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MSSN poll: Gov’t fails on Covid testing ernment’s recent effort to make free test kits available for every household in the country. According to a new poll from “The lack of available testing Mount Sinai South Nassau in has been an Achilles’ heel of the Oceanside, more than 80 percent Covid-19 response since day one of metropolitan area residents of the pandemic,” MSSN Presisay government should be doing dent Dr. Adhi Sharma said. more to make Covid-19 testing “More testing enables those who readily available to suspect they may the public. The hoshave been exposed pital’s latest “Truth to get information, in Medicine Poll,” stay home if they released on Jan. 20, h ave a p o s i t ive illustrated people’s result and help stop frustrations with the spread to othboth the federal and ers.” state governments’ The poll included testing systems. several other disFifty-seven pertressing details and cent of respondents pessimism among hold the federal govrespondents, hospiernment accounttal officials aid. For able for lack of one, 63 percent of available testing, respondents believe with 15 percent the pandemic will blaming state gov- dR. Adhi ShARmA last at least another ernment. year. Forty-three Nationally recog- MSSN president percent of those nized, independent polled say they have polling fir m LJR put off routine well Custom Strategies, based out of visits, including their annual Washington, D.C. and New physical, dental or eye exams, Orleans, called 600 residents in mammograms or blood pressure New York City and Long Island screenings. on landlines and cell phones. “During the past two years, The poll was conducted from Jan. 4 to 9, before the federal govContinued on page 16
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ThE oCEANSidE middlE School cheer team celebrated its first two competitions ever, at Wantagh and Division high schools, on Jan. 8 and 15.
O’side Middle School cheer squad competes for first time By Tom CARRozzA tcarrozza@liherald.com
On Jan. 8, the Oceanside Middle School cheer team strode out onto the mats at Wantagh High School with nervous energy and competed for the first time ever at a meet, placing third in a field of 11 teams in their division. And again, on Jan. 15, the squad competed at Division High School in Levittown. For coach Kayla Toscano and the 22 girls on the team, now trail-
blazers for their school, the competition was a long time coming. “We have a really dedicated, hard-working team this year that wanted it, and so we put it together and pulled it off,” Toscano told the Herald. The English teacher and e i g h t h - ye a r c o a ch a l s o thanked the high school’s varsity cheer team and coaches for welcoming them to their gym and giving them a space to prepare for their first two competitions.
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For years, the OMS cheer team performed at soccer, basketball and football games, but never had the opportunity to compete themselves. After a fractured season last year with some students still doing hybrid learning, this season has seen the team return to practicing daily after school. Toscano and the team have used the full practice mats at the high school for two-hour night practices to fit even more preparation time for Continued on page 16
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The winning Team from Oceanside Elementary School No. 5 recently took home $6,500 for their idea to use magnets to enable children with prosthetic legs to keep their feet on the pdeals of a bicycle.
School No. 5 moves on in Samsung contest By Kepherd daniel kdaniel@liherald.com
The sTudenTs creaTed multiple sketches of how their prototype would be designed.
Oceanside Elementary School No. 5 was one of two district elementary schools to win $6,500 in the recent Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Science and Engineering Competition. As with the students at School No. 8, whom the Herald also profiled this week, the No. 5 students are part of Oceanside School District’s Project Extra program for gifted and talented students, and their winning project earned them the chance to be mentored by a Samsung employee for phase two of the contest, in addition to the prize money. In phase two, the students must film a three-minute video explaining why their prototype should be funded. The students must submit their video to Samsung by March 2. While the first phase of the competition required the students to submit an idea, School No. 5 teacher Kristin Stea and her students already have a prototype constructed. Stea’s students have worked on the prototype since September and have had assistance from Robert Schulman, a certified prosthetist who founded the Limb Kind Foundation in 2019 and serves as the organization’s executive director. The non-profit works to improve the lives of children with limb loss around the world. The students use magnets to help children with prosthetic legs to keep their feet attached to the pedals of a bicycle. Because the children cannot feel the pedals, their prosthetic feet often otherwise slip off. Schulman, who is also an Oceanside dad, has worked with Project Extra in recent years, and he spoke about working alongside Stea’s students.“We’ve had a great partnership. The children learn about what we do and the Limb Kind Foundation,” he said.
“They’ve been working very hard, and I keep on monitoring them to come up with this prototype. They developed the idea, they developed the prototype, and I helped them along at the end with some of the materials and connecting things. It’s a great partnership between us.” Schulman discussed how the project would be useful to children with limb loss. “Wearing a prosthesis every once in a while presents these small problems that the children who are wearing the prosthesis have to overcome,” he said. “One of the biggest issues with a child who has limb loss is when they want to ride a bike, they put their foot on the pedal, but there’s a disconnect because they can’t feel the pedal. The prosthetic foot would slide off the pedal, and they have trouble kind of keeping it centered. We needed to come up with a solution that was easy. Just because they have limb loss doesn’t mean they should have any other difficulties. This is a really incredible creation to help solve a problem for these kids.” Schulman also spoke on the work the students went through to create the prototype. “Working in a field that’s very driven by technology, we use a lot of high technology that has computers and fancy bells and sensors and all these things,” he said. “That doesn’t always mean that it’s going to make the biggest difference in someone’s life. Just because something is fancy doesn’t automatically mean that it’s perfect for this scenario.” Schulman discussed how the prototype the students created will have a meaningful impact for many if they go on to win the next phase of the competition. “This simple product will make an incredibly huge difference in the lives of these children with limb loss who are wearing your prosthesis,” he said. “Every Continued on page 14
SIx MORE OHS student-athletes announced their commitments to college programs, the school announced on Monday.
O’Side accounting leader continues to climb the ladder By TOM CARROzzA tcarrozza@liherald.com
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More OHS student-athletes commit to colleges ville College, SUNY Oswego, and Lynn University, respectively. Klein will play baseball at Siena College next year. Hopper, a volleyball player, will be attending Widener University, and Jada King will join the cross-country team at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Their coaches are: Carlo Quagliata (softball), Michael Postilio (baseball), Chris Harkins (volleyball), Claire Meeker (cross country) and Michael Howley (track).
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Oceanside resident Marianna Mooney was promoted to the position of Managing Partner of Prager Metis’ Long Island Office. Prager Metis, a leading advisory and accounting firm with offices in North America, Europe, Asia, and the “Metaverse, announced the news on New Years’ Day. “I’ve been enabled by the firm to go out and build a very solid network of professionals to propel the Long Island practice forward,” Mooney said. “I intend to grow this business and differentiate our firm through a very high level of service and a refined focus on what’s important – client relationships.”
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Oceanside High School announced another six of their student-athletes will be taking their talents to college programs on Monday. OHS seniors Samantha Reyer, Skylar LoPiccolo, Ashlee Martinez, Kevin Klein, Logan Hopper and Jada King were the latest group of OHS college-bound athletes to commit to the schools they will attend next fall to continue their studies and athletic pursuits. Reyer, LoPiccolo, and Martinez, all softball players, committed to Manhattan-
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Oceanside Elementary School No. 8 won $6,500 after in the recent Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Science and Engineering Competition. The students were among four New York state winners. Also in the mix was Oceanside School No. 5 (see companion story in this issue). Most state winners nationwide are high schools, with only a handful of elementary schools selected. The winning idea from students in Sheila GunPhotos by Kepherd Daniel ther’s class was a The winning class included students, from left, Peter DeMarco, Leo Hanratty, Oliver design to create solar Feinstein, Haiden Deodat, Thomas Doolan, Sofia Arata, Gabriella Nettuno, and Nicholas panels from last year’s Peña, with their teacher Sheila Gunther. Missing was Brody Lucas. desk shields that were used as Covid-19 barriAsking questions is key to the way to connect what we were doing ers. at the lower levels. We also have scientific process, Gunther said. Oceanside Schools Communica- something called Maker Space, “What problems can you identify tion Director Donna Kraus spoke which is the idea that we’re all that are potentially solvable?” she about the Project Extra students. makers, and it’s about finding the said. “When they interviewed Ms. “Project Extra is kind of part of a right materials and way of think- Herman, our sixth-grade science pathway in our school district,” she ing that we can all create things and social studies teacher, she said. “We have research at the and have a great idea.” upper levels. We wanted to find a Continued on page 9
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Virtual Tai Chi Oceanside Library presents virtual Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall prevention in collaboration with the New York State Dept. of Health. A certified Tai Chi instructor, trained by the NYS Dept. of Health and the Tai Chi for Health Institute teaches Tai Chi for Arthritis for people over age 60 (or over age 18 with disabilities) Starts at 10 a.m.
