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A life of keeping Oceanside SAFE By Kepherd Daniel

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Alison Eriksen has dedicated her life to bettering the Oceanside home she grew up in, as well as for the people who live within it. There are many ways it can be done — and Eriksen has been involved with many of them — but now she’s making a difference as project coordinator for Oceanside SAFE Coalition, in response to overdose and suicide deaths. And it’s those efforts that now earn her recognition as the Oceanside/Island Park Person of the Year. Eriksen has spent 15 years working and volunteering in the human services field. She is a licensed social worker by trade, earning her master’s degree from Adelphi Univerhe really sity in 2013. is a Her clinical background serves those living with severe mental illness, powerhouse and substance abuse disorders, chronic a person who homelessness, and sick children at home. Even when she was a student believes that at Oceanside High School in the we can make a early 2000s, Eriksen had an interest in human behavior, psychology, and in positive impact. helping others. By learning more about policy and Dan RinalDi bringing social work practice to comOceanside SAFE munities, Eriksen saw the kind of board vice president difference she could make on a community level. She was involved in the creation of the Makeshift Movement, joining other Oceanside High graduates in 2015 to create safe spaces that would allow people to openly talk about mental health, suicide and substance abuse. “We wanted to make sure that we were encouraging conversation and action from our community, " Eriksen said. “Let's get to work and let's stop saying ‘thoughts and prayers.’” Which, of course, is a common response when people hear news about someone dying — something Eriksen and her high school alum were hearing too much about what are otherwise stigmatized topics like overdose and suicide. The Makeshift Movement spearheaded community events and awareness efforts such as education panels, resource fairs, media campaigns, and even a community art project. It was through this Eriksen was introduced to Oceanside SAFE — short for “substance abuse-free environment” — that was led by Oceanside High health teacher Sara Dowler. The coalition’s mission is to help prevent and reduce alcohol and drug use among young people by expand prevention education, hosting workshops, and providing community prevention events, evidence-based prevention programming, and aware-

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ness campaigns. The Makeshift Movement dissolved as members dispersed to different communities, but Oceanside SAFE has carried on. In fact, the coalition was awarded a federal grant in 2019 that was enough to keep it operating at least into next year. And then it was time for Eriksen to truly take charge, with Dowler’s blessing, leading day-to-day operations at Oceanside SAFE. “Ali’s the best,” said Dan Rinaldi, the coalition’s vice president and a community psychologist. “She really is a powerhouse and a person who believes that we can make a positive impact. I think a lot of people can feel helpless, but Ali just rolls up her sleeves, gets to work, and makes it happen. “Ali really knows how to get down to business and make things happen as well as everybody on our board.” Frances Gallin, who raised her kids in Oceanside, joined the coalition because she wanted to give back to the community by ensuring it remained a safe environment for young people. “Ali has been a great asset to the coalition,” Gallin said. “Ali Continued on page 2 Dina Ewashko/Herald

Alison Eriksen is dedicated to keeping Oceanside residents aware of substance abuse and mental health. Those efforts opened the door for her to become the Herald's Person of the Year.

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Alison Eriksen is among many uniting Oceanside through the SAFE Coalition

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has been a great adviser, a mentor, and a trusted adult youth can rely on. She is very receptive and supportive to any suggestions the coalition members make, and has always been proactive in finding new ways to communicate with the school district, youth, local government, Oceanside Library, National Guard, and the Oceanside community.” Just this year, Ericksen introduced several new programs like Teen Intervene, an alternative to school suspension when a student is caught vaping. Active Parenting is a support group for parents of middle and high school students. Coastal Cleanup — partnered with Oceanside Warriors, Kiwanis and youth volunteers — clean up local areas and collect data on substance findings during the cleanup. And then there is the alcohol training awareness program, which provides off-premise workshops to help limit the accessibility of alcohol to underage would-be drinkers at retail stores. Even when she was fresh out of high school, Eriksen remained busy. She raised funds for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, and participated in the annual Out of the Darkness Community and Overnight walks. She was the annual team leader for the South Shore Association for Independent Living's involvement in NAMIwalks, the National Alliance on Mental Illnesses 5K run to bring awareness to mental health services and resources. When she saw a window of opportunity to dive in deeper and work more closely with communities, Ericksen jumped at the chance to

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As the project coordinator for the Oceanside SAFE Coalition, Alison Eriksen takes the lead in organizing educational workshops and prevention events like substance abuse prevention workshop night at Oceanside High School.

do something she loved every single day. “This will always be something that I'm thinking about in the middle of the night and (when) getting ready in the morning,” she said. “It'll never ever feel like a job. I want to give back to my community. The

fact that this is something I can call a job at the end of the day is unbelievable.” Eriksen remains devoted to her mission, gaining even more motivation after becoming a mother — a 4-year-old daughter named Mackenzie she shares with husband, Mark. The two met in a band — Permission to Launch — with Eriksen on vocals, and her husband on both drums and guitar. The two have traveled across Long Island over the past decade, performing at local venues and businesses. What Eriksen especially loves about community work, however, is being able to involve her family, which will be growing in a few months as she expects to introduce her baby boy to the world by spring. “I love to bring my daughter when we're planting flowers for overdose awareness month, and she knows what mommy does,” Eriksen said. “My husband's there playing guitar. And, at the end of the day, nothing makes me happier than being at home with my family.” Eriksen did spend a little time living in the city, but returned to Oceanside when it came time to raise a family. “Everybody has that same devotion to Oceanside,” she said “Everybody is dedicated to making it better and giving back and coming together for a bigger purpose. “I want the community that my child grows up in to be a safe community that is as prepared as possible to deal with youth substance prevention. I think that's something that every parent wants, and it's going to take all of us to get it done. I really truly believe that.”

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Island Park schools host senior breakfast The recreation department of Island Park Public Schools held its annual Winter Senior Citizen Breakfast on Dec. 15. Local seniors were invited to attend this year’s event held in the all-purpose room of Lincoln Orens Middle School and enjoy a breakfast buffet prepared by the Island Park Food Service staff. Attendees were happy to celebrate the season with friends and members of

the Island Park School District for a special morning of friendship, treats and holiday cheer. After breakfast, there was a memorable performance by the middle school orchestra, band and chorus. Each attendee also received a special holiday card prepared and hand-delivered by children in the pre-Kindergarten program. — Kepherd Daniel

There were plenty of highlights and a lot of smiles at the annual Winter Senior Breakfast hosted by the Island Park School District Recreation Department. Island Park gave seniors a happy breakfast for the holidays.

The Lincoln Orens Middle School orchestra delighted seniors with a spirited performance.

Local seniors enjoyed getting together for a good meal.

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Creating and maintaining an equal playing field. Hannah Ott, an Oceanside High School junior, and Lily Knobel, a senior, served as Cohen Strong Mental Health Ambassadors. They made a presentation at a Jan. 10 Oceanside School District Parent University workshop on how families can promote mental well-being.

