Nassau Herald 09-22-2022

SD 1 race remains undecided

By JEFFREY BESSEN jbessen@liherald.com

More than two months after the elec tion for Sanitary District 1 commissioner between Gabriel Boxer and Gwynette Campbell, the legal maneuvering contin ues. Boxer filed papers earlier this month asking a state court to rule on what he claimed were the sanitary district’s viola tions of state, town and election law.

On July 11, the sanitary district, which collects trash and recyclables in the Five Towns and a few surrounding communi ties, held elections for commissioner. Boxer, of Hewlett, challenged Campbell, an Inwood resident and an appointed com missioner, to complete the remaining four years of a five-year term. Campbell had replaced Lino Viola, who stepped down in April.

Incumbent commissioner Jim Vilardi ran unopposed for his seat, and won anoth er five-year term. call 516.715.1266

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Chabad-Atlantic Beach village land battle continues

By JEFFREY BESSEN jbessen@liherald.com

The ongoing land battle between the Village of Atlantic Beach and the Chabad of the Beaches tilted in favor of the Long Beach congregation on Sept. 6, when U.S. District Judge Joanna Seybert issued a preliminary injunction against the vil lage’s claim of eminent domain.

“Chabad of the Beaches is grateful that Judge Seybert has stopped the village —

at least for now — from taking its proper ty,” Jeremy Dys, senior counsel at the Plano, Texas-based First Liberty Institute, which is representing the Chabad, said in a prepared statement. “We hope this deci sion encourages the Village of Atlantic Beach to welcome Chabad of the Beaches to its community, rather than spending even more taxpayer dollars to keep them out.”

The First Liberty Institute is dedicated to defending religious freedom.

Atlantic Beach has yet to decide wheth er to move forward with further legal action. “The village’s motion to dismiss remains pending,” Mayor George Pappas said in a statement. “We respect the court’s decision at this preliminary stage of litigation to maintain the status quo regarding ownership of the old bank building purchased by Chabad Lubavitch of the Beaches. Our goal remains what it has always been, namely, to create a badly needed communi

ty center for all village residents.”

Last November, the Chabad, which is based in Long Beach, bought the property at 2025 Park St., formerly the site of a Cap ital One bank, for $950,000. The adjacent site, 2035 Park St., had been owned by the Salazar family since 1938 — and once housed the M.A Salazar Inc. real estate office — until Atlantic Beach took title of the parcel through eminent domain in August.

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Longtime Five Towner Hyman Gorenberg, 92

By JEFFREY BESSEN jbessen@liherald.com

Where most people usually focus on one discipline and might dabble in another, Hyman Gorenberg was a tenured professor, a certified public accountant and an attorney in a life that spanned 92 years. He died on Sept. 12, 2022.

Born on June 12, 1930 and raised in the Bronx during the Great Depression, Gorenberg was the youngest of five siblings and only spoke Yiddish until kindergarten. While in public school, he taught himself English and academically excelled. As many boys of that era, he played stickball in the streets and his ball playing prow ess caught the eye of a minor league baseball scout.

However, he made his family proud in the classroom, being the first member of his family to attend college. In between classes, Gorenberg worked as a line cook and served egg sandwiches. He earned a bachelor’s in busi ness administration the City University of New York in 1950.

Not long after, the Korean War intervened and Goren berg went into the Air Force. He was stationed in Goose Bay, Labrador. One of his more unique duties was guard ing an airplane in sub-freezing weather that contained atomic bombs.

Out of the cold and into law school Gorenberg gradu ated from Brooklyn Law School in 1957. Three years later, he earned a master of laws in taxation from New York University Law School.

In 1960, Gorenberg began his 54-year career of teach ing at Baruch College, where he became a tenured pro fessor of taxation and accounting for the Zicklin School of Business, until he retired in 2014.

When asked what his profession was, Gorenberg proudly answered simply that he was a teacher. Asked where he taught, the humorous response was, “UCLA –the University at the Corner of Lexington Avenue.” The Manhattan location of Baruch College.

Considered an expert in taxation with a focus on

estates and trusts, family members said, “He had the pleasure of teaching and impacting the lives of thou sands of undergraduate and graduate students.” Goren berg was a recipient of the Teaching Excellence Award from Baruch’s school of Business and Public Adminis tration, lectured nationwide on estate planning and

wrote the treatise “Income Taxation of Estates and Trusts” for the American Institute for Certified Public Accountants.

Envisioning the potential of downtown Stamford in Connecticut from a helicopter in the late 1970s, he, along with partners, developed some of the first highrise condominiums in that city through the 1980s. Stamford is considered one of the most developed and thriving cities in Connecticut.

Family members said he was a loyal reader of the Herald with his favorite section being the obituaries. “He would consistently send his family articles to read about the lives of people from all backgrounds – taking in the spectrum of experiences, contributions, tra vails, tragedies and triumphs,” said Brett Steinberg, one of Gorenberg’s six grandchildren.

His family was his pride and joy. He and Iris (née Aaronson), known as his “BW” (beautiful wife), were married for 64 years. “His devotion to his family was exemplified by his daily phone calls with his children and grandchildren,” Brett said.

A Five Towns resident since 1967, Gorenberg was an avid patron of the arts. He and Iris were season ticket holders of the New York City Ballet and New York Philharmonic. A longtime member of both the Seawa ne and Woodmere country clubs, he was often on the golf course with Iris and friends. “He was a loyal man, with no frills, patronizing the same barber up until his 90s, and loyal and caring to everyone he had contact with,” his daughters, Robin, Lisa and Nancy all agreed.

Gorenberg’s Hebrew name was Chaim. Whenever someone would say ‘’l’chaim” (life in Hebrew), he responded, “Thank you.” Family and friends now say, “L’chaim, here’s to life, and here’s to Hy.”

He is survived by his wife Iris, daughters Robin Gorenberg, Lisa Gorenberg and Nancy Fisher; son-inlaws Scott Fisher and Lester Steinberg; and his grand children, Sam, Brett, and Jenny Steinberg, and Rachel, Carly and Brandon Fisher.

A new academic year takes fight

the start of a new year at the Hebrew Academy of the Five Towns and Rockaway High School is riveting and excit ing. While sophomores, juniors and seniors continue on their paths to success, first-year students are just starting their high school journey.

Teachers, old and new, met with all of their students on Sept. 8 to kick off the first full day of classes. Freshman received a special first day all to themselves a day earlier, while older grades began their transition back to school the same day with orientations and time to prepare before resuming class. In addition, seniors participat ed in a fun-filled scavenger hunt with their ninth-grade “little siblings” in the Big Sib program, which gives senior students an opportunity to mentor incoming freshmen for the year.

Though the new school year has just begun, there are already so many

highlights throughout the school. HAFTR welcomed parents and faculty to the new school year at “Lights Out,” a special event on Sept. 10, in the Hawks Nest on Frost Lane in Law on Sept. 14. Our freshmen had a blast on their annual retreat on Sept. 14, where they went whitewater rafting and had a fantastic barbecue dinner.

HaFtR Highlights

HAFTR’s sports and academic teams are gearing up for a new season with tryouts. Basketball, vol leyball, speech and debate are just some of the fan tastic teams getting under way. So, watch out, Yeshi va League and New York high schools, because the Hawks are coming in!

I grow as a student/person this year? Was I the best student/person I could be last year? What can I offer the world that I may have neglected about myself before?

This bonding experi ence and the creation of new friendships is some thing they will take with them throughout their next few years together. Students and their par ents enjoyed reconnecting and welcoming new families at the annual PTA Welcome Back Carnival on Sept. 11.

Along with trips and programs,

As we embark on this new school year, we recog nize that it is also a new Jewish year, as Rosh Hashanah is coming up at the end of September. This last month of the Jewish calendar, Elul, is a time of reflection, growth, and introspec tion, all of which apply to us religiously and as students.

Therefore, it is crucial to consider a few things when coming into this new year, and ask ourselves: how can

Are there things I wish to accom plish in the next few months, and if so, how can I help myself reach these goals? With these questions in mind, we can all approach the new year with a genuine growth mindset.

Although it may be stressful at times, the next few years of our lives, personally and academically, can shape our future and ourselves as human beings.

So, take advantage of the opportu nities you are given. Don’t wait for next year or the year after. Start now. Be the best version of yourself you can be. Also, remember to have fun along the way!

Wishing everyone a happy and healthy New Year and a great school year!

Courtesy Gorenberg family

BRoNx NativE HYmaN Gorenberg’s 92-year life was root ed in humility and focused on his family, his friends and his professional endeavors.

It is a tornado alert!

It is back to school at Lawrence High School and let me tell you the feeling is exhilarat ing. It is exciting to brag that Lawrence had pre vailed through the Covid-19 pandemic.

With the start of the new school year there have been some amaz ing and exciting school events and changes. There are no more masks and no more health checks required to enter the schools’ campus.

Along with the changes includes staff ing. To kick it off (pun intended), Jason Supple (Lawrence’s former head football coach) is now Law rence’s athletic director. This is exciting for students as many have grown with him since beginning elementary school. There have also been many staffing additions as well.

Lawrence has had a complete revamp of school spirit. Lawrence’s own Student Government Associa tion President Tyler Bowers with the help of the SGA board including Emma Urgen, Dagoberto Galdamez, and myself Alexis Acosta under the direction of Hugh Walker and Irina Bayeva had helped to completely revamp the atmosphere of the school’s lobby with bright blue and gold decorations.

Along with the new year we are excited to see all clubs and games back in session. It’s a Tornado Alert! With Homecoming around the corner our football team is

pumped to kick off the fall 22’ sea son.

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Senior class president Ryanna Lopez along with the help of the senior class board including Dex ter Robinson, David Reyes, and Billy Godoy had helped to kick off two of Lawrence’s annual senior events including Senior Class Barbecue and Senior Sunrise.

In other Lawrence news, the district is keeping up with the digital age inside and outside of classes. Law rence High School has just introduced a lunch pre-ordering system. The FD MealPlanner application has allowed students to order either breakfast or lunch through their phones or Chromebooks up to a week ahead of time. This app minimizes lines and allows for faster service for those who do not have a lunch peri od.

As September rolls forward, stu dents are eager to get back to clubs full steam and look forward to many upcoming fall events includ ing Pep Rally, Homecoming, Safe Trick or Treat, and many more.

As a senior here at LHS one piece of advice that I can give is to never be afraid to put yourself out there. For any incoming freshman or students in general, “check out that club”, “go out for that team.” Lawrence is famous for its diversity, tradition, and acceptance and has a wide range of sports and clubs to choose from. Go Tornadoes! no!

Aiming to chart a new course in the Middle East

By JEFFREY BESSEN jbessen@liherald.com

In an open discussion forum, Queens native Jason Greenblatt answered ques tions and spoke on a wide range of issues stemming from his involvement in creat ing the Abraham Accords as a White House envoy to the Middle East during the Trump Administration.

Greenblatt, along with former Presi dent Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, was an instrumental part of the team that negotiated the accords in 2020. It refers to a collective set of agreements between Israel, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain that marked the first public announcement of what is considered nor mal relations between Arab countries and the Jewish state since the 1994 statement with Jordan.

Standing in the sanctuary of Young Israel of North Woodmere on Sept. 7, Greenblatt made his first local area appearance since the release of his book, “In the Path of Abraham.”

Fielding questions interspersed with his experiences, Greenblatt expounded on and expressed his views of what he thinks is a changing Middle East, while a portion of the world remains stuck in neutral.

In response to a query on whether Hamas, typically described as a Palestin ian Sunni-Islamic fundamentalist, mili tant and nationalist organization, and the Palestine Liberation Organization defined as a Palestinian national political and militant organization are the same, Greenblatt said he was disappointed that, “The U.S.) could not get the United Nations to call Hamas what they are,” (a terrorist organization).

