Oceanside/Island Park Herald 12-08-2022

_________ Oceanside/island park ________ TREAT YOURSELF TO RADIANT SKIN!

Teens support animal shelter

Family goes all out for Christmas

Page 5

Page 3

Vol. 57 No. 50

DECEMBER 8 - 14, 2022

$1.00

1174359

HERALD

• Botox • Fillers • Laser Hair Removal • Signature & Mini Facia ls • Rejuvapen • Peels • Wood Therapy • Lashes & Airbrush Tanning FREE • Teeth Whitening CONSULTATION And Much More!

Dolce Aesthetics NY 217 Merrick Road, Ocea nside • 516.240.1919 Dolceaestheticsny.c om

Drag Queen Story Hour continues on

By KARINA KoVAC kkovac@liherald.com

Karina Kovac/Herald

BEllA NoChE — whose real name is Isaiah Cruz — reads to children from the Drag Queen Story Hour library inside the Barry and Florence Friedberg Jewish Community Center in Oceanside, teaching kids to respect one another, be kind and love themselves for who they are.

The lessons for the day? Selflove, kindness and acceptance.

The teacher? A drag queen.

It was a special visit to the Barry and Florence Friedberg Jewish Community Center last weekend by the “mermaid of New York,” Bella Noche. There, decked out in her Sunday best, the popular performer read to children as part of Drag Queen Story Hour.

Started in 2015 in San Francisco by author and activist Michelle Tea, the idea of Drag

Queen Story Hour promotes reading with a little bit of diversity and inclusivity mixed in. But while the kids gathered around Bella Noche were eager to hear what she was going to read, some protesting outside were not as thrilled.

Those gathered outside were evenly split between those who supported the storytime, and those who were against — with police in the middle.

“We’re all parents,” said Christine Chapman, who joined about a dozen others to protest Bella Noche’s visit. “We Continued on page 9

Construction on horizon for the South Shore wind farm

By KARINA KoVAC kkovac@liherald.com

The winds of change are slowly coming from the east — but they are coming as a Norway-based energy company readies to set up shop in Island Park.

Equinor — a multibillion-dollar company that has made its fortune in petroleum over the last 50 years — plans to construct a wind energy farm just miles off of Long Island with a substation delivering power directly to Island Park. While wind might be the kind of clean energy residents there are looking for, having a substation out-

side of the village’s industrial area may not be.

Equinor brought engineers, construction managers and experts to a public meeting at Lincoln Orens Middle School on Nov. 29, hoping to get the buy-in that might be needed to get the $3 billion project past bureaucratic red tape.

Dubbed Empire Wind, the project has two parts — one delivering power to Brooklyn, the other to the Long Beach area, connecting to the E.F. Barrett Power Station in Island Park.

The wind turbines themselves will be as close as 15 miles offshore, with a tip height of nearly 900 feet, and a rotor diam-

eter of nearly 775 feet. All of it will span about 80,000 acres of ocean.

While the turbines will capture energy from the wind, a substation on the shore to help collect it is proposed along Railroad Place where Pop’s Seafood Shack & Grill once sat. Pop’s served its last meal over the summer after the land underneath it was bought by Equinor.

If the substation is built, Equinor officials say neighbors should expect no significant traffic or noise increase in the area.

Yet, the location is still troublesome for some.

“Why not put it next to the Barrett plant to keep industry in

one area?” one audience member asked.

The answer has to do with the submarine export cables, according to the company, and how they must be placed.

It’s also not a decision left in the hands of Equinor, according to company spokesman Brian Young. Instead, that’s something that will be decided by regulato-

ry authorities.

“In our permitting documents … we are required to evaluate alternative substation locations that could theoretically be used, including some that were closer to the Barrett generating station,” Young told the Herald.

“Currently, the permitting agencies are evaluating both our proContinued on page 8

December 8, 2022 — OCEANSIDE/ISLAND PARK HERALD

2

Christmas tree lit at Schoolhouse Green It was a brisk Friday night, but the Kiwanis Club was keeping Oceansiders warm with complimentary hot chocolate before the annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony. With kids singing classic holiday tunes filling the air and a special Santa visit with the Oceanside Fire Department, families enjoyed the holiday outing.

Resident and father of two Eric Forte was at the event with his two-year-old. Ponding what Christmas means to him, he said, “It’s time to be with your family and friends and it’s the best time of the year.” Going to many Oceanside events, he says the community always comes together in the best way possible. “It’s wonderful, all the events that go on in Oceanside are nice to bring the kids too, especially this one.”

Paul Engle, Chamber of Commerce president also remarked on how this time of year has excellent lessons for everyone. “It has a good lesson because really, we should be giving thanks more often. Show more gratitude and forgiveness,” he said.

Senator Kevin Thomas was out in his new district at the lighting meeting the people he represents.

Thomas said, “Christmas is not just a day but a state of mind. It’s about giving back and looking at everything we have had in the past year and looking to the future.”

— Karina Kovac

Photos courtesy Daniel Tommasino

Oceanside’s mini-ROckefelleR centRe tree lit up with kids playing around it.

Juan, dOnna and daughter Lily Peña smile after seeing Santa pull in on the Oceanside fire truck.

ATTENTION: Business owners Did you know you can receive up to $26,000 per employee?

The Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) is one of the best kept secrets around and was recently expanded to benefit more businesses. Even if you received a PPP loan, you can still qualify for this federal Covid-19 benefit for up to $26,000 per employee.

We analyze every business from scratch. That’s why our accountants and lawyers have helped businesses of all sizes claim hundreds of millions of dollars in ERTC funds.

Book a free, no obligation phone call with one of our experts today!

$1,000 BONUS!

Free advertising offer with Herald Community Media* Use reference code LIHERALD-2022

EasyTaxCredits.com Phone: 1-234-CREDITS (273-3487)

1196476

Promotional offer: some restrictions apply. To qualify for promotional offer, business must enter into an agreement with Easy Tax Credits, LLC, and be eligible to receive ERTC funding. *Promotional offer furnished by Herald Community Media; Easy Tax Credits, LLC, not responsible for fulfillment of promotional offer.

Photos by Karina Kovac/Herald

Christmas house continues into forth decade

By KARINA KOVAC kkovac@liherald.com

F

or 31 years the Barrella family has gone to extremes to decorate their Island Park house for Christmas, each year bigger and better. Before that, while living in Long Beach, they had almost a decade to start their collection of blow molds, now totaling about 730. Thomas Barrella Sr. started the tradition nearly forty years ago, which his son Thomas Barrella Jr. has picked up and expanded in the last five years.

It all started for Barrella Sr. when he was in the car with his mother driving into New York City as a child and he saw a single shimmering house with ornate Christmas decorations.

“I was like ‘wow all their figurines are beautiful.’ It’s like something beyond belief, I would love to do this to my house,” he thought at the time. Working on a newspaper route he began to save up when he was around 16 years old and then he would, “Spend all my money on lights.”

He started humbly with the classics like a nativity scene, Santa Claus and snowman decorations, increasing each year after. In the last five years with his son taking over there’s been a lot of improvements Sr. said.

“It’s been getting bigger and bigger, he took it over to the extreme,” he said. And Jr. doesn’t mind the torch being passed to him either, “I enjoy it a lot, so to me it was a no brainer, I’ll keep doing it, I’m not going to stop. I enjoy it for the kids, the kids love looking at the lights,” he said.

SAdIe, thOmAS JR., Schandell, Thomas Sr. and Julie Barrella outside their extravagant Christmas home.

The same reason his father does it, “Just to watch the kids’ faces. It’s always been a thing for me, because it happened to me when I was a kid,” the older Barrella said. To them, it doesn’t matter their electric bill is around $500 to 600, with the help of solar panels.

The younger Barrella said he tries to have all the Christmas lights up by Thanksgiving so those who pass by can enjoy it for exactly a month. And that they have regulars each year who stop by and take pictures to send as their Christmas card. “Everyone knows it’s the Christmas house,” he said.

Improving each year, Barrella Sr. is doing more than just decorating, it’s become interactive through a partnership with Toys of Hope.

Toys of Hope operates year-round to collect toys, books, clothing and more to distribute to needy and homeless children and their families.

“We try to aim toward teenagers because teenagers that are poor really get overlooked,” Barrella Sr. explained, “We try to get gift cards mainly.” So far, they’ve donated roughly 2,500 this holiday season.

Anyone who comes to visit the Barrella house at 39 Brighton Road can drop off

items to donate, write a letter to Santa, or pretend to be and elf in a photo station.

And on Dec. 10, the man himself Santa will ride in on a fire truck to the house at 6 p.m. for photos from then to 9 p.m. Barrella Sr. said, “Every year now (Toys of Hope) calls me up ‘are we coming down the block?’ I’m like absolutely. Santa Claus on back of the fire truck? It’s awesome.”

‘Tis the season Barrella Sr. says, “It’s all about giving, me and my wife were always like that, we always gave gave gave, we never looked for anything. We just try to do whatever we could for people. That’s the way we are.”

3

OCEANSIDE/ISLAND PARK HERALD — December 8, 2022

LOCAted At 39 Brighton Road, those who wish to take a picture with Santa can stop by Dec. 10 from 6 to 9 p.m.

1190036

Photos courtesy Island Park Public Library

THE BARRIER ISLAND

Kathy CLarK anD her daughter, Faith, enjoy a game of Ring Toss by the library’s fireplace.

SUNDAY, DEC 11TH 2:30pm - 6:3Opm SATURDAY, DEC 17TH 12pm - 5pm

L ocal Vendors & Artisians

1196453

TEMPLE EMANU-EL

455 NEPTUNE BOULEVARD, LONG BEACH, NY 11561 VENDOR INQUIRIES CALL OR TEXT: 516-851-0301

JEWELRY, HANDMADE SOAPS & ESSENTIAL OILS, HOME DECOR, HANDPAINTED SIGNS, CLOTHING, ANTIQUES, CANDLES, PERSONALIZED MUGS, PHOTO SHOOT, WEDDING ACCESSORIES, AND MUCH MORE!

• RAFFLES • DRINKS & SNACKS • KIDS UNDER 12 FREE! THIS IS A DESIGNATED DROP-OFF EVENT FOR PACKAGED GIFT DONATIONS TO BENEFIT COHEN’S CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL

Jaxton MartInez enJoys Lego Duplo building blocks with his father, James. anthony Doherty reaDs a book about the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade to his daughter, Sierra.

November 1 thru December 30

Island Park Public Library celebrates International Games Day

Drop off a turkey or canned food to support the work of Island Harvest Food Bank this holiday season at any Long Island Panera Bread or Quick Chek.

On Nov. 16, families piled into the Island Park Public Library to play a game or two for International Games Day. The annual event allows libraries all around the world to showcase some of the unusual parts of their collections, focusing on the educational, recreational, and social value of all types of games.

_________

oceanside/island park ________

HERALD HOW TO REACH US

Our offices are located at 2 Endo Blvd. Garden City, NY 11530 and are open from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

HELPSOLVE

MAIN PHONE: (516) 569-4000 ■ WEB SITE: www.liherald.com/oceanside

HUNGER

■ E-MAIl: Letters and other submissions: oceaneditor@liherald.com ■ EDITORIAl DEPARTMENT: Ext. 265 E-mail: oceaneditor@liherald.com ■ SUBSCRIPTIONS: Press ”7” E-mail: circ@liherald.com Fax: (516) 569-4942 ■ ClASSIFIED ADVERTISING: Ext. 286 E-mail: ereynolds@liherald.com Fax: (516) 622-7460 ■ DISPlAY ADVERTISING: Ext. 249 E-mail: sales@liherald.com Fax: (516) 569-4643 1193150

December 8, 2022 — OCEANSIDE/ISLAND PARK HERALD

4

The Oceanside/Island Park Herald USPS 398610, is published every Thursday by Richner Communications, Inc., 2 Endo Blvd. Garden City, NY 11530. Periodicals postage paid at Garden City, NY 11530 and additional mailing offices. Postmaster send address changes to Oceanside/Island Park Herald, 2 Endo Blvd. Garden City, NY 11530. Newsstand Price: $1. Subscription rates: $60 for 1 year. Annual Subscription Rates, $9.75 per quarter auto-pay or $50 one-time payment within Nassau County or $60 outside of Nassau County.

Copyright © 2022 Richner Communications, Inc. All rights reserved.

Teens help furry friends this holiday season kkovac@liherald.com

Sydney Dolger and Riley Rugolo have an affinity for furry friends that has started spilling out of the classroom. Tenth graders at Oceanside High School, they participate in the same clubs together such as DECA, Care Club, Key Club and more, but now they’ve started a foundation of their own. Paw for a Cause began after Dolger adopted her dog Rari at Posh Pets in Long Beach, now they’re giving back to the animal shelter that’s given Dolger a companion of a lifetime.

In September, the 15-year-olds joined DECA, where they write papers about different categories, totaling some 500 options to choose from. But they took the task a step further, choosing the community giving prompt which is the only hands-on category. “Me and Sydney are both very hands on people and we both really wanted to do something and we’re both very interested in: giving back to our community,” said Rugolo.

“We saw community giving and that’s the one of the few you actually had to do something whereas the others are more fictional,” Dolger said, “And we really wanted to give back and do something where we could show our appreciation and help the dogs and the other animals in the shelter that are really in need of everything we could possibly give them.”

Dolger has a connection with Posh

Karina Kovac/Herald

PAws fOR A Cause founders Sydnery Dolger and Riley Rugolo sit with Dolger’s dog Rari, in middle, who helped inspire giving back to Posh Pets animal shelter in Long Beach.

Pets since she chose her beloved Rari there in June and where her mother volunteers as a dog walker. “I just loved everything about the shelter,” she said, and when she saw Rari it was love at first sight.

Rugolo also has experience in adopting, choosing her dog Gina at a Petco and Ruff House Rescue event. “I really was passionate about doing Paws for a Cause because of my experience with adopting

animals from shelters and how helpful they are,” she said. Working off of a common interest and goal, they began to send email after email asking teachers and local organizations for help getting supplies and exposure for their cause.

There messaging paid off, and community support came pouring in. They partnered with Girl Scout Troop 2884 and if any scout donates, they get a paw print patch. Teachers offered extra credit and

Key Club said they’ll give community service hours.

“It was shocking, but so amazing to see how willing people were to support us and especially so many of our teachers are like ‘that is so amazing,’” said Rugolo.

