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Recognizing a fallen hero Effort to rename a Locust Valley street Sgt. Robert Hendriks Way said. “In fact, we’re expecting it.” County Executive Laura Curran said she was looking forThis month, a bill is being ward to signing the bill. “Sgt. considered in the Nassau County Robert Hendriks made the ultiLegislature to rename a portion mate sacrifice while serving our of Forest Avenue, in Locust Val- nation in Afghanistan,” Curran ley, Sgt. Robert Hendriks Way. said, “and we are doing this in The measure would honor of his life and honor the life and service.” service of a local Hendriks, who young man who paid was born in Glen the ultimate price Cove, was connected while serving his in a variety of ways country. to the North Shore. If successful, the His father, Erik Henbill, introduced by d r i k s, c u r re n t ly Legislator Joshua lives in Glenwood Laf azan, would Landing, and his honor Hendriks family live in Glen with commemora- JOSH LAFAZAN Head. Robert’s famitive signage on the County legislator, ly moved to Locust stretch of Forest Valley when he was 18th District Ave n u e b e t we e n 2. Birch Hill Road and Hendriks was a Birch Street — the most visible 2012 graduate of Locust Valley and highly trafficked part of the High School. In school he was village. the type of boy whom other chilThe Legislature’s Rules Com- dren looked up to, his mother, mittee approved Lafazan’s bill on Felicia Arculeo, said. March 8, and the full Legislature “He had his head on his is likely to consider it on Mon- shoulders and always did the day. right thing,” Arculeo said. “He “When it comes to a bill of had a lot of friends, even though this significance, honoring those he wasn’t a jock or a Science who made this kind of extraordi- Olympiad. Robby was a normal nary sacrifice, we’re pushing for unanimous approval,” Lafazan CONTINUED ON PAGE 3

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Masked, but unmuffled Oyster Bay High School seniors Samuel Lingen, Lauren Swezey, Ava Aschettino and Muskan Kumar performed in the school’s production of “Songs for a New World.” Story, more photos, Page 8.

With teens’ help, SMART911 service comes to the hamlet By LAURA LANE llane@liherald.com

When an ambulance arrives to assist someone, medical information is shared with emergency medical technicians before the vehicle heads to a hospital. Town Councilwoman Vicki Walsh said she has always found that frustrating. “My parents live not far away

from me, and an ambulance is called twice a month,” Walsh said. “Every time, I have to spend 10 minutes telling them the medications.” Walsh also knows of someone who was having a seizure but couldn’t be taken to the hospital until the EMT knew about their medications. That was frightening, she said. Although she understands that the EMT’s are

just doing their job, she said she worries that someone who needs an ambulance may not make it to the hospital alive. T h e n Wa l s h d i s c ove re d SMART911, a lifesaving service that enables people to create an emergency profile to assist EMTs, police officers and firefighters. If someone registers on the service, which is free, CONTINUED ON PAGE 4

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Effort to memorialize an LVHS graduate all-around boy.” LVHS Principal Patrick DiClemente said that Hendriks was impressive, kind, had a passion for service and was committed to friends, family and country. “The service, dedication and sacrifice demonstrated by Locust Valley’s Robert Hendriks reflects the selflessness and honor that we respect and admire in students, in the community, and among our servicemen and women,” DiClemente said. “Seeing Nassau County honor our former student, Sergeant Hendriks, is an event that strikes the chords of appreciation and valor among our students, staff and school community. We are of course forever proud.” Although Arculeo moved to Freeport when she remarried, her son remained in Oyster Bay, living in an apartment. He was a member of the 25th Regiment, 4th Marine Division, U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, headquartered in Garden City, a regiment with a storied past. In World War II, it took part in campaigns at Kwajalein, Saipan and Iwo Jima. The unit was reactivated for Operation Desert Photos courtesy Felicia Arculeo Shield and Desert Storm in 1990 and 1991, SGT. BEN HINES, far left, Sgt. Christopher Slutman, back center, and Sgt. Robert Hendriks, far right, were killed by an improvised roadand returned to combat duty in support side explosive device that detonated near their vehicle in Afghanistan. of Operation Iraqi Freedom in the 2000s. Hendriks, who was 25 when he died, government buildings to be flown at halfwas a member of a weapon company of staff in honor of Hendriks, Slutman and the 2nd Battalion, tasked with support of infantry and rifle companies. His unit Hines. That’s when Lafazan began to consider was deployed as part of a Marine Forces Europe and Africa program that since what he could do to honor Hendriks, as 2015 had supported infantry companies did the Locust Valley community. School athletes in grades seven through 12 began from the nation of Georgia in combat. On Apr 8, 2019, Hendriks and other wearing red, white and blue arm bands at games. The varsity boys’ members of his unit lacrosse team, on which were traveling back to Hendriks had played, Bagram Air Base in started sporting stickers Afghanistan when an on their helmets with improvised roadside the Marines logo explosive device detoand Hendriks’s initials. nated near his vehicle. Lafazan joined forces H e a n d t wo o t h e r with the Falcon Pride Marines — Sgt. ChristoAthletic Booster Club pher K.A. Slutman, 43, and the Stephen Siller from the South Bronx, Tunnel to Towers Founand Sgt. Benjamin S. dation to raise $30,000 Hines, 31, from York, Pa. for a scholarship in Hen— were killed. driks’s name, to be HENDRIKS, RIGHT, WAS first deployed in Germany. “The truth is my son awarded to a deserving died doing what he warm up.” Hendriks Way, Arculeo plans to be there. LVHS senior. wanted to do,” Arculeo The man had come from Westchester “When they put his name on the war “From day one, Legsaid. “He knew there and had a two-hour drive ahead of him to memorial in Locust Valley, I went,” she islator Lafazan has been was a risk, but he was right there,” Arculeo get home. “But he took the chance, he said. “When they gave out a scholarship more than willing to in his name, I went. It’s very hard, and it said. “In fact, Josh, the came back to help me,” Arculeo said. take that risk.“ That kind of support from friends, makes me nauseous, and my life is Marines, the residents “You’re at a loss for of Locust Valley, the stu- neighbors and strangers, she said, has changed forever, but I’ll go. words — that level of “After all,” Arculeo added, “I have dents at the schools — been gratifying, particularly because sacrifice and courage,” another son, Joseph, who’s in the Marine they have all become that’s how her son grew up. said Lafazan, 27, who “The kind of people who have come Reserves, too. As far as I’m concerned, like an extended family noted that as a Syosset HENDRIKS AT HIS Locust Valley forward are like my son,” she said. anyone who joins the military, who signs to me.” High School graduate, High School graduation in 2012. E v e n s t r a n g e r s , “Robby was one of them, kind and hum- on the dotted line, deserves a medal just he and Hendriks had A rc u l e o s a i d , h ave ble, yet at the same time generous, always for joining.” mutual friends. “We’re a doing the right thing. Yes, he was tough as If Lafazan’s bill is signed into law this generation that grew up as young stu- shown her kindness and support. nails. I always knew he would be a police spring, Arculeo’s “extended family” — “Last week I was at Calverton, where dents watched the impact of 911. It gives my son is buried, and it was freezing and I officer or join the military, but he had a the residents of Locust Valley — will have me significant pride to know the story of an opportunity to show they agree with a young man who desired to serve our had nothing but a blanket to keep me great sense of humor and inspired a lot of that sentiment. nation and protect the values we hold warm,” she recalled. “Suddenly a strang- people.” And that’s why , if all proceeds as hoped er drove up. He said he had seen me there, dear.” in the Legislature and there is a ceremo- Laura Lane contributed to this story. Immediately after the attack, Gov. driven to a gas station to get me a cup of Andrew Cuomo directed flags on state coffee, and was bringing it back so I could ny renaming Forest Avenue Sgt. Robert

