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Doughnuts and doo-wop in Oceanside nity,” Ryder said. “I look forward to joining Rocky and all of the exceptional singers as they conOceanside residents aren’t tinue this tradition for many just grabbing a doughnut at the nights to come.” The karaoke nights have conDunkin’ Donuts on Lawson Boulevard — they’re sticking around tinued to grow, drawing as many for some karaoke on doo-wop as 50 people to the store to enjoy some singing and possibly grab nights. the mic to perform They have been s h ow i n g u p i n as well. d rove s fo r t h e “We’ve always monthly Monday done things for the night karaoke sescommunity, and sions, which have this is another become a hit in the way we can bring community. people together At the urging of through music,” some Dunkin’ Faiz Alana, reDonuts’ regulars, gional general storeowner Rocky manager of DunSheik began the kin’ Donuts, said. Courtesy Town of Hempstead “When we decided trend over the summer and has con- oceanside resident to do karaoke, we tinued it every Michael Campiglia, who did a small one month since then. also helps organize the that was pretty During the most karaoke nights, enjoys the good, and now we recent doo-wop musical evening. have 40-plus peonight on Jan. 8, ple, which a lot of Nassau County Legislator Pat- people in the community were rick Mullaney and Town of talking about. It didn’t matter Hempstead Councilwoman Laura who you were, what you did — Ryder joined the fun. everybody was unified.” “The karaoke nights at Local Dunkin’ regular Jimmy Oceanside Dunkin’ are an unfor- LaMarca, and others who wantgettable experience, and it’s an ed to create another space in exciting way to bring a little bit Oceanside for residents to feel of music and fun to the commu-
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With a legacy that dates back three generations, Ramalho Tree Service, in Oceanside, has gone above and beyond in serving the community and the surrounding area. In recognition of that, the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce has named the company its 2024 Business of the Year. The chamber’s business and citizens of the year will be honored at its annual cocktail reception on Feb. 29 at Temple Avodah. The story of Ramalho Tree Service dates to 1958, when John Ramalho I, now 87, started the business. After coming out of the Navy, he worked for a tree company, but eventually decided to venture out on his own, knocking
on doors and picking up jobs to build the foundation of what would become a longstanding family business. “He started by knocking on doors, going around and just introducing himself and picking up jobs here and there,” Ramhalho’s daughter-in-law, Victoria Ramalho, said. “Starting young, people helped him and recommended him. Without people like that, he never would have gotten his start. He never would have been able to support his wife and three kids and get going.” Ramalho’s hard work was the driving force behind the business’s initial success. As it grew, he hired family members, and mentored others, including a young man named Ray Smith who now owns one of the biggest tree ContInued on page 13
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Oceanside Library celebrates Eva Berger Oceanside Library celebrated the artwork of Eva Berger on Jan. 7. The art reception was filled with community members who got an inside look at the artist behind the work. Berger’s work
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Eva Berger showcases her art at the Oceanside Library.
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By JANET PRETE Patrons of the Island Park Library will soon have the opportunity to go on a spiritual journey through the art of Chinesecalligraphy. Dawn Yang, 50, has made Chinese calligraphy a part of her daily life and has been practicing the art of calligraphy for 12 years. Currently a resident of Island Park, Yang grew up in Hebei Province in China in a small village. Although she grew up poor, the family’s fortunes increased when Yang was a teenager and her father, Yang Youshan, became the owner of three iron ore mines. Because of the profitability of her father’s mines, Yang, whose Chinese name is Yang Xuhua, was able to attend university in Beijing, majoring in international accounting. Having grown up with no TV, this opened up her world to a host of new experiences and changed her life. Her brother, Yang Xuzhao, and twin sisters, Yang Xuxuan and Yang Xuyan, also attended university in Beijing. Yang’s father was well known for his proficiency with calligraphy. Although it started out as a hobby for him, Yang remembers him practicing every night. For Chinese New Year, residents of the town would come to him to write messages for them on red paper, called “chun lian.” It is a tradition on Chinese New Year to hang rhyming messages of good luck and prosperity on either side of a home’s doorway, with each banner containing the same number of words. Yang estimates that at least 100 people would ask for this service every year, for which her father took no money. Yang became the general manager of a petrochemical engineering company in Beijing. She met her husband, Frederick Brenner, who grew up in Island Park, when he was in China working for Lockheed Martin. Although they lived in China, they would visit Long Island every summer. Their son Daniel, now 17, was born in China, and the family moved to Island Park in 2018. Yang says her father, who passed away in 1999, planted the seeds for her affinity for calligraphy when she was a very young girl, but it was not until 12 years ago that she became more serious about it. She found Lin Xi, an excellent teacher in China, and went for lessons every week. Chinese calligraphy is done with a soft brush and ink on red paper (chun lian) or rice paper, called dui lian. Yang brought her own brush from China and said it’s difficult to get brushes or paper of the right quality in America. Yang was making plans with the library to have some calligraphy workshops, but the plans went off track due to the pandemic. Last June she gave a lecture at the library on Chinese calligraphy and painting, and on Jan. 18 she will, at long last, give the first session of her calligraphy workshop. The purpose of the workshop is not to learn Chinese, but to learn calligraphy and how it can help one on an inward-seeking journey. Similar to Tai Chi, in which slow, fluid movements help to focus the mind, the quality of the strokes of the brush in calligraphy helps to focus the mind.
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Chinese calligraphy is a visual art form that combines the writing of Chinese characters with literary interpretation. Yang emphasized that there are no shortcuts in this practice. For this reason, she hopes to schedule more workshops in the future because calligraphy is something that takes practice. In her workshop, she seeks to build a strong foundation by teaching basic strokes, and then move to the next level by learning a bit of the history of Chinese calligraphy. She will also delve into Asian practical philosophy to understand the meaning behind the practice of calligraphy. She hopes participants will learn how to appreciate the most abstract beauty, to notice details in the world around them and the beauty in everyday life. “Calligraphy is important to Chinese culture,” Yang said. “The philosophy behind calligraphy is that if you can manage your brush, you can manage your life. Doing calligraphy becomes a kind of meditation and helps the calligrapher to find harmony between her heart and the soft brush.” Yang’s husband died two years ago and she said calligraphy has helped her handle her life emotionally and financially while eliminating the noise of the world, giving her a sense of peace and inner strength. “Calligraphy, in general, the practice is a very slow motion in the beginning,” Yang said. “For me, I started to practice seriously when I was extremely busy at work.” Yang likens the practice to a journey up a mountain. Only when you get to the top can you see and understand the whole vista below you. She speaks passionately about the ties between calligraphy and a state of emotional well being. “During the practicing process, you will see how your heart stays together with your brush, your body, and eventually helps you to reach the moment when you feel so comfortable to be with yourself,” she said. “You’ll see how it affects your relationship with other people. From the inside to the outside, calligraphy changes you. I hope people discover a new way to explore the world.”
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Dawn Yang will share her spiritual journey of calligraphy her calligraphy workshop at the Island Park Library on Jan 18 and again Jan 25 and Feb 1 all from 1 to 2 p.m.
Doorways with the red calligraphy banners show what Island Park residents will be able to learn how to create at Dawn Yang’s library workshop.
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mAyA motHeRwAy East Rockaway Sophomore Basketball ALREADY IN HER third season on the varsity court, Motherway returned as the starting point guard for the Rocks and picked up where she left off when she averaged 13.6 points per game and earned All-County honors. She’s averaging 12.5 ppg so far this winter, including 25 against South Side Dec. 16, and is a major reason East Rockaway stands at 8-4 and seeks to contend for a county title. She also plays AAU travel ball with the Nassau Pride.
