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Oceanside Takes A Look At Teaching what teachers need to know. Rob Pittman, president of the Oceanside Federation of Oceanside students who are Teachers, presented a workconsidering a teaching career shop on the role the union got a wonderful opportunity to plays for teachers and commutake a deep look at the profes- nities. “This is a terrific day,” Pittsion on Oct. 25. About 75 students from man said. “TALAT is a great O c e a n s i d e H i g h S c h o o l , program. We’re hoping that Oceanside Middle School, as the district sees value in it, well as students from Long and I think they do.” Beach, FarmingdaSeveral educale, Rockville Cent o r s w h o h av e tre and Brentwood, been named attended Take A Te a c h e r o f t h e Look At Teaching, Ye a r w e r e i n or TALAT, workattendance, shops at LIU Post. including 2021 The National NYS Teacher of Education Associthe Year Jennifer a t i o n a n d N e w JENNIfER WOLfE Wolfe of OceansYork State United Oceanside High School ide High School. Te a ch e r s d evo t e “Kids can see Teacher grant money to that it’s not just fund TALAT clubs, ab o u t m a rk i n g encouraging interested stu- papers and making lessons,” dents to think about becoming Wolfe said. “The job is much teachers, with a focus on pop- big g er than that, and it’s ulations that are not readily much more important than represented in the teaching that.” field, such as men and women Oceanside School District of color. is in its second year of holdSeveral workshops were ing a TALAT club. High school held throughout the day, fea- teacher Helen Dixon is advituring such topics as how to sor for the school’s club, and build classroom communities, Wolfe oversees both clubs at why teaching matters, and
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Oceanside embraces the Halloween spirit Marianne Klein with her 5-year-old son, Frank Klein who dressed up as Raphael the Ninja Turtle. More photos on Page 5.
Latino Civic Association honors community members at 27th annual gala event in I.P. By BRENDAN CARPENTER bcarpenter@liherald.com
Three Long Beach residents — Orlando Ariza, Mike Cruz and Martha Otero — were concerned about social problems in the Latino community in the 1990s. Too many people in town who shared their heritage were struggling to fit in and make a living, and they wanted to do something about that. They came together in 1994 to create an organization that would try to solve those problems. They started with meetings at the public library, which attracted 30 to 40 people. A year later, they decided to officially organize, and turned themselves into a nonprofit organization: the Long Beach Latino Civic Association. From offering socio-economic development programs to stimulate leadership and generate
environmental and cultural awareness, to encouraging educational and civic participation through one-on-one meetings and public events and celebrations, the association is seemingly always busy in the city. To celebrate its history, it held the 27th annual Hispanic Heritage Gala Oct. 19. The event featured performances by Long Beach musician Ben Metzger, and a packed house at the Bridgeview Yacht Club, in Island Park, recognized three honorees from the city: Nicole Fader, vice president of the association; Jennifer Gallagher, superintendent of the Long Beach school district; and Harvey Weisenberg, a former longtime assemblyman who is widely known as “Mr. Long Beach.” Fader earned the Entrepreneur of the Year Award; Gallagher, the Educational Innovator Continued on page 9
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Community members and town officals came to celebrate the completion of the local private apartment complex on 418 Atlantic Avenue, the Inlet, financed by Oceanside residents Usman and Ubaid Bandukra.
The sun was shining, the breeze was warm and Masone Beach was packed Sunday as Island Park Mayor McGinity and the Island Park Village Board hosted the villages annual “Halloween Hoopla” event. The Halloween Hoopla has become an Island Park staple, featuring hayrides, pumpkin picking, face painting and pumpkin painting along with delicious treats for Island Parks youngest residents. State Senator Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick joined members of Village Board and Island Park families down at the beach for the Sunday morning festivities. — Kepherd Daniel
Island Park Village Trustee Barbara Volpe-Ried and State Senator Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick helped get Island families on and off the hayride safely.
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$5M apartment complex in Oceanside officially complete Ubaid Bandukra, 34, and his father, Usman, 77 were gathered by Oceanside Chamber of Commerce members and town and state officials to cut the ribbon for Oceanside’s newest residential development, the $5 million, 23-unit private apartment complex at 418 Atlantic Ave-
nue, known as the Inlet. Usman Bandukra purchased the Atlantic Avenue property in 2001 The apartment complex, is listed by Coldwell Banker American Homes in Oceanside. — Kepherd Daniel
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Mount Sinai South Nassau breast cancer survivor shares her story By JANET PRETTE Hope filled Mount Sinai South Nassau’s conference center on Oct. 24th as breast cancer survivor Angela Santopolo, 33, gave a breathtaking and inspiring testimony of her breast cancer journey, and breast cancer experts provided an in-depth update on medical and surgical advancements in the treatment of breast cancer as well as a complete review of clinical trials for potentially ground-breaking breast cancer treatments at the hospital’s annual breast cancer symposium. Santopolo gave her account of her diagnosis of stage IIA cancer at age 32, her treatments, and how she continued working as a fourth-grade teacher and pursued a master’s degree at Fordham
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while being treated for stage IIA cancer in her breast. In July of 2022 at a routine exam, Santopolo’s gynecologist noticed an anomaly in her right breast. After a mammogram, ultrasound, and biopsy, she was diagnosed with cancer and started a barrage of tests in Aug. 2022 to determine her course of treatment. Santopolo underwent her first chemo treatment on Septe. 30, 2022. The chemotherapy caused Santopolo’s hair to fall out but she said the worst side effect was the nausea she suffered and tried everything to assuage, from recommended medication to holistic treatments. She continued working as a fourth-grade teacher through her treatments, commuting into Manhattan by train. During this time, she was also attending classes at Fordham University for her master’s degree. Santopolo received her final chemo treatment on Jan. 6 of this year and credits the compassionate and expert care provided by her physicians Christine Hodyl, director of breast health services at Mount Sinai South Nassau, and Dhvani Thakker, director of women’s medical oncology, who she said gave her the hope and encouragement she needed to get through her chemo. Thakker presented treatments for the side effects of chemotherapy Mount Sinai doctors Michael Zeidman and Lillian Huang gave presentations on surgical options, clinical trials, and potentially ground-breaking breast cancer treatments such as breast-conserving surgery to preserve healthy breast tissue. Thanks to clinical trials throughout the years, doctors have been able to deescalate treatments for breast cancer. De-escalation treatments are minor surgeries that require less chemotherapy than in decades past. De-escalation has
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Michael Zeidman, surgical breast oncologist, Rajiv Datta, Chair of department of Surgery, Geri Barish, executive director of Hewlett House, Angela Santopolo of Howard Beach, Christine Hodyl, director of breast health services, Mount Sinai South Nassau, Dhvani Thakker, director of women’s medical oncology at Mount Sinai South Nassau.