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‘They’ve always been there to help those in need.’ A youngster enjoyed one of the many children-friendly activities, face painting, at the annual EGP community fundraiser. Neighbors, friends and those who simply like to give back to the community came together for the annual event. Meeting on Columbus Day, Oceanside’s Graham family were chosen to be lifted up and supported in their time of need. Cooper Graham, who had just turned 1 in December, suffered from neuroblastoma, a type of cancer that occurs in infants, and had been in and out of the hospital.

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Children couldn't keep their eyes off writer Brian Hein. Students at Francis X. Hegarty school were fascinated by Brian Heinz, local author of 'The Great North Woods' and 'Adirondack Lullaby.'

Differences were cheered on ‘adaptive runway.’ Kayden Elija is an omphalocele survivor survivor and bilateral amputee whose motto is ‘ITS OK 2B ME,’ which he turned into a merchandise line. He tried out his new prosthetic legs at Show Your Shine, an adaptive runway event at the Sands Atlantic Beach, where differences were celebrated and applauded by hundreds as some 27 models, each with a story of adversity and resilience, took to the stage, showing that everyone deserves kindness and respect.

High school book fair brought teen readership up. Members of the OHS Symphonic Choir sang at the OHS library’s book fair. The fair was part of the hashtag Book Love movement in Oceanside Schools, and paid off in increased readership as well as financially. The library netted $1,924, on $4,200 in sales of books and other merchandise.

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The Feil foundation donated $5M for new pavilion. The Feil Family Pavilion — named for Feil Organization chief executive Jeffrey Feil — will feature an expanded emergency department at Mount Sinai South Nassau, along with 40 critical and intensive care beds, and nine new operating rooms. Feil’s foundation donated $5 million to the hospital.

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The Bay Park Conveyance Project. Construction equipment on Lawson Boulevard, a flood zone that can be treacherous for commuters trying to access the Oceanside train station when it rains. The project will construct a total of 10.9 miles of new pipeline using micro tunneling and slip lining, the process of using old tunnels to slip new pipes into the old.

Coalition award winners stressed the power of listening. Alison Erickson, project coordinator for the Oceanside SAFE Coalition, presented Nick Wollweber, right, and Daniel Rinaldi with the Outstanding Youth Award for their many contributions to the coalition.

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From Desert Storm to ‘go fetch’ with Storm. Oceanside resident John Mulvey with his new service dog, Storm, who is helping him transition back into civilian life by assisting with everyday activities and his overall mental health.

Mount Sinai South Nassau went red for Women Day. Beverly Gilchrist-Hobson of Freeport told her story of recovery from hypertension and heart failure to raise awareness of heart disease, the leading cause of death in women, at Mount Sinai South Nassau’s Feb. 3 Go Red for Women Day event.

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The Kiwanis club did it again. The annual Pancake Madness family fundraiser in Oceanside was a big hit. Joseph Sibellis and Bob Transom helped out.

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They were compatible in more ways than one. Lauren And D.J. Toby in their Baldwin home, where they were recovering from liver transplant surgery. The couple said they were happy to spend some quality time together while on the mend after their living organ transplant at New YorkPresbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center. The couple, saved by love and blood type compatibility, will no longer have lingering ‘what if’ questions about Lauren’s PSC turning into cancer.

Learning the ways of the West. Oceanside High alum Giovanni DeMarzo has found a place in the University of Wyoming shotgun club, where he shoots trap and skeet. He is also a firearms instructor, and is safety certified.

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Feast of Lots celebrated in Oceanside. The community came together to celebrate Purim, a Jewish holiday also known as the Feast of Lots, at the Barry and Florence Jewish Community Center. Activities included face painting, arts and crafts, food, carnival games and inflatable bouncy houses for the children.

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‘Shrek the Musical Jr.’ was a hit. The Lincoln Orens Middle School Theatre Group presented DreamWork’s 'Shrek the Musical Jr.' with two performances. The play told the tale of Shrek, everyone’s favorite ogre, who led a cast of fairy tale misfits on an adventure to rescue a princess and find true acceptance.

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Seniors helped teach kindergartners to read. Francis X. Hegarty kindergarten teacher Mary McDonald, far left, Assistant Superintendent Alison OffermanCeletano, Lori Jacobs and Island Park Superintendent Vincent Randazzo with two kindergarten students ready to begin reading in the new Senior Citizen Reading Partners Program.

Bruce Nadler given award of appreciation. The Joe & Hellen Darion Foundation was presented with a plaque honoring their continued support of the Oceanside Fire Department by the chiefs, officers and members of the department.

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The Greek Orthodox Church finished Holy Week. Dozens of congregation members from Panaghia of Island Park Greek Orthodox Church gathered for Holy Saturday.

Neighbors toasted demolition of blighted house. Neighbors on Morea and Anthony St. toasted champagne at 9 a.m. as the destruction of a vacant house on 450 Morea St. took place. They had all agreed that if they ever saw the day the house was torn down, they would toast to its destruction. Neighbors said they felt their quality-of-life increase as each piece of the house was ripped apart.

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‘Team Ava’ won game dedicated to ill player. The Oceanside junior varsity lacrosse team dedicated its 8-3 May 4 victory over the Lynbrook Owls to team member Ava Salonia, who is battling leukemia. The Oceanside squad wore orange socks to support Salonia. The scoreboard read ‘Team Ava,’ the team’s new unofficial name and a chant they repeated often.

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Blue and gold faced off at annual Sports Night event. Lincoln Orens Middle School seventh and eighth graders participated in the school’s annual Sports Night.

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Greek food celebrated at annual Spring Fest. The second annual Panaghia of Island Park Greek Orthodox Church Spring Fest drew hungry parishioners and residents of Island Park May 11-14. AnnaMaria Kazoulis ate a honey puff dessert with her father, George Kazoulis.

Evan Lieberstein won gold at the Special Olympics. Evan Lieberstein, a ninth-grader who swims on the boys' varsity swim team at Oceanside High, won two gold medals at the Special Olympics.

Islanders surprised family, F.D. with playoff tickets. The New York Islanders gave the Graham family of Oceanside, and four other families, the surprise of a lifetime. Cooper Graham was held by his grandfather Andy Pergament, alongside Islanders co-owner Jon Ledecky, who surprised the Graham family with playoff tickets.

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Awards night honored I.P. middle schoolers. Students Christopher Forgione, Carolina Hernandez Paratore and Lyla Sanchez Rubio were recognized for improvement in computer science and digital fluency by their teacher. Select Lincoln Orens Middle School seventh and eighth graders were recognized for their academic strides, musical talent, athletic skills, school involvement, volunteer efforts and overall good character during an awards ceremony held on June 8.

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Godspeed, Lenny the lobster. Lenny, a 111-year-old lobster, was pardoned by the Town of Hempstead from Peter’s Clam Bar in Island Park and set free in the Atlantic on National Lobster Day.