GAMES TO WATCH Thursday, Jan. 18 Girls Basketball: Sewanhaka at Carey..................4:30 p.m. Boys Basketball: East Meadow at Long Beach ......... 5 p.m. Girls Basketball: Roslyn at Elmont ............................ 5 p.m. Gymnastics: North Shore at Wantagh ..................5:30 p.m. Boys Basketball: Kennedy at Hewlett ........................ 7 p.m. Girls Basketball: Long Beach at East Meadow .......... 7 p.m. Girls Basketball: Roosevelt at South Side ................. 7 p.m. Girls Basketball: Hewlett at Kennedy ........................ 7 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 19 Boys Basketball: Carey at Sewanhaka .................4:30 p.m. Girls Basketball: Floral Park at Lynbrook ..............4:45 p.m. Boys Basketball: V.S. South at V.S. North................... 5 p.m. Boys Basketball: Lynbrook at Floral Park................... 5 p.m. Boys Basketball: Island Trees at Lawrence ................ 7 p.m. Girls Basketball: North Shore at Seaford .................. 7 p.m. Girls Basketball: Wantagh at East Rockaway............. 7 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 20 Girls Basketball: Roosevelt at Lawrence..................10 a.m. Boys Basketball: Oceanside at Freeport .................10 a.m. Boys Basketball: Hicksville at Uniondale.................10 a.m. Girls Basketball: Freeport at Farmingdale ...............10 a.m. Girls Basketball: New Hyde Park at Calhoun ...........12 p.m. Boys Basketball: Plainview at Baldwin ...................... 4 p.m.
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The Oceanside boys’ basketball team is hoping for calmer waters entering the season’s final month. Despite a tough start, Oceanside still controls its own destiny for one of the final playoff spots in Nassau AAA with four weeks left. But they’ll need more offensive consistency to do so while avoiding the occasional bad quarter that has plagued them. Oceanside entered this week on a four-game skid following a 57-37 non-conference loss at Bethpage last Saturday, but they remain 2-4 in Conference AAA-1 (3-10 overall) as they try to remain among the top eight to qualify for the playoffs. Of the 13 AAA teams, five entered last weekend’s action with either one or no wins in league play. The Sailors, who last made the playoffs in 2019, endured a difficult nonleague schedule that included first-place South Side and Valley Stream North in preparation for their just-as-tough division foes. “I think that we played well against better teams than us,” coach Ed Risener said. “We’ve come out on the losing side of those games, but we’re competing, we’re scrappy, we’re tough and we’re just looking to push us over the top a little bit.” Risener was hoping a heartbreaking 79-76 overtime loss to conference-leading Syosset would boost their confidence ag ainst Bethpage and it initially appeared that way as the Sailors trailed by just 19-18 at the break. But the Eagles outscored the Sailors 21-8 in the third quarter to put the game out of reach. Two days earlier, Oceanside led Syosset 57-55 through three quarters, but the Braves tied it and stopped the Sailors’ final possession in regulation before winning in overtime. “Thursday was definitely the best beginning to end game,” Risener said. “Offensively, we’ve been talking about taking advantage of our size and we’ve been preaching, ‘Get the ball in the paint’ and ‘Get to the foul line.’ Thursday night
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Senior captain Ben Zito has been pacing Oceanside on the scoresheet, averaging 17 points per game. was definitely the first night we did that consistently.” Even the wins haven’t been easy. On Dec. 21, Oceanside was outscored 21-9 in the fourth quarter before escaping with a 70-67 double-overtime victory over 1-12 Hicksville. Captain Ben Zito is averaging around 17 points a game this season – four better than his junior year – while playing with more confidence. His 28 point, seven rebound performance keyed a 49-41 win over Valley Stream South on Dec. 29. “This year, his teammates look to him as a leader of our team,” Risener said. “He’s accepted that role and he’s accept-
ed the responsibility to be the central focus of an offense.” Connor Haufler is averaging almost 12 points in his first year as a starting guard and Risener tabbed fellow senior Adam Elbehiry as “the rock of our team” for being the tempo setter on both ends of the floor. Risener is confident that senior A.J. Romagno will show more consistency down the stretch and lauded sophomore Josh Gamarra for providing a spark in his first start against Syosset. Senior Nick Paris is the team’s defensive stopper and aggressive senior Angel Espinal has done “whatever is necessary to win.”
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Community banking is about more than just money By MICHAEL HINMAN mhinman@liherald.com
So many of us remember when our mother or father walked us to the bank, helping us open up that savings account for the very first time. The teller — more than patient — explaining why she’s taking that $10 bill from you, and where it’s going. Today, however, more people have never stepped inside a bank than those who have, taking advantage of technological conveniences. But that doesn’t mean your neighborhood bank is going away anytime soon. “Looking back, banking was an industry that probably didn’t change for 100 years,” said Marc Perez, president of Bank of America Long Island, and a Herald Top Chief Executive Officer last year. “And then, once digital capabilities and a digital platform became available, it changed pretty quickly over a relatively short period of time.” Perez took over the Long Island portion of Bank of America in 2021, succeeding longtime president Bob Isaksen. Perez had already spent two decades with Bank of America, and was able to experience this massive paradigm shift firsthand. A number of other bank chains have consolidated and even closed branches. Bank of America, however, took a different approach.
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“We have what I would call a hightech, high-touch focus,” Perez said. “We’re going to operate our business based upon what our clients tell us they want from us, not necessarily what we want to do going forward.” And that means many prefer to do their typical banking while they’re relaxing on the couch, or in-between tasks while at work. Yet, there are other aspects of banking where that face-to-face still reigns supreme. “If they’re inquiring about a car loan, or a mortgage, or investing for their future, they really still want that high-touch experience,” Perez said. Bank of America still maintains more than 60 financial centers across Long Island, he says, not only keeping money accessible, but providing jobs for communities from employees who, themselves, like giving back. Last year, leading up to the holiday season, 1,200 local employees donated more than 5,500 hours of volunteer service — the equivalent of 229 days. The local branches themselves have also invested nearly $10 million in local nonprofits over the last five years. “I think that, now more than ever, when you want to do business with a company, you want to have shared values,” Perez said. Perez himself remains active as a board member for Long Island Cares, and volunteers for a number of organi-
zations that include Island Harvest, the Interfaith Nutrition Network, Catholic Charities, and United Way of Long Island. The bank has supported Perez by fronting $500,000 to Long Island Cares so it could open a satellite center in Hampton Bays. “It’s more about creating more of a sustainable future for Long Islanders, and focusing on workforce development,” Perez said. Moving that forward from a more corporate perspective is Bank of America’s Neighborhood Builders program. Celebrating 20 years, the philanthropic effort chooses two non-profits, and gives them $200,000 to cover general operating costs. “Most of them use (the funds) for expansion of existing services, to increase their reach, or to develop wraparound services for people that they serve,” Perez said. “We also take both the director and an emerging leader from the organization, and we invite them into a leadership program that provides growth and development training to prepare them for long-term success.” Banks have always been an integral part of any community, and Perez says he’s glad not even technology can change that. “Long Island is a special place,” he said. “The people that work here also live here, play here, raise their families
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Debra Mulé sworn in for fourth term as County Legislator
January 18, 2024 — OCEANSIDE/ISLAND PARK HERALD
By BEN FIEBERT bfiebert@liherald.com
Nassau County Legislator Debra Mulé was sworn in for a new two-year term during the inaugural ceremonies held on Friday, Jan. 5. This is Mulé’s fourth term as a Nassau County Legislator and her first time representing the newly drawn Sixth Legislative District. The district encompasses the communities of Baldwin, Roosevelt, South Hempstead, portions of Freeport, and portions of Oceanside. With her family, friends, and supporters at the ceremony, Mulé and her minority caucus colleagues were sworn in by former Nassau County Legislature Minority Leader Kevan Abrahams. Mulé also concluded the ceremony by leading the audience in singing “God Bless America.” “Taking the oath of office for my fourth term as a Nassau County Legislator was a truly humbling experience, and I am truly grateful for the opportunity to serve for the next two years,” Mulé said. “I am ready to work with Minority Leader DeRiggi-Whitton, my legislative colleagues, and the residents Courtesy Peter Budraitis of the Sixth District to meet the needs of Legislator Debra Mule takes the oath of office, for her two-year term as legislator of the sixth legislative district, with her colour communities and build a path to a leagues on Jan. 5. brighter and more prosperous future for every Nassau resiin Roosevelt and information about future projects in dent.” meeting with school Roosevelt. Mulé said that Mulé has already started working on district’s superinshe’s very excited to tendent, along with projects in other communities in her disget the privilege to the Board of Educa- trict, such as the Kellogg House renovabe a legislator again tions. She said that renovations to the tion president. f o r a n o t h e r t wo On Jan. 30 at 6:30 House’s interior will start soon. Mulé years. These twop.m. at the Roosevelt mentioned that she will also be looking • All of Baldwin years will be differPublic Library, Mulé for a way to bring back the Oakwood • All of Roosevelt ent, as the newly will be hosting a Beach Club. • All of South Hempstead apportioned district “It was nice to meet some of the new Town Hall. This is six will have the • Portion of Freeport an opportunity for legislators, who I didn’t know on the community of Roosresidents to lear n Republican side,” Mulé said about the • Portion of Oceanside evelt, which Mulé more about Mulé swearing in ceremony. “It was a very — Ben Fiebert hasn’t served before. DEBRa MulE a n d fo r M u l é t o nice, festive, happy, optimistic atmoShe already started Nassau County legislator lear n more about sphere.” getting familiar Mulé said that she hopes the posi- will carry through into her term as t h e c o m m u n i t y. with the community by touring schools Mulé mentioned that she will be sharing tive environment at the inauguration legislator.