Describing himself as an optimist, a realist and a pessimist, Greenblatt said, “I look to the future, not the past.” And then added, “(I) hope for peace but you deal with the cards you are dealt.”

A lawyer, Greenblatt, 55, worked for the Trump Organization beginning in 1997. He became an executive vice president

and chief legal officer to Trump and busi ness group, as well as an adviser on Israel.

When introducing Greenblatt, Rabbi Yehuda Septimus said though he had just met the guest speaker, “I feel a deep kin ship to him,” noting that they attended the same yeshiva, both went to Yeshiva University and attained post-graduate degrees at New York University. Where their paths diverge, Septimus humorous ly said is he only intervenes in arguments between his teenage daughters, while Greenblatt is negotiating peace in the Middle East.

It is the human connection that Green blatt said he aims for through his speak ing engagements. “I want people to under stand the truth about the Israel-Palestin ian conflict,” he told the Herald. “The truth about the Abraham Accords and just understand that today’s Middle East is a very different Middle East than it ever was.”

Referring to a more contemporary Middle East, he said: “The countries are moving in a different direction in terms of their society. Weaning themselves off oil, they all have big plans. Those plans likely include Israel in some way, and I think we need to pay attention to that.”

Kushner had an impact, Greenblatt said. “I thought he was a great friend, a great boss, a great colleague,” he said. “He’s quiet, he’s studious and he has the most optimistic approach to a problem I’ve ever seen.”

After a difficult session, Greenblatt said Kushner functioned as a cheerleader and challenged the group to keep at it and find another direction, akin to solving a maze. Kushner’s optimism continues to coarse through Greenblatt.

“I think the Middle East is on an upswing in lots a ways,” said Greenblatt, who’s book tour has taken him to Los Angeles, Florida and just before the Jew ish holidays, South Korea. “Despite Covid, despite the world challenges today it’s a very promising place to be and we should pay attention to it.”

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L’shana Tova 5783

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Let’s keep the days of awe awesome

Rosh Hashanah is not a day of sadness or a day of seriousness. It is a joyful holi day! It’s the day when we elect G-d to be our ruler. It is the day that G-d remembers each and every one of us, and the day when we become closer to G-d by focusing on improving ourselves. That’s cause for celebration!

That’s why, in my position as the rabbi at Chabad of Hewlett, I have long geared our High Holiday services towards this

goal: that the Days of Awe shouldn’t be awful — they should be awesome!

And this year, the joy we will feel when we gather for Rosh Hashanah will be espe cially deeply-felt. For many, these will be the first “typical” High Holiday services they are able to attend in three years — at Chabad of Hewlett we’re preparing to make it a wonderful back-to-Temple expe rience!

And the joy at being able to gather

once more as a community is magnified as this Rosh Hashanah will also mark the start of the Year of Hakhel. This once-in-seven-years Jewish tradition goes back to the times of the Holy Tem ple, when in the year following the She mittah sabbatical year, the entire Jew ish nation would gather in the Temple. Nowadays, at the urging of the Rebbe — Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson, of righteous memory — Hakhel has become a time to focus on unity and community-building, something that is more important than ever now after years of isolation.

This Rosh Hashanah, as we gather for services at Chabad of Hewlett, the shofar will welcome a year of joyful rebuilding after years of adversity and loss. Because joy is the true conduit to blessing in our lives. And that joy will be proclaimed for all to hear when the shofar sounds.

For centuries, Jewish sages and phi losophers have discussed the reasons behind the mitzvah — commandment — of sounding the shofar, the central obli gation of the day. There are some 11 dif ferent meanings behind this simple series of sounds. To name a few: the shofar evokes the trumpets sounded at a king’s coronation, and on Rosh Hasha nah we’re crowning G-d as our king; it is like an alarm that calls for us to return to G-d and correct our ways; it reminds us of the Giving of the Torah at Sinai — when the shofar was sound ed, and of the binding of Isaac and the ram G-d provided as a sacrifice in Isaac’s stead.

Throughout the millennia, the shofar has been a constant in Jewish life. It was sounded secretly amid tears in con centration camps and Soviet gulags, and it was sounded openly and joyously in magnificent sanctuaries and syna gogues. For every generation, in every place, the shofar has meant something unique, something resonant.

For us in Hewlett, in 2022, it is the sound of joyful optimism for the future, and the celebration of once again being able to gather as a community for the High Holidays.

In keeping with the theme of unity and building community, we strive to ensure that everyone feels welcome, regardless of prior knowledge, affilia tion, or financial situation. That’s why we have a variety of services geared towards everyone from first-time attend ees to seasoned synagogue-goers. It’s why we don’t require membership, and don’t turn away anyone due to lack of funds. And it’s why we strive to create a joyous Jewish experience on Rosh Hashanah and on every day of the year.

Join us! Visit JewishHewlett.com/ HighHolidays or call (516) 592-8503 to reg ister. May you and yours have a truly happy and sweet new year!

Tenenboim is the leader of the Chabad of Hewlett.

Rabbi Nochem Tenenboim

A most unique year

As a rabbi for almost three decades , I am certainly no stranger to taking part in communal prayers in synagogue on a reg ular basis. Since last May, however, with the passing of my dear mother of blessed memory this has taken on a whole new level of meaning for me.

Saying Kaddish three times a day has deeply changed the way I go about my life. Wherever I go, I have to think ahead and make sure that there will be a shul nearby or at least an ad hoc quorum that can be put together. Such planning is almost always at the back of my mind to some extent. Last month, our entire family took a trip to Israel. It was a won derful trip but I can tell you that my need for a minyan made the logistics of this visit to the Holy Land completely different than any time I have been there before.

So I have been thinking a lot lately about how much we as Jews depend on community. We are not meant to live in isolation. We really do need each other. So much of the rhythm of life revolves around getting together.

During the pandemic, one of the things that were the most disruptive was the isolation that most of us faced on some level. We didn’t see loved ones, friends, neighbors, co-workers and

acquaintances. It was such a bizarre expe rience that I don’t think I have sufficient ly understood its far ranging effects yet.

Of course, technology helped. But for all the Facetimes and Zooms, there was something deeply lacking. As I said, I don’t think I’ve fully comprehended it yet. But I do know that we need each other. And that doesn’t mean just once in a while. It means much more often than we think, we need to get together and be in each other’s pres ence whether it is to pray, to study Torah, to celebrate a life cycle event, or just to catch up and talk about life.

Every seven years, in times when the Holy Temple stood in Jerusalem, may it be speedi ly rebuilt, there was a mass gathering of the entire Jewish people known as Hakhel. By assembling the entire nation “en, women, and children” the mitzvah of Hakhel was meant to recreate the experience when all Jews stood as one together at Sinai to receive the Torah.

Although the actual mitzvah of Hakhel is only practiced when the Temple is standing, we can still channel the spirit of Hakhel in our day. This coming year, 5783, may it be for a blessing, is a Hakhel year. I want to call upon all of you, my friends and neighbors, to make gatherings this

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year. Host people at your Shabbat and hol iday table. Set up a lunch and learn at your office and I am happy to

volunteer my services and teach at your lunch and learn, Get the neighbor hood children together for a Shab bat party. Bring a group to visit the home bound and infirmed. It doesn’t matter who or where or what. Just get together with each other and do it often.

And of course at Chabad of the Five Towns we will be hosting and facil itating Hakhel year gather ings all year long so please reach out to me if you would like to take part.

As we get ready for the month of holidays I invite you to join our high holiday services and please count on Chabad of the Five Towns for all your holiday needs, much of what we offer is on our web www.chabadfivetowns.com.

I wish you and yours a happy, healthy, sweet new year. And may we soon experience the ulti mate gathering of our entire peo ple together with the coming of

Wolowik is the leader of the Chabad of the Five Towns

Coating your soul in ‘spiritual Teflon’

While taking a walk the other day, I met a fellow that I see in synagogue every once in a while. After exchang ing pleasantries, I asked, “So, I’ll see you on the High Holy Days?” I got an answer I did not expect. “I’m think ing about skipping services this year, rabbi. I just don’t think they deliver on what they promise.”

“What do you think you are being promised?” I asked. “Look, rabbi, I try to be a good guy all year, 24/7. I give money to charity and though I don’t pray too often, when I do, I put my heart into it. Yet, last year I lost my dad to Covid. My brother has can cer. If my business declines any more, I won’t have a business. So how did my prayers and my being a nice guy help me? If that’s what the prayer book preaches, I just don’t think it’s for me.”

As he spoke, I could envision the page of the Mahzor (High Holy Day Prayer Book) to which he was refer ring. The text says utshuvah, utfillah utzdakah maavirin et roah hagezer ah. In many Mahzorim, they trans late this statement as, “Repentance, prayer and righteousness avert the severe decree.”

Whether out of sincere interest or simply out of respect for me, the young man stayed with me long enough to hear my reply. “That’s not what it says in the prayer book,” I told him. “What it really says it that repentance, prayer and acts of righ teousness will avert the severity of the decree.

We live in a world where bad and good things can and do happen to us. Sometimes we cause the events. Sometimes others thrust them upon us and sometimes circumstances converge in our direction.

Often, the “decree” cannot be averted. But if you live a life gov

erned by repentance, prayer and acts of righteousness, your soul will be coated in ‘spiritual Teflon’ that will help you find the wherewithal to withstand the vicissitudes of life. Repentance will put you in touch with yourself.

Prayer will bring you closer to God and acts of righteousness will bring you nearer to your fellow man. That closeness will gird you with strength.” As he turned to walk away, he said, “I guess you gave me some thing to think about.” “I hope I see you on the High Holy Day,” I said, using the same words as before but with a new, more personal urgency. “Come on down and we’ll think and pray and learn and grow together.” I hope I do see him at services and I hope that you’ll be there too.

Warm wishes for a sweet New Year.

Graber is the rabbi for Temple Hillel of North Woodmere and Valley Stream.

Rabbi Steven M. Graber

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A curtsy to the crown

Hebrew Academy of Long Beach stu dents took part in their first respect assemblies of the school year on Sept. 9. The students learned about Queen Eliza beth who died a day earlier, and recited a special prayer in her honor.

In the younger grades, students viewed Elizabeth’s coronation as queen of Eng

land in 1953. The honor bestowed up the queen, the students learned is an earthly example of the honor given to God. Honor, kavod in Hebrew, was the primary topic of each assembly.

— Jeffrey Bessen

Courtesy HALB

Rabbi Lieb FogeL spoke to Hebrew Academy of Long Beach sixth-, seventh- and eighth-graders about honor and its daily applications.

Sanitary district court battle continues

The initial unofficial results had Boxer leading Camp bell by a 107-vote margin, 395 to 288. Two days later, the legal wrangling began, as Boxer and the district went to court in an effort to resolve a number of issues — from determining the legality of the manner in which S.D. 1 issued and reviewed absentee ballot applications and issued and distributed those ballots, to deciding whether the counting of the roughly 900 absentee ballots should proceed.

Boxer also questioned whether the district’s vote counting was accurate, and asked the court to order the district to certify the correct count, as well as his win.

“The election was almost two months ago,” Boxer said in late August.

“I overwhelmingly won at the polls. It’s time for Gwynette Campbell to concede and save the taxpayers, who are paying her legal bills, thousands upon thou sands of dollars.”

In late July, the parties went to court again, and Boxer continued to claim that there had been voting irregulari ties. ‘The central issue is the absentee ballots,” attorney Nat Swergold, who is representing the district and Campbell, said at the time. “There are no irregularities.” Swergold had not returned a call requesting comment at press time.