And the experience working together for a common good has made them closer friends.

“I think it definitely strengthened our friendship, like we got to spend so much more time together and just working on it and fostering new ideas. I had no idea how passionate she was about dogs also. I didn’t even know how passionate I was about dogs. I started writing this paper and it really just opened my eyes to so many things. And I’m really glad it did,” Dolger said smiling.

Rugolo agreed even though it was more work than the other papers they could have chosen, it was the most rewarding. “I think I’ve been so much happier exploring more and kind of finding myself, especially in this. I’ve had so much fun doing this and it’s been a really amazing,” she said. “There’s so many things you can do to get involved in, it makes it so easy to really just go out there and be your best self.”

If interested in donating dog and cat toys, food, beds, sheets or towels or other pet related items a donation table is set up in the main lobby of the high school.

Donations will be open from 7:50 a.m. till 2:35 p.m. through Dec. 9.

Earn More, In Less Time!

Get started today and make your money work as hard as you do.

Call (800) 321-DIME (3463) or visit dime.com/branches to find a branch near you.

APY1

Annual Percentage Yield (APY) is offered as of 11/27/2022. Rates are subject to change without notice, refer to account disclosures for current rate. The minimum deposit required to open a Promotional CD is $25,000.

New deposit relationship and new money only. Fees may reduce earnings. Deposits are insured to the maximum amount allowed by law. Dime Community Bank reserves the right to cancel or modify this offer at any time.

5 Month Promotional CD: 4.20% APY. Penalties may be imposed for early withdrawal. CD will automatically renew at maturity into a 6 Month non-promotional CD at the interest rate in effect at the time.

dime.com

DIME102_CD_Ad_Herald_10.25x6.3.indd 1

1194160

1.

% 4.20 5 Month Promotional CD

11/21/22 3:34 PM

OCEANSIDE/ISLAND PARK HERALD — December 8, 2022

By KARINA KOVAC

5

December 8, 2022 — OCEANSIDE/ISLAND PARK HERALD

6

Balloon Mission is up and away to save In its early stages, nonprofit sets tone for future

MANy ARE uNAwARE the helium-filled balloons they release can harm the environment.

Sea turtles and other animals can mistake the balloons for food.

By JORDAN VALLONE jvallone@liherald.com

W

here do helium-filled balloons go when they’re released into the sky?

Cynthia Seibold had that same question. And she discovered that the old axiom was true: What goes up must come down. But not in ways people might like.

The North Merrick resident with a background in insurance underwriting, spent a lot of time outdoors at the start of the coronavirus pandemic. She noticed, however, that among all the litter found in the various parks, preserves and beaches she visited, one category stood out: balloons.

Or rather, shreds of balloons. Seibold found their strings and what was left of their plastic or rubber bodies impacting trees and plants and, of course, wildlife — animals that could CyNthiA easily mistake balloon pieces for SEiBOLD food.

Founder, It’s not that balBalloon Mission loon releases — or how they potentially threaten the environment — is something new. But the pandemic created a new surge of such helium-intensive events as a different way to share birthdays, graduations and retirements.

“Balloons are (a) leading cause of pollution in our waters and our air,” Seibold said. “They break down into microplastics and nanoplastics. I kept saying to myself, ‘There has to be a better way.’”

She found it with her nonprofit, Balloon Mission.

“Our program is to collect balloons before they end up on the land and in oceans, reducing our carbon footprint and the harmful microplastics that are generated from balloons,” Seibold said. “And for every balloon that is sold and responsibly collected, we feel it’s going to be one less piece of litter that’s harming our wildlife.”

Still, Seibold wants to make one thing very clear: She is not “anti-balloon.”

“This is a growing issue,” she said. “I think people need to know that there are options of ballooning responsibly. We’re not telling you to not have your balloons, but discard them in an appropriate manner.”

Although the nonprofit is in its early stages, Seibold has already received a great deal of support while building relationships with local and statewide organizations. That includes the Hempstead town sanitation department, and the state environmental conservation department.

One of Seibold‘s primary goals is to

w

e’re not telling you to not have your balloons, but discard them in an appropriate manner.

Photos courtesy Cynthia Seibold

the get the message out that Balloon Mission is collecting balloons with plans to set up collection bins as early as January so people can properly dispose their holiday balloons.

Those bins will be cardboard boxes with Balloon Mission signage, Seibold explained. Locations are still being determined, but she hopes to have them in community-oriented locations like firehouses, Veterans of Foreign Wars halls and libraries.

On a national level, Seibold said, people are noticing the effects balloons have on the environment.

“There was actually a New York Times article that came out in March of 2022 that talks about this surge in balloon frenzy,” she said. “We couldn’t celebrate and we couldn’t do things when we were in lockdown.

“We did these big balloon displays, and they’ve gotten even bigger, and it’s not going away. People want this — they want a balloon collection. They want options.

They want to feel like they’re part of the solution, not part of the problem.”

Through her research and communication with Hempstead town officials, Seibold learned the municipality actually passed a local law prohibiting the intentional release of balloons in 2019. Yet, balloon releases still happen, she said, making it important that signage goes up — perhaps sometime next spring — advising

against such activities.

Seibold is working closely with ACDS, an organization that offers lifetime services to people of all ages with intellectual disabilities.

Formerly the Association for Children with Down Syndrome, the organization has locations in North Merrick and Plainview.

Jane Cohen, the day habilitation services supervisor at ACDS, says it’s important for her group to offer volunteers to various enviCyNthiA SEiBOLD, fOuNDER and executive ronmental organizations, and that director of the nonprofit Balloon Mission, found its members are excited about an abandoned balloon at Lido Beach, a helping Seibold’s nonprofit.

“In January, we’re going to start Hempstead town park. Seibold is on a quest to raise awareness about how damaging to the collecting (balloons) from various environment helium-filled balloon releases are, pickup sites, and then we’re going to bring them back to our hub sites with hopes of making that a practice of the past. and sift through them,” Cohen said. Volunteers “can work on “I’m not looking to get rid of balloons their office skills and note-taking, so they — they make people light up,” she said. “I can feel like they’ve accomplished somewould like to start thinking of alternathing. It’s very rewarding for our individtives. Can we blow bubbles? Can we send uals.” up a nice waft of smoke or sage into the ACDS plans to provide some 200 volunair? It’s about finding these other ways of teers to Balloon Mission. commemorating those moments in our “We feel this is a symbiotic relationlife.” ship,” Seibold said, adding it “works in Seibold hopes her nonprofit will get keeping with ACDS’s goal of increasing people thinking about ways to help find life and social skills, and work readiness solutions. for their participants.”

“There are people that are smarter She also hopes to educate people on than me out there,” she said, “and I need alternatives to balloons. those people in on the Balloon Mission.”

OCEANSIDE/ISLAND PARK HERALD — December 8, 2022

1188194

7

December 8, 2022 — OCEANSIDE/ISLAND PARK HERALD

8

Neighbors weigh pros, cons of wind farm ContInued from front Page posed project — which has Pop’s as the substation — as well as the alternative locations that were presented in the permitting documents.”

That “alternative location” would be the Barrett power station, located just a short distance away.

But what about Island Park’s view from the beach on a clear day? Equinor officials say they’re currently working on a “benefits plan” for communities like Long Beach and Island Park affected by the development. They expect more news in the coming months.

Richard Schurin, however, isn’t holding his breath.

“My main concern as a resident is that Island Park doesn’t continue to be an industrial dumping zone without proper compensation,” he said. “We’re already suffering from the Barrett’s plant use. So, I’m concerned that another major utility company is using us as a host community.

“What are we going to be getting out of it?”

Equinor officials boasted a number of benefits the farm will provide both locally and regionally. Empire Wind is expected to bring thousands of jobs while upgrading the outdated electrical grid. Officials also claim nearly $2 billion in health benefits, and another $9 billion in economic activity — all while removing the equivalent carbon footprint of 1.3 million cars annually.

How offshore wind works Turbines capture the energy from offshore wind to generate electricity.

The turbine foundations are secured to the ocean floor, as are cables that transmit the current to an offshore substation.

Electricity flows through a buried cable to on onshore substation before it’s transferred to the existing transmission network to be distributed statewide to the grid.

And then there’s a battle won against climate change by producing 2.1 gigawatts of renewable energy, capable of powering 1 million homes.

While there was some pushback from neighbors about the project, one — who wouldn’t give her name — said she was disappointed she didn’t see people there who would actually be affected.

“I’m going to be honest, there’s nobody here that will probably still be living here when they complete it,” she said. “Where are the young people? We need to get the younger people here.”

Karina Kovac/Herald

Island Park resIdents came out in droves to learn about the $3 billion Empire Wind project coming to Long Island’s South Shore. On the screen is the proposed cable routes through Island Park parallel to the Long Island Rail Road.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM US ALL, AT RITZ JEWELRY! Open 7 days from Dec 1st to 24th. Call for holiday hrs.

$200 OFF YOUR PURCHASE OVER $1000

mention this ad to redeem your special price not to be combined with any other offer Expiration: 12/24/22

RITZ JEWELRY

$350 SPECIAL ALL 14K GOLD DIAMOND INITIAL PENDANTS mention this ad to redeem your special price not to be combined with any other offer Expiration: 12/24/22

3574 Long Beach Road, Oceanside, NY 11572 (516) 255-0465

1196245

9

OCEANSIDE/ISLAND PARK HERALD — December 8, 2022

SHOP LOCAL

-TH I S H O LI DAY SE ASO N Karina Kovac/Herald

Protestors are sPilt up by police in an attempt to de-escalate potential confrontations outside Barry and Florence Friedberg Jewish Community Center in Oceanside.

Inside, Isaiah Cruz — performing as the popular New York drag queen Bella Noche — was reading a book to children.

‘Everyone can be who they want to be and love yourself’ Public Library in early 2019 with Bella have no problem with gay, lesbian, tranny, Noche — also drew a couple-dozen proLGBT — that’s not the issue. It’s the issue testers.

At the time, Noche — whose alter ego they’re trying to push this on 6-, 7-, 8-yearold kids. You want to go to a drag show, is a Manhattan native who studied journalism and creative writing at Hunter fine. “but don’t feed it to kids.”

On the flip side, Luke Wollweber, Sean College, before working at the Generation Harkins, and more than a dozen others Q LGBT youth center in Queens — said it was the first time she encountered such a held pride flags and signs in support.

“I just came to show our support,” said reaction.

“We understand that certain people Wollweber, an Oceanside native. “I want people in my community to feel like they have ideologies that don’t mix” with ours, Noche said at the time. “We can live their lives however try to educate them, to show they want.” them that we’re not trying to “I mean, it’s just kind of recruit, we’re not trying to absurd,” Harkins added. “It’s indoctrinate anybody. We’re literally a storytime for kids. just trying to read to kids.”

How is that so outrageous?”

But even with the protests, Inside the JCC, Noche Noche says she won’t stop explained to the kids, who reading to the kids. Why? ranged in age from preschool Acceptance. to elementary, the many ways “I love doing this because I people can be kind to each wish I had something like this other. when I was a kid,” she said. “I “Kindness is taking it want to be that example for upon yourself to do somekids and tell them about like, thing nice for somebody,” she not just necessarily the LGBT said. “It can be holding a door, stuff — even though that is giving a compliment, someimportant — but just basic times just giving a hug.” stuff like being kind.

After reading a book and Bella noChe “Everyone can be who they playing a game of Simon want to be and love yourself. I Says, Noche opened the floor feel like those are lessons that to questions about anything chapter director, aren’t always instilled at that and everything. The burning Long Island Drag age.” questions focused on her Queen Story Hour Juliet Laor watches the shimmering star dress and popular reality competition mermaid accessories. Others show “RuPaul’s Drag Race” asked where she gets her with her daughter, who calls books from. the drag queens on the proNone of this is new to Noche, whose real name is Isaiah Cruz, gram “dolls.” Laor asked her daughter if and who’s been doing story hour for four she wanted to meet a doll in real life, and years as the Long Island chapter director. she jumped at the opportunity.

“We had a great time,” Laor said. “It But the people outside were.

“I can count on one hand how many was so much fun. We’ve never done one actual protest times that there’s been, and before. Very exciting.”

Sponsoring the event was Camp so everything surrounding this one it was quite out of the ordinary to be honest,” Ga’avah, an LGBTQ day camp for chilshe said. Noche needed extra protection dren and teens between 6 and 17. The on this particular trip, watched over by camp creates a safe space open to all, including gender fluid, gender creative two security guards.

Yet, it’s not the first time protests have and gender questioning. Ella Diamond, followed Drag Queen Story Hour. In fact, the camp’s director, called Drag Queen Nassau County’s first-ever storytime with Story Hour “important for kids to see difa drag queen — held at the East Meadow ferent representation.”

Continued from front Page

i

love doing this because I wish I had something like this when I was a kid.

I want to be that example for kids.

Bruce Blakeman

1194097

Nassau County Executive

December 8, 2022 — OCEANSIDE/ISLAND PARK HERALD

10

What’s neWs in and out of the classroom

Herald ScHoolS

Winning streak for HS at model congress event Oceanside High Schools Model Congress and their 28 delegates won numerous awards at the annual competition on October 29 at East Meadow High School.

Over the course of the day students fought their way through several sessions of small-scale debate in committees, and later in the larger House and Senate.

Following rapid fire debates were sports, cheers, and other delegation wide events showcasing school pride and student talent, with Oceanside ranking highly in all activities.

Near the end of the twelve-hour congress, Oceanside’s morale remained high as dozens of delegates won awards in committees, and both best speaker titles in the House and Senate.

After going down to the wire with seven other school districts, Oceanside concluded the night being awarded best delegation, continuing their win streak from the previous year.

— Karina Kovac

delegation winners: Ollie Lang for best speaker Ryan Kahl for best speaker Cass Gulliksen for best speaker Matt Malkiewicz for best speaker Alexandra Camacho for best speaker Arielle Benjamin for best speaker Dahiran Bowe got an honorable mention Josie Zaccoli got an honorable mention Avery Morgan got an honorable mention Morgan Remy got an honorable mention Photos by Oceanside school district

The award-winning Oceanside High School Model Congress delegation is pictured dressed for the theme, which was Rock-n-Roll.

Lucas Galvez got an honorable mention

OHS excels at Model United Nations Conference Oceanside High School’s World Interest Club spent the weekend of November 12 and 13 at the Brown University Model United Nations conference and came home with multiple awards.