In February, Santopolo took medical leave from teaching and school to receive a double mastectomy and reconstructive surgery. For Santopolo, the first two weeks were the hardest. She was heavily medicated to reduce the pain and slept a lot. But by the third week, she started going t o H ew l e t t H o u s e, a c o m m u n i t y resource center in Hewlett, that provides services to cancer patients free of charge. Hewlett House is operated by 1 in 9, a nonprofit that’s been fighting cancer since 1990. Geri Barish, Executive Director of Hewlett House, and president of 1 in 9: Te Long Island Breast Cancer Action Coalition also attended the symposium and advised patients to be careful of information found on the Internet. Cancer treatment is increasingly individualized, and patients need to speak to their doctors to determine what’s right for them. Santopolo said the yoga and reiki programs, along with the opportunity to meet other women with the same diagnosis at the Hewlett House, helped her heal mentally. “I feel like support is so important and just being empathetic to patients’ needs,” said Santopolo. “That’s huge. I think that doctors and nurses should be empathetic, not just throw words at you that you don’t understand or tell you something and rush out of the room. When you are kind and empathetic and really listening to us and explaining I think we can get a lot further.” Santopolo graduated in May from Fordham with a master’s degree in administration and supervision. Her dream is to be a school principal. “I accomplished something major during the darkest times of my life,” she said. “I really feel like there’s nothing I couldn’t do.”
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Five year old Sydney and Ella marched through the Merle Avenue School track in their best costumes for the school Halloween parade.
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RAY TORCHIA Kennedy Senior Football IT WAS A MEMORABLE season for Torchia and the Cougars. Although Kennedy failed to reach the Conference III playoffs, its 4-4 record is a major step in the right direction. Torchia was front-and-center in the success, especially October victories over Valley Stream North and Clarke. He had an interception return for a touchdown, a rushing score and touchdown reception against VSN, and a pair of TDs and three two-point conversions versus Clarke.
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After holding down the conference top spot for much of the regular season, fourth-seeded Baldwin limped into the Nassau Class AAA boys’ soccer playoffs without a goal in more than eight halves but took the field Oct. 25 against No. 5 Oceanside as healthy as its been in weeks. One of three recently injured Bruins starters to return to action for the quarterfinal matchup at Cold Spring Harbor, senior William Zalaya, ended their scoreless drought two minutes into the postseason and Baldwin held off a relentless late flurry by the Sailors for a 2-1 victory. “We were locked in until the last moment,” said Baldwin senior goalkeeper Josue Ascencio, who with 90 seconds remaining leaped to deflect a blast off the foot of Oceanside’s Derek Gromling over the crossbar to avoid overtime. “We’ve been knocked out in the quarterfinals three years in a row and didn’t want that to happen again,” he added. The Bruins, who began 2023 on a 10-game unbeaten streak (8-0-2) but suffered four straight shutout losses to close the regular season, advanced to face No. 8 East Meadow in the semifinals Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at Farmingdale State College. Oceanside, which played in last year’s Class AA championship game, finished 8-5-1. “That save Josue made at the end, just wow,” Baldwin coach Chris Soupios said. “When you have a kid like that in the back that keeps you in every game, there’s a lot you can accomplish. Getting that early goal when we hadn’t scored in four games was nice for our confidence. It was nice to give Josue a lead.” Senior Stefan Lyons scored what proved to be the winning goal with 28:43 remaining when he banged home a rebound after Oceanside senior keeper Joe Zweben made a terrific diving save to deny Zalaya. “Everyone doubted we could advance to the next round based on the way we finished the regular season,” Zalaya said. “But when we have everyone back on the field, we’re a completely different team.”
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tions. For Weisenberg, his legacy is about the things he has loved, which he references in his book, “For the Love of a Child: My Life, My City, and My Mission,” written in 2018. “God gave me an angel, a saint and a mission,” Weisenberg said. “The angel is my special child, Ricky. The saint is my wife, Ellen, for the love that we had for each other, and her love for our special child. And my mission is to help people. I’ve had a happy life, and given happiness to others. That, to me, is what life is all about — that’s success.” Additional reporting by Kepherd Daniel
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Nassau County Democrats demand accountability Candidates condemn vandalized campaign signs By MOHAMED FARGHALY mfarghaly@liherald.com
At a news conference Oct 21, Nassau County Legislator Debra Mulé, the Democratic incumbent in the county’s 5th district who is running for the seat in the redrawn 6th district, joined former Assemblywoman Judy Griffin and Democratic Hempstead Town Board candidate Jasmine Peña in denouncing what they described as the politically motivated destruction of several of their campaign signs. Two other Town Board candidates, Darien Ward and Susan Collins, both Democrats from Baldwin, also attended. The vandalism occurred on Oct 19, and the speakers demanded accountability for what they called the targeting of Democratic candidates’ campaign signs in the Town of Hempstead. Many signs promoting Mulé’s candidacy, which were displayed prominently at the intersection of Sunrise Highway and Milburn Avenue in Baldwin, were found cut up and destroyed. The candidates said they believed the vandalism was intended to undermine Democratic candidates and suppress the public’s right to know who is running for public office. “I can’t say exactly who did this, but some group of people are going around and destroying signs for Democrats,” Mulé said. “It’s not in the spirit of fair play, and it’s quite frankly not American.” Mulé also noted the financial implications of the vandalism, because campaign signs are expensive to produce. “We spend a lot of time fundraising for the signs,” she explained. “Those large signs are $70 each, and the lawn signs,
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Nassau County Legislator Debra Mule, the Democratic contender for the Legislature’s 6th District seat, joined former Assemblywoman Judy Griffin and Democratic Hempstead Town Board candidates Sue Cools, Darien Ward and Jasmine Pena to condemn the destruction of a campaign sign. which also get stolen all the time, are between $5 and $10 each.” Ben Jackson, a Republican from Freeport who is running against Mulé
for the 6th District seat, said in a state- us, especially as a new candidate, conment that the destruction of the signs sidering all the fundraising endeavors was “disgraceful” and discouraging. He we’ve undertaken,” she said. “I would noted that it had also happened to him. love for both parties to play fair. As a “I think this is equivalent to a hate new candidate, my name isn’t out there crime,” Jackson said, “and should be as much as the … incumbent because of investigated fully.” this.” At the news conference, Griffin said Carini acknowledged that campaign this was not an isolated signs being stolen or vanincident, and that she had dalized is a problem in been the victim of similar every election cycle. He vandalism in the past. mentioned similar inci“Each year, signs were dents during his previous stolen, really excessively,” campaign, and said it is Griffin said. “However, still a problem. what stood out last year “ I d o n’ t t h i n k t h i s was the heightened level deters me at all, because if of divisiveness compared people are taking signs off to the previous two elecmy supporters’ personal tions. I hadn’t previously p r o p e r t y, t h a t m e a n s noted such a significant they’re intimidated by my rise in stolen signs on the success,” Carini said. “I’ve record, but last year it was DEBRA MuLE given over 2,000 signs out, really on the rise.” Nassau County Legislator at this point, to people Peña said that she, too, that want them, and wanthas lost signs to vandals this campaign ed to proudly display them on their season. I’ve had signs both in the south lawns.” side of Freeport and in the north side,” The event concluded with a call for a she said. “Most of my signs had been thorough investigation into the destrucripped off, ripped up and either tossed tion of the signs. “The whole point of in the street or gone missing.” displaying campaign signs is to boost The vandalism hampers candidates’ name recognition, and for people to see efforts to engage with voters, said Peña, that you’re running,” Mulé said. “If who is challenging incumbent Town people remove or vandalize these signs, C o u n c i l m a n C h r i s t o p h e r C a r i n i . it takes away the chances for people to “They’re ripping up our signs to silence recognize the candidates.”