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aking the oath of office for my fourth term as a Nassau County Legislator was a truly humbling experience, and I am truly grateful for the opportunity to serve for the next two years.
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Nassau County Legislator Debra Mule, middle, with Nassau County PBA President Tommy Shevlin, left, and Legislator Seth Koslow, right, at the Inaugural Ceremony early this month.
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Legislator Mule with former Minority Leader Kevan Abrahams.
Local seniors are making Dunkin’ a community hub Oceanside in 1985, and for the last 18 years, has travelled to Florida during the winters to perform with the Paradons. The group also performs in Nassau County parks and other venues during the rest of the year. “We have a passion to have people enjoy doo-wop,” Karp said. “We’re getting people to participate. People are feeling more relaxed and starting to get up and sing. When you see people when you’re singing, and people are singing along with you and dancing, that’s the best thing in the world.” Since the summer, the group has themed karaoke nights and held a tribute night during the week of 9/11. Karaoke nights at the Lawson Boulevard Dunkin’ will be on hiatus until the weather warms up and Karp returns from Florida in the spring. But LaMarca said he still has big plans and would like to create a larger set-up outside the store so that more people could attend. In addition, he said he wants to install a food donation box for visitors to donate to the Long Beach Soup Kitchen, Food Distribution Center. “One guy came up to me and said he paid $100 to go to a concert two months ago, ‘and I didn’t have as good a time as I did here,’” LaMarca said. “We have some great professional groups stop by and sing, and we have people in the audience who will knock your socks off. It’s a good time, and everybody leaves smiling and happy.”
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More locals are gathering for Dunkin’ doo-wop nights in Oceanside. At the most recent session were, from left, County Legislator Patrick Mullaney, Michael Campiglia, Councilwoman Laura Ryder, Mike Graham, Dunkin’ Owner Rocky Sheikh, Jimmy LaMarca and Oceanside Chamber of Commerce board member Joe Ponte. Oceanside residents have had a blast at the monthly doo-wop nights.
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Grade five students of Ramona D’Aulisa and Elisabetta Bavaro at School Five visited the South Shore Water Reclamation Facility at Bay Park on Friday, Jan. 12, where they learned how the water treatment cycle operates. This trip ties directly into their study of what happens to our dirty water and how we clean it. A driving question of their curriculum is where clean water comes from and where it goes after we use it. As part of the science unit, the class-
es have been learning about the three main processes used at wastewater treatment facilities - physical, biological, and chemical. Students enjoyed connecting what they are learning in the classroom with seeing how the processes work first-hand. They were prepared with several questions which were answered along the way by the tour guides. They also learned about careers in the waste treatment industry. — Kepherd Daniel
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Helping Oceanside is key for Ramalho family service companies in Suffolk County, Ray Smith and Associates, in Southampton. “Ray will tell you if it wasn’t for my father-in-law, he never would have gotten his start,” Victoria Ramalho said. “My father-in-law never forgot the people who helped him.” Ramalho bought a house in Oceanside when his kids were young. John Ramalho II and his two sisters were born and raised in Oceanside, and John II carried on the legacy of the family business. “From the years he was a little kid on, John would go to the jobs with his father,” Victoria recalled. “My husband has just been involved with it since day one.” The business thrived, handling significant projects like clearing land at Mercy Hospital in Rockville Centre working on parking lots for St. Anthony’s in Oceanside and St. Christopher’s church in Baldwin, and even providing private service for notable figures like Howard Stern, in Old Westbury. Three generations later, the family remains committed to the business. In 2018, John I decided it was time to take a step back from the business. John II, now 62, carried the load while Victoria handled everything behind the scenes. These days, their sons, John III, 29, Jake, 23, and Sam 20, work in the family business part-time while pursuing other career opportunities. “They do the estimating for us,” Victoria said. “They go meet the customers,
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John III, John I, Sam and John Ramalho II. and they explain to the customers what needs to be done.” Despite the change in leadership, the family continued its tradition of community service, emphasizing the importance of giving back, and even the eldest Ramalho is an active adviser. “If you ask my husband, he’ll tell you that his father is his best friend, and that they’ve worked hard together,” Victoria said. “He learned everything he knows
from him.” Victoria highlighted the family’s involvement in the civic life of Oceanside, from putting up Christmas lights around the schoolhouse green on Foxhurst Road during the holidays, to taking part in various local events like donating cookies to Kiwanis Holiday Happenings. The business, now with four employees outside the family, has continued to be actively engaged in community service,
contributing to the betterment of the hamlet. “When we took over the business, our goal was to get more involved with Oceanside,” Victoria said. “Start advertising more in Oceanside to show the Oceanside community that we want to be their tree company. We participate in food drives and toy drives. Nothing makes you feel better than knowing both my husband and I were born and raised in Oceanside.” The family acknowledges the support of the community, and expressed its pride in being recognized alongside other businesses for contributing to the town’s growth. Victoria voiced her gratitude for organizations, including the Chamber, Oceanside Unified, and others that the family has been privileged to work alongside. “We’ve raised our children here and now our business is helping to support Oceanside as best we can, and the Chamber of Commerce has been nothing but great,” she said. “They want to see the businesses in Oceanside take that next step and be able to continue here and not get pushed out by big business.” “I’ve been with my husband for over 35 years, and since day one, it’s been a part of my life, and everybody pitches in and does what they can,” Victoria said of the business. “We hope that everybody in Oceanside understands that we’re willing to help so that Oceanside can continue to grow and be a better place to live.”
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January 18, 2024 — OCEANSIDE/ISLAND PARK HERALD
By DANIEL OFFNER
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Democrats on the south shore of Long Island are preparing for the June primaries with five candidates seeking contest against U.S. Rep. Anthony D’Esposito in New York’s Fourth Congressional District. Laura Gillen, a former Hempstead Town Supervisor and Rockville Centrebased attorney, who lost to D’Esposito by a less than four percent margin in the 2022 midterm elections, is feeling confident about the primaries and has already started to meet with community leaders about the race. “We are not taking anything for granted and will be out working for every vote, in both the primary and the general election,” Sarah Carlson, the campaign manager for Laura Gillen, said. “Laura has a strong record as supervisor of fighting corruption, protecting the environment, and working to lower costs for Long Island families. Laura will be campaigning around the district highlighting her past work and how she’ll work in Congress on the issues that matter most.” Carlson said that Gillen’s team is laying the ground work to build a strong campaign, with the main objective of flipping the seat from red to blue and making sure that people come out to vote in the June primary. Based on a district-wide survey of 464 Democratic primary voters, conducted by
Congressional candidate Laura Gillen speaks with the Herald staff during her 2022 campaign against incumbent U.S. Rep. Anthony D’Esposito.
New York State Senator Kevin Thomas meets with the Herald staff during his 2022 re-election campaign.
