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Hochul vetoes bill related to Equinor wind farm project By BRENDAN CARPENTER BAL, LON, NAS, OCE, RVC
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State Sen. Kevin Thomas, far left; Historian Richard Skolnik; Rabbi David Siegel, Nassau County Hillel director; Israel Nitzan, Israel’s former acting consul general; Brian Rodriguez, of the Nassau D.A.’s Hate Crimes Unit; Michael Marotta, deputy commanding office of the 4th Precinct, Detective Sgt. Sabrina Gregg, NCPD liaison; Inspector Vincent Boden, commanding officer of the 4th Precinct, and, at lectern, Mindy Perlmutter, executive director of the JCRC.
At Temple Avodah, the topic was how to combat antisemitism
Israel’s conflict with Hamas has heightened community’s concerns about hate crimes By JASMINE SELLARS Intern BAL, LON, NAS, OCE, RVC
In a bid to address the rising concerns over antisemitism amidst the ongoing conflict in Israel, a diverse group of panelists met at Temple Avodah in Oceanside on Oct. 16 for an open discussion to foster unity and resiliency within the Jewish community. The panel was composed of community leaders, offering a wide range of perspectives about how they could address hatred and prejudice.
The event, entitled “Combating Anti-Semitism Locally and Globally,” featured historian Dr. Richard Skolnik; Rabbi Dave Siegel, executive director of Nassau County Hillel at Hofstra University; Mindy Perlmutter, executive director of Jewish Community Relations Council; and representatives from the Nassau County Police Department and Nassau County District Attorney’s Hate Crimes Unit. “I pray and wish for peace and hope to act in peace,” Rabbi Shai Beloosesky, spiritual CoNTINUeD oN PAGe 7 OCTOBER 26, 2023
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After months and months of discussion, back-and-forth and opposition, a clear decision has been made regarding Equinor. Gov. Kathy Hochul vetoed the bill Friday was aimed at speeding up the planned offshore wind development off Long Beach’s coast and keep the city moving toward it. The bill also included that Equinor would have been able to run power cables to transfer the e n e r g y u n d e r n e at h L o n g Beach’s streets to an Island Park substation. Community members in all of the surrounding areas were loudly opposed to the cables. The Long Beach City Council openly opposed the idea, and sent a letter to Hochul in July expressing its opposition. The letter stated that the council is “fully in support of the necessary and urgently needed transition to renewable energy” and is ready to engage with an “offshore wind developer that proposes a reasonable project.” Following Hochul’s veto
F r i d ay, c o u n c i l m e m b e r s shared their appreciation. “ I c o m m e n d G ove r n o r Hochul for doing right by Long Beach and our residents. This project failed because Equinor thought they could steamroll their way over Long Beach and do as they please,” said President John Bendo. “Our Council was proud to stand with our residents in opposition to this, and we are grateful to Governor Hochul for standing with us. We look forward to continuing to keep an open dialogue with her office about this, and many issues facing our residents.” The $3 billion Empire Wind project from Equinor had caused a number of people living and working near the proposed project to share their opinions very openly — and some of the more prominent have been negative. Those thoughts were brought to the floor at Long Beach City Hall Oct.10 as part of public forums led by administrative law judges Ashley Moreno and Tara Kersey. But so were more details of the project itself, like those shared CoNTINUeD oN PAGe 26
Apply for dog license online, with new program
Town officials unveil online application, encourage residents to ensure safety of dogs and others Town Clerk Kate Murray said. “So in effort to make this aspect of the dog licensing program more convenient for With dogs out and about, enjoying the our residents, we did something that we beautiful fall weather with their owners did with our commute parking, license last week at Newbridge Road Park in Bell- and sticker a couple years ago.” Murray said the online dog licensing more, Town of Hempstead officials announced a new program that’ll make it program had a soft roll out, to work out any issues, and was happy to report easier to make sure pups are licensed. they’ve already seen an “Our town clerk has increase in license applicome up with a really cations coming in. great initiative, thinking All dogs ages four out of the box,” Town months and older must be Supervisor Don Clavin licensed. To license an said. “It’s something that unneutered male or is forward thinking, that unspayed female, the is using technology, to application costs $18. Neureally make it easier for tered and spayed dogs cost residents to do things.” $9. A valid veterinarian Residents with dogs certificate is needed for used to have to go to Town proof, as well as proof that Hall, bring and fill out the dog received its rabies paperwork, and pay a inoculation. Renewals small fee in person in must be done annually. order to license their dog Murray said licensing — something that is KAtE MuRRAy dogs is important, required by law in New Town Clerk because all do gs are York, not only the Town of Town of Hempstead issued a unique identificaHempstead. Now, dog owners can simply do this online, making tion number, attached to the owner’s it more convenient, as well as helping the phone number. “It can help reunite dogs who get lost, town assure that the pets are licensed. “We know everybody’s exceedingly who somehow get away from their pet busy these days, everybody’s working, owners,” she said. “No other dog gets the they’re doing a million different things,” same number.”
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Town of Hempstead officials announced a new program, that will make it easier for residents to license their dogs online. The proof that the dogs has a rabies vaccination is “exceedingly important,” Murray said, ensuring the safety of both dogs — and humans. “We are here to just let all of our residents know and encourage them to apply for that dog license online,” she said. “It’s a very, very small fee to obtain the license, but it will be a great degree of comfort to not only the pet owners, but everyone else in the neighborhood.” Town Councilman Chris Carini, who was at Newbridge, with his dog, Molly, agreed the online program was great idea.
“It’s very important,” he said. “If (Molly) ever gets lost, I want to make sure she’s returned to me. And like (Murray) said, I’ll ensure she’s up to date (on vaccines). I encourage all dog owners to get out there, sign up for the program.” To apply for a dog license online, visit HempsteadNY.gov/177/Licenses-Permits. Aside from Newbridge Road Park, the town maintains two additional dog runs in Baldwin Park and Oceanside Park. Visit HempsteadNY.gov/269/Dog-Parks for addresses and more information.
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Spectacular cosplays at the sixth annual OceanCon
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Superheroes, villains and princesses were on full display as Oceanside Library hosted its sixth annual OceanCon. Comic, Sci-Fi, anime and video game fans displayed their creativity and took part in the bookmark design and art contest and won some super prizes. — Kepherd Daniel
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Captain America came in to meet many of his fans
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Oceanside Library employees had fun and dressed in their favorite characters. Gabriella Trinchetta as Daphne from Scooby Doo, Kaylee Simpkins as Spiderwoman, and Tony Iovino, assistant director of Oceanside Library as The Wizard.
‘May the Force be with you’ as you visit the Oceanside Library. Chris Feehan dressed as Scout Trooper, Matt Deliso came as Staff Officer and Ron Laares as Darth Vader. Ayla Mincey with her mother, Priscilla Mincey and her little brother Aalias.
Oceanside Library has some amazing people like Spiderwoman, Kaylee Simpkins, working at the Library.
Captain America and Disney Frozen Princess Elsa came to Oceanside Library for story time, to sing and to meet so many little fans.
The ‘Glitchtrap’ from 5 Nights at Freddy’s costume was created and worn by Miguel Poblano. The young boy handcrafted this costume piece by piece and finished this outfit the day before the 6th Annual OceanCon at Oceanside Library.
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Aleena Zeejah leads workshops to help marine life
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Oceanside High School sophomore Aleena Zeejah led her first library workshop on how to save Marine life.
Young students created ‘impactful’ posters on how they can help protect marine life and the environment.
chetta, to help work on the site and she suggested she run a workshop based on saving marine life at the library. “I feel like this is a very interesting topic and a very crucial topic for young kids to be learning about right now,” Zeejah said. “I went through my website, and I educated the kids on marine pollution, how I got started, and what we can do to help our environment. It’s not just on Long Island but all over the world.” After her workshop, young students created posters promoting recycling and marine life, which will be placed in the teen section of the library. Zeejah has more in store when it comes to educating local students as she reached out to
Oceanside Middle School to promote her workshop and the school offered her to do the same workshop with Oceanside middle school students. “The principal asked me to come and do this workshop for the middle schoolers to teach them about taking initiative, being a leader and teaching them about the health and wellness of not only themselves, but also our community,” Zeejah said. “Ms. Herman said that she would like me to come into her classes and speak to the sixth graders too.” Zeejah credited Herman as well as her High School World History teacher Jennifer Wolfe and High School English teacher Zoe Caponegro for inspiring her to pur-
sue the workshop and hopes that she can create positive change through educating young minds. “I moved to Oceanside when I was in kindergarten and ever since I moved to Oceanside, I’ve grown up next to the water and I’ve seen how much it changed from when I was five to now,” she said. “I have a very big passion for animals and you kind of feel empathetic because their homes are struggling. A lot of people who grow up landlocked don’t understand what is going on until they see it for themselves. I would like for more people to be educated on this topic because I feel like people don’t understand how much it impacts us.”
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Oceanside High School student, Aleena Zeejah is doing her part to help marine life and the environment. Zeejah has long been passionate about marine life and got the opportunity to run her library workshop last week where she presented ways to help save marine life and play some recycling-themed Bingo with young library patrons in grades five through eight. The 15-year-old sophomore took an interest in the environment during her Earth Science class at Fulton Avenue School Eight where her teacher, Debra Herman inspired her to pursue the topic. She began working on a website when she realized during the pandemic that plastic pollution had become a huge problem in her backyard. “I live by the water and during the summertime when the temperature outside gets hot, I’d see the plastic start to rise onto the water,” said Zeejah. “Swans and their babies would come every day to my backyard. My mom and I gave them names and they would stay in a little bay area but. they would eat the plastic. It was heartbreaking to see that. I decided I had to do something about it.” Zeejah took a hiatus from working on her website but at the end of Zeejah’s freshman year, she logged back into her website and reached out to the teen librarian at Oceanside Library Gabriella Trin-
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Ryder explores evolvement of her involvement By MARK NOLAN mnolan@liherald.com
What started as a way to honor 9/11 victims in Lynbrook has turned into a lifetime of service. Laura Ryder — appointed as a Hempstead town councilwoman this past March — is seeking election to her first full term in just a few weeks. Her passion is helping people, and Ryder envisions her role as councilwoman as an extension of her life’s work. “Service brings me such a sense of fulfillment and truly a tremendous amount of joy in my life,” Ryder told reporters during a recent Herald Roundtable session. “It is a very big part of my life, and I wanted service to be in the forefront on the Town Board.” Ryder was appointed to that board to fill Anthony D’Esposito’s seat after he was elected to Congress last year. Ryder had previously served as a village trustee in Lynbrook. If there is a community organization or grassroots effort to make the neighborhood better, chances are, Ryder is part of it — if not leading it. She is said to work assiduously with the Lynbrook Cares Committee and Lynbrook Community Chest — both important nonprofits that directly help those in need. And in September, which was national Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, Ryder helped elevate the mission of the Ryan Patrick O’Shea Foundation to the Town Board. The foundation was created to increase mental health awareness and help prevent suicide, honoring the memory of. O’Shea, a Rockville Centre teen who died by suicide in 2019. “I would say getting onto the Town Board is emblematic of my community service over the last 30 years,” Ryder said. “I’m always looking for opportunities to help people. I always have my eyes open for
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Hempstead town councilwoman Laura Ryder is seeking his first election to the seat she was first appointed to in March. She has spent years involved in her Lynbrook community, and now wants to continue that sense of service on the Hempstead Town Board. that.” As for issues facing Hempstead town residents, Ryder says her top priorities are taxes and public safety. “First and foremost is always taxes, right?” Ryder asked. “That’s what we all feel the most. I am happy to say that, this year, the Town of Hempstead’s budget has a tax freeze without cutting services. I am very
proud of the fact that we’ve been able to hold the line on taxes without cutting any of the services.” Ryder says she frequently hears from constituents that public safety is a concern, and so making people feel safe is a priority. With the outbreak of the Israel war against Hamas terrorists, Ryder added the town has provided extra security for houses of worship. “Our supervisor, Donald Clavin, said that if anyone from the Jewish community reaches out, to please let public safety know and we will do whatever we can to provide that extra sense of security,” the councilwoman said. “It’s visual, and it makes an impact.” Aside from keeping roads well paved, Ryder said infrastructure issues remain at the top of her to-do list. For example, she cited Oceanside Pool Park as an example of the town working to improve services for residents. Ryder is “really pushing, pushing, pushing” to have the facility upgraded, she added, including renovating the dog park. “I definitely want that done by next year,” Ryder said. Named the Lynbrook Woman of the Year in 2014 and Lynbrook Humanitarian of the Year in 2018, Ryder has stayed involved by serving on numerous committees. “Like I said, I love public service,” she said. “It started as a volunteer, then went through the village. Now, I’ve been given a bigger platform to do what I love to do. “I’m really grateful for this opportunity.”