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Hempstead Town Councilman Chris Carini acknowledged the recurring problem of campaign sign vandalism and expressed confidence that it wouldn’t deter his campaign.
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in harmony An enchanting retelling of ‘As You Like It’ It’s a fantasy world with a lot of styles thrown in, but it works,” says O’Connor, What do Shakespeare and an ‘80s boy band have in common? In a modern musical By Karen Bloom who adds that “the music is WHERE production of Shakespeare’s woodsy romance “As You Like It,” quite a lot actually. fantastic.” Singer-songwriter Shaina Taub’s inventive production — which came out of the Public In Arden, soft natural change It’s aaudiences question WHEN Theatre’s Public WorksCan Divisionart to critical acclaim inthe 2017world? — now welcomes to fabrics and earth tones are the enchanting mystical forest of Arden, at the Madison Theatre, on the Molloy University ••Thursday through Sunday, that’s been at the focus of our collective utilized to contrast with the Saturday and Sunday, noon-4 campus. Nov. 2-5, times vary more rigid and militaristic p.m.; Tuesday through Friday, The show, which opened last weekend and runs through Nov. 5, is an opportunity for • Tickets $35; available at culture centuries. Now as tosociety look of the court. Don’t be 11 a.m.-4 p.m. the students at Molloy’s renowned for Cap21 Musical Theatre Conservatory shine. With its MadisonTheatreNY.org or surprised if you see actors •call Emily Lowe Hall Gallery, large cast of 40 actors, it’s a challenging endeavor, but one that director Chris O’Connor — the box office at (516) navigates the complexities of modern life, dancing around the stage in South Campus, Hempstead. chairman of Cap21 — was ready to take on, assisted by a team of theatre pros, including 323-4444 sneakers and sandals. That’s For information and to RSVP, • Madison Theatre, choreographer Briana Reed and musical director art as a path for Jane social change is at the part of the show’s charm. Molloy University call (516) 463-5672,campus, or visit Best. 1000 Hempstead Ave., The original soundtrack Hofstra.edu/museum A New York Times Critics Pick as forefront of artistic one expression. Rockville Centre features diverse musical of the best shows of 2017, “As styles such as hip-hop, You Like It” is an immersive dream-like lyrical, calypso, and even “When We All Stand,” Hofstra Museum Art’s new exhibition, examines taleUniversity of faithful friends,offeuding families, country western, performed by a four-piece band. and lovers in disguise. We follow the love the collective power of the arts in society. of Rosalind McMullen) Curated by Alexandra Giordanostory — the museum’s(Rachel assistant director of exhibition and “I’m really excited for ‘Will You Be My Bride,’” says Luke Cimorelli of North Bellmore. “It’s kind of like this Orlando (Corey Jennings) onuence. collection — the exhibit underscores and artists’ civic responsibility and infl ‘80s boy band dance. It’s very hip-hop, we all wear a quest to reunite after escaping “It highlights the vital role that artists have in activating democratic values that backward hats and shirts tied around our waist.” Duke Frederick’s court. Throughout, promise equality and freedom, encouraging civic engagement, and cultivating unity,” A graduate of Sanford H. Calhoun High School, characters grapple with identity, Giordano says. “Artists often lead the justice chargeand andredemption. expose truths that may otherwise be Cimorelli plays one of the royal minions. ignored. The artists in this exhibition takeForced a standfrom andtheir call out injustices through their art The cast rehearsed 17 hours each week to ensure homes, that all the elements of this challenging production and activism on issues such as immigration, gender, rights, mass incarceration, Orlando, Duke reproductive Senior, his daughter came together seamlessly, enabling the young actors to voting rights, racial bias, gun violence, and promises unfulfi lled.escape They all combine the making Rosalind, and niece Celia truly embrace the Bard’s poetry. The show’s two-week of art with public service that has a to grassroots approach in the hope of mobilizing their the Forest of Arden, a fantastical not only allows for them to sustain and craft place of transformation, where alland areinspire othersstaging communities and the nation to ignite movement, create awareness, to their performance, but also gives the Cap21 program welcomed and embraced. Lost amid the stand with them.” greater exposure. Next year, O’Connor aims to expand trees, the refugees fi nd community and This exhibit, which runs through July 28, is in conjunction with Hofstra’s under the stars. coming up in April. the performing schedule with additional productions. 13th presidential conference on acceptance the Barack Obama presidency For many of the cast, “As You Like It” is also a Its original 17th century themes “We were interested in the idea that the artist has a civic responsibility,” says moment to reclaim their senior performance that was resonate in the 21st century with the many museum director Karen Albert.modernized “The initial idea for thisincluding exhibitiona was inspired by canceled due to the pandemic. elements, dynamic an Obama Administration White Housescore. briefing that took place on May “I graduated high school in 2020, so I didn’t folk-pop “Shaina really adapted it, 12, 2009, where more than 60 artists and creative organizers met with officials toget to do my senior musical and have those senior shortened it, and took a lot of administration soliloquies discuss the collective power ofand the scenes arts to build community, create in change, and chart experiences,” Cimorelli said. “So, it’s exciting to be and put them to music a pathway for national recoverycontemporary in the areas oflanguage,” social justice, civic participation and a senior again and get these opportunities to be on O’Connor says. stage.” “This adaptation is really accessible and activism.” At its roots, Taub’s “As You Like It” is about the has exhibits a diversethat cast. Even the gender pairing To that end, unlike other recent showcased the museum’s importance of community. is different than the original, which is permanent collection, Giordano reached out to contemporary artists who loaned “What we see going on in the world right now, part of the and the museum their selected works. Some 36 inclusivity. pieces are It’s on delightful view — representing there’s so many divides,” O’Connor says. “It felt to all about love and forgiveness. It’s also a all media — from Emma Amos, Molly Crabapple and the Equal Justice Initiative, me especially after going through Covid and so many comedy, so there are some really funny For Freedoms, Miguel Luciano, Michele Pred, Willis Thomas, and Sophia struggles, in terms of identity and all the work to create situations andHank moments.” Victor. inclusive spaces, like a really apt work to present to the Its a world that exists between the greater community of Long Island.” “The way our climate is now, this exhibit could not be more timely than past and the present. Photos courtesy Chris O’Connor Indeed, “All the world’s a stage…” and we’re all at thisand moment,” Albert adds. “We don’t set it in Shakespearean Corey Jennings as Orlando invited to take part. Among the highlights, she points to the series of prints from the time, and we don’t set it in modern time. Rachel McMullen as Rosalind. collective For Freedoms. Their four large scale photos are based on Norman Rockwell’s 1943 oil paintings inspired by President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s 1941 State of the Union address that outlined what he By Danielle Schwab
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Roomful of Blues