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Class of 2023 defined by unity, strength. The threat of rain did not put a damper on the Oceanside High School graduation ceremony on June 23, as the Class of 2023 received diplomas and spread the message of unity on the Sailors’ turf field.

OHS alum, distinguished character actor reflects on career. David Paymer received a Founders Award from the Oceanside Library last year for his contribution to enriching the library and community.

Remembering the fallen and honoring legends. The Village of Island Park honored its many fallen soldiers on Memorial Day, followed by the rededication of Masone Beach after Michael Masone, a World War II veteran, a superintendent of public works for 73 years and an Island Park Fire Department member for 62 years. Hundreds of residents, organizations and public officials paraded down the streets of Island Park to the beach for the ceremony.

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An Island Park concert at the end of the rainbow. After a rainy day, the weather cleared and Island Park residents gathered to hear Rhonda Denet and the Silver Fox Trio at the Island Park Library.

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Meet new library trustee John Joseph Byrne. Lifelong Island Park resident John Joseph Byrne was installed as a library trustee July 17.

Oceanside resident named engineer of the year. Murat Bayramoglu, left, president of ASHRAE Long Island, presented the Engineer of the Year Award to Oceanside’s Jonah Allaben.

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IDA approves benefits for $56 million apartment plan in Island Park. A $56 million project to transform a waterfront catering complex into a 117-unit waterfront apartment complex project would replace the Bridgeview Yacht Club and Loft catering hall. The project was granted preliminary approval for economic incentives from the Town of Hempstead Industrial Development Agency.

Kravit Jewelers opens brand-new location. U.S. Rep Anthony D’Esposito, Nassau County Legislator Debra Mulé, Oceanside Chamber of Commerce members and Kravit Jewelers employees and friends joined County Executive Bruce Blakeman as he stood with owners Idayne and Bennett Kaye to cut the ribbon to commemorate the grand opening of Kravit Jewelers' new location in Oceanside.

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Oceanside tops East Meadow in playoffs. Dillon Tveter took off for a 64-yard touchdown on the final play of the third quarter in Oceanside‚Äôs 26-7 playoff win Nov. 4.

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Kerber paces Sailors to huge season. Senior Jason Kerber finished atop the 140-runner field in the Nassau Class I cross country championship race Oct. 28 at Bethpage State Park.

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Historic run boosts Oceanside. Senior Jack Swansig, left, and junior Brendan Reiser formed the No. 1 doubles tandem and helped Oceanside boys‚Äô tennis repeat as conference champs.

Sailors stopped by Syosset. Junior Catcher Sophie Nesturrick earned All-County honors for a second consecutive season for the Sailors, who finished 11-10 with a playoff loss to Syosset.

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‘Anthem Girl’ Ali Berke looks to make MLB history. Oceanside High School alumna Ali Berke is determined to enter the Major League Baseball record books. The 22-year-old pop singer has her heart set on performing the national anthem at all 30 MLB ballparks across the United States and Canada — a feat that no one else has accomplished. Berke, who's also known as Ali the Anthem Girl, is continued chasing history by performing the national anthem at Fenway Park in August.

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Clam-eating contest raises $25K for Beyond the Badge. Island Park resident Pete Adams downed lots of clams at Peter’s Clam Bar as part of the Beyond the Badge fundraiser.

Christel completes basic training, heads to West Point. Jake Christel’s many months of hard work paid off as the Oceanside resident spent the summer doing a lot of marching, rappelling down mountains, learning to throw hand grenades, and breathing in nonlethal tear gas — all a part of his six weeks of basic training after being accepted at the United States Military Academy at West Point.

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Boxing program packs a punch. Steve Solomon, left, demonstrates some defensive moves to Kareem Ross as part of the boxing program at Friedberg JCC. The boxing program at the Friedberg JCC is the undisputed heavyweight champion in Oceanside, and has taken off during the past year under the leadership of North Merrick resident Steve Solomon.

Classmates mourn Ava Salonia, who lost battle with leukemia. Marie Lentini, Emma Olenick, Madison Moore, Vanessa Frangiadakis, Lana Landa, Samantha Gemmo, Julianna Ewashko, Riley Mohr at Addison Vice at Towers Funeral Home in Oceanside. The Oceanside community mourned the death of Oceanside High School sophomore Ava Salonia, who died of cancer on Aug. 17. The 16-year-old was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia, a cancer of the blood and bone marrow, in September 2022.

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Challah Bake supports Oceanside’s Melissa Hunter. Deborah Smith detailing her daughter’s nightmarish medical experience. The Chabad of Oceanside hosted a Challah Bake to not only welcome the Jewish High Holy Days, but also to raise money for 2007 Oceanside High School alum Melissa Hunter, 34, who was put on life support days after giving birth to second child.

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Island Park remembers 9/11. Island Park Fire Department chief Eric Gorton tolls a bell in memory of the lives lost as Mayor Michael McGinty, U.S. Rep. Anthony D’Esposito, Deputy Mayor Matthew Graci, and state Sen. Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick look on.

Students welcome the first day of school. Fulton Avenue Elementary School 8 students reunited after the summer break.

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Friedberg JCC honors Harvey Weisenberg. The Friedberg JCC, in Oceanside, celebrated retired Assemblyman Harvey Weisenberg, and his support for those with developmental disabilities, by hosting a screening of the short film, 'A Voice for the Voiceless.'

Island Park celebrates 53rd annual San Gennaro Feast Sacred Heart Church hosted the 53rd annual San Gennaro Feast.

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Oceanside Fall Festival opens an all-new season. There was plenty to do, including rock climbing, at the Oceanside Fall Festival. The new community organization Oceanside Unified, hosted the hamlet’s first Fall Festival on. The festival featured an afternoon of games for people of all ages to enjoy, several local vendors.

Fire Prevention Day in Oceanside. Oceanside Fire Department’s held its Fire Prevention Day at the at Fireman’s Field on Sunday. Residents young and old met with firefighters and kids had blast the friendly faces to run towards if a fire occurs.

Rita Monte brings rhythm to the World of Poets festival. After being uprooted from her life in Italy in 1968, Rita Monte turned to poetry to express how she felt about leaving her home country, which led her to a world of like-minded poets. Monte hosted a Written Word festival at the Oceanside Schoolhouse Green, 65 Foxhurst Road. This is the first year that Monte co-hosted this event. From left to right, Rita Monte, Jean Desmornes, Louisa Calio, Rage Sinclaire, Paula Curci, Rohini Ramanthan, and Adriana Devers Rodriquez.

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Park cleanup brings Oceanside together again. The Oceanside SAFE Coalition in collaboration with the Oceanside Kiwanis and Oceanside Warriors came together to clean up Silver Lake Park in Baldwin Community members gathered bags of garbage, and left the park spotless.

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EGP Oceanside hosts Fall Fest benefit for Ava Salonia. EGP Oceanside’s Fall Festival offered tons of activities and benefitted the family of Ava Salonia, the 16-year-old Oceanside girl who lost her battle to cancer on Aug. 17. Salonia was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia, a cancer of the blood and bone marrow, in 2022. EGP supported Ava during her battle, and they wanted to continue to help the family.

