Oceanside/Island Park Herald 05-04-2023

Honor Flight takes veterans on trip to D.C.

By KARInA KOVAC kkovac@liherald.com

In 1969, Oceanside resident William Taylor, then 20, received a draft letter to go to Vietnam. He left college in his second year and decided to accelerate his draft to show the government that he wasn’t resisting the orders. He did clerical work in service and arrived home safely after 13 and a half months.

This past Saturday, Taylor and 46 other veterans were taken on a flight to Washington, D.C., by Honor Flight Long Island to visit the war memorials.

According to Bill Jones, HFLI president, West Point 1972 graduate and Army veteran, “This special flight includes 38 Vietnam War veterans who will receive long overdue recognition and thanks for their service. They’ll be accompanied on this flight by two World War II veterans and

seven Korean War veterans. What this flight really represents is a ‘big hug’ to all our veterans from Honor Flight, their families and supporters, who make such flights possible.”

Taylor, now 73, started his service by reporting for duty at the Knights of Columbus in Valley Stream. From there he was shipped off to Fort Hamilton in Brooklyn and moved for basic training to Fort Jackson in South Carolina. There he was trained in clerical work and learned how to type 20 words a minute with no previous typing experience.

He started his journey to Vietnam after reporting to Fort Lewis in Washington at the end of January 1970. He flew to Alaska, then Japan, then to Vietnam on a 24-hour flight. On Jan. 31, 1970, he landed and for the first time he saw the Vietnamese in straw hats and the beautiful scenery.

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Islanders surprise family, F.D. with playoff tickets

By KARInA KOVAC kkovac@liherald.com

The New York Islanders gave the Graham family of Oceanside, and four other families, the surprise of a lifetime on April 22. Islanders co-owner Jon Ledecky gave all the families playoff tickets for the April 23 playoff game against the Carolina Hurricanes.

The Grahams, whose 1-yearold son Cooper has been fighting neuroblastoma, sadly received a new diagnosis a few days after the surprise: The cancer has spread and is no longer treatable. But for one Sunday, the family came together to cheer on their favorite team, which unfortunately lost the

game, 5-2.

Parents Rachel and Michael Graham grew up watching the Islanders in their homes, and when they had their kids — Riley, 5, and Cooper — they all started watching the games together. So, as longtime Islanders fans, they were thrilled to receive the tickets and attend the game at the UBS Arena, where they had never been.

Ledecky also had another surprise: tickets for Michael’s firehouse, Hose Company No. 3, along with T-shirts and hats.

Rachel expressed her gratitude for the gesture and continued support her family has received, within and beyond the community, in their time of need. “There aren’t really words

to describe the feeling that our community has been behind us this entire time. And it’s really, just, there aren’t any words,” she said.

The Islanders started a rela-

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Is held by his grandfather Andy Pergament, alongside Islanders co-owner Jon Ledecky, who surprised the Graham family with playoff tickets last weekend.

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Karina Kovac/Herald VIeTnAM WAR VeTeRAn William Taylor in his Oceanside residence with a hat he wore through the Vietnam War, which he marked with an X every day he was there.

Islanders treat Oceanside family to playoff game

tionship with the Graham family through their visits to Cohen’s Children Hospital, where they’ve visited Cooper and similar patients to cheer them up.

“It’s very inspiring for families, when sport organizations and organizations in general do things like this for families, because when you’re going through such a tough time that like we are right now, being able to go to a game with your family and get out and have a change of pace really helps, you know, helps a situation,” said Michael, “it’s a once-in-a-lifetime thing.”

Ledecky expressed his admiration for the families’ strength and resilience in the face of adversity.

“My initial reaction is wow, these families are so strong, and the kids are even stronger. And their love for the Islanders in the playoffs is propelling them and distracting them and getting them stronger and better. And the fact that some of them can come to the games and be with their families tomorrow is so meaningful, and those that can’t make it are going to be there in spirit,” he said.

The Islanders have a strong tradition of giving back to the community, with players like Anders Lee leading the way. Lee, who was drafted by the Islanders in 2009, has emerged as one of the most prolific goal scorers in the National Hockey League.

He founded the Anders Lee Kancer

Jam in 2017 to help children with cancer, after being inspired by the speech of Fenov Pierre-Louis, a 15-year-old cancer patient, the year prior at the Third Annual Scotch Plains Kancer Jam.

“I think the work that Anders Lee does with his cancer charity for children really rings true how important it is in the community to have someone like Anders do that work and to tell us that

we should come visit these folks and give them tickets to the playoffs because he wants them there. He wants to inspire them as he is inspired by them,” said Ledecky.

Ledecky added that bringing joy to the community is among the ways the Islanders give back to their fans.

“To bring this joy of tickets and signed autographs of their favorite play-

ers and Sparky, playing with all the young kids, what a great thing to be able to do for our fellow residents of Long Island,” he said. “I could do this all day because it makes my heart sing with joy. When they score a goal, we all score a goal, and when these folks get better, when these kids get better, we scored the ultimate goal of all, which is health and happiness for our community friends.”

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The Graham family and Oceanside Hose Company No. 3 cheered on the Islanders with team co-owner Jon Ledecky, center, who surprised them all with playoff tickets to the game on April 23.

Red Carpet Event raises funds for SPEAC

By KARINA KOVAC kkovac@liherald.com

The Friedberg Jewish Community Center was a spotlight of positive change on April 26 at their Red Carpet Event to help celebrate and advocate for adults with disabilities. Those with disabilities shined through their art, music, and other talents on display while raising money for the Special Advocacy Coalition, known as SPEAC. In addition, the fundraising will go towards helping provide scholarships for members to attend a reginal self-advocacy conference presented by the Self-Advocacy Association of New York State.

Ashley Gazes, the Special Advocacy Coalition president and founder, started SPEAC six years ago after having troubling experiences being bullied in high school because of her disability. “I wanted a place where people can advocate for themselves,” Gazes said, “So, I turned to the JCC, and I said, ‘can you help me out’ and that’s how it got started.” Her goal is to work together with the JCC on issues like transportation, housing, employment and overall advocacy.

The JCC gladly opened their doors to help Gazes host the SPEAC group and have workshopped together community classes for cooking, music, art, fitness, dating, relationships, and childcare for those with disabilities.

“We’re just looking at where the needs are with the experiences that they want to get and we have planning around there,” said Marcy Hallerman, the senior program director at the JCC, “we’re excited to host this and showcase the talents and the voice of our individuals with disabilities.”

Town of Hempstead councilwoman Melissa Miller was one of the guest speakers at the event and is a special needs mother who had a daughter with a genetic disease who died at seven years old. During Miller’s motherhood she found that it was hard to find the essential complex special healthcare her child needed as well as help for her child’s additional developmental disabilities. She then had a son who had a stroke in utero and also needed specialized health care services.

“Here we went again,” Miller said, “I had a child with very different special health care needs and once again, if possible, it was even more complicated. I had to fight for everything, I had to fight the health insurance industry for the care that they need, I had to fight the school systems, government, transportation, no matter what we were trying to do in a day seemed there was always a

battle ahead of us. And that made me really upset, made me want to figure out a way that I could help the people who are coming behind me, who are going to face the same kind of obstacles that I had to face, I was really determined that it shouldn’t be like this.”

As a legislator, it made more of an impact on policymakers to see and meet those with disabilities who face these problems every day Miller explained. And that is why SPEAC, and self-advocacy are so important, because it’s encouraging to bring power to themselves. Eventually, she needed to step down as state assemblywoman to care for her special needs son full time, who’s now a special needs adult.

Harvey Weisenberg, a former New York State assemblyman, was also a guest speaker who has a special needs adult who is mentally disabled, having cerebral palsy and being unable to speak. “When you have a special child who loves you dearly it’s stronger than any other love experience you can imagine,” said Weisen-

berg, “My Richard can’t speak or cry, he went through a terrible terrible life, very difficult, he almost starved to death, almost burnt to death, Covid, been abused and it’s going to make you smile, he’s going to be 65 years old.”

Weisenberg has been a lifelong advocate for those with disabilities, firstly as a special education teacher for 20 years and then through his time as an assemblyman, where he highlighted the need for services at a memorable Florida State Assembly on March 28, 2013. He received a standing ovation for the floor speech on the state budget’s big cut to the Office of People with Development Disabilities. He also wrote a book called “The Love of a Child” to also help make people aware. The event also featured a musical performance by Mayhem Long Island, a talent show, raffle drawings, an art exhibit, buffet with dessert and a group song.

the speCIAl AdVOCACy Coalition president and founder Ashley Gazes started SPEAC after being bullied in high school for her disability. She turned her pain into a positive by working with the Oceanside Friedberg Jewish Community Center to promote making programs for those with disabilities.

Guest speAKeRs At the Friedberg Jewish Community Center Red Carpet Event Harvey Weisenberg and Melissa Miller detailed their journey with a special needs child and how important advocacy can be to the life of someone with a disability.

Photos by Daniel Tommasino/Herald

tABles weRe full of disability advocates supporting the Special Advocacy Coalition.

Murders investigated in true crime club

By KARINA KOVAC kkovac@liherald.com

Murder, chaos and conspiracy theories are welcomed and encouraged in Oceanside Library’s Plot Twist: A True Crime Club hosted by Emily Van Allen, the adult services librarian and Nadine Buccilli, the head of adult services and information. The group, which meets once a month, is filled with amateur sleuths looking to crack cold cases, reexamine old and new case files and explore the realm of true crime. Their latest April 18 meeting revisited the Lizzie Borden murders from August 4, 1892, that still has investigators scratching their heads.

Before the true crime club meeting convenes Allen sends out a casefile to the regulars in the group containing literature, movies, podcasts and other pertinent information to the case to get participants up to speed and get the ball rolling on ideas over methods, motives and more. The various mediums allow anyone to get involved in the club easily through their preferred way.

The engaging roundtable discussion is guided

Next Plot twist: A true Crime Club meeting

The next meeting is on May 16 at 7 p.m. and will feature a guest speaker and the inspiration for the John Corey books, Kenny Hieb, who is a retired New York Police Department detective who worked with the FBI Special Surveillance Group. He’ll be discussing his own experience in law enforcement.

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through the librarians hosting a slideshow on what is known about the case, and along the way anyone can input their thoughts and opinions. For the Borden case, commentaries dissected the layout of houses role in the murder, what happened at the trial, and Borden’s infamous bloody dress.