Disney Trivia Oceanside Library hosts virtual Disney Trivia for Grades 4-8. Test your knowledge of all things Disney. Starts at 4 p.m.
Virtual Zumba Gold This is a virtual lecture presented by Brian Rose, a professor emeritus at Fordham University, where he taught for 38 years in the Department of Communication and Media Studies. Starts at 2 p.m.
Reiki Workshop Oceanside library hosts this virtual event. Join Reiki Master Laura Cerrano to learn about the key principles of reiki and to help reduce stress, anxiety and increase relaxation. Starts at 7 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 28 Virtual Intro to Dance & Movement Oceanside library hosts this event. Children will be introduced to movement and dance and learn rhythm games, play with instruments, have circle time, and learn sharing skills. Starts at 10 a.m.
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Saturday, Jan. 29 Saturday Vinyasa Yoga with Dot Scott Join Dorothy Scott for a relaxing class that encompasses basic yoga poses which focus on lengthening the body’s muscles. Zoom link available on the Oceanside Library website. Class is for adults only and a $10 cash fee is required. Starts at 9:30 p.m.
Monday, Jan. 30 Easy Tai-Chi and Chi Cong with Judy Stretch your muscles without putting stress on your knees, feet, thighs or back in this Chinese exercise that focuses on
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Mah-Jongg ALL participants must be fully vaccinated and must show proof of full vaccination. Starts at 11:30 a.m.
Monday Meditation Oeanside Library invites you to this virtual meditation sessions,using the light touch of your own hands on various positions of your body to help bring about balance within. Workshops will be run by Patricia Anderson. Starts at 2 p.m.
Virtual Lecture: Make it Easier to Eat Healthy! Join the Oceanside Library as registered Dietitian, Jen Lease, teaches real-life tips and strategies that make it easier for you and your family to eat healthy and create sustainable eating habits. Starts at 7 p.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 31 Virtual Fit and Fabulous Oceanside Library is inviting you to get your feet moving with Helene Just in this exercise program designed to increase
strength, tone, balance, and stamina that can be done either sitting or standing. Prepare with comfortable clothes and footwear and bring a set of light weights and exercise bands. Starts at 11 a.m.
Mount Sinai VaxMobile Mount Sinai South Nassau’s Vaxmobile will be visiting the Oceanside Library. Available vaccines will be Pfizer - First and second dose, Pfizer Booster and Pediatric second dose. Starts at 10 a.m.
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The NAMI mental health support group meets twice a month. The Island Park Library has a Take & Make DIY all week. Jessie’s on the Water hosts live music Nov. 13 at 7:30 p.m. AARP’s Cars and Coffee meets Nov. 14 at 9 a.m. at 3118 Lawson Blvd. Oceanside Jewish Center hosts its care support group Nov. 18 at 7 p.m.
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 msmollins@liherald.com
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The sTudenTs had to go through several steps to formulate their project idea.
brought up a very good point of what happened to all those plastic shields on every desk in the district last year. Now they’re just sitting in closets because you can’t throw them away, and you can’t recycle them. No one really knows what to do with them. “So,” she said, “we decided to upcycle them into solar panels, because if we throw them out, they’re going to contribute to climate change by sitting in landfills. Why don’t we kind of flip the narrative and help them combat climate change by turning them into something more sustainable like solar panels? We started looking for problems in our community that can be solved. [The students] started interviewing people, about 18 to 20 people, and then when we came up with our idea.” The students now move on to the The sTudenTs did extensive research on solar panels for the competition. competition’s second phase, which will involve creating a prototype of ners. the solar panels. The students must submit a three-min“These students are very bright,” Gunther continute video of their project by March 2. ued. “They’re gifted and talented. However, more imporGunther spoke about what she and her class would tantly, they’re already thinking about combating climate like to see happen in the contest, saying, “I think, most change; they’re already thinking how can we kind of importantly, we’ve been doing this since September, and mitigate that and so just taking a simple idea like the we’ve been doing so much research about solar panels. I plastic barriers and making them into solar panels. think for us to be really successful, we want to make a They’re solutionary thinkers, and this project shows working solar panel. If we do that, I consider us win- that.”
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Hewlett Junior Basketball ON JAN. 18, Weiss moved himself into select company with his 1,000th career point in the Bulldogs’ 67-61 important conference victory at Kennedy. The AllCounty selection poured in 30 points on the evening to reach the milestone, marking the fifth time in the last six games he scored at least 30. Through 15 games, he was averaging better than 28 points per game and ranked among Nassau County’s leaders in three pointers with 58.
GAMES tO WAtch thursday, Jan. 27
Boys Basketball: East Rockaway at Malverne ............ 6 p.m. Gymnastics: Oceanside at Long Beach...................... 7 p.m. Girls Basketball: Elmont at Calhoun........................... 7 p.m. Boys Basketball: North Shore at Wantagh.................. 7 p.m. Wrestling: Hewlett at Long Beach............................... 7 p.m. Girls Basketball: South Side at Kennedy.................... 7 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 28 Wrestling: South Side at Lynbrook .............................4:30 p.m. Girls Basketball: Seaford at Lawrence............................. 5 p.m. Girls Basketball: G.N. North at Long Beach..................... 5 p.m. Boys Basketball: Calhoun at Elmont ............................. 5 p.m. Boys Basketball: Glen Cove at Carey ............................. 5 p.m. Girls Basketball: Carle Place at Malverne ..................5:30 p.m. Girls Basketball: North Shore at Wantagh ....................... 7 p.m. Girls Basketball: G.N. South at MacArthur ...................... 7 p.m.
Girls Basketball: V.S. North at Hewlett ...................... 7 p.m. Boys Basketball: Kennedy at South Side ....................... 7 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 29 Wrestling: South Side Tournament ...................................9 a.m. Girls Basketball: Massapequa at Freeport .................... 12 p.m. Boys Basketball: Port Wash. at Oceanside .................. 12 p.m.
It was a night of celebration for the Oceanside girls’ basketball team last Friday, as the Sailors beat Freeport, 49-43, and sophomore guard Brianna Amenta was awarded a plaque to commemorate her placement on the list of the top 100 players on Long Island. Despite the warranted attention to Amenta, head coach Jared Stoler was impressed with how the entire roster stepped up to the occasion in the Conference AA-1 matchup. “This performance was pretty extraordinary on all ends,” Stoler said after Oceanside improved to 4-5 in AA-1 and 6-7 overall. “While the ball is always in Brianna’s hands and she did great helping us out offensively, Julia Lane was a monster down low and she had six or seven blocks,” he added. “Everyone stepped up.” Amenta led all scorers with 24 points, and she scored in a wide variety of ways, as she got to the rim well and also hit a pair of 3-pointers. Lane, a senior, did in fact have 7 blocks, as she was the perfect safety valve for the Sailors D when the top of their zone broke down. The Sailors started the game out in control of the pace and the scoreboard, as they were 20-9 following the first half. They maintained this lead for nearly the entirety of the game until midway through the fourth quarter when Freeport stormed back and made it a one-possession game. The hemorrhaging of the lead seemed to ignite something for the Sailors, as they locked in and closed the game out, despite Amenta fouling out. “We did an exceptional job in the last three minutes,” Stoler said. “In a perfect world, we wouldn’t have let it get there and we certainly a little too interesting, but I really happy with the way we were able to close out the game.” A good amount of the credit for the late game execution goes to senior Samantha Reyer, as she was the go-to scorer for the Sailors with the game on the line. She showcased the ability to both get to the rim and also pull up off the dribble. For Freeport (6-6 overall, 5-4 in AA-1), it
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SOphOMOrE BrIANNA AMENtA scored 24 points last Friday evening as Oceanside defeated Freeport, 49-43, to remain in playoff contention. was simply too little too late. The Red Devils, who beat Oceanside in the first meeting 40-35 back on Dec. 18, battled all the way. “We definitely fought back and got them on their heels we just didn’t finish with the intensity we needed to finish the job,” Freeport head coach Meredith Jones stated. “We had a couple of different lineups because of injuries and whatnot, but there’s still a lot more fire that they
could’ve played with.” A big part of the second-half push was sophomore guard Ania Crocker, who scored most of her 17 points in the last 16 minutes. Another key catalyst was senior forward Windney Destin, who had 10 points as well as being a mainstay on the offensive glass. As Jones said, “Windney is fierce on the boards without even being that tall.” Senior Ancksu Dixon was the chipped in 8 points.