Ward pushes for more data-driven governance By MARK NOLAN mnolan@liherald.com
During two stints as president of the Baldwin Civic Association, Darien Ward learned an important lesson: political pressure works. Now, Ward wants to bring that experience to the Hempstead Town Board, making his first foray into politics, challenging Republican Laura Ryder for her seat. Ward says he’s always understood the important of town government, but felt called to serve after a building moratorium was imposed — and then lifted — in Baldwin by Hempstead town officials. The confusion there showed him government needs to be transparent and accountable, and if elected, vows to ensure town business is not conducted in the dark. “There has to be a commitment,” Ward told reporters as part of a recent Herald Roundtable session. “If you really want government to be a partner with the community, then you have to be as transparent as you can be.” Ward favors creating more housing for people struggling to make ends meet in one of the most expensive regions in America to live. But he said he isn’t in favor of inundating already overburdened communities with a glut of housing. Instead, Ward would create a town database of housing stock — available to the public — so people can easily identify which communities need smart housing. “My system is very simple,” Ward said. “Affordable housing needs to be defined. Many people use the word ‘affordable,’ but don’t really understand the term. Affordable housing should be a data-driven process, meaning the Town of Hempstead should know where the housing stock is and what kind of housing it has.
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Darien Ward, a two-time president of the Baldwin Civic Association, is challenging Laura Ryder for her Hempstead Town Council seat. He hopes his time in office will help improve government transparency. We should know how much senior housing we have, and where. We should know how many single-family homes we have, and where.” That process, Ward said, would result in better housing options that meet the needs of individual communities while making neighbors part of the process. “How do we now make decisions as to where we
could put affordable housing?” Ward asked. Part of his plan includes creating walkable downtowns with small businesses supported by apartments. “We need to have a concentration of young people that will keep the vitality of some of our communities,” Ward said. “You can’t just have laundromats and dry cleaners everywhere. Each community has something special that makes it unique, makes it a destination. Let’s encourage that.” To further highlight his emphasis on making the function of town government open, Ward said he would host “State of the District” meetings in neighborhoods to encourage involvement. “We can be more accountable,” he said. “We can be more proactive. We can be more visible. Government can better serve its constituents by being that way. I will change the tenor of government from just being reactive to being proactive.” Infrastructure issues over the past several months and the proposed Liberty Water rate hikes have especially shown the need for government to be proactive. Ward said officials in charge of governance should anticipate problems and work to fix them early, rather than complaining after-the-fact. “You knew about this. It was on the horizon for X number of years,” Ward said. “Why, then, all of a sudden, are we reacting to it rather than being proactive? My conversation is going to be setting a climate of anticipating what the problems could be, and not just waiting for problems to happen.” If elected, Ward said he would work to ensure an equitable distribution of resources throughout the town. “You want people’s vote? You want people to accept government?” Ward asked. “We need to be visible and be on the ground in communities.”
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ple still held in captivity. The Israeli government then declared war on Hamas, launching a counterattack, with Palestinian authorities estimating that at least 3,000 people were killed in the retaliatory attacks. As the conflict plays out, numerous hate crimes and antisemitic incidents have been reported. In an effort to address the issues that many Jews are facing, several Nassau County law enforcement agencies have expressed their empathy and support while strategizing how the community can stay safe in their neighborhoods. “When there is a bias incident, please do not hesitate to call 911,” Sabrina Gregg, Nassau County Police Department’s bias liaison officer, said. “Do not try to negate the situation on your own. Whatever it is that you need, there is nothing too small. Help us to help you.” County police officials also explained the distinction between hate crimes, bias incidents and hate incidents. A hate crime involves violence motivated by bias against a person’s race, color, sexual orientation, gender, religion or other identity-based factors. A bias incident is the use of verbal, physical or visual language and behavior based on a person’s race, color, sexual orientation, gender, religion or other identity-based reasoning. A hate incident is the use of abusive or threatening speech or writing based on the victim’s identity. Police said that while hate speech is not a criminal offense, there are ways to
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In light of the ongoing conflicts in Israel, Temple Avodah drew a good-sized crowd for the panel discussion. handle this type of discriminatory language, especially from social media users. The discussion also emphasized the role of social media and how antisemitic comments and messages can be spread online. Authorities advised that so ci al me di a u se rs re fra in from responding to hateful antisemitic comments online. “We need to have more clarity and push back against those who challenge the narrative and create the false impression and false equivalency between Israel and Hamas,” Israel Nitzan, former acting Consul General of Israel in New York, said. “The war is on both social media and the media. Emphasizing the facts is important so that people cannot challenge the narrative of what is going on. “Many members of the community were murdered or taken to Gaza,” Nit-
zan added. “We need to support them. It’s going to be a very painful and long process of rebuilding these communities, rebuilding houses, schools, synagogues, parks and more. But we also need to rebuild emotionally and psychology, and they do need our support. This will be our main effort in the next coming weeks, to find ways that we can assist them in rebuilding their lives.” Rabbi Siegel said combating antiSemitism remains a major challenge for the Jewish community. “The biggest thing with antisemitism is knowing your history, finding ways to get resources and talk to people in the community to understand their personal experiences and see how that affected them and their families,” Siegel said. “If we can stick together and learn about each other, then we have a chance of building community and peace.”
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Mount Sinai South Nassau unveils outdoor employee recharge area
Hospital break area funded by $100,000 gift from Flagstar Bank By KEPHERD DANIEL kdaniel@liherald.com
Employees at Mount Sinai South Nassau have a new spot to take a moment and unwind from their busy jobs. Designed as a place for staff of Mount Sinai South to refresh and rejuvenate while on their breaks, a ribbon cutting was held to welcome the hospital’s new outdoor employee recharge area. The recharge area has been funded by a $100,000 gift from Flagstar Bank (formerly Signature Bank). “It’s nice for them to have an option to get out of the buildings, but at the same time, they’re close enough that if they need to respond to a phone call or a page or anything they’re just steps away from the door,” said Dr. Adhi Sharma, President, Mount Sinai South Nassau. “You want them to just have a lunch break, just recharge because what they see on the floors day to day is challenging.” In 2021, the bank announced a $100,000 commitment to the hospital workforce’s well-being by creating and supporting an outdoor recharge space, designed to help promote the importance of the physical, spiritual, and mental well-being of the staff. “We are a really strong community supporter of the organization and certainly, they focus on wellness and health care,” said Sharma. “We continue to focus on wellness because if we don’t take care of ourselves, we can’t take care of others. It’s great to have a partner that supports those efforts.” Eileen Hinrichs is the chairperson of the Holistic Council and coordinates holistic medicine, mental behavior, mental health, and stress management, for nurses and doctors at the hospital.
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Dr. Adhi Sharma, President, Mount Sinai South Nassau and Lucy Iannucci, Group Director & Senior Vice President, Flagstar Bank cut the ribbon for the new employee recharge area. Hinrichs has gotten employees to transition from the indoor recharge room to the brand-new outdoor recharge area by promoting the benefits of getting outside and taking a break and a pause. “Colors, nature, textures, what it does to your nervous system by actually stepping into the recharged room inside and when we have the benefit of actually being outside, breathing in the air and seeing the different colors,” she said. “We can’t all go forest bathing, but we could step outside for a few minutes in the grass, in the colors, and just reset the autonomic nervous system.”
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The new employee recharge area gives hospitals employees the chance to take a break and enjoy the fresh air.
The staff has already taken full advantage of the center, having already taken time to do some stretching and yoga exercises out in the recharge area. “It’s great,” said nurse Patricia Bartels. “It’s really nice to come down here and sit. It’s a nice area for us to be in and finally, things have come to a place where we’re able to really promote the breaks. Covid kind of wrecked a lot of that.” During the pandemic, hospital employees were under a lot of stress, and the hospital built an inside recharge area for the staff. Now the outdoor respite area allows frontline hospital staff to spend time with colleagues and eat outdoors, reset, and relieve stress from the challenges of the day. The bank also contributed newly planted vegetation and installed benches. Flagstar Bank has a longstanding relationship with Mount Sinai South Nassau and has supported hospital staff throughout the pandemic, first with the “Haircuts for Heroes” event in 2020 when many service establishments were closed and MSSN employees were working around the clock. “We wanted to continue supporting the staff because, after the pandemic, we were trying to bounce around what we could do for the staff,” said Lucy Iannucci, Group Director & Senior Vice President, Flagstar Bank “The hospital came up with the idea of having this outdoor recharge area so that people that work for the hospital can destress a little.” The bank also has been a consistent
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John Pohlman, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer. Lucy Iannucci, Group Director & Senior Vice President, Flagstar Bank and Dr. Adhi Sharma, President, Mount Sinai South Nassau. supporter of the hospital’s ongoing fundraising efforts to improve health care on the South Shore, including its annual golf outing and Soiree Under the Stars gala. “We’re just very fortunate to have people like Lucy, who are there for us when we need them. This was a period of very high stress,” said Joe Calderone, Senior Vice President of Corporate Communications. “Lucy and the bank were looking to help so we’re just very grateful for the great community support.”
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There was a time during my young adult life when the emotional pain I experienced was so deeply overwhelming, so deeply devastating that it left me contemplating the unimaginable, my own life. A personal truth that I do not feel shame in sharing as this vulnerable human emotion was born out of a sudden, traumatic loss of my beloved spouse. The point is, that no one should ever be left to feel alone, ashamed, shamed, or judged for the emotional pain we inherit and carry in this life through no fault of our own. To understand that depression is a deeply complicated, universal medical condition impacting children and adults of all ages and why we as a culture need to “humanize” depression. To understand, the brain, like any other human organ, is vulnerable to illness and deserves the same compassion and support, without assigning cruel, archaic stigma or blame. To acknowledge the courage, it takes to face the darkness and loneliness of depression. To acknowledge the immense amount of courage and energy it takes to fight and lift one’s spirit when living within a body and brain that is working against you.
According to Medical News Today, October is recognized as Depression Awareness Month each year. The purpose is to increase understanding, decrease stereotypes, and help educate on how depression and other mental health issues impact people. Depress i o n Aw a r e n e s s M o n t h helps to increase the general population’s knowledge and understanding of depression and other mental health conditions. During the month, dif ferent organizations host live and online events, use social media tags, and promote awareness. What Is Depression?
factors, such as genes or brain chemistry. Life experiences, such as trauma or abuse. Family history of mental health problems. Depression’s Debilitating Impact. Yes, this may sound like an exaggeration, especially to those who never experienced a major depressive disorder. However, just ask a nyo n e wh o l ive s w i t h chronic depression; just ask a nyo n e wh o s e p re c i o u s loved one lost their battle to this illness despite their every effort to address the unrelenting symptoms of depression. An illness that impacts every aspect of one’s human existence.
