Oceanside/Island Park Herald 04-11-2024

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Eclipsing expectations

Island Park resident Nicole Revello came to the Island Park Library with her children, Johanna and Leo, to experience the celestial spectacle that was Monday’s near-total lunar eclipse. Story, more photos, Page 10.

Friedberg JCC rolls out red carpet

Oceanside talent show celebrates adults with disabilities

By KEPHERD DANIEL kdaniel@liherald.com

The Friedberg JCC in Oceanside once again shined a spotlight on its annual Red Carpet Event to celebrate and advocate for adults with disabilities.

The April 4 event showcased the talents and achievements of individuals with disabilities while raising funds for the Special Advocacy Coalition, which is dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion. The money raised will help provide

scholarships for members to attend a regional selfadvocacy conference presented by the Self-Advocacy Association of New York State.

The Self-Advocacy Association of New York State hosts regional self-advocacy conferences throughout the state. These conferences provide opportunities for people with developmental disabilities to meet and discuss ideas and concerns with others who have had similar experiences.

A lineup of six talented individuals with disabilities showcased their skills in playing the gui-

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Island Park kids take the stage Page 4

Time to set sail in Island Park

By KEPHERD DANIEL kdaniel@liherald.com

Behind Peter’s Clam Bar, on Empire Boulevard in Island Park, is a hidden gem that has been sending sailors out onto South Shore waters for decades, the Hempstead Bay Sailing Club. Founded 63 years ago, the nonprofit club has long brought sailing enthusiasts together. Originally established at the Middle Bay country club in Oceanside, the club found its footing as a humble floating outpost for sailors, and it has flourished at its current location. Its members come from across Long Island, from Island Park, Oceanside and Long Beach, as well as from Seaford, the Five Towns, New Hyde Park and Queens.

‘Where can I get those classes? I want to get back out on the water and spend some time learning how to sail.’”

Auwarter connected with one of the club’s senior members, and re-entered the world of sailing.

Who is the next generation of sailors?

“As soon as I joined, as soon as the board accepted me, I was crewing for folks that had so much experience and recognition,” Auwarter recalled. “Racing all up and down the East Coast, competing and winning. You don’t take that lightly, because those people really understand what they’re doing, and so if you can crew for them, you’re going to learn a lot, and that was better than any class I could have enrolled in.”

Malverne resident Peter Auwarter, the club’s membership chair, joined eight years ago.

“It was always a lifestyle thing for me,” he said. “I had taken sailing classes on the North Shore, and the kids were still in college, and there was too much going on, but I still wanted to pursue it. When I retired, I thought,

The club now boasts a membership of 57 people of diverse backgrounds and a range of ages. Rockville Centre resident Karen Greene has deep connections to sailing. A trustee on the club’s board, she has been a member for 20 years, and recalls joining with her husband.

“When my husband and I got married, we didn’t have a honeymoon — we bought our Continued on page 20

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PEtER AuWAR tER membership chair

Hewlett resident arrested for assault attempt in Island Park

An argument between two men in Island Park escalated to an alleged assault with a knife resulting in the arrest of a Hewlett man at 12:35 a.m. on April 4, Nassau police said.

Police went to the home and found Danny Susi, 23, embroiled in a quarrel with another man, 53. Susi allegedly threatened the man and damaged a door before leaving.

Susi was found nearby and arrested. He was taken to a local hospital for evaluation and treatment. No injuries were reported.

Susi is charged with attempted assault, menacing, criminal mischief and criminal possession of a weapon.

His next court date is April 11. Susi is out on bail and the judge issued a temporary order of protection. As of press time, no attorney was listed for him.

— Jeffrey Bessen

Nine members of OHS’ DECA chapter took home awards from the New York DECA conference. DECA is a co-curricular club for students interested in business.

Oceanside DECA attends New York DECA career development conference

Nine members of OHS’ DECA chapter took home awards from the New York DECA conference in March.

DECA is a co-curricular club for students interested in business leadership, marketing, finance, hospitality and management.

Members of the Oceanside chapter of New York DECA joined approximately 4,000 high school business, finance, hospitality and marketing students to compete at the annual association career development conference held March 6th-8th at the Convention Center in Rochester, New York.

The following students received recog-

nition of their placement in the top ten in the state for their events: Gabriella Anzalone, Victoria Bajdel, Kayden Casey, Sydney Dolger, Lauren Dowd, Brianna Guerin, Stephen Heidt, Riley Rugolo, and Andrew Tripodi.

DECA’s competitive events directly contribute to every student being college and career-ready when they graduate from high school.

Business professionals served as judges for these events and evaluated members’ performance in the format of roleplays, case studies and prepared presentations.

— Kepherd Daniel

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Courtesy NCPD Hewlett resident Danny Susi was charged with attempted assault on an Island Park man on April 4.

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Kiwanettes of Oceanside to honor Towers Funeral Home Business to receive ‘public service; award on April 11

By KEPHERD DANIEL kdaniel@liherald.com

The Kiwanettes of Oceanside will host an awards dinner at Lambrou’s Catering Hall, in Island Park, on April 11, and will present its Public Service Award to Towers Funeral Home.

Currently, the staff at the Oceanside funeral home consists of funeral directors, Oceanside resident Bill Kallinikos, his daughter Krissie, son-in-law George, Amy Dagger, Frank Criscuolo, and resident Mary Mery who will be a licensed funeral director this coming July. In addition, the support staff of funeral assistants and greeters further enhance the services provided to the community. Led by Chris Pappas and Tim Kirkwood, they ensure the comfort and needs of families during visitation sessions and scheduled funeral services are properly addressed. Kallinikos likens their business to a ministry, emphasizing their role during crises

“We’ve been through very difficult times,” Kallinikos said. “Three specific ones that I could mention, was TWA flight (Trans World Airlines) 800 when we had to be involved with that.”

Trans World Airlines Flight 800 (TWA800) was a Boeing 747-100 that exploded and crashed into the Atlantic Ocean near East Moriches on July 17, 1996.

“There were some community members involved with that, but as a community, we had to volunteer our services,” Kallinikos continued. “The second was, of course, hurricane Sandy, where we had our physical business as a staging point for the National Guard and for everybody to respond to the needs of the community. The third one, of course, was Covid. On any given day, we had to help people who would never see their loved ones again, because of the situation and also expose ourselves to the element and having to buckle down and do it and serve. There, on any given day we had 60 to 70 bodies within the building. It was a harrowing experience.”

The white-columned building of Towers Funeral Home stands as a testament to decades of service and unwavering support for families in their most trying

The team at Towers Funereal Home has been dedicated to helping Oceanside for years. From left is Bill Kallinikos,Amy Dagger, Krissie Kallinkos and Karolyn and George Frangiadakis.

times. Towers Funeral Home, founded in 1933 by Earl Towers, has been a cornerstone of the community, offering solace, comfort, and a guiding hand during moments of grief.

Earl grew up in the small Canadian town of St. Thomas where his father was a funeral director. He bought the whitecolumned building in 1933, at the corner of Long Beach and Foxhurst Roads, and started the second generation of Towers Funeral Home in Oceanside.

The Towers family’s commitment to service was passed down through generations, with Robert “Bob” Towers assuming leadership. Robert, the son of Earl and Florence Towers, became the thirdgeneration owner of Towers Funeral Home. He completed his military obligation in the 1960s, which included a tour of duty in Vietnam.

He later enrolled in the mortuary science program in New York City. For over half a century, he served Oceanside and neighboring communities, building a stellar reputation for services performed by Towers Funeral Home.

Robert’s tenure, which spanned over fifty years, saw Towers Funeral Home become synonymous with professionalism and empathy, setting the standard for funeral services in the region.

In 1993, the torch was passed to Kal-

linikos, whose destiny was intertwined with the funeral service industry from a young age. Kallinikos completed his mortuary science studies and was hired by Robert Towers to fulfill his mandatory residency assignment. Bill, having family in funeral service, knew from age 10 that he would one day become a funeral director.

“From a little boy 10 years old, I was exposed to the funeral service and I was always amazed at what was able to be produced for people to have final farewells and have their closures and I always said I wanted to do that,” he said.

Robert Towers retired in 2009 and entrusted selling the business of Towers Funeral Home to Kallinikos. During the transitional period, Kallinikos daughter Krissie, and his son-in-law George Frangiadakis, married to Bill’s eldest daughter Karolyn, joined the staff of Towers Funeral Home. They are both now veteran funeral directors, managing and overseeing the day-to-day operation, and proudly serving the families of Oceanside and neighboring communities while maintaining the high standards set by the Towers family.

“It was also a continuation of what Bob was doing for the community,” Kallinikos said. “He was always there for the community. It was a continuation of

the Towers tradition. Hopefully we assisted in adding a little more to it, because we had myself, my daughter, my son-in-law, whereas, it was just Bob at one time but it was an extension of what he was doing over the years.”

Beyond their primary services, Towers Funeral Home actively engages with the community, sponsoring youth and adult programs, supporting charitable organizations, and standing in solidarity with local emergency services during times of crisis.

“We try to sponsor many teams, little leagues and rollerblading and whatever we can to help the community in that respect,” Kallinikos said. “You name it, we’ll do it. People come to us; we will help them out as much as we can. We always try to reach out within the community during high holy times and during Christmas. We have a memorial tree and we invite people to come in and help decorate the tree and get good memories to let them deal with their grief and their loss. People come from year to year and they continue to come. There’s a lot behind the scenes. There really is.”

Courtesy Maria Heller

Towers Funeral Home has served Oceanside in many different ways over the years.

Courtesy Bill Kallinikos

Bill Kallinikos

Courtesy Island Park Public Schools

There were plenty of Highlights at Lincoln Orens Middle School’s recent production of Finding Nemo Jr. that took place in the Steven L. Foster Auditorium.

Island Park students present

Disney’s Finding Nemo Jr.

Lincoln Orens Middle School took the stage on March 23 and 24 for their musical production of Disney and Pixar’s Finding Nemo Jr. The adventure follows the journey of a timid clownfish named Marlin, who embarks on a quest to find his son, Nemo, who was captured by a diver and taken to a dentist’s office aquarium. The production featured 30 student actors, 13 student crew members.

The students were led by director and choreographer Aidan McGlone, assistant director Johanna Appel, costume designer Diana Vazquez, set director

Michael Giardino and directors of lighting and sound Michael Giardino and Linda Rusnak.

The cast of unforgettable sea characters entertained audience members with numbers such as “Big Blue World,” “Go with the Flow” and “Just Keep Swimming” as they performed with their colorful props and costumes on stage. Casey Ramirez played the role of Nemo the clownfish, Dominic DeJesus played Nemo’s overprotective father Marlin and Ella Mele played the hilarious blue tang fish named Dory.

— Kepherd Daniel

Toma

Motivational speaker Jordan

Toma visits I.P. Middle School

Motivational speaker and Tik Toker Jordan Toma visited Lincoln Orens Middle School in Islan on April 3rd to share his message and interactive presentation titled, “I’m Just a Kid with an IEP.”

Toma spoke to students about his struggles with learning disabilities throughout his youth and early adulthood. Toma shared that he didn’t believe he would amount to anything growing up, achieving little success, but in his struggle, he later found his strength.

He attributed his success to his mother and encouraged the Island Park students to listen to the adults in their lives that love them unconditionally.

Parents of young children often overlook the need to plan for death or disability. Many believe they don’t have enough assets yet or that anything they have will automatically go to their spouse. However, every young parent needs basic documents – a Will, Power of Attorney and Health Care Proxy – what we term a “Young Family Estate Plan” (YFEP), that formalize their wishes in a variety of unexpected circumstances.

Without a YFEP, if one spouse dies, any assets that were in the husband’s or wife’s name alone will be subject to a court proceeding to name an “administrator” of the estate and New York law decides who gets which assets. The first $50,000 goes to the surviving spouse and the rest is divided 50% to the spouse and 50% to the children. The court will appoint a legal guardian to manage the money for them and then, ready or not, any remaining funds would be turned over to them at age 18.

