Courtesy Penny Frondelli
Oceanside photographer Penny Frondelli unveiled and presented her art exhibit at the Oceanside Library, which was inspired by her rehabilitation after being in a medically induced coma for seven days. She took in the moment with her husband, John, and her son, Alex. Story, more photos, Page 3.
Voters will head to the polls on Tuesday to cast their ballots on the Island Park School District’s proposed $44.3 million budget for the 202425 school year.
The spending plan is 2.4 percent larger than the current $43.3 million budget, and includes an increase in the tax levy of 1.99 percent, which is below the district’s allowable cap — the limit on the property increase set by the state for the upcoming year. District officials said the propos-
al will mean a slight increase in taxes resulting from diminished state aid, soaring health insurance costs and necessary building maintenance. The enacted state budget reinstates the “hold harmless” provision for foundation aid, which keeps the Island Park district from receiving a cut in that form of state aid. The schools are facing financial challenges resulting from a $1.5 million loss in revenue from the settlement involving Nassau County and the Long Island Power Authority, which has severely impacted the district’s budget planning process.
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Voters in Oceanside will go to the polls on Tuesday to decide on the school district’s proposed $181 million budget for the 2024-25 school year. The spending plan is just over 4 percent larger than the current $174.3 million budget.
After holding budget workshops at each of this year’s Board of Education meetings, the district held its final hearing on the spending plan at the May 8 meeting, and laid out the details, including the proposed tax levy — the money that would be collected from property taxes — which would increase by 1.57 percent, well below the district’s tax cap.
The budget aims to maintain all existing programs and services, and would also upgrade technology resources, such as Chromebooks and iPads, for students. As well, it provides funding for facility improvements, including renovations, parking lot maintenance and security upgrades. Universal pre-K is among the spending priorities, and the plan accounts for inflationary increases in expenses such as insurance, transportation and special education services.
The proposal would preserve all programs and full-time staff, but there would be no new programs except a girls’ varsity flag football team.
Residents will vote on three other propositions besides the budget: capital reserve projects, a capital reserve fund amendment, and the Oceanside library budget, which totals $7.6 million, up from $7.3 million this year.
Proposition 2, the capital reserve projects, include synthetic turf for the baseball and softball field at Oceanside High School, tennis court renovation to accommodate pickleball at the high school, the addition of air conditioning in the high school band room, a small area of synthetic turf at Oaks Elementary School and the construction of two pickleball courts at the Kindergarten Center.
“If you look at the football field, it’s a beautiful field, and the baseball field and softball field are in desperate need to get done,” school board Vice President Michael D’Ambrosio said, encouraging residents to vote on Tuesday. “This is going to give all our students a real nice reflection on going out on
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Oceanside photographer Penny Frondelli’s art exhibit at the Oceanside library not only showcases her collection of paintings but represents her tale of resilience and creativity bouncing back from her journey through a coma. Frondelli, 65, has been a professional photographer for her entire adult life and has a passion for artistic expression in various forms. Frondelli has a background in art and attended the School of Visual Arts as a photography major, but her foray into painting began unexpectedly after a life-altering event. Two years ago, she experienced a severe allergic reaction to her diabetes medication, resulting in a double lung collapse and the need for a medically induced coma for seven days.
“I had got so dehydrated that my lungs stuck together,” Frondelli said. “I almost died. I only remember coming out of the coma and that was very frightening. My time in the coma is filled with stories from my family. I don’t remember the rabbi praying over me. I don’t remember being put in a prone position. I don’t remember the despair my family felt seeing me fade away.”
During her time in the coma, Frondelli’s family stood vigil, unsure if she would ever wake up. But wake up she did, and what followed was a challenging road to recovery marked by the inability to engage in her usual passion for photography due to its physical demands.
“My coma wasn’t the worst part of my story, my recovery was,” Frondelli said. “I was so weak, I couldn’t pick up my cell phone. It was too heavy. As I became stronger, I would take walks
around the block, but I wanted to go shooting. I was rarely seen without my camera, but I couldn’t pick it up. It was so heavy. I was desperate to be creative.”
Desperate for a creative outlet, she turned to watercolor painting, despite having no prior experience. Her journey into painting became a form of therapy, allowing her to express herself and find solace in art during her recovery process. During her recovery, she explored watercolor painting as a form of therapy and found that it helped her regain strength and express herself creatively.
“I went to the art store and looked at watercolors, and I thought why not,” Frondelli said. “Those colors certainly
woke me up. I was always drawn to anything tactile and visual. I knew composition and I knew lighting but I did not know where to begin. I have no skills or instruction, just an empty palette and the need to recover in my mind and my body. Every painting I did was stronger, more fluent and better than the last. She sought guidance and reached out to Ralph Capozzi, a painting instructor for the Town of Hempstead. Despite not having any prior painting skills, with newfound guidance, she began creating vibrant and emotive artworks inspired by her surroundings, particularly nature and birds. Frondelli has been a passionate bird watcher for the last ten
years.
“I had just started painting and I was lost,” she said. “I didn’t have any idea how to do this. I had no skills. I was always a photographer. I had an art background but I never painted. I was like, what can I do? I have concepts in my head, but I just don’t know how to put them down.”
Frondelli’s art exhibit features a collection of paintings, each bearing a personal significance. Notably, her first emotional response to a painting came with “The Cardinal,” a piece composed of 22 birds symbolizing her newfound ability to create beauty from nothingness. As she continued to paint, Frondelli’s skills improved, culminating in a diverse array of artworks inspired by her love of nature, her favorite movie “The Color Purple,” and her experiences in Long Island.
Frondelli’s art exhibit will be on display at the library until mid-June and her artistic journey reflects the power of creativity as a means of healing and self-expression. As visitors linger over her paintings, it’s clear that Frondelli’s journey from coma to canvas is far from over.
While she was recovering, Frondelli started the photo club at the Oceanside library to slowly get back into photography, and the club has been successful for two years. Additionally, she hopes to share her story and her art with others, potentially extending her exhibit to rehab centers as a form of art therapy outreach.
“My goal would be to take a few pieces with me and talk about how it helps in recovery to do things like this,” she said. “That would be amazing, if it could help somebody or inspire somebody in any way. Because this helped me get healthy.”
Oceanside School District is seeing results in its mission toward energy efficiency. In 2021, the School District entered into an energy performance contract with the energy-saving company Energy Systems Group. The goal was to upgrade energy production equipment and incorporate conservation measures across the district’s facilities.
By upgrading energy production equipment and incorporating energy conservation measures, the district anticipates substantial reductions in energy expenses over time. These savings are expected to offset the initial investment in the project, ensuring that the upgrades effectively pay for themselves through reduced energy costs. Michael Ryan, project leader at Energy Systems Group gave an update on the projects at the April board meeting and highlighted the impact already being had.
“The project is going to produce $850,000 worth of savings of utilities, such as electric, oil, and gas,” Ryan said. “Those savings then will be used to start paying towards the project so the project is self-funded. One of the cornerstones of this project is solar energy. There are solar (panels) going on eight of the buildings. At 2.6 megawatts in magnitude, it’s one of the biggest systems being done in school districts on Long Island.”
By enhancing energy efficiency and reducing energy consumption, the district is taking proactive steps to minimize its carbon footprint and mitigate its environmental impact. Upgraded facilities will operate more efficiently, consuming fewer resources and emitting fewer greenhouse gases, aligning with the district’s commitment to environmental sustainability.
Through planning and collaboration with energy savings companies, the dis-
trict identified 11 energy conservation measures to be implemented as part of the contract. These measures include LED lighting installations, rooftop HVAC upgrades, solar panel installations, and boiler burner controls.
The project aims to develop a customized STEM education program, providing students with hands-on learning experiences related to energy efficiency, sustainability, and environmental conservation. Through guaranteed savings, the
upgrades are designed to be budget-neutral, meaning they will not impose additional financial burdens on taxpayers. Instead, the savings generated from reduced energy expenses will enable the district to allocate resources more efficiently, safeguarding its financial health in the long run.
“With the energy reduction that they’re proposing, not only is the district going to be receiving energy efficiency upgrades, but the reduction of energy usage, ultimately, has a financial impact because that’s less that we’re going to be charged and have to pay for, and have to budget for in utilities,” said Oceanside assistant Superintendent for Business, Jeryl Cokley, who was pivotal in the district entering the energy contract.
Throughout the process, the district has prioritized transparency and community engagement. Detailed FAQs and informational sessions have been conducted to ensure residents are well informed about the contract and its implications. As the energy contract progresses, the district remains committed to its goals of sustainability.
“The quicker that we can get all of our energy conservation measures in place, with the new construction and the upgrades and testing, the quicker we can shift the dial to seeing the reduction in energy consumption, but we should also see a reduction in energy costs,” Cokley said.
Each one of us experience countless injustices in the course of everyday living. Like other experiences, it is not the experience itself so much that counts, but how you process it. The Mayo Clinic addresses the health benefits of “forgiveness” which they define as “an intentional decision to let go of resentment and anger”. Letting go of grudges and bitterness can lead to:
• Healthier relationships
• Improved mental health
• Less anxiety, stress and hostility
• Fewer symptoms of depression
• Lower blood pressure
• A stronger immune system
• Improved heart health
• Improved self-esteem
• Better sleep
Everett Worthington, Profession Emeritus of Psychology, Virginia Commonwealth University, provides a free workbook at evworthington-forgiveness.com to aid those
for whom forgiveness may be difficult (most of us!), focusing on the REACH method.
Recall: Recall the hurt. Look at the incident in an objective way and don’t try to push aside your feelings.
Empathize: Empathize with the offender without excusing the action or invalidating your own feels. Maybe the person was having a bad day or was raised in dire circumstances. Altruistic gift: Give the altruistic gift of forgiveness. Think about a time when you were rude or harsh, and recognize that everyone has shortcomings.
Commit: Make a decision to forgive. You can write a letter that you don’t send to help yourself make the commitment.
Hold: Hold on to forgiveness. Memories of the transgression or event won’t change. But how you react to those feelings will.
“Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burned”.
Herald File Photothe field. Get your friends and neighbors out there to think about enhancing our fields out, there because that also matters. Our education, buildings, and also our sports.”
Residents will also have the chance to vote for board President Seth Blau and Trustee Stuart Kaplan, who both will run unopposed for three-year terms.
Despite statewide increases in foundation aid, Oceanside did not receive any additional funds, highlighting the challenges of the current state aid distribution system. And the district is in the midst of seven years of reduced tax revenue due to its participation in the LIPA tax settlement, which has necessitated conservative financial planning to mitigate the impact on taxpayers.
Foundation aid from the state allows the district to make instructional and infrastructure improvements. Next school year, the district is projected to receive a total of $34.2 million in state aid. The district initially faced a potential loss of $500,000 in foundation aid, based on Gov. Kathy Hochul’s preliminary budget. Through advocacy efforts at legislative sessions, however, a “save harmless” provision was restored, ensuring that districts like Oceanside, historically underfunded in terms of foundation aid, would not face cuts.
Despite that relief, district officials
remain frustrated. With no increase, the funding does not account for increases in expenses because of inflation and societal factors.
“People in Albany took a lot of pride in increasing the foundation aid state-
wide by almost a billion dollars, (but) Oceanside got zero increase in its foundation aid for next year,” Blau said. “I hope they’re going to come up with a way to change it for the better, which helps our district, instead of coming up
with a formula that’s going to continue to reduce (it), because I have a hard time understanding how, when you’re giving up that kind of money, a district of our size, within New York state, comes away with zero additional funds.”
