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Courtesy Daniel Sabatino SOUTh SIde hOSe Co. No. 2 first took up residence in its original building on Oceanside Road on June 5, 1927.
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By TAYLOR NICIOLI Intern South Side Hose Company No. 2 was established in Oceanside on Aug. 1, 1927 in the house of for mer Chief Richard Bedell’s grandfather. Since then, the main building has moved around some, but the firehouse’s dedication to the Oceanside community hasn’t changed in the last 95 years. On Aug. 2, during its monthly meeting, which has traditionally been held on the first Tuesday of every month since 1927, the fire house celebrated its 95th anniver sary with a barbecue. Each year, the chiefs and commissioners are invited to attend, as well as the widows of members who have passed“Someaway.of us have known each other for all our adult lives,” said Steven Bresin, former chief and current treasurer, who has been with the Oceanside Fire Depart ment for 54 years. “We got mar ried and were at each other’s wed dings. We had kids and were there when the kids grew up. We grew up with this fire depart ment.”Many members, such as Bresin, have been with the fire house for more than half of its existence. The firehouse’s histori cal significance is stated in a mes sage on its website. “We, the members of South Side Hose Company No. 2, are proud of our heritage, and proud ly look forward to the heritage we will leave behind for future mem bers, in turn,” the message stat ed.For 95 years, the privately owned firehouse has continued to makeForhistory.many of the members, including Bedell, grandson of one of the founders, the firehouse is considered to be a big part of his family’s history. At one point, Bedell had been a member of South Side, alongside his father and nine of his brothers. “It’s in my blood,” said Bedell. “It’s in our blood. We want to do what we can for the community and we’re always there for every face in a new role
By TAYLOR NICIOLI Intern Jamie Behar, 20, of Oceanside knows the exhilarating thrill of victory, having led the USA women’s basketball team to a gold medal win over home team Israel in the 2022 Maccabi ah Games last month. Behar and the USA avenged a 2017 loss to the Israeli team in the gold medal game. The Maccabiah is the world’s largest Jewish athletic competi tion, taking place in Israel every four years, with the mission to facilitate a worldwide gathering of young Jewish athletes, to not only compete at high-level com petitions, but to also strengthen their connection to the State of Israel.During last month’s competi tion, which was the 21st Macca biah Games, Behar led her team in scoring with 17 points in an 88-55 victory over Israel. Once the clock ran out and USA had won, the ball was thrown into the air and the winning team ran onto the court to hug one another. During a postgame cer emony, a gold medal was placed around the neck of Behar and her teammates. Behar had met her USA teammates a mere three weeks earlier. “The experience of playing
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MARIA CONzAttI hAs spent her entire career — and even her educational life — at Nassau Community College. And now, for at least the next year, she’s the school’s interim president — a job she vows not to be just a placeholder.
In line with national trends for com munity colleges, NCC is expected to wel come fewer students this year, especially coming out of Covid-19. “That’s always been a community col lege issue,” Conzatti said. “We certainly continue to see that here at the college.” Weathering both stop-outs and lower enrollment, Conzatti still boasts the sheer number of students who do finish their“Weeducation,haveover 168,000 alumni,” she said. “I mean, how many colleges can say that? That’s the people that graduate, not even people that just came to take a cou ple of classes because they wanted to get an increase in their pay.” For Conzatti, it’s all about creating a better future for students. “If you look at some of these schools, they’re charging a tremendous amount of money to do this,” she said. “We can help, and that’s what I mean by commu nity service. It’s an aid to our communi ty. We need to, and we can do it afford ably. And that’s what we need to do.”
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Maria Conzatti has two major goals for the next 12 months: To have Nassau Community College “live” the word “community,” and to serve that commu nity through a number of new diverse programs.Appointed last May as NCC’s interim president, Conzatti’s term lasts a year, with the possibility of going longer if a permanent president isn’t found. Striv ing to offer a wider range of courses for Nassau County, Conzatti plans to bring new vocational classes like welding and HVAC — heating, ventilation and air conditioning — to the campus. Conzatti is hardly new to the NCC campus, instrumental in a number of different roles over the past 33 years. She has had a hand in both academic and technical departments, served as an adjunct business professor, and even as an academic dean and executive vice president.Conzatti is even an alum, attending NCC between 1984 and 1986. Working at the college was her way of giving back. “I’m a product of the college, I gradu ated from here as a first-generation alum,” Conzatti said. “This place really gave me my start and has offered me a wonderful career. So, in a way, I owe the college.”Understanding the diverse back ground of students drawn to NCC, Con zatti wants to cast a wider net in who enrolls by adding newer hands-on curric ulum and class times. “Not every student certainly was meant to go to college and spend two and or four years being educated,” she said. “So we’re going to be looking to really diversify program availability here at theThatcollege.”means more time options for nights and weekends, in addition to unique stepping-stone classes like voca tional training and micro-credentials — education and training for more specific aspects of subjects and careers. More classes would mean more ways to explore careers and interests. “You can take an HVAC class, and maybe you decide that, you know what, you want to major in engineering,” Con zatti said. “Maybe with that HVAC class, we can give you three credits toward a certificate or an associate’s degree. So, to me, I think it’s all interconnected.” Although still in development, Conzat ti plans to renovate and re-purpose build ings for welding and HVAC to properly accommodate the programs. The student-driven courses might help fight a national problem — “stopouts.” It’s where students attend classes, but drop out for any number of life events or reasons — like getting married, or building a family — and then they come back to possibly finish their educa tionAtagain.apublic community college, “we’re no strangers to this,” Conzatti said. “This is something that the college has always had.”
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These include Jay Hernandez, Assistant Coach for the Charlotte Hornets and Danny Green, a No. 14 Guard for the Memphis Grizzlies, who reached out to the team to help donate ten pairs of NBA-grade size 15.5 extra wide Nike and Puma sneakers.“These NBA teams have guys of all sizes on their teams upwards to 7 feet,” Millar said during a news con ference at the school, Aug 12, held to surprise Alex with the sneakers ahead of the new school year. “So, it’s an environment where you tend to find people in very similar situa tions as Alex and they have the resources to request whatever size necessary for their players, so they make shoes for people who wear 17, 17-and-a-half and even size 20 shoes.”With a smile of relief when try ing on a pair of purple Nikes that were the perfect fit, he expressed his appreciation to Mrs. Morales. “When I walk into school, I know I’m going to get some attention but I don’t really care about the attention, it’s just nice that Mrs. Morales did this for me.”
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W hen it came to sneak ers, finding the right fit was always a challenge for Alex Michaels, a ris ing sixth grader at Lincoln Orens Middle School in Island Park. But now, because of his teacher’s dedica tion and a little help from her friend with an NBA connection, that’ll be the least of his worries this school year.Michaels, who wears an unusual ly large size 15.5 extra wide shoe, shared during a candid lunchtime conversation with his teacher Dar lene Morales the challenges he faces. “He bought ‘lunch with the teach er’ using his ‘mo money,’ which is our in-class currency,” Morales said. “During that conversation it came up that sometimes his large feet are burdensome and I asked in what ways and he said he wanted cool sneakers like his friends like the Nikes or Air Jordans, which are so difficult for him for find in his size.” His mother Elissa said that in order to find shoes for her son, she has to scour the internet and check out in a hurry before the elusive shoes in his size would sell out in a flash.“It was a constant struggle,” Elis sa said. “Sometimes we could find the size but not the width. Nike was always cut too narrow and then he wanted Air Jordans but they didn’t come in his size; there was always an obstacle. The way we found shoes for him is we would go online and check daily to see if they would drop one pair in his size and the only one we could regularly find were Sketch ers but he goes to school and sees his friends in the Nikes and the Air Jor dans and says ‘I want those shoes too’ and it’s a disappointment because he’s only a kid and wants to be like Afterthem.”hearing this, Morales reached out to her friend Osei Millar, a former basketball player at Hofstra University, who said his own story connected with Michaels’. “Darlene came to me and shared Alex’s story and it just resonated with me,” Millar, who stands sixfoot-seven said. “I’m a kid from Brooklyn who got very tall at a very young age, probably around his height, and I stood out in class and it just kind of stuck with me because some of the challenges he faced, I also dealt with as a youth. I just reached out to my connections to do something to help him out.”
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-Some of Long Island’s bravest stom achs, from both the firefighter communi ty as well as the public, came out Sunday, Aug. 14 to fill their bellies and raise funds for Cooper Graham, the infant son of Oceanside fire commissioner Mike Gra ham at the annual clam eating contest at Peter’s Clam Bar. Cooper was recently diagnosed with retinoblastoma, a rare eye cancer that begins in the back of the eye and is most commonly found in children under the age of five. Cooper has been treated at Cohen’s Children Medical Center since May.“Our family is so grateful for Town of Hempstead Supervisor Don Clavin, Coun cilman Anthony D’Espostito and all the Council Members, the fire service, our community and Butch Yamali for their support throughout Cooper’s battle with cancer, Michael Graham, Cooper’s father said.This year, James Sprizzo of the East Rockaway Fire Department won the Fire fighters Challenge, having downed 126 clams, while Joe Menchetti came out on top of the public challenge with a total of 232Aroundclams. $11,000 was raised by the end of the day Sunday and a total of $15,000 is expected after all donations are counted. Those who wish to donate to “Coop Strong” can do so online at GoFund. me/0a129c1f. There is also a Venmo account set up: @CoopStrong. Checks can be made payable to Cooper Graham, 3249 Second St., Oceanside, N.Y., 11572.
In 2017, Behar had sought out try-outs for the Maccabiah Games, thinking that it was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. The 21st Maccabiah was postponed last year due to Covid, and in 2022 the USA team sought out Behar to compete once again.The first time she participated she was 15 years old, but this year Behar said she felt more of an appreciation for her teammates, who soon became her life long friends, the positive affirmations from her coaches and the culture she was able to explore in Israel. Even though she was on her own in Israel, she felt the endless support from her mom, as well as her college team
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mates at Lehigh University in Pennsyl vania. She received text messages from them as they rooted her on. When the USA won the gold medal, her Lehigh teammates and coaches were cheering from their own homes. “Jamie’s the type of player that finds a way to be effective no matter what role,” said Addie Micir, head coach of the women’s basketball team at Lehigh Uni versity.“We were just so proud that each game she stepped up in a different way for her team. She showed off her versa goldNow,medal.”after returning home, Behar is getting ready to go back to school and play with her college team. As a political science major, she is unsure exactly where the next few years will take her, but she is certain that basketball will remain in her life. “Within the team (in Israel), we were joking about coming back,” she said. “The next Maccabiah would be in 2025, and I would be a year out of college bas ketball, so it would almost be like coming out of retirement. But I guess never know.” basketballplaying in another country is amazing. I don’t know how many times I’ll be able to do that in my life. Behar Maccabiah medalist
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While attending medical school in Bangladesh, he helped build a general hospital, an OB/GYN clinic, and a medical college — all before immigrating to the United States more than a decade ago. He says his work as an instructor with the medical faculty of different health professional schools helped many minorities and new immigrants get muchneeded jobs in the health care
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During Hurricane Sandy in 2012, he worked with the Long Island Power Authority to help coordinate and restore power to local communities. He also shares on the campaign trail how he successfully rallied the community to keep and support the Nassau County Police Department's 5th Precinct, and not allowing the county to close it as planned. He has also worked against casino development, and was an obstacle for speed cameras. He earned his juris doctorate from Boston College Law School. over politics principled public servant for the lifelong commitment to leadership, compassion and Effective leadership in D.C.
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Driving into downtown Manhattan in the near future could cost more than $20 for cars, and four times that for trucks. And that’s after factoring in gas. With congestion pricing — a plan intended to reduce vehicle dependence on the crowded streets of New York City ready to become a reality, one of the agencies expected to directly benefit — the Metropolitan Transportation Authori ty — has shared what it thinks vehicles should pay for the privilege of driving instead of riding. That’s $23 for cars and $82 for trucks, with such tolls also applying to deliveries, taxis and ride-hail vehicles like Uber and Lyft.There are many not too happy about the plan, especially Nassau County Republican legislators Steve Rhoads and John Ferretti, who joined Oyster Bay tax receiver Jeffrey Pravato in front of the Theodore Roosevelt Executive and Legis lative Building in Mineola to express that displeasure.It’s“simply another tax on hardwork ing residents of suburbia,” said Rhoads, who represents Wantagh, Seaford, Bell more, Merrick and Freeport. “Eighty-five percent of residents that commute on a daily basis into New York City already commute using mass transit, This is sim ply another way to control your behavior, using the power to tax and take another billion dollars away from the residents of suburbia into the pocket to cover the fis cal mismanagement of the MTA.” John Ferretti, whose district repre sents parts of East Meadow, Wantagh and Seaford, said the state measure’s goal of fighting traffic congestion is a good one, but that Albany is taking the wrong path. People are not taking the Long Island Rail Road because of rising ticket costs, he said, and blamed bail reform as a reason many don’t feel safe taking public transit. “Who wants to take the Long Island Rail Road when you might get pushed in front of the train you’re trying to get on?” Ferretti asked. But not everyone agrees with the law makers. State Sen. John Brooks, a Demo crat who faces Rhoads for a newly drawn senate seat in November, argued Rhoads and Perretti grossly misunderstand how things work in Albany. “No one voted solely on the question of congestion pricing,” Brooks said. “We voted on the budget as a whole. Your vote is either ‘yes’ for everything, or ‘no’ for everything.”Ifthelegislators want to attack him over congestion pricing, Brooks added, then they also owe him credit for millions of dollars in state aid and infrastructure repair, since those were also part of the state budget he voted for in 2019. Brooks dismissed Rhoads’ congestion price rhetoric as simply campaign rheto ric.“If Steve wants to talk about raising taxes on residents, let’s talk about the county housing assessments,” he said. “Nassau’s housing assessment has been frozen for 13 years because of the county legislature.”ButRhoads feels state officials are doing everything they can to try and keep opposition down, even holding public hearings on the MTA’s toll proposal in August, when many are on vacation. “It’s a further idea of what their actual thoughts on transparency are in this pro cess,” he said. As far as state lawmakers like John Brooks?“They’re the ones that voted for this,” Rhoads said. “And they are the ones that still have the power to be able to stop it.”
How wILL CongEStIon pricing affect Long Island? Not in a way that works for people living here, at least according to Nassau County legislators Steve Rhoads and John Ferretti, along with Oyster Bay tax receiver Jeff Pravato.
Often our anxiety is trying to help us solve problems we cannot control. It can be really challenging to try, but mindfulness skills help us accept what we can control. Here are some steps to figure out what you can control.
Start Planning Now For Back-To-School If You Haven’t Already The more time you give yourself to figure things out, the less likely you are to feel stressed those days before school starts. If you haven’t been informed already, reach out to your school’s administration to determine what their policies will be in the fall.
Think Through Your New Schedule As A Family Which extracurricular activities will you resume again? Have your child’s needs/interests changed? Also, make a plan for your updated child care needs and com municate them with caregivers in advance.
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S tudents return to the classroom after summer break energized and ready to embark on another school year. Or they? While families have seemingly settled into the ‘new normal’ vacation ing, socializing, etc, have returned to the daily rhythms of our lives for the most part, it’s important to remember that Covid-19 is still spreading. That pesky BA.5 subvariant is seemingly everywhere right now and may be ready to join students in the classroom. As you prepare for and start the 2022-2023 school year, continue to take steps to prevent the spread of Covid-19. Taking all precautions available will provide the most protection to children and the community and help students have a safe and healthy school year. That starts with vaccination. Medical practiitioners and epidemiologists strongly urge all family members to add the Covid vaccine to their immunization schedule. Everyone ages 6 months and older now is eligible to get vaccinated for Covid-19. Covid-19 vaccines are safe and highly effective at preventing serious illness. In addition, individuals ages 5 and older are eligible to get a Covid-19 booster shot. Staying up to date on your vaccines is the best way to reduce the spread of Covid. If your child is eligible, schedule their Covid booster before school begins.
Other Safety Precautions Proper hand hygiene remains as vital as ever. It’s important step in lowering risk of Covid-19 infection, as well as other illnesses. Provide your child with hand sani tizer to bring to school and encourage them to wash or sanitize their hands frequently. In addition, if your child shows any symptoms of Covid-19, such as fever, keep them home from school to prevent the spread of illness. Managing Expectations
Even for those students who genuinely love school and are eager to see their friends and start up their school year activities, some initial anxiety and nervousness may impact their return again this year. The last school was often interrupted by Covid outbreaks that meant a peri odic return to virtual learning in some cases, and, often a general sense of unease.
Anticipate Your Child’s Concerns Children do best when they know what to expect, so it’s important to take the time to answer their questions and talk to them about their back-to-school experience. Especially in that first week, excitement may be tem pered with unease. Be sure all medical records are updated and they understand and are prepared for what school safety protocols may be. Gather school supplies and send them off with some special supplies that will excite them. Be prepared for your child’s emotions to fluctuate over the final weeks of summer and into the beginning of the school year. The first week of school is always exhaust ing, but while we’re all ready for life to full return to “nor mal,” we’re not quite there yet. If your child is struggling to adjust to school or show ing signs of excessive worry (acting out, withdrawing, irritability), it may be time to consider professional help. Or at the very least, contact the school counselor or social worker.
The start of a new school year is like a fresh box of crayons full of possibilities. Families can take advan tage of this clean slate by establishing some new organizing routines. Think ahead. Mornings are cha otic in most households with schoolaged children. Consider handling as many daytime preparations as possi ble the night before. Lay out clothes. Pack lunches. Set out the breakfast dishes and cereal. Pack backpacks. Make systems kid-friendly, so young helpers can feel involved, and save mom and dad some time in the process. For example, carve out a spot on a lower shelf of the pantry for lunch boxes and lunch-making supplies. Then make children respon sible for putting away their empty lunch boxes at the end of the school day, or even packing their own lunch. Tackle school paperwork. Make a habit of sorting through children’s backpacks with them the same day they come home. Allot time after school, when you arrive home from work, or after dinner, depending on your family’s schedule. Use a tiered letter sorter or filing system with des ignated slots for each child’s papers, and an “A.S.A.P.” space for teachers’ notes, permission slips and anything else that requires immediate atten tion, that’s not handled through your school portal. For schoolwork and artwork you want to keep, try a two-step approach. First, purge unwanted items as soon as they come in the door. Collect the possible keepers in a storage bin or wheeled cart with col or-coded drawers that allow for easy separation by child or project type. Go through stored items at regular inter vals, perhaps once a month or once a quarter. Keep in mind, the more you accumulate, the easier it will be to pare down, as the best pieces will stand out from the crowd. Designate a homework spot. Decide on the best spot in your home to set up homework central. That could be the location your child became accustomed to doing school work and studying during the early days of the pandemic, when class was virtual. Or maybe a different set-up is preferred at this point. Take into con sideration how involved you need to be with homework and your child’s style. Does he focus better with peo ple around or in a private setting? Is he better suited to sit at a desk or curled up in a favorite chair with a laptop cart? Once you have a place picked out, gather together handy homework tools and supplies into a nearby bin, drawer or cabinet. Stock up on ageappropriate supplies such as pens, pencils, erasers, paper, crayons, mark ers, a ruler, dictionary, calculator and a pencil sharpener. Create a communication hub. Include the family calendar, a chalk or bulletin board for posting messages and reminders, a binder for key docu ments, colored markers, pens and pencils. If you’re a visual person, con sider color coding your calendar by assigning each family member a dif ferent color. Remember not to forget. Use wall hooks and baskets or bins near the front door to corral the items you need to remember each day: back packs, books, lunches, gym shoes, sports equipment and musical instru ments. Above photo: Back to school is an oppor tunity to reorganize your family routines.
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BEST MEXICAN FOOD: The 1034CabanaWBeech St, Long Beach (516) www.thecabanalbny.com889-1345
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Long Beach is serving up specialty tacos and other Mexican dishes at The Cabana. They also offer soups, wraps, sandwiches and salads to suit everyone’s taste. There’s nothing like good food and a great time; and with their numerous events from discounted drink deals, live music and pop-up food vendors every monday — there will always be something new to come back to.
BEST CHINESE FOOD: Little Fu’s 1739 Peninsula Blvd, Hewlett (516) 295-2888 Find us on Facebook Local restaurant Little Fu’s offers meat and vegan options, but not just a veggie dish — mock meats from chicken to duck — within their full vegetarian menu. Enjoy large portions of tasty chinese cuisine for take out, delivery or eat in their sizable dining area perfect for a lunch or dinner with family, friends or a date. Japanese cuisine is also available on their ample menu.
BEST THAI FOOD: Thai Table Restaurant 88 A N Village Ave, Rockville Centre (516) www.thaitableny.com678-0886
Traditional Italian food made with fne, fresh ingredients — Lia’s Pizzeria serves up more than pies. From soups, salads, and sandwiches to pastas, seafood and homemade pizzas, open seven days a week Lia’s has a menu to please. Enjoy the tasty specialty pies or heroes by ordering in for take out or delivery, now available online; or plan a date night at their elegant dining area with modern moody lighting.
BEST GERMAN FOOD: Plattduetsche Park 1132 Hempstead Tnpk, Franklin Square (516) www.parkrestaraunt.com354-3131
Just like owner Niko Vasilopolous’ family in Greece makes it, the food at GREEKTOWN is made from scratch using fresh ingredients. They strive to create and serve food to Long Islanders that their families would be proud of. The colorful bright plates of food, including chicken souvlaki and gyros, spanakopita and so much more, are sure to satisfy taste buds. Established in 1996, this authentic greek kitchen offers catering and delivery in Rockville Centre.
Bedell has put 63 years into the volun teer fire service, but he is not the only one who cherishes South Side’s heritage. Dan iel Sabatino, a 30-year volunteer with the Oceanside Fire Department, became the captain of South Side in May. To honor the firehouse’s history, he said it is up to the present and new members to keep the tra ditions going and commend the volunteers before them. “It is deep within ourselves as volun teers just to answer any call for help,” said Sabatino. “That I believe is our biggest motivation along with the camaraderie of being in the company, working together with our second families.”
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BEST ITALIAN FOOD: Lia’s Pizzeria and Restaurant 60 Atlantic Ave, Oceanside (516) www.liaspizzeriaoceanside.com764-4971
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The firehouse’s currenT building, though vacant due to damage from Hurricane Sandy, used to be an empty lot adjacent to the old building. The company moved into the building in 1963. i t’s organization.beandheartwarmingveryhumblingtopartofthis sedwardcharfberg public information officer, South Side Firehouse continued from front page
BEST LATIN FOOD: Island Empanada of Merrick 2142 Merrick Ave, Merrick (516) www.islandempanada.com608-2663
BEST JAPANESE FOOD: Inatome Japanese Steak + Sushi 6 5th St, Valley Stream (516) www.inatomerestaurant.com872-0419
Take a seat at the Thai Table Restaurant and immerse yourself in the true culinary art of native Thai cuisine. Enjoy a number of dishes, from Asian, Asian Fusion and Thai to seafood, soup and noodles. There are vegetarian and vegan options as well. Relax over a meal with family or friends in their modern atmosphere and cozy ambiance or order in during their delivery hours.
This is not your average restaurant, it’s an entire new world. There are actually several buildings on eight acres: a Biergarten, Beer Hall, Brathaus, catering hall and large event space in addition to the restaurant so you step into a new atmosphere submerged in authentic German cuisine, culture and events. Established in 1901, this unique venue and dining spot can offer a fun day out for friends, family, or events. Celebrate German celebrations such as Ompahfest, Jagerball or Oktoberfest among others throughout the year or pop in for a beer, wursts or fuffy pretzel imported from Munich!
EXPAND YOUR PALATE WITH LONG ISLAND’S BEST RESTAURANTS Visit www.lichoiceawards.com to view all winners and fnalists of the 2021 Herald Long Island Choice Awards presentd by PSEG Long Island. Check back September 15th to nominate your favorite businesses for 2022. THE WEEKLY LIST: 1182584
Island Empanada, owned and operated by Roy and Kathy Pelaez, is the Long Island dream turned reality offering authentic empanadas with his crafted secret sofrito seasoning. Roy, self taught cook, trained in the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico and now has two food trucks and multiple locations. Order for lunch or dinner, food truck catering, delivery and more.
Ram Bisht, owner and food enthusiast, has crafted the robust favors and delicacies of India as a child in his mother’s kitchen. Ram, born in the Himalayas of Nepal and famous for its Medieval India food concept of ‘Byanjana’ that infuenced the royal kitchens of India, learned from these concepts. From preparation to menu planning, Ram takes special care and mentors his staff to continue to provide the community with delectable and authentic culinary dishes and experience great Indian hospitality. Dive into foods like vegetable samosas, chicken tikka masala and coconut lemon rice and taste the spices of life.
Seizaburo and Katsuko Inatome opened Inatome in 1975. The restaurant features a sushi bar, serving traditional Japanese dishes, and hibachi in a separate dining room prepared by Chef Hiroki Yoshiyuki Oji. The interior, designed by the owners, blends Eastern and Western styles and at the heart of the restaurant, “Maneki-Neko” — a porcelain cat — greets guests.
The firehouse is working on plans for its 100th anniver sary, a mere five years away, including putting together an anni versary book made up of pic tures provided by older members. The 100th is expected to be the biggest of them all, according to several tionpublicScharfberg,chiefincludingmembers,formerEdwardnowinformaofficer,whohas been with South Side for 44 “It’syears.very heartwarming and humbling to be part of this organization,” Scharf berg said. “I am looking forward to the 100th, but I’m happy to be here for the 95th. Obviously, our first goal is to serve the community, but we also would love to keep our traditions for future members, and we hope that the future members, whoever they might be, will also want to continue thoseScharfberg,traditions.”who is also on the recruit ment committee, said the fire department continues to seek volunteers. The applica tion process takes between two and three months, and includes training on basic firefighting essentials, such as first aid and CPR, as well as fire school at the Fire Acad emy in Bethpage. The training is free and gives college credit to anyone looking to advance within the forensics or medical departmentsThefirehouse has dealt with its share of challenges over the years. In 2012, the main South Side building was flooded with more than 40 inches of water as a result of Hurricane Sandy. The current 33 active members have been unable to use the building ever since. The rebuilding pro cess is nearing completion, but the fire house relies heavily on fundraising to get the supplies that are needed. Sabatino said he hopes the firehouse will be completed soon. “We have several members who have worked tirelessly, rebuilding it for the better part of a decade,” he Meanwhile,said.South Side has continued to serve Oceanside for the past 10 years out of a trailer in a neighboring parking lot. “We’re there 24/7, we do it all,” said Scharf berg. “We are the fix-it people of the com munity, alongside the police department and emergency service. We are looking for ward to many more years of serving the community.”
A big anniversary for South Side Company body. I always tell the guys who come in, ‘You got to have your heart into the compa ny to keep moving.’”
BEST INDIAN FOOD: 924RaaginiAtlantic Ave, Baldwin (516) www.raagininy.com608-5578
BEST GREEK FOOD: Greek Town 90 N Village Ave, Rockville Centre (516) www.greektownny.com678-4550
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around 1969. I was speechless when I met her. I occasionally would be told that when I sing jazz tunes, I did sound a little bit like Ella, and my scatting was just beginning to develop. The day I got the Los Angeles Times, June 16, 1996, the front page (was) memorializing Ella Fitzgerald. It was that very morning I decided I was going to portray Ella and continue to bring her legacy forth through my presence and my interpretation of her. My favorite Ella song is ‘Mr. Paganini.’ The real title is ‘If you can’t sing it, you’ll have to swing it.’”
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“‘Ella, First Lady of Song’ reminds us that wearing a crown of admiration such as hers does not deem one immune to loneliness, racism, envy, hate, or even body shaming. Lastly, our story stars the legendary recording artist, Freda Payne, who is one of a vanishing breed of singers who possess the musicality and talent to deliver the song stylings of the great Ella inin-personvenues.performingIonIold,”theEllatheFitzgerald.”“IadmiredsingingstyleofFitzgeraldfromtimeIwas12yearssaysPayne,“andlistenedtohersingingtheradio,andthenstartedhearingherinotherIsawheronceinanightclubNewYork.Thiswas
First Lady of Song ‘If you can’t sing it, you’ll have to swing it’
What: Ella, the First Lady of Song When: Aug. 18-Sept. 11 Where Madison: Theatre, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville ForCentretickets, atorMadisonTheatreNY.orgvisitcalltheboxoffice(516)323-4444 By Mary Malloy
inger and actress Freda Payne, best known for her 1970 smash hit “Band of Gold,” will channel jazz singer Ella Fitzgerald, “The First Lady of Song,” in a much-anticipated production of the same name at the Madison Theatre, at Molloy University, starting this weekend, and running through Sept. 11. The show was conceived by Maurice Hines and also stars Harriett D. Foy, Debra Walton and DannyTheAdams.songlist includes a plethora of Fitzgerald’s hits, among them “A-tisket, A-tasket” and “Sweet Georgia Brown.” It also features selections from songwriters Cole Porter, Harold Arlen, and Rodgers and “Ella,Hart.
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Courtesy Lee Summers Middle photo: Lee Summers wrote and directed the life story of Ella Fitzgerald.
Large photo: Singer and actress Freda Payne is best known for her 1970 smash hit ‘Band of Gold,’ earning her a gold record.
Courtesy Alan Mercer Top left: In her 60-year career, Ella Fitzgerald was known as The First Lady of Song,’ ‘The Queen of Jazz,’ and ‘Lady Ella.’
The Australian-English soft rock duo, of Graham Russell and Russell Hitchcock, are still going strong. They visit Long Island on their current 45th anniversary tour, driven by years of friendship and love for Air Supply. The trademark sound of Hitchcock’s soaring tenor voice and Russell’s simple yet majestic songs created a unique sound that would forever be known as Air Supply. “Lost in Love,” “All Out of Love,” “The One That You Love,” “Sweet Dreams,” and “Making Love Out Of Nothing At All” have all achieved multi-million radio Friday, Aug. 19, 8 p.m. NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury. (516) 247-5200 LiveNation.com.TheTheatreAtWestbury.comoror Garden stroll As summer winds down, this is the perfect time to visit Old Westbury Gardens and the sculptures of “Revisiting the Familiar: Seward Johnson at the Gardens,” the popular exhibit now on view. Enjoy the weather, the beautiful landscape and the whimsical art of renowned artist Seward Johnson at your leisure. There’s plenty to see and do with the sculptures during your visit: Snap fun selfies. Go on a scavenger hunt. Canvas the gardens to see every sculpture. Now, through Sept. 5. Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury. (516) 333-0048 or OldWestburyGardens.org.visit
First Lady of Song,” written directedandby awardwinning actor, director, librettist, lyricist, composer, and educator Lee acontinuessongstress.world’steenagerhomelessjourneyremarkableofinspiringchroniclesSummers,thestoryFitzgerald’sfromtothepremiere“Today,Ellatobebeaconofexcellence,” notes Summers. “Not only did her singing career endure the Depression era, (but also) the Big Band, Swing, and Be-Bop eras. Ms. Fitzgerald also sang the most definitive recordings of the American Songbook. Ella accomplished all, while living under the terrorism of the Jim Crow era and the rage of the civil rights movement. Even though her close friends included the iconic Marilyn Monroe, Fred Astaire, Frank Sinatra and other wealthy celebrities, our story humanizes Ella for a new generation.”
Literary Evening Come get cultured at the Oceanside Gazebo, every Monday, at dusk, at a free reading, on Homecrest Road, down the street from the fire department). Four eclectic published authors and poets will read their work. Dessert and coffee are included. For more information, visit summergazeboreadings/.Facebook.com/ Don’t ‘panic’ at the beach There’s no need to worry when “Panic” rocks Masone beach on Aug. 20, 1 Waterford Rd., Island Park. For more information visit VillageofIslandPark.com. AUG. 20
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HERALDPARKOCEANSIDE/ISLAND—202218,August 12 SAVE THE DATE: 10.26.22TheHeritage Club at 6PM-9PMBethpage SUCCESS RUNS IN THE FAMILY (BUSINESS). If You Know A Successful Family Business, Share It With Us! Family businesses are the beating heart of the business community and play a vital role in the Long Island economy. From small businesses to large multi-generational frms, these entrepreneurial families are building business legacies that will last for generations to come. After the number of challenges the past few years presented us, these family businesses overcame obstacles and continue to persevere. RichnerLIVE and Herald Community Newspapers will celebrate family-owned businesses that are successful, giving back and moving Long Island forward. Honorees will be announced in the Herald and celebrated at the 2022 Family Business Awards Gala. Nominations close September 16. NOMINATE richnerlive.com/nominateTODAY For more information or to sponsor, contact Amy Amato at aamato@richnerlive.com or (516) 569-4000 x224. RICHNERA portion of ticket proceeds will be donated to a local charity. Connect. Collaborate. Celebrate! 1182295
Sounds of the ‘70s It’s a ‘70s explosion in the park, when 45RPM, known as “the band you wish your parents had warned you about,” bring their C’mon Get Happy show to the Harry Chapin stage, Friday, Aug. 19, at 8 p.m., at Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, Eisenhower Park, East Meadow. The dynamic singers and nimble band bring AM radio hits that other bands overlook back to life with the veracity and fun this music deserves. As always, bring seating. For information, visit NassauCountyNY.gov/parks.
tieaboutAlldye Kids ages 4+ can get their groove on, Wednesday, Aug. 24, 1 p.m. Explore tie dye technique, which dates back to Asian and Eastern culture in the 6th century. Learn the technique and make a tie dye pillowcase to take home. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 2245800 or LICM.org.
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Become a warrior for the community Join the Oceanside Community Warriors for weekly community cleanups around the hamlet every Sunday. offorOceansidewarriorsny@gmail.comContactinformationonthelocationtheirnextcleanup.
Sip & Paint Get crafty on the beach with a glass of wine and paint a masterpiece at Sip & Paint Night at Masone Beach, 1 Waterford Road, Aug. 24 at 6:30 p.m.
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Sunday Trivia Come test your smarts at Masone Beach, 1 Waterford Road, Island Park,, Sunday, Aug. 21, at 3 p.m. It’s all good with Superbad Don’t let the summer end on a ‘bad’ note. Rock out with Superbad band, Sept. 3, 1 Waterford Rd., Island Park. For more information VILlageOfIslandPark.com.visit
13 202218,August—HERALDPARKOCEANSIDE/ISLAND FORACOMEDYTHEAGES. ALLAGES! BROADWAYGOESWRONG.COM 212-239-6200 NEW WORLD STAGES 340 W 50th St (between 8th & 9th Aves) MURPHYMATTHEWBYPHOTOS “A GUT- BUSTING HIT! ” BROADWAY’S FUNNIEST SMASH HIT AND INTERNATIONAL PHENOMENON 1179838 FREDASTARRINGPAYNE August 18 – september 10, 2022 FOR TICKETS CALL 516.323.4444 OR VISIT WWW.MADISONTHEATRENY.ORG 1000 HEMPSTEAD AVE | ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY A NEW MUSICAL First Lady of Song Use Code ELLA and save! 1179080 Remember those affected addiction:by Join the Oceanside Safe Collation, Oceanside Community Warriors, Oceanside Kiwanis Club and Seafield Drug and Alcohol Rehab Center as they take part in the world’s largest annual campaign to end overdose. Prevention resources, Narcan kits and demonstrations and deterra drug deactivation bags will be available for free, Thurday, Aug. 25, 6-8 p.m. at Schoolhouse Green. Welcome back to Temple Avodah Come one, come all. Temple Avodah’s pre-Labor Day Welcome Back Family Shabbat & Barbeque takes place on Friday, Aug. 26, at 6 p.m. Following services, there will be delicious food with all the trimmings and entertainment by Schleppenwolf and Patsy the Clown. The synagogue is located at 3050 Oceanside Road in Oceanside. For more information, call (516) 766-6809. Adventure to Italy Travel to the Italian Rivera and channel your inner sea monster while supporting the limb kind foundation’s junior ambassadors at their outdoor movie night screening of Disney/Pixar’s Luca., Thursday, Aug.18, at the Oceanside schoolhouse green. Gates open at 7:30 p.m. and movie starts at 8:30 p.m. Admission is free but raffle tickets will be for sale.
BridgesToyuskanash:exhibit Kids can make, view and talk about art, through Sunday, Sept. 4, with four Indigenous artists at Long Island Children’s Museum. Toyuskanash, the Algonquin word for bridges, brings together artists from the Shinnecock Nation to explore their traditional and contemporary culture and how they bridge gaps in history and knowledge with surrounding communities. The exhibit highlights the artwork of fine art photographer Jeremy Dennis, painter and tradition bearer Denise Silva-Dennis, beadwork appliqué and ribbon work artist Tohanash Tarrant and painter David Bunn Martine. Each artist’s creative process is featured during residencies; including artistled workshops during each residency and daily activities for visitors led by museum staff that draw inspiration from their artwork, process and media. Visit the museum on Museum Row, Garden City. For more information, call (516) 224-5800 or go to LICM.org.
Having an event? Items on The Scene page are listed free of charge. The Herald welcomes listings of upcoming events, community meetings and items of public interest. All submissions should include date, time and location of the event, cost, and a contact name and phone number. Submissions can be emailed to thescene@liherald.com. Art talk Grab your lunch and join Nassau County Museum of Art Docent Riva Ettus for her popular “Brown Bag Lecture” live, via Zoom, Thursday, Sept. 15, 1 p.m. She’ll discuss the current exhibition, “Other Worlds than This: The Supernatural in Art.” Participants are invited to ask questions at the end of the program. Register at least 24 hours in advance to receive the program Zoom link. Also Oct. 13. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NASsauMuseum.org.
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LEGAL SUPREMENOTICECOURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU INSOURCE EAST PROPERTIES, INC., Plaintiff -againstANTHONY C. ARGILA III, AS HEIR AT LAW TO THE ESTATE OF ANTHONY C. ARGILA, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered herein and dated April 26, 2022, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on September 7, 2022 at 2:30 p.m. premises situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Island Park, County of Nassau and State of New York, known and designated as and by the Lots Numbered 1 and 2, Block 38, on a certain map entitled, “Island Park-Long Beach, Nassau County, New York, showing part of the Holdings of Island Park Long Beach, Inc., dated November 1924,” and fled in the Offce of the Clerk of the County of Nassau on April 3, 1925 as Map No. 557, Sheet 11, made by W.E. Howard, C.E., Island Park, Long Island, New York. Section: 43 Block: 038 Lot: 1 & 2. All bidders must wear a face mask/shield at all times and social distancing must be observed by all bidders at all times. Bidders who do not comply with the face mask and/or the social distancing mandate will be removed from the Saidauction.premises known as 56 SUFFOLK RD, ISLAND PARK, ApproximateNY amount of lien $714,259.27 plus interest & costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of fled Judgment and Terms of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Index Number RUSSELL614150/2020.S. BURMAN, ESQ., DavidRefereeA. Gallo & Associates Attorney(s)LLPfor Plaintiff 47 Hillside Avenue, 2nd Floor, Manhasset, NY SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU FREEDOM
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SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU Federal National Mortgage Association, Plaintiff AGAINST David C. Conn a/k/a David Conn, Heather S. Conn a/k/a Heather Conn, Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered October 3, 2016, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on September 15, 2022 at 2:00PM, premises known as 542 Derby Drive South, Oceanside, NY 11572. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Oceanside, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 54, Block 498, Lot 55. Approximate amount of judgment $392,263.67 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of fled Judgment Index #015311/2013. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 mitigation protocols and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine”. Oscar Prieto, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 20-002113 72248
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NOTICELEGAL133482TownKATESupervisorMURRAYClerkNOTICEOFADOPTION OF TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD LOCAL LAW NO. 60-2022 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, pursuant to Article 9 of the New York State Constitution, the provisions of the Town Law and the Municipal Home Rule Law of the State of New York, both as amended, a public hearing was duly called and held August 2nd , 2022, by the Town Board of the Town of Hempstead on the proposed adoption of Town of Hempstead Local Law No. 60-2022, and following the close of the hearing the Town Board duly adopted Town of Hempstead Local Law No. 60-2022, amending Section 197-5 of the Code of the Town of Hempstead, to include “ARTERIAL STOPS” at various locations. Dated: August 2, 2022 Hempstead, New York BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF DONALDHEMPSTEADX.CLAVIN, JR.
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Foreclosure and Sale duly entered September 24, 2019, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on September 8, 2022 at 2:00PM, premises known as 3308 NEPTUNE AVENUE, OCEANSIDE, NY 11572. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Oceanside, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Judicial Covid-19District’sPolicies 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 RefereeAppointedshallcancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.” Joy S. Bunch, Esq., Referee 2296-003108
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REFEREE’SLEGAL133452NOTICENOTICE OF SALE IN SUPREMEFORECLOSURECOURTCOUNTY OF CITIMORTGAGE,NASSAU INC., Plaintiff - against - JAMES DEMPSEY, et al PursuantDefendant(s).to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on March 10, 2020. 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 “Rain or Shine” on the 15th day of September, 2022 at 2:00 PM. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being at Oceanside, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New PremisesYork. known as 3425 Ocean Harbor Drive, Oceanside, (Town of Hempstead) NY 11572. (SBL#: Approximate43-219-126)amount of lien $825,992.92 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of fled judgment and terms of Indexsale. No. 009140/2015. Leland Lewis Greene, Esq., DavidsonReferee.Fink LLP Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 400 Meridian Centre Blvd, Ste Rochester,200NY 14618 Tel.
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Syracuse Basketball star and former professional player Eric Devendorf will be returning to Oceanside for the second year to hold a week-long, fast-paced bas ketball camp for young players. The camp will be held at the Barry & Florence Friedberg JCC starting on August 22 and is open to all children between the ages of 8-14.Run by Coach Eric and his staff, the camp will focus on improving necessary basketball skills, including ball handling, shooting techniques and team play tac tics. The cost of the full week is $325 or $75 for the day. To register, call (516) 884-1536. Devendorf played at Syracuse from 2005 to 2009 where he averaged 15.7 points per game in his final season and ranks 14th on the school’s all-time scoring list with 1,680 points After college, he played professionally for several teams, including several over seas, such as the Reno Bighorns, Mel bourne Tigers, Super City Rangers and Wellington Saints. After his playing career, he returned to his alma mater in 2016 as assistant strength coach for the men’s basketball team. In 2018, he accepted a job at the Uni versity of Detroit Mercy as special assis tant to the head coach.
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Section 54., Block 410, Lot 57. Approximate amount of judgment $434,426.52 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of fled Judgment Index #000660/2018. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 mitigation protocols and as su ch all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine”. Ellen N. Savino, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 19-000657 71830 NOTICELEGAL133269NOTICEOF SALE SUPREME COURT NASSAU sale.not0000028/2017.fledsubjectPremisesplusJudgmentApproximateYork.NassauHempstead,Park,lyingparcelcertain54SecIslandMassachusettsPremises202211501CourtCourtNassauNorthtowillenteredofPursuantElmsford,Road,Manfro,Knuckles,AttorneyDefendant(s)VICTORTRUST,ACQUISITIONMORTGAGETRUSTEEINDIVIDUALLYTRUST,D/B/AFUNDWILMINGTONCOUNTYSAVINGSSOCIETY,FSB,CHRISTIANANOTBUTASFORPRETIUMPlaintiffagainstRIVERA,etalforPlaintiff(s)Komosinski&LLP,565TaxterSuite590,NY10523.toaJudgmentForeclosureandSaleJuly30,2019,IsellatpublicauctionthehighestbidderatSideStepsoftheCountySupremeat100SupremeDrive,Mineola,NYonSeptember14,at2:30PM.knownas4050Avenue,Park,NY11558.43Block70Lot53,and55.Allthatplot,pieceorofland,situate,andbeinginIslandTownofCountyofandStateofNewAmountofis$551,621.55interestandcosts.willbesoldtoprovisionsofJudgmentIndexNoCashwillbeacceptedatthe The foreclosure sale will be conducted in accordance with 10th
LEGAL NOTICENOTICEOFADOPTION OF TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD LOCAL LAW NO. 59-2022 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, pursuant to Article 9 of the New York State Constitution, the provisions of the Town Law and the Municipal Home Rule Law of the State of New York, both as amended, a public hearing was duly called and held August 2nd , 2022, by the Town Board of the Town of Hempstead on the proposed adoption of Town of Hempstead Local Law No. 59-2022, and following the close of the hearing the Town Board duly adopted Town of Hempstead Local Law No.59-2022, amending Section 202-1 of the Code of the Town of Hempstead, to include “PARKING OR 133480TownKATESupervisorDONALDHEMPSTEADBOARDBYHempstead,Dated:variousPROHIBITIONS”STANDINGatlocations.August2,2022NewYorkORDEROFTHETOWNOFTHETOWNOFX.CLAVIN,JR.MURRAYClerk 516-569-4000 place a notice here call us at 516-569-4000 x232 an email legalnotices@liherald.comto:
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H1 CLASSIFIED Fax your ad to: 516-622-7460 E-mail you ad to: ereynolds@liherald.com E-mail Finds Under $100 to: sales@liherald.com DEADLINE: Monday, 11:00 am for all classified ads. Every effort is made to insure the accuracy of your ad. Please check your ad at the first insertion. Credit will be made only for the first insertion. Credit given for errors in ads is limited to the printed space involved. Publisher reserves right to reject, cancel or correctly classify and ad. To pLACE your AD CALL 516-569-4000 - press 5 EmploymentHERALD 1128595 RECRUITINGA GREAT TEAM ISSIMPLE.REALLY A Growing Multi Media Company Based in Garden City Is Hiring: • Receptionist • Human Resource Director • Reporter/Editor • Sales • Multi Media Coordinator • Drivers • Pressman/Press Helper To join our team, please email your resume to careers@liherald.com or Call 516-569-4000 Ext #235 WE HIRE THE BEST 1181223 1181905 POSITIONS AVAILABLE SCHOOL NURSE 2 TEACHERPOSTIONSAIDE AND MONITOR POSITIONS (HS diploma required for teachers aide) Fingerprint Clearance Required For All Positions FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT HUMAN RESOURCES AT 516 295-7037 PUBLICLAWRENCESCHOOLS MERRICKSCHOOLELEMENTARYDISTRICT Send cover letter & resume to: hr@merrick.k12.ny.us In the email subject line please include the job title for which you are interested in applying. EOE 1182213 Elementary School Nurse (10 Months, school calendar) $60, 000 NYS Licensed Required Part-Time Teacher Aide (4 hours per day) $13,378 – 10 months, school calendar Teaching Assistant (6.25 hours per day) $29,979 – 10 months, school calendar NYS Teaching Assistant or NYS Teacher Certifcation required Part Time Cleaner (Evenings Monday–Friday, 19.5 hours) $21.02/ hour Bus Driver Full Time (10 Month, school calendar position, plus 30 Summer Days) $38, 000 NYS Commercial Drivers License (Class B) and 19A 20+ Part-Time Job Coach Positions Available in your Area! Call (516) 465-1432 or email humanresources@viscardicenter.org for more information. Part-time opportunities available in local areas assisting High School students with disabilities at job sites, teach job skills and socialization skills. Follows school hours and calendar. Nassau County: Albertson • Floral Park • Freeport • Hempstead • Mineola • Levittown Suffolk County: Deer Park • Kings Park • Elwood • Floater Positions Also Available! viscardicenter 2.crtr - Page 1 - Composite 20+ Part-Time Job Coach Positions Available in your Area! Call (516) 465-1432 or email humanresources@viscardicenter.org for more information. Part-time opportunities available in local areas assisting High School students with disabilities at job sites, teach job skills and socialization skills. Follows school hours and calendar. Nassau County: Albertson • Floral Park • Freeport • Hempstead • Mineola • Levittown Suffolk County: Deer Park • Kings Park • Elwood • Floater Positions Also Available! viscardicenter 2.crtr - Page 1 - Composite20+ Part-Time Job Coach Positions Available in your Area! Call (516) 465-1432 or email humanresources@viscardicenter.org for more information. Part-time opportunities available in local areas assisting High School students with disabilities at job sites, teach job skills and socialization skills. Follows school hours and calendar. Nassau County: Albertson • Floral Park • Freeport • Hempstead • Mineola • Levittown Suffolk County: Deer Park • Kings Park • Elwood • Floater Positions Also Available! viscardicenter 2.crtr - Page 1 - Composite 1181686 5th_floor • Clients • m-Clients • Malverne • 44897 Malverne Richner Communications 3.125x 3" Richner Communications Malverne Union Free School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. BusPartDispatcherTime StartingOfficeMalverneImmediately!UFSDofHumanResources 301 Wicks Lane, Malverne, NY 11565 or Call dlawlor@malverneschools.org516-887-6419 Applications may be picked up at: Malverne UFSD Long Island, New York 1181626 5th_floor • Clients • m-Clients • Malverne • 44870 Malverne Richner Communications 3.125x 3" Richner Communications Malverne Union Free School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SchoolPartMonitorsTime $15.61/Hour. 17 ½ to 25 Hours/Week. StartingOfficeMalverneImmediately!UFSDofHumanResources 301 Wicks Lane, Malverne, NY 11565 or Call dlawlor@malverneschools.org516-887-6419 Applications may be picked up at: Malverne UFSD Long Island, New York 1181079 118 2404 PART TIME Franklinjcentrella@franklinsquare.k12.ny.usIfCLEANERSSUBSTITUTENEEDEDVariousShiftsAsNeeded$18.75/HourExperienceAPlusGoodWorkEthicRequiredinterested,pleaseemailresumetoourPersonnelOfficeatSquareUFSD has the following position available: One phone call, one order, one heck of a good price to run your ad in any state, or across the country. Call the USA Classified 1-800-231-6152today!Network 15 202218,August—HERALDPARKOCEANSIDE/ISLAND
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HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR Richner Communications is looking for a hands-on Human Resources professional to oversee all HR functions on a strategic and tactical level. Exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and expanding Garden City, Long Island media company. This position has a flexible schedule, part-time job share would be Responsibilities:considered.
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ing customers, assisting new customers by showing storage facility options and pricing, collecting payments from customers, contacting customers for late payments, applying payments and updating the customer files /data base and other general administrative responsibilities on an as needed basis. Hourly pay, plus eligible for Holiday Pay, PTO, Medical, Dental, 401k with company matching, plus other benefits. Qualified candidates should email their resume, cover letter and salary requirements. No phone calls please. Job Type: Full-time. Salary: $15.00 /hour Email your resume RECEPTIONISTcareers@liherald.comto:FULLTIME:Busy OBGYN Office Rockville Centre. Call Maureen 516-764-1095 TEACHER FT OR PT Our Kids Place is Looking for a UPK Teacher with Early Childhood Degree and a Minimum of One Year Experience in a Licensed Center. You Must be CPR/First Aid Certified, Have High Energy and a Passion for Teaching. We Offer a Warm and Comforting Environment to Encourage our Children to Grow Both Emotionally and Intellectually. Please Send a Cover Letter and Resume contact@ourkidsplacecares.comtoor FAX to 516-706-4935. For Questions, Please Call 516-569-5999 UP TO $19.09 NYC, $18 L.I., $14.50 Upstate NY! If you need care from your relative, friend/ neighbor and you have Medicaid, they may be eligible to start taking care of you as personal assistant under NYS Medicaid CDPA Program. No Certificates needed. 347-713-3553 Health Care/Opportunities WE HAVE THE HELP YOU NEED!!! HHA's, LPN's, Nurse's Aides Childcare. Housekeeping Day Workers No Fee To Employers Evon's Svces: 516-505-5510 Situations Wanted ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Is Being Sought By Jackie For FT/PT Position. Available Immediately. Experienced. Call 516-536-6994 HOME HEALTH AIDE Available Nights And Weekends. 25 Years Experience. Excellent References. Call Monica 516-325-5774 HOUSEKEEPER PT Must be Meticulous/Responsible. Tuesday and Thursday 10:30am-1pm. Laundry, Kitchen, Floors, Bathrooms. Salary $150 a week/ 5 Hours. Must Understand English and Own Transportation. email — gcp.housekeeper@gmail.com or Call 516-359-1819 Leave Message EmploymentHERALD To place an ad call 516-569-4000 press 5 • To place an ad call 516-569-4000 press 5 • To place an ad call 516-569-4000 press 5 5th_floor • Clients • m-Clients • Malverne • 44862 Malverne Richner Communications 3.125x 3" Richner Communications Malverne Union Free School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. dlawlor@malverneschools.org Malverne, UFSD Administration Building, HR Dept 301 Wicks Lane, Malverne, NY 11565 Email or mail resume to my attention: Malverne UFSD Long Island, New York Security Guard $20.40 per hour Required: NYS Certification w/security photo ID 1181096 If interested, please email resume to our Personnel Office jcentrella@franklinsquare.k12.ny.usat 1181982 Franklin Square UFSD c Sch OO l B US Dr I ver S Wante D Must Have B License With PS Endorsement And NYS Fingerprints Required. Guaranteed 6 Hours/Day. 10 Month Position. Offering Benefits, Retirement Fund And Holiday Pay. $25.35/Hour With Contractual Increases. BUSDRIVERSWANTED 1182218 DoN’T MISS The Bus! EDU c ATI o NA l BUS TRANS po RTATI o N 516.454.2300 NEW STARTING SAl ARIES Van $23.41/hr. Non-Benefit Rate Big Bus $26.18/hr. Non-Benefit Rate $2,500.00 for CDL driver bus and van $500.00 for non CDL drivers. Will train qualified applicants Sign On Bonus *Some restrictions may apply. JOBS, MERCHANDISE, REAL ESTATE & MORE... JOBS, MERCHANDISE, REAL ESTATE & MORE... JOBS, MERCHANDISE, REAL ESTATE & MORE... JOBS, MERCHANDISE, REAL ESTATE & MORE... JOBS, MERCHANDISE, REAL ESTATE & MORE... JOBS, MERCHANDISE, REAL ESTATE & MORE... JOBS, MERCHANDISE, REAL ESTATE & MORE... JOBS, MERCHANDISE, REAL ESTATE & MORE... HeraldMERCHANDISE,It’sintheClassifieds...To Advertise Call 516-569-4000 press 5 One phone call, one order, one heck of a good price to run your ad in any state, or across the country. Call the USA Classified Network today! 1-800-231-6152 HERALDPARKOCEANSIDE/ISLAND—202218,August 16
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OUTSIDE SALES Richner Communications, One of the Fastest Growing Media, Event and Communications Companies on Long Island is Seeking a Sales/Marketing Candidate to Sell our Print Media Products and our Digital, Events, Sponsorships. Salary, Commission, Eligible for Health Benefits, 401k and Paid Time Off. Will Consider Part Time. Please Send Cover Letter and Resume with Salary Requirements to PRESS-ROOM/WAREHOUSEorereynolds@liherald.comCall516-569-4000X286HELP
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08/18H2 EMPLOYMENT Help Wanted Administrative Assistant For Five Towns Law Office Mgmt/ Computer Skills Mandatory Salary Commensurate With Experience. Email Resume To Siberlaw@aol.comADMINISTRATIVE Richner Communications - a rapidly growing multimedia company and publishers of the Herald newspaper grouphas several administrative job openings: Receptionist (F/T), AccountsMulti-MediaCollectionsReceivable/BillingClerkCoordinator(HoursFlexible) Qualified candidates are fast learners with good organizational and people skills - entry level ok. Role requires working knowledge of Microsoft Office and ability to learn custom software programs. If you would like to join a communitydriven, fast-paced environment, please send your resume to: CHILDCAREcareers@liherald.com.COOK & TEACHER/ ASSISTANT Needed For Early Childhood Education And Care Center In Rockville Centre Full Time Positions High School Diploma Needed E-mail maintenanceRichnerrlychildhoodctr@aol.comResume:Call516-536-5674CIRCULATIONASSOCIATEFullTime/PartTimeCommunications,publisherofHeraldcommunitynewspapershasanexcellentopportunityforaFT/PTCustomerServiceClerkinourbusyCirculationDepartment.Basiccustomerserviceandadmin-istrativeresponsibilitiesinclude:heavycomputerwork,answeringphones,makingphonecalls,enter-ingorders,faxing,filing,etc.STRONGknowledgeofEXCELamust!KnowledgeofDATABASEorpostalregulationsabigplus.QualifiedCandidatesmustbecomputerliterate,abletomulti-task,dependable,reliable,orga-nized,energetic,detailorientatedandabletoworkwellunderdead-lines.Forconsideration,pleasesendresume&salaryrequirementsto:careers@liherald.com CLERK FULL TIME Needed For Garden City Law Firm. Responsibilities Include Filing, Ordering And Stocking Office Supplies, Mail Distribution, Photocopying, Scanning, And Errands To Banks, Post Office And Courts. Must Have A Vehicle And Valid N.Y. Driver License. Please Email Resume COUNTERCOOK:mjagnandan@albaneselegal.comToCOMPANIONSP/TandF/TWithElderlyExperienceRequiredAllHoursAvailableCALLAGENCY516-328-7126EXPERIENCEDWantedForFoodTruckParkedInOceansideGreatPayAndHoursWednesday-Sunday516-385-7141HELP/ASSEMBLY FT/ PT For Busy Dry Cleaner In Long Beach. Call Breanna 516-431-6863 DELI COUNTER AND PREP PERSON Full Time And Part Time. Weekends A Must. Experienced. Long Beach. Call 516-431-5515 DRIVERS WANTED Full Time and Part Time Positions Available! Busy Print Shop in Garden City is Hiring Immediately for Full Time and Part Time Drivers. Must Have a Clean License and BoxTruck Driving Experience. Hours Vary, Night Availability is a Must. Please Email Resume to ehecker@liherald.com or Call (516)569-4000 EDITOR/REPORTERx239 The award-winning Herald Community Newspapers group, covering Nassau County's North and South Shores with hard-hitting news stories and gracefully written features, seeks a motivated, energetic and creative editor/reporter to join our dynamic (and awesome) team! This education and general assignment reporting position offers a unique experience to learn from some of the best in the business. Historically, reporters who have launched their careers with us have gone on to The New York Times, Newsweek, Newsday, the New York Daily News, New York Post, CNN, BBC, NBC News and The Daily Mail, among many others. We look for excellent writers who are eager to learn, enhance their skills, and become well-established and respected journalists in our industry. To apply: Send a brief summary in the form of a cover letter describing your career goals and what strengths you can bring to our newsroom, along with a resume and three writing samples to mhinman@riverdalepress.com
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Long Island Herald has IMMEDIATE openings for a FULL-TIME Pressroom/warehouse helper in Garden City. We are a busy print shop looking for a motivated and reliable individuals to assist in various duties in the shop. Forklift experience is a plus and heavy lifting is required. Hours vary, so flexibility is key. Email resumes or contact info to PRIVATEcareers@liherald.comDRIVERNEEDED Weekly Hours Vary. Occasional Overnight Stay. Use Of Company Car. Background Check And DMV Check. Call For Details. Barbara 516-705-4804
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Talent acquisition: Source, screen, and interview potential candidates and manage new employee onboarding Benefits administration: Liaise with brokers, providers and facilitate enrollment and updating of coverage. Manage annual open enrollment and employee benefits review. Administration of 401(k) plan. Employee relations: Provide day- today support and problem resolution in regards to employee concerns, questions and policy issues. Performance management: Coach, counsel and recommend disciplinary actions Compliance: Maintain indepth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risk and ensuring regulatory compliance Payroll: Process biweekly payroll through payroll vendor for population of 150 employees Requirements: Bachelor's degree, preferably in business or HR, or equivalent experience Minimum 5 years HR generalist experience Knowledge of Federal, State & Local regulations governing employment Experience with payroll processing Self-motivated, ability to prioritize and work well under pressure Customer-focused attitude, with high level of professionalism and discretion Excellent oral and written communication and quantitative skills Proficiency with Microsoft Office Qualified candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to: careers@liherald.com.
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EAST ROCKAWAY 42 Cathay Rd, Open House By Appt, Spectacular Custom 5000 Sq Ft CH Colonial with 5/6 BR, 4.5 Bths. Soaring 10' Ceilings, Spacious Open Flow. Huge Designer EIK, Butler Pantry, LR,Fam Rm w/ Fpl, FDR & Possible Guest Quarters.Resortlike Yard w/ Saltwater IG Pool w/ Waterfall, Out Door Kitchen. Every Amenity! SD#20...$1,799,000 Ronnie Gerber Douglas Elliman 516-238-42
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A. Sounds like a murky question, filled with mystery. Your hot water supply system is generally made up of metal piping, and can, over time, corrode. First, don’t drink the water, even though you may assume it’s caused only by iron deposits, either from a galvanized pipe that is leaching or from the rod in your hot water tank that is corrod ing. Run your hot water. See if it continually comes out brownish. If it doesn’t, it may be an out side source, such as periodic flushing of water lines by your water supplier. Work done on your street may also cause temporary interruption, and the water can be temporarily brackish. Flushing will dilute the rust, and the water can then become clearer. Sometimes the problem is bacteria, but in a public water system, where you live, this is much lessYoulikely.mentioned that you know the water heater is old, and it is. Thirty years is considered a long time for a hot water tank, but with regular mainte nance, a tank can last that long. I typically hear that with proper annual flushing of the tank, where you either attach a hose, fill deep buckets from the valve and pour the water out elsewhere or have it serviced by your plumber, a hot water tank can last thatMostlong.people, however, naively assume that everything in the house lasts forever, and “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” This simply leads to an emer gency situation when corrosion points to the anode rod, which will have nearly completely deteriorat ed. The anode rod in your hot water tank is there to attract sediment through electrolytic action, the normal occurrence of positive and negative elec trons, so that the rod will deteriorate instead of the inside walls of the tank. Based on what you have described, you need a service call from a licensed professional plumber who can analyze the situation fairly quickly and not necessarily just replace the hot water tank, even though I anticipate that this is where you’re headed. The only other problem you may have is old, galvanized piping, as I mentioned, and replac ing piping, after tracing it inside the walls, will probably be the most expensive process, since walls and floors will need to be opened, pipes sawn out and replaced, and the walls and floors repaired, which often leads to larger projects, like redoing rooms and seriously costly domino-effect renova tion. ArchitectThe
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Q. We noticed that our water is brown from our showerhead, but only the hot water. It seemed like a simple issue, since our water heater is 30 years old and probably needs replacing. We checked different faucets and another bathroom, and there the water runs clear sometimes and brown sometimes, like every few months or several months. That made the whole thing more confusing. Can you explain why this is happening, what causes this and what we should do?
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Covid-19’s impact on education could be long-lasting W hile much media coverage of the coronavirus pandem ic has focused on its impact on the global economy, which was serious, there is a potentially more insidious long-term consequence: the educational impact on a generation of American children, and especially Black, Latinx and Native American stu dents. Covid-19 has taken a toll on both their learn ing and mental releasedhealth.Arecentlystudy by the rebounding”“academicdemonstrablesigns.someciationEvaluationNorthwestAssofoundhopefulTherewasdur ing the 2021-22 school year in reading and math, particularly among younger stu dents. Measuring average performance, however, hides the fact that younger Black, Latinx and Native American chil dren did not do as well as their white and Asian-American peers. A major reason for the learning decline and larger racial gap appears to be extended remote learning during the pandemic. Low-income students and those three non-white groups were already scoring behind white and Asian students because of disparities that begin early in childhood, and the pan demic exacerbated those learning gaps. During the pandemic, in higher-pover ty schools with larger minority populations, stu dents tended to spend more time learning at home, in front of computer screens, and as a result they lost the equivalent of 22 weeks of instruction.Demographic differences in student performance are most noticeable in the ele mentary school grades, which suggests that as these children grow older, the larger learning gap will extend into middle school and high school. It could take three to five years for all children to reach earlier performance levels if they receive needed supported, but emergency federal Covid allocations expire long before then. School districts are required to spend the last of their coronavirus funds by September 2024.
W e need a National Village Elder, someone whose sole mission it is to advocate for Americans older than 65. I know we have President Biden, and he is a role model for fitness, public service and vigor as he heads toward his 80th birthday.Still,we need someone whose responsibilityonly is the legal, emotion al, financial and health support of people over 65. As of the 2019 census, there were 54.1 million of us. The numbers are grow ing, and the issues of senior health care, financial sta bility and aging at home are growing, too. Do you know who Xavier Becerra is and what he does? Becerra heads the U.S. Department of Health and Human Servic es. If you read the department’s website, you might think that it offers immediate services for older people looking for hous ing or medication or companionship or transportation, but as a government agen cy, the department is neither nimble nor swift in its outreach to seniors. We need one high-level person whose mission it is to help our citizens have a healthy and safe way of life in older age. Other countries do a much better job of caring for seniors, keeping them within the mainstream of life and providing increasing care as it’s needed. In Japan, for example, priority service is always available for older people, whether at the food market, the bus station or the medical clinic. In Den mark, multi-generational day care is available, keep ing the aging population in contact with babies and tod dlers.We need to have one gov ernment official who thinks only about how to better serve older Americans. If you’re reading this, you are either already in the older group, or will be. If our aging population is better cared for, there will be more opportunity for younger adults to live a life unburdened by the isolation and expense of caring for their parents with out help or Historically,relief.we have failed our seniors. During the raging days of Covid-19 infec tion and death, it became obvious to me that the rules of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the guidance from the White House were generalized advice, not especially helpful for older people. I wrote then and I still believe that older people were not sufficiently protect ed during those very dark days. We were more vulnerable, more like ly to have serious Covid, more likely to die. Those of us over 65 comprise 16 per cent of the population, but 80 percent of Covid deaths. Today, deaths are drop ping in the U.S. but accord ing to WebMD, “one fact has not changed in two-plus years of the pandemic: The elderly are still most at risk of dying from the virus.” Some of that is unavoidable, since older people often have other illnesses that make them more vulnerable; however, it stands as a national shame that Covid infection burned through nursing home and senior facilities, killing tens of thou sands of people who might have been kept safe with more evolved medical protocols, specific to older people. What we seniors do have is AARP, a powerful nonpartisan advocate for people over 50. For $9 a year, the organization offers education, discounts, travel benefits and specific guidance for older Ameri cans who want to live the last 30 or 40 years of their lives feeling healthy and fulfilled.AsIwrite this, the AARP website is offering a big thank-you to Congress, which just passed Biden’s Inflation Reduc tion Act of 2022. The organization posted, “Millions of Americans 50-plus are one step closer to real relief from out-of-con trol prescription drug prices.” AARP CEO Jo Ann Jenkins said the group has been working for nearly 20 years to allow Medi care to negotiate the price it pays for med ications. Now, because of the new bill, Medicare can fight for better drug prices, including a $35-a-month cap on insulin. That, as Biden might say, is a very big deal.AARP is a dynamic and popular advo cate, but a National Village Elder could bring additional attention and focus to the needs of our older citizens. If Biden weren’t busy being president, he’d be a terrific choice. He is relentless in his pur suit of solutions to problems we Ameri cans care about. He is empathic and sensi tive. He does not give up. He is old school, and that works when it comes to commu nicating with an aging population. If he decides not to run for a second term, perhaps Biden will consider the Vil lage Elder gig.
According to a report by McKinsey & Company, a management consulting firm, on the global impact of Covid on education, lower levels of learning trans late into lower future earnings. As of January 2022, over 25 percent of the world’s students attended school systems that were still not fully open. The most affected regions were Latin America, the Caribbean and South Asia. In the Unit ed States, students in majority-Black schools were found to be six months behind in mathe matics and reading at the start of the 2021-22 school year, while students in pri marily white schools were only two months behind. McKinsey estimates that by 2040, the economic impact of Covid-related learning disadvantage could translate to losses of $1.6 trillion worldwide annually. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported on mental health concerns among U.S. high school stu dents during the pandemic. Over a third of high school students — 37 percent — reported that they experienced poor mental health. Some 44 percent reported that they persistently felt sad or hope less, and 55 percent reported that they had experienced emotional abuse from a parent or other adult in the home, includ ing being sworn at, insulted or put down. Eleven percent of high school students reported that they had suffered physical abuse as well. The CDC report did not differentiate based on race and ethnicity, but McKinsey found that parents of Black and Latinx students reported high er rates of concern about the mental health of their children. While Senate Democrats are celebrat ing the current version of their budget reconciliation bill as a major victory, it does not include the $400 billion for early education in the original Build Back Bet ter proposal, which would have created vitally needed universal child care and pre-kindergarten. The education propos al was approved in the House version of the bill, but blocked in the Senate by Republican opposition and conservative Democrats. Dr. Alan Singer is a professor of teaching, learning and technology and the director of social studies education programs at Hofstra University. He is a former New York City high school social studies teach er and editor of Social Science Docket, a joint publication of the New York and New Jersey Councils for the Social Stud ies. Follow him on Twitter at Twitter.com/ AlanJSinger1.
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HERALDPARKOCEANSIDE/ISLAND—202218,August 22 Oceanside/island park HERALD Established RecordOceansideIncorporating1966theBeaconofOceanside Jake Pellegrino Senior Reporter Michelle auclair Multi Media Marketing Consultant ellen frisch Multi Media Marketing Consultant office 2 Endo Boulevard Garden City, NY 11530 Phone: (516) 569-4000 Fax: (516) 569-4942 Web: www.liherald.com E-mail: oceaneditor@liherald.com official neWsPaPer: Island Park Public School District Copyright © 2022 Richner Communications, Inc. HERALD COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS Cliff Richner Publisher, 1982-2018 Robert Richner Edith Richner Publishers, 1964-1987 ■ sTuarT richner Publisher ■ Michael hinMan Executive Editor Jeffrey Bessen Deputy Editor JiM harMon Copy Editor karen BlooM Features / Special Sections Editor Tony BellissiMo Sports Editor TiM Baker Photo Editor ■ rhonda glickMan Vice President - Sales aMy aMaTo Executive Director of Corporate Relations and Events lori Berger Sales Director ellen reynolds Classified / Inside Sales Director ■ Jeffrey negrin Creative Director craig WhiTe Art Director craig cardone Production Coordinator ■ herald coMMuniTy neWsPaPers Baldwin Herald Bellmore Herald East Meadow Herald Franklin Square/Elmont Herald Freeport Herald Glen Cove Herald Hempstead Beacon Long Beach Herald Lynbrook/East Rockaway Herald Malverne/West Hempstead Herald Merrick Herald Nassau Oceanside/IslandHeraldPark Herald Oyster Bay Herald Rockaway Journal Rockville Centre Herald South Shore Record Valley Stream Herald Wantagh Herald Sea Cliff/Glen Head Herald Seaford UniondaleHeraldBeacon MeMBer: Americas Newspapers Local Media Association New York Press Association Island Park Chamber of Commerce Oceanside Chamber of Commerce Published by richner communications, inc. 2 Endo Blvd. Garden City, NY 11530 (516)LIHerald.com569-4000
Hurricane season officially start ed June 1, but for those of us enjoying life on Long Island and in the Northeast, our storm sea son starts just about … now. Of the 19 hurricanes that have made their way here since 1991, all but six have visited us in August or later. In fact, Hur ricane Sandy — the storm we’re still talk ing about a decade later — didn’t ravage our homes and businesses until Hallow eenOfweekend.course, we think of tropical storms and hurricanes as a problem for warmer climates. And for the most part, that’s true. There have been 453 named storms on the Atlantic Ocean side of the world over the past 30 years — an average of 15 per year. But Long Island can expect to see a named storm every year and a half. With five named storms finding their way here since 2020 — including Henri and Ida last year — the law of averages would suggest a rather long respite. But with global warming intensifying weath er patterns, we can only expect the num ber of storms we’ll face this year and beyond to grow. And we need to be ready. The National Weather Service sug gests making preparations now, and not waiting for a storm to show up on our doorstep. First, know your evacuation zone. Long Island is considered “Zone 1” in New York. It’s part of an overall area that is most likely to flood, and is typically one of the first areas to be evacuated. Just about all of Long Island is in Zone 1, along with other coastal and low-lying parts of the greater New York City region, including a good portion of east ern Queens and Brooklyn, lower Manhat tan, all of Staten Island, and the eastern parts of the Bronx. Next, put together an emergency kit. This should include everything from the absolute essentials, like water and food, to first aid kits, flashlights, manual can openers, maps and extra batteries. Then, sit down with your family and write an emergency plan. Include any close friends and neighbors who might need help in the event of an emergency, and create a list of whom you should con tact if you do have to abandon your home. Know where you’re going and what you’ll do. You’ll want to keep a copy of the plan in a safe place — near your emergency kit — so you can access it in a hurry. These are all steps you’ve been reminded of time and again, so much you might be tired of hearing it. But when a storm does come and you have to leave in a hurry, you’ll be glad you put all thisAndtogether.thereis more you can do before we even have to worry about a storm. Like reviewing the insurance policies for your home, vehicles and property. Make sure you have adequate coverage not just for winds, but also for flooding. Even if you’ve never flooded before — storms have a way of making the impossible pos sible.Ifyou’re not sure what the difference is between a tropical storm and a hurri cane, or a watch and a warning, take the time to learn. Any type of alert is seri ous, but some threats are more imminent than others. You can find out more about all of this at Weather.gov. And one agency many of us have depended on in past storms has been the Long Island chapter of the American Red Cross, which serves more than 2.8 million people across Nas sau and Suffolk counties. The Red Cross has many suggestions on how to prepare for a major storm, which you can find at ferencebeingthanButwood,beenlasttinyurl.com/RedCrossEmergency.TwelveAmericansdiedinhurricanesyear,andanaverageof45liveshavelosteachyearsince1991.Knockon2022couldbeaquietstormseason.it’sbettertobepreparedfornothingnotbepreparedforsomething.Andpreparedcouldverywellbethedifbetweenlifeanddeath.
letters TOH needs some ecological work To the Editor: I recently received an “Ecology Update” newsletter from the Town of Hempstead. While it’s very timely and informative, I must take issue with some of the articles. The newsletter touts the town’s efforts to produce electricity via wind turbines for 10 years. In the past 10 years, however, I have only seen the turbine blades turning a fewThetimes.newsletter also discusses the use of oysters to safeguard the South Shore marine ecosystem. While this is a great idea on paper, the problem is the town’s use of storm drains that empty into our bays and estuaries. Prior to the installation of these systems, the waterways were rich with marine life. My cousin made so much money clamming in Middle Bay that
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Scientists grapple with meaning of life. Why should judges? A fter eitheragreeICourt’sSupremethedecision,couldn’tfullywithside.
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ILANA GREENBERG
KEITh ANDOOS Oceanside Are cooling centers open long enough? To the DuringEditor:the many hot summer days, Nassau County opens up cooling centers to help residents escape excessive heat. Many seniors and others are frequent visitors to their local libraries. But in too many cases, they don’t open until noon, and close by 6 p.m. or are closed on weekends. Surely a few dollars can be found for extending library hours. Why not have all libraries open seven days a week, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. during the summer? Seniors, retirees, students and others would be appreciative. Elected offi cials who find the funding are wel come to have their local library post a sign by the entrance saying that “our longer hours are thanks to funding provided by your local council member.”LARRy PENNER Great Neck
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though our answers often come in shades of gray.When I first heard about the Supreme Court’s monumental decision, I hoped I’d have a passionate stance. But I found myself not fully agreeing with either side, even though the ruling will have the greatest impact on my generation. As a 14-year-old who can barely balance home work and school assignments with tak ing care of my brothers before my par ents get home, I can’t imagine what it would be like to be pregnant at this age, let alone be forced to carry the baby and raise a child. I am growing up in an era when I will have fewer rights than my mother. On the other hand, however, I don’t have enough knowl edge to make an informed judgment on whether a fetus should be considered a person, and whether the overturning of Roe v. Wade will, as some claim, end the “genocide” of unborn lives. To me, that is a matter left to science and philoso phy, as they explore the boundaries of the age-old question, what does it mean to be alive? Perhaps we should therefore stop expecting such a complex topic to fit into a simple political mold and acknowledge that the so-called middle ground isn’t given enough attention, despite the fact that it is where many of us lie. According to Dobbs v. Jackson, the case in which the court made its ruling, the decision to overturn Roe v. Wade was based on an interpretation of the 14th Amendment that abortion is not “deeply rooted in our country’s history” and is therefore not a right guaranteed by the Constitution.Thisrigidinterpretation leaves no room for the fluid and ever-changing def inition of “life.” Technolog ical advancements in recent decades have changed the definition of a viable fetus and have led to constantly fluctuating opin ions. Unfortunately, it seems that our country has lost its focus. By analyzing the scientific concept of life through a judicial lens, the court makes the question of abortion a matter of the Constitution, when it should be a question of life itself that is best left for science to answer.Iam reminded of Carl Zimmer’s “Life’s Edge: The Search for What It Means to Be Alive,” a book I read for an English assignment this past school year. According to the book’s depiction of abortion, scientists make a logic-based argument of a fetus’s biological function ality and ability to survive independent ly, while judges, more philosophically, question consciousness and humanity. Neither side, however, has a certain defi nition, because when life begins is not a concept that can be decided with abso luteAccordingcertainty.to Zimmer, an initially fer tilized egg, a zygote, is merely a cell, and no bigger than the thousands of biologi cally “living” human cells that unnotice ably shed and “die” every day. In society there is a clear distinction between dying cells and dying fetuses, but not always in science. If life can evade the iron defini tions in science and law and challenge our societal certainties, why has the court attempted to define it with such strict legal boundaries? The Supreme Court has taken a onesided stance on a complex topic. I have yet to form a strong opinion on whether abortion is moral, but I know that I am not the only person who feels “gray” on a topic that has become so black and white (or, more accurately, red and blue). And one thing is clear to me: If scientists, pol iticians, and millions of others with “gray” opinions can’t decide whether or not abortion is morally correct, the Supreme Court should not infringe on my personal right to make that choice. Ilana Greenberg will be a sophomore at North Shore Hebrew Academy High School in Great Neck.
W hen faced with controver sial topics or questions, our first instinct is almost always to go in search of others’ opinions. When talking with any one about a contentious issue like abor tion, the question inevitably arises: Which side are you on? Are you conser vative or liberal? Do you hold a Demo cratic or Republi can view? Are you “pro-life” or “pro-
he bought a brand new 1962 Cadil lac.Now, street runoff and debris run freely into our waterways. I have Scuba-dived in the bay and several canals, and I can tell you that the silt on the bottom is a foot deep in some places. Nothing can live down there. The solution is to channel street runoff into the sewage-treatment system but that, unfortunately, may never happen.
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