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he week is set aside to promote the unique nature of the Catholic schools in each community. Schools typically observe the annual celebration week with Masses and open houses to thank parishioners, to welcome visitors and to introduce new families to the benefits of a Catholic education. It frequently kicks off with a Mass and open house on the first Sunday (Jan. 30), and a series of events designed to recognize the contributions of students, parents and faculty during the course of the week. Many schools offer additional open houses and opportunities to visit during the week as well. Through these events, schools focus on the value Catholic education provides to young people and its contributions to our church, our communities and our nation. In addition to the internal events (teacher and parent recognition events, school ‘spirit’ days, special assemblies, etc) it is also a week where the schools open their doors to the families of their Parish/Parishes they serve, and to the general public who might be considering the benefits of a Catholic education. As a family considering a Catholic education, how do I learn more? Catholic Schools Week features Open Houses at the schools where parents and students can visit the school(s) they think they might be interested in and get a tour of the facility, be introduced to the teachers, meet some of the current families and children and generally learn about the academic, spiritual, social and physical development programs.
The benefits of a Catholic education As a prospective family, do I have an ‘assigned school’? One of the first differences you will notice about Catholic school is that you get to select the school that you believe your children will be most successful in. There is no direct ‘assignment’ based on where you live and most school districts provide busing to the school of your choice within a 15-mile radius. Is there a difference in tuition to attend a different school? Long Island’s Catholic Elementary schools set their own tuitions, so they vary slightly, but there is no penalty for choosing a school outside of your Parish or town if you are a parishioner in the Diocese. The system of schools is an asset here on Long Island for all of the families of the Diocese and for all of the families of Long Island What should parents look for during their visit? Many parents of current students tell us that their decision was emotional and based on a feeling of warmth and caring they got during their visit. Others are more analytical and make direct comparisons based on the results on standardized test scores and high school admittance history. Regardless of how you make your decision, the schools are
‘open books’ during this week, providing whatever information prospective families desire to support their decision. When parents select Catholic elementary school, what are the most frequently cited reasons? The reasons that are most frequently mentioned are: academic excellence, the reinforcement of the values lived at home, Catholic religious identity, a safe, nurturing environment for learning, more individualized attention to each student’s learning needs, an outstanding extracurricular program and the level of partnership established with parents. `Will attending Catholic elementary schools help my child get into a prestigious Catholic high school? Attending a Catholic elementary school isn’t the only way to get into a Catholic high school, but it is still the best way. The Catholic high schools are open to all students and typically have a very significant number of students from a public school background. Students qualify for Catholic high school through a test for 8th graders that is administered in October of
Catholic Schools Week is upon us — Jan. 30-Feb. 5 — with the goal of raising the awareness of Catholic schools as an outstanding educational option.
each year. Typically the students from Catholic elementary schools are best prepared for the academic rigor, the integrated program of faith and values, and the service orientation of the high schools. Virtually all of the students from Catholic elementary school (99 percent) are admitted to a Catholic high school with the vast majority getting into the school that is their first choice. You can learn more about the high school entrance exam, and about the Catholic High Schools at http://chsee.org. Are non-Catholics welcome in the schools? The schools are welcoming places to everyone without regard to race, religion or national origin. A religion class is a requirement, students participate in Liturgies, and faith is an integrated part of daily activities, but many schools have a significant population of students who attend because of the quality of the education alone. How can I learn more or choose the school(s) I would like to visit? There is a resource for families on the Internet that provides a very complete picture of the Catholic elementary school experience. It features an interactive map that is your guide to each of Long island’s distinctive Catholic schools, and that lets you view the geographic options for your children at http://licatholicelementaryschools.org. Above photo: In this unique community environment, children are surrounded by other children, families and a parish that serve to reinforce moral values and beliefs.
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Students excel today and gain the confidence to succeed all their lives Long Island Catholic schools provide the academic rigor and study regimen, moral and spiritual instruction, along with all the extracurricular programs that nurture and set the foundation for the future success. By receiving this complete education in an inspiring environment, children gain the knowledge, skills, and self-esteem that prepare them for a life of personal and professional achievement.
(Public – 31.1 percent; Catholic 61.9 percent).
Demonstrated student success Various objective standards illustrate the advantages of a Catholic school education. Elementary school students in the Diocese of Rockville Centre score higher than the national average on the Iowa Test of Basic Skills, a nationally recognized benchmark. A higher percentage of Catholic elementary school students exceed the standards of the New York state examinations in English Language Arts than other students in the state. More than 90 percent of elementary students go on to Catholic high schools, and over 99 percent of those graduates go on to college. Most Catholic elementary school graduates go to the most prestigious Catholic high schools, attend highly sought after colleges, and go on to live accomplished lives. By the numbers √ Nationally, almost 20 percent (19.8 percent) are racial minorities. The largest part of that group is Hispanic students representing 15 percent. Non-Catholic enrollment is 16.4 percent of the total. √ The student/teacher ratio is 13:1. √ 96.8 percent of the staff are Laity and 3.2 percent are Religious/ Clergy. √ Nationally, college bound religious school students scored and average of 1595 on the 2013 SAT (Reading 531, Writing 528, Math 536) vs.. an average of 1474 for college bound public school students (Reading 491, Writing 480, Math 503) √ High school students are “college ready”: ACT, the college admis-
sions testing company reported significant differences in the assessment of the percentage of students deemed to be ready for college coursework. √ Graduation from college: A study by the Council for American Private Education (CAPE) found that almost twice as many Catholic high school graduates likely to attain their Bachelor Degree when compared to their public school counterparts. Above photo: Catholic schools provide a balanced curriculum that integrates faith, culture and life.
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Catholic High Schools of Long Island More than 11,000 young people discover learning and faith in the 10 Catholic high schools of Long Island. From southwestern Nassau County to the East End, these high schools reflect the tradition, commitment, and family spirit of their communities. Three are owned and operated by the Diocese of Rockville Centre, two grew from local parishes, and five are the apostolates of religious orders. Each has its own identity — all are defined by academic excellence on a foundation rooted in faith. Classroom success Dedication to success in the classroom, however, is the hallmark that sets Catholic schools apart: 99 percent of graduates from these schools continue their education at college, and last year, they earned more than $355 million in college scholarships and grants. The religious and lay faculties of Long Island’s Catholic high schools build upon history and tradition to deliver a contemporary education to their students. At St. Mary’s High School in Manhasset, for instance, students learn on iPads for a dynamic, interactive program of studies. Sacred Heart Academy in Hempstead, an all-girls school of the Sisters of St. Joseph, science education is complemented by participation in local and national science fairs, and partnerships with Hofstra University. Kellenberg Memorial High School’s Robotics Club brings those disciplines together from design to creation in a collaborative setting. Involved alumni Alumni of Catholic high schools remain close to the mission of their alma maters. Years after graduating, you’ll see alumni return regularly for various events. Oyster Bay’s St. Dominic High School, for example, welcomes college-age alumni back every winter for a convivial luncheon. What keeps so many graduates connected to their Catholic high schools is the well-rounded, values-centered environment to form the complete person. It’s reinforced by daily Mass and food drives at Holy Trinity Diocesan High School in Hicksville. Young
men of Chaminade High School in Mineola regularly perform service projects in the community. A host of extracurricular activities and interscholastic sports at each school further develop friendship, faith, and understanding. The goal of each Catholic high school is as sacred as it is simple — to provide young people with an education that challenges,
inspires, and prepares students to lead successful lives at work, at home, and in the community. The Catholic High Schools Entrance Exam is used for admission to these schools in the 9th grade. Above photo: Catholic high schools offer a strong academic education in an environment structured to have a lasting value.