The energy level of his presentation was high, and the students welcomed the chance to answer his questions as he jumped on and off the stage taking the microphone to them in the audience.

Toma shared step-by-step his life experiences, explaining that through challenges, it’s important to keep going. He noted that disadvantages or events that don’t seem to make sense in the moment often lead to opportunities later.

“I needed who I am now when I was younger,” Toma said. “Now, I will be that person for someone else.”

— Kepherd Daniel

If your spouse becomes disabled, and you don’t have a Power of Attorney for them, you must petition the court to be appointed as your spouse’s legal guardian to handle their affairs (such as selling or refinancing the house or drawing funds from their accounts). The court may decide against you as legal guardian and appoint someone else.

A YFEP also includes life insurance reviews and recommendations, so in the event your spouse dies you will have the financial resources to raise your children.

A YFEP (1) ensures that all of your spouse’s assets go to you and not half to your children if your spouse dies unexpectedly, (2) allows you to choose the legal guardian for your children, and at what age they will receive the unused assets, (3) avoids guardianship proceedings should your spouse have a disabling accident or illness, and (4) provides the financial wherewithal so that your children may continue to prosper and thrive.

Courtesy Island Park Public Schools

Inspirational speaker Jordan

visited Lincoln Orens Middle School to share his message of finding strength in one’s struggle.

College-bound athletes commit to schools

By KEPHERD DANIEL kdaniel@liherald.com

Ten student-athletes at Oceanside High School have committed to their colleges and were celebrated at a signing ceremony on April 2.

Jessica Banta

Banta is a second-year attacker for the Varsity Lacrosse team. She missed time due to injury but has worked tirelessly to become a potent scoring threat from the left side of the attack. Banta will continue her playing career at Marywood University.

Brian Kraemer

Kremer is a three-year varsity lacrosse player and one of the team’s three captains. In the 2023 season, he had 18 points (13Gs, 9A) in only nine games due to an injury that sidelined him for much of the season. Kremer has demonstrated unwavering toughness and possesses strong leadership skills. He will continue his playing career at The University of Scranton.

Brett Moshkovich

Moshkovich was a four-year football player for the Oceanside Sailors. Over his two seasons on the varsity team, he started games on the offensive line. Moshkovich was a glue to the Sailors’ locker room and one of the most respected players in the program. He will continue his football career at SUNY Maritime College.

Maeve Barrins

Barrins has been a starting midfielder

for the Lacrosse team for three years. She was selected as an All-Conference player during her Sophomore season and as an All-County player during her Junior season. During the 2023 season, she allied 25 goals, 19 assists which led the team, and 36 ground balls which also led the and 25 draw controls. Her teammates and coaches selected her to serve as captain for the 2024 season. Barrins will continue her playing career at Hobart and William Smith Colleges.

Grace Di Dominica

Di Dominica is a 3-year starting attacker. She was selected as an All-Conference player during her Junior season. Di Dominica totaled 11 goals, 18 assists, 34 ground balls, and 17 draw controls during the 2023

season. She will continue her career at The University of Scranton.

Jake Lanning

Lanning is a two-year varsity lacrosse player who plays attack for the Sailors. He is a high-character individual who works hard in practice and has continually shown improvement. Jake will continue his playing career at Lycoming College.

Natalie Paul

Paul is a 3-year starting midfielder for the Varsity Lacrosse team. Natalie was awarded All-Conference for her Sophomore season and was named All-County Honorable Mention for her Junior Campaign. Paul accumulated 30 goals, 5 assists, 39 Draw Controls which led the team and

26 ground balls during the 2023 season. She was selected by her teammates and coaches to serve as a captain for the 2024 season. Paul will continue her playing career at The University of Scranton.

Jordana Halpern

Halpern has been instrumental in the Oceanside girls’ Track and Field team’s success. She has been a leader and scorer for the team and has participated in three different championships in her time here. Jordana has achieved All-County Honors multiple times and currently holds second place for the All-Time Mark in the school’s history for the discus. Halpern will continue her athletic and academic pursuits at Pratt Institute next fall.

Michael Madden

Madden is a three-year varsity lacrosse player. Madden was All-Conference after the 2023 season and returns to the 2024 season as the team’s leading scorer with 24 goals and 17 assists. Madden is one of the team’s three captains. Madden will continue his playing career at Adelphi University.

Emma Pagano

Pagano is a 4 year-starting defender for the Varsity Lacrosse team. She is a twotime All-Conference player. Her teammates and coaches have selected Emma to serve as a captain for two seasons. She totaled 30 ground balls, and 28 caused turnovers which led the team during her Junior season. Pagano will continue her lacrosse career at SUNY Cortland.

Courtesy Oceanside School District

The second college signing of the school year took place on April 2, with ten athletes signing on to their future colleges. The students are pictured with their coaches.

SPOTLIGHT ATHLETE

HAILEY TRAPANI

MacArthur Junior Softball

AN ALL-STATE SELECTION last spring, Trapani helped lead the Generals to the Nassau Class A championship. As a sophomore and No. 2 hitter in the lineup, she batted .440 (44-for100) with 5 homers, 24 RBIs and 44 runs scored. She also had 11 doubles and stole 3 bases and served as MacArthur’s starting right fielder. She’s in her third varsity campaign after handling the team’s designated hitter duties in 2022 and finishing with a .292 avg.

GAMES TO WATCH

Thursday, April 11

Baseball: Hewlett at Kennedy 4:30 p.m.

Baseball: Freeport at Oceanside 4:30 p.m.

Baseball: Mepham at Long Beach 5 p.m.

Baseball: Wantagh at Lynbrook 5 p.m.

Baseball: Uniondale at V.S. South 5 p.m.

Softball: Seaford at Wantagh 5 p.m.

Softball: Oceanside at MacArthur 5 p.m.

Girls Lacrosse: South Side at North Shore 5 p.m.

Girls Lacrosse: Garden City at Long Beach 7 p.m.

Friday, April 12

Girls Lacrosse: Freeport at Hewlett 5 p.m.

Boys Lacrosse: East Meadow at Oceanside 5 p.m.

Boys Lacrosse: Clarke at Lawrence 5 p.m.

Boys Lacrosse: Lynbrook at Wantagh 5 p.m.

Girls Lacrosse: Sewanhaka at Clarke 5 p.m.

Saturday, April 13

Softball: Kennedy at Calhoun 10 a.m.

Softball: V.S. Central at Malverne 10 a.m.

Softball: Long Beach at Carey 10 a.m.

Softball: Lynbrook at Baldwin 10 a.m.

Girls Flag Football: Valley Stream at Freeport 11 a.m.

Girls Lacrosse: South Side at Manhasset 12 p.m.

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Name, School, Grade, Sport and accomplishments to Sports@liherald.com.

Experience a key for Oceanside

By MICHELLE RABINOVICH sports@liherald.com

No seniors on last year’s Oceanside softball team means no new faces as all 15 girls returned. With six seniors in the fold, the Sailors have grown together plenty.

“The girls have grown together, they’ve known each other for so long,” coach Carlo Quagliata said. “They kind of figured each other’s tendencies, they know during game situations who to go to. It’s just the familiarity of each other and just being around each other for all these years.”

With that, comes confidence and finesse.

The first player to look for that confidence is in the catching role, where Sophie Nesturrick dons the gear. A varsity player since freshman year and currently committed to play for Fordham University, coach called her the best catcher in the county.

On the flip side of that, Oceanside also boasts three pitchers, between whom Quagliata hasn’t decided who will go in

which order: senior Olivia Ikes, junior Kate Hyland and sophomore Caroline Ferchland. Ikes and Hyland have that traditional 10 mile-an-hour drop-off between their fastball and changeup, along with their respective off-speed pitches, including a riseball, dropball, screwball and curveball. Ergo, that range makes them that much harder to hit against when they’re in the circle.

That leaves the youngest, Ferchland, who Quagliata described as a power pitcher. “Caroline, she’s definitely the strongest; she just throws the hardest,” he said. “Caroline is just pure power.”

In a macro sense, being in the top conference in Nassau County, offensive production is the number one priority.

“I focus on our offense; our offense is great,” Quagliata said.

On the offensive side, the biggest bats in the lineup are Nesturrick, the catcher, who’s already been standing out, along with senior center fielder Samantha Chaisson and junior Christina Vlahakis. Chaisson brought home All-County honors for the last three years, and Vlahakis was an All-County and All-State player

last year.

But there’s more to softball than big bats. It’s most obvious with the leadoff hitter, Riley Moylan, the only leftie slap hitter according to Quagliata.

“She’s a star, she was All-County last year, one of the fastest girls in the county,” Quagliata explained. “She’s special because she’s a high on-base person. She’s got [a] great contact rate [and] she’s also an All-State triple jumper and long jumper so she’s running track at the same time, so she’s a real impressive athlete.”

With other contact hitters like Maya Levi and Vlahakis in the two and three spots, who Quagliata described as batters who “put the ball in play every time,” the offense has lots of tools.

So while the offense is straight forward, it’s not limited to just the top of the lineup either.

“We have girls who could just, I mean, put it over the fence right down to the eighth spot in the lineup,” Quagliata said. “We have a lot of girls who just have power, you know, just to get hold of the ball, especially if the pitcher provides the speed, it just goes so.”

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From left, Christina Vlahakis, Sophie Nesturrick and Samantha Chaisson look to lead an experienced roster to plenty of Ws.

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Will armed civilian deputies help county?

By ROKSANA AMID ramid@liherald.com

Nearly 100 people stood on the steps of the Nassau County legislature building in Mineola on Monday afternoon, clutching signs reading, “Blakeman is a liar! Armed militants are not the answer” and “Eclipse Blakeman’s militia”’ while chanting “no militia, no way.”

The protest came on the heels of Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman jumpstarting a program allowing civilians with gun permits — especially retired law enforcement or military veterans — to step forward as provisional special deputy sheriffs during times of crisis.

The program, Blakeman said, aims to bolster emergency response capabilities within the county. Applicants are required to be U.S. citizens between 21 and 72 who live in the county, and possess a pistol license. Additionally, they must consent to thorough background checks, random drug testing, and provide medical certification of fitness for duty.

The position offers a daily stipend of $150 when activated during declared emergencies, but these special deputies would have no other policing authority outside of such circumstances.

Laura Burns, a Rockville Centre resident and volunteer with Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, opposes Blakeman’s program, citing concerns about escalating gun violence and the lack of necessity for additional firearms in Nassau County, which boasts one of the lowest gun death rates in the country.

She expresses trust in the well-trained Nassau County Police Department, and questions the rationale behind distrusting existing law enforcement agencies.

“We are trying to keep guns out of the hands of people who shouldn’t have guns,” Burns said. “We understand that gun violence increases with the more people who are carrying guns. We think it’s a reckless idea to put more guns in the hands of more untrained people on the streets.”

Allison Dzikowski of Bellmore suggests that existing county police training is more reliable than expecting civilians to effectively respond to heightened stressful situations.

“We should trust our police department to do their jobs that they’re trained for,” she said. “They go through training. They go through (the) academy. They are trained to deal with highly stressful situations. That’s not something that we can guarantee that they’ll be able to act under a heightened, stressful situation.”

Citing New York State County Law 655 — which grants sheriffs the authority to deputize additional personnel for emergency situations — Blakeman justifies the initiative to safeguard life and property during crises. Special deputy sheriffs, while not typically responding to 911 calls, assume full police authority when activated, and are tasked with executing warrants, serving court orders, and conducting other law enforcement duties.

Talking to reporters last week at the county’s Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center, Blakeman said he would require these special deputies to have a firearms license and undergo background and mental health checks. The county will provide basic police training.

Blakeman added he will call up these deputies in only the most extreme situation, like a natural disaster — with the mission being not to police, but to guard hospitals and other infrastructure to free up sworn county police officers.