The renowned horn-powered, houserocking blues band will have the joint jumpin’ during their visit to Roslyn’s Cellar. The Rhode Islandbased group has been delighting audiences for more than 50 years, garnering a slew of accolades along the way. ‘In A Roomful of Blues’ continues their tradition of masterful music-making. Their 19th release, produced by guitaristbandleader Chris Vachon, features 13 wide-ranging songs, including 10 band-composed originals — more than on any previous Roomful album. Along with Vachon and tenor-alto saxophonist Rich Lataille, the band includes vocalist Phil Pemberton, baritone and tenor saxophonist Alek Razdan, trumpeter Carl ‘Geerz’ Gerhard, bassist John Turner, drummer Mike Coffey and Pat McGann keyboardist Rusty Scott. While Patalways McGann quickly rising as o Roomful of Blues hasisbeen of themost sharpest on the one of the tightest, joyful stand-ups blues comedy A relative latecom ensembles in the world,scene. they have comedy, he began doing stan never soundedto fresher or stronger up at 31 after as realizing he was n than with the current lineup, verylatest goodalbum. at selling packaging. evidenced by their hustled his way to become th Friday, Nov. 3,He 8 p.m.; doors house emceeCellar at Zanies open 6 p.m. $35. Roslyn’s , Chicago, whereBlvd., he distinguished himself a 1221 Old Northern Roslyn. especially at working the MFPProductions.com oradept call (516) 580-0887. crowd. A husband and father of three young children, McGann’s appeal stems from his quick wit and relatable take on family life and marriage. In 2017, McGann began touring as the opening ac for Sebastian Maniscalco, movin with him from clubs to theater, to arenas, including four soldout shows at Madison Square Garden. McGann’s relatively sho but impressive resume, includes Mat Kearney Montreal’s famed Just For Laugh Nashville-basedFestival, Oregon-born Gilda’sMat LaughFest, The Kearney is backGreat in tour, following American Comedy Festiva release of his new andalbum, more. ‘January McGann still calls Flower.’ WrittenChicago betweenhome. an isolated retreat in Joshua Tree and his home studio, ‘JanuarySaturday, Flower’ sees Feb.Kearney 11, 8 p.m. $40, $ $30,distilling $25. The in his rawest form, theParamount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. (80 songwriting process and rediscovering 745-3000 or Ticketmaster.com o the joy of making music. Over his career, KearneyParamountNY.com. has released five studio LPs, claimed the No. 1 spot on iTunes, topped multiple Billboard charts, made four entries into the Hot 100, with more than 2.5 billion global streams. The songwriterproducer has also amassed many television appearances, all the while garnering acclaim for his unique style and heartfelt songwriting. He has an incredible touring history, sharing the road with everyone from John Mayer to NeedToBreathe. With his Acoustic Trio Tour, Kearney pares back Yarn/Wire production to expose his Adelphi Now inthe its soul 18thofyear, captivating songs. With catchy University’s ‘newpop music’ melodies, Kearny brings an upbeat joy series welcomes Yarn/Wire. to his songwriting. The intrepid New York-based piano-percussion quartet has Tuesday, Nov. 7, 7:30 ap.m. $125path with forged singular VIP, $65, $55, endlessly $45. Jeanne inventive collaborations Rimsky Theatercommissions at Landmarkand onperformances Main Street, 232 Main St., Port that have made a significant Washington. (917) 567-5842 or canon of contribution to the LandmarkOnMainStreet.org. experimental works. The quartet features founding member Laura Barger and Julia Den Boer on piano and Russell Greenberg,
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GOT holder and 10-time Grammy award winner John Legend headlines Tilles Center’s annual gala with his intimate “Evening With John Legend,” Saturday, Nov. 11, 8:30 p.m. This special solo performance will features reimaginings of his greatest hits (“All of Me,” “Ordinary People,” “Tonight”), unexpected stories from Legend’s life and career, and selections from his most recent release, “Legend” (“Nervous,” “Wonder Woman”). Legend’s agile voice and virtuoso piano skills certainly do the talking in this wide-ranging performance. The multi-faceted talent dwelled in the background for several years before he launched his multi-pronged sneak attack on the entertainment industry. Shortly after Legend got his first break by playing piano on Lauryn Hill’s Top 40 hit “Everything Is Everything” (1999), the singersongwriter contributed to recordings by the likes of Jay-Z and Janet Jackson, secured a major-label deal through Kanye West, and made his proper debut with Get Lifted (2004). The album made Legend a multi-platinum, Grammy-winning musician, and he was just getting started, neither confined nor burdened by the Recording Academy’s Best New Artist designation. Amid a string of distinctive and debonair LPs, Once Again (2006), Wake Up! (2010), Darkness and Light (2016), and the double album Legend (2022) among them, Legend — as a composer, actor and producer — has excelled with screen and stage pursuits. His triumphs include the Oscar-winning “Glory” (for Selma), the Emmy-winning Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert, and the Tony-winning production of Jitney. He is among the first 15 entertainers, and is the first Black American, to have won all four of the major show-business awards. Ticket start at $80; Gala tickets start at $1,250, and include pre-show cocktail reception, gala dinner and premium concert seating. Available at available at TillesCenter.org or (516) 299-3100. LIU Post campus, 720 Northern Boulevard, Brookville.
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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.
Long Island Children’s Museum celebrates Native American Heritage Month with an exploration of the art of drum lacing, Saturday, Nov. 4, noon-2 p.m. Make and decorate your own drum to bring home at the drop-in program. Suitable for ages 3 and up. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 224-5800 or LICM.org.
Psychic evening Plaza Theatricals welcomes medium Robert Hansen to the stage, Sunday, Nov. 5, 2:30 p.m., as he takes you on a journey through the other side of the veil. Hansen will share with the audiences his psychic gifts of communication with loved ones that have crossed over to the other side. Messages of love will be randomly demonstrated to the audience and sensitively shared through his extraordinary ability. See him at the Elmont Library Theatre, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. $35, $30 seniors. Elmont. For tickets, visit PlazaTheatrical.com or call (516) 599-6870.
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OF THE HERALD COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS Día de los Muertos
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.
28th Indoor Christmas Fair Sacred Heart Parish Center hosts its 28th indoor Christmas Fair Sunday, Nov. 19, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. With visit from Santa Claus at 2 p.m. 301 Long Beach Road, Island Park. Interested vendors can call Barbara at (516) 88907597.
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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.
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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The festive season is underway at Old Westbury Gardens. Enjoy a cream tea (featuring scones, Devonshire cream, assorted sweets, and tea), then a guided tour of decorated Westbury House, Tuesday, Nov. 28, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 1:30-3 p.m.; Wednesday, Nov. 29, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Thursday, Nov. 30, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 1:30-3 p.m. $22.50 person. Advance registration suggested. Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. For information contact (516) 333-0048 or visit OldWestburyGardens.org.