Public Policy Polling in October 2023, Gillen is favored 43 percent higher than her opponents. New York state Sen. Kevin Thomas, a Levittown native who represents the sixth district on Long Island, announced his intentions back in July. Since then, his campaign spokesperson said, they have hit the ground running. “In our first fundraising quarter we outraised our primary opponent,” Alexa Kennedy, campaign manager for Kevin Thomas, said. “With our proven track record of delivering for the NY-4 and winning tough races in this district, we are confident and committed to winning
this race and better serving Long Island.” Thomas will be putting it all on the line for the opportunity to run against D’Esposito in November, leaving a vacancy in the sixth Senate district, which covers Rockville Centre, Baldwin, Freeport, Uniondale, Hempstead, Lakeview, Roosevelt, Westbury, West Hempstead, Garden City, Carle Place and a portion of Oceanside. Two candidates have already thrown their hats into the ring—Assemblywoman Taylor Darling and Nassau County Legislator Siela Bynoe—who have both expressed an interest in running for the
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Democratic Party line in the June primary. During his time in office he has worked with a Democratic majority in Albany to cap property taxes, protect drinking water for Nassau County residents, funded veteran services and mental health care, and codified the right to an abortion into New York law. Leading up to the Democratic primary on June 25, three other candidates have thrown their hats in the ring seeking the party endorsement including Patricia Maher of Baldwin, Gian Jones of Rockaway Beach and Lawrence Henry. Olympic gold medalist figure skater Sarah Hughes, a native of Great Neck who had initially expressed an interest in running for the Congressional seat, announced in September that she decided to bow out, citing a frustration with politics. Gillen and Thomas are currently the front-runners seeking to contend against the incumbent for his seat in Washington. D’Esposito, despite having the support of the Republican majority has had to navigate many unexpected challenges within the GOP during his first year in office, including the removal of former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and the expulsion of George Santos. He has also represented the south shore communities of Long Island against plans for an offshore windfarm project, the implementation of congestion pricing, and efforts to repeal the $10,000 State and Local Tax Deduction cap.
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in the kitchen Bring out those chef skills on a wintry weekend
By Karen Bloom
These winter days, as the wind howls around us, are a reminder that home is sometimes the best place to be. So settle in for some comfy nesting, and find inspiration in the kitchen. Then gather everyone ‘round for conversation and a great meal. Keep warm with hearty dishes that satisfy appetites and comfort food cravings. By using natural ingredients and relying on veggies and lean proteins, you can create many tempting meals that are tasty and healthful. The potato, for example, can be used as a starting point for something creative. From russets to reds, fingerlings to purples, the hearty potato comes in many beautiful varieties that add color and texture to beloved comfort dishes. Try these recipes for inspiration.
Country Stew
• 5 pounds bone-in short ribs, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour • 1/4 cup vegetable oil • 2 cups water • 1 1/3 cups Zinfandel wine • 1 medium onion, chopped • 1 clove garlic, minced • 2 teaspoons salt • 1/4 teaspoon pepper • 2 beef bouillon cubes • 6 large potatoes, washed, peeled and quartered • 1/2 pound small fresh mushrooms, cleaned and trimmed • 1 package (10 ounces) frozen whole green beans • 1 can (16 ounces) peeled whole tomatoes, undrained Dredge ribs in flour to coat; reserve leftover flour. Heat oil in 8-quart Dutch oven on moderate heat. Add half of ribs and brown on all sides. Once browned, remove ribs. Repeat instructions for remaining ribs. Stir in the reserved flour. While stirring, add 1 cup water and wine and stir until thickened. Return ribs to the pan. Add onion, garlic, salt, pepper and bouillon and bring to a boil. Cover and lower heat to simmer for 1 hour, or until ribs are tender. Remove ribs with slotted spoon and cover with foil to keep warm. Add potatoes, mushrooms and beans. Simmer 20 to 30 minutes, or until vegetables are tender. Add ribs and tomatoes with liquid, and heat through. Use slotted spoon to remove meat and vegetables to large serving platter. Remove gravy to serving container and serve with ribs. Yield: 6 servings.
Potato Lasagna
• 2 links Italian turkey sausage (3 1/2 ounces each) • 1 1/2 cups chopped onion
• 1 cup low-fat ricotta cheese • 1 teaspoon dried basil or Italian seasoning • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder • 1 egg white • 2 cups marinara sauce, divided • 1 1/4 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced, divided • 1 cup part-skim shredded mozzarella cheese, divided Remove sausage from casing and crumble into medium skillet with onion. Cook for 10 minutes or until both are browned, breaking up sausage with back of spoon. Stir together ricotta, basil, garlic powder and egg white in small bowl. Spread 1/2 cup marinara sauce in bottom of 9-inch square baking dish. Place 1/3 of the potatoes in the bottom of the dish, forming solid layer with no gaps. Drop 1/2 ricotta mixture in spoonfuls over top and spread out just a little. Sprinkle with 1/3 of mozzarella and 1/2 sausage mixture. Add 1/2 cup more sauce then repeat potato, cheese and meat layers. Top with last layer of potatoes, remaining sauce and mozzarella. Cover with plastic wrap and make small slit to vent. Microwave on high for 30 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Yield: 4 servings.
Turkey Green Bean Chili with Cheesy Corn Fritters
• 1 pound ground turkey breast • 1 cup chopped onion • 1 cup chopped red bell pepper • 2 cloves garlic, minced • 2 (14.5 oz. each) cans Chili Style Diced Tomatoes, undrained • 1 cup water • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin • Cut green beans Corn Fritters • 1 (8.5 oz.) package corn muffin mix • 1 large egg, beaten • 2/3 cup milk • 1 cup whole kernel corn, canned or frozen • 1/3 cup shredded pepper jack cheese • 2 tablespoon vegetable oil Cook turkey, onion, bell pepper and garlic over medium heat in a large pot for 8 to 10 minutes or until meat is brown and vegetables are tender; drain. Stir in tomatoes, water and cumin. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in green beans. Serve with Cheesy Corn Fritters. For corn fritters, combine muffin mix, egg, milk, corn and cheese in a large bowl. Heat oil in a very large skillet over medium heat. For each fritter, pour about 3 tablespoons of batter into hot skillet. Cook 4 minutes or until golden brown, turning once. Keep cooked fritters warm in a 200 F oven while cooking the remaining batches.
One of those rare talents who translates easily from the stage to television and the big screen, Tom Papa is now doing his ‘thing’ on his ‘Good Stuff’ tour. With more than 20 years on the stand-up circuit, Papa is clearly one of the top comedic voices around. In addition to his mastery of the stage, he’s found success in a variety of creative pursuits, including as an actor and host in film and television, contributing writer for The New Yorker, author of three books, and popular podcast and radio host, among other endeavours. Papa has five highly rated stand-up specials to his credit, including his most recent Netflix special, ‘What A Day,’ filmed at the iconic Wilbur Theatre in Boston His highly-rated podcast, ‘Breaking Bread with Tom Papa,’ features Papa and his guest eating, drinking, and engaging in revealing and funny conversations. When he’s not on the road, Papa lives in Los Angeles with his family, where he spends most of his time writing and baking bread. Saturday, Jan. 20, 7:30 p.m. $59.50, $39.50, $29.50. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at Ticketmaster.com or ParamountNY.com.
Puppy Pals Live Madison Theatre goes to the dogs with Puppy Pals Live. From shelters to showbiz, the canine cast of mostly rescue dogs will have everyone smiling at their hilarious antics. As seen on NBC’s ‘America’s Got Talent,’ Puppy Pals is an over-the-top tale of what can happen when humans and animals come together in kindness, comedy, compassion and cooperation. These pooches, guided by their human handlers, perform challenging and comical tricks as they show everyone who’s really the boss. Full of surprises and laugh-out-loud canine comedy, all ages will enjoy seeing the fur fly. Watch these ‘performers’ do amazing tricks and athletic feats, big air stunts, backflips, climbing a ladder, jumping rope, even dance and comedy antics. The audience also has an opportunity to get involved, and maybe even step up on the stage jump in the action with man’s best friend. It’s a howling good time for all. Sunday, Jan. 21, 3 p.m. $15$30. Molloy University, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. (516) 323-4444 or MadisonTheatreNY.org.
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Royal Philharmonic Orchestra The renowned Royal Philharmonic Orchestra visits Long Island on its 2024 tour, with soloist Isata Kanneh-Mason. The orchestra’s new music director Vasily Petrenko conducts, on the Tilles Center stage, Friday, Jan. 26, 8 p.m. As a respected cultural ambassador, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra enjoys a busy schedule of international touring, performing in the world’s great concert halls and prestigious international festivals. They are recognized as being the UK’s most in-demand orchestra and count passion, versatility and uncompromising artistic standards as hallmarks and are celebrated as one the world’s most open-minded, forward-thinking and accessible symphony orchestras. In great demand internationally as a soloist and chamber musician, Kanneh-Mason was an ECHO Rising Star in 2021-2022, performing in many of Europe’s finest halls and is also the recipient of the coveted Leonard Bernstein Award and an Opus Klassik award for best young artist. Her debut album on Decca Classics, “Romance — the Piano Music of Clara Schumann,” drew popular and critical acclaim, entering the UK classical charts at No. 1. The program includes Debussy’s “Danse, L. 69” (orch. Ravel), Prokofiev’s “Piano Concerto No. 3” and Rimsky-Korsakov’s “Scheherazade.” Tickets are start at$45; available at TillesCenter.org or (516) 299-3100. LIU Post campus, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville.