Although there are dif- Donna Pisacano ferent types of depressive Brown Mental Health Treatment disorders, the most diagConcerns. nosed for m of depression is Major Depressive DisorA c c o r d i n g t o Fo r b e s der. A common and serious medical ill- Health, a recent report cited that there ness that negatively affects how you is “only one provider available for feel, the way you think, and how you every 350 individuals in need of servicact. According to the National Insti- es”. Add to this, the countless numbers tute of Mental Health, nearly one in of people who do not have appropriate five adults have a mental health ill- mental health coverage or the finances ness. Many f actors contribute to to pay for out-of-pocket mental health depression, which includes biological
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Friday, Oct. 27 Girls Soccer: Class A semifinals at C.S. Harbor ..............TBA Football: Seaford at East Rockaway .......................... 6 p.m. Football: V.S. North at Hewlett ................................... 6 p.m. Football: V.S. Central at Oceanside ........................... 6 p.m. Football: Uniondale at Plainview ..........................6:30 p.m. Football: West Hempstead at C.S. Harbor ................. 7 p.m. Boys Soccer: Class B final at Farmingdale College ... 7 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 28 Football: Baldwin at Freeport .................................... 2 p.m. Football: Manhasset at Carey ................................... 2 p.m. Football: Clarke at Roosevelt..................................... 2 p.m. Football: Long Beach at Elmont ................................ 2 p.m. Football: Farmingdale at Hempstead ........................ 2 p.m. Football: Malverne at Lawrence ................................ 2 p.m. Football: Plainedge at Lynbrook ................................ 2 p.m. Football: Garden City at Mepham ............................ 2 p.m. Football: South Side at Floral Park............................ 2 p.m. Football: Bethpage at Wantagh ................................. 2 p.m. Football: Mineola at Kennedy ................................... 2 p.m.
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The Oceanside girls’ volleyball team has been a lot more competitive this year after a tough 2022 campaign and used its final matches to prepare for the postseason. The Sailors were 4-8 entering the final week of the regular season and will compete in the playoffs for the second time in three seasons as the only AAA team in Conference 3. They won just six sets en route to a 1-13 mark last year while facing some of the upper-echelon teams in the county. This year’s schedule was a lot more manageable for Oceanside after the team faced programs such as Massapequa, Syosset, Long Beach, and Seaford among others last fall. The girls split the first six games of this season before falling into a 1-5 slump despite holding two sets to none leads in two of their last three matches against East Rockaway and Carey. The Sailors swept both meetings with Bethpage by 3-0 scores, outlasted East Rockaway in five sets in the first matchup on Sept. 20, and beat Valley Stream North on Sept. 28 after taking the last two sets. “Last year we had a younger lineup,” Oceanside coach Rob Kiley said. “This year, we have a good group of seniors leading the team. The defense was definitely better [and] our setting has been better.” Sophomore outside hitter Kendall Quinnones emerged as a future star in her varsity debut and leads the team in kills. She had two 13-kill games this fall and another 12 in the first East Rockaway match. “She was definitely a positive addition to the team,” Kiley said. “She’s younger and we’re asking a lot of her playing as much as she’s playing, but she hits the ball hard. She’s able to change the momentum with one swing.” Junior outside hitter Abby Cox was another offensive threat with her kills and possesses a deceptive serve that was difficult for opponents to defend. “She’s got a wicked serve that drops and kind of dips at the end,” Kiley said. “Even the best passers we play have a lot of trouble [with it]. She definitely has served
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leadership role back there. We’re always happy when she’s passing because she’s amazing at it. She’s textbook and she’s great to have.” Junior transfer Sidney Nguyen has displayed a strong court IQ in her first year with the program and is another solid defender with a “strong future,” said Kiley, who also praised junior Christina Vlahakis for her fiery temperament on the floor and never giving up on the ball and senior middle Nicole Walsh for her consistency on both the front and back lines.
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SuperviSor — Town of HeMpSTeAD on the issues: said he has heard frequently from Donald X. Claving is residents that they seeking reelection as appreciate the way supervisor of the officials in the Town Town of Hempstead. of Hempstead work Clavin was first across the political elected supervisor in aisle. 2019, and was “When residents re-elected in 2021. look at D.C. or up in The Republican served Albany, all they see 18 years as the town’s Donald is dysfunction,” receiver of taxes. Clavin said. “In the Clavin’s top issue is Clavin Town of Hempstead, taxes. He said he is Party: Republican, we work together, proud of keeping Conservative and we are a taxes low while bipartisan maintaining services. government.” “We’ve maintained Clavin said he wants to taxes while enhancing services,” continue to create smart housing Clavin said. in the right communities while “In my first four budgets, we’ve addressing critical infrastructure either frozen or cut taxes. And, throughout the town. at the same time, we’ve invested millions of dollars into our parks and roads, and that’s because we work together.” Clavin said if reelected he would continue to work in a bipartisan manner to improve the town for all residents. He
housing apartments. on the issues: Nicks also she Olena Nicks is a would increase remarkably-driven transparency and person focused on accessibility helping her throughout the community. She town. Hempstead, serves with her local she added, must fire department, provide materials in library board, and multiple languages, school district. and improve its Nicks, a Democrat, website. Olena is making her second Similar to tax run for town-wide Nicks workshops offered office, after an Party: Democrat, throughout the unsuccessful Working Families town, Nicks wants to campaign for clerk in create seminars in 2021. multiple languages Nicks said one of to better reach more people. her main ideas is for Hempstead She also wants to expand the to address housing needs for all. town’s use of social media — and Nicks is in favor of creating make it, too, available in housing in the right multiple languages — to give communities, not simply people quick recaps of board dumping apartment complexes meetings and important notices. in every neighborhood, or She also favors having board neighborhoods already saturated meeting agenda and minutes with apartments. To that end, if posted online in more languages elected, Nicks would create a than just English. community task force to identify proper locations for affordable
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“Unfortunately, the only mailings that Susan Cools has run we’ve been receiving her campaign for lately are very Hempstead Town Clerk expensive,” Cools said. on a platform of They are “very large, transparency — color, glossy postcards, something she says is telling us to oppose the currently lacking with things that Gov. (Kathy) the current town clerk, Hochul is doing.” and which she wants to Cools has nearly four restore. decades of community President of the Susan service under her belt, Baldwin education Cools including not one, but board, Cools believes it’s five stints as president important for taxpayers Party: Democrat of the Baldwinto know how their Rockville Centre Rotary money is spent, and it’s Club. She also spent the job of the clerk to time the parent ensure they find out. association where her kids went to “One of the biggest problems in the school Town of Hempstead is that eight out “I’ve worked very hard to work for of 10 people — you ask if they know the community, and even surrounding what the Town of Hempstead does, communities, throughout the entire people don’t know,” she says. “If you time I’ve lived in New York,” she said. ask them if they have any idea what Becoming town clerk would be the service that their tax money goes to, next logical step in Cools’ political most people don’t know. And I think career. But she says that’s not the only that’s unfortunate.” And there are ways local electeds reason she’s running. can reach out to constituents, Cools “I just think that there’s always said. And two of them are as simple things that can be done to help as social media, and the old U.S. mail. improve a system,” she said.
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her office moving, and even officiated those Many might see Kate weddings over Zoom. Murray as the great Murray implemented woman who has presided a sticker-less parking over many a marriage in pass system she piloted Nassau County over the in Oceanside, and even past several years, but she implemented ways for has a track record in people to register their politics that goes back license plates online quite a bit — and with — and have public some extraordinary safety officers check accomplishments along Kate plates digitally — to the way. Murray ensure vehicles using In fact, this current run the system are as clerk wasn’t even Party: Republican, registered. Murray’s first time in the Conservative She’s also responsible position. That was for the town’s “Oneactually in 2002 — until Stop Passport Shop,” she was elevated to town and pushed for the construction of a supervisor a year later. It was a $6 million facility for Hempstead’s position she held until 2016, before Anchor program that would make returning to the clerk’s office. way for aquatic, athletic, theatre and Before that, she was the first social programs. woman from the area to be elected to She has stayed close to her the Assembly — a position she held Levittown roots, remaining active with until 2001 — and even made a run for the historical society there, as well as Nassau County District Attorney in 2015, losing to Madeline Singas. Kiwanis and the Levittown Murray has touted her role in Community Council. She’s also a keeping Hempstead going, even member of Irish-Americans in when times were rough, like during Government and the Irish Repertory the coronavirus pandemic. She kept Theatre.
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understand their taxes, how they can reduce Jeanine Driscoll has their tax burden, and spent more than 30 years discovering where practicing law while exactly their money raising five children with goes. her husband, Dan, in Driscoll earned their Bellerose home. degrees from The Family is important to Catholic University of Driscoll, whose father America in Washington immigrated from as well as Fordham Venezuela, to raise her University School of and her three siblings in Jeanine Law in Manhattan. Queens. Driscoll She was president of On top of all that, the Junior Women’s Driscoll has also been Party: Republican, Club of Bellerose, as Conservative Hempstead’s receiver of well as the Floral Park taxes — a role she hopes Memorial PTSA. She voters will continue to also was part of the entrust to her when they Floral Park-Bellerose school district’s go to the polls for early voting, and budget advisory committee, and well the election itself next month. as the strategic planning committee. Driscoll’s top priority, according to If re-elected, Driscoll says she will her website, is to continue enhancing continue working to put Nassau services offered by her office in what County “in the right direction,” while she describes as a fiscally responsible fostering the well-being of all the manner. She says she is committed to communities, and the people who live reducing spending all while running within them. an efficient and responsive office at the service of taxpayers. That will come through continued seminars she’s been hosting through her time in office, helping people
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think it was wise for Hempstead to pull so Michael Reid is a much money from its retired hospital EMS reserves to fund the supervisor who has budget. worked as an instructor In fact, Reid said the for what is now town could save money Northwell Health, and by cutting down on also for New York City’s mailings. 911 system. When he was named But what he’s wanted a Herald Person of the the most in the past few Year in 2015, Reid was years is a chance to serve Michael lauded for his work the people of his Reid founding the Bellmorecommunity — this time Merrick Heroin Task as the new receiver of Party: Democrat Force, and even taxes for the Town of becoming a certified Hempstead. trainer in administering Reid has run for other Narcan — an opioid offices in the past, antidote that can potentially stop a including the Hempstead Town heroin overdose. Council in 2015, and a pair of runs for What also got attention for Reid the Assembly, losing both times to during that first election for the David McDonough. Hempstead Town Council was his During his town council run, Reid commitment to running a clean expressed concern about the heroin campaign. epidemic on Long Island, and has “Lately, too many news stories made it clear he has no sympathy for drug dealers. about elected officials show that some But more on the financial front, he involved in politics are less interested did mention that while he was OK in helping the community, and more with how the town managed its interested in helping themselves,”he finances at the time, Reid did not said at the time.