Tech Tuesday Have questions about tech? Need help with your device? Get one hour of one-on-one help from a librarian, at Oceanside Library, every Tuesday, 10-11 a.m. and 11 a.m.-noon. For your session, have a clear goal(s) in mind (i.e.: navigating smart phone, attaching documents to email, creating a spreadsheet for a specific purpose, etc.); Come prepared with all login usernames and passwords you might need and bring a notebook in case you would like to take notes. Tech help is by appointment only. Sessions are limited to a maximum of once a month per patron. 56 Atlantic Ave. Register at OceansideLibrary.com or call (516) 766-2360.
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 Island Park Library hosts its first car show, Saturday Nov. 14, noon-3 p.m. The 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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Art classes
Bring the family to Nassau County Museum of Art, Saturday, Nov. 4, when everyone can immerse themselves in the Mexican tradition of Day of the Dead. Participate in family art making, a Spanish and English language story time, music, traditional foods, and a display of artwork by a local Mexican-American visual artist exploring cultural themes. Choose from two sessions, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. or 1-2:30 p.m. Suitable for children aged 2-14 and their adult companions. Everyone may participate in art making and each adult attending must purchase a spot. This is not a drop-off event. Children under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult. $20 non-member adult, $10 member adult, $10 nonmember child. Registration required. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9338 or NassauMuseum.org.
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GENERAL ELECTION Candidates Extending Sewage Project Debt Exclusion From Debt Limit The proposed amendment to Article 7, Section 5 of the Constitution extends for 10 years the authority of counties, cities, towns and villages to remove from their constitutional debt limits debt for the construction of sewage facilities. Shall the proposed amendment be approved? Removal of Small City School Districts from Special Constitutional Debt Limitation The proposed amendment to Article 8, Section 4 of the Constitution removes the special constitutional debt limitation now placed on small city school districts, so they will be treated the same as all other school districts. Shall the proposed amendment be approved?
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Benjamin Jackson (R,C)
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Howard J. Kopel (R,C)
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clubs at the middle and high schools. About 35 students are involved in the high school club, where students receive experience of being in the classroom from a teacher’s perspective. LIU sophomore Hannah Field presented one of the workshops, detailing why being a teacher is the best job for students. “You’re making a huge impact on kids’ lives every day, and then those kids go on to do great things,” she said.
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Oceanside High School juniors Helen Henderson, Toby Iovino, Martha Brooks and Sarah Werman, all members of the TALAT club, participated in the LIU workshops and all plan to go into teaching careers. “I really enjoyed it, and I thought it was fun,” Werman said. “I think teaching matters because that’s how you become who you are. Teachers want to help you learn what you want to do, and I think that’s cool.” Dixon teaches a College Education course at the High School, which is in partnership with LIU and students, can receive college credits through taking and completing the course. The course also has TALAT club ambassadors, where senior students serve as mentors to younger TALAT cub members. The students all take several classes to prepare for a potential teaching career, including early childhood development, which Dixon teaches. “I think what’s really important is knowing their background and what’s important to them, whether it’s culture, whether it’s like their family dynamics,” Henderson said. “Stuff outside the classroom is very important and how that might be affecting them in the classroom.” “A good teacher is a teacher who is willing to connect with the students and is willing to adapt to the student’s needs,” Iovino said. The TALAT initiative is based on concerns about the teacher shortage nationwide, which officials don’t foresee getting any better. “They estimate 180,000 teachers need to be hired in the next decade in New York state alone, and that number could end up being higher,” Cary Epstein, LIU’s assistant dean of education, said. Laura Seinfeld, LIU’s dean of education, said she wants to help build and diversify the pipeline of teachers, and one way of accomplishing this is by having more high school students take dual enrollment courses to earn college credits. Seinfeld, a former superintendent, teacher and school administrator, worked closely with Phyllis Harrington, superintendent of the Oceanside School District, acting as her assistant superintendent for five years when Harrington served as superintendent at the Oyster Bay-East Norwich Central School District. “I’m having some conversations with Phyllis Harrington, a friend and an ally, and as a result, we’ve had a number of collaborations between Oceanside and Long Island University,” Seinfeld said. “I’m working with a number of superintendents, including Dr. Harrington, to help them see a pathway for their high school and middle school students into a career in teaching. Possibly through the pathway of programs, we have an LIU but if not, there are many other great programs. I get the feeling that our partnership is only going to continue.”
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Free wants to be more than LIRR’s temp chief life here. It would be a fantastic way to finish my career.” He principally aims to succeed where some observOne of his first jobs with the Metropolitan Trans- ers believe Rinaldi has largely struggled: staying presportation Authority was cleaning train stations, but ent and doubling down on his three core issues: “safeRobert Free was destined to do so much more. Over the ty, reliability, and the customer experience.” Rinaldi years, he continued to impress bosses, eventually ris- lives in Westchester County, so local presence wasn’t as easy. ing to the MTA’s senior vice president of operations. A large portion of Rinaldi’s 18-month And now, the tenure was spent in the recovery of two Port Jefferson resident is back at his commuter railroads, the Long Island Rail roots at the helm of the Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North, from the coronaviRoad, taking over as acting president and rus pandemic —when ridership dropped to allowing Catherine Rinaldi to return all historic lows. She faced criticism from her focus to the Metro-North line. Long Island leaders who said her attention He’s never been closer to that ultimate was too divided between the two railroads career prize — but he’s not quite there yet. amid a turbulent time for the MTA. Free is the railroad’s acting — but not Commuters also bemoaned deterioratyet permanent — president. No one has a ing train stations and increasing delays, as lock on the position as the agency mulls well as the loss of a popular fare discount over candidates, but MTA chief Janno program and the uptick in the price of Lieber says those minds could be made up tickets as a consequence. by next March. And it’s quite likely they ROBERT FREE It all has contributed to a sense that won’t have to change any nameplates or acting president, Long Island Rail Road LIRR leadership has been glaringly disconbusiness cards when it happens. nected from commuters — an optic Free is “I think we have an obligation to go striving to undo. through a national search and to make a He plans to capitalize on his broad-brush appeal decision,” Lieber said. “We don’t hand people jobs of with union workers and commuters — having been this importance without going through a process.” For now, the future holder of that spot remains an both for years — while bringing an intimate engineer’s open question — though Free promises to be a big con- view to fixing systemwide challenges to reduce comtender. He has roughly less than six months in his cur- muting headaches. At the top of his to-do list is to ride the rails with rent post to make a good impression — and he plans on using that time to win over the respect of commuters MTA law enforcement to get a better sense of commuter’s safety needs, fine-tune the LIRR’s schedules to and his bosses. “I would not take this position as acting if I did not shorten waiting times, and upgrade and beautify train want it full-time,” Free said. “I’ve invested a lot of my stations.
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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, 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 #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 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
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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
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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 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
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School six students waste no time getting down to playtime after a ribbon cutting ceremony at their new playground.