What makes people want to analyze the crime, Allen suggests, is the graphic nature of the crime. “I think because it’s just such a gruesome case and it’s just shocking,” Allen said, “Like, if something were to happen today, an axe murderer, we would be just as shocked as back then. And also, I think the details of forensics and everything are interesting, because they didn’t have fingerprint technology, or anything like that so a bunch of super sleuths like us wonder what would we do if we were living in the 1890s? And what technology would there be around for us to use to try to solve this case?”

AmAteuR sleuths IN the Oceanside Library Plot Twist: A True Crime Club met up on April 18 to discuss the Lizzie Bordon murder case. Librarians Emily Van Allen and Nadine Buccilli started the

Couple James and Lisa Dolan are in the beginning stages of a book on Lizzie Borden with a twist and stopped into the club looking to do more research and share their insights. James said what interested him most was how, “there is no definitive answer, there is no way you can say it was this way for sure.”

Lisa, who hosts reiki classes at the library did a star chart on Borden to look deeper into her personality. She said she found that, “She was a tough cookie, she was headstrong, and she was very materialistic. And she was bringing brought up in this confinement.”

She especially enjoyed the case on Borden because of her memories being 14 years old and watching the movie

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The Legend of Lizzie Borden starring Elizabeth Montgomery. In addition to still remembering the childhood rhyme about Borden she used to sing. Lisa said before coming, every morning while having coffee her and her husband would talk about the case and discuss what each other read on it.

The club started in the summer of last year and quickly gained traction as numbers rose in attendance. “I have always wanted to do true crime as a club,” said Buccilli of the origins, “and I’ve always been part of the Reddit true crime community and I thought that would fit really well in the library. So, then Emily started and her and I were talking, and I started to realize that she was also a true crime person like me, so I thought it would be a nice program to do with two people.”

with Michael and Suzanne Ettinger Attorneys-at-Law

Contesting a Will

In order to contest a will, the objectant must have “standing”, meaning they would legally be entitled to a share or a greater share of the estate if the will was declared invalid. “Standing” alone, however, is insuffcient. There must also be grounds for contesting as provided below.

1. Undue Infuence: Independent caregivers and caregiver children who end up being named primary benefciaries under the will are often scrutinized for having prevailed upon the decedent to leave them the lion’s share of the estate. The various means alleged may be physical or mental abuse, threats and isolation of the disabled person. Even noncaregivers who had infuence over mom or dad may be challenged where they end up with more than their fair share. As with any court proceedings, proof of the claim will need to be made.

2. Improper Execution: The formalities for executing a will must be strictly observed. The formalities include that the witnesses believed the decedent was of sound mind,

memory and understanding. There must be two witnesses who signed in the presence of the testator and of each other. The testator must declare in front of the witnesses that they read the will, understood it, declare that it is their last will and testament and approve of the two witnesses to act as witnesses to the will.

3. Incapacity: Even if the witnesses testify they believed that the testator was capable to sign the will, a challenge may still be made that the person was not able to read the will due to a defect of sight or was unable to understand either the will, what property they owned or who their heirs were, due to mental incapacity. These latter claims will require medical proof.

Challengers should be wary of the “no contest clause”. This provides that any beneft the challenging party would have received under the will is forfeited if the challenge is unsuccessful. If the gift was substantial, even though not an equal share, the no-contest clause is a powerful disincentive to contest the will.

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‘I would do it all over again,’ veteran says

“You don’t realize that you’re there until you actually get off the plane and feel the heat, get your bearings,” Taylor said. “You’re looking around, and I landed in Cameron Bay, and I couldn’t believe how beautiful the country was. I could compare it to Hawaii or any beautiful island that you go to down in the Caribbean. It was just lush, beautiful palm trees and stuff like that, and I was just thinking to myself, ‘how could someplace be so beautiful and be so horrible.’”

Assigned to the 359th Transportation Battalion as a company clerk, Taylor stayed at headquarters doing reports and managing awards for medals. He typed with one finger on each hand the whole time and marked each passing day with a letter X on his hat. “Each day you were just hoping that you make it to the next day,” he said.

He served six months in Pleiku, where he faced a few mortar attacks close to the compound that “put me on edge for a couple of weeks,” and then merged with a bigger company in Charang Valley.

For his 21st birthday he decided to use his rest and relaxation credit the military allows to go to Hawaii for a week. He left on his birthday on July 30, 1970, for Hawaii, first flying to Guam and then crossing the dateline into Hawaii where it was 12 o’clock July 30 still. “So,” he said, “my 21st birthday turned into a 42-hour day.”

In Hawaii Taylor met up with his then girlfriend and a friend stationed on the island who showed them around, and they saw Jimi Hendrix live, a month before the musician died. “I always wanted to see him, and I got to see him. It was just completely mind-blowing.” Taylor reflected

Back in the U.S. he revisited an interest in plumbing supplies, and for 50 years he’s been in the wholesale and retail plumbing business. For the last 17 years he’s been

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going to the VA Center in Babylon to receive services and meet up with his friends. A friend at the center signed Taylor and other veterans at the center up for the Honor Flight journey before the pandemic, and this has been the first flight since.

Taylor hopes to meet more veterans through the experience of visiting the World War II, Korean War and Vietnam War memorials; Arlington National Cemetery for a Changing of the Guard; the Air Force Memorial; and the Iwo Jima Memorial.

“I’m looking forward to it because I don’t know how I’m going to react,” he said, “because 57,000 people’s names are on that wall -- that’s a lot of people that died and for what, for what purpose, because we ended up just leaving and we were supposed to stop the Communists from coming in. Soon as we left, that was it, it was over … everyone who died, they had mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers, aunts and uncles and they all went through that loss.”

When Taylor and other Vietnam veterans returned home, they weren’t given the appreciation for their service other veterans had received, which Taylor didn’t notice until the Iraq and Afghanistan veterans received praise. He said, “I didn’t begrudge them of that, but I felt that I wasn’t appreciated, so maybe this flight will make me feel that I was appreciated, and it was all worthwhile.”

Taylor has noticed a stigma some veterans feel when obtaining mental health services but says for a few years

now that stigma has tapered off. “Guys, sometimes they get depressed, but thank God for Wednesdays,” he said. “We go there and it’s very helpful.”

Looking back on his service, Taylor said, “I would do it all over again, just for the friendships that I made and the closeness, I’ve never felt that close to anybody before. Even friends at home, you know, it was a different kind of friendship. … You feel closer to people over there because everyone depends on each other, everybody has to have each other’s back.”

Courtesy Honor Flight Long Island

Veterans from World War II, the Korean War and Vietnam were treated to a trip to Washington last Saturday by Honor Flight Long Island. One stop the 47 veterans made was at the U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial.

spotlight athlete

Sailors try to build momentum

By DaViD patalaNo sports@liherald.com

The Oceanside boys’ lacrosse team is quietly putting together a nice season, sitting at 6-4 after featuring in victories against Hewlett, Valley Stream, Hempstead, and a comeback win against MacArthur.

JUlia paRise

East Meadow Junior Softball

paRise aND the Jets have their sights set on the Nassau Class AA championship after finishing runners-up last spring. Parise was Honorable Mention

All-County as a sophomore pitcher in 2022 and appears to be peaking at the right time as East Meadow makes its push. Over a four-game stretch between April 15-22, she posted three shutouts and struck out at least 10 opponents three times, lowering her ERA to 0.91.

games to watch

thursday, may 4

Baseball: Hewlett at V.S. North 4:30 p.m.

Baseball: Floral Park at Carey 4:30 p.m.

Softball: Freeport at North Shore 4:30 p.m.

Baseball: Mineola at Clarke 4:45 p.m.

Baseball: East Meadow at Oceanside 5 p.m.

Baseball: MacArthur at Calhoun 5 p.m.

Baseball: Lawrence at Elmont 5 p.m.

Baseball: Roslyn at South Side 5 p.m.

Baseball: Sewanhaka at Kennedy 5 p.m.

Baseball: Wantagh at North Shore 5 p.m.

Baseball: West Hempstead at V.S. South 5 p.m.

Girls Lacrosse: Lynbrook at Oceanside 5 p.m.

Friday, may 5

Boys Lacrosse: Carey at Malverne/East Rock 5 p.m.

Boys Lacrosse: Long Beach at Lynbrook 5

“I think we’re in good shape heading into league play,” Sailors first-year coach Kevin Anderson said. “The games we were supposed to win, we’re winning and in the games that we think the opponent might have a little bit more depth, we’re hanging in there with the depth of our own, and just trying to figure it out.”

The Sailors are led by senior captain and Middlebury commit Nicky Cairo. “[Cairo] definitely brings the team together. He definitely exemplifies good leadership on and off the field,” said Anderson. “He’s a pick me up type of leader. If any of our student-athletes are having doubts he lifts them up and tells them to refocus and keep striving hard. He’s been very instrumental for us.”

Two key offensive players having great seasons for Oceanside are Jake Perinchief, a SUNY Geneseo commit and Cole Parker the primary faceoff man, who committed to play at LIU. Perinchief has already tripled his point total from last season with 30 and leads the team in goals with 21, while Parker has been dominant in the face-off X, winning over 70 percent of his faceoffs.

“[Parker]’s another guy that’s having a big year for us,” said Anderson. “He’s keeping us in games with his possession of the ball and has been a very big contributor there.”

The defensive unit is young, featuring mostly freshman and sophomores. The two stars on the backend for the Sailors have been sophomore Dylan Bender and freshman Chase Bier. Bender has been the best long pole on the team and dominant when it comes to close defense.

“It’s looking like Chase is going to be our rookie of the year,” said Anderson. “He’s the only ninth grader I pulled up because I knew he would excel at the varsity level and he

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hasn’t missed a beat. Our defense is very young right now, but two years down the line when they’re juniors and seniors, it’ll all pay off.”

Between the pipes for Oceanside is senior Andrew Cagno, who is getting the job done. “He’s keeping us in games, making saves when he needs to in most of the games this year and that’s all you can really ask for,” said Anderson With Conference A games against Planview and Plainedge coming up this

week, Anderson’s hope is Oceanside can build some momentum going into the playoffs.

“If we can get one on Port Washington, we’ll host a playoff game. If not, then we’ll be on the road for the quarter finals of Class A,” said Anderson. “I’d like to go to Hofstra and make the final four, that’s our goal. The last couple years we’ve been making the playoffs, we just need to get over the hump and make it past the quarterfinals.”

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Jake peRiNchieF, leFt, is enjoying a strong offensive campaign for the Sailors with a team-leading 21 goals entering this week’s action.

Open Houses

Wednesday, May 3

Bridgeview Yacht Club, Island Park

11 a.m. – 2 p.m., 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Thursday, June 8

Allegria Hotel, Long Beach

11 a.m. – 2 p.m., 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Please Join Us!