Have you thought about selling your long-time home and starting a new chapter?
You might be wondering “How will I move all my things?” “What does the process look like?” “How will I get the help and support that I need?”
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A FOUR-YEAR STARTING midfielder, Paz has been front and center in the Seahawks’ resurgence this spring and reached a milestone May 2 in a hard-fought 12-11 defeat to Herricks. Paz netted all but two of Carey’s goals, giving her 50 on the season to go along with 11 assists. Her nine goals was a singlegame high, topping her previous mark of eight set April 4 against Jericho. She ranks in the Top 10 of Nassau County scorers.
Thursday, May 16
SOFTBALL: Nassau Class AAA quarterfinals at higher seed
SOFTBALL: Nassau Class AA quarterfinals at higher seed
SOFTBALL: Nassau Class A quarterfinals at higher seed
BASEBALL: Nassau Class AAA quarterfinals at higher seed
BASEBALL: Nassau Class AA quarterfinals at higher seed
BASEBALL: Nassau Class A quarterfinals at higher seed
BOYS LACROSSE: Nassau Class A quarterfinals at higher seed
BOYS LACROSSE: Nassau Class C quarterfinals at higher seed
FLAG FOOTBALL: Nassau Division 1 semis at higher seed
FLAG FOOTBALL: Nassau Division 2 semis at higher seed
Friday, May 17
Nominate a ‘Spotlight Athlete’ High School athletes to be featured on the Herald sports page must compete in a spring sport and have earned an AllConference award or higher last season. Please send the following information: Name, School, Grade, Sport and accomplishments to sports@liherald.com. May 16,
BOYS LACROSSE: Nassau Class B quarterfinals at higher seed
GIRLS LACROSSE: Nassau Class A quarterfinals at higher seed
Saturday, May 18
GIRLS LACROSSE: Nassau Class C quarterfinals at higher seed
Monday, May 20 (at Long Beach Middle School)
FLAG FOOTBALL: Nassau Division 1 final 4:30 p.m.
FLAG FOOTBALL: Nassau Division 2 final 7 p.m.
Wednesday, May 22 (at Adelphi University)
GIRLS LACROSSE: Nassau Class B semis 6 & 8 p.m.
Such was the case in a win last week for the Oceanside boys’ lacrosse team, which unloaded on league foe Uniondale 17-0 in the teams’ Conference A finale –a display Sailors coach Mike Santisteban said showed his playoff-bound club’s continued commitment to playing “true team lacrosse.”
“I feel right now is the best we’ve been all season,” said Santisteban, whose Sailors (11-2 Conference A, 11-5 overall) enter the Nassau Class A playoffs as the No. 5 seed, facing fourth-seeded Port Washington in the first round May 16.
“We’re playing unselfish, positionless lacrosse,” the first-year coach continued. “A high percentage of our goals are assisted. Lots of ball-sharing. This year we’ve gotten back to foundational things, so we’ve been more balanced offensively, and also as a team.”
Tied with No. 6 seed Herricks for Conference A’s highest assist percentage (80 percent), Oceanside boasts the league’s second-ranked offense (10.8 goals per game), while on the other side of the ledger the Sailors own Conference A’s No. 2 defense (5.4 goals allowed average).
With Oceanside’s move under Santisteban to spread out its scoring this spring, four separate Sailors have notched 34 or more points, paced by senior Michael Madden, whose 54 points tie the attackman for eighth in league scoring, while Madden’s team-high 35 assists rank ninth in Nassau.
Senior midfielder Brian Kraemer leads the squad with 30 goals and ranks second on the Sailors with 46 points. Sophomore standout Brady Nardone –whose six points (four goals, two assists) in a league win over Hicksville trail only Madden’s seven points (all assists) in a win over rival Freeport for team season high – sits third on the Sailors with 40 points, and third in goals with 25.
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On average, the playoff-bound Sailors, who won 11 regular-season games, celebrated 10.8 goals to rank second in Nassau Conference A.
“We’re excited some of our best players are young,” Santisteban said. “Brady’s been a lead component of our attack.”
Junior Andrew Dato (34 points) has a team second-leading 28 tallies, while sophomore and fellow Sailors midfielder Ethan Silber has 15 goals with 10 assists.
Juniors Dillon Tveter and Sam Feldbaum have split goalkeeping duties in three-game blocks for Oceanside, the arrangement yielding uniformly solid results with the pair posting a combined save percentage of 60, while Sailors senior defender Dylan Bender has tendered yet another stalwart season, ranking third in the conference and 13th in Nassau with 30 takes.
“We’re built from our defense out,”
Santisteban said. “If you have a great defense and that’s where the toughness comes from, your offense can generate off that. Again, it all works together.”
Oceanside won four of its final six regular-season games, outscoring opponents 74-29 in the stretch but suffering two 10-9 setbacks – first at nonleague foe Lynbrook April 27, then against host Hicksville May 4 – before its free-for-all finale win in which 10 different Sailors tallied, Silber’s four goals the game high.
“We lost two close ones,” Santisteban said. “But we were down and climbed back. We learned from mistakes. I think it happened for a reason.”
Added Santisteban: “This is the best I’ve ever felt about a team going into a playoff.”
The Island Park School District lost $7 million as a result of the settlement agreement with LIPA over its tax payments for the E.F. Barrett Power Plant. This loss occurred gradually over the course of the agreement. The school district will receive $9 million in direct payments from LIPA gradually over the coming years. This money will help the district maintain its educational programs and lessen the immediate impact on taxpayers. However, because the E.F. Barrett Power Plant’s taxes are being reduced, taxpayers in Island Park may face higher property taxes to make up for the lost revenue.
The district is now facing heightened pressure to manage expenses and find alternative sources of revenue, administrators said, adding that they still plan to maintain all academic programs and services for students. To offset the impact of the revenue losses, the district will dip into its reserves and unassigned fund balance for $3.6 million.
The unassigned fund balance refers to the portion of the school’s fund balance that is not restricted for specific purposes or obligated to cover certain liabilities and can be used for various needs or emergencies as determined by the district.
Superintendent Vincent Randazzo and Board of Education President Jack Vobis explained that the decision to set aside funds to reserves was a strategic move to address future financial uncertainties, including potential budget shortfalls. Randazzo emphasized the importance of planning for the long-term and cited factors such as impending financial challenges related to the LIPA settlement and uncertainties in future revenue sources.
“We know that in three years the financial cliff will come, and we have absolutely no way of plugging that
hole,” Randazzo said. “We’re using everything that we have, including the LIPA settlement, to plug that hole for our property owners. What we’re doing is planning for the next three years.”
All academic programs and services will be preserved, ensuring that students continue to receive quality education without disruptions, district administrators said. The budget includes funding for new SMART Boards, the continuation of student one-to-one computing devices, software and other technology lining up with the current standards for learning. The budget also allocates resources for mental health services and the expansion of extracurricular enrichment programs such as the hiring of a Half-Time guid-
ance counselor at Hegarty Elementary school and a mental health services partnership with Central Nassau Guidance and Counseling Services.
The Board of Education has made some reductions in the proposed budget to manage expenses effectively while maintaining essential services.
In addition to deciding on whether to approve the proposed budget, voters will be asked to cast their ballots on two other propositions, including the establishment of a power plant tax assessment reserve fund to offset the reduction in the district’s tax base due to the LIPA settlement. The third proposition calls for a fiveyear contract with Long Beach Public Schools for Island Park students to continue to attend Long Beach High School for the next five years.
The Island Park Public Library is facing its own set of budgetary challenges as it strives to maintain services for the community. The school district recently clarified a report that was stated incorrectly on its website, claiming that the library had a $2.4 million reserve fund at its disposal.
“I think it was an honest error on their part,” Jessica Koenig, the library’s director, said.
The library’s proposed budget is $1.6 million which is an increase which amounts to about 9 percent and the tax levy increase comes in just under 13 percent. If the library’s proposed budget is passed, taxes will increase $50 per year, or $4 per month, for the average household, officials said. Rising retirement payments and escalating health insurance costs are among the primary factors driving the increase. In addition, necessary building maintenance, including heating, ventilation and air condition repairs, is placing a further strain on the library’s financial resources.
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Roosevelt School District hosted the third annual My Brother’s Keeper Long Island Symposium, where approximately 200 students from 11 districts convened for a day of engaging community building and professional workshops.
In addition to Roosevelt, the My Brother’s Keeper Long Island Symposium featured ten other communities, including Brentwood, Elmont, Hempstead, Longwood, Oceanside, Sewanhaka, Uniondale, Valley Stream, Westbury, and Wyandanch.
The day’s events included a panel of guest speakers, team-building activities, and a series of professional workshops. The excitement kicked off with a lifesized version of the educational board game Tassel Dash. Travis and Geraldine Pinckney, of Tassel Dash, led students through the game and shared their insight on achieving personal goals.
Guest speakers also included state board of regents chancellor Lester Young, department of education assistant commissioner Anael Alston, Medtronic vice president of human resources Tony Joseph, and Roosevelt My Brother’s Keeper advisor Spencer Belcher. Student panelists Justin McDonald and Cahill Stevens Louis also spoke to attendees about their personal experiences, achievements, and lessons they learned through their involvement in the My Brother’s Keeper program.
Reverend Dr. Alfonso Wyatt inspired attendees as the symposium’s keynote speaker. Wyatt retired as vice president of the Fund for the City of New York and is the founder of Strategic Destiny: Designing Futures Through Faith and
Roosevelt is one of 36 communities throughout New York involved in the My Brother’s Keeper program, which offers programs and resources designed to improve outcomes for boys and young men of color and help them realize their limitless potential.
“Since joining the My Brother’s Keeper program about two years ago, our district has enjoyed this invaluable initiative that has provided our students
with the resources, mentors, and opportunities they need to graduate ready to make a difference in the world and become the future leaders of tomorrow,” said Roosevelt Superintendent, Deborah Wortham. “It was an honor to invite all eleven My Brother’s Keeper districts on Long Island to our community for such an awe-inspiring and enriching event. Everyone in attendance made amazing connections, learned from professionals, and left the
symposium confident and prepared for their successful futures.”
Following the panel of guest speakers, students participated in several breakout sessions, including “Restorative Practices and Circles,” “You are Your Brand,” “Financial Literacy,” “Sports and Respiratory Care,” and “Unlock Your Creativity: Intro to Graphic Arts and Cartooning.”
–Kepherd DanielThe Friedberg JCC and the Jewish Community Council of Oceanside co-hosted their annual Holocaust commemoration on May 6, bringing community members together to honor the memory of the victims.
The council’s Yom Hashoah event invited people from different backgrounds in the Jewish community, as well as those interested in Jewish traditions, to commemorate the Holocaust. On Yom Hashoah six candles are lit to commemorate 6 million Jews that were murdered in the Holocaust. This year, as a result of the ongoing war in Israel, a seventh candle was lit.
Each year, the event features speakers with compelling personal stories related to the Holocaust. Oceanside resident Monte Leeper presented the story of how his father, Stanley, a Jewish soldier in World War II, went AWOL at the end of the war and saved the lives of two concentration camp inmates.
In addition to Leeper’s presentation, Jerich resident Judy Cooperman’s unique exhibit of photographic art, “Memories and Missing Memories,” was inspired by her need to counter today’s rising antisemitism and served as a tribute to her mother, Relly Roth, a Holocaust survivor.
–Kepherd Daniel
Warmer days mean it’s time to get that ‘cue going
By Karen BloomSummertime is soon headed our way, when the grillin’ is easy. If you’re already reaching for the tongs, well then, it’s time to get in the grilling groove.
With Memorial Day weekend around the corner — or whether you just want to enjoy being outdoors with family and friends — forgo the oven and step outside.
Serving your gang the most mouth-watering grilled entrees with ease requires a little know-how and a few crowd-pleasing recipes. From versatile chicken to hearty ribs to tender seafood, it’s never been more fun to incorporate new flavors into grilled cuisine.
Find some inspiration with these recipes.
Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
Take a break from the burger and kick your grilling chops up a notch with new take on Buffalo chicken.
• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (if thick, cut horizontally into two even pieces)
• 1 bottle (12 ounces) Frank’s RedHot Buffalo Wings Sauce, divided
• 1/4 cup blue cheese or ranch dressing
• 4 hard rolls, split
• 1/4 cup blue cheese crumbles
• Lettuce leaves (optional)
• Tomato slices (optional)
• Red onion rings (optional)
Marinate chicken in 6 ounces Buffalo wings sauce for 30 minutes, or up to 3 hours.
Mix remainder of Buffalo wings sauce and dressing together. Keep refrigerated until ready to use.
Grill chicken 12 minutes, turning once, or until no longer pink in center. Place 2 tablespoons of mixed sauce on each roll half. Place chicken on top of roll half and top with 1 tablespoon blue cheese crumbles. Add lettuce, tomato and onion rings, if desired. Top with second roll half. Repeat for remaining sandwiches.
As the temperatures rise, focus on flavor to take your backyard barbecue to a whole new level. Sweet and tangy, fall-off-the-bone ribs are sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
• 2 full racks spareribs, trimmed (about 6 pounds)
• 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 bottle (12 ounces) Frank’s RedHot Sweet Chili Sauce, divided
Heat grill to 250° F and prepare for indirect cooking. Spread ribs with ginger and garlic. Place ribs on rib rack or in foil pan. Cook on covered grill for 2 hours.
Spread 6 ounces sweet chili sauce evenly over ribs then cook another hour, until tender.
Baste ribs with remaining sweet chili sauce during last 15 minutes of cooking. If desired, at end of cooking time grill ribs over direct heat to char slightly.
Kabobs are a tasty, healthy way to enjoy many of your favorite fresh flavors in a single meal. The potential combinations of meat, vegetables and fruit on a kabob are nearly endless.
• 3/4 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-1/2 to 2-inch cubes
• 18 medium shrimp, shelled and deveined (1/2 to 3/4 pound)
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/2 cup prepared mango chutney, chopped if coarse
• 1/2 cup bottled teriyaki sauce
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 18 large bamboo or metal skewers (about 12 inches long)
• 1 medium yellow onion, cut into 1/2-inch wedges
• 1 medium red onion, cut into 1/2-inch wedges
• 2 firm, ripe mangos, peeled, pitted and cut into large cubes
• 1 large green bell pepper, halved, trimmed, seeded and cubed
• Nonstick cooking spray, as needed
Place chicken and shrimp in shallow glass pan or large re-sealable plastic bag. For marinade, combine oil, chutney, teriyaki sauce and vinegar in small bowl with lid. Pour half of marinade mixture over chicken and shrimp. Cover or seal and marinate in refrigerator at least 3 hours, preferably overnight. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade for basting.
If using bamboo skewers, soak in water at least l hour before using.
To prepare kabobs: Drain and discard marinade from meat. Thread chicken, yellow and red onion, mango, green pepper and shrimp alternately onto skewers. Be sure to keep enough room at one end of each skewer for a “handle.”
Coat grill grate with nonstick cooking spray. Place skewers over medium coals, and grill for 12 to 15 minutes or until meat is done and vegetables are tender. Brush often with reserved marinade and turn skewers until cooked through. If needed, use spatula to gently loosen skewers before turning as they may stick.
Arrange skewers on a platter and serve with Serve with dipping sauce of your choice. Makes 4 to 6 servings
Tilles Center continues its collaboration with Jazz at Lincoln Center, when the Future of Jazz orchestra visits the Tilles Center stage. This all-Ellington showcase features a hand-picked ensemble of some of the greatest young musicians in jazz meeting the challenges posed by one of jazz’s great composers, Duke Ellington. Led by music director Joe Block — a recent Juilliard graduate and Essentially Ellington composition winner — this 15-piece band will keep everyone swinging all evening long. Ellington’s music is so elegant, so dynamic, so intimately detailed, that it takes a group of musicians with a genuine collaborative spark to fully bring out its inner magic. And that is what you will experience at this concert. You’re guaranteed to enjoy its timeless genius when the next generation of jazz leaders bring their fresh energy to it.
Friday, May 17, 8 p.m. Tickets are $42; available at TillesCenter.org or (516) 299-3100. LIU Post campus, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville.
See the inspirational documentary ‘Left Alone Rhapsody: The Musical Memoir of Pianist John Bayless,’ at a special concert screening. At 25, Leonard Bernstein protégé John Bayless made his Carnegie Hall debut performing ‘Rhapsody in Blue.’ At 54, a left-brain stroke immobilized his entire right side. The music stopped. John’s magical ‘first act’ disappeared. Award-winning independent filmmaker Stewart M. Schulman chronicles John’s rise from four-year-old Texas prodigy to international stardom, capturing his talent and his humanity, as he pushes himself to recover and reinvents himself as a storyteller-entertainer who plays only with his non-dominant left hand. What happens in a person’s brain that allows this kind of transcendence? The film provides some insight. It’s followed by a Q&A with Schulman and Bayless, along with a short concert.
Sunday May 19, 7 p.m. $40. Tickets available at LandmarkOnMainStreet. org or (516) 767-6444. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington.
This unique and entertaining music and multimedia event chronicles the extraordinary career of Simon & Garfunkel, on the Landmark stage, Friday, May 31, 8 p.m. The music speaks for itself, anchored by Rex Fowler, co-founder of the renowned folk/rock duo Aztec Two-Step, and his wife, Dodie Pettit, an original cast member of Broadway’s “The Phantom of The Opera.” Multi-instrumentalist Steven Roues, multi-horn player Joe Meo, and drummer/percussionist Peter Hohmeister round out the band.The show’s storyline was originally created by Pete Fornatale, the late great pioneer of progressive FM radio and author of Simon & Garfunkel’s Bookends biography. Now telling the stories, emceeing and directing the engaging and amusing multimedia show is Fornatale’s dear friend and protégé, Tony Traguardo, WCWP-FM radio host, noted rock music historian, podcaster and founding board member of the Long Island Music Hall of Fame. Nostalgia and laughter abound, and a sing a-long is always in the mix! $42, $37. $33. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. (516) 767-6444 or LandmarkOnMainStreet.org.
Families will enjoy another musical adventure, “Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!” ripped from the pages of Mo Willems’ beloved children’s books, on the Long Island Children’s Museum stage, Friday, May 17, 10:15 a.m. and noon; Saturday, May 18, 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.; Sunday, May 19, 2 p.m.; Tuesday through Thursday, May 21-23, 10:15 a.m. and noon. Back by popular demand after a sold-out 2023 run, see Pigeon, Bus Driver, and some zany passengers sing and dance their way to help Pigeon find his “thing” in this upbeat comedy based on Willems’ popular Pigeon books. Featuring a live band to bring Deborah Wicks La Puma’s jazzy score to life, audiences will thoroughly enjoy singing and flapping along with The Pigeon and friends. The audience is part of the action, in this innovative mix of songs, silliness and feathers. It’s an ideal way to introduce kids to theater and the humorous stories from Willems’ books. $10 with museum admission ($8 members), $14 theater only. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 224-5800 or LICM.org.
On exhibit Nassau County Museum of Art’s latest exhibition, “Urban Art Evolution,” is a comprehensive exhibit featuring a diverse range of compositions from the 1980s through the present by creators who were based in the rough and tumble downtown area of New York City known as Loisaida/LES (Lower East Side/East Village) and close surrounding neighborhoods.
Artists pushed the boundaries of what was considered “art” with a primary focus on street/graffiti art. The exhibit’s scope, guest curated by art collector/gallerist Christopher Pusey, offers an even broader view from other creative residents, who worked inside their studios but still contributed to the rich fabric of the downtown art scene from different vantage points and aesthetics.
Works include sculpture, paintings, photography, music, and ephemera from many noted and influential artists. On view through July 7. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.
See some birds with the South Shore Audubon Society. All are welcome to join members for the next in its series of bird walks, at the west end of Jones Beach State Park, Sunday, May 19, starting at 9 a.m. The group meets at the Jones Beach Coast Guard Station Parking Area. The entrance for the Coast Guard Station and West End Boat Basin is on Bay Drive going west. Walk leaders, other birders and nature enthusiasts are happy to share their knowledge and experience with you. Bring binoculars. To register, text name and contact information to (516) 467-9498. No walk if rain. Text regarding questionable weather. For more information, visit SSAudubon.org.
Support the National MS Society at that annual walk at Jones Beach, Saturday, May 18 Everyone is welcome at Walk MS, with no registration fee or fundraising minimum. While there is no fee to participate, every dollar raised helps to lift up those living with MS and their supporters. Visit WalkMS. org and use the search bar to find the donation page, or call (855) 372-1331.
Staff members from New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli’s office will be at the Oceanside Library, Tuesday, May 21, 2-3 p.m., to provide information and assistance on unclaimed funds, including free one-on-one sessions where individuals can receive help searching for their unclaimed funds and filing claims.
New Yorkers can also access an online database administered to see if they have any unclaimed funds waiting for them. Residents who cannot attend events can search for and claim their money by using the online claim system or by calling (800) 221-9311. 56 Atlantic Ave. Visit OceansideLibrary.com or call (516) 766-2360 for more information.
Browse among many items at Temple Avodah Sisterhood Thrift Sale, Sunday, May 19, a.m.-3 p.m., at Temple Avodah Annex. New and gently used fashions and accessories at bargain prices. 3050 Oceanside Road, Oceanside. Call (516) 766-6809 for additional information.
‘Thomas & Friends’
Long Island Children’s Museum welcomes families to experience its newest exhibit, Thomas & Friends: Explore the Rails!, opening Saturday, May 28. Participate in fun activities celebrate the arrival of this traveling exhibit, 1-3 p.m., during the drop-in programs. Step onto the Island of Sodor, where visitors can climb aboard a large model of Thomas the Tank Engine, race trains along a giant track, work together to sort and load cargo and maintain engines. Kids engage in a variety of STEM challenges from simple sorting and shape identification to more complex engineering obstacles. As they test their abilities, the smiling faces of Thomas, Percy, Victor and others are there to offer encouragement and remind children how “really useful” they all are. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 2245800 or LICM.org.
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Long Island Kennel Club welcomes families and their four-legged companions to its spring show, Sunday, May 19, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at Planting Fields Arboretum. This year’s Long Island Kennel Club show follows the annual acclaimed Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show earlier in the week. Many canine contenders are expected to leave the Big Apple and then head east to compete at the annual spring dog shows (Friday through Sunday, May 17-19, all held at the same venue. The three days celebrate everything canine, from impeccable show dogs and trick-dog demonstrations to doggie dock diving and an agility obstacle course. Events and attractions make this festival a treat for anyone who loves dogs. Sunday also features a special demonstration by the NYPD Transit Bureau Canine Unit, at 11 a.m. Dogs must be leashed at all times. No prong collars, retractable leashes or head halters. $20 admission per car load includes all-day access. 1395 Planting Fields Road, Oyster Bay. Visit LongIslandDogsShows.com or call (516) 776-0923 for more information.
Sands Point Preserve’s reserve’s historic mansions and waterfront grounds are the backdrop for the latest edition of it’s unique chamber music series, “A Tour de France,” Sunday, May 19, 5 p.m. Feast your ears with French composers, old and new, when the duoJalal ensemble-in-residence is joined by violinists Deborah Buck and Min-Young Kim, cellist Caroline Stinson and soprano Abigail Brodnick.
With wine reception following. $56, $45 members. Sands Point Preserve, 127 Middle Neck Road. For tickets and information, visit SandsPointPreserveConservancy.org or call (516) 571-7901.
Panaghia of Island Park hosts the 3rd annual Greek Spring Fest, Thursday through Sunday, May 16-19. Start times are May 16 and 17, 5-10 p.m.; May 18, noon-10 p.m.; May 19, noon-8 p.m. Enjoy Greek food, pastries, church tours, games, raffles, rides, shopping, music and dancing. Admission is free for all. 83 Newport Road, Island Park.
For nearly a century, the men and women of the Nassau County Police Department have put themselves on the line, protecting the communities they love. But how exactly do they do it?
Some 2,400 students from 23 schools across the county found out last week, as they were all invited to an open house at the police department’s David S. Mack Center for Training and Intelligence in Garden City.
Students ranging from kindergarten to those about to graduate high school received an opportunity to interact with law enforcement officers and learn about police work. Detective Lt. Richard LeBrun emphasized that interaction between students and officers was central to what the police department was trying to achieve.
“It’s all about community engagement,” he said. “Interaction with the students, exchanging ideas, and answering their questions. That’s the big thing because there’s a lot of myths about police work, and we bring out the truth. They get it right from somebody who’s actually a police officer.”
Each day of the open house featured a variety of activities as well as various demonstrations and exhibits — from watching the SWAT team in action, to interacting with K-9 units, to interacting with exhibits from the arson and bomb
squad, emergency services unit and highway patrol bureau.
“It’s cool to be here this year,” said
Karen Barrins, a fifth-grade teacher from Newbridge Road School in North Bellmore. “The kids can see all the different
units where they could perhaps become involved in future careers with aviation, the K-9 unit, or the mounted unit.
“It’s important for them to know there are so many people that are willing to help them and that support them every day. If anything ever happens, we could always depend upon Nassau County police officers — but it gives them opportunities to think about their future. Being a police officer doesn’t just mean being in a car. There’s so many different things that they could do.”
Kyle Kelly, a forensics and special education teacher from Division Avenue High School in Levittown, brought his class to the open house for the first time. Many of his students are interested in forensic science.
“They have an opportunity to talk to people who have gone through the process before and see what different career opportunities there are within the police department,” Kelly said.
One of Kelly’s students, high school junior Justin Gesualdo, is interested in forensic psychology. The open house, he said was great to display the variety of different roles available in law enforcement.
“There are a lot more options than just being a cop, and there’s a lot of different things here,” Gesualdo said. “It’s definitely helping a lot of people out, so I think it’s a cool opportunity for us to get here and take the tour.”
Kepherd Daniel/Herald
LEGAL NOTICE
AVISO DE AUDIENCIA
SOBRE EL PRESUPUESTO Y ELECCIÓN ANUAL DEL DISTRITO ESCOLAR Y VOTACIÓN DEL PRESUPUESTO DEL DISTRITO ESCOLAR OCEANSIDE UNION FREE, PUEBLO DE HEMPSTEAD, CONDADO DE NASSAU, ESTADO DE NUEVA YORK POR LA PRESENTE, SE NOTIFICA que la elección anual del distrito escolar y la votación del presupuesto de los votantes calificados del distrito Escolar Oceanside Union Free, pueblo de Hempstead, condado de Nassau, Nueva York, se celebrará el 21 de mayo de 2024, de 7:00 a. m. a 9:00 p. m. en el gimnasio de la escuela n.º 6 de Merle Avenue, Merle Avenue, Oceanside, Nueva York, con los siguientes propósitos: a) Votar sobre el presupuesto anual de la escuela para el año escolar 2024-2025 y autorizar la imposición de un impuesto sobre la propiedad sujeta a tributación del Distrito, que será razonablemente de la siguiente forma:
PROPUESTA 1: PRESUPUESTO DEL DISTRITO ESCOLAR
OCEANSIDE UNION FREE PARA 2024-2025 SE RESUELVE que la declaración de los gastos estimados (presupuesto) presentada por la Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar Oceanside Union Free, en la ciudad de Hempstead, condado de Nassau, estado de Nueva York, para el año escolar 2024-2025 sea por el monto de $181,393,876 para los fines establecidos, y se apruebe, y que dicho monto total, sin incluir los fondos públicos y otros ingresos legales, se deberá recaudar mediante el gravamen sobre el inmueble sujeto a tributación dentro del distrito escolar y se deberá cobrar durante el próximo año, según lo dispuesto por ley.
b) Elegir a un miembro de la Junta para que cubra la vacante después de la finalización del período de Seth Blau para un nuevo mandato que comienza el 1 de julio de 2024 y finaliza el 30 de junio de 2027.
c) Elegir a un miembro de la Junta para que cubra la vacante después de la finalización del período de Stuart Kaplan para un nuevo mandato que comienza el 1 de julio de 2024 y finaliza el 30 de junio de 2027.
d) Votar sobre las siguientes propuestas:
PROPUESTA 2:
PROYECTO DE RESERVA DE CAPITALES DEL DISTRITO ESCOLAR
SE RESUELVE que la Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar Oceanside Union Free (“Distrito”), por medio del presente, tenga autorización para asignar y gastar del fondo de
reserva de capitales, aprobado por los votantes y establecido el 15 de mayo de 2018, una cantidad que no exceda los $11,379,700 con el fin de realizar un Proyecto de mejora de capital del Distrito en Oceanside High School, la Escuela n.º 3, y en la Escuela n.º 6 (“Proyecto”), que comenzará durante el año escolar 2024-2025 y comprenderá la construcción de mejoras y modificaciones en la propiedad de Oceanside High School, la Escuela n.º 3 y la Escuela n.º 6 según se describe a continuación: Oceanside High School: 1) Renovación del campo de baseball del equipo estudiantil de la escuela secundaria. Obras para incluir césped sintético en el campo y fuera de él, nueva barrera de contención, nuevas casetas, gradas elevadas con 200 asientos detrás de la base del bateador, nueva cerca perimetral, nueva cerca para home run, distintos equipos para baseball, y pasillos de hormigón; 2) Renovación del campo de softball del equipo estudiantil de la escuela secundaria. Obras para incluir césped sintético en el campo y fuera de él, nueva barrera de contención, nuevas casetas, gradas elevadas con 200 asientos detrás de la base del bateador, nueva cerca perimetral, nueva cerca para home run, distintos equipos para baseball, y pasillos de hormigón; 3) Renovación de las canchas de tenis actuales, remoción y reemplazo del asfalto, redes de tenis y postes. Pintura de recubrimiento y de las líneas divisorias en todas las canchas, una cancha en la que también se marcarán las líneas divisorias para pickleball usando las redes de la cancha de tenis; 4) Adición de aire acondicionado al salón de la banda actual. Oceanside (Escuela n.° 3): 1) Remoción de una parte del área de juegos de asfalto actual e instalación de nuevas áreas de juego con césped sintético con una cancha para patear la pelota; 2) Remoción de todo el paisajismo contra el edificio actual e instalación de nuevas sendas de hormigón. Pintura nueva de todas las líneas divisorias de los senderos para adaptar el césped nuevo. Instalación de los drenajes necesarios; 3) Remoción y reemplazo del principal dispositivo de alimentación eléctrica subterráneo y bloques de vidrio en dos ubicaciones de la escuela. Oceanside (Escuela n.° 6): Instalación de líneas divisorias en la cancha de handball para pickleball. Instalación de zapatas, redes y postes para redes para pickleball; todo esto
incluirá mejoras en el lugar, mobiliario, equipos, aparatos, maquinaria, demolición y otros trabajos relacionados o mejoras necesarias adicionales, así como los costos preliminares y los costos imprevistos, y su financiamiento; siempre que todos los costos detallados de los componentes del Proyecto según lo estipulado en el Informe puedan reasignarse entre dichos componentes en caso de que la Junta de Educación determine que la reasignación es en favor del Distrito y no se realicen cambios sustanciales al alcance del Proyecto.
PROPUESTA 3:
ENMIENDA DEL FONDO DE RESERVA DE CAPITALES SE RESUELVE que el fondo de reserva de capitales existente de la Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar Oceanside Union Free (“Distrito”), hasta ahora establecido mediante la autorización de los votantes el 15 de mayo de 2018, SE ENMIENDE POR MEDIO
DEL PRESENTE, mediante el aumento del umbral de financiación de depósito del fondo por un monto que no exceda los cuarenta millones de dólares ($40,000,000), más los intereses acumulados. No habrá cambios ni modificaciones en el propósito del fondo ni en las fuentes de financiación, que seguirán siendo las autorizadas previamente por los votantes del Distrito.
PROPUESTA 4:
PROPUESTA SOBRE LA BIBLIOTECA DE OCEANSIDE PARA 2024-2025
Por medio del presente, la asignación anual de $7,358,030 hasta ahora autorizada por los votantes para los servicios de la biblioteca aumenta en $249,113, por una asignación anual total de $7,607,143 para cada año, desde el 1 de julio de 2024, junto con la parte designada de la biblioteca de cualquier pago de la Autoridad de Energía de Long Island (LIPA) conforme con un acuerdo conforme al expediente n.º 403754/2016, lo que representa la cantidad necesaria para los servicios de la biblioteca de conformidad con el contrato por escrito celebrado entre la Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar Oceanside Union Free y la Biblioteca de Oceanside.
TENGA EN CUENTA QUE
TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que la votación se realizará mediante máquinas de votación y las urnas estarán abiertas de 7:00 a. m. a 9:00 p. m. La elección se realizará de acuerdo con las Normas Electorales adoptadas por la Junta de Educación. TENGA EN CUENTA QUE
TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que la audiencia sobre el presupuesto se realizará en el auditorio de la escuela n.º 6 de Oceanside, Merle Avenue, Oceanside, Nueva York, el miércoles 8 de mayo de 2024 a las 7:30 p. m., para la resolución de dichos asuntos según lo autorizado por la Ley de Educación. La reunión será pública y se transmitirá en vivo. Estará preparada la versión resumida de la propuesta sobre el presupuesto y el texto de todas las demás propuestas que aparecerán en las máquinas de votación, como así también una declaración detallada por escrito de la cantidad de dinero que se requerirá para el año escolar 2024-2025 para fines escolares, que especifica los fines y la cantidad para cada fin, y habrá copias disponibles, a pedido, para cualquier residente del Distrito en cada escuela del Distrito donde se mantiene la escuela de 9:00 a. m. a 4:00 p. m. durante los catorce días previos a la elección del 21 de mayo de 2024, excepto sábados, domingos y feriados, en dicha audiencia sobre el presupuesto y elección anual, y en el sitio web del Distrito.
TENGA EN CUENTA QUE TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que, conforme a la Sección 495 de la Ley del Impuesto sobre Bienes Inmuebles, se requiere que el Distrito adjunte un informe de exención al presupuesto sugerido. En este informe de exenciones, que también formará parte del presupuesto final, se mostrará cómo el valor total estimado de la lista de tasación final que se utilice en el proceso presupuestario queda libre de impuestos, se enumerarán todos los tipos de exenciones que otorgue la autoridad legal y se expondrá el impacto acumulativo de cada tipo de exención, el monto acumulado que se prevé recibir como pago en lugar de impuestos y el impacto acumulativo de todas las exenciones otorgadas.
TENGA EN CUENTA QUE
TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que las nominaciones de los miembros de la Junta de Educación, a menos que la ley estipule lo contrario, se deberán realizar mediante solicitud firmada por al menos 39 votantes calificados del Distrito, deberán indicar el nombre y la residencia del candidato, así como también el nombre y la residencia de cada firmante, deberán describir la vacante específica para la que se nomina al candidato, que incluye la duración del cargo y el nombre del último titular, y deberán presentarse en la oficina
de la Secretaría del Distrito, en el edificio de la Administración, 145 Merle Avenue, Oceanside, Nueva York, desde las 9:00 a. m. hasta las 4:00 p. m., a más tardar 30 días antes de la elección, este año, el 22 de abril de 2024, y el 22 de abril de 2024 desde las 9:00 a. m. hasta las 5:00 p. m. La Junta de Educación puede rechazar una nominación si el candidato no es elegible para el cargo o declara su poca disposición para desempeñar las funciones.
TENGA EN CUENTA QUE TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que cualquier propuesta que deba hacerse en las máquinas de votación se deberá realizar por escrito mediante solicitud firmada por al menos 97 votantes calificados del Distrito y presentar en la oficina de la Secretaría del Distrito de 9:00 a. m. a 4:00 p. m., a más tardar 30 días antes de la elección en la que se votará la cuestión o propuesta, este año, el 22 de abril de 2024, y el 22 de abril de 2024 de 9:00 a. m. a 5:00 p. m. Esta norma no se aplicará a las propuestas que deban publicarse ni a aquellas propuestas o cuestiones sobre las que la Junta de Educación tenga la autoridad por ley para presentar en cualquier elección anual o especial del Distrito.
TENGA EN CUENTA QUE
TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que se permite el registro de los votantes calificados de este Distrito para la elección anual del Distrito en la oficina de la Secretaría del Distrito desde las 9:00 a. m. hasta las 4:00 p. m., de lunes a viernes, hasta el jueves 16 de mayo de 2024 inclusive. Se preparará y presentará un registro en la oficina de la Secretaría del Distrito, que estará abierto para que cualquier votante calificado pueda inspeccionarlo desde las 9:00 a. m. hasta las 4:00 p. m. los cinco días antes de la elección, excepto el domingo, y el sábado con cita desde las 9:00 a. m. hasta las 12:00 p. m., y en el lugar de votación el día de la elección.
TENGA EN CUENTA QUE TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que el registro incluirá: todos los votantes calificados del Distrito que se hayan presentado personalmente para el registro; todos los votantes previamente calificados del Distrito que se hayan registrado para cualquier elección anual o especial del Distrito y que hayan votado en cualquier elección anual o especial del Distrito realizada durante los cuatro años calendario (2020-2023) previos a la preparación de este registro; y los votantes que estén registrados de manera permanente en la Junta Electoral del condado de Nassau. ASIMISMO, SE NOTIFICA que las solicitudes de boletas electorales por correo anticipado se deben completar en un formulario elaborado por la Junta Electoral del Estado. Dichas solicitudes están disponibles en el sitio web del Departamento de Educación del estado en https://www.counsel.nyse d.gov/miscellaneous, o en el sitio web del Distrito https://www.oceansidesc hools.org, y en la oficina de la Secretaría del Distrito entre las 9:00 a. m. y las 4:00 p. m., en los días en que la escuela está en sesión. Las solicitudes de boletas electorales por correo anticipado completadas deben recibirse al menos siete (7) días antes de la elección si la boleta electoral por correo anticipado se enviará por correo al votante o hasta el día anterior a la elección si la boleta electoral se entregará personalmente al votante o a la persona que designe. No se aceptarán solicitudes de boletas electorales por correo anticipado antes del 22 de abril de 2024. Las boletas electorales por correo anticipado de los votantes se deben recibir en la oficina de la Secretaría del Distrito a más tardar a las 5:00 p. m. del día de las elecciones que se vayan a escrutar. En la oficina de la Secretaría del Distrito podrá consultarse una lista de todas las personas a las que se les hayan emitido boletas electorales por correo anticipado cada uno de los cinco días anteriores a las elecciones, de 9:00 a. m. a 4:00 p. m., excepto los domingos, y solo con cita previa de 9:00 a. m. hasta el mediodía del sábado anterior a la elección. TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que las solicitudes de voto por ausencia se deben completar en un formulario elaborado por la Junta de Elecciones del estado, el cual puede obtenerse en el sitio web del Departamento de Educación del estado (https://www.counsel.nys ed.gov/miscellaneous) o comunicándose con la Secretaría del Distrito por correo electrónico jkraemer@oceansidescho ols.org o por teléfono (516-678-1226). Las solicitudes completadas deben recibirse al menos siete (7) días antes de la elección si la boleta electoral se enviará por correo al solicitante o hasta el día anterior a la elección si la boleta electoral se entregará personalmente al solicitante o a la persona que designe. La Secretaría del Distrito no aceptará solicitudes de voto por ausencia antes del 22 de abril de 2024. Habrá una lista de todas las personas a quienes se les haya emitido boletas
electorales por ausencia disponible en la oficina de la Secretaría del Distrito durante los cinco días previos al día de la elección, excepto el domingo, y únicamente con cita entre las 9:00 a. m. y las 12:00 del mediodía del sábado anterior a la elección. TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que, de conformidad con la sección 2018-d de la Ley de Educación, cualquier persona que preste servicio en el Ejército, incluidos los cónyuges y dependientes, puede registrarse para votar en la próxima elección del distrito escolar. Los votantes militares que califican como votantes del distrito escolar pueden obtener un formulario de registro comunicándose con la Secretaría del Distrito por teléfono (516-678-1226), fax (516-678-2145), correo electrónico (jkraemer@oceansidescho ols.org,), correo postal (145 Merle Avenue, Oceanside, NY 11572) o en persona entre las 9:00 a. m. y las 4:00 p. m. Los votantes militares que estén debidamente registrados pueden solicitar la boleta electoral militar mediante un formulario de solicitud proporcionado por la Secretaría del Distrito. Las solicitudes completadas se deben entregar en persona o por correo postal a la Secretaría del Distrito, y se deben recibir antes de las 5:00 p. m. del 25 de abril de 2024. Las boletas electorales militares completadas se deben recibir antes de las 5:00 p. m. del 21 de mayo de 2024 si están firmadas y fechadas por el votante militar y un testigo con una fecha que no sea posterior al día anterior a la elección o no más tarde del cierre de las urnas el 21 de mayo de 2024 si muestran una marca de cancelación del servicio postal de los Estados Unidos o del servicio postal de un país extranjero, o si muestran un endoso fechado de recepción por otra agencia del Gobierno de los Estados Unidos. Los votantes militares pueden decidir si prefieren recibir un formulario de registro para votantes militares, una solicitud de boleta electoral militar o una boleta electoral militar por correo, fax o correo electrónico en su solicitud para dicho registro, solicitud de boleta electoral o boleta electoral.
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING AND ANNUAL SCHOOL DISTRICT ELECTION & BUDGET VOTE OF OCEANSIDE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU, STATE OF NEW YORK NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the annual school district election and budget vote of the qualified voters of Oceanside Union Free School District, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, NY, will be held on May 21, 2024, from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the gymnasium of the Merle Avenue School No. 6, Merle Avenue, Oceanside, NY, for the following purposes: a) to vote upon the annual School budget for the school year 2024-2025 and to authorize the levying of a tax upon the taxable property of the District, which shall be in substantially the following form: PROPOSITION 1OCEANSIDE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT BUDGET FOR 2024-2025 RESOLVED, that the statement of estimated expenses (budget) presented by the Board of Education of Oceanside Union Free School District, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, for the School Year 2024-2025 in the amount of $181,393,876 for the purposes stated, be and same is approved, and said total amount, exclusive of public monies and other lawful income shall be raised by the levy on the taxable property within the school district and collected during the ensuing year as provided by law.
b) to elect one Board member to fill the vacancy due to expiration of the term of Seth Blau for a new term commencing July 1, 2024
TENGA EN CUENTA QUE TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que la Junta convocará a una reunión especial en un plazo de veinticuatro horas después de la presentación de un informe por escrito en la Secretaría del Distrito de los resultados de la elección a fin de analizar y clasificar los informes y declarar el resultado de la elección; que la Junta, por el presente, se designa fiscal para emitir y escrutar los votos conforme a la Ley de Educación, 2019-a(2b), en esta reunión especial de la Junta. Fecha: 15 de marzo de 2024 POR ORDEN DE LA JUNTA DE EDUCACIÓN Oceanside, Nueva York DISTRITO ESCOLAR OCEANSIDE UNION FREE, PUEBLO DE HEMPSTEAD, CONDADO DE NASSAU, NUEVA YORK Justan Kraemer Secretaría del Distrito 145902
May 16, 2024
and expiring June 30, 2027; c) to elect one Board member to fill the vacancy due to expiration of the term of Stuart Kaplan for a new term commencing July 1, 2024 and expiring June 30, 2027; d) to vote upon the following propositions: PROPOSITION 2 -
SCHOOL DISTRICT
CAPITAL RESERVE
PROJECT
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Oceanside Union Free School District (“District”), is hereby authorized to appropriate and expend from the Capital Reserve Fund, approved by the voters and established on May 15, 2018, an amount not to exceed $11,379,700 for the purpose of undertaking a District Capital Improvement Project at Oceanside High School, School #3, and School #6 (“Project”) to commence during the 2024-2025 school year and to consist of the construction of improvements and alterations to Oceanside High School, School #3, and School #6 property as follows: Oceanside High School: 1) Renovate the High School varsity baseball field. Work to include synthetic turf infield and outfield, new backstop, new dugouts, 200 seat raised bleachers behind home plate, new perimeter fencing, home run fencing, miscellaneous baseball equipment, and concrete walks; 2) Renovate the High School varsity softball field. Work to include synthetic turf infield and outfield, new backstop, new dugouts, 200 seat raised bleachers behind home plate, new perimeter fencing, home run fencing, miscellaneous baseball equipment, and concrete walks; 3) Renovate existing tennis courts, remove and replace existing asphalt, tennis nets and posts. Color coat and stripe all courts, one court to also be striped for pickleball using tennis court netting; 4) Add air conditioning to the existing band room.
Oceanside School #3: 1) Remove a portion of the existing asphalt play area and install new synthetic turf play areas with a kickball court; 2) Remove all landscaping against the existing building and install new concrete walks. Restripe walking track to accommodate new turf. Install drainage as required; 3) Remove and replace underground electrical primary feeder and glass blocks in two locations of school.
Oceanside School #6: Install striping on the existing handball court for pickleball. Install footings, nets and net posts for pickleball, all of the foregoing to include site improvements,
furnishings, equipment, apparatus, machinery, demolition and other incidental work or improvements required in connection therewith as well as preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto and to the financing thereof; provided that the detailed costs of the components of the Project as set forth in the Report may be reallocated among such components if the Board of Education shall determine that such reallocation is in the best interests of the District and no material change shall be made in the scope of the Project.
PROPOSITION 3CAPITAL RESERVE FUND AMENDMENT
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Oceanside Union Free School District’s (“District”) existing Capital Reserve Fund, heretofore established by voter authorization on May 15, 2018; IS HEREBY AMENDED by increasing the Fund’s deposit funding threshold by an amount not to exceed Forty Million Dollars ($40,000,000), plus any accrued interest. There will be no change or alteration to the fund’s purpose, or sources of funding, which shall remain as previously authorized by District voters.
PROPOSITION 4OCEANSIDE LIBRARY PROPOSITION 2024-2025
The annual appropriation for Library services of $7,358,030 heretofore authorized by the voters is hereby increased by the amount of $249,113 for a total annual appropriation of $7,607,143 for each year commencing July 1, 2024, together with the Library’s designated share of any payments by LIPA pursuant to a settlement under case index #403754/2016, representing the amount necessary for Library services pursuant to the written contract between the Board of Education of the Oceanside Union Free School District and the Oceanside Library.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the voting shall be on voting machines and the polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. The election shall be held in accordance with the Rules for the Conduct of Elections adopted by the Board of Education.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Budget Hearing will be held in the auditorium of Oceanside School #6, Merle Avenue, Oceanside, NY, on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 7:30 p.m., for the transaction of such business as is authorized by the Education Law. This meeting will be held in public and livestreamed. The condensed form of the budget proposition and
the text of all other propositions to appear on the voting machine and a detailed statement in writing of the amount of money which will be required for the 2024-2025 school year for school purposes, specifying the purposes and the amount for each, will be prepared and copies will be made available, upon request, to any District resident at each school in the District in which school is maintained from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. during the fourteen days preceding said May 21, 2024 election, excluding Saturday, Sunday and holidays, at such budget hearing and annual election, and on the District website.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that pursuant to Section 495 of the Real Property Tax Law, the District is required to attach to its proposed budget an exemption report. Said exemption report, which will also become part of the final budget, will show how the total assessed value on the final assessment roll used in the budgetary process is exempt from taxation, list every type of exemption granted by the statutory authority, and show the cumulative impact of each type of exemption, the cumulative amount expected to be received as payments in lieu of taxes and the cumulative impact of all exemptions granted.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that nominations for the office of Board of Education member, unless otherwise provided by law, shall be made by petition subscribed by at least 39 qualified voters of the District, shall state the name and residence of the candidate and the name and residence of each signer, must describe the specific vacancy for which the candidate is nominated, including length of term of office and name of last incumbent, and must be filed in the District Clerk’s Office, Administration Building, 145 Merle Avenue, Oceanside, NY, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. not later than the 30th day preceding the election, this year, April 22, 2024, and on April 22, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. A nomination may be rejected by the Board of Education if the candidate is ineligible for the office or declares his/her unwillingness to serve.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that any proposition to be placed upon the voting machines shall be submitted in writing by petition subscribed by at least 97 qualified voters of the District and filed in the District Clerk’s Office from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., not later than the 30th day preceding the
election at which such question or proposition is to be voted upon, this year, April 22, 2024, and on April 22, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., except that this rule shall not apply to those propositions which are required to be published or to those propositions or questions which the Board of Education has authority by law to present at any annual or special District election.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that registration of the qualified voters of this District for said annual District election is permitted in the District Clerk’s Office, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, up to and including Thursday, May 16, 2024. A register will be prepared and will be filed in the District Clerk’s office, and will be open for inspection by any qualified voter from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on each of the five days before the election, except Sunday, and by appointment from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Saturday; and at the polling place on Election Day.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the register shall include: all qualified voters of the District who shall personally present themselves for registration; all previously qualified voters of the District who have registered for any annual or special District election and who have voted at any annual or special District election held within the four calendar years (2020-2023) prior to preparation of the said register; and voters permanently registered with the Board of Elections of Nassau County.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that applications for early mail ballots must be completed on a form prescribed by the State board of elections. Such applications are available on the State Education Department website, https://www.counsel.nyse d.gov/miscellaneous, on the District’s website https://www.oceansidesc hools.org, and at the District Clerk’s office, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., on days when school is in session.
Completed applications for early mail ballots must be received at least seven (7) days before the election if the early mail ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or the day before the election if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter or to his or her designated agent. Early mail ballot applications will not be accepted before April 22, 2024. Early mail voter’s ballots must be received in the District Clerk’s office not later than 5:00 p.m. on the day of the election to be canvassed. A list of all persons to
whom early mail ballots have been issued will be available for inspection in the District Clerk’s office on each of the five days prior to the election during the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. except Sunday, and by appointment only from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon on the Saturday prior to the election.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that applications for absentee ballots be completed on a form prescribed by the State board of elections and may be obtained by visiting the State Education Department’s website, https://www.counsel.nyse d.gov/miscellaneous, by contacting the District Clerk by email jkraemer@oceansidescho ols.org, or phone (516-678-1226).
Completed applications must be received at least seven (7) days before the election if the ballot is to be mailed to the applicant, or the day before the election if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the applicant or to his or her designated agent. Absentee ballot applications will not be accepted by the District Clerk before April 22, 2024. A list of all persons to whom absentee ballots have been issued will be available in the District Clerk’s office on each of the five days prior to the election except Sunday, and by appointment only between the hours 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon on the Saturday prior to the election.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that pursuant to Education Law §2018-d, any person serving in the military, including spouses and dependents, may register to vote in the upcoming school district election. A military voter who is a qualified voter of the school district may obtain a registration form by contacting the District Clerk by telephone (516-678-1226), facsimile (516-678-2145), email jkraemer@oceansidescho ols.org, mail (145 Merle Avenue, Oceanside, NY 11572), or in person between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. A military voter who is duly registered may apply for a military ballot by requesting an application form from the District Clerk. Completed applications must be personally delivered or mailed to the District Clerk and received no later than 5:00 p.m. on April 25, 2024. Completed military ballots must be received by 5:00 p.m. on May 21, 2024 if signed and dated by the military voter and one witness thereto with a date which is not later than the day before the election, or not later than the close of the polls on May 21, 2024 if showing
a cancellation mark of the United States Postal Service or a foreign country’s postal service or showing a dated endorsement of receipt by another agency of the United States Government. A military voter may designate a preference to receive a military voter registration form, military ballot application or military ballot by mail, facsimile or electronic mail in the request for such registration, ballot application, or ballot. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Board will convene a special meeting thereof within twenty-four hours after the filing with the District Clerk of a written report of the results of the election for the purpose of examining and tabulating said reports and declaring the result of the election; that the Board hereby designates itself to be a set of poll clerks to cast and canvass ballots pursuant to Education Law, §2019-a(2b) at said special meeting of the Board.
Dated: March 15, 2024 BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION Oceanside, New York OCEANSIDE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU, NEW YORK Justan Kraemer District Clerk 145900
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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU Deutsche Bank National Trust Company as Trustee for Residential Asset Securitization Trust Series 2006-A9CB Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Series 2006-I, Plaintiff AGAINST Robert Napolitano, Jr, a/k/a Robert Napolitano; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered March 7, 2024 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 30, 2024 at 3:00PM, premises known as 22 Quebec Road, Island Park, NY 11558. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Village of Island Park, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section 43 Block 041 Lot 117.
Approximate amount of judgment $587,494.67 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 617922/2022. 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.” Ronald J. Ferraro, Esq., Referee LOGS Legal Group LLP Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792
Dated: April 12, 2024 146313
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SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS-SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, COUNTY OF NASSAU- WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR FINANCE OF AMERICA STRUCTURED SECURITIES ACQUISITION TRUST 2018-HB1, Plaintiff, -against- DAVID ROSARIO, SR., AS HEIR, DEVISEE, DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF MANUEL ROSARIO, if he be living and if he be dead, the respective heirs-at-law, next-of-kin, distributes, executors, administrators, trustees, devisees, legatees, assignees, lienors, creditors and successors in interest and generally all persons having or claiming under, by or through said defendant who may be deceased, by purchase, inheritance, lien or inheritance, lien or otherwise any right, title or interest in or to the real property described in the complaint; WEBSTER BUSINESS CREDIT CORPORATION; BAYPORT FUNDING LLC; OFFICE OF THE NASSAU COUNTY CLERK; ANY AND ALL KNOWN OR UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES AND ALL OTHER PARTIES CLAIMING AN INTEREST BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST THE ESTATE OF MANUEL ROSARIO; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ACTING ON BEHALF OF DEPARTMENT OF TREASURYINTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; SHAAKER THOMAS, AS JOHN DOE #1; ANDREA ROSARIO, AS JOHN DOE #2, Defendants - Index No.
603220/2019 Plaintiff Designates Nassau County as the Place of Trial. The Basis of Venue is that the subject action is situated in Nassau County. To the above named Defendants-YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the complaint is not served with this Summons, to serve a notice of appearance, on the Plaintiff’s Attorney(s) within 20 days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after the service is complete if this Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York); and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. That this Supplemental Summons is being filed pursuant to an order of the court dated February 28, 2024. NOTICE-YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME - If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to the mortgage company will not stop the foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR FINANCE OF AMERICA STRUCTURED SECURITIES ACQUISITION TRUST 2018-HB1) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an order of the Honorable Thomas Radimaker, J.S.C. Dated: February 28, 2024 Filed: March 5, 2024. The object of this action is to foreclose a mortgage and covering the premises known as 80 Suffolk Road, Island Park, NY 11558. Dated: December 4, 2023 Filed: April 16, 2024 Greenspoon Marder LLP, Attorney for Plaintiff, By: Angelo A. Regina, Esq., 590 Madison Avenue, Suite 1800, New York, NY 10022 P: (212) 524-5000 F: (212) 524-5050 No Service by fax) Service purposes only: Trade Centre South 100 W. Cypress Creek Road, Suite 700, Fort Lauderdale, FL
33309 P: (888) 491-1120 F: (954) 343-6982 146311
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NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU
U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR LEHMAN XS TRUST MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-2N Plaintiff, Against TIMOTHY MCNAMARA, ET AL Defendant(s)
Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 12/11/2019, 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, N.Y. 11501 on 6/4/2024 at 2:30PM, premises known as 3295 Harold Street, Oceanside, New York 11572, And Described As Follows: ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in Oceanside, In The Town Of Hempstead, County Of Nassau And State Of New York. Section 54 Block 448 Lot 14
The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $457,695.72 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 611369/2018 If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the then Court Appointed Referee will cancel the Foreclosure Auction. This Auction will be held rain or shine.
George P. Esernio, Esq., Referee.
MCCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC, 10 Midland Avenue, Suite 205, Port Chester, NY 10573
Dated: 4/3/2024 File Number: 18-300215 CA 146478
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF SALE
SUPREME COURT
NASSAU COUNTY
SAMUEL HAMPTON LLC, Plaintiff against NEVADA VILLAS INC., et al
Defendant(s) Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Hersko & Ehrenreich P.C., 555 Willow Avenue, Cedarhurst, NY 11516, Ph: 516-942-4216. Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered October 18, 2023, I will sell at public
auction to the highest bidder at North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on June 4, 2024 at 2:30 PM. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being, and identified on the land and tax map of the County of Nassau in the State of New York; Premises known as (no street number) Nevada Avenue, Island Park, New York 11558. Sec 43 Block 70 Lots 485, 486, and 494. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $192,932.19 plus interest, fees, costs, and attorney fees. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 608680/2021. The foreclosure sale will be conducted in accordance with 10th Judicial District’s Covid-19 Policies and foreclosure auction rules. The Referee shall enforce any rules in place regarding facial coverings and social distancing. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the Court Appointed Referee shall cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.”
Mark Ricciardi, Esq., Referee File # 11-7175 146480
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT. NASSAU COUNTY. WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, AS TRUSTEE OF UPLAND MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST A, Pltf. vs. UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW OF RODNEY BUNNEY A/K/A RODNEY PAUL BUNNEY, his next of kin, distributees, executors, administrators, trustees, devisees, legatees, assignees, lienors, creditors, and successors in interest, and generally all persons having or claiming, under, by or through said defendant who may be deceased, by purchase, inheritance, lien or otherwise, any right title or interest in and to the premises described in the complaint herein, all of whom and whose names and places of residence are unknown to the plaintiff and cannot after diligent inquiry be ascertained, et al, Defts. Index #606362/2021.
Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered April 16, 2024, I will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on June 13, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. premises k/a 251 Perkins Avenue, Oceanside, NY 11572
a/k/a Section 43, Block 307, Lot 243. Approximate amount of
judgment is $960,699.94 plus costs and interest. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale and the right of the United States of America to redeem within 120 days from the date of sale as provided by law.
BRIAN J. DAVIS, Referee. MARGOLIN, WEINREB & NIERER, LLP, Attys. for Pltf., 165 Eileen Way, Ste. 101, Syosset, NY 11791. #101399 146609
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE BOARD OF APPEALS
Pursuant to New York State Town Law Article 16, New York State Public Officers Law Article 7, and the Town of Hempstead Building Zone Ordinance, NOTICE is hereby given that the BOARD OF APPEALS of the Town of Hempstead will hold a public hearing in the Old Town Hall, 350 Front Street, Room 230, Second Floor, Hempstead, New York on 5/22/2024 at 9:30 A.M. to consider the following applications and appeals:
THE FOLLOWING CASES WILL BE CALLED STARTING AT 9:30 A.M. 334/24. OCEANSIDE - FRJ Oceanside Donuts, Inc. d/b/a Dunkin Donuts, Renewal of grant to maintain one doublefaced, illuminated ground sign, 72 sq. ft. per face, overall size 144 sq. ft.; overall height 19’5”, setback 7’ from Long Beach Rd., S/E cor. Long Beach Rd. & Fairview Ave., a/k/a 2885 Long Beach Rd. 335/24. OCEANSIDERobin Abrahams, Variance, lot area occupied, maintain 1-story addition attached to dwelling., W/s Johnson Pl., 179.03’ N/o Esther Pl., a/k/a 21 Johnson Pl. 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
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. 146785
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE
SUPREME COURT
COUNTY OF NASSAU
The Bank of New York Mellon as Trustee for CIT Mortgage Loan Trust 2007-1, Plaintiff AGAINST Santiago Ramirez; et al., Defendant(s)
Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered May 18, 2017 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, New York, 11501 on June 20, 2024 at 3:00PM, premises known as 3068 Morrow Road, 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 43 Block 350 Lots 53 and 54. Approximate amount of judgment $591,771.36 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 006490/2015. 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.”
Keith P. Brown, Esq., Referee LOGS Legal Group LLP f/k/a Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792
Dated: March 26, 2024 146809
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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT. NASSAU COUNTY. L&L ASSOCIATES HOLDING CORP., Pltf. vs. JSU PROPERTIES LLC, et al, Defts. Index #603435/2022. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered January 11, 2023, I will sell at public auction on the north front steps of Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on June 17, 2024 at 2:30 p.m. prem. k/a 450 Morea Street, Oceanside, New York
a/k/a School District 11, Section 43, Block 220, Lot 147. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. LOUIS B. IMBROTO, Referee. BRONSTER, LLP, 156 West 56th Street, Ste. 703, New York, NY 1019. File No. 308765.205. #101373 146801
President Hank Kiesche, front, with other members of the Oceanside Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary getting sworn in for the 2024 year.
The Oceanside Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary swore in president Hank Kiesche and other officers on May 2. Kiesche is now in his fourth year as president and has been in the auxiliary for over 30 years.
Georgianna Miller was sworn in as senior vice officer with Dolores Rogers acting as junior vice-officer. The auxiliary trustees are Debbie Miller, Carmela
Fiumara and Fredrick Robinson. The secretary is Maggie Robar and chaplain is Flo Paul.
Anyone with a family member of somebody that went overseas can join any VFW in the area. The Oceanside VFW Auxiliary meetings are on the first Thursday of the month at 7 p.m.
–Kepherd Daniel
Anthony Lanning, a graduate of Oceanside High School, recently concluded his externship at Disney’s Florida Boardwalk Resort. Lanning was selected as one of the chefs at the fivestar Italian restaurant, “Trattoria Al Forno.” This achievement marks a significant milestone in his culinary journey.
Lanning’s dedication and passion for the culinary arts have been evident throughout his externship, earning him recognition among his peers and mentors. With his externship graduation approaching at the end of this year, Lanning is poised to continue pursuing his dreams in the culinary field.
–Kepherd Daniel
Anthony Lanning, an Oceanside High School alumnus, is set to pursue his culinary career.
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Q. I was told by a contractor that the cost of construction has been increasing over the years due to many more requirements that, if we didn’t have them, would keep costs a lot lower. He said they make us put in a lot of extra metal to connect the wood wall studs and rafters, even in decks, and that it adds about $10,000 just for that. Plus he said that we have to use a lot more insulation than we used to, and the foam insulation, especially, really raises the price, up to $16,000 to $20,000 more. I know this is necessary, but are there alternatives to keep prices lower? We have plans we paid for, and now we may not even be able to build. What can you suggest?
A. The connectors for wood can be eliminated almost entirely if you build with metal wall studs, metal rafters and ceiling joists with metal screws. Metal to metal is strong. There are two reasons that people don’t build with metal more often, one being the ease of working with wood, because you can trim and adjust a wood cut to fit more easily, and not have to be so exact, and most people building residential construction don’t have the right tools or training to switch easily to metal.
You see, screws and nails are metal. Wood … is not. Because screws and nails don’t grab wood as well, the connections can pull apart more easily in high winds. Metal connectors brace wood connections with a lot of redundancy, making it harder for a home to pull apart in a high wind. Watch any news report this spring and summer, as homes rip apart from tornadoes, and you’ll see why insurance companies pushed for these regulations, to have better bracing of wall connections to roofs and floors. Metal actually would cost less if more people used the products.
The ease of putting down a metal track and fastening the top plate and wall studs is faster and lighter than working with lumber, but traditions die hard. Metal doesn’t burn easily, will not warp, twist or rot, and you don’t have to treat it with cancer-causing toxins to resist insect damage. Metal is generally stronger and more efficient to work with, and waste is minimal.
Other than that answer, I only know of certain connections utilizing long screws to avoid these connectors, and people in construction would need training to know where and when these types of long fasteners can be used. Even the metal braces widely used have multiple holes for nails, because every hole must have a nail filling it, yet I often see where some holes are not filled.
Insulation, just like metal, will come down in price as more is applied, but better insulation is one of the few products that pays for itself in energy savings. Higher insulation value was debated for years before becoming code. It’s a necessary reality that actually saves money in the long term. Good luck!
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Last week, we were treated (or subjected, in one instance) to two presidential events unfolding simultaneously in different places. As the day progressed, I understood that if we see and hear nothing else during the campaign, we will realize, as sentient beings and patriots, that only one man deserves the honor of serving as our president. Only one man is intellectually and temperamentally fit for the job.
The first image we saw on May 9 was President Biden speaking at a Holocaust remembrance at the Capitol, a sacred moment of tribute to the dead and a promise to the living to fight a robust resurgence of antisemitism. The flip screen, on the same day and time, was of former President Donald Trump in a New York City courtroom, where an adult entertainment star testified against him, offering lurid details of their alleged affair. The testimony was part of the ongoing trial of the ex-president for an alleged hush money cover-up.
The data is clear: Kids spending more time online and on social media is detrimental to their mental health.
In many ways, this is by design. The algorithms tech companies create for their platforms are meant to keep you glued to your feed, conveying visual information that can severely damage self-esteem and increase levels of anxiety and depression. These findings, confirmed by multiple studies from the National Institutes of Health, show that these problems are worse for young people. Children are especially susceptible to falling into algorithmic rabbit holes, because they are more easily swayed by prominent social media influencers looking to sell a certain product or lifestyle.
Earlier this year, we held a roundtable with state Attorney General Letitia James in Floral Park, to discuss the impacts of social media use on young
As Peter Baker observed in The New York Times, we were whiplashed by the images of the candidates: Biden recalling taking his grandchildren to Dachau to bear witness to the horrors of Nazi death camps, and Trump listening to Stormy Daniels describe him “sitting on a hotel bed in his boxer shorts waiting for sex.”
Imagine if, on May 9, you had just dropped onto our planet from another world where the arc of the moral universe does indeed bend toward justice, and good guys win, and presidents are held to high ethical standards, and you had to decide that very day whom would get your vote.
Long Island, where many of us never heard a hateful word or experienced any kind of ostracism related to our faith. Now the rise of extremism, fueled by lies pumped out by social media, has put Jewish Americans in the cross hairs, along with any other group seen as a threat to a MAGA America.
I magine if you had just dropped onto our planet from another, more just, world.
On one hand, you see Biden, a seasoned leader, vowing to fight antisemitism in America, stating that anti-Jewish rhetoric demands “our continued vigilance . . . and outspokenness.” You see him in action on just this one day, addressing hate speech and violence toward Jews, which he said is “ferociously” surging.
You hear him say that Jews will always have a safe place in America, a notion that many Jewish people in my age group have never questioned. We grew up in welcoming communities on
You witness Biden communicating his full support for the Jewish people and for Israel, and for peaceful college protesters on both sides, while pushing back against some of Israel’s most aggressive war tactics in its battle against Hamas. You are seeing impossible political and humanitarian dilemmas, in which no one answer is good or easy, in which any comment is instantly parsed and shredded by multiple raging influencers, ordinary citizens and political opponents.
You see Biden, a determined leader who knows himself and knows justice when he sees it, and knows how to move through this minefield.
That same day, when you drop into our country, you also see the former president, also an old man. You see Trump on TV coming and going from a
people and to call for new legislation to regulate how tech companies present information through their feeds. Social media feeds are designed to be infinite, making it easy for any user to sit and scroll for hours on end through a constant stream of content and information. Parents spoke about the negative effects that extensive social media use has on their children, while pediatricians were reporting more instances of mental health struggles among their young patients.
One of the bills we are advocating for in the Assembly is the Child Data Protection Act, which would ban the collection and sale of personal data online for users under age 13 without the consent of a parent, and for users between ages 13 and 18 without their consent. The mass collection of personal data has become a lucrative business online, and companies are willing to pay to learn more about their customers and potential customers. This helps them target content and advertising to maximize viewership, which feeds into the addictive nature of endless scrolling
courtroom where he is on trial for allegedly covering up an affair he had with a porn star so that his 2016 presidential campaign would not be affected.
Stay with me. You just landed here from a better place. You see the two men in action that day. You know nothing about their respective policies on the economy or the environment or foreign trade or inflation or immigration. You know nothing about Trump’s presidency, when he alienated our allies abroad and denied the coronavirus pandemic even as it killed a million Americans. You never heard the speeches in which he called migrants “animals,” or suggested injecting bleach for a deadly virus, or said there were good people on both sides when white Christian nationalists marched in Charlotte chanting, “Jews will not replace us!”
You have not witnessed, in the past few years, the complete erosion of women’s reproductive rights and the diminishment of our Supreme Court.
You are just here this one day, May 9. Listen to Biden’s Holocaust speech. Look at defendant Trump, contemptuous and contemptible, an abject failure as a human being, not to mention a world leader.
Who gets your vote?
Copyright 2024 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.
that is such a big problem for young people using social media. By placing these restrictions on access to children’s data, we can stop online platforms from precision-targeting their content to maximize the time kids spend online.
p arents, doctors and psychologists agree: Excessive social media use isn’t good.
Another key piece of legislation is the Stop Addictive Feeds Exploitation for Kids Act, or SAFE. If enacted, the bill would limit algorithms’ capacity to introduce new content from accounts a user isn’t following. Users under 18 would see content only from accounts they follow. As well, children wouldn’t receive notifications from social media platforms between midnight and 6 a.m., and parents would be allowed to block their kids’ access to social media between these hours. Only parental consent would allow those restrictions to be lifted.
The bill would also empower the attorney general to enforce these provisions by imposing a $5,000 fine on companies for each violation. And parents and guardians would be able to sue for damages.
These algorithms should not influence what children see online. It should be up to parents and their children to decide what kind of content they want to see.
These bills provide reasonable protections for kids using social media, without regulating speech or expression. The mental health crisis impacting young people across the country requires thoughtful public-policy solutions, and that includes holding online platforms accountable for pushing addictive content onto young people’s social media feeds at a pivotal time in their emotional and social development.
Parents, doctors and psychologists all agree that there are negative consequences associated with excessive social media use. We should be encouraging responsible use, and working collaboratively with parents and the tech industry to chart a new way of approaching how kids use online platforms. New York can take a leadership role in protecting kids online, which could go a long way toward alleviating the mental health crisis that has been worsening since the pandemic.
Michaelle Solages represents the 22nd Assembly District.
the looming possibility of natural disasters — such as hurricanes and other severe storms — poses a significant, and ongoing, threat to Long Island, and particularly for those living in more vulnerable coastal communities, like Long Beach and Freeport, which are most susceptible to damage caused by high winds and surging floodwaters.
With hurricane season set to begin June 1, it is vital for all of us — especially those in communities with the highest risk — to take proactive measures to prepare. Resilience requires a strategy for severe weather conditions that are often unpredictable. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, that means:
■ Developing an evacuation plan
■ Assembling disaster supplies — including food, water, batteries, chargers, a radio and cash
■ Getting an insurance checkup and documenting your possessions
■ Creating a communication plan with a hand-written list of contacts
■ Strengthening your home
From a government standpoint, preparedness often begins with comprehensive planning and investment in resilient infrastructure. Following the damage wrought by tropical storms Irene and Lee in 2011 and Sandy in 2012, many coastal protection measures have been put into effect, including seawalls and reinforced jetties and dunes.
For instance, after Sandy decimated the boardwalk in Long Beach, the structure was strengthened when it was rebuilt, and sturdier dunes were constructed as an added layer of protection.
Collaborative initiatives involving local governments, community organizations and emergency responders foster a culture of resilience, strengthening the collective ability to withstand and recover from disasters.
In addition, having a robust earlywarning system and evacuation plans in place can be essential in ensuring the safety of residents in the event of a major storm.
The disasters resulting from previous storms continue to serve as a glaring reminder, however, that even the best preparations may not be enough. It’s hard to forget the images of homes sub-
To the Editor:
For so many reasons, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority board’s April 30 enactment of a discount program for New York City monthly rail tickets that excludes residents of Nassau and Suffolk counties is extremely disappointing — especially amid the advent of congestion pricing and its likely fiscal impact on Nassau County households.
As a lifelong resident of Plainview and the representative of the Nassau County Legislature’s 16th District for the last eight years, I am keenly aware of the extent to which residents of my district rely on Long Island Rail Road train service to commute to and from work in the five boroughs every day. Moreover, as a policymaker, I am cognizant of the environmental benefits associated with increased mass transit use and the positive fiscal impact that greater ridership would generate for the MTA and our county.
Considering those clear benefits for our region, Nassau and Suffolk’s exclusion from this incentive program makes little sense. Furthermore, it strikes me as a missed opportunity to extend a gesture of goodwill to Long Islanders in an atmosphere rife with palpable frustration about the implementation of congestion pricing. Imagine the frustration of commuters who live in Elmont, minutes from the Queens border, when they discover that they will be paying more to ride the train to Manhattan than someone up the block in New York City simply because of an arbi-
merged, fallen trees damaging cars and blocking roadways, and long lines of vehicles at gas pumps.
So it never hurts to have additional plans of action. Remember to store some extra gas to provide power to emergency generators. Store backup batteries and chargers. Prepare to-go bags in an easyto-access location. Have your home, auto and flood insurance information at the ready, just in case.
In the aftermath of any natural disaster, swift and coordinated recovery efforts are crucial. Having timely access to emergency services, temporary shelters and essential supplies is paramount to ensure the well-being of our communities.
And, as a storm approaches, it is of the utmost importance to listen to authorities, familiarize yourself with all available evacuation routes, and stay tuned for updates.
And always take warnings seriously. These storms cannot only destroy, they can kill. Being prepared, knowing what to do when a storm is on its way, and putting a plan in motion when the time comes is essential to staying safe and secure.
trary line on a map dividing municipalities!
State lawmakers now have a responsibility to address this glaring omission. As stated in an April 30 news release announcing the five-boroughs incentive initiative, “the programs are funded by the Outer Borough Transportation Account, created in 2018 by the New York State Legislature to provide $50 million per year to improve transportation in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens,
and Staten Island in association with congestion pricing.” The MTA must now work with state officials to identify resources that can be swiftly applied to funding a comparable discount for Nassau and Suffolk commuters.
A strong and comprehensive commitment to mass transit will yield tremendous benefits for our future — but our entire region must be included to maximize those opportunities. It now behooves New York state to act, and cor-
Let’s
Now that the Ukrainian military aid bill has been passed, we have an opportunity to assess the developing conflict and offer suggestions.
Back in the 1960s, President John F. Kennedy acquired some hard-won experience in managing crises and dealing with what is now the Russian Federation in a nuclear-armed world.
Two wellknown observations he made at that time are relevant now. First, at his inaugural address in 1961 he declared, “Let us never negotiate out of fear. But let us never fear to negotiate.”
Although Kennedy’s words seem reasonable, the fact is that the United States has repeatedly refused to negotiate with the Russian Federation about the crisis in Ukraine, starting even before the Russian invasion in early 2022. Beyond that, the United States exerted its influence to help halt talks between Ukraine and Russia in March 2022, shortly after the invasion. At the time, the Ukrainian position
was much stronger, its forces having just thrown the Russians back from the gates of Kiev.
The United States again refused to engage in talks as recently as February. This American rejection of diplomacy may not be out of fear, but is unhelpful to the cause of peace.
In the past, the United States has engaged in high-level negotiations even while fighting was ongoing. We know that during the War of 1812, the Vietnam War and in Afghanistan as well, highlevel talks between the warring parties took place while military action continued.
Iconflict.
Policymakers in Washington and NATO seem confident that they can tiptoe along the line of nuclear war with little risk. That is a confidence that some of us do not share given what we know about how nations stumble into war, and how those wars sometimes spiral out of control.
t will be late summer before new Ukrainian recruits can be properly trained.
No one in Washington seems interested in doing anything similar now, even during an expanding crisis with a nuclear-armed Russia.
A second quote from Kennedy, equally relevant, came only months after the Cuban missile crisis in October 1962.
JFK declared the United States sought to “avert those confrontations which bring an adversary to a choice of either a humiliating defeat or nuclear war.” It seems to some of us that U.S. foreign policymakers have forgotten that message with respect to the Ukraine-Russia
rect the glaring and illogical inequities that currently exist.
ARNOLD W. DRUCKER Plainview
Arnold W. Drucker is the Nassau County Legislature’s deputy minority leader.
Liberty customers, tell Albany to stop the hidden taxes!
To the Editor:
For over two years, Liberty has been working hard to convince New York state to eliminate the Special Franchise Tax applied to utility water service so that we can remove that cost from our customers’ monthly bills. It represents a pass-through of the tax we are required to remit to the state government, and does not benefit Liberty in any way. And in many cases, it comprises a significant portion of your monthly water bill.
Your support of this initiative this spring has put us in a position to see real change, and eliminate the SFT from your monthly water bills as we work with officials in Albany this legislative session. While we have great momentum, we need our customers’
help to push this initiative past the finish line.
Stopthehiddentax.org provides details on the tax and the actions Liberty is taking to remove it from customers’ bills. On the site, customers can click the Take Action button to let their local legislators know that they want the tax eliminated. Nearly 2,000 Liberty customers have already taken action through the site, which has resulted in more than 30,000 letters being sent to key decision makers in the state. This is great, but we still need more support.
Between 30 and 50 percent of our customers’ bills comprise taxes that provide no benefit to the water system itself. While they do help fund local taxing jurisdictions, it is our firm belief that it is inappropriate and unjust for these taxes to be collected through your water bill. To make matters worse, our customers are the only ones in Nassau County who pay this excessive tax.
The only advantage Liberty stands to gain in pursuing this legislative change is happier customers, and providing water rates that accurately reflect the true cost of providing highquality water service. That’s it. We have dedicated ourselves to improving the customer experience, and this kind of rate relief will benefit all of our customers.
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For many months, the conflict has steadily escalated, with both sides now striking energy and other infrastructure well behind the front lines. And if Russia faces the prospect of losing, in Kennedy’s words, a “humiliating defeat,” nuclear weapons may well come into the mix.
How do we know this?
Because Russian leaders have said so. Ukraine seems to be in a bad position. It is running out of troops and having trouble enlisting new ones. Many of the Ukrainian soldiers on the front lines have been there for more than two years with hardly any breaks or respite. That is not sustainable, and in fact it is remarkable that so many Ukrainian troops have carried on the fight for so long.
New aid from the United States is
already arriving in Ukraine, but it will be of limited use if Ukraine lacks the soldiers to make use of it. Its new conscription law takes effect this month, but it will be late summer before new recruits can be properly trained in significant numbers to join the struggle. For Ukraine, that is not good news. In addition, many potential military recruits in both Ukraine and Russia seem reluctant to enlist in the service of regimes riddled with corruption. Who can blame them?
Clare Daly, a feisty Irish member of the European Parliament, has drawn a comparison of Ukraine’s difficult position now and that of the Irish republic in 1922. Although the Irish at that time felt strongly that all of Ireland should be part of the republic, they made the difficult decision not to fight the British over the six counties in the north at the time. But through diplomatic and other means, the Irish still struggle for a unified Ireland.
It is unlikely that Ukraine will win this round, but like the Irish, the Ukrainians will doubtless pursue their national aspirations into the future. Daly wants a halt to the war, and so do many of the rest of us.
Arnold Oliver is a political science professor emeritus, and is syndicated by PeaceVoice.
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