“I didn’t want to find myself in a circumstance where we’d have an emergency in a very significant event like Superstorm Sandy, and scramble to get volunteers,” Blakeman said. “All we’re doing here is pretraining, and vetting those individuals, and creating a database and a list.”

However, the rollout of this program has sparked controversy, with county legislators like Delia DeRiggi-Whitton expressing reservations, claiming she and other officials were not adequately informed of the initiative. The Democrat also says she feels confident the Nassau County Police Department can handle any job — and if they can’t, then Blakeman should hire more police officers.

“He hasn’t been transparent,” DeRiggi-Whitton said. “He never told us if there was going to be any training. In fact, that was never part of the ad, which was the first we heard of this.”

This is something the county executive should have brought to local lawmakers, she said.

“The county would be on the hook for anything that goes wrong,” DeRiggi-Whitton said. “We will be responsible financially. So, you know, that could be a lot of money, and then it’s taxpayer money that would pay for anything that went wrong with the deputy.”

Citing an email she said she received from a Jewish resident in Massapequa, DeRiggi-Whitton comparing

Blakeman’s call for special deputies to the paramilitary wing of the early Nazi Party, the lawmaker told another news outlet that the proposal is creating “a lot of anxiety.”

“It reminds them not only of the Wild West, but of times in Europe with uncertainty,” DeRiggi-Whitton said. “There was something called the Brownshirts, which was basically having civilians suddenly become part of law enforcement without the training.”

More formally called the Sturmabteilung, this group was founded in 1921 and led attacks against Jewish people and other minority groups and businesses in Germany.

Making such a comparison outraged Blakeman, who called on DeRiggi-Whitton to resign, citing the 100 people who have applied for the deputy program so far are veterans and first responders who already have training in weapon use.

“Equating these men and women who would be willing to devote their time to protecting our county — who have prior experience in law enforcement and the military — we’re calling them ‘Brownshirts,’” Blakeman said. “This is not only a personal insult to me, as a Jew, but it is a personal insult on humanity, and to those men and women, civic minded individuals who stepped up and said they would serve in an emergency.”

Supporters of the program — like Jeff Weissman, a former FBI agent — said he found DeRiggi-Whitton’s comparison “deeply disturbing.”

“The county executive, from the point of view of those of us who live here, is trying every day to provide the maximum extent of protection for our citizens.” Weissman said. “He’s allowing the police to be freed up in, God forbid, a county emergency where these deputies would be able to perform other tasks for them.”

DeRiggi-Whitton said she would not resign. In a phone call to the Herald, she expressed concern with transparency over training deputies, and said Democrats in the legislature proposed hiring 100 new police officers instead — but that Republicans voted that down.

“I still have a fundamental problem with this county executive being able to declare an emergency and then summon these people to go wherever he wants,” DeRiggi-Whitton said. “It’s not a good fit and not a good direction for where we should be with Nassau County.”

Tim Baker/Herald photos

Laura Burns, a volunteer with Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, says Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman’s initiative to deputize civilians would put more guns on the county’s streets, potentially increasing crime rates. Blakeman maintains the plan would free up police resources in emergencies by putting more trained personnel in action.

Nassau County Legislator Delia DeRiggi-Whitton opposes County Executive Bruce Blakeman’s plans to deputize civilians for emergencies — saying the existing police force is more than enough to handle such situations.

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Island Park Library eclipses the ordinary

The Island Park Library transformed into a hub of astronomical excitement as residents gathered for a stellar viewing party to witness the solar eclipse on April 8. Despite Long Island not being in the path of totality, organizers ensured an unforgettable experience for attendees, capitalizing on the 90 percent coverage of the sun by the moon.

The total solar eclipse, spanning North America from southwestern Texas to Maine, treated northern New York to a rare spectacle where the moon completely obscured the sun, plunging the region into an eerie darkness resembling night for approximately four minutes. However, even with only partial coverage, Island Park residents relished an hourlong interactive observation of the cosmic phenomenon.

The Library gave out special lunar

eclipse glasses to all who attended and added to the lunar spectacle by giving out moon pies and other treats to attendees.

The Island Park Library’s solar eclipse viewing party marked a celestial extravaganza, reminding residents of the wonders of the universe and the importance of seizing rare opportunities to witness them firsthand. As the last slivers of sunlight peeked through the moon’s shadow, attendees departed with a newfound appreciation for the beauty and mystery of the solar system.

The previous eclipse event saw where only 50 percent of the sun obscured. With the next total solar eclipse not slated until 2079, the Island Park community was able to get together to cherish what will be rare memory for all who attended.

— Kepherd Daniel

Kepherd Daniel/Herald Island Park residents were left in awe for a solar eclipse event that won’t come around again until 2079.

Three and a half year old Elijah Ganesh shared the stellar affair with acting Island Park Chamber President Mike Scully and Island Park Mayor Michael McGinty.

Island Park Library director Jessica Koenig looked on through special eclipse glasses to watch the rare lunar spectacle.

Island Park Mayor Michael McGinty and Chamber president Mike Scully were cathing rays and shadows during the I.P. Library eclipse watch party.

The lunar eclipse captivated many throughout the community.

Event raises funds for Special Advocacy Coalition

tar, the martial arts, dancing and comedy. Dozens attended the fun night and funds were raised through sponsorships from different SPEAC ally’s who attended the event. Roni Kleinman, the JCC’s executive director, emphasized the importance of recognizing the special abilities of individuals with disabilities.

“They’re such a cohesive club and so proud of themselves, and they’ve all grown and it’s so important to me and the JCC that people with different abilities are recognized for their ability and not their deficits,” Kleinman said. “Everybody has deficits, sometimes you can see them more in others, and we want to highlight the strengths of this group of people.”

Rockville Centre resident Ashley Gazes,38, grew up in Oceanside and is the coalition’s founder and president, and said she was inspired to start the group seven years ago, after being motivated from overcoming bullying in high school due to her disability.

“I got bullied when I was in school, and I didn’t have a lot of friends and I didn’t know who to come to,” she said. “Fast forward to when I came to the JCC and I needed some help, and here we are.”

Gazes’ coalition works alongside the JCC on issues such as transportation, housing, employment and overall advocacy.

“Our board members are really happy with all the progress that we’re making,” Gazes said. “It’s a lot of fun working alongside a great team. We’re all about inclusion. Inclusion is important in an advocacy group because you want to learn to be just like everybody else, and I feel like it came together.”

Harvey Weisenberg, a staunch advocate for those with disabilities as a former longtime state assemblyman, spoke at the event. Weisenberg was a special education teacher for 20 years and his son, Ricky, 65, was born with cerebral palsy. For Gazes, Weisenberg is also a longtime mentor, friend and father figure.

“God created a genius,” Weisenberg said of Gazes. “This young girl worked all through her life, childhood to young adult, to put together people and to bring happiness to the world.”

The JCC’s café, which has been closed since early on during the pandemic, has been renovated with the help of financial contributions from Weisenberg, to be used as a vocational training kitchen, employing those with developmental disabilities. The café, known as Harvey’s Café, will officially open later this spring.

In addition to enjoying the entertainment, those in attendance had an opportunity to learn more about the coalition’s programs and initiatives through interactive displays and presentations.

Fradeline Branagan, a disabilities coordinator at the JCC, spoke about the coalition’s commitment to providing resources and opportunities to individuals with disabilities, including different programs such as talent shows, game nights and friendship connection groups.

The Special Advocacy Coalition held its fourth annual Red Carpet Talent Show at the Friedberg JCC. From left were Marcy Hallerman,

“It’s very rewarding working with them,” Branagan said of SPEAC. “They’re such a fun group of people and so capable at the same time. They manage the different meetings. During Covid, it (SPEAC) actually expanded outside of the Long Island area, and we have people in Florida, upstate New York, and in the city, so it’s been really nice being able to expand our reach.”

The JCC has demonstrated a continued commitment to supporting those with special needs through various programs. The JCC’s Long Beach site has a special gym for children with disabilities, and Kleinman said the plan is to be able to expand it to offer more programs.

“We’re very committed to growing our program for people with different abilities,” Kleinman said. “We’ve always had a small program for preschoolers with special needs, and our goal for next year is to really increase

the services that we provide.”

This years event fund total had not yet been calculated As of press time, but Marcy Hallerman, JCC’s program director for social and support services, highlighted the success of the event and its impact on the community, adding that last year’s Red Carpet Event raised around $6,000 for the coalition.

“Besides our advocacy work, we do all kinds of classes and programs,” Hallerman said about the JCC’s programs for individuals with disabilities. “We do cooking classes. They can become a member of the JCC and be in an inclusive environment. We also started dating and relationship classes. I listen to parents and advocates and listen to what people really want to do with their lives and how they can especially be productive citizens. Then we make things happen. Coming to work every day and working hard is made worthwhile when I see how much of a difference we make in people’s lives,” she added.

Keith Rossein/Herald

Roni Kleinman, Ashley Gazes, Harvey Weisenberg, his daughter Vicki Laufer and Fradeline Branagan,

Holocaust survivor Edith Gross visits O’Side

elementary schools

Even at 95 years old, Holocaust survivor Edith Gross is determined to keep telling her story. This week, she visited both School Eight and School Two to speak with students about her ordeal at the hands of the Nazis during World War II.

At just 15 years old, she was taken prisoner along with her family, stuffed into a cattle car, and transported to Auschwitz. There, she told the camp’s officials that she was older in order to be selected for a work camp rather than the gas chamber. She was the only one of her four siblings to survive.

The children were visibly moved by Gross’ story. At School eight, Danicka, a fourth grade student, asked, “Are you

okay now?” during the question and answer period. Gross answered that yes, she is now a great-grandmother and she is doing well. Everyone applauded.

At School eight, Gross was accompanied by her grandson, Andrew Rabinovich, who sat beside her on the stage while she spoke. Donna Gales, a teacher at School Two, sat with Gross during her visit to School Two. Gales invited children to sit on the stage and nearby risers for a photo.

Before returning to their classrooms, children came up to the stage to shake hands and thank Gross for her talk. Many of the students found themselves sharing a hug instead.

— Kepherd Daniel

O’Side High School Thespians perform Beauty and the Beast

In their final major stage production of the school year, the OHS Thespians performed Beauty and the Beast.

In addition to cast and crew, the show was supported by a pit orchestra composed of student musicians.

At their Saturday matinee performance, the students paid tribute to

retiring elementary music teacher, Bruce Bider.

Bider has directed students in theatre performances and now oversees the Theatre Guild of Oceanside, which was revived two years ago.

— Kepherd Daniel

Courtesy Oceanside School District Edith Gross, a survivor of the Holocaust, spoke to students at School Eight. Oceanside’s students showed their appreciation with multiple warm embraces.

Courtesy Oceanside School District

Oceanside High School Thespians gave it their all in their final performance of the year.

STEPPING OUT

Comic showcase

By Karen Bloom

Spring beckons with the first burst of blooms. While signs of the season are all around us now, there’s no place better than to welcome the season than at the always-glorious Old Westbury Gardens.

The landmark 200-acre estate, which officially re-opened April 1, is ready to delight visitors with its glorious gardens, a refurbished Westbury House, and a busy schedule of programs and activities.

This year promises to be especially exciting for President Maura Brush (in her first full season heading the beloved landmark), staff and visitors, as the estate — the former residence of lawyer John Shaffer Phipps, an heir to the Phipps family fortune — marks its 65th anniversary as a public home and garden.

“When the gardens opened to the public, Peggy Phipps and her friends probably carried it through many of those first years, that transition from private to public,” Brush says. “Sixty-five years is a big deal for an organization. I feel a great deal of energy going into this year. We’re really hitting our stride now.”

Brush describes her organization as an independent nonprofit that’s managed to hold its own in a place like Long Island that has so many things to offer people.

“So, the fact that we’re still here 65 years later with higher attendance — a higher rate of membership than ever before — speaks to people’s support of us,” she says. “We have our own special place in Long Island history, and our own special place in the horticultural world.”

