTA budget deficit and improve rail service.
Congestion pricing is now being used in advanced cities like Singapore, London, Milan and Stockholm. It makes those urban areas more livable, less congested and less polluted. Shouldn’t New yorkers make the choice to do the same? Or do we want to fall behind, pay more for commuting, inhale carcinogenic vehicle exhaust and be fatigued and stressed by the time we arrive at our Manhattan destination?
JIM PAyMAR Rockville CentreTo the Editor:
Congressman Anthony D’Esposito’s shortsighted attack on congestion pricing for drivers entering part of Manhattan misstates or omits key aspects of this much-needed plan.
Specific charges and exemptions from the tolls have yet to be determined. There is no factual basis for the congressman’s claim that “commuters would pay upward of $23 during peak hours.”
D’Esposito acknowledges that “increasing ridership on public transportation is a noble cause.” But this stance cannot be squared with his oppo-
sition to a plan designed to generate $1 billion a year to improve service on the region’s rail and bus lines. The congressman further implies that the MTA doesn’t deserve increased funding due to a “long history of mismanagement.” But he offers no evidence for this contention, and he ignores the impact of the pandemic, which cost the MTA nearly half its operating budget.
D’Esposito cites a “recent rash of violent crime” as a disincentive for drivers to use public transit. Incidents of major crime in the transit system actually decreased by nearly 9 percent in the first five months of 2023, according to the New york City Police Department. Plus, daily ridership is returning to prepandemic levels.
The congressman’s overall contention is that congestion pricing would serve as a tax that would spur an exodus from New york. But commuters could avoid this “tax” simply by choosing not to drive into one of the most congested areas in the country. And congestion pricing would in fact help make an iconic part of New york a more alluring place to work and play.
It’s important to note that driving a car, especially in a densely populated area, is not a benign activity. Pollutants emitted from tailpipes contribute to about 320 premature deaths each year, according to the New york City Health Department. An additional 225 people died as a result of vehicle crashes in the city in 2022. Driving likewise threatens our children by contributing greatly to climate change.
Congressman D’Esposito wishes to
Unlike a typical school day, our work was not accompanied by an unwelcome sense of stress. Instead I felt an exhilarating sense of opportunity, relishing the reality that a high school student like me could tap into the infinite world of space exploration.
As we made our discoveries in Las Cruces, the scientific community was making its own exploratory voyages. In just one summer, the James Webb Space Telescope continued peering further into the past with the infrared space images it produced; gravitational waves were collected using astronomical objects light-years away; and India landed a rover on the south side of the moon.
Working away in the New Mexico heat, I was inspired by the fact that these breakthroughs were applying the same fundamental scientific method we high school kids practiced daily. I felt connected to the greater scientific community, if only in a small way. The world was inno-
vating on a large scale, while our small class learned to develop the potential for our generation to follow in our greatest scientists’ footsteps.
Las Cruces was far from home. It didn’t have a pool or bike paths like the ones in Valley Stream’s Hendrickson Park — but across the mountain, 30 degrees above the horizon, we could see an asteroid moving across the sky through our 24-inch-diameter telescope. Though far from home, I felt comforted by the same sense of awe and passion I had experienced so many times while looking up at the night sky from my backyard.
I came home a few weeks ago, and have since gone back with my miniature telescope to Buck Elementary, to stare at the sky and think of how far civilization has come in understanding it, and how far we have traveled. And now I can appreciate the fact that whether I’m in Las Cruces or here in Valley Stream, I can explore it, too.
Ilana Greenberg is a Valley Stream resident and a junior at North Shore Hebrew Academy High School in Great Neck.
be seen as fighting for the interests of his constituents, even though only a minority of them would likely be affected by congestion pricing. Responsible representation, however, does not rein-
force unfounded fears, nor does it justify threats to public health.
i spent six weeks pursuing a passion for astrophysics in New Mexico.iLana GreenBerG
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