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Lynbrook Cares Committee and Laura Ryder’s Lynbrook Community appointment as a Chest, showcases her member of the dedication to helping Hempstead Town the elderly and those Board, representing the with disabilities. 4th Council District, She has received came four months after multiple awards for her predecessor, her contributions, Anthony D’Esposito, demonstrating her was elected to commitment to public Congress. Laura service. Ryder’s track record Ryder Laura Ryder’s as a trustee in Lynbrook appointment has earned her Party: Republican, represents a community recognition, Conservative continuation of particularly for her community-focused efforts to enhance leadership and public humanitarian initiatives service in the Hempstead Town in the area. She is committed to continuing Board. her community-focused work as a councilwoman, aiming to improve the quality of life for residents. Ryder’s experience as a Lynbrook Village Board member during the Covid-19 pandemic demonstrated her ability to manage village finances and day-to-day operations effectively. Ryder’s involvement in humanitarian organizations, including the
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to find solutions that allow extended family Darien Ward, running members to remain in for the position of their communities, Hempstead town offering both young councilman in the 4th and older residents a District, is committed to decent standard of bringing government living until they can closer to the people. His afford campaign centers on homeownership. making the local Ward also plans to government more address issues related accessible and Darien to sanitation, law responsive to the needs Ward enforcement, and of the community. access to community Ward’s involvement Party: Democrat parks. These matters with the Baldwin Civic Association since 2011 are vital to has demonstrated his maintaining the dedication to preserving suburban quality of the unity of Baldwin, which was life on Long Island while divided by recent redistricting. acknowledging the need for Ward’s vision is to make additional housing. government more “hands on” and Darien Ward’s candidacy is rooted ensure that residents have a voice in in a commitment to community decision-making. If elected, he will unity, accessibility, and addressing work to increase community critical issues that affect the daily engagement by having a more lives of Baldwin residents. If elected, significant presence on the ground he intends to fulfill his promise of and addressing issues directly. bringing government closer to the Affordable housing is a key people and being a responsive concern for Ward, recognizing the advocate for his constituents. high costs on Long Island. He aims
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Legislator — Nassau County, 4th District Legislador - Condado de Nassau, Distrito 4
Alexis N. Pace (D)
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Patrick C. Mullaney (R,C)
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Biju Chacko (D)
Legislator — Nassau C Legislator — Nassau County, 5th District Legislador - Condado de Nassau, Distrito 5
Seth I. Koslow (D)
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Jake Scheiner (D)
Joseph A. Baker (R,C)
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Legislator — Nassau County, 6th District Legislador — Condado de Nassau, Distrito 6
Debra S. Mulé (D,WFP)
Matthew W. Malin (D)
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Benjamin Jackson (R,C)
Legislator — Nassau
Legislador - Condado de Nassau, Di
Joshua Alexander Lafazan (D)
Legislator — Nassau County, 7th District Legislator — Nassau County, 1st District Legislador — Condado de Nassau, Distrito 1
Scott M. Davis (D)
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Tanvir Ahmad (D)
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Howard J. Kopel (R,C)
Michael J. Lucchesi (R,C)
Legislator — Nassau County, 2nd District Legislador — Condado de Nassau, Distrito 2
Siela A. Bynoe (D,WFP)
Legislador — Condado de Nassau, Distrito 7
Vote for One (1)
Karin B. Campbell (R,C)
Legislator — Nassau County, 11th District Legislador - Condado de Nassau, Distrito 11
Delia M. DeRiggi-Whitton (D)
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John F. Stalzer (R,C)
Legislator — Nassau County, 12th District
Legislador — Condado de Nassau, Distrito 3
Legislador - Condado de Nassau, Distrito 12
Carrie Solages (D,WFP)
Sheharyar Ali (R,C)
Alcalde — Glen Cove
George Maragos (D)
Legislator — Nassau County, 3rd District Vote for One (1)
Mayor — Glen Cove
Matthew Pasternak (D)
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Michael J. Giangregorio (R,C)
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Marsha F. Silverman (D,WFP) Danielle Fugazy Scagliola (D) John F. Zozzaro (D) Joseph M. Manfredi (D) Joanne Yee (D) Theresa Rose Pergola (D)
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Thomas McKevitt (R,C)
Town Council — Hempstead, 5th District
Supervisor — Town Of Hempstead Supervisor — Ciudad de Hempstead
Olena Nicks (D,WFP)
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Donald X. Clavin Jr. (R,C)
County, 14th District
strito 14
Vote for One (1)
C. William Gaylor (R,C)
Kate Murray (R,C)
County, 15th District
strito 15
Elizabeth M. Treston (D) Tina M. Posterli (D,WFP) James E. Hodge (D)
Vote for Three (3)
Brendan P. Finn (R,C) Christopher E. Fiumara (R,C) Michael G. Reinhart (R,C)
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John Ferretti (R,C)
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Christopher J. Carini (R,C)
Ayuntamiento — Long Beach Vote For One (1)
Susan E. Cools (D)
Jasmine Peña (D)
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City Council — Long Beach
Clerk — Town Of Hempstead Secretario - Ciudad de Hempstead
Ayuntamiento — Hempstead, Distrito 5
Michael F. Reid (D)
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Jeanine C. Driscoll (R,C)
Supervisor — Town Of Oyster Bay Supervisora — Ciudad de Oyster Bay
Jared S. Behr (D)
Vote for One (1)
Joseph S. Saladino (R,C)
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Samantha A. Goetz (R,C)
Town Council — Hempstead, 2nd District Ayuntamiento — Hempstead, 2nd Distrito Vote for One (1)
Lawrence E. Nedelka (D)
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Thomas E. Muscarella (R,C)
Pamela D. Panzenbeck (R,C) Ayuntamiento — Hempstead, Distrito 3 Vote for Six (6)
Kevin P. Maccarone (R,C) Jack Mancusi (R,C) Barbara A. Peebles (R,C) Roni Sue Jenkins (R,C) Grady M. Farnan (R,C) Michael I. Ktistakis (R,C)
Secretario — Ciudad de Oyster Bay
Susan G. Mintz (D)
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While he isn’t entirely against Patrick Mullaney, a Equinor’s offshore wind lifelong registered project, he believes it Democrat, is seeking a should be put on hold political transition by until it addresses the running for a seat on the concerns and negative Nassau County perspectives Legislature as a surrounding it. Republican. His primary Mullaney advocates goal is to foster for improved conversation and unity, community relations both in politics and Patrick with the police, society. Mullaney including more officers Mullaney, a member walking beats and of the New York City Fire Party: Republican, increased dialogue Department with 30 Conservative between law years of residency in Long enforcement and the Beach, enters politics community. He is with a fresh perspective, particularly concerned about hate believing that his non-political crimes, especially those of an background makes him more antisemitic nature, and aims to relatable to constituents. He aspires to promote awareness and hold the line on taxes, particularly for communication to combat such acts. residents in Long Beach, Oceanside, Overdevelopment and affordable Island Park, Atlantic Beach, East housing are additional issues. He Atlantic Beach, and Lido Beach. recognizes the diverse needs of Mullaney acknowledges his lack of different communities and emphasizes experience in examining the county budget but gains insight from his the importance of affordable housing, everyday life, witnessing the citing his personal experience of challenges of living in Long Beach due accommodating his parents due to to rising costs. housing affordability challenges.
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biking as a mode of transportation in her Alexis Pace’s journey area, Pace aims to in community advocacy expand and enhance and politics has been biking infrastructure for deeply influenced by her safety and convenience daughter, who was born without compromising with Down syndrome. traffic lanes. Safety, When her daughter particularly for students faced resistance while who walk or ride to starting school, Pace school due to their became her unwavering proximity, is another advocate, teaching her Alexis key focus. She plans to the value of fighting for Pace address pedestrianthose without a voice. friendly travel and Drawing from her Party: Democrat improved traffic experiences, Pace has patterns. become a strong Pace also advocates advocate for various for increased police causes. presence while prioritizing officers’ Pace’s involvement in school mental health, considering their boards, including roles as co-president strenuous pandemic-related duties. of the Special Education PTA and vice Her involvement in the ongoing president of the Central Council PTA, discussions surrounding wind energy provided her with insight into projects, specifically the construction addressing educational inequities. of wind turbines off the coast of Long One of her primary concerns is the Beach, has driven her concern about allocation of Covid relief funds in how project details are communicated Nassau County. to the public. She is determined to ensure that She believes that open, objective these funds benefit the communities dialogue is crucial to prevent the issue she aspires to represent. from being overly politicized. Recognizing the significance of
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people leave, taxes increase, making Ben Jackson is running affordability and quality for the Nassau County of life essential issues. Legislature District 6 seat, While Jackson driven by concerns about supports maintaining the cost of living and the current tax rates, he fentanyl drug crisis. also advocates for Jackson aims to create a proper funding in safer community for his critical areas like family and neighbors education and crime during his time in office. prevention. He believes Jackson is not new to Benjamin in the potential of the community involvement; Jackson Nassau County Police he has served as the Department, but thinks President of the Freeport Party: Republican, statewide bail reform Chamber of Commerce Conservative laws have tied their for over two years. He hands, stressing the also contributes to need for a more various local groups like balanced approach to bail reform. Freeport for Veterans and Friends of Addressing the fentanyl crisis is Freeport, assisting those affected by another priority for Jackson. He disasters such as Hurricane Sandy. His believes the government should do financial expertise from founding more to combat drug dealers, even at Ben’s General Contracting Corp. is the local level. matched by a desire to ensure In Jackson’s view, he may not be responsible use of tax money. able to change the world, but he is The exodus of people from New determined to start somewhere, York, mainly due to the high cost of showing his commitment to making a living, concerns Jackson deeply. He positive impact on his community and considers it a personal issue, addressing the pressing challenges it particularly as it affects his children faces. and mother. He recognizes that as
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years old. Sinkholes have been a particularly Debra Mulé, a prominent issue, Democrat currently prompting her to reach serving in the Nassau out to various County Legislature’s government officials for fifth district, is setting funding support. her priorities for a The Complete Streets potential fourth term. Project is one approach She aims to address to address infrastructure pressing issues, including problems, with a section aging infrastructure, the of Grand Avenue Kellogg House Debra already undergoing renovation, and the Mulé significant Oakwood Beach Club. improvements. Mulé In Mulé’s district, Party: Democrat, proudly states that she infrastructure problems Working Families persevered to see this have become project through, despite increasingly opposition from a vocal problematic, with minority. sinkholes emerging due to Additionally, Mulé is committed to deteriorating sewer pipes. She plans addressing the Oakwood Beach Club in to secure funding for underground Baldwin Harbor, which has fallen into piping in order to tackle this issue disrepair over the past decade, leading during her next term. Despite being to increased crime in the area. She aims in the minority, Mulé believes in to rectify this situation, highlighting finding common ground with the environmental potential of the colleagues from different political 3-acre waterfront property. backgrounds to address these urgent Mulé’s fourth term priorities concerns. include infrastructure repair, historic Mulé emphasizes the importance preservation, and revitalization of of addressing aging infrastructure, under-utilized properties. some of which is approximately 80
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Let a mad scientist’s lair take over your home By Karen Bloom
he countdown is on to spooking and assorted revelry. The signs of that festive day are all around us as those ghouls, witches and wizards — along with princesses, pirates, etc. — look forward to Oct. 31.
Prepare a disposable decorating bag with more green icing; cut a hole in point of bag (the size of tip 3)SO. Attach candy eyeballs with dots of green icing. Pipe green eyelids. Use black pouch icing with round tip to pipe dot nose and neck bolts, outline mouth and stitches.
So, throw on a costume and act like a kid — with or without the kids. Transform your house into Frankenstein’s lab with a few party tricks and Halloween goodies. Set the scene with a mad scientist-themed sweets table, and carry it home with a crazy good menu featuring frightfully yummy appetizers, some mocktails for the kids (and non-drinkers in your crowd) and, of course, treats.
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Play mixologist with a perfect potion recipe featuring a few easy ingredients.
• 6 cups water • 1 cup white sugar • 1 (6 ounce) package lime-flavored gelatin mix • 1 (46 fluid ounce) can pineapple juice • 2 quarts orange juice • 1/2 cup lemon juice • 2 (2 liter) bottles chilled lemon-lime soda Mix water, sugar, and gelatin mix in a large saucepan and bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium and cook at a boil, whisking frequently, until gelatin and sugar have dissolved, about 3 minutes. Stir pineapple juice, orange juice, and lemon juice into gelatin mixture and transfer into resealable plastic bags. Place in freezer until slushy, about 4 hours.
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It’s not a mad scientist Halloween party without Frankenstein. This easy Frankenstein cake makes a big statement, a fantastic centerpiece for your sweets table and will make others green with envy over your decorating skills. • 6 cups favorite cake recipe or mix • 4 cups white ready-to-use decorator icing • Green food coloring • Black icing (in pouch with tips) • Large candy eyeballs Tools needed: • 6-by-3-inch round pan • 10-by-16-inch cooling grid • Cake plate • Cake leveler • 13-inch angled spatula • 12-inch disposable decorating bags Prepare cake according to instructions and make two layers using 6-inch round pans. Bake and cool on cooling grid. Prepare green icing. Stack layers on cake plate for a two-layer cake, using leveler as needed. Ice cake sides smooth. Use black pouch icing without tip to cover top of cake. Use tip of spatula to create spiral effect. Use black pouch icing with star tip to pipe pull-out bangs around top edge and two hair strands on cake top.