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With SMART911, victims leave by ambulance faster CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE responders will receive an alert and are given the person’s information, even before they arrive to provide assistance. All of the information stored in the SMART911 database is displayed on the 911 screen inside the ambulance. Family members and friends will no longer have to know the medications that the distressed person is taking. SMART911 will provide the responder with the needed information to act fast and immediately help. “Let’s say a neighbor calls 911 for their neighbor,” explained Matthew McCartin, a Problem Oriented Police officer with the Nassau County Police Department’s 2nd Precinct. “If the person is registered with SMART911, police will see the address and all of the medical information immediately, information the neighbor will probably not know. SMART911 helps us when people are in distress. When we know their medications, we can expedite the process of helping them because we will have all of the proper documentation.” People can include as much or as little information as they want when creating their profile, McCartin said. Creating it

isn’t difficult, but for some, like senior citizens, it may be impossible, because it involves a computer, which many cannot manage. Walsh has found a way to help, which will benefit more than just those who want to register. She is offering teenagers community service hours with SMART911 at a time when Covid-19 has made service nearly impossible. Helping someone create a profile on SMART911 can be done over the phone, she said, so the teens can provide a vital service safely during the pandemic. East Norwich eighth-grader Emma Ansbro said she had been looking for community service opportunities. Before the pandemic, she took part in Friday Night Friends, playing with children with special needs, among other volunteer opportunities. “It was fun,” Emma said. “I like playing with younger kids. Over the summer I also baked sugar cookies for the food pantry.” Abby Archdeadon, Emma’s mother, said she learned about SMART911 when she got a pamphlet in the mail. “My mother got it, too and put it aside,” she said. “Our family have had illnesses and opera-

Be on the lookout for cold-stunned turtles During the colder months, there is an increased number of sea turtles stranded on North Shore beaches with a condition called cold stunning. The Town of Oyster Bay, in partnership with the New York Marine Rescue Center, recently installed signage at North Shore beaches to help educate the public about this phenomenon. The signage also provides guidelines on what to do and what not to do if you come upon a stranded turtle.

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Tips include: ■ Move the turtle above the high tide line. ■ Do not put it back in the water. ■ Cover it with seaweed. ■ Mark the spot with a piece of beach debris or draw an arrow in the sand. ■ Call the NY Marine Rescue Center Hotline at (631) 369-9829.

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EMMA ANSBRO, AN eighthgrader at Oyster Bay Middle School, said she enjoys helping senior citizens register on SMART911.

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tions, and Emma’s grandmother fell on the ice and had to go to the hospital by ambulance because she lives alone. It would have been better for her if she had SMART911.” Emma has now registered her grandmothers and a great-aunt on SMART911. “I think this is such a good idea,” she said. “Some people don’t understand technology, especially older people.” The profile does not require that someone have email or a cellphone. It just asks for basic information, like how many people live in a household. This is important for police and firefighters to know because if an evacuation is necessary or there is a fire, they would be aware of how many people needed assistance before they arrived. Also important is who should be called first in an emergency and insurance information. “You can spend 15 minutes at a time with a neighbor or loved one to register them” said Walsh, “and then arrange for other 15-minute intervals to complete the process.” SMART911 can have other information that could be beneficial. “Sometimes people call the precinct to say they found a dog,” McCartin said. “We

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write down the information. Sometimes people call and say they’re missing a dog. If the information is in SMART911 — the pet type, name, species and a picture of the animal — we might be able to help.” Pictures of those living in a household can be stored in the data base, too, as well as license information. This could be helpful for police if someone is missing. “In the case of a silver alert, if we have the information in SMART911, we can get it out as quickly as we can,” McCartin said. “Time is of the essence.” Walsh said that creating a profile should take an hour or less. Teenagers interested in fulfilling community service hours by registering others on SMART911 can keep a log and then email it to Walsh. She is there to help, she said. Emma said she was happy that she found SMART911. “It’s good because I can help other people,” she said. “And I’ll like spending time with them too.” For more information about community service and SMART911, contact Waslh at (516) 624-6618 or vwalsh@oyst e r b ay - ny. g ov. To re g i s t e r, g o t o SMART911.com.

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State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie approved an impeachment inquiry of Gov. Andrew Cuomo on March 12. The Judiciary Committee, chaired by Assemblyman Charles Lavine, a Democrat from Glen Cove, will conduct the investigation. As the claims of sexual harassment against Cuomo have grown more numerous, there have been calls for his resignation by lawmakers from both political parties, but the gover nor has said he would not step down. The office of state Attorney General Letitia James is also investigating the allegations against Cuomo. andrew The impeachment inquiry in the Legislature could take a good deal of time. “The committee is in the process of retaining an independent counsel,” Lavine explained. “Insofar as how long this could last, these things tend to take on a life of their own.” The Judiciary Committee will make a recommendation on whether Cuomo should be impeached to the Assembly. If the committee’s decision is to go forward with impeachment, the Assembly will vote on it. It the majority votes to impeach, a trial in the Senate will follow. So far, the process is similar to former President Donald Trump’s first impeach-

ment, but here’s where it differs. After the House of Representatives impeached Trump, he remained in office during his trial in the Senate. If the State Assembly votes to impeach Cuomo, he will have to step down, and Lieutenant Governor Kathleen Hochul will serve as acting governor until the trial is completed. Hochul, 62, of Buffalo, is an attorney who was briefly a member of Congress when, in 2011, she won a special election for a House seat. But she lost her reelection bid in 2012. Cuomo chose her to be his running mate in 2014. If he were to resign or to be found guilty and impeached, Hochul would be the first woman to serve as governor of New York. U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi, of Cuomo Glen Cove, who ran for governor in 2006 against Eliot Spitzer and lost by a wide margin, said he had not thought about running for governor. Suozzi has said repeatedly that he does not want to weigh in on Cuomo’s situation until after James’s investigation is complete. “I’m very happy in Congress,” Suozzi said. “. . . During the virus, [my wife,] Helene, and I were talking about how any time I’ve planned ahead, it didn’t turn out good. When I ran in 2006, it didn’t turn out too well for me or for my competitor, as it turned out. I don’t plan. I will continue to do my job the best I can.”

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The Rosasco family hopes that everyone who participates will complete the Easter egg hunt challenge and wish nothing but the best for all the families in the Oyster Bay-East Norwich community.

■ Snouders Corner Store

■ Ballplayer’s of every age enjoy American’s pastime at this memorial stadium.

■ Oyster Bay Railroad Museum

■ I know all children enjoy a cold Italian ice at this famous place.

■ Bonanzas

■ Now wouldn’t it be cool if Thomas and friends would choo, choo into this museum.

■ Atlantic Steamer firehouse

■ Books, books and more books are

■ This famous musician loves to ride only on two wheels.

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■ After finishing the 6th grade at the Vernon School, you continue your education at this school.

■ Good thing there’s no fuses on those historical weapons near the gazebo.

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■ This fire house’s name begins with one of the world’s oceans.

■ Everyone loves the food but burgers are what this place is famous for.

■ Oyster Bay Memorial Stadium

■ Our 26th President Theodore Roosevelt used to make his important phone calls from the basement of this former corner store.

■ Bears love to eat this sweet treat that is a name of a local restaurant.

■ Oyster School

■ This historical museum has been known to have ghosts living upstairs.

found at this quiet place.

■ Oyster Bay-East Norwich Library

Start with the first riddle and continue until the end.

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The Rosasco family is delighted to bring the Easter egg hunt back for the second year to the hamlet of Oyster Bay. This year each egg will be found after solving a simple riddle. But don’t worry, we made solving the riddles as simple as possible for all ages. The hunt is short enough for participants to either walk or ride their bike on a nice day.

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EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES

COMMUNITY UPDATE Thursday, March 18

Tuesday, March 23

Book Talk with Wendy Lower

Meet the Author Virtual program from the Glen Cove Public Library at 2 p.m. Meet Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Connie Schultz, author of “The Daughters of Erietown.” The debut novel is set in the mid1940s and weaves together the lives of three generations of women living in a rural Ohio town. For more information, visit www.glencovelibrary.org or call (516) 676-2130.

Virtual event from the Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center of Nassau County at 1 p.m. Historian Wendy Lower will discuss her book, “The Ravine: a Family, a Photograph, a Holocaust Massacre Revealed,” which explores a single photograph, an exceptionally rare “action shot” that is documenting the horrific final moment of the murder of a family during the Holocaust. The book follows Lower’s forensic and detective work to identify details about the image and unlock a new understanding of the place of the family unit in the ideology of Nazi genocide. Go to www.hmtcli.org to register.