That “specialness” is evident from the moment visitors enter through the gates. The first signs of the season have made their presence known.

“April is so exciting, with so many flowers ready to appear,” Brush says, enthusiastically. “Every type, size and signs of blooms are so cherished.”

The lake area is a favored place to check out in early spring.

“In the beginning of the year, it’s those outlying areas around the lakes where the waterline sort of meets the grass that’s so pleasant to visit,” Brush says. “It’s contemplative. With the trees not leafed out yet, the sun kind of shines off the water. I’ve noticed people are looking to get the sunlight. In the later months, they want to escape the sunlight. But in April, they want to turn their faces up and bask in that sun after winter.”

Old Westbury Gardens is reinvigorated for a milestone year ahead

• Old Westbury Gardens

• 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury

• For more information and program/events schedule, visit OldWestburyGardens. org or call (516) 333-0048

Path, Brush’s favorite spot at the start of the season.

“It’s at its best from April through midMay,” she says. “It’s particularly interesting from a horticulturalist standpoint. There are so many things that naturalize on their own in there, and its nice to see nature having a part of the painting. You know the Walled Garden is beautiful, but it’s done by man, whereas the Primrose Path is a nice merge between man painting with our brush and mother nature painting with hers.”

Of course, its namesake — the showy, early blooming primrose — is certainly the star of that spot. Also forget-me-not and other spring ephemerals add to the springtime display.

“It’s a wild counterpart to the more formal gardens,” Brush adds.

She notes that the landscape is ever-changing and continuously bursting with color.

“Every week there’s a rollout,” she says.

From the cascades of cherry blossoms, the delicate frittillaria, daffodils, cheerful viola to, of course, tulips, shrubbery and trees, it’s all carefully conceived and executed by Brush’s team.

“We have a really well-curated display of bulbs that you’ll not see elsewhere,” she says. “So much time and care has been put into curating these bulbs. We utilize them in such a way that the combinations are so interesting. The Walled Garden is particularly exciting.”

Along with the colorful blooms, the extensive schedule of programming springs forth. This month’s highlights include the season’s first concert by Old Westbury Gardens’ resident chamber ensemble, Poetica Musica, April 13, at Westbury House. Dog lovers can look forward to the popular Dog Friendly Weekend, including the Spring Dog Festival, April 20-21. Pooches and their pet parents enjoy exploring the grounds (leashed of course), and meeting up with fellow four-legged visitors.

“The calendar is so full this year there’s barely a blank square,” Brush says. “We consider this a year-long celebration of everything old Westbury

Laugh the night away when the Long Island Comedy Festival returns to the Madison Theatre with new edition of its popular show. This entertaining evening of stand-up, hosted by Paul Anthony, features a top tier lineup of creative talent on the comedy circuit. Eric Tartaglione, John Ziegler and Baker & Mark (pictured) keep the laughs coming all evening long. Tartaglione’s high energy is complemented by physically expressive act. Whether he’s poking fun at his Italian background, his shortcomings or his married life, his performance is totally relatable to all audiences. Ziegler realized his childhood dream when he entered stand-up comedy at 40. Growing up in a large Jewish family in an Italian/Irish Catholic Long Island neighborhood has given him a unique perspective for his comedy. Finally, Scott Baker and Vinnie Mark, known as ‘The Quickest Thinkers in Comedy,’ are acclaimed for their fast-paced, off-the-cuff improv act. No two performances are ever alike.

Saturday, April 13, 8 p.m. Molloy University, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. For tickets and information, visit MadisonTheatreNY. org, or call (516) 323-4444.

The Wallflowers

Over by the lake, you’ll find early blooming shrubs like Cornelian Cherry and Viburnum, along with Flowering Quince, the multi-stemmed deciduous thorny shrub that produces short-lived red, orange, white or pink flowers and shiny, dark-green foliage.

“They are beautiful this time of year,” Brush notes.

Plus, an early spring visit to the lake area is an ideal opportunity to observe the estate’s wildlife.

“The lake is fun this time of year,” she says.“The ducks are there and you see turtles in the early part of the season sunning themselves on the logs and on banks. They congregate around the lake areas on the property. They really seem to enjoy being there.”

Also don’t miss the Primrose

“We always like to consider that you are guests in our home. We invite everyone to join us in celebrating this milestone as we showcase the beauty and splendor that have defined Old

Westbury Gardens

Grab your leather jackets and get ready to rock! The Wallflowers have hit the road with their epic sound. Expect to hear fan favorites, including the Billboard 100 charter ‘Sleepwalker.’ Formed in 1989 by Jakob Dylan and guitarist Tobi Miller, the band has seen many changes over the years. The current line-up consists of Steve Mackey on bass, Stanton Adcock on lead guitar, Lynn Williams on drums, and Dylan on lead vocals and guitar. For the past 30 years, it’s stood as one of rock’s most dynamic and purposeful bands — a unit dedicated to and continually honing a sound that meshes timeless storytelling with a hard-hitting and decidedly modern musical attack. That signature style has been present through the decades, baked into the grooves of smash hits like 1996’s ‘Bringing Down the House,’ as well as more recent and exploratory fare like ‘Glad All Over.’ While it’s been nine long years since we’ve heard from the group with whom he first made his mark, The Wallflowers are silent no more.

Thursday, April 17, 8 p.m. $75, $45, $35, $25. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at Ticketmaster.com or ParamountNY.com.

Old Westbury Gardens is ready to burst out with a brilliant display of color.

Photos courtesy Old Westbury Gardens

blooming shrubs like Cornelian Cherry and Gardens has to offer.

for generations.”

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Melissa Errico

April 19

Melissa Errico takes the stage with pianist-arranger Billy Stritch for her new show “The Life and Loves of a Broadway Baby.” She arrives at the Landmark on Friday, April 19, at 8 p.m., for this theatrical tour de force. Errico sets her own life to the Broadway songs that she has sung and owned — and offers both a sensational set of beloved standards and a series of witty and sometimes wicked stories about an ingenue’s life passed on the Great White Way. A sexy, sublime study of American songs, ranging from Cole Porter to Harold Arlen, Lerner & Loewe to Taylor Swift, with a substantial peek at Melissa’s new Sondheim album, “Sondheim In The City,”, with songs like “Everybody Says Don’t,” “Take Me To The World,” and “Being Alive.”

A woman of stage, screen and song, she’s a great interpreter of classic musicals and modern music alike, as well as a sparkling writer, recording artist, and film/television actress. Opera News has called her “the Maria Callas of American musical theater,” referencing both her silken voice and dramatic, expressive intensity, first came to attention for her starring roles on Broadway. She has since become a concert, cabaret and recording artist as well. Errico has starred on Broadway in such musicals as My Fair Lady where The New York Times called her Eliza Doolittle “beguiling,” White Christmas in the Rosemary Clooney role of Betty, and as Cosette in Les Misérables. Come hear for yourself why Broadway World says, “The way Melissa Errico immerses herself in every moment, the technical brilliance of her vocal abilities, and the sheer star power that the lady exudes, makes her a take-no-prisoners performer, offering a leave-it-allon-the-floor show. $63, $53, $43. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. (516) 767-6444 or LandmarkOnMainStreet.org.

All Kids Fair

The family extravaganza returns to Samanea New York Mall (formerly The Source Mall), Sunday, April 14, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Enjoy varied activities along with 80 kidcentered exhibitors. New activities this year include Be a Biker for a Day, and Ninja Warrior obstacle course, along with soft play (ages infant to 5), mixed martial arts and pickleball, featuring two fullsize pickleball courts with expert instruction.

Also three large bounce houses, DJ with Mr. and Mrs. Mouse, Face painting, balloon animals, photo booth, sensory play, putting green, arts and crafts, and more. $10 for children ages 2 and up, $5 for adults; all tickets $5 advance purchase. 1504 Old Country Road, Westbury. For tickets and more information, visit AllKidsFair.com.

Homemakers auction

All are welcome to Baldwin Homemakers annual auction, Wednesday May 1, 7 p.m., at Baldwin Middle School. $5 admission includes raffle ticket. With coffee, cake and door prize. 3211 Schreiber Place, Baldwin.

On exhibit

Nassau County Museum of Art’s latest exhibition, “Urban Art Evolution,” is a comprehensive exhibit featuring a diverse range of compositions from the 1980s through the present by creators who were based in the rough and tumble downtown area of New York City known as Loisaida/LES (Lower East Side/East Village) and close surrounding neighborhoods. Artists pushed the boundaries of what was considered “art” with a primary focus on street/graffiti art. The exhibit’s scope, guest curated by art collector/gallerist Christopher Pusey, offers an even broader view from other creative residents, who worked inside their studios but still contributed to the rich fabric of the downtown art scene from different vantage points and aesthetics.

Works include sculpture, paintings, photography, music, and ephemera from many noted and influential artists. On view through July 7. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.

Baby shower for moms-to-be

Mercy Hospital hosts this free event for expecting moms-to-be, Saturday, May 11, noon to 2 p.m., in the lower level cafeteria. With raffles, giveaways for mom and baby, and meet and greets with physicians, lactation specialists, mother/baby nurses, games and more. For moms only. 1000 N. Village Ave. Email Elizabeth.Schwind@chsli.org to register. For more information, visit CHSLI.org/mercy-hospital or call (516)-626-3729.

Island Park Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast

Island Park Kiwanis Club hosts its annual pancake breakfast, Saturday, April 13, 8:30 a.m.noon, at Francis X. Hegarty Elementary School. Radcliffe Road.

Have questions about tech?

Need help with your device? Get 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, creating a spreadsheet etc.);Come prepared with all login usernames and passwords. 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.

Poetica Musica in concert

Enjoy a delightful musical tour exploring the history of France from Medieval times to the present, with Old Westbury Gardens’ chamber music artists-in-residence, Saturday, April 13, 7:30-10 p.m. in Westbury House’s Red Ballroom. Explore the works and styles of Mozart, Chopin, Ravel, Debussy, and Rameau, among others, with pianist Hayk Arsenyan, mezzo soprano Eleanor Valkenburg and guest artist Christopher Preston Thompson (tenor and harpist). With pre-concert discussion, 7:30 p.m., and Meet the Artists reception immediately following concert on the West Porch. $30 general admission, $24 members, $25 Seniors (62+) and students. 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury. For information, visit OldWestburyGardens.org or call (516) 333-0048.

Having an event?

April 14

On stage Plaza

Theatrical continues its season with “Til Death Do Us Part…You First,” directed by Chazz Palminteri, Sunday, April 14, 2:30 p.m. Peter Fogel wrote and perfroms his hilarious autobiographical tale. An eternal bachelor, Fogel has major commitment issues as the love of his life has just broken up with him on Valentine’s Day. He senses his own mortality and after much soul searching, he decides to revisit the scene of all his romantic disasters.

Fogel’s signature wit, along with riotous relatable characters, takes us on a whirlwind comedic journey of searching for his soul mate and the meaning of a real commitment. Fogel laments: “The longest relationship I’ve had in my entire life…is with T-Mobile!” $40, $35 seniors. See it at Plaza’s stage at the Elmont Library Theatre. 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. For tickets, call (516) 599-6870 or visit PlazaTheatrical.com.

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

Forest Bathing

Sands Point Preserve offers another in its series of Forest Bathing walks, led by certified guide Linda Lombardo, Saturday, April 13, 10 a.m.-noon. Based on the Japanese tradition of Shinrin-Yoku, a wellness practice developed in the 1980s, the walk, on the grounds of the former summer residence of Howard Gould and later Daniel and Florence Guggenheim, inspires mindful connections with the natural elements of the woods for a range of healthful benefits. $40, $35 members. Registration required. Sands Point Preserve, 127 Middle Neck Road. For information, visit SandsPointPreserveConservancy.org or call (516) 571-7901.