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$30,000 worth of converters Oceanside School No. 5 stolen from Novak Auto students win $6.5K prize Fourth Squad investigating, seeks tips By Tom Carrozza tcarrozza@liherald.com
The Fourth Squad is investigating a commercial burglary that occurred on Jan. 14 at 7:15 p.m. in Oceanside. Detectives say a male business owner called the Fourth Precinct last Monday morning to report that an unknown person or persons entered Novak Auto on Hampton Road without permission. Upon arrival, officers found that a piece of the metal front wall was removed, and several used catalytic converters were taken.
A subsequent investigation revealed that two unknown male subjects pulled up in front of the business in a dark colored two door pickup truck and removed close to 50 converters through the metal wall. The 50 stolen converters are valued in excess of $30,000. The subjects fled in the truck, traveling north on Hampton Road towards Daly Boulevard. The investigation is ongoing and detectives request that anyone with information regarding the crime call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS. All callers will remain anonymous.
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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 Town Meeting Pavilion, Town Hall Plaza, One Washington Street, Hempstead, New York on 2/2/22 at 9:30 A.M. to consider the following applications and appeals: --------------------------------THE FOLLOWING CASES WILL BE CALLED STARTING AT 9:30 A.M. 146/22. OCEANSIDE Montilli Realty Associates LLC, Special exception to use premises for warehouse/storage; Variance in off-street parking., N/E cor. Lawson Blvd. & Evans Ave., a/k/a 3199 Lawson Blvd. S.E.Q.R. determination not made. 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/ 859/Hearing---02022022 The internet address of the website streaming for this meeting is https://hempsteadny.gov/ 524/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. 129321 Search for notices online at: www.newyorkpublicnotices.com
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT NASSAU COUNTY FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff against LORETTA O’GRADY A/K/A LORETTA M. O’GRADY A/K/A LORETTA MILITO, et al Defendant(s) Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Fein Such & Crane, LLP, 1400 Old Country Road, Suite 103N, Westbury, NY 11590. Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered November 13, 2019, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at North Side Steps of the Nassau County
Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on February 15, 2022 at 2:30 PM. Premises known as 72 West Cortland Avenue, Oceanside, NY 11572. Sec 43 Block 333 Lot 62, 63 and 64. All that certain plot, piece and 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. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $568,831.32 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 002788/2015. The foreclosure sale will be conducted in accordance with 10th Judicial District’s Covid-19 Policies and foreclosure auction rules. The Referee shall enforce any rules in place regarding facial coverings and social distancing. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.” Donald Henderson, Esq., Referee AYSJN042 129148
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LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE OF NASSAU COUNTY TREASURER’S SALE OF TAX LIENS ON REAL ESTATE Notice is hereby given that commencing on February 15th, 2022, will sell at public on-line auction the tax liens on certain real estate, unless the owner, mortgagee, occupant of or any other party in interest in such real estate shall have paid to the County Treasurer by February 11th, 2022 the total amount of such unpaid taxes or assessments with the interest, penalties and other expenses and charges against the property. Such tax liens will be sold at the lowest rate of interest, not exceeding 10 percent per six-month period, for which any person or persons shall offer to take the total amount of such unpaid taxes as defined in Section 5-37.0 of the Nassau County Administrative Code. Effective with the February 2019 lien sale Ordinance No. 175-2015 requires a $175.00 per day registration fee for each person who intends to bid at the tax lien sale. Ordinance No. 175-2015 also requires that upon the issuance of the Lien Certificate there is due from the lien buyer a Tax Certificate Issue Fee of $20.00 per lien purchased. Pursuant to the provisions of the Nassau County Administrative Code at the discretion of the Nassau County Treasurer the auction will be conducted online. Further information concerning
the procedures for the auction is available at the website of the Nassau County Treasurer at: https://www.nassaucount y n y. g o v / 5 2 6 / C o u n t y Treasurer Should the Treasurer determine that an inperson auction shall be held, same will commence on the 15th day of February 2022 at the Office of The County Treasurer 1 West Street, Mineola or at some other location to be determined by the Treasurer. A list of all real estate in Nassau County on which tax liens are to be sold is available at the website of the Nassau County Treasurer at: http://www.nassaucounty ny.gov/DocumentCenter/ View/17674 A list of local properties upon which tax liens are to be sold will be advertised in this publication on or before February 03rd, 2022. Nassau County does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to or access to, or treatment or employment in, its services, programs, or activities. Upon request, accommodations such as those required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to participate in all services, programs, activities and public hearings and events conducted by the Treasurer’s Office. Upon request, information can be made available in Braille, large print, audiotape or other alternative formats. For additional information, please call (516) 571-2090 ext. 1-3715. Dated: January 12, 2022 THE NASSAU COUNTY TREASURER Mineola, NewYork ___________________ TERMS OF SALE Such tax liens shall be sold subject to any and all superior tax liens of sovereignties and other municipalities and to all claims of record which the County may have thereon and subject to the provisions of the Federal and State Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Acts. However, such tax liens shall have priority over the County’s Differential Interest Lien, representing the excess, if any, of the interest and penalty borne at the maximum rate over the interest and penalty borne at the rate at which the lien is purchased. The Purchaser acknowledges that the tax lien(s) sold pursuant to these Terms of Sale may be subject to pending bankruptcy proceedings and/or may become subject to such proceedings which may be commenced during the period in which a tax lien is held by a successful bidder or the assignee of same, which may modify
a Purchaser’s rights with respect to the lien(s) and the property securing same. Such bankruptcy proceedings shall not affect the validity of the tax lien. In addition to being subject to pending bankruptcy proceedings and/or the Federal and State Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Acts, said purchaser’s right of foreclosure may be affected by the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery and Enforcement Act(FIRREA),12 U.S.C. ss 1811 et.seq., with regard to real property under Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation(FDIC) receivership. The County Treasurer reserves the right, without further notice and at any time, to withdraw from sale any of the parcels of land or premises herein listed. The Nassau County Treasurer reserves the right to intervene in any bankruptcy case/litigation where the property affected by the tax liens sold by the Treasurer is part of the bankruptcy estate. However, it is the sole responsibility of all tax lien purchasers to protect their legal interests in any bankruptcy case affecting their purchased tax lien, including but not limited to the filing of a proof of claim on their behalf, covering their investment in said tax lien. The Nassau County Treasurer and Nassau County and its agencies, assumes no responsibility for any legal representation of any tax lien purchaser in any legal proceeding including but not limited to a bankruptcy case where the purchased tax lien is at risk. The rate of interest and penalty at which any person purchases the tax lien shall be established by his bid. Each purchaser, immediately after the sale thereof, shall pay to the County Treasurer ten per cent of the amount for which the tax liens have been sold and the remaining ninety per cent within thirty days after such sale. If the purchaser at the tax sale shall fail to pay the remaining ninety per cent within ten days after he has been notified by the County Treasurer that the certificates of sale are ready for delivery, then all amounts deposited with the County Treasurer including but not limited to the ten per cent theretofore paid by him shall, without further notice or demand, be irrevocably forfeited by the purchaser and shall be retained by the County Treasurer as liquidated damages and the agreement to purchase shall be of no further effect. Time is of the essence in this sale. This sale is held pursuant to the Nassau County Administrative Code and