The Brooklyn-based comedian is back with his latest off-Broadway comedy special, ‘Colin Quinn: Small Talk.’ Quinn is most widely known for political humor, but his ‘Small Talk’ comedy show has a different focus: the art of charisma. In his latest attempt at humor, Colin breaks down the one area he’s actually gifted in: personality. He has been chatting it up with friends, family, municipal employees and counter people his whole life, and now he can wants to teach everyone how to stop sucking the energy out of the room. Quinn’s most recent stage show, 2021’s ‘The Last Best Hope,’ combined a similar premise (Quinn’s charisma) with his trademark political comedy, focusing on why his is a voice worth listening to in today’s social-media saturated age where everyone has a platform. Quinn has indeed built a sizable social media platform, with more than 500,000 followers on X — formerly known as Twitter — alone, but he’s a stalwart of the in-person New York City comedy scene, too. Friday, Oct. 27, 8 p.m. Tickets start at $45. Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, LIU Post campus, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville. (516) 299-3100, or TillesCenter.org.
Spooky Graveyard Pie
Eventually the monster’s lair will lead out to the “graveyard.” Set the mood with this treat. • 3 cups (about 32) finely ground chocolate sandwich cookies, divided • 3 tablespoons melted butter • 1 can (12 fluid ounces) evaporated milk • 1 3/4 cups (11.5-ounce package) milk chocolate morsels • 2 large egg yolks • 2 tablespoons cornstarch • 8 chocolate filled vanilla wafer cookies • Black and purple decorator writing gels • Assorted Halloween candies Combine 1-1/2 cups cookie crumbs and butter in 9-inch pie plate. Press crumb mixture onto bottom and upsides of pie plate. Set aside remaining 1 1/2 cups crumbs for dirt topping. Whisk together evaporated milk, egg yolks and cornstarch in medium saucepan. Heat over mediumlow heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is very hot and thickens slightly; do not boil. Remove from heat; stir in morsels until completely melted and mixture is smooth. Pour into crust. Sprinkle with remaining 1-1/2 cups cookie crumbs. Press crumbs down gently. Refrigerate for 3 hours or until set. Decorate cookie tombstones with writing gels as desired; let set. Insert tombstones around edge of pie. With spoon, mound cookie crumbs to form “fresh graves.” Decorate graveyard with candy to make the pie as spooky as you want it to be! Makes 8 servings.
Pink Talking Fish Three mammoth bands. Three musical phenomenons. One idea inspired by love of the music. That’s Pink Talking Fish, who visit the Landmark stage with their hybrid tribute fusion act. Pink Floyd, The Talking Heads and Phish are all more than just bands to Eric Gould on bass, Richard James on keyboards, Zack Burwick on drums, and Cal Kehoe on guitar. PTF has discovered that fusing the material together creates an amazing story. The epic emotion of Pink Floyd. The funky, dance-able layerings of The Talking Heads. The styles, unique compositional structures and pure fun of Phish — to merge these three into one gives music lovers a special experience. Discovering connections is part of the fun: Pink Floyd’s ‘On The Run’ seamlessly fitting in the middle of the composition of Phish’s ‘You Enjoy Myself.’ Perfectly placing Phish’s ‘Sand’ into the groove of The Talking Head’s ‘Slippery People,’ and more. Saturday, Oct. 28, 8 p.m. $45 and $40. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. (917) 567-5842 or LandmarkOnMainStreet.org.
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The Joni Project visits the Landmark stage, Friday, Nov. 10, 8 p.m., celebrating Joni Mitchell’s 80th birthday. The musically sophisticated band is fronted by remarkable multi-instrumentalist and singer Katie Pearlman, who impressively plays Joni’s songs in their original open guitar tunings, and also includes jazz and jam band mainstays Dave Berg (guitar), Dan Ehrlich (bass), Alan Lerner (drums), Mark Mancini (keyboards), Steve Finklestein (percussion), Premik Russell Tubbs (saxophone and flute) and Victoria Faiella (backing vocals). Collectively, they’ve performed with members of the Grateful Dead, The Band, The Doors, the Neville Brothers, and many others. Together, they bring fresh interpretation to Joni’s legendary tunes from their many eras and genres — particularly from the time of her stunning and dynamic collaboration with Jaco Pastorius, Pat Metheny and Michael Brecker. From the deep folk roots of her musical beginnings, Joni’s music evolved over the years to include elements of funk, rock and the full palette of harmonic colors embodied by modern jazz. Her brilliantly original chord progressions were paired with beautifully crafted melodies adorned by lyrics of unmatched poetic profundity to create some of the most powerfully enduring and well-loved songs of all time. Perlman faithfully performs in true Joni style, her tunings remain as fresh today as they were when first performed. $45, $39. $33. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. (917) 567-5842 or LandmarkOnMainStreet.org.
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On exhibit View the landmark exhibition “Modigliani and the Modern Portrait,” at Nassau County Museum of Art. Devoted to the way that Modigliani powerfully re-defined the art of portraiture, the show includes his masterworks along with paintings and drawings by his Parisian contemporaries (Picasso, van Dongen, Laurencin). Modigliani’s enduring influence on artists even in our own time is shown in a selection of Contemporary paintings by such important figures as David Hockney, Eric Fischl, Elizabeth Peyton and others. The exhibition is being curated by Dr. Kenneth Wayne, founder of The Modigliani Project, which authenticates paintings and drawings (two of the works in the show have been recently approved by the committee). Through Nov. 5. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.
See “Alabama Story,” presented by Nassau Community College Theater and Dance Thursday through Saturday, oct. 26-28, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 29, 2 p.m.; panel discussion follows Sunday performance at 4:30 p.m., discussing book banning and censorship. Also online streaming show, Nov. 3. Kenneth Jones’ new play is based on the real life story of Emily Wheelock Reed, a librarian who defended a book that caused a minor uproar in 1959 Alabama. A gentle children’s book with an apparent hidden message stirs the passions of a segregationist state senator, just as the civil rights movement is flowering. A contrasting story of childhood friends — an African American man and a woman of white privilege, reunited in adulthood in Montgomery that same year — provides private counterpoint to the public events of the play. Nassau Community College’s LittleTheatre, Garden City. Tickets $12; NCC students free with valid ID; $10 veterans, alumni, seniors 60+, students and NCC employees. For tickets/ information, email throff@ ncc. Edu or call (516) 5727676.
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Breastfeeding Support Group Mercy Hospital offers a peer to peer meeting for breastfeeding support and resources, facilitated by a certified breastfeeding counselor, every Thursday, 10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Bring your baby (from newborn to 1 year) to the informal group setting. All new moms are welcome, regardless of delivering hospital. Registration required. Call breastfeeding counselor, Gabriella Gennaro, at (516) 705-2434 to secure you and your baby’s spot. Mercy Hospital, St. Anne’s Building, 1000 North Village Ave., Rockville Centre. For information visit CHSLI.org.
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Obtain nocost breast cancer screening at Mount Sinai South Nassau Center for Women’s Imaging, Sunday, Oct. 29, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Screenings are open to insured and underinsured women. Limited spots are available and appointments are required. Bring any prior mammographic films and reports on disc. 440 Merrick Road, Oceanside. Call (516) 255-8220 to schedule (reference event when making appointment).
Halloween Hoopla Village of Island Park hosts a Halloween celebration at Masone Beach, Saturday, Oct. 28, at noon. Enjoy pumpkin picking, face painting and hay rides.
Veterans Day Tribute The American Legion Post 1029 will stop and remember the bravery and courage of our veterans at the Island Park Veterans Monument, Saturday Nov. 11, at 11 a.m.
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Dog Days Weekend Enjoy the glorious grounds of Old Westbury Gardens with your pooch (leashed of course), Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 28-29, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. With dog parade and costume contest on Sunday, 3-5 p.m. Prizes awarded to best dog costumes, including Prettiest, Most Handsome, Most Original, Best Duo or Group, Funniest. Costume contest participants must register at the map stand by 2:30 p.m. Advance ticket purchase for weekend events required. Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. For information contact (516) 333-0048 or visit OldWestburyGardens.org.
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For many years visitors to Westbury House at Old Westbury Gardens asked what was beyond the first floor corridor. Now beyond the door and discover “secrets of the service wing,” during a 60-minute guided tour, Friday, Oct. 27, noon-1 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 29, 1:30-2:30 p.m. and 3-4 p.m.; Monday, Oct. 30, noon1 p.m. Be introduced to the intensive labor required to create the lifestyle experienced by the Phipps family and their guests; tour the many rooms that were “behind the scenes” to create the formal dining experiences of early 20th century. Go along the corridors to the butler’s pantry and silver cleaning room then descend the 17 steps to the kitchen, scullery, and wine storage rooms located on the ground floor. Reservations required. 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. For information contact (516) 333-0048 or visit OldWestburyGardens.org.
Spooky Fest is back A Halloween experience not to be missed, Spooky Fest is an outdoor adventure perfect for families who don’t want to be scared — or maybe just a little. Join in the fun at the Center for Science, Teaching and Learning, every Friday, Saturday and Sunday throughout October. Along the way in the updated and beautifully lit up, Enchanted Walk you will see dinosaurs, aliens and friendly witches, costumed characters and more. Get your fortune told, make a craft and danceg with the Halloween DJ, along with face painting and the new Amazing Glow tent. For those who want to get a little scared, venture into the Dino Woods. Be on the lookout for the Zombie Robotic Dinosaurs. 1450 Tanglewood Road, Rockville Centre. Visit CSTL.org for more information.
Temple Avodah Sisterhood Fall Thrift Sale New and gently used fashions and accessories all at bargain prices Sunday, Nov. 19, from 9a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Temple Avodah Annex (small building) 3050 Oceanside Road, Oceanside,11572. For additional information call (516) 766-6809.
Cars on display at Island Park Library The Island Park Library hosts its first car show, Saturday Nov. 14, noon- 3 p.m. The Island Parking Library parking lot will be filled with classic cars and fire trucks. Stop by and check out the scene.176 Long Beach Road. Visit IslandParkLibrary.org for more.
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Nassau County Museum of Art welcomes those interested in improving their art skills or those who simply want to explore their creativity to participate in one of their many stimulating classes. The fall schedule includes Watercolor Florals: Beginner to intermediate levels (adults and teens 16+), Thursdays, 9:30 a.m.-noon, Nov. 2-Dec. 14. $300, $270 members. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. For information and to register visit NassauMuseum.org or call (516) 484-9338.
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by Peter Hilerio, a state public service department trial staffer, who detailed the wind energy project, and how it relates to a state process specifically targeting electric projects involving lines of at least 125 kilovolts that span at least one mile, or those of at least 100 kilovolts that stretch more than 10 miles. Empire Wind involved the installation of two 345-kilovolt underwater cables stretching nearly eight miles from wind turbines placed in the coastal waters. Onshore, two additional cables — each nearly two miles long — would connect to a station in Island Park.
The project also introduced a new connection, extending another two miles, to the Hampton Road station in Oceanside. Cables carrying a lower voltage are planned to link the Hampton Road station to an existing transmission line beneath Lawson Boulevard in Oceanside. “We have been in close communication with the Governor’s office throughout this process and appreciate her willingness to listen to the community,” said Long Beach City Council vice president Liz Treston. “We fully support the Governor’s renewable energy goals, including offshore wind, but this pro-
posal and this company were wrong on just about every level. In case this veto doesn’t send a strong enough message to Equinor, I’ll take it a step further by calling on them to withdraw their proposal immediately.” “We’ve done the research, listened to the residents, retained experts and have been ardent in opposing the high voltage transmission lines running through our densely populated community,” said Councilwoman Tina Posterli. “Today’s veto is a shining example of government and residents working together to do what’s right for the community. Thank you to the Governor for listening
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and doing the right thing.” State Sen. Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick, U.S. Rep. Anthony D’Esposito and Assemblyman Ari Brown also backed the decision. “This is a major win for Long Island’s South Shore residents and I thank all of them who have consistently raised awareness about this issue in conversations and community forums,” Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick said. “Gov, Hochul’s veto demonstrates that our residents’ voices have been heard loudly. Equinor’s poor business practices, lack of transparency, and blatant disregard for the democratic process have consequences.” Empire Wind expected to produce more than 3.3 gigawatts of clean energy, enough to power more than 2 million homes, according to Teddy Muhlfelder, an Equinor vice president, who also presented on Oct. 10. One of the larger concerns he said he’s heard about is exposure to electromagnetic fields, or EMF. Even at their peak, EMF levels, Muhlfelder said, will fall significantly below the safety thresholds recognized both in New York and internationally. “Through unwavering perseverance and grassroots determination, we witnessed the triumph of David over Goliath,” Brown said. “I have been working extremely closely with South Shore community members and colleagues in government to rally against Equinor’s proposed Empire 2 offshore wind project, and I am pleased to learn Gov. Hochul heard our calls and vetoed legislation that would have advanced this large-scale development,” D’Esposito said. “I am grateful Gov. Hochul has listened to Long Islanders this time, but the fight to preserve our South Shore from Equinor’s corporate greed will continue.” This veto comes on the heels of the NYS Public Service Commission unanimously; denying Equinor a rate increase of over 30 percent before the project even began. Additional reporting by Angelina Zingariello
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Gov. Hochul Friday vetoed the bill that was aimed at speeding up the planned offshore wind development off Long Beach’s coast and keep the city moving toward it.