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Friday, March 19 Symphonic Pops Virtual Video The Symphonic Pops of Long Island, a 60 member community orchestra, will be releasing a new video to salute and thank our first responders who have gallantly answered the call over the past year. The music and link will be unveiled at www.symphonicpopsli.org at 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, March 20 Indoor Winter Farmers Market Village Square, 100 Village Square at Bridge Street, Glen Cove, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Sea Cliff/Glen Cove Winter Market offers a selection of locally grown vegetables, eggs along with fresh baked bread and sweets, honey, maple syrup and other local goods. All products are grown or produced on Long Island or by Long Islanders. Market is operating safely under state guidelines. For more information, call (516) 318-5487.

Observation and Notation Planting Fields Aboretum, 1395 Planting Fields Road, Oyster Bay, 12 p.m. Weaving together science and art, this drawing class offers participants an opportunity to combine field ecology and art as they investigate the Great Bird Blind Debate exhibition through

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Healthy Habits for a Healthy Lifestyle Through this online workshop courtesy of the Locust Valley Library, attendees will learn how to maintain a healthy lifestyle by eating healthy foods and avoiding junk foods and sweets. The workshop is presented on Zoom by Belinda C. Basaca, MS, MD and starts at 7 p.m. on March 24. For more information, call (516) 671-1837 or visit locustvalleylibrary.org. guided observation and notational instruction. Instructor Hara Woltz is an artist and scientist who addresses the destruction and conservation of ecological systems through a variety of visual media. Participants should bring a drawing pad, blue or black pen, and colored pencils. Admission is $42 for members and $55 for guests. For more information, call (516) 922-9210.

World Water Day Beach Clean-Up Garvies Point Museum and Preserve, 50 Barry Drive, Glen Cove, at 10 a.m. Help keep the community clean and safe for animals. Twice daily tides leave debris on beach. By cleaning it up, we prevent it from landing on another beach or in an animal’s stomach. Call (516) 571-8010 to reserve a spot.

Sunday, March 21

Monday, March 22

Mini photo sessions at T.R. Park

The Life of Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park, 25 West End Ave., Oyster Bay. Starting at 9 a.m., participants can capture themselves and their loved ones, including pets, with a free 30-minute photoshoot at Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park with local photographers. For more information, call (973) 281-4503.

Virtual program from the Glen Cove Library at 11 a.m. James Coll, a retired NYPD detective and professor of constitutional history at Hofstra University, will discuss one of the most beloved, and controversial Supreme Court justices of the modern era. For more information, call (516) 676-2130.

Passover Gift Shop at CTI

Seasonal Allergy Relief

Congregation Tifereth Israel, 40 Hill St. Glen Cove, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The shop has hostess gifts, Passover toys and items for your own table. For more information, visit ctionline.org.

Virtual program through the Gold Coast Public Library, 7 p.m. Join Marney White - herbalist, health coach and licensed biology teacher - for an online seminar on exploring your natural wellness options. For more information and to register visit www.goldcoastlibrary.org.

Virtual program from the Bayville Free Library at 7 p.m. The North Shore of Long Island was where many millionaires built elaborate mansions on huge estates in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Architect, author, and historian Gary Lawrance will give a digital exploration of the magnificent estates and mansions of Long Island’s Gold Coast . For more information, visit www. bayvillefreelibrary.org or call (516) 628-2765.

Wednesday, March 24 Glen Cove BOE Meeting The Glen Cove Board of Education meets on Zoom at 7:30 p.m. Find the link at www.glencove.k12.ny.us.

HAVING AN EVENT? Items on the Community Update pages 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 jnossa@liherald.com

The Locust Valley Library will hold a document shredding event on March 27. The Glen Cove City Council will hold a meeting on March 23 at 7:30 p.m. The Sea Cliff Village Library is looking for a new member for its Board of Trustees. Friends of the Bay is offering “Oyster Gardening 101” presentation on March 25 at 7 p.m. North Shore School District budget adoption meeting on March 25 at 7:45 p.m.

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COMMUNITY EASTER DAWN SERVICE will be opening the service!

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Toda la Comunidad Están Invitados al Servicio del Amanecer de Pascua

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The celebration is limited to 150 people. All attendees are asked to wear masks and practice social distancing. The service will also be simulcast via Facebook Live on the Community Easter Dawn’s Official Facebook Page. Protocols are subject to change in accordance with NYS COVID-19 Guidelines. La celebración está limitada a 150 personas. Se pide a todos los asistentes que usen máscaras y practiquen el distanciamiento social. El servicio también se transmitirá simultáneamente a través de Facebook Live en la página oficial de Facebook de Community Easter Dawn. Los protocolos están sujetos a cambios de acuerdo con las pautas de NYS COVID-19.

Hosted by / Auspiciado por St. John’s of Lattingtown Episcopal Church

Iglesia Ciudad de Refugio Asambleas de Dios de Glen Cove

First Baptist Church of Glen Cove

Glen Cove Christian Church

St. Boniface Martyr Roman Catholic Church of Sea Cliff

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church of Glen Cove

Calvary AME Church of Glen Cove

First Presbyterian Church of Glen Cove

Leading the Service / Dirigiendo el Servicio Rev. A.H. Sparkman Pastor Calvary AME Church

Rev. Fr. Mark L. Fitzhugh Pastor St. John’s of Lattingtown Episcopal Church

Rev. Lance Hurst Pastor First Presbyterian Church

Rev. Juanita Lopez Pastor Iglesia Ciudad de Refugio

Rev. Fr. Kevin J. Dillon Pastor St. Boniface Martyr Catholic Church

Rev. Gia Lynn Hall United Methodist Pastor

Pastor Tommy Lanham Pastor Glen Cove Christian Church

Rev. Fr. Shawn Williams Pastor St. Paul’s Episcopal Church

Rev. Roger C. Williams Pastor First Baptist Church

Assisting with the Service / Ayudar con el Servicio Josue Correa Associate Pastor / Pastor Associado Erika Bautista Service Leader / Líder de Servicio Iglesia Ciudad de Refugio

Gaitley Stevenson-Mathews Elder First Presbyterian Church

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AVA ASCHETTINO, AS Mrs. Claus sang with, Scarlett Fredrickson and Finn Trotman, left, and Grace Curry and Ella Reardon-Rizzo, right.

Oyster Bay High School’s ‘Songs for a New World,’ a hit BY MARY SOTIRYADIS newsroom@liherald.com

Students at Oyster Bay High School shared their talents in a live production of “Songs for a New World” last weekend, participating in the cast, orchestra, set design and stage crew. The play is a blend of musical theater and song cycle, with each song emblematic of being at a “crossroads” in life, as well as the importance of support during situations of uncertainty. “All of the songs and their messages and those moments of having to make decisions totally fit in our time right now,” said Terriann Chiappardi, the play’s director. Chiappardi noted that the play was also appropriate because it could easily be moved to an online format. “We weren't sure whether we’d be fully remote, whether we’d be partially remote and we knew once we started this program, we would never let the kids down and we would see it through no matter what that looked like,” she said. “So, we had to pick a show that we knew we could pivot or transition to remote or virtually if we had to.” Planning for the show began in October 2020, when coronavirus pandemic restrictions created challenges. Since then, the fine and performing arts department has developed ways to adapt to the circumstances. For example, students had to be 12 feet apart while singing, with masks on, and the formation of the stage was adjusted to accommodate social distancing. Anthony Femino, the OBHS Fine and Performing Arts supervisor, said that the biggest change was that there was not a live audience. The school worked with an outside company to livestream the performance.