At these conferences, students participate in simulations of United Nations delegations and committees. It requires in-depth knowledge of world events and diplomacy skills.

Model United nations conference winners: Emma Buffone for outstanding delegate Magalie Musto for outstanding delegate Steven Plesser got an honorable mention Liora Raimondi for outstanding delegate Addison Vice for outstanding delegate Amelia Wolcoff for outstanding delegate

Lay-up take you down?

We’ve Got Specialists For That ®

OC1283_RunningMan_Herald_Strip_10.25x2.5_Basketball.indd 1

Oceanside school district

Oceanside high schOOl’s World Interest Club at the Brown University Model United Nations conference.

516.536.2800 | orlincohen.com 1196595 12/5/22 9:44 AM

11

OCEANSIDE/ISLAND PARK HERALD — December 8, 2022

Your Voice Counts!

Port of Albany

Environmental Review Meetings Set for Empire Wind

M AS S ACHUS ETTS

How to Attend and Comment Attend a Public Meeting (all meetings are virtual): Register at https://www.boem.gov/renewable-energy/stateactivities/empire-wind • Wednesday, December 7, 2022; 5:00 PM ET • Tuesday, December 13, 2022; 5:00 PM ET • Thursday, December 15, 2022; 1:00 PM ET Comment Online: Search for Docket No. BOEM-2022-0053 at http://www.regulations.gov, select “Comment” below the document link, enter your comment and then select “Submit.”

Comment via Postal Mail: Send written comments to Empire Wind COP DEIS, Program Chief, Office of Renewable Energy Programs, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, 45600 Woodland Road, Sterling, VA 20166

RHODE ISLAND

NY

CT Stamford office

NJ

LON

G

ND ISLA

SOU

ND

NY New York office South Brooklyn Marine Terminal

ATLANTIC OCEAN

Empire Wind 2 (to New York)

Empire Wind 1 (to New York)

For more information about Empire Wind, visit: www.empirewind.com 1194372

The federal Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) published a Notice of Availability of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the project November 18, opening a 60-day public comment period, which ends at 11:59 p.m. ET, January 17, 2023.

Hudson River

The Empire Wind offshore wind project, located off the southern coast of Long Island, will generate 2.1 gigawatts (GW) of wind energy, enough to power more than 1M homes, an important contributor to New York’s climate action goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions 85% by 2050. The project is under development by Equinor, one of the world’s largest offshore wind developers, in partnership with bp.

December 8, 2022 — OCEANSIDE/ISLAND PARK HERALD

12

Clavin, Khzouz, Richner honored at gala Money raised will help Nassau Community College feed the hungry

By ANDRE SILVA asilva@liherald.com

I

t was a night to remember, and a night to recognize the people and businesses that help make Nassau Community College what it is.

It was the annual gala of the Nassau Community College Foundation, taking place not far from the campus at the Cradle of Aviation Museum in Garden City.

Among those honored were Hempstead town supervisor Don Clavin, NICE Bus chief executive Jack Khzouz, NCC administrator Charmian Smith, and Richner Communications, the parent company of Herald Community Newspapers.

Adorned in their best suits, ties and dresses, guests were immediately offered champagne and given a chance to pose for photos in front of a red ChARmIAN carpet display.

SmITh From there, it was a tour of interim VP, the model academic student planes and hisservices, NCC toric aviation displays before being invited to sit at their respective tables in the main dining room.

Leading the night off was Donna Drake of her self-titled inspirational television show introducing guests like Joy Dedonato, an NCC alum, and executive director of the NCC Foundation.

“I’ll never forget the people I met and the values I learned at Nassau Community College,” Dedonato said. “This place taught me to hit the wall, where you cannot go further, and then go further anyway.”

NCC president Maria Conzatti then introduced the honorees, selected for their support. Like Clavin and Richner Communications, both of which publicize important notices to students, while also providing advertising and marketing.

Clavin, in fact, is a staunch supporter of the college, Conzatti said, thanking him for what he has done as an elected official. Like helping to organize The Nest at NCC — a non-profit organization that aims to alleviate hunger for students, employees and their families.

“Some people say it takes a village to raise a child,” Conzatti said. “And were proud that this village raised so many students who come back to support our college.”

Baldwin’s Charmian Smith is NCC’s interim vice president of academic student services, telling the crowd she was honored to know her colleagues recognized her in such a way.

“This gala helps to bring us all togeth-

I

t’s a great time to celebrate each other, our accomplishments, the community, and our families.

Tim Baker/Herald photos

ThE NASSAu CommuNITy College Foundation honored Hempstead town supervisor Don Clavin, NICE Bus chief executive Jack Khzouz, NCC administrator Charmian Smith, and Richner Communications, parent company of Herald Community Newspapers, during a fundraising gala last week.

er after the years of the Covid-19 pandemic,” she said. “It’s a great time to celebrate each other, our accomplishments, the community, and our families.”

Clavin is an NCC alum, and has counted some of the professors there as actual members of his family.

“So many of my friends started their lives at this institution,” the town supervisor said. “To be recognized is just humbling.”

Stuart Richner talked about the importance of providing well-rounded learning experiences.

“Educating young adults takes a team of professionals and advisers, which we understand,” the Herald Community

mARIA CoNzATTI, pRESIDENT of Nassau Community College, honored Baldwin’s Charmian Smith during the Nassau Community College Foundation Gala last week.

Newspapers publisher said. “Here at Richner, we work as a team to provide hyperlocal news to our commuSuppoRTERS AND INVITED guests gathered to nities.” celebrate four honorees at the Nassau Khzouz described his being honored by the foundation “amazing.”

Community College Foundation’s annual gala NICE Bus employs more than 1,000 last week at the Cradle of Aviation Museum. people, transporting more than 70,000 each day in 450 vehicles. in Nassau County.

That’s more than a million miles a “We use large complex vehicles to month. drive through Nassau County and “We have a mission, which we live Queens at peak rush hour with impatient every day,” Khzouz said. “That mission is New Yorkers. What could go wrong?” to make sure our bus services are an Khzouz joked. “Yet, we prevail anyway.” asset to Nassau County institutions and Proceeds from the gala will help The its citizens.”

Nest at NCC food pantry. To make a donaAnd now NICE is celebrating 10 years tion, too, visit tinyurl.com/GiveNCC.

STEPPING OUT

13

arrives on local stages

The festive tradition continues to delight

By Karen Bloom

Those sugar plum fairies and various figments of a young girl’s imagination come alive this month. The beloved holiday confection never goes out of style.

How real is what you’re seeing up on the big screen? Astrophysicistlecturer Neil deGrasse Tyson knows and he’ll clue us in, separating fact from fiction — in a new installment of ‘An Astrophysicist Goes to the Movies: The Sequel.’

Derived from yet another set of 30 films/television shows that range from ‘The Wizard of Oz’ to ‘Mary Poppins’ to ‘Game of Thrones’ to ‘Harry Potter’ to ‘The Lion King,’ this lecture is an entertaining and enlightening review of all the science that our favorite entertainment got wrong, combined with some of the stuff they got right. This lecture also incorporates the latest films as well as some classics that you may not have known had any science in them at all.

Friday, Dec. 9, 8 p.m. $250 (VIP), $100, $75, $50. $250 VIP ticket includes a post-show Q&A. Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, LIU Post, Route 25A, Brookville. (516) 299-3100, or TillesCenter.org.

New York Dance Theatre’s ‘The Nutcracker’

Eglevsky Ballet’s innovative ‘The Nutcracker’

New York Dance Theatre offers its 40th season of the holiday classic, presented in the style of the legendary George Balanchine, on the John Cranford Adams Playhouse stage at Hofstra University.

The dance theatre closely follows the Balanchine tradition — from storyline through choreography, as well as sets and costumes. It is the largest production on Long Island, according to new artistic director, — and dance theatre alum Nicole Loizides Albruzzese.

The dance theatre’s version keeps to the tone set by company founder Frank Ohman, which remains true to the spirit of New York City Ballet’s Lincoln Center production. As a former student and New York City Ballet soloist under George Balanchine, Ohman was one of a select few authorized to use the original pas de deux choreography of his mentor, which continues to distinguish this production.

Through the years, Ohman created original dances and scenes to enhance Balanchine’s iconic vision. Now Albruzzese — who was a student at the dance theatre’s Ohman School of Ballet under Ohman and performed most of the children’s roles in “The Nutcracker” during her time there — returns as a professional dancer in the role of the Sugar Plum Fairy before her international dance career, follows in her mentor’s footsteps in keeping to the Balanchine standard.

Special guest artists New York City Ballet principal dancers Indiana Woodward and Daniel Ulbricht take on the roles of Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier, joining a cast of Ohman School students to bring the holiday classic to the stage.

With the elegant Christmas party scene, the battle of the toy soldiers and giant mice, the intense snow storm, and elaborate dancing in the Land of the Sweets, this “Nutcracker” is sparkling treat that maintains its enduring appeal.

Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 17-18, noon and 5 p.m. $42, $32 seniors and children 12 and younger. Hofstra University, John Cranford Adams Playouse, Hempstead.

For tickets, call (631) 462-0964, or visit OhmanBallet.org.

Long Island’s professional dance company is known for its inventive staging of Clara’s delightful journey, featuring additional choreography by Executive Artistic Director Maurice Brandon Curry.

Curry’s interpretation at Tilles Center stars New York City Ballet soloist Miriam Miller as the Sugar Plum Fairy and New York City Ballet principal Tyler Angle as her Cavalier. Also of note, Fox Weather meteorologist (and Instagram and TikTok sensation) Nick Kosir joins the cast of more than 60 students and professional dancers as Dr. Stahlbaum, Clara’s father.

The Park Avenue Chamber Symphony, under the baton of maestro David Bernard, performs Tchaikovsky’s glorious score.

“This year, I’ve taken some elements and changed them to keep the production fresh,” Curry says. “Our professional dancers, along with our incredibly talented academy students, have accepted the challenge of these new variations and character developments. I’ve enriched the production with more theatricality and many new dramatic elements.

“Having our guest artists from New York City Ballet and the wonderful Nick Kosir is like having a very sweet cherry on top of an already decadent sundae.”

Company member Briana Laman dances the role of Clara, with fellow company member Ryan Cavaline as Nutcracker Prince. For this production, Curry has reinterpreted the central first act pas de deux in the prelude to Waltz of the Snowflakes (usually danced by a Snow Queen and a Snow King) for Clara and the Nutcracker Prince.

“Having this pas de deux danced by these two characters intensifies the connection between the two,” he says. “We see the arc of their relationship and gives the opportunity for Clara’s dream to have a more poignant and personal effect on our audiences.”

Saturday, Dec. 17, 1 and 6 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 18, 2 p.m. Tickets are $89, $69, $59, $49. Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, LIU Post, Route 25A, Brookville. For tickets, call (516) 299-3100 or visit TillesCenter.org or EglevskyBallet.org.

Courtesy New York Dance Theatre

Photo: Clara is enchanted with her nutcracker in the party that opens the ballet.

Courtesy Eglevsky Ballet

Photo: The enchanting snow scene is a shimmering showstopper.

Kenny G’s The Miracles Holiday & Hits Ring in the holiday season with smooth jazz saxophonist Kenny G. The crossover jazz icon has enjoyed phenomenal success across the pop, jazz and R&B charts for more than three decades. Known for his lyrical and emotive style, his music has garnered a devoted fan base and made him one of the biggest-selling instrumentalists of all-time. The sound of his sax is as iconic as his curly coif. Indeed, both are instantly recognizable.

Expect an evening filled with a festive spirit and contemporary classics. A reprise of last year’s successful outing,’The Miracles Holiday & Hits Tour’ features a mix of holiday hits and fan favorites infused with his captivating and distinctive blending of genres.

The tour follows the release of his 19th studio album, ‘New Standards,’ and the acclaimed HBO documentary ‘Listening to Kenny G.’ Thursday, Dec. 15, 8 p.m.

NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Road., Westbury.

TheTheatreAtWestbury.com or LiveNation.com, or (516) 247-5200.

OCEANSIDE/ISLAND PARK HERALD — December 8, 2022

Neil deGrasse Tyson

Your Neighborhood

THE

SCENE

Become a warrior for the community

Join the Oceanside Community Warriors for weekly community cleanups around the hamlet every Sunday. Contact Oceansidewarriorsny@gmail. com for information on the location of their next cleanup.

Letters to Santa

Christmas Tree of Lights celebration

Dec. 8

Shrek The Musical

See the uplifting tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey, presented by Nassau Community College Theater Department, now through Sunday, Dec. 11, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m. All the beloved characters you know from the film are brought to life on stage for an incredible adventure that includes a wisecracking donkey and a feisty princess who resists her rescue. Throw in a short-tempered bad guy, a cookie with an attitude and over a dozen other fairy tale misfits, and you’ve got the kind of mess that calls for a real hero. Luckily, there’s one on hand — and that’s Shrek, of course. Nassau Community College’s Mainstage Theatre, Garden City. Tickets $18; NCC students free with valid ID; $15, veterans, alumni, seniors 60+, students and NCC employees. For tickets/information, visit NCC.edu or call (516) 572-7676.

Mercy Medical Center Council of Leagues invites the community to its annual Christmas Tree of Lights celebration, Tuesday, Dec. 13, 5:30 p.m. Enjoy some of your favorite holiday songs sung by Mercy’s carolers and refreshments. The festivities take place in front of the hospital, 1000 N. Village Ave., Rockville Centre. Proceeds from the event will support the Endowment for Nursing Leadership and Education at Mercy Hospital. For information visit CHSLI.org/mercy-hospital.

Drop off your letter for Santa in the Island Park Library’s special mailbox with express delivery to “The North Pole.” Each letter with a legible name and address will be answered by Santa before the holiday. Pick up a helpful form at the library, 176 Long Beach Road, or write your letter on your own, through Dec. 16.

Stop the Bleed Mount Sinai South Nassau offers an in-person, hands-on class, Friday, Dec. 9, 7 p.m., at Oceanside Public LIbrary, 56 Atlantic Ave. Learn the basics of identifying and treating life-threatening bleeding before emergency responders can arrive. Register at OceansideLibrary.com.

D E C E M B E R 2022

O P E N I N G D AY: F R I D AY 12/2 FRIDAYS: SATURDAYS: SUNDAYS: WEDNESDAYS:

Presenting the First Annual

L I G H T U PH LONG BEAC

3PM - 8PM 9AM - 7PM 9AM - 2PM 9AM - 2PM

12/2 12/3 12/4 12/7

12/9 12/10 12/11 12/14

12/16 12/17 12/18 12/21

KENNEDY PLAZA AT LONG BEACH CITY HALL 1 W. CHESTER STREET, ON PARK AVENUE AT NATIONAL BOULEVARD

HEATED TENT

LOCAL FRESH PRODUCE & FOOD

LIVE MUSIC

HAND CRAFTED GIFTS VISIT BY SANTA By

TH

E

S

E

E

W

YO N RK • SI

C

E

1196517

FOR MORE INFO INCLUDING VENDOR AND SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES CONTACT @LIGHTUPLONGBEACH_NY | LIGREENMARKET.ORG | INFO@LIGREENMARKET.ORG | 516-670-5046

N

SUPPORTED BY:

1

92 2

A

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CITY OF LONG BEACH

Y IT

E

C

TH

December 8, 2022 — OCEANSIDE/ISLAND PARK HERALD

14

Santa run with OFD

Sugar Plum Ball/ Galactic Gala

Holiday fun Visit the streets of 19th century London during the darkest days of the year, in this adaption of the classic “A Christmas Carol,” with the Experiential Theater Company, Thursday and Friday, Dec. 8-9, 10:15 a.m. and noon; Sunday, Dec. 11, 2 p.m.; Wednesday and Thursday, Dec. 14-15, 10:15 a.m. and noon, on the Long Island Children’s Museum stage. Meet the Cratchit family, Mr. Scrooge, and the ghosts of past, present and future in this interactive show that weaves together music, humor, puppetry and collaboration. Celebrate the change of seasons through this beloved literary tale. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 2245800 or LICM.org.

Bring the kids to celebrate the season at festivities hosted by the Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau County, Sunday, Dec.11, noon-4 p.m., at the Chateau Briand in Carle Place.

Kids ages 4-12, accompanied by their adult guest (Mom, Dad, grandparent, etc.), will enjoy a unique party featuring food, fun and some special guests including princesses, fairies and visitors from a Galaxy Far Far Away. With lunch, DJ, magic show, dancing, raffles, games, photo ops, and more. Cost is $75 per child, $100 per adult.

Advance reservation only. All proceeds benefit CP Nassau.

Register online at CPNassau.org or call CP Nassau at (516) 3782000 ext 651.

Santa will visit Oceanside early this year, on Dec. 11, with the help of the Oceanside Fire Department. Follow the route using a digital tracker on the fire department’s Facebook page and come visit Santa in real life as he makes stops in Oceanside along the way. Santa’s first flight will begin at 4 p.m. from OFD headquarters.

LI Warriors Sock Hockey Clinic Add some skills to your sock skating game with members of the LI Warriors recreational hockey league at Long Island Children’s Museum, Saturday, Dec. 10, 10 a.m. to noon.

Learn about stick handling and passing as you master wrist and slap shots on the LICM “ice” in a hockey clinic for ages 3 and up.

Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City.

(516) 224-5800 or LICM.org.

Having an event?

Items on The Scene page are listed free of charge. The Herald welcomes listings of upcoming events, community meetings and items of public interest. All submissions should include date, time and location of the event, cost, and a contact name and phone number. Submissions can be emailed to thescene@liherald.com.

Winterfest

-Bartenders -Servers -Hostess -Runners -Busboy -Linecooks -Sous Chef -Delivery Driver

EXPERIENCE PREFERRED, TRAINING PROGRAM

AVAILABLE 234 Merrick Rd, Oceanside, NY 11572 917-753-4596

1194393

1196721

2pm at Freeport’s Nautical Mile Artist Vendor’s Marketplace 1-5pm

for more activities, visit Sparkleonstage.org

Join crafty Jack Frost on a magical, musical winter adventure, in Plaza Theatrical’s production, Saturday, Dec. 10, 11 a.m.; Sunday, Dec. 12, noon. The story, narrated by the groundhog Pardon-Me-Pete, tells about the immortal winter sprite, who falls in love with a human girl named Elisa after rescuing her. Tickets are $15. Bring the kids to the Plaza stage at The Showplace at Bellmore Movies, 222 Pettit Ave., Bellmore For tickets, call (516) 599-6870 or visit PlazaTheatrical.com.

Looking for:

Guinness World Record Holder – Richard Daly

516-223-2522

Matinee time

HELP WANTED!

December 17th, 2022 Ice Sculpting Show

www.LIACFREEPORT.ORG

Photography’s ascent in the art world is an international phenomenon. Nassau County Museum of Art’s star-studded exhibition spans the historical roots of the medium. View works

by Ansel Adams and his generation and the thrilling, large-format color works of such contemporary masters as Cindy Sherman, Thomas Struth, James Casebere and Gregory Crewdson, among others. From the documentary to the painterly, images bear witness to the times.

On view through March 5. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Drive, Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.

OCEANSIDE/ISLAND PARK HERALD — December 8, 2022

Dec. 11

Dec. 8

15

On exhibit

@seafoodmaniaboil @ms.seafoodmania

Buy 1, Gift 1 FREE! Renew or subscribe today and get a

FREE Gift Subscription

to give to a friend, family member or neighbor!

CHOOSE OUR

BEST DEAL

Four quarterly credit card payments of only

$9.75

or

*Outside Nassau County $15 per quarter

One-Time Payment

$50† per year

†Outside Nassau County $60.

One time payment by check or credit card is $50. Cannot be combined with any other offers. Gift subscription valid for one year and must be within Nassau County. Offer valid until 1/31/23.

Order online at

www.liherald.com/subscribe or call 516-569-4000 press 7 use promo code: MERRY22

Support Local News Your subscription is a vital investment in the sustainability of local news and a vibrant civic community. !

Subscribe to the www.liherald.com/subscribe Stay connected with the community and support local journalism.

1196723

December 8, 2022 — OCEANSIDE/ISLAND PARK HERALD

16

Homemakers give back to keep vets warm doffner@liherald.com

Each year, as the winter weather starts to cool down, the Rockville Centre Homemakers pitch in to help donate muchneeded socks, and personalized cards to veterans.

This year, the group pitched in to donate 250 pairs of socks — 200 for the men and 50 for the women in the armed services — and a quilt, which was decorated in Stars and Stripes.

“The Rockville Centre homemakers want to make sure that the men and women (in the military) know that their service has not been forgotten,” the club’s co-president Mary Ann Grandazza said. “The white socks are wrapped in red white a n d bl u e r i bb o n w i t h a n attached note that states thank you for your service, the holiday cards all read, ‘Thank you for your service.’”

The organization is composed of about 60 women from ages 50 to 97 regularly meet to share and enjoy various skills and activities.

The club, which is currently celebrating 105 years in Nassau County, has been giving back to

local veterans for more than the last decade.

“We just want to give back the best way we can, and know that we can make a difference,” Grandazza said. “A kind gesture goes a long way.”

All of the socks are purchased at the Sock Factory in Garden City and are decorated in red, white and blue ribbon with a homemade tag thanking them for their service. The socks are then packaged and donated to the American Legion Post No. 303 in Rockville Centre, which helps deliver them to the Nassau County Veterans Service Agency.

“They do a great job,” American Legion Post Commander Frank Colón said. “They’re a nice bunch of ladies and they appreciate helping out.”

In past years these socks were distributed to veterans at the Northport VA Medical Center, the A. Holly Patterson Extended Care Facility in Uniondale, and to troops overseas.

The RVC Homemakers have done a great deal for the community over the years, including their support to Catholic Health’s Mercy Medical Center,

OCEANSIDE/ISLAND PARK HERALD — December 8, 2022

By DANIEL OFFNER

17

Courtesy RVC Homemakers

AmERIcAN LEgION POst No. 303 Commander Frank Colón, left, joins the RVC Homemakers’ Betty Iaconetti of North Merrick, Karen Alterson of Oceanside, Anna Biamonte of Merrick, seated with the quilt, Laura Schuler of Rockville Centre, Patty Gaffney of Oceanside, Mary Ann Grandazza of Rockville Centre, and American Legion member Pete Kaiser, as they donate much-needed socks and personalized cards to veterans.

South Nassau Communities Hospital and other local organizations, which they have helped by making pillows for breast cancer patients, hats for premature babies, blankets for cancer patients, and red scarves for heart patients.

Colón said that they also help

BREAKING DOWN BOUNDARIES WITH CANCER BREAKTHROUGHS

out with the “Stand Down for Homeless Veterans” event every year at the Armory in Freeport.

“They always want to help out the veterans,” Colón said.

“We truly appreciate them and think it’s great what they’re doing.”

The RVC Homemakers meet

on Tuesdays at the John A. Anderson Recreation Center, 111 N. Oceanside Rd., and anyone 18 or older is welcome to join.

Their next meeting will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023 at 10 a.m. For more information, contact co-president Karen Alterson at kaltersonk4@gmail.com.

LIJ Medical Center is in the top 10% of hospitals nationally for oncology, according to U.S. News & World Report.

Our doctors are raising health by pioneering innovative approaches to cancer—from novel chemotherapy techniques to first-in-the-nation robotic mastectomies with minimal scarring.

Because when it comes to cancer, there’s no status quo. There’s only “how far can we go?”

1196216

Northwell.edu/NoLimits

Filename: Northwell_1454136_LIJMC Cancer Campaign Update_Print Ad_Herald Community_10.25x6.3_PRINT.pdf

READY...SET...VOTE! ERALD HHERALD

Presented by

lichoiceawards.com

2022

VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE BUSINESSES. YOU ARE THE PEOPLE THAT DECIDE WHO THE BEST WILL BE.

EVERY VOTE COUNTS! VOTE ONCE A DAY PER EMAIL ADDRESS.

VOTING PERIOD: NOVEMBER 23 - DECEMBER 18 VOTE ONLINE AT WWW.LICHOICEAWARDS.COM #lichoiceawards

YOU COULD WIN $500!

OFFICIAL RULES: NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER. To vote and be eligible for the $500 prize, at least 25 categories must be filled in. $500 prize is a Gift Card. For complete official rules go to: LICHOICEAWARDS.com. https://www.vecteezy.com/free-vector/techno-background

1196406

December 8, 2022 — OCEANSIDE/ISLAND PARK HERALD

18

Island Park students of the month get their due

OCEANSIDE/ISLAND PARK HERALD — December 8, 2022

At the Nov. 14 Island Park Board of Education meeting, several students were recognized as October Students of the Month.

The learner profile attributed for this month was “knowledgeable.”

Meaning the students develop and use conceptual understanding and explore knowledge across a range of disciplines. Additionally, the students engage with issues and ideas that have local and global significance.

Students honored for this learner profile attribute are Leia Almodovar in grade 7, James Bergen in grade 2, Dylen Collins in grade, James Duncan in grade 1, Mia Krumholz in grade 4.

In addition to, Allyana Lucas in grade 8, Mason Ruscica-Duffy in grade 6, Regan Sodano in kindergarten and Bryson Sweeney in grade 3.

19

— Karina Kovac

Island Park k-8 October Students of the Month with Principal Dr. Bruce Hoffman, Lincoln Orens Middle School and Director of Pupil Personnel Services Jacob Russum.

Courtesy Island Park Public Schools

SERVICES: With PBIPayroll on your team, you can expect the following:

We Take the Pain Out Of Payroll

• Human Capital Management (HCM)

PBIPayroll offers quality, professional Payroll, HCM and ASO services you can trust.

• Administrative Services Organization (ASO)

SPECIAL OFFER

• Employee Self-Service

Limited time offer to new clients

6 MONTHS FREE CALL TODAY FOR A FREE CONSULTATION

(888) Go To PBI

Corporate Headquarters: Carle Place, NY 11514

Email: Sales@PBIPayroll.com www.PBIPayroll.com

• Same Day Direct Deposit • Flexible Input Methods • Fraud Protections • Time & Labor Mgmt.

• Reconciliation • HR & Benefit Admin.

Signing and Insertion And Much, Much More.

1196690

Your Partner in Payroll, HCM and ASO

December 8, 2022 — OCEANSIDE/ISLAND PARK HERALD

20

Public Notices

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

BY THE BOARD OF APPEALS Pursuant to New York State Town Law Article 16, New York State Public Officers Law Article 7, and the Town of Hempstead Building Zone Ordinance, NOTICE is hereby given that the BOARD OF APPEALS of the Town of Hempstead will hold a public hearing in the Old Town Hall, 350 Front Street, Room 230, Second Floor, Hempstead, New York on 12/14/22 at 9:30 A.M. to consider the following applications and appeals: --------------------------------THE FOLLOWING CASES WILL BE CALLED STARTING AT 9:30 A.M. 832/22. - 834/22. NR ISLAND PARK - AVB Harbor Isle, LLC, Install sign attached to existing retaining wall (not permitted); Install second sign attached to existing retaining wall (not permitted); Install, detached, double-faced, monument sign, setback 4’ from property line., S/E cor. Island Pkwy. S. & Sheridan Pl., a/k/a 100 Harbor Terrace ALL PAPERS PERTAINING TO THE ABOVE HEARING ARE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AT THE BOARD OF APPEALS, TOWN HALL, 1 WASHINGTON STREET, HEMPSTEAD, NY 11550.

This notice is only for new cases in Island Park within Town of Hempstead jurisdiction.

There are additional cases in different hamlets, towns and villages on the Board of Appeals calendar.

The full calendar is available at https://hempsteadny.gov/ 509/Board-of-Appeals The internet address of the website streaming for this meeting is https://hempsteadny.gov/ 576/Live-Streaming-Video Interested parties may appear at the above time and place. At the call of the Chairman, the Board will consider decisions on the foregoing and those on the Reserve Decision calendar and such other matters as may properly come before it.

135797

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD LOCAL LAW NO. 77-2022 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, pursuant to Article 9 of the New York State Constitution, the provisions of the Town Law and the Municipal Home Rule Law of the State of New York, both as amended, a public hearing was duly called and held November 22nd, 2022 , by the Town Board of the Town of Hempstead on the proposed adoption of Town of Hempstead Local Law No. 77-2022, and following the close of the hearing the Town Board duly adopted Town of

Hempstead Local Law No. 77-2022, amending Chapter 202 of the Code of the Town of Hempstead, to include and repeal “REGULATIONS & RESTRICTIONS” to limit parking at various locations.

Dated: November 22, 2022 Hempstead, New York

BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD DONALD X. CLAVIN, JR. Supervisor KATE MURRAY Town Clerk 135772

To Place A Notice Call 516-569-4000 x232

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD LOCAL LAW NO. 80-2022 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, pursuant to Article 9 of the New York State Constitution, the provisions of the Town Law and the Municipal Home Rule Law of the State of New York, both as amended, a public hearing was duly called and held November 22nd, 2022, by the Town Board of the Town of Hempstead on the proposed adoption of Town of Hempstead Local Law No. 80-2022, and following the close of the hearing the Town Board duly adopted Town of Hempstead Local Law No. 80-2022, amending Section 197-13 of the Code of the Town of Hempstead, to include and repeal “TRAFFIC REGULATIONS IN THE VICINITY OF SCHOOLS” at various locations.

Dated: November 22, 2022 Hempstead, New York

BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD DONALD X. CLAVIN, JR. Supervisor KATE MURRAY Town Clerk 135790 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD LOCAL LAW NO. 78-2022 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, pursuant to Article 9 of the New York State Constitution, the provisions of the Town Law and the Municipal Home Rule Law of the State of New York, both as amended, a public hearing was duly called and held November 22nd, 2022, by the Town Board of the Town of Hempstead on the proposed adoption of Town of Hempstead Local Law No. 78-2022, and following the close of the hearing the Town Board duly adopted Town of Hempstead Local Law No. 78-2022, amending Section 202-1 of the Code of the Town of Hempstead, to include and repeal “PARKING OR S T A N D I N G PROHIBITIONS” at various locations.

Dated: November 22, 2022 Hempstead, New York

BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD DONALD X. CLAVIN, JR. Supervisor KATE MURRAY Town Clerk 135786

To Place A Notice Call 516-569-4000 x232

LEGAL NOTICE Supplemental Summons and Notice of Object of Action Supreme Court Of The State Of New York County Of Nassau Action to Foreclose a Mortgage Index #: 603698/2022 Mortgage Assets Management, LLC F/K/A Reverse Mortgage Solutions, Inc., Plaintiff, vs unknown Heirs Of Samuel Carattini If Living, And If He/She Be Dead, Any And All Persons Unknown To Plaintiff, Claiming, Or Who May Claim To Have An Interest In, Or General Or Specific Lien Upon The Real Property Described In This Action; Such Unknown Persons Being Herein Generally Described And Intended To Be Included In Wife, Widow, Husband, Widower, Heirs At Law, Next Of Kin, Descendants, Executors, Administrators, Devisees, Legatees, Creditors, Trustees, Committees, Lienors, And Assignees Of Such Deceased, Any And All Persons Deriving Interest In Or Lien Upon, Or Title To Said Real Property By, Through Or Under Them, Or Either Of Them, And Their Respective Wives, Widows, Husbands, Widowers, Heirs At Law, Next Of Kin, Descendants, Executors , Administrators, Devisees, Legatees, Creditors, Trustees, Committees, Lienors, And Assigns, All Of Whom And Whose Names, Except As Stated, Are Unknown To Plaintiff, United States Of America Acting Though The Secretary Of Housing And Urban Development, United States Of America Acting Though The IRS, People Of The State Of New York; John Doe (Those unknown tenants, occupants, persons or corporations or their heirs, distributees, executors, administrators, trustees, guardians, assignees, creditors or successors claiming an interest in the mortgaged premises.), Defendant(s).

Mortgaged Premises: 2922 Oceanside Road Oceanside, NY 11572 To the Above named Defendant: You are hereby summoned to answer the Complaint in this action, and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the Complaint is not served with this Supplemental Summons, to serve a notice of appearance, on the Plaintiff(s) attorney(s) within twenty days after the service of this Supplemental Summons, exclusive of the day of servi ce (or within 30 days after the service is complete if this Supplemental Summons

is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York). In case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. The Attorney for Plaintiff has an office for business in the County of Erie. Trial to be held in the County of Nassau.

The basis of the venue designated above is the location of the Mortgaged Premises. TO Unknown Heirs of Samuel Carattini, Defendant In this Action. The foregoing Supplemental Summons is served upon you by publication, pursuant to an order of HON. David P. Sullivan of the Supreme Court Of The State Of New York, dated the Twenty-Seventh day of October, 2022 and filed with the Complaint in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, in the City of Mineola. The object of this action is to foreclose a mortgage upon the premises described below, dated May 31, 2012, executed

by Samuel Carattini (who died on December 14, 2020, a resident of the county of Nassau, State of New York) to secure the sum of $525,000.00.

The Mortgage was recorded at Book 37646, Page 879 in the Office of the Nassau County Clerk on August 31, 2012. The mortgage was subsequently assigned by an assignment executed May 3, 2021 and recorded on May 24, 2021, in the Office of the Nassau County Clerk at Book 45450, Page 315; The property in question is described as follows: 2922 Oceanside Road, Oceanside, NY 11572 NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property.

Sending a payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. DATED: November 4, 2022 Gross Polowy, LLC Attorney(s) For Plaintiff(s) 1775 Wehrle Drive, Suite 100 Williamsville, NY 14221 The law firm of Gross Polowy, LLC and the attorneys whom it employs are debt

Oceansiders Ricardo and Michelle wed Oceanside residents Ricardo Figaro and Michelle Snagg wed on Nov. 14 at Hempstead Town Hall.

Residents interested in obtaining their marriage license and/or scheduling a wedding ceremony should call the Office of the Town Clerk.

Town of Hempstead

Public Notices

collectors who are attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained by them will be used for that purpose.

74209 135450

LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU INDEX NO: 606362/2021 D/O/F: 05/19/2021 SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS Premises Address: 251 Perkins Avenue, Oceanside, NY 11572 WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, AS TRUSTEE OF UPLAND MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST A, Plaintiff, againstUnknown heirs at law of RODNEY BUNNEY A/KA RODNEY PAUL BUNNEY, his next of kin, distributees, executors, administrators, trustees, devisees, legatees, assignees, lienors, creditors, and successors in interest, and generally all persons having or claiming, under, by or through said defendant who may be deceased, by purchase, inheritance, lien or otherwise, any right title or interest in and to the premises described in the complaint herein, all of whom and whose names and places of residence are unknown to the plaintiff and cannot after diligent inquiry be ascertained; DANELLE BUNNEY AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF RODNEY BUNNEY A/KA RODNEY PAUL BUNNEY; JANINE TREIBET AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF RODNEY BUNNEY A/KA RODNEY PAUL BUNNEY; DANA HERWICK AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF RODNEY BUNNEY A/KA RODNEY PAUL BUNNEY; RODNEY BUNNEY, JR., AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF RODNEY BUNNEY A/KA RODNEY PAUL BUNNEY; SCOTT BUNNEY AS HEIR AND

DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF RODNEY BUNNEY A/KA RODNEY PAUL BUNNEY; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; “JOHN DOES” and “JANE DOES”, said names being fictitious, parties intended being possible tenants or occupants of premises, and corporations, other entities or persons who claim, or may claim, a lien against the premises, Defendants.

TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in this action, and to serve a copy of your Answer, or, if the Complaint is not served with this Summons, to serve a Notice of Appearance on the Plaintiff’s Attorneys within twenty (20) days after service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service, where service is made by delivery upon you personally within the State, or within thirty (30) days after completion of service where service is made in any other manner, and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint.

TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: The foregoing Summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an Order of the Hon. David P. Sullivan, a Justice of the Supreme Court, Nassau County, entered Nov. 23, 2022 and filed with the complaint and other papers in the Nassau County Clerk’s Office.

THE OBJECT OF THE ACTION is to foreclose a mortgage recorded in the Office of the clerk of the County of Nassau on July 29, 2010 in Book 35018, Page 576, covering premises k/a 251 Perkins Avenue, Oceanside, NY

11572 a/k/a Section 43, Block 307, Lot 243.

NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home.

Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property.

Sending a payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action.

YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. The following notice is intended only for the defendants who are owners of the premises sought to be foreclosed or who are liable upon the debt for which the mortgage stands as security.

YOU ARE HEREBY PUT ON NOTICE THAT WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE BE AWARE: (1)that debt collectors, in accordance with the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. § 1692 et seq., are prohibited from engaging in abusive, deceptive, an unfair debt collection efforts, including, but not limited to: i.the use or threat of violence; ii.the use of obscene or profane language; and iii.repeated phone calls made with the intent to annoy, abuse, or harass.

(2)If a creditor or debt collector receives a money judgment against

you in court, state and federal laws may prevent the following types of income from being taken to pay the debt: 1.Supplemental security income, (SSI); 2.Social security; 3.Public assistance (welfare); 4.Spousal support, maintenance (alimony) or child support; 5.Unemployment benefits; 6.Disability benefits; 7.Workers’ compensation benefits; 8.Public or private pensions; 9.Veterans’ benefits; 10.Federal student loans, federal student grants, and federal work study funds; and 11.Ninety percent of your wages or salary earned in the last sixty days.

TO THE DEFENDANTS: The Plaintiff makes no personal claim against you in this action.

TO THE DEFENDANTS: If you have obtained an order of discharge from the Bankruptcy court, which includes this debt, and you have not reaffirmed your liability for this debt, this law firm is not alleging that you have any personal liability for this debt and does not seek a money judgment against you. Even if a discharge has been obtained, this lawsuit to foreclose the mortgage will continue and we will seek a judgment authorizing the sale of the mortgaged premises.

Dated: Sandy J. Stolar, Esq. THE MARGOLIN & WEINREB LAW GROUP, LLP Attorneys for Plaintiff 165 Eileen Way, Suite 101 Syosset, New York 11791 516-921-3838 #99953 135748

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

21

H1 00/00

Employment

CLASSIFIED

To pLACE your AD CALL 516-569-4000 - press 5

Fax your ad to: 516-622-7460 E-mail your ad to: ereynolds@liherald.com E-mail Finds Under $100 to: sales@liherald.com DEADLINE: Monday, 11:00 am for all classified ads.

Every effort is made to insure the accuracy of your ad. Please check your ad at the first insertion. Credit will be made only for the first insertion. Credit given for errors in ads is limited to the printed space involved. Publisher reserves right to reject, cancel or correctly classify an ad.

RecRuiting a great team is Really simple.

­

Homes

To place an ad call 516-569-4000 press 5

We HiRe tHe Best

a growing multi media company Based in garden city is Hiring: • Receptionist • Reporter/editor • sales • multi media coordinator • Drivers • pressman/press Helper

HERALD

1193769

1128595

1196399

to join our team, please email your resume to careers@liherald.com or call 516-569-4000 ext #235

HIRING MAIL SORTERS $16.00-$17.00, Pickers/ Packers Springfield Gardens, $17.00. Mystery Shoppers Ages 21-25 $20.00. 860 Long Island Ave., Deer Park NY 631-586-4699 OFFICE MANAGER/ RECEPTIONI S T: P r i va t e D e n t a l P ra c t i c e Fa r Rockaway/ Lawrence. Insurance Experience Necessary. Great Salary/ Benefits. jonfriedmandds@gmail.com 917-435-7138 RECEPTIONIST EXPERIENCED P/T Seasonal. Jan- Mid April. Franklin Square.

CALL: 516-358-9455. FAX RESUME: 516-358-9483. E MAIL: ed@loturco.com.

RECEPTIONIST P/T

Busy Cedarhurst Office

Sundays & Some Week Days Answering Phones, Filing, And Scheduling Appointments Must Be Computer Literate

Call 516-374-1010

SECRETARY CHURCH OFFICE P/T $17/p.h. Tues, Weds, Thurs 9am-12pm.

Clerical & Computer Skillls Required.

Immed.. 516-547-7828. Email Resume vjl1030@yahoo.com

P/T (3 Days/Week – 9 To 5:30) In Rockville Centre

Secretarial Support for Law Office; Perform Clerical Tasks; Handle Calls; Type Memos, Correspondence, Legal Forms; Possess Good Written/ Verbal Communication Skills; Ability to Prioritize/ Multitask. Proficient in Outlook, Word, Adobe, Excel; Knowledge of Timeslips a Plus But Will Train.

Please Forward Your Resume to JChristofidis@MCB50law.com 516-766-3200

Store Manager. Manage finances, budget, human resources and resolve complaints.

Oversee daily operations and manage inventory. Manage sales, develop sales plans to grow profitability, prepare reports on sales volumes and merchandising.

Record accounts payable and receivable.

Prepare closing reports. Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Public Accounting, Management, or any related area, plus 6 months of experience is required. Must be able to work 40 hours a week in rotating shift from 6 am to 12 midnight, across seven days a week including public holidays.

Strong written, oral communications skills is required. Strong mathematics ability is required. Jobsite: Hewlett, NY. Send CV to: 1700 Broadway Management, LTD, 1700 Broadway, Hewlett, NY 11557.

NEW

E A S T R O C K AWAY 8 AC O R N R D, OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY, 12/11, 12-1:30, 5BR, 3 Bth Front to Back Split on Beautiful Quiet St in Lynbrook SD#20. Fin Bsmt, Att Gar. CAC, Gas Ht, HW Flr., ..$749,000 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

STARTING SALARIES Big Bus Van

$27.18/hr.

Non-Benefit Rate

$24.41/hr.

Non-Benefit Rate

Sign On Bonus $2,500.00 for CDL driver bus and van *Some restrictions may apply.

$500.00 for non CDL drivers. Will train qualified applicants

EDUcATIoNAL BUS TRANSpoRTATIoN 516.454.2300 TEACHERS: SPANISH SPEAKING A+. BA/ Associate Degree In Early Childhood Education. Teacher's Salary $32K. EMAIL RESUME: kgreene@fivetownsmail.org 516-239-6244 Ext. 237

The Five Towns Premier is seeking RNS, LPNS, and CNAs to join our clinical team.

Applicants may send resumes to AKanhai@fivetownspremier.com

Health Care/Opportunities

WE HAVE THE HELP YOU NEED!!!

HHA's, LPN's, Nurse's Aides Childcare. Housekeeping Day Workers No Fee To Employers

Evon's Svces: 516-505-5510

EOE

1191435

Help Wanted

SECRETARY

REAL ESTATE Open Houses

S RIVER BUS D NTED WA DoN’T MISS The Bus! EMPLOYMENT

OCEANSIDE/ISLAND PARK HERALD — December 8, 2022

HERALD

EAST ROCKAWAY BA 8 Howland Rd, FIRST TIME ON MARKET! 4 BR, 2.5 Bth Exp Ranch on Beautiful Tree Lined St in SD#20.LR,DR,EIK, Den & Enclosed Porch.

Full Fin Bsmt.1 Car Gar. CAC, Gas Ht, HW Flrs. Update to Your Taste!..$699,000 Ronn i e G e r b e r, D o u g l a s E l l i m a n R E 516-238-4299

Open Houses FAR ROCKAWAY 33-47 Bay Ct, Open House Sunday 12/11, 2-3:30, REDUCED! Enjoy the Waterviews in This Bayswater 4 BR, 1.5 Bth Split Tucked Away in Cul de Sac. Fin Bsmt. Att Gar. O/S Resortlike Yard on the Bay. Opportunity to Make This Your Dream Home!..$675,000 Ronnie Gerber, Douglas Elliman 516-238-429

HEWLETT BA, 1608 RIDGEWAY Dr, NEW Move Right Into This Completely Gut Renovated 4 BR, 3.5 Bth Col on 1/4 Acre Prop. New Kosher EIK, FDR, LR w/ Fpl, Den & Enclosed Porch. Full Fin Bsmt. 2 Car Att Gar. SD#20...$1,599,000 Ronnie Gerber, Douglas Elliman 516-238-4299

JOBS, MERCHANDISE, REAL ESTATE & MORE...

JOBS, MERCHANDISE, It’s in ESTATE the Herald Classifieds...

REAL & MORE...

To Advertise Call 516-569-4000 JOBS, MERCHANDISE, REAL ESTATE & MORE...

JOBS, MERCHANDISE, REAL ESTATE & MORE... press 5

H2 00/00

Homes

HERALD

To place an ad call 516-569-4000 press 5

HOME Of tHE WEEK

• To place an ad call 516-569-4000 press 5

Oceanside

Spacious Expanded Raised Ranch

T

his unique home boasts 2,494 livable interior square feet with 4 bedrooms and 4 full bathrooms. The main floor offers a primary bedroom with ensuite, additional bedroom and full hall bathroom, bright living room with woodburning fireplace, eat-in kitchen with brick oven cooking, laundry room, den/family room with access to backyard patio and 2 car attached garage. 2 Additional bedrooms, den/office/exercise room and shared bathroom are found on the second level. There is also a full basement with utilities, storage, full bathroom, wet bar and endless possibilities. This home also boasts wood floors throughout, ample closets/storage on a 116 x 63 lot. Call for a private showing.

More complications from Superstorm Sandy Q. We purchased our home with minor damage from Hurricane Sandy, and were told that because there was little or no damage, just mold in the unfinished basement and new boiler, the house was fine, no title problems. But when we tried getting a permit for a shed, we were told we needed a permit for stormrelated repairs, including proof of our home’s value.

We decided not to get the shed because of this, but we got a letter saying we still need the storm repair permit, regardless. None of the neighbors we spoke to ever got this permit. It seems we’re being punished for being honest and trying to do the right thing. Is there a way around this problem? What if we do nothing?

A. My answer may be as confusing as your situation. I have seen no consistency in this dilemma as I go from one municipality to another, and I’ve asked why some impacted jurisdictions don’t require as much paperwork and scrutinizing as others.

The answer from officials was generally that each jurisdiction made assessments of the specific onte eeper properties, and then recorded which ones were uninhabitable compared to which ones had various levels of needed repairs.

It may have been that at the time, when people were so devastated by their personal property losses, it seemed like a bad policy to hurt homeowners further with permit requirements and lots of administrative paperwork. The concerns for people’s emotions at that time have, seemingly, diminished. Your jurisdiction chose to notify people to submit estimates and property value statements, over a decade later, mostly when they apply for permits for unrelated projects.

I sat down to a Sunday-morning breakfast chat in a diner with the top elected official in your jurisdiction in February of 2013, four months after the storm, as a concerned citizen as well as a licensed professional and columnist. It was nice that they paid for breakfast, but I’m not sure they acknowledged the level of problems I was seeing, from the lack of communication and enforcement with the public. I suggested that it was better to notify everyone with specifics, not randomly ambush people when they applied for other things in the future, like you’re now experiencing.

I advised that everyone damaged by the storm could file basic repair letters, be contacted by block and lot numbers instead of all at once, and put the effects of the storm behind us all as quickly and painlessly as possible, but in a way that officially recorded people’s repairs in letter form and in a simple way. Building departments were extremely helpful in assisting people to get backup documents, and I saw an earnest effort to help the public. But many homeowners ignored letters, did nothing and seem not to be affected by requirements.

Your story is an example of the result I predicted. I wish I knew the answer. It may take another decade to figure this out. Good luck!

Ask The Architect

M

Melinda Beauchamp Licensed Real Estate Salesperson Douglas Elliman Rockville Centre Office 304 Merrick Road M | 516.721.7805 O | 516.669.3700 Melinda.Beauchamp@elliman.com elliman.com

Ronnie Gerber 516-238-4299

1196306

December 8, 2022 — OCEANSIDE/ISLAND PARK HERALD

22

“Going Above & Beyond to find your Dream Home”

OPEN HOUSES SUNday, 12/11/22 HEWLETT

1608 Ridgeway Dr, BA, NEW! Move Right Into This Completely Gut Renovated 4 BR, 3.5 Bth Col on 1/4 Acre Prop. New Kosher EIK, FDR, LR w/ Fpl, Den & Enclosed Porch.Radiant Heated Flrs. Full Fin Bsmt. 2 Car Att Gar. MUST SEE!! SD#20..................................................... $1,599,000 1534 Broadway #103, BA, Magnificent New Renovation! One of a Kind Ranch Style Living in Luxurious Jonathan Hall Condominium with Doorman & Elevator. Just Move into This Gut Renovated, Spacious 2 BR, 2 Bath Apt with Open Layout.Large Designer Eat in Kitchen with Sep Pantry & Laundry Rm.Master BR Boasts Gorgeous Bth & Walk in Closet.

Terrace Faces into Courtyard. Garage Parking Incl. ...............................................................REDUCED $699,000 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!! $699,000

EaST ROCKaWay

8 Acorn Rd, BA, 12-1:30, 5 BR, 3 Bth Front to Back Split on Beautiful Quiet St in Lynbrook SD#20. Fin Bsmt, Att Gar. CAC, Gas Ht, HW Flr. ,............................................................. REDUCED! $749,000 8 Howland Rd, FIRST TIME ON MARKET! 4 BR, 2.5 Bth Exp Ranch on Beautiful Tree Lined St in SD#20. LR, DR ,EIK, Den & Enclosed Porch.

Full Fin Bsmt.1 Car Gar. CAC, Gas Ht, HW Flrs. Update to Your Taste! .............................................................................$699,000

FaR ROCKaWay

33-47 Bay Ct, 2-3:30, Enjoy The Waterviews in This Bayswater 4 BR, 1.5 Bth Split Tucked Away in Cul de Sac. Fin Bsmt. Att Gar. O/S Resortlike Yard on the Bay. Opportunity to Make This Your Dream Home! .....................................................................................REDUCED $675,000

Apartments For Rent CEDARHURST NO FEE Pr ivate Entrance, Modern 1BR, 2BR, 3BR, CAC, W/D, Storage, Wall To Wall Carpeting, Indoor Parking Space. Starting At $1450 For O n e B e d r o o m W h e n Ava i l a bl e.

(516)860-6889/ (516)852-5135/ (516)582-9978

Rent Your Apartment through the Herald and PrimeTime Classified section. Call us for our great *specials.

516-569-4000, press 5 for Classified Dept. *(private party only)

516.236.7269 1192255

Apartments For Rent E A S T M E A D OW : B R I G H T 1 B R , LR/Kitchen Combo, Full Bath, Lots Closets And Storage. No Smoking/Pets. $1,700 All. 516-659-3189

MoneyTo Lend ARE YOU BEHIND $10k OR MORE ON YOUR TAXES? Stop wage & bank levies, liens & audits, unfiled tax returns, payroll issues, & resolve tax debt FAST. Call 888-869-5361 (Hours: Mon-Fri 7am-5pm PST)

Helping you find a HOME or sell a HOME … a place to call your own.

Suburb or country, house, condo, townhouse or apartment, our Classifieds can help you find a HOME that fits your style, your budget and Real Estate needs... it’s a MUST SEE!

Call us today!

Your Hometown Newspaper

To Place an Ad Call: 516-569-4000 • Press 5

L

© 2022 Monte Leeper Readers are encouraged to send questions to yourhousedr@aol.com, with “Herald question” in the subject line, or to Herald Homes, 2 Endo Blvd., Garden City, NY 11530, Attn: Monte Leeper, architect.

23

H3 00/00

Market Place • •

To place an ad call 516-569-4000 press 5

To place an ad call 516-569-4000 press 5

To place an ad call 516-569-4000 press 5

1193336

Call 516-431-0799 Book Online at aboveallgutters.com

Dave marlOWe Plumbing, inC. OWA_GotClutter_BW_Bold

Sunday, August 02, 2020 11:31:01 AM

DBA BOB PHILLIPS PLUMBING

1190672

Over 100 Years Of familY Plumbing Oil to Gas • Toilets • Faucets • Repairs & Replacements Waste Piping • Water Piping

1191825

GUTTER CLEANING, REPAIRS & SEAMLESS GUTTER INSTALLATION GUTTER SCREENS

TREE SERVICE

FREE ESTIMATES

OWNER OPERATED

RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL

Farmer's Almanac Predicts A SHAKE, SHIVER & SHOVEL WINTER! So Call Before Your Branches Fall...

CERTIFIED ARBORIST ON STAFF

Mention this ad and get

10% Off

ASK ABOUT OUR PRIVACY TREE PLANTING

• Permits & Legalizations • Certified NYS Backflows • Licensed Master Plumber • Insured • FREE Estimates

516-216-2617

OffiCe: 516-766-4583 Call/TeXT: 516-840-9432

1189476

ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED

WWW.WECARETREESERVICE.COM

Nass. Lic. # 185081

#1196361

TREE REMOVAL • LAND CLEARING • PRUNING STUMPGRINDING • ELEVATING • STORM PREVENTION

on labor only

Suff. Lic# HI-65621

If Your Plumbing STInkS

Call The WenkS! 516-889-3200

Oil to Gas Conversions • Hot Water Heaters Boilers • Radiant Heat • Whole House Water Filters All Plumbing & Heating Work • Lic. /Ins.

FREE ESTIMATES • 24/7 Emergency Service Available wenkpipingandheating.com

1109488

FOR FIRST TIME CLIENTS

Don't let Your home become their home!

AllWaysExterminating.com

ALFREDO’S CONSTRUCTION at Se Habla Español

Licensed & insured

the

in

BLACKTOP

BeSt priceS in town

Call For Fall Specials

senior Citizen Discounts

• ConCrete • BriCk Patios • stooPs • stuCCo • Belgium BloCks • sidewalks • drainage ProBlems • Cellar entranCe • waterProofing • driveway sealing demolition • dumPster serviCe • Powerwashing • handyman rePairs

516-424-3598 516-807-3852

1190427

Specializing

Free estimates

Remodel Interiors • Framing • Masonry • Brick Work • Tile • Driveways Sidewalks • Steps • Foundations • Extensions • Bathrooms • Basements

Licensed & Insured • Free Estimates 516-564-8315 • 516-376-9365

Are you raising a grandchild, young relative or child of a family friend in the absence of the biological parents?

Are you raising a grandchild, young relative or child of a family friend in the absence Then ayou’re a Kinship Are you raising grandchild, youngCaregiver! relative or of the biological parents? child of a family friend in the absence Then you’re a Kinship Caregiver! of the biological parents?

Then you’re a Kinship Caregiver!

DUCTLESS HEATING & AC INSTALLATION PLUS SERVICE

Brian George 718-208-0158

mightyductless.org mightyductless@gmail.com

www.unclogitnow.com

Residential and Commercial - All Phases

“Anthony & J Home Improvement, Inc.” Also specializes in ★ Kitchens ★ Bathrooms ★ Finished Basements ★ Flooring ★ Repairs ★ Woodwork/mouldings ★ Siding ★ Gutters

516-678-6641– Licensed & Insured 1191361

JVR Plumbing & Heating - Nassau Master Plumber lic # 2520 Suffolk # 2111 /Ins

Want to keep your family healthy and safe?

NYS Kinship Navigator provides information, referral and assistance with

NYS Kinship Navigator can help.

financial needs, legal options, school enrollment, kinship law and other resources.

Help iskeep just a phone call away.

Want to your family healthy and safe?

NYS Kinship Navigator provides information, referral and assistance with

877-454-6463

financial needs, legal Navigator options, school enrollment, kinship law and other resources.

NYS Kinship can help.

Help is Relay just a711 phone call information, away.

TTY: NY or 1-800-421-1220 NYS Kinship Navigator provides referral and assistance with

nysnavigator.org financial needs, legal options, school enrollment, kinship law and other resources.

877-454-6463

HelpNY is Relay just a711 phone call away.

TTY: or 1-800-421-1220

nysnavigator.org 877-454-6463

TTY: NY Relay 711 or 1-800-421-1220

nysnavigator.org

1194471

1196141

NYS Kinship Navigator can help.

1189420

WE GET YOUR SEWER AND DRAINS FLOWING AGAIN

$99

Sewer Drains Hi-Tech Jetting

Want to keep your family healthy and safe?

Carpentry & Painting Specialist

Free estImAtes...call Anthony romeo

Mighty Ductless

$69 $49

CALL NOW FOR LOWEST PRICE No service in Long Beach

For New Customers

1193694

HOME • COMMERCIAL

RELIABLE • 24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE FAMILY OWNED FOR OVER 65 YEARS

CALL FOR MORE INFO

25 OFF Any Service Call Exp. 1/2/23

HEATING OIL (516) 379-2727

$

1191503

All Ways

EXTERMINATING.COM

We Build The Future, We Restore The Past.

Home Improvement & Construction Services

1193561

•Commercial •Residential •License #01780 •Insured •Exterminating since 1972

Wenk PIPING & HEATING CORP.

LITO CONSTRUCTION

1196149

EXTERMINATING SERVICE $25 OFF (516) 599-7674

new customers only

CALL NOW 888-777-9709

To Place Your Card in the

Here’s My Card Directory Just call

516-569-4000 press 5, then 2

OCEANSIDE/ISLAND PARK HERALD — December 8, 2022

HERALD

December 8, 2022 — OCEANSIDE/ISLAND PARK HERALD

24

HERALD

Stuff

To place an ad call 516-569-4000 press 5 MERCHANDISE MART Antiques/Collectibles We Buy Antiques, Fine Art & Jewelry Same Day Service, Free In-Home Evaluations, 45 Year Family Business. Licensed and Bonded, Immediate Cash Paid.

SYL-LEE ANTIQUES www.syl-leeantiques.com 516-671-6464

Miscellaneous For Sale KING SIZE BED: Excellent Condition.

Gray Wood Frame With Drawers For Storage. Firm Mattress. Paid $2,100. Asking $ 7 0 0 N e g o t i a bl e. C a l l Pa t r i ck 516-426-6096 Cell

Wanted To Buy FREON WANTED

Certified Buyer Looking To Buy R11, R12, R500 And More. Call Clar issa At 312-535-8384

FINDS UNDER $100 Finds Under $100

H4 00/00

Finds Under $100 EARLY AMERICAN COFFEE Table: 48"x28", Shelf on bottom of table, Nutmeg Finish, $55.00. 516-781-1520

• To place an ad call 516-569-4000 press 5 • To place an ad call 516-569-4000 press 5 Electricians

FITQUEST EXERCISE BIKE: Echelon fit, Folds for storage, Hardly used $95.00.

516-902-6736

E-Z ELECTRIC SERVICES, INC. All Types Residential/Commercial Wiring, Generators, Telephone/Data, Home Entertainment, Service Upgrades, Pools, Spas.

Services/Repairs. Violations Removed.

Free Estimates Low Rates.

516-785-0646 Lic/Ins.

GIRLS CLOTHES SIZES 5 & 8: New with tags. Tops, Jeans. $8 each. 917-420-5814

Handyman

HUMMEL : LOST sheep $45, the brother $40. Mint condition 646.206.4610

HANDYMAN Repairs and Installations for the Household. Careful and Reliable and Vaccinated.

Licensed and Insured. 30-Year Nassau County Resident. Friendly Frank Phone/Text 516-238-2112 E-mail-Frankcav@optonline.net

HUMMELS: CELLIST, THINKER, each $50. mint condition 646.206.460

Heating

W I C K E R C O F F E E TA B L E : 30"Wx18"Dx18"H, Brown Wicker Table, $25.00. Ginny 516-781-1520

AROUND THE CLOCK REFRIGERATION INC. Specializing In Gas Furnaces/ Ductless Heat Pump Installations/ Repairs. $99 Annual Gas Furnace Maintenance/ Inspection. FREE Estimates.

Gregory 516-214-0178 gregory@clockhvac.com

HENRI BENDEL BACKPACK & Wallet.

Maroon, B/W Stripe. Ltmd edition, Brand New. $99 516-320-1906

Finds $100-$350 KITCHEN SET: Table/ chrome pedestal. 4 chairs with chrome and black vinyle seats.

5ft x 4ft smoked glass table.$200 Neg. 516.668. 8877

ALL-IN-ONE: FAX/COPY/SCAN/PRINT: HPJ4580, $50 firm. Leave name/ number 516-554-3643

MASSAGE TABLE: BRAND New. Still In Box. Asking $165.00. Call Anthony 516-872-8486

BOYS GAP FLEECE Hoodie: Camo, Size 12: New with tags. $15 917-420-581

TREADMILL GYM SIZE Great Condition. $300 516 668 8877

DOLLS, DOLL HOUSE MINIATURES & ACCESSORIES. Under $99.00. Call Joy Evenings, 917-743-7695 Leave Message

SERVICES

Home Improvement BATH & SHOWER UPDATES in as little as ONE DAY! Affordable prices - No payments for 18 months! Lifetime warranty & professional installs. Senior & Military Discounts available. Call: 866-393-3636 CARPENTRY & PAINTING: Residential/ Commercial. All Phases. Licensed/Insured.

FREE ESTIMATES! Anthony & J Home Improvements 516-678-6641

HErald

Crossword Puzzle

Home Improvement

Autos Wanted

DON'T PAY FOR Covered Home Repairs Again! American Residential Warranty covers ALL MAJOR SYSTEMS AND APPLIANCES. 30 DAY RISK FREE/ $100 OFF POPULAR PLANS. 833-398-0526

D O N AT E YO U R C A R TO B R E A S T CANCER RESEARCH RECOVERY! Tax Deduction Receipt Given Upon Pick-up, Free Towing. 501c3 Charity. 631-988-9043 breastcancerresearchrecovery.org

HANDY DANDY HOME IMPROVEMENTS * Full Or Partial Kitchens/ Baths *Painting *Sheetrock *Taping/ Spackling *Installations Ceramic/ Vinyl Tile *Carpentry *Alterations *Repairs/ More. FREE ESTIMATES. Dan 516-342-0761

DRIVE OUT BREAST Cancer: Donate a car today! The benefits of donating your car or boat: Fast Free Pickup - 24hr Response Tax Deduction - Easy To Do! Call 24/7: 855-905-4755

Miscellaneous BEST SATELLITE TV with 2 Year Price Guarantee! $59.99/mo with 190 channels and 3 months free premium movie channels! Free next day installation! Call 888-508-5313

Plumbing PLUMBER! PLUMBER! PLUMBER! FREE ESTIMATES! Heating, Repairs, Installations. $25 OFF New Customers.

24 Hour Emergency Response.

516-599-1011 PLUMBING & HEATING All Types. Boilers, Bathrooms. Small/ Large Jobs. Free Estimates. Call Tony.

516-281-6061.

Tile TILE INSTALLATION: 25 Years In Business. FREE Estimates. We Specialize In Quality Work. Broadway Tile Company. Call Jeff 516-647-2604 Or email estimating@broadwaytileco.com

Satellite/TV Equipment DISH TV $64.99 For 190 Channels + $14.95 High Speed Internet. Free Installation, Smart HD DVR Included, Free Voice Remote. Some restrictions apply. Promo Expires 1/21/23. 1-866-595-6967 GET DIRECTV FOR $64.99/mo for 12 months with CHOICE Package. Save an additional $120 over 1st year. First 3 months of HBO Max, Cinemax, Showtime, Starz and Epix included! Directv is #1 in Customer Satisfaction (JD Power & Ass o c . ) S o m e r e s t r i c t i o n s a p p l y. C a l l 1-888-534-6918

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

WHEELS FOR WISHES benefiting MakeA-Wish® Northeast New York. Your Car Donations Matter NOW More Than Ever!

Free Vehicle Pick Up ANYWHERE. We Accept Most Vehicles Running or Not. 100% Tax Deductible. Minimal To No Human Contact. Call: (877) 798-9474. Car Donation Foundation d/b/a Wheels For Wishes. www.wheelsforwishes.org.

Junk Cars Wanted

HIGHEST CA$H PAID All Cars Bought 24/7 FREE Pickup

Serving Nassau County 41 Years No Title, No Keys=No Problem ID Required. CALL US LAST!

Call us at 516-766-0000

&/877(5 GULYLQJ \RX J\

CRAZY?

6HOO \RXU PHUFKDQGLVH LQ QR WLPH OO K GL L L (PDLO \RXU $G WR WKH +HUDOG DQG 3ULPH7LPH &ODVVLÀ HG 'HSDUWPHQW DW VDOHV#OLKHUDOG FRP WR UXQ D )5(( )LQGV 8QGHU WR UXQ D )5(( )LQGV 8QGHU

Deals on Wheels

Want to sell your car, motorcycle or boat?

Have we got a deal for you! You can advertise your vehicle in the

Education COMPUTER & IT TRAINING PROGRAM! Train ONLINE to get the skills to become a Computer & Help Desk Professional now!

Grants and Scholarships available for certain programs for qualified applicants. Call CTI for details! 844-947-0192 (M-F 8am-6pm ET). Computer with internet is required.

TRAIN ONLINE TO DO MEDICAL BILLING! Become a Medical Office Professional online at CTI! Get Trained, Certified & ready to work in months! Call 855-543-6440. (M-F 8am-6pm ET). Computer with internet is required

Health & Fitness ATTENTION VIAGRA USERS: Generic 100mg blue pills or generic 20mg yellow pills. Get 45 plus 5 free $99 + S/H. Call Today. 877-707-5523

AUTOMOBILE & MARINE

Autos For Sale ACURA 2003, 3.2 CLS, 2 door, Silver, Black Interior, 160K Plus. Needs Battery. $2100 516-668-8877 VOLKSWAGON 2012 BEETLE, Red Black Interior, 98K, Excellent Condition, Original Owner. $8000 516-302-7745

Autos Wanted ***AAA*** AUTO BUYERS $Highest$ Ca$h Paid$. All Years/ Conditions! WE VISIT YOU! Or Donate, Tax Deduct + Ca$h. DMV ID#1303199. Call LUKE 516VAN-CARS. 516-297-2277

Classifieds All for an amazing price! Your add will run until you sell your vehicle. Just call one of our expert classified account executives today and you will be on your way to making a great deal on your set of wheels!

516-569-4000 press 5, then 2

Answers

to todAy’s puzzle

25

opINIoNS

ohn Casciani died last weekend. You don’t know him, but trust me, he wouldn’t want anyone to fuss over him. He came into this world quietly 88 years ago, and I’m sure would prefer the same exit now.

But you can’t have such a profound effect on someone’s life — to the point that you almost single-handedly changed it for the better — and expect them to experience your passing as an afterthought.

Writing isn’t just a profession for me. It’s how I cope. And the moment I learned MICHAEL of Mr. Casciani’s passing, I put pen HINMAN to paper, sharing an anecdote from the very first time I met this fascinating chemistry teacher and photography club adviser from my high school days, and how he introduced me to the magical world of the darkroom.

I talked about the value of teachers, who are key to our self-discovery of who we are. I even shared Mr. Casciani’s way of making even the most mundane interesting, like when he would wager his chemistry classes he could drink a glass of boiling water — and then actually do it.

But the moment I typed the final words of that piece, I closed the document and then dumped it in the trash. Not that Mr.

I

Casciani doesn’t deserve to be remembered, but because I simply don’t know how to express my sadness that someone who touched and transformed so many lives as a teacher over the years no longer shares the same plane of existence we do.

I was going through a bad time when I first met Mr. Casciani. We all remember being teenagers, and few of us can say it was easy. But Mr. Casciani truly changed my life. Not just teaching me the skills that helped me land my first newspaper job — the fact that I could develop my own film and print my own pictures helped get me through the door of a daily newspaper when I was still in high school — but being someone who taught me it was OK to be fascinated by the world around us. That we shouldn’t be ashamed of that sense of wonder.

Yet I simply couldn’t find the words to express any of that. Outside of a few Facebook interactions, I hadn’t had a direct conversation with Mr. Casciani since I graduated from high school in the early 1990s. But he would occasionally send me a note, usually asking me to help him remember some details about projects we worked on — like our school’s television program in the days when creating television at the high school level wasn’t so easy to pull off — so he could reminisce.

He would sign each of those messages

W

with “peace and love” — something you always felt around him. Peace and love.

I can usually write a column like this practically in my sleep, but nothing seemed right to honor this man who did so much for everyone, yet didn’t want anyone to notice.

But then I remembered something else Mr. Casciani taught me. Strength doesn’t come from not needing to ask for help — it comes from seeking help when you need it. Something pride interferes with all too often.

So, I sought that strength inside of me and asked for help. Marcie Schellhammer is the assistant managing editor of the Bradford Era in north-central Pennsylvania, about 30 miles from where I grew up. She’s written so many beautiful columns about people that I cite her work to my own reporters when we need examples of the best way to honor people with our words.

I did everything I was supposed to do. I shared a favorite memory, and how what I learned from it changed my life. I shared the moment my eyes opened, and even talked about how Mr. Casciani helped mold me into the man I am now. But it still wasn’t working.

“That’s because you wrote it to write a column,” Marcie told me. “You didn’t write it with your heart. At least that’s my process. I can’t write a memorial column without crying.”

e all have a Mr. Casciani in our lives, and we can never thank them enough.

So, that’s what I did. I cried. Tears of sadness. Tears of happy memories. Tears of who I am. Tears of what I might have been if it weren’t for Mr. Casciani.

As always, Marcie was right. And the more I thought about it, the more I realized I couldn’t take the traditional approach in honoring Mr. Casciani. I can scream from the hilltops how important our educators are — and they indeed are. But the truest way to honor a man like Mr. Casciani is to put what he taught me into practice.

To admit when I’m struggling. To face it. To seek out help. And to never, ever be ashamed of it. I joke from time to time that Mr. Casciani would tell me the skills I was learning in the darkroom would be skills that would help me the rest of my life. And then, in my mid-20s, darkrooms went extinct in the shadow of digital photography.

But that has changed my life. I haven’t stepped inside a darkroom in about two decades, but the skills I learned there opened the doors at the beginning of my career that allowed me to sit here and write these words today. And for that, I will be forever grateful to Mr. Casciani.

We all have a Mr. Casciani in our lives.

And we can never thank them enough for making the impact they did. So, if you can still thank them, please take a moment and do it now.

Peace and love.

Michael Hinman is executive editor of the Herald Community Newspapers. Comments? Execeditor@liherald.com.

No, Gwyneth, I will not buy your face cream

n this season of marathon shopping, I started wondering why I buy what I buy. There are millions of choices when it comes to our cosmetics and cars and food and OTC meds and clothing and shoes and TV series and movies and furnishings and technology, and travel and education.

So why do I scan the shelves and pick out one sneaker among the many sports shoes for sale?

We think we have the power of choice, but we are bedazzled by influencers. Psychologists say that we are especially motivated by celebrity RANDI endorsements that KREISS suggest we can acquire good looks, wealth, friends and celebrity itself by buying the car that George Clooney drives or wearing the athletic shoes that Selena Gomez wears or drinking the Coke that LeBron James, Penelope Cruz or Michelle Kwan drinks.

Various media put enormous money into advertising campaigns that feature celebrities touting their products. For me, it’s a waste of their time and money. When a

celebrity flogs a product, my avoidance mode kicks in. I love Matthew McConaughey, but I’m not buying a Lincoln because he looks dreamy sitting behind the wheel in the TV commercials. I am not buying Gwyneth Paltrow’s skin cream thinking it will make me look like her.

I mean, why would I buy a Dior product because Charlize Theron is their public face? She’s a gorgeous 8-foottall South African beauty. My life, inside this body of mine, bears no resemblance to her existence. Dior face cream will not help. I resist.

I’m crazy about Reese Witherspoon and I love Crate & Barrel products, but I’m not buying a new couch because she’s their “brand ambassador.”

I can’t argue that celebrity endorsements don’t work, because apparently they pay off big time, or companies wouldn’t seek out famous people to push their products. I just don’t think it works for me, and I would urge others to look at their prospective purchases in a clear-eyed way, setting aside the celebrity glam factor.

Drew Barrymore has associated herself with Crocs. What the heck? Should I buy a clutzy shoe because she tells me to? What

I

does she know about shoes or me or the value of her product? As for the Kardashians, well, how much time do you have? Who are they, exactly, and how many of them are in the public eye, and what is their skill set?

They endorse various hair products, and I imagine their pitch is to young people, but why? They are the most famous people who are famous just for being famous.

Epic flops and scandals have haunted the celebrity endorsement industry. Kanye West recently unraveled with his nonstop antisemitic rants. He lost Adidas, Balenciaga, Foot Locker, Gap, and others. Michael Phelps was dropped by Kellogg’s years ago, after a photo circulated of him smoking marijuana.

Today, with a net worth of some $80 million, he can boast associations with Intel, Subway, Under Armor, Beats and Visa. The weed factor is passe.

Years back, according to E-News, Madonna landed a one-year contract as the celebrity spokesperson for Pepsi. A two-minute family-friendly ad premiered wherein the singer revisited her eighth birthday. But the next day, Madonna’s video for “Like a Prayer” debuted. The video featured burn-

can’t argue that celebrity endorsements don’t work.

Apparently they pay off big time.

ing crosses, and stigmata. After an outcry from religious groups, Pepsi canceled its ad.

My friends are my greatest influencers. I buy what they tell me to buy; I watch the TV that they suggest; I read the books they send my way.

I also take seriously consumer reviews from reliable websites. I have found new doctors by reading online reviews.

I have one friend whom I love who has mysterious powers over my purchasing decisions. When we’re together, we sometimes shop. I find myself buying what she tells me to buy — even the outsized blouse with a geometric print that makes my eyes burn. Sometimes there’s a pricey item I don’t need, but if she tells me I need it, boom, it’s in the shopping bag. I don’t know what it is. My only defense is not to go shopping with her too often. Because if she tells me I need the striped balloon pants in neon green, it’s circus time for me.

As we go about our Christmas and Hanukkah shopping, it might be wise to consider who is influencing our purchases.

One of the oldest and longest-running celebrity endorsements was launched by Jell-O in the early 1970s, when they hired a 37-yearold actor named Bill Cosby. Presumably JellO has wiggled onward without him.

Copyright 2022 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.

OCEANSIDE/ISLAND PARK HERALD — December 8, 2022

J

Facing life — and death — with peace and love

26

HERALD

Herald editorial

Karina Kovac Editor

Roosevelt’s address to the nation, Dec. 8, 1941

December 8, 2022 — OCEANSIDE/ISLAND PARK HERALD

Oceanside/island park

Established 1966 Incorporating the Oceanside Beacon Record of Oceanside

Michelle auclair Multi Media Marketing Consultant ellen frisch Multi Media Marketing Consultant office 2 Endo Boulevard Garden City, NY 11530 Phone: (516) 569-4000 Fax: (516) 569-4942 Web: www.liherald.com E-mail: oceaneditor@liherald.com official neWsPaPer: Island Park Public School District

Copyright © 2022 Richner Communications, Inc.

HERALD COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS

Cliff Richner Publisher, 1982-2018 Robert Richner Edith Richner Publishers, 1964-1987 ■ sTuarT richner Publisher ■ Michael hinMan

Executive Editor Jeffrey Bessen

Deputy Editor JiM harMon

Copy Editor Karen BlooM

Features / Special Sections Editor Tony BellissiMo

Sports Editor TiM BaKer

Photo Editor ■ rhonda GlicKMan Vice President - Sales

M

r. Vice President, Mr. Speaker, members of the Senate, and of the House of Representatives: Yesterday, Dec. 7, 1941 — a date which will live in infamy — the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan.

The United States was at peace with that nation, and at the solicitation of Japan, was still in conversation with its government and its emperor, looking toward the maintenance of peace in the Pacific.

Indeed, one hour after Japanese air squadrons had commenced bombing in the American island of Oahu, the Japanese ambassador to the United States and his colleague delivered to our secretary of state a formal reply to a recent American message. And while this reply stated that it seemed useless to continue the existing diplomatic negotiations, it contained no threat or hint of war or of armed attack.

It will be recorded that the distance of Hawaii from Japan makes it obvious that the attack was deliberately planned many days or even weeks ago. During the intervening time, the Japanese gov-

ernment has deliberately sought to deceive the United States by false statements and expressions of hope for continued peace.

The attack yesterday on the Hawaiian islands has caused severe damage to American naval and military forces. I regret to tell you that very many American lives have been lost. In addition, American ships have been reported torpedoed on the high seas between San Francisco and Honolulu.

Yesterday, the Japanese government also launched an attack against Malaya.

Last night, Japanese forces attacked Hong Kong.

Last night, Japanese forces attacked Guam.

Last night, Japanese forces attacked the Philippine islands.

Last night, the Japanese attacked Wake Island.

And this morning, the Japanese attacked Midway Island.

Japan has, therefore, undertaken a surprise offensive extending throughout the Pacific area.

The facts of yesterday and today speak for themselves. The people of the United States have already formed their opinions and well understand the impli-

cations to the very life and safety of our nation.

As commander-in-chief of the Army and Navy, I have directed that all measures be taken for our defense. But always, will our whole nation remember the character of the onslaught against us?

No matter how long it may take us to overcome this premeditated invasion, the American people in their righteous might will win through to absolute victory.

I believe that I interpret the will of the Congress and of the people when I assert that we will not only defend ourselves to the uttermost, but will make it very certain that this form of treachery shall never again endanger us.

Hostilities exist. There is no blinking at the fact that our people, our territory and our interests are in grave danger.

With confidence in our armed forces, with the unbounding determination of our people, we will gain the inevitable triumph, so help us God. I ask that the Congress declare that since the unprovoked and dastardly attack by Japan on Sunday, Dec. 7, 1941, a state of war has existed between the United States and the Japanese empire.

aMy aMaTo Executive Director of Corporate Relations and Events lori BerGer Sales Director ellen reynolds Classified / Inside Sales Director

■

Jeffrey neGrin Creative Director craiG WhiTe Art Director craiG cardone Production Coordinator ■

dianne raMdass Circulation Director ■ herald coMMuniTy neWsPaPers Baldwin Herald Bellmore Herald East Meadow Herald Franklin Square/Elmont Herald Freeport Herald Glen Cove Herald Hempstead Beacon Long Beach Herald Lynbrook/East Rockaway Herald Malverne/West Hempstead Herald Merrick Herald Nassau Herald Oceanside/Island Park Herald Oyster Bay Herald Rockaway Journal Rockville Centre Herald South Shore Record Valley Stream Herald Wantagh Herald Sea Cliff/Glen Head Herald Seaford Herald Uniondale Beacon

MeMBer: Americas Newspapers Local Media Association New York Press Association Island Park Chamber of Commerce Oceanside Chamber of Commerce

Published by richner communications, inc.

2 Endo Blvd. Garden City, NY 11530 LIHerald.com (516) 569-4000

letters Taking the air out of balloon releases To the Editor: Thank you to Senior Reporter Jordan Vallone for her well-written piece, “Balloon Mission is up and away: Planning initial projects, nonprofit sets tone for future” (Bellmore and Merrick Heralds, Dec. 1-7, liherald.com/merrick/stories/ball o o n - m i s s i o n - i s - u p - a n d - aw ay, 152602). And bravo to Cynthia Seibold, of North Merrick, for using the pandemic to start a nonprofit group, Balloon Mission, committed to stopping the inane practice of releasing balloons into the environment as a form of celebration.

Balloons are made of rubber, latex or nylon fabric, which does not break down easily — a polyurethane balloon can take up to 450 years to decompose, according to the University of Melbourne. In the wild, balloons get caught in trees and underbrush, where they are shredded by branches. Over time, they appear to disintegrate, but what is really happening is the balloons are further breaking down

into microplastics, which then become ingrained in soil and water systems. From there, they are ingested by animals and marine creatures — and then by we humans at the top of the food chain.

In 2019, the Town of Southampton passed a law

banning the intentional release of balloons — with a fine of $350 or imprisonment for up to 15 days for a first offense. Subsequent offenses would receive harsher penalties. The Town of Hempstead has a similar ordinance on the books, also passed in 2019,

27

opinions

D

espite expectations, Republicans ended up underperforming on Nov. 8. Although Republicans narrowly captured the House, Democrats kept the Senate and even managed to flip multiple state chambers blue, including capturing the governor’s office in Arizona, of all places.

Peculiarly, however, Republicans had one of their best nights in none other than the deep-blue Democratic stronghold of New York. They flipped a staggering one-fifth of all Democratic congressional seats mattHew here, and nearly unseated DemoaDaricHev cratic Gov. Kathy Hochul.

How did they pull it off ? Fear of crime. While in most of the nation, inflation and preserving democracy were the top two issues, polling from New York City in May showed that the No. 1 issue on people’s minds was crime — and it wasn’t even close.

Leading up to the election, the Republicans unleashed a barrage of fear-monger-

ing on the good people of Nassau County.

For their part, the Democrats, as usual, were yet again unable to show a spine and attack the Republican narrative. But at any rate, it seems the Republican assault on our collective psyche was successful.

There’s just one problem.

There’s no actual crime wave.

It’s completely normal to be worried about crime; we all deserve to be safe in our neighborhoods. But the facts just don’t bear it out.

Did you know that the numbers of murders, rapes and sexual crimes have all gone down this year compared with last, according to official Nassau County Police Department data? Surprising, I know. And all things considered, we’re actually in one of the safest periods ever in our county.

There have been increases in crime, but they’ve been related to property, not violent crimes. And even with the increase in property crimes, it is still exceedingly rare for a Nassau resident to be a victim of such a crime. The most common crime defined as “major” this year was grand larceny. You know what

Letters

t

your chances of being a victim of grand larceny are? About 0.002 percent.

But I can definitely understand the claim that we all feel an air of crime here in Nassau. Blame the media: 2022 saw a spike in the media coverage of shootings in New York City that went far beyond the actual number of shootings.

It sickens me. You turn the page, a shooting. Another page, a corpse. The third page, a guy arrested for beating his girlfriend. The media fills us with dread, all to make money. And I see how my neighbors increasingly construct their own fortresses, replete with video cameras, dogs and floodlights, all out of fear of passersby.

This fear has serious consequences, increasing anxiety, social withdrawal, and unraveling the social fabric of neighborhoods. This is no way to live.

At the same time, I don’t want to live in a county where we see an increasing number of desperate people turning to theft to survive. After all, if you can’t work, you go hungry, and stealing catalytic converters beats going hungry.

he numbers of major crimes in Nassau County have actually gone down this year.

Framework by Tim Baker

but the fine for intentional release cannot exceed $100, and there is no provision for jail time. I would like to see Hempstead pass an ordinance with stronger teeth.

As a town resident, though, I am heartened to see Hempstead working with Balloon Mission to educate the public about the myriad dangers that balloon releases present — particularly to the 17,000 acres and 180 miles of coastal waterways under the town’s jurisdiction.

Finally, each of us can play our part in helping to reduce plastics in the environment. When you see a plastic bottle or rubber balloon on the street in your neighborhood, pick it up and throw it away. I’m a runner.

When you run and collect garbage, it’s called plogging, a Swedish fitness term. Hempstead would do well, though, to add more trash cans for recyclables at its parks, like those at the Levy Preserve in Merrick. This way, when folks are out collecting garbage, they could easily recycle plastic bottles and aluminum cans.

SCOTT A. BRINTON Merrick

Randi nailed it on air travel To the Editor: I really love Randi Kreiss’s columns in the Herald, and the one that I specifically liked was “Flying the notso-friendly skies” (Nov. 24-30), about JetBlue and the way they’ve changed their system so that they don’t really accommodate people very well.

I went on a trip about three weeks ago, and it was really hard to book a flight because I had a couple of problems, and, like you said, to reach somebody, it’s like reaching God. And yes, the snacks are pretty sad.

Thank you so much for your articles, Randi.

JuDITH WEITz Long Beach

Here’s hoping they’re bundled up out there — Sea Cliff Yacht Club

So what can we do?

Let’s start with a price cap on gas in Nassau County, to fight inflation and bring relief to millions at the pump. Next, the county should put people to work at a good wage to finally fix these damn potholes. And thirdly, let’s keep kids off the streets by fully funding schools, and lower violent crime by having Nassau replace our lead pipes, which contribute to lead poisoning, which researchers have tied to aggressive and impulsive behavior.

Too bad the Republican-led County Legislature won’t do any of that. In fact, when adjusted for inflation, Nassau’s 2023 budget actually has less funding for special education and early-intervention programs. Nothing about lead pipes, or gas price caps. Don’t the Republicans care about preventing crime?

It’s OK to have a healthy fear of crime, and it’s OK to take measures to keep yourself safe. But I implore my friends: Don’t let politicians and the media manipulate you. It is imperative that we do not fear our neighbor.

Matthew Adarichev is a public policy major at Hofstra University, a political activist and an aspiring journalist whose work has appeared in the Hofstra Chronicle and the Anton Media Group.

OCEANSIDE/ISLAND PARK HERALD — December 8, 2022

The red wave that wasn’t, and the crime wave that isn’t

December 8, 2022 — OCEANSIDE/ISLAND PARK HERALD

28

Buy a Brick Celebrate or honor your loved ones this holiday season and give the gift of a lasting legacy in the Mount Sinai South Nassau garden, located at the corner of Oswald Court and One Healthy Way.

Honor a loved one or someone who made a difference in your life.

Remember a special person or celebrate a special occasion.

Support Mount Sinai South Nassau’s mission and vision for a healthier tomorrow.

Purchase an engraved brick, tree, or garden bench, or name the entire plaza and garden space that thousands of patients, visitors, and employees will see every year as they enter and exit the hospital’s front entrance.

1196528

For more information visit southnassau.org/buyabrick or call 516-377-5360.