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No. Copies Each Issue During Preceding 12 Months, 4258; Actual No. Copies of Single Issue Published Nearest to Filing Date, 4571. g. Copies Not Distributed: Average No. Copies Each Issue During Preceding 12 Months, 942; Actual No. Copies of Single Issue Published Nearest to Filing Date, 929. h. Total: Average No. Copies Each Issue During Preceding 12 Months, 5200; Actual No. Copies of Single Issue Published Nearest to Filing Date, 5500. i. Percent Paid and/or Requested Circulation: Average No. Copies Each Issue During Preceding 12 Months, 62.09%; Actual No. Copies of Single Issue Published Nearest to Filing Date 61.63% 16. This Statement of Ownership will be printed in the October 26, 2023, issue of this publication. 17. Signature and Title of Editor, Publisher, Business Manager, or Owner: Stuart R i c h n e r, O w n e r ; D a t e : October 1, 2023. I certify that all information furnished on this form is true and complete. I understand that anyone who furnishes false or misleading information on this form or who omits material information requested on the form or who omits material or information requested on the form may be subject to criminal sanctions (including fines and imprisonment) and/or civil sanctions (including civil penalties). 1234558 To Place A Notice Call 516-569-4000 x232
LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF NEW YORK SUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF NASSAU THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATE HOLDERS OF CWMBS, INC. CHL MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH TRUST 2007-8 MORTGAGE PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-8 Plaintiff, v. DANA SELGADO, ET AL. Defendants NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT In pursuance of a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the Office of the County Clerk of Nassau County on November 12, 2019, I, George Esernio, Esq., Esq. the Referee named in said Judgment, will sell in one parcel at public auction on November 8, 2023, at The North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, County of Nassau, State of New York, 11501 at 2:30 PM) the premises described as follows: 338 Virginia Avenue Oceanside, NY 11572 43-298-98 ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND situate in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York The premises are sold subject to the provisions of the filed judgment,
Index No. 611233/2018 in the amount of $639,701.71 plus interest and costs. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the Court System’s 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. Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP Attorneys for Plaintiff 500 Bausch & Lomb Place Rochester, NY 14604 Tel.: 855-227-5072 142273
buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Oceanside, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section 0038 Block 00364-00 Lot 0289. Approximate amount of judgment $543,306.74 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 010834/2015. The auction will be conducted pursuant to the COVID-19 Policies Concerning Public Auctions of Foreclosed Property established by the Tenth Judicial District. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.” Karl C. Seman, Esq., Referee LOGS Legal Group LLP f/k/a Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792 Dated: October 4, 2023 142718
TRUSTEES, DEVISEES, OF LEGATEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS CREDITORS AND SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST, AND GENERALIN ALL PERSONS HAVING OR CLAIMING, UNDER, BY OR THROUGH THE DECEDENT ELVIRA ELEFANTE BY PURCHASE, INHERITANCE, LIEN OR OTHERWISE, ANY RIGHT TITLE OR INTEREST IN AND TO THE PREMISES DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT HEREIN, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Discharging the Guardian Ad Litem and Military Attorney, Confirming Referee’s Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on August 23, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on November 21, 2023 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 211 Sunnyside Road, Oceanside, NY 11572. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 54, Block 263 and Lots 16 & 21. Approximate amount of judgment is $845,192.99 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, as Trustee for Residential Accredit Loans, Inc., Mortgage Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-QS1, Plaintiff AGAINST K. Antoinette Pena a/k/a K. Antoinette Geller; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered January 16, 2020 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on November 13, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 106 Fairview Avenue, Oceanside, NY 11572. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR THE RMAC TRUST, SERIES 2016-CTT, Plaintiff, vs. THE UNKNOWN HEIRSAT-LAW, NEXT-OF-KIN, DISTRIBUTEES, EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS,
#609837/2020. Cash will not be accepted. This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale. Brian J. Davis, Esq., Referee Knuckles, Komosinski & Manfro, LLP, 565 Taxter Road, Suite 590, Elmsford, NY 10523, Attorneys for Plaintiff 142621 Search for notices online at: www.newyorkpublicnotices.com
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF NASSAU THE BOARD OF MANAGERS OF THE ALHAMBRA CONDOMINIUM, Plaintiff, against NASSAU COUNTY PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR as the Administrator of the Estate of Patricia Ann Mallazzo a/k/a Patricia Mallazzo and “JOHN DOE” and “JANE DOE”, Defendants. Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered herein and dated September 13, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on north side steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, New York, “Rain or Shine”, on November 29, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. premises known and designated as Unit 25 situate in the building designated at the Alhambra Condominium, a condominium, in the Declaration establishing a Plan for Condominium ownership of said premises under Article 9B of Real Property Law of the State of New York (The “New York Condominium Act”), dated February 19, 1975 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Nassau County (the “Register’s Office”) on February 20, 1975 in Liber 8776 page 15, as amended by First Amendment dated September 20, 1992 acknowledged May 24, 1994 and recorded June 02, 1994 in Liber 10431 page 509 and as amended by Certificate of Amendment to the ByLaws of The Alhambra Condominium recorded September 19, 1997 in Liber 10824 page 275, which is unit is also designated on the floor plans of said building, and also filed in the Office of the Register of Nassau County (the “Register’s Office”) on February 20, 1975 as Condominium Plan No. CA-23. Together with an undivided 0.89759% interest in the Common Elements (as such term is defined in the Declaration). Said
premises being known as 25 Alhambra Drive, Oceanside, New York (Section 43, Block D, Lot 754). Said premises will be sold subject to zoning restrictions, covenants, easements, conditions, reservations and agreements, if any; subject to any state of facts as may appear from an accurate survey; subject to facts as to possession and occupancy and subject to whatever physical condition of the premises may be; subject to any violations of the zoning and other municipal ordinances and regulations, if any, and if the United States of America should file a tax lien, or other lien, subject to the equity of redemption of the United States of America; subject to the rights of any lienors of record whose liens have not been foreclosed herein, if any; subject to the rights of holders of security in fixtures as defined by the Uniform Commercial Code; subject to taxes, assessments and water rates which are liens on the premises at the time of sale, with accrued interest or penalties thereon and subject to a first mortgage first mortgage initially held by Mers, The Federal Savings Bank, as mortgagee, given to Patricia Mallazzo, As Surviving Tenant by the Entirety, mortgagor, in the original amount of $196,000.00, dated 02/01/2016 and recorded on 02/22/2016 in the office of the Nassau County Clerk in Liber 41030 at Page 800. Said mortgage having been assigned to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. by Assignment of Mortgage dated 03/12/2018 and recorded on 04/03/2018 in the office of the Nassau County Clerk in Liber 42760 at Page 945. Said mortgage having been further assigned to Specialized Loan Servicing LLC by Assignment of Mortgage dated 02/21/2019 and recorded on 03/12/2019 in the office of the Nassau County Clerk in Liber 43338 at Page 936 and thereafter assigned to US Bank Trust National Association, not in its Individual Capacity but solely as owner Trustee for VRMTG Asset Trust by Assignment of Mortgage dated 05/05/2020 and recorded on 08/17/2020 in the office of the Nassau County Clerk in Liber 44459 at Page 830. Index No. 603762/2022 Dated: October 16, 2023 Anthony Decarolis, Esq., Referee Cohen, Warren, Meyer & Gitter, P.C., Attorneys for Plaintiff, 98 Maple Avenue, Smithtown, NY 11787. 142700 To place a notice here call us at 516-569-4000 x232 or send an email to: legalnotices@liherald.com
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT AS TRUSTEE FOR PRETIUM MORTGAGE ACQUISITION TRUST, Plaintiff, vs. VICTOR RIVERA, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Granting Nunc Pro Tunc Relief, Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on July 30, 2019 and a Short Form Order duly entered on May 16, 2022, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on November 30, 2023 at 2:30 p.m., premises known as 4050 Massachusetts Avenue, Island Park, NY 11558. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 43, Block 70 and Lots 53-55. Approximate amount of judgment is $551,621.55 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 000028/2017. Cash will not be accepted. This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale. Joy S. Bunch, Esq., Referee Knuckles, Komosinski & Manfro, LLP, 565 Taxter Road, Suite 590, Elmsford, NY 10523, Attorneys for Plaintiff 142705 PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES… Printed in this publication can be found online. To search by publication name, go to: www.newyorkpublicnotices.com TO PLACE AN AD CALL 516-569-4000 x 232 PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES… Printed in this publication can be found online. To search by publication name, go to: www.newyorkpublicnotices.com TO PLACE AN AD CALL 516-569-4000 x 232 PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES… Printed in this publication can be found online. To search by publication name, go to: www.newyorkpublicnotices.com TO PLACE AND AD CALL 516-569-4000 x 232
LEGAL NOTICE REFEREE’S NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR BEAR STEARNS ASSET BACKED SECURITIES I TRUST 2007-HE3, ASSET BACKED-CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-HE3, Plaintiff - against JOANNE ROWLEY A/K/A JO ANNE ROWLEY A/K/A JO ANN ROWLEY A/K/A JOANN ROWLEY, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on August 31, 2023. 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 28th day of November, 2023 at 2:00 PM. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Oceanside, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Premises known as 3479 Park Avenue. Oceanside, NY 11572. (Section: 54., Block: 538, Lot: 16) Approximate amount of lien $1,321,249.72 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale. Index No. 008100/2016. Scott H. Siller, Esq., Referee. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 420 Lexington Avenue, Suite 840 New York, NY 10170 Tel. 347/286-7409 Dated: September 14, 2023 During the COVID-19 health emergency, bidders are required to comply with all governmental health requirements in effect at the time of sale including but not limited to, wearing face coverings and maintaining social distancing (at least 6-feet apart) during the auction, while tendering deposit and at any subsequent closing. Bidders are also required to comply with the Foreclosure Auction Rules and COVID-19 Health Emergency Rules issued by the Supreme Court of this County in addition to the conditions set forth in the Terms of Sale. 142696 PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES To place a notice here call us us at 516-569-4000 x232 or send an email to: legalnotices@liherald.com
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Baldwin $530,000 Thomas Avenue. Colonial. 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. Eat-in kitchen. Formal dining room. Library/office. Classic original doors, frames and moldings. All large rooms. Taxes: $13,200