Celebrate Holi

April 14

Long Island Children’s Museum invites families to celebrate Holi, the Festival of Colors, Sunday, April 14, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Originating in India, this Hindu festival marks the end of winter and the arrival of the colorful spring season. During this joyous celebration, families eat sweets, dance to traditional folk music and throw colorful powder made from flowers called gulal. Crafts, color throwing and dancing will be part of this vibrant event. Welcome spring’s arrival with Holi. Participants are encouraged to wear clothes that they won’t mind getting messy. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 224-5800 or LICM.org.

Art explorations

Converse, collaborate and create at Family Saturdays at Nassau County Museum of Art, Saturday, April 13, noon-3 p.m. Get inspired by the art and objects in the galleries and then join educators at the Manes Center to explore and discover different materials to create your own original artwork.

Kids and adults connect while talking about and making art together. A new project is featured every week. $20 adult, $10 child. For ages 2-14. Registration required. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. Visit NassauMuseum.org for to register or call (516) 484-9337.

By Danielle Schwab & Tim Baker

Lori Lang, Malverne

“I have all the kids go through their closets and see what’s donatable to either a church or Big Brothers Big Sisters. Spring cleaning can be a great way to give back to the community.

What is your spring cleaning ritual?

Karen Richards, East Meadow

“When winter is over, spring means starting over with a clean slate. I follow what my mom and grandma did with their spring cleaning, so it’s been passed down the generations.”

Patti Elliott, Seaford

“I get the outside ready as soon as possible. The backyard is our ‘other room’ that we get to use in the spring/summer.

Lisa LoGuidice, Merrick

“I love to entertain in the spring and summer outside, so spring cleaning is a great way to feel a sense of coziness for myself and my guests.”

Nicky Lutsky, Long Beach

“Being stuck inside for the winter, you want to make everything fresh and exciting come spring. My mother was a big cleaner, so I gained my cleaning skills and routine from her.”

April 11,

Public Notices

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT

COUNTY OF NASSAU

Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Trustee for Option One Mortgage Loan Trust 2005-1, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2005-1, Plaintiff AGAINST Satwinder Singh; et al., Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered July 12, 2023 I, the undersigned

Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on April 24, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 627 Pearl Street, Oceanside, NY 11572. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Rockville Centre, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section 38 Block 531 Lots 22 and 26. Approximate amount of judgment $947,712.56 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 010269/2015. The auction will be conducted pursuant to the COVID-19 Policies Concerning Public Auctions of Foreclosed Property established by the Tenth Judicial District. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.”

John G. Kennedy, Esq., Referee LOGS Legal Group LLP

f/k/a Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC

Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792

Dated: March 11, 2024 145559 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU

U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust, Inc. 2007-AHL1, Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates Series 2007-AHL1,

Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff

175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792

Dated: March 1, 2024 145557

LEGAL NOTICE

SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS Supreme Court of New York, Nassau County. GITSIT SOLUTIONS, LLC F/K/A KONDAUR CAPITAL, LLC,, Plaintiff, -againstWILLIAM GALLAGHER A/K/A WILLIAM JOHN GALLAGHER; TARA GALLAGHER A/K/A TARA MARY GALLAGHER; THE BOARD OF MANAGERS OF THE LAWSON TOWNE HOUSE CORP.; “JOHN DOE” AND “JANE DOE” said names being fictitious, it being the intention of Plaintiff to designate any and all occupants of the premises being foreclosed herein, Defendants, Index No. 612470/2020. Mortgaged Premises: 3530 Long Beach Road, Unit 12 Oceanside, NY 11572 Section: 43 Block: D Lot(s): 750 TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in the above captioned action and to serve a copy of your Answer on the Plaintiff’s attorney within twenty (20) days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service, or within thirty (30) days after completion of service where service is made in any other manner than by personal delivery within the State. The United States of America, if designated as a Defendant in this action, may answer or appear within sixty (60) days of service hereof. In case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT THE OBJECTIVE of the above captioned action is to foreclose on a Mortgage to secure $396,316.00 and interest, recorded in the Nassau County

Michael Palmeri; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered April 17, 2019 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on April 23, 2024 at 3:00PM, premises known as 3068 Xavier Place, Oceanside, NY 11572. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, at Oceanside, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section 54 Block 507 Lot 13. Approximate amount of judgment $920,711.22 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 000590/2017. The auction will be conducted pursuant to the COVID-19 Policies Concerning Public Auctions of Foreclosed Property established by the Tenth Judicial District. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.” Peter Kramer, Esq., Referee (516) 510 - 4020 LOGS Legal Group LLP f/k/a Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC

Clerk’s Office on January 6, 2010 in Book M 34485, Page 247, Control Number 102, covering the premises known as 3530 Long Beach Road, Unit 12, Oceanside, NY 11572.

The relief sought herein is a final judgment directing sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the mortgage described above. Plaintiff designates Nassau County as the place of trial. Venue is based upon the County in which the mortgaged premises is located.. 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 (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING

THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. FRIEDMAN VARTOLO, LLP 1325 Franklin Avenue, Suite 160 Garden City, NY 11530, Attorneys for Plaintiff. 145686

LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU CITIMORTGAGE, INC., Plaintiff -against- DAVID WALSH, KATHLEEN WALSH, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered herein and dated January 28, 2019, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on April 29, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. premises situate, lying and being at Oceanside, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, bounded and described as follows:

BEGINNING at the corner formed by the intersection of the northerly side of Reina Road with the westerly side of Bartz Street; being a plot 100 feet by 50 feet by 100 feet by 50 feet. All bidders must wear a face mask/shield at all times and social distancing must be observed by all bidders at all times. Bidders who do not comply with the face mask and/or the social

distancing mandate will be removed from the auction.

Said premises known as 440 REINA ROAD, OCEAN SIDE, NY 11572

Approximate amount of lien $433,060.05 plus interest & costs.

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

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney.

Index Number 010837/2010.

JANE SHRENKEL, ESQ., Referee David A. Gallo & Associates LLP

Attorney(s) for Plaintiff

47 Hillside Avenue, 2nd Floor, Manhasset, NY 11030

File# 4722.1036

{* OCEAN ISLAND*} 145657

LEGAL NOTICE

AVISO DE VOTACIÓN Y AUDIENCIA PÚBLICA

ANUAL

DEL DISTRITO ESCOLAR DE ISLAND PARK PUEBLO DE HEMPSTEAD, CONDADO DE NASSAU, NUEVA YORK

POR LA PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA que, de conformidad con la Resolución de la Junta de Educación adoptada el 18 de diciembre de 2023, la Votación Anual de los votantes calificados del Distrito Escolar Libre Island Park Union, Ciudad de Hempstead, Condado de Nassau, Nueva York se llevará a cabo el martes, 21 de mayo de 2024, de 7:00 a.m. a 9:00 p.m., con el propósito de votar sobre el Presupuesto Combinado de Escuela y Recreación y el Presupuesto de la Biblioteca de los gastos estimados del año fiscal escolar 2024-2025. La votación se llevará a cabo en Lincoln Orens Escuela Intermedia, Steven L. Foster Auditorium Foyer, 150 Trafalgar Boulevard, Island Park, Nueva York, entre las 7:00 a.m. y las 9:00 p.m., mediante una máquina de votación. Cualquier votante del Distrito puede obtener una copia de dicho presupuesto combinado para la escuela y la recreación, y el presupuesto de la biblioteca, durante los catorce (14) días inmediatamente anteriores a la mencionada Votación

Anual, en la Oficina del Distrito ubicada en 99 Radcliffe Road, Island Park, Nueva York durante el horario de 9:00 a. m. y 4:00 p. m., la oficina principal de la escuela Francis X. Hegarty, ubicada en 100 Radcliffe Road, la oficina principal de la escuela secundaria

Lincoln Orens, ubicada en 150 Trafalgar Boulevard,

durante el horario de 9:00 a.m. y 4:00 p.m., excepto sábados, domingos y feriados y, en la Biblioteca Pública de Island Park ubicada en 176 Long Beach Road, durante el horario de 10 a.m. a 5 p.m. y publicado en el sitio web de Internet del Distrito.

ADEMÁS SE NOTIFICA que, de conformidad con la Resolución de la Junta de Educación adoptada el día 12 de febrero de 2024, también se presentará la siguiente Propuesta a los votantes del Distrito: SE RESUELVE, que se autorice a la Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar de Island Park, Ciudad de Hempstead, Condado de Nassau, Nueva York, a entrar un contrato por un período de cinco (5) años que comenzará el 1 de julio de 2024, con el Distrito Escolar de la Ciudad de Long Beach, para la educación, mediante matrícula, de los estudiantes de secundaria del Distrito Escolar de Island Park. Una copia del contrato propuesto está archivada en el Secretario del Distrito.

ADEMÁS SE NOTIFICA que, de conformidad con la Resolución de la Junta de Educación adoptada el día 18 de marzo de 2024, también se presentará la siguiente Propuesta a los votantes del Distrito: SE RESUELVE, de conformidad con el Capítulo 554 de las Leyes de la Sesión de 2023 de Nueva York, que por la presente se autoriza a la Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar de Island Park, Ciudad de Hempstead, Condado de Nassau, Nueva York, a crear una Evaluación del Impuesto sobre Plantas de Energía Fondo de Reserva con un saldo máximo permitido para depositar y mantener en él de $7,500,000, cuyos depósitos se financiarán con cualquier fuente de ingresos resultante de un acuerdo con la Autoridad de Energía de Long Island. SE NOTIFICA ADEMÁS que, de conformidad con la Resolución de la Junta de Educación adoptada el 18 de diciembre de 2023, se llevará a cabo una

AUDIENCIA PÚBLICA el 7 de mayo de 2024, a las 7:00 p. m., en Lincoln Orens Escuela Intermedia, 150 Trafalgar Boulevard, Island Park, Nueva York, con el propósito de discutir el gasto de fondos y su presupuestación (PRESUPUESTO ANUAL). ADEMÁS SE NOTIFICA que, dicho 21 de mayo de 2024, se procederá a la elección de: (i) un (1) miembro de la Junta de Educación por un término de cinco (5) años para suceder a TARA BYRNE, cuyo término vence el 30 de junio de 2024; y (ii) un (1) miembro de la Junta de la Biblioteca por un período de cinco (5) años

para suceder a DEAN BACIGALUPO, cuyo período vence el 30 de junio de 2024. Peticiones para nominar candidatos para el cargo de Miembro de la Junta Escolar y la Junta de la Biblioteca debe presentarse en la oficina del secretario del distrito, a más tardar el 22 de abril de 2024, en el Centro de conferencias, 99 Radcliffe Road, Island Park, Nueva York, entre las 9:00 a. m. y las 5:00 p. m. al menos treinta (30) días antes de la elección, siendo el horario del 22 de abril de 2024 de 9:00 a. m. a 5:00 p. m. Cada petición debe ser dirigida al Secretario del Distrito; debe estar firmado por al menos 25 votantes calificados del Distrito; debe indicar el nombre y domicilio de cada firmante, el nombre y domicilio del candidato; y debe describir la vacante específica para la cual se nomina al candidato, incluida la duración del mandato y el nombre del último titular. ADEMÁS SE NOTIFICA que la Junta de Registro se reunirá en el Centro de conferencias ubicado en 99 Radcliffe Road, Island Park, Nueva York, el jueves 18 de abril de 2024 de 9:30 a. m. a 1:30 p. m. y el martes 14 de mayo de 2024 de 10:00 a.m. a 2:00 p.m. y de 6:00 p.m. a 9:00 p.m., con el propósito de preparar un registro de los electores calificados del Distrito Escolar para dicha Votación Anual.

El Registro de votantes calificados de dicho Distrito Escolar, preparado en la Elección y Votación Anual celebrada el 16 de mayo de 2023, será utilizado por dicha Junta de Registro como base para la preparación del Registro para dicha Votación Anual el 21 de mayo de 2024. Cualquier persona cuyo nombre aparezca en dicho registro o que a partir del 1 de enero de 2020 se haya registrado en virtud del presente para cualquier elección y votación anual o especial realizada en cualquier momento a partir del 1 de enero de 2020, no estará obligada a registrarse personalmente para la Elección Anual y la Votación.