Oceanside schools celebrate brand new playgrounds Both Oceanside School six and School four celebrated ribbon cutting ceremonies at their respective playgrounds last week, emphasizing the importance of inclusivity for all children. The School six kindergarten playground, next to the school’s main entrance, incorporates musical instruments and pretend play areas, all at ground level. Meanwhile at School four, principal Jaclyn Graham unveiled a new communication board at her school’s playground, with symbols and pictures that children can point at to communicate. The project was funded by donations from families and staff for last year’s autism walk. The district’s buildings and grounds department gave the communication board a beautiful stand that they built and installed. — Kepherd Daniel
School Four principal, Jaclyn Graham, unveils new communication board at her school’s playground.
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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
LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A MR. COOPER, V. JAMES LOPEZ, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated April 26, 2023, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A MR. COOPER is the Plaintiff and JAMES LOPEZ, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction RAIN OR SHINE at the NASSAU COUNTY
SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on December 5, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 165 NASSAU LANE, ISLAND PARK, NY 11558: Section 43, Block 50, Lot 307: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF ISLAND PARK, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 611056/2019. Edward
Andreas Vincent, Esq. Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES. 142869
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A. Because of how expensive homes are and how little choice there is in this seller’s market, most of the time people take for granted that they’ll just deal with things later on. Just get the house, worry later. Search out of a flood zone, at the higher point in a neighborhood. Try finding out average taxes for the chosen area. onte eeper MyNassauProperty.com Land Record LookupNassau County will help, since taxes are a forever expense. Houses on water are taxed at a higher rate because of the perceived greater use and value. Avoid being near water unless you love the views or have a boat. If you’re concerned about the expense of homeownership and taxes, a house and boat on the water are not a less costly choice. Add in flood and wind insurance on top of home insurance to see that homes within a mile of any body of water are more costly. Do you want a basement? Basements are the least costly in taxes for the highest rate of return for additional space in a home, but basements have a hidden problem nobody tells you about. Is the basement finished, and does the finish have a permit on record? Does the basement have ceilings that are 6 feet 8 or higher, and not lower than 6 feet 4 under the center beam? Does it have an escape well, or exterior stairs? Are there signs of water staining at the base of the walls? Are the floors settling? Does the crawl space under the house have a concrete slab, required by code, or is the exposed dirt wet? Does the land slope toward the house? Does the roof bow slightly from the outside wall or ridge toward the center, a sign of under-sized structure that reduces shingle lifespan? Is the house older, and probably losing a lot of heat because of poor insulation? Do the ceilings have darker areas around the ceiling joists above, an indication that the roof isn’t vented properly, insulation is minimal or missing and condensation forms in the hidden areas, causing coldness, dampness and rotting? Is fresh paint possibly covering other issues? If you’re going to be doing work, you’ll need permits. Know what municipality the home is in, because most allow new siding, roofing, painting, floor refinishing and exact replacement of kitchens without a permit, but not all. More to come next week.
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45 Judith Ct, BA, FIRST TIME ON MARKET! Immaculate & Well Maintained 3300 Sq Ft, 6 BR, 3 Bth Exp Ranch on Beautiful Quiet St in SD#20. Won’t Last!................................................................... $1,089,000
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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
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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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npack your bags and put your feet up! That is all you will need to do with this beauty on Cedar Street. A fully renovated 5 bedroom, 2.5 bath colonial situated on an oversized 100x100 lot. This home has a new roof, siding, windows, 200 amp electric and additional sub panel. There is new plumbing and 3 zone CAC, beautiful skywalk overlooking the huge living room with cathedral ceilings plus an electric fireplace. Let's not forget the formal dining room and the open and airy eat-in-kitchen that is adorned with quartz counters and a quartz Island with stainless steel appliances. You will love the master bedroom en suite with walk in closet and balcony overlooking the backyard as well as the full basement with separate outside entrance and 2 car garage. There is a fully fenced in backyard w/deck. This home proudly resides in the Plainedge School District, in Massapequa...Asking $1,174,999:
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REAL ESTATE Open Houses CEDARHURST BA, 332B Peninsula Blvd, Move Right Into This Updated 3 Br, 2 . 5 B t h C o o p Tow n h o u s e. L R , D R , 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 in Unit.Pull Down Attic.SD#15. Convenient to Shops, Trans & Houses of Worship...$449,000 Ronnie Gerber, Douglas Elliman 516-238-4299
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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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Open Houses HEWLETT BA, 1267 Peninsula Blvd,, NEW! 5 BR, 2 Bath Exp Cape inSD#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 Ronnie Gerber, Douglas Elliman 516-238-4299
HEWLETT BA,1534 BROADWAY #205, BIG REDUCTION!! MOTIVATED SELLER!!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...$579,000 R o n n i e G e r b e r, D o u g l a s E l l i m a n 516-238-4299
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
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Florida Real Estate BOCA RATON OCEANFRONT CONDO FOR RENT. Beautiful 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath. Available Immediate. Joe 516-318-2209. 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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Baldwin $1,100,000 Colony Drive. Colonial. 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms. Finished walk-out basement. Eat-in kitchen with granite countertops. Formal dining room. Den/family room and wet bar. Ensuite master bedroom with walk-in closet and master bathroom with sauna/steam room. Bulkhead and heated pool. Central air conditioning, Nest smart thermostats and security system. Taxes: $15,889.73 East Meadow $810,000 Karen Court. Split Level. 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms. Partial finished basement. Open layout. Den/family room. Taxes: $15,286.64 Island Park $590,000 Hamilton Avenue. Hi Ranch. 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms. Eat-in kitchen with granite countertops. Open layout. Den/ family room. Updates include cathedral ceiling and skylight. Taxes: $13,525.08 Hewlett $1,760,050 Felter Avenue. New Colonial. 6 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms. Gourmet eat-in kitchen with granite countertops and custom finishes. Formal dining room. Den/family room and home office. First floor bedroom. High-end finishes include skylight. Security system. Taxes: $10,830 Long Beach $1,150,000 Tennessee Avenue. Contemporary. 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms. Eat-in kitchen with granite countertops and pantry. High-end finishes include wet bar and cathedral ceiling. Security system. Taxes: $16,556.99 Merrick $790,000 Charlotte Drive. Hi Ranch. 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. Eat-in kitchen. Formal dining room. Large den with sunken lounge/ playroom and fireplace, home gym and home office. Extended ensuite master bedroom with designer bathroom and custom closet. Sprawling deck overlooking sweeping yard with patio, gardens and rolling lawn. Security system. Taxes: $23,445 Oceanside $725,000 Bayfield Boulevard. Split Level. Partial finished basement. Eat-in kitchen with granite countertops. Formal dining room. Den/family room. Taxes: $12,852.21 Rockville Centre $1,175,000 Lincoln Avenue. Colonial. 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. Eat-in kitchen with granite countertops. Formal dining room. Den/ family room. First floor bedroom. Taxes: $16,005.18
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Valley Stream $605,000 E. Hawthorne Avenue. Cape. 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Partial finished basement. Updated eat-in kitchen. Open layout. Den/family room. First floor bedroom. Updated bathrooms. Ample closet space and large backyard with deck. Attached garage. Taxes: $13,118.68
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ew York is in tough shape. Between the rising costs of goods, a deteriorating public safety situation and an everincreasing tax burden on residents, New Yorkers have faced a slew of issues brought about by policy failures from Albany to the White House. Sadly, already beleaguered residents must also now shoulder the burden of a migrant crisis with serious security and financial implications, thanks to the Biden administration’s AnTHonY failure to secure borders, as D’EsposiTo our well as the “sanctuary state/city” policies of Gov. Kathy Hochul and New York City Mayor Eric Adams. It is estimated that since the beginning of President Biden’s tenure, 1.6 million migrants have evaded capture by law enforcement personnel while making their way into the United
States. This is a startling number, particularly when you consider that 146 people whose names appear on the federal terrorist watch list were stopped trying to cross the U.S.-Mexico border in the first 10 months of this year. While those individuals were captured, there’s no telling how many more slipped past authorities among the 1.6 million who got away, and what their destinations were. What we do know, however, is that New York was the final destination for over 110,000 migrants who have arrived here since April 2022. Drawn by Hochul’s and Adams’ regular declarations of New York’s sanctuary status, which limits local law enforcement’s cooperation with immigration authorities — as well as the Big Apple’s “right to shelter” law, guaranteeing housing to all — migrants continue to pour into the state at a record pace. Indeed, the mass arrivals have strained finances, particularly in
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New York City, where Adams recently announced a sweeping 5 percent budget cut for all city agencies in order to divert additional resources for migrant support. What’s more, the cost of housing these migrants will total north of $12 billion over the next three years — precious taxpayer funding that will be diverted from New York’s longstanding homeless population, public safety/law enforcement, and a long list of social service programs. I have been working hard at the federal level to present positive alternatives to the failing policies of our “leaders” currently occupying the White House, the governor’s mansion and Gracie Mansion. Earlier this year, I was proud to join fellow House Republicans in passing H.R. 2, the Secure the Border Act of 2023. This sweeping legislation would provide further funding to Customs and Border Protection, and includes provisions to enhance border security
either the state nor the city can continue to be a migrant sanctuary.