We are excited to welcome you to Equinor’s upcoming Empire Wind Open Houses. Join us at one or more of the events to meet one-on-one with project experts to learn more about offshore wind, and about the Empire Wind project.

The Empire Wind projects are being developed with a robust approach to community engagement to ensure public input is considered in project planning. These open houses will provide the community with an opportunity to ask questions, contribute ideas, and visit with project experts.

An activity table will be available for children attending with their parents or guardians. Spanish interpretation services will be available, and light refreshments will be served.

A link to a virtual version of the open houses will be provided at www.empirewind.com/community/communityevents/

For more information and to register to attend, scan the QR code.

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Very best honored at Long Island Choice Awards

By NICOLE FORMISANO nformisano@liherald.com

They were met with whistles, cheers and applause. And then they received a beautiful plaque — all a part of winning a Herald Long Island Choice award.

More than 12,000 people cast 200,000 votes for hundreds of small businesses across Long Island, all to determine who would be honored at the main gala event April 18 at the Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury. The night was hosted by RichnerLive and sponsored by PSEG Long Island, and served as a way to celebrate small businesses for their vital role in supporting the Long Island community.

“We honor the businesses that make Long Island a great place to work, live and play,” said Stuart Richner, chief executive of Richner Communications, which operates RichnerLive. “Looking at the crowd tonight, I’m reminded of the critical role you and your businesses play in making our community so special.”

The 11 categories and 264 subcategories recognized businesses from cardiologists to pet groomers and everything in between. The competition itself was broken down into two voting rounds — a nominating round, and then the actual voting. The top three finalists were then honored at the awards gala, where firstplace winners were announced.

“It’s one thing to see the names on the voting,” said David Lyons, interim president and chief operation officer of PSEG, a Long Island Choice Awards presenting sponsor. “It’s another thing to see the faces of small business owners, your teams, and their families here together. Your faces are a powerful reminder that what we are celebrating here is more than great services and products. Small businesses are the backbone of our communities.”

The gala — also sponsored by TenantBase and Easy Tax Credits — kicked off with a cocktail hour that kept more than 600 guests coming back for more. Floral arrangements and an ice sculpture centerpiece adorned tables of fresh fruit, cheese, dip, and other hors d’oeuvres. Two open bars provided refreshment.

The Elegance String Quartet was a particular hit, with many guests stopping to record the musicians as they jammed to everything from Bruno Mars to Frankie Valli.

Hundreds of winners were announced over dinner by Miss New York 2022 Taryn Smith, with some businesses taking home multiple awards. Frank’s Steaks, for one, took home all five awards they were nominated for.

“It’s beyond exciting,” said Christopher Meyer, co-owner and general manager of the restaurant. “It’s a very humbling experience. It’s a token to how wonderful my staff is and how hard we work, and also our amazing clientele. And the friends and family that voted for us.”

Winning such an esteemed award is particularly impactful to newer small businesses. East Coast Hair Studio of

Oceanside only opened 18 months ago, and its team was full of anticipation — and cautious hopefulness — before the winners were announced.’

“We’re one of three of the best,” said Irene Castello, the receptionist at East Coast. “We’re a young organization to be in that position, and I think we’re going to get it.”

When their young studio was announced as the winner of the best hair

salon award, the table erupted in cheers.

“I feel very blessed,” said Marianna Lombardo, East Coast’s owner and chief executive. “I feel that we can accomplish anything.”

Danielle Barbaro, who took over The Art Studio in Rockville Centre with her husband Mark only a year ago, received the award for best art school. To her, the award was a sign she’s doing what she is meant to do.

“I’ve always wanted to have a studio, so essentially my dream came true,” Barbaro said. “To be the winner, oh man. It’s like this was supposed to happen. Serendipity.”

To some business owners, the most important part of taking home the award isn’t the plaque or the coveted title — it’s showing the young people of Long Island what is possible.

“I hope it’s a good role model to future girls,” said Shobie Lamba, owner and founder of LeSelfie. “It’s so exciting as a female, an entrepreneur, a mom. It’s such a great feeling.”

To view this year’s winners, visit LIChoiceAwards.com.

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1. Hadi Medical Group.

2. Jay Kerner, DPM and Daniel Zilberbrand, DPM.

3. Belle Beauty Salon Spa.

4. Vulcan BaseMent Waterproofing.

5. tHe caBana Mexican American Restaurant.

6. FranK’s steaKs.

7. east coast Hair Studio.

8. lia’s Pizzeria Oceanside.

9. ny Boat Rental.

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Blue and gold face off at annual Sports Night event

Lincoln Orens Middle School seventh and eighth graders participated in the school’s annual Sports Night last month. The enthusiastic and friendly evening of competition between blue and gold teams allowed students to put on their

best game faces as they challenged each other in a variety of games that promote camaraderie, teamwork, sportsmanship and school spirit.

— Karina Kovac

LARGEST FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED FUNERAL HOME ON THE SOUTH SHORE

In an InTense moment, above, two basketball players grapple to get control of the ball to score for their respective team. Two frIends come together despite being on different teams.

Our family prides ourselves on providing the highest level of service to those we care for while maintaining the most beautiful center hall colonial funeral home on Long Island

Courtesy Island Park school district

Pull! The gold team pulls with all their might to try and win tug-a-war.

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Frank Luisi, center, Oceanside Schools’ coordinator of National Collegiate Athletic Association presents a plaque to Glenn Terry, right, the executive director of outreach and strategic partnerships at the NCAA Eligibility Center, alongside assistant director Jantzen Raymond.

Glenn Terry keynote lecturer at Adelphi University

Hosted by Adelphi University and invited by Frank Luisi, the National Collegiate Athletic Association coordinator for the Oceanside Schools, Glenn Terry, the executive director of outreach and strategic partnerships of the NCAA Eligibility Center, paid a visit to Long Island

for a conference on NCAA eligibility for college-bound student athletes.

Terry was the keynote speaker at the conference and spoke to athletic directors and school counselors.

— Karina Kovac

Courtesy Oceanside school district

Relay For Life returns, seeking $$ for walkers

By KEPHERD DANIEL kdaniel@liherald.com

For the first time since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, the popular cancer awareness walk Relay For Life comes back to Hofstra University, looking to raise money — and ultimately defeat cancer — during an event on Saturday, May 6.

Beginning at 6 p.m., 20 teams have already registered to walk the intramural fields track at the 1000 Hempstead Turnpike campus. Teams and individuals celebrate cancer survivors through the walk, while also remembering and honoring those who lost their battle with cancer.

While this year’s Relay For Life is in-person, it’s not that events haven’t been happening in recent years. If they weren’t canceled, some events were conducted virtually.

“Luckily, we were able to maintain ourselves through some very generous donors,” Chelsea Whitney, senior development manager at the American Cancer Society, said. “We were able to bring all of our programs back — including Relay For Life — to cancer patients and their families. And to communities as a whole.”

Relay For Life has raised $6.8 billion across the country, invest more than $3 billion toward cancer research. It’s fundraising like that which has reduced cancer deaths by 3.5 million, according to the society.

Aside from attendees walking around the track, the relay will feature music, food, and a variety of activities including team fundraisers, carnival games like Pie a Professor in the Face and tug-of-war, as well as performances by Danceworks and Hofstra’s a cappella group.

“Hofstra University specifically is such a pillar of the Long Island community,” Whitney said. “Everyone’s connected in some way to this terrible disease. So, having this event at Hofstra gives the students an opportunity to come together as a community that’s already so strong.”

Makenna Robbins — a Hofstra sophomore and chapter

president for the American Cancer Society at her school — was not yet a student in 2019 when the last relay was held in-person. But she’s no stranger to the event.

“I think it’s really important that this is returning to Hofstra because it gives people a space,” Robbins said. “Especially people who had cancer affect their lives personally, just like me.”

The Syracuse native and mass media major lost a family friend, Emily Ponto, to ovarian cancer in 2018. Robbins’ family has had a long personal history with Relay For Life, with her mother Kelly sponsoring an event through her job at Lockheed Martin when Robbins was younger.

“It was pretty severe by the time they caught it,” Robbins said of her friend, Emily. “She ended up passing away that May. I have a lot of family members who have survived or passed away from cancer, and now I relay for her.

And in the past, I relayed for my family members, my grandma, and some of my cousins who have all survived cancer.”

After dark, relay participants will share an emotional moment during the luminaria ceremony. There, bags filled with lights will be decorated with the name of an individual who lost their battle with cancer. Or a survivor. Or someone who is currently battling cancer.

Each luminaria will be lit, and participants will take a silent lap around the track together.

“Usually, that is one of those times where a lot of people get very emotional,” Robbins said. “We are always there to support each other, and you can feel that connection with people.”

To learn more about this particular event, visit RelayForLife.org/HofstraNY.

Courtesy American Cancer Society

wILL sHINE bright as Hofstra’s Relay For Life returns to campus on Saturday, May 6.

STEPPING OUT

Caissie Levy

Catch Broadway powerhouse Caissie Levy when she visits the Landmark stage for a night of song, stories and laughter before she embarks across the pond to star as Diana Goodman in ‘Next to Normal’ in the West End. Fresh off her powerful role in this season’s must-see production of ‘Leopoldstadt,’ this is a rare opportunity to spend an evening with Levy singing some of her favorite tunes. She created the role of Elsa in Disney’s Broadway production of ‘Frozen,’ and recreated the iconic role of Fantine in the Broadway revival of ‘Les Misérables.’ She also is known to Broadway audiences for originating the roles of Sheila in the Tony award-winning revival of ‘Hair,’ and Molly in ‘Ghost,’ among her many Broadway and off-Broadway credits. A thrilling and versatile performer, Levy finds time to delight audiences with her solo appearances across the United States, United Kingdom and Canada.

Long Island team’s season is under way

By Jeffrey Bessen

t is unknown if anyone will recite the movie line, ”you’re killing me, Smalls,” but former Major League Baseball player Daniel Murphy — a Mets playoff hero — said he is just looking for a sandlot to play in. The 2015 postseason record breaker is part of the 2023 Long Island Ducks, the team’s 23rd season.

STEPPING OUT

Creative advocacy

”The Ducks have been gracious enough to let me use it,” said Murphy, an infielder, referring to Fairfield Properties Ballpark in Central Islip, where the team plays. “You get the most of joy out of it when you find ways to unweight yourself.”

Long Island is one of 10 teams in the Minor League Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, an MLB partner. Murphy, who played second base for the Mets, hit seven home runs as New York marched to the 2015 World Series, and hit homers in six consecutive games in the National League playoffs.