TENGA EN CUENTA ADEMÁS que los votantes militares que no están actualmente registrados pueden solicitar registrarse como votantes calificados del distrito escolar presentando una Solicitud de registro de Votantes Militares al Secretario del distrito, a más tardar a las 5:00 p. m. el 17 de abril de 2024, el día antes de la reunión de la Junta de Registro del Distrito para preparar el registro del distrito escolar. Una copia de la Solicitud de registro de votantes militares está disponible tanto en la oficina del Secretario del

Distrito como en línea en el sitio web del Distrito en http://www.ips.k12.ny.us/ budget_info. Al solicitar una solicitud de votante militar, dicho votante militar puede indicar su preferencia de recibir la solicitud de registro por correo postal, fax o correo electrónico.

Cualquier votante militar tendrá derecho a que su nombre se incluya en dicho registro, siempre que en dicha reunión de la junta de registro, se conozca o se demuestre a satisfacción de dicha junta de registro, que será entonces o posteriormente tener derecho a la condición de votante militar en la reunión y elección anual para las cuales se prepara dicho registro.

TENGA EN CUENTA

ADEMÁS que, de acuerdo con la Parte 122 de las Reglas y Reglamentos del Comisionado de Educación, los votantes militares que son votantes calificados del Distrito Escolar pueden solicitar una boleta militar. Las solicitudes para boletas militares están disponibles tanto en la oficina del Secretario del Distrito como en línea en el sitio web del Distrito en http://www.ips.k12.ny.us/ budget_info. Al solicitar una solicitud de boleta de votante militar, dicho votante militar puede indicar su preferencia por recibir la solicitud por correo postal, fax o correo electrónico. Dicha designación permanecerá vigente hasta que el votante la revoque o cambie. Las solicitudes de boleta militar completas deben ser recibidas por el Secretario de Distrito a más tardar a las 5:00 p. m. Jueves 25 de abril de 2024. Las boletas militares no serán escrutadas a menos que sean recibidas por el Secretario de Distrito antes de las 5:00 p.m. el 21 de mayo de 2024.

SE NOTIFICA ADEMÁS, sin perjuicio de cualquier disposición en contrario en el presente, que, de conformidad con las disposiciones de la Sección 5-612 de la Ley Electoral, cualquier persona registrada conforme a las disposiciones de dicha Ley Electoral, y así certificada como registrada por la Junta Electoral , Condado de Nassau, para fines de elección general, tendrá derecho a votar en dicha Elección Anual y Votación sin registro adicional. Únicamente aquellas personas que se registren tendrán derecho a votar en dicha Elección y Votación Anuales. Inmediatamente después de su finalización, dicho Registro se archivará en la oficina del Secretario del Distrito, donde estará abierto para su inspección por cualquier votante calificado del Distrito Escolar entre las 8:30

a.m. y las 4:30 p.m. en cada uno de los cinco (5) días anteriores y el día fijado para la Elección y Votación, excepto domingo y en el horario de 8:30 a 12:00 horas. (Mediodía) del sábado.

ADEMÁS SE AVISA que las boletas de voto en ausencia y anticipadas por correo para aquellos elegibles están disponibles, y que las solicitudes de boletas de voto en ausencia y por correo anticipado se pueden solicitar en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito. Dicha solicitud debe recibirse no antes de 30 días antes de la elección y a más tardar siete (7) días calendario antes de la elección si la boleta se enviará por correo al votante o el día anterior a la elección si la boleta se entregará. personalmente al elector. Una lista de todas las personas a quienes se les han emitido boletas en ausencia y por correo anticipado estará disponible en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito cada uno de los cinco (5) días calendario anteriores al día de la elección, excepto el domingo, entre las 8:00:00. 30 a.m. y 4:30 p.m., y entre las 8:30 a.m. y 12:00 p.m. (Mediodía) del sábado. No se escrutará ninguna boleta en ausencia o por correo anticipado a menos que se reciba en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito a más tardar a las 5:00 p. m. el día de las elecciones.

SE NOTIFICA ADEMÁS que la Sección 495 de la Ley del Impuesto sobre la Propiedad Inmueble requiere que el Distrito adjunte a su presupuesto propuesto un informe de exención. Dicho informe de exención, que también formará parte del presupuesto final, mostrará cómo el valor catastral total de la lista de tasación final utilizada en el proceso presupuestario está exento de impuestos, enumerará cada tipo de exención otorgada por la autoridad legal y mostrará el acumulado. impacto de cada tipo de exención, el monto acumulado que se espera recibir como pago en lugar de impuestos (PILOT) y el impacto acumulado de todas las exenciones otorgadas. Además, dicho informe de exención se publicará en cualquier tablón de anuncios mantenido por el Distrito para avisos públicos y en el sitio web del Distrito.

POR ORDEN DE LA JUNTA DE EDUCACIÓN del Distrito Escolar de Island Park, ciudad de Hempstead, condado de Nassau, Nueva York.

Jack Vobis, presidente de la Junta de Educación

Cindy Pastore, secretaria de distrito Fecha: 19 de marzo de 2024 IslandPark, Nueva York 145906

Public Notices

YORK NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, pursuant to Board of Education Resolution adopted on December 18, 2023, the Annual Voting of the qualified voters of the Island Park Union Free School District, Town of Hempstead, Nassau County, New York will be held on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., for the purpose of voting on the combined School and Recreation Budget, and Library Budget of the estimated expenditures of the school fiscal year 2024-2025. Voting shall take place in the Lincoln Orens Middle School, Steven L. Foster Auditorium Foyer, 150 Trafalgar Boulevard, Island Park, New York between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., by voting machine. A copy of said combined school and recreation budget, and library budget may be obtained by any voter in the District, during the fourteen (14) days immediately preceding the aforesaid Annual Voting, at the District Office located at 99 Radcliffe Road, Island Park, New York during the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., the Francis X. Hegarty School Main Office, located at 100 Radcliffe Road, the Lincoln Orens Middle School Main Office, located at 150 Trafalgar Boulevard, during the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., except Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays and, at the Island Park Public Library located at 176 Long Beach Road, during the hours 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and posted on the District’s Internet Website.

NOTICE IS FURTHER

GIVEN that, pursuant to Board of Education Resolution adopted on the 12th day of February 2024, the following Proposition will also be presented to the Voters of the District: RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Island Park Union Free School District, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, New York, be authorized to enter into a contract for the term of five (5) years to commence July 1, 2024, with the Long Beach City School District, for the education, on a tuition basis, of the Island Park School District’s secondary school students. A copy of the proposed contract is on file with the District Clerk

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that, pursuant to Board of Education

Resolution adopted on the 18th day of March 2024, the following Proposition will also be presented to the Voters of the District: RESOLVED, in accordance with Chapter 554 of the 2023 Session Laws of New York, that the Board of Education of the Island Park Union Free School District, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, New York is hereby authorized to create a Power Plant Tax Assessment Reserve Fund with a maximum allowable balance to be deposited and held in it of $7,500,000, which deposits will be funded from any sources of revenue resulting from a settlement with the Long Island Power Authority.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that, pursuant to Board of Education Resolution adopted on the 18th of December 2023, a PUBLIC HEARING shall be held on May 7, 2024 at 7:00 p.m., at the Lincoln Orens Middle School, 150 Trafalgar Boulevard, Island Park, New York, for the purpose of discussion of the expenditure of funds and budgeting thereof (ANNUAL BUDGET).

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that, on said May 21, 2024 an election will be held for: (i) one (1) member of the Board of Education for a term of five (5) years to succeed TARA BYRNE, whose term expires on June 30, 2024; and (ii) one (1) member of the Library Board for a term of five (5) years to succeed DEAN BACIGALUPO, whose term expires on June 30, 2024. Petitions nominating candidates for the office of School Board Member and Library Board Trustee must be filed in the office of the District Clerk, on or before April 22, 2024, at the Conference Center, 99 Radcliffe Road, Island Park, New York, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. at least thirty (30) days prior to the election, with the hours on April 22, 2024 being 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Each petition must be directed to the Clerk of the District; must be signed by at least 25 qualified voters of the District; must state the name and residence of each signer, the name and residence of the candidate; and must describe the specific vacancy for which the candidate is nominated, including the length of the term of office and the name of the last incumbent.

NOTICE IS FURTHER

The Register of qualified voters of said School District, prepared at the Annual Election and Voting held on May 16, 2023, shall be used by the said Board of Registration as the basis for the preparation of the Register for said Annual Voting on May 21, 2024.

Any person whose name appears on such register or who on or after January 1, 2020 shall have been registered hereunder for any Annual or Special Election and Voting conducted at any time on or after January 1, 2020, will not be required to register personally for the Annual Election and Voting.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER

NOTICE that Military voters who are not currently registered may apply to register as a qualified voter of the school district by submitting a Military Voter Registration Application to the District Clerk, no later than 5:00 p.m. on April 17, 2024, the day before the District’s Board of Registration meeting to prepare the school district register. A copy of the Military Voter Registration Application is available both in the office of the District Clerk and online located at the District’s website at http://www.ips.k12.ny.us/ budget_info. Upon such request for a military voter application, such military voter may indicate his/her preference for receiving the application for registration by mail, facsimile, or electronic mail. Any military voter shall be entitled to have his/her name placed upon such register, provided, that at such meeting of the board of registration, he/she is known or proven to the satisfaction of such board of registration, to be then or thereafter entitled to military voter status at the annual meeting and election for which such register is prepared.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER

NOTICE that in accordance with Part 122 of the Rules and Regulations of the Commissioner of Education, military voters who are qualified voters of the School District may apply for a military ballot.

Applications for military ballots are available both in the office of the District Clerk and online located at the District’s website at http://www.ips.k12.ny.us/ budget_info. Upon such request for a military voter ballot application, such military voter may indicate their preference for receiving the application by mail, facsimile or electronic

GIVEN that, the Board of Registration shall meet in the Conference Center located at 99 Radcliffe Road, Island Park, New York, on Thursday, April 18, 2024 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., for the purpose of preparing a register of the qualified voters of the School District for said Annual Voting.

mail. Such designation will remain in effect until revoked or changed by the voter. Completed military ballot applications must be received by the District Clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. Thursday, April 25, 2024. Military ballots will not be canvassed unless they are received by the District Clerk on or before 5:00 p.m. on May 21, 2024.

NOTICE IS FURTHER

GIVEN, notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, that, pursuant to the provisions of Section 5-612 of the Election Law, any person registered under the provisions of the said Election Law, and so certified as registered by the Board of Elections, County of Nassau, for general election purposes, will be entitled to vote at the said Annual Election and Voting without further registration. Only those persons who shall be registered shall be entitled to vote at said Annual Election and Voting. Immediately upon its completion, said Register shall be filed in the office of the District Clerk, where it shall be open for inspection by any qualified voter of the School District between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. on each of the five (5) days prior to and the day set for the Election and Voting, except Sunday and between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. (Noon) on Saturday.

NOTICE IS FURTHER

GIVEN, that absentee and early mail ballots for those eligible are available, and that applications for absentee and early mail ballots may be applied for at the District Clerk’s Office. Such application must be received no earlier than 30 days before the election and no later than seven (7) calendar days before the election if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter or by the day before the election if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter. A list of all persons to whom absentee and early mail ballots have been issued will be available in the District Clerk’s Office on each of the five (5) calendar days prior to the day of the election, except Sunday, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., and between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. (Noon) on Saturday. No absentee or early mail ballot will be canvassed unless it is received in the District Clerk’s Office no later than 5:00 p.m. on the day of the election.

NOTICE IS FURTHER

GIVEN, that Section 495 of the Real Property Tax Law requires the District to attach to its proposed budget an exemption report. Said exemption

report, which will also become part of the final budget, will show how the total assessed value of the final assessment roll used in the budgetary process is exempt from taxation, list every type of exemption granted by statutory authority, and show the cumulative impact of each type of exemption, the cumulated amount expected to be received as payments in lieu of taxes (PILOT) and the cumulative impact of all exemptions granted.