In the most recent court papers filed on Boxer’s behalf by his attorney, John Ciampoli, the contention was that the sanitary district “flouted the provisions of the Public Officers Law by not providing public documents” to Boxer based on a Freedom of Information Law request.

Boxer also claimed that Swergold’s dual representation of both the sanitary district and Campbell amounted to a conflict of interest; that the district was “choking off ,,, public information”; and that the absentee ballot applica tions “prepared and distributed” by the district were not in compliance with election law. Based on Ciampoli’s claims, “each and every absentee ballot in this race is tainted by the defect the (sanitary district) created,” Ciam poli state in the court filing.

ballots and order that the original election results be cer tified, or have the court set aside the election and order a new one under the court’s supervision.

A hearing is set for Oct. 6, at 1 p.m.

Ciampoli asked the court to invalidate the absentee

Have an opinion on the sanitary district election squabble? Send a letter to jbessen@liherald.com.

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The SaniTary DiSTricT 1 commissioner’s election between Gabriel Boxer, left, and Gwynette Campbell remains unde cided as the two sides wrangle in court.

Let’s broaden our lies!

Eskimos have many words to describe different types of snow. I wish I had known that when I was a novice skier. At that time, snow to me was pretty, white, cold and an excellent surface on which to schuss down the bunny slope.

The day I fell, I was blissfully unaware of the term icy crust. Hence, I never looked for it nor saw it until I tried unsuc cessfully to come to a stop. Yup, it may seem strange that I couldn’t tell icy crust from pow dered snow, but it’s tough to see something when you don’t know to look for it.

Person to Person

Once home he naps, watches TV, then feels fine. His exasperated mom doesn’t believe his excuses, accusing him of being a liar. Though that label stings, Bob takes pains to conceal it. He clams up, never telling his mom the real reason why he fakes illnesstwo bullies who regular ly torment him during lunch period.

Now you may wonder what my ski story has to do with lies. I believe we need a vari ety of terms to describe a lie. Yes, we have white lie, harmless lie, damn lie. These, however, aren’t different words but modifying adjectives.

One way to appreciate the problem of a limited vocabulary is to imagine what it’d be like if we only had the words mental illness to describe a whole range of problems. We’d then view anxiety as a minor mental ill ness, paranoid schizophrenia as a severe mental illness. Such descrip tions would be a major hindrance to gaining an in-depth understanding of these syndromes.

Merriam-Webster added 370 new words to their dictionary this year. None of them were words that defined “lie” in a broader context. I wish there were, for there are times when it’s better to tell a lie than tell the truth. I also wish there were other words for liar. I cringe when I hear parents call their kid a liar when though the child has indeed lied, he’s done so not maliciously but to protect himself from punishment, shame or disapproval. Without the sting of the liar label, there’d be a better opportu nity for a parent-child dialogue to dis cover why the child didn’t tell the truth.

Here’s an example. Bob is a preteen who often goes to the school nurse, claiming he’s not feeling well.

Now imagine what might happen if Bob’s mom knew the word pro tectee - a word I just made up. I’ve defined it as “one who creates an excuse to protect himself from undesirable occur rences.” If mom knew her son created excuses to get out of school, she’d naturally wonder what or who he needs to pro tect himself from. This focus elimi nates blame, directing the conversa tion toward helping Bob find a resolu tion to his problem.

Due to our limited vocabulary in this arena, parents and teachers tell kids it’s wrong to tell a lie.” Yet, kids intuitively know it’s not, at least not all the time. Indeed, we can honestly say it’s a lie to tell kids“it’s always wrong to tell a lie.” Don’t agree with me?

How about when an insecure soul asks, “do I look okay in this?” Or, a stressed soul asks, “do you think it’ll work out okay?” What if you’re plan ning a surprise birthday party for a friend? Or, trying to build confidence in a worried kid?

Yes, lying can be beneficial to the people you’re lying to. So here’s a challenge for you. Create new words for lies or for those who are telling lies. Send them to me and maybe in 2023, they’ll be added to the diction ary!

©2022

Linda Sapadin, Ph.D., psychologist, coach and author specializes in help ing people improve their relationships, enhance their lives and overcome pro crastination and fear. Contact her at DrSapadin@aol.com. Visit her website at www.PsychWisdom.com.

Linda Sapadin

SpOTLIGhT aThLETE

Herald sports

Hewlett earns impressive wins

By TONY BELLISSIMO tbellissimo@liherald.com

Jesse Corben didn’t mind waiting a few extra days to earn his first win as Hewlett’s boys’ soccer coach following 14 seasons as an assistant to Nick Lacetera.

success against them over the years. Even though the score was 3-0, we didn’t domi nate. We capitalized on our opportunities and did a great job in the back moving the ball out quickly.”

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Kennedy Junior Football

cOMING OFF aN injury-plagued 2021, Torchia got his junior campaign off to quite a healthy start Sept. 10 while helping the Cougars snap a 14-game losing streak. He rushed for three touch downs, including the game-winning score in overtime, as Kennedy defeated Roslyn/Friends Academy, 34-28. Torchia carried only 12 times and racked up 203 yards rushing. He scored on runs of 54, 85 and 8 yards.

GaMES TO WaTch

Thursday, Sept. 22

Boys Soccer: Baldwin at East Meadow 4:30 p.m.

Girls Soccer: Long Beach at Lynbrook 4:45 p.m.

Girls Soccer: Kennedy at Calhoun 5 p.m.

Girls Soccer: MacArthur at South Side 5 p.m.

Girls Soccer: Hewlett at Clarke 5 p.m.

Girls Volleyball: South Side at Calhoun 5:45 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 23

Boys Soccer: Sewanhaka at Elmont 4:30 p.m.

Boys Soccer: Long Beach at South Side 5 p.m.

Boys Soccer: Mepham at Kennedy 5 p.m.

Boys Soccer: Clarke at Lynbrook 5 p.m.

Football: Massapequa at Freeport 6 p.m.

Football: North Shore at Seaford 6 p.m.

Football: Hewlett at Bethpage 6 p.m.

Football: V.S. North at Glen Cove 7 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 24

Football: Long Beach at MacArthur 2 p.m.

Football: Sewanhaka at Kennedy 2 p.m.

Football: Locust Valley at Malverne 2 p.m.

Football: Carey at Lynbrook 2 p.m.

Football: Calhoun at Mepham 2 p.m.

Football: Division at Wantagh 2 p.m.

Football: Lawrence at West Hempstead 2 p.m.

The Bulldogs defeated neighboring rival Lawrence, 4-2, on the road in the Confer ence A-Central opener Sept. 12, a little more than 24 hours after squandering a two-goal second-half lead at Plainedge in a non-league game. Hewlett then followed the victory over Lawrence with an impressive 3-0 win over South Side in its home opener Sept. 14.

“Lawrence and South Side have been two of the best teams in the county for years,” Corben said. “It’s def initely a confidence booster for our guys to open the con ference schedule this way. Now we feel we can play with anyone. We just have to keep up the intensity because there are no easy games.”

Senior goalkeeper Matteo Preziosi, a returning starter, made 8 saves in the shutout win over South Side. “Matteo gives us a chance to win every game,” Corben said. “He’s a tall kid who does a solid job and leads by exam ple. He’s aggressive to the ball and has a strong leg.”

Senior Ori Assaf opened the scoring and then drew a foul in the box that led to junior Matthew Lamour’s penalty kick goal as Hewlett built a 2-0 halftime lead.

Senior Ryan Goodman head ed home the final goal.

“South Side is historically one of the strongest pro grams in Nassau,” Corben said. “We haven’t had much

In the conference opener, the Bulldogs spotted Law rence an early 1-0 lead and also trailed 2-1 in the second half before scoring three unanswered goals Lamour had a hat trick and senior Eric Riftin notched a goal and an assist.

“It was great how the kids responded,” Corben said. “We had two tough nonleague results. We tied Divi sion 3-3 and lost 3-2 to Plainedge after leading 2-0. Looking back, the Plainedge game could be a blessing in disguise. We learned a lesson and it wasn’t a conference opponent.”

In addition to Preziosi, the Bulldogs returned a bunch of starters from last season when they fell short of quali fying for the Nassau Class A playoffs. Senior Max Mari asch is the lone returnee to the starting defense and brings a physical presence and leadership. He’s been joined by senior speedsters Dylan Joseph and Rafael Ira heta, as well as sophomore Kfir Halfon, who has impressed Corben thus far after starring at the JV level last fall.

The all-senior midfield fea tures Riftin as the attacker, Goodman and Dylan Rave as workhorses battling for 50-50 balls, and Assaf, Matthew Mata and Sergio Zumba, a converted defender, on the outside. Lamour also sees some time in the midfield but is the team’s primary for

ward. “Matthew can dribble at full speed and is our coun ter-attack weapon,” Corben

said of Lamour, who is a cap tain along with Mariasch, Goodman and Rave.

Media Origin Inc./Herald SENIOr rYaN GOOdMaN put the finishing touch on Hewlett’s 3-0 win over South Side on Sept. 14 with a sec ond-half goal.

STEPPING OUT

The life of a city:

New York City. By Karen Bloom

The iconic city never ceases to fascinate. It elicites strong opinions from those who simply can’t get enough of the Big Apple, and from the naysayers who prefer to stay away. But one thing’s for certain: NYC surely captures our attention.

And throughout the decades it’s captured the eye and lens of photographers who are enthralled by “the city that never sleeps.”

Hofstra University Museum of Art reaches into its vast collection again to continue the fall exhibit season with “New York, New York: Photographs from the Collection.”

These 45 photographs capture New York City in its infnite complexity and variety, not only celebrating the city’s evocative architecture, but reveling in its everyday streets and signage, authentic faces, and dynamic street scenes. The blackand-white images were made over a span of 75 years from 1932 to 2008 yet are unifed through the use of monochrome, creating connections between disparate decades.

While the photographers including Berenice Abbott, Diane Arbus, Andreas Feininger, Harold Feinstein, Donna Ferrato, Joel Meyerowitz, Dorothy Norman, and Garry Winogrand are not all native New Yorkers, they are inheritors of this miraculous city, dedicated to seeking its intricacies, grandeur, joy and hardships. Their distinct vision chronicles a city that continually reinvents itself.

“We haven’t done an exhibit focusing on photography in some years,” says museum director and curator Karen Albert. “This is another opportunity to showcase one of the strengths of our collection.”

The exhibit guest curated by photographer Susannah Ray, a former adjunct Hofstra faculty member is grouped into four segments. The “Iconic City” examines the skyline and signage, celebrating the city as both a symbol and a place.

“This is the traditional image people have when they think of Manhattan,” notes Albert.

When: Through Dec. 9

Where: Emily Lowe Gallery, behind Emily Lowe Hall, Hofstra University’s South Campus For more information, and to RSVP for tour, call (516) 463-5672, or visit Hofstra.edu/museum

“Streetscapes and Signage” is building focused, also including handmade signs and ads that were and still are aimed at grabbing the attention of pedestrians rushing from one block to the next. “New York Portraits” is a look at real life, and real people populate the city streets, clubs and living rooms.

Finally, “Street Scenes” offers images of the city, pulling the entire exhibit together. These are what Ray describes as “a quintessential New York photograph, which combines iconic architecture, everyday streets, and idiosyncratic people into one rapidly observed composition: the street photograph. They describe everything that might happen in a given second in New York, and remind the viewer that there is always more happening just around the next corner. The photographers spent lifetimes to craft their visions, returning again and again to photograph this ‘helluva town.’”

Of note, Albert cites Andreas Feininger’s photo of an elevated trestle. “It’s a classic image of a New York that doesn’t exist anymore, with the lights flling onto the downtown streets below.”