Before the 122-game season got underway on May 2, the Ducks hosted its annual media day where owner Frank Boulton, president and general manager Michael Pfaff, manager Wally Backman, Murphy, pitcher Ian Clarkin and outfielder and hitting coach Lew Ford shared their expectations of the upcoming season with reporters.

Disappointed with how last season ended with a 64-68 record and in third place of the North Division, Backman said the ball club rededicated itself to winning.

By Karen Bloom

”We’ve gone back to kind of the way we had the team, maybe even better,” he said. “When you see our Opening Day roster, you’ll be shocked to see how many Major League players are on this roster.”

Murphy, Al Alburquerque, Adeiny Hechavarria, Ty Kelly and Ruben Tejada are the former Major Leaguers that aim to win Long Island’s fifth league championship. The 26-man roster is expected to be split evenly between pitchers and position players.

WHERE WHEN

• Saturday and Sunday, noon-4 p.m.; Tuesday through Friday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

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in attendance last season, and has sold out an Atlantic League record of 699 games. However, Pfaff said the team is always looking to do things better.

“We set a lot of records in terms of attendance, did a lot of great things off the field,” he said. “We’re very proud of it. A lot of teams would have been pleased with the 2022 season. There were a few things in our operation that we knew we could improve upon.”

Friday, May 5, 8 p.m. $61, $51, $41. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. Visit LandmarkOnMainStreet.org or call (516) 767-6444 for tickets.

Temptations and The Four Tops

• Emily Lowe Hall Gallery, South Campus, Hempstead. For information and to RSVP, call (516) 463-5672, or visit Hofstra.edu/museum

• For more information and schedule, go to LiDucks.com.

Being a partner with Major League Baseball translates into the Atlantic League being the laboratory where new rules are experimented with that are now in use at the higher level.

The team was not the only thing overhauled during the off-season as the ballpark received several upgrades. A new high-resolution scoreboard 30-foot high-by-36’-foot wide was installed nearly in the precise space of the previous scoreboard, but the new one has four times the resolution. To enhance the ballpark experience, more than 75 new speakers were also installed.

“When We All Stand,” Hofstra University Museum of Art’s new exhibition, examines the collective power of the arts in society.

Curated by Alexandra Giordano — the museum’s assistant director of exhibition and collection — the exhibit underscores artists’ civic responsibility and influence.

‘You’ll see the improvements around the ballpark,” Pfaff said, highlighting the video scoreboard. “We’re cheaper than the movies at this point. You’re talking $15 tickets. So it is sort of the last bastion of affordable entertainment.”

A new wrinkle for Long Island will be live-streaming audio and video of the games through Flo Sport’s at FloSports.tv. Selected Monday, Wednesday and Friday heard games will be broadcast on Hofstra University’s WRHU radio station at 88.7 FM.

Jeffrey Bessen/Herald photos

Pat McGann is quickly rising as one of the sharpest stand-ups on the comedy scene. A relative latecomer to comedy, he began doing standup at 31 after realizing he was not very good at selling packaging. He hustled his way to become the house emcee at Zanies Chicago, where he distinguished himself as especially adept at working the crowd. A husband and father of three young children, McGann’s appeal stems from his quick wit and relatable take on family life and marriage. In 2017, McGann began touring as the opening act for Sebastian Maniscalco, moving with him from clubs to theater, to arenas, including four soldout shows at Madison Square Garden. McGann’s relatively short, but impressive resume, includes Montreal’s famed Just For Laughs Festival, Gilda’s LaughFest, The Great American Comedy Festival, and more. McGann still calls Chicago home.

Two Motown legends join forces for one unforgettable performance. The Temptations and The Four Tops have cemented their places in music history as pioneers of the R&B genre and trailblazers for African-Americans in the entertainment industry. Hailed by Billboard as the Greatest R&B/ Hip-Hop Artists of All Time, The Temptations are renowned for their prolific career and contributions to the global music landscape. The five-time Grammy award winners topped Billboard’s Hot 100 chart 53 times, and scored four No. 1 hits, including, of course,’My Girl.’ The Four Tops rocketed to overnight fame in 1964 with their breakout hit ‘Baby I Need Your Loving.’ Relive all their classic tunes in a soulful evening with these musical superstars.

The Ducks continue their big draw status and led all MLB Partner Leagues

“It highlights the vital role that artists have in activating democratic values that promise equality and freedom, encouraging civic engagement, and cultivating unity,” Giordano says. “Artists often lead the charge and expose truths that may otherwise be ignored. The artists in this exhibition take a stand and call out injustices through their art and activism on issues such as immigration, gender, reproductive rights, mass incarceration, voting rights, racial bias, gun violence, and promises unfulfilled. They all combine the making of art with public service that has a grassroots approach in the hope of mobilizing their communities

Top: Former Major Leaguer Daniel Murphy warms up before batting practice.

Bottom: Infielder Daniel Murphy fielding a ground ball at warm ups on April 22.

Saturday, Feb. 11, 8 p.m. $40, $35, $30, $25. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. (800) 745-3000 or Ticketmaster.com or ParamountNY.com.

Sunday, May 14, 7 p.m. NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury. TheTheatreAtWestbury.com or LiveNation.com or call (516) 247-5200.

• Fairfield Properties Ballpark 3 Courthouse Dr., Central

BALDWIN HERALD — February 9, 2023

Pat McGann

Can art change the world? It’s a question that’s been at the focus of our collective culture for centuries. Now as society navigates the complexities of modern life, art as a path for social change is at the forefront of artistic expression.

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THE SCENE

May 4

Boating Safety Course

On exhibit

Island Park Public Library offers a basic boater’s safety course, Saturday, May 6, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Session covers the fundamentals of boating, which is required for all boaters, fulfilling the New York State requirement for all individuals born on or after Jan. 1, 1988 to operate a watercraft. 176 Long Beach Road. $50 fee, $35 under 18. Register at IslandParkLibrary.org.

The Guess Who and Orleans

The Tilles Center stage will be rocking, Friday, May 19, 8 p.m. Enjoy The Guess Who, is a group that’s long connected with the masses throughout a exultant hit parade including “These Eyes,” “Clap For the Wolfman,” “Hand Me Down World,” “No Time,” “Star Baby” and “Share the Land.” Add in fellow classics like their #1 rock anthem “American Woman” and “No Sugar Tonight,” and the Canadian-bred hitmakers are eternally etched within the very fabric of pop culture history. Together with pop-rockers Orleans, who are forever in our consciousness with “Still the One,” “Dance with Me” and “Love Takes Time,” their tunes still hold up today. LIU Post campus, 720 Northern Boulevard, Brookville. Tickets are $70, $60, $50, $40; available at TillesCenter.org or (516) 299-3100.

May 19

Nassau County Museum of Art’s exhibition, “Eye And Mind: The Shin Collection,” highlights the extraordinary collection masterworks assembled by 31-year-old connoisseur Hong Gyu Shin, an internationally recognized figure in the global art world. He shares his treasures, including works by Whistler, Lautrec, Boucher, Daumier, Delacroix, Klimt, Schiele, Balthus, Warhol, de Kooning, Gorky and many other important names from art history provocatively juxtaposed with the painting and sculpture of our own time from both Asia and the West. On view through July 9. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.

Friedberg JCC 5K Run/ Walk

Support Oceanside Friedberg JCC Parkinson’s program with a run/ walk, Sunday, May 7, at Baldwin Park, 8 a.m. rain or shine T-shirts and name on bibs guaranteed for all pre-registered by April 16. $35 or $25 for members; on race day the fee is $40 or $30 for members. Register at Events. elitefeats.com/23friedberg

Start healing from emotional, anger and relational trauma

Regain control over trauma from your emotions, anger or other issue, at virtual sessions, offered by FamilyKind’s partnership with Queens Long Island Community Services. Dr. Paul Engel facilitates the 8-week sessions, on Wednesdays, through June 7, 7:30 to 8:45 p.m. Scholarships are available based on financial need; call (516) 547-4318 or (718) 4616393 for more information. Register at tinyurl.com/ FamilyKindhealing.

Volunteer mentors needed

The R.E.E.F. program is looking for volunteers 18 years or older to work alongside adults with diverse abilities. The program is hosted at the Oceanside Library bi-weekly and will focus on diving into life skills in a fun way. There is a Google form at OceansideLibrary.com.

Tai Chi classes

Tai Chi is offered at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Monday Wednesday, Saturday, 1375 Grand Ave., Baldwin. Email forevertaichi4you@gmail.com.

Senior Scam Prevention

Legislator Denise Ford and the Family & Children’s Association host a scam prevention session, Tuesday, May 16, 1:30-2:30 p.m., at the Island Park Public Library. Topics will help seniors recognize a scam, how to protect yourself and steps to take if victimized.

176 Long Beach Road

Registration is required through Legislator Ford’s office at (516) 571-6204.

Breastfeeding Support Group

Mercy Hospital offers a peer to peer meeting for breastfeeding support facilitated by a certified breastfeeding counselor, every Thursday, 10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Bring your baby (from newborn to 1 year). Registration required. Call Gabriella Gennaro, at (516) 705-2434 or visit CHSLI.org. Mercy Hospital, St. Anne’s Building, 1000 North Village Ave., Rockville Centre.

Having an event?

Storybook Stroll

Bring the kids to Old Westbury Gardens for a storybook adventure, Saturday, May 6, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Stroll the gardens and listen to Jory John’s “The Bad Seed.” Later create a unique take home craft. For ages 3-5. Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. For information visit OldWestburyGardens.org or contact (516) 333-0048.

Village of Island Park board meeting

The Village of Island Park meets, Thursday, May 18, at 7 p.m. at Village Hall. 127 Long Beach Road.

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.

On stage

Back by popular demand, families will enjoy a musical adventure, ripped from the pages of Mo Willems’ beloved children’s books, on the Long Island Children’s Museum stage, Thursday and Friday, May 4-5, noon; Sunday, May 7, 2 p.m.; Wednesday through Friday, May 10-12, 10:15 a.m. and noon. Elephant and Piggie storm the stage in a rollicking musical romp filled with plenty of pachydermal peril and swiney suspense perfect for young audiences. Together with nutty backup singers, The Squirrelles, the comedic duo even gets the audience involved in the action. $9 with museum admission ($7 members), $12 theater only. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 224-5800 or LICM.org.

Cultural exploration

Bring the kids to Long Island Children’s Museum to celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month, Sunday, May 7, 11 a.m.-p.m. Kids will learn about Jewish contributions to American culture and make a chai necklace, at the dropin program, suitable for ages 4 and up. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 2245800 or LICM.org.