interested parties are referred to such Code for additional information as to terms of the sale, rights of purchasers, maximum rates of interest and other legal incidents of the sale. Furthermore, as to the bidding, 1. The bidder(s) agree that they will not work with any other bidder(s) to increase, maintain or stabilize interest rates or collaborate with any other bidder(s) to gain an unfair competitive advantage in the random number generator in the event of a tie bid(s) on a tax certificate. Bidder(s) further agree not to employ any bidding strategy designed to create an unfair competitive advantage in the tiebreaking process in the upcoming tax sale nor work with any other bidder(s) to engage in any bidding strategy that will result in a rotational award of tax certificates. 2. The tax certificate(s) the Bidder will bid upon, and the interest rate(s) bid, will be arrived at independently and without direct or indirect consultation, communication or agreement with any other bidder and that the tax certificate(s) the Bidder will bid upon, and the interest rate(s) to be bid, have not been disclosed, directly or indirectly, to any other bidder, and will not be disclosed, directly or indirectly, to any other bidder prior to the close of bidding. No attempt has been made or will be made to, directly or indirectly, induce any other bidder to refrain from bidding on any tax certificate, to submit complementary bids, or to submit bids at specific interest rates. 3. The bids to be placed by the Bidder will be made in good faith and not pursuant to any direct or indirect, agreement or discussion with, or inducement from, any other bidder to submit a complementary or other noncompetitive bid. 4. If it is determined that the bidder(s) have violated any of these bid requirements then their bid shall be voided and if they were the successful bidder the lien and any deposits made in connection with said bid shall be forfeited. Dated: January 12, 2022 THE NASSAU COUNTY TREASURER Mineola, New York 129230 LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU REVERSE MORTGAGE FUNDING, LLC, V. CHARLES F. GILLEY AKA FATHER CHARLES F. GILLEY, HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF LORRAINE MARY GILLEY, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated November 25, 2019, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein REVERSE MORTGAGE FUNDING, LLC is the Plaintiff and CHARLES F. GILLEY AKA FATHER CHARLES F. GILLEY, HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF LORRAINE MARY GILLEY, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on February 28, 2022 at 2:30PM, premises known as 315 OCEANSIDE PARKWAY, OCEANSIDE, NY 11572: Section 54, Block 506, Lot 73 & 74: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE OCEANSIDE, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 006828/2016. Janine T. Lynam, 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. 129330 LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU Filed: 11/02/2020 Index No.: 612285/2020 US BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR VRMTG ASSET TRUST, Plaintiff, -against- THE UNKNOWN HEIRS-ATLAW, NEXT-OF-KIN, DISTRIBUTEES, EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS, TRUSTEES, DEVISEES, LEGATEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, AND SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST, AND GENERALLY ALL PERSONS HAVING OR CLAIMING, UNDER, BY OR THROUGH THE DECEDENT PATRICIA MALLAZZO, BY PURCHASE,INHERITANCE , LIEN OR OTHERWISE, ANY RIGHT TITLE OR INTEREST IN AND TO THE PREMISES DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT HEREIN; ANTHONY MALLAZZO;
CHRISTOPHER MALLAZZO; MATTHEW MALLAZZO; THE BOARD OF MANAGERS OF THE ALHAMBRA CONDOMINIUM; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (EASTERN DISTRICT); “JOHN DOE #1” through “JOHN DOE #10” inclusive, the names of the ten last named Defendants being fictitious, real names unknown to the Plaintiff, the parties intended being persons or corporations having an interest in, or tenants or persons in possession of, portions of the mortgaged premises described in the Complaint, Defendants. Plaintiff designates NASSAU County as place of trial Venue is based upon County in which premises are being situate SUMMONS WITH NOTICE ACTION TO FORECLOSE A MORTGAGE TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your Answer or, if the Complaint is not served with this Summons, to serve a Notice of Appearance upon the Plaintiff’s attorney within twenty (20) days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the date of service or within thirty (30) days after the service is complete if this Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York. If you fail to so appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. DATED: November 2,2020 Elmsford, New York NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF US BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RMAC TRUST, SERIES
2016-CTT AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. Richard Komosinski Richard F. Komosinski Knuckles, Komosinski & Manfro, LLP Attorneys for Plaintiff 565 Taxter Road, Suite 590 Elmsford, NY 10523 Phone: (914) 345-3020 NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS: US BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR VRMTG ASSET TRUST IS FORECLOSING AGAINST THE OWNER OF THIS PREMISES. IF YOU LIVE HERE, THIS LAWSUIT MAY RESULT IN YOUR EVICTION. YOU MAY WISH TO CONTACT A LAWYER TO DISCUSS ANY RIGHTS AND POSSIBLE DEFENSES YOU MAY HAVE. NOTICE OF OBJECT OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT THE OBJECT of the aboveentitled action is to foreclose a mortgage to secure $196,000.00 and recorded in Liber 41030 of Mortgages at Page 800 in the office of the County Clerk/City Register of Nassau County on February 22, 2016 and which mortgage was ultimately assigned to the Plaintiff herein as evidenced by written instrument dated May 5, 2020 and recorded with the Nassau County Clerk/City Register on August 17, 2020 in Liber 44459 of Mortgages at Page 830 covering the premises described as follows: 25 Alhambra Drive, Oceanside, New York 11572 The relief sought in the within action is final judgment directing the sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the mortgage described above. The Plaintiff makes no personal claim against any Defendants in this action. The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an Amended order of the Honorable David P. Sullivan, J.S.C. dated September 15, 2021 and October 18, 2021 Help for Homeowners in Foreclosure New York State Law requires that we send you this notice about the foreclosure process. Please read it carefully. Summons and Complaint You are in danger of losing your home. If you fail to respond to the summons and complaint in this foreclosure action, you may lose your home. Please read the summons and complaint carefully. You should immediately contact an attorney or your local legal aid office to obtain advice on how to protect yourself. Sources of Information and Assistance The State encourages you
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mount Sinai South Nassau, in Oceanside, released a poll of New York City and Long Island residents on Jan. 20 in which more than 80 percent of respondents said the government should be doing more to make Covid-19 testing available to the public.
Poll reveals frustrations with federal Covid-19 response Continued from front page we repeatedly have seen patients come to the hospital with more advanced disease that might have been prevented had it been caught and treated earlier,” Sharma said. While 79 percent of adult respondents say they have received at least one dose of the vaccine, and about onehalf of those vaccinated have received a booster, those who are unvaccinated remain hesitant to take the jab. The vaccination rate remained similar to the previous poll released last August. “We still have more work to do to educate why people should receive a booster vaccine and to get their children vaccinated,” said Dr. Aaron dr. adhi Glatt, MSSN’s chairman of medicine and chief of infectious diseases. “Vaccination is the way out of this pandemic.” Dana Sanneman, MSSN’s vice president of public affairs, announced that according to the poll, nearly 90 percent of respondents over age 65 have been vaccinated. Meanwhile, 68 percent in the 18-to34 demographic in the poll reported being vaccinated. Eighty percent of poll respondents
strongly support offering newly emerging antiviral pills and medicines to all patients with Covid-19 and not prioritizing them for the unvaccinated, as some health officials have urged. Eighty percent of unvaccinated respondents agreed that antibody treatments and antiviral medicines should be available to all people. “Prioritizing medicine or care for groups or subsets of people when resources are limited is a highly complex issue and will be dependent on many variables, including potentially biological differences based upon genetic factors,” Glatt said. “But racial and ethnic characteristics of patients should not be the primary determinant, unless it Sharma is something that directly impacts the care that is required.” The Truth in Medicine Poll serves Mount Sinai’s mission to improve education around critical public health issues. The poll was the 12th in the Truth in Medicine series, dating back to the 2017. Before the pandemic, the polls measured concerns such as holiday stress, legalization of recreational marijuana, and antibiotic use and misuse.