Another by Diane Arbus, of a young man in curlers, “is a good representation of Arbus’ work seeing people in all aspects of society.”

The public is invited to a curator’s gallery tour at the Emily Lowe Gallery, Thursday, Oct. 6, at 4 p.m. Ray will share insights about what she selected during the tour.

Top left: Diane Arbus, ‘A Young Man in Curlers at Home on West 20th Street, NYC,’ 1966, gelatin silver print. It was a gift of Steven Yager.

Top right: Donna Ferrato, ‘34 Leonard St., formerly Provenzano Garage,’ 2007, pigment on fiber print, from the portfolio ‘Tribeca.’ It was a gift of Susan and Steven Ball.

Bottom: Andreas Feininger, ‘Elevated Trestle, Division Street,’ c. 1941, gelatin silver print, from the portfolio Vintage New York,’ 1987. It, too, was a gift of Susan and Steven Ball.

Gangstagrass

Gangstagrass brings together different kinds of American music and creates a whole new category, greater than the sum of the parts. As their latest album, ‘No Time For Enemies,’ climbed to No. 1 on the Billboard bluegrass chart, Americana Highways magazine proclaimed the Emmy-nominated bluegrasship hop ensemble ‘America’s Band’ because they take so much of what’s amazing about this country ingenuity, creativity, freedom, unity across differences, people’s individual strength and struggles and distill it into a message of common ground in the form of original songs that have everyone up and dancing.

Friday, Sept. 23, 8 p.m. $40, $35, $30. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. (516) 767-6444, or LandmarkOnMainStreet.org.

‘Guys and Dolls’

Plaza Theatrical opens its fall season with Broadway at its show-stopping best. Hailed by many as the perfect musical comedy, this Tony-winning favorite follows a rowdy bunch of gamblers, gangsters and sassy showgirls in a wild game of chance then love sneaks in. Set in bustling 1950s Manhattan, the beloved classic features some of Frank Loesser’s most memorable tunes, including the hilarious ‘Adelaide’s Lament,’ and the crowd-pleasing classic ‘Luck Be a Lady,’ along with other favorites, including ‘Sit Down, You’re Rockin’ The Boat.’

Saturday, Sept. 24, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, Sept. 25, 2:30 p.m.; Thursday, Sept. 29, 2 p.m. $49, $45 seniors. Elmont

Library Theatre, 700 Hempstead Turnpike, Elmont. (516) 5996870, or PlazaTheatrical.com.

THE SCENE

Art exhibit

The art of Linda Louis will be on exhibit through Nov. 3 in the Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library gallery, 1125 Broadway, Hewlett. Louis’s work has been handled by three New York City galleries, hangs in many private and public collections and been featured in the New York Times. She was chosen as a featured artist by the National Endowment for the Arts 50th.

Fight Hunger Fundraiser

Join Giving Back To Community at a fundraising dinner to support community efforts to assist the food insecure, Thursday, Sept. 29, 6-10:30 p.m. Proceeds from the event, at The Inn at New Hyde Park, 214 Jericho Tpke., New Hyde Park, will be used to support the opening of a food pantry in Elmont. $100 ticket includes dinner, entertainment, raffles and giveaways. For information, contact Emilian or Marlene at (516) 612-4000 or visit GivingBackToCommunity.org.

On exhibit

The Sixties Show

Step back to the ‘60s at NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury, with the energetic band who bring you their Sixties Show, Saturday, Sept. 24, 8 p.m. These dynamic musicians are known for re-creating spot on, note for note re-creations of the hits, B-sides and deep album cuts from the greatest songs of the era that defined a generation. The concert experience includes a full multi -media production with time travel special effects, narration, 60s archival audio and newsreel footage and a light show. For information/tickets, visit TheTheatreAtWestbury.com or LiveNation.com or call (516) 247-5200.

Art has access to worlds beyond the one we know. Explore the next dimension as seen through eyes of artists throughout the centuries, at Nassau County Museum of Art’s current exhibition,“Other Worlds than This: The Supernatural in Art,” now through Nov. 6. The exhibit summons a celestial realm of demons, ghosts and extrasensory phenomena as conjured by such Surrealists as Dalí, photographers who specialize in the occult, Old Masters including Goya, contemporary talents including Betye Saar, Luc Tuymans, Michaël Borremans and many others. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.

Fall Festival

The third annual Fall Festival at the Five Towns Community Center, 270 Lawrence Ave., Lawrence will take place on Saturday, Oct. 8. Typically the event occurs closer to Halloween, but is usually full of fun and candy for the children. More details to come.

Art talk

Mobile market

Shop for locally produced food delivered through Cornell Cooperative Extension Nassau at the Five Towns Community Center, 270 Lawrence Ave., Lawrence, every Tuesday though Oct.,1-2:30 p.m. Cash, debit/credit, SNAP/EBT and FMNP accepted. For Updates and cancellation, call (516) 8322591 ext. 22.

Lawrence High reunion

Oct. 13

Grab your lunch and join Nassau County Museum of Art Docent Riva Ettus for her popular “Brown Bag Lecture” live, via Zoom, Thursday, Oct. 13, 1 p.m. She’ll discuss the current exhibition, “Other Worlds than This: The Supernatural in Art.” Participants are invited to ask questions at the end of the program. Register at least 24 hours in advance to receive the program Zoom link. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.

Having an event?

Game time

Play canasta, mah jongg and Scrabble as part of Peninsula Public Library’s in-person game time from 2 to 4:30 p.m., on Monday, Oct. 3 in the Bentley Room. Seating is limited and it’s first come, first seated. Masks recommended. PPL, 280 Central Ave., Lawrence.

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

Benefit concert

Enjoy an evening with the Felice Brothers, with special guest Will Lawrence, Saturday, Saturday, Sept. 24, 7 p.m. admission; 8 p.m. concert, at RJ Daniels, 279A Sunrise Highway, Rockville Centre. Presented by the Tommy Brull Foundation’s Shine A Light Music Series, with all proceeds donated to Mr. B’s Inclusive Playground. Tickets are $35, available at Eventbrite.com/e/377774843727.

Oct. 2

Fire Department Open House

Come learn about the Woodmere volunteer fire department and view live demonstrations of firefighting techniques at the open house on Sunday, Oct. 2, noon to 4 p.m. Woodmere’s firehouse is at 20 Irving Place, Woodmere.

Dog Days

Old Westbury Gardens goes to the dogs during its annual fall dog celebration, Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 24-25, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Stroll through the gardens with your furry friend (leashed, of course). There are also activities devoted to man’s best friend. Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. For information visit OldWestburyGardens.org or contact (516) 3330048.

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

Venmo @Jeanne-Rosenbaum. Questions, text Rosenbaum at (516) 410-0425.

Animal says to don’t shop’

By MICHAEL MALASZCZYK mmalaszczyk@liherald.com

On the lookout for a new, four-legged member of the family? Officials with the Town of Hempstead say you don’t have to look any further than its Wantagh-based animal shelter.

Town officials have picked up and shel tered animals off the street since Wood row Wilson was president, now housing dogs and cats at 3320 Beltagh Ave. It boasts one of the highest adoption rates of any animal shelter, despite being the only one inside the country’s largest township.

“Our main thing is stray animals — most of our calls are that a dog is running loose,” said Ashley Behrens, the shelter’s assistant director. “But the other thing is if someone has to move and can’t bring the pet where they’re moving, or if a fami ly member becomes allergic.”

The animals don’t spend all of their time at the shelter, however. Very often, the animals are sent out to loving foster homes where they get to live the kind of carefree existence the rest of us envy while awaiting adoption.

“Sometimes these animals can get sick in the shelter,” Behrens said. “Cats are especially susceptible to upper respiratory infections, sometimes from the stress of being in a shelter. And it’s good to send them to a foster home to recover.”

The animals are, nevertheless, in seem ingly good care at the facility, with dedicat

ed staff and volunteers taking care of them on a daily basis. The dogs are brought outside into a yard for social interaction, and are also walked.

“We have volunteers who do a lot of hands-on training with them,” Behrens said. “We do an enrichment program for the dogs, and we always treat them to toys filled with peanut butter and such.”

Cats get a similar deal, although their days are more focused on social interac tion with human volunteers. And while both dogs and cats are kept busy, their cages are cleaned.

What sets the town’s shelter apart from others is its “trap, neuter, return” — or TNR — program for cats. Many of these felines are feral, and simply too wild to be welcomed into a family’s home. But through trapping and neutering, the shel ter can return these animals back to the familiar territory they found them, all while ensuring they won’t add to the exploding feral population.

“Because we are a government agency, we don’t get to choose the animals we bring in the way private shelters do,” Beh rens said. “But we have a great TNR pro gram.”

Trapping, neutering and returning cats likely plays a small part in fighting the puppy and kitten mill epidemic as well, shelter officials said. These “mills” are typically non-reputable breeders who reportedly don’t treat their bred animals with as much esteem as they should. They

tend to be known for caring more about profit than the animals, and still attract a lot of support from various pet stores looking to stay well-stocked.

But even with high adoption rates, find ing homes for many of the dogs and cats at the town shelter isn’t easy. Stigma is partially to blame, with many believing shelter animals are there because they are dangerous, or for some other nefarious reason.

Yet, the vast majority of the animals taking up residence in the town shelter are there simply because they have nowhere they can go. Shelter employees evaluate the dogs and cats there regularly

DExtEr AnD DunKIn, two dogs currently available for adoption at the Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter.

Located on Beltagh Avenue in Wantagh, the town’s lone shelter offers adoptions for pets like Dexter and Dunkin for $25.

for how aggressive they are around food, how they react to strangers, and how well they get along with their fellow pets.

“We give all of the information out to adopters on how these animals have done on the tests,” Behrens said. “Of course, shelter behavior isn’t always translated into the home. So that’s why we recom mend a foster period for potential adopt ers as a trial.”

Anyone looking to give it a try can do it for just $25 by visiting the shelter at 3320 Beltagh Ave, anytime Sunday through Sat urday between 9 a.m., and 5 p.m.

To learn more, visit HempsteadNY. gov/179/Animal-Shelter.

Courtesy Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter

Federal court rules in favor of religious group

“We could not show that the village planned on using both properties together, since the village claimed our property was always going to be a park, and had nothing to do with the community center,” said Richard Libbey, whose family owned the 2035 Park St. site.

Libbey added that the vil lage offered $700,000 for the property.

That offer was rejected, he explained, but the family accepted the money as a prepayment, and is now haggling with the village over the land’s fair market value. The property could be valued as high as $1.4 million, Libbey said.

“As a corporation, we have no protection — we can just get compensation,” he said, referring to eminent domain proceedings — the legal right of a government to buy pri vate land within its borders.

claiming the land through eminent domain. Chabad officials have said that Atlantic Beach was not interested in the property until its plans became known.

Village officials have said that their interest in both properties predates the Chabad’s plans.

In court papers, the village highlights a Nov. 14, 2020, discussion between Deputy Mayor Edward Sullivan and Joshua Rikon, an attorney now representing the village in the eminent domain case.

T PaPPaS Mayor, Atlantic Beach

Chabad officials note that the property it bought was vacant and for sale for several years.

But within weeks of the purchase, and two weeks after the Chabad celebrate Hanuk kah at the site, Atlantic Beach announced its plans to take the parcel through eminent domain.

The village wants to build a community center and a recreational facility, which would also house beach lifeguard opera tions.

The Chabad hopes to build what it has called a community center on the 2025 Park St. property.

When it made those plans public early this year, the village began the process of

“The village made no effort to purchase the property during the time it was avail able,” Dys said in a statement. “Multiple alternative properties better suited to a community center and lifeguard operations facility, some already owned by the village, were never considered.”