Jerry Herman tribute

A cast of Broadway and concert stars salute the life of the Broadway icon-lyricist-composer on Adelphi University Performing Arts Center stage, Saturday, May 13, 8 p.m. Hear tunes from “Hello, Dolly!,” “Mame,” “La Cage Aux Folles,” “Mack and Mabel,” and more. Tickets are $45, with discounts available to seniors, students, Adelphi alumni and employees. Adelphi University Performing Arts Center, 1 South Ave., Garden City. (516) 877-4000 or Adelphi. edu/pac.

Learning card games, at any age or skill

‘Modern American Canasta: The Complete Guide,’ teaches players the tips and tricks

By JORDAN VALLONE jvallone@liherald.com

For card and game players new and old, there’s now a book that dives into a game many may have heard of, but few know how to play. “Modern American Canasta: The Complete Guide,” was co-authored by North Bellmore resident, Donna MillerSmall, and offers readers a comprehensive, educational guide that walks any player — with any level of skill — through the youngest, classic card game.

Miller-Small is a Washington D.C. native, who grew up in Maryland before earning a degree in marketing at the University of Maryland, College Park. For 25 years, she worked in the fashion industry, before making a career change and become a master in reiki, a Japanese form of energy healing.

Coming from a game playing family, Miller-Small said about 15 years ago, she started teaching Mahjong and Canasta in libraries, two games that are very different from each other. Mahjong is a Chinese, tile-based game, first developed in the 19th century, while Canasta has its roots in Uruguay, and is a card game part of the rummy family.

Miller-Small teaches in various Long Island libraries, and throughout the coronavirus pandemic, even adapted to be able

to instruct her students virtually. Something she prides herself in, she said, is the handouts she gives to her students. What she found, she went on, was that Canasta instructions don’t go beyond the basics, of the fun, yet challenging game.

“I looked and looked and looked, and anything that was in publication had rules from the ‘50s,” she said, “and this game has evolved over the years.”

For several years, Miller-Small said she considered writing a comprehensive guide herself, and when she decided the time was right, “the stars lined up,” and she met her co-author Dara Collins.

Collins, Miller-Small said, co-owns a Mahjong business, called Modern Mahjong. They connected virtually during the pandemic, and from there began working closely together.

Miller-Small said one day, she mentioned the idea of Modern Mahjong possibly expanding to encompass other games, like Canasta. “I said, ‘You should expand to modern Canasta — and there’s a book to be written,’” she recalled of her conversation with Collins. “She said, ‘Yes, I

know. Let’s write it.’”

Previous co-authors hadn’t worked out, but Miller-Small said Collins sealed the deal, and really helped make the book come together. “She was the perfect writing partner,” she said. “We really compliment each other beautifully. We’ve been a really good team, and we both have strengths that we bring. It was the best partnership I ever could’ve imagined.”

They began working on the book together last spring, sometimes speaking with each other 3 to 4 hours a day while writing on a shared Google Doc.

“I think it was just fun also,” MillerSmall said. “I want people to have fun learning — I wanted to make it a fun learning experience. We had fun writing this book, and we wanted the book to be fun and engaging and creative.”

The book was sent to the press for printing just over a month ago, MillerSmall said, after they went through several rounds of editing, either by themselves, or with the help of family and friends.

“We kept editing and editing and editing,” she said. “Every time we thought we were finished, we felt we weren’t.”

Canasta coming to Oceanside Library

Throughout the book, Collins and Miller-Small act like tour guides, she said. In a foreword, they wrote: “This guidebook will meet you where you are — whether first learning the game or fine-tuning your skills.”

The book coincides with the flow of the game, from set-up to dealing, to playing and scoring. The rules are listed, explaining their application, alongside amusing illustrations. And if there are any terms unknown to a reader, a glossary will clue them in.

Despite the book being a teaching one, Miller-Small said the process of writing it was enjoyable because of her love for teaching and working with her students. “I love stories,” she said. “I love telling stories, and I love hearing stories.”

To learn more about Canasta, Mahjong and everything in between, visit ModernMahjong.com. There, those interested can also purchase a copy of “Modern American Canasta: The Complete Guide.”

Donna Miller-Small will be teaching Canasta beginning on May 10.

DONNA MiLLER-SMALL

Oceanside Little League throws first pitch

The Oceanside Little League had their Opening Day on April 17, 2023, at Wrights Field in Oceanside. In attendance was friends, family, community and Hempstead Town Councilwoman Laura Ryder who all cheered on the team.

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Public Notices

LEGAL NOTICE

AVISO DE VOTACIÓN Y AUDIENCIA PÚBLICA

ANUAL DEL DISTRITO ESCOLAR

DISTRITO ESCOLAR

GRATUITO DE ISLAND

PARK UNION

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 12 de diciembre de 2022, la Votación Anual de los votantes califcados del Distrito Escolar Libre Island Park Union, Ciudad de Hempstead, Condado de Nassau, Nueva York se llevará a cabo el martes, 16 de mayo de 2023, 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 fscal escolar 2023-2024. La votación se llevará a cabo en Lincoln Orens Middle School, 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 Ofcina 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 ofcina principal de la escuela Francis X. Hegarty, ubicada en 100 Radcliffe Road, la ofcina principal de la escuela secundaria Lincoln Orens, ubicada en 150 Trafalgar Boulevard, durante el horario de 8 :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.

SE NOTIFICA ADEMÁS que, de conformidad con la Resolución de la Junta de Educación adoptada el 12 de diciembre de 2022, se llevará a cabo una AUDIENCIA PÚBLICA el 2 de mayo de 2023, a las 7:00 p. m., en Lincoln Orens Middle School, 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 16 de mayo de 2023, 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 DIANA CARACCIOLO, cuyo término vence el 30 de junio de 2023; y (ii) un (1) miembro de la Junta de la Biblioteca por un período de cinco (5) años para suceder a Elen Levitt, cuyo período vence el 30 de junio de 2023. Peticiones para nominar candidatos para el cargo de Miembro de la Junta Escolar y Síndico de la Junta de la Biblioteca debe presentarse en la ofcina del secretario del distrito, a más tardar el 17 de abril de 2023, en el Centro de conferencias, 99 Radcliffe Road, Island Park, Nueva York, entre las 9:00 a. m. y las 4:00 p. m. al menos treinta (30) días antes de la elección, siendo el horario del 17 de abril de 2023 de 9:00 a. m. a 5:00 p. m. Cada petición debe ser dirigida al Secretario del Distrito; debe estar frmado por al menos 25 votantes califcados del Distrito; debe indicar el nombre y domicilio de cada frmante, el nombre y domicilio del candidato; y debe describir la vacante específca para la cual se nomina al candidato, incluida la duración del mandato y el nombre del último titular.

SE NOTIFICA ADEMÁS

que la Junta de Registro se reunirá en el Centro de Conferencias ubicado en 99 Radcliffe Road, Island Park, Nueva York, el martes 9 de mayo de 2023 de 10:00 a. m. a 2:00 p. m. y desde las 6:00 p.m. a las 9:00 p.m., con el propósito de preparar un registro de los votantes califcados del Distrito Escolar para dicha Votación Anual.

El Registro de votantes califcados de dicho Distrito Escolar, preparado en la Elección y Votación Anual celebrada el 17 de mayo de 2022, será utilizado por dicha Junta de Registro como base para la preparación del Registro para dicha Votación Anual el 16 de mayo de 2023. Cualquier persona cuyo nombre aparezca en dicho registro o que a partir del 1 de enero de 2019 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 2019, no estará obligada a registrarse. personalmente para la Elección Anual y la Votación.

POR LA PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA que los votantes militares que no están registrados actualmente pueden solicitar registrarse como votantes califcados del Distrito presentando una Solicitud de Registro de Votante Militar al Secretario del Distrito, a más tardar a las 5:00 p.m. el 21 de abril de 2023. Una copia de la Solicitud de registro de votantes militares está disponible tanto en la

ofcina del secretario del distrito como en línea en el sitio web del distrito en http://www.ips.k12.ny.us/ budget_info. Los votantes militares que sean votantes califcados del Distrito pueden presentar una solicitud para una boleta electoral militar. Un votante militar tiene derecho a designar una preferencia para recibir una solicitud de registro de votante militar, una solicitud de boleta militar o una boleta militar por correo, facsímil o correo electrónico. Tal designación permanecerá vigente hasta que el votante la revoque o la cambie. Si no se designa preferencia, el Distrito transmitirá el registro militar de votantes por correo. Las boletas militares no se examinarán a menos que el secretario del distrito las reciba a las 5:00 p.m. o antes el 16 de mayo de 2023.

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 certifcada como registrada por la Junta Electoral , Condado de Nassau, para fnes 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 fnalización, dicho Registro se archivará en la ofcina del Secretario del Distrito, donde estará abierto para su inspección por cualquier votante califcado 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 fjado para la Elección y Votación, excepto el domingo y solo con cita previa el sábado.

SE DA AVISO ADEMÁS, que las boletas de voto en ausencia para aquellos elegibles de conformidad con la Ley de Educación §2018-a están disponibles, y que las solicitudes de boletas de voto en ausencia se pueden solicitar en la Ofcina del Secretario del Distrito. Dicha solicitud debe recibirse a más tardar 30 días antes de la elección y a más tardar siete (7) días calendario antes de la elección si la boleta se va a enviar por correo al votante o el día anterior a la elección si se va a entregar la boleta personalmente al votante. Una lista de todas las personas a las que se les han emitido boletas de voto en ausencia estará disponible en la Ofcina del Secretario del Distrito en cada uno de los cinco

(5) días calendario anteriores al día de la elección, excepto el domingo, entre 8:30 a.m. y 4:30 p.m., y con cita previa el sábado. No se examinará ninguna boleta de voto en ausencia a menos que se reciba en la Ofcina del Secretario del Distrito a más tardar a las 5:00 p.m. el día de la elección. 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 fnal, mostrará cómo el valor catastral total de la lista de tasación fnal 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 Island Park Union Free School District Island Park, ciudad de Hempstead, condado de Nassau, Nueva York.

Jack Vobis, presidente de la Junta de Educación Cindy Pastore, secretaria de distrito Fecha: 15 de marzo de 2023 Island Park, Nueva York 138314

estimated expenditures of the school fscal year 2023-2024. 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 Offce 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 Offce, located at 100 Radcliffe Road, the Lincoln Orens Middle School Main Offce, 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 of December 2022, a PUBLIC HEARING shall be held on May 2, 2023, 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

describe the specifc vacancy for which the candidate is nominated, including the length of the term of offce and the name of the last incumbent.