Mount Sinai South Nassau unveils outdoor employee recharge area. Designed as a place for staff of Mount Sinai South to refresh and rejuvenate while on their breaks, a ribbon cutting was held to welcome the hospital’s new outdoor employee recharge area.

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Village of Island Park recognizes veterans. Island Park’s annual Veterans Day remembrance ceremony hosted by the American Legion Post 1029. Members of the color guard of the Village of Island Park’s Fire Department were present and paid respect and speeches were given to honor those who served their nation. From left is Mayor Michael McGinty, Allen Bonifatto, Robert Wilson, Robert Tice, Deputy Mayor Matthew Graci and Commander of American Legion Post 1029 Pat Martin were some of those who attended.

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Island Park Library hosts’ first car show. A collection of new, classic, sports and retro cars parked on display as the Island Park Library held its first car show. Mayra Mercado and Alexa Davis sitting in the back seat of 1981 NY Checker Cab A-11 Aerobus. Alexa sits on a pull down seat. The Cab seats up to 8 people.

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Oceanside turkey shoot delivers a hearty holiday. For 37 years, OHS students have partnered with Oceanside Community Service to collect, package, and deliver Thanksgiving fixings to hundreds of struggling families. Students and staff gather in the Oceanside High School lobby to put the finishing touches on baskets of Thanksgiving food for delivery to families in-need.

Showtime at Oceanside High. Oceanside’s High School students rolled out the red carpet for its much-anticipated performance of 'The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] [again].' Featured are all 37 of Shakespeare’s plays, meant to be performed in less than two hours with a fast-paced, witty, and comical touch. Oceanside students gave a spirited performance of Shakespeare.

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High school hosts its first Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Oceanside High School held its first Walk to End Alzheimer’s to raise awareness, support and funds for those with Alzheimer’s disease. The high school also invited officials from the Alzheimer’s Association to the walk around the school’s football field, and encouraged students, parents, teachers and community members to take part in a raffle for giveaway prizes.

Pearsall Powder Puff game remembers Ava Salonia. Students in the Oceanside Athletic Pride club organized a charity flag football game for girls currently in grades 9 to 12 at Oceanside High School. The game was revived as a charity event in Pearsall’s honor. This year, the athletic club remembered Ava Salonia. A donation in memory of Pearsall and Salonia was made by Oceanside Community Service. Oceanside Athletic Pride clubs charity flag football had over 140 participants.

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O’Side celebrates ‘Lights on the Green.’ Santa paid a visit to Oceanside on Dec. 1 as the community held its annual tree lighting, filled with gifts and cheer to welcome the holiday season.

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Harvey Weisenberg donates $10,000 to Friedberg JCC. Harvey Weisenberg with his daughter, Vicki Laufer, left and Myra Ripley, director of communications and development at the Friedberg JCC Weisenberg made the contribution as part of his commitment to advocate for those with special needs.

Hundreds walk in O’Side rally to support Israel. Oceanside Rabbis gathered with hundreds of community members for a rally to support Israel.

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Oceanside lights the candle with pride. Rabbi Levi Gurkov of the Chabad of Oceanside lit the menorah on the Schoolhouse Green on Dec. 7.

20 years of Trees for Troops DHL and Dees’ Nursery celebrate holiday tradition. Several county police departments lead the motorcade to JFK.

A mural full of appreciation. Hempstead Town Supervisor Don Clavin and Councilwoman Laura Ryder, recognized Oceanside High School freshman Kilian McNichol, for completing his Eagle Scout project. Kilian coordinated the placement and creation of an Oceanside mural for Oceanside Park.

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU The Bank of New York Mellon as Trustee for CIT Mortgage Loan Trust 2007-1, Plaintiff AGAINST Santiago Ramirez; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered May 18, 2017 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, New York, 11501 on January 10, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 3068 Morrow Road, Oceanside, NY 11572. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Oceanside, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section 43 Block 350 Lots 53 and 54. Approximate amount of judgment $591,771.36 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 006490/2015. The auction will be conducted pursuant to the COVID-19 Policies Concerning Public Auctions of Foreclosed Property established by the Tenth Judicial District. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.” Keith P. Brown, Esq., Referee LOGS Legal Group LLP f/k/a Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792 Dated: September 29, 2023 143568 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT. NASSAU COUNTY. WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, AS TRUSTEE FOR UPLAND MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST A, Pltf. vs. DAVID SHEA AS POSSIBLE HEIR AT LAW AND DISTRIBUTEE TO THE ESTATE OF JOHN MURRAY A/K/A JOHN F. MURRAY, et al, Defts. Index #000519/2015. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered November 8, 2023, I will sell at public auction on the north side fronts steps of the Nassau County Courthouse, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on January 11, 2024 at 2:30 p.m. prem. k/a 3061 Xavier Court, Hempstead, NY 11572 a/k/a 3061 Xavier Court, Oceanside, NY 11572 a/k/a Section 54, Block 221, Lot 17. Approximate amount of judgment is $789,809,61 plus cost and interest. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale and the right of the

United States of America to redeem within 120 days from the date of sale as provided by law. RONALD J. FERRARO, Referee. MARGOLIN, WEINREB & NIERER, LLP, Attys. for Pltf., 165 Eileen Way, Ste. 101, Syosset, NY. #100963 143560

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, PS FUNDING, INC., Plaintiff, vs. W HENRIETTA PROPERTIES LLC, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on October 3, 2022, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on January 9, 2024 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 307 West Henrietta Avenue, Oceanside, NY 11572. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Oceanside, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 43, Block 345 and Lot 43. Approximate amount of judgment is $696,448.59 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 614017/2020. This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale. Mark Ricciardi, Esq., Referee Chartwell Law, One Battery Park Plaza, Suite 710, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff 143552 LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP, Plaintiff -against- STEVE PODIAS, ROSEANN PADIAS, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered herein and dated September 26, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court “Rain or Shine” located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on January 16, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. premises situate, lying

and being at Oceanside, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at a point on the westerly side of Roxbury Road, distant 335.65 feet northerly from the corner formed by the intersection of the westerly side of Roxbury Road with the northerly side of Cypress Avenue; being a plot 100 feet by 40 feet by 100 feet by 40 feet. Section: 0043 Block: 00374-00 Lot(s): 00127-00128 All bidders must wear a face mask/shield at all times and social distancing must be observed by all bidders at all times. Bidders who do not comply with the face mask and/or the social distancing mandate will be removed from the auction. Said premises known as 3154 ROXBURY ROAD, OCEANSIDE, NY 11572 Approximate amount of lien $583,639.15 plus interest & costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment and Terms of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Index Number 013979/2013. MARK RICCIARDI, ESQ., Referee David A. Gallo & Associates LLP Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 47 Hillside Avenue, 2nd Floor, Manhasset, NY 11030 File# 8325.415 {* OCEAN ISLAND*} 143700

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT NASSAU COUNTY SAMUEL HAMPTON LLC, Plaintiff against NEVADA VILLAS INC., et al Defendant(s) Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Hersko & Ehrenreich P.C., 555 Willow Avenue, Cedarhurst, NY 11516. Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered October 18, 2023, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on January 16, 2024 at 2:00 PM. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being, and identified on the land and tax map of the County of Nassau in the State of New York; Premises known as (no street number) Nevada Avenue, Island Park, New York 11558. Sec 43 Block 70 Lots 485, 486, and 494. Approximate Amount of Judgment is

$192,932.19 plus interest, fees, costs, and attorney fees. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 608680/2021. The foreclosure sale will be conducted in accordance with 10th Judicial District’s Covid-19 Policies and foreclosure auction rules. The Referee shall enforce any rules in place regarding facial coverings and social distancing. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the Court Appointed Referee shall cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.” Mark Ricciardi, Esq., Referee File # 11-7175 143723

LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR ARGENT SECURITIES INC., ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-W4, V. NOREEN M. MCCABE, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated May 9, 2017, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR ARGENT SECURITIES INC., ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-W4 is the Plaintiff and NOREEN M. MCCABE, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction RAIN OR SHINE at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on January 18, 2024 at 2:30PM, premises known as 2863 CALVIN RD, OCEANSIDE, NY 11572: Section 0054, Block 00506-00, Lot 00058 & 00138: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT OCEANSIDE, IN THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 007501/2015. Janine T. Lynam, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in

accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES. 143860 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT AS TRUSTEE FOR CARLSBAD FUNDING MORTGAGE TRUST, Plaintiff AGAINST RICHARD MONZONE, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered March 7, 2019, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on January 23, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 3402 ELLIOTT BOULEVARD AKA 3402 ELLIOT BOULEVARD, OCEANSIDE, NY 11572. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Oceanside, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, SECTION 43, BLOCK 215, LOTS 92, 93, 94, 95 & 96 AND SECTION 43, BLOCK 213, LOTS 69, 70 & 71. Approximate amount of judgment $453,437.47 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #002815/2017. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 mitigation protocols and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine”. Brian J. Davis, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 17-001849 78496 143815 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Article 9 of the New York State Constitution, the provisions of the Town Law and Municipal Home Rule of the State of New York, both as amended, a public hearing will be held in the Town Meeting Pavilion, Hempstead

Town Hall, 1 Washington Street, Hempstead, New York, on the 9th day of January, 2024, at 10:30 o’clock in the forenoon of that day to consider the enactment of a local law to amend Chapter 202 of the code of the Town of Hempstead to INCLUDE “REGULATIONS AND RESTRICTIONS” to limit parking at the following location: OCEANSIDE FOXDALE AVENUE (TH 524/23) East Side Section 202-13 NO PARKING 7AM TO 2PM EXCEPT SATURDAY, SUNDAY AND HOLIDAYS - starting at a point 185 feet south of the south curbline of Bedell Street, south for a distance of 74 feet. ALSO, to REPEAL from Chapter 202 “REGULATIONS AND RESTRICTIONS” to limit parking from the following locations: LEVITTOWN JOHN STREET (TH 388/87) West Side Section 202-23 NO PARKING 8AM TO 5PM EXCEPT SATURDAYS, SUNDAYS AND HOLIDAYS - starting at a point opposite the north curbline of Roxbury Lane, south for a distance of 72 feet. (Adopted 9/15/87) UNIONDALE ARMOND STREET (TH 130/67) East Side Section 201-12 NO PARKING 7PM TO 7AM starting at a point opposite the northwest intersection of Walter Street and Armond Street, north to its termination. (Adopted 5/9/67) RMOND STREET (TH 130/67) West Side NO PARKING 7PM TO 7AM - starting at a north curbline of Walter Street, north to its termination. (Adopted 5/9/67) ALL PERSONS INTERESTED shall have an opportunity to be heard on said proposal at the time and place aforesaid. Dated: December 5, 2023 Hempstead, New York BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD DONALD X. CLAVIN, JR. Supervisor KATE MURRAY Town Clerk 144021

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Article 9 of the New York State Constitution, the provisions of the Town Law and Municipal Home Rule of the State of New York, both as amended, a public hearing will be held in the Town Meeting Pavilion, Hempstead Town Hall, 1 Washington Street, Hempstead, New York, on the 9th day of January, 2024, at 10:30 o’clock in the forenoon of that day to consider the

enactment of a local law to amend Section 202-1 of the code of the Town of Hempstead to INCLUDE “PARKING OR STANDING PROHIBITIONS” at the following locations: EAST MEADOW BARD LANE (TH 536/23) East Side NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting from the Apex of the south curbline of Gerald Avenue, south for a distance of 45 feet. OCEANSIDE BEDELL STEET (TH 521/23) South Side -NO STOPPING ANYTIME starting from the east curbline of Bedell Street, east fora distance of 52 feet. FOXDALE AVENUE (TH 521/23) East Side -NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting from the south curbline of Bedell Street,south for a distance of 40 feet. WANTAGH WILLOW STREET (TH 525/23) West Side -NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting at the south curbline of Merrick Road, south for a distance of 35 feet. WILLOW STREET (TH 525/23) West Side -NO STOPPING ANYTIME starting at a point 88 feet south of the south curbline of Merrick Road, south for a distance of 40 feet. WEST HEMPSTEAD NASSAU BOULEVARD (TH 539/23) West Side -NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting at the north curbline of Guildford Court, north for a distance of 52 feet. ALSO, to REPEAL from Section 202-1 “PARKING OR STANDING PROHIBITIONS” from the following locations: WANTAGH WILLOW STREET (TH 226/81) West Side -NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting at the south curbline of Merrick Road, south for a distance of 68 feet. (Adopted 2/23/82) WILLOW STREET (TH 226/81) West Side -NO STOPPING ANYTIME starting at a point 68 feet south of the south curbline of Merrick Road, south for a distance of 62 feet. (Adopted 3/23/82) WEST HEMPSTEAD NASSAU BOULEVARD (TH 370/22) West Side -NO STOPPING HERE TO CORNER - starting at the north curbline of Guildford Court, north for a distance of 40 feet. (Adopted 9/20/22) ALL PERSONS INTERESTED shall have an opportunity to be heard on said proposal at the time and place aforesaid. Dated: December 5, 2023 Hempstead, New York BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD DONALD X. CLAVIN, JR. Supervisor KATE MURRAY Town Clerk 144022

LEGAL NOTICE FAMILY COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU In the Matter of the Commitment of Guardianship and Custody pursuant to§ 384-b of the Social Services Law of Mya Rose FelicianoRamirez (DOB: 6/1/2007), File#: 530815 Docket#: B-09622-23 SUMMONS A Child Under the Age of Eighteen Years Alleged to Be Neglected By Crystal Anne Ramirez, Mother ___________________ IN THE NAME OF THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK TO: Crystal Anne Ramirez (Address Unknown) A petition having been filed in this Court, alleging that the child(ren) should be committed to the guardianship and custody of the Department of Social Services, a copy of the petition annexed hereto; YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to appear before this court on Date/Time: January 31, 2024 at 9:00 AM Purpose:Preliminary Proceeding Part:2 Floor/Room:Floor 3/Room 303 Presiding:Hon. Robin M. Kent Location: Courthouse 1200 Old Country Rd. Westbury, NY 11590 to show cause why the court should not enter an order committing the guardianship and custody of the child to the petitioning Nassau County Department of Social Services as provided by law. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that if guardianship and custody of the child(ren) are-committed to the petitioning Nassau County Department of Social Services, the child(ren) may be adopted with the consent of an authorizing agency, without your consent or further notice to you. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that you have the right to be represented by a lawyer, and if the Court finds that you are unable to pay for a lawyer, you have the right to have a lawyer assigned by the Court. In the event of your default, the Court may hear and determine the petition, as provided bylaw. Dated: December 7, 2023 John Aiken, Chief Clerk 144017 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 To Place A Notice Call 516-569-4000 x232

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A. Front steps are part of what I refer to as the presentation to passersby of your home’s appearance, so if that is a concern to you, the steps should be a reflection of the rest of the architecture, compatible and presentable. There is no code limitation on the material being nonflammable, so you can use wood. I’m not a big fan of onte eeper front steps made of wood, unless the rest of the house is of the same material. Even though I know there are many reasons to build out of wood, such as more lightweight construction, utilizing smaller foundation piers instead of larger concrete spread footings, and because the construction costs less, consider appearance and durability. Wood is more difficult and costly to maintain. If you plan to use synthetic decking, a durable composite material, and polyvinyl or composite railings, again, consider cost and durability. The understructure, made of treated lumber, will never last as long as concrete, and the finish materials don’t take the abuse of moving washing machines, refrigerators and other large appliances in by way of your front door. The front door, by code, is required to be a minimum of three feet wide and is often the only door that is wide enough to get the large and heavy boxes into the house. I speak from experience when I say that delivery people aren’t always as careful as you’d want them to be, and the nosing on my concrete paver block is now chipped and in need of replacement because of the new refrigerator we received. I watched them bang the box onto the step as the container was lifted, and even though I gritted my teeth, there was nothing to be done. Imagine what your beautiful wood or composite wood will look like the first time someone makes that heavy front-door package delivery. Also, clearing snow and ice from the steps is going to pose problems if you use the edge of a shovel to scrape or chip the ice and snow. I know that people say that nobody uses their front door, and that’s a terrific choice, but not practical, since I can’t imagine that all the uninvited people, like the postal worker, the delivery person, random solicitors and occasional guests, will enter through the side or garage door. And keep in mind that if you use wood, the fasteners should be hidden, and not top-face-nailed or screwed. With over 200 types of fasteners for this specific purpose, don’t let anybody tell you this can’t be done. Good luck!

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ur world is seemingly dominated by the twists and turns of the nation’s largest corporations, where billions of dollars are constantly at play, and millions of jobs on the table. Because of that, it’s easy to overlook the businesses that aren’t trading on the New York Stock Exchange, or that may not have a lot to spend on marketing and branding — where the owner knows every employee, and every employee knows her. These are our small businesses — our mom-and-pop businesses. And while they might not be the Apples or the Disneys of the world, they remain vital to our communities, and our very lives. There are 90,000 businesses on Long Island, according to Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, and a vast majority of them employ fewer than 50 people. Many might not be household names beyond their immediate neighborhoods, but where they are known, they are important. Yet with each passing year, our society pulls further away from the small businesses that we so cherish and pushes further into the realm of the megacorporations. Not that there isn’t a place for the conglomerates — it’s just best that they don’t devour too much of our economic base. Small businesses account for 44 percent of U.S. economic activity, according

ates new economies where once there was nothing.” And that should be the definitive conclusion to this discussion, but sadly, it’s not. While it’s nearly impossible to find anyone who would consciously choose a large company over a hometown business, it still happens all the time. Many times, it’s because we simply don’t think about the impact of ordering something from Amazon, or ordering a pizza from a chain rather than a local pizzeria. More often than not, it comes down to cost — more often than not, it’s cheaper to head to Home Depot than to a local hardware store. Or to the 7-Eleven instead of the family-owned bodega on the corner. There is a place for the Home Depots and the 7-Elevens in our communities — but just not at the cost of local business. And it’s important to keep that in mind when we choose where we spend our money. One of the biggest spending periods of the year is coming up after Thanksgiving, and there will be so many businesses chasing after us, hoping to receive the dollars we’re looking to spend. But let’s make every effort we can to keep those dollar right here in our communities. “Shop Local” isn’t just a slogan — it’s key to keeping our communities thriving. And it ensures that our small businesses will never be overlooked.

Letters Does Congressman D’Esposito want to solve the border crisis? To the Editor: U.S. Rep. Anthony D’Esposito’s partisan column last week, “The Biden border crisis comes home to New York,” blaming President Biden, Gov. Kathy Hochul and New York City Mayor Eric Adams for the influx of migrants at our border, exemplifies the dysfunction of the House of Representatives. It’s up to Congress to work across the aisle and introduce laws that have a chance of passing. But the Republicans don’t really want sensible immigration laws, because they want to scare people into voting for them. Any fool can see that D’Esposito is intentionally introducing legislation that he knows will never be enacted just so he can say, “See, the Republicans are trying to keep you safe, while the Democrats want an open border.” Keep an eye out for a tax-paid mailer that will mention yet another bill that will never become law. D’Esposito conveniently failed to mention that he refused to support Biden’s comprehensive aid plan, which would not only give $14.3 billion in aid to Israel, but also direct $14 billion to boost the number of border agents, increase staffing for

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to a report from the federal Small Business Administration just ahead of the coronavirus pandemic, and their share of the nation’s gross domestic progress is slowly, but surely, shrinking. Between 1998 and 2014, the small business share of GDP dropped from 48 percent to 43.5. Small business GDP itself is growing — but just under 1.5 percent a year, as compared to the 2.5 percent of larger businesses. A lot of that shifting began after the 2008 recession, and continued as big-box stores grew dramatically, as did online retailers like Amazon. That’s a primary reason why organizations like the Nassau Council of Chambers of Commerce — which represents more than 50 chambers of commerce in the county, and more than 10,000 businesses — are so keen to promote “Shop Local.” Small businesses need us, and we need them. Small businesses provide more jobs and more opportunities to people in their communities, corporate recruiter Martin Rowinski wrote in Forbes magazine last year. “Successful small businesses put money back into their local community through paychecks and taxes, which can support the creation of new small businesses, and improve local public services,” Rowinski wrote. “No matter how small it starts — one, two, five, 10 employees — within that town, the city or the county, your small business cre-

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processing asylum cases and install new machines at the border that detect fentanyl. D’Esposito also failed to mention that 93 percent of fentanyl coming over our border is smuggled by U.S. citizens coming through legal entries. So if D’Esposito wants to find real solutions to the fentanyl LoNg BEAch

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epidemic, why wouldn’t he vote to pass Biden’s aid package, which would do just that? D’Esposito’s solution to New York City’s rising costs of sheltering migrants is to defund the effort. Please tell me how that makes sense. One of the major reasons why

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At this dinner, true patriotism was on vivid display

All these good, hardworking people Tom and Tim Haskell were heroic totaling more than $235,000 have been ecently I attended the annual gathered to show their unfailing dedicaFDNY members, as was their brother, Patriot Award Dinner hosted by given to 112 Seaford High seniors who Ken, who survived that day, and has dedireflect the values of the graduates who the Seaford High School 9/11 tion and commitment to their community cated so much to the Memorial Committee and country more than two decades after died on 9/11. Honorary Patriot Awards Memorial Committee. This as its president. With Ken at the table were America’s darkest hour exemplify patrioevent, and other 9/11 programs in Seaford, have been presented to 59 people who selfhis mother, Maureen; his wife, Genene; lessly service the Seaford community. tism at its best. are administered by the Memorial Comtheir sons Kenny and Ryan; District students make mittee, which was created in the afterAs I left that night, I thought about how Ken’s sister, Dawn; and field trips to the 9/11 Memomath of the Sept. 11 attacks, with the comwonderful it would be if the spirit of selfTom’s widow, Barbara. rial at ground zero. mitment to “always remember.” less dedication and commitment that has endured clone the voiceNo of family a family member so This year’s dinner and protections herewas will be nothing t is a commonly held frustration of or the tech sector — one contains the Communities these Seaford residents stillthat demonstrate more than the Haskells. they can fake a hostage situation and held at Crest Hollow Counacrossthat Long Island short of catastrophic. could once again predominate ourwe must Long Island residents our govcutting-edge new companiesin that Somehow theirthe spirit in Woodbury . As heed this warnextort a ransom. Consider cyberbully divided were devastated by try Club If the sense ofwe unity Nassau County must ernments seem to always be behind attractcountry to our.region so that canand — therewhy was I’m a large 9/11. to None, howevrespect had in the days, who uses AIremains to cloneas thestrong imageasofever an indiing. That’s seeking to propose the curve, as opposed ahead of it. always, securethat ourAmericans tax base and stop Long as doesscenarios the spiritthat of the turnout, more than 300 peoer, has more weeks andexodus monthsofafter the attacks vidual and create never new legislation called the Artificial IntelIsland’s talented youngcould profesQuite regularly we hear the been phrase otheregregiously 9/11 families. The mood in the room consistent or wide- ple. existed. Or, most , take those somehow ligence Privacy Act. Researchers are sionals. be re-established. If we could uttered that government “must become Seeing so many neigh-AI to workIn a mix ofthe energy and of in its dedi- was together where we agree, bad actors who exploit exploring viability fact, weon asissues a county would be wise proactive rather thanranging reactive.” bors, friends and other explic- try respect. There was the enercation to preservfind common ground where we discreate and distribute making it a misdemeanor totowelcome pioneering tech companies As a lawmaker, I often hear this comfamiliar faces, I was gyoffense of people who have been the memory and do soinrespectfully it sexual images ofpleased women agree to clone someone’s specializing AI to solve, always some of the plaint when someoneing is describing a and reassured working two decades to and legacy of municthat remembering we areproblems. Americans. and children.by the numvoice orfor image using artifiworld’s mostthat pressing If there dilapidated pETER ber ofData young people whothe ensure that the memories day and its victims The terrorists attacked usfor on preven9/11 corroborates cial intelligence without are health care who firms using AI ipal building, a were there weren’t yet and legacy of that day are than Seaford. could destroyofusdisease, or break spirit. cause for who concern here. their consent. The bill I prodeteriorating tive not detection orour environmenKING born on Sept. 11,According 2001. I alsotogave special preserved, along withour respect In November Instead we emerged united.stormWe owe the aU.S. pose would affirm resi- for those sports field or a tal firms using AI more to enhance hello to my sister, Barbara, aof Seaford High diedright and their family members, who 2002, a commemoit detection to our nation, and all whoconservawere Department Homeland dents’ to privacy from poorly maintained who systems or those to bolster graduate who put so much were at the intelligence dinner, as they have been at so rative was thatwe dayshould , not to absolutely divide against Security , AIeffort toolsinto withmakmali- murdered artificial tools, road.plaza The major tion efforts, be ing the dinner acious success. commemorations over the years. constructed at the entrance to Seaford here many ourselves, but rather to do all we can to to intent have created and allocate new resources consequences aggressively courting those companies The student scholarship winners were thoseCounty sitting at my table were High School, dedicated to— the alumni who recapture the here. unity we had then, and 100,000 computer-generated toAmong the Nassau Police almost always set up shop very impressive,fake as were Honorary Steve Camppersonand members of lost their lives: New Yorkextra City Fire Depart- Monsignor forget that weunacceptable are still the greatest nudethe images of women neverHowever, Department to train construction it is that our Patriot Award recipients. Longtime Seathe family. Camp, ment Battalion Chief Tom Haskell, FDNY nation on earth. As the hundreds Seawithout their consent or nelHaskell and collaborate withnow the pastor costs for taxpayers government currently lacks anof adequate ford High officials Tom Condon and Ray offederal St. Patrick’s Parish in Huntington, was Firefighter Tim Haskell, — New York City ford residents proudly at the concluJosHUa knowledge. More troubling officials to enforce add to the understanding of AIsang and the tools that strong leadership priest at St. William the Abbot in Seaford Buckley, who played Police Officer John Perryaffordability , Robert Sliwak sion the Patriot Award Dinner, let usfrom all yet, an AI tool kit was utiright. crisis a that areofneeded to best protect residents LaFaZan roles into forming thetext Memorial Committee in September 2001. He officiated at funerand Michael Wittenstein.we are facing. proclaim, “God Bless America!”Prilized generate depicting the sexual proudly As new AI technology continues to its abuses. The Artificial Intelligence and have continued their efforts to this for victims of grow the attacks, and with his Each year on Sept. 11, more 1,000 exploitation of children. proliferate and in sophistication Butthan where reac- als vacy Act I am seeking to propose would day, spoke movingly , andfor then led everyone Peter and concern thatcan did compreso much people attend a memorialtive at the plaza — is compassion King isthe a former congressman, and It is long past time our government even beyond what humans government represent first step of many in thea anget emotional and spirited rendition of tohend, help not only laws the victims’ families, but last year, undaunted by a driving rain. former of thetoward House Committee on serious about protecting the privaneither nor lawmakers’ under- into becoming very dangerous relates to the right chair direction, a balance between America.” Seafordof community as well. have kept “God Since 2002, developments Patriot Award in scholarships Security. cy ofBless its citizenry . In my estimation, there Homeland standing this new landscape remarkable the world of the innovation and privacy. is no longer time left to wait. up — and we’re already beginning to see artificial intelligence. Experts are warnLet me be clear: This proposal is not ing that the consequences of government the consequences. Joshua Lafazan represents Nassau Counbirthed of hostility toward AI as a whole, Take the scammer who uses AI to falling too far behind in terms of rules ty’s 18th Legislative District.

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Nassau must take a proactive approach to regulating AI

e need to rekindle the sense of unity we had in the days after 9/11. hat’s why I’m seeking to propose the Artificial Intelligence Privacy Act.

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rarely accelerated new discoveries or the hen you meet chimps, U.S. Some 850 live in laboratories. About Randi is on a brief leave. advancement of human health.” you meet individual 250 chimps are in accredited zoos, 600 in enough support inprivate return.hands, The funding forThe report added, “The majority of our restaurantspersonalities. closed or cut hours is When a sanctuaries, and 250 in This column was originally York’s Alzheimer’s because they arebaby unable tolooks find at staff. We NIH-owned chimpanzees should be desigchimp suchNew as carnivals and low-endDisease zoos. Communipublished June 11-17, 2015. ty Assistance AlzCAP, areit’s at just record unemployment. Although nated for retirement and transferred to Chimpanzees areProgram, one of theor four great which you, likelow a human baby. We have a support groups, Biden brought inflation down lower than the federal sanctuary system.” apes,offers alongcare with consultations, gorillas, bonobos and responsibility to them.” educational programs any other prices at cussion at a dinner table this week, the We are the only develorangutans. But chimps are and other services, –Jane industrialized Goodall, animalnation, right activist has stagnant for years, while the numthe grocery stores will still be high as long reaction of my friends — all kind, welloped country in the world closer tobeen humans in their of they caregivers who asChimpanzee our farmersstories are unable find shots, workers. DNAber that continues to use chimthan are to any of need these services inviteto cheap informed people — was complete lack of panzees in invasive experigrow, especially since 2020. But of course, D’Esposito to mentheirhas apecontinued brethren. to They jokes and fails memoconcern for or interest in chimpanzees, ments. A number of counI have seen the have care-giving struggle firsttion that Hochul passed that will know how to use tools, ries of aJ. bill Fredd abused or otherwise. They trotted out the tries, including Australia, opposable and can My grandma has hand thumbs for five years. Muggs (a regular allow migrants to work in New York after old argument about it being OK to experithe European Union, Japan learn sign language. “The Today ment on animals so people can live better Alzheimer’s, andThey my mother is her caregiv30 days instead of a on 180-day wait. Her proand New Zealand, have passer. theMy “mirror” rec-balance caring for my Show”), butemployers, the lives. They said they just couldn’t care mothertest, must gram matches migrants with banned the use of all great ognizing themselves in doing the same for my true story these This about what happens to chimpanzees. They grandmother while filling 1,300 jobs on Long Islandofalone. apes in experiments. reflective glass, and they areshe does this while primates in mod-giving asked where I would draw the line. OK to autistic brother. And will get migrants out of shelters, What got me thinking self-aware; ern times both famiexperiment on dogs? Rats? Fruit flies? trying express to deal grief, with the other demands of them the ability to provide foristheir about the shameful legacy depression joy;not andalone play — there are many shamefulReal and solutions tragI do draw a line. No experimentation on her life.and She’s lies while they seek asylum. of abuse of chimpanzees jokesofonthese one another. ic. The continuing any higher-functioning animal that is sen“sandwich caregivers” with simito real problems. was the news in April of a decades, aniabuse of tient, but self-aware and capable of emotlarfor stories. It these is imperative that New York What D’Esposito should be chimpandoing is initi- Yet RANDI lawsuit filed by the Nonhumalssupport have been usednot foronly because it will mitizees in research, ing feelings and socialization. I can be OK them, ating a similar program on the federal KREISS man Rights Project seeking research in thefinancial, U.S., by the and Newthat. YorkBut no, with experimenting on mice and rats and gate their emotional and physical level. Other countries doajust status for two chimpanzees, National Institutes of Health anditby medistate fruit flies and other lower life forms. struggles, but also because will be less“personhood” of because then he won’t be lawsuit able toarguscare his Hercules and Leo, now being held at Stony cal schools and pharmaceutical ing the “personWe don’t have the moral right to experia financial burden for the compastate than nursvoters into thinking that criminal migrants Brook University. nies.ing This research hood” of chimps, demand focused ment on chimpanzees. The systematic torhome care. rests on the presumpare traveling 2,000 milesour from the border to tion that as higher we havewith the Alzheim-If the apes are freed, they will go to attention action. ture of chimps, once considered Taking carebeings, of someone Merrickand just so they can steal deodorant Chimp Haven, a sanctuary for retired and righter’s to subject other living creatures One to Chimpanzees share 95 to 98 percent of “research” and now discredited by the is extremely expensive. study from CVS. rehabilitated chimpanzees in Florida. painfound and suffering improve owncaregivers our DNA. They are native to Africa and NIH as inhumane and ineffectual, must that 47 to percent of our family CLAUDIA BORECkY According to a spokesman, NhRP is not health andcut longevity . their food, transportation they are endangered, with only 180,000 to stop. Please join me in supporting Jane have back on President, Bellmore Merrick Democratic Club seeking personhood for apes so they can The irony that in 2011, 300,000 remaining. Fifty years ago, there Goodall’s work to save and rehabilitate andawful health careisexpenses to the pay for a loved Merrick roam the streets. It is seeking only one National of Sciences concluded, were probably a million chimpanzees chimpanzees. Go to janegoodall.org, one’sAcademy care. Also, many caregivers struggle specific right: the right to one’s bodily “Most current biomedical research useas of depresroaming Africa. Deforestation, poaching where you can learn, donate or volunteer. with mental health issues, such freedom, the freedom not to be taken and chimpanzees is not necessary .” In addiand some people’s taste for bush meat sion, and often don’t have the financial kept involuntarily for any purpose. tion,resources a 2013 NIHtoreport confirmed, have depleted the population. Copyright 2023 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be take care of their own physical When I brought this subject up for dis“Research Nearly 2,000 chimpanzees live in the reached at randik3@aol.com. health.involving chimpanzees has New York can do better in supporting people who take on this vital role. Please To the Editor: join me in calling on our state senators and November is National Family Caregivers Assembly members to increase funding for Month. In New York, 546,000 family caregiv- AlzCAP. ers are providing care worth over $19 bilHELENA MILLER lion to their loved ones with dementia. Visiting Hallgrimskirkja, its country’s largest church — Reykjavik, Iceland Though these caregivers create significant Volunteer Advocate, Alzheimer’s Association Oyster Bay savings for the state, they are not getting

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