Have an opinion on the ongoing wrangling between Atlantic Beach and the Chabad? Send a letter to jbessen@liherald.com.

Herald file photo

The Park STreeT parcels that the Village of Atlantic Beach sought to take by emi nent domain. In the foregrround is the Salazar property the village seized in August.

Delivering dollars to combat opioid addiction

By WILL SHEELINE wsheeline@liherald.com

Nassau County has nearly $70 million collecting a little dust in a bank account — but not for long. County Executive Bruce Blakeman has earmarked $2.5 mil lion for opioid addiction treatment, and local hospitals, clinics and other commu nity organizations should expect millions more.

“We are committed to make sure that all of the money goes toward the three goals that the money was provided for,” Blakeman told reporters last week. “That is prevention, education and treatment.”

The money was part of a $26 billion national settlement with opioid distribu tors last February — AmerisourceBergen, Cardinal Health and McKesson — as well as Johnson & Johnson for what has been alleged as their role in creating the opioid addiction epidemic in the first place.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services officially declared it a public health emergency in 2017 — the same year more than 600 people on Long Island died from opioid overdoses, accord ing to a 2019 report from the Fiscal Policy Institute.

The $70 million represents just about 7 percent of the funds allocated to New York intended specifically for Nassau, first hammered out more than a year ago.

The money, Blakeman said, will go a long way to reducing the strain on health

care providers and addiction specialists. The county already is working on spend ing another $15 million — something the county executive says he hopes can be an annual disbursement to help combat the opioid epidemic.

But although there is still a lot of money left, Blakeman says his adminis

tration is working slowly and carefully to ensure all funds go exactly where they’re needed.

Nassau County Legislator Delia DeRig gi-Whitton, representing the county’s minority caucus, emphasizing the histor ic importance of the donations while hop ing Blakeman and Republicans might

move faster to get the $70 million distrib uted to those who need it most.

“I’m so glad that these opioid compa nies are finally being held responsible for what they’ve done to our kids,” DeRiggiWhitton said. “In my opinion, I support (Blakeman) for being careful. But I also really hope we expedite this as quickly as possible.”

Matthew Bruderman, chair of Nassau University Medical Center’s board of directors, made it clear to reporters last week that time alone hasn’t made the cri sis any better in the county, Long Island, or the United States. Without funds like these, hospitals and community health organizations are ill-prepared to deal with the scope of the issue.

“We all know the opioid epidemic and drug addiction is damaging the lives of many people across the country,” Bruder man said. “NUMAC is the only hospital on Long Island that has an in-patient detox facility. (Yet), 90 percent of the time, we are at full capacity.”

Nassau County’s new health commis sioner, Dr. Irina Gelman, praised the county’s commitment to improving pub lic health, making her job much easier.

“I think this funding will be instru mental in really starting to address the issue at hand, and provide necessary ser vices to our community,” Gelman said. “As the county executive said, this is only the beginning. And I’m definitely looking forward to more to come.”

Will Sheeline/Herald

NaSSau CouNty ExECutIvE Bruce Blakeman says he’s directing nearly $2.5 million toward opioid addiction treatment centers. It’s all part of a broader $70 million the county received from the historic $26 billion nationwide settlement with opioid distributors and manufacturers, in an effort to get the opioid addiction crisis under control.

(Don’t) follow the signs

It’s news to no one that, not with standing their speed and efficiency, computers can often really mess things up. The infamous “computer glitch” can misdirect fields of aircraft or inadvertently reveal top secret data or pronounce the liv ing as deceased or send a $1 million Social Security check to a 9-yearold.

■ Surprise Party For Lucy RSVP Lucy@aol.com

■ Lonely Hearts Club Bring your spouse

■ “Nose Jobs”

Unreserved Judgment

Sometimes, though, the comput er error impacts not the mega-corpora tion or government superagency, but rather the local cor ner store. Such was the case last week as a small, private print shop somehow produced the following signs that caused many a confused sigh (n) of disbelief:

■ Holiday Gift Store

Closed for the Holidays

■ Long Island Surgical Center

Do it yourself and save

■ Matchmaker Love Connections

No returns if damaged

■ Emergency Clinic

Please call 24 hours in advance

■ Free Two-Week Supply

Money back guarantee

■ Tender Child-Care Center

Beware of Dog

■ Fresh Prune Juice

28 Miles to the Gallon

■ Meet Your New Boyfriend

Comes with spare tire

■ Three Doctors OB-GYN Group Free Delivery

Buy one, get one free

■ Miss Manners Finishing School

Results guaranteed fresh

■ Special 2023 New Year’s Day Sale Price (not valid after 12/31/22)

■ Artificial Flowers All natural

■ Penny Sale: 50% off

■ Smith’s Embalming: Lifetime guaran tee

■ Island of Doom Tours No return policy

■ “Don’t Miss Our Annual Sale of the Century”

■ As Advertised: Surprise Sale

■ Organ Transplants: Owner Operated

■ Try “Orfin Cookies” Like mother used to make

■ One-of-a-kind Antiques Replacements available

■ Library will host Public Speaking Class

es

No talking please

■ Open House Admission by Invitation Only

■ Enroll in “Complete Freedom Seminar” (Restrictions Apply)

■ Clown Wanted (only serious applications considered)

■ And My Aunt Zooey’s favorite misprint: “Unreserved Judgment” – Place unwanted items here.

© 2022 Ron Goldman

Five Towns residents are invited to attend a town hall hosted by Liber ty New York Water at the Lynbrook Public Library, 56 Eldert St., Lyn brook on Thursday, Oct. 6 at 6:30 p.m.

There is also a virtual town on hall on Monday, Oct. 3, also at 6:30 p.m. The link will be shared with regis trants.

The town halls are structured for residents to ask questions and receive information from Liberty officials. Topics will range from

smart irrigation controllers and water conservation to online pay ment and infrastructure updates.

“We are eager to meet with our customers,” Liberty President Chris Alario said in a news release. “Part nering with the communities we serve is core to our values and para mount to our success.”

To register for the virtual town hall, go to BIT.ly/3QWwjxh.

— Jeffrey Bessen

Ron Goldman

Hewlett High school seniors Ethan Abelev, Hiral Chavre, Brian Chen, Antho ny Ginzburg and Ilana Mizrahi were named semifinalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program.

Based on academics, the students are competing for 7,250 National Merit schol arships worth nearly $28 million, which

will be offered next spring. To advance to finalist level, the students must fulfill sev eral requirements.

Roughly 95 percent of the semifinalists attain finalists status and then an estimat ed half of those finalists win a National Merit Scholarship and earn the title of Merit Scholar.

Established in 1995, the program is a nonprofit that operates without govern ment assistance. The scholarships are underwritten by the program and rough ly 340 business organizations and institu tions of higher education that the pro gram’s goals of recognizing high-achiev ing students and encouraging the pursuit

of academic excellence.

Scholarship winners will be announced in four nationwide news releases beginning in April and ending in July. Nearly 368,000 students have earned the title of Merit Scholar to date.

— Jeffrey Bessen

Courtesy Hewlett-Woodmere schools

A quintet of Hewlett High School seniors are National Merit Scholarship Program semi finalists. From left were Hiral Chavre, Ilana Mizrahi, Anthony Ginzburg, Brian Chen and Ethan Abelev.

BEST CHIROPRACTOR:

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Dr. Edgar, president of Complete Neurological Care, is the leading board certifed neurologist and board certifed neuropsychologist who specializes in treatment of musculoskeletal pain, epilepsy and other neurological conditions. She treats adolescents to adults on all diseases affecting the brain, spinal cord, nerves and muscles. Including Botox treatment for refractory migraines.

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The Stroke and Brain Aneurysm Center of L.I. 60 George St, Babylon (631) 983-7072

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Dr. Bekelis is a board certifed, fellowship trained neurosurgeon with subspecialty training in minimally invasive endovascular neurosurgery and specialization in Gamma Knife Radiology, complex spine, and complex brain operations. He is one of the most widely published stroke researchers in the country with several accolades. His clinical work has been recognized by the Long Island community and beyond.

BEST BRAIN CENTER:

The Stroke and Brain Aneurysm Center of L.I. 60 George St, Babylon (631) 983-7072

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With a diverse group of national experts, The Stroke & Brain Aneurysm Center of Long Island is the frst and only Joint Commission Certifed Comprehensive Stroke Center in the South Shore of L.I. The center is dedicated to treating a wide range of cerebrovascular pathology with a focus on brain aneurysm and stroke. They assist not only in the medical procedures and treatments but in the path to recovery and comfort as well.

BEST REHABILITATION CENTER: South Shore Rehabilitation & Nursing Center 275 W Merrick Rd, Freeport (516) 623-4000

www.southshorerehab.net

This facility made for sub-acute services and long-term care, has been around for over 60 years providing quality care to their patients. They like to keep upto-date with medical advancements so they can provide optimal care to the ever changing needs of their patients. They also opened the frst sub-acute respiratory and ventilator-weaning units, which has returned hundreds of patients who were thought to be ventilator dependent for the rest of their lives.

BEST PHYSICAL THERAPY: Peak Performance Physical Therapy 225 Merrick Rd, Lynbrook (516) 599-8734 www.ivyrehab.com

There is care for all ages with state-of-the-art equipment and treatments at Peak Performance. You can visit an orthopedic physical therapist without a prescription from a physical through Direct Access. There are also a plethora of programs to help you regain control of your life from applied behavior analysis therapy, AlterG Anti Gravity treadmills, aquatic therapy, dry needling, breast cancer recovery and rehab and so much more.

Public Notices

LEGAL NOTICE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF HEWLETT HARBOR

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Zoning Appeals of the Incorporated Village of Hewlett Harbor will hold a public hearing via ZOOM on September 29, 2022 at 7:00pm. All residents and professionals wishing to attend are directed to contact Village Hall at 516-374-3806 for further ZOOM information/instruction or visit our website at www.hewlettharbor.org. All interested parties will be given the opportunity to be heard on the following application for variance relief:

Adjourned…Mr. Igor Kanfer 1298 Auerbach Avenue Hewlett harbor, NY 11557, is requesting to maintain rear yard pavers. Applicant requests relief from Village Zoning Code 145-19. Village zoning Code 145-19 states: The maximum permitted building lot coverage in a residential “B” district is 30%. Applicant is requesting a 59.2% lot coverage.

Mr. Vladimir Magalnik 906 Wateredge Place Hewlett Harbor, NY 11557, is requesting an addition, alteration and patio. Applicant requests relief from Village Zoning Code 145-19. Village zoning Code 145-19 states: The maximum permitted building lot coverage in a residential “BX” district is 25%.

Applicant is requesting a 31.5% lot coverage.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS

STEVEN GOLD, CHAIRMAN ZONING BOARD

MICHAEL RYDER Village Clerk

Dated: Hewlett Harbor, New York September 7, 2022 134089

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT. NASSAU COUNTY. ELM LIMITED, LLC., Pltf. vs. ITZHAK HERSHKO, et al, Defts. Index #608671/2019. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered March 23, 2022, I will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on October 12, 2022 at 2:30 p.m. prem. k/a District 15, Section 39, Block 344, Lot 222. Sold subject to terms and conditions of fled judgment and terms of sale and the right of the United States of America to redeem within 120 days from the date of sale as provided by law. Foreclosure auction will be held “rain or shine.” If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee

will cancel the sale.