NOTICE IS FURTHER

GIVEN that, the Board of Registration shall meet in the Conference Center located at 99 Radcliffe Road, Island Park, New York, on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 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 qualifed voters of the School District for said Annual Voting. The Register of qualifed voters of said School District, prepared at the Annual Election and Voting held on May 17, 2022, shall be used by the said Board of Registration as the basis for the preparation of the Register for said Annual Voting on May 16, 2023. Any person whose name appears on such register or who on or after January 1, 2019 shall have been registered hereunder for any Annual or Special Election and Voting conducted at any time on or after January 1, 2019, will not be required to register personally for the Annual Election and Voting.

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 fled in the offce of the District Clerk, where it shall be open for inspection by any qualifed voter of the School District between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. on each of the fve (5) days prior to and the day set for the Election and Voting, except Sunday and by appointment only on Saturday.

NOTICE IS FURTHER

County, New York. Jack Vobis, President Board of Education

Cindy Pastore, District Clerk

Dated: March 15, 2023 Island Park, NY 138312

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF ANNUAL SCHOOL DISTRICT VOTING AND PUBLIC HEARING ISLAND PARK UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, pursuant to Board of Education Resolution adopted on December 12, 2022, the Annual Voting of the qualifed voters of the Island Park Union Free School District, Town of Hempstead, Nassau County, New York will be held on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, 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

GIVEN that, on said May 16, 2023 an election will be held for: (i) one (1) member of the Board of Education for a term of fve (5) years to succeed DIANA CARACCIOLO, whose term expires on June 30, 2023; and (ii) one (1) member of the Library Board for a term of fve (5) years to succeed Elen Levitt, whose term expires on June 30, 2023. Petitions nominating candidates for the offce of School Board Member and Library Board Trustee must be fled in the offce of the District Clerk, on or before April 17, 2023, at the Conference Center, 99 Radcliffe Road, Island Park, New York, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. at least thirty (30) days prior to the election, with the hours on April 17, 2023 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 qualifed voters of the District; must state the name and residence of each signer, the name and residence of the candidate; and must

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that military voters who are not currently registered may apply to register as a qualifed voter of the District by submitting a Military Voter Registration Application to the District Clerk, no later than 5:00 p.m. on April 21, 2023. A copy of the Military Voter Registration Application is available both in the offce of the District Clerk and online located at the District’s website at http://www.ips.k12.ny.us/ budget_info. Military voters who are qualifed voters of the District may submit an application for a military ballot. A military voter is entitled to designate a preference to receive a military voter registration application, military ballot application or military ballot by mail, facsimile or electronic mail. Such designation will remain in effect until revoked or changed by the voter. If no preference is designated, the District will transmit the military voter registration by mail. Military ballots will not be canvassed unless it is received by the District Clerk on or before 5:00 p.m. on May 16, 2023.

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 certifed as registered by the Board of Elections, County of Nassau, for

GIVEN, that absentee ballots for those eligible pursuant to Education Law §2018-a are available, and that applications for absentee ballots may be applied for at the District Clerk’s Offce. 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 ballots have been issued will be available in the District Clerk’s Offce on each of the fve (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 by appointment on Saturday. No absentee ballot will be canvassed unless it is received in the District Clerk’s Offce 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 fnal budget, will show how the total assessed value of the fnal 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

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT

COUNTY OF NASSAU, WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR CASCADE FUNDING MORTGAGE TRUST HB1, Plaintiff, vs. ELISA FELISONE, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to an Order Confrming Referee Report, Amending the Caption, and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on February 6, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on May 16, 2023 at 2:30 p.m., premises known as 149 Perkins Avenue, Oceanside, NY 11572. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 43, Block 321 and Lots 1 - 5. Approximate amount of judgment is $702,710.84 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of fled Judgment Index #617299/2018. This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale.

Jane P. Shrenkel, Esq., Referee Greenspoon Marder, 590 Madison Avenue, Suite 1800, New York, NY 10022, Attorneys for Plaintiff 138712

Public

LEGAL NOTICE

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK

COUNTY OF NASSAU

WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., Plaintiff, v. ERIK J. HEINTZ, ET AL, Defendant. NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

THAT

In pursuance of a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the Offce of the County Clerk of Nassau County on February 18, 2020, I, Louis B. Imbroto, Esq. the Referee named in said Judgment, will sell in one parcel at public auction on May 15, 2023 at The North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501, County of Nassau, State of New York, at 2:00 PM the premises described as follows:

3000 Stevens Street, Unit

13 Oceanside, NY 11572

SBL No. 38-L-347 Unit

113

ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND situate in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York.

The premises are sold subject to the provisions of the fled judgment, Index No. 002308/2016 in the amount of $375,049.58 plus interest and costs.

Foreclosure Auctions will be held Rain or Shine. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the foreclosure auction.

Richard S. Mullen

Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP

Plaintiff’s Attorney 500 Bausch & Lomb Place Rochester, NY 14604 Tel.: 855-227-5072 138718

Driver’s Ed. no longer offered due to staffing

distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the auction.

MALACHY LYONS, JR.,

Referee. LEVY & LEVY, Attys. for Pltf., 12 Tulip Dr., Great Neck, NY. #100294 138716

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU

Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, as Trustee for Residential Accredit Loans, Inc., Mortgage Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certifcates, Series 2006-QS1, Plaintiff

AGAINST

K. Antoinette Pena a/k/a

K. Antoinette Geller; et al., Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale

duly entered January 16, 2020 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 May 17, 2023 at 3:00PM, premises known as 106 Fairview Avenue, Oceanside, NY 11572. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Oceanside, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section 0038 Block 00364-00 Lot 0289.

Approximate amount of judgment $543,306.74 plus interest and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of fled Judgment Index# 010834/2015. 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.”

Karl C. Seman, 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: April 6, 2023

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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 25, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 2863 CALVIN RD, OCEANSIDE, NY 11572: 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 ANS BEING AT OCEANSIDE, IN THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of fled Judgment Index # 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 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.

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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 Approximate amount of lien $433,060.05 plus interest & costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of fled 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*}

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LEGAL NOTICE

Formation of 113 CROSSWAYS PARKWAY

LLC fled with the Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 3/31/2023. Offce loc.: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The address SSNY shall mail process to Gad Avshalomov, 4017 Greentree Dr., Oceanside, NY 11572. Purpose: Any lawful activity.

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT

Oceanside school district superintendent Phyllis Harrington wrote a letter to Oceanside parents on April 12 explaining that while the district worked diligently to secure staffing to offer a summer Driver’s Education program, despite their best efforts they could not procure the necessary staffing and Drivers Education will no longer be offered in the summer.

Harrington also made note that the district is unsure they’ll be able to offer Drivers Education in the future, but will make efforts to bring back the program.

In the letter was also some other local options for students to get driving experience. One choice is the Gersh Academy which has locations in West Hempstead and Huntington. Their website is GershAcademyDriversEd.com and their phone number is (631) 416-7224.

Another option mentioned in the letter is the Hebrew Academy of Nassau County, which has locations in West Hempstead and Uniondale. Their information can be found on Hanc.org or phone at (516) 489-7479.

Public Notices

Nassau and State of New York, Section 43, Block 70 and Lots 53 - 55. Approximate amount of judgment is $551,621.55 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of fled Judgment Index # 000028/2017. Cash will not be accepted. This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale.

Joy S. Bunch, Esq., Referee Knuckles, Komosinski & Manfro, LLP, 565 Taxter Road, Suite 590, Elmsford, NY 10523, Attorneys for Plaintiff 139052

LEGAL NOTICE

required side yard setback & not permitted in the side yard; Maintain pool equipment with less than required side yard setback., N/s Irma Dr., 149’ E/o Oceanlea Dr., a/k/a 166 Irma Dr. ALL PAPERS PERTAINING TO THE ABOVE HEARING ARE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AT THE BOARD OF APPEALS, TOWN HALL, 1 WASHINGTON STREET, HEMPSTEAD, NY 11550. This notice is only for new cases in Oceanside within Town of Hempstead jurisdiction. There are additional cases in different hamlets, towns and villages on the Board of Appeals calendar. The full calendar is available at 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

PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES

2005-AR7 is the Plaintiff and JENNIFER IADEVAIO, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the NORTH SIDE STEPS OF THE NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on June 6, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 61 MONTGOMERY AVE, OCEANSIDE, NY 11572: Section 43, Block 332, Lot 349:

steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 “Rain or Shine” on the 1st day of June, 2023 at 2:30 PM. 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.

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT.

NASSAU COUNTY. L & L ASSOCIATES HOLDING CORP., Pltf. vs. NANCY M. NATOLI, et al, Defts. Index #606150/2022.

Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered March 15, 2023, I will sell at public auction on the north front steps of Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on May 15, 2023 at 2:30 p.m. prem. k/a Section 43, Block 212, Lots 28-30. Sold subject to terms and conditions of fled judgment and terms of sale. Foreclosure auction will be held “rain or shine.” If proper social

LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORKCOUNTY OF NASSAU DEUTSCHE BANK

NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR ARGENT SECURITIES INC., ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES

2006-W4, V.

NOREEN M MCCABE, ET. AL.

NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated May 9, 2017, and entered in the Offce of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein

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 May 24, 2023 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.

COUNTY OF NASSAU, WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT AS TRUSTEE FOR PRETIUM MORTGAGE ACQUISITION TRUST, Plaintiff, vs. VICTOR RIVERA, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to an Order

Granting Nunc Pro Tunc Relief, Confrming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on July 30, 2019 and a Short Form Order duly entered May 16, 2022, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on June 1, 2023 at 2:30 p.m., premises known as 4050 Massachusetts Avenue, Island Park, NY 11558. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE BOARD OF APPEALS

Pursuant to New York State Town Law Article 16, New York State Public Offcers 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 5/10/23 at 9:30 A.M. to consider the following applications and appeals:

THE FOLLOWING CASES WILL BE CALLED STARTING AT 9:30 A.M. 275/23. - 278/23. OCEANSIDE - Selina & Thomas Feinstein, Special exception to maintain accessory structure (shed) higher than permitted & exceeding horizontal maximum; Special exception to maintain 2nd accessory structure (shed) with less than required side yard setback & not permitted in the side yard; Maintain hot tub with less than

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.

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ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATED, LYING AND BEING AT OCEANSIDE, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of fled Judgment Index # 019258/2009. Barton Slavin, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES. 139218

(Section: 43, Block: 385, Lot: 7)

Approximate amount of lien $1,010,540.33 plus interest and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of fled judgment and terms of sale.