PAIGE SWEENEY, LEFT, and Finn Trotman were on the streets of Manhattan in the opening scene of “Songs for a New World.” Both Chiappardi and Femino agreed that despite the absence of a traditional audience, the livestream was beneficial, because there was no limit to the amount of people who could purchase a ticket, and anyone in the world could tune in to see the show. Many of the cast and crew have family members who live in places such as Florida, who were able to watch the performance. According to Ava Aschettino and Sam Lingen, two seniors from the cast, everyone was able to adjust. Ava, who has been involved in the performing arts since seventh grade, said that this year’s cast and crew was extremely dedicated and passionate about theater. The play itself was altered slightly to

allow for more participation. There are only four roles, but Chiappardi decided to give everyone the same number of songs, Sam said. This way the entire cast, including the seventh graders, where given their fair share of songs to perform. Sam said that despite the barrier of masks creating some muffling while singing, he thinks the cast did well working around the issue producing strong sounds. Jillian Haguisan, a senior flutist in the orchestra said social distancing regulations interfered with the acoustics of the orchestra, making it difficult for members to hear each other and coordinate, while playing their instruments. The orchestra, which used to take up a small area known as the “pit,” had to spread

JAIYA CHETRAM SHARED what happened with his past girlfriends during one of the songs in the play. out. Maria McKevitt has been a part of the stage crew for her entire high school career. This year, as a senior, she helped with lighting design. “It's definitely been quite the transition,” Maria said. “We've had to adapt to not being able to be in person as much. Although everyone in our crew was very committed to being together and working on this production as a whole, we had to move to more renting different props and set as opposed to making them.” Additionally, she said, everyone had to adjust to more digital backdrops as opposed to those painted by students. Despite these major changes, Maria said that being able to work on the production has brought a sense of normalcy for her each day and has given everyone involved something to look forward to.

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For the first time in Nassau Police Department history, a Black woman has been promoted to the position of chief of support. Lorna Atmore, a 25-year member of NCPD, was promoted to the chief support position on Feb. 25. She succeeds Chief Ronald Walsh, who recently left to serve as Long Beach police commissioner. Atmore is now commander of the Support Division, one of the department’s

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largest units that includes the 911 center, information technology and the upcoming police body camera program. With the new position, Atmore is fifth in line for command of the department. “I really appreciate the support of Commissioner Patrick Ryder and County Executive Laura Curran for their confidence in my abilities,” Atmore said. “I’m just really excited to step into the role and hopefully do a good job.” Ryder said she is well qualified for her new role. “The promotion of Assistant Chief Lorna Atmore to three-star chief of support was an easy decision, as she is known to be one of the most dedicated and intelligent professionals in the executive ranks,” Ryder said in a statement. “I have great confidence in her ability to get the job done and to serve the residents in Nassau County.” Curran said that she was pleased to promote Atmore to her new role. “I’m proud of the efforts Nassau continues to make to ensure our law enforcement reflects the rich diversity of our communities – especially for positions of leadership,” Curran said in a statement. “Chief Atmore’s dedication to the department and her command experience have defined her as a true professional, a leader and a trailblazer.” Atmore began in the force as an officer and eventually rose to sergeant in the 3rd Precinct. She also led the 7th Precinct’s Detective Squad and was later promoted to captain, inspector and deputy commanding officer in the 4th Precinct, before being promoted to deputy chief of the support division. Family members who were in the New York City Police Department inspired her initial interest in a law enforcement career. “I really thought the job wouldn’t be a fit for me at first, but my cousins assured me that I would enjoy the job and to give it a chance,” she said. “I took their word for it, and by the time I got done with the police academy, I was in love with the job.” Atmore noted she wants to inspire young people of color who might be interested in a law enforcement career. “I hope that young people look up and see myself and other people of color in prominent positions and see what we’ve accomplished so they can visualize themselves as future leaders in law enforcement,” she said. “I think that we represent these opportunities that exist that young people may not know about.” Atmore added that she hopes in the future that more people of color are promoted to prominent law enforcement posts. “I understand and appreciate the excitement of my promotion and its uniqueness,” she said. “In my mind, I’m hoping that in the next five to 10 years that promotions like this will be more commonplace.”

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LEGAL NOTICE New York State Department OF Environmental Conservation Notice of Complete Application Date:03/05/2021 Applicant:Christopher Watson Facility:WATSON PROPERTY 65 STILLWATER AVE | 66-85-100 MASSAPEQUA, NY 11758 Application ID: 1 -2824-0334/00004 Permiis(s) Applied far: 1 Article 15 Title 5 Excavation & Fill in Navigable Waters 1 - Section 401 - Clean Water Act Water Quality Certification 1 - Article 25 Tidal Wetlands Project is located: in OYSTER BAY in NASSAU COUNTY Project Description: The applicant proposes to remove and replace 18 inches higher, 99’ of bulkhead and returns. Thirteen feet of new bulkhead will be constructed closing off the existing 325 square foot boat slip. The boat slip will be filled and 63’ of old bulkhead removed. Dredge to 4’ below mean low water up to 10’ seaward of the replacement bulkhead. Remove and replace the existing parallel capping boardwalk. The project is located at 65 Stillwater Avenue in Massapequa, Town of Oyster Bay, Nassau County, NY. Availability of Application Documents: Filed application documents, and Department draft permits where applicable, are available for inspection during normal business hours at the address of the contact person. To ensure timely service at the time of inspection, it is recommended that an appointment be made with the contact person. State Environmental Quality Review (SEOR) Determination Project is not subject to SEQR because it is a Type II action. SEQR Lead Agency None Designated State Historic Preservation Act {SHPA} Determination The proposed activity is not subject to review in accordance with SHPA. The application type is exempt and/or the project involves the continuation of an existing operational activity. Coastal Management This project is located in a Coastal Management area and is subject to the Waterfront Revitalization and Coastal Resources Act. Availability For Public Comment Comments on this project must be submitted in writing to the Contact Person no later than 04/01/2021 or 15 days after the publication date of this notice, whichever is later.

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LEGAL NOTICE VILLAGE OF UPPER BROOKVILLE BOARD OF APPEALS PUBLIC NOTICE A public hearing and meeting will be held before and by the Board of Appeals of the Incorporated Village of Upper Brookville, Nassau County, New York at the Planting Fields Arboretum Carriage House on Planting Fields Road in the Village on March 31, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. The hearing will be on the appeal of Sonu Arora, owner of a 5-acre parcel of land located at 26 Chestnut Hill Drive in the Village, designated as Section 24, Block 18, Lot 11 on the Nassau County Land and Tax Map, and located within the Village=s OP-1 (5-acre) zoning district. The Appellant seeks a variance to allow the construction of a tennis court which will increase the total lot coverage to 10.8% of lot area rather than the maximum permitted 10% of lot area. The above application is on file at the office of Humes & Wagner, LLP, attorneys for the Village, 147 Forest Avenue, Locust Valley, New York where it may be seen by appointment during the regular hours of the usual business days until the time of the hearing. All interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard at said time and place. If any individual requires special assistance to attend, please notify the Village Attorney at 516-676-4600 at least 48 hours in advance of the hearing. This hearing will be conducted strictly following all required social distancing protocols. Face masks are required to be worn for entry into the hearing room and must be worn continuously while inside the building. Philip H. Wachtler Chairman Z-433 March 17, 2021 125047 HEARING NOTICE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF BAYVILLE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Incorporated Village of Bayville will hold a Public Hearing at the Village Hall, 34 School Street, Bayville, Nassau County, New York, on Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at 7:30 p.m. to consider the following application: #Z-3-21, 11 Washington