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Join Franklin Hill Perrell, curator of Nassau County Museum of Art’s “Our Gilded Age,” for his talk “Art and Decorative Art Styles of the Gilded Age,” Sunday, Jan. 21, 3 p.m. He’ll discuss a selection of works on view through the lens of the era’s changing styles and art movements including, grand tradition portraiture (in the spirit of Sir Joshua Reynolds and Thomas Gainsborough) French Salon style, Impressionism, Realism/Social Realism, Romanticism; and in the decorative arts, and Renaissance Revival Style vs. Art Nouveau. Artists examined include John Singer Sargent, William Merritt Chase, Thomas Eakins, Mary Cassatt and Louis Comfort Tiffany. Limited seating; advance registration required. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.
Medicare 101 Learn the ins and outs of Medicare with Beth Moss, Friday, Jan. 26, 11 a.m.-noon, at Island Park Public Library. Discuss eligibility, enrollment periods, Medicare Advantage plans, drug coverage, and pharmaceutical assistance programs. Registration required. 176 Long Beach Road, Island Park. Visit IslandParkLibrary.org or call (516) 432-0122.
On exhibit Nassau County Museum of Art’s latest exhibition, “Our Gilded Age,” examines the appearances and the realities of an era that mirrors our own in many ways. Like the nation’s economy, American art and literature flourished during the Gilded Age. The art of John Singer Sargent, Childe Hassam, Louis Comfort Tiffany and others adorned palatial residences designed by Stanford White and Ogden Codman Jr., architect of the museum’s own quintessential Gilded Age mansion. Drawing heavily upon the local literary history of Long Island, including William Cullen Bryant, Mark Twain (who named the Gilded Age), Walt Whitman, Edith Wharton and others, the exhibition will include paintings, fashion, decorative arts including period silver and china, photographs, manuscripts, first editions and other historic memorabilia. The “Upstairs, Downstairs” approach to the life of a country house brings to life not only the storied conspicuous consumption for which the Gilded Age was infamous, but also the real lives of these many individuals who maintained the palatial estates where that lifestyle was enjoyed. On view through March 10. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.
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‘Parallel Perspectives’ View Molloy University Art Gallery’s current exhibition, a duo exhibit displaying artwork of noted Long Island artists Holly Gordon and Ward Hooper. Various complementary paintings and prints are on view. Upon meeting, it became obvious that both Gordon and Hooper were deeply inspired by Long Island’s fascinating environment and natural beauty. Together, they toured the island and captured the same places, each interpreting the scenes in front of them through their distinctive artistic styles. Their creations not only influence one another but also blend unique aesthetics in their collaborative artistic journey. Gordon and Hooper’s partnership yielded numerous accomplishments, one of which was the publication of their book “Parallel Perspectives: The Brush/Lens Collaboration.” Through Feb. 16. Kellenberg Gallery, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. Call (516) 323-3196 or email artgallery@molloy.edu for more.
See some winter birds with the South Shore Audubon Society. All are welcome to join members for another in its series of bird walks, at Mill Pond Park, in Wantagh, Sunday, Jan. 21, starting at 9 a.m. The park is on the north side of Merrick Road, 4 blocks west of Wantagh State Parkway. Walk leaders, other birders and nature enthusiasts are happy to share their knowledge and experience with you. Bring binoculars. The group will meet at the gazebo. To register, text your name and contact information to (516) 4679498. No walk if rain or snow. Text regarding questionable weather. For more information, visit SSAudubon. org.
Cocktail Reception The Oceanside Chamber of Commerce will present its annual Cocktail Reception at Kombert Caterers of Oceanside on Thursday, Feb. 29, at 6:30 p.m.
Breastfeeding Support Group Mercy Hospital offers a peer to peer meeting for breastfeeding support and resources, facilitated by a certified breastfeeding counselor, every Thursday, 10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Bring your baby (from newborn to 1 year) to the informal group setting. All new moms are welcome, regardless of delivering hospital. Registration required. Call breastfeeding counselor, Gabriella Gennaro, at (516) 705-2434 to secure you and your baby’s spot. Mercy Hospital, St. Anne’s Building, 1000 North Village Ave., Rockville Centre. For information visit CHSLI.org.
Plaza Theatrical hosts a new edition of the 50+ Comedy Tour, Sunday, Jan. 21, 2:30 p.m. Enjoy hilarious laughter and outrageous fun featuring some of the best comedians working today with one thing in common — they’re all over age 50. Chase away winter blues with sidesplitting comedy from a lineup of top comedians on the stand-up circuit, at Plaza’s stage at the Elmont Library Theatre. 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. $30, $25 seniors. Elmont. For tickets, call (516) 599-6870 or visit PlazaTheatrical.com.
Healing from emotional anger and relational trauma Oceanside Chamber president Paul Engel hosts an eight-week zoom workshop, Wednesdays, beginning in January, 7:30-8:45 p.m. Workshop focuses on healing with positive strategies to deal with more effectively with anger and other emotions, extreme narcissism and gas lighting. Grief, forgiveness and releasing ourselves from pain are discussed. $80 fee. Scholarships are available based on financial need. Call (516) 547-4318 for more information.
Volunteer mentors needed The R.E.E.F. program is looking for volunteers 18 years or older to work alongside adults with diverse abilities. The program is hosted at the Oceanside Library bi-weekly and will focus on diving into life skills in a fun way. There is a Google Form on the Oceanside Library website to fill out if interested.
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Tastes of mozzarella Oceanside Lutheran Church starts off the New Year with mozzarella making and tasting night. Eat and learn the process of making mozzarella cheese, Saturday, Jan 20, 7 p.m. 55 Fairview Ave. Call Church office at (516)-766-0136 for more information.
Have questions about tech? Need help with your device? Get one hour of one-on-one help from a librarian, at Oceanside Library, every Tuesday, 10-11 a.m. and 11 a.m.noon. For your session, have a clear goal(s) in mind (i.e.: navigating smart phone, attaching documents to email, creating a spreadsheet for a specific purpose, etc.);Come prepared with all login usernames and passwords you might need and bring a notebook in case you would like to take notes. Tech help is by appointment only. Sessions are limited to a maximum of once a month per patron. 56 Atlantic Ave. Register at OceansideLibrary.com or call (516) 766-2360.
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Say ‘bahhh” for the Town of Hempstead’s Mulchfest The Town of Hempstead’s Mulchfest is 4 years strong, and last week, officials gathered at the Norman J. Levy Park and Preserve in Merrick to announce this year’s festivities — and who this year’s event would benefit. Mulchfests are events or programs organized in some communities where Christmas trees are collected from residents after the holiday season. Instead of discarding the trees as waste, they are recycled by turning them into mulch. The collected trees are chipped, and the resulting mulch is often used for various purposes, such as landscaping, gardening, or erosion control.
The town’s Mulchfest took place at Baldwin Park on Jan. 13 and 14. Town of Hempstead workers took the trees from residents and then processed them to create mulch. Mulchfest is a sustainable way to repurpose Christmas trees and promote environmental conservation by reducing waste and providing a valuable resource for landscaping purposes. Supervisor Don Clavin announced this year’s event alongside Town of Hempstead council members Laura Ryder, Tom Muscarella and Dorothy Goosby and Town Clerk Kate Murray. And for the second year in a row, leftover mulch is given to Levy Park’s most famous residents — a heard of Nigerian Dwarf goats. Christmas trees, despite all their piney needles, are quite the delica-
The Levy preserve boasts walking trails, a kayak launch and the highest summit on the South Shore of Long Island. Its yearround residents include a herd of Nigerian Dwarf goats. Despite the piney needles, Christmas trees are safe for them to eat.
Supervisor Don Clavin threw a tree into the back of a wood chipper.