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to become informed about your options in foreclosure. In addition to seeking assistance from an attorney or legal aid office, there are government agencies and non-profit organizations that you may contact for information about possible options, including trying to work with your lender during this process. To locate an entity near you, you may call the tollfree helpline maintained by the New York State Department of Financial Services at (800) 342-3736 or visit the Department’s website at http://www.dfs.ny.gov. Rights and Obligations YOU ARE NOT REQUIRED TO LEAVE YOUR HOME AT THIS TIME. You have the right to stay in your home during the
foreclosure process. You are not required to leave your home unless and until your property is sold at auction pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale. Regardless of whether you choose to remain in your home, YOU ARE REQUIRED TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR PROPERTY and pay property taxes in accordance with state and local law. Foreclosure Rescue Scams Be careful of people who approach you with offers to “save” your home. There are individuals who watch for notices of foreclosure actions in order to unfairly profit from a homeowner’s distress. You should be extremely careful about any such promises and any suggestions that you pay them a fee or sign
over your deed. State law requires anyone offering such services for profit to enter into a contract which fully describes the services they will perform and fees they will charge, and which prohibits them from taking any money from you until they have completed all such promised services. NOTICE TO DEFENDANT DURING THE CORONAVIRUS EMERGENCY, YOU MIGHT BE ENTITLED BY LAW TO TAKE ADDITIONAL DAYS OR WEEKS TO FILE AN ANSWER TO THIS COMPLAINT. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR ATTORNEY FOR MORE INFORMATION. IF YOU DON’T HAVE AN ATTORNEY, PLEASE VISIT http://www.nycourts.gov/ admin/OPP/foreclosures.s
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OMS cheer team places first in division competition Continued from front page their first competition. According to eighth-grade team members Brianna Guerin, Chloe Ackerman, Ellie Almodovar and Monafaye Martinez, having practices so often has brought the team closer than it has ever been, while giving the girls an outlet during the coronavirus pandemic. “Even on the hardest days of practice, it’s just great to be with everyone,” Martinez said. “It’s almost like we’ve become a family,” Almodovar added. “We’re really comfortable with each other, which is essential for cheer.” “For the pyramids we do, if you’re not communicating or you’re having issues with someone else, you know it’s not going to work. Trust is a very big thing to have, and this year it’s grown with the full season,” Guerin said. “The girls were definitely nervous beforehand, but they turned those nerves into adrenaline and focus and they pulled off a really great routine,” Toscano said. The third-place finish by a group competing for the first time is even more impressive, given that the team had to switch up the routine the Wednesday before the competition because of Covid-19 cases
within the team. A snow day on that Friday meant the team only had two days of practice for the new routine. “Having to change a whole routine for our first competition three days before competing was a little bit of a stressor, but we all pushed and put everything we had into it,” Ackerman said. “We didn’t do it all for ourselves. We did it for each other, and I think that was a huge part of us pulling it together for the competition,” Martinez said. The girls performed the routine while masked, which they said made controlling their breathing more difficult. Ackerman joked that the girls, who also shout and cheer behind their masks, had to convey even more spirit and emotion through their eyes to compensate for half of their faces being covered. It was an empowering moment for the team to finally have the limelight and show off their athletic ability for those who understate the strength, coordination and endurance it takes to run a routine that sees the girls putting their bodies on the line for one another. And fortunately, they got to do their first ever competition in front of their families and share what they have been working on all year long.
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The award-winning Herald Community Newspapers group, covering Nassau County's North and South Shores with hard-hitting news stories and gracefully written features, seeks a motivated, energetic and creative editor/reporter to join our dynamic (and awesome) team! This education and general assignment reporting position offers a unique experience to learn from some of the best in the business. Historically, reporters who have launched their careers with us have gone on to The New York Times, Newsweek, Newsday, the New York Daily News, New York Post, CNN, BBC, NBC News and The Daily Mail, among many others. We look for excellent writers who are eager to learn, enhance their skills, and become well-established and respected journalists in our industry. To apply: Send a brief summary in the form of a cover letter describing your career goals and what strengths you can bring to our newsroom, along with a resume and three writing samples to sbrinton@liherald.com HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR Richner Communications is looking for a hands-on Human Resources professional to oversee all HR functions on a strategic and tactical level. Exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and expanding Garden City, Long Island media company. This position has a flexible schedule, part-time job share would be considered. Responsibilities: Talent acquisition: Source, screen, and interview potential candidates and manage new employee onboarding Benefits administration: Liaise with brokers, providers and facilitate enrollment and updating of coverage. Manage annual open enrollment and employee benefits review. Administration of 401(k) plan. Employee relations: Provide day- today support and problem resolution in regards to employee concerns, questions and policy issues. Performance management: Coach, counsel and recommend disciplinary actions Compliance: Maintain indepth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risk and ensuring regulatory compliance Payroll: Process biweekly payroll through payroll vendor for population of 150 employees Requirements: Bachelor's degree, preferably in business or HR, or equivalent experience Minimum 5 years HR generalist experience Knowledge of Federal, State & Local regulations governing employment Experience with payroll processing Self-motivated, ability to prioritize and work well under pressure Customer-focused attitude, with high level of professionalism and discretion Excellent oral and written communication and quantitative skills Proficiency with Microsoft Office Qualified candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to: careers@liherald.com.
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Q. We are thinking about how to make our house safer from high winds. It’s old and creaks when we get wind gusts. I looked online at safe rooms, and they’re a lot of work and cost. Is there a cheaper way to make a room — at least one room — safe to go to if we have a tornado, and can we make our house less creaky when windstorms blow?
racious center hall colonial featuring 6 bedrooms and 3.5 baths in the tree street area of Woodmere. This well maintained home has a living room with fireplace, formal dining room, family room and spacious granite/wood kosher eat in kitchen. There are hardwood floors through-out and crown moldings throughout and a full basement. It has over 1/4 acre park-like property plus a 2 car detached garage .Convenient location to shops, LIRR and houses of worship. SD#15.