JEFFREY W. HALBREICH, Referee. LEVY & LEVY, Attys. for Pltf., 12 Tulip Dr., Great Neck, NY. #99706 133961

LEGAL NOTICE

SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU MASPETH FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, Plaintiffagainst- BENJAMIN RINGEL, YAEL RINGEL, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale dated January 25, 2019 and entered on January 28, 2019, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on October 7, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. premises situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Lawrence in the Town of Hempstead, Nassau County and State of New York, bounded and described as follows:

BEGINNING at a point on the westerly side of Washington Avenue (Craft Avenue), distant 177.80 feet southerly from the corner formed by the intersection of the Westerly side of Washington Avenue and the southerly side of Broadway; RUNNING THENCE Westerly on a line at right angles to Washington Avenue, 217.81 feet to land formerly belonging to the heirs of Gilbert Craft, deceased, at a point 210.7 feet southerly from Broadway as measured along said formerly of Craft; THENCE Southerly along said Craft’s land, 150.20 feet; THENCE Easterly, 225 feet 46 feet to Washington Avenue at a point 150 feet southerly from the point or place of BEGINNING; THENCE Northerly along Washington Avenue, 150 feet to the point or place of BEGINNING. Section: 41 Block: 87 Lot: 23

All bidders must wear a face mask/shield at all times and social distancing must be observed by all bidders at all times. Bidders who do not comply with the face mask and/or the social distancing mandate will be removed from the auction.

Said premises known as 15 WASHINGTON AVENUE, LAWRENCE, NY Approximate amount of lien $626,230.81 plus interest & costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of fled Judgment and Terms of Sale.

Index Number 1482/2017.

LAURIE HORZ, ESQ., Referee

Law Offce of Mark L. Cortegiano, Esq. Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 65-12 69th Place, Middle Village, NY 11379 {* NASSAU HER*} 133728

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU WELLS FARGO BANK N.A.M AS TRUSTEE, FOR CARRINGTON MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2006-NC1 ASSET-BACKED PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES Plaintiff, Against

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

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 8/27/2019, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 on 10/18/2022 at 2:00 PM, premises known as 58 Brower Avenue, Woodmere, NY 11598, and described as follows: ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Woodmere (formerly Woodsburgh) in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York.

Section 41 Block 24 Lot 326.

The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $1,162,718.94 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 0003350/2012 Rita Solomon, Esq., Referee.

McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC, Suite 205, 10 Midland Ave, Port Chester, NY 10573

Dated: 8/19/2022 File Number: 109-0035 134095

that certain plot, piece or parcel of land with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Village of Inwood, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $797,826.21 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of fled Judgment Index No 010238/2015.

The foreclosure sale will be conducted in accordance with 10th Judicial District’s Covid19 Policies and the Nassau County Foreclosure Auction Rules and Procedures. The Referee shall enforce any rules in place regarding facial coverings and social distancing.

Janine T. Lynam, Esq., Referee 16-12233 134198

LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORKCOUNTY OF NASSAU WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT AS TRUSTEE FOR CARLSBAD FUNDING MORTGAGE TRUST, V.

FRANK CIACCIO A/K/A FRANCESCO CIACCIO, ET AL.

NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated April 16, 2018, and entered in the Offce of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT AS TRUSTEE FOR CARLSBAD FUNDING MORTGAGE TRUST is the Plaintiff and FRANK CIACCIO A/K/A FRANCESCO CIACCIO, ET AL. are the Defendant(s).

Andrew Feldman to star with Jennifer Lawrence

Hewlett native Andrew Barth Feldman is slated to star opposite the Oscar Awardwinning actor Jennifer Lawrence in the movie “No Hard Feelings” that is sched uled for release on June 16 of next year. Described as a comedy, the movie’s story is yet to be revealed.

Feldman, 20, a graduate of the Law rence Woodmere Academy, has been act ing since his childhood winning the 2018 National High School Musical Theater

award for best actor. The following year he joined the cast of “Dear Evan Hansen” on Broadway playing the title role.

He made his television debut in the Disney+ show, “High School Musical: The Musical: The Series.” He was a recurring guest star in season two as Antoine, a French exchange student.

— Jeffrey Bessen

Public Notices

accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES. 134229

LEGAL NOTICE

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT NASSAU COUNTY CARISBROOK ASSET HOLDING TRUST, Plaintiff against EDUARDO B. LEITE A/K/A E.B. LEITE, et al Defendant(s)

Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Schiller, Knapp, Lefkowitz & Hertzel, LLP, 15 Cornell Road, Latham, NY 12110.

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered December 17, 2018, and Amended on July 26, 2022 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 26, 2022 at 2:30 PM. Premises known as 110 Cedar Road, Inwood, NY 11096 and Baywater Boulevard, Lawrence, NY 11559 a/k/a Bayswater Boulevard, Inwood, NY 11096. Sec 40 Block 125 Lot 38 & 39 and Sec 40 Block 125 Lot 144. All

I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction RAIN OR SHINE at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on October 25, 2022 at 2:30PM, premises known as 594 DIANE PL, NORTH WOODMERE, NY 11581: Section 39, Block 596, Lot 2:

ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT VALLEY STREAM, IN THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU, AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of fled Judgment Index # 015491/2012. John P. Clarke, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in

Notice of formation of Limited Liability Company. Name: Surf View North LLC (“LLC”). Articles of Organization fled with the Secretary of State of the State of New York (“SSNY”) on December 12, 2002. NY offce location: Nassau County. The SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to Surf View North LLC, 930 Broadway, Woodmere, NY 11598. Purpose/character of LLC is to engage in any lawful act or activity. 133401

LEGAL NOTICE Notice of formation of Limited Liability Company. Name: Ocean House North LLC (“LLC”). Articles of Organization fled with the Secretary of State of the State of New York (“SSNY”) on December 12, 2002. NY

offce location: Nassau County. The SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to Ocean House North LLC, 930 Broadway, Woodmere, NY 11598.

Purpose/character of LLC is to engage in any lawful act or activity. 133395

LEGAL NOTICE

Notice of formation of Limited Liability Company. Name: Ocean House West LLC (“LLC”).

Articles of Organization fled with the Secretary of State of the State of New York (“SSNY”) on December 12, 2002. NY offce location: Nassau County. The SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to Ocean House West LLC, 930 Broadway, Woodmere, NY 11598.

Purpose/character of LLC is to engage in any lawful act or activity.

133405

LEGAL NOTICE

Notice of formation of Limited Liability Company. Name: Surf View West LLC (“LLC”). Articles of Organization fled with the Secretary of

State of the State of New York (“SSNY”) on December 12, 2002. NY offce location: Nassau County. The SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to Surf View West LLC, 930 Broadway, Woodmere, NY 11598.

Purpose/character of LLC is to engage in any lawful act or activity.

133403

LEGAL NOTICE

Sea Park North L.P. (the “LP”) fled Certifcate of Limited Partnership with the Secretary of State of the State of New York (“SSNY”) on April 24, 2003. NY offce location: Nassau County. The SSNY has been designated as agent of the LP upon whom process against it may be served. The SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to The Limited Partnership, 930 Broadway, Woodmere, NY 11598.

Purpose/character of LP is to engage in any lawful act or activity.

133397

LEGAL NOTICE

Sea Park West L.P. (the “LP”) fled Certifcate of Limited Partnership with the Secretary of State of the State of New York (“SSNY”) on April 24,

2003. NY offce location: Nassau County. The SSNY has been designated as agent of the LP upon whom process against it may be served. The SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to The Limited Partnership, 930 Broadway, Woodmere, NY 11598.

Purpose/character of LP is to engage in any lawful act or activity.

133399

LEGAL NOTICE

Mount Sinai South Nassau Transitional Care Unit (TCU) Notice of Nondiscriminatory Policy

It is the policy of Mount Sinai South Nassau TCU not to discriminate on the basis of race, creed, religion, color, national origin, gender, handicap, disability, blindness, source of sponsorship, source of payment, marital status, age, sexual preference, genetic disposition or carrier status in employment or in the admission, retention and care of residents and patients. All persons and organizations that have occasion to either refer prospective residents or patients to Mount Sinai South Nassau TCU are advised to follow this nondiscriminatory policy. 133644

Courtesy Andrew Feldman

Andrew FeldmAn is scheduled to be in the movie ‘No Hard Feelings.” Above, as Frank Abagnale JR. in LWA’s 2018 production of ‘Catch Me If You Can.”

EDITOR/REPORTER

The award-winning Herald Community Newspapers group, covering Nassau County's North and South Shores with hard-hitting news stories and gracefully written features, seeks a motivated, energetic and creative editor/reporter to join our dynamic (and awesome) team!

This education and general assignment reporting position offers a unique experience to learn from some of the best in the business. Historically, reporters who have launched their careers with us have gone on to The New York Times, Newsweek, Newsday, the New York Daily News, New York Post, CNN, BBC, NBC News and The Daily Mail, among many others. We look for excellent writers who are eager to learn, enhance their skills, and become well-established and respected journalists in our industry. To apply: Send a brief summary in the form of a cover letter describing your career goals and what strengths you can bring to our newsroom, along with a resume and three writing samples to mhinman@riverdalepress.com

Help Wanted

HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR

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

Responsibilities: Talent acquisition: Source, screen, and interview potential candidates and manage new employee onboarding Benefits administration: Liaise with brokers, providers and facilitate enrollment and updating of coverage. Manage annual open enrollment and employee benefits review. Administration of 401(k) plan. Employee relations: Provide day- today support and problem resolution in regards to employee concerns, questions and policy issues. Performance management: Coach, counsel and recommend disciplinary actions Compliance: Maintain indepth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risk and ensuring regulatory compliance Payroll: Process biweekly payroll through payroll vendor for population of 150 employees Requirements: Bachelor's degree, preferably in business or HR, or equivalent experience Minimum 5 years HR generalist experience Knowledge of Federal, State & Local regulations governing employment Experience with payroll processing Self-motivated, ability to prioritize and work well under pressure Customer-focused attitude, with high level of professionalism and discretion Excellent oral and written communication and quantitative skills Proficiency with Microsoft Office Qualified candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to: careers@liherald.com.

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MEDICAL ASSISTANT FT Pulmonary Office. Lawrence And Rockville Centre. Experienced Preferred. Vital Signs, Patient Care, Phone Work, File And Prepare Charts. Pulmonary Function Studies A Plus. Email Resume To: southshore360@gmail.com Or Call 516-569-6966

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PRESS-ROOM/WAREHOUSE HELP Long Island Herald has IMMEDIATE openings for a FULL-TIME Pressroom/warehouse helper in Garden City. We are a busy print shop looking for a motivated and reliable individuals to assist in various duties in the shop. Forklift experience is a plus and heavy lifting is required. Hours vary, so flexibility is key. Email resumes or contact info to careers@liherald.com

PRIVATE DRIVER NEEDED Weekly Hours Vary. Occasional Overnight Stay. Use Of Company Car. Background Check And DMV Check. Call For Details. Barbara 516-705-4804

RECEPTIONIST - FULL TIME Receptionist (full-time) needed for Publisher and Self-Storage Facility located in Garden City. The ideal candidate should have excellent communications and customer service skills, be professional, dependable and have reliable transportation. Candidate should have computer knowledge and working knowledge of MS Office. Candidate MUST be reliable, punctual and be able to work a CONSISTENT schedule: Monday and Wednesday 8am to 4pm Tuesday and Thursday 8am to 6pm Friday 8am to 5pm

Job Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Answering phones and greeting customers, assisting new customers by showing storage facility options and pricing, collecting payments from customers, contacting customers for late payments, applying payments and updating the customer files /data base and other general administrative responsibilities on an as needed basis. Hourly pay, plus eligible for Holiday Pay, PTO, Medical, Dental, 401k with company matching, plus other benefits. Qualified candidates should email their resume, cover letter and salary requirements. No phone calls please. Job Type: Full-time. Salary: $15.00 /hour Email your resume to: careers@liherald.com

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his elegant and spacious 5000 square feet classic Colonial is situated on one of the most desirable streets in Hewlett Harbor. It features 5+ bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, huge formal dining room, Chef’s kitchen with adjoining great room, den, and an extra-large living room. The backyard also includes an in-ground gunite pool, koi pond, two car garage and an extralarge driveway. Call Alissa Lurie today to schedule your private viewing! 516-967-8828 of Park-Like Grounds! Harbor

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GREENPORT: NORTH FORK commercial/retail. Prime main street village location. Captain’s house. Original floors and architectural details. Excellent exposure. Owner, 516-241-8135.