infrastructure, combat the exploitation and trafficking of unaccompanied children, and much more. I strongly urge my colleagues in the Senate to adopt this legislation and send it to President Biden for his signature. Every moment they don’t, this migrant crisis worsens both in New York and across the country. On the local and state front, I will continue standing alongside everyday New Yorkers who are tired of Hochul’s and Adams’ progressive policies, which have caused chaos on our streets, migrants being crammed into hangars at Kennedy Airport as well as in schools, and impending cuts to government services. The United States is a great country founded on the American dream — the dream that led my ancestors to settle on these shores. I firmly believe in keeping that dream alive and welcoming newcomers to this country, but our current immigration system is failing that dream. We must take immediate action from the top down to correct that failure. Anthony D’Esposito represents the 4th Congressional District.
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nce upon a time, when you did a survey of the most respected people in America, names like Michelle Obama, Oprah Winfrey or Bill Clinton would dominate the list. Being on the most respected list was a guarantee that you could make a speech, or just send out a tweet, and it would get immediate attention from the public and maybe even move the stock market. Over the past year or so, things have changed. There’s no doubt that Winfrey and Obama will still JERRY make the list, KREMER but if you’re looking for power, prestige and an economic force, your choice has to be Taylor Swift. Winfrey can launch a new venture, and over a period of weeks or months, she will gain the attention of people who follow her career. But nobody can match the impact that Swift’s name and image currently generates. One
example, of many, was the Oct. 1 JetsChiefs game at MetLife Stadium, which drew nearly 25 million viewers, largely because Swift was seated in a luxury box. If you watched the game, you couldn’t help but noticed that the television cameras were devoting almost as much time to Swift as they were to the Jets and Chiefs. Swift didn’t sing or dance. She didn’t walk out on the field for a cameo appearance. All she did was sit — and jump up and down and cheer — with a bunch of friends and relatives of her latest love interest, Kansas City tight end Travis Kelce. Besides the huge television audience, the stadium had its largest crowd in recent memory. That Swift is a money generator is no surprise. Her concerts fill every venue to capacity, and generate millions in revenues for hotels, restaurants and all types of local businesses. As a sign of the type of revenue she can generate with one concert,
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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has sent her a number of fan letters, urging her to schedule concerts in Canada as a way of boosting his country’s economy. Some federal monetary officials have speculated that the revenues generated by her concerts are having an impact on inflation statistics. In recent weeks, a new documentary has been released that follows Swift around the world and gives the general public some idea of the dramatic impact that she has wherever she goes. According to entertainment writers, a number of fans were willing to pay astronomical sums just to get a sneak preview of the travelogue. Can Swift become a political force? No one knows for sure, but recently she sent out a tweet urging people to register to vote. According to election officials, her brief outreach generated 50,000 new registrants in one day. No one knows what her political leanings are, but there is no doubt that she
aylor Swift was on camera at MetLife Stadium as often as the Jets and Chiefs.
could get millions of people to the polls if she chose to promote a candidate. For those of us who don’t follow the music industry, the success of this 33-year-old phenomenon is a little mystifying. She has a sweet voice, writes many of her own songs and has a powerful stage presence. I thought that she appealed to a particular age group but recently a friend, who is 65, excitedly told us about attending a Taylor Swift concert. Her success is attributable to her talent, her personality and her exiting performances. It also is a sign that with all of the political turmoil in our country, the public is desperately seeking fresh faces that have nothing to do with politics. We are very much in need of pleasant distractions and Taylor Swift clearly gives us that, and more. Jerry Kremer was an Assemblyman for 23 years, and chaired the Assembly’s Ways and Means Committee for 12 years. He now heads Empire Government Strategies, a business development and legislative strategy firm. Comments about this column? jkremer@liherald.com.