Index No. 003398/2017.

Louis B. Imbroto, Esq., Referee.

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC

Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 420 Lexington Avenue, Suite 840 New York, NY 10170 Tel. 347/286-7409

For sale information, please visit Auction.com at www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832

Dated: March 31, 2023

TRUST 2005-AR7, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2005-AR7, V. JENNIFER IADEVAIO, ET. AL.

NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated February 02, 2017, and entered in the Offce of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein DEUTSCHE BANK

NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE FOR INDYMAC INDX

MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST

2005-AR7, MORTGAGE

LEGAL NOTICE

REFEREE’S NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE

SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU

MANUFACTURERS AND TRADERS TRUST COMPANY, A/K/A M&T BANK, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER WITH HUDSON CITY SAVINGS BANK, Plaintiff - againstFREDDY ORMENO, et al Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on March 22, 2023. I, the undersigned

Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side

During the COVID-19 health emergency, bidders are required to comply with all governmental health requirements in effect at the time of sale including but not limited to, wearing face coverings and maintaining social distancing (at least 6-feet apart) during the auction, while tendering deposit and at any subsequent closing. Bidders are also required to comply with the Foreclosure Auction Rules and COVID-19 Health Emergency Rules issued by the Supreme Court of this County in addition to the conditions set forth in the Terms of Sale.

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DRIVERS WANTED

H ebrew Academy of Long Beach seeks educators to join our exceptional school faculty in fostering a culture of academic exploration and excellence and dedication to spiritual, intellectual, and personal growth of all students. We are currently looking for candidates in the following divisions:

Lev Chana Early Childhood:

Early Childhood Head Teachers

Early Childhood Assistant Teachers

Administrative Assistant

HALB Elementary School:

Assistant Teachers

Part Time Morah

Middle School Morah

Full Time Rebbe

Middle School Math Teacher

DRS Yeshiva High School for Boys:

English Teacher Science Teacher

Ivrit Teacher

Learning Center Teacher

Assistant College Guidance Counselor

SKA High School for Girls:

Graphic Design Teacher

Ivrit Teacher

Halacha Teacher

AP Computer Science Teacher

American Sign Language Teacher (ASL)

To learn more about our school community, please visit www.halb.org. We look forward to hearing from you! Please send resumes or inquiries to resumes@halb.org

DRIVING INSTRUCTORS WANTED

Will

EDITOR/REPORTER

The award-winning Herald Community Newspapers group, covering Nassau County's North and South Shores with hard-hitting news stories and gracefully written features, seeks a motivated, energetic and creative editor/reporter to join our dynamic (and awesome) team! This education and general assignment reporting position offers a unique experience to learn from some of the best in the business. Historically, reporters who have launched their careers with us have gone on to The New York Times, Newsweek, Newsday, the New York Daily News, New York Post, CNN, BBC, NBC News and The Daily Mail, among many others. We look for excellent writers who are eager to learn, enhance their skills, and become well-established and respected journalists in our industry.

To apply: Send a brief summary in the form of a cover letter describing your career goals and what strengths you can bring to our newsroom, along with a resume and three writing samples to mhinman@liherald.com

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So what do we do about the housing crisis?

Q. Gov. Kathy Hochul’s attempt to force towns to allow more buildings or doubling up living units on properties may go down in flames. I have mixed feelings about it, since I wouldn’t want to see more congestion, but I know my grown kids can’t afford to buy a home near us, and the so-called “affordable” housing around us isn’t so affordable. What do you think is the solution?

A. In two recent columns, I addressed the intention of Governor Hochul to force municipalities to accept zoning changes in an attempt to develop more affordable housing and allow for doubling up on single-family properties with more living units, a method now available in California, where housing has become a crisis due to the high cost of real estate. As I previously stated, her proposal was not well received. It was rejected by most local communities. Unfortunately, the problem will not go away, and a master plan is needed to incorporate how to address housing costs, traffic congestion, proximity of housing to commercial and industrial districts — it’s a long list. A county master plan, to make any difference, requires gathering information on what needs to be addressed.

For example, roadways are jammed, with no way to widen main thoroughfares or divert traffic. A future solution could be to place sensors in the pavement, coordinated with car technology to take over and control traffic speed so slow drivers can’t control everyone else’s speed, causing traffic jams. That combined with sensors in traffic lights would detect the number of cars and buses, and allow larger volumes of traffic to flow through intersections more efficiently. Since these systems are already used in California, Europe and Israel, their success is documented. Many larger cities with populations similar to our local area implemented planning solutions decades ago.

As I worked on my thesis for city planning in college 45 years ago, we were required to choose model cities to study. I chose Toronto and New York City. Both required traffic movement improvements to disperse massive volumes of traffic. They also developed housing zones coupled with large open spaces and a number of different sizes of residential buildings to create affordable housing.

Open space-to-building ratios are one of many problems with our local communities. For example, setting stores right on a sidewalk, with no on-site parking and homes directly behind them, was just an invitation to conflicts. Visible parking, wider roads, large-volume housing units with large surrounding open space, parking fields and single-family housing, separated and without their driveways backing directly onto busy boulevards, would have been a much better long-range solution.

It still can be, at a huge cost, because there has been no master plan or intention to implement change to solve conflicts. As long as local governments reject any attempt to solve these many problems and move us all forward, we will just have to live, and complain. These problems have solutions. Good luck!

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To no one’s surprise, President Biden has announced that he will seek a second term. That announcement has stirred up oceans of talk about his ability to serve another four years, because he is 80 years old. Considering the fact that I’ve served in public life for over 30 years and have reached age 80, I feel comfortable expressing my views about his candidacy.

Biden’s decision to run for reelection was the result of many factors, which I understand and can easily explain. First of all, as difficult as the most important job in the world is, with its myriad headaches, it is impossible to just walk away from it. Is being president a boost to your ego? You bet it is. Having musicians play “Hail to the Chief” virtually every time you walk into a room has to be a pretty cool experience. Traveling on Air Force One is also hard to dismiss.

But putting ego aside, Biden has plenty of reasons to defy his biological clock and seek office again. Whether

you like him or not, he has had a highly successful four years, and working with both Democrats and Republicans, he has gotten a number of major pieces of legislation passed that will have a dramatic impact on the lives of all Americans.

His infrastructure bill is responsible for the planned reconstruction or replacement of approximately 3,800 bridges. Billions of dollars have been distributed to local governments to rebuild their aging highways. Thousands of public buildings that are in dangerous condition are being rebuilt with infrastructure funding.

America’s major shortage of microchips will be attacked thanks to a multibillion-dollar program to create American-manufactured chips. Think about the vehicle you drive, or your smartphone. Cars and phones need microchips, most of which come from Taiwan and China. Our country needs to make more of them, and the process to do that is happening thanks to the Biden administration.

Senior citizens have much to be thankful for due to Biden’s efforts. Ask any senior who needs insulin injections

what it cost them annually in 2021. Many will acknowledge that the cost of insulin has resulted in less food on the table. Biden pledged to reduce its price to $35 per month, a pledge he has kept.

Four years ago, the alliance of European nations was in total disarray. Many that were once our friends were disenchanted by our lack of communication, and our disrespect. Biden has brought the members of NATO together, and for the first time in many years, the organization is prepared to fight any attempt by Russia to expand its territory.

There is no doubt that Ukraine would be under total Russian control if not for Biden’s determination to protect it from becoming a Russian colony. Russian President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine wasn’t just an effort to take over another country. Russia would like to swallow up all of the previous parts of the former Soviet Union. A winning takeover of Ukraine was intended to be the first in a series of takeovers of country after country.

The 2023 version of the Republican Party is enough to encourage any Democratic incumbent to run again. Red

state after red state is passing laws to deprive women of their personal rights, and finding ways to deprive minorities and college students of their voting rights. The GOP has abandoned all of its founding principles, and has been captured by the Marjorie Taylor Greenes and other zealots.

Has Biden made America into Pleasantville? No, that hasn’t happened. To date, there has been no bipartisan solution to the border crises. The Democrats want a rational way to let migrants enter the country. Many Republicans want the border forever sealed so that no one, not even those fleeing anarchy and crime, can walk on American soil.

If the Republican Party had a roster of moderate and impressive candidates for the White House, Biden might have hesitated to seek a second term. But sadly, Republicans have no Ronald Reagan type waiting in the wings. Their alternatives will not make America great again.

So if I were Joe Biden, I’d go for it.

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.

Dispatch from a four-legged 5-year-old

Dear Kathi: I turned 5 years old this winter, and I promised that I’d drop you a note and tell you how my life is with the Kreiss family. Mother’s Day is appropriate: As the breeder who helped bring me into the world, you’re one of my cherished moms.

My birth mom is Mountain Ivy of Chilowee Cotons. My birth grandmother is Destiny’s Rogue Breeze. My human mom is Randi of Brooklyn, and my pedigree is better than hers.

Now, don’t expect one of those heartwarming Lassie stories or a brave-dog-fightsbear story of my life. Think of this more like a Jerry Springer-spaniel (may he rest in peace) sort of tale. I know you thought I was an easy-going puppy, but it was all an act. I’m an alpha all the way, babe.

The Kreisses are OK, as owners go.

Clearly Randi and Don (they don’t know I call them by their first names) wanted a replacement for their beloved Zoe, the long-lived pup who trotted over the Rainbow Bridge six months before I was born. I hate when that happens. I want to be wanted just for myself.

By the way, I resent that you sold me. I mean, it was a great price, and in dog dollars it was a killing, but I don’t like to think of myself as a commodity. And you could have been a little more thorough in interviewing the Kreisses. They do not — I repeat, do not — have the fenced-in yard they promised.

I don’t mind that you sent me away from Tucson, where I was born, but I just cannot get used to doing my business in the snow. The ice really freezes up the works, if you know what I mean. The Ms. is out there in wool pants, a down coat, hat and gloves. I’m out there in my birthday suit, and she wants me to hurry up. When I hear “hurry up!” know what I do? I take my sweet time, pretending that I found something great to sniff. Or

I raise my ears and stare just behind her, to give her the creeps. Oh, yeah. One thing I’m happy about is that there are no kids around to share the attention. When we walk past kids at the bus stop, I wag my tail like crazy and pretend to love the little dribblers. The Ms. eats it up. She always says the same thing to the moms and dads: “Oh, Lillybee loves children. Of course they can pet her.” Let me tell you, it takes a lot of self-control not to take a bite out of those fat little fingers.