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WOOdMERE 16 Prospect Ave, 12-1:30, FIRST TIME ON MARKET! 6 BR, 3.5 Bth Colonial on O/S Property in SD#15 (Tree Streets). LR/Fpl, FDR, Den & Large Kosher Kit. 2 Car Det Gar ........................................... $1,699,000 NEW EXCLUSIVE! Renovated 3/4 BR, 3.5 Bth Victorian Style with Porch in Old Woodmere. Huge Updtd Gran/Wood Kosher EIk, LR, DR & Den. All Updated Baths. O/S Yard with Pavered Patio. 2 Car Det Gar. SD#14 ....................................................................................$1,100,000 238 Mosher Ave, BA, NEW EXCLUSIVE! 4 BR, 3 Bth Colonial with Fin Bsmt. LR/Fpl, FDR, Sun Room & EIK. Main Flr Bedroom. 2 Car Det Gar. Convenient to LIRR, Shops, Trans & Houses of Worship. SD#14....................................................................... $799,000
REAL ESTATE Open Houses EAST ROCKAWAY BA 1 Howland Rd, NEW EXCLUSIVE! 4 BR, 1.5 Bth Well Maintained Colonial in SD#20(Lynbrook). LR/Fpl, FDR, Den & Gran/Wood EIK. Fin Bsmt Att Garage.HW Flrs, CAC, Roof 5 Yrs. Must See!....$749,000 Ronnie Gerber, Douglas Elliman 516-238-4299
HEWLETT 156 E Rockaway Rd, BA, Rental of a Renovated 2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bth Apt with Spacious Gourmet Kitchen Use of Patio & Outdoor Space...$3,200 Ronnie Gerber, Douglas Elliman 516-238-4299
Open Houses HEWLETT BA 1534 Broadway #103, BRAND NEW GUT RENOVATION! Spacious 2 BR, 2 Bth Condo in Luxurious Jonathan Hall. LR/DR Opens Into Large Gran/Wood EIK w/ Island & Stainless Steel Appl. Laundry Rm, & Pantry. Mstr Ste Boasts New Bath & Huge Walk in Closet. Terrace Facing into Courtyard. Doorman Bldg with Elevator. Indoor Garage Pkg & Storage...$850,000 Ronnie Gerber, Douglas Elliman 516-238-4299 WOODMERE BA, 238 Mosher Ave, NEW EXCLUSIVE! 4 BR, 3 Bth Colonial with Fin Bsmt. LR/Fpl, FDR, Sun Room & EIK. Main Flr Bedroom. 2 Car Det Gar. Convenient to LIRR, Shops, Trans & Houses of Worship. SD#14...$799,000 Ronnie Gerber, Douglas Elliman 516-238-4299
Open Houses WOODMERE,1/30, 12-1:30, 16 Prospect Ave, FIRST TIME ON MARKET! 6 BR, 3.5 Bth Colonial on O/S Property in SD#15(Tree Streets). LR/Fpl, FDR,Den & Large Kosher Kit. 2 Car Det Gar....$1,699,000 Ronnie Gerber, Douglas Elliman 516-238-4299
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A. My childhood was spent between elementary school in Orlando, Fla., where we regularly had hurricane days off from school, and then middle and high school in Toledo, Ohio, where a tornado actually hit our home when I was 12. Forty-three people were killed in that July 4th storm, while our family of six huddled in the southwest corner of onte eeper our basement, the place we ran to every time the alarms sounded. Getting to a basement at the closest point to the direction the wind is coming from allows the house to blow over and away from you. We were lucky to live in an area where it was understood that you had to have a basement. While I was producing and directing a documentary aptly titled “Hell or High Water” in 2013, I interviewed several survivors and officials in Moore, Okla., the scene of the highest winds ever recorded in a tornado in the U.S. The homeowners I spoke with described how there was no time to run, and they had no basements. At their building department, I met with the commissioner, who explained that the soil there is red clay, and so expansive when it’s wet that it would push basement walls inward. I told him I didn’t buy that excuse, because there are ways to buffer expansive soil with loose gravel in a cage-like perimeter that improves drainage around the whole foundation in addition to allowing for basement foundations. I also pointed out that the brand new homes still under construction across the road from the neighborhood where the tornado touched down had no reinforcement attaching the roof to the walls or the walls to the foundation. They were also using particleboard instead of stronger plywood, especially to reinforce outside corners. The commissioner looked at me sheepishly and said that most people there couldn’t afford it. I noted that eight third-graders had just died outside their classroom. Was the lack of code-required connectors really worth it? I was elated that since we spoke on camera, with their permission to film, I might have had something to do with the announcement, in 2014 that Moore now led the nation as the first building department to require specific tornado-proofing methods, including the steel frame connectors for openings and wall and roof connections I mentioned. If you can’t get to a low, reinforced room below ground level, the best thing to do is strengthen an area next to the masonry chimney. More on safe rooms in the next column. Stay tuned.
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the case with all long-tenured officials, the public eventually gets tired of you, and, seeking a fourth term, he lost to Republican George Pataki. Pataki never gained the notoriety of his predecessor, but he was known to be a hardworking official. During his time in office, he supervised the takeover of the Long Island Lighting Company and helped set up the Long Island Power Authority. Then, in the space of three years, New York had two new governors. In 2007, Eliot Spitzer came into office with a bold agenda, but personal issues drove him from power the following year, and Lt. Governor David Paterson succeeded him. A native Long Islander, Paterson was a bright, sharp-tongued elected official, but he failed to win his party’s nomination and he stepped aside for Andrew Cuomo. Unlike many of his predecessors, the younger Cuomo quickly became a wellknown figure. He attracted national attention last year, when the coronavirus pandemic gave him the opportunity to be a television star. Whether they are pro- or anti-Cuomo, fair-minded people will acknowledge that he became another
he has the support of the state’s power brokers bcause they like her style.
Robert Moses, completing major projects that no other governor would dare undertake. Last August, Cuomo resigned in disgrace and was succeeded by Hochul, his lieutenant governor and a seasoned western-New York political figure. She has swiftly embraced her new role as the state’s first woman governor. Her success to date is primarily due to the fact that she is experienced in handling people issues, both at a national and local level. She has attracted strong financial support from the state’s power brokers because they like her personal style. While few are counting, she has made over 75 appearances in downstate New York, and has displayed wit and charm while manifesting take-charge talents. Upstate New Yorkers are big supporters, because she acts and talks like one of them. There is no doubt in my mind, based on all the governors in my life, that she is the right person for the job at the right time. Jerry Kremer was a state assemblyman for 23 years, and chaired the Assembly’s Ways and Means Committee for 12 years. He now heads Empire Government Strategies, a business development and legislative strategy firm. Comments about this column? JKremer@liherald.com.
Greatest hits from this month’s read-a-thon
very book ever written is about the pandemic — at least that’s what I’m discovering after trying to escape the here and now through fiction. Honestly, I could read “Dick and Jane Go to School” and I would be thinking, not so fast, kids. Where are your masks? Everything we do, everything we read, every plan for the future is now viewed through the prism of the ongoing health crisis. But that’s OK. We always bring our own lives to the RANDI first page of a new KREISS book. Reading is a diversion, but alas, it is not an escape. I read four books this month, which I chose specifically because I hoped to get away from the grind of the daily news and from other books featuring pandemics, natural disasters, environmental catastrophes and family trauma. Ultimately, my choices did not offer escape from the moment, but they did offer comfort, and the knowledge that painful life challenges are part of the human condition.
Because my attention span is a casualty of pandemic anxiety, I selected relatively short books. I want to read Jonathan Franzen’s “Crossroads,” for example, but I’m not yet up for a nearly 600page read. My first choice was “Midnight in the Library,” by Matt Haig. A young woman decides to end her life, and winds up in a kind of supernatural middle space called the library, managed by a kindly old librarian who may or may not be her former teacher, or God. She has the chance, then, to choose other lives she might have lived, and is transported into those lives to try them out. Despite the serious theme, the writing is clever and entertaining. Naturally, it made me think about my own what-ifs. Over the past two pandemic years, who didn’t feel like clicking their ruby slippers and going back to a pre-Covid world? Who didn’t romanticize other unlived lives? I also read “Klara and the Sun,” by Kazuo Ishiguro. The story imagines a future in which parents can purchase artificial friend robots, or AF’s, for their kids. Children spend all their time indoors, learning on screens called
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“oblongs.” They attend special classes to learn how to socialize with their friends because their lives are so solitary. I thought the robot story would be so removed from real life that it would offer distraction. However, the lives of the children in “Klara and the Sun” are prophetic of this exact time in history, when children are isolated and suffering from that isolation. Again, the novelist had his ear to the ground in a way no one could have predicted. His descriptions of a future dystopian society are prescient in many disturbing ways. None of these novels can offer a flying carpet out of our own predicaments. What they can do, and it’s worth the ride, is validate the richness of the human experience and offer hope. My third suggestion is “Djinn Patrol on the Purple Line,” by Deepa Anaparra. This story had the best chance of getting me out of my head and into the life of the 9-year-old Indian narrator who hopes to solve the mystery of disappearing children in his “basti,” or slum neighborhood. Strangely, the novel is buoyant and funny and ultimately hopeful, although it follows a tragic series of events. The joy was in the narrative “voice” of the
n ‘Klara and the Sun,’ the children’s lives are prophetic of this exact time in history.
young boy, whose observations of adult behavior are keen and funny. I enjoyed the immersion in the sensory kaleidoscope that is India. The story depicts, too, the contrast of the “hi-fi” rich people who live in the “hi-fi” buildings outside the slums. So, before long, I was thinking about how our own homegrown disparities in wealth alter the experience of living through a global pandemic. The last book I read this month was “Northern Spy,” by Flynn Berry, a thriller about the Troubles in Northern Ireland, the divisions within the population and the mistrust between the IRA and the Brits. Countrymen and women turned against one another. Families divided over politics. Governments abusing their power. Politicians lying to their constituents and choosing personal power over service to the voters. Sound familiar? The descriptions of scenery along the coast near Belfast are stunning. And the story is a page-turner. Of course, it also brought home the destabilizing political division in our own country. Perhaps we cannot read to escape. No matter. We read to know that others survive tragedies. We read for the comfort of knowing that we are not alone. Copyright 2022 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.
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peaking last Friday in Woodbury before the Long Island Association, Gov. Kathy Hochul devoted much of her speech, delivered with characteristically biting humor, to touting the array of projects now in the planning stages that were made possible by the Biden administration’s signature achievement to date, the $1 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The measure, passed late last year, will mean tens of billions of dollars for infrastructure improvement across New York state, including here on Long Island. For starters, Hochul said, New York will invest $1 billion in short order to fix potholes on our state thoroughfares. Potholes, she noted, cost New Yorkers an average of $635 a year in
repairs. “I have a personal experience with every single pothole,” the governor remarked, half-jokingly. The infrastructure bill will also provide $32.8 billion to repair and restructure New York’s crumbling roads and bridges, including $103.4 million for Nassau County. New York will receive $9.8 billion to modernize public transportation systems, making them cleaner and more efficient. Long Island MacArthur Airport in Ronkonkoma, for example, will receive $40 million to improve and further develop terminals, improving the flight experience of many Long Islanders there. some $500 million will go to develop sustainable offshore wind farms in the Atlantic ocean, providing clean energy for New Yorkers for generations to come and helping to protect Earth
against climate change. The wind farms will also mean hundreds, even thousands, of high-paying, high-tech jobs for Long Islanders. And New York is set to receive $175 million to build out a network of electric-vehicle charging stations across the state, reducing or eliminating gasoline costs for those with electric cars and helping to fight climate change. We could go on and on. The federal investment in New York transportation and electric systems will reap benefits for years, even decades, to come. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act tells us, in no uncertain terms, that good things happen when Democrats and Republicans work together. We, the people, expect — demand — more such examples of bipartisanship in Congress.
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‘Uninformed’ is too strong a word To the Editor: Re Dr. Michael Ludwig’s letter to the editor, “Blakeman’s decision is ‘misguided’” (Jan. 13-19): Dr. Ludwig’s unhappiness with the way the race for Nassau County executive went last November is apparent, with name-calling. Two dozen “blue” cities have defied federal law over enforcement of immigration laws, so let’s not be naive. In his letter, Ludwig comes off like Hillary Clinton when she referred to conservatives as “deplorables.” “Uninformed” is a strong grade to apply to anyone who isn’t a liberal. I’m not disappointed by such daily attacks. People should, however, use their brains before they engage their mouths. We are Americans with some slightly different views. The ballot box is the field of honor. We should not defame one another. RoBERT F. CAsALE Glen Head
Time to fund maternal care To the Editor: I stand with Dr. Martine Hackett, of Birth Justice Warriors, a Hofstra University professor, and Dr. Tarika James, chief medical
officer of Long Island Federally Qualified Health Centers, to call for a major funding increase to address the nation’s maternal mortality crisis among Black women and eliminate racial bias in maternal care. Ahead of final negotiations for the fiscal year 2022 appropriations package, I am calling on House and senate Appropriations Committee leaders to include $7 million to fund evidence-based training programs to reduce implicit bias in maternal health and $25 million to establish a program that delivers integrated health care services to pregnant
women and new mothers that can reduce the disproportionate rate of maternal deaths among Black non-Hispanic women and adverse maternal health outcomes. The United states continues to have the highest rate of maternal mortality in the developed world, driven in large part by the high mortality rates among Black mothers. The overall maternal mortality rate in New York state is 10 percent higher than the national average. These risks have only grown over the past year, as Covid-19 presents additional risks for pregnant women and their babies.
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efore I started working for the Heralds last year, a coworker raped me at a previous job. I didn’t immediately report it to police. I didn’t tell my family in Puerto Rico, or my then husband. I didn’t keep the torn dress or the photos of the bruises. With only 31 percent of rapes reported to police, according to the Rape, Abuse, Incest National Network, we need to empower rape victims to seek justice in a system that they believe is fair and equitable — and one in which they feel Cristina arroYo safe and supported. Under the current roDriGUeZ system, though, for every 1,000 sexual assaults that are reported, only 25 perpetrators will be incarcerated, according to RAINN. My story is not a 0.025 percent story. Six months after I was raped, I received a screenshot from a different coworker in which my rapist mentioned me by name, saying he hadn’t raped me, that it was consensual. He also mentioned two other women, as if listing membership in a club one out of five women join against their will. I reached out to the women. One answered. She said he had bought her
drinks, and she awoke the next morning, unable to remember the night before, to a text from him that read, “Thanks for sex, hope you remember.” That was when I decided to call the police. Late one night, four male officers came to my home to write a report. I told them about the man who raped me and the other woman, that he had admitted two weeks after the incident that he raped me, and that I suspected he might have done the same to others, based on this woman’s report and the text he sent her. The police dismissed my rape allegation as “sex,” asking, When did he have sex with you? Did anybody else witness you having sex? Had you had sex before with him? Finally, they offered me a counseling services number. A few weeks later, I met with a specialcrimes detective for three interviews. I shared texts and named witnesses to the crime. The detective tried to contact my rapist but could not. I was offered counseling services pamphlets. Not only did I relieve the trauma, but I also had to endure victim blaming, with police saying, “Maybe you agreed, but you don’t remember?” “Are you sure you weren’t in a relationship with him?” “You both made bad decisions that night.” “You should talk to someone — RAINN offers
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great counseling services.” The detective interviewed witnesses who had told me they saw what happened, but no one would admit to authorities that they had seen anything. A year and half later, after I had quit my job because I didn’t want to run into my rapist, he posted on social media that he had exacted revenge on me, calling me a terrible person and himself a “genius.” I immediately went to the police. They said they could do nothing, because my rapist was never arrested and the harassment wasn’t chronic. I tried to get a restraining order but couldn’t, because he wasn’t related to me or my live-in boyfriend. Police said I should’ve reported the rape when it happened, and again referred me to counseling. Now my rapist still works in the same place. I walk with my keys between my fingers toward my car, and check the back seat. I pretend to be on my phone when I walk alone at night, having 911 pre-dialed. And I keep an aluminum bat nearby at home. For rape victims, no amount of therapy offers the healing that justice can. Our justice system and social institutions are fraught, however, with puritanical misbeliefs about female sexuality — the woman is almost always to blame — and a history
o hold rapists accountable, stop asking victims why they waited to report.
of categorizing women as property, both of which fuel rape. New York made some progress in 2020 when the Democratically controlled State Senate passed a bill to prohibit a rape suspect from using an alleged victim’s intoxication as a defense in court. But the measure failed to pass the Assembly, also controlled by Democrats, signaling to women that our Legislature, dominated by men, cannot protect us. Want to hold rapists accountable? Stop asking their victims why they waited to report. Instead, call out men when they objectify women; advocate for greater female representation in formal and informal organizations, especially in leadership; unionize for living wages and worklife balance; and vote for elected leaders that will support women’s autonomy. Victims cannot trust systems that fail them, at best, and retraumatize them, at worst. Once women gain a degree of financial and workplace autonomy and equitable systemic power, particularly in government, our institutions will change. Then, we hope, our criminal justice system will become a safe place for women to come forward. Cristina Arroyo Rodriguez is editor of the Baldwin Herald. She has also lectured in psychology at Baruch College and Bronx Community College in the City University of New York, and has taught Master Executive classes for NYPD leadership at John Jay College.
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Despite the high number of pregnancy and childbirth complications, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention studies have found that two out of three of all reported deaths were preventable. I am also urging my congressional colleagues to continue funding for several maternal health priorities, including at least $30 million to support uniform data collection on individual maternal deaths, $15 million for the Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health program, $5 million for the Maternal Mental Health Hotline and $10 million to train health care providers to screen, assess and provide specialized care to treat maternal mental health conditions. I support the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021, which includes my bill, the Moms Matter Act. And I support a host of bills to reduce racial disparities in maternal health, including the Maternal CARE Act, the MOMS Act and Sen. Cory Booker’s MOMMIES Act. I also co-led the TRICARE Coverage for Doula Support Act in 2020, which helped initiate a pilot program for TRICARE beneficiaries to receive coverage for doula fees in 2021. KIRSTEN GILLIBRAND U.S. senator, New York
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