Apartments For Rent

CEDARHURST NO FEE Private Entrance, Modern 1BR, 2BR, 3BR, CAC, W/D, Storage, Wall To Wall Carpeting, Indoor Parking Space. Starting At $1450 For One Bedroom When Available. (516)860-6889/ (516)852-5135/ (516)582-9978 516-569-4000

Alissa Lurie Lic. R.E. Salesperson 516-967-8828 alurie@coachrealtors.com Coach Realtors 1315 Broadway Hewlett, NY 11557 www.coachrealtors.com Att Gar. CAC, Gas Ht, HW Flr. REDUCED! $749,000 25 Thompson Dr, BA, NEW! 6 BR, 4.5 Bth Renovated & Expanded 4500 Sq Ft Home with Open Layout. 2 Story EF, Huge Gran/Wood Chefs Kitchen w/2 Islands, LR/Fpl & Fam Rm. Primary Ste Boasts Rad Htd Bath, 2 WICs. SD#20 in Waverly Park Area. MUST SEE! $1,139,000

HEWLETT Jackson Pl, BA, NEW FULL HOUSE RENTAL in SD#20. Immaculate/Furnished Colonial at the End of Private Dead End St. Mstr BR/Bth Plus 3 Addl BRs & Bath on Second Level. LR, FDR, Sunken Den w/ Fpl & Spacious EIK. 2 Car Att Gar. Fin Bsmt. O/s Prop $4,950 1534 Broadway #103, BA, Magnificent New Renovation! One of a Kind Ranch Style Living in Luxurious Jonathan Hall Condominium with Doorman & Elevator. Just Move into This Gut Renovated, Spacious 2 BR, 2 Bath Apt with Open Layout. Large Designer Eat in Kitchen with Sep Pantry & Laundry Rm. Master BR Boasts Gorgeous Bth & Walk in Closet. Terrace Faces into Courtyard. Garage Parking Incl REDUCED $769,000 1534 Broadway #205, BA Extra Large 2000 Sq Ft, 2 Bedroom (Originally 3 BR), 2 Bath Condo in Prestigious Jonathan Hall with Doorman & Elevator. Updtd Wood/Quartz Kit, LR & DR. Washer/Dryer in Unit. Underground Pkg. Loads of Closets. Terrace Faces Back. Easy Ranch Style Living B ig REDUCT ion!! $699,000 ROCKVILLE CENTRE 133 S. Centre Ave, BA, Move Right Into This Renovated 4/5 BR, 3 Bth Colonial w/ LR, DR & Gran/ Wood EIK with Stainless Steel Appl. Full Bsmt, 2 Car Gar. RVC Schools REDUCED!! $949,000 299 Princeton Rd, BA, Move Right Into This 3 BR, 2.5 Bth Colonial on Lovely Street. LR w/ Fpl, FDR,Sun Room & Updated Gran/Wood EIK. Master Ste Has Updtd Bth. Walk Up Attic with Cedar Closet. Fin Bsmt. 2 Car Det Gar. Rockville Centre SD REDUCED! $799,000 CE da RHURST 332B Peninsula Blvd, BA, FIRST TIME ON MARKET! Move Right Into This Updated Townhouse Featuring 3 Spacious Bedroom, 2.5 Bths, Living Room, Dining Room & Gran/ Wood Kit w/ Stainless Steel Appl. Attached Garage Plus 1 additional Pkg Space. Washer/ Dryer. Pull Down Attic Has Lots of storage. Trex Deck off LR. CAC 2 Zones, Gas Ht. Convenient to Shops, Trans & Houses of Worship, SD#15 $449,000 Fa R ROCK aWay 33-47 Bay Ct, BA, FIRST TIME ON MARKET! Enjoy The Waterviews in This Bayswater 4 BR, 1.5 Bth Split Tucked Away in Cul de Sac. Fin Bsmt. Att Gar. O/S Resortlike Yard on the Bay. Opportunity to Make This Your Dream Home! $719,000

Wishing All A Happy & Sweet New Year

Everybody wants money upfront

Q. We’re in the middle of getting our house reno vated, and we’re talking to three contractors. Each one wants a large amount of money to start the job. Our architect also got more than a third up front, and we were concerned about that, too. Now the contractors want between 25 and 30 percent of the total cost, upfront, and won’t start the job without it. Why does it have to be so much, and how do we protect our selves if they take our money and run away? Our neighbor had that happen to them. What if we hold back money? Do you have any suggestions?

A. Good question! The exchange of money should go hand in hand with a good contract, one that protects both parties. Payment creates good faith, and allows a compa ny to devote its staff and resources.

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ROCKVILLE CENTRE

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It takes time to prepare plans — more than the average person realizes — due to regulations, prob lem-solving and a lot of limitations. Expecting an architect to carry the costs to pay their expens es as a favor to the owner is unrealistic. People often forget that the plans prepared, signed and sealed by an architect or engineer are a part of the contract to the contractor. Plans are a critical com ponent, because they show what is expected to be completed by the contractor. Unfortunately, many people, including owners and contractors, believe that plans are a how-to manual for building. In fact, plans represent what the results are intended to be.

Not paying a down payment, upfront, gives the architect and the contractor very little ability to commit resources, including their time, to carrying out the first steps in their parts of the process to get you a meaningful result. Everyone has bills to pay, and expenses like overhead insurances, license fees and equipment costs, aside from groceries, mortgages and taxes. Expecting anyone to fulfill the tasks you hire them for without the ability to pay their bills is the beginning of misunderstandings and miscommunication.

Most government contracts I’ve seen include major delays in payment, from months to years, where it is expected that companies that will ulti mately get paid far more than what a private proj ect would cost have to wait. This waiting creates a situation in which companies either borrow money or take money from one customer to cover the costs of another customer’s project. In essence, not pay ing in a timely manner but expecting results cre ates a Ponzi scheme that nearly every company has to develop to survive. Small businesses take money from one customer to cover costs while trying to finish and get paid by the one before.

When you delay, underpay or shortchange the people providing a service, you’re part of the whole economic roller coaster that causes many business es in your local community to fail in the first five years. Prevent this instability by looking for reputa ble companies, have a good contract and accept that you are half of a commitment. Good luck! The

© 2022 Monte Leeper Readers are encouraged to send questions to yourhousedr@aol.com, with “Herald question” in the subject line, or to Herald Homes, 2 Endo Blvd., Garden City, NY 11530, Attn: Monte Leeper, architect.

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ST. MAARTEN TIMESHARE: One BR, Sleeps 6, On The Beach. July Week. $7000. Call 516-680-4246

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A history of King Charles not worth repeating

The world continues to mourn the passing of Queen Elizabeth II while welcoming a new sovereign, King Charles III.

Charles waited 70 years to become king since being named the Prince of Wales — the heir apparent to the British throne. That’s longer than any other prince or princess in the direct line. And, at 73, he is the oldest mon arch crowned in British history.

Like his moth er, Charles chose to keep the name given to him at birth. His grandfa ther Albert was the last to change his regnal name, choosing George VI to honor his father.

King Charles III is the first Charles on the throne since Charles II, who reigned for 25 years after the restoration of the British monarchy from Oliver Cromwell in 1660.

The United States, of course, has been officially separated from what was once the British Empire since the end of the Revolutionary War in 1783. But I actually lived under the reign of Elizabeth II for two years when I called the small Caribbe an island of Grenada home. Although

independent from Britain, too, Grenada is part of the Commonwealth of Nations — 56 former territories that still recognize the British monarch as head of state.

Oddly enough, however, my family has a deeper connection to the throne — that is, if longstanding legend is to be believed.

My great-great-greatgreat-great-great-great grandfather, Sgt. Edward Hinman, arrived in Boston from England in late 1649, eventually settling in Fair field County, Connecticut. Although he and many of his descendants would help settle key parts of that colo ny, Sgt. Hinman rarely talk ed about his life before he crossed the Atlantic.

One story was popularized in the late 19th century, however, by Connecticut’s then-secretary of state, Royal R. Hinman. In a book he published in 1856, Royal claimed that his great-grandfather had actually led the guard tasked with protect ing King Charles I, who took the throne in 1624.

If that story is indeed true, my ances tor wasn’t exactly a great kingsguard. The reign of Charles I ended abruptly in 1649 when he found himself on the wrong side of an executioner’s ax during Cromwell’s revolt. But it was that war — and that exe

cution — that forced Edward to flee Eng land and seek refuge in the colonies.

It’s a fascinating story, but one I didn’t even know until the coronavirus pandem ic. While I’ve always been fascinated by genealogy, I usually spent my time researching my mother’s side of the family, which has some of its own interesting history. I shied away from my father’s because no one in the family ever talked much about it.

I suspected we migrated over in the 19th century, and decided it was time to find out. As I worked my way backward through ances tors, I was shocked to dis cover that each passing gen eration was still in America. Where I once thought I was a third- or maybe fourth-generation American, I am actually a part of the 10th generation of Hinmans here.

I also picked up some other fascinating tidbits along the way. My family moved from Connecticut to Vermont, and from there to western New York, about the same time that Royal Hinman was writ ing his books.

My great-great grandfather, Franklin Hinman, owned lots of farmland in Elli cottville, now probably best known as a ski resort community just south of Buffa

lo.

His youngest son — my great-grandfa ther, born when Franklin was 51 years old — was the postmaster in one of the small communities near Ellicottville. My dad was born and raised just south of there, in Salamanca, on reservation land con trolled by the Seneca Nation of New York.

Despite that connection — and the fact that I still have a number of relatives in that part of the state — none of us knew that the land once owned by Franklin is now known as Hinman Valley. Well, more specifically, the Hinman Valley Wetland Complex, a 100-acre marsh and wet mead ow overseen by the state’s environmental conservation and transportation depart ments.

As you’re reading this, I’m back home in that part of the region, and I could very well be making my first-ever visit to these lands so closely connected to my family’s history.

And I certainly hope for a successful reign of Charles III — something leaps and bounds ahead of the previous sover eigns to take his name.

But if I can make one suggestion to the king: Best to make sure your guard isn’t led by a Hinman. There isn’t good history there.

Michael Hinman is executive editor of the Herald Community Newspapers. Com ments? Execeditor@liherald.com.

Work for Donald Trump, wind up in handcuffs

is that the scent of autumn apples in the air? No, I believe that’s the smell of subpoenas, dozens of subpoenas served in recent weeks to Trump employees, former employees, White House staff and basically anyone and everyone whose behavior, emails, texts and experiences might help illuminate the dark corners of the former Trump administration.

Who lurks in those dark cor ners? According to early reports, there are big-time grifters like Steve Bannon, now indicted for fraud, money launder ing, conspiracy and scheming in connection with raising money for We Build the Wall Inc., the former guy’s plan to keep out Mexican immigrants.

Bannon, long associated with Trump, ran a media empire, and now he’s in handcuffs, awaiting trial. Even a degree from the Harvard Business School didn’t make Bannon smart enough to steer clear of Trump.

The Trump curse goes way back. Dur ing his tenure, I wrote, “If the White House calls, just hang up. Put down your

phone, run out of your house, change your number and move to a remote town where you can live off the grid for the rest of your life.”