Avenue, Batrouni/PCCB LLC Residence (T. O’Connell, Arch) Application for a proposed garage, 320 square feet, requires the following variances: §80-22 Bulk Regulations (B) Lot coverage. The building area shall not exceed 25% of the first 7500 square feet of lot area. The proposed lot coverage is 33.1% of the first 7500 square feet. (C) The floor area ratio (FAR) shall not exceed 0.40. The proposed FAR is 0.517. §80-24 Detached garages, accessory buildings, and structures. (A) Each detached garage, accessory building, and structure, unless expressly provided to the contrary elsewhere in the chapter, shall be located at least three feet from the rear property line and each side property line, and at least five feet from the primary building on the lot. The proposed garage is 2 feet from the rear property line and 2 feet from the side property line. (B) No detached garage, accessory building or structure shall exceed 12 feet in height measured from the average ground level at the perimeter thereof. The proposed height for the detached garage is 13.25 feet. §80-82 Alterations. Any alteration to a nonconforming use, building or structure that would change the building’s or structure’s front setback, side yard or rear yard, shall not be permitted hereunder unless an application for variance is made to the Board of Appeals and such application is granted by the Board of Appeals. In any such application, the applicant shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Board of Appeals that the cost of all alterations proposed to be made to such building or structure, in the aggregate, will not exceed 50% of the adjusted market value of the affected parcel, as reflected in the thencurrent assessment role for the Village. Nothing herein is intended or shall be deemed to preclude the maintenance and good repair of any nonconforming use or building. §80-60 Supplementary area and height provisions. (C) Flat roofs are prohibited in all districts. The proposed garage has a flat roof. This property is known on the Land and Tax Maps of Nassau County as Section 29, Block 16, Lot 31 in the Residential C District. It is also known as 11 Washington Avenue, Bayville, NY. ********** -2PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Incorporated Village of

Bayville will hold a Public Hearing at the Village Hall, 34 School Street, Bayville, Nassau County, New York, on Wednesday, March 31, 2021, 2020 at 7:45 p.m. to consider the following application: #Z-4-21, 1 Cedar Lane, Haggerty Residence, (S. Kahn, Arch) Application to construct a proposed rear deck with built-in BBQ, and stair to grade, requiring the following variances: § 80-21 Yard requirements (A) There shall be front, rear, and side yards on each plot of not less than the following depth or width: (1) Front yard: 25 feet. The proposed front yard is 7.25 feet. (2) Rear yard: 25 feet. The proposed easterly rear yard is 9.5 feet, and northerly rear yard 18 feet. (B) On corner plots, a front yard of at least 25 feet shall be required on each street. The proposed westerly front yard is 7.25 feet. § 80-22 Bulk Regulations (B) Lot coverage. The building area shall not exceed 25% of the first 7,500 square feet of lot area. The proposed lot coverage is 39.34% of the first 7,500 square feet of lot area. (C) The floor area ratio (FAR) shall not exceed 0.40. The proposed FAR is 0.667. §80-82 Alterations. Any alteration to a nonconforming use, building or structure that would change the building’s or structure’s front setback, side yard or rear yard, shall not be permitted hereunder unless an application for variance is made to the Board of Appeals and such application is granted by the Board of Appeals. In any such application, the applicant shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Board of Appeals that the cost of all alterations proposed to be made to such building or structure, in the aggregate, will not exceed 50% of the adjusted market value of the affected parcel, as reflected in the thencurrent assessment role for the Village. Nothing herein is intended or shall be deemed to preclude the maintenance and good repair of any nonconforming use or building. This property is known on the Land and Tax Maps of Nassau County as Section 29, Block 11, Lots 62-63 in the Residential C District. It is also known as 1 Cedar Lane, Bayville, NY. ********** -3PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Incorporated Village of Bayville will hold a Public Hearing at the Village Hall, 34 School Street,

Bayville, Nassau County, New York, on Wednesday, March 31, 2021, 2020 at 8 p.m. to consider the following application: #Z-5-21, 22 Plymouth Road, Sumcizk Residence Application to maintain an existing shed, pursuant to approval of the following variances: §80-24 Detached garages, accessory buildings, and structures. (D) Each detached garage, accessory building and structure shall be located at least 70 feet from any street line; provided, however, that with respect to any corner lot, any accessory building, structure or detached garage shall be located only on the corner of the lot farthest removed from the abutting streets, and at least three feet from the two nearest property lines, and so that the two nearest property lines do not abut any street. The existing shed is located 48.6 feet from the street and is not located on the corner of the lot farthest removed from the abutting streets. §80-60 Supplementary area and height provisions. (G) A greenhouse or utility shed may be erected in a rear yard, provided that such shed or greenhouse does not exceed 120 square feet of floor area, does not exceed nine feet in height, including any exposed portions of the foundation above grade, and shall be located at least three feet from any lot line, and at least 10 feet from the primary residence. A shed shall not be used for the storage of any items other than normal household goods and gardening equipment. A greenhouse shall not be used for any use other than the cultivating of plants. No lot shall contain more than one shed. No lot shall contain more than one greenhouse. The existing shed is located in a side yard. This property is known on the Land and Tax Maps of Nassau County as Section 29, Block 87, Lot 1 in the Residential C District. It is also known as 22 Plymouth Road, Bayville, NY. ********** Persons who may suffer from a disability, which would prevent them from participating in said hearing, should notify Maria Alfano-Hardy, Village Clerk-Treasurer, at (516) 628-1439 in sufficient time to permit such arrangements to be made to enable such persons to participate in said hearing. BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Georgia Giaccone, Clerk March 17, 2021 124961 To Place A Notice Call 516-569-4000 x232

LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE OF HEARING ON PROPOSED 2020-2021 BUDGET INC. VILLAGE OF LAUREL HOLLOW NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that on Wednesday, the 14h day of April 2021, at the Village Hall, 1492 Laurel Hollow Road, Laurel Hollow, New York, or via Zoom Videoconference at 6:00 P.M., the Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of Laurel Hollow will hold a public hearing to consider the tentative budget of the Village for the fiscal year 2021-2022. A copy of the tentative budget will be available at the Village Hall, where it may be inspected by any interested person during office hours. A copy is also available on the website, www.laurelhollow.org. No compensation is proposed in the tentative budget to be paid to any member of the Board of Trustees. All interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard at said time and place. By order of the Board of Trustees Elizabeth Kaye Clerk/Treasurer Dated: March 12, 2021 Issue Date: March 19, 2021 125051 PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES… Printed in this publication can be found online. Search by publication name at: www.newyorkpublicnotices.com

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF VOTE/ELECTION OF THE THE COLD SPRING HARBOR LIBRARY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Vote/Election of the qualified voters of the COLD SPRING HARBOR CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTIRCT, TOWN OF HUNTINGTON, SUFFOLK COUNTY AND OYSTER BAY, NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK, will be held at the Cold Spring Harbor Library, 95 Harbor Road, Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724 on April 6, 2021 at 9:30 AM, prevailing time, to vote upon the Annual Operating Budget of the Cold Spring Harbor Library for the 2021-22 year and to elect Trustees to vacancies on the Board of Trustees of the Cold Spring Harbor Library. The proposition will appear on ballot in the following form: “Shall the Board of Education contract with the Cold Spring Harbor Library pursuant to Education Law § 256 for the providing of library services to the residents of the School District and appropriate funds in the amount of $3,061,357 supporting principal and interest payments on the construction bond and the 2021-22 Operating Budget of the Cold Spring

Harbor Library, with the requisite portion thereof to be raised by tax on the taxable property of the Cold Spring Harbor Central School District.” AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that an election to elect three (3) Trustees to the Cold Spring Harbor Library to fill three-year terms commencing July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2024; AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that an election to elect one (1) trustee to the Cold Spring Harbor Library to fill a two (2) year remainder of an unexpired term commencing July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2023 will be conducted; AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that voting at such meeting will be by paper ballots; polls will be open during the period commencing 9:30 AM to 9:00 PM on April 6, 2021; AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Budget Information Meeting will be held on March 15, 2021 at 7:00 p.m., prevailing time; Library Trustees and personnel will be present to provide information to the public; AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a copy of the statement of the amount of money which will be required for the 2021-22 fiscal year for the Cold Spring Harbor Library purposes may be obtained by any resident of the District during the fourteen (14) days immediately preceding said Vote/Election except Sundays and holidays from the Library located at 95 Harbor Road, Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724 during the operating hours of the Library; AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that petitions nominating candidates for Office of the Trustee of the Cold Spring Harbor Library are to be filed in the office of the Director of the Library not later than 5:00 PM, prevailing time, on March 1, 2021. Each petition must be directed to the Director of the Library and must be signed by at least 25 qualified voters of the District, must state the residence of each signer and must state the name and residence of the candidate; AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that personal voter registration is required either pursuant to Section 2014 of the Education Law or pursuant to Article 5 of the Election Law. If a voter has heretofore registered pursuant to Section 2014 of the Education Law and has voted at an annual or Special District meeting within the last four years, such voter is eligible to vote at this election/vote; if a voter is eligible to vote pursuant to Article 5 of the Election Law, such