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Town of Hempstead officials spoke at the Norman J. Levy Park and Preserve last week about its annual Mulchfest. At the event, residents can have their Christmas tress turned into mulch. Leftover mulch is given to the goats who live at the preserve. cy for the goats. The original herd of goats was joined by new additions in 2023, as well as some sheep. “We’ve had such rewarding feedback from people — people who have one, either taken their Christmas tree and use it in their yard and repurposing it and doing what’s great from them,” Clavin said. “Or secondly, donating it right down here. These goats are treasured at the Levy preserve. Residents love to come down and say hi to them every morning.” Clavin said Pat’s Farms, a grocery store in North Merrick on Merrick Avenue, donated excess trees this year, and it did last year. “I want to thank all the residents because we do a lot of fun things in the Town of Hempstead, and this is definitely one,” Clavin added. “This is an oppor-
tunity for the residents who want to do something great environmentally, or give back to the community, and see a little joy — because it’s not just the goats that appreciate it.” If residents want to turn their trees into mulch for the goats, but were unable to attend the event, they can also bring them to Levy Park. During the winter, the park is open to 4:30 p.m. daily and weather permitting. It’s located at 1600 Merrick Road in Merrick. Clavin encouraged residents to make use of the park, and take in all it has to offer. “You’ll see residents down here year round,” he said. “You have beautiful views of the city, beautiful views of the water, and it’s part of the beauty of Long Island and most importantly, you can come visit the goats.”
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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT. NASSAU COUNTY. L&L ASSOCIATES HOLDING CORP., Pltf. vs. NANCY M. NATOLI, et al, Defts. Index #609855/2019. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered December 6, 2023, I will sell at public auction on the North Side Steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on February 6, 2024 at 2:30 p.m. premises k/a Section 43, Block 212, Lots 28-30 Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale RONALD J. FERRARO, Referee. LEVY & LEVY, Attys. for Pltf., 12 Tulip Dr., Great Neck, NY. #101033 144081 To Place A Notice Call 516-569-4000 x232
LEGAL NOTICE Please take notice that the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Oceanside Fire District of the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York will hold its monthly meetings for the year 2024 on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 7:30 P.M. except for the 4th Tuesday in December when the meeting will take place on the 4th Monday. All meetings will take place at the Oceanside Firehouse located at 65 Foxhurst Road, Oceanside, New York 11572. All meetings of the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Oceanside Fire District are open to the public. This notice is being posted in accordance with the provisions of section 104 of the Public Officer’s Law of the State of New York. The Board reserves the right to cancel, postpone or reschedule any meeting. By the order of the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Oceanside Fire District. Dated: Oceanside, New York January 3, 2024 Tricia Schields District Secretary Oceanside Fire District 144303 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE BOARD OF APPEALS Pursuant to New York State Town Law Article 16, New York State Public Officers Law Article 7, and the Town of Hempstead Building Zone Ordinance, NOTICE is hereby given that the BOARD OF APPEALS of the Town of Hempstead will hold a public hearing in the Old Town Hall, 350 Front Street, Room 230, Second Floor, Hempstead, New York on 1/24/2024 at 9:30 A.M. & 2:00 P.M. to consider the following applications and appeals: ---------------------------------
THE FOLLOWING CASES WILL BE CALLED STARTING AT 9:30 A.M. 46/24. 48/24. OCEANSIDE Tyler Brown, Variances, lot area occupied, side yard, side yards aggregate, maintain wood deck and shed addition, both attached to dwelling; Variances, lot area occupied, side yard, side yards aggregate, maintain 2nd story wood deck with stairs, attached to dwelling.; Variance, side yard, maintain a/c unit, attached to dwelling., W/s Links Dr. West, 1138.53’ S/o Golf Dr., a/k/a 233 Links Dr. West N.C.P.C. Local determination. THE FOLLOWING CASES WILL BE CALLED STARTING AT 2:00 P.M. 64/24. OCEANSIDE - 170 East Sunrise Highway Building Corp., Waive offstreet parking with insufficient maneuvering aisle & insufficient access driveway width for 2-way traffic (maintain retail store on a lesser lot)., E/s Long Beach Rd., 208.55’ S/o E. Atlantic Ave., f/k/a 2983 Long Beach Rd. N.C.P.C. Local determination. 65/24. OCEANSIDE - 170 East Sunrise Highway Building Corp., Variance in off-street parking with insufficient maneuvering aisle & insufficient access driveway width for 2-way traffic (maintain dentist office with apartment above on a lesser lot)., E/s Long Beach Rd., 251.05’ S/o E. Atlantic Ave., f/k/a 2983 Long Beach Rd. N.C.P.C. Local determination. ALL PAPERS PERTAINING TO THE ABOVE HEARING ARE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AT THE BOARD OF APPEALS, TOWN HALL, 1 WASHINGTON STREET, HEMPSTEAD, NY 11550. This notice is only for new cases in Oceanside within Town of Hempstead jurisdiction. There are additional cases in different hamlets, towns and villages on the Board of Appeals calendar. The full calendar is available a t https://hempsteadny.gov/ 509/Board-of-Appeals The internet address of the website streaming for this meeting is https://hempsteadny.gov/ 576/Live-Streaming-Video Interested parties may appear at the above time and place. At the call of the Chairman, the Board will consider decisions on the foregoing and those on the Reserve Decision calendar and such other matters as may properly come before it. 144288 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE IN TRUST FOR THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF MORGAN STANLEY ABS
CAPITAL I TRUST 2006-HE6, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-HE6, Plaintiff, vs. THOMAS COCCHIOLA, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on May 7, 2018, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on February 20, 2024 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 181 Nassau Parkway, Oceanside, NY 11572. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Oceanside, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 54, Block 142 and Lot 456. Approximate amount of judgment is $1,159,297.51 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 6777/2014. This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale. Mark Ricciardi, Esq., Referee Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC, 10 Bank Street, Suite 700, White Plains, New York 10606, Attorneys for Plaintiff 144308
LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE FOR INDYMAC INDX MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2005-AR7, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2005-AR7, V. JENNIFER IADEVAIO, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated February 2, 2017, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE FOR INDYMAC INDX MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2005-AR7, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2005-AR7 is the Plaintiff and JENNIFER IADEVAIO, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). 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 February 20, 2024 at 2:30 PM , premises known as 61 MONTGOMERY AVE, OCEANSIDE, NY 11572: Section 43, Block 332, Lot 349: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATED, LYING AND BEING AT OCEANSIDE, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 019258/2009. Barton Slavin, 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 accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES. 144316
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, U.S. BANK NATIONAL, ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF BEAR STEARNS ASSET BACKED SECURITIES I LLC, ASSET BACKEDCERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-EC2, Plaintiff, vs. OMWANTIE SOOKNANDAN, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on November 9, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on February 21, 2024 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 3834 Carrel Boulevard, Oceanside, NY 11572. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Oceanside, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 0060, Block 00040-000 and Lot 00020. Approximate amount of judgment is $1,375,942.95 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index
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OHS Sources of Strength members got a chance to pose on the ice at the NY Islander’s game on Jan. 9. which celebrated mental health awareness.
OHS students represent mental health awareness at NY Islander’s game Members of the Oceanside High School Sources of Strength club were part of a contingent standing up for mental health awareness at a New York Islander’s game on Jan. 9. The Islanders have been sponsoring Mental Health Nights at their games recently. The students and their advisor Josephine Prestigiacomo, an OHS science teacher, were invited by the Ryan Patrick O’Shea Foundation, a local organization which provides grants to help high schools launch their own Sources of Strength clubs.
Sources of Strength is a youth mental health promotion and suicide prevention program that recruits students from a wide range of different social groups to spread messages of hope, help, and strength, initiate activities that build a sense of belonging in their school community, and create healthy norms and culture. By identifying and strengthening their sources of support, young people can develop their capacity to weather adversity. — Kepherd Daniel
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LEGAL NOTICE FAMILY COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU In the Matter of the Commitment of Guardianship and Custody pursuant to§ 384-b of the Social Services Law of Mya Rose FelicianoRamirez (DOB: 6/1/2007), File#: 530815 Docket#: B-09622-23 SUMMONS A Child Under the Age of Eighteen Years Alleged to Be Neglected By Crystal Anne Ramirez, Mother ___________________ IN THE NAME OF THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK TO: Crystal Anne Ramirez (Address Unknown) A petition having been filed in this Court,
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A. Not much, except decide whether you want a ridiculous-looking room with a jog in the wall or want to spend the money and time to go through the zoning variance process. When I see cases like this, I understand the intent of the law, but not the “spirit” of the law. The intent is to prevent the construction of buildings too close to a properonte eeper ty line, based on historical catastrophes such as the London fire and the Chicago fire, both of which saw hundreds of lives lost and tens of thousands of buildings destroyed, mainly because of their closeness to one another and their ability to burn easily. We live in a modern age in which materials have been tested, analyzed, certified and regulated to limit flame spread, and communities have been set up with strict guidelines to leave spaces between buildings for safety and appearance. But knowing, or not remembering, this, communities may invoke the strictness of the law like a stern punishment, or look at the separate conditions and merits of each case, deciding that your straight wall versus a jogged wall isn’t going to hurt anyone and, being located on the side or behind your house, isn’t going to detract from the character of the community. Some building departments have been given the flexibility to make these decisions, to avoid throwing the baby out with the bathwater, and have the authority to give approval for minor issues. Some municipalities have even gone so far as to pass ordinances allowing the discretion of building departments to allow for the alignment of built structures, previously approved, on the first story. It makes sense not to put homeowners through an unnecessary hearing process, sometimes costing thousands of dollars and many months of delay, just so they can have a straight wall. Allowing alignment with a previously approved part of a building isn’t the same as having a flammable wall too close to a property line or another building. In the long run, a variance will be worth it. Otherwise the weird wall shift won’t be understood or be beneficial to you. Good luck!