It’s a pretty easy gig I have. In the beginning, the Mr. didn’t like me at all. He didn’t want me, he didn’t want to walk me, and he didn’t like the fact that I barked in his ear for no good reason for 15 minutes straight every night when he turned on the TV. But he just needed to be trained. I’ve trained him to throw my Frisbee every time I bring it to him. I could bring it to him a hundred times and he just keeps throwing it. And he thinks I eat out of his hand?

The Ms. started out strict, making me

sleep in a crate in the kitchen every night, and I pretended to love it. I kept quiet, kept my nose clean and, sure enough, within six months they were discussing the fact that I was bonding more with the crate than with them. Within eight months I was in bed with them.

I know this is a process of give and take, but I did hold my ground in several areas. I refused to be housebroken overnight. I saw no reason to relieve myself outside in the freezing cold when there were perfectly good area rugs in the nice warm dining room.

I will not sit on the floor when everyone else is on the couch, and I won’t eat unless the Ms. keeps me company. From time to time, I bring a small dead bird into the house and deposit it on someone’s bed. I’m a dog, after all, and I won’t let them disrespect my native culture.

I will definitely keep in touch, Kathi, but let’s keep this just between us. The Ms. thinks she’s the only one in the family who writes. And neither of them has any idea that I know how to use the computer.

Love, Lillybee

Copyright 2023 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.

RANDI KREISS

When we walk past kids, I wag and pretend to love the little dribblers.

Whether you like him or not, he has had a highly successful four years.

JERRY KREMER

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A principal’s buyout is worth discussing

the Sewanhaka Central High School district has proposed a budget of nearly $245 million for the 2023-24 academic year, funding a number of projects beginning this fall, including the expansion of a real estate education program that could prepare students to take the state real estate licensing exam, and the restoration of Sewanhaka High School’s iconic clock tower.

But one thing you won’t find highlighted in that budget — at least not in the part presented to the public — is a payout of more than $400,000 to a beloved principal who disappeared on a sudden sabbatical last fall, only to later reveal that his absence will be permanent.

It’s the kind of omission that remains ever so common among a large number of elected bodies where transparency is paramount. And it’s the kind of unnecessary omission that can fuel distrust between leaders and constituents — just when trust is needed most, when school district residents go to the polls in a couple of weeks to give a school budget their blessing, or to cast a vote against it.

It’s hard to blame now-former Elmont Memorial High School principal Kevin Dougherty for collecting as much as he can for an employment separation it appears he didn’t volunteer for. But even in the shadow of a budget worth nearly a quarterbillion dollars, it could certainly be a real head-scratcher how the district justifies such a significant golden parachute, using taxpayer money — and why it felt that such a deal wasn’t fit for public consumption.

It wasn’t discussed at a school board

letters

An open letter to Rep. Anthony D’Esposito

Dear Congressman D’Esposito:

meeting or made part of a budget presentation. We know about it only because a Newsday reporter filed a public-records request and then patiently waited for the school district to hand the documents over.

Now, the school board will say this was not trumpeted across the district because the dispute between Dougherty and the trustees could be classified as a personnel issue — and that’s fair. We know there was a dispute, because one was hinted at in the paperwork obtained through the records request. And the nature of that dispute could very well fall under “personnel.”

But the payout — one involving money every property owner pays into the Sewanhaka district’s coffers — is something that deserved a bit more scrutiny. Or, at the very least, a “for your information.”

Dougherty’s payout appears to consist of both his $200,000 salary and an equal amount in unpaid bonuses. It’s not clear what the bonuses represented, but accrued time off and other elements the board is contractually obligated to pay out were most likely a part of it.

In fact, while it’s a lot of money, an open discussion could have easily benefited the school board, explaining the financial particulars of the payout, why it was necessary, and the fact that $400,000 represents barely two-tenths of 1 percent of the district’s total budget.

The school board also could have boasted how well it manages money, with an example that while Superintendent James Grossane earns the district’s highest salary, at just over $275,000 a year, there are 115 other school administrators in the state

who make more than he does.

Yet that discussion never happened. It didn’t even come up. And if someone hadn’t dug deeper to find out what was going on, we wouldn’t be talking about it now.

Teachers are vital to the makeup of our society. It’s why we spend our entire childhood — and the early part of our adulthood — in front of them, learning everything we can about the world around us. And administrators like Dougherty are important, too, because they build and maintain the framework where education happens.

But if the school board is going to negotiate an exit that ultimately pays someone a full year’s salary, along with additional benefits that essentially doubles that salary, it deserves a discussion. A public discussion. It won’t be fun — not by a long shot. But it is necessary.

So the discussion is happening now. And at the moment, parents seem more upset about losing someone who they believe is a great principal than about how much he’s taking as he walks out the door. And that’s perfectly fine — sometimes it’s not about the money.

In the end, however, these are still taxpayer dollars. And taxpayers have a right to know how every dollar is being spent. While no one is asking the school board to publicize how each dollar is spent, when there’s a payout that’s outside the norm, it’s worth a discussion.

And we hope all government bodies — not just the Sewanhaka Central High School District — will remember that.

As you claim to be committed to serving and protecting your constituents and your brothers and sisters in law enforcement, I write to request that you act on that promise and write legislation that will ban military-style rifles and large-capacity magazines, institute universal background checks and red-flag laws and close the gun show loopholes.

From the writing of the Constitution until 2008, the Second Amendment was widely interpreted as providing for a state militia. The National Rifle Association successfully convinced Americans that the amendment gave individuals a right to bear arms. In 2008, in D.C. v. Heller, the ultra-conservative Supreme Court, for the first time in the country’s history, ruled that the Second Amendment “protects a personal right to keep and bear arms for lawful purposes, most notably for self-defense within the home.”

There have been 377 school shootings in the United States since Columbine, according to The Wash-

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Igrew up as a Reagan Republican, and I have some opinions on our current political paradigm. Reagan, whose flaws are perseverated over in our time, had some great traits that are applicable to our current environment. He had leadership and vision. He understood that we could be more than we were, and that America was created to be the greatest nation ever known by meeting the needs and desires of all of its people. True Republicans should follow his path, and people of other views should reconsider the intent of his policies.

My views on how to address society’s ills have evolved since my youth. I hope that would be true of any lifelong learner, but my core principles and goals are unchanged. Opportunity is the key to success, and the respect for liberty — for yourself and for your fellow members of society — is a sacred responsibility. That was Reagan’s vision through my 16-yearold eyes in the 1980s, and it’s a vision that is still applicable to those seeking equita-

ble opportunities for all.

Success is found in increasing economic growth, not in fighting over the distribution of a diminishing pool of resources. Collaboration in our country can spur a new generation of leadership for us, and for our ideas. Tearing one another down weakens us both nationally and internationally.

Remember, America is predominantly a collection of immigrants, including my ancestors, who fled static societies for new opportunities. We are still a collection of immigrants. Our combined skills and perspectives are a unique and powerful force.

I believe in equity, because it means giving people what they need to succeed, and most often, all they need is a fair chance. Each person’s path is different, and those differences should be respected. The most important ingredient for success will always be the will of the individual. The goal of equity is to remove, or mitigate, systemic barriers to enable people to reach their potential.

In education there is an accepted belief that we need to differentiate instruction. Differentiation of instruction is an acknowledgment that individu-

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ington Post. Other countries have people with mental health issues, yet this is a uniquely American problem. The next highest number of school shootings during this time period is Mexico, with eight. More than twice as many Americans own guns, per capita, than the nextranked country, which is Yemen.

Today it isn’t uncommon for someone to have lived through more than one school shooting within a few years. During the 10-year ban on assault weapons, school shootings decreased markedly. Since the ban was lifted, mass shootings have increased dramatically.

As someone who was disciplined by the NYPD for carelessly leaving your gun in a car that wound up in the hands of criminals, you must be aware that there are over 400,000 guns stolen every year. Thus the argument for responsible gun ownership applies specifically to you, and to the hundreds of thousands of Americans who allow their guns to fall into the wrong hands.

Over 48,000 people are killed by guns each year. Guns are the leading cause of death of children and teens in this country, more than car accidents, drug over-

doses or cancer.

President Biden passed the Bipartisan Safe Communities Act, which is the most significant gun legislation in decades. However, it is just a first step. We need congresspeople who believe that the lives of our children are more important than the absurd notion that a civilian should be able to own a weapon of war. And we cannot forget what happened in Uvalde, where 19 law enforcement officers waited outside a classroom for 50 minutes for fear of being outgunned by one AR-15. If you really wanted to ensure that police officers are safe, you’d end the sale of weapons of war to civilians.

You have the ability to end mass shootings in this country.

On behalf of Democrats and the vast majority of your constituents, we demand that you pass sensible gun legislation. Put an end to the uniquely American phenomenon that has parents and children in your district fearing for their lives.

CLAUDIA BORECkY President, Bellmore-Merrick Democratic Club

als have their own educational needs. Equity is similar to that concept, because each person has his or her own needs to meet their full potential. Equity is meeting each individual where they are and creating a path forward consistent with their abilities and ambition. Creating an environment where individual have the opportunity to succeed is a very Reaganlike initiative.

Equity 4 LI Youth is a forum for identifying opportunities, with volunteers helping young people see possible paths to success. We are not a governmental agency, and we have not raised any money — we are just people from all political perspectives trying to help. We do so by partnering with altruistic groups representing a wide array of causes, and providing resources to help promote equitable opportunities for anyone who is interested. Their race, religion, gender or politics don’t matter to us; all deserve a fair chance to reach their goals.

We are open to all points of view. Books written from any perspective must be respected, not feared. Canceling another person’s ability to experience lit-

erature based solely on one’s own political perspective indicates a fear that there is weakness in that perspective. Fear drives hate, and hate brings more fear.

We believe in reading and analyzing works from multiple perspectives, listening to all positions and engaging in factbased debate. Hearing and respecting a different point of view doesn’t mean you are capitulating to it. Reagan stressed self-reliance, not the destruction of other members of the American experiment in democracy. There is room in the shining city on the hill for people of all beliefs.

I like to study and evaluate all points of view. No single perspective has all the best ideas, or only bad ideas; there is always information to glean from listening to, and learning about, others. Even if all you learn is how to refine your argument, you’ve still gained knowledge and understanding of another’s position. And the experience forces you to critically evaluate your own views. All gain from a sharing of ideas.

Reagan wasn’t always right, but he wasn’t always wrong, either.

Patrick M. Pizzo II, Ed.D., is the assistant superintendent for business and finance in the East Meadow School District, the president of Equity 4 LI Youth and the Education Committee chair for the Hempstead branch of the NAACP.

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