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WOODMERE BA, 504 Saddle Ridge Rd.,Move Right Into This Renovated 4 BR, 2 Bth Split with Open Layout in Prime Location! Granite/Wood EIK Opens to Dining Room & Living Room. Lower Level Den. HW Flrs, Gas Heat, CAC. Oversized Property! SD#14.Near All!..$950,000 Ronnie Gerber, Douglas Elliman 516-238-4299
DELRAY BEACH, FL: For Sale, opportunity before it hits the market! Single Story Ranch Condo. Beautifully appointed in desirable Emerald Pointe gated community, Approx 1800 Sq Ft. Furnished, All Appliances, 2 Bed / 2 Bath, Eat-In Kitchen, Walk-In Closets, Great Interior Storage and Exterior Storage Room, Screened-In Porch with Dual Interior Access, New Rheem HVAC Jan 2019, Ceiling fans throughout, 4 Private Parking Spots, Clubhouse with Auditorium, Pool, Gym, Tennis, Pickleball (TBD), Game and Card Rms, Interior Walking-Paths, Pet Friendly, 55+ Community, Easy access to Palm Beach International and Ft Lauderdale Airports. Exciting Downtown Delray offers beautiful Beaches, Shopping, Restaurants, and Nightlife. Asking $319,999. Call David at 248-240-8154 SWCGRPMI@gmail.com
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BETH DAVID CEMETERY: Elmont, NY. 3 Plots. Separate Or All Together. Graves 18, 25, and 32. Purchase Separate $5000; Purchase Together $14000. Negotiable. Call 845-641-7316
HEWLETT BAY PARK,. BA,, 190 Meadowview Ave Ever Dream of Living in A Castle? This 8000 Sq Ft Mansion is Full of Character. Amazing Architectural Details, Soaring Ceilings, Stained Glass Windows. 5 BR, 6.55 Bths. Sprawling 1.3 Acre Prop with IG Gunite Pool. SD#14.Near All. Must See This Unique Home!..REDUCED $2,700,000 Ronnie Gerber, Douglas elliman 516-238-4299
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East Meadow $1,050,000 Dillon Avenue. Colonial. 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms. Eatin kitchen. Formal dining room. Custom features include cathedral ceiling. Taxes: $9,085.08 Hewlett Harbor $1,800,000 Albon Road. Colonial. 7 bedrooms,7.5 bathrooms. Partial finished basement. Gourmet eat-in kitchen. Formal dining room. Den/family room, exercise room and home office. Custom features include wet bar, garden room, skylight, elevator, heated garage. Central air conditioning and security system. Resort-style yard with Koi pond, pavered patio, Gunited heated in-ground swimming pool. Taxes: $39,972 Long Beach $957,500 E. Beech. Street. 2 Story. 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms. Eatin kitchen with granite countertops and pantry. Formal dining room. Den/family room and home office. First floor master bedroom. Updates include cathedral ceiling and legal accessory apartment. Taxes: $18,500 Lynbrook $740,000 Pearsall Avenue. Colonial. 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms. Finished basement. Eat-in kitchen. Formal dining room. Den/family room and home office. Taxes: $19,585 Merrick $789,000 Merrick Avenue. Colonial. 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms. Eatin chef’s kitchen with granite countertops, full Bosch stainless appliance suite plus a magnificent Bertazzoni stovetop. Formal dining room. Stunning great room with bar and custom stone gas fireplace. Home office. Vaulted hollywood king bedroom, tandem double bedroom and a huge primary bedroom with custom spa bath and double walk-in closets. Sweeping fenced yard and security system. Taxes: $18,121.73 Oceanside $645,000 Marlborough Road. Expanded Cape. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Partial finished basement. Eat-in kitchen. Formal dining room. Den/family room. First floor bedroom. Taxes: $11,713.06 Rockville Centre $775,000 Princeton Street. Colonial. 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms. Eat-ini kitchen. Formal dining room. Den/family room. Updates include cathedral ceiling. Taxes: $27,138.74 West Hempstead $620,000 Marshall Avenue. Expanded Ranch. 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms. Finished basement. Eat-in kitchen. Formal L-shaped dining room. Ample storage. Taxes: $12,849
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HEWLETT Bay PaRK 190 Meadowview Ave, BA, Ever Dream of Living in A Castle? This 8000 Sq Ft Mansion is Full of Character. Amazing Architectural Details, Soaring Ceilings, Stained Glass Windows. 5 BR, 6.55 Bths. Sprawling 1.3 Acre Prop with IG Gunite Pool. SD#14. Near All. Must See This Unique Home! ......................................................................REDUCED $2,700,000
HEWLETT 1534 Broadway #205, BA, Extra Large 2000 Sq Ft, 2 Bedroom (Originally 3 BR), 2 Bath Condo in Prestigious Jonathan Hall with Doorman & Elevator. Updtd Wood/Quartz Kit, LR & DR. Washer/Dryer in Unit. Underground Pkg. Loads of Closets. Terrace Faces Back. Easy Ranch Style Living ...BIG REDUCTION!! MOTIVATED SELLER! $579,000 1267 Peninsula Blvd, BA, NEW! 5 BR, 2 Bath Exp Cape in SD#14 (Hewlett Woodmere)Living Room, FDR & Updtd Gran/Wood EIK w/ Vaulted Ceiling. 2 Main Flr BRs & Updtd Bth. Upper Level 3 BRs & Updtd Bth. 1.5 Car Det Gar Plus 4/5 Car Drivewy. Priv Yd w/ Deck. HW Flrs, Gas Ht. Near Shops, LIRR, Trans & Houses of Worship ..................... $599,000
WOOdMERE 504 Saddle Ridge Rd, BA, Move Right Into This Renovated 4 BR, 2 Bth Split with Open Layout in Prime Location! Granite/Wood EIK Opens to Dining Room & Living Room. Lower Level Den. HW Flrs, Gas Heat, CAC. Oversized Property! SD#14. Near All! ...................... REDUCED! $950,000
CEd aRHURST 332B Peninsula Blvd, BA, Move Right Into This Updated 3 Br, 2.5 Bth Coop Townhouse. LR, DR, Gran/Wood Kit w/ Stainless Steel Appl. Trex Deck Off LR. Primary Ste Features Updtd Bth & WIC. Att Gar Plus 1 Pkg Spot incl in Maintenance. W/D. Pull Down Attic. SD#15. Convenient to Shops, Trans & Houses of Worship ............................................. $449,000
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A. The answer has two sides, like a doubleedged sword. First, yes, there are things you can do to your home to make it easier to insure. But the second part is applying the meaning of the word “reasonable.” Next, you have to understand that, like other forms of gambling, which is what insurance really is, do you have a chance to win back your money, your insurance payments, or your investment in your property to presumably reduce onte eeper the payments? Again, insurance is a legalized form of gambling, extensively regulated but sometimes loosely enforced. Many people say, when describing gambling casinos, that the house always wins in the end, and with a few exceptions, casinos rarely fail. Insurance companies have been hit with one disaster after another due to strange global weather that some deny is a trend, but those companies aren’t as care-less, and they invest heavily in statistical analysis, so you can bet that if they’re pulling out of certain areas, they know something. So, a “reasonable” investment to make your house easier or more attractive to insure often ends up being unreasonable, or is based on faulty assumptions. For example, you may add a steel roof and concrete composite siding as a more reasonable and less costly wind-resistance improvement, only to discover that the insurance company thinks you should still have raised your home, because they think flooding is a bigger and more frequent risk to insure. Add to that the fact, as some insurers will point out when you complain, that by making the improvements, you increase the cost of reconstruction. That’s a good argument, one you’ll never win. The same thing happens with alarm systems, fencing your property or removing trees that could fall on your roof. Make improvements that help you to recover more healthfully, safely and economically, for your own assurance. I am convinced, as you can see, that all the effort you put in is not universal in your neighborhood, and insurance companies look at whole areas, not just your home, for insurability. Even the Federal Emergency Management Agency is a large and extremely indebted insurance company, funded with the help of tax dollars and losing billions. So before you make changes and improvements, remind yourself that you’re doing this for yourself, not to reduce insurance costs. As Walter Cronkite used to say when he signed off on his broadcast of “The CBS Evening News” when I was a kid, “And that’s the way it is.” Good luck with whatever you decide to improve.
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f ever there were a just war, it is Israel’s war against Hamas. If ever there were a war in which there is no moral equivalence, it is Israel’s war against Hamas. If ever there were a war with potential regional and global implications, it is Israel’s war against Hamas. That’s why I believe it is disgraceful and indefensible for so many in the media, in academia and in political circles to be suggesting, and acting as if, there were “two sides” to this war. As if Israel pETER has to defend its military action, KinG and somehow it is the Palestinians in Gaza who are victims. The war began when Hamas launched a terrorist attack targeting Israel’s most innocent noncombatants, murdering children, women and the elderly, killing 1,400 Israelis and taking more than 200 hostages. These noncombatants were not “collateral damage.” They were Hamas’ intended victims. This was the ultimate in depraved terrorism. Israel has not only the legal and moral right to retaliate against
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Hamas, but the moral obligation to defend its citizens by doing all it can to destroy Hamas. Yet with each passing day, we see media commentators, student demonstrators and morally challenged politicians such as U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib, of Michigan, anguishing over the plight of the Palestinians and the concern that Israel will “overreact” to a terrorist attack that resulted in the equivalent of 40,000 dead in the United States. Most shockingly, we saw the same cast of characters accept Hamas’ unsubstantiated claim that an Israeli rocket had destroyed a hospital in Gaza, causing more than 500 innocent fatalities. Some Americans are calling for a ceasefire. Unfortunately, President Biden added to the moral and strategic confusion when, during his meeting in Israel with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, he referred to Hamas as the “other team” and cautioned Israel against overreacting. What has happened to our ability as a people to make moral distinctions and judgments and recognize the difference between good and evil, victim and assailant?
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Would anyone have suggested in the days following the attack on Pearl Harbor that President Franklin D. Roosevelt call for a ceasefire with Japan, or that he and Gen. Douglas MacArthur assure the world that the United States would not overreact? Would FDR, then Gen. Dwight Eisenhower and British Prime Minister Winston Churchill have been called on to ensure that they would observe the rules of war in combating Hitler? Would the media have felt obligated to give “both sides” of the story? To give equal time to Hitler and Japanese Emperor Hirohito? Would any American, let alone the president, have referred to Nazis or the Gestapo as the “other team”? Would the media have gone through the streets of Dresden, Hamburg or Berlin looking for civilian casualties, or taking at face value Nazi claims of American war crimes? The reality is that there will always be unintended civilian casualties in any war. This will be especially true in any war with Hamas, which intentionally locates its fighters, rockets and artillery in densely populated civilian areas. Unlike Hamas, Israel will make every effort to avoid civilian deaths,
f ever there were a war in which there is no moral equivalence, it is this one.
and certainly won’t target noncombatants. Waging war against Hamas goes far beyond retaliation or revenge. Hamas must, to the greatest extent possible, be annihilated, to prevent future attacks on Israel’s citizens. Hamas is also a proxy for Iran, which is the largest state sponsor of terror in the world and an ever-growing military — and soon to be nuclear — threat to the region and the world. Hezbollah, headquartered just north of Israel in Lebanon, possesses over 100,000 rockets, and is also a wholly owned subsidiary of Iran. Israel is our strongest ally and the only democracy in the Middle East, the most volatile region in the world. This current war is not a battle for turf or bragging rights. It is a struggle that Israel is waging for itself and for all civilized peoples. Israel deserves our full, unqualified support for its own success and security, and the future of the world as we know it. It is also time for the United States to restore its sense of moral balance, and accept the reality that there can be no moral equivalence in this struggle between good and evil. Stand with Israel! Peter King is a former congressman, and a former chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security. Comments? pking@liherald.com.