voter is also eligible to vote at this vote. All other persons who desire to vote must register. A voter may register within the offices of the Cold Spring Harbor Central School District, 75 Goose Hill Road, Cold Spring Harbor between the hours of 8:30 AM and 4:00 PM on school days provided that such registration is effective not later than five days prior to the Election of April 6, 2021; pursuant to § 2014 of the Education Law the Register of voters will be filed in the office of the District Clerk of the School District immediately upon its completion and not less than five days prior to the time set for the Election at which it is to be utilized. Such register shall be open for inspection by any qualified voter of the District between the hours of 8:30 AM and 4:00 PM on each of the five days prior to the day set for the Election, except Saturdays and Sundays and between the hours of 8:30 AM and 4:00 PM on the day set for the Election. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that in accordance with Education Law § 2018-a absentee ballots for the election of Trustees of the Library and said Library Budget Vote may be obtained from the Election Clerk of the Cold Spring Harbor Library, 95 Harbor Road, Cold Spring Harbor, between the hours of 9:30 AM and 5:00 PM during those hours and days of operation of the office of Election Clerk. Such application must be received by the Election Clerk no later than 4:00 PM seven days prior to the vote/election if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter or by 4:00 PM on April 5, 2021 if the ballot is to be personally delivered to the voter. No absentee voter’s ballot shall be canvassed unless it shall have been received in the Office of the Election Clerk of the Library not later than 5:00 PM on the day of the vote/election. A list of persons to whom absentee ballots shall have been issued will be available in the Office of the Clerk of the School District between the hours of 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM on each of the five days prior to April 6, 2021 except Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. A list of persons to whom absentee ballots shall have been issued will be available in the Office of the Election Clerk of the Library between the hours of 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM on each of the five days prior to April 6, 2021 except Saturdays and Sundays. Dated:Cold Spring Harbor, New York BOARD OF TRUSTEES March 1, 2021

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LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE INC. VILLAGE OF LAUREL HOLLOW - BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a public hearing and meeting will be held by and before the Board of Zoning Appeals of the Inc. Village of Laurel Hollow, Nassau County, New York, on Tuesday, March 30, at 6:00 P.M. Public participation in this meeting will be available via the Zoom application which can be accessed under the “News” tab at the Laurel Hollow website https://www.laurelhollow. org/. Due to the current coronavirus restrictions, physical attendance is not permissible. ZV6-2020:: The public hearing on the appeal and application of Michael Weiner to maintain a finished attic and garage conversion at 1634 Stewart Lane, Laurel Hollow where the maximum permitted floor area ratio is greater than 0.09 in violation of Section 145-5 (D)(4); .10 is proposed. This property is designated as Section 26 Block E Lots 75 & 76 on the Land and Tax Map of Nassau County. ZV1-2021: The public hearing on the appeal and application of Jessica Boskoff and Dana Boskoff to maintain pool equipment, outdoor shower, and fountain at 2 Woodgreen Way, Laurel Hollow where: “ The proposed accessory structures are not set back at least 100 feet from every lot line abutting a street as required by Section 145-5 (B)(2) of the Laurel Hollow Zoning Code. Water Feature Setback=59.2’; Outdoor Shower Setback=65.5’; Pool Equipment Setback=69.5’ “ The proposed accessory structures are located at a distance closer to the front lot line than the principal building which is in violation of Section 145-5

(B)(2); Setback of principal building from Woodgreen Way=81.1’; Water Feature Setback=59.2’. Setback of principal building from Woodfield Court=94.5 feet; Outdoor Shower Setback=65.5’; Pool Equipment Setback=69.5’. This property is designated as Section 14 Block 25 Lot 8 on the Land and Tax Map of Nassau County. ZV2-2021: The public hearing on the appeal and application of Janene Keegan and John Keegan to maintain a shed, pool equipment and pool patio at 1 Cedarwood Court, Laurel Hollow where the existing accessory structures are not set back at least 40 feet from every lot line not abutting a street as required by Section 145-5(B)(2) of the Laurel Hollow Village Code. Shed rear setback =7.66’ feet; pool equipment rear setback = 4.25’ feet; pool patio rear setback = 32.0’ feet. This property is designated as Section 14 Block A Lot 1104 on the Land and Tax Map of Nassau County. ZV3-2021: The public hearing on the appeal and application of Jason Paul to maintain garden beds & trellis and install a proposed shed at 3 Picardy Lane, Laurel Hollow where: “ The existing accessory structures are not set back at least 100 feet from every lot line abutting a street as required by Section 145-5 (B)(2) of the Laurel Hollow Zoning Code. Setback of garden beds=13.0’ feet. “ The proposed & existing accessory structures are located at a distance closer to the front lot line than the principal building in violation of Section 145-5 (B)(2). From Picardy Lane: setback of garden beds=13.0’ feet & setback of principal building=111.0’ feet. From Stillwell Lane: setback of shed=180’ feet & setback of principal building=219.9’ feet. “ The proposed accessory structure is not set back at least 40 feet from every lot line not abutting a street as required by Section 145-5(B)(2) of the Laurel

Hollow Village Code. Setback of shed=4.5’ feet. This property is designated as Section 14 Block 14 Lot 23 on the Land and Tax Map of Nassau County. ZV4-2021: The public hearing on the appeal and application of Richard Cuccia to maintain a shed at 26 Vista Drive, Laurel Hollow where the existing accessory structure is not set back at least 40 feet from every lot line not abutting a street as required by Section 145-5(B)(2) of the Laurel Hollow Village Code. Existing rear setback =23.1 feet. This property is designated as Section 25 Block 64 Lot 15 on the Land and Tax Map of Nassau County. By Order of the Board of Zoning Appeals Russell Mohr, Chairman Dated: March 11, 2021 125049

LEGAL NOTICE Notice of formation of Project Recruit LLC, a domestic LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York SSNY on 1/19/21 with an Office located in the County of Nassau. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process served against the LLC at 110 Yorkshire Drive East Norwich New York. Purpose: Any lawful purpose or activity. 125045 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO BIDDERS INC. VILLAGE OF LAUREL HOLLOW NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that sealed proposals are sought and requested for the furnishing of all materials and doing all the work necessary in accordance with plans and specifications for ROAD REPAIRS, CHERRY LANE and THE HOLLOWS Project No. 1-2021-LH in the Village of Laurel Hollow. The sealed proposals must be made upon the form of bid furnished, and will be received at the Office of the Village Clerk, Village of Laurel Hollow, 1492 Laurel Hollow Road, in Laurel Hollow, until 12:00 Noon on April 1, 2021, at which

time they will be publicly opened by the Village Clerk and read aloud. Bids must be submitted in sealed envelopes, addressed to the Board of Trustees of the Village of Laurel Hollow, and shall bear on the face thereof the name and address of the bidder. Bids may be mailed or delivered to the Village of Laurel Hollow, 1492 Laurel Hollow Road, Syosset, NY, 11791, but must arrive on or before the time above specified. The specifications, instructions to bidders, form of bid or proposal, and form of contract, will be available at the Village office, 1492 Laurel Hollow Road, in Laurel Hollow, Monday thru Friday, except holidays, between the hours of 9:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M., beginning on March 19, 2021. A fee of one hundred dollars ($100) made payable to the Village of Laurel Hollow will be required for a copy of the plans, specifications, detail sheets, proposal and contract form. Said fee will be refunded, provided bidders comply with §102.2 of the General Municipal Law of the State of New York, and upon submission of a completed voucher form. Each bid or proposal must be accompanied by the deposit of a certified check or bid bond in a sum equal to five (5%) percent of the bid amount, made payable to the “Village of Laurel Hollow”, as assurance that the bid is made in good faith. The Village of Laurel Hollow reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive any informalities, and to accept such bid which, in its opinion, is in the best interest of the Village. By order of the Board of Trustees. Dated:March 11, 2021 Issued:March 11, 2021 ELIZABETH KAYE VILLAGE CLERK/TREASURER 125050