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hile I truly appreciated every moment of my 28 years in Congress, I’ve found that a real benefit of being retired is that I have more time to think about where I’ve been and how I got there. Don’t get me wrong. I’m still keeping myself busy in a number of areas, including writing for the Heralds. But there’s no longer the constant rush to be somewhere or get something done. It took me at least a month or so to realize that when I woke up in the morning, I could go back to sleep if I wanted pETER to. I didn’t have to catch a plane to KinG Washington or be in my district office in Massapequa Park for an earlymorning constituent meeting. Some friends suggested early on that I write about my experiences in Congress and what I witnessed — the historic, the exhilarating and the tragic. I gave it some thought, but decided to let my brain settle for a while before trying to make sense of what I had seen and whom I had met. But the more I thought
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about it, the more I realized that in order to understand where I had been, I had to look back on how I got there, and how those earlier experiences influenced how I approached and dealt with the challenges I faced and the people I encountered. Mine is no rags-toriches tale. But it was an improbable journey that took me from the blue-collar, working-class neighborhoods of Sunnyside and St. Albans, Queens, to the halls of Congress and Oval Office meetings at the White House. From loading freight cars at the Railway Express Terminal on Manhattan’s West Side to flying on Air Force One with three presidents. From grammar school classrooms crammed with 70 kids to Notre Dame Law School. I went from working in a law firm on Vesey Street, in Lower Manhattan, across the street from where the World Trade Center twin towers were being built, to being at ground zero with President Bush days after the Sept. 11 attacks, as those still-smoldering towers lay in ruins, a burial site for almost 3,000 innocent people. From traversing the minefields of Nassau County and
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New York politics to dealing with world statesmen and dictators. From listening to my Irish immigrant grandmother describe the Irish struggle against British rule, in which her brother was imprisoned, to working with President Bill Clinton and British Prime Minister Tony Blair on the 1998 Good Friday Agreement, which brought that 800-year struggle to an end. From being an altar boy in Queens to leading the American congressional delegation to the installation of Pope Benedict in Vatican City. Early last year, I decided it was time to start writing. Attempting to describe the improbability of this journey that took me so far from where I began, and was neither planned nor predetermined, prompted me to title my proposed memoir “The Road to God Knows Where,” from the Irish rebel song “On the One Road.” Now I’m about 60,000 words into it. Ironically, considering Israel’s current war for survival, the chapter I’m just completing focuses on being in Jerusalem as part of a congressional delegation in August 1993, when Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin informed us that Isra-
’m 60,000 words into a biography with no ending in sight, but an appropriate title.
el had reached a historic agreement with Yasir Arafat and the Palestine Liberation Organization, which led weeks later to Rabin’s famous handshake with Arafat on the White House lawn, orchestrated by Clinton, creating the mood and belief that peace was inevitable. Unfortunately, of course, the chapter will conclude with Rabin’s tragic assassination just two years later. As I write more, the easier the words seem to flow. To make real progress, though, I’ll have to block out time for concentrated writing instead of just writing spasmodically when time allows. I also want to make sure that I do justice not only to the events I’ve lived through and witnessed, but, more important, the people who have been such an important part of my journey. Not just the world leaders, but also those close to me. My mother, father, brother and sister. My wife, Rosemary, our son, Sean, our daughter, Erin, and our two grandchildren. Also, the close friends who urged me to write and continue to encourage me. As to where this will lead? Only God knows where. Peter King is a former congressman, and a former chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security. Comments? pking@ liherald.com.
Hochul wins a round on the Albany battlefield
n this world, when you are presented with an opportunity to advance in some field, you often only get one chance. But when it comes to politics and you’re the governor of New York, you get four chances to succeed at the job. Last week, Gov. Kathy Hochul got her second chance to present her blueprint for the future, and she succeeded in winning over many of the state’s skeptics. At the outset of her State of the State address, Hochul made it clear to the 212 members of the Legislature that all of the federal JERRY Covid money had been spent, and if KREMER they had any plans to spend billions more of it, the cupboard was bare. Despite her warnings, there is no doubt that she will be bombarded by the Legislature with multiple requests for money that the state doesn’t have. Hochul made numerous proposals, but I’ll try to single out a few that are worth discussing. Currently, there is a
great deal of discussion about the pros and cons of artificial intelligence, but few organizations are doing in-depth research into its best uses. The governor has proposed a first-in-the-nation $275 million consortium that aims to leverage public and private-sector research into this very complex subject. Over the years, New York state has spent billions on economic development, but there have been few major success stories for any governor to brag about. Thanks to a Biden administration program, the state is getting a $5 billion grant that will be used for a major chip manufacturing plant in central New York, which will provide 10,000 jobs, and possibly more. The state will help advance that program, which may attract other job opportunities. One of the governor’s priorities that ran into heated opposition last year was her housing program. She had suggested that local zoning be overridden, and that thousands of units of new housing be built without community input. The proposal drew heated opposition from elected officials, and Hochul wisely
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dropped the suburban portion of the plan. This time around, she focused on incentives for New York City housing, which is more likely to generate support. This past year, there was a lot of discussion of the issue of New Yorkers leaving the state for other places to live. There’s no doubt that high taxes have driven quite a few people to Florida and Texas, which have no income tax. But Hochul discussed a new state survey that shows that many New Yorkers are moving to Connecticut and New Jersey as well, where they can find affordable housing. That applies especially to places like Long Island, where many young people can’t afford to live. It’s no secret that New York, like many other states, has failed to provide enough support services for people with emotional issues. This is especially true for our young people who suffer from problems created by social media. The governor announced a number of programs that will offer more services for troubled adults and high school students. Many of the crimes we read
he governor used her State of the State address to detail the future as she sees it.
about involve people released from state or city institutions with no after-care. This headache goes back as far the early 1980s, and at least for now, there is a promise for more state action. In her address, Hochul took the opportunity to boast about the large amount of funding that has been devoted to the suburbs. Topping the list is last year’s $2 billion in education aid, which helped keep school taxes from rising in many districts. She also reminded her audience about the millions being spent on such roadways as the Long Island Expressway and others that have been repaved. All in all, Hochul did a great job in her second opportunity to meet the Albany establishment since she was elected in her own right. There is no doubt that the road ahead will be bumpy, because the Legislature has its own priorities. But the State of the State was her chance to shine, and she succeeded in enhancing her standing with taxpayers. Jerry Kremer was an Assemblyman for 23 years, and chaired the Assembly’s Ways and Means Committee for 12 years. He now heads Empire Government Strategies, a business development and legislative strategy firm. Comments about this column? jkremer@liherald.com.
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he political debate. It’s a chance to see and hear from those who wish to represent us in government. But for the candidates seeking office, only they can truly appreciate the stress and pressure that comes with it. There have been some extraordinary debate moments. “I want you to know I will not make age an issue of this campaign,” President Ronald Reagan, who was 73 at the time, said in his 1984 debate with the younger Walter Mondale. “I am not going to exploit, for political purposes, my opponent’s youth and inexperience.” Then there was U.S. Sen. Lloyd Bentsen, running to become vice president in 1988, responding to his upper chamber colleague Dan Quayle, who had compared himself to John F. Kennedy. “I served with Jack Kennedy,” Bentsen told George H.W. Bush’s running mate. “I knew Jack Kennedy. Jack Kennedy was a friend of mine. Senator, you’re no Jack Kennedy.” Good or bad, memorable or forgotten, political debates are a vital thread knitting our democratic landscape together.