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ore than a dozen people are running for president of the United states this year and next — and nearly as many are seeking to replace embattled U.s. Rep. George santos in Congress. and while final decisions in those races are 12 months away, much closer to home, Long Island voters are heading to the polls nov. 8, to decide on a number of races spanning town boards and administrations as well as county legislatures. It’s what we call an “off-year” election — an election that takes place outside more mainstream races — and it gives us a chance to learn about and choose leaders who are much closer to home. Even our neighbors. and listening to those voices is vitally important — much more important for our daily lives than what’s being bandied about in Washington or albany. But there’s a downside to off-year elections, and it’s a significant one: voter turnout is abysmal. across the state, offyear elections attract just half of those who head to the polls for presidential elections, according to Citizens Union. The potential solution? Turn “offyear” elections to “on-year,” by moving town and county races to the same year as campaigns for state and federal offices. and it’s part of a bill that has passed both chambers of the state legislature, and is now on the governor’s desk. This would certainly increase the number of people who cast votes in local races, and would save money typically
Letters Peter King wrote ‘the painful truth’ To the Editor: Re Peter King’s column last week, “Why is Israel urged not to ‘overreact’ against Hamas?”: I thought it was very well written and stated the painful truth. I, too, cannot understand the mentality of our students and politicians who believe Hamas is the victim and that Israel is the bully. I believe, as Mr. King stated, this whole disaster of an issue is due to poor leadership and failed support for Israel with the Obama and Biden administrations and the fake media. I just wanted to thank Mr. King for being brave enough to write the truth, and hopefully some people will read it and better understand what is going on. Thanks for the support of his Republican party, and maybe he should run for president! LIsa KEEnEy Oceanside
spent to make off-year elections happen (although how much is up for debate). and yes, the more people who vote, the better our communities are represented. It’s a noble idea, and it makes sense, at least at first blush. But it would also sacrifice a key element of off-year elections that make them so special: Focusing on these races allows the candidates to not only get their message out, but also to address hyperlocal issues in our neighborhoods that are simply not dealt with at the federal or even the state level. Imagine a ballot dominated by a presidential race, U.s. senate contests and U.s. House races that also included the choices for local judges, county legislators, town administrators and town councils, and village officials — to say nothing of local referendums. It would be a jampacked ballot, which would make it nearly impossible for a typical voter to be properly informed about who’s who and what’s what. naturally, much of our attention would be focused on who would be in the White House come January, and who would be sent to Congress. Candidates for local offices would have to shout to be heard, and even then they’d likely be drowned out. Local issues are crucially important. you know that, because you’re reading a local newspaper. Will local taxes be raised? Can we prevent the sinkholes that are opening up in our streets? How do we put up barriers to keep state legislators from forcing residential zoning in
our communities? How do we counter some of the issues we’re experiencing as a result of bail reform? Those are just a handful of the myriad issues that Herald editors and reporters have inquired about in more than 40 roundtable sessions with local candidates this election season — issues that most likely wouldn’t get anywhere near the attention they deserve if you mixed them in with topics dominating the debates in the state and national campaigns. We look at voting as a right, but it’s also a duty. True democracy requires participation by those being governed to truly work, and our participation takes many forms, but the primary one is casting a ballot. Increasing turnout for these races most certainly remains a priority — but we don’t want to accomplish that by pushing local races into a ballot’s fine print. Gov. Kathy Hochul hasn’t yet signed the bill changing election dates that passed both chambers of the state legislature earlier this year. and she shouldn’t. We need to come up with ways to bring more voters out for local elections, but we must do that by continuing to educate those voters on the issues affecting them most here at home, and by making it clear that voting is one of the best ways they can do something about them. What we can’t do is let those issues be swept away in the whirlwind of state and national elections.
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unequivocally condemn the horrifying and despicable terrorist attacks launched by Hamas on innocent Israeli civilians on Oct. 7. I am overwhelmed with admiration for the bravery displayed by my cousins currently serving on reserve duty in Israel. And I am praying for the continued safety of my grandmother and aunts and uncles, who are sheltering in place. On a personal level, I am so grateful for your continued prayers for the safety of my extended family. As the proud JosHUa grandson of my late Grandfather LaFaZan Boris, a Holocaust refugee, and as person of Jewish faith, I have struggled to articulate the depths of the devastation I am feeling. But as an elected official, I write with a responsibility to speak with absolute
clarity during this difficult time. Though the war is thousands of miles away, our work locally is so important at this moment. There are actions we need to take here in our county, including the following: ■ Continuing to work in partnership with the nassau County police Department to increase the frequency of patrols and the number of police guarding our houses of worship and neighborhoods; ■ Upholding the law I cosponsored to ban companies who support BDS (Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions) from earning government contracts;
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To the Editor: It is a common misconception that important elections take place only every two or four years. On the contrary: Local elections take place every year, and because turnout is often low in the so-called “off years,” such as this one, your vote can actually make even more of a difference in matters of immediate concern to your community. Your local elected of ficials are responsible for making the laws and regulations that directly affect you, your family and your neighbors. Local officials have direct authority over things like schools, housing, public transit and the local environment. Local officials are also far more likely to take account of your opinions than are your representatives at the state and federal levels. Make the most of this relationship: Get out and vote on the laws and ballot proposals that matter to you and your community, and for leaders that you believe deserve your trust. Local and state, as well federal, elections affect the quality of our lives, from the healthfulness of our drinking water and the maintenance of our roads and bridges, to the quality of our public education. Voters should take them seriously. The right to vote is the heart of democracy. It is through the vote that “we the people” can effect necessary change and hold leaders accountable.
The sheer barbarism of the Hamas attack is hard to fathom. It is gutwrenching and almost inconceivable to think that these terrorists kidnapped, raped and tortured women. They beheaded dozens of babies. They captured wheelchairbound senior citizens. And we continue to discover more Israeli deaths at the hands of unspeakable terror. As difficult as it is, we cannot look away. It’s right now, in this moment, that the world must stand united in its categorical belief that these crimes against humanity must lead to the final elimination of Hamas and its abominable reign of terror from this Earth. It is with a heavy heart that I recall conversations with my late Grandfather
s difficult as it is, we cannot look away. The world must stand united.
■ Ensuring that we, as a county, fully abide by the International Holocaust remembrance Alliance’s working definition of anti-Semitism, which we adopted in 2021; ■ Working in tandem with Long Island
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nonprofits to fulfill supply drives and shipments of products to Israel for soldiers and citizens.
Boris, because he would remind me consistently to promise him I would always remember two very important words: never. Again. Though he is no longer with us, I wish I could respond to him: “never again” is right now. And so in his memory, I declare: To our friends of all different faiths and backgrounds who have spoken out to support Israel: We are grateful for your solidarity. To those institutions, nations and individuals who have chosen to equivocate in this moment: We will remember with disgust your silence. And to those terrorist, inhuman savages in Hamas who perpetrated these atrocities: We, the Jewish people, a people who have overcome adversity for thousands of years, will eradicate you from the face of the Earth. May God bless and protect Israel, and may God continue to bless the United States of America. Joshua Lafazan represents Nassau County’s 18th Legislative District.
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Make full use of it in every election. Democracy only works when we make our voices heard. Early voting this year runs through Sunday, and Election Day is next Tuesday. Ann LEITEr President, League of Women Voters of Central Nassau BArBArA EpSTEIn Management team, League of Women Voters of East Nassau
Another one rides the bus To the Editor: Our County Legislature voting 19-0 last week to renew a contract with Transdev — the private contractor running the nassau Inter County Express buses since 2010 — is good news for riders. It demonstrates bipartisan support for bus service. Even with a 15-cent fare increase earlier this year, from $2.75 to $2.90 ($1.45 for seniors), riding a nICE bus is one of the best public transportation bargains around. riders using the MTA Metro Card can get a free transfer to a new York City Transit bus or subway. Transdev has a track record of completing Federal Transit Administrationfunded capital projects on time and within budget. Any contract change orders have been documented, fair and reasonable. nICE is a model for cost-effective
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urban/suburban bus operations that other transit agencies should emulate. I congratulate the hardworking men and women of both the nassau County Department of public Works Transit Division and Transdev for providing such an excellent service, and the County Legislature for renewing Transdev’s contract for seven more years.
LArrY pEnnEr Great Neck Larry Penner is a transportation advocate, historian and writer who previously served as a director of the Federal Transit Administration Region 2 New York Office of Operations and Program Management.
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