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The coronavirus pandemic came to Long Island the first week in March last year. With no clear end in sight to the pandemic, many Long Islanders now wonder what the future of the Island will look like moving forward. To shed light on many pandemic-related questions and concerns that Long Islanders are pondering, Herald Inside LI will host a free live webinar over Zoom on Thursday, March 18. Starting at 6 p.m., the webinar, titled “The Virus and the Vaccine: One Year Later,” will feature Nassau County Executive Laura Curran; Jennifer Cona, a partner at Cona Elder Law; Dr. Larry Eisenstein, Nassau County Department of Health commissioner; and Dr. Aaron Glatt, chairman of the Department of Medicine at Mount Sinai South Nassau. The panelists will discuss the past year and next steps to deal with the pandemic in the near future. Panelists will also discuss infection rates, variants, scheduling testing and vaccine appointments, and

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year ago, we faced many new challenges as the coronavirus threw the world into a panic. Many unanswered questions made us fearful of both the known and the unknown. Despite this heightened level of stress, we adjusted, and new approaches to cope with the pandemic arose. We Zoomed from room to room, and country to country, without having to pack our bags or experience jet lag. We found a new dress code for our virtual meetings: ROBERT mullet outfits with “business on GOLDMAN the top, party on the bottom,” and made sure to turn off the cat filter. Masks became more than just a protective measure: They became a fashion statement, or an advertisement or promotion for a business, product or cause. For some of us, reality TV became an escape: Joe Exotic was anointed the “Tiger King,” as the mystery of who killed Carole Baskin’s husband still lingers. Speaking of lingering, some of us put on the pandemic

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pounds as we binged on series and food. All of the changes emerging from the pandemic are linked to our human need to stay connected during times of adversity. Fads are an expression of belongingness. Sadly, the social deprivation that we all experienced left a hole in this fundamental human need for contact and connectedness. As we had to increasingly remain socially distant, our need for emotional connectedness grew stronger. As an attorney and practicing psychologist, I witnessed firsthand how many of my attorney colleagues reported on social media feeling stressed. This was a shocker, as attorneys are known for being loath to admit they struggle. I felt a call to action, and started offering resiliency training over Zoom to my fellow attorneys. Little did I know that this group would offer me support as I mourned the passing of my father during the pandemic, when public gathering was prohibited. The Virtual Lawyers Lounge continues to be relevant, and is more than 500 members strong. The pandemic was a rare event in which human distress was universal, as

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we learned early on that Covid-19 does not discriminate. Our common experience of living through the pandemic created a space for empathy across the world, even if we couldn’t give a hug or wipe a tear for those who needed it the most. The buzzword born out of our universal experience is resilience: the ability to overcome adversity. By our evolutionary nature, resilience is tied to our need to survive. We survived by finding new ways to connect. These new ways should not be forgotten, but rather incorporated into our “new normal,” whatever that is. Now, as the vaccines roll out and the new world opens up, questions stoke our fears. Is the new world safe? What will the new normal look like? This anxiety is the reality for adults and children who were abruptly thrown into a new lifestyle, without any mental or emotional buffers. For example, the child who will awaken from his Covid-19 slumber of gaming and return to a classroom setting where he will barely recognize his classmates through the mask-covered mouths and protective Plexiglas that separates them from one another.

ow, as the vaccines roll out, new questions stoke our fears. Is the new world safe?

As we venture into the new normal, I envision a world of hope and reprioritized values. For a resilient march to this new normal, we must acknowledge that much of what we believe in having control over is just an illusion; we need to remain present in all that we do and appreciate the temporary nature of all circumstances. When the inevitable, unpredictable event happens, embracing it with optimism, fortitude and courage helps us through the rough patch and aids us as we move forward to where we want to be. Most important, in the resilient march to the new normal, we must never forget the need and value of hugging one another, rebuilding our personal connections, wiping away a tear and offering an approving smile that may be seen with or without a mask. As of this writing, 2.65 million people across the world have died because of the coronavirus. In honoring those we lost and keeping alive the lessons learned, we must become more vigilant about tending to our health, physically and mentally. Dr. Robert Goldman is the chief psychologist and co-CEO of TLC Virtual Resiliency and an adjunct professor at Hofstra University and St. Joseph’s College. Learn more at tlcvirtualresiliency.com.

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didn’t tune in to the news at all yesterday, and that was a happy change from one year ago, when I couldn’t not watch, but when I did watch, the grim predictions from epidemiologists, juxtaposed with the misinformation coming from the White House, had me worried sick. Doctors told us to wear masks, stay at home, close schools and avoid contact even with our parents and children and grandchildren. At the same time, the president rolled out his RANDI no-big-deal mesKREISS sage. He promised that the coronavirus would just go away. Yet people were dying, and refrigerator morgue trucks were parked on New York City streets. For me, not trusting our highest elected officials to keep us safe in the face of a historic pandemic was psychologically destabilizing. The message was: You’re on your own. We did what we had to do. No kids, no supermarkets, no friends and no communal events of any kind.

Now, one year later, I don’t need to hear the news because I trust that the government is going about its business, fighting the best fight it can against the virus. What does this pandemic anniversary mean to us? My husband and I are just past two weeks since our second vaccine. I think we’ll be fine, but there is a definite process to reemerging and rebooting a full life. With the second jab, it isn’t as if this dreadful year gets erased. Just a glance in the mirror reminds me that I’m not the same person I was last March. I made a joke in a column last year about my own personal silver lining as my hair turned gray. Now it’s even more so, and very long, a kind of metaphor about time and change and a new acceptance of mortality. I’m thinking about my friends of the heart who died over the past year, Marlene and Marty and Don. I mention their names to write them into my world and honor their memory. They didn’t all die of Covid-19, but they left this world too

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soon and without the comforting rituals of traditional funerals and visiting among family and friends after the loss. Letting them go is more difficult because there was no way to say a real goodbye or hold the hands of their loved ones. My husband has photos of these buddies pasted on a full wall in his office, like the man without a country, yearning for “home.” Living through this year, with plenty of food and access to the Internet and the ability to work online, reminded me that good fortune shines on only some people. More than 530,000 of us died, many because they had to go to work, or lived in large family groups or couldn’t figure out the byzantine vaccine rollout protocols. I don’t know their names, but I want to carry them with me into the post-pandemic world, with a kind of “never forget” mantra. They shouldn’t just disappear. In the beginning I was Zooming with the grandkids pretty often, and then less often, and then we had hardly anything to share because we weren’t doing anything all day. I thought from the begin-

ven friends who died of something other than Covid were deprived of comforting rituals.

ning that the teenagers suffered most from the isolation and emotional vacuum that can follow months of down time with no other kids around. I have faith in their resilience, though, and history teaches us that young people have survived other deprivations, especially during wartime. We ventured out the other evening for the very first time, to sit in an outside tented area of a restaurant. It wasn’t perfect. It felt strange to wait for food, and I was impatient. I realize I have to give this new normal some time. One year after the pandemic began surging across America and the world, my freezer is still packed. I have more toilet paper than I need. I remember some of my parents’ behaviors, which I called a Depression-era mentality, and I know we have adopted some slightly irrational habits as a result of our anxiety during the worst days of Covid-19. I expect all of this will evolve as our faith in the future — any future — is restored. I would like to live long enough to read the great books that will surely be written about this year, especially the fiction, which so often touches the most profound truths. Copyright 2021 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.

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assau County got some very good news last week after passage of the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan: The county will receive $397.7 million in federal aid to pay for expenses after it fell into a deep budget hole caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Covid-19 has not only killed more than 530,000 people in the United States, but also has ravaged the finances of our state and local governments and school districts. States and counties — which depend heavily on sales taxes for funding — were particularly hard hit over the past year. People haven’t been shopping at local businesses the way they did before the pandemic, in part because many fear contracting the virus in public, and many simply haven’t the money to shop. We hope and trust that the ARP will be a vital shot in the arm to reignite the economy, both here in New York and across the country. It is certainly giving local elected leaders the opportunity to breathe easier, knowing they won’t have to lay off essential workers, including police officers and emergency medical technicians. In total, New York state will receive $12.6 billion in aid, which will be used to mitigate the spread of the virus and enhance the vaccination effort, as well as balance the state’s budget so it, too, can avoid layoffs. School districts will also benefit from the funding allocation.