Letters Tom Suozzi, American Jewry and Israel — the right man at the right time To the Editor: American Jewry and Israel, America’s closest ally, need friends and fierce advocates in Congress, especially now. Tom Suozzi is the right person at the right time. Tom’s demonstrated commitment to supporting Israel, his deep understanding of government and the U.S.-Israel relationship, and his fearlessness in defending the Jewish state — including against antisemites in his own party — is exactly what we need right now. All these essential characteristics were evident in Suozzi’s very first speech on the floor of Congress, seven years ago, on Jan. 5, 2017. The then newly elected congressman condemned the recently passed United Nations Resolution 2334, which declared that all of Israel’s presence outside its pre-1967 borders was illegal, that Jewish control of the Kotel was illegal, that Jewish sovereignty in the Jewish Quarter of the Old City was illegal, and that Jewish juris-
They help voters get to know candidates and what they stand for. Debates force them to be held accountable for statements or positions they have taken. And they allow us to assess the candidates’ character, completely unfiltered. Most of all, debates show that we, as Americans, can disagree with one another, but do so in a civil way that leads to solutions rather than conflict. These forums are the very essence of listening to all sides of an issue, hearing how people stand, and then coming to our own conclusions — as well as deciding on the person we want to represent us in voicing our beliefs. In just a few weeks — on Feb. 13 — voters across the North Shore of Long Island and parts of Queens will elect a new member of Congress to replace disgraced former U.S. Rep. George Santos. The vote will cap a special election race between the former Democratic holder of Santos’ seat, Tom Suozzi, and Nassau County Legislator Mazi Melesa Pilip. Suozzi is pushing for more debates, according to published reports. Pilip, however, fewer. At this point, there is just one debate scheduled between the two, and it hap-
pens mere days before actual Election Day. That means the thousands of people who chose to vote early will not have a chance to hear the two candidates debate the issues. Debates have perhaps never been more vital than in this race, just 15 months after voters elected Santos, a man they later discovered they knew nothing about. It is crucial that voters get to know Suozzi and Pilip, what their positions are and how they would represent their constituents. There’s no such thing as too many debates, at least not in this race. It’s great that both Suozzi and Pilip have been accessible to the media — both, for example, have agreed to individually sit down with the Herald to take questions from our reporters — but nothing compares to being on stage and taking your case straight to the people whose votes you want. We can’t have another George Santos situation. We urge Suozzi and Pilip to debate. Be civil. Share ideas. Disagree. And give all of us everything we need to make the most informed decision we can on Feb. 13.
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he debt of developing countries is at “crisis” levels, the World Bank said recently. A story in The New York Times on Dec. 16 was headlined, “The Debt Problem is Enormous, and the System for Fixing It is Broken.” “The foundational ideology — later known as the ‘Washington Consensus’ — held that prosperity depended on unhindered trade, deregulation and the primacy of private investment,” the article explained. “Nearly 80 years later, the global financial archimeL tecture is outdated, dysfunctional GUrtov and unjust.” Indeed, the world is awash in government debt, led by the United States, Japan and China, which together account for about half the total. But great powers have many options for handling indebtedness. Small, economically weak countries do not. The Washington Consensus reflects American and European economic predominance — not just World Bank and International Monetary Fund leadership, but also the U.S. Treasury Department and the global network of financial centers that stretches from New York and Chicago to Frankfurt and Zur-
ich. Predominance means the ability to dictate terms of loans. Over many years, World Bank and IMF decisions have aimed to condition loans to poor and middle-income countries on their openness to private investment, free trade, and deregulation of state-run agencies — roads, railways, banks, key industries. Openness translates to opportunities for Western capital to penetrate developing-world economies, often resulting in the hollowing out, if not the elimination, of private and state-owned businesses. Large borrowers also face high interest rates. To ensure repayment, the World Bank and IMF preach austerity: Governments should slash social welfare programs to pay down their debt. Any family deeply in debt would understand the terrible choice facing those governments: Stay on good terms with the bankers by eliminating or reducing subsidies to the poor for food, health care, and fuel. Consequently, António Guterres, United Nations secretary general, said in the Times article: “Even the most fundamental goals on hunger and poverty have gone into reverse after decades of progress.” The global debt crisis isn’t a new problem, just one that is surging again.
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As the Times explained, “Pounded by the Covid-19 pandemic, spiking food and energy prices related to the war in Ukraine, and higher interest rates, lowand middle-income countries are swimming in debt and facing slow growth.” Meanwhile, China has made billions of dollars in loans to poor countries that cannot possibly be repaid. China proclaims that its loans come without demands for austerity and with lower interest rates. But recipients may have to pay the loans back with access to ports and rail lines, extraction of mineral and other resources, use of Chinese labor, environmental damage, and adherence to Chinese policy views on, for example, human rights and Taiwan. The debt crisis is one symptom of a development crisis, in which far too many countries do not have the financial resources to support decent living conditions. Moreover, these countries are often the victims of rich countries’ behavior, as in the case of climate change. As one source pointed out, the richest 1 percent of the world’s population, 80 million people, account for about half of global carbon emissions, while the poorest 50 percent, 3.9 billion people, account for about 8 percent of carbon emissions. The typical solution to the debt prob-
ar too many countries don’t have the resources to support decent living conditions.
Letters diction over holy sites such as the Cave of Machpelah, in Hebron — where tradition holds that Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Sarah, Rebekah and Leah are buried — was illegal. In that brief but impactful speech, Suozzi eviscerated the U.N. resolution’s wrongful notion that Jewish life in the eternal Jewish homeland was an obstacle to peace. Rather, as Tom stated that day, the obstacle to peace was “anti-Israel terrorism.” The fact that he chose to stand up for Israel on Day One of his congressional career is a testament to his genuine and heartfelt commitment. Of all the issues on which he campaigned; of all the issues that he and his supporters cared about; of all the governmental and political forces and pressures pushing and pulling him to make a statement about this or that, Suozzi devoted his first speech in that hallowed chamber to defending the safety and security of the Jewish state. He did so despite the fact that it was a prior Democratic administration that declined to veto the U.N. resolution, thus letting it reach the Security Council for a vote in the first place. This tells us that Tom will not back down, will not relent, and will not look the other way when Israel is unjustly singled out, maligned and attacked. Tom marshaled the evidence, and deployed his understanding of government
lem has been to give developing countries seats at the table where decisions are made. That might help if the major players, starting with the U.S., were ever persuaded to reduce their voting power. Even then, it is the loan conditions — the amount of money available, the high interest rates and terms of repayment — that would still depend on the good graces of the major financial institutions. And those institutions, to put it mildly, don’t believe in being charitable. The Times story failed to report on bottom-up approaches to development in the human interest. Giving aid or loan relief means dealing with governments that may be corrupt, excessively bureaucratic and incompetent, dominated by the military, and authoritarian — in any of these cases, giving low priority to human security. Channeling funds to non-governmental organizations with experience in promoting human development is far more likely to help than providing unworthy governments with debt relief. There are plenty of grass-roots development programs that work — for example, in microfinance. The real choice for international financial organizations is, do you want to bail out governments, or empower people? Mel Gurtov, syndicated by PeaceVoice, is professor emeritus of political science at Portland State University and blogs at In the Human Interest.
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and the U.S.-Israel relationship, to clearly demonstrate that he took the job seriously and would continue to deliver. We need a representative in Congress who believes in the fundamental right of the Jewish people to self-determination and security, and who has proven that he will show up prepared and able to work every lever of government to get results. Tom has the knowledge of how government works, the relationships on both sides of the aisle, and the understanding of our issues to get the job done. He has continued to be one of Israel and American Jewry’s fiercest advocates, fighting for unconditional aid for Iron Dome and David’s Sling, condemning antisemitic comments by Democratic colleagues like Ilhan Omar, passing bipartisan legislation to sanction the terrorist use of human shields, and even traveling to Israel as recently as December to support Israel and Jews throughout the world during this difficult time. Governing is hard. For American Jewry and America’s closest ally, Israel, Tom Suozzi is the right person at the right time, for the right place. That place is the United States Congress. RORY LANCMAN Great Neck Rory Lancman is a former member of the Assembly and the New York City Council.
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