Sadly the words were prophetic. Many people would be better off today if they had never been drawn into Trump’s orbit.

Ronnie Jackson, the presidential physician from central casting, might have continued to serve presi dents for decades, enjoying the perks and power that access to the White House confers. But Trump decided to promote him to secretary of the Veterans Administra tion. Unvetted, inexperi enced and apparently fatal ly flawed, Jackson rapidly crashed and burned as a prospective secretary.

Rob Porter, Hollywood handsome and popular among his colleagues, was enjoy ing his high-profile job as the president’s top aide. Porter was a rising star until the Trump spotlight revealed his dark side. Two of his wives went public with accu sations of mental and physical abuse. There were photos. Porter took the exit.

Tom Price — do you even remember him? He was the secretary of Health and Human Services for seven months. He might have continued his career else

where without incident, but in the Trump administration, he took 25 private flights in a few months, spent like he was queen for a day and resigned amid charg es of indiscriminately using taxpayer dollars for his personal benefit. Gone. I imagine Paul Manafort has mixed feelings, at best, regarding his association with Trump Inc. Manafort, charged by the feds with various financial crimes, might have continued living the high life, consorting with oligarchs and lining his pockets, if not for Trump’s ascendancy to the presidency. Under the scru tiny that accompanies high office, Manafort proved to be a liability to Trump, and vice versa. He served time in jail and, in 2020, was pardoned by Trump.

Michael Cohen, the former guy’s long time personal lawyer, was known for his fierce loyalty to Trump. For decades he basked in the celebrity surrounding his boss, and ran interference for him. Maybe some people didn’t like his style, but his boss did, and that’s what counted. That was then. Now Cohen is rehabili tating his reputation after serving jail time and losing his law license. Among the other movers and shakers

who got in serious legal trouble are Allen Weisselberg, the Trump Organization’s CFO, Mike Flynn, Rick Gates, Ken Kur son, Roger Stone, George Papadopoulos, Corey Lewandowski, Elliot Broidy, Imaad Zuberi, Rep. Chris Collins, and so on.

Space limitations prevent me from list ing all the miscreants associated with Trump. Some went to jail, some got par doned by Trump, and some never got over the trauma of the Trump White House years. I do wonder if the individuals were corrupt, and therefore drawn to the Trump enterprises. Were they rotten apples, or was the barrel corrupt?

What stands out is the number of peo ple who bent and broke the law in the ser vice of Trump, his businesses and his administration.

Who came out unscathed? Richer? Rewarded by a job well done? Only Trump has so far avoided accountability for his alleged misdeeds. He’s still rich, he plays golf, he eats well and he is free. He enjoys all the perks of being a former president. Many of the people who served him are still digging their way out of legal troubles.

As the Department of Justice lets loose its flight of subpoenas, we will see if the Trump curse finally comes home to roost.

Copyright 2022 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.

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M any folks would be better off today if they had never been drawn into his orbit.

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Closing one chapter, but preparing for the next

“ the pandemic is over.”

With those words last weekend, President Biden declared an end to the coro navirus pandemic that has claimed the lives of more than 6.5 million people, and more than 1 million in the United States.

Of course, the pandemic won’t truly be over until the World Health Organization says so. But even if public health officials do determine that we’re out of this crisis, the virus that causes Covid-19 is still out there. It’s still infecting people. It’s still killing people. It’s still creating long-term health effects for many who contract it.

Still, to feel like life may finally return to normal is a relief. It’s been more than 900 days since New York first shut down as Covid cases exploded. Schools and businesses shuttered. Streets emptied. Many people found themselves isolated from the rest of the world, connecting only through Zoom and depending on television specials like “Haircut Night in America” to help with basic tasks for which we once depended on others.

Now that we can sit in restaurants again, attend classes, and pay for some one else to cut our hair, it’s hard not to be grateful that the worst is behind us. But society has a long road to recovery both economically and socially. Supply chains remain disrupted, fueling infla tion. Many people are still out of work, even as unemployment returns to pre-

pandemic levels.

Polarization — especially the political variety — remains sharper than ever. And it’s only been in the past couple of weeks that we could officially stop wear ing masks on public transportation, although many stopped doing it months ago.

As the pandemic winds down, it’s never too soon to start planning for the next one. Sure, this has felt like a once-ina-lifetime event, but it really isn’t. When we first learned of Covid, the world was already in the grip of another pandemic: HIV/AIDS, which has killed more than 40 million people.

Before that, we had two other smaller flu pandemics, in the late 1950s and late 1960s, each of which killed up to 4 million people. And then there was the 1918 flu, which is believed to have claimed the lives of as many as 100 million people around the globe.

If there’s anything we’ve learned, it’s that Mother Nature has no shortage of infectious diseases. Even in the wake of Covid, we’ve been reminded about the dangers we face by the recent monkeypox epidemic, and the fear that there may be a resurgence of polio.

One thing that should be crystal clear by now, however, is that pandemics and epidemics do not need to be a way of life. Many of them are preventable, or at worst, manageable. But that means better

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Is it all Trump’s fault, Jerry Kremer?

To the Editor:

Jerry Kremer’s column

“Thoughts on saving the two-party system” (Sept. 8-14) expresses a valu able goal, but his analysis — the usual, and now tiresome, “It’s all Trump’s fault” — misses the cause. Of course it would great if, as in past generations, there was ideological room in both parties for a variety of viewpoints. Richard Nixon — anoth er bête noir of Mr. Kremer’s party — warned of this long ago, in 1959, when he said, “I think one of the attributes of our political system has been that we have avoided generally violent swings in administrations from one extreme to the other. And the reason we have avoided that is that in both parties, there has been room for a broad spectrum of opin ion.”

Of course, Mr. Kremer’s party thought that Nixon was the worst

monitoring of hot spots where deadly viruses can jump from animals to humans. Identifying new public health concerns quickly. And then taking them seriously.

With false alarms in the past like Ebola and SARS, it’s no wonder so many of us had become complacent by the time the coronavirus rolled around. We can’t let that happen again. What we have built as a society is too important. We are too important.

There are some scholars who are con vinced that nothing has had a greater impact on our history than pandemics and epidemics. The bubonic plague, for example, cut down half of the global pop ulation, by some accounts.

But what you might not know is that that plague didn’t ravage the planet just once — it turned living into a literal coin flip twice. We’re most familiar with the Black Death of the 14th century, which killed as many as 200 million people. But there was also the Plague of Justinian in the sixth century, which was proportion ately just as deadly.

We can wear masks when needed. We can avoid contact when asked. And we can get vaccines when they’re available. But our true first line of defense is our leaders. And it’s hoped that no men or women who succeed Biden will ever again find themselves needing to declare a devastating pandemic finally over.

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The dilemma of choosing a college

This is a busy time of year for fami lies. Getting the children back to school and focused on homework is a big challenge for any parent. And there’s another group of parents who are physically and emotionally chal lenged. They are the parents of collegebound students, many of whom will be traveling from coast to coast and in between, trying to find a college that is suitable for their son or daughter.

I’ve experi enced the college hunt four times in my life, and I can attest to the fact that it is a daunt ing task. Unless you are fortunate enough to have kids who know exactly where they want to go to college, you either are or will be a road warrior. Most future college students have highereducation wish lists that are pages long. They have some notion about what type of school they want to attend, but after one or two campus visits, their thinking may move dramatically in another direc tion.

My search for the right colleges was easy in the case of three of our daugh ters. All of them had one major choice, and we concentrated on how to please the admissions committees of those chosen schools. The fourth daughter had no idea where she wanted to go, but she had a list of 12 possible schools. Because of her uncertainty, we drove to campuses in New York, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts and Rhode Island. After all that mile age, she chose a college in New York.

During our exhausting trek around the Northeast, I asked her what criteria she was using in picking poten tial schools. Her two major sources of information were U.S. News & World Report and the Barron’s guide. I mention these resources because of the current news about how U.S. News recently downgraded Columbia Universi ty, based on faulty numbers provided by the school on, for example, the degrees of its professors and the size of its classes. Those reports shined a spotlight on the world of publications that high school juniors and seniors use to select colleges.

There is no doubt that Columbia Uni

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thing that ever happened. But what about the unquestionably moderate John McCain and Mitt Romney, both of whom were falsely denounced as extremists?

Well, the Democrats didn’t want McCain or Romney, so they got Trump, a virtual creation of the left, which is now doing everything possible to keep its creation alive.

TeRRANCe J. NOlAN Lynbrook

Plastic pollution continues to plague us

To the editor:

We’ve all heard the warnings about cleaning up our trash at the beach and recycling, but it’s easy to feel helpless, or that it’s a problem so distant that there’s no point in worrying about it. Well, here on long Island, plastic pollution affects us directly. Not only does it make a mess of our beautiful beaches, but it also threatens wildlife and our vital marine ecosystems. long Island is an extremely important estuary, a breeding ground for fish and other marine wildlife. This means that how we treat our beaches is of utmost importance, and affects fisheries around the world. Historically, however, we lead wasteful lifestyles that lead to plastic pol lution, which threatens our ecosystems.

every plastic bag we use, every pair of plastic sunglasses, every phone case we discard takes thousands of years to break down, and usually ends up in our oceans. Besides ruining the natural beauty of our beaches, plastic pollution can have extremely detrimental effects on wildlife, from small fish and shrimp ingesting deadly microplastics to sea turtles and seals getting caught in plastic fishing nets. The population decreases that plas tic pollution causes also have the poten tial to collapse our marine ecosystems, driving away the marine mammals we are beginning to see on the Island for the first time in years.

Although it’s easy to feel helpless in these situations, there are many ways for long Islanders to prevent plastic pollu tion from getting into our oceans. There are many things you can do in your home, from recycling to reducing your own plas tic use and opting for more sustainable alternatives. The New York Marine Res cue Center, a nonprofit rescue-and-release organization, helps treat the many ani mals that suffer the consequences of plas tic pollution, and hosts beach cleanups, whale and seal-watching events, and even an annual 5K. The center is always accepting donations and new volunteers, so we can work together and prevent plas tic pollution from destroying our beaches.

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versity is one of the top schools in the nation. It offers a wide variety of pro grams, and many of its graduates go on to distinguished careers. But Columbia fudged the numbers, and an alert faculty member brought that fudging to wider attention. That created a great deal of negative pub licity for the school that got national attention. The underlying question is, how reliable are such sources as a guide to your child’s selec tion of a college?

According to Dr. Robert Scott, a past president of Adelphi University, U.S. News & World Report is one of the “shakers of salt.” Scott believes that many colleges provide question able data to U.S. News, and that the rank ings that emerge are highly questionable. He goes as far as to say that some schools manipulate their numbers in the hope of rising in the rankings. Once a school on the list gets a higher rating, it will market the news in the hope of attracting stu dents who rely heavily on those ratings.

Reed College a well-regarded college in Oregon, took on U.S. News in the 1990s, refusing to submit any data to the maga zine. It no doubt lost some potential stu

dents, but today its reputation is that of a stellar school.

Scott suggests that there are many other reliable college guides that provide meaningful information for aspiring entrants. He cites the Fiske Guide to Col leges as one example of a publication that shows students how their aspira tions fit with particular schools. If you search the internet, you will find multi ple sources that detail colleges’ course offerings, safety, campus culture and sur rounding communities. Don’t pay too much attention to all the student post ings, because some are sour grapes due to bad test grades.

Choosing a college is a major decision for any family, especially given the cost of higher education. Using as many sources of information as possible may be a little confusing, but relying on one or two of the college guidebooks can prove to be a major mistake. Kudos to Scott for speaking out as an expert on this volatile subject.

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

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T he process was diffcult enough even when you could trust U.S. News’s rankings.

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