In addition, said exemption report shall be posted on any bulletin board maintained by the District for public notices and on the District’s website.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

Island Park Union Free School District Island Park, Town of Hempstead, Nassau County, New York. Jack Vobis, President Board of Education

Cindy Pastore, District Clerk

Dated: March 19, 2024 Island Park, NY 145904

This notice is only for new cases in Bellmore 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. 146071

LEGAL NOTICE

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR ARGENT SECURITIES INC., ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-W4, -againstNOREEN M. MCCABE, ET AL.

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. 146077

LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK INDEX NO. 16-003694 COUNTY OF NASSAU

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 4/17/2024 at 2:00 P.M. to consider the following applications and appeals:

THE FOLLOWING CASES WILL BE CALLED STARTING AT 2:00 P.M. 258/24. BELLMORERichard Zobkiw, Special exception to maintain accessory structure (pavilion) higher & larger than permitted & exceeds horizontal maximum on both sides with less than required rear yard setback & lot area occupied variance., W/s Shore Rd., 2088.65’ S/o Horace Ct., a/k/a 2900 Shore Rd.

ALL PAPERS PERTAINING TO THE ABOVE HEARING ARE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AT THE BOARD OF APPEALS, TOWN HALL, 1 WASHINGTON STREET, HEMPSTEAD, NY 11550.

NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau on May 18, 2017, wherein DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR ARGENT SECURITIES INC., ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-W4 is the Plaintiff and NOREEN M. MCCABE, 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 May 16, 2024 at 2:30PM, premises known as 2863 CALVIN RD, OCEANSIDE, NY 11572; and the following tax map identification: Section 0054, Block 00506-00, Lot 00058 & 00138.

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 Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 007501/2015. 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

BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR MORTGAGE ASSETS MANAGEMENT SERIES I TRUST, Plaintiff, vs. NANCY J KAPLAN FITZGERALD AS EXECUTRIX, BENEFICIARY, HEIR, AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF JUNE ZATOVICH BY AND THROUGH THE LAST WILL & TESTAMENT OF JUNE ZATOVICH DATED MARCH 26, 2008; KEITH KAPLAN AS BENEFICIARY, HEIR, AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF JUNE ZATOVICH BY AND THROUGH THE LAST WILL & TESTAMENT OF JUNE ZATOVICH DATED MARCH 26, 2008; HILLARY DELEON AS BENEFICIARY, HEIR, AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF JUNE ZATOVICH BY AND THROUGH THE LAST WILL & TESTAMENT OF JUNE ZATOVICH DATED MARCH 26, 2008; HANNA DELEON AS BENEFICIARY, HEIR, AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF JUNE ZATOVICH BY AND THROUGH THE LAST WILL & TESTAMENT OF JUNE ZATOVICH DATED MARCH 26, 2008; JENNIFER LEDDY AS BENEFICIARY, HEIR, AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF JUNE ZATOVICH BY AND THROUGH THE LAST WILL & TESTAMENT OF JUNE ZATOVICH DATED MARCH 26, 2008; EMMA DELEON AS BENEFICIARY, HEIR, AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF JUNE ZATOVICH BY AND THROUGH THE LAST WILL & TESTAMENT OF JUNE ZATOVICH DATED MARCH 26, 2008; STEPHEN DELEON AS BENEFICIARY, HEIR, AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF JUNE ZATOVICH BY AND THROUGH THE LAST WILL & TESTAMENT OF JUNE ZATOVICH DATED MARCH 26, 2008, if living, and if she/he be dead, any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or general or specific lien upon the real property described in this action; such unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them, or either of them, and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors and assigns, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to plaintiff; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE, BY VIRTUE OF POTENTIAL UNPAID TAXES FROM THE ESTATE OF JUNE ZATOVICH, THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, BY VIRTUE OF POTENTIAL UNPAID TAXES OR LIENS BY STEPHEN DELEON AS BENEFICIARY, HEIR, AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF JUNE ZATOVICH BY AND THROUGH THE LAST WILL & TESTAMENT OF JUNE ZATOVICH DATED MARCH 26, 2008, AND THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, BY VIRTUE OF POTENTIAL UNPAID TAXES FROM THE ESTATE OF JUNE ZATOVICH AND BY VIRTUE OF POTENTIAL UNPAID TAXES OR LIENS BY STEPHEN DELEON AS BENEFICIARY, HEIR, AND DISTRIBUTEE

names being fictitious and unknown to plaintiff, the persons or parties intended being the tenants, occupants, persons or corporations, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the premises, described in the complaint, Plaintiff designates NASSAU as the place of trial situs of the real property

I.P.’s hidden gem has six decades of sailing tradition

first sailboat,” Greene said. “When we had kids, we kind of gave it up for a while, but I always missed it, so we came back and we came to the board to be members.”

Husband-wife teams frequently sail together, while newcomers find mentors and friends among experienced sailors. The club offers various social events, including a New Year’s Day social, a Super Bowl party, and the highly anticipated Memorial Day commissioning party.

The club’s junior program introduces younger members, ages 5 to 17, to sailing and helps them develop their skills on the water. The program is in the process of being relaunched after a 17-year hiatus, and the club leadership sees it as a vital component in ensuring the organization’s future.

“One of the things that Karen and another one of our commodores, Greg Laufman, was interested in doing (was) growing our youth sail program,” Auwarter said. “Who is the next generation of sailors? Hopefully, it comes by way of these families and their children, and trying to accommodate them by the club sponsoring and purchasing additional boats that are more aligned with the youth sailing program.”

The junior program offers lessons, races and social events for the younger sailors. Members with school connec -

tions are encouraged to spread the word about the program, and the club.

“We have to invest a bit more in figuring out how to have properly certified instructors, but as long as the parents are on site and taking charge, it’s been successful,” Auwarter said. “It’s one year in, but I think every year we’re going to build on it.”

The club collaborates with organizations like the South Bay Sailing Association, which provides assistance with equipment and, potentially, grants or other funds for the junior program.

Island Park resident Carole Meyers

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within thirty (30) days after service of the same is complete where service is made in any manner other than by personal delivery within the State. The United States of America, if designated as a defendant in this action, may answer or appear within sixty (60) days of service. Your failure to appear or to answer will result in a judgment against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. In the event that a deficiency balance remains from the sale proceeds, a judgment may be entered against you.

is the club’s photographer, and has been a member, along with her husband, for 40 years. She attributes their longevity to the club’s positive atmosphere.

“It’s a very active group, with great

people,” Meyers said. “It’s a home away from home, and in the summertime we have dinner down here, and bring our own dinners. We’re all friends.”

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 the mortgage company will

NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT THE OBJECT of the above caption action is to foreclose a Mortgage to secure the sum of $489,000.00 and interest, recorded on February 08, 2006, in Liber M00030077 at Page 565 , of the Public Records of NASSAU County, New York., covering premises known as 71 MARINA ROAD, ISLAND PARK, NY 11558. The relief sought in the within action is a final judgment directing the sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the Mortgage described above. NASSAU County is designated as the place of trial because the real property affected by this action is located in said county.

All that certain plot, piece or parcel of Land with the Buildings and Improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in Oceanside, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York.

Premises known as 78 Concord Avenue, Oceanside, NY 11572.

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Courtesy Hempstead Bay Sailing Club

The Hempstead Bay Sailing Club has recently restarted its junior program, to get the next generation involved in the club.

The Hempstead Bay Sailing Club is active in every season, featuring a variety of events, and a variety of vessels filling the docks.

The sailing club is a joy for young sailors like 6-year-old Renee Korner.

As the weather warms, there will be more scenes like this one.

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TQ. My neighbor loves animals, so much that they have constructed little houses for feral cats and stray dogs. Although I haven’t said anything because we have a tall fence, and I don’t have to look at the menagerie of wildlife — including many ducks, squirrels and raccoons that also eat the food scraps my neighbor puts out — I wonder if this is allowed, and now that they’re starting to build very large bird “hotels” that I can see, I’m thinking this is really getting to be too much. Do they need approval to attract all of these animals, a permit or something?

A. There are restrictions, such as section 152-8 of Town of Hempstead code, prohibiting dogs at large. You can check your municipality code regulations, online, by typing in the name of your municipality followed by “ecode360.” Many communities restrict the number of pets and the containment of pets, and have a restriction that pets can’t be constrained for more than two hours to a stationary object, like a post.

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Stray dogs and cats are prohibited, even though many people take care of them. I wrote about this 25 years ago, and received hate mail for my insensitivity to these cats and dogs, even though I was quoting the ordinances, in addition to writing about how to keep strays from wandering into your yard. If the strays become a problem for you, there are regulations that your neighbor may be subject to.

Birdhouses seem fairly innocent, and unless they’re built to an abundant size, like the “hotel” you describe, there are no limits. When there are a number of birdhouses, or they become large enough to fall under the regulation of treehouses and sheds, the regulations become relevant, and the construction of these “accessory structures” falls under the zoning codes. I’ve seen birdhouses with 25 units in them, which is large enough to make it necessary to regulate. It brings new meaning to Airbnb. I’m not sure if the local governments that placed prohibitions on renting out homes to transients also included the bird population, since most birds have no place to carry cash or a credit card, but it may be worth looking into in your spare time.

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The heartbreaking death of an NYPD hero

The tragic murder of 31-year-old New York City Police Officer Jonathan Diller has had a devastating impact not just on his Massapequa Park community, but across Long Island, New York and indeed the country.

I represented Massapequa Park, and my district office was located there for all 28 years I was in Congress. Almost immediately after the news of Diller’s murder broke, blue ribbons appeared on local businesses and residences throughout Massapequa and Massapequa Park. Two nights later, there was a candlelight vigil at Brady Park that was attended by over 1,000 residents, who gathered in a steady rain to honor Diller’s memory.

The rain continued the following day, but that didn’t deter a long line of mourners from attending Diller’s wake at the Massapequa Funeral Home. Among those attending and showing

his respects was former President Donald Trump, who met with and consoled Diller’s 29-year-old widow, Stephanie, and other members of his family. Trump demonstrated great dignity and respect, and clearly had a reassuring and calming effect on these good people.

I had the privilege of being there, and thanked Trump for giving strength to the Diller family and to the community. I also spoke briefly with Stephanie Diller, and was struck by her youth and her strength of character, which she will surely need after losing her husband so tragically and having to raise their 1-year-old son, Ryan, without his father.

My lasting memory will be of Stephanie Diller’s moving eulogy.

was bright and clear for Diller’s funeral at St. Rose of Lima Church in Massapequa. Rosemary and I drove to the service with Sid Rosenberg, from WABC radio’s “Sid and Friends”; his wife, Danielle; and Bill O’Reilly. Merrick Road was a seemingly endless sea of blue, as thousands of police officers lined the street in both directions for as far as the eye could see.

arms, were truly heartbreaking.

The steady stream of mourners continued the following day, Good Friday, when there was the controversial incident involving Gov. Kathy Hochul, who, by some accounts, was asked to leave the funeral home by Diller family members. I’ve heard various versions of what happened, but all of them made it clear that it wasn’t the amicable discussion Hochul claimed.

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We assembled across the street from St. Rose, in a group that included many strong supporters of the police, such as Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, former NYPD Commissioner Keechant Sewell and Congressmen Anthony D’Esposito and Andrew Garbarino. There were also those who didn’t belong, such as state Attorney General Letitia James and city Comptroller Brad Lander, who are shamefully anti-police.

The arrival of the hearse, the sound of muffled drums, a lone piper playing the haunting tones of “Amazing Grace,” the flag-draped coffin being carried into the church, followed by Stephanie Diller, holding Ryan in her

Inside, the church was filled to overflowing with men and women in blue. My lasting memory will be of Stephanie’s courageous eulogy, in which she described her husband’s goodness and love, and then demanded that elected officials at long last correct the laws and policies that keep violent criminals on the streets and result in the senseless deaths of brave police officers. The church erupted in sustained applause, and there were tears everywhere.