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LETTERS Stimulus bill delivers relief To the Editor: Congressional passage of the most recent stimulus bill, called the American Rescue Plan, is great news for all Americans, regardless of your politics. Beyond delivering much-needed relief to people struggling to make ends meet, this bill also provides the bold federal investment necessary to accelerate vaccine distribution, ensure that schools fully reopen and support struggling small businesses, like our restaurants. I am especially pleased that this bill funds local governments like Nassau County, particularly as we continue to hold the front line in our fight to defeat the coronavirus once and for all. LAURA CURRAN Nassau County executive

Cuomo should step aside To the Editor: The recent allegations of sexual harassment and misconduct against Gov. Andrew Cuomo are

No doubt, the ARP is far-reaching. We should all be thankful that state and local governments will be made whole after a historically devastating year. Leaving them to fend for themselves — essentially the plan of Republican leaders like Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell — could have, and likely would have, been disastrous. Mass layoffs of front-line workers would have meant a double whammy for the nation: We would have lost not only many people entrusted with protecting our safety during the pandemic, but also their spending power and tax dollars. The first round of federal pandemic aid provided by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, or CARES, was a $2.2 trillion economic stimulus bill, passed last March, that provided aid to states and, in a more limited way, local governments, as well as loans to businesses. It saved tens of thousands of businesses, especially small ones, and many, many lives, in particular through vaccine research. The trouble was this: Any aid that state and local governments accepted could be used only to fund coronavirus mitigation efforts. There was no aid to those governments to continue operations while the economy was tanking last spring. State and local elected leaders pleaded — practically begged — for greater aid beyond funding for coronavirus mitigation, but the Republican-controlled Senate and President Trump would not budge.

The second round of aid, a hotly contested bill signed late last year, provided $900 billion, again without unrestricted aid to state and local governments. With this third round of federal aid, we are seeing the load lifted for state and local elected leaders. At the same time, the American Rescue Plan will increase funding for vaccination programs, and provide $1,400 in direct aid to a majority of working families and individuals and greater funding for small businesses. Yes, we continue to add to America’s debt — a debt that will one day have to be repaid. U.S. debt now stands at $27 trillion — or 128 percent of our gross domestic product. Only 10 years ago, we worried that our debt had surpassed 90 percent of GDP. So yes, we will have to cut back in the future. Now, however, is not the time. In the here and now, we must focus on economic recovery, and the only way to lift ourselves out of our current fiscal quagmire and jump-start spending is through federal aid. Going forward, we will have to work harder than ever — and we will have to do so together, united as one country, Republicans and Democrats. And we will have to innovate, which means we will have to focus more than ever on providing educational resources not only to our children, but to people of all ages. As a nation, we will survive, but we will have to do a lot better than we did in 2020.

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uring the coronavirus pandemic, many of us have needed to get outside, and have rediscovered the joy of walking or riding a bike to see friends and exercise. Should this trend continue — and record bike sales suggest that it will — then New Yorkers will be healthier, traffic will be less congested and air quality will improve. But for walking and biking to be realistic options for most people, we first need to invest in safe and adequate infrastructure, just as we have CARTER done for every mode of STRICKLAND other transportation. This is a critical public safety issue for Long Island. Today, our roads are too risky — Nassau and Suffolk counties were ranked second and third most dangerous in the state, as measured by the number of fatalities, personal injuries and property damage resulting from traf-

fic crashes. In fact, in 2019, Long Island accounted for over a quarter of all bicycle fatalities in New York. Too many lives have been lost because of dangerous roads. Safe places to bike and walk are also part of a holistic economic recovery. Civic leaders seeking to attract and retain young professionals with amenities comparable to any major city and to solidify a strong “sense of place” across the Island have already invested in revitalizing downtowns with walkable communities and affordable multi-family housing. The missing commercial part of that mix may follow even faster than expected now, as many people who have worked from home for more than a year question the value of long commutes. In fact, the large redevelopment areas proposed for Long Island are mixed use, with the intention of creating live-work-play communities — and future residents and workers will look for recreational opportunities and better connections to parks.

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LETTERS beyond troubling, and describe a disturbing pattern of behavior that also now includes a potentially criminal act. The gravity of these claims makes it clear to us that the governor cannot lead the state while faithfully responding to multiple investigations. This is especially true in light of the impending state budget deadline, the need to continue guiding the state through the coronavirus pandemic and the fragility of the state’s economic recovery. The New York State Constitution demands that if the governor is “unable to discharge the powers and duties of the office of Governor, the Lieutenant-Governor shall act as the Governor until the inability shall cease.” We call on the Cuomo to step aside, at least until such time that the state attorney general’s investigation is complete. We are confident that the lieutenant governor would ably serve the people of New York. JOHN BROOKS, JAMES GAUGHRAN, TODD KAMINSKY, ANNA KAPLAN and KEVIN THOMAS New York state senators

Was the chopper really necessary? To the Editor: Was it really essential for Gov. Andrew Cuomo to travel from Albany via helicopter to visit the round-the-clock Covid-19 vaccination center at the Javits Convention Center recently? The event was little more than a career politician’s photo op.

The good news is that both Nassau and Suffolk counties have started to invest in safe biking and walking trails. There are first-class bike paths in Eisenhower Park and Bethpage State Park, as well as several trail systems in parks and a few northsouth trails. What is missing is a main artery to tie this all together, much as the Long Island Expressway did for an earlier generation that wanted to drive their cars to the post-war suburbs. A proposed Long Island Greenway would provide this connectivity and jumpstart a true network of trails for point-to-point travel across the Island. Stretching 175 miles from Manhattan to Montauk, the greenway would be a multi-purpose trail that would be mostly off-road along power lines, connecting downtown redevelopment areas such as Innovation Park and the Nassau Hub, 26 parks and 46 train stations. It would make walking and biking safe for people on Long Island and a real option for exercising, visiting friends, even picking up gro-

ceries. And it would be good for downtown business as well: Trail users spend about $250,000 per mile annually on trailrelated local businesses, according to a 2012 study by the Rails to Trails Conservancy. This project could be shovel-ready and provide jobs in the near term while setting the foundation for Long Island’s success over the long term. The state has already built the Empire State Trail from Buffalo to New York City, and has invested in preliminary engineering studies to extend it across Long Island. According to a study released recently by New Yorkers for Clean Water and Jobs, 65,000 jobs could be created by the $3 billion New York State Environmental Bond Act, which would support projects like the Long Island Greenway. We need those jobs now to help our economic recovery, and those investments would pay back health and economic dividends for years. Long Islanders should call on their elected officials to support investments in park infrastructure. Carter Strickland is the New York state director for the Trust for Public Land.

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Why couldn’t Cuomo ride Amtrak from Albany to Manhattan? Upon arrival, it would have been a quick five-minute walk through the $1.6 billion Moynihan Train Hall to the Javits Convention Center. Perhaps Cuomo didn’t want to rub shoulders with constituents while riding Amtrak and walking to his news conference. He might have also run into reporters, who were banned from the Javits Center event. They might have asked some embarrassing questions dealing with his ongoing nursing home and sexual harassment scandals. The day before his visit, U.S. Representatives Carolyn Maloney, Jerry Nadler and Nydia Velazques, along with Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer, conducted a news conference at the Manhattan 30th Street Heliport. They called for the elimination of non-essential helicopter rides, like the one that Cuomo took. Before he became president, Joe Biden was known as “Amtrak Joe.” He regularly commuted from his Delaware home to Washington, D.C., via Amtrak for decades. Why couldn’t Cuomo emulate Biden? Forget the helicopter trips to and from Albany to the Big Apple. Lead by example. He should show his support for transit just like Biden and become “Amtrak Andrew.” LARRY PENNER Great Neck Larry Penner is a transportation advocate, historian and writer who previously worked for the Federal Transit Administration Region 2 NY Office.

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