Antisemitism in our schools is way too common
n May, I took part in a special hearing convened by the Nassau County Legislature’s Special Legislative Task Force to Combat Antisemitism in Nassau County. The hearing gave students, parents, rabbis and other interested members of the community the opportunity to share information about personal antisemitic experiences and incidents. I, and many of my task force colleagues, were horrified by some of the stories we heard. I am so proud of the students who came and AVi had the confiposnicK dence to speak up, knowing that what they said would be entered into the public record. The hearing was also recorded and covered by a number of media outlets. We heard horrendous stories, which included accounts of swastikas found on school property (in some cases left unaddressed for weeks) and antisemitic comments directed at Jewish students, among other things. What shocked me the most — and is
truly concerning — is how normalized and “casual” the antisemitism seems to be. In all my years of working to fight antisemitism and hate, I knew students were facing antisemitic incidents, but never thought it would be considered so normal among students in our local schools. Following the hearing, the task force convened a special meeting, which I had the honor to chair, consisting of superintendents and principals from a number of county school districts. This gave us an opportunity to learn what steps they are taking to combat antisemitism, both proactively and responsively. I heard many positive and encouraging remarks from the administrators in attendance, including two points that I believe we all must take to heart and implement. First, whenever an antisemitic or hateful incident occurs, the school must not attempt to hide the matter out of a concern for negative publicity. The school should instead be transparent, and notify the school community about the situation and outline how the
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administration is addressing it. Schools need to identify both what the community can do to fight antisemitism and hate and outline concrete steps it is taking toward that end. Administrators who properly and promptly condemn and respond to antisemitism have friends in a number of groups, including my organization, StandWithUs, that are ready to support and partner with them, and to provide the resources and assistance they need. Second, as one superintendent made clear, there should be greater outrage when it comes to instances of antisemitism. Sadly, that is not always the case. For example, when students or visitors at school events spew antisemitic slurs and other hateful rhetoric, it is insufficient simply to tell the offenders to “be nice” and then continue the event in a business-as-usual manner. When something like this happens, the authorities responsible for the event should express outrage and stop the activity until the perpetrators are removed and all attendees have an equal opportunity to participate and enjoy the activity.
t’s not enough to just tell those who spew slurs at school events to ‘be nice.’
I understand that this kind of response doesn’t happen overnight. It happens only if the right boundaries and understanding are established. Antisemitism can be difficult to identify. Through the Special Legislative Task Force, StandWithUs and other groups have shared their clear commitment to fighting anti-Jewish bigotry. There are educational materials, policy recommendations, and training for administrators, teachers and students that focus on how to identify antisemitism and ways to address antisemitic incidents. As we continue the new school year, I hope our amazing schools in Nassau County, across Long Island and throughout the Northeast will take advantage of the resources being offered and commit to implementing best practices to ensure the safety, wellbeing, and equal educational opportunities for all students in these communities. Avi Posnick is the executive director of StandWithUs Northeast & New England, and a member of the Special Legislative Task Force to Combat Antisemitism in Nassau County. StandWithUs is an international, nonpartisan education organization that supports Israel and fights antisemitism.
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Have a fun — and safe — Halloween
ctober marks the return of the “spooky season.” But before you get all dressed up and head out to celebrate Halloween, it’s important to remember that safety must come first. A study conducted by State Farm found that one of every four pedestrian deaths on Halloween are children out walking between 6 and 7 p.m. And a vast majority of those deaths occur away from a crosswalk or intersection. Halloween is supposed to be a time for fun, costumes and candy — not rides in ambulances. There are lots of cars on the roads, even when kids are trick-ortreating. And on this night it’s more important than ever to use crosswalks, look both ways, and stay on the sidewalks. Especially with the uptick in reckless driving the Herald has reported on in recent weeks in different neighborhoods. Also, wear bright, reflective colors, or add strips of reflective tape to costumes to make them more visible to passing vehicles. But that’s not all. The Consumer Product Safety Commission warns parents to buy only flame-resistant costumes — generally made of fabrics like polyester or nylon — and to ensure that costumes
aren’t too long or too wide, which could cause our young ones to trip. Children should travel in groups accompanied by parents or responsible adults, and only knock on doors of welllit homes that have porch lights on. Instead of masks that can obscure your vision, use makeup and hats instead. Just be sure makeup is Food and Drug Administration-approved, especially anything applied on the face or around the eyes. And avoid decorative contact lenses that change eye color. All of these are warnings many of us have heard every year. But what about all that delicious Halloween candy? We all grew up hearing horror stories about razor blades in apples, and evil people poisoning the miniature candy bars they hand out. But dangers today may not even be intentional. Last year, for example, authorities at Los Angeles International Airport confiscated nearly 12,000 fentanyl pills hidden inside wrapped bags and boxes of candy. While it’s highly unlikely that children were the targets of the smugglers, police, as always, advised parents to inspect the candy their trick-ortreaters brought home. That’s more important these days than ever, and if you find anything suspicious, do not
touch it, and notify law enforcement right away. Another new threat is THC edibles and candies that may look like something intended for children, but are anything but. They come in shapes similar to Sour Patch Kids, gummy worms and chocolate bars, but they contain psychoactive substances. The worst part? Some people may not even realize they’ve bought it, and could give it out to kids without even realizing what’s inside. While the effects of THC ingestion in children vary, some telltale symptoms may include sedation, shortness of breath, anxiety, and quivering. If you believe a child has accidentally consumed THC edibles, call the National Capital Poison Center, at (800) 222-1222. Of course, The FDA advises not accepting or eating anything that is not commercially wrapped. Inspect wrappers for any signs of tampering, including an unusual appearance, discoloration, pinholes, or tears in the wrappers. And if anything in your child’s trick-ortreat bag looks suspicious, throw it away. There are so many things all of us can be for Halloween this year. But the last thing any of us wants to be is a statistic. So plan ahead, stay safe and alert, and fun will surely follow.
Letters Faith will help Israel survive To the Editor: On the morning of Oct. 12, corresponding to the 27th day of the month of Tishrei in the Hebrew calendar, Jews at morning prayers in synagogues around the world began the cycle of Torah reading with the chanting of the first words of Genesis, “In the beginning, God created the heaven and the earth.” This cycle has been going on for thousands of years, and its endurance is a testament to the strength and faith of the Jewish people. Unfortunately, the tragedy of war and terror that Israel is now enduring has also continued to repeat itself, from the earliest days of exile and the destruction of the first temple in Jerusalem, to the war now raging in Gaza. Nonetheless, the survival of the Jewish people is a direct result of our faith and belief that there is a God that watches over us, to ensure our survival as a nation — not in a geographic sense, but in a spiritual one. Individually, we are vulnerable to the vicissitudes of life, as we have sadly witnessed in Israel. Collectively, however, we prevail and survive, as our faith once again leads us to listen to the chanting of those first words of Genesis. Those who tragically die, either in battle as warriors or merely because of their faith, do not die in vain. They join an endless list of martyrs who perished, yet serve as a testament to our abili-
ty to survive as a nation, in triumph over tragedy. We must all pray for Israel’s survival, and that peace can reign supreme in Israel, Gaza and throughout the world. Dr. MEL YOUNG Lawrence
It’s time for many to choose a Medicare plan To the Editor: As a physician, the last thing I want is for patients to make decisions about their
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y parents were worried the moment I laid eyes on the apartment for the very first time. It was the entire top floor of a car dealership just off what would eventually become Interstate 86, at the edge of the Finger Lakes region upstate. This would be my first apartment — my first home outside the family home where I grew up in Pennsylvania. But that’s not why my parents were concerned. My new job — as a sports editor for a community weekmiCHaeL ly newspaper in the small city of Hinman Bath — paid $200 a week. And the rent for this apartment would eat up a good chunk of that. I wasn’t listening, however. I was young. The world was mine to conquer. And I was able to dive headfirst into my chosen career while still quite literally a teenager. It was supposed to be nothing but easy sailing from this point, except it wouldn’t be anything close. Of course, I was wrong, and my parents were absolutely right. I couldn’t
afford the apartment and simply living. Every other week, my bank account would dwindle to almost nothing, days short of being replenished with another paycheck. I had to pay my rent. I had to put gas in the 1982 Chevette that I had bought a year earlier with my freelance money. I had to keep the electricity on and the water running. All that was left to sacrifice was probably the one thing I needed the most: food. By the time payday finally arrived, I could have gone as long as three days without eating. And you truly don’t know suffering until you feel hunger. Real hunger. My paycheck would hit my bank account at 11 a.m., and I would race to the nearby Burger King — my car running on fumes — to sit in the drive-thru, praying for speedy service. Then I would pull into the parking lot and devour every morsel of my lunch. Tears would streak my cheeks through each bite of the Whopper. When we think of hunger, it makes sense that our minds jump to extremes, conjuring images of children — primarily in other countries — literally starv-
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oo many of us are one missed paycheck or medical emergency away from hunger.
Letters health and well-being based on the cost of care and medication rather than their actual needs. Right now is a critical time for the over 3.8 million individuals in New York who rely on Medicare for their health insurance. Evaluating your health care needs can help you select a plan that will cover you when you need it the most and fit within your budget. While it’s impossible to foresee all health issues that may require treatment, there are several things to consider during the Medicare Advantage and prescription drug plan annual election period, which runs through Dec. 7:
■ Doctors and hospitals: If you have a favorite doctor, make sure he or she accepts your plan, to avoid any additional expenses for out-of-network providers. Also, determine whether the plan requires referrals for specialized care.
■ Future health risks: In addition to making sure your plan covers your current health needs, speak to your doctor about health risks that may require additional treatment. For instance, if you have prediabetes, consider the potential for future diabetes management.
■ Costs: Different plans have different costs, so understand the full picture when comparing plans in your area. Consider monthly premiums, deductibles and co-pays for hospital stays and doctor visits. Also, pay attention to annual maximum out-of-pocket costs — if you reach the limit, you’ll pay nothing for covered services the rest of the year.
■ Prescription drug benefits: Prescription drug coverage is included in many Medicare Advantage plans, unlike original Medicare. If you prefer original Medicare, you can opt for a stand-alone prescription drug plan through a private insurer. Prepare a list of your current medications so you can compare costs while choosing plans.
ing. And that is indeed horrific. At the same time, however, we can’t lose sight of the fact that hunger exists in so many forms. And that so much of it is far closer to us than we might think. A popular term for it is “food insecurity,” but let’s simply call it what it is: hunger. And it affects those of all walks of life, from children to our senior citizens. Island Harvest — the largest food bank on Long Island — delivers millions of meals each year, but that’s still not enough. Long Island Cares — founded by the late singer and songwriter Harry Chapin — estimates that as many as 230,000 people go hungry on Long Island every day. Across the country, millions of people are a job loss, a missed paycheck, or a single medical emergency away from hunger, according to Feeding America. And it affects some of our populations — our children, our seniors, and many of our minority communities — disproportionately more than the rest of us. Hunger is a silent predator, existing so close to us, yet so difficult to see. It could be your child’s best friend next door. It could be the nice retired lady
around the corner who enjoys talking to neighbors from her porch. It could be the young professional stepping out into the world for the first time. But we don’t need to see it to help. We don’t need to experience it to help. It’s out there. It’s terrible. And yes, we can make a difference. Island Harvest and Long Island Cares are just two of many area organizations that are fighting hunger. You can give money, non-perishable food, or even your time. Visit IslandHarvest.org or LICares. org. Or just look around your own neighborhood — there’s likely someone already battling hunger. And if there isn’t, maybe it’s your time to step up. “Hunger is an obscenity, and hunger in America is the ultimate obscenity,” Chapin once said, echoing the words of Anne Frank, who truly knew hunger while hiding from the Nazis during World War II. Yet even in those darkest of times, Frank remained optimistic: “How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world,” she wrote. Don’t wait a single moment. Let’s wipe this obscenity of hunger from our society once and for all. Michael Hinman is the executive editor of Herald Community Newspapers.
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■ Other benefits: Consider additional benefits that can positively impact your health and well-being. Medicare Advantage plans may include dental, vision and hearing coverage; fitness programs; transportation to doctors’ visits; and even allowances that help eligible beneficiaries pay for healthy food and other essentials, like rent and utilities.
■ Quality: The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services reviews and rates all Medicare Advantage plans before the enrollment period each year to help consumers make informed decisions. Plans are rated on a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 indicating poor performance and 5
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indicating excellence. Your health insurance carrier is a partner that helps you get the care you need. If you’re eligible for Medicare, take time to research your options and ensure that you select the plan that best meets your personal health and financial needs. The Medicare Plan Finder at Medi-
care.gov can help compare plans and benefits and estimate costs for each plan. Visit the website or call (800) MEDICARE (633-4227) 24 hours a day, seven days a week. TTY users should call (877) 486-2048. DR. BOB ZOROWITZ Regional vice president of health services for New York, Humana
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