Then mourners filed silently from the church and reassembled across Merrick Road. The coffin was carried from the church, and a bugler played taps. The flag was taken from the coffin and presented to Stephanie. The NYPD Pipe Band played “America the Beautiful.” The coffin was placed in the hearse, and the cortège began the journey bringing Jonathan Diller to his final resting place in St. Charles Cemetery. His life was over. His memory lives on.

NYPD hero Jonathan Diller, R.I.P.

Peter King is a former congressman, and a former chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security. Comments? pking@ liherald.com.

Washington: where bipartisanship goes to die

It has never been a secret among my political friends that I have always been a strong supporter of bipartisan government. I practiced that philosophy during my 23 years in Albany, and I continue to believe that when the two parties work together, remarkable things can get done.

When I was a part of the Democratic leadership in Albany, I was frequently asked to sit down with Republican members with the goal of getting important legislation passed and signed into law. I recall, during one late-night session, a small group of us walked the corridors behind the chambers to meet with the State Senate Republican leader, Warren Anderson. We went for the purpose of discussing a number of major bills that had not been acted on in the closing hours of the session.

Bill by bill, issue by issue, we had an open and frank discussion of the pros and cons of the legislation, and after a few hours of talking, we all shook

hands. Hours later, the agreed-on package of proposals was on the floor of both houses, and by the time the morning sun was peeking through the chamber windows, all of the bills had been passed and were on their way to the governor to be signed.

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I remember numerous sessions in which one of my fellow Long Island Republican senators would sit down with me during an Assembly session with a list of their local priorities. The late Norman Levy, who was a hard-working legislator, often came by with a fistful of pending bills, asking for my help to get them out of the Ways and Means Committee, which I chaired. From time to time I would make the same walk to the Senate side to ask for help with my legislation.

member to invoke another rule that requires a vote to keep or oust the speaker. It has already happened once, when a small cluster of hardheaded conservatives invoked the rule, and Kevin McCarthy was kicked out of the speaker’s job.

ny attempt to pass major bipartisan legislation is considered a form of treason.

I’m taking this walk down memory lane as a way of contrasting how government once functioned at the state level, and how, today, the legislative process in Washington is a total disaster. One good example is the rule adopted by the Republican members of the House of Representatives that allows any one

A few weeks ago, maverick Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene, of Georgia, asked that the House consider that option again, this time to kick Speaker Mike Johnson out. Johnson’s sin is that he collaborated with House Democrats to avoid a shutdown of the federal government.

Greene is one of a small cluster of members who came to Washington for the sole purpose of blowing up the House, and apparently the country along with it. This right-wing bomb squad has succeeded in taking away almost all of the powers of the moderate members, who have yet to put up a real fight on any issue.

There are many important issues that have been kicked aside as a result of the machinations of the ultra-conservative block. The Senate passed a bipartisan bill that would impose the stron-

gest border security laws in recent history, and at the same time provide financial assistance to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan. Johnson has refused to advance the bill, caving under pressure from former President Donald Trump, who insists that the members avoid making President Biden look good.

The idea that the House majority would refuse to approve legislation that would solve the border dilemma at the behest of a person who holds no elected office is a national tragedy. There are ample Democratic and Republican votes to pass the Senate bill and other bills that would make the current session of Congress a meaningful one, but Johnson is paralyzed and ineffective. Any attempt to pass major bipartisan legislation is considered heresy and a form of treason.

America desperately needs a good old dose of bipartisanship in Washington, but for now that is just a dream for old political souls like me.

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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The time to support local journalism is now a

few short weeks ago, we told you about the newly-formed Empire State Local News Coalition. The Oceanside/ Island Park Herald is proud to be a member of this fast-growing group of more than 150 New York local news outlets that have joined forces to protect local journalism across the state.

The work of our coalition has raised awareness of the importance of local journalism as well as the challenges facing the local news industry. (New York has lost half of its newsrooms since 2004.) We are grateful to communities across the state who have united behind us.

In just the past month, we rallied in Westchester County, where locals were stunned by the abrupt closure of three community newspapers. We went directly to Albany to appeal to lawmakers, and where we also rallied with elected officials from both the state senate and Assembly.

Numerous localities have adopted resolutions expressing their support for legislation that would support local journalism, and more municipal resolutions are in the pipeline. Even unconventional allies like Microsoft have joined our calls to save local news.

Thanks to these collective efforts, the Local Journalism Sustainability Act — which would provide tax credits to local news organizations for retaining and creating newsroom jobs — was included

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Larry McCoy will pick up the first dime

To the Editor:

Having had the pleasure of attending a writers’ workshop at the Oceanside and Rockville Centre libraries with the wellknown comedy writer Larry McCoy, I recognized his wit long before I even saw the name following his letter in last week’s Herald (“Let’s test these old presidential candidates”).

The humor of this talented octogenarian has been published in numerous books and articles, in case anyone needs a hearty laugh in these tumultuous times. While McCoy may doubt his own ability to take charge in the White House, I wonder if he might indeed be a better choice than the two senior gentlemen on the ballot. His insight into current events is impressive, and he employs it with dignity, charm and finesse. But the question is, can he bend over and pick up a dime on his first try?

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in the state Senate’s recent budget proposal for fiscal year 2025. This is a key step for inclusion in the state’s final budget, which is currently being negotiated by the senate, Assembly and Gov. Kathy Hochul.

However, there is a lot of work to be done over the next few days — when the final budget will likely be announced — to ensure the bill is actually included in the state’s final budget. It is crucial that the Local Journalism Sustainability Act is included, otherwise, communities throughout the state risk thousands of newsroom jobs being lost —

and even more important, stories going untold.

The Local Journalism Sustainability Act is sponsored by state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal with the bipartisan support of Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner and more than 70 co-sponsors. As newspapers shutter and layoffs roil the industry, the bill is a necessary measure for incentivizing job creation, returning reporters to many of the state’s emptying newsrooms.

The bill is content-neutral and designed to ensure that truly local news outlets will receive this assistance.

The leadership of the legislature’s Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic, and Asian Caucus has also endorsed our bill, which is a major testament to the fact that this bill will improve access to news for all communities.

New York residents are standing with local news, and now lawmakers must answer the people’s call to save community journalism. To get the Local Journalism Sustainability Act across the finish line, lawmakers must hear from you about why our newspaper matters, and why this bill is meaningful to you and your family.

So, if keeping local news alive in our state is important to you, please reach out to Gov. Hochul and your local representatives to let them know you stand with local news.

Budget negotiations are wrapping up imminently — the time to act is now!

L.I. GOP must condemn Trump’s dangerous remarks

elected officials, including many in Nassau County, regularly say they’re committed to bipartisanship — to “reaching across the aisle.” That is, of course, a worthy sentiment, especially in these hyperpolarized times.

Compromise does indeed lie at the core of politics in a democracy. Conservatives and liberals, when acting in good faith and with a shared set of values, can reach agreements that benefit both sets of constituents.

keVin J. keLLeY

But in order for politics to function in this way, politicians of differing views need to show respect for one another, and for the standards of civil discourse. Comity isn’t possible when extremism prevails. Threats of violence and attacks on people’s religious beliefs must be repudiated, regardless of where they originate on the ideological spectrum.

Calls for cooperation thus sound hypocritical when incendiary rhetoric is allowed to take the place of reasoned debate. Worse, politicians who lack the courage to condemn dangerous rantings by their own side’s leaders can be

judged complicit when unhinged speech results in criminal acts.

That’s why Long Island Republicans have a moral, as well as political, obligation to publicly condemn inflammatory remarks made by their party’s leader, Donald Trump.

We have already seen what happens when the bounds of civic decorum are breached. Trump’s unfounded insistence that the 2020 election was stolen led thousands of his followers to trash the U.S. Capitol, the citadel of American democracy.

wacknowledged, or tolerated.

This is not how democracy works. Trump’s repeatedly demonstrated disdain for the rule of law should be denounced as an unpatriotic affront to the memory of the hundreds of thousands of Americans who have lost their lives in defense of the nation’s founding principles.

ill they follow former V.P. Mike Pence’s lead, or stand by silently?

Something similar — or even more calamitous — may well occur this year. Trump recently warned, “If I don’t get elected, it’s gonna be a bloodbath.” MAGA militants are likely to take that message literally. They’ll wink and nod at the former president’s subsequent claim that he was referring only to the consequences of not curbing imports of Chinese automobiles.

Trump is also stoking racist hatred. Some of his most rabid followers may feel emboldened to physically attack migrants, whom their idol has referred to as “animals.”

Trump has said, too, that if he loses the 2024 election, that will be proof that it was rigged. In other words, the only acceptable result will be victory for Trump. His defeat would not be

Letters

Alzheimer’s caregivers need more state support

To the Editor:

Nearly 7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease. In New York, 543,000 family caregivers are providing unpaid care worth almost $19 trillion to their loved ones with dementia.

Though these caregivers provide significant savings to the state, they are not getting enough support in return. The funding for New York’s Alzheimer’s Disease Community Assistance Program, or AlzCAP, which offers care consultations, support groups, educational programs and other services, has been stagnant for years, while the number of caregivers who need these services has continued to grow.

I have seen the caregiving struggle firsthand. My grandmother has Alzheimer’s, and my mother must balance caring for her from another state with helping my autistic brother and deal-

ing with the demands of her own life. She’s not alone — there are many caregivers with similar stories. It is imperative that New York support them, not only because it will mitigate their financial, emotional and physical struggles, but also because it will mean less of a financial burden for the state than nursing home care.

Taking care of someone with Alzheimer’s is extremely stressful. The Alzheimer’s Association’s recent Facts and Figures report found that 70 percent of dementia caregivers feel stressed when they are coordinating their loved ones’ care. It also found that more than half of them find it hard to navigate health care in the United States, which adds to their stress.

New York can do better in supporting people who take on this vital role. Please join me in calling on the members of the State Legislature who represent you to increase funding for AlzCAP from $5 million to $7 million.

HELENA MILLER Volunteer advocate, Alzheimer’s Association

Nassau County Republican officeholders have a responsibility to treat their impressive recent electoral victories not as an opportunity to gloat or ridicule their opponents, as Trump did throughout his term in the White House, but rather to urge their supporters to respect democratic processes, and their opponents. Similarly, local Jewish leaders — Conservative, Reform and Orthodox -should assure their congregants that it’s possible to vote for Joe Biden and still be good Jews and defenders of Israel.

Trump, of course, does not agree.

He declared on March 18 that “any Jewish person that votes for Democrats hates their religion.” Asked the following day about that comment, Trump doubled down: “Democrats have been very, very opposed to Jewish people,” he said, absurdly.

Never one to engage in temperate criticism, Trump has lately entered

Framework by Tim Baker

rhetorical realms far beyond the limits of responsible speech. He is certainly not a conservative of the Reagan variety, nor is he in sync with prominent local Republicans such as former Congressman Peter King, who has displayed the courage, in the pages of the Herald, to criticize Trump’s dangerous divisiveness.

The United States needs a credible conservative party that focuses on fundamental issues such as the role and the size of government. Liberal positions should be challenged in informed, reasoned exchanges based on facts, not fabrications. But this is not the case for the party led by Trump.

What will Congressman Anthony D’Esposito, County Executive Bruce Blakeman and Hempstead Town Supervisor Donald Clavin do? Will they follow the lead of former Vice President Mike Pence, who has termed Trump unsuited to hold the nation’s highest office? Or will they stand by silently and allow political exigency to take precedence over government of, by and for the people?

History will judge their actions — or inactions.

Kevin J. Kelly was a congressional staff member in the 1980s, and is a retired journalist and journalism professor who worked for newspapers in New York, Vermont and Kenya and taught at St. Michael’s College in Vermont. He lives